Large Decline in Through Business Hits Rail Ops
The Pennsylvanian District Passenger Agent Watt reports a sharp drop in station traffic for the year ending January 31 amid cable car competition on Fifth Avenue. Union station sales total $714,697.55 and Fifth Avenue $242,667.72, with losses expected to trigger reduction of several trains by President Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boyd
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Union Station
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania
Torrens
Roberts
Pennsy
East Liberty
Fifth Avenue Company
Penn Avenue
Allegheny City Second Class Bill Seen Likely Passed
Chairman Hunter of the Allegheny Common Council received a favorable telegram from Senator Rutan noting objections aside that the measure will pass. The committee fixed the second class population at 75,000, avoiding a special census. mayor Pearson to issue proclamation for council elections once the bill passes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Allegheny
Allegheny Common Council
Senator Rutan
Harrisburg
Pearson
Death in Runaway Peddler Wagon on Smith Wille Road
John Snyder of Southern Avenue Mt Oliver died after a runaway wagon on the Smith Wille route sent him and Levi Batey from the peddlers party into entangled harness. Both men were found hours later nearly frozen and unconscious. Batey suffered leg and arm injuries while Snyder left a widow and family. Snyder’s body was returned home for burial the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith- Wille
Washington County
John Snyder
Southern Avenue
Mt. Oliver
Levi Batey
Wiliam Frick
Snyder
Batey
White Cap Threats Stir Twelfth Ward in Pittsburg
A man in Pittsburg’s Twelfth ward, barber JJ Brecht of seo Teen avenue, received a threatening letter claiming a tar and feather punishment. Police call the affair a joke but prepare security, as the White Osp faction’s rage escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
JJ Brecht
No. Seo
Rgd
Ty Og Broseagle
Eecoraha Winerelley
Bishop Boyd Vincent Leaves With Party for Cincinnati
Rev Boyd Vincent newly appointed Episcopal Bishop for Southern Ohio departed last night with his elderly mother and a large party of about fifty people for Cincinnati to attend the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Vincent
Ohio
Cincinnati
Attempt to Quash Starr Indictment Over Federal Street Tragedy
The defense for Superintendent A B Starr moves to quash the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway indictment in the December grand jury case tied to the fatal street crossing incident harming Harriet Weyman and John Culp. Claims of duplicity failure to specify rules or duties and unclear charges target the four counts alleging two deaths each and assign responsibility to various officers rather than Starr. The motion, argued before Judge Collier, cites numerous procedural defects and vague allegations as grounds for dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
A. B. Starr
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Federal Street
Harriet Weyman
John Culp
Starr
R. H. Johnston
Collier
City of
Allegheny
Eaid
New Local Operetta by Joseph Breil Debuts in East End
Joseph Breil presented his maiden operetta The False Duke at home in the East End last evening. The program opened with an overture, then 18 numbers including Soldiers Life and a trio by Schaub, Means and Simpson. Vocals by Layng, Wagner, Miss Breil, Miss Murray were praised. the choristers list includes several soloists. The report notes graceful touch and good accompaniment, suggesting a drilled professional chorus would boost success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Breil
East End
Joseph C. Breil
A. B. Schaub
Messrs
W. Means
G. W. Layng
George Wagner
M. Breil
Jean Murray
Lizzie Hill
Fannie Barr
Miss Frazier
Messrs. W. Means
W.L. Simpson
GA. Greaten
Coroner Seeks Morgue for Allegheny County
Coroner McDowell traveled to Harrisburg to urge support for a morgue bill. Before a committee that had just reported against the measure, he lamented that a 350,000 population county cannot have a morgue while legislators favor facilities for dead animals, stressing the need to preserve human bodies for rightful claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Harrisburg
Allegheny County
Traction crews press for swift action after obstruction
A Citizens' Traction Company officer filed a complaint before Alderman Leslie against Conrad Richards for blocking the track on Wack Horse Hill last Wednesday evening. Richards allegedly stopped his horses to breathe, ignoring the car gong and forcing two trains to halt for six or seven minutes. Company officials vow a campaign against drivers who fail to yield the right of way, forecasting ongoing travel delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Leslie
Conrad Richards
Citizens’ Traction Company
Wack Horse Hill
Richards
Traction Company
Independent Natural Gas Company officers named
The Independent Natural Gas Company of Sewickley elected officers: President D. C. Herbst, Vice President F. C. Osborne, Treasurer E. R. Kramer, Secretary L. A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent Natural Gas Company
Sewickley
D.C. Herbst
F. C. Osborne
E. R. Kramer
L. A.miller
Mishaps to Mil Men at Braddock Wire Mill
Jack Mandy suffered an eye injury when struck by a wire at Braddock wire mill yesterday. Richard Walsh, another mill worker, was injured by a hot iron rod during the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mandy
Braddock
Richard Walsh
In Defiance to Brooks Joe Ridge Arrest Record
In Defiance to Brooks, Joe Ridge was arrested yesterday on information alleging a peace Josiah liquor license issue. The incident centers on alleged problems with a local liquor license and related enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Joe Ridge
Josiah
All for Prohibition in Town, A A Stevens Leads
A. A. Stevens, chairman of the State Executive Committee, conducts prohibition activities in town. The report notes his leadership role and event presence guiding local prohibition efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Stevens
State Executive Committee
Prohibition Split Over Amendment Shapes State Vote
The Prohibition party executive in town discusses a likely statewide vote on the amendment. They forecast 100,000 votes against in cities but expect country districts to carry it, citing Beaver Mercer Crawford and other counties. Brewers will spend, but disruption and confiscation talk are dismissed as buncombe. The Prohibition faction and the Constitutional Amendment Association prepare for a bitter clash with Harrisburg meetings set for February 5 and Huntingdon in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Stevens
Prohibition Party
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Blair County
Juniata
Cumberland
Beaver
Mercer
Crawford
Warren
Venango
Lawrence
Butler
Tioga
Forrest
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Boodle
Iowa
Kansas
Des Moines
Msi
Eee
O Acs
Constitutional Amendment Association
Harrisburg
Amendment Association
Huntingdon
Braddock Sister Reacts as Captain Jones Votes No on Amendment
Mrs Rodger Bowman, sister of Captain W B Jones superintendent of Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock, voices grief over his plan to vote against the constitutional amendment. She vows renewed Prohibition activism, arguing closing saloons would curb liquor and benefit future generations and urging Jones to focus on steel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Jones
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Washington
Rodger Bowman
Dispatch
Captain Jones
Downtown horse thief nabs buggy with prized tap robe
At about 6 30 last night a Jow seat buggy owned by J L Lewis of the Lewis Machine Company was stolen from the corner of Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street. The buggy contained a valuable Esquimanx dog skin tap robe and a dark brown horse. Police were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lewis
The
Lewis Machine Company
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Lewis
A Servant and $75 in Jewelry Missing
A servant named Clara vanished with Mrs. Alexander Matchett along with $75 in jewelry. Police were notified after Mr. Matchett, a box manufacturer at 159 Center Avenue, found his wife's gold watch valued at 50 dollars and a gold pin worth 25 dollars missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Matchett
Center Avenue
McKeesport Ward Committees Set Primary Date
In McKeesport a trio from every ward met Alderman Fields to fix a two week distant Saturday as the day to hold ward primaries for February’s city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Alderman Fields
The Longs Little Short in Justice Gripp’s Office
In Justice Gripp's office only a landlord's fee remained from the "Six-Footers" Club sale with a charge of 210 dollars. Total proceeds from the sale were 93 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Supreme Court Upholds Edison Patent In Incandescent Case
The Supreme Court confirms the Edison Company patent on the incandescent system, affecting Westinghouse Sawyer-Mann United States and others. Injunctions for damages may follow, with Edison asserting millions in potential claims as foreign patent extensions delay expiration. Edison estimates 1,000,000 lights in operation, rivals 300,000 to 400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Edison Company
United States Supreme Court
Bates Refrigerating Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse
Sawyer-Mann
United States Company
Prof
Marks
Samuel B. Huey
New York
Electric lamps eyed for new B& O depot lighting
W M Granger manager of Franklin Electrical Supply travels to confer with the Chief Architect of the B and O on chandeliers for the new depot. The facility will be fully illuminated by electricity with hundreds of incandescent lamps in the depot and arc lights in the sheds and platforms. Granger also plans to buy fixtures for Fidelity Title and Trust Company building and to visit New York with his wife for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Granger
Franklin Electrical Supply Company
B& O
Read
Granger
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Fourth Avenue
New York
Bridget Kelley Death Provokes New Inquest Inquiry
Bridget Kelleys death prompts renewed investigation after a coroner verdict. Southside residents dispute the verdict claiming evidence of abusive treatment. A reporter heard claims of a story that would suggest homicide or severe mistreatment beyond alcohol. Magistrate Brokaw received a letter as police pursue strong incriminating leads and plan arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Kelley
Brokaw
Wilkinsburg robbers nabbed after spree
Albert Campbell and Samuel Geiger, two boys, were arrested on the charge of committing several robberies in Wilkinsburg. Prosecution is led by L. K. St. Clair and William Hains, with victims including robbers of revolvers, gold watches, rings and jewelry. A buyer led to the capture, aided by Roger O'Mara and the Gilkinson Detective Agency. The youths face a hearing today before Magistrate Gripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Campbell
Samuel Geiger
Wilkinsburg
L. K. St. Clair
William Hains
Roger O'Mara
Gilkinson Detective Agency
Gripp
Cable clash at Penn avenue injures no one
A Citizens' Traction Company cable car collided with an Allegheny Blue Line street car at Penn avenue and Ninth street yesterday morning. The impact lifted the blue car’s front from the rails and damaged its front platform, but no injuries were reported among the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Ninth
Citizens’ Traction Company
Allegheny Blue Line
Ninth Street
Do They Live Here Heirs Wanted for Philadelphia Estate
Notice seeks heirs of Henry Drean a Philadelphia man who died recently. Claimed to have no heirs except a stepbrother and his children possibly in Pittsburg or Allegheny. If not found the estate may escheat to the State. Contact Isaac D Yocum Esq 524 Walnut St Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Drean
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Isaac D. Yocum
Walnut Street
Indorsed by Post 117 Tanner for Pensions Chief
McPherson Post 117 G A R passes a resolution urging Hon James Tanner of Brooklyn as Commissioner of Pensions. General Harrison and Corporal Tanner receive copies. R H Lindsay named to replace Edwards as Superintendent of Water Assessments. Prohibition prep section notes a river town arrest in a larceny case against Metz and Connelly. Hearing set after February elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Harrison
Corporal Tanner
James Tanner
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
R. H. Lindsay
Bureau of Water Assessments
Edwards
Weiblinger
Jacob Metz
Thomas Connelly
River Tree
No More Cut Rates Big Rail Order For Carnegie's
An article notes Carnegie Phipps and Co plan 1500 tons of rails for Texas and Fort Worth Railway, with railroads banning discounted rates. It explains price controls after a Texas agreement to set tariffs, details rail weights and shipment counts, and estimates a $450000 cost for the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Texas and
Fort Worth Railroad Company
Fort Worth
Texas
Western Railroad
Carnegie
Texas Railway Companies
International Association
Arkansas
Mexico
Chi
St. Louis
Railroad Union
Pittsburg
Altoona
Mysterious Gathering Of The Builders’ Exchange
The Builders’ Exchange met yesterday afternoon in the Renshaw building hall. Members were told to say nothing about proceedings. A Dispatch reporter spoke to 14 members. opinions varied on the meeting’s purpose and actions. One admitted plans for a new Exchange building, though nothing definite was done. The group renewed its lease on current quarters for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Renshaw
Dispatch
Exchange
D A 3 K of L Moves for New Quarter
The new Executive Board of D A 3 K of L held a meeting to organize for the year. No special business was transacted as matters were awaiting District Assembly action. The main topic was renting a hall as the current lease expires April 1 and the building will be torn down. Master Workman Ross recommended leasing quarters at 99 Fifth Avenue the Actual Business College, decision postponed to next board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Ross
Business College
Fifth Avenue
Hod Carriers Demand Uniform Wages May Day Strike
Hod Carriers National Union No 1 of about 500 workers in the area met to demand a wage advance on May 1. They seek a uniform 250 dollars per day for all hod carriers, replacing the current 2 to 2 25 dollar per day disparity, and limit each hod to 16 bricks. A builder questioned by reporters had not received notice but doubts the demand will be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lines
Carnegie Order
Chi
National Union No. 1
Braddock Knights of Labor Ball Aims to Raise Funds
The Braddock Knights of Labor L A 1697, once four local assemblies, now in bad shape, plans a benefit ball on the 18th to restore standing. Master Workman Ross sent notices urging locals to patronize the event amid the Edgar Thomson Steel Works strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Carnegie Bro.’s & Co
Knights of Labor
Braddock
L. A
Ross
Wringing the Changes and the Installment Law Cases
A bar member discusses how installment selling and small-amount trespass suits breed hardship and possible injustice. The tale centers on F. Z. S. Peregrino recounting a wringer scam, defense claims, and a trespass suit brought by Metropolitan Manufacturing Company aided by local aldermen and justices of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Z
Peregrino
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Gars
Nolan
Metropolitan Manufacturing Company
Indi
Junk Robbery Suspects Arrested Near Salt Works
Inspector Whitehouse and three officers detained seven men linked to petty robberies around the B and O railroad salt works. Max Lutherman, tied to Sherman and Goldberg junk dealers on Van Braam Street, faces receiving stolen goods charges. J J Strong of North Avenue Allegheny is held on similar charges after a cash copper theft of one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutherman
J.J. Strong
North Avenue
Allegheny
Alderman Doughty
John Dressler
Cow
Prohibition Rally Planned by Good Templars at Bijou Theater
The Good Templars announce a grand free rally at the Bijou Theater on February 17 to push the prohibition amendment. Colonel L. F. Cole of Wisconsin will headline, having stumped several states in this cause, with the troupe providing music and related arrangements. Cole will launch a series of similar meetings in Greensburg the next two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars
Bijou
L. F. Cole
Wisconsin
Templars
Arsenal Lodge
Cole
Greensburg
Porter & Kelly v School District of Coraopolis Case Pending
Alderman Gripp has not rendered a decision. The judge hinted a defendant verdict is likely, though plaintiffs may have a case against individual board members. He criticized 8. B. Johnston’s involvement and suggested possible prosecution under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Gripp
Porter & Kelly
Coraopolis
Gripp
B. Johnston
Brace Bros Seek Inclusion of John Phillips in Suit
Counsel for Brace Bros. asks court to add John Phillips as a defendant. He is alleged to have presided at a Knights of Labor meeting where invited laundrymen were offered Brace Bros custom. Hearing postponed until muster call.
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Brace Bros
John Phillips
K. of L
Death of 14 year old John F Kennedy in Allegheny
John Fletcher Kennedy son of John L. Kennedy of 59 Garfield Avenue Allegheny died suddenly on Tuesday night. heart disease suspected. The deceased's father was longtime Superintendent of the County Workhouse. James Patrick Curry of Allegheny was knocked down in a bobsled accident. his collar bone broken, but the boy on the sled was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fletcher Kennedy
John L. Kennedy
Garfield Avenue
Allegheny
James Patrick Curry
America for Americans lecture in Allegheny hall
Mrs. Caroline Chapman of Charles City Iowa spoke on America for Americans at American Mechanics Hall Allegheny attracting a crowded audience. She argued immigrants supplant Americans and criticized contract labor and nonnaturalized workers noting over a million unemployed Americans and linking foreign influence to strikes and socialism while labeling Irish as flannel mouths and Germans as beerers. The talk urged immigration restriction and opposed land grants to foreigners, under Col J C Hull Council No 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Chapman
Charles City
Iown
American Mechanics’ Hall
Allegheny
America
J. C. Hull
Petition Seeks Track Extension to Millwood Avenue
In Thir teenth ward a petition circulates urging Central Trac tion Company to extend its terminus on Minersville down Thirty third street toward Millwood avenue about 600 yards from the current terminus. Thir teenth ward has around 600 represent ing voters and about 3,000 population. Whether the extension can be made without an additional loop remains doubtful and will be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
New Central Traction Company
Minersville
Thirty-third Street
Millwood Avenue
Pithe Ward
Keystone Bridge Case Adjustment Under Way
Judge Andrew Barnett counsel for the Louisville St. Louis and Texas Railroad says an adjustment of all issues with the Keystone Bridge Company is being arranged to the satisfaction of both sides over the Spottsville Kentucky wreck recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Barnett
Louisville, St. Louis and Texas Railroad
Keystone Bridge Company
Pittsburg
Spottsville
Hamilton's Piano and Organ Clearance Sale
Bargains await at Hamilton's salesrooms with low prices on first class pianos and organs. Second-hand instruments are being exchanged for new stock and sold at wholesale to clear inventory. Visit 93 Fifth Avenue for deals and possible future exchanges toward new purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamilton 1
Fifth Avenue
Plumber Seeks Non-Union Employment and Experience Record
A veteran plumber and gas-fitter advertises for responsible firms in the city, cites 16 years with local firms and four years in a major city, and states he will not apply through union firms. Address X, Dispatch office. Also promotes lace curtains and textiles from local stores and pitches Angostura Bitters as a digestive regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Plumbers’ Association
Free Health Cure Ad at 1102 Carson Street
An old advertisement promises free medical cure for the sick at No 1102 Carson Street Southside. It mentions spring ar rina vine black silks and imported prices from Huevus and Hacker, implying a sale or promotion in a period newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Carson Street
Southside
Carson Street
Huevus & Hacker
Strikers Arrested Amid Broadford Mine Bluff Game
A Laughlins Tyrone mine strike continues at Broadford with a large Tuesday night meeting addressed by Master Workman Peter Wise and others. An employee was arrested yesterday on charges of making threats, viewed by strikers as bluff. The National Progressive Union and others are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlins
Tyrone
Broadford
Peter Wise
National Progressive Union
CAUGHT ON THE FLY CAPTAINS AND EXECUTIVES IN TOWN
City residents note Captain W T Atwell visited Harrisburg and C 4 Jackson, vice president of Union Switch and Signal, headed for New York City. Reverend Father McKeever of Latrobe, a familiar figure here, called on C F Moros. James Hornwen plans Saturday departure for New Orleans Mexico City San Francisco and other routes. Father Sebastian and Michael Gat Trent arch also mentioned as traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Atwell
Harrisburg
Jackson
Union Switch and Signal Company
New York City
Father McKeever
Latrobe
C. F. Moros
James Hornwen
New Orleans
City of Mexico
San Francisco
Sebastian
Michael Gat
Trent Arch
Green goods from Jersey shipper seeks Deemer downfall
William Duncan of Jersey City targets W S Deemer of Moon township with scams promising to furnish promises to pay on Government plates for a fee. Duncan presses by mail and telegraph, but Deemer reports the matter to authorities as the case moves toward enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Deemer
Moon Township
William Duncan
No. Cvery Street
Jersey City
Uncle Sam
W. 8. Deemer
Greeny
Magazine subscribers pressured by canvassers a prize claim
A troubling note reports subscribers of a magazine being pressured by canvassers and house staff. It mentions an alleged prize tied to 45 numbers, with demands made and polite refusals noted, indicating possible coercive tactics.
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Fort Wayne Railroad
Logric
Prohibition
Jones
Baltimore and Ohio
POST
Sioner
Pensions
Asecnso
Carnegie’s
the Builders’ Exchange
the Bijou
Jos. Horse & Co
Hucus & Hacks
Houeys & Hacks
Heard, Biber & Easton
James B. Heard
Sity
Market Street
Horne & CO
Leach
Newmarkets
Olsters
Horne
Y Co.'s
Green Goods
Jersey
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