Anger in Pittsburg as Motorman Attack Sparks Street Tension
Crowds line the Allegheny streets in Pittsburg as striking workers from the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company confront authorities. A motorman is attacked. a boat escape on the Ohio River is reported. Police patrols suppress potential riots while saloons close and bands are discouraged. Police chief Murphy seeks a peaceful settlement. talks with city leaders and union representatives continue without a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Lower Allegheny
Murphy
Beaver Avenue
McClung
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
A. M. Neeper
L. K. Porter
Schlosser Hotel
Roid
Albevy Councils
Wyman
John Maikell
George B. Hill
Greenwood
Alexander Neeper
Rudolph
Einstein
Millard
Gilliford
Patton
Mesore J
Proughe
J. B. Vincent
Mob Echoes At Pittsburgh Julius Caesar Rehearsal
A crowds’ uproar near the Duquesne Theater grew as Herr Marholdt led 100 Germans in a loud performance of Marc Anthony’s speech. Patrons shouted groans and tossed hats while police and a platoon from O'Mara monitored the crazy scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Chile
Pittsburg
Julius Cesar
Marc Anthony
Herr Marholdt
Saxe-Meiningen
O'Mara
Citizens Protest Proposed Elliott Borough Boundary Change
Residents living along the Steubenville pike near the city line oppose a plan to redraw the Elliott borough lines. Attorneys for Rees and Schwartz petitioned to exclude $100 000 of property, claiming the court indorsed the change without hearing all affected citizens. Citizens demand a court reconsideration next Saturday to ensure sufficient revenue for schools and street maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Steubenville Pike
Rogers
Rees
Robertsen
George Schwartz
McCloud Arrested Over False Pretense Claims
Frank C. McCloud was jailed after being charged with false pretense by Millie Yocum of the Yoenum House. The board bill items totaling 3833 were disputed as McCloud allegedly gave orders to Kraud Duffner Smith and Co. and to George C. Smith & Co. which yielded no money due at any location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. McCloud
Alderman McMasters
Millie Yocum
McCloud
C. W. Kraud
J. C. Duffner & Co
George C. Smith & Co
Funeral Services for Thomas W. Taylor Held in Homestead
Funeral services for the late Thomas W. Taylor were set for today at 10:30 AM in Homestead M E Church, conducted by Rev J J McKyar. Born in Middletown England in 1819, he emigrated to the United States in 1842 and became Burgess of Homestead in 1888. He leaves a widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Taylor
Homestead M. E
J. J. McKyar
Taylor
Middletown
England
Homestead
Cent-a-Word Ads Prove Popular in The Dispatch
The Dispatch centers on cent-a-word columns as a popular choice across classes. The paper notes 16,104 responses to advertisements and claims readers have full confidence in its ads.
Not on a Decline Why the Pittsburg Office Has Not Maintained Its Average
A Washington telegram shows 1891 December quarter post office receipts gains across major cities with Pittsburg posting the smallest rise at 1,600 dollars. Postmaster McKean says figures are correct and explains gains are tied to suburban growth and the Heinz removal, gas downturns, and local trade shifts. The week’s Clearing House data indicate a prosperous, low-disturbance period with strong bank activity and high money demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
McKean
Clearing House
Post Office Department
Sample
Ford City
Mansfield
McKee's Rocks
Braddock
McKeesport
Charleroi
Kensington
Heinz
Alleheny
Baltimore
Fire gutted Dromm restaurant on Fifth Avenue
A three story brick building housing Charles E. Dromm restaurant at 167 Fifth Avenue was gutted by a fire started in the kitchen after 9 PM. Firemen saved the upper floors with residents evacuated via fire escape. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars, partly insured. building owned by the Rafferty heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Dromm
Fifth Avenue
Rafferty Heirs
Post Mortem Finds Gas Asphyxiation In Patrick Kelly
Coroner’s inquest follows discovery of Patrick Kelly aged about 30 in a room of a Eleventh street hotel. Post mortem by Dr. McCandless confirms death by asphyxiation. Paper on his person lists Mary Kennedy of 44 West Street Baltimore. coroner seeks her presence. Inquest set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Patrick Kelly
Eleventh Street
Practical hose bridge invented by Robert Hoffman
Robert Hoffman formerly with H. J. Herrity Company has designed a practical hose bridge to lift hoses over streets, allowing streetcars to pass below. The 11 inch pipe structure weighs about 150 pounds and can be placed in about one minute by a single worker, with potential for attachment to loose tracks for transport to every fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hoffman
H. J. Herrity Company
Hoffman
Carnegie Scale Adjustment at Homestead Stirs Union Talks
The Carnegie Phipps Co at Homestead asks the Amalgamated Association to approve an adjusted wage scale to start next July. The change is not a new scale but an adjustment to the existing one benefiting mills and workers. Eight lodge members were consulted and a scale committee may be formed to speed the process. Committees indicated willingness to act, signaling quick movement early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegies
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Carnégie, Phipps & Co
Seale
Carnegie
Escaped Worker Hides Under Wagon Box then Captured
Charles Miller escaped from the workhouse yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock and was found by officers on the Southside at 10 p m. He hid beneath the box of a wagon used for hauling away belongings from the institution, stretched across the axles, and slipped away when moved. He was brought to the police station and sent back to Claremont. Miller alias Thomas alias Kreater had been imprisoned for three larceny charges and used boarding houses to steal clothes from other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Miller
Mrs. Burner
Sarah
Elise Cyatea
Would-Be Officials Nominees in Ben Avon Borough Election
Citizens of Ben Avon nominate a full slate for borough offices including Burgess W J Dann and multiple council seats. Nominees cover three year, two year and one year terms with candidates from local manufacturers, merchants, and professionals. Assessor and constable posts list John Spencer and others, with a long list of Justices of the Peace and election officials also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Avon
Burgess
W.J. Dann
T. G. Evans
John P. Dean
Henry W- Armstrong
Esa
J. Maurer
M. B. Eister
The
Standard Manufacturing Company
C. H. Stone
Ft. Wayne
R. Seidle
D. D. Arthurs
G. L. Ruf
J. Palmer O'Neill
Lewis Dantenschlneger
J.C. Lewis
James Sheppard
J. Addison Courtney
A. A. Knox
Rev
G. A. B. Robinson
G. M. Haines
G. H. Alexander
Edward Spencer
J.C. Bragdon
W. H. Sturgeon, Jr
J. H. Watt
A.C. Burfs
Issac Pinkerton
W. J. Noah
W. J. McMillan
John Spencer
W.G. Eyster
Constabias
John Matthews
Edward Sharp
the Perce
C. Beringer
Alexander McClintock
W.H. Sturgeon, Sr
We Courtner
W. H. Reno
F. I. Maxon
Witen
G Bothwell
A. Sehmueker
Relatives Move Miss Dwyer to Dixmont Asylum
Emma Dwyer a Knox Avenue Knoxville teacher for 15 years was taken to the Dixmont Insane Asylum after a year of mental decline. Her relatives forced her from home as she fought to stay and feared she might act dangerously. She had taught at Morse and Humboldt schools and grew obsessed with spiritualism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dwyer
Knox Avenue
Knoxville
Dixmont
Miss Dwyer
Morse
Humboldt
Sona Pelied
Pittsburg Freight Agents End Bottle Classification Talk
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents met to dispose of bottle classification and sent a recommendation to the Central Traffic Association. The general tenor was not disclosed and agents declined to reveal if action favored bottle manufacturers. The meeting spanned Thursday and yesterday, with a final action not yet released but expected to influence the Glass Committee of the Central Traffic Dissociation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Central Traffic Association
Central
Acenta
Mortuary report lists city deaths for week ending January 16
The Bureau of Health report shows 119 total deaths in Pittsburg city with causes including pneumonia 19 diphtheria 1 influenza 3 lung diseases 14 convulsions 7 and old age 3. Age groups range from under 1 year to 80 90 years with 31 under 1 and 30 ages 1 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Pittsburg
United States
England
Ireland
Missing Allegheny man August Heitz sought by police
August Heitz aged 52 from 48 Lowrie street Allegheny has been missing since last Wednesday. He was an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and carried several papers from the firm. He is six feet tall with a light mustache and goatee, gray-mixed, wearing a dark overcoat blue undercoat vest and slouch hat. The police are handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Heitz
Lowrie Street
Allegheny
Heitz
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Pittsburg Move To Exhibit At World’s Fair Gathers Pace
Western Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce delegates meet amid Whitman’s absence due to illness to plan early space applications for the World’s Fair. A new advisory committee will select fine arts exhibits, and local firms such as Macbeth & Co and Keystone Bridge are listed as exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Pennsylvania
G.id Anderson
W. I. Seite
D. P. Hears
State Commission
Chamber of Commerce
World's Fair Commission
A. G. Roenigk
Jos, Woodwell
John W. Beatty
W. D. Dutton
C. P. Grayson
Chas FE. Dana
Henry Pettit
Frank M. Day
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
George A. Macbeth & Co
MacConway & Torley Company
Collins Cigar Company
Singer, Nimick & Co
Pittsburg Locomotive and Car Works
Keystone Bridge Company
Officer Crehan Slashes Throat in Oakland Station Tragedy
Patrolman William Crehan in Oakland went berserk at the Fourteenth ward station on Friday night and slashed his throat with a knife found after a search. He was saved by a sergeant and physician, survived surgery, and was taken to Mercy Hospital where doctors warn of possible typhoid siege though his reason has returned. He is 24 years old, on the force two years, and previously popular. officials cite recent grip illness as a probable trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crehan
Oakland
Crehan
Fourteenth Ward
Mercy Hospital
Heating Failures At Pittsburg High Spark Health Concerns
Complaint alleges pulmonary disease linked to heating problems at Pittsburg High School where steam heat fails to warm some rooms while others become stifling. Students and faculty report cold and suffocating conditions, prompting calls for urgent action. Donations for Roselia Foundling Asylum listed from multiple donors including M. Byrnes and Bennett & Talbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg High School
Charles Donnelly
Roselia Foundling Asylum
M. Byrnes
W. W. Speer
W. K. Gillesie
Dilworth, Bros
W. P. Greer
H. Fic
A'S Sons & Co
Pittsburg
Bennett & Talbott
Greensburg
C. P. Shupe
Mit. Pleasant
Kenney & Co
Scottdale
A Meee
County Engineers Report Calls for Better Roads County
County Engineer Davis presents 1891 annual report noting 7 iron bridges and 1 stone bridge built at 59752.05, total iron bridges 141 and stone 15 costing 554000 pounds. Roads remain miserable. advocates statewide road law and a revised bill from the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania to meet governor objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Allegheny County
Westmoreland County
Duffs
Society of Western Pennsylvania
Teed Again Ward Explains Koreshan Pressure Case
George E Ward of Beaver recounts his opposition to Dr Teeds Koreshan movement in Economy. He details pressure on Mrs Crees to join Koreshans to save her husband from unemployment and clarifies Ralph Crees and other family ties amid the disputed alliance with Trustee Duss and Dr Teed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Ward
Beaver
Teed
Pittsburg
David F. Crees
Crees
Tee
Ralph
Koreshan Society
Iowa
Walter Crees
John Duss
Chicago
Duss
Economites
Kereshan Society
Dr. Teed
Traction Ordinances Recommended by City Committee
The Corporation Committee recommended ordinances granting rights of way to Grandview Avenue Traction Pittsburg Traction and Duquesne Traction Companies, as allowed by the general ordinance, with intro duced rights over tracks of affiliated roads. A Bear Creek Refinery fire rumor proved to be waste oil from a broken river pipeline, burning out without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Avenue Traction Company
Pittsburg Traction Company
Duquesne Traction Company
Bear Creek
Coleman Station
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Remarkable Vocalion Church Organ Praised by Damrosch
Walter Damrosch lauds the Vocalion Church Organ for its flute like stops and wooden tone, noting its close quality to pipe organs and precise intonation. H Kleber & Bro. report selling four organs in the past week to Union Baptist, Scottdale Methodist, Duquesne Baptist, and Elizabeth Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocalion
Walter
Damrosch
America
Messrs. H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Union Baptist Church
Scottdale Methodist Church
Duquesne Baptist Church
Andrew Carnegie
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church
Chinchilla Garments Sold At Bargain Prices
A Pittsburgh clothing firm advertises blue or black chinchilla garments with cloth lining and velvet collars at a steeply discounted price. The offer notes a five dollar bid for items valued at fifteen dollars, with sale location at corner Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. CC. G
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Crackers and wares offered at Reizenstein's Allegheny shop
A fragment describes crackers baked fresh daily at home and promoted Yiarvin's brand, while a remnant sale lists fine meat, wines, clarets, liquors, finger bowls and decanters with other items. The address given is C. Reizenstein, 152 154 156 Federal Street, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiarvin’s
Vssu
C. Reizenstein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Shot Near the Heart at Brown Shooting Gallery
James Kinney age 18 died after being shot in the left breast at Brown’s shooting gallery No 6 Wylie avenue shortly after 11 pm. Jesse McCaffrey 18 claims accidental discharge while loading a gun. coroner’s inquest pending. Kinney was son of Patrolman Kinner and died at Homeopathic Hospital five minutes after arrival. Police arrest McCaffrey around 1 am at 210 Grant street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kinney
Brown
Wylie Avenue
Kinney
Empley
Young Kinney
Ate. Brown
Kenny
Ind
Kinner
No. 4
Congress Street
Inspector Whitehouse
Robinson
Captain Denniston
Jesse McCaffrey
Southside
Grant Street
Central Station
McCaffrey
Flobert
Excursion to Washington via B and O Kh F Next Thursday
Round trip tickets cost nine dollars and are valid ten days. Trains depart from the B and O station at 3 40 a m and 9 20 p m. Parlor cars available on the day train and users on the night train. Secure your loanl accommodations early.
A Valuable Property Sold by Orphans' Court Action
A valuable property offered for sale by order of the Orphans' Court with full description on page three of today’s issue. James P. Quinn serves as administrator and trustee for the transaction. The notice highlights the excellent location and upcoming sale details under court oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
James P. Quinn
Biber and Easton Offer Fine Dress Goods at Reductions
The store lists SOLID COLOR INGS PLAIDS LINE STRIPES CAMEL HAIR and CHEVIOT NOVELTIES from BIBER and EASTON. FRENCH DRAP D ALMA 40-inch wool fabrics in dark shades marked 75c to 96c. 46-inch ALL-WOOL PLAIDS in black and color reduced to 66c. 4-inch India Camel hair colors cut from 1.75 to 1.25. 56-inch English Suitings in pin stripes and checks cut to 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
French Combinations at Forced Sale
All pattern dresses deeply discounted with prices cut from 950 and 40 dollars to 20 and 15 dollars and down to 12 dollars. Drones reduced to 7 dollars. Dress lengths and remnants offered with minimal regard to value. Explore with effort to find usable pieces.
New Spring Fabrics and White Goods Arrive
Navy and black ground Cash meres with gold stripes, 36inch at 25c. Bourette Stripes 36inch tan beige at 25c. 38inch Latin Berbera at 3734c. Gray brown stripe beiges 38inch at 35c. Double width Wool Plaids at 25c. Wide-Vale Wool Dress Goods 36inch Bourette effects 560c. Foreign ginghams 7oc and 25c. Seersuckers and Cheviots 3c 1oc 1234c. New white goods new embroideries new muslin underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Soc
Local butchers offer tender steaks at low prices
They operate with experienced butchers in both stores and promise tender juicy steaks roasts and boiling meat. The firm emphasizes best meat quality at prices lower than ordinary and notes space for a butter company as a customer convenience. It is a branch of a large Chicago manufactories.
Richest and Most Varied Stock Displayed
An extensive collection features unique novelties made to order not to be duplicated. Parisian novelties and antique satin stripes for dinner dresses are showcased alongside black lace flouncings and drapery nets. The assortment aims to reflect the choicest Paris market designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New Curtain Styles in Season Display
Nottingham and Swiss Lace Curtains priced from 1 to 10 dollars per pair. Trish Point Lace Curtains from 4.50 to 50 dollars per pair. Swiss Tambour Lace Curtains range 4.59 to 30 dollars per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Exceptional Inducements in Ladies Garments Sale
Department offers extensive ladies garments at prices far below value to close.
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Ohio River
Rebecca Street
Rebecen
Pittsboro
Allerheny
Sixth Street Bridge
Federal
Rebecca
Frasier Street
Western Avenue
Bern
Ccrowil
Duquesne Traction
Ridge
Allegheny Avenues
Woods
Parkhouse Mill
Woods’ Run
Comany
Amalgamated
R. of
Rypera Hill
K. of L
Wrman
Fillott Borough
Ais
B. M.haxnaa
Penn Nlee
Passu
M’kean
Borough of
Dwyer
Mer
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Benjamin Whitman
Roberts
Erie
T. J. Roberts
G. H. Anderson
W. L. Scaife
A. B. Wizley
Morrison Foster
A. E Hunt
John A. Wilson
M. M.o’connell
Westmoreland Fire Brick Company
J. Quinn
Chilly
Davis
George FE. Ward
Blaine
Walter I
Diffener
Washington, D. C
Haten & Keenan
Water Street
Biber & Easton
Easton
Marshell
Meat
Pittsburg and
Allegheny Stores
Allegheny Butter Company
Elgin Creamery
Marshell Corner
Ohiog
Sandusky Streets
Diamond Square
Wilton
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Jam-Trssa
Indias
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Shatta Wee
Dermitt & CO
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