Turner S Labor Convention Decision At Harrisburg
Frederick Turner ex General Treasurer of the Labor order ruled that any local assembly may send a delegate to the Harrisburg convention if expenses are paid. Pittsburg locals plan to vote delegates including the Salesmen and Collectors Assembly led by W D McAuliffe who may join the permanent Labor Committee. McAuliffe opposes beer slaughter and oleomargarine bans and favors labeling. Knights of Arbor push strong Pittsburg representation as labor bills come before the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Ross
Frederick Turner
Mer. Turner
Harrisburg
District Assembly
Messrs
Harrington
Thornton
Sweeney
Turner
Legislative
Pittsburg
W. D. McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Knights of Arbor
American Stoves and German Coal Quality Scrutinized
A Pittsburgh made stove shipment to South Germany failed to satisfy the firm due to unsuitable German coal. Investigators found the issue lay with German coal, dirt cheap and hard to burn, forming clinkers and slag. The article notes English coal imports, Belgian anthracite, and costly good coal, with Germans preferring wood in many homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Germany
Belgium
France
Bellevue Gas Pipe Strikers Win Pay Cut Sparks Resignations
Bellevue residents face mud and trains as 15 gas pipe workers strike over pay cuts from two dollars to less than two. The department chief D A Evans resigns. John Johnston to succeed. Workers refuse to bury piping until wages restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Bellevue Gas Company
D. A. Evans
John Johnston
Architects Meet And Elect Officers For The Year
The Architects Association held a meeting in the Penn building rooms yesterday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. George Orth was named president, John Alston vice president, with Thomas a ne Pee in and Direct D Evans among others. The planned discussion of the Wood street disaster was not raised despite members wishing to offer opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architects' Association
Penn
George Orth
John Alston
Thomas A *Ne Pee
D. Evans
Joseph Ilburg
John A. Barr
Wood Street
Production foresees coal output over a million tons higher
Mr. Charles A. Ashburner reports the annual production of the bituminous coal fields of Pennsylvania will exceed last year by more than one million tons. He notes this year's total production will approach 32,516,000 tons based on early estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Ashburner
Pennsylvania
Westinghouse To Show New Train Appliances In Exhibition Car
George Westinghouse prepares a 67 foot exhibition car for railroad men at Union station via Altoona. The car features a six and a four wheel track, quick acting air brake, patent brake beams, a 15 horsepower engine with dynamotor, and a 6000 pound water boiler. It will relay over 30 car trains on trial while staff explain the system to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Altoona
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Pennsylvania Company
The Floral Queen
The past year brought a surge in floral culture with orchids rising from rarity to common market items. While orchids gain popularity Pittburg still cherishes the rose as the eternal floral queen of the ballroom.
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Pittisburg
Carnegie Library to Distribute Books Among Schools
Reported yesterday that Allegheny public library books would be shared with schools when the new Carnegie library opens. Thomas A. Parke and Arthur Kennedy of the Library Commission confirmed the idea, while Major W. P. Hunker said he had not heard the report and that books would stay if children cannot use the new library.
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Allegheny Public Library
Carnegie Library
Thomas A. Parke
Arthur Kennedy
Library Commission
W. P. Hunker
Board of
Prodigal Son William E Peterson Returns from Long Journey
Three years after 15 year old William E Peterson vanished from Braddock while at McKeesport, a letter arrives from Cambridge Maryland. He has wandered across the nation by sea and land, surviving near starvation and peril, now heading home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Peterson
W. D. Peterson
McKeesport
Braddock
Cambridge
Ome
Roads and Boots Spur East End Advice to Traction Firms
A bright East End young woman chastises Fifth avenue traction firms for muddy crossings. She shows mud splashed boots and asks why cable men cannot lay crossings to their tracks. If ignored she would return to Pennsylvania to seek cleaner routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Fifth Avenue Traction
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania
Eving
Allegheny Man Killed in Memphis Prompting Missing Sister Search
Police Chief Kirschler of Allegheny received a Memphis telegram reporting the death of Thomas Swearinger in Memphis. The deceased's sister, living in Allegheny, could not be located and authorities will continue the search to notify relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearinger
Memphis
Kirschler
Allegheny
W. C. Davis
Tenn
Thomas Swearinger
Stable theft case ends in compromise at city hearing
Mr. Hallander of 133 Pennsylvania Avenue Allegheny reported feed theft from his stable. Yesterday Robert Eberhart, hidden in the stable, arrested John Eghers for larceny. At a hearing before Mayor Pearson last evening the case was compromised with the prisoner paying the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallander
Pennsylvania Avenue
Robert Eberhart
John Eghers
Pearson
Man Accuses Peter Cute in Brick Theft Case
Henry Werkmeister of 1704 Josephine street Southside claims seven thousand bricks were stolen and sold to the St. Clair Incline Plane Company by Peter Cute. Werkmeister sues for larceny before Alderman Schaefer. case set for hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Werkmeister
Josephine Street
Southside
Peter Cute
St. Clair
Werkmeister
Cute
Schaefer
HIGGINS AND McANDREWS HELD ON ROBbery CHARGE
Mike Higgins and Thomas McAndrews were held in 81500 bail for court last night at the Fourteenth ward station house by Alderman McKenna on a charge of enticing John Doyle of Twelfth into Spring alley Wednesday evening and robbing him of about 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Higgins
Thomas McAndrews
Fourteenth Ward
Alderman McKenna
John Doyle
Twelfth
Spring Alley
Peculiar Fear of One Ear Telephonists Denied
A city debate over claims that constant ear ringing with phone receivers changes ear shape or hearing ends with evidence from Pittsburg operators. Doctors and officials discuss headgear, ear strain, and actual effects while a veteran operator confirms normal hearing after exposure.
Something Wrong With This Wire Central
A humorous account describes an Eastern telephone exchange where a tester squeezes a worker’s ear to see if blood returns, provoking panic yet ending with reassurance that the workers’ ears are fine. The pale bookkeeper objects to pinching, while observations focus on fear and the negligible long term impact on posterity.
Incendiaries Strike Glenfield House Destroying $3000
James Ferris, a contractor, owned a house at Glenfield soon to be moved to his lot by the railroad. The roof was removed and preparations finished when he found the building burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at $3000 and a detective is investigating the arson claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenfield
James Ferris
Ferris
Mrs Ibrect Denies Barber Husband Abuse Joke Claim
Mrs Ibrect wife of a Penn avenue barber denied reports of abuse by her husband. She said the White Caps notice was a joke and brought her lively baby to the office to illustrate her denial.
Pittsburgers Elected to State AOUW Officers in Pennsylvania
Alfred A. Curtis arrives to oversee state officer election. W R Ford elected Grand Master Workman and E S Morrow reappointed Grand Trustee. About 2 000 votes counted from 4 400 Past Masters. Grand Lodge meets February 26 in Pittsburgh, with 185 delegates and 202 lodges in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A. Curtis
Order
Pennsylvania
McNair
Third Avenue
W. R. Ford
Morrow
Grand Lodge
C. E. Knight
Derrick
McKean County
George J. Rummel
Philadelphia
William Schockay
Wheeling
W. Va
James Petrie
Tenth Anniversary Braess Band Concert in Orion Council
Orion Council No. 244 Royal Arcanum marked its tenth anniversary with a well attended event at Odd Fellows Hall Southside. The Great Western Band performed 23 pieces and local vocalists Miss Inez Mecusker and Dr. W T English sang several numbers to warm acclaim before a dance followed.
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Orion Council
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Southside
Odd Fellows* Hall
Great Western
Inez Mecusker
W. T. English
G. Mueller
Great Western Band
Alien Bill Would Not Harm Denny Heirs
William F. Aull, agent for the Denny estate, said the bill affecting lands held by aliens or foreign corporations would not affect the Denny heirs, who are all residents. He noted 13 heirs living in Pittsburg, Boston, New York, and Princeton. Mrs. Schenley would be displeased as she has not lived in Pittsburgh for nearly 50 years and her husband is an English captain.
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EastEnder
Metzgar
Mr. Stokes
Halian
Pittsburg
Wm. F. Aull
Denny Estate
Commonwealth
Denny
Boston
New York
Princeton
Schenley
Pitsburg
Lovell Manufacturing Company
Alderman McKenna
Noted Mrs. Calhoun Delights Bellefield Audience
A Pittsburg audience filled the Bellefield Presbyterian Church to hear Mrs. Margaret Custer Calhoun in a well chosen programme. Rev. W. J. Holland introduced her. with W. S. Lloyd at piano, Miss Belle Tomer and Mr. W. A. McCutcheon performed a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Margaret Custer Calhoun
W. J. Holland
Lloyd
Belle Tomer
W. A. McCutcheon
Men Defended In Southside Murder Case
Four men arrested in the Southside murder case face heavy legal debate. Attorney W. J. Brennen defends the arrests as unjustified, recounting the woman’s distressed state and the men’s humane actions before authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Stadion House
Young Men’s Democratic Association elects officers at Marion Hall
The Young Men's Democratic Association held a meeting at Marion Hall on Fifth Avenue and Marion Street last evening and elected officers. Charles B. Wall became President with vice presidents John B. Schmitt Philip Tresher C. B. Blam. G. Ross Williams was secretary and Frank Man treasurer. Board members include J. H. Schmitt Thomas McCollum Edward Kennedy J. J. Gilligan and Andrew Swanishaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Democratic Association
Marion Hall
Fifth Avenue
Marion Street
Charles B. Wall
John B. Schmitt
Philip Tresher
C. B. Blam
G. Ross Williams
Frankman
J. H. Schmitt
Thomas McCollum
Edward Kennedy
J. J. Gilligan
Andrew Swanishaus
Reverend J B Koehne lecture on The Devil in White
Rev J B Koehne spoke over an hour at Union Park Chapel Allegheny on The Devil in White detailing how the devil appeared in white in social rooms. The article notes a benevolent purpose to the lecture. It also mentions Jeremiah Weeks will directing interest from 2900 dollars to Sharon church and 8500 to a Board of Home and 700 to Pittsburg.
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J. B. Koehne
Union Park Chapel
Allegheny
Jeremiah Weeks
Sharon Church
Board of Home
Pittsburg
Betwixt Alderman and Company A Wringer Case Drama
A Chicago notice describes the Leskamp family dispute over a new clothes wringer sold on installment. The Lovell Manufacturing Company sued the couple, a court judgment led to an execution that sold household goods, and a $75 damages suit followed. The case highlights debt, poverty, and a prolonged legal fight over a household appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loskamp
Loskamps
Mr. Kinnear
Alderman Leslie
H. T. Gailey
Lovell Manufacturing Company
Wanted to Keep Warm Samuel Lannigan Arrested for Robbery
Samuel Lannigan a tramp tailor was arrested after breaking the rear door lock of Jones tailor shop No. 144 Fifth avenue. He wore three coats and a vest with sand in his pocket, two garments valued at $55 were part of a wedding outfit for a customer. Lannigan, 62, recently arrived from Philadelphia. he left Jones after a brief employment and planned to go to Kansas. He was spotted exiting the shop by Mr. Cappel who runs a lunchroom next door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lannigan
Jones’ Tailor
Fifth Avenue
Honors For Rev Vincent From His Former St Paul Parish
Telegram from Erie Pa shows St Paul Episcopal Church honoring Rev Boyd Vincent recently elected bishop of Southern Ohio. A deputation will attend his consecration in Cincinnati and present a purple signet ring as a symbol of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Boyd Vincent
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Vincent
Southern
Ohio
Cincinnati
Petition Aims to Establish April 30 Holiday
A largely signed petition to designate April 30 next year as a legal holiday has been forwarded to C W Robinson. Judge Collier supports the measure for the honor of George Washington and most signers express approval. A Seventh ward meeting at Franklin schoolhouse endorsed a candidate for Select Council with Jos Marshall and Geo S Wilson as nominees. Wilson was endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Robinson
Collier
George Washington
Seventh Ward
Franklin
Jos. Marshall
Geo. 8. Wilson
Pansras
Ortwein Sues Father Over Family Quarrel
Louisa Ortwein of the Southside sues her father for assault and battery before Alderman Schaefer. The case will be heard by the Squire next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Ortwein
Southside
Alderman Schaefer
Newsies’ Trick at Shooting Gallery Ends in Laughter
A Distatou reporter watched as newsies swept into a shooting gallery. The proprietor drew a whip and lunged at them, they fled, then retook their seats by the stove. A young boy asked for a cigarette while the boys bargained and finally left with a triumphant air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snap
Fun For The Boys. A Horse Ends Streetcar Blockade
A tale in Penn Avenue recalls two drivers nearly colliding in a muddy street. An old negro cartman urged the other to turn out, while a fierce dispute over right of way drew a crowd. The decisive moment came when the cartman’s horse pivoted and slipped away, clearing the blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Disciples of George Form Pittsburg Single Tax League
A Pittsburg club calling itself the Single Tax League of Pittsburg gathers about 100 members united by Henry George’s land theory. They aim to educate the public on the issue without party ties, believing the single tax will eventually arrive and noting a potential new political party if leaders do not adopt the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Pittsburg
Allegheny City Bill Faces Second Class Hurdle
Allegheny may not become a second class city. Mayor Pearson and officials held a private meeting after a telegram from Representative Robison warned the bill might fail. Hunter, chairman of the Common Council, expected passage as the measure nears third reading next Tuesday.
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Allegheny
Pearson
Robison
Messrs
Hunter and
Elphinstone
Hunter
Common Council
Visit to Europe Refreshes U S District Judge
W T Lindsey of the United States District Court enjoyed a summer trip to Europe. He studied Italy and Latin, gaining interest beyond most visitors and comparing modern works to relics of a past world, including mound builders.
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Theo
W. T. Lindsey
United States District Court
Europe
Italy
Lindsey
Arizona Deadlock Broken Governor Pushes Admission Plan
In Prescott on January 24 the House elects J. T. T. Smith of Phoenix as Speaker after Jordan exits the Democratic caucus. The Governor’s message asks Congress to admit Arizona. At Allegheny the G A R Post 128 fair draws 600 plus with a Grand Army Band. runaways from Bellaire, Ohio, are headed toward the city.
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Congress
Prescott
Ariz
House of Representatives
Jordan
Democratic
Rocone
House
J. T. T. Smith
Phenix
Ee Congress
Post 128
Coliseum
Allegheny
Ladies Show and Exposition Ideas Stir Public Interest
A citizen urged combining new features with plans for a city exposition. He proposed an educational exhibit funded by ward taxes and a central board boost, plus a women’s movement modeled after wartime sanitary work to engage women in arts textiles and household innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Board
Philadelphia
Central Board
Sanitary Commission
Exposition Board Hires Architect for Machinery Hall
Exposition Society directors met. plans for Machinery Hall to be drawn by the architect promptly to minimize delay. The project’s success is deemed assured. A silver brick, if delivered, will fund Wood Street disaster relief first, then the society. The hall will use iron steel and glass, with a public committee soon outlining building extent.
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Exposition Society
Wood Street
Piano and Organ Sale at Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue Store
Solid Faeta notes that pianos and organs are now common in homes and urges readers to visit Hamilton’s at 91 and Fifth Avenue. The ad promises a large, varied stock with affordable terms and prices, inviting shoppers to come in and select a satisfactory purchase.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Publishing company offers reward for contract proof
A representative of the International Publishing and Art Co. requests correction of an unfavorable notice and offers $100 to anyone who can prove they do not honor contracts. They urge patrons to read The Iron City Courier and the Pittsburg Bee for premium recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Publishing and Art Co
Iron City Courier
Pittsburg Bie
Rye Bread and Goods at Handh's on Fifth Avenue
An odd copy notes Marvin's rye bread touted as the fo cus product of the Fatherland and urges readers to call at 1102 Carson Street to be cured free of charge. It also advertises gold headed canes and umbrellas at Handh's 295 Fifth Ave with no engraving charges.
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Marvin
No. 1102
Carson Street
Son
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Ninth Ward Literary Club Plans First Annual Reception
The Ninth Ward Literary Club completed arrangements for its first annual reception at Knights of St. Georges Hall on Penn Avenue scheduled for March 13. Spelrgtschaghia likens to increase the club's library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Knights of St. Georges’ Hall
Penn Avenue
Spelrgtschaghia
Ghost of Guyasuta Haunts Town as Woman Maniac Rumor
Report describes the famed Guyasuta specter resurfacing as an alleged female maniac who escapes guardians briefly to frighten locals. The tale echoes long standing superstition amid cautious residents and curious visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyasuta
January Sale Bargains in Textiles at Bargain Prices
A catalog of fabric bargains lists 80 125 and 150 per yard prices for several wools and serges, French cashmeres at 60c, Henristta cloths at 7ic and $1, Jacquard effects reduced, Black Camel hair and Henrietta Cloths offered at low prices, assorted silks including Gros Grain and Baroque varieties with many yard prices.
Bargains for Housekeepers Curtain Room Cleanout
Over one thousand pairs of Nottingham Lace Curtains priced to sell with deep cuts on heavy curtains portieres and tapestry coverings. Notable deals include Sik Shiela Curtains at 15 from 76 and Velour Curtains at 35 from 50. Closing out table and piano covers, embroidered Swisses, Madras fabrics, and dress trimmings with large stock of odds and ends all offered at very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Sud
Alaska
Paris
Indies
Fire Destroys Watchman's Box at South Tenth Street
A watchman's box on the B and C E E near the South Tenth street bridge was destroyed by fire last night because a stove was too hot. Damage amounted to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Tenth Street Bridge
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