Cut in cable fares to begin next Saturday
Citizens' Traction Company reduces East Liberty and Penn Avenue fare to five cents starting February 1 1890 after six months of discussion. Directors note through fare is a small share of business. chief engineer Colonel George Rice says the change simplifies operations and won’t hurt revenues. Pittsburg Traction Company may respond. leaders in Philadelphia hold mixed views on broader cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Butler Street
Citizens’ Traction Company
East Liberty
Twe
Citizens’ Line
Pittsburg
George Rice
Pennsylvania
Black Horse Hill
Pearl Street
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
East End
Pittsburg Traction Company
George W. Elkins
Elkins
Citizens
C. L
Pi Traction Company
Magee
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Company
Shady Avenue
Art House
Post Office Change at Smithfield and Fifth
On Saturday morning February 1 the long time Postmaster John Larkin leaves the corner of Smithfield and Fifth avenue and the Uncle Sam duties pass to James S. McKean. Bonded staff have blank bonds showing no immediate change for current workers. new applicants face a wait-and-see period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larkin
Smithfield
Fifth Avenue
Uncle Sam
James 8. McKean
Hebrew relief society to aid the poor organized
Last night the Hebrew Austro Hungarian congregation held a Moorhead meeting to form a Relief Association. E Edlis was elected President M Weisberger Treasurer M Friedman Secretary with H Schwarts Schlanger and E Galler on the executive committee A $100 fund was raised and plans to expand resources to aid the needy regardless of nationality. The next meeting is Sunday February 2 at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
E. Edlis
M. Weisberger
M. Friedman
H. Schwarts
Mr. Schlanger
E. Galler
Not Separated in Death Two Sisters Die Together
Two sisters Emma and Maggie Pifer, both married to brothers Frederick and Jacob Pifer, died within days of each other from influenza and pneumonia. They will be buried side by side at Southside Cemetery after a double funeral at South Eighteenth Street M P Church. The sisters lived in Williams burg area and were devoted Christians. Rev. Strum unable to officiate due to illness, with Rev. B F Wilburn to lead. The piece also notes nearby deaths in the Rommel and Bates families on the Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Pifer
Baker Street
Jacob Pifer
Southside
Williams Cooper
Williamsburg
Emma
Maggie
South Eighteenth and
Wharton Street
Piter
Eighteenth Street
M. P
C. A. Strum
B. F. Wilburn
Walton M. E
Frederick
A. J. Barchfield
Clara Strodtman
Carson Street
George Rommel
Rose Rommel
John
Selma Cecelia Bates
John P
Mary A. Bates
Saran Street
Temperance Rivalries Ignite New Alliance Organizing Drive
A Dispatch report details the split within the temperance movement as secessionists form a new alliance. Leaders like Mrs. H C Campbell and Miss Willard clash over partisan ties, with plans to organize counties nationwide, forming state unions and a national auxiliary ahead of November meetings. The rift prompts circulars and sharp public exchanges as both sides push for dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Miss Willard
Phinney
Dione Accebi
Jones
Campbell
Ilan
Miss W
New York
W.C.T.U
Washington
Prohibition Party
Waite
Prohibition
John Knox
Martin Luther
Better Than Utopia Address Describes Socialist System
Mrs Theresa Hughes of Southaide spoke to the Secular Society on a socialistic plan that promises abundance and safeguards against ignorance drunkenness and waste. She envisions no money or work for women a public kitchen and communal sewing. The speech reflects on historic repression of dissent and labels some anarchists as unjustly persecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Hughes
Hughes
Chicago
Oil men plan to buy Central Hotel and remodel it
A group of oil men reportedly forming a solid investment trust plans to purchase the Central Hotel property, enlarge and remodel it into a first class hotel near the upcoming post office and Petroleum Exchange. P M Shannon is named among the movers though current proprietors say they have heard nothing of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Anderson
Seventh Avenue
P. M. Shannon
Central
Petroleum Exchange
the Central
Tennessee attorney at Seventh Avenue Hotel linked to Round Table magazine
A.C. Floyd of Columbia Tennessee visits Nashville where he joins others in backing The Round Table, a new monthly magazine launched within two weeks to promote Southern literature and develop Southern writers. The Nashville publication aims to be an exponent of Southern letters and will issue its first number soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Floyd
Columbia, Tenn
Seventh Avenue Hotel
The
Round Table
Nashville
Tenn
Entertaining tidbits from travel and society pages
Individuals of note from Jamestown Bradford Cleveland and Chicago are in the city staying at various hotels. J B Mumford and W W Cherry plan travel to Cleveland. Usher Harry Sellers to marry in Lancaster. Lawyers Kennedy Lancaster Norris Johnston and Hamilton registered at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mumford
Jamestown
N. Y
Tousley Harvester Company
W. W. Cherry
Bradford
City
Cleveland
Thomas Gray
C. Leo Inees
C. §. Brown
Rose Polyamic Sees
Testeree Ind
John W. Norris
John Johnston, Jr
Chicago
Duquesne
George C. Ham Nilon
Warren
Schlosser
John E. Thomng
Niles, O
Anderson
Oakland Fire on Ward Street Destroys Frame Dwelling
At 2 o'clock yesterday morning an alarm from box 25 sent Oakland engine companies to Ward street where a two story frame dwelling owned by George McMillan caught fire from an unknown source. Firemen confined the blaze to the frame house and a neighboring dwelling owned by Fredrick Zitzman, which suffered $300 damage. The unoccupied frame house was completely destroyed with a loss of $1,800. The cause is believed to have been boys cleaning the house on Saturday and leaving a stove or lamp unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box
Ward Street
Oakland
George McMillan
Steele
Fredrick Zitzman
Iomaee
Electrical Union No 1 Holds Prolonged Meeting Over Strike
The regular meeting of Electrical Union No 1 discussed the recent strike settlement. Officials said eight promised workers would return, with hints the company may hire more, and no plan to leave the Federation. Several members urged actions that could affect the union’s future while noting no harm to members’ employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Electrical Union No. 1
E. of L. Hall
C. Berry
Gompers
Edison Company
Tyler Tube Works to Locate New Steel Plant
William P. Tyler of Tyler Manufacturing Company Boston has concluded arrangements to locate a new steel tube plant in Washington Pa. A stock company is formed with Tyler and Boston Associates holding three fourths. local citizens subscribe the rest. The site is donated by Washington residents. Construction aims to start by April 1 with at least 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Tyler
Tyler Manufacturing Company
Boston
Mass
Hotel Duquesne
Washington
Tyler
M. M. P. U. Joins Federation After Directors Meeting
The M. M. P. U. held a meeting at 136 Fifth Avenue with President Ruhe presiding. The group voted to join the American Federation of Labor and to form into a union, with a charter to be secured this week. A probe was ordered into alleged law violations by some members, chaired by Gus Kreil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Ruhe
American Federation of Labor
Gus Kreil
Work Delayed by Poor Roads and Mud in Canal Plans
Colonel Thomas P. Roberts returning from Harrisburg urged support for the country road convention and canal link from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. He denounced conditions as dreadful, delaying surveys as roads remain soft. He noted Crawford County areas flood easily, with water and mud making rounds impassable until colder weather permits progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Roberts
Canal Commission
Harrisburg
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Crawford County
Goodwin
Two Rail Victims Die in Separate Accidents
Michael Hannegan a Pittsburg and Western brakeman died at his Allegheny home after an accident at Bakerstown where a freight car derailed a trestle and toppled into a creek. The 30 year old leaves a widow and two children and the coroner will investigate. Michael Burns a Junction Railroad brakeman was killed instantly when he was crushed between two freight cars at Thirty fifth and Railroad streets. He was 32, leaves a widow and one child, and his remains were sent home to Bates alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hannegan
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Bakerstown
Mary Street
Allegheny
Hannegan
Sncident
Michael Burns
Junction Railroad
Thirty-fifth
Railroad Streets
Bates Alley
Forty-first Street
Burns
W C T U Meeting At Moorehead Hall Reports Pledges
The ladies of W C T U No 2 held a fruitful meeting last evening in Moorehead Hall. Mrs Allen presided and pledges were signed. Mesdames Powell and Horner gave spirited addresses. A disturbance occurred as a drunken man interrupted Mrs Horner, but the choir's music silenced the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorehead Hall
Prisoners before Magistrate Gripp at Central Station
Twenty seven cases were heard yesterday morning with eight sent to the workhouse. Among those sentenced were John McCabe ninety days John Rogue Catherine Keating and Dennis Mc Cleary each thirty days for involvement in the fight at the Yellow Row Saturday night. WAKE stomach Beecham's Pills act like magic Plaus Soap secures a Beautiful complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Central Station
John McCabe
John Rogue
Catherine Keating
Dennis McCleary
Yellow Row
Beecham
Beck's Run Schindery Debate Reflects Southside Water Fears
Despite denials, Southsiders push for removing the Beck's Run schindery and other pollution sources. Citizens cite science linking organic matter to disease germs and warn that polluted water threatens community health.
Water purification push targets Southside supply
Citizens and professionals back a call to remove the Schinderg source of impure water after an investigation found significant organic matter and bacteria in Southside reservoirs. Dr Mundorf notes dilution rules risk wider pollution. Mononcahela Water Company pledges cooperation to improve healthful water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Nisbet
E. A. Mundorf
Beck
Monbatakela
Duty of the People on River Water Adulteration Question
The piece condemns pollution of the Monongahela River and urges all citizens and corporations to cooperate in preventing impure drinking water. It argues that allowing any entity to contaminate water invites broader selfish abuse, stressing expanding river shore populations and the need for wholesale sanitation as the remedy. Indignation meeting and councilmen Donley and W. W. are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Water Company
Mononganels
Mark Donley
W. W
Southside calls for action on impure water supply
Southside residents praise Councilman Nisbet for pushing a water inquiry and call for urgent health board action. A Pittsburg Testing Laboratory report finds high sulphuric acid levels in Monongahela River water, making it dangerous for drinking. Residents condemn ongoing indifference as pollution worsens, delaying household washing and fearing future neglect at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisbet
Committee On
Pesce
Ine
Health Board
Pittsburg
Newcastle
Catholic Federation Forms in Pittsburg for Nationwide Catholic Unity
A large Allegheny Catholic meeting at St George Hall adopted a constitution forming The American Federation of Catholic Societies, Pioneer Diocesan Council of Pittsburg. Officers were elected for two years, and a July 4 patriotic Catholic demonstration planned. Delegates included three St Benedict Society members and others from local societies. The group aims to extend councils across the Americas to strengthen Catholic fellowship and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitotsburg
America
St. George Hall
Penn Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
Allegheny County
St. Benedict Society
H. Gilson
Joseph Skelly
Andrew Stock
Jos Fae Kosinski
Sean McKalvy
Will Ivy
William A. Golden
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Pioneer Diocesan Council
Pittsburg
Americas
United States
Congress
Baltimore
Man Dies By Own Action in Allegheny River Tragedy
John Sutey jumped into the Allegheny river at Bennett station opposite Forty-third street and did not survive. He had injuries to the head from a prior accident that affected his mind, left his wife and three grown daughters. The body had not been recovered as of yesterday. The family operates Kenoyon’s restaurant on Third avenue. The daughters were overwhelmed by the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutey
Allegheny River
Bennett Station
Forty-third Street
Sutey
Kenoyon
Third Avenue
Drunk row at Allegheny house leads to fines
Yesterday at about 1 am Lieutenant Thornton investigated a disorderly scene at 21 First Street Allegheny. Three men and three women were drinking whisky with a nine year old girl present. George Donnelly George McIntyre and John Patterson were fined five dollars plus costs. Maggie Connor Annie Phillips and Mollie Hartman ten dollars plus costs. The men faced ten days in the workhouse. two women 60 days. Connor and the child were to be turned over to the Humane Society agent today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Allegheny
First Street
Pearson
George Donnelly
George McIntyre
John Patterson
Maggie Connor
Annie Phillips
Mollie Hartman
Agent O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Putting in the Tanks for Exposition Engine Test
Work begins to install two large tanks at the Exposition grounds to supply water basins for the engine test. Each tank holds about 500 gallons and a sizable excavation will be needed. Delays were caused by high water, now receding, allowing placement within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Grounds
Jail Services Echo Welsh Choir at County Jail
Chaplain Milligan led the service at the county jail with the Cambrian Octet delivering a strong musical portion from the Welsh church on Preblesvyenne. The choir’s performance drew rare praise for quality and emotion within the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milligan
Penitentiary
Preblesvyenne
Alleheny
Carnegie Gift Madonna Arrives in City for Public View
A large replica of Raphael's Madonna di San Sisto presented by Andrew Carnegie to St. Paul’s Cathedral arrived yesterday and was placed in Young’s on Wood Street for public viewing. Crowd chatter and misinformed theories accompanied the display as Father Wall praised the gift. The piece, over 13 feet long and eight feet wide, shows the Virgin with the infant Christ, flanked by St. Joseph and Saint Elizabeth. Carnegie paid nearly $400 in customs duties. finding display space remains uncertain for Pittsburg Cathedral or St. Peter’s in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
St. Paul's Cathedral
Young
Wood Street
Young's
Father Wall
Raphael
Atlantic
Dresden
City of the Muses
Carnegie
Custom House
Christ
St. Joseph
Saint Elizabeth
New York
Rome
St. Paul's Episcopal
Chenigh
Pittsburg
Phelan
St. Peter's
Allegheny
First Ward Democratic Fight Quieted By Nomination Talk
In the First ward race for alderman and councilman the Democratic suggestion meeting sparked protests over a Republican proposed nomination. Stephen Toole, ex baseball pitcher, was named, prompting objections from Democratic candidate McGaffey as to party lines. Umpire McKenna may skip the Mayoralty convention amid Bailey support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassiday
Whitey
Beckstein
Diamond
Thomas Delaney
Gus Datte
No. 1 Engine Company
Stephen Toole
McGaffey
First Ward
McKenna
Bailey
After-Stock-Taking Sale at City Stores
Morning sale offers velvets and plushes at 50 cents with about 150 yards of extra handsome goods at half price. Center of store at Jos. Homan & Co. Peon Avenue stores. Seckata and ete drafts at reduced prices. Iron City Brewing Co. ales and beers promoted. Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market St offers a handsome crayon, framed pictures, and 12 fine cabinet photos for $5. Come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Homan & Co
Peon Avenue
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittabarg
Sale of odds and ends in linen goods at low prices
A local advertisement for a linen goods sale announces discounts on towels towels splashers and tray cloths at Jos. Horus & 8 Penn Avenue Stores. The notice highlights blankets at reduced prices and promotes a large assortment with notably low pricing from Huevus & Hacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Horus
Penn Avenue
Huevus & Hacker
Evil Air From Sewerage Causes Liver Ills and Illness
A historical notice asserts that foul sewerage and undrained swamps pollute the air, ruin the liver, and weaken the system with blood headaches biliousness and constipation, claiming the genuine remedy offers the most effective cure.
Surplus linen and cloths at giveaway prices
All white Momie cloths and scarfs with hand drawn open work offered for center tables washstands bureaus and runners. Marseilles bureau covers in white with antique figures priced unbelievably low. Stamped fringe hem stitched scarves towels and tea covers on sale on the bargain table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Velvet sale notice with varied silks and colors
A fragmented advertisement offers fine velvets in plain, brocaded, striped and figured all-silk varieties at reduced prices. It mentions reduced to 50e per yard, special lots, and velvet counter highlights including black brocade velvets and stripe colored velvets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colonel Rice
MR. Magee
Hebrew Relief Society
Pocamovia
Mrs. Campbell Tales
H. C. Campbell
New Alliance
A. W. Tourgee
Hugh
Tennessee
Round Table Magazine
Tyler Tube Works
the Musical Union
W. C
Meeting
Schindery
B. A. Mundorf
Schinderg
Catholic Federation
Mr. Carnegie
MWF
Hucus & Hacks
Iron City Brewing Co
Dr.c.mclane
EAL Department
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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