Harrison to Open Library in Washington Visit
Andrew Carnegie has secured President Harrison's consent to open the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall of Allegheny City. Carnegie and James B. Scott plan to meet in Washington to set details, with opening expected on a date possibly in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Harrison
Carnegie Free Library
Music Hall
Allegheny City
Dispatch
James B. Scott
Telegraph
Scott
Newepaper
Tiarrison
Pittsburg
Hotel Normandie
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Express
Carnegie
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
James G. Blaine
McKee
Sunday Dispatch
C. C. Mellor
Alle
Building Commission
Eight Allegheny workers return. two quit again at plants
George Blaxter, superintendent at Allegheny Light, returned from New York on a personal trip. Eight men were to return to work after a settlement with Gompers. some did, others started on Wednesday, and two quit after half a day seeking their old circuits. Five of the men were said to be back at K of L Hall, but disputes over old placements caused further quitters leaving only three working.
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George Blaxter
Allegheny Light Company
New York
Gompers
Binxter
K. of L. Hall
Tne
New No 3 Isabella Blast Furnace Under Construction
Work on the No 3 Isabella blast furnace has begun but delayed by high water in the Allegheny river. The 75 foot structure will include a 17 foot busch, three new hot blast stoves, and a single blowing engine. Estimated cost is $200,000 with over 1,000,000 fire brick and 350 tons of heavy plate iron needed.
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Isabella
Allegheny River
The ScotchIrish Society Plans Congress Arrangements
A local Scotch Irish Society of America committee met with Dr Macintosh presiding to organize a city branch. Present were Colonel Eohols Rev I N Hays Rev Dr Robinson and others. No permanent organization was formed. next meeting aims to set plans for the congress in May.
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The
Scotch-Irish Society of America
Macintosh
Order
Eohols
I. N. Hays
Dr. Robinson
Eebol
Congress
Man Dies From Week-Old Scalding at Jane Street Home
William Patterson aged 60 died at No 20 Jane Street at 3 am yesterday from a scald suffered a week earlier while bathing his foot. He fainted and fell into boiling water. He was severely burned and died yesterday. An inquest will be held at 11 this morning.
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William Patterson
Jane Street
Patterson
Arrestees Rally Behind Election Board Members
Warrants issued for Mike Mulvaney Mike Murray Neil Crane and Joe Eli by Squire Leslie on a charge of fraud. They were locked up at the Seventh ward station and bailed in 1200 each via surety agent P C Byrne. A large crowd is expected at the Saturday 3:30 PM investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bracken
Election Board
Squire Lestie
Mike Mulvaney
Mike Murray
Neil Crane
Joe Eli
Frank Bracken
Select Council
Seventeenth Ward
Byrne & McCabe
Squire Leslie
Dispatch
Bracken
Lydon
Mulvaney
Bracken Brieges
Crane
Water Meter Test to Decide Engine Reliability
Judges plan a week long test of Silsby versus Amoskeag engines using large city meters. Pittsburg uses a Crown Meter from Westinghouse, tested in major cities, while Allegheny relies on its own meter. Capacity questions arise as 1100 gpm engines face 850 to 900 gpm pipes and 500 gallon tanks.
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Allegheny City
Dispatch
Pittsburg
Browne
Water Bureau
Westinghouse Company
Boston
New York
Amoskeag
Allegheny
Board of Judges
War over the chimney pits officer against doctor
Allegheny Ordinance Officer Copeland and Dr. William Thorne clash over a chimney height conflict. The officer served notices the doctor ignored, despite mayoral papers. A neighbor’s frame house threatens a fire, and Thorne refuses to raise his chimney, prompting talks with Pearson as a written reminder.
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Copeland
Allegheny
William Thorne
Montgomery Avenue
Thorne
Pearson
Pittsburg Traction Strike Not Settled Says Ross
Master Workman N. Ross denied a circulated report that the Pittsburg Traction Company line strike had been resolved with the company re hiring all workers. He asserted no change in the situation and called the settlement rumor idle and untruthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Traction Company
N. Ross
Essid
War within the W C T U over partisanship and reform
A National Executive Committee sub committee led by Mrs. Lathrop reviews a harsh circular on Mrs. J Ellen Foster and the Iowa position, arguing the fight over loyalty tests and woman suffrage has split the W C T U into three camps and risks weakening the organization.
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National Executive Committee
Mary Lathrop
Michigan
Henrietta L. Monroe
Ohio
Fannie Rastall
Kansas
Elizabeth Tobey
Massachusetts
Chicago
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Public Temperance Advocate Receives Candid Public Scrutiny
The public expects sharp compliments and criticisms. The woman has few temperance records yet will be widely exposed in the public eye, with her past temperance conduct reviewed openly and thoroughly.
McDonald Y Chapter Discusses Non-Partisanship
Mrs. H C Campbell, president of the new State Alliance, explains non-partisanship to the McDonald Y M D C T A at 9908 Beaver Ave. She cautions against hasty action, notes the WCTU’s partisan resolutions, and outlines potential union representation and dues before the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald ¥. M. CO. T. A
Allegheny
Beaver Avenue
H. C. Campbell
New State Alliance
Campbell
Conventions for City Offices and Delegate Prospects
Delegates for three city offices will convene this evening at the Municipal Building and Old City Hall with credentials being presented. Republican mayoral candidate Henry I. Gourlay is likely to be nominated in Council Chamber with W. H. Pier assisting and Lambie as chair. Other nominations include Major A. M. Brown backing Gourlay and Major Denniston receiving his nomination in the second chamber. West will nominate Eustace for City Controller with a balanced umpire stance at the Seventh Avenue Hotel, promising a salad plate and skeptically noting city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Henry I. Gourlay
Council Chamber
W. H. Pier
Councils
Lambie
A. M. Brown
Gourlay
Burleigh
Council
Denniston
Duquesne
W. D. West
Eustace
Seventh Avenue
Inquest Opened Into Sharpsburg Child Death
Coroner McDowell ordered an inquest into a child’s death found at Sharpsburg on Saturday. Louis Aman who discovered the body testified he is a Ryan House boarder and Jennie Ryan was ill two weeks earlier. Dr. E T Frasher performed the post mortem, stating the child was born alive but had no physician in attendance and died about two days earlier. the skull was cracked.
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McDowell
Sharpsburg
Louis Aman
Ryan House
Jennie Ryan
E. T. Frasher
Mystery Woman Arrested In Transit Case
A mysterious woman detained Sunday afternoon gave the name Carrie Brown when questioned by Matron Brennan at Central station. Sent to Mercy Hospital for treatment, she is believed to be Cor a Krause of Washington. She says two men on a Washington to Pittsburgh train drugged her with wine before they left the Pullman car. Authorities will watch her closely as the case remains unresolved.
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Brennan
Central Station
Carrie Brown
Mercy Hospital
Cor A Krause
Washington
Pittsburg
New Books Received by The Allegheny Library
The Allegheny Library received several new titles yesterday including The Unknown God by C. Loring Brace, Five Thousand Miles by Sledge Across Siberia by Gowing, Round About South America by Vincent, Senior Nursing by A. Worcester, John Bull on the Continent by Max O'Rell, Railway Secrecy and Trusts by Bonham, and various novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Library
C. Loring Brace
Siberia
Gowing
South America
Vincent
A. Worcester
John Bull
Continent
Max O'Rell
Bonham
Missing Child Sows Local Alarm as Police Traced
Charles Bennett aged 2 is reported missing from 221 Penn Avenues with neighbors notifying police last night. A separate note says Henry Kon was jailed on a peace-keeping warrant from Alderman McMasters after allegedly threatening his wife with an ax.
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Charles Bennett
Penn Arenas
Gils
Henry Kon
Alderman McMasters
Bureau of Health Office
Justina Malcher
Lawrenceville
St. Francia Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Glenwood
Braddock
Chicago
Washington
Colonel Andrews Promises $500000 For Post Office Finish
Col James P Andrews travels to Washington to push expediting the new Pittsburg post office. He offers to stake his fortune that the building can be finished by October 1 with two hundred workers and abundant stone. A friend notes his influence with Secretary Windom could aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Andrews
Washington
Post Office
Union Depot
Windom
Windrim
Daparvilon
Pittsburg
United States Court
Atreeta
Guy
Col. Andrews
Pittsburg Cadiz and Ohio road names and route outline
ISTO WEST VIRGINIA'S WILDS At the annual meetings of the Black Diamond system of railroads in Ohio and West Virginia at Zanesville yesterday new officers were elected for the ensuing year. The following is the new directory of the Pittsburg Cadiz and Ohio road: Henry Cassell Fredericktown C Gideon E Meigs Painesville O David E Patterson Washington O Alfred A Johnson Winchester O Charles Bond Antrim O William P Robinson Beverly O Cyril Hawkins McCowea U and GC mck Watt Pittsburgh a The P C C R B Co s Pittsbore Division runs from Meigsville Morgan county O via Cumberland Morgan Junction Washington Winchester Antrim Freefort Cadiz and Wellsville to Pittsburg Pa.
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Black Diamond System
Ohio
West Virginia
Zanesville
Pittsburg, Cadiz and
Ohio Road
Henry Cassell
Fredericktown
Gideon E. Meigs
Painesville
David E. Patterson
Washington
Alfred A. Johnson
Winchester
Charles Bond
Antrim
William P. Robinson
Beverly
Cyril Hawkins
McCowea
Pittsbore
Meigsville
Morgan County
Cumberland
Morgan Junction
Freefort
Cadiz
Wellsville
Pittsburg
Dull Day for Coal Trade Reveals No Shipments
A dull day among coal dealers with no shipments reported. River levels are low but not hindering barges if there were goods. Dealers know of no wage reduction plans at mines and expect no general suspension of operations. Pittsburg Southern Coal Company holds daily meetings on closeout matters.
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Pittsburg Anuthern Coal Company
Joining the Federation
The American Federation of Labor gains new members as journeymen plumbers and gas fitters, the steam fitters, and Twin City Association No 24 join, along with Gas and Steam Fitters' Association No 42. Together they number 1000 to 2000 men and may decide on Federation entry at meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
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American Federation of Labor
Steam Fitters and Twin City Association No
Gas and Steam Fitters’ Association
Services for day of prayer at Western University chapel
Services appropriate to the day of prayer for colleges will be held next Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in the chapel of the Western University Observatory Hill. Rt Rev Bishop Courtlandt Whitehead and Rev M B Enddle and Chas A Holmes and others will take part. An cordial invitation is extended to all friends of the institution to attend.
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the Western University
Observatory Hill
Courtlandt Whitehead
Dre. M. B. Enddle
Chas. A. Holmes
W. J. Holland
B. F. Woodburn
T. J. He
Friends of the
Institutor
A Year’s Coke Shipments Demand and Prices Rise
The 1889 coke shipments totaled 316,220 cars valued at $8,150,000 with an average daily shipment of 1,046 cars. The year saw prices remain strong and demand brisk, marking an increase of over three million tons from the prior year.
Arrests in Glasshouse Theft Case Reach Hearing
A boy named John Goether was arrested about a week ago on suspicion of stealing brass from the Fort Pitt Glasshouse. Yesterday Adam Goldstein was charged with receiving stolen goods and, after refusing to speak, posted bail for a hearing before Magistrate Gripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goether
Fort Pitt
Adam Goldstein
Goldstein
Gripp
Alleghenians Plan Artificial Ice Plant with 500 Ton Daily Capacity
A group of Alleghenians organize an ice company to operate an artificial ice machine with a capacity of 500 tons per day. Joseph B. Wolfe, Fifth Ward councilman, is likely to serve as president.
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Joseph B. Wolfe
Fifth Ward
Convicts as Farmers debated by Allegheny officials
The Allegheny County Prison Commission plans to meet to discuss using idle prisoners for farming and selling surplus produce in Pittsburgh and Allegheny markets. Mayor Pearson opposes farming for market competition, favoring road work instead, and warns against degrading farmers.
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Pearson
Allegheny County Prison Commission
Court Room of Common Pleas
Claremont
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Tailors and Drapers Convent delegates return from Chicago
Pittsburg delegates to the fourth National Convention of Tailors and Drapers have returned. Henry G. Hale of this city was elected Treasurer for the third time. The Committee on Strikes recommends a ten hour workday and a bureau of information to collect tailors' bills with funding provided.
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Pittsburg
Tailors and Drapers
Chicago
Henry G. Hale
Bureau of Information
Burned man near Chartiers rescued by neighbor
John Keithers, an elderly resident near Chartiers, was severely burned when a spark set his clothing ablaze near a grate. A neighbor raced in, wrapped him in a blanket, and smothered the flames. Keithers suffered burns to the legs and lower body. John Stickiein of the Southside caused a disturbance after visiting Allen's brewery and demanding beer on a Sunday. he was jailed after being refused.
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John Keithers
Chartiers
Keithers
John Stickiein
Southside
Allen
Hoa Tetters Stomach Bitters Endorsed For Many Ailments
The article extols Hoa tetter's Stomach Bitters as a mild aperient that combats constipation by gentle relief. It claims benefits for malaria nervousness dyspepsia and kidney troubles, noting harsher cathartics can weaken intestinal organs.
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Hoatetter
Reduced Prices on Guitars and Mandolins at H Klber Bro
A Pittsburgh music shop lists 52 American guitar and mandolin models with carved prices from 12 00 to 22 75. The American Antique Oak Arion Mahogany Conservatory Rosewood and Washburn instruments are noted with first and second quality lines. Also offered are banjos zithers cornets music boxes auto harps violins music cabinets accordions sheet music and more at half price. No. 505 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Washburn
H. Eleber & Bro
Wood Street
Free 200 Lot Giveaway Near Denver in Plainfield Addition
Advertises 200 free lots near Denver Colorado in Plainfield Addition on Fort Worth and Denver line. Claims 252 by 125 foot plots with wide streets and park reserve. Offers one lot per person, mailed deed upon request with 4 cents postage, no contract to improve, value projected at $100 in 18 months. Also promotes discounted gloves from Gee Jos. Honxt & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
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Denver
Col
Plainfield
Fort Worth
Union Depot
Plainfield Addition Company
Castle Rock, Gol
Allegheny General Hospital faces leadership shakeup
The annual meeting of Allegheny General Hospital contributors focuses on Miss Tildesley amid talks of replacing the superintendent. Reports show 1,089 patients treated last year an increase of 240 from the prior year, with 106 rejections and 61 deaths. Voluntary societies praise the hospital’s relief work and nurse training advances as the board considers staffing changes.
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Allegheny General Hospital
Miss Tildesley
England
Charity
Ladies’ Society
Johnstown
Toon
B. F. Woodburn
Sale of Garments and Fabrics Includes Jackets and Gloves
A sale offers jackets marked down from 125 to 100 with items like Directors Fronts and long garments discounted. 5500 yards of Scotch ginghams and various wash fabrics on sale at low prices. Gloves include Eid and kid gloves reduced to 25 cents per pair in select sizes.
Bargain Pile Promises $2 Garments at Peoples Store
Mass of 200 garments priced at 2 dollars each invites shoppers to select directly at Campbell and Dion. Jos Horne Co offers 50 dozen ladies stockings reduced to sale prices. Iron City Brewing promotes ale and beer as leading brews. Also advertised are children's wraps and warnings about impure water from Angostura drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Dion
Iron City Brewing Co
Hospital Chief Faces Possible Replacement
The record notes Miss Tildaley seen last night and the board of managers considering a whitewater of accusations. The present board would recommend a successor swmare superintendent, with friends supporting Miss Tildaley. The speaker says readiness to step down when others choose a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tildaley
Ieannot
Oliver Bros and Phillips Start Railway Supplies Branch
The Allegheny mill of Oliver Bros and Phillips is adding a new department to manufacture rolling stock supplies. The unit will serve the Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company, area officials indicate, aligning with a plan since Oliver’s election to the railroad presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Bosineen
Allegheny
Oliver Bros. & Philips
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Oliver
Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Union Meets at Ruppel's Hall
The Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers' Union held a regular weekly meeting at Ruppel's Hall. Debate focused on the Herrick strike and the union's demand for the discharge of non onion men. Communications from President Gompers of the Federation of Labor were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruppel’s Hall
Herrick’s
Gompers
The
Federation of Labor
Charter Granted to Musical Mutual Protective Union
The Federation of Labor issued a charter received here yesterday for the Musical Mutual Protective Union which will henceforth operate as Mutual Protective Union No. 4022 of Pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federation of Labor
Musical Mutual Protective Union
Mutual Protective Union No
Pittburg, Pa
Elks Headed to McKeesport for Social Session
Thirty five members of the local Elks lodge depart at 7 10 p m on a special train to McKeesport to attend the first social session of the order there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
McKeesport
Order of Elks
Order
Linen Department Bargains Spark Large Day of Shopping
Thousands profit from extremely low prices as vast Linen Department displays attract buyers. Fresh goods arrive daily with reductions on silks, brocades, velvets, moires, and gloves, including notable discounts on cashmere, peau de soie, armure royals, and spun silk hose.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. B. Scott
Will
Ben
Spang, Chalfont & Co
Doctor Thorne
Ross
Foster
Alter
Prohibition Party
St. Lou
Republican Party
Mrs. Foster
M'Donald Y
H.C. Campbell
Two Cities
Colonel Andrews
Black Diamond Statem
Federation
Day of Prayer For
Colleges
Jos
Honxt & Co
Penn Avenue
Allegheny Hospital
Hutchinson
Tolbe
Sos and
Soz Market Street
Jais-Rissa
People's Store
Jos, Horne & Co
Cressa Springs Water Co. Limited
Cresson, PA
PENNA
Cresson
Springs Waler Co., Limited
JUS. Horne & CO
Pirrssone
AtiteEe
Sarah Doubla
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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