Debts and Dreams of the Pennsylvania Railroad
The piece argues the P R B debt stands at about 460,000 with July 31 as payment day. It surveys the charter terms, state power to seize the road, and socialists’ ideas of public ownership, noting 19th century arrangements and public works contracts affecting the railroad's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edward Bellamy
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railraad
Commonwealth
FO Dangee
Harrisburg
Tas DisPatTee
Sopra
Fis
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Gaara State
Postmaster McKean Announces Retention of Steele and Johnston
Postmaster McKean confirms Miss E Steele and Miss Nan J Johnston will keep their posts as Superintendent of the Moneyer Division and Superintendent of the Registry Division respectively. He will assume charge at midnight and conducts a full stock account as part of the transfer with Collims and McCalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
Steele
Johnston
McCalley
John B. Larkin
Pittaburg
United States
Colonel Swords
Tressury
E. Steele
Moneyer
Nan M. Johnston
Miss Johnston
R H. Johnston
Dispatch
Steely
Ins Steele
Lasin
George H. Anderson
Basehall
Anderson
Miss Steele
John Gripp
Miss J Johnston
Burg
James 5
Pigesterany
Bigelow
Larkin
Council Chamber
Pittsburg Firms Invest in New Gas Lines Amid Supply Fears
Reports on natural gas shortages do not deter manufacturers in Butler County and Pittsburgh. The Pittaburg Plate Glass Company plans a 12 inch main nine and a half miles from Sarverville to Tarentum costing over 100000 to boost Creighton plant supply by March 10. RW Carroll will provide Matheson pipe. competition among Eastern firms highlighted. Capital investment in new fields exceeds 2000000 in recent six years, with several wells drilled in Butler County and lines planned to Latrobe Tarentum and other Pittsburgh areas. The industry expects continued expansion and multiple new lines in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg Plate Glass Company
Sarvereville
Butler County
Tarentum
Creaghton
Pittsburg
RW. Carroll
American Tube and Iron Company
Matheson
Saerten
Bellevernon
Fiquitabie Company
Reny River
Eteville Field
Captain Ford
Captain F
Sarver Throug
Ui Lick
Ford
Kittanning
Ord City
Hutler County
Eas
Rapeville
Latrobe
Mt. Morris
Andrews and Pattison differ on Pittsburg government building delay
Colonel Andrews says delays on the Pittsburg government building come from inaction and wishes for faster completion. Joseph N. Pattison, inspector of repairs, arrives in the city to study the site and report to Windrim, Windom, and Pattison notes a two year and a half completion timeline with possible night work and electric lighting to speed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
James P. Andrews
Windom
Windrim
Colonel Andrews
Pittsburg
Pattison
Washington
McKean
Andrews
Bollman
St. Louis
Joseph N. Pattison
Treasury Department
City
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Pattison
Philadelphia
Fedral
Mr. Malone
Pittsburgh
Dlient
Secretary of the Treasury
All-Night Car Service Notice on Rebecca Street Line
A posted notice informs patrons that Dereek in er oe cars will be placed on Loney jy laeabehma starting February 1. The message appears in the Rebecca Street car line cars and awaits clear interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Street
Loney Jy Laeabehma
Salt Trade Brightens Pittsburg Company Outlook
The Pittsburg Salt Company reports brisk business with strong sales and prices. Operations are full, with many workers employed and production conditions favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Salt Company
Was It An Anarchist Scene At Father Fleickinger's House
The German Catholic Church pastor Father Fleckinger in Chartiers borough had his Lincoln Avenue home partially wrecked by a dynamite cartridge blast. The device fired from the cellar ten feet long frightened the household and could have collapsed the wooden house. Local residents speculate whether anarchists in the Mansfield area targeted him, though motives remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph Fieckinger
Chartiers
Lincoln Avenue
Panhandle
Father Fleckinger
Copneus
Steroon
Father Mleckinger
Mansfield
Pleasant Valley electric cars reroute to improve service
Beginning today the Pleasant Valley electric cars will come up Biath avenue and make a return start on Smithfield street. A fear of fire warned no danger and the change in the switch last night aims to save time and avoid delays for Central Traction cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Biath Avenue
Smithfield Street
Eare Waren Nc Tl
Traction talks on street railway rights and paving standards
Allegheny street Railway Committee debated granting a right of way to the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway. Amendments sought to limit paving to streets with existing tracks and to require paving between rails plus outside foot. Conflict over whether new electric lines or suburban roads should face the same paving. Debate also altered fare transfer tickets and track abandonment on Rebecca Lacock, School, and Craig streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Allegheny Street Railway Committee
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company
Hunter
Detoat
Maer
Allegheny
Alsell
Mr. Dalzell
McAfee
Lowe
Muehlbronner
Ober
Arthur Hunter
Obera
Neeb
Woods
Federal Street
Rebecca and
Lacock Streets
School
Craig Streets
A. M. Neeper
School Street
Craig Street
Dalzell
McAfes
Pittsburg
Manchester
Ohio
Federal Streets
Troy Hill
Western Arena
Dalsell
Chartiers' Annual Meeting Reveals Stock Decrease
Chartiers Valley Gas Company stockholders meet in Wood Street offices to discuss a $81,000 loss from a stock reduction of 1016 shares. Questions focus on how stock was reduced and control after leasing the plant to the Philadelphia company. Directors pledge a detailed statement at a future special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Garrison Building
Wood Street
W. B. Scaife
C. C. Smith
Scaife
Chambers
Tener
Philadelphia
Philaphia
James A Ohotee
James Lauchlin
H. Sellers McKee
A. C. Draya
William H. Singer
W. E. Sch
Duncan C. Phillips
Calvin Wells
John H. M. W. Watson
James M. Baile
D. C. Ripley
Edward E. Denniston
Pittsburg Lights of London Order for 80000 Incandescent Lights
A London cable message from Westinghouse requests 80,000 incandescent lights and related apparatus for immediate shipment. The order comes via Metropolitan Electric Supply Company Lim of London, already wiring several London plants with Pittsburg machinery. The note signals rapid preparation of electrical equipment for shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Westinghouse
Metropolitan Electric Supply Company
Lim
Pittsburg
Fire bugs face pursuit by plainclothes officers in East End
Dozen officers in citizen dress operated in Oakland districts to trap fire bugs suspected of starting new fires. Whitehouse and Captain Mercer distributed plainclothes officers through Bocan district last night to pursue leads and surveil suspicious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Whitehouse
Captain Mercer
Bocanistrict
Glass output decline halts as unions report strikes and gains
The Commoner and Glass Worker publishes Secretary Albert Delwarte’s annual universal window glass workers report. It details strikes in Sunderland and Spon Lane, England, rising glass prices, production data across Belgium and the United States, and notes on tank and pot furnaces adoption. The piece notes emigration to Jeannette during strikes and presents several factory statistics and future outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commoner and Glass Worker
Albert Delwarte
Universal Window,Glass Workers Association
William Slicker
Pittsburg
Universal Federation
Sunderland
Spon Lane
England
France
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Ovines
Ginss
United States
Delwarte
Streator
Ill
Jeannette
Bridgeton
N.J
Fostoria
Germany
Hartley & Co
Hartley
Spon Lanes
Pilkinton Bros
St. Helens
Mr. Hartley
Kate
Cene An
Coke Sales Steady as Dealers Expect Scale Meeting
Coke dealers in the city report stable demand and steady prices with no recent sales surge. A conference is planned next week at the operators’ office in Scottdale to consider a new scale, while shipments to the East have slowed and Westbound trade has risen. Local figures John Face and T. J. Anseeee recently visited the China port trade area to assess access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
Car
John F
Ace
T. J
Decline of Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
The Southern coal firm has nearly dissolved as an organization after a final distribution of coal. Each of the 13 firms will now sell independently with no price agreement. The fleet held about 155 boats loaded, totaling roughly 8.72 million bushels, signaling a return to river competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
Qumaceny
Eee Ee Aes
Protest Planned Over Senator Borris Bridge Bill
Rivermen and coal exchange members announce a protest against a Senate bill amending the act for the Se Me omeena bridge. Captain W. W. O'Neill noted the protests, signaling organized opposition by tradesmen to the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coal Exchange
Borris
W. W. O'Neill
Senate
Se Me Omeena
Glass trade settles Eastern strike boosts bottle prices
The Western Flint and Green Glass Manufacturers met at Hotel Anderson to discuss aiding Eastern workers amid a trade dispute. The strike ends with no Western shutdowns, prices rising, and each firm setting its own prices. A large contingent from many firms gathered, noting improved demand and broader production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Baltimore
Bissell
Hotel
Hotel Schlosser
L. B. Maartin
H Ostoria Glass Works
J. E. Ellis
Findlay Flint Glass Company
Costello in Town on Knighthood Labor Matters
John Costello, member of the General Executive Board of the Knights of Labor, arrived from Philadelphia to investigate minor matters related to District Assembly No. 2. He notes the union is growing and a general executive board session will be held in the city this summer with public meetings and addresses by General Master Workman Powderly and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costello
The
Knicits of Labor
Philadelphia
D. A. No.2
K. of L
Powderly
Pennsylvania Railroad Reports Cable Car Impact on Suburban Traffic
Colonel Thomas E Watt presents 1889 passenger receipts between Pittsburgh Harrisburg with 220 stations. Local sales rise while East Liberty and Shadyside fall due to cable cars. Johnstown up nearly $3,000 from flood. Total sales reach 3 446811, with local gains offset by declines and fare considerations for future adjustments.
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Pennsylvania
East Liberty
Thomas E. Watt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Altoons
Johnstown
Conemaugh
Busine Ae
Union Station
Fomalea
Shadyside
Seber
Liberty
Braddock
Swissvale
Homewood
Wilkinsburg
Philadelphia
Low Millage Predicted for Next Year in City Finance Talks
In a discussion focused on last year’s receipts and expenses, officials forecast a very modest millage change, with potential increases or decreases ranging around one mill. Expenditures are seen as moderate, but departments such as Public Works and Public Safety request funds, while the Controller notes unsettled warrants. Estimated receipts project steadier revenue, yet rising costs may push the levy higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Ie Department of Public Works
Seeeran
Department Public Safety
Heart
Department of Public Works
Partment of Public Safety
Serena Tcellancouk
Sneak Thief Targets McAfee Office on Fifth Avenue
A thief slipped into contractor McAfee’s Fifth Avenue office yesterday. Police are reviewing security footage and seeking witnesses. No injuries reported. nothing taken as yet.
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McAfee
Fifth Avenue
Fights in the Wards as Parties Open Headquarters
Republican headquarters at 536 Smithfield Street opened with Clarence Burleigh and John Gripp leading the effort. Democratic City Committee chief Pat Foley secured Council Chamber for the Democratic City Convention on Wednesday night. Ward fights—First, Eleventh, Twenty-first, Twentieth, Thirty-first, Thirty-sixth—shape candidate activity and budgets. Mayoral prospects, aldermanic contests, and council battles dominate front pages as primaries near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Clarence Burleigh
John Gripp
Fountain Head
Pat Foley
Democratic City Committee
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Council Chamber
Twentyninth
Martin Shaffer
F. Bembauer
J. Moschell
Dr. Brewster
Citizens
C. F. Bernhauer
Bedford
Ninth
Thlsteenth
Weestion
Common Council
Wachter
W. C. McEldowney
E F. Filiet
Wally
Select Council
T. Holmes Miller
Lam
Commoner
Messrs. Johnston
Hagemeier
John J. Davis
Andrew Dunn
As Baltenhevsser
Bac
Foley
Reduced Prices on American Guitars and Mandolins
H Kleber & Bro music store offers American guitars and mandolins with warranties. Featured models include American antique oak, arioo mahogany, conservatory rosewood in first and second quality, Washburn rosewood, and Washburn mandolin. Also on hand are banjos zithers cornets violins and more with sheet music at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Washburn
Alice
Wood Street
Reverend Mesny to Visit Anderson Township School Inquiry
Rev. P. Mesny rector of Trinity Hall will visit Anderson Township on Friday morning to meet prospective parents and discuss the forthcoming term. The notice also advertises Iron City Brewing Co. ales, new spring lace curtains, heavy drapery at reduced prices, Hocus & Hacks dress goods, and a Friday Saturday sale by B B with claims of astonishing discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Mesny
Trinity Hall Re Academy
Anderson Iisburg
Hocus & Hacks
Dar Elite Gallery Photographs At Lowest Prices
Bring the Little Ones To Dar. Go to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market St Pittsburg for finest photographs at lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Effectually Cured by the Use of the Genuine
A brief note asserts that the authentic remedy provides complete cure through its proven efficacy. The claim emphasizes genuine quality and trusted results in treatment.
New Route to St Louis Promises Pittsburgh Rail Link
A telegram from Akron claims William Semple and W B McCracken will fund a Dew road project linking Akron Delphos to a new trunk line via Pittsburgh and Western. Engineers are engaged and construction could start soon with a goal to connect to a main line within about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
William Semple
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Semple
W. B. McCracken
New York
William
Delphos
Pittsburg
Ta Tye
Rat cruelty at Fifth Avenue barber shop reported
A barber Hen ning on Fifth Avenue near Chestnut Street left a rat in a wire trap and returned to find a man torturing the rodent. The tormented rat suffered eye removal and further abuse before bystanders intervened and handed the case to Agent Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henning
Fifth Savenue
Chestnut Street
Agent Dean
Spring Dress Goods Offer Enchants Central Counter Crowd
All wool French Cashmere and Le Brocade Velvets attract shoppers to the center bargain counter. New spring shades and imported crepon fabrics, priced at $110 a yard, fill the Velvet Department as remnants attract buyers with deep discounts and broad selection.
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Hesvy
Beitel
Joho H. Hampton
Eeq
D. Ft. Watson
Hampton
Yania Railread Company
Reof Snakan
Mr. Windrim
MR. Pattison Eather Mum
Father Fieckinger
Chartiers’ Annual Meeting
Costello
Bnight of Labor
Republican
Iron City Brewing Co
Jos. Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
Eead
Rosenbaum
Dr.c.mclane
Pimberg
Pittsburg and Western
Dean
JUS. Horne & Co.s
Penn Ave
Prrrsavns
Bayard
Mand Gia
Horne & CO
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