Costs and routes for Ohio and Erie Canal expansion debate
Civil engineer J H McRoberts outlines elevations from various cities and compares canal versus rail costs to reach Lake Erie. He cites Alabama lumber shipments, Pittsburg coal, and ore carriage as proving canal viability, arguing a feasible route can be found despite waterway hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Mr. C. Kimberland
Sverasiaeyertt
Great Northwest
Kimberland
J. H. McRoberts
Union Station
Olivier
Beaver
Erie
Alliance
Oungstown
Cuntaina
Alabama
Chicago
Richmond
Thie City
Scotch Irish National Convention Meeting Planned in Pittsburgh
A Califormnia Public Meeting urges Scotch Irish residents to back a push for the Scotch-Irish Society of America to hold its next national convention in May 1800 in Pittsburgh. Notable signatories include Lb. F. Mowll, J. S. Hays, James Allison, and David McAllister, inviting Gaelic descendants to participate and organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteberg
Scotch-Irish Society of America
Pennsylvania
O'Brian Boru
William Wallace
Furth
South
Iittebu
Twestern
Lb. F. Mowlll
J. S. Hays
James Allison
David McAllister
Survivors in Cambria City Neglected by Relief Committees
W. J. Reid from the City Controller's office reports Cambria City's relief efforts neglected by reformed committees. Sufferers have clothing but need lumber for houses and more beds and clothes. About 60 lives in the borough and 300 residents remain unsettled. no lumber or materials have been sent so far to build suitable homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Reid
City Controller's Office
Cambria City
Cnn Paing
Elevator death at St Charles Hotel claims 18 year old Josef Sallyard
Josef Sallyard, an elevator boy at the St Charles Hotel, died after his head was crushed when he leaned forward to close a door as the car rose. Found on the ground floor, an inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. he was the sole son of a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Sallyard
St. Charles Hotel
Pre
Mra Saliyard
Sis Meupen
Fourth Avenue and
Cherry
Berlin
Bharon
Alis. Davis
Hardy
Sear Arch
Eircles
Asure
Workoase
Concerts in the Parks Brighten Allegheny Avenues
Prospect for park concerts in Allegheny is bright as citizens raise funds. Several firms promised support for a concert and the famous brass band is to headline. Residents along the avenue plan summer gatherings under police supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belog Madero
Allegheny
Hilaod Avenue
Thei. Avenne
Bigeiow
Peey
Questionable Mortgage Records Inquiry Sparks Census Debate
A letter from Superintendent Robert G. Porter to Prothonotary Bradley questions the cost and accuracy of transcribing mortgages and judgments from past years. The exchange warns that improper methods could mislead statistics on indebtedness and foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Porter
Bradley
Huch
Recorder's Office
Porter
Meg
Ean
Yesterday’s Contributions to the Flood Relief Fund
Contributions received yesterday by W. R. Thompson as treasurer totaled 2010 dollars, bringing the grand total to 724 074 62. Donors include citizens of Woodvale Indiana, Grand Rapids Michigan, Butte City Montana, teachers at Minnesota State School, and residents from Heworth and Hammond among others, with varied amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thompson
Prada
Onac
Heworth
Hammond &A
Sieans Holivar
Sarcago
Marionvila
McCullow
Alpine City
Tah
Cender Publish
Ompany
B. Leisser
Sintaren
Lighted streets cut crime, officer says on Smithfeld
An officer on Smithfeld street asserts arc lighting deters crime more than extra police. He notes well lit streets expose loafers and teens to scrutiny, forcing them from former haunts and reducing night arrests in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfeld Street
Ward Thirteenth teachers elected by School Board
The Thirteenth ward School Board elected numerous teachers Tuesday night, listing names such as Mattie Hopkins Polley Conrad McClaren Hulme Steel Coyle Davis Hively Small Evans Glover Dick son and others with several substitutes and helpers from both Sylvan Avenue and nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho Bullding
Mattie Hopkins
Mary J. Polley
Annie FE. Conrad
C. A. McClaren
Exima Hulme
Laura ¥. Steel
Marie D. Coyle
Elia Davis
Jennie Hively
Maggie Small
Marquis
Mary Moseer
Kathe Evans
Aggie Glover
Annie Dickson
Miss Harris
Miss H Bile Fan Bemoek
Cearkts
A. Miller
A. ‘A . Faire
Aunts
Miller
Une Hit
Emma i Bhetter
Igaret Rel
Mildredary
McKnight
W. Oight
Hannnah Watkins
A * Sylvan Avenue
Hester F. Mays
Hannah M. Jones
Ma. van Horn
Eva Conred
Allee Helly
Odors From Seventeenth Street Dump Sickens City Residents
Southside residents near Seventeenth Street and the Monongahela River report strong odors from the dumpsite. Twelve workers from Ki Glass Company and three from Southside Gas Company fell ill on a warm day last week. A health bureau case has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Street
South Seventeenth Street
Monongahela River
Ki Glass Company
Southside Gas Company
Huresu of Health
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Mann
Bureau of Census
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Garovveland
H. J. Lynch
Aufrecht
Pitsburg
Groveland
Henyprices & Co
Federal St. Allegheny
Imperial Qporte
Mackenzie
G. W. Schmidt
Castle Shannos
Southside Council No
Phil Sheridan
Emerald Beneficial Association
Feavexssemm & Viisaen
Iron City
Tssu
H. J. Yneb
Peprice
United
Great P
Price Baking Powder CO
KEW
H. Robertson
I. Robertson
Wil E. Stieren
Smithfield &T
Almeria
Malaga
Florida
John Debe
Liberty Street
Pro- Bon Socies
Pittaburg
Diamo
Optician
Sie
Scott & Kenneweg
Sampson
Allegheny, PA
Dragu
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Penn Avenue
Jen
W. L Miller
WM. H. Allen
WM. Trinekle
Eureka Nose Us
Central Expanded Metal Co
Chess, Cook & CO
Water Street
Sly
Railroads
Meee Nanan
Ma Yis
Iam
Ig Wash
Sion Sk
Asa M
Sak Let
Agg Sr Pilenor
Sas
Salamanca
Mansfeld
Essen
Beechmont
Gsm
Sromm
Manefeld
Ewen
New Haven
West Newton
Apigt
Miss Lindenfeller
Lindenfelser
Crossley
Catarrh
Penn
Institute
Thirteenth Ward
Spain
Directoire
Loraine and
Stuart
Market ST
Fifth Avenue
FOUTH
Ciizens
Ila
Sanford
Ginger
Sanfords
Ginger Sanford
Manroni
Saanford
Sol
Mother Earth
Kaurmanns
Curacoa
Fifth Avenue and
Smithfield Street
Braileroads
pPasvayas
Ma‘ Am
Uni Fite Nollons Kastors Stagd
Aes
Chicago Limited
Pullman
Adastle Express
m_ Line
Brooklyn
Ane
Allegheny City
Coes Morte Apoli
Accos
Tee Express
Connectiuo i Butler
Maireville Accorom Freeport
Renny Onan
Rngiale
Orth Apollo
Munosgamela Wavaslon
Arsing News
Ieee
Monongaheta
Beotasvinte
Montown
Monongahela City
Indomnia
Ena
Ptm. m
Mongagahela City
Louis
Rene Lvaria Companys
A. le
Is. Youn
Eric — Ashtabela
A Ae Piaan
Jamestown
Wheeling
Rani
Conway Rahe
Jahn
Akin
Ier
Nion Valley
Princ Ors
Hersat
Altimore
York
Nelleville
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