Life saving mine air tube praised by Secretary Watchorn
Secretary Robert Watchorn urges mine operators to adopt a life saving air tube system to rescue entombed workers. He cites a Morrell mine test and argues the device can provide air and liquid nourishment while enabling surface communication, reducing fatalities at Dunbar and similar sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Miners
Robert Watchorn
Danbar
Watchorn
Dunbar
Tere Disputo
Morrell
Tramps Move Eastward Says Special Agent Houghton
Special Agent Houghton of the Pennsylvania road reports more tramps moving eastward. He notes officers stationed at New Florence captured 36 riders on trains last week. He says jails are full and that many are seeking work but prefer theft to honest labor as the panic continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Houghton
Pennsylvania Road
New Florence
Summer lull at local hotels noted by clerk
A hotel clerk laments the season’s dull spell lasting until mid August. He recalls bustling nights a month ago, explains rooms are plentiful now, drummers smoke less, and business is down as vacationing businessmen are away. Trade to revive with August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resent
Advancing Prices Behind Removal of Ticker Cited
Broker John M. Oakley says business doubled after ticker removal though not sure the change caused it. He notes Chicago market activity and rising prices, bucket shops closed, but strict quotations persist and wheat tickets are absent. Some risk bucket shops could resume if quotations return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley
Chicago
Party Excursion to Yellowstone Park by Rail
A 30 member party organized by Union Pacific traveled by rail from Omaha to Beaver Canyon then on to Yellowstone Park last summer. They unloaded horses at Beaver Canyon, used two six horse Concord stages, and spent three days visiting Garfield Beach Ogden and Shoshone Falls. The group planned another similar trip this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
Yellowstone Park
Thomas 8. Spear
Union Pacific Road
Omaha
Beaver Canon
Yellowstone
Garfield Besch
Ogden
Shoshone Falls
McCormick Focuses on Lake Business After Europe Trip
J. J. McCormick said crowds returning from Europe were among the largest he had seen, and he now shifts his attention to lake business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCormick
Europe
The Fate Which Refers General Passenger Agent Clark's Check Book
General Passenger Agent A E Clark of the Lake Erie road describes a bank squeeze while a safe door traps his checkbook. The book slips under a wedge in the door, men tug at the door, he cuts the book with a hatchet, then uses a wedge to free it. The checks were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie Road
Mr. Clark
Water in Our Milk Reveals Adulteration Concerns in Pittsburg
The article discusses milk purity in Pittsburg, noting widespread watering of milk between retailer and consumer. It cites Health Bureau inspectors who test samples, recounts past raids in other cities, and urges consumers to test milk themselves to protect infants and invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Board of Health
General Act of Assembly
W. F. McKelvy
Bureau of Health
Massachusetts
Bufalo
Baby Farma
White robin wonder sparks taxidermist’s regret
A taxidermist recalls chasing a rare snowy white robin in the country. He describes mistaking it for a dove, failing to shoot it with a musket, and losing a prized addition to his collection.
Finance Committee Meeting Reveals Petitions and Approvals
A Finance Committee session saw petitions referred for extra work on a water main and for a water tax reduction. Damages from a burst water pipe were sent to the Claims Committee. An Almshouse clerk salary ordinance was affirmed. City Treasurer Denniston and Mayor's Clerk Ostermaier bonds were approved. An old soldier posting bill ordinance was laid over for clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Robert S. Waters
Alexander King
Department of Public Works
P. McNally
Second Avenue
Committee On
J . F. Denniston
Robert Ostermaier
Fifteen New Citizens Sworn In by Judge Collier
The United States Court granted citizenship to twelve applicants yesterday with Judge Collier presiding. A German applicant admitted limited English and claimed to have read the Constitution in a newspaper, prompting a tense exchange before ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
United States
United States Court
Honoring His Memory Councils and Bar to Take Action
The funeral of R. B. Carnahan Esq will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. A special meeting of both branches of Councils is set for 9 A M with most members expected to attend the funeral. Carnahan was a member of Common Council and key committees. The County Courts announced his death and adjourned in his memory. Bar members will meet tomorrow afternoon in the Bar Association room at the Court House to decide on actions regarding Carnahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Carnahan
Carnahan
Bar Association
Court House
Mr. Carnahan
Man Misidentifies Bar For Newspaper Office
A drunken man entered a local newspaper office yesterday mistaking the beer saloon for the newsroom. He placed a nickel on the counter, looked around with crossed eyes, realized the error, retrieved his coin, and exited without speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mengezee
Grand Excursion to Yellowstone and Western Resorts
The Union Pacific proposes a July 6 grand excursion from Omaha to Yellowstone National Park and other western points on The Overland Route. Six horse Concord coaches will shuttle tourists between depots and hotels with camping gear provided, a 30 day trip totaling 225 dollars per passenger. Limited to 30 passengers. tickets by Harry P. Deuel and EB L. L. available in Omaha. sale contingent on twenty tickets by July 20.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Yellowstone National Park
Great Shoshone
Idaho
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Garfield Beach
Denver
Clear Creek Canon
Loop
Concord
Beaver Canon
Shoshone Station
Great Shoshone Falls
Owata
Express
Harry P. Deuel
Farnam Street
Nebraska
EB. L. L
Neb
Orangemen Picnic Planned at Alliquippa Grove
Arrangements are complete for the Orangemen’s picnic at Alliquippa Grove next Saturday with G. F. McKeever in charge of the grounds and amusements. An estimated 2,500 attendees are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliquippa Grove
G. F. McKeever
Cow Tail Cut Report Sparks Humane Society Action
Robert Johnson near Davis Island dam reported to the Humane Society yesterday that a valuable cow tethered for grazing had its tail cut off. Authorities expect arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Davis Island Dam
Humane Society
Merchants advertise health remedy and clothing sale
An ad touts Hersfera's Acid Phosphate as an accessory for melancholy and nervous issues with testimonials from Dr Chas H Davis of Meriden Conn. It also promotes a sale of muslin underwear for Indies misses and children and urges visits to A G Camret & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave. Wall rents from seven dollars at Pittsburg Water Proof Co 426 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Davis
Meriden, Conn
Vany
A. G. Camret & Sons
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg Water Proof Co
Liberty Street
Two Allegheny Officers Arrested For Cruelty To Horses
Two of Mayor Wyman's policemen, Officers James Davis and Felix McCuen, were arrested by Alderman Braun's constable on cruelty to animals charges. They allegedly hired buggies, raced horses near Perrysville, and returned them in poor condition. A hearing is slated for Tuesday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Braun
W. J. B. Thubdron
Overlook Street
Allegheny
The
Humane Society
James Davis
Felix McCuen
Perrysville
McCuen
Davis
Thubron
Agent Berrymen
Allegheny Force
Murphy
Fire Department Parade To Feature Old Style Engine
A piece from bygone days notes the Allegheny fire department will display an old style engine pulled by a long rope in the semi centennial parade. Chief Jones says arrangements are under way to include the ancient pump with the modern engines to show progress over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fire Department
Jones
Hidden in a Speak-Easy Sheds Five Weeks of Evasion
Detectives Couleen and Holmes finally capture John Sterling in a Water Street room above a cooper shop. He was previously jailed for illegal liquor sales but bailed out and hid for five weeks. He ran an illicit trade and was found in disguise, then committed to jail awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couleen
Holmes
Jobn Sterling
Sterling
No. 158
Water Street
Ross
Grant Streets
A Lady Seeks Guardianship for Orphaned Susanna
Mrs. Bridget Little of 94 Seventh Avenue asked the Humane Society to take charge of Susanna Mc Donald a 15 year old orphan she had raised since leaving St Pauls Orphan Asylum seven years ago Susanna runs away at times and Mrs Little says she cannot manage her Agent O Brien plans court action tomorrow to appoint Rev Canevin guardian for the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Little
Seventh Avenue
The
Humane Society
Susanna McDonald
Wallace not sulking in tent says McQuiston
Lewis McQuiston of Butler a Wallace delegate reports after returning from the East that he will support the ticket along with every Democrat in the State. He denies any provocation among delegates and says Wallace will work for the ticket, not sulking in his tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McQuiston
Butler
Wallace
Clearfield
Two Annual Conventions to be Held in the West This Week
John Kr Pott travels west to promote rail business as Knights of Pythias meet Milwaukee and teachers gather in St Paul. Elks prepare for Cleveland meeting with lodges from McKeesport and Pittsboro departing. Also notices bargains at New York Grocery and various local ads for furnishings and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
John KR. Pott
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Knights of Pythias
Milwaukee
B. P. O. Elks
Cleveland
McKeesport
Pittsboro
Lake Erie
Suit Over Brush Electric Lamp Patent Infringement
The Brush Electric Light Company filed suit in the U S Circuit Court against Westinghouse Electric alleging infringement of the Indianapolis Jenney double carbon lamp patent owned by Charles F Brush since 1879. Westinghouse claims the case concerns the Waterhouse lamp with two carbons long discontinued, now using a single carbon lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Electric Light Company
United States
Westinghouse Electric Company
Indianapolis
Westinghouse Company
Waterhouse
Stiff Sentences Tally From Criminal Court
Judges Collier and Slagle imposed multiple sentences. Jerry McDonough received 13 years in the penitentiary for larceny and related charges. Hugh Murphy and Mark Stearns each drew five years in the penitentiary for a serious crime. Louis Gallagher got three years for assault. Jerry Barker received three years for felonious embezzlement. John Gable, John O Leary, Charles Hess, Ed McCloud, and others received sentences ranging from four months to one year in the workhouse or penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Collier and
Slagle
Jerry McDonough
Fire Department
John O'Leary
John Gable
Charles Hess
Hugh Murphy
Mark Stearns
Southside Counterfeiters Face Trial After Hearing
Samuel Michaels and Albert Bailes faced a hearing before Commissioner McCandless on counterfeit coin charges. Angelo Bevilaqua an Italian fruit seller testified to payments with a spurious quarter. A bartender witness corroborated. Police showed counterfeit notes and a plaster mold. both defendants were held on $1,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Michaels
Albert Bailes
McSweeny
McCandless
Angelo Bevilaqua
Southside
Lost Broughet for Women’s Wear Lawsuit in New York
Annie Huntingdon sues Minnie Everson Cora Williams and Georgie Gray in New York for 1650 dollars claiming the women stole diamond earrings a diamond ring three seal skin coats three silk dresses two cloth costumes and two hats before absconding with the goods and fleeing to Pittsburg a capias has been issued for their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Huntingdon
Minnie Everson
Cora Williams
Georgie Gray
New York
Pittsburg
Decision in Pearl Top Chimney Case Upheld Infringement
Judge Acheson ruled Macbeth valid on the pearl top chimney patents and found Braddock Glass Company infringed the design and issued an injunction. Other items include divorce suits by Zilestine Armensberger and Maria Steinweg case steps, and charter denial for the Uniformed Knights of Hedgingo. Criminal court list covers numerous defendants in Commonwealth v McMonagle et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Macbeth
Braddock Glass Company
Acheson
Macbeth
Resignation of Pittsburg Agent on Chicago Milwaukee Road
Mr J M Taylor the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road commercial agent in Pittsburg resigned effective July 1 He served as agent here for three and a half years He is succeeded by H C Dimock of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Taylor
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Pittsburg
H. C. Dimock
Chicago
Taylor
Charters Granted and Court Actions Reported
Notes from the Courts record charters granted to the American Hall Association of Shaler and the German Oak Singing Society of Harrison. Keeister Connor’s June report shows 50 letters of administration and testamentary issued. An inquest found Geno M. Shaw a lunatic. Emma G. Shaw appointed to manage his estate. A rule was granted on the Farmers and Mechanics Bank assignees to show cause for filing a second account and distribution. A suit by C. Bauerlein Brewing Co against Noel & Wampler seeks to compel a deed for two Third ward McKeesport lots. J. P. J. Young sues Pennsylvania Railroad for 1000 dollars over railway tracks endangering his Manor Street warehouse in the Twenty-eighth ward. Jewelry ads and a July sale at Cohen’s and Cam on Bell & Sons follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hall Association
Shaler Township
German Oak Singing Society
Harrison Wwnship
Keeister Connor
Genlo M. Shaw
Emma G. ¥. Shaw
Arule
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Tirminghat
C. Bauerlein Brewing Company
Noel & Wampler
McKeesport
Suir
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
J. P. J. Young
Wa Rag
Manor Street
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
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Pittebarg Hotel
Basinen
Houghton
McKelvy
McCutcheon
Colonel Kilgore
Health Bureau
Jess
Lindsey
Robie
the Treasury
Councils
Abs
Jnry Redaction Sale
Clearfield Statesman
Elks
California
London
Eee
Mayas Ewan
Aesseneens
Ccc
Uae
Abentabednara
Hegeles Naseies
Aivercen
M. R. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Haros & Hacke
Utsssu
Brush Electric Company
Westinghouse
Votan Criminal Court
Zilestine Armensberger
Creszens Armensberger
Magee
Uniformed Knights of Hedgingo Beneficial Association
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Ann J. McMonagle
Frank, Gibson
Mary Connelly
Joseph Perry
Nannie J. Lindsay
Miles O'Donald
Mia. E. Sullivan
Jacob Earhart
Joshua Armstrong
Edward Bulger
Oscar Soffel Alias Lefford
Jacob Zinsman
Abe Cohen
Annie McClelland
John McGraw
White
Louisa Crangelow
Mary A. Wickham
Edward Wickham
Jacob Beets
John Guiney
Gourley
Dan Silvis
Harcourt Place Seminary
Gambler
H. N. Hills
Monongahela House
Fidelity Title & Trust CO
Fourth Ave
Argyle
Atlantic City
N. J
Ocean
Connecticut Ave
S. W
Ferguso
Jos
el Shbaum & CO
Pittebore
Jet Sirorios Exy
Stockton
Kafe May
F. Theo
Walton
Bell , CO
Wood St
Atlantic
City
Anderson
Tiotel Giesey
Ocean End
J. Connecticut Avenue
Orchestra
Electric Bells
Alex. M. Oppenheimer
Kingsley
Asbury Park
N.J
W. Crawford
Kedford
Penna
Allegheny Mountains
L. B. Doty
Ishermen
South Branch
Potomac
Frewel
Wingfield
Ocean Ave
Torms Sreete
S. M. Cassid
Ine Heights
Pennsylvania
A. R. Grug
Birmingham
Huntingdon County
Hochheimer
Hochher
Atlantic Ave
Albion
Tinder New Managemento
BR. Hamm
Merchants Hotel
Johnson
Charles Kropp
American House
Trenton
Apit5o
Atlantic City, N. J
Brophy
Charles McGlade
Bancliff
Pittsby
Ohio Pyre
Youghiogheny River
Cumberland
Ferncliff
E. Schrock
Ohio
Pile P. C
Park Place
Sewickley
W. H. S. McKelvy
Jeur
BY the Sea
Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach
Monmouth Home
Hotal Lafayette
Philadelphia
Cohen's
Smithfield Street
A. G. CamonBeLl & Sons
Tearg Water Proof Co
Liberty
Keech
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Shadyside
LAIRD
Wood Street
Ladiss
M. Laird
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