Funeral processions clash with Pittsburg street cars in council debate
A heated Select Council session debated curbing funeral processions to ease city traffic. A resolution to order funeral directors to yield to street cars was defeated after strong arguments for and against, with advocates urging forbearance and respect for the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Keating
Select Council
Keating
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eleventh Street
Penn and
Fifth Avenues
Smithfield Street
Fire patrol boat urged to shield riverfront and hos pital plan proposed
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety calls for a riverfront fire and police patrol boat to cover 14 miles of riverfront amid growing factory traffic and vacated streets. He proposes selling No 1 Engine House to fund the boat and urges a municipal hospital on the Pest House property to treat fever and accident victims and ease crowding at other hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froste
S Medicipal Hospital
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny
Brown
Fourth Avenue
Boa
Coul
West Penn
Mercy
Irnesea
Heat Wave Grips City With 91 Degree Peak
The Mercury records 91 degrees in a scorching day as a hot air front spreads westward with no rain in sight. John Selesko, a mill worker, collapsed from heat exhaustion and was treated at hospital before returning home with improved condition.
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John Selesko
Sontieide Hospital
Routh Eighth Street
Pittsburg Businessman Morris I Goldsmith Dies at 87
Morris I Goldsmith a prominent Pittsburg jeweler aged 87 died at his residence on Fremont street after typhoid fever. Born in Philadelphia, he came to the city in 1888 and built a well known jewelry firm. He was esteemed for his intelligence and fair dealing.
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Pittsburg
Fremont Street
Morris I. Goldsmith
Philadelphia
Coine
Tonn and & Pros
Phil
Two Women Intervene in Family Quarrel Assaulted
Henry Norman jailed on warrants from Magistrate McKenna for assault and battery in a dispute on Tenth Street. Norman, boarding with the Gan family, allegedly whipped a wife and attacked the two intervening women as they tried to stop the fight. A hearing is set for Friday.
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Henry Norman
McKenna
Gangwich
Defeat in Pennsylvania Convention Shapes Nominees
Inside history shows Judge Silas M. Clark and W. A. Hensel nearly won the Democratic nomination. Ex Senator Wallace plotted a Clark Hensel ticket with Black, but Black’s refusal scuttled the scheme. After the first ballot Wallace withdrew, Pattison’s nomination followed, leaving Wallace loyalists unlikely to fund the campaign.
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Silas M. Clark
W. A. Hensel
Pattison
Black
Wallace
Chauncey F. Black
Guffy
Clark
Pennsylvania
Fan
Judge Clark
Hensel
Scott
Eckley B. Coxe
Timothy O'Leary, Jr
Ney
Washington county GOP split over Governor nominee Pattison
Washington editor Rush T. Jones reports a Republican revolt in Washington county against Senator Han nominated Governor Pattison. Many Methodists and party regulars will bolt to Pattison, while Andy Stewart is favored for Congress with broad county support and a likely large majority.
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Rush T. Jones
Petroleum Exchange
Washington
Han
Aeme
Jones
Eatin
Nney
Pattison
Delamater
Washington County
Andy Stewart
Congress
Ty-Fourth
Stewart
Pattison’s Election Outlook From Democratic Delegates
Delegates William Brennen Thomas Mullin and others returned from the Democratic State Convention in Atlantic City. They forecast Pattison will attract a large independent vote from Western New York and strong support in Philadelphia County, praising his appeal to sober independent voters and predicting active campaigning by Pattison backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brennen
Thomas Mullin
Squire Burns
John Ennis
John Dunn
Burralo
Pattison
Atlantic City
Eea
Billy” Brennen
Philadelphia
Theoenna
Tana
Pattison and Campbell to Attend Randall Club Fete
Ex governor Pattison the Democratic nominee will visit the city on the 30th to attend the Randall Club fete at Lake Grove. Guests include ex Postmaster Harrity of Philadelphia ex Secretary of the Commonwealth Stenger Chauncey Black and West Virginia lawmakers Fleming and Wilson. An elegant reception in the new club house may be held next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Pattison
Randall Club
Fleming and
Wilson
West Virginia
Colonel Hawkins Declines Retirement for Quay Backing
Colonel Hawkins of Wisconsin plans a determined campaign for the State Senate in Beaver-Washington district. J. P. White is Quay's candidate for senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Senator Quay
Colonel Hawkins
Beaver-Washington
J. P. White
Quay
Mercer representative predicts Delamater majority in Meadville area
Representative Henry Hall of Mercer said he favors both tickets but believes Delamater will win by a heavy majority. He noted all locals favor the Meadville man and appeared in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Mercer
Delamater
Peper Segussiatoto
Meadville
New Market Discussion At Allegheny City Meeting
Objections arose over paying several bills for Carnegie Library and the matter was tabled to refer library expenses to the proper committee in the future. The sub committee on garbage will study insuring the building over the garbage furnace. A 250 dollar appropriation was approved for papering the City Hall and Carnegie Library. The market situation at Diamond Square was reviewed with calls for a second story and new market house, but sentiment favored postponement and referral to sub committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroogie Library
Allegheny City Property Committee
Library
City Hall
Carnegis
Sagere
Diamond Square
Rudolph
City Area Committee
First Ward
Allegheny
Ees Robinson
Kennedy
Unprecedented June Mortality in Pittsburgh Health Bureau
Mortality for June reaches 834 total deaths, the highest monthly rate on record. Infants under one year total 218 deaths, with 56 percent of all deaths in the 1–5 year group. 102 deaths and 182 infectious cases reported, including diseases in Old City, East End, Southside, and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Health Bureau
Old City
East End
Southside
Sean
Another Airing in Carr-Peiffer Election Contest
The Carr-Peiffer contest for the Twenty-seventh ward returns to the master John H Robb as attorneys Wilam Brennen for IS and ex-Judge Fetterman for eiffer question votes cast on tax receipts. About a dozen witnesses testified about names on voter lists and possible prior voting. A further hearing is set for Thursday as a continuation of the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr-Peiffer
John
Robb
Wilam Brennen
Fetterman
Eiffer
Groveton Residents Seek Train Service Improvement
Groveton residents urge the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway to restore a 2:30 P.M. stop at Groveton. The absence of service after 11:30 A.M. forces residents to travel before noon or trek two miles, hindering access to Forest Grove. A campaign seeks Dr Bancroft’s help to gather patron views for company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dr. Bancom
Elks Parade Before Departure to Cleveland
Lodge No. 11 of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks marches through Pittsburg streets last night with a grand army band. the group, in new uniforms, planned a special Erie-bound train trip to Cleveland where they expect an ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lodge No. 11
Beneficial Protective Order of Elks
Erie
Cleveland
Owen McNally Held for Trial on Multiple Robberies
Owen McNally appeared before Magistrate McKienna after an information by Inspector McAleese. He is charged in connections with break ins at the residences of Dr. C. C. Wiley Dr. E. B. Swentzell Dr. Charles B. Diehl and W. W. Edwards. Evidence is said to be conclusive and he was held in 5000 for trial at court. Police also have several additional charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McNally
McKienna
Inspector McAleese
C.C. Wiley
EB. W. Swentzell
Charles B. Diebl
W. W. Edwards
McNally
Commissioners Set Fees for City Redistricting
Judge Collier fixed fees for six commissioners appointed March 11 1889 to divide the city into new election districts. After a year they filed their report, confirmed last Tuesday. Each commissioner received 500 dollars and the clerk the same plus extra for map work advertising and other expenses.
Sharpsburg Man Seeks Court Hearing Over Horse Larceny
John Byers of Sharpsburg sues G N Zimmerman for the larceny of a horse he claims to have sold for 100 dollars. Zimmerman allegedly took the horse from the stable on Sunday before the sale deadline. Alderman McNierney remanded Zimmerman for further trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byers
Sharpsburg
G. N. Zimmerman
Byers
Zimmerman
Immerman
Alderman McNierney
Public disorder arrest and 90 day workhouse term for Albert Nixon
Albert Nixon, taught by Magistrate Gripp and a steamboat captain, was sentenced by Police Magistrate Gripp to 90 days in the workhouse. On the Fourth he boarded the Mayflower with a whisky bottle, refused to desist, and caused a disturbance. Mrs Snyder of Arlington Heights urged police to arrest her son after a Sunday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nixon
Gripp
Nixon
Pittsburg Plumbers Seek Settlement On Apprenticeship Rule
Journeyman plumbers in Pittsburg seek a final settlement of the strike over a new apprenticeship system. Masters refuse a five year progression, while both sides expect a prompt accord after a Denver meeting. Union committees say talks continue with firms remaining non committal as workers keep dispatching duties.
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Denver
Pittaburg
Denver Ae
McKnight
Per Screet
Taking Their Vacations For Postal Carriers
Pittsburg letter carriers began their annual vacations with 15 days paid leave. Ten men were relieved yesterday and ten more will be off later. 104 regular carriers are employed. Substitutes handle duties during absences, and two and a half months will exhaust the vacation period. Most workers plan time in the country or mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Uncle Sam
Po Ee
Pullman Porters Face Wage Fears and Strike Talk
District Superintendent Merrill of the Pullman office notes the threat of a porter strike in the East. He cites current wages from 15 to 40 per month and says new hires cannot expect top rates. Merrill claims he could hire more staff quickly if a strike occurred and recalls a Toledo to Pittsburg porter offered 70 per month who declined.
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Merrill
Pullman
Toledo
Pittsburg
Masonicet
Boilermakers Move to Shorter Hours Amid Strike
A meeting of boiler manufacturers may be held today to discuss the strike. There were no new developments yesterday as workmen renewed their resolve to press demands. Secretary Douthett of the manufacturers said the men acted unfairly and that committees were proposed but rejected. He added pay levels elsewhere might prompt increases, though specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douthett
Pittsburg Clerks Win Weekly Vacation With Pay
An era begins in Pittsburg as Hugus and Hacke grant workers a half holiday on Saturdays. E Maginn the cracker baker followed by giving all Saturdays off with pay. Edmundson and Perrine also provide a week of paid vacation for clerks. Other firms expected to adopt similar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hugus & Hacke
Hher
Y. E. Maginn
S. Heades
Edmundson & Perrine
Three Firms Sign Amalgamated Terms in One Day
Three new firms signed the Amalgamated terms including The La Belle Steel Works of Wheeling Anchor Rolling Mill Newport Ky and Charles Conk Co There is no change at National Tube Works Liz puddlers returned to work The Amalgamated officials expect a final decision today on whether to accept the terms of the run
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale
la Belle Steel Works
Wheeling
Anchor Rolling Mill
Newport
Charles Conk & Co
National Tube Works
Liz Puddlers
Amalgamated
Isabella Furnaces Reach Record Blast Milestone
The Isabella blast furnace No. 2 has operated for four years and a month, blowing out last on March 5, 1486. It has consumed about 1,400 days at an average 200 tons daily, nearing world records, with further notes on furnace No. 1 and plant upgrades. A new 10 inch pipe department at Spang Chalfant and Company costs about $15,000 and awaits startup pending rolling capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Ems Tubs Works
Spang
Chalfant and Sompany
Steel Strike Continues at Pittsburg Casting Firm
The Pittsburg Steel Casting Company remains idle as workers divide on the strike. Managers are not expected to push a settlement while the labor action continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
Jones and Laughlin mill resumes after brief stoppage
A Jones and Laughlin steel mill limited operations for a day due to a deray caused by moving equipment in the soaking pit. The mill will resume today.
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Steel Mill
Jones and Laughlin’s
Picnic and band entertain Moon township on Sunday
A Sunday picnic occurred in Moon township with a band playing on the grounds. Nearby, a man faced a $25 fine plus costs for drilling an oil well on Sunday in Robinson township, while talk circulated about the first day of the new month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gath
Ascalon
Moon Township
Robinson Township
Montonor Anj
Emigration Impact on Allegheny County Agriculture
Census Supervisor Oliver notes a slight drop in Allegheny County agricultural population. He cites possible mill-driven migration and land sales, with twenty households in boroughs and one per city affected. Returns from Mellon Street residents were not yet visited and some data already sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Oliver
Bill Scott
Mellon Street
Washington
Clergy Plea to Mayor to Ban Sunday Parades
Dr Hays of Allegheny City led a group of clergymen to appeal Mayor Gourley to suppress Sunday parades. He objects to horns and drums near churches. Chief Brown says bands should be 100 feet from any church in service. an ordinance was defeated last year.
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Hays
Allegheny
Gourley
L N. Hays
Allegheny City
J. C. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Westinghouse Motor Aims to Beat Duquesne Traction Plan
A report details Duquesne Electric Lighting's plan to build a large lighting and power plant to support manufacturing. Westinghouse counters with a claim of developing the best motor yet, potentially surpassing competition in the home market. An insider urges caution before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Duquesne Traction
Thomson- Houston
Duquenne Electric Lighting Company
Sete
Az Bete
Ouston
Ouse Electrical
Westinghouse Electric to Increase Its Capital Stock Today
Stockholders of the Westinghouse Electric Company will meet today to approve an increase in capital stock. Attending from Boston are N Willis Bumsteld A L Brown Allan G Lamson and J F Brown.
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Westinghouse Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric Company
N. Willis Bumsteld
A. L. Brown
Allan G. Lamson
J. F. Brown
Boston
Mr. Lamson
Bnd to the Various Summer Resorts Keeps Up
Ivision Passenger Agent E. D. Smith says Atlantic City bathing remains fine and the Fourth crowd was enormous. He notes that the city is busy as many people leave for the coast and that passenger lines report strong business after the Fourth.
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Bnd
Ivision
E. D. Smith
Atlantic City
Father Otten to Make Extensive Improvements for His New Charge
Father Otten has taken charge of St. Peter's Tarentum and plans a brick three story building with sisters residence at a cost of 22000. He will move cloistered nuns and begin a new church soon. Ex sheriff Edward Smith of Wi county, notable for hanging Fogler in 1868, visited the city.
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Father Otten
St. Peter's
Tarentum
Ben Denttansh Breneo
Otten
Edward Smith
Smith
Wion
Fogler
William Dinsmore
Waived Hearing In Etna Assault Case
John Hughes accused Squire Graham and Officer Purves of assault and battery in Etna borough. Hughes says Purves arrested him after an insult in front of his home. He alleges Purves struck him on the head with a mace before releasing him. The hearing was waived for court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Graham
Officer Purves
Etna
McKierney Yestardly
John Hughes
Graham
Hughes
Purves
Two Weekes Work of the Society for the Improvement of the Poor
The semi monthly report shows three new applicants and 158 families aided with 623 visits to the poor. Nine children placed in Sabbath schools, one in a public school. Distributions included 631 loaves of bread, 168 pounds rice, 136 pounds oatmeal, soap, beef tea, milk, sugar, tea, and clothing and shoe provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Carnegie Free Library reads room opened in Allegheny
The Carnegie Free Library reading room in Allegheny opened yesterday with Mrs. Blair in charge. It will be open daily except Christmas New Year’s Day and Independence Day and on Sundays from 2 PM. Users request periodicals by writing the title or box number and borrower details on a slip kept by the desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Allegheny
Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot in Wood's Run
Henry Benedick faces a hearing before Alderman Foley in Wood's Run tomorrow on a charge of wilfully threatening to shoot. The information was filed by Nismi Ferro, citing the defend antee and a June incident along Allegheny Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Benedick
Alderman Foley
Wood
Nismi Ferro
Thason
One Avenue
Allegheny
Hhis
Advantages of Western University New Building
The Western University completes its new buildings offering enhanced study access away from city noise. The expanded facilities include classical scientific and engineering courses with electives, laboratory space, and a gymnasium. The next term opens September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western University
Summer clearance sale and assorted bargains advertised
An old style advertisement promotes a summer clearance sale with bargain assortments at Jos. Horre & Co.'s Penn Avenue stores. It mentions a mark down on ladies summer suits and pillsary products while touting Parker's Ginger Tonic and Parser's Harm Balm as remedies for rheumatic and feeble conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Honne & Co
Peon Avenue
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Warmessile
Bils Warmartle
Allegheny Cemetery
Lawrence Hills
Fifth Avenue
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Warmensile
Roberttop
Thirty-third Street
Alle- Rheny
Co Wes
Mr. Lambie
Mary
McCord
Warmcastle
Y Scould
Strest Railway Company
Jane Railway Company
McKean Street Railway Company
Arlington Avenue Street Railway Company
Greenfield Avenue Street Railway Company
Bradford and South Ninth Street Railway Company
Southside Bridge Company
Ross Birect
South First Street
Monongahela River
Bradford
South Ninth Street
South Twelfth Streets
Bradford T
Boff
Emi Bof
Jacob Rein
Clark and Hensel
Representative Hall
Sage Stewart
Billy Brennos
Campbell
Hears Hall
Committee On
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Elke
Grand Army Band
Sharpsberg
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Etna Borough
Pays
Society For the
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Brussels
Edward
Broetzinger
Jew-Tissu
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Sa Atte London
Market Street
Tain & Victory
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
India
Esason
Challis
Fins
Choice Medical
Ene
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Silk
J . Boces & Bux
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