Two Collectors Absent From Drummers Club Meeting
Wells Kohler Ford Dearborn and others faced questions as the Commercial Travelers Club fund meeting collapsed into distrust over missing statements and unaccounted money. Foreseeable charter on July 20 and unsettled subscriptions left members wary of debts and misused funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Travelers’ Club
Messrs. Ford and Dearborn
Ford
Dearborn
Messrs. Ford
Godfrey, Wells and Dearborn
F. K. Kohler
Sam Moody
van Dusen
Pennsylvania Company
Kobler
Godfrey and
Wells
Cochrane
Lindley Hardware Company
Kohler
Robinson
Carbon Iron Company
Pitesburg
Agreeable Weather Across Regions Delights Readers
The report notes a pleasant change with cooler temperatures after a warmer day. Across the West and here the signals show similar trends, with comfortable breezes and showers enhancing the overall mood.
Trunk Mystery At Depot Involving Italians And a Corpse
A rumor spread around the union depot that Italians tried to ship a dead body in a trunk on the Pennsylvania Railroad toward Larimer. The baggage room foreman detected a foul odor and refused to check the trunk, and no further details were learned as the staff had left for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Pennsylvania Railroad
Larimer
Mechanic John Pobashalse Hurt in Blast Furnace Accident
John Pobashalse a pole worker at Jones Lavolins blast furnace was injured when an ore pile collapsed. He sustained a broken collar bone and scalp wounds and was moved to his home on Four Mile Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pobashalse
Jones & Lav _olins
Prize Peanut Guess Contest At East End Candy Store
Two men counted a large jar of peanuts in an East End candy store window last night to determine the number of nuts for a prize. About 200 contestants are in the running to guess closest to the actual count.
Bloomfield Girl Suffers Double Arm Break In Fall
Mary Wallace, a resident of Pearl Street Bloomfield, fell at her home yesterday and broke both arms in the accident. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wallace
Pearl Street
Bloomfield
Excursion to Atlantic City via B and C Railway and Washington
Excursion tickets priced at $10 for a round trip allow ten days of travel and include Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. Trains depart Pittsburg depot at 8 A.M. and 9:20 P.M. July 18 with Philadelphia arrival around 9:30 P.M. to 1 A.M. Tickets valid from Philadelphia to Atlantic City on any regular train July 19. Address E. D. Smith for details.
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Atlantic
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
E. D. Smith
Division
Fifth Ave
Wood St
Westinghouse Electric aims at largest US business
A meeting discussed the Westinghouse Charter and consolidation aims with the Edison Company. Remarks noted the firm’s growth potential, with shares represented and a unanimous vote approving the proposal. Westinghouse eyes a major consolidation, job figures and daily lamp production cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Electric Company
Westinghouse
Chartiers Improvement Company
Bannister
R. Pitcairn
Gill
William A. Quincy
Allan Matthews
Beamereenss Railroad Company
Pittsary, Fort Wa and Chicago Railroad Company
A Fight Over Ice Cream Ends With Stabbing
At 7 o clock last night Italian ice cream vendor Lewis Marks was arrested for assaulting and stabbing Michael Haney on Fort street. Haney alleges Marks struck him with a cup and stabbed him in the head, leaving a gash. Haney was taken to the lockup and treated by Police Surgeon Oldshue. A hear ing is slated for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Marks
Central Station
Michael Haney
Haney
Marks
Fort Street
Poser
Oldshue
B and O Plans Atlantic City Excursion July 18
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a summer excursion to Atlantic City on July 18. A return ticket will be issued at a set price with round trip travel from the departure point. Local reports note strong interest and positive reaction, with attendees praising the planned outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Oakee Smith
Prohibition League to Convene in Cresson Next Tuesday
State Secretary W. E. Loucks announced the Prohibition League will hold a large convention next Tuesday at Cresson. He said speakers are arranged for the meeting and preparation is under way for the event in Philadelphia the night before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Loucks
Prohibition League
Philadelphia
League
Cresson
Reroofing at East End stockyards proceeds amid delays
Stockyard master Cable R. Martin reports reroofing 225 pens at East End stockyards began mid May but was slowed by the Johnstown flood and railroad demand for carpenters. About a fourth of pens completed, fences being rebuilt, 60 cattle sheds still to roof, horses not reroofed, and lumber usage running into thousands of dollars. The project is done by railroad carpenters, with plans for a new freight office and further yard improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Cable R. Martin
Johnstown
Martin
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Picnic crowds gather as tragedy looms at Boyce's Grove
Reported at Boyce's Grove a child was killed after a train incident while picnic parties from Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church and Fifth U P Church traveled home from Idlewild. Reformed Presbyterian Church members also attended. Conductor aboard the Panhandle line noted a fatal possibility, later unsubstantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bram
Boyce’s Grove
Union Depot
Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church
Rock Point
Fifth U. P. Church
Wylie Avenue
Franklin Street
Idlewild
Pennsylvania Rail
Panhandle Road
Boyce's Grove
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Eighth Street
Harrisburg Parade Heats Arranged For Jr O U A M Trip
Harrisburg parade heats set for tonight the Jr. O U A M parade committee reports 406 fare to Harrisburg with a 10 p m Monday train. A final meeting at 606 Avenue Street will issue tickets and 1300 county members are expected to travel. After Johnstown disaster over 2000 had planned to go, some funds redirected to flood victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stable Blaze on Pleasant Alley Burns. Fireman Hurt
A stable on Pleasant alley between 43rd and 44th streets owned by Samuel J. Cox burned down causing $600 in losses. Firemen saved surrounding buildings. Captain Mac kinsley, of Engine Company No. , fell from a rafter, dislocated a shoulder, and sustained severe bruises. The injured fireman was taken home. Incendiary origin suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinsley
Pleasant Alley
Forty-third
Forty-fourth Streets
Samuel J. Cox
Robert MckKinley
La Perla cigars and sales at Fifth Avenue stores
La Perla del Fumar Key West cigars advertised as three for 25 cents at G. W. Schmidt shows Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth Ave. Promotions push Latines and gingham. also mentions Hulton picnic by Orangemen and rail trains from Union station with listed departure times.
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Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy Port
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Simone the Best
Havana
Key West
Hulton
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Union Station
G. W
Missing Miss Sadie Martin of East End
Miss Sadie Martin of Aurelia street East End is missing. Last seen Friday morning walking toward Bennett's fur factory where she worked. An 18 year old brunette she was last heard saying she was tired of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Martin
Aurelia Street
East End
Bennett's Fur Factory
Aoee
Yory
Pittsburg
Counterfeiter in Jail IDed in District Court Proceeding
John Ross, a Butler County counterfeiter, failed to appear at the district court hearing and was remanded to jail after the process. The case pertains to a counterfeit operation and is related to actions against multiple defendants in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
Butler County
Beari
Von
For sale listings in Pittsburg hotels and streets
A compiled sale notice lists multiple properties and listings in Pittsburg. Names include John Lauler Peter A Ganster John F Ganster Peter Weber and others with addresses on Fifth Avenue Frankstown Avenue Smithfield Street and Market Street. Properties appear at Hotel Duquesne Hotel Anderson St Charles Hotel Albemarle Union Restaurant Monongahela House and more.
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Pittsburg
Grant St
E. F. Rusch
Forbes St
Linbart, Bald & Co
Smithfield
Charles Eble
Penn Ave
C. F. Kirkendale
Monongahela
Theo. E. Ehrig
Fifth Ave
John Gamble
Bincham
Emil J. Stuckey
Penn Aye
W. P. Phelan
G. W. Schmidt
Wheat Prospects Downgraded by Grain Louse Infestation
The July report from the State Board of Agriculture based on 600 township correspondents across all counties notes wheat condition near 85 percent of full averages with area plowed up and out. Infestations by grain louse are widespread, though damage estimates remain unclear. the June forecast of a 1 000 000 bushel drop from seven year averages persists.
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Convers
State Board of Agriculture
Flemon Must Be Held on Governor's Detention Order
Governor Beaver directs city authorities to detain John Yeldell alias Rev. E. F. Flemon until legal papers arrive. The dispatch from Harrisburg requests holding the suspect ahead of a court hearing set for tomorrow, with officials pressing for detention to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Harrisburg
John Yeldell
E. F. Flemon
Edgefield
D. C
Sieduer Heer
Ee cAleeke
Jomas Jon
Lyon
South Carolina
Ladies Host Entertainments on Mt Washington and Millball
Irrepressible efforts by local women bring pleasant evenings despite heat. Mt Washington M E Church held a lawn fete at James Douglass’s Southern Avenue home last night. The Seventh Fagen Church arranged a song and lawn fete for county residents with a musical program featuring Gerner t and Guenther’s orchestra including selections like Idyll The Key Ride Yeoman of the Guard Ernani and Verdi titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Washington M. E
James Douglass
Southern Avenue
Fagen
Iintas County
Onaim
Sewickley Wan
Gernert and Guenther
Michealis
Yeoman of the Guard
Sullivan
Ernani
Verdi
General strike movement expands to statewide coal regions
A five member committee formed yesterday by Gallitzin district miners aims to unite Coalport and Clearfield districts in a general Pennsylvania strike. Delegates visited Coalport mines today with results not yet released and plan to tour Clearfield tomorrow. Clearfield miners are wary of joining the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestivoepoy
Gallitzin Bituminous
Coalport
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Mission support and fraud claim noted in local report
The Pittsburg and Allegheny Auxiliary to the Women’s National Indian Association reports life and honorary members, and $600 is pledged to build the Ramona Mission in Southern California. A grocer, Charles Goldbeck, accuses Dr. H. McKelvey and J D Porter of swindling him $300 using a forged Porter treasurer check. Porter had no funds at Lawrence Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Allegheny
Women's National Indian Association
Ramona
California
W. H. Weinland
San Jacinto
Tts
BR. H. McKelvey
J. D. Porter
Charles Goldbeck
Penn Avenue
McKelvey
Goldbeck
Pittsburg
Lawrence Bank
Oldbeck
Porter
P Railroad
Miner John Morras Dies in Slate Fall at Plow Creek
Coroner reports miner John Morras aged 65 killed by a slate fall at Plow Creek mine. Employed by New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co. No arrests. investigation concluded with verdict in accordance with the facts. No family listed. Ward Nineteenth police say East End valley quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
John Morras
Plow Creek
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Mortas
Ninteenth
East End Valley
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Travelers’ Club House Fund
H.C. Frick
M.M. Bosworth
Godfrey
Colonel Moody
John Shoemaker
Mbo
Signal Service Office
MxLion & Soznx
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Houer & Co
Pitcairn
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Wee Oe
One Electric Comy
Consolidated Ic Company
Cited States Electric Comy
United States
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Edison Company
Mt Ac
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Horsford
Metor & Horns
Jos, Horne & Co
Jos, Horse & Co
Anderson
Bocas & Bunt
Horse Market Notice
Red Lion Yard
A. J. MorToomenry
P. x McNamie & Fitzimmons
Cree
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Ladozen
Mswr
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Parker
Miss Martin
Ijail
Havana Key West
Jos. Horne & Co
Childress Gingham
Jos. Hoare & Co
Aday
Churen
Ole
Nixon
Flemon
Mt. Washington
Millball
Gallitzin
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Redskins
the Indian Association
Hamonna
GatrEma, III
George Roush
Guilford Eee
Ratty
Beecham
Pitssu Ee
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Mth
A.J. Kreacher
Federal Street
McBride
Federal
Fred H. Eggers
Ohio Street
F. BH. Eggers
Chestnot Ata
J. ¥. Stevenson
Arch
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McHenry
Western
Irwinaves
G. W. Hughes
Pennrrivania
Braver
Lacour ST
Penny Ave
Thos. Fitzgerald
Yalt Mig. Co
Natrona
Allegheny City
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G. CO
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Sineel's CO
Peon
Shersr
Kelly & Jones CO
Fleet Ave
Peare
Greensburg
Paess
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J.J. Murphy
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Shadyside
Hobinson Township
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Court House
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Mary English
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Gatland
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Mellon Bros
Roe S4ale
Bank OF Commerce Addition Plan
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Baik
Se Pourthave
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Linden Ave
Baird
Ourth
Elysian Ave
Howe
Cable
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Marbritton Place
Birt Callon
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Glenwood
Apeiron Pte
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Kerd B. Cuyle 4 Co
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Pittsberg
Harmarville
W. FP
Alleghesy City
Harmarvilla
W. J. Barton
Wylie Ave
C. Ein
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Martinebur
Pisasant Valley
Poelte Car Stables
Pan Jy
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W. Uuds
Seventh Avenue
JAS. Ieee &Co0
Pittaburg
Poene Drygoods
Orue
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Uotion
Awell
Aine Restaurant
Aoa
Aepote
Oftoe
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Thirtieth Street
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Herven
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Fokess
Taguire
Comliss
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J. A. McCock
Lad First Ave
Grack Wa Jwray
YOUNG
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Thomas Caelin
Car
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Pena Ave
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Park Avenue
East
Natural Sons
Herhon
W. A. Ns
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Samuel W. Black & von Fourth Arc
Lewis Buok
Clancella Y Digeson
Firth Ave
Aly 12
Henry ‘Aucon Co
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Monongaheon Company
Manupactsress & Merchants Lea. Co
Woodittsburg
Tar Bex Franklin Insurance Co
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Pitrsnuro Traction Co
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Waite
Peansfer Rooke
Inahuabee
W. McCandless
Soroes Company
Ee Titi Conpaky
Papatte
Atver
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Iron City
Joseph Ford
Western Insurance CO
WM. P. Ert
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Tate
City of
Paron
State of Pennsylvania
M. A. Cowan
Gibbon Street
Peter
Josiah Cohen & Co
Attorneys At Law
Diamond Street
Zatate
A. B. Bibiman
A. BH
Bibiman
Ean County
Joseph Bfhlman
Diamond St
Pitwburg
John J. Walther
Lowrie St
County of
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Price
Court OF Common ‘Pleas
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J. A
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First Church of
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Parkersburg
W. Va
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Wa! Mufacturing
Spey Company
M. Stevenson
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Harris’ Theater
New York
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Od Wilnerdi
York Military Academy
C. I. Brier
J. Calvisce
A.M
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HC. Potter
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Syracuse
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Frida
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Third Avenue
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State Alley
Duquesne Charen Alley
Fixth Avenue
Zcom
Liberty Gee
Cedar Tne
Standard Street
Keystone Street
Fifty-fourth Street
Pitty-fifth Street
Bewers
Center Avenua
Reed Enigmen
Pete
Mreet
Allegheny ‘Rivers
Nro Hardie Et al
Croming Bates
Zulema
Run Sower
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Surest
Iéinehallingford
Bidwell Street
Linden Avenue
Susquehanna Street
Ofice
Vine Department
Sessee
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Trumby, Hunt & 129
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Fred Beilstein
Spring Garden Ave
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Hamilton
A. Whiteley
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