New South Wing at Western Penitentiary to add 300 cells
The Western Penitentiary nears completion of a south wing with 300 cells 7 feet by 5 feet, introducing a prisoner classification system. Honor grade will gain privileges, including better furniture, clothing, and access to books and photos, while second and third grades face stricter rules and fewer perks.
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Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Grede
Dng
Celia
Wright
Measurements and routines in Western Penitentiary observers note
A vivid account of five hours inside a penitentiary as inmates are measured for height, stoop, limb lengths, and tattoo marks. Staff, escorts, and prisoners move through the facility noting names, origins, and the varied tasks of daily confinement while surveyed by a newspaper writer.
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Chicago
Western
Warde
Wright
Imprisoned Women Observe Yard Life At Prison Wardens Visit
A visiting reporter observes women convicts in a Pittsburgh facility. The warden lets them roam the yard while the matron notes their tidy hair and adornments. A mother and daughter are among the inmates alongside a nine‑month‑old baby. Some inmates discuss future release and even prepare cloth for garments. Prison rooms are described, with dormitory sleeping quarters and orderly workrooms producing underwear.
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Arden
Fish Warden Hague Targets Illegal Allegheny Angling Plan
Fish Warden J W Hague leads a crackdown along the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania seizing boats and tackle worth thousands of dollars. Fines of 100 are issued to several violators. seven flee the state. Warrants issued in Springdale and Logan's Eddy, with more arrests expected as Hague vows a statewide enforcement push.
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Allegheny Valley
J. W. Hague
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Springdale
Horns
Renee
Reeount
Logan's Eddy
Fr. Hague
Jubal
Ae Amaley
William Bigley
Thomas Hare
Henderson
Wilson
Cunningham
George Bigley
Mr. Hague
Cee
Becaues
Mr. Heavel
Henry Eye
Ames
Conover
Himmelrite
Hensel
Boy Dies After Cable Car Hit On Blackhorse Hill
A 10yearold boy, John Barnhart, fell from a moving wagon on Blackhorse Hill near St Marys Cemetery and was crushed by East End cable car No 221. Despite amputation of both legs, he died at West Penn Hospital at 8 15 PM. Driver fled the scene. wagon type and driver identity remain uncertain. An inquest is scheduled for Monday at 11 AM.
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John Barnhart
Blackhorse Hill
St. Mary's Cemetery
Penn Avenue
John Haney
Barnhart
East End
William Morrison
A. McKallip
Anguar Neid
Dr. Jacoby
Seventeenth Ward
West Penn Hospital
Knew
H. Grant Miller
Sad end of business trip ends in fatal railroad strike
D G Nugent, a former Weiler Bron salesman from this city, was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train on Friday while on a business trip to Brad dock. He was eight years old, and his relatives live at Peoria.
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D. G. Nugent
Weiler Bron
Braddock
Nugent
Peoria
Fire destroys Porter Foundry and Hunter Lime Works in Allegheny
A blaze at the Porter Foundry and James Hunter’s Lime Works near Darragh and River avenues in Allegheny started by an oil lamp explosion. Watchman Fred Brengo was severely burned while aiding the injured, who was rushed to General Hospital. Fire destroyed both buildings and their equipment within an hour and a half, with losses estimated at $4,000 plus materials. Porter’s iron clad shop and Hunter’s frame building faced total loss, no insurance on the latter.
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Porter Machine Works
James Hunter
Lime Works
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
Darragh and
River Avenues
Allegheny
Chief Jones
Federal
Fred Brengo
Ellsworth Street
Brengo
Harry Fisher
Darragh Street
B. Burns
Porter
Trades Council Acts For Hill Farm Disaster Aid
President J O Stewart led the Central Trades Council meeting where a report urged stronger mine safety laws and use of protective appliances after the Dunbar Hill Farm disaster that killed over 30 workers. Members call for donations to assist affected families, with funds sent to Daniel McWilliams at the County Commissioners' office.
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J. O. Stewart
Central Trades Council
Sppalita
Hill Farm Coal No
Dunbar
Hill Farm
Con Trades Council
Thalrne Gand
Donbar
Trades’ Council
Daniel McWilliams
County Commissioners’ Office
A Mother's Bad Story
Detective Steele of the Allegheny police found a month old boy left in the vestibule of Mrs. Perry Childs home at Church avenue and Sandusky street. A note said the child was left by a broken hearted mother who could not care for it. Annie Bowman offered to take custody for the present and the detective placed the baby with her.
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Steele
Allegheny Police Force
Perry Childs
Church Avenue
Sandusky Street
Annie Bowman
Pike Street
Allegheny
Southside Turners to Erect New Hall on Thirteenth Street
Alderman Succop received a $500 check from M. Winter & Brow toward a new Turn Verein hall to replace the South Fourteenth street fire损ed building. Plans call for a $25,000 structure on a 60 by 120 foot lot near Dr. Thomas, with promises of broad aid.
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Succop
Southside Turn Verein
M. Winter & Brow
South Fourteenth Street
Turners
Thirteenth Street
Dr. Thomas
South Thirteenth
Priends of Dr McFarland Honor New Husband at Club
The Bachelors Club of Allegheny hosted a gathering in which Dr James McFarland received several gifts for his recent marriage. A French clock with rope ornaments a silver water set with gold lined cups and a silver oyster dish were presented by club friends. President Hunter of Common Council delivered the speech.
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Bachelors’ Club
Allegheny
James McFarland
McFarland
Hunter
Common Counci
T. N. Day
Chinese Laundryman Charged With Larceny by Bailee
Sue Sing of Market street laundry is charged with larceny by bailee before Alderman King. Prosecutor says he cannot account for clothing though he has produced his checkee. A hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Sue Sing
Market Street
Alderman King
Thomas Evans
Bue
Guns at Gallinger's on Pena Avenue
Sale of firearms advertised at Gallinger's locations 1200 and 1106 Pena Avenue. Wan description implies stock emphasis and availability of guns. The notice presents a straightforward commercial listing for weapons at the two addresses.
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Gallinger’s
Pena Ave. Wan
Pittsburg Boiler Makers Seek Insurance and Inspection Firm
Pittsburg boiler manufacturers study forming an independent Boiler Makers Insurance and Inspection Company allied to the American Boiler Makers Association. The plan aims to control boiler inspection and insurance, with a capital not less than 250000, to reduce unsafe practices and unite A B M A members against external encroachment while benefiting steam users and manufacturers. The proposal follows a New York manufacturers meeting committee report criticizing current inspectors.
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Pittsburg
American Boilermakers’ Association
New York
James Lappan & Co
Kiter & Conley
Douthett
Anodation
American Boilermakers’ Insurance and Inspection Company
Oil Wells Spark Boom in Barren County Ky
Word from Kentucky reports two new oil wells in Barren County. Chase and Heavens Oil and Gas No 2 on the Jordan farm yields about 125 barrels with at least 50 barrels daily settled production, two miles southeast of New Oil City. Wally and Dean strike a 25 to 30 barrel well on the Chris Ellis farm near Oil City. A new Oil City refinery operates, selling high grade products to the South. Investments totaling 25000 have been made to secure lands for future development as Kentucky eyes major oil production.
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Barren County
Chase & Heaven's Oil and Gas Company
Jordan Farm
New Oil City
Kentucky
Wally & Dean
Chris Ellis
Oil City
Pittsburg
Washington Aroused by Tube Works Funding Initiative
Washington residents pledge a $25,000 fund to lure more industry as Tyler Tube Works prepares to start in about two weeks. Local business leaders back the effort after unfounded criticisms, while Manager Tyler says orders are strong and output will be heavy.
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Little
Washington
Tyler
Dispatch
Shorter Days Coming Eight-Hour Shift Adopted
Two well known firms in the Pittsburgh area plan to implement an eight hour workday on Monday. Homes Steel Works Carnegie Phipps Co and Oliver Roberts wire rod mill will begin eight hour shifts. The Amalgamated Association reports no official move yet, but the eight hour movement gains momentum in the region.
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Oliver & Roberts
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Sheip Labor and Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
William Martin
Homes Steel Works
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Routh
Walking Delegate Reports on Pittsburg Yards and Local Labor
Frederick Killmano, walking delegate for the Granite Cutters National Union, reports after touring Pittsburg and Allegheny yards that work is pressed to capacity with demand for more labor. He notes generally satisfactory operation, harmony between workers and manufacturers, and finds Beggs & Son’s shop as the sole exception in union sympathy. The delegate argues for more home work to curb eastward bias and cites Ontsegse Libin Allegheny as a sample, criticizing rushed bids and premature council approvals. He ends by sending greetings to allied associations and invites further reports.
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Frederick Killmano
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Pittsburg
Eillmann
Killmann
Allegheny
Practical Test Of A Pisseburger Invention At Wollin Works
A test conducted yesterday at Wollin's Electric Works in Lawrenceville demonstrated a Little contrivance by A Z Haines and James Curry claimed to prevent danger from falling or broken electric wires. The device uses a brass 60 coupling and two springs to hold a wire tension. when tension drops the circuit breaks and the wire is immediately severed.
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Wollin
Lawrenceville
A. Z. Haines
James Curry
Wilkinsburg
Atle
Largest run at the steal plant sets record in Pittsburgh
A historic shift at the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company in Pittsburgh produced the largest run ever made at the steel plant. In a 19 hour period, four ingots were delivered headlined by a remarkable output, marking a notable achievement for the facility and its workers.
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Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Industrial Tensions Here and Abroad Hit Looming Strikes
General items show a boiler maker strike near Chotom Tw, O Neill & Co agreed to a sale schedule yesterday. Charlotte Furnace Co erected new boilers after blowing out its old furnace at Scote dale. Walworth Mfg of Boston began building 82 foot electric railway poles from six five and four inch pipe in this city. Amalgamation Association acknowledges lockout at National Tube Works. AFL may move against non union mills to press demands. Glen Woop Lope of Amalgamated Association surrendered its charter and disbanded. Lodge comprised of Dilworth Porter workers on strike two years. many find new jobs in other mills.
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Wochonget
O'Neill & Co
Tux Charlotte Furnace Company
Clly
American Federation of Labor
Glen Woop Lope
Amalgamated Association
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Manaccuses Patrick Welsh of aggravated assault in alley attack
William McManus of 246 Webster Avenue told Alderman Richards yesterday afternoon that Patrick Welsh struck him on the head with a shovel, knocked him down, and kicked him in the face and breast. McManus was arrested and posted $500 bail for a Tuesday hearing.
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William McManus
Webster Avenue
Richards
Patrick Welsh
McManus
Welsh
Suburban Lot Auction Boosts Southside Growth
The Birmingham Land Improvement Company plans a Thursday sale of building lots as street railways are approved by City Councils. New lines, including Knoxville electric and Dues Traction connections, draw investors to the Brownsville road area just beyond city limits, signaling a residential boom for Southside business districts. McCormick's annual excursions depart July 24 from Pittsb urgh for Cleveland Detroit Port Huron St Clair Mackinaw and Atlantic City trips with various durations and rates.
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Birmingham Land Improvement Company
Southside
Ross Street
Knoxville Electric
Duoe Traction Company
Maee
Land Company
Brownsville Road
McCormiek
Pittsburg
Lake Erie Depot
Cleveland
Detroit
Port Huron
St. Clair
Tedeese
Mackinaw
McCormick
Smithfield St
Local Goods and Jewelry Sale Announced in Allegheny and Fifth Ave
Best in the cites. Hendricks & Co. offer p hfs to get in the pro efls. Good cabinets ten dollars per dozen. No. 68 Federal St. Allegheny. Victoria lawns India linens embroideries heavily reduced. Sale begins Monday. Kyasize & Hustle, 35 Fifth Ave. Friendship and Gypsy Rings in wide range from $1 to $150. E. P. Ronenats & Sons, Fifth Ave. and Market St.
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Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Victoria
India
Kyasize & Shustle
Fifth Ave
E. P. RoneatTs & Sons
Market St
Apollo Residents Rally Against Original Package Stores
A mass meeting of over 400 residents in Apollo protests Silverman's plan to open original package houses in Apollo Saltsburg and Blairsville. Speakers warn of liquor influences and vow to use all means to stop such establishments. The crowd denounces the U S Supreme Court decision on original packages and pledges loyalty to state laws and local self protection.
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Silverman
Apollo
Leechburg
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Hunter
J. Qullerton
United Fitatoa Supreme Court
Annsylvania
Caco
United States
United States Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Velvet belt and bodice front sale at Thornton Bros Allegheny
Velvet belts with steel buckles priced at 190. The same item offered by other stores at 25¢. Caps for Teonis Players in multiple colors offered well below regular prices. Rosenzarm & Co. gear bargain sale begins Monday morning July 14. Enable & Suvster 35 Fifth Ave.
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Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Rosenzarm & Co
Guear
Enable & Suvster
Fifth Ave
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Pat
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Princeton
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Penn Street
A&su
Hague
Phil Ramaley
William Rigley
Moers
Wilton
Ose Deer Creek
Acmetonis
Cheswick
Hulton
Coleman Station
Trades Council
Mr. McFarland
Gallinger
Poena
Wagert Dino Killmann
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Atlantic City
E. Botteriekd& Co.’s
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America
Turin
Ohio
Teonis
Lechner & Shoenberger’s
Fifth Avenue
Our Silk Department
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Our Suit and Wrap Department
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Weisser
Sarah
Jyts
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Edward
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