Kensington Camp Named For New Town In Allegheny Valley
Local encampment of the Second Brigade of the National Guard to be held at Arnold's station on the Allegheny Valley Railroad from August 8 to 15 will be called Camp Kensington. Leaders cite rail and Burrell Company inducements and site advantages, with warm debate over naming precedent and local advertising schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kang
Eigeicents Regiment
Arnold's Grove
Ellwood
Kay
Kensington
Arnold's Station
Allierheny Valley
Bors
George C. Hamilton
John A. Wiley
Cossips
Wnyway
Land Company
Wise
Hus
Prince
Elwood
Kenfinston
Arnold's Thin
Loenn
Arnold
Suifanie
Wiley
Tiver Plaice
Ia’s
Allegheny Fey Railroad
Anderson
Burrell
Hais
Dama
Wiii
Burrell Company
Ratlerty
Kentington
Ley Tid
Snd
Gretna
Pittsburg
Aes
Allegheny Valley
Camp Washington
Arnold's
General Washington
Alleghenies
Bedford Springs
Pattison
Respacten
N.G. P
Chaplain McGuire
Fourteenth Regiment
Tin Plate Works to Begin Operations at Apollo Plant
P H Laufman Co of Apollo will start tin plate production today turning out 400 boxes daily 14x20 with sheet mill already running and dipping to begin. Wages promising higher than Wales mills and prices undercut imported tin. No foreign workers sought. new process touted as superior. By next summer western material imports expected to sustain output and quality seen as higher than foreign make. Many manufacturers will visit Apollo to watch the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
P. H. Laufman Co
Wales
Laufman
Black Hills
Counter Demands Arise Over Wages Involved in Scale Talks
Reported wage hike chatter prompts manufacturers to threaten a counter demand for a reduction. President Eberhardt of S. A. 300 doubts a reduction is feasible and urges patience as the Scale Committee delays action. Three committees plan a joint Atlantic City meeting around August 1 to set terms before district talks with manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt
S. A. 300
Dispatch
Atlantic City
Knights of Labor Cancel July Convention Date
General Master Workman Powderly announces the Knights of Labor convention planned for July 29 is canceled. The Cincinnati conference of agricultural and industrial organizations occurred, making a further meeting unnecessary. All groups are to unite at the Farmers' Alliance conference on Washington's Birthday in 1892.
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Master Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Cincinnati
Strike in prospect at Jones and Laughlins plant
Amalgamated Association President Weihe said he knew nothing about a strike. A firm has signed the wage scale and, to his knowledge, the workers are satisfied.
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Jones & Laughlins
Will
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Industrial Notes Spark New Factory Projects Across Towns
Industrial notes report Cranpenspree plans a new shoe factory while A Toorsres opens a factory at Bradford. Tar Potters Supply near East Liverpool nears completion. A defunct carriage works in McKean, once linked to Erie County Savings Bank funds, will be dismantled. Cleveland Canton and Southern Railroad approaches a 700 foot coal chute for Morgan Bay at Panhandle crossing.
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Cranpenspree
Toorsres
Bradford
Tar Potters’ Supply Company
East Liverpool
McKean
Erie County Savings Bank
Tax
Cleveland, Canton and Southern Railroad Company
Morgan Bay
Panhandle
Measures of safety in Pittsburg streetcar rules
City readers hear Chief Brown on streetcar safety and the new fire bureau ordinance. Mayor Gourley backs underwriter input on a plan for new engines, a fire boat, a water tower, and a chief engineer. Public safety aims include stop rules at crossings and licensed cars, with police oversight funded by a streetcar tax.
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Pittsburg
Board of Fire Underwriters
Gourley
Fire Bureau
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Chief Brown
Bureau
Public Safety Committee
Scaring a Sweetheart in Allegheny Court
Thomas Tatem, a mail carrier and son of former Alderman Tatem, fired a blank 22 caliber cartridge at himself during a lover’s quarrel in Isabella Court off Robinson street Allegheny. He was found with a burnt coat, a bruise on the breast, but no blood or bullet hole. He was stunned briefly, then recovered, claiming no real injury and that the act was to frighten his sweetheart. His condition is not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Court
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Thomas Tatem
Pitenirn
Tatem
Totem
Fistem
Schenley Park Sunday Draws Thousands To Leisure
Fifteen thousand residents flocked to Schenley Park yesterday enjoying shady woods and timbered valleys. The weekly crowd showcases the park as a household word and a welcome escape for workers and families on their only day off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Allegheny Police Nab Lee Donley’s Assailant and Group
Lee Donley remains in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital after being stabbed twice in a Pennsylvan ia avenue confrontation with Mike Stratton and companions. Stratton, a 19 year old bricklayer, was arrested at his West Jefferson street home by Superintendent Muth and assistant John Glenn, with others detained as the investigation unfolds.
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Mike Stratton
West Jefferson Street
Allegheny
Muth
John Glenn
Lee Donley
Allegheny General Hospital
Donley
John Heller
Stratton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Morris
Clay Speidle
Holler
Samuel Cahoon
Manhattan
Lindsay & McCutcheon’s Mill
Johnston’s drugstore signs spark Sunday rumor
A Johnston’s drugstore manager A H Wilson posts new window signs announcing Cigars Soda Water Today. Neighbors misread a prefixed No on Sundays and spread a rumor of Sunday sale. The crowd trudges to the shop only to be disappointed by the misread message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilson
Johnston
Robbery on Knoxville Street Hits Music Teacher
Prof Keller a Knoxville music teacher was attacked on Thursday night by two men who held him up near his home. They robbed him of a gold watch and chain and $10. Police are handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Keller
Knoxville
Passenger coach grazes freight car at Brownsville yard
A passenger coach touched a stationary freight car during a yard switch at Brownsville yesterday. The coach side suffered significant damage and visible dents indicated a hard contact. No injuries were reported as the incident is being investigated by local rail authorities.
Girl 16 Asks Return to Morganza After Bossing Incident
Susie Edwards, aged 16, went to Central station at 11 last night asking to be kept overnight and sent to Morganza. She says she was sent there a year and eight months ago at her mother's request, but was released a month ago for good conduct. Back home on McDonald Street, Allegheny, she says her father left and a man named Christy is pressuring her. She declares she will not tolerate bossing and prefers Morganza to any other place. The mother will be investigated by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Edwards
Central Station
Morganza
McDonald Street
Allegheny
Christy
Denounced as a Lie Over Atwood Street Crossing Incident
Duquesne Traction head George L. McFarland blasts a published claim about an Atwood street crossing affair as false in every detail. He states the band car was under control, not late, stopped at the crossing, no car on the intersecting road, and that he was aboard with Receiver Cook absent from the car. Continued note reports reduced wages for night operators on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line by five dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
George L. McFarland
Duquesne Traction Company
Atwood Street
McFarland
Cook
Mr. McFarland
Rooms for rent in Diamond Street building with power and services
To Renters With Power, rooms in 75, 77 and 79 Diamond street advertised with power, electric light, elevator and janitor service. Descriptions include 100 by 60 foot lighted spaces, 60 by 30 with power and steam heating, and smaller units at lower rates. Apply to Jo Shields at the second floor, between 11 and 4 P.M., Diamond and Smithfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Shields
Jo . Shields
Saruice Diamond and
Smithfield
Pr. M
Fall Dress Goods Sale From Booss and Bunt
Shrewd buyers will pick out the dollar and dollar and a half dress goods and suitings first. Read our column this paper. Booss & Bunt. July Reduction Of dresses and gowns. Come early Ladies' suit wear. Parces & Jones, 29 Fifth Ave. MVP As A summer drink Iron City Beer stands first. Telephone 1186.
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Booss & Bunt
Parces & Jones
Iron City
The McCarthyite Agent Claims The B and O Improvements
A Pennsylvania observer praises the Baltimore and Ohio railroad progress and plans for Pittsburg expansion. He notes massive investments, new depots, expanded yards, and faster passenger service, with emphasis on the Philadelphia division and the Washington to Chicago corridor as key to challenging the Pennsylvania system. He cites Scull and others shaping the route to Chicago and predicts benefits for Pittsburg.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Pennsylvania
Tom King
Pittsburg
Baltimore and
Qohio
Benwood
Chicago
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Washington
America
Expres
Ft. Wayne
Scull
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley
Western
New York
Call for Block System After Ravenna Train Crash
The Ravenna wreck prompts F H Tris tram of the Wabash to urge the block system as the safest running method, noting telegraph lapses and calling for automatic signals or state criminal penalties for flagmen who neglect duties to prevent disasters.
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Ravenna
F. H. Tristram
Wabash Road
Columbue
Railroad Commissioner's Office
Alam
Central Hotel
Men Seek Jobs as Chicago World Fair Boom Draws Crowds
W P Cooley, General Eastern Agent of the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City road, returning to Philadelphia from Chicago, says thousands of unemployed men flock to the Windy City for World’s Fair work. He notes railroads will not absorb all and that planning hinges on future demand while current traffic gains are limited to fair-related fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Cooley
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Road
Union Depot
Philadelphia
Chicago
May Call a Convention in Local Politics Sparks Petition Effort
Friends of Williams and Fetterman circulate a petition to call a convention. A local politician said Williams and Fetterman aim to secure signers from every election district. Rumor ties the move to a bid for District Attorney with John S. Robb as a possible candidate.
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Messrs. Williams
Fetterman
John 5S. Robb
Conventions Call Sparks Voter Signatures in State
Claim arises that with Robb's help the state can be broken. Neither N.8 Williams nor Judge Fetterman were in the city. Friends protest what they call domination of the few and many voters are ready to sign a convention call.
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Robb
Williams
Judge Fetterman
Home Rule Not Delayed Says Dr Fox On Par nells Marriage
Dr J F Fox McCarthyite leader and Irish MP from Kings County met at the Duquesne hotel and said Par nell s marriage marks a climax of blunders. He asserted Irish clergy and people now back the majority party and Liberals will win next election. Fox plans further travel to gather opinions and push the National Federation in the States.
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Dr. Fox
Parnell
J. F. Fox
McCarthyites
America
Duquesne
Kings County
Ireland
Father Sheedy
Patrick Foley
Gladstone
Cork
Fox
New York
Tramp Receives Shave Then Trades Drink for Work
A Boston tramp, about 35, asked a downtown barber for a shave to start anew. Though mocked, he persuaded the barber to trust him for a dime. By evening he was sobered, vowed to work next day, paid his debt, and began a steady trade as a barber. The pair became unlikely friends with a hopeful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburg
Cap
Carnegie urged to build big central hotel in Pittsburg
A glass agent at Monongahela House yesterday urged Andrew Carnegie to construct a first class hotel in Pittsburg. He argued a grand, well located Carnegie House would attract business, keep local commerce thriving, and prevent drummers from going to Chicago or New York for sample rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Carnegie
New York
Pitts
Chicago
Numerous Sunday Raids Targeted Speakeasies Across Districts
Police in the First district conducted raids on multiple homes and speakeasies, arresting proprietors and patrons. In the Twelfth ward two disorderly houses were raided, with several arrests and escapes. Alleged dens on Brereton avenue and Third street were closed, and a Castle at the Point arrest tied to Mary Barrett case drew attention.
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First District
John Owens
Tl Magee Street
Connelly
Mary Walker
Bismarck Way
Terry and
Hildebrecht
Walker
Gabriel Paul
Washington Street
Teeters
Mary Chamberland
Gest Street
Twelfth
Age
Martin Sullivan
Jones Avenue
Lewis
Mary Milar
Brereton Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Allegheny
Annie Haslon
Michael Schratz
Third Street
The Broken Arm Racket
A young beggar with a sling asks a passerby for a nickel to eat then scams a half dollar before fleeing to a saloon. He reappears with a restored arm, pockets the device, and tries another trick until the bartender ejects him. The con artist exits into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
Rascal
Desirable Cheviot and Serge Fabrics Slashed in Price
In LAT sec A YARD the sale lists Cheviot and Serge fabrics in plaids and stripes once 75c to 1.00 per yard now at 75c. Higher priced goods previously 1.25 and 1.50 per yard are marked down to 1.00 and 1.25. Plain Hemstitched Lace and other textiles see deep cuts, with India Silks offered at 50c, 75c, and 1.00 per yard as part of added offerings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Umbrellas and Parasols Marked Down in Bold Sale
The store advertises over 5,000 umbrellas and parasols with plain figure pricing. One lot fast black umbrellas with Silverine handles offered at 41c and other sizes 26 28 30 inch with various handles. Previous price of the above was 125 dollars. all figures are bona fide and the ad pledges no false promises.
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Shakespeare
National Guardsmen
Mr. Eberhardt
Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
Serneen
Nesve
Bureau of Police
Prof. Keller
Brownsville
George C. Jenks
Kenmawr Lawn
Hamilton’s
Allegheny County
W.C.T.U
Smithfeld Street
M. E
Josefa Haworts
Mesars
Shedden
Shmsen
Duquesne Theater
Harry Lcu
Harry Davis
Silver Grove Park
Davis
Sons of Tombleérance
Federal Street
L. Mooney
Miss Swager
Watson
Mr. Thorn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mary Ann Murowwski
Ravine Street
Thirteenth Ward
Joseph Stodowski
Black Diamond Steel Works
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad
Eusy
Alle
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
SALE
Sarahs
Penn Ave
Blanche Frey
Jacob Rinehart
Charles St
Hucus & Hackxer
Fifth Ave
Market St
Union
Spitafield
Jyl-Awr
Annet
Market 5St
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