One Corner Exempt From Proposed Traction Car Stop Ordinance
President Elkins urged Inspector McAleese to amend the rule requiring cars to stop before crossing intersecting lines. He cited traffic and safety concerns on Pitth avenue and nearby crossings, asking exceptions for certain cases while noting the railroad wear and cost of enforcement. The Safety Committee and traction officials weigh possible exemptions before finalizing the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteoure Traction Company
Elkins
McAleese
Pitth Ave
Bie
Ont Street
Pittsburg
Bette
Melense
Pulte Safetie Committee
What Becomes of the Cables Sold Before Use
A Traction Companies official says rope on electric streetcar systems is replaced before wear causes risk. Old cables are repurposed for rails, belts, or other uses and thoroughly tested, with no danger of failure due to aging or strain. The system’s safety relies on regular inspection and timely replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desratee
Owen
Arle
Sixth Anniversary At Anderson Hotel Delays and Odd Beliefs
The article notes the sixth anniversary of Anderson Hotel reopening with E. E. Nelowee as the first registrant. It mentions superstition around the number 13, odd entries on the registry, and local jokes about hoodoo fears while a cricket is said to counter the supposed ill influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Hotel
E. E. Nelowee
Ser
Terk Cnesby
Noum 11
Iicipate
Bean
Heer
Their Honeymoon Over Cameron Bridegroom Faces Hearing
Mrs. 4. . and Cameron return from wedding trip as hearings are set for Thursday. They face larceny charges for allegedly stealing emenas from three jewelers. Aldermanaes and Inspector McAleese prepare to hear the case. Tatem of Allegheny and Dr. Pitcairn involved as witnesses. The groom endured public jests about the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guneron
Aes
McAleese
Pittsbere Police Rank Insignia Update
The Pittsbere police announce upcoming uniform insignia changes. Captains will have shoulder straps with blue center and gold edge, two white stripes. lieutenants to wear sonar emblems with one stripe. sergeants to wear stripes on their sleeves. Cap styles shift to navy style for captains lieutenants and sergeants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbere Police
Hotlormeien
Ooiance
Eleses
Civil Service Examinations Announced for January Clerk Tests
Tomorrow is the final day to issue papers for applicants seeking enlisting clerks, carriers, and messengers. Colville, Postmaster, notes an unusually large number of applicants, with exams scheduled at Captain Cornelius chamber on August date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS. Colville
Reet
Elden
Corneil Chamber
Property auction plans delayed by town election
The planned sale of the Curia M. BE property was postponed as residents failed to meet to renew bids due to the town electing sewer members. The auctionhouse door remained unopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curia
M. BE. Co
Train collision injures man near Lonwoet station
A trampling incident yesterday left a man knocked down and injured near Lonwoet. Emergency crews found him wounded and lying on the tracks before it was brought to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expres
Watchful Papa Tiesry Baker and Miss Carrie Ames
A fragmentary note mentions a watchful papa named Tiesry Baker and Carrie Ames, daughter of an Allegheny contractor, sharing a tavday moment. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiesry Baker
Carrie Ames
Allehheny
Minds Going Into Camp Liberty Hunting Club Leaves for Pour-Aille Camp
The Liberty Hunting and Fishing Club departs today for its camp site on Pour-Aille Creek near Erie. Members prepare for a period of outdoor activity and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hunting and Fishing Club
Pour-Aille Creek
Erie
Fragmentary OCR hints at local fundraising event
Vague lines reference a group to address sacred concerns and charitable institutions. Mentions Rice's Landing and a numeric detail 174 years, unclear context and participants due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Tor
Mayor seeks expert briefing on fire apparatus and water works
Mayor Gourley wrote to George L. Browne asking him to attend a 10 o’clock meeting with the Underwriters committee in the mayor’s office. Browne, former Pittsburg water works chief engineer, now Philadelphia Company manager, would explain water and steam pressures to inform support for an ordinance to purchase a fireboat and water tower. Also present: Chief Brown, Safety Committee Chair Lambie, and Controller Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
George LH. Browne
Pittsburg Water Works
Philadelphia Company
Browne
Brown
Lambie
Safety Committee
Morrow
Excursion Business Booms as Lake Erie Plans More Trips
General Passenger Agent Clark reports rising excursion demand on Lake Erie despite strike fears. Additional Niagara excursions will run tonight to Thousand Islands and Buffalo with Canadian points. Clark just returned from Nantucket where Mrs Clark stayed three weeks. weather at Berkley Seaside near Barnegat Day was cold. seashore hotels expect crowds to fill houses by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Lake Eric Ron
Lake Erie
Niagara
Thousand Islands
Buffalo
Niazam
Canadian Points
Nantucket
Fire damages Landis Bros plumbing shop Allegheny
Last night two alarms rang at 7 45 for a fire at Landis Bros plumbing shop on Chestnut Street in Allegheny. Loss about 2590 with 10000 insurance on building and stock. The two story brick building housed a workshop in the frame part which burned. E M Morris his wife and mother in law occupied the second story and escaped uninjured. George Dahner of the Grant Engine Company fell through a window with a wrist wound not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis Bros
Chestnut Street
Allegheny
E. M. Morris
George Dahoer
Grant Engine
Coeneeny
Ross Street Paving Contracts Awarded
County Commissioners and Controller awarded asphalt paving on Ross street from Diamond street to Fifth avenue to Booth & Flinn at 25 cents per square yard and the Court House area areaway paving to George L. Peabody for 3578 dollars. Bids for courtroom upgrades were reviewed for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Street
Diamond Street
Fifth Avenue
Court House
Aephair
Pavn
Crowd of 12 Wheel ing teachers pass through city
A group of twelve teachers from Wheel ing traveled through the city last evening en route to Toronto. Various local incidents and notices follow, including accidents, deaths, and hospital updates from Allegheny and McKeesport areas.
Sensational Newsboys Sell Wild Weather Notes
A stylish man on Penn avenue peddled papers with headlines about elopement and disaster, drawing crowds from the Westinghouse building and the Industrial Exchange. No real news appeared, only weather forecasts, and a two-block wager split between vendors as curiosity faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Westinghouse
Womans l Industrial Exchange
Ninth Street
Sheriff Seizes Pittsburg Billiard Hall and Museum
Harry Davis owner of the Brunswick Billiard Hall and Fifth Avenue Museum had the properties closed by the Sheriff after attachments filed by Frank McCann and others to protect Cincinnati creditors. The tale covers Davis costly summer resort investment and current hopes for his finances to improve soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue
Frank McCann
Mr. Davis
Cincinnati
Davis
Naming Camp Kensington Draws Rival Business Pressure
The Second Brigade encampment near Philadelphia was named Kensington amid a dispute over advertising value. Land company funds and railroad incentives framed the decision, with officials citing it as a business move to boost the new town, while soldiers and other firms questioned the naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William T. Sherman
Gettysburg
Kensington
Camp Kensington
National Guard
Erigade
Temperance Convention Opens at Saratoga
The tenth National Temperance Society convention meets at Saratoga today. Delegates including Miss Etta Belcom and Mrs Elton M Watson depart for the Springs. the body is non sectarian and non partisan with prominent speakers due to discuss the temperance cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Temperance Society
Saratoga
Etta Belcom
Elton M. Watson
Joseph D. Weeks
N. Cc. Campbell
the Springs
Lawmakers Hesitant as Convention Talk Heats Up
Discussion spreads over Republican Executive Committee actions with talk of calling a convention to nominate a straight ticket. Ex Judge Fetterman and Assistant District Attorney Williams back opposition views while party factions and farmers watch influential steps ahead of a possible primary and county committee reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Aeeeenescket
Gripp
Fetterman
N. 3
Williams
Death to Stray Dogs Law Enforced and Pound to Open
Citizens face a new dog license regime with a 5 pm deadline for taxes. The pound will operate from next Monday with three catchers led by Thomas Givens as poundmaster. A grim killing method using a water tank is described for unclaimed dogs after a 24 hour grace period.
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Thomas Givens
James McNally
Southside
Ruch's Hill
Wife says husband poisoned beer with paris green
Mrs. Farrell claims Martin Farrell laced beer with paris green to kill her and gain property. He drank the tainted beer Sunday and remains critically ill. she was jailed after recounting her version. Police doubt the confession and question the tale's truth.
A Choice of Two Cities Proposed by Train Conductor
The Ft Wayne road conductor shouted Allegheny or Pittsburg at the center of a bridge to sleepy passengers last evening. He offered no method of service yet suggested both cities might be fried boiled baked or broiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne Road
Morpheus
Willing to Take on New Bonds in Elopement Case
The elopement of John Mc Govern and Mrs. Cuttler of Allegheny, both married, became public yesterday. McGovern is a Ft. Wayne Road conductor who resided at 5 Locust Street. Mrs. Cuttler is the wife of a milk man at 12 Market Street. The couple started for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGovern
Police Daily Roundup of Arrests and Charges
Last night and yesterday, multiple arrests and charges were recorded. Individuals named include Charles Foster, Alex Kutaski, Witpiad Forer, John Conley, Joux Jones, James Mergergan, Carsten Paruiiis, Albert Budzemann, Adolph Miller, Taowas, Frank Muntz, Harer Woopranp, Ada Wilson, Edward Tulliver, Richard Franchais, William Hesperson, Edna Metrich, and a police officer’s 11 year old son AvoavaT Diente. Offenses include false pretense burglary larceny felonious assault and battery and disturbing the peace. A number were jailed or committed to jail and others were fined or released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many Raan
Mike Ryen
Scit
Charles Foster
Roben Shoperi
Miewad Fatse
Warner
Alex Kutaski
Bailee
Witpiad Forer
John Conley
Second Avenue
Joux Jones
James Mergergan
Wyman
Carsten Paruiiis
Albert Budzemann
Adolph Miller
Charles Hauck
Y Taowas
Frank Muntz
Alderman Warner
Harer Woopranp
Alderman Brown
Frank Holland
Saya
Aldermas McKenna
Ada Wilson
Edward Tulliver
Richard Franchais
Robert Wilson
William Hesperson
Allegheny
Edna Metrich
Avoavat Diente
Lomewood
Hull
Nineteenth Ward
The People's Store Linen Remnants Sale on Fifth Avenue
A big lot of table linen remnants offered in any length with prices cut in half. Store name listed as The People s Store. Location Fifth Avenue. sale details suggest wide selection and large discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Fifth Ave
Trouble Ahead at Youngstown Over Union Battles
The Moorhead Brothers & Co dispute signals wider strain as pro union and non union factions clash. Officials expect national lodge officers to discuss the 1 percent clause amid rumors of a puddlers split and non union staffing at several mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lodge
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Wethers
Spencer Iron Works
Scranton
Frm
Steslton
Duquesne
Mahoning Valley
Pennsylvania Belt and Nut Works
Lebanon
Turning Out Glass from Charleroi Plant
Charleroi plate glass plant is nearing full operation with several large shipments already sent and small orders filled. Ten polishers are active, with plans for about twenty by week’s end and full operation by October. Mr. Fritch, a noted plate glass machinery maker, has died in St Louis. Taylor Willis of the US Geological Survey visited the plant and plans a fall geologist visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi Plate Glass
Alexander
St. Louis
Fritch
Charleroi
Taylor Willis
United States Geographical Survey
Effect of the late and tribe on building trade
Jones and Langehlin report continued strength in structural iron work. They say the recent building trades strike produced no significant disruption as customers did not grant material suppliers any extended delays. The pair conclude the strike had only a small effect on architectural projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Langehlin
End of Bricklayers Strike Watched With Eagerness
The bricklayers and electricians remain the only trades out and a quick settlement is seen as pivotal. A break is not yet evident, while an immediate building boom could follow any accord. Agent O'Brien claims no crisis imminent and notes importation of workers as a possible tactic. Furnaces at Pittsburg Oil Well Supply Company started yesterday and the connected pipe mill will be supplied, boosting the plant to a major local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Mr. Rafferty
Daggace
Snd
Stewart Farm
Henry Hartman
Pitsburg Company
Eilwood
Ellwood
Merritt Greene
Pittsburg Company
Arnold's
Elwnod
Glenn
Fourteenth Regiment
Foster
Sam Binck
Jack
Western Pennsylvania
Armold's Grove
Wiley
Logan
Weihe
Moorhead Brothers & Co
Moorhead
John Moorhead
Everyohme
O'Brien
Pittsburg Oil Weill Supply Company
Pottsville Mine Resumes Work On New Coal Veins
The Faleonix colliery at Pottsville ends months of idleness by restarting operations on new coal veins. About three hundred men and boys will gain steady employment as production resumes yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Baldwin & Graham Stove Works Reopens After Shutdown
After a shutdown of over a week to take stock the Baldwin and Graham Stove Works in New Castle resumed operations yesterday. Many molders and finishers who were away returned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin & Graham Stove Works
New Castle
Resignation Tenders From Western Freight Office
George Bitner resigns from the Pennsylvania Company's Western freight office at the Central stock yards to accept a position with William McCully, the glass manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bitner
Pennsylvania
Western
Central Stock Yards
William McCully
1900 Fine Suits Offered at Unbeatable Value
Local store boasts 1900 fine suits in stock at 4.00 with wide choices in black plain, ceviots, tweeds, cassimeres, and blarneys. Eight new styles added today, sack or cutaway options. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond streets promotes a route to the races via Duquesne Traction blue cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Quiet as a Church Brings United Presbyterian Change
A deputy sheriff attempted to intervene as the Highland Avenue church formed the Seventeenth United Presbyterian Congregation amid clashes with Covenanters. Dr. McAllister’s followers were absent. 75 members shifted church allegiance under Moderator Prof. John Knox McClurkin. Elders and deacons were elected, and Rev. C B Milligan’s call to pastor was unanimously approved with installation planned next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
A. P
U.P
WU. P
Dr. McAllister
R. P
Seventeenth United Presbyterian Congregation
John Knox McClurkin
East End Platform
United Aeabyterian College
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Reformed Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
al Eventa
J. I. J. Milligan
William Anderson
U. P. Church
John Srege
Aeny
Mea Ts
St. P. Faith
General Birchfield
Highland Avenue Sonpresacion
Meears
A. M. Denholm
Robert McKnight
W. J
Traveling Without a Cent In Search for Caregiver
A Allegheny youth Sammy returns home after a five day journey to Mansfield to see friend Jimmy who broke his arm on the Fourth. He describes paw and mother’s loss, a kind aunt, a relieved uncle, and a ticket paid by strangers before planning to travel home. The final fate of Sammy’s guardians remains undecided between minister, lawyer, or tramp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Jimmy
Mansfeldt
Allegheny
Mansfield
Uncle
Papa
Maamma
Murder on a Bridge Ends Prof Loyd’s Life
Prof John Loyd was shot six times on a Jefferson bridge by his nephew by marriage Tom Morton, after prior clashes over Loyd’s rebuke of Morton’s treatment of Morton’s wife. Morton fled. a search is under way. Loyd leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loyd
Morraressono
Tesy
Jefferson
Tom Morton
Loyd
Morton
Lord
Runaway wife’s children to sail for England on charity aid
The Department of Charities arranged for four children, Willie and Nellie Ryan among them, to travel from Pittsburgh to Liverpool to join their grandmother Mrs Barbara Patterson in England. Peter McLaughlin admitted involvement after officers pursued him, and funds secured via a court action will cover passage and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Elliot
Barbara Patterson
England
Wylie Avenue
Tannehill
Peter McLaughlin
Hiram
Amorites
McLaughlin
Rose Ann Ryan
Pittsburg
America
Ganeneer
Eliot
Shoenberger
Chief Elliott
MacLaughlin
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Sid
Farmers Alliance plans to fix wheat prices this summer
Missouri and Kansas Farmers' Alliance men meet to discuss how to raise grain prices. The plan allegedly involves delaying sales until a peak price is reached, with broad participation warned. A rumored Suburban Electric line accident is disproved, attributed to a runaway team incident. Homewood races are listed for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaxyeas City
Missouri
Kansas
Alliance
Clearance Sale Opens With New Bargains This Week
Retailers promise a second week of stronger clearance results with twofold growth and fresh bargain revelations. Shoppers are urged to visit as the crowds return for discounted goods and exclusive deals.
Bargain Wardrobe Sale From Cloak and Suit Department
The cloak and suit department promotes summer wear bargains including a pleated Lawn Waist cut from 75c to 5c and a $1 Norfolk Percale Waist now 75c. Silk waists priced at 8 or 9 dollars dropped to 5. Star shirts in various percales reduced from 1.50 to 2.00 down to 25 cents. White Lawn Wrapper offered as a special.
Seaside and mountain wear suits offered at special price
These suits are suited for seaside and mountain wear and promise comfort and service for all outdoor use. At this price the limited Jet left will sell quickly. Colors include blues blacks and creams with special inducements in fine fabrics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsboro
Anderson
Mrs. 4
Cameron
Themes Tatem
Pitcairn
Tetem
Felice
Civil Service Examinations
Booth & Flinn
Wheeling
Toronto
Rrpotm Enent
West Penn Hospital
Mike Trt
River Avenue
Halton
Thiere
Cholera Infantam
Marsvat
Hranaree
Tur
Allegheny General Hospital
Miss Patton
Baltimore and Ohio Road
McKeesport
Trovas MacCarracy
Tar
Prohibition County
Water Street
J. A. McGonnell
Schenley Park
Senny
Jons Hatterson
Atwood Street
Mercy Heepttal
Monongahela
Glenwood
Grorr
McClure Avenue
Aicahony General Hospital
Mace
I. F. Rafferty
J. P. Coppeau & Co
Allegheny Valley Railroad
William Brown
Stewart
Republican Committee
Givens
Ft. Wayne
Amalgamated
Tate
Black Diamond
Singer, Nimick & Co
Duquesne Traction
Paseba
East End
John T. Shields
Dispatch
Corner Diamond
Smithfield
H. J. Heinz Co
Lutz Bros
Heinz
Keystone
Ewing
Court of Common Pleas No. 2
Allegheny County
Inder
Brockman & Co
Philade
U. S
Gedney Pickle Co
Omaha
Neb
Homewood
Atlantic City
BR. &O. RR
Washington City
Wood Street
the People's Store
Campbell & Diet
People's Store
Frere Koechlin
Campbell & Dicn
Merry England
Faemees
Bl Wi
Ieee
Biber & Easton
ST. Jy li Tresu
NEW Adverti
uTs
JOS. Horne & Go.’S
Penn Avenue Stores
Cloak and Suit Department
LENOX
JOS. Horne & CO
P. S
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Jutrissa
Bartlett
Ween Furnace Trought Steel Ranges
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