Fire limits extension and sheltering arms proposal in Pittsburgh
Chief J O Brown seeks growth measures for Pittsburgh including extended fire limits to cover Oak, East Liberty and Southside, plus a Sheltering Arms to aid stranded travelers. He also pushes a police disability fund and a dog pound, with tenancy and health law reforms under study as the Legislature approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pitteburg
Oakland
East Liberty
Brown
Nick
Chief Brown
Baker
Bureau of Health
Toe Disratch
Celone Baker
New York
Burleigh
Denniston
Ford
Act of Assembly Provisions for County Officers
District Attorney Johnston commented on the act of 1683 and its provisions for appointing additional county officers if Allegheny County reaches 500000, noting no provision for officers in the current act and indicating uncertainty about measures for the next legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Sit- Sant
Criminal Court
Allegheny County
Piret Claes
Southside Hospital funding dominates legislators' haul
After a clash among manufacturers, business leaders, and doctors on the Southside, residents press for a hospital appropriation. Subscriptions and occupier data bolster the plea as Duff and others urge reforms from road taxes to conspiracy laws and rent rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Popular Hospital Fund
Aas
Nne
Trade Smay
Fred Gearing
Harriabang
J. Milton Duff
Good Roadetto
Romia
Westmoreland County
L. T. McGrath
John Fees
James Crea
J. N. Jarrett
Australian ballot push eyed by Trades Council and unions
Labor groups plan measures for the next Legislature session including adoption of the Australian ballot system. The Trades Council Executive Board is drafting proposals and has circulated questions to candidates. Lumber dealers and mining interests seek better laws, while labor leaders press to overturn recent Supreme Court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
The
Trades Council
D. A
K. of Ly
Laura A. Powell
Trnemochae
Wereral
Diwtriot Ammendy
Diewciet
Iia Roorh
Atanas
Uaprial Thames
Bey Emgrhenere
Martin Mieyee
Dann Mink
Waltatin
Hanhardartog
Henett
Cvarsauling
MeiCnight
Victory & Mckinight
Hiamber Association
Mit
Lamber Dealers’ Association
Allehony County
AL Thair
Supreme Court
Knights
Mayor Goeserr on the road to fortune in Pine township
Mayor Goerley faces financial strains linked to his Pine township farm. He reportedly owns a small acre, grows Sembee and roasting ears, and neighbors say oilmen want to lease the property. He plans to visit the farm today and may strike a deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goerley
Honor
Pine Township
Tempest Tossed at Harris Theatre Draws Big Crowds
Inigo Tyrell stars in a dramatic production of Tempest Tossed at Harris Theatre. The play attracts large audiences despite intense heat, with Tyrell and supporting cast delivering an exciting performance that captivates viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theatre
Thin Pony Wil Goudie
Inigo Tyrells
Funeral director fined for blocking streetcar tracks protest
A funeral director and his driver were fined five dollars plus costs for obstructing Citizens' Traction Company tracks on Penn Avenue by not yielding to cable cars. The hearing before Alderman McKenna noted delays at Twenty first Street and Forty fifth Street as cable cars strained to pass, with officers and warnings ignored. The incident sparked debate over proposed ordinances limiting train car length and blocking cross streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Company
Anthony Meyer
Penn Avenue
John Leiliott
Alderman McKenna
Meyer
Twenty-first Street
Forty-fifth Street
Samuel Bowden
Elliott
Pittsburg
Allegheny
A. F. Keating
Bt Mary's
Alegheny
Pennsylvania Company
Sixth Street
Committee On Corporations
Penn Avenue Cross
Tent
Eleventh Streets
A. O. Robertson
Narrow Escape At Chartiers Station On Pt. & L. E. Railway
Train from Cleveland, delayed by minutes, failed to switch correctly at Chartiers station. A spring mechanism kept the siding rails aligned, forcing the train through the wrong route but stopping within its length, shaking passengers and prompting an emergency stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Ronning
Batan
Mose
Andrews Goon to Pient the Mook of the North River Bridge
Colonel Andrews and Costave Lindenthal are the originators behind the North River bridge project. Andrews sails for Washington to join Lindenthal, planning a vast river crossing with anticipation of a 50 000 000 footage scale and a major charter for the new company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Andrews
North River Bridge
T. Andrews
Washington
Costave Lindenthal
Great North River Bridge
Bladeon River
Colonal Andrews
Mr. Lindenthal
Correction of unsigned advertisement in Tim Dieraron notice
A clerical oversight in Friday’s issue published an unsigned advertisement for Willaky & Co from Kouftmaon row Cothiers. The paper notes the ad’s wording could read as coming from Tan DiaraTron and apologizes for the mistake while defending Gucky bowse as honorable and independent of rival firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonday
Tim Dieraron
Kouftmaon Row
Cothiers
Willaky & Co
Firma
Be Did Not Have the Watch John Davidson Arrested
A garbled report states John Davidson was arrested on suspicion of joining a watch from Absolom Davis. The text mentions a parade and local residence, with references to Pittsburg County and 17 Federal Avenue, noting a stock of decorations from manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Mmspicion
Absolom Davis
Ball
Ae Wee Wen
Ridson
Pittsburg Co
Census closes in Ninth district Allegheny County figures
The Ninth district census for Allegheny County is finished with estimate figures by Chief Clerk Law. Pittsburg is near 240 000 and Allegheny City around 105 000. About 7 000 old soldiers and several inmates are counted among the county totals. Chronic disease rates vary by township and reflect differing interpretations of rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Washington
Oliver
Lewis Block
Law
Beases
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Census Bureau
Allegheny
Western Penitentiary
West Penn Hospital
Versailles Township
Freight Car Storage Yards Planned By Baltimore and Ohio Officials
Harrisburg granted charters yesterday for several companies led by the Pittaberg and Connellsville Terminal Company to build a large freight car storage yard near the old Harris yard, run by B and O officials. Other charters include the Elliott Plant Company and L H Harris entities with hundred thousand dollar capital and a slate of local directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pittaberg and
Connellsville
Elliott Plant Company
L. H. Harris Drug Company
L. H. Harris Butchers and Packers’ Supply Company
J. B. Washington
J. W. Patton
A. E. Andrews
A. W. Black
E. D. Smith
G. M. McKvain
Baltimore and Ohio
Somains
Hosa Strait
Kihote Plant Company
A. M. Marstall
BM. Elliott
James M. Elliott
W. Ki. Updegram
G. W. Whord
J. H. Thompson
Otto Felix
L. H
Vocity
Butchers
Ate
L. H. Harris
A. 8. Bender
James Horner
Swisevale
G. F. Smith
Ingram
Many Minor Mishaps The First Case Of Continuous Convulsions
A list of local accidents includes Mrs J Yots who died from burns and tetanus after kerosene lighting an indoor fire at Batler Street Eighteenth ward. Other incidents include George Miller's leg break in a hostel bout, brakeman Robert McKelvy crushed boarding a train, Samuel Drown’s foot crushed on Preble avenue bridge, Peter Gannon's right foot crushed at Linden Steel Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Yots
Slavonia
West Poon Hospital
Batler Street
Yotz
George Miller
Miller
Robert McKelvy
Lake Erie Road
Houth Hbleventh
Alderman McKelvy
Allegheny
Samuel Drown
Second Avenue
Preble Avenue
Peter Gannon
Linden Steel Works
Lands in County Jail After Pugilist Attack
Detective Allen captures Daniel Agnew on felonious assault charge against Emil Koch at Hulton Glass Works. Koch, a former tooldresser, had reported trouble with the firm and returned to collect tools. Agnew resisted, was arrested, and jailed in Pittsburgh after a violent confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Daniel Agnew
Emil Koch
Eulton
Koch
Agnew & Co
Hulton
Serio
Agnew
Pitteburg
German Catholics Prepare for Pittsburgh Congress
A meeting of German priests in the Pittsburgh diocese will convene at the Catholic College to organize the German Catholic Congress planned for September 28 to 26. The program starts with a strand procession on the 2d, inviting Catholics from surrounding districts to join. A committee of Fathers Lindner Gaebel Lewinder and Hermard will invite their congregations, with Vicar General Wall welcoming delegates at the opening service in the Grand Central Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaro
Pittsburg
Tribure
Pathers
Lindmer
HL Gaebel
Lewnder
Hermard
Shetwa
Boy Divers Freed After Bran Theft Stint
The six boys including Touls Molumitt Goorn oan Ov Arnold ZAleymvernie and Mile Onkoy were released from jail after serving no days for stealing bran in Allagheny. Lonis eels wept in the corridor as his mother’s death was reported, and Molly led him away to the House where the white robed body remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machthoya
Yeaterday
Allagheny
Touls Molumitt
Goorn Oan
Oan Ov
Arnold Zaleymvernie Mire Het
Mile Onkoy
Rank Hellehier
Willie Buibert
Lonis Eels
Mme
Deserted mother leaves infant at Grapp home
A young woman with a month old child called at 1880 Penn Avenue, seeking Mrs. Robert Smith who had died two years earlier. She grew hysterical and left the baby behind, her wandering condition prompting Mr. Grapp to shelter her briefly. The child remained at the Grapp residence, with no sign of the mother’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. BE. Grapp
Penn Avenue
Robert Bmith
Mr. Grapp
Auin
Grapp
Campaign Committee Prep For Philadelphia Event
Campaign officials including Campalan McCleary William Fox and John Hennessy prepare in Philadelphia for a Republican league committee meeting to arrange next steps in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary
William Fox
John Hennessy
William A Ies
Philadelphia
President Gompera Visits Pittsburg Boiler Makers Strike Ends
President Gompera plans to speak as Pittsburg boiler makers reach a settlement after a long strike. The 19 shops in two cities are filled with orders and outside competition pressured local manufacturers to concede terms. About 600 workers are employed at Conley firm as capacity expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William H. Conley
Riter & Conley
Inet
Mr. Conley
James Lappan & Co
President Gompers Coming to Lafayette Hall
The Brotherhood of Machinists tied to the Federation of Labor plans a public meeting in Lafayette Hall tomorrow evening where Samuel Gompers will speak. They push for an eight hour day, arguing workers now toil ten hours and seek uniform adoption. Some firms reportedly ready to concede once all agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Machinists
Federation of Labor
Lafayette
Samuel Gompers
Allegheny Firemen Plan Parade Turnout Styles
Old Allegheny volunteer firemen met in the Common Council Chamber to arrange semi centennial parade turnout. They debated hats from straw to stovepipe, with Jewelers and four fire companies involved and a plan for carriages and mounted escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lane Nicht
Allegheny Common Council
Old Washington Company
William Penn
American
Shiller
Columbia
Neptune
Vigilant
Sam
J.G. Reel
John Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Gunky's
Kaufmanns
Eold Beya
Socre Stokes
Salvation Army
Reel
Columbia Boys
Columbia Engine House
Hunter
Allegheny Jewelers
Ben Ver
J. P. Steinmann
E. L. Bear
Council A
Noted American Anglican Dr Lamson Past Rector of Trinity Church
The article highlights Dr. William O. Lamson as a temporary rector of Trinity Church and details his extensive career abroad and at home. It chronicles his Paris start in 1858, the 1864 Holy Trinity consecration, leadership during sieges and commotions, aid work for refugees, service with the Red Cross in Russia, and honors from Serbia and Roumania, concluding with his ongoing church duties and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Lamson
Trinity Church
Jan
Lamson
Paris
Europe
Paria
Herzegovina
Dr. Lamson
Agus League
Kristians
Ervia
Servia
Lamuon
St. Petersburg
Red Cross Society of
Russia
Roumania
San Stephans
Contributions for Dunbar Victims Reported Yesterday
R D Layton in charge of Dunbar relief reported subscriptions received yesterday totaling 100 from N P eod, 0 from Boges & Bobi, and smaller amounts from Robert BE. 8 Ward D Thomas H McGowan and employees 61 percent. Also noted a substantial dry goods donation from Ormba through a church committee in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
R. D. Layton
N. P. Eod
Boges & Bobi
Robert BE
Ward
Thomas H. McGowan
Boggs & Huh
Ormba
Allegheny
Steel Mill to Restart After Moorhead Conference
A meeting was held yesterday at Moorhead McAloane Co. iron and steel works between the firm and the Amalgamated House Committee. President Welle requested adjournment to consult the committees. In the evening the matter was settled and the mill will start up today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oftca
Moorhead
McAloane & Co
Welle
Iil
Rolling mill strike continues with no company action
The rolling mill trouble shows no new developments as the tube works staff remains inactive. The works are nearly deserted while the company seems to wait for a final decision. A few workers stay in the mills quietly, and outside men claim non union staffing is impossible due to scarce skilled labor.
Pittsburg Contractors Win Jefferson County Pike Contract
The Jefferson County Commissioners opened bids at Steubenville and awarded the contract for 3 miles of pike in Jefferson county to Pittsburg Contractors McDonald and Simmons. The project is expected to cost about four thousand dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald & Simmons
Pike
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Pittsburg and Western Railway Shops Hit by Strike Over Pay Day
Workers at the Pittsburg and Western Railroad shops in Allegheny initiated an abortive strike yesterday to demand a regular pay day. They say the company has ignored a petition seeking fixed pay on regular days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Allegheny
Change of Name Filed for Enterprise Foundry Co
A certificate was filed in the Recorder's office yesterday by the Enterprise Hardware Company of Allegheny for a change of name to the Enterprise Foundry Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
Enterprise Hardware Company
Allegheny
Enterprise Foundry Company
Mills and Mines and the Men Who Mike Them
Text reports on industrial activity with mills and mines along the Yough river and various works in motion after a shutdown. Mentions Sable Iron Works restart after ten days, other plants operating, and local rail and wiring industry notes amid a broader industrial panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sable Iron Works
Yough River
Penn Gas Coal Company
Sewinkley Crack
Lockett Telling Mill Company
Chattanooga
Fess
Painless First District Dog Control Plan Described
A humorous yet grim account describes a proposed canine control method in the First district. Officers would lethally disable unmuzzled dogs using chloroform, a neck hold, and a sponge, with fatalities placed in gutters and later announced to city authorities. Other districts reportedly have no standardized approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Lona
Department of Public Safety
McAleese
First District
Guardian of the Peace
Local Sacrifice Sale Slashes Prices on Woolen Suits
Store announces clearance to make room for renovations. All-wool Shan non tweed sacks marked down from 14 to 4 dollars, cassimere and cheviot sacks from 10 with original 18 to 22 value, tailored suits from 15 to 18 dollars. Corner Grant and Diamond near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
the Court House
Meos Viannel Shirt Bargains At Pens Avenue Stores
Read about Meo’s Viannel Shirt Dargelns offering fine Scotch and English made flannel shirts at deep discounts. Prices shown include $1 shirts normally $250, $150 and $200 options with mentions of discounted patterns and values. Jos. Hoave & Co. operates Pens Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Jos. Hoave & Co
Pens Avenue
Piano bargains at J. M. Hoffmann Co in Pittsburgh
Pine Chickering piano priced at 125 dollars with fine design and tone. A handsome upright piano used 30 days for 175 dollars. Call at J. M. Hoffmann & Co 537 Smithfield Street. Sohmer pianos advertised as exceptional bargains. 19c black velvet bodice belts and 10c Persian mall ties offered by THORNTON Bros 128 Federal Street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer
Thornton Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Renovation and Clearance At Local Store
The store at Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House announces renovation plans and extra inducements to clear stock. It lists discounted prices on garments including suits and imported items, urging customers to seize the rare sale opportunity before changes begin.
Excursion to Atlantic City and rail details
Travel note describes a round trip via the B and O Railroad to Atlantic City next Thursday July 17 with $10 fare, ten day tickets, stops at Washington DC, special trains at 8:00 am and 9:20 pm, Pullman cars on both day and night services. Also advertises textiles and a gallery sale with discounted frames and photos.
A M E Zion Sundar Rchool Meeting Adopts Constitution Revisions
The A M E Alan Bunday school session adopts a revised constitution and forms an executive committee to oversee conventions. It limits one representative per Sunday school, removes officer travel expenses, and plans a annual per pupil Capita tax. The John Wesley Sunday School of Franklin, Pa wins the banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. E. Ziew Sundar Rchool
A. M. E. Alan Bunday
Oaoh Bonday
G. W. Clinton
W. H. Snowden
J. T. Writt
G. W. Tawa
J. H. McMuilin
L. H. Cuyler
Orrville Milling 1200 Barrels Daily Table Delle Flour
Orrville Milling Company manufactures 1200 barrels per day of Table Delle Flour. Rutledge serves as sole agent. Special weekly bargains listed in plain white and plain black varieties with limited stock at 750 91 and 125 8 urd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firate Plans Grociry
Orrville Milling Company
Rutledge
Huavus & Hacke
Tissa
India Silks Quick Price Sale Attracts Crowd
This second day of the quick price sale of India Silks promises a larger buyer turnout. Each India Silk Dress Pattern sold showcases top quality silks at low prices, with yardage for dark light and printed silks seven inches wide. Black silk sales remain strong as customers take time to inspect bargains.
Dress Goods Half Price Sale Echoes India Silks
In elegant summer wear styles these dress goods are offered at half price matching the India Silks. The note urges readers not to miss the bargain on quality fabrics.
Fine French All-Wool Cashmeres at Five Cents
Fine French all wool cashmeres 46 inches wide in grays browns and other shades offered at five cents per yard from a seller highlighting the value claim that they would be a full dollar at current prices and urging quick purchase before stock runs out.
Our Silk and Wash Goods Departments Slash Prices
Our Silk Department and Wash Goods Department offer greatly reduced figures on odds and ends remnants seled goods and broken jota and odd fixes. Includes menswear in gents furnishing goods at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Wash Goods Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Assembly
J. C. Brown
Bouthsiders
Department of Charities
University
Diamond Street
Pittshungrs
Pitlevurg
Ofeo
Dengongh
Decesend
Clerk Westermater
Jonas
LABOR
Inigo Tyrell
Alleghent
Alleghany
Federal
Anderson and
Kanduaky
North Avenue
West Penn Yard
Distatcon
Keatineranday
Desl
Gompera
Gompeers
Mas Beuer
Jos. Honne & Co
Uasu Huous & Hacks
Nh. & Fr
Boops & Bunn
Parlor
Tur
Jon
Hon & Co
Pittsburg Contractors
Fero
Orin of Oliver & Moboerts’ Wire Works
Dior
United Mistes and
Uanad
Grand Opera House
Chelle
Peter's
Mcdonald Station
Panhandle
Mill i . Lown
Meo
Weing
Simon
Anes
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sty
Court Home
Atlantic City
Lita’ Gallery
Trew
Firat-Elusa
Pittsburg Academy
Luke
Jos, Homve & Co
Ussu Hvoevus & Hackm
Edward
Groetzinger
Jylb-Rrsea
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
India
Ings
Tomers
Price
Horne & CO
Our Silk Department
Our Suit and Wrap Department
Biber & Eastokx
Soy Market Street
Jyle-Trase
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