First Race Summary and Championship Heat Highlights
Race summaries describe multiple heats with Thoroughbred pacing and trotting events. Notable horses include Elmonareh Nightingale Yorktown Believer and Charlie C Lakewood Prince tying records in the third trot class, with a wide field including Dixiton Stock Farm Mattia Meale and Chester. The last race notes near finish margins and competitive action across several heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmary
Here & Vee -Uumars
Ehucimteh
F. G
Fillet & Ion
Boke
Masel Indo
Ary Jowees
Mattia
Meale
Marentes
Teon
Chester
Urpi
Divconoudor
Nightingale
Yorktown
Chariet
Katherines
T Dr. Almont
Jakewe Prince
Annie Wilkes
Lakewoo Ponce
Charlie C
Beys
Dee Struggie
Lakewood Prince
Charlie
Trin
Felal
Lakewood
Katherine S
Tinien
Races Set for Today With Mack and Vespasian in Spotlight
Today features a toapteh for 2.00 between Vespastast and Mac, drawing a likely crowd. Entries include Henrietaa and Gordier in the main purse event of 098, a free-for-all class for 1200, and a 227-class trot with A W. Paw ee and others. Weather forecasts hint at possible rain lingering overnight but clearing by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Gordcir
St. Rime
Sizhigit
William A. Nobbs
Almout Wilkes
Dallas
B. B. Todeter
Wantwell
Monkey Kaln
Weilwt
SLO
W. Pawee
Plorence Dillard
W.T. HL
Diag Gey
Leicester
Vesta
Apten
Orto
Nimick & Co Faces Liquidation Settlement Talks
Alexander Nimick and Co. faces extension negotiations as creditors seek to settle liabilities amid a pending liquidation. The Pittsburgh firm, linked to Nimick and Phillips Nimick interests, is described as solvent by some and burdened by debts totaling up to 1.0 million plus, with asset recovery potential for Nimick and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Pronverge
Pittsbane
Alexander Nimick & Co
Seunek
Ateseniler Nitnick
Tae
Lee
Betsehold
Bank Peehentess
Lo Eotte Lycolation
Ninikek & Co
Abaumier Nimick, John & Phetlhabilievorge FL Mebride
Tectal Deters
Perette
Descot
Alexander Nimick
Nimieck
Nimick
Epithelia
Mr. Nimick
Singer
Nimick & Co
Cod Phillips
Iiems
Dt & Realy
Nienck
Mittsburg
S&s
Sneak Thief Targets Carpenters At East End House
At the corner of Clair and Rippey streets East End a thief entered a house under construction after 6 pm while carpenters worked. Two pocketbooks containing small sums of money were stolen. A young man, Somer Kastman, was arrested on suspicion and placed in the Dineteenth ward stockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair and
Rippey Streets
East End
Somer Kaatman
Dineteenth
Eightyearold Overcome by Heat in East End Walk
Seamuel Foreman an eight year old resident of Gelievoe was overcome by the heat while walking along Station Keat East End yesterday afternoon. He was transported to Mercy Capital in a patrol wagon for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamuel Foreman
Gelievoe
Tigers and Gambler’s Den Raided in Pittsburg Week of Races
Inspector McAleese led a raid on a Diamond street barber shop converted into a gambling room near Central station. Six men including J G Croghan alias Jimery the Crab were arrested, with three tables in operation and an outfit valued at about $2000. Bail set high as police quash the operation and close the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Pittsburg
Central Station
Central Police Station
McAlcore
Conison
Robinson
Fitzgerald
Bendel
Gripp
M. Cornelius
Sam Shore
J. G. Croghan
William Reid
John Blake
John Hobbins
Diamond Street
Homewood
Firet
Inspector McAleese
No. 52
Dan Silvis
Coulson, Fitzgerald
No. 1
G. Croghan
Jimery the Crab
Cleveland
Croghan
Gambing
William
Billy
Jobin Blake
Slise
Wolf
Monte Curio
Pees
City Hall Recluse Stays on Steps All Day, Insists on Rights
John Rourke, a former Booth & Flinn employee, camps on City Hall stairs claiming he has a right to sit where he pleases. After a fall from sobriety and a stay at Dixmont, he has lingered on the steps nightly for a week, defying attempts to move him. Police contemplate sending him back to Dixmont while neighbors fear for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Gove
Inspector McAleese
Magee
Flinn
McKnight
John Rourke
Booth & Flinn
Rourke
James
Booth & Film
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Booth
Dixmont
Beinhauer Emerges as Southside Mayoral Candidate
Southside residents plan to back Alderman Beinhauer of the Twenty-ninth ward for the next Pittsburg mayor. A meeting at Excelsior Hall on South Twelfth Street will finalize arrangements to launch his campaign and organize strong ward support for a Southside mayoral bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Beinhauer
Excelsior Hall
South Twelfth Street
Sa Camapaig Tranize
Beinha
Rene Bel
Strongest
Cal Men
Jana Beinhauer
Mary Tracy’s Long Walk From Albany to Allegheny
A feeble 63 year old woman named Mary Tracy walked from Albany to Allegheny and sought lodging at the lockup last night. She traveled with a small wagon loaded with goods and said she peddled to support herself. She admitted to being a tramp and planned to resume her travels at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tracy
Albany
Allegheny
New York
Death Linked to Allegheny Cutting Case Tragedy
Mrs. Stratton died in grief over her son Michael Stratton who was wrongly charged with a killing after Donley was injured. Felix confessed to the actual cut. The event followed a fatal Saturday night affray on Pennsylvania avenue Allegheny. Police magistrate district boundaries were set for five districts including suburban areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny
Stratton
Michael Stratton
Felix
Donley
Alleghany
Farrell Seeks Divorce Suit Over Alleged Poisoning
Martin Farrell improves after Sunday poisoning claim and filed suit against his wife Lisele Farrell for attempted murder. He alleges she added poison to beer and threatened future wealth to drive the deed. the indictment was lodged as she is held on another charge with no hearing date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Farrell
Farrell
Alderman Roche
Lisele Farrell
Mealeo
Third Annual Report from Department of Public Safety
The printer issued the third annual report for the Department of Public Safety detailing a six page volume. It follows previous formats and now includes nearly twice as much material with a detailed financial section showing how the annual appropriation was spent. Several illustrations add variety to the public aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
City Happenings and Tragic Accidents Reported
Local notes report several deaths including a Mercy Hospital patient from alcoholism and Rose Kullumeren in the City Farm insane department. A coroner held Exvoawwere Lovaunrs for murder after a train incident at Ben Venue. Typhoid victim ScareMost died at Southside Hospital and his body lies at Semmelrock's stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Lovaunrs
D. Hi. Clark
Ben
de Vaux
Pittsburg
Arnold Gaarr
Woods’ Run
General Hospital
Rose Kullumeren
City Farm
Mollinger
Micnac
ScareMost
Southside
Semmelrock
Carson Street
Poor Pennsylvania trout season ends with few catches
Anglers report a poor trout season as the May 15 open period closes. Fish Warden Hague notes limited disturbances and muddy streams from ring influence, with many parties getting only one good fishing day out of seven. Mrs E A Kawyer dies after surgery in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angiers
Pennsylvania
Hague
Strikes and finances stir carpenters in district
The article reports internal union finance questions raised by E A Holmes and Ex-Agent Irwin about strike funds, loans, and local union losses. It notes a general executive board in Philadelphia and a possible Pittsburgh inquiry, with leaders weighing union cohesion and potential independent actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
Irwin
National Organization of the Brotherhood
Planing Mill Association
Dispute at Moorhead Firm Ends Quiet at Duquesne
The Duquesne strikers remain firm and work stops with no activity inside the plant. Rumor says some men will seek jobs elsewhere as Vice President Garland returns from the West. Moorhead Bro. & Co. reportedly signed the scale via D. B. Oliver after a conference committee vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Garland
Amalgamated Association
Sharpsburg
Disratcu
Moorhend, Bro. & Co
Welhe
National Tube Works to Consolidate Into One Company
A National Tube Works official described a restructuring that will absorb the Monongahela Furnace Company Republic Iron Works and the Boston Iron and Steel Company into a single National Tube Works Company. He noted the exact allocations may not be precise but are close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Works
Tae Disratcn
Monongahela Furnace Company
Republic Iron Works
Boston Iron and Steel Company
National Tube Works Company
Tube Works
Fancy Glassware Plant to Rise at Bridgeport
Ten acres near Bridgeport Mt Pleasant will host a new fine glassware factory led by C A L Brudewald of Beaver Falls. The plant aims to employ about 1200 workers as talks of additional industries for the small town continue. The Westinghouse Electric annual meeting is set for this morning with expected reports on work and reorganization. The Union Switch and Signal blacksmith shop at Swissvale may close this week due to scarce work as workers quit and others are turned away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
P. T.maguire
Bridgeport
Mt. Pleasant
C. A. L. Brudewald
Beaver Falls
Little Place
Westinghouse Electric Company
Weatinghouse
Lemuel Bannister
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissvale
Iron shipment for Court Hownsent roof from Pittabu works
A large load of structural iron was shipped for the roof of the Court Hownsent building in Red Oak Iowa from Pittabu Bridge Works yesterday. The article notes a quiet but strong structural iron line and mentions an order that must be obeyed regarding stopping the cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hownsent Red Oak
Pittabu
Yesteday
Quieta Boni Tntos
Electric Road In McKeesport Might Open October First
Report says the new electric road in McKeesport is slated to begin operation by October first. The Leechburg and Westmoreland Coal and Coke Company plans extensive works near Leechburg as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Nine Accidents Reported With Fatal Toll In City
Doctors kept hustling as the rapid transit list grew with a fatal boy death and a man crushed under a train. A total of nine accidents were reported yesterday with three fatalities and two more expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CarTars—Wilson
Wylie Avenue
Citizens’ Traction Company
M Arthur Street
Gripman Pond
Aipegneny
Carlin
Michael Carlin
South Eighth Street
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Southside Hospital
Fan Laxo
D. Stien
Clit
Penn Avenue
Cliff Street
Fenn Avenue
Frank McFarland
Bedge
Hannocurn
Henry Harbacher
Twentieth Street
Lavine Street
Thirteenth Ward
Charles Huff
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Chestnut Street
West Penn Road
Witpanm
Charles Wilharm
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Pearl Street
Bloomfield
Plunged Into Trouble in Pittsburgh and Allegheny Schools
Central Board of Education in session last night debated teacher enrollment and falsified lists in Springfield. August 1 opening and June 24 closing dates set for the school year with Christmas and April vacations. Miss Esselius elected to teach the Lloyd system at $800 yearly. Allegheny controllers and teachers clashed over Burt and Reed grammar and Gots and Brooks arithmetic with two ballots, no agreement, and adjournment the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Central Board of Education
Committee On
Springfield
Itwaa
Esselius
Lloyd
Board of School
Burt
Gots
Reed & Kelley
Brooks
Oliver
Walton
Young
Rooms for rent in Diamond Street building listing features
Prospective tenants are urged to view spacious rooms at 75 7T and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service. Listings include 100 by 60 foot lighted space and 60 by 30 foot with power light steam heat, options from $600 to $2 000. Apply to John T Shields at the Dispatch building corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 PM and midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lght
Diamond Street
Wit
John T. Shields
Dispatch Business
Corner Diamond
Smithfield
Patent Medicine and Transportation Ads From a State Fair Page
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy eased a traveler’s stomach pain after water and diet changes at the state fair. It notes high sales to travelers and familiar users. Also promotes a Pennsylvanian Railroad excursion ticket at 10 dollars round trip for ten days with a special train, parlor cars, and dinner stop at Altoona.Tickets and seats available at 110 Fifth Avenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Charles Arnold & Morgan House Drug Store
Des Moines
Sideband and faemmuel's hair grena dines price list
A fragmented line lists various items with prices such as 2, 25, 8250 and 275 now 125 a yard. The text mentions HoaNE & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and ends mid phrase. The readable portion suggests a catalog or ads snippet from a Penn Avenue retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faemmuel
Hoane & Co
Penn Avenue
July Reduction of Dresses and Gowns in City Parlors
Come early for choice at Paucees Jones Fifth Avenue and Jos. Honxe Co Penn Avenue. MVP This Is Bargain Time in Our Suit Room. Save time and money on neatly made ladies and children’s suits. Mewn’s summer vests at James H. Arsen & Co Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paucees & Jones
Fifth Ave
Jos
Honxe & Co
Penn Avenue
James H. Arsen & Co
Four Days Grace Extended for Dog Licenses in Pittsburg
Chief Brown ordered a four day grace period for canine licenses with Saturday as the deadline. Afterward unlicensed dogs face arrest and impounding with fines and redemption rules. Pound operations start Monday as owners race to license and collar pets amid crowded stations and strict penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Tray
Blanche
Sweetheart
Department of Public Safety
Domestic turmoil and theft arrests headline city alderman court actions
A. Macor filed assault and battery against husband Gabriel Kirscher after a separation. Several men including Chester Pulloos Albert Bridgeman and Adolph Miller face weaponized theft charges from Charles Hauck at Liberty street store with hearings set before Alderman McKenna. Samuel Avens and others were arraigned on enticement and theft charges with hearings scheduled. Finking and Kennedy charged with cruelty to animals and watermelon theft from Union Station wagon respectively with hearings. Barnan Romoxio and William McCabe arrested after a High street dispute over ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Macor
Gabriel Kirscher
Donovan
Kirscher
Chester Pulloos
Albert Bridgeman
Adolph Miller
Charles Hauck
Liberty Street
McKenna
Samuel Avens
Brown
Ross Anp
Buancux HoLtano
Samuel Kilfen
Rate Hyndman
Onables Fink
Charles F.ineyr
Penn Bryay
Alsent Manours
Frank Kennedy
Union Station
Bararn Romoxio
William McCabe
Central Station
High Street
Wylieavenne
McCabe
Bleached Damask Prices Listed With Low Offers
Bleached damasks and damaska priced from 4 cents to 175 dollars per dozen. Regular widths 25 to 40 cents per yard, 6 to 72 inch widths in various cents. Barnsley linens advertised at 5 cents to 1 dollar per yard, towels in Huckaback offered at 85 cents and higher per dozen. Plain hem stitched sets and odd values promoted as special bargains.
Colleen Bawn Presented at Harris Theater This Week
The Irish drama Colleen Bawn is staged at Harris Theater for the balance of the week with Miss Lizzie Davis as Lily. Her portrayal drew applause for natural voice and pleasing singing while Kerlesar James Cooper Ed Young George Whitman and the rest of the company delivered strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Bawn
Harris’ Theater
Lizzie Davis
Lily
Kerlesar
James Cooper
Ed Young
George Whitman
New Agents Appointed by Humane Society Board
At yesterday's meeting the Humane Society named agents for their towns. Philip Morsell of New Brighton Ignac Green of Beaver Falls Charlies D Beegle of Bedford Joseph Ash of Evana Oe and A B Miller of Warren were appointed. Secretary Davidson reported contributions totaling 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Philip Morsell
New Brighton
Ignac Green
Beaver Falls
Charlies D. Beegle
Bedford
Joseph Ash
Evana Oe
A. B. Miller
Warren
Society
Davidson
Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Office Offer From Cape May
The notice advertises rail travel to Cape May Atlantic City and Sea Tale Philadelphia with trains leaving Pittsburgh. It notes sleeping car berths available at 110 Fifth Avenue and a round trip rate of 10 dollars for ten days validity on B and O R R service. T shirts and ginghams are also advertised at local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Cape May
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Union Station
Altoona
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sea Tale City
Pittsburg
Ward Republicans name delegates to state convention
The Eleventh Ward Republican League Club elected delegates H. F P. Ford George C. Clambe and Arch Mackrell with alternates A. E. Men Candless W. T. Taggart and Thomas G. McClure to the next session. A motion was adopted endorsing E N Randolph for State Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Republican League Club
H. F P. Ford
George C. Clambe
Arch Mackrell
A. £. Men Candless
W. T. Taggart
Thomas G. McClure
E. N. Randolph
Secre
Summer Clearing Sale Continues at Sec A Yard
Hucus and Hacxe advertise a continuing summer sale with Cheviot and Serge plaids and stripes at 75c per yard, higher priced goods now reduced from 125 and 150, and specials on Plain Hemstitched Lace and other fabrics. More India Silks available at 50¢, 75¢, and $1 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sec
Our Bold Stand Umbrellas and Parasols Bargain Row
Overstock sale marks down umbrellas and parasols in plain figures. Lots include fast black umbrellas with various handles, Silk Gloria umbrellas at reduced prices, and specialty sets with silver or gold handles. Includes children’s parasols and ladies’ parasols at deep discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Spitafield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wyandotte
Eine
Frank F
Pilot H
Nettie King
Wyandote
Mette
Pietrere
J.B Madden
Lertact
Breetie King
Manitin
A. Doule
Br Hk
HO Piel
Whitie
DiWaw
Tisacse'y
Sallie C
Timeonareh
Merendes
Jocko
Monkey Rolin
Elmonareh
Diarondes
Tavorites
Oran
Vannergs Xis Tell
Jumintown
Ayerkie Fytt
Agale View
Bin
Once of
Thevents
Mac
Vespesian
Alex
Noluick
Ie Vet
Jne
Amspector McAleese
and Aleghens
E. A. Kawyer
East Diamond Street
Alle
D. B. Oliver
Moorhead, Bro. & Co
E. A. Holmes
Carpenter
Wofal
Kliver
Moorhead Bro. Co
George Webster
Butler Street
Mingo
Shore
Ulysses
Tears
State Medical Society
Mediterranean Sea
Cannis Major
Cannis Minor
Bie
St. Paul
Seventeenth Ward
J. F. Wetsn
Boyd
Joserx Kasetinset
Ee Alperman Donovan
Mrs. Goldman
Central
Laghee
Mary Portman
Chatham
New Biack
Jos. Horse & Co
Pittsburg, Pa
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Vworth
Bbc
James H. Aiken & Co
Anderson
Boces & Buel
Dalzell
Hucus & Hacxe
Market St
Ste
Market
Jyiuw
JOS. Horne &Co
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