United States Glass Company forms with multiple firms
Four departments placed under able managers along with a new board of control at the Monongahela House meeting. The United States Glass Company, Pennsylvania law, includes King Glass Co, Ripley & Co, George Duncan & Sons, Adams & Co and others across Pittsburgh to Wheeling. Capital fixed at 1,000,000 preferred 1,000,000. A permanent organization elected directors led by Ripley and King. Mold factory discussed but not decided. forecast to reduce shared mold shop costs. Officers elected include Ripley president King VP Bryce secretary Lyon treasurer Wilson auditor Mersey manager commercial and Gorby purchasing agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Glassware
Monongahela House
United States Glass Company
Lawe of Pennsylvania
King Glass Copany
Ripley & Co
George Duncan & Sons
Adams & Co
O'Hara Glass Company
Jm. Bryce Bros
Pittsburg
Richards & Beertley
Tarentum
Gillinder & Sons
Greeneburg
Challinor
Taylor & Co
Lim
Mobbs Glass Company
Wheeling
Bellaire Gobiet Company
Columbia Ginsa Company
Findlay
Nickel Plate Glass Company
Fostoria
Daniel ©. Ripley
Wiliam C. King
Andrew Ti
Brice
A. A. Adams
August H. Heisey
James B. Lyon
Joseph Anderson
Daniel Challinor
James T. Wilson
James Gilnder
I. —& Waddell
Wiliam A. Gorby
DC. Jenkins
A. J. Smith
William P. Shinn
Moet
Daniel C. Ripley
William C. King
Andrew H. Bryce
James Lyon
Janes T. Wilson
Auc. H. Mersey
Manufacturing Department
W. A. Gorby
Giese
W.P. Shinn
Trs
Flint Workers’ Union
A. 3 K of L Postpones Constitutional Convention Action
The quarterly meeting of D. A. 5 BK of L held yesterday ran late with routine business. Reports show rising membership and new locals. Duquesne traction employers among them. Two major items pending Executive Board: sending delegates to the Constitutional Convention and organizing carpenters cast out by strikes. Members warned not to ride Fifth Avenue traction under penalty. Miss Lew A Powell received resolutions. Master Workman Dempsey elected delegate with John D Buches as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. of L
Duquesne Traction Emploeres
Carpenters
Gees I
Dempecy
Fifth Avenue
Myra
Koes
Lew A. Powell
Mieter Workman Dempsey
Delecate
John D. Buches
Bricklayers Firm to Stand Ground for Six Months
A Bricklayers union representative says workers remain firm and can win their rights. He dismisses agents sent to New York and Chicago to recruit extra men, noting demand remains in the region. He says most men are at work now, in Wheeling or Pittsburgh, and funds can sustain them for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chieace
C. C. Btuert
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Dacursne Plant to Start Amid Worker Resumption Hope
Indications point to a near return to full operation at the Dacursne plant as workers vote to resume duties. The Wage and Means Committee of Canton City Council discussed bids for city treasurer duties while Glass Company began a new furnace at Muriel and South Fourteenth. Arrangements in the Koembilt assignment case allow completion of the Lake Park hotel, with further notes from Moundsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duojuecne
Zunkeun Efortio
Yestorthy
Einemaas
Toronto Pottery
Canton City
Yesterdaed
City Tre Lmsen Glass Company
Muriel and
South Fourteenth Streets
Koembilt
Canton
Lake Park
Moundsville
Rumor Off Pastoria Glass Works Disproved
Indications show the rumor of a Pastoria Glass Works shutdown is incorrect. Belleville’s Tur Waugh steel plant and East St. Louis Little Rolling Mill, idle for two weeks awaiting Amalgamated Association action, have resumed operations. The plants employ 100 workers.
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Pastoria Glass Works
Tur Waugh Steel
Belleville
Lil
Little Rolling Mill
East St. Louis
Amalgamated Association Senale
TUNNEL PLAN PROPOSED TO RELIEVE DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC
A plan to tunnel Boyd's Hill to Second avenue near Tenth Street Bridge is urged to ease congestion on Second and other downtown streets. Backers cite low cost and access to upper and lower Southside traffic, with edge improvements hoped for on Boyd's Hill and Grandview avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Second Avenue
Boyd's Hill
Tenthwests Bridge
Forbes Avenue
Chestnut Street
Tenth Street
Ft. Pitt
Columer
Bor
Mt. Washington
Grandview Avenue
Court House
Famous trio of anglers haul 1500 perch on Ohio River
A recollection of three veteran fishermen Christopher Lighthill James H McCabe Sr and John Cornelius who once netted 1300 perch in a single haul on the Ohio River near Line Island They used a 900 foot seine and feared smothering their live box before a steamboat carried their catch to Pittsburg market The tale is tied to Lighthill s death and notes the perch abundance and fishing lore along the upper Allegheny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Coraopolissa
Allegheny
Christopher Lighthill
Cornopolis
James H. McCabe
John Cornelius
Mr. McCabe
Lighthill
Ferry Street
Line Island
Pittsburg
Upper
Charles Robb
Montour
Kiskiminitus
One Lawyer Voicing Woes of Dictation by Wife
A prominent attorney laments the perils of having a wife as amanuensis. He cites interruptions and opinions as testing patience, noting some people cannot take dictation. He praises skilled typewriters though they are taboo in his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
Vanished Boy Terror on Montour Run Hill
A traveler on Cokeoven Hill along Montour run yesterday morning saw a stout 10 to 12 year old boy pushing a perambulator. The child, wearing light clothes knee breeches and a straw hat, screamed at the observer then fled toward a deep hole near a bridge on the run. The perambulator rolled downhill containing a sun umbrella. The boy’s bat lay in the road and no trace of him or his whereabouts could be found despite search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeoven
Montour Run
Local gossip bits from Carson Street and Braddock notes
A fragmentary local roundup reports Michael Learemont taken to South Side Hospital after a mysterious pickup on Carson Street. a baby’s fate hinges on today’s claim. Also noted are Western Penitentiary inspectors meeting with no major action, Janes Suvelps returning home after a paralytic stroke, Braddock school directors planning a Central Bed High School, and a church picnic at Maple Grove Knoxville with over 2,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes SuveLps
Geneve
Union Fishing Club
South Nineteenth Street
Larkins Alley
Tuy Board of Directors
The
Braddock Schools
Central Bed School
Burton Street
North Braddock
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Boyce's
Ge Avenue
Allegheny Congregational
Aay
Idlewild
Maociz Hastox
Peyeg
Twentieth Street
Penn Avenue
Adam Peall
St. George's Roman Catholic Church
Maple Grove
Knoxville
Beretta Socity
Marion Place
Schenley Park
Turman
Everson
Call Against County Committee Move To Endorse Judges
A protest token calls out a Republican County Executive Committee action on July 11 to back Governor appointees for judgeship No 3. The letter decries the power grab, urges a July time for conventions and primaries, and notes a Lafayette Hall meeting in late August to nominate candidates while pledging to resist partisan control of judicial selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Executive Committee
Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County
Wuenesas
Flinn
Magee
O'Leary
Court of Common Pleas
Anid Court
Steen
Lafayette Hall
Wood Street
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Court of Common Mens No. 3
Perenne
Republican County Committee
Captain Gibbs
Judge Fetterman
Williams
United States District Attorney's Office
Jo Fetterman
Fetterman
Rae
John Neeb
Ple
Kickers
Campbell's Ohio Campaign Sparks Pittsburg Praise
Pittsburg Democrats laud Governor Campbell as a strong, probable winner in Ohio. Supporters hail his executive record and broad personal appeal, noting rural votes and party unity. Quotes from T O Leary Jr and W S Guffy emphasize Pattison-like strength, while others caution about McKinley era politics and Ohio dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Ohio
Pittsburg
T. O'Leary, Jr
Pattison
Couti
W.S. Guffey
Herempbell
Hamilton County
Edward Bigler
Seventh Avenue
George A. Jenk
Enks
Popelat
McKinley
Jenks
Randall Club Plans Fete Champetre At Silver Lake Grove
The Randall Club meets at the Club House to finalize plans for the Fete Champetre at Silver Lake Grove on July 2. A congratulatory telegram was sent to Governor Campbell on his renomination. About 56,000 invitations issued with 1,000 more printed to meet demand as members await confirmation from West Virginia and Virginia governors. Board favors riding routes via the blue line of Decussne Transportation Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Silver Lake Grove
Campbell
Sone Mars
Phere
Decussne Traction Company
West Virginia
Virginia
Westinghouse Plan Reorganization Approved by Stockholders
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing stockholders at the adjourned annual meeting approved the reorganization plan by about 95 percent assenting to it. The plan calls for exchanging 49 percent of the $2,720,000 for new preferred stock and funds to pay debts, with $5,000,000 issued at par. A new board includes Brayton Ives and George Westinghouse Jr. The Pleasant Valley lines declared an 8 percent dividend, payable at offices, funded from six months earnings, with reported gains in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Company
Pleasant Valley Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
August Bilmont
Hew B. Hyde
Marcellus Hartley
Genie W. Hebard
Brayton Ives
New York
Charles Francis Adams
Charles Fairchild
Boston
George Westinghouse, Jr
A. A Byers
Lemuel Bannister
Pittsing
Electric Company
Ister
Paul D. Cranth
Glen Eyre
Wiimeanae
Pleasant Valley Lines
Luster Mining Company
Box Rent Delays Cited by Post Office Cashier
Albert L. Swift, cashier at the post office, notes many box holders delay payments until the last moment. He recalls excuses from customers, including a fiancé claiming marriage priorities, and explains notices are sent at quarter start with a second and final call on the 10th before boxes are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Swift
Mr. Swift
Living Skeleton Boy Recovers from Brain Fever
Henry Robinson a 15 year old colored boy from Twenty-eighth Street was discharged cured from West Penn Hospital after a brain fever onset on May 4. He weighed about 40 pounds at admission and grew under care of Dr Anderson, later regaining strength and leaving the hospital healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Robinson
Twenty-eighth Street
West Penn Hospital
Por. Anderson
Six men arrested for gambling rooms examined by magistrate
Six men arrested Tuesday night for operating gambling rooms at No 62 Diamond Street appeared before Magistrate Grippy yesterday morning. They gave ball for a hearing Saturday morning. C P Berres, who runs a barber shop on the first floor, said he had no connection with the faro rooms above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 62
Diamond Street
Gripp
Ball
C.P. Berres
Held Up by the Law and Local Arrests In Pittsburgh
The report lists several suspects and detentions: Trowas Miller, charged with desertion by his wife Emmi Miller before Squire McMillan in Chartiers borough. Isaac Dusxin held for stealing tobacco from William Nickison on Fulton street. Joms Eschwarekt jailed for alleged theft from Joseph Wranble at Larkins ey. S F Apans jailed on assault and battery, bail set at 300 by Alderman Means, to answer William Crozer. Josyrn AVEX, engineer at Gamble's saloon, informs on Jacob Ticken for aggravated assault and battery. Joan Horr, 18, awaiting a cleary before Alderman McKenna for larceny, arrested by Detective Bendel. Alice Jonneson of Murphy's court committed for selling liquor without a license. Sureninrenpest Baxen of the Bureau of Health swears out info against Geo Holmes for abandoning an old horse in an East End field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trowas Miller
Fuli
Emmi Miller
Squire McMillan
Chartiersborough
Isaac Dusxin
William Nickison
Fulton Street
Joms Eschwarekt
Joseph Wranble
Larkinsey
S.F. Apans
Penn Avenue
William Crozer
Josyrn Avex
Gamble
Southside
Breinhauer
Jacob Ticken
Joan Horr
McKenna
Clarceny
Bendel
Mary Portman
Chatham Street
Allice Jonneson
Murphy's Court
Alderman Richards
Eliza Nicken
Sureninrenpest Baxen
Bureau of Health
Alderman Gripp
Geo Holmes
Missing Money Sues Old Bank Directors Over Dividends
Attorney D Q Ewing filed a bill in equity on behalf of Fidelity Title and Trust as assignee of Lawrence Bank against former directors from 1879 to 1889. The suit seeks 57 600 plus costs, claiming dividends paid impaired capital and violated the 1876 act, leaving the bank insolvent despite earnings. John C Kirkpatrick commented that recovery on past dividends may fail if the bank was solvent when declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Q. Ewing
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Sesignee
Lawrence Bank
W. W. Young
J. B. Young
T. BE. Stewart
Act of Assembly
Cows Trigger Garden Raid and Legal Clash in Local Fight
Herman Schuetz and family took two cows from Lehner after a garden incident that damaged shrubbery. Lehner alleges assault and battery and cruelty to animals, while Schuetz, his wife, and son sue for damages. Mary Stoup and Christina Wagner face cruelty charges. Mrs. Schuetz and Herman Schuetz Jr. accuse Lehner of assault. Hearings set before Alderman McGarey this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schuetz
Lower St. Clair Township
George Lehner
South Twenty-second Street
Lehner
Schuetz
Fght Schuetz
Mary Stoup
Christina Wagner
Herman Schuetz, Jr
Alderman McGarey
Allegheny Council Tonight Highlights Cars and Park Concerts
Allegheny Councils hold a regular session this evening with ordinances on stopping electric cars at rail crossings and an appropriation for two park concerts to be scheduled by the Chief of Public Works. A smoke consumer ordinance is reported with a negative recommendation and will be referred back to committee amid citizen support for the Pleasant Valley power houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Department of Publ Works
Pleasant Valley
Old Members Left Out In Sewer Viewership Boards
In Common Pleas No. 1 the court appointed three new viewer boards for sewer assessments under curative act. Boards cover Old city, Butler street, and areas, names listed as Hueston Fetterman Murdock Kerr. Logan Dail Reed. Stoney Mason Pearson. Separately, Chalfant contests McPike victory in Sixteenth ward alderman race. three unqualified voters found in registry. hearing continued Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hueston
C. S. Fetterman
William Murdock
Thomas Kerr
Oldelty
Samuel Logan
L. B. Dail
A J. Reed
Butler Street
Robert Stoney
H. L. Mason
A. L. Pearson
T. J. Chalfant
James A. McPike
J. 8. Robb, Jr
McPike
Chalfant
Railroads blamed for most yesterday's Pittsburgh accidents
In Pittsburgh area railroads centered on the city caused most accidents yesterday with one death and five injuries among workers and bystanders. Multiple individuals were seriously hurt on or near trains and trestles including SmagGie-Joseph Shragle struck near McKeesport and Swocen-Joseph Sweger losing both legs after a fall under moving cars on the Baltimore and Ohio line. An unknown drowning was reported in the Monongahela opposite the Carrie Furnaces Braddock township. An inquest is planned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SmagGie
Joseph Shragle
Ohio
McKeesport
Evenoe
McKee
Swocen
Joseph Sweger
Baltimore and Ohio
Monongahela River
Carrie Furnaces
Braddock Township
Little Jiu
Little Jim
Pittsburg
McAlerx
James McAleer
James Street
Allegheny
Urogo
Allegheny General Hospital
Sxvern
James Snyder
Sheraden
Panhandle
SaLtern
John Salan
Jones & Laughlins
Iron Orks
Art Navenue
MacGill
Michael McGill
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mercy Hospital
Las
Hawmoxp
W. FE
Hammond
Pennsylvania Railroad
Derry
Joxsis
John W. Jones
Fourteenth Ward
Bric Works
Sobo and
Wadsworth Streets
Home From A Foreign Shore Superintendent Hamilton Returns Laden Down With Park Pointers
Superintendent Hamilton of the Allegheny Parks returned home from Europe after six weeks abroad. He visited Germany and France's famous parks including Palm Gardens in Frankfurt and Flora Garden in Cologne, studied rare plants at Kew Gardens, London, and toured Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Allegheny Parks
Europe
Germany
France
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Cologne
Kew Gardens
London
British Isles
Scotland
Ge Fe ¢ Sons
Rooms for rent in Diamond Street building complex
Advertises commodious rooms in 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service included. Highlights include 100 by 60 foot space at 2500 dollars 60 by 30 with power light steam heat and janitor service and 28 by 18 with similar amenities plus tank service prices from 400 dollars. Apply to John T. Shields Dispatch office building corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
John T. Shields
Dispatch Business
Corner Diamond
Smithfield
Unprecedented rush to Blaine real estate sale
A huge, diverse crowd filled Charles Somers & Co offices as buyers flocked to Blaine for a cornerstone ceremony and a large land sale by Blaine Land Improvement Co. Over 5,000 tickets issued by noon, with transport stretched to its limit as steamer Elizabeth resumed service. Prices slashed on ladies' suits at ENABLE Co. 35 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Somers & Co
Blaine
Blaine Land Improvement Co
Elizabeth
Fire Bureau upgrade costs presented for water tower and gear
Chief Brown supplied Mayor Gourley with figures detailing fire bureau improvement costs including a water tower, a fireboat at 85000 dollars, two nose caes and four can ines totaling 27000 pounds, 50000 dollars for 50 extra men, summing to 10700 dollars. The Chief and Mayor plan another conference Saturday before action on the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Gourley
Fire Bureau
Donley’s Life Hangs by a Thread in Striking Incident
Lee Donley lies in critical condition after being cut by one of the Stratton boys. Doctors refuse to certify his safety, and the mayor won’t grant bail amid conflicting claims of who caused the injury. Donley silent on which offender, while the case remains unsettled and tense. Veterans Plan River Trip on Mayflower Arranged by Detroit Club and G A R Post. a concert will accompany the excursion with stops at Sawmill Run and Locust Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Donley
Stratton
Donley
Detroit Club
Alex Hays G. A. BR. Post
Sawmill Run
Locust Street
Allegheny
Weather Bureau’s New Forecaster Plan In Congress
Congress proposes two fore casters with one in this city and plans to divide the country among them. Each state's climate will be studied for farmers and trade, covering rainfall, temperatures, humidity, snow, frosts and winds. Details and timing remain unsettled, but the weather bulletin will guide agriculture, commerce and market speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stewart
Paine's Pompeii Opening Not Postponed Says Jenks
Manager George Jenks announced the opening of Paine's grand spectacle The Fall of Pompeii will proceed as scheduled despite earlier rumors of a one week delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pompeii
George Jenks
Union Paige Club Charter Application Filed in McKeesport
An application was filed yesterday for a charter for Union Paige Club of McKeesport. Trustees listed include James Evans Vankirk Scott W C Soles George R Stone John N Dersam and William William Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Paige Club
McKeesport
James Evans
Vankirk Scott
W. C. Soles
George R. Stone
John N. Dersam
William Wiliam
Sims
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K. OF L
Emily
Eomor
Dacursne
Industrial Notes
Boyd's Hil
Condi
Harcourt — Seminary
the School For Bright and
Harcourt Place , Gambier, Th
Neeb
the Pattison OF
Tem
Joan P. Enable Co
Jos
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
People's Store
Camr Bell & Dick
Simen's
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
Ann
Joan P. Exanre Co
Jos. Horne & Co
Lowell
Rustic
Rocess & Bunt
Simon's
Jonny P
Asxe Co
Washington
Weather Bureau
War Department
Agricultural Department
Pennsylvania
Alliance
Tielde
W. Wap
Mabey
Woshington
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Sutrissa Furnace
Bartlett
Acces
Bartlett, Wood & Wood St
Orvice
Hiladelthta
Pvicc
TORS
Aogae
Jyiseeurh
Joseph T. Vounston
Jy Wd Orvice
Cash Insurance Cour
Monorgane la
Nsvmasce Co
Teee
John H. Claney
Penn Avenue Stores
Maslin
Cambric
Batiste, Sailor Collar
Biber & Easton
Market ST. Jyl-Rmau
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