Forbes Avenue Extension Planned From Boyd to Diamond
The Forbes Avenue extension from Boyd to Diamond aims to relieve city traffic and will cost about 850000. Property owners along Forbes Street will be assessed based on property value to cover the improvement as the Digtome Traction Company plans to lay tracks once opened. The Board of Viewers expects to issue notices soon and work to begin within two weeks with grading and demolition of several buildings along Shingiss and Try streets to reach Diamond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Avenue
Boyd
Diamond Strents
Forbes Street
Homewood Avenue
Digtome Traction Company
Ie Trioke
Thord Street
BM. Hartley
Amithfeld Street
Mr. Hartley
Watson Street
John McNulty
Mr. McNulty
John Russell
Shingiss Street
Reyman Brewing Company
Schenley
Old Avenue
Charles Campbell
Try Street
M. Patch
Patch
John Bellam
Panhandie
Fifth Avenue
Connells
Diamond Street
Cornells
Mra Bohenley
KR. W. Hartley
McNulty
Ranwoll
Duquesne Traction Company
Ita
High Street
Sixth Avenue
Central Traction Company
Wood Street
Forbes Atreat
Pittssburg Traction Company
Duquesne Company
George Rice
New Car System Promises Visionary Transit at World Fair
An Eastern inventor Giovanni B. Siccardi proposes a rapid transit using Archimedes screw tubes under tracks. Steam powered sections and movable shoes would ride along a jointed tube, aiming to beat cable roads in cost but critics doubt feasibility and deem it impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni B. Siccardi
Siccardio
Hoeban
Focal
Samiel Tirecher
Anid
Mattone
Weonitel Matic
Jennie
Alet
Chorge Thwe
Piteborg Wpection Company
Display of Salt Water Fish at Font Exposition Idea
Manager J H Johnston discussed a large salt water fish display to accompany Font Exposition education exhibits. Two Dispatch men suggested it while Johnston noted his hobby of fishing and planned water analyses to ensure the exhibit could work, envisioning immense public entertainment and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Johnston
Fire and Industrial Injuries Reported In City
Mrs. Thomas Jones suffered severe burns while attempting to light a fire with kerosene and was taken to Southside Hospital with injuries not yet survivable. A trampling of molten metal at Lucy Furnace burned John Carr. Several other incidents include a fall at West Penn Hospital, a hand crush at Diamond Steel Works, a foot crush at Pittsburgh Tube Works, and a bite incident on Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Bingham Street
Southside Hospital
John Carr
Lucy Furnace
Langdon
Gatham
Wylie
West Peon
West Penn Hospital
Walker Myers
A Diamond Steel
Peter Pongensky
Pittebure
Patrick Pallenso
Grant Street Italia
Ferrescio
Superintendent McKnight Kicked by Bronco in Park Ride
Parks Superintendent J McKnight attempted a broncho ride in Schenley Park yesterday. The animal reared at an unseen team roller and kicked him on the side, leaving him badly bruised but not seriously injured according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McKnight
Schenley Park
Ao Team
Mr. McKnight
Notable Officials Tour Rail Lines and Notable Travelers
General Superintendent A M Tacker and other Nypano officials visited to review block and signal systems. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad held its second sea shore excursion with hundreds aboard. Cleveland party headed to Crosson Kyrings via the Duquesne. Major Joseph Speer plans to settle in Schlosser quarters. Colonel P S Newmyer and I S Carnahan guests at Monongahela. Doctor Meyers sails to Lewistown. About 80 grocers and traders joined Luray and Atlantic City trip. William Barrett stops at Duquesne en route to New York and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Tacker
Pitch
Mosier
Maxon
Mordevai
Nypano
Wilmerding
Iiwine Vale
Wood
Taylor
Onneylwaula Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Briny
Massenger
Smith
Mre
Wilson B. Chisholm
Henry Chisholm
Mision Josephine
Helen Chisholm
Mehard Chisholm
I. D. Brainard
Cleveland
Duquesne
Crosson Kyrings
de Sadler Han
Minnesota
Joseph Speer
Schlosser
Newmyer
Connellsville
Carnahan
New York
Lewistown
Luray
Atlantic City
Percy F. J
City Officials Clash Over Residency Rule for City Employees
Controller Morrow probes the charter clause requiring city workers to reside within city limits for six months before employment. Chief Brown and Public Works head Bigelow discuss labor needs, noting many workers like sewer and paving crews are non citizens or require special hiring. Morrow to draft amendment balancing enforcement with department operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Morrow
Morrow Bellewan
Wal
Genie
Piltaburg
Ejb Sene
Ned Salen
Jonding
Spe
Bwisevale
Higelow
Wey
Allegheny
Washington County Men Debate Gubernatorial Election
Two Washnington county officers Lt Col Streeter and Maj Sam Hazlett discuss the coming gubernatorial race in monongahela corridors. They contrast views on Pattison Delamater and Randall, with Hazlett predicting a 60 000 Republican win and Strooter predicting Pattison support and a Harrisburg visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Monongahela
Streeter
N.G.P
Sam Hazlett
Wiley
Armas
Sam Randall
Delamater
Colonel Strooter
Pattison
Fayette
Westmoreland
Harrisburg
Aia Jopary
Randall Claps Outing Sets Annual Complimentary Fete
The Randall Quob plans a ceremonial fete champetre at Sliver Lake Grove on Wednesday the 6th Inez. Governor Campbell and other Democratic gubernatorial candidates are invited to attend. Admission is by invitation only as preparations near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Sliver Lake Grove
Questa
Campbell
Chiey Menara
Pattionn
Biaock
Lost his reason William Walsh leaves home
William Walsh, a 21 year old timekeeper for contractor Charles Mackin, wandered away from his Ohio job five weeks ago. He claimed to have lost his way and was found by a local worker, then taken toward his home as the police and conductor assisted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walsh
Charles Mackin
Walsh
Ohio
Jook
Nexlei
Howe
Ireland
Mockin
Thia City
Dia Wiy
Ana Hia
Neeb Rutan Nomination Committee Organized in District Twenty Three
The Neeb Rutan Contested Nomination Committee in the Twenty third Senatorial district organized yesterday electing William Witherow as chairman. The committee will meet soon at the chair’s call to hear the contestants present their cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Witherow
Large contract awarded for seating and furniture
The Ioya Ward Birmingham School Board awarded the seating of nine rooms to Favorite Desk and Seating Co of Cleveland. The Third Ward Allegheny School Board placed a six room furniture order with the same firm, totaling about 1200 pieces. Mr Stack Hamilton of 110 Water Street represents the company in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioya Ward
Birmingham
Favorite Desk and Seating Co
Cleveland, C
Third Ward
Allegheny
Schoo Board
Stack Hamilton
No. 110
Water Street
Pittsburg
Harrisburg Ruling Examines Doctors and Druggists Roles
A Harrisburg case reviews the Commonwealth v Dr William H Prowell of Steelton who was convicted for practicing pharmacy without a certificate. Judge Simonton grants a new trial on grounds the facts fit the 1887 act. The article cites opinions on doctors who may mix drugs and the distinction between physicians and druggists under Pennsylvania law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
William H. Prowell
Steelton
State Pharmaceutical Examining Board of
Pennsylvania
Simonton
W. T. English
Startin
Rapmer
Inj Saab Cannat i
Aimee Johonton Geld
Coonpeien
Ghyeiel Haere
Zoran
Jorge
Fantiiagiae von Waldal
Harimaelek Way
Alan
Building Their Power Houses Permits Granted to Traction Firms
Permits for 20 new buildings were issued by the Inspector of Buildings yesterday, the largest day’s business this year. Two traction companies secured carhouses and power houses. Duquesne Traction’s brick carhouse lands on Craig street near Neville, about 160 feet above Fifth Avenue, cost 70000. Pittsboro and Birmingham Traction’s brick over house, machine shop and carhouse fronts Carson and South Thirtieth streets, costing 45000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Craig Street
Neville
Fifth Avenue
C. A. Ralph
W. H. Sims
Pittsboro and Birmingham Traction Company
Carson and
South Thirtieth Streets
F. J. Osterling
Land sale rumor ties Cicero acreage to Chicago buyer
A Chicago telegram reports Frank Sturgis sold about 38 acres in Cicero near the city line to William T. Black and partners for 750000 with 150000 cash and the balance due in a year. Circling rumors in Chicago real estate circles suggested Westinghouse Air Brake Works planned moves, but George S Whitney called it a canard as Westinghouse invested or planned to invest millions elsewhere. officials declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Sturgis
Cicero
William T. Black
Chicago, Fort Madison and Des Marines Hallway Company
Westinghouse Air
Chica
George S. Whitney
Westinghouse
Wilmeraing
Illinois
Postoffice Official Seeks Public Help on Routes
Colonel B A Whitfield, Second Assistant Postmaster General, visited the city after a Michigan trip. He denied knowledge of any withdrawal of the Postmaster General and urged locals to report quicker routes for mail service as population grows. Time matters to both department and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Whitfield
Michigan
Eee Nee
Nickel Phonograph Adds Concerts by Coin Slot
The Edleo phonograph now offers a nickel slot attachment enabling listeners to hear bands, ballads, lectures, or pre-recorded talks. Invented by Louie Clarke of Western Pennsylvania Phonograph Co, the device aims to tour hotels and public spaces within a week or ten days for coin‑controlled concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Clarke
Lennsylvania Phonograph Company
Hickely
Local items mix with accidents and notices in two towns
In Amity township Pa a man drives a maming machine into his baby. he is badly injured and may die. Edward Harrington of Scranton Pa dies at Erie elevator accident. A boy found in a vault near No 1010 has body examined. Tax ships Bellerophon and Comus sail from Halifax toward Newfoundland to meet Prince George. Oriental Opera Company to perform Salamita at Grand Opera House with strong cast. YWCA East Liberty passes resolutions on Mrs L Watt’s death. Newfoundland cruiser firing on a French fishing schooner remains uncertain. Painsams street resident arrested for reckless driving. Thomas Gallaher in Fourteenth ward for abusing wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanwen Alex Moons
Amity Townslip
United States
Jon and Tin Pate Company
Demmler
Edward Harrington
Scranton
Erie
Marrington
Carenet
Jostin
Penn Avenue
Bellerophon and
Comus
Halifax
Newfoundland
Prince George
St. Johns
N. F
Tax Oriental Opera Company
Grand Opera House
Tue Y. W. C. A
East Liberty
L. W. Watt
NorHine
Painir Gams
Francis Street
Aries
Wylie Avenue
Thomas Gallaher
Bradystreet
Fourteenth Ward
Not Smooth Sailing at Two Major Mills in Amalgamated Dispute
The Amalgamated scale sparks trouble at Moorhead and McCleane Bald's mills with talk of a strike at Jones Laughlins on the Southside over a third clause in puddling scale extras. Workers accuse changes in the printed scale to shift costs. company officials refuse to confirm plans, citing business privacy as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones = Laughlins
Soale
Association
Soho
Moorhead
Industry Notes From Steel Mills and Mines
News from the Milk and Mines section reports no change at National Tube Works. Won begins on a Birmingham electric road power house. United States Tin Plate Company signs the Amalgamated scale. Three of 17 hammers at Carnegie Phipps Co. runs yesterday due to the heat. Seven men from the 12 inch department of Carnegie Phipps Co. left for Cincinnati to take new jobs yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Works
Birmingham Electric Road
United States Tin Piste Company
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Thirty-third Street
Sevenal
Tower Union Mills
Cincinnati
Abraham Baekil’s 45 Years as River Pilot Endure
In a royal inspection office report, Abraham Maskili of Ife is celebrated for 45 years and 2 weeks of continuous river service as master pilot and engineer. He recently renewed his license while the next in length of service received a new license, yet Baekil appears hale and ready to continue at the wheel for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wooel
Negative report on Elwood Street vacation by Board of Viewers
The Board of Viewers found opposition to vacating Elwood Street between College Street and Negley Avenue. The inquiry showed that original owners sold lots with the understanding the street would pass through, and later buyers face loss. The board will report the vacation proposal to Councils negatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwrood Street
Elwood Street
College Street
Negley Avenue
Counvila
Mack & Waird
Liggett & Co
Streot
Lote
Hiwood Street
Arrest at Union Depot After Picnic Plan Fails
Robert Pleasant, a young man employed at Hotel Anderson, was arrested after a spooken car incident at Union depot thwarted a planned picnic. Pleasant and his companion were taken to Central station amid a chaotic scene. his clothes were removed while questions over ownership lingered. He faces a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pleasant
Anderson
Union Depot
Spoenre
Pee
Stenlion
Mr. Pleasant
Pleasant
Allegheny Lady Drops Dread Reported as Coroner Notified
A fragmented notice reports a dramatic incident in Allegheny involving a woman described as dropping dread. The coroner was notified last evening and authorities expect further investigation at a residence associated with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sss
Aater
Not Entirely Saleable to the Heads of Pittsburg
An analysis notes Southern pig iron, especially Bessemer grades, is largely unsuitable for Pittsburg mills and foundries. It argues Southern iron uses natural inland routes via Cincinnati and Baltimore rather than western railways, with prices rising due to higher coke and ore costs and demand expanding in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ingvar Fam
New York
Cincinnati
Obie
Yesteriley
Handlin Routhern
Mennaylvania Company
Wien
Jang Vaileye
Hoilig
Chicago
A Gentleman and an Officer Major Hazlett of Second Brigade
Major Sam Hazlett, ordnance officer of the Second Brigade, is described as a soldierly, stout and keen officer with dark eyes and a mustache. He wears a four-bara medal for marksmanship won in 1587 1884 and 188, plus a wing shooting badge and claims to excel with shotgun or rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazlett
Family Estrangement Ends With Arrests After Ride Gone Wrong
John Donnelly of Carey alley near South Nineteenth street and Mia Hollinger along with her daughter were arrested at Southside station after a domestic dispute erupted over an outing. Donnelly and his sister in law took a ride, returning early Sunday morning, leading to charges of disorderly conduct against all three women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donnelly
Carey Alley
South Nineteenth Street
Mia
Caroline Hollinger
Southside
Donnelly
Colored church vote backs Pattison in Pennsylvania race
Editor Broadax Smith reports a wartime political shift as Rev Jenkins of Merrill Chapel Allegheny and male parishioners say they will back Pattison for governor. Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church also supports Pattison citing opposition to Quay and view of him as a Christian leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadax Smith
Wilkinsburg
Jenkins
Merrill Chapel
Allegheny
Pattinon
M. K. Church
Hoy
Hogden
Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church
Wodel in Jail Fears for Wife After New York Trip
Peter Wodel awaits trial for attempting to defraud Barclay & Co of Liberty Street. He fears for his wife and two children who left Sunday for New York to visit his brother. Mrs Wodel carried 750 and valuables. telegrams show she had not reached destination, raising fear of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wodel
Barclay & Co
Liberty
Troot
New York
Mra
Forty-Sixth Senatorial Conferees Meet to Nominate
The conferees from the Forty-Sixth Senatorial District including Washington and Beaver counties plan a meeting at the Monon Hotel in August to pick a candidate for State Senator. Col Hawkins of the Tenth Regiment and Mr White of Beaver County are the leading contenders with Beaver County pushing for their turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henver Counties
Mononhela House
Colonel Hawkins
Tenth Regiment
Mr. White
Beaver County
Washington County
Kevator
City Deliberates Site for New Garbage Furnace
Chief Brown and Superintendent Baker toured the East End seeking a site for another city garbage furnace. Residents fear potential odor as plans point to Negley’s Run as the likely location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negley's Run
Brown
Baker
East End
Negiev
Dogs Shrink City Population as Strychnine Drive Targets Pets
In Pittsburgh a canine purge spreads through the First Police district as 600 dogs allegedly die from concealed poison. Citizens report scenes of distress and police prepare further actions in other districts. Inspector McAleer endorses a dog tax while noting dogs avoid officers and a famed dog named Dog Dexter was shot at the owner's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
City Hall
Central Station
Tours
Abe
Diamond
Bouthalde
McAleere
Unieltown
Penn Avenue
Dexter
C. J. Harg
Chief Browns Latest Recruit Renders Aid to Pittsburg Force
Old Sol joins Pittsburg police as a recognized helper aiding officers in crowd control on main sidewalks. Officer Garrett Crossan handles fifth avenue while the sun directs pedestrians to the shady side, easing duties during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Pittsburg
Garrett Crossan
Fifth Avenue
Market
Seas
Electric rail idea for Montour Railway commuters
Residents along the Montour Railway consider using electric cars on existing trolley wires to cut costs. A test run could generate electricity locally and justify wire replacement, potentially allowing commuter fares under four cents a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montour
Fashion accessories and leather goods sale highlights
The ad showcases dress fabrics and styles from Cheviot, Cotton, Flannel, and Silk Walote with prices from $1 to $3. It promotes Oxford Cheviot Waists, Chatelaine Bags in multiple leathers, low belts from 50c, adjustable silk belts, travel bags including all leather options, and Gordon Sashes offered at reduced prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Viewers
Dagerene Company
Mr. Rice
McKnight
William Barrett
Joliet Steel Works
Europe
Frank H. Denny
Cincinnatid
St. Louis
ITV
Department of Charities
Pete Champetre
Ineneo
Missiog
The
Duquesne and Birmingham Traction Companion
A Wickel
Snags
Moorhead & McCleane
Momaay
Lovedve 60
Wuld
Ion Channet
Ibs
Advanan
McClane
McCleane
Mr. McCleane
Industrial Notes
Milk and Mines
Abraham Baekil
Wodel
Thin Cher
Nannow RanArn
Houthalde
Doge and Voters
Chief Brown
Orrville Milling Company
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Joan L. Sullivan
Orrville Mill
Haranine
Netto
Figures and Stripes
Home & Wann
Jon, Honne & Co
Hartholomar
Tannhauser
Bergner & Engel
Enn Avenue
Hear P Sixth
Jon, Hoawe & Co
Houwe & Wann
Fifth Aveaas
DIAL
ATC
Dr.c.mclane
Jiuwr
Crane Elevator Co
Pittweburg
Lewis Building
KEW
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Ham
Fago
Walote
Oxford
Goc
Chatelaine Baga
Styles
Gordon
JOS. Horne & CO
Roc
Soc Lisle
Sec
Ball Price
Weisser
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