Marvin Talks and Johnstown Relief Progress Report
The article quotes Marvin at his Shadyside residence detailing relief efforts after Johnstown's disaster. It notes $1,000,000 in circulation, open stores, Gautier Steel Works resuming, and a rising local economy led by the Pittsburg Committee, Red Cross, and Mrs. Tettle's Ladies Relief Committee. Clara Barton praised for organizing relief, with Governor Beaver's commission and J. B. Kremer aiding in audits and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremer
Johnstown
McMillan
Johnstown National Bank
Johnstown Committee
Red Cross Society
Judge Cummins
Gautier Steel Works
Notable Relief Work Praised After Energetic Pledge
A local figure is commended for steadfast relief efforts described as energetic and Trojan-like. The praise notes the positive impact and asserts the selection for the task was highly fortunate given the dedication shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojan
The Fund Grows Again for Johns Town Relief
Contributions yesterday added 525 87 to the Johns town relief fund, bringing the total to 765 873 30. Multiple donors across Indianapolis Mason City Dan bar Flushing Rochester Bloomington and Chicago reported varied gifts including church and civic groups and individual contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Relief Fund
Indianapolia
Ind
Episcopal Church of
Mason
Danbar
Relief Association
Flushing
N. Y
Sate
United —_ ag
To- Torta, T
A. BR. Pee
Chicago
Johnny McCombs
Rochester
Herald
Johnstown Flood Relief Funds Pay Sufferers Fast
Mr Thompson says the Johns town Relief Committee is distributing flood relief money promptly. He reports no dissatisfactions and that all residents are satisfied with the assistance received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Robinson
Johnstown Relief Committee
W. ER. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Wanted a Bigger Trust In Westinghouse Philadelphia Company
A 1888 circular from Westinghouse trustees urges stockholders to exchange trust certificates for regular stock to create a majority voting block. The move aims to empower trustees at all meetings, while some brokers fear reduced liquidity and increased trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Messrs
George Westinghouse, Jr
Robert Pitcairo
John Caldwell
Westinghouse
PrrTsarea
Sun
Thement
Jolly
Gro
Westinghouse, Jr
Repent
Pricatex
Jobs Caldwell
Phiphia Company
Assaulted in the Jail at Somerset Angers Rev Sell
A Somerset telegraph item reports James Lebreste City jailed after an alleged confrontation with Beott at Confluence. Rev Sell, described as an athlete and fighter, is said to threaten retaliation against any correspondent who prints the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sell
Somerset
James Lebreste City
Young Beott
Sen
Macevicted
Nicely Ely
Nicely
Lebr
Ee Sell
Chamber of Commerce to consult Malone on government building offices
Building Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Superintendent Malone to discuss allocating offices in the new government building. Malone has received a Washington department sketch showing office locations. After the consult, he will notify occupants and report back to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Malone
Maione
Department At
Washington
Washin
Wheeling Natural Gas Purchases 5000 Acres in New Territory
The Wheeling Natural Gas Company completed a buy of about 5000 acres of gas and oil lands across several sections in different territories. Details on exact locations were withheld as negotiations continue to secure additional leases. One tract includes a gas well and 600 surrounding acres. Another portion totals 2 acres with a gas well. The remaining 3000 acres are leased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Natural Gas Company
Alleged Tobacco Thieves Nabbed by Officer at The Point
Patrick Connors William Kinney and Peter Madden were committed to jail on burglary charges after police at The Point bridge found bundles and boxes of tobacco on them. The burglary was linked to a store at the corner of Penn Avenue and Fort Street owned by Mrs Connelly.
Two New Wells Started in Allegheny Parks
Yesterday Henry Newhart began work on a well in the park strip between Sherman and Marion Avenues. Superintendent Hamilton and J. W. Chalfant located another in East Park near Po Street. Chalfant and neighbors will pay for that well. Prof. W. H. Slack will raise funds for the Sherman–Marion well. This brings the total to seven wells in Allegheny parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Newhart
Sherman and
Marion Avenues
Hamilton
J. W. Chaltant
East Park
Po Street
Chalfant
W. H. Slack
Allegheny Parks
Striking Illinois Miners Seek Wage Aid in Pittsburgh Meeting
The window glass wage talks move to the Monongahela House with all sides missing key members. Manufacturers aim to set a common start date, resist cuts, and contend with wage disparities between eastern and western plants as the committees prepare for a likely compromise.
More scale signers join Amalgamated terms
Three more scale signers were obtained for the Amalgamated scale yesterday. Kirpstrick & Co of Leechburg, the Falconer Iron and Nail Company of Niles, and Rossin Sheet Iron Company of the same place signed. Shoenberger & Co and the Linden Steel Company remain unsigned in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirpstrick & Co
Leechburg
Falconer Iron and Nail Company
Niles
Rossin Sheet Iron Company
Shoenberger & Co
Linden Steel Company
Pittsch
Chief Brown Targets Disorder on Old Avenue in Police Sweep
Chief Brown and Inspector McAleese conduct a night survey of Old Avenue finding it filled with disreputable residents and crowded foul apartments. Arrests are planned for several disorderly houses including No 44 Second Avenue and the Conley residence as police push to remove illicit drinking and vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese Ay
Maggie Mitchel
Second Avenue
Iag
McKenna
Nails to be advanced at Cleveland meeting
Representatives of Jones and Laughlins and Chess Cook and Co will attend a cut steel nail manufacturers meeting in Cleveland tomorrow. They expect adoption of a new card pricing base tied to cost and a rise of 10 to 20 cents for nails. The six month market slump followed sliding scale prices by some mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Laughlins
Chess, Cook & Co
Cleveland
The Colored Rider Caught In Theft Case
Charles Robinson a hotel duster was arrested on suspicion of stealing 700 dollars from Mr. T. A. Allison in a barber shop. Allison reports his pocketbook disappeared after Robinson dusted his coat and handed it back. Robinson is in Central station. Roger O Mara notes his link to a recent East End midnight ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Anderson
T. A. Allison
Robinson
Central Station
Roger O’ Mara
East End
Relief Fund Sought for Illinois Indiana Miners
A two man committee from West Elizabeth and Braidwood Illinois coal towns gathered in the city soliciting aid for striking miners. They expect several hundred dollars and report strong support. President Gompers of the Federation of Labor also sent circulars urging relief. Over 9,000 miners have been idle since May 1 with wage cuts bringing earnings to under 25 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie
West Elizabeth
Yemm
Braidwood
Ilinois
Illinois
Indiana
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Missing Jennie Paulson Sidelined in Johnstown Telegram
A Johnstown telegram attempting to identify Jennie Paulson of this city, lost in the Conemaugh Valley disaster of May 31, failed to find relatives or friends who could confirm her identity. Neighbors of the Paulsons in Allegheny noted the watch charm and ring differed from Miss Jennie’s. An unknown woman was recovered from the river at Coopersdale yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Jennie Paulson
Conemaugh Valley
Te Paulsons
Allegheny
Jennies
Coopersdale
Labor leaders call city meeting on Marvin strike
A general labor meeting of D. A. No. 3 Knights of Labor and the convention committee was held last night in Labor Hall. A resolution was adopted to convene all city labor organizations on August 8 to seek ways to adjust the dispute between Mr. Marvin and his former employer, with heads of all groups asked to sign the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Kremer
Pittsburg Board of
Beaver
Knights of Labor
Marvin
Labor Hall
C. F. McKenna
G. W. Wurzell
Philadelphia
McKenna
Justice Sterrett
E. F. Flemon
Supreme Court
Flemon
Palmetteans
Thomas M. Marshall
Marshall
N.G. P
Franklin School
Isaac Washington
Morris K. Holland
D. Washington
Pryor
Edward Lee
Morris K. Fleming
Washington
James F. Smith
Frank P. Case
Rev. Bentley
General Fund
C. P. Clinton
Bentley
Con. Dalzeil
Vet
Uniontown
John S. Lambie
Ewing
Big Locomotive Order From Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company ordered 25 eight wheel locomotives from the Pittsburg Locomotive Company in Allegheny City for the Trans-Ohio division. Each engine costs 7000 dollars, totaling 175000 dollars. This raises the company’s output for the road to about 100 locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pittsburg Locomotive Company
Allegheny City
Trans- Ohio
Pittsburg and Southern Coal talks hinge on centrate move
At yesterday's Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company meeting it was stated Fawcett’s had agreed to accept the centrate move to work. If true, this would mark the Bret move to end the strike or lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
Fawcett
Plasterers Threaten City Strike Over Work Allocation
A strike by union plasterers is threatened for August 5 over work division. The dispute involves journeymen and assistants and concerns which workers perform specific tasks, not wages.
Homestead on Fall Turn at Carnegie, Phipps Plant
A brief note reports a pivotal change at the Carnegie Phipps steelworks in Homestead as events surrounded the fall turnover yesterday. The passage indicates a major organizational shift at the plant, with implications for operations and workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Builders add machine shop at Ditworth with 690 by 100 foot addition
Ditworth Porter and Co plan a new machine shop on the Southside measuring 690 by 100 feet at a cost of 1000 dollars. A.M. Manshall filed ejectment against George C and Minnie A Roll for possession of two lots in the Fourteenth ward. Peter Carnes was arrested for disorderly conduct in the courthouse basement. Independent Gas Co struck a well behind Sewickley to 1600 feet, giving two wells and gas for Sewickley this winter. The Society for the Improvement of the Poor reported bread soap milk coal and clothing distributed and meals provided to hundreds of families. Pittsburg Library to close for two weeks for overhaul and cleaning. A horse bolted on Forbes street, colliding with Seitz Bros shop. horse shot after injuring its hind legs. Robert Anderson, 28 White Ave, lost his right foot at Panhandle station. Naval Academy entrance exams held in Allegheny. further exams planned in Select Council chamber. Father Sheedy’s school cornerstone ceremony included Rev. C. P. Gallagher as episcopal delegate.
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Ditworth, Porter & Co
Bouthside
A.M. Manshall
George C
Minnie A. Roll
Peter Carnes
Mercer
Court House
Independent Gas Company
Sewickley
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Pittsburg
Joseph Saxton
Forbes Street
Seitz Bros
Berioeye
Robert Anderson
White Avenue
Panhandle
Fourth Avenue
Anderson
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Twenty-third District
John Davis
North Avenue
Allegheny
Select Council Chamber
Alle
Yesterda
Hepa Wison Birch
Gibsonia
Father Sheedy
C. P. Gallagher
Phelan
The Zeal Unabated on Flemon Transfer Controversy
A heated meeting in the Franklin school basement discusses delaying Rev. E F Flemon's surrender to South Carolina. Funds are raised for attorneys and printing as supporters push for Supreme Court intervention and broader political action.
Proposals Vied Over Securing Noted Lawyer for Rebel Brigadiers
Debate covered efforts to secure the best known lawyer among rebel brigadiers to influence a South Carolina jury. John Clark of Wharton Street offered 25 dollars for pursuit, another gentleman named Jackson offered 5 dollars, and Rev Pryor was sent to contact them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
John Clark
Wharton Street
Southside
Jackson
Pryor
Preacher McMullen Denies Tint In Flemon Case
Rev. J H McMullen, a colored clergyman who led a delegation to seek aid from Congressman Dalzell and the attorney general, says he denies most of McKenna’s report about Flemon’s behalf. He claims he has been out of town and has not seen the papers. He adds he never knew the officers from South Carolina and rejects the claims about Edgefield county residence and crowd involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMullen
Dalzell
United States
Miller
Flemon
Charles ¥. McKenna
McMullen
Edgefeld County
Clarksville
South Carolina
South
Chester County
D. C
Charleston
Pittsburg Lawyer Seeks Writ in Flemon Murder Case
Charles F. McKenna of Pittsburg asks the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a writ of allocator to stop Rev. E. F. Flemon from being sent to South Carolina to face murder charges. McKenna argues the lower court erred and that the governor’s warrant lacks specifics to constitute a prima facie case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Flemon
Charles F. McKenna
Pittsburg
Justice Skerrett
Supreme Court
E. F. Flemon
South Carolina
Bhut
Ewing Ae Habeas
McKenna
South Carolina Governor Praises Echols in Flemon Case
Telegrams reveal Governor Richardson and Judge Ewing's decisions in the Echols led effort to vindicate law. John W. Echols reports the defense expects no Supreme Court move to remove the case, asserting law and order will prevail and peace to South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echols
PirTssonre
J. P. Richardson
South Carolina
Ewing
Veldell
Supreme Court
Or & J
Slater
Ano
Jonx W. Echols
Deputies Stand by Their Pay Dispute
Deputy Sheriff Brown defends the 25 deputies named in The Dispatch over pay dispute. He says they were treated fairly and received two days pay though others claim three. He accuses steel works of attempting to rob the company by opposing the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Wee I Ge Ate
Five Men Form New Cable Road Company
Murray Verner resigns from Citizens' Traction and joins a five member group led by H Sellers McKee to form a new company. They plan to buy the road for 1 million dollars and adopt the Widener Elkins cable system with a 5000 dollar royalty to the patent holders. The charter is applied and full officer names to be announced after tomorrow's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Verner
Citizens’ Traction Road
Verner
Penn Avenue Road
H. Sellers McKee
Birmingham Street
Patrick
Delicate Stock Summer Flanada Colors and Fabrics
A catalog of stock fabrics and garments from Jos. Hans & Co. Penn Avenue Stores detailing plain all wool navy gowns and white wraps, table linens, and assorted dress patterns. Excerpts mention Hueys & Hack and G W Schmrot brands, with excursion train times from Union station July 25 and return validity through July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hans & Co
Penn Avenue
Cabinet photos and gallery sale at Au Frecht's Elite Gallery
One week only cabinet photos 89¢ a dozen at Au Frecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market Street Pittsburg near elevator. Lies' popular gallery invites visitors to bring the Janailys at once amid clearance bargains for the newest weaves and special bargains on Tissu BLACK 8TLK. Iron City Beer from Frauenheim & Vilsack touted as nutritious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janailys
Sixth St. Tissu
Atamla
Iron City
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburg
Police arrest Ottenbach after violent struggle
Officers Alexander and Scott of the Allegheny police fought to subdue Edward Ottenbach at his Howard street home after he abused his parents and threatened to kill them. He wrestled officers, nearly tearing his clothing, before being overpowered. John N. Neeb enters the race for the Forty second district senatorial nomination with three other candidates. A beer advertisement promotes Baverlein Brewing Company of Bennett's PA offering amber beer in kegs and pints with delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander and
Scott
Allegheny Police Force
Edward Ottenbach
Ottenbach
Howard Street
John N. Neeb
Mr. Neeb
Baverlein Brewing Company
Bennett's
Bedford Springs train connects via Huntingdon on weekdays
The Bedford Springs Hotel Company announces that the Pennsylvanian road train leaving Union station at 1 o clock connects directly via Huntingdon to Bedford Springs on all days except Sundays. Notice is given that on Saturday July 27 at 10 am a public sale will dispose of 200 bags of rice at West Penn freight station near Sandusky Street and Church Avenue, Allegheny City.
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Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Road
Union Station
Huntingdon
West Penn Freight
Sandusky Street
Church Avenue
Allegheny City
Real Estate Savings Bank listing note and advert
Real estate savings bank limited at 401 SmithGeld Street corner Fourth Avenue shows capital of 100000 dollars and surplus of 45000 dollars with 4 percent interest. Advertisement praises Ginger Tonic by Selebbert Parker for cures of inward pains and recovers health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SmithGeld Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Fapeed
Ecagety Selebbert Parker
Alleged Jewelry Thief Arrested at Mt Washington Boarding House
William A. Siter, an 18 year old former Grogan store employee, was arrested at his Mt Washington boarding house yesterday after detectives learned of missing items and gained a confession. He admitted stealing a gold watch and chain, three diamonds worth 100 dollars each, rings, and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Siter
Mt. Washington
J.C. Grogan
Biter
Mr. Grogan
Coulson and McTighe
Lec
Pena
Alleged Gamblers Discharged After Hearing
A hearing before Alderman Heinrich discharged John McKee and John Mendes who faced gambling charges and Charles Hardy for selling liquor without a license. The alleged July 4 incident occurred at Southside Driving Park with no witnesses. A civil suit against Mendes for $21 was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich
John McKee
John Mendes
Charles Hardy
Southside
Mendes
Boy Crushed Near Mold When Crane Swings At Homestead Mill
Patrick Reilly, a boy, suffered serious injuries yesterday at Carnegie Phipps Co Homestead mill. He stood beside a mold as workers moved a dinky locomotive. A crane swung toward him and crushed him between the locomotive and the mold in a tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Reilly
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Reilly
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Colored Man's Protective League
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