Lakewood Prince Dominates Heat and Race
Viola Clay led early but Lakewood Prince closed strong to win the heat and race with Viola Clay second and Lizzie S third. In another heat Prince broke near the stretch but recovered to take second behind Lakewood Prince, while Kluxie finished second in the early run. The day featured trotting races with Forest and Mambrino Diamond also showing strong performances and St Elmo earning a late push in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Prince
Viola Clay
Happy Bee
Peisabons Supeta
Lakewood
Larzie
Kluxie
Prisce
Lizzie S
Ron Clay
Lizsie
Pole Prince
Edward Cole
Loie
Eas
Lizzie & Vin Frst
To & Jon
Prince Uxie Sebting
xl _ ee
Shane Feee
Coukseysae
Sankey
Greesborn
Forest Wilkes
West Wilkes
Sithough Arctic
Dubus of Apes
Yorktown Hell
St. Elmo
Conmore
Yorktown Kell
Hall
Dismen
Yorktown
Diamond
St Elmne
Wit
Mambrine Maid
Mauibrine Maid
Aml
Bet Mn
Matmbrine Maid
Mambrine
Soaes
St Elmo
Disappointed policemen at Homewood races
East End officers expected trouble at Homewood races yesterday but saw little action. Only one arrest occurred, a young man named K. J. Hendricks for disorderly conduct in the ladies' section, arrested by officer Kenneily and taken to the Nineteenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Homewood
Nemed K. J. Hendricks
Hendricks
Deer Kenneily
Nineteenth Ward
Bound to Be Burnt Fire at Bradley Barker Mills Sparks Injuries
Five firemen were injured as flames erupted at Bradley Barker & Co woolen mills near River Avenue and Balkham Street. The blaze damaged the old mill and a newer building, with losses around 66 000 for the boiler house and about 2000 for uninsured machinery. The cause remains a mystery as investigators probe a string of recent fires in Allegheny near the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taloedo
Allegheny
River Avenue
Balkham Street
Bradley, Barker & Co
Coun Euter
Allegheny Fire Department
Henry Rentihausen
Troy Bill Zazine Company
William Sikes
Henry Is
George Hiechte
Columbus
Washington Street
Fort Wayne
Chler
Jones
German Seeks Duty-Free Feather Beds at New York Custom House
A German national visited U S Commissioner McCandholm claiming two feather beds sent by his mother are for personal use. The beds were detained at the New York Custom House for duty and an affidavit was prepared to show they are for personal use before forwarding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McCandhom
Germany
Custom House
New York
Mayor Gourley Weighs Wharf Change and Public Park Idea
City officials debate reform of the Pittsburgh wharf long used as a dumping ground. Mayor Gourley supports leveling the wharf and adding a park near the Exposition grounds, while noting state law limits changes. Exposition Society chief Marvin defends Bigelow’s plan and urges removal of debris to beautify the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
City Hall
Morrow
Claremont
Gourley
Pittsburg
The
Exposition Society
Johnston
Centleman 18
Thames Embankment
Marvin
Jow
Polot
Mississippi
New Keana
Wharf Ruin and Rival Claims Spark Waterfront Debate
Commodore Joseph Walton and rivermen oppose a city plan to improve the wharf citing rights and encroachment concerns. Inspectors found private firms using the wharf for scattered piles of lumber scrap iron old boilers bricks and dirt, with warnings posted to stop dumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Joseph Walton
Bigetoe Perpane
Walton
Sixth Street
Exposition Buildings
Gill Bank Collapse Remains in Public Memory and Litigation
Background on B. W. Gill a 20 year city financier who used bank like deposits and high interest. creditors meet Friday in Register N. W. Shafer's office to settle $75,000 debts worth $1,100 dividend. 18 year wait ends with 7 to 8 mills. Shafer will announce completion to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogier Shafer
Mr. Shafer Rends
B. W. Gill
Howe
Gill
Dr. Cooper
South America
Cooper
Dixmont
Shafer
Uncle Sam
Congress
Too Much City Life Inspires Police Court Action
Mamie Weaver of Greensburg and Annie Arnell of Mt. Pleasant, both about 17, were arrested by Officer James McLauchlin after being found walking the streets at 1 AM. They faced ten days in jail before statements against the officer shifted actions. Weaver returned to Greensburg and Arnell was released. Inspector McAleese says the officer’s conduct will be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Weaver
Annie Arnell
Greensburg
Mt. Pleasant
James Mclauchlin
McAleese
Mt. St. Aloysius Cademy
Loretta
Barnum Bailey and Hiralfy Trio at Exposition Park
Barnum Bailey brings its Greatest Show with Imre Hiralfy s Dramatic Spectacle of Nero and the Destruction of Rome to Exposition Park Allegheny next Monday and Tuesday. More animals people tents seating and a grand burning of Rome feature along with a novel street parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Exposition Park
Allegheny
Barnum & Bailey
Imre Hiralfy
Rome
Inquest in McDonald Death Continues in Duquesne
The inquest into Jennie McDonald who died by her own hand in Duquesne will proceed. Mrs. John Smith the fortune teller connected to the case could not be located by the coroner's office yesterday. A home call met a disconnected bell and no sign of inmates until Lawyer Duff and an companion forced entry later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McDonald
Duquesne
John Smith
Two Men Arrested in Buckley Cutting at Woods Run
John Rauch and Michael Gareitch were arrested yesterday at Woods Run for complicity in the cutting of James Buckley on Monday night. Buckley, in a dispute with a man in a boat, was stabbed about the head. his condition is described as critical while investigators hold the two suspects awaiting results of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rauch
Michael Gareitch
Woods’ Run
James Buckley
Buckley
Oliver Iron and Steel Plans New Brick Factory Building
The Oliver Iron and Steel Company secured a permit for an 865000 brick building to replace its destroyed wire factory. The site on Muriel Street between South Tenth and South Eleventh streets will house a 2481140 by 2481140 foot structure, supervised by Architect Peebles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Iron and Steel Company Yeaterday
Muriel Street
South Tenth
South Eleventh
Peebles
People at Homewood races and notable visitors in the city
W. K. Warwick of Massillon expects election in McKinley’s district. Franklin residents Swiley Wilson Shoupe Watson and Rider attend Homewood races. Rider owns the Arctic winning a second prize. Dr. W. H. Daly returns from salmon fishing with J. Jefferson. sails to Berlin for the International Medical Congress. D. W. Johnston and others from Philadelphia Friendship Williamsport Batvale attend the Monongahela House races. W. K. Pendleton visits Sethans W. Va after serving as Bethany president. G. W. Bill of Warren, a major oil producer, stays at Hotel Schigaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. &. Warwick
Massillon
McKinley
Warwick
E. K. Swiley
G. W. Wilson
Charles Shoupe
J. 8. P. Watson
W. D. Rider
Franklin
Mr. Rider
W. H. Daly
New York
Joseph Jefferson
New Brunswick
Germany
International Medical Congress
Berlin
D. W. Johnston
Philadelphia
A. C. Elliott
Friendship
N. Y
Frank Herdic
Williamsport
Ira Wood
Batvale
Monongahela House
W. K. Pendleton
Bethany
Sethans
W. Va
G. W. Bill
Warren
Schigaser
Alliance Rumors Split Green and Flint Bottle Workers
Rumors from Baltimore suggest a planned alliance between green and hollow ware bottle blowers to form an independent union. The proposed federation would detach from the Knights of Labor and align with the Federation of Labor, with strict limits on joining Knights of Labor members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hollow Ware
Prescription
The
Flints
Green Bottle Blowers
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Knights of Labor
Green Bottle Men
Flint
Federation of Labor
Ttis
Green
Messrs
Smith and
Dillon
Themerican Filnts
American Federation of Labor
Flint Workers’ Union
Knights
Jeannette Trial Investigation Meets With No Action
Three members of the Trades Council Investigating Committee attended last evening but the session produced no meeting. Members failed to notify Homer Moat or have the charges against him presented, and others scheduled to appear did not show. Meantime, National Rolling Mill strike workers plan a picnic at East Park in McKeesport next Saturday with labor readers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Jeannette
Homer Moat Wes
National Rolling Mill Company
East Park
McKeesport
President Weihe sees mills dimming scale in East
President Weihe returned from the East yesterday morning and reports more mills have signed the scale this year than ever before. Among the mills still holding out are the Cata Neonay of the Lehigh Valley and the Toan Allenton sod Lounhinapele Rolling at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weihe
Cata A Neonay
Lehigh Valley
Allenton
Paddlers Resume Work Across Local Mills
The American Iron Works will restart all departments this morning following a yesterday meeting where workers ratified conference actions. Braddock Wire Mill plans to resume on Thursday on three eight hour shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron Works
Braddock
Ron
Quay in City On Senate Bills and District Troubles
Senator Quay passed through the city en route to Washington after visiting Beaver. He discussed the Twenty-fifth district infighting, predicted Delamater’s Republican majority, and dismissed Democratic disaffection as unlikely to sway the governor’s race. He said Republicans largely back the Federal election bill and noted possible delays to McKinley bill action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senator Quay
Washington
Beaver
Twenty-fifth
Congressional
Delamater
Messures
North
South
Blaine
Frye
Spain
Two Unmuzzled Dogs Attack Children in Barkham Street
John Lowrey a small boy on Barkhammer Street Twenty seventh ward was injured yesterday when a ferocious dog tore his leg Dr Rahausen cauterized the wounds. James McCauley arrested on a warrant for keeping a ferocious dog. Neighbors Mrs Elizabeth Griffiths attacked by a black dog owned by the McCauleys. physicians performed repeated cauterizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowrey
Barkhammer Street
Twenty Seventh Ward
Rahausen
James McCauley
Alderman Bell
McCauley
Kirkpatrick
Reed Streets
Elizabeth Griffiths
Southside Ward Feud Nearly Battles Over Alma Schafer Fight
A South Side Twenty-Ninth Ward feud over the School Board vote to appoint Alma Schafer as teacher led to a near clash between ex Alderman Schafer and director John Bentz on Twelfth Street. A crowd gathered as tempers flared and a policeman stood by. The dispute, already marred by earlier hot exchanges, risked renewed trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth
Southside
Alma Schafer
Schafer
Alma
John Bentz
Twelfth Street
Benny
Mysterious disappearances of three youths shock Southade
Albert Weber at 2718 Carson street has been missing for a week with no reason given. Frank Borsel 18, of 7002 Josephine street, may have left with some club members, though his parents fear he took off without warning. Theodore Miller 12 of 81 Uxoralley is thought to have drowned after bathing in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jow Union Ridge
George A. Kelly
Southade
Albert Weber
Carson Street
Frank Borsel
Josephine Street
Southside
Ing
Theodore Miller
Uxoralley
Pittsburg Catholics to Keep Present Singing Style
The St. Cecilia Society of New York will meet August 5 to discuss changing semi operatic church music. Pittsburg church choirs will not attend, as there is no objection to current music. New York dioceses plan adoption of Gregorian chant, replacing Cecilian style in many churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
St. Cecilia Society of
New York
Local items capture disputes and notices across Allegheny
Local notes report John Armor charging Henry Welsitz with assault before Alderman Foley after a dispute over rubbish removal. Welsitz bail set for Saturday. Residents along Arch street and Stockton avenue petition Mayor Wyman to curb nuisance from Thompson's oil works on West Diamond due to exhaust. Postmaster Gilleland plans to move delivery to City Hall second floor. A festive Alleghenian sold a 150 gold watch for 90 cents, later recovered. Henny Geyer arrested at a church picnic after threats to shoot. Herman Komstosxr to answer for alleged assault and furniture damage before Kerr Saturday. Controller Brows to solicit bids for Carnegie Free Library books. Case involving Emil Koch, John and Daniel Agnew delayed until afternoon. Mrs Kate Hart and daughter Marie Bart fined 100 each for keeping a disorderly house. Burgess George Irwin to pursue unauthorised street activity. Jacob Shotts fined for a semi cordial parade. Fire caused slight damage at 161 River avenue. New Pleasant Valley electric cars to receive motors soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoHn Armor
Henry Welsitz
Foley Yeaterday
Armor
Weisitz
Gilleland
Allegheny
Board of Control
City Hall
Perrysville
Henny Geyer
Canal Street
Allegheny) Lutheran Church
MicKee’sy Rocks
Hoa
Herman Komstosxr
John Michovitz
Kerr
Carnegie Free Library
Stevenson
Emil Koch
Jacob Shotts
Belfer Avenue
Walton
River Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Dr Flint’s Remedy Ad Warns Against Diseases
An old advertisement claims Dr Flint’s Remedy prevents dropsy heart disease lung inflammation paralysis and mental decline. It urges readers to obtain the descriptive treatise from Mack Drug Company in New York.
Humane Society seeks dog pound after city slaughter
The Humane Society called for a temporary dog pound to hold strays a day or two and urged Chief Brown to end indiscriminate killing. A deputation will meet him. 227 dogs were killed in the First district yesterday, over 1,200 total. The board condemned wholesale slaughter and urged humane handling and owner reclaiming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Chief Brown
Brown
Davidson
Einehart
Board of Directors
Ana
Heod
H Society
H. L. Mason
Peter Young
Ella L. Paisley
Maton
Everett Club Piano Delayed as Prices Rise Over Time
Laura Jackson of Allegheny wins a club Everett piano under a $1 weekly plan amid rising prices from $425 to $500. The Everett company ends new contracts at current prices, while a Chicago excursion is advertised for July 24 by the Pittsburg and Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Club
Laura Jackson
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Laura
Everett Company
Everett
Alex. Ross
Federal Street
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Chicago
Central
Pullman
Regulating the Wires on Electric Street Railways
Reports from four city electric railway lines to the Bureau of Electricity outline voltages and car counts as reforms push to regulate wires and equipment. Superintendent Morris Mead tests lines with a Weston meter to verify safety and plans to raise overhead wires where they cross other utilities to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendred
Morris Mead
Bureau of Electricity
J. C. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pleasant Valley Company
Sprague
Second Avenue
Thomson-Houston
Cac
Pleasant Valley
Uetatredt
Pittsburg
Enorville and
St Clair Lin
Mead
Weston
Mr. Mead
Hunt
Brown
Lynch’s Market Street Sale Offers Broad Summer Dress Goods
H J Lynch at 438 and 440 Market Street announces a 30 day closeout summer stock sale with extraordinary bargains on dress goods including cashmeres laines and saete fabrics, French latines, fancy parasols, sun umbrellas, capes, shawls, underwear and laces. prices reduced to through 12 cents per yard with emphasis on quick clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecca
H. J. Lynch’s
Market Street
Wssa
Es sence of Health Cure for Inflammatory Rheumatism
Mr A Danner quotes four years of severe inflammatory rheumatism relief after using Essence of Health. He reports complete cure and strong health, urging others to try the remedy. Edward L. Kennewey of E. 58 Day & Co. Pittsburg coordinates further information, with Danner Co. and 242 General St Alleheny advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
Edward L. Kennewey
Day & Co
Liberty St
Pittsburg
Danner —— Co
General At
Allerheny
Ladies Seero Voor Furs
Before leaving for the seashore or mountains consider inspecting seal garments for repairs or renovations after storage. J G Beererr & Co offers early season service at Corner Wood street and Fifth avenue, claiming better rates and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Beererr & Co
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Save Your Mozing. Hendricks & Co. Ad
Hendricks & Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny advertise more value than any photo gallery in the state. They boast busy trade, good cabinets, and low prices including black dress goods and woolen fabrics. Special low rates on silk warp cashmeres at quality prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Millinery Sale Slashes Prices At Campbell and Dice
Priced hats and bonnets reduced to clear stock with 115 trimmed pieces offered at once. Items range from $1 to $5, with select hats previously $2, $3, and up to $250 noted as examples of the drastic reductions by Campbell & Dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coods
Campbell & Dice
Million Dollar Wardrobe Reduction in Ladies Wear
Wrapper items offered at bargain prices include calico, mousseline, lawn, and batistes with sizes 32 to 44. Jos Hourr & Co. advertises midwinter reductions and closeouts on India silk dresses and silk gowns. Parcens Jones Ladies' Suit Parlor at 29 Fifth Avenue promotes cheap white lawn wrappers and other apparel amid clearance sales. Bauerlein Brewing Company advertises a high export brewing bottle lager for acne-related consumption with telephone contact 1018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Jos
Hourr & Co
Penn Avenue
Parcens & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Bauerlein Brewing Company
Telephone
New Customers Delighted with Goods and Prices
Many new customers expressed delight with the available goods and favorable prices though some insights remain unknown. The note reflects upbeat reception of products and value in the market.
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Ogming Eas ST
Uniteian Maid
Diamond Yoritown Bell
Aliegbooy
Chief Bigelow
Mayor Gourley
Birelow
Jon
Moreland
Samuel Hamilton
Jas
Point District
Buch
Ely
James 4. Scott
S, B. W. Gill
Sam
Barnum, Bailey and
Eibalfy
Jonoie McDonald
Green Bottle
Meeesport Strikers
Manufacturers’ Record
New South
Bessemer Steel Association
Thomas-Griffiths
Bessemer
England
Europe
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
Pottstown Iron Company
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Bpang Steel and Iron Company
Picoic
Gallinger's
Penn Ave
Penn
Quay
Mae
Bouthalde
Swartewelder
Rinehart
John H. Schoenberger
Madden McVea
Ellsia
William Metcalf
John H. Shoenberger
Dr. Batten
Everett Piano
Allegheny Valley
Jos, House & Co
Campbeer & Dice
Z Wi Bt & Co
H. J. Lynch
Mr. A Danner
Seero
Bartholomay's
Tannhauser
Bergner & Engel
Fleming Bros
Prressure, Pa
St. Louis
JU. Horne & CO
Linen Department
Pittsburge
Sea Yard
Ular
the Silk Department
Sarah
JOS. Horne & CO
Weisser
Jyuraw
Lewis Building
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