City seeks Poor Farm sale to fund new site and hospital
Mayor Gourley eyes the sale of the Poor Farm to raise funds for a new site and building. Financier Stewart backs Black & Baird’s $432,100 bid but argues capital needs and plotting costs cut profits. The plan aims to use proceeds to purchase land near Parnassus or other options while avoiding tax-backed deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Pittsburg
H. 5. A. Stewart
Freehold Bank
A. F. Heating
Stewart
Black & Baird
Messrs. Stewart
Keating
Meta Hi
Williameburg Set For Sermon By Baseball Figure Morrow
Williameburg will host an event tomorrow featuring W. A. Sundar, a noted baseball player from the Allegheny Nations League club, delivering a sermon at the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The notice invites the public to attend the address and reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williameburg
W. A. Sunday
Allegheny Nations League Club
Sundar Pond
Itllameburg Reformed Presbyterian Church
Englishman Jerome West Warns on McKinley Bill Impact
Jerome West, a London born investor with property in New Zealand and Arizona, says England fears passage of the McKinley tariff. He argues the bill will harm English interests, especially cutlery makers, while America pursues high tariffs to fund government. He notes English worry over U S trade growth with South American nations and criticizes Blaine’s policy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome West
New Zealand
Arizona
England
New York City
Sheffield
Senate
House
America
United States
Prices of lands soared as Kentucky towns grow fast
F C Darley and W T Case of Louisville report brisk land sales at Middlesborough on the Kentucky Tennessee border where ground sold by the foot front for as high as 410. The boom funds eight furnaces and a 300 basic steel plant while towns of ten months old amass populations and new industries. Darley favors the force bill and notes the negro vote may influence elections though white voters still hold sway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Darley
W. T. Case
Louisville
Duquesne
Darley
J. P
Middlesborough
Kentuck
Tennessee
Socrat
Partiya Repn
South
Voter Registration and Assessment Deadlines Notice
Public notice urges citizens to check voter registration and assessors lists to ensure eligibility for the fall election. It highlights deadlines for address changes, naturalization, and declaration of intent, plus tax payment requirements and where to go at City Hall if delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City Hall
Murder in West Economy District A Hungarian Suspect
A reporter visited the murder scene in a two story frame dwelling housing 72 residents near West Economy. The victim, a Hungarian man, was shot by Mike Riddan after a dispute over cards. Riddan fled toward the railroad woods. six Hungarian witnesses were arrested as officers pursued the suspect near Beaver Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
West Economy
Eliis
Mike Riddan
Nernoon
Wet Riddan
Ridle
Boddan
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Riddan
Duquesne Theater Plans By J D Allen In Pittsburgh
Philadelphia expert J D Allen has been hired to design the new Duquesne Theater in Pittsburgh. He notes the building will be preproof against fire with white exterior and gold trim. Construction aims for completion in eight months for a October 1 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. D. Allen
Philadelphia
Death at Crescon in parlor cars with twins
Sad air aboard the rich parlor cars as 16 month old twins of Mr and Mrs Garland Dayton Ohio died of cholera infantum while traveling to Crescon for the summer. One child died within hours of the other as the couple prepared to move the bodies home for burial.
Husband and Wife Fight Leads to Arrest on Ross Street
Patrick McDermott and his wife, with a sick baby, were arrested last night on Ross street after an altercation. The couple had moved furniture to Monongahela City yesterday and the incident ended with the infant needing medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McDermott
Ross Street
Monongahela City
What People Are Doing at the Duquesne
John C. Fleming and F. K. Mans, iron manufacturers of Chicago, are at the Duquesne. J. W. Grasscock and J. C. Burkett of Wheeling are stopping at the Seventh Avenue. W. T. Bainey of Cleveland is at the Duquesne. E. P. Watres of Franklin is visiting in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fleming
F. K. Mans
Chicago
Duquesne
J. W. Grasscock
J. C. Burkett
Wheeling
Seventh Avenue
W. T. Bainey
Cleveland
E. P. Watres
Franklin
Pittspurg
Dog Pound Favored by City Humane Society
The Humane Society backs a dog pound to replace poisoning and shooting of strays. Chief Brown may oversee a plan with dog catchers, redemption fees, and humane disposal for unclaimed dogs, funded by owner fines and redemption money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Brown
New York
Pound
Fairmaster
Peara
Barnum's Big Show Draws Massive Crowd in Allegheny
Last night crowds packed Barnum & Bailey’s circus at the Exposition grounds in Allegheny with about 14 000 attending the afternoon performance and a larger evening rush. Reserve seats were enforced as tents filled and police moved latecomers to the hippodrome. A newborn lion cub died, shocking staff, while Merritt Young handled ticket wagons with remarkable speed as the show readies for Pittsburgh’s next stop El Dorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Grounds
Allegheny
Circus
Barnum & Bailey
Nero
Violent Arrest After Altercation At No 14 Third Avenue
Mary Lauler and Jennie Johnston were arrested after a violent confrontation in front of a residence. Lauler knocked her sister down and choked her inside, while officers broke in and restrained both women. Lauler fought on the way to Central station and tore at her clothing in custody. She calmed only after threat of a straightjacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lauler
Jennie Johnston
No. 14
Third Avenue
Central Station
Natural Gas Explosion Injures Butcher in Fifth Avenue Cellar
A natural gas explosion occurred last evening in a double house on Fifth Avenue. James Jones, a local butcher, entered the cellar vault after detecting a gas odor and struck a match, causing the blast. Jones suffered slight burns while woodwork burned. fire was put out quickly by Babcock's. The leak was being probed by the People's Natural Gas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
L. Steel
James Jones
Babcock’s
People’s Natural Gas Company
Great Caterer John Schlosser Passes Away in Philadelphia
John Schlosser, proprietor of Hotel Schlosser, died in Philadelphia while returning from a friend's funeral. A Swiss immigrant who helped shape New York catering before Delmonico, he later led the Coleman House and founded West End stores at Long Branch. He owned Valley Green hostelry near Indian Rock on Wissahickon Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schlosser
Schlosser
Philadelphia
George B. Tresch
Mr. Tresch
America
Switzerland
New York
Delmonico
Mr. K
Coleman House
Long Branch
Merchants’ Club
Philadelph
Valley Green
Indian Rock
Wissahickon Drive
Boy with Imagined Past Found in Market
John Pollak, 12, claimed his parents near Uniontown were poisoned by a boarder and faced murder trial. Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society placed him with Mrs. Gessner in Temperanceville. The next day Pollak’s parents appeared alive and well and exposed his tale as a fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pollak
Uniontown
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Gessner
Temperanceville
Renewing the War Inspector McAleese Busts Speak-Easies
Police under Inspector McAleese renew raids on illegal drink dens arresting Thomas ae 164 Penn avence Mrs ree o No. 1812 Mack of No 1818 Peonavente Walker son No 38 Oldaveeda and Mrs Doeneke of Bluff street on warrants. Investigations will initiate further information gathering and faster action against additional suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Po-Lce
Thomas Ae
Penn Avence
Mr. Mack
Peonavente
Ra. Walker
Oldaveeda
Mra. Doeneke
Bluff Street
Linden Steel officials deny new charges in Washington shipment case
Local officials from Linden Steel Company reiterated that the steel sent to Washington was found compliant and cleared, stating no new developments in the case. The city reports a series of minor incidents and municipal notices including a fencing dispute, immigrant arrival, and police activity around the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Linden Steel Company
Washington
Train Riot Aboard Excursion Car Near Shannopin
A mob seized an excursion train bound for Aliquippa, beating Conductor McCloskey and two train crews. Charles Coats and others pulled the bell rope, forcing stops. police arrived with a special train, three rioters were captured at the station, while others escaped by boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
Lake Erie
Shannopin
Aliquippa
Cork
McCloskey
Charles Coats
Coats
Conta
Pittsburg
Shanonpin
Fr Wayne Road
Ohio River
Shawn
Cook
Picoie
Aliquipps
John O'Neil
Jerry Carter
Suspected Murderer Detained After Charleroi Killing
William Fields, color ed laborer, was arrested by Detective Shore on suspicion of murdering Harry Scott, also colored, at Charleroi Saturday. Scott died after a quarrel in which he was struck with a club. Fields claimed to be from McKeesport and denied Charleroi ties, but a railroad ticket from Lock No 4 to Risher was found. Watkins, Charleroi Chief, ordered holding Fields and sent for an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Fred Ludwig
Alderman Reilly
Ernest Schwartzwalder
Fifth Avenue
Berry
Eleventh Ward
Schwartzwalder
Ferris
Annis Evans
Eugene Schwarzewalder
Avg
Esaca
Eaton
O’brien
J. Lad
Clarence Burleigh
Schwarzewalder
Los
Smith
Ludwig
Battersea
London
Toxers- Patch
Pittsburg
Douguesne Kennel Club
Snortamen
Umane Society
Department of Public Safety
William Fields
Shore
Harry Scott
Charleroi
Scott
McAleese
Fields
Central Station
McKeesport
Lock No. 4
Risher
Susie
Englishman Seeks Hotel Room for October Visit
Mr Charles E Muller of the Monongahela received a letter from John R Nettlefoeds of the Castle Works Tydu near Newport Monmouthshire Wales requesting a room for eight October and the next four days. The Monongahela was referred to Mr Nettlefoeds as connected with Manchester men whom Miller hosted last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Muller
Monongahela
John 8. Nettlefoeds
Castle Works
Tydu
Newport
Monmouthshire
Wales
Nettlefoeds
Manchester
Miller
Accidents of a Day Report Multiple Injuries
A freight conductor Jacob Quinn on the A B line was crushed by a train after his foot got caught in a frog while switching near Sixteenth Street. Samuel Dougherty, 770 Fifth Avenue, was struck and cut about the head and body after missing footing boarding a Fifth Avenue car at 61st Street. Thomas Holly, 103 pire gr street, was nearly buried in a dirt bank while laying a sewer in Long alley and rescued by bystanders. A passenger and others were scalded by boiling water from a kettle thrown from a window in Graham's Court on South Fifteenth Street during a disturbance. A fight was in progress as the report ends with mention of Judge and Walter Groonk being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Quinn
Forty-first Street
Sixteenth Street
Fifth Avenue
61St Street
Samuel Dougherty
770 Fifth Avenue
Thomas Holly
Pire Gr Street
Gheny General Hospital
Har Nestal
Hon Mills
Tyrer
Graham's Court
South Fifteenth Street
Walter Groonk
Mayoralty ballot box mystery in Wyman-Stayton contest
A short hearing before Commissioner Schaffer discussed missing ballots from the Eighth precinct, Second ward. Election officers testified the counted votes were boxed and moved to the Allegheny Mayor's office. hearing adjourned to Monday while efforts search for the overlooked ballot box continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffer
Wyman-Stayton
Eighth Precinct
Second Ward
Allegheny
Mrs Denniston Very Ill Forces Family to Seek Relief
City Treasurer Major Joseph F. Denniston rushed to Chautangos after sending his wife and children there for the heat. A telegram said his wife was very ill with la nee winter and not fully recovered. He hopes to bring her home tomorrow if able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Denniston
Chautangos
Chief Bigelow Sued Over Water Pipe Row
A lot owner seeks relief to stop water pipe installation on a street in East End. Chief Bigelow of Public Works is sued for trespass as William Gallagher objects to having two feet cut from a lot to permit laying pipe across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Bigelow
Department of Public Works
William Gallagher
Henry G Allen Co. v Williams over Encyclopedias ruled for plaintiff
In Squire McKenna's office yesterday the case of the Henry G. Allen Company against J Clark Williams to recover 6 on 3 volumes of the Encyclopedia Bellanofes was decided in favor of the plaintiff. The magistrate held the book was as represented by the agent and contracted for by Mr Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire McKenna
Henry G. Allen Company, Publishers
J. Clark Williams
Bellanofes
Williams
Mrs Sarah Jones Dies After Kerosene Fire Accident
Mrs Sarah Jones of 1215 Muriel Street Southside died at Southside Hospital from burns received July 17 while kindling a fire with kerosene. A newborn child from the accident remained at the hospital but is not expected to live long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jones
Muriel Street
Southside
Southside Hospital
Seal garment repairs before season start
Before leaving for the seashore or mountains, inspect seal garments for repairs or renovations after long storage. J. G. Bexnett & Co. in Pittsburgh offer to do the work now at a better price than later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bexnett & Co
Warner Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Rare Bargains in Upright Pianos at Hoffmann & Co
Three inexpensive uprights offered at J. M. Hoffmann & Co 537 Smithfield Street. Rosewood piano valued at 450 tone and finish, cut to 225. Walnut upright 200 ebony finished upright 190 both in good condition. Includes unrelated local lines about Table Belle Flour Orrville Milling Co beer and direct family supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Jolly L. Sullivan
F. I. Rutledge
Orrville Milling Co
Local Goods Ad Showcases Handkerchiefs and Flour
Advert reads 15 cent hand embroidered ladies handkerchiefs advertised at 15 cents per dozen with white and colored embroidery. Mentions Table Belle Flour from Orr Milling Company with 1200 barrels daily production and F J Rutledge as sole agent. Also notes silk fabric at high value and various shop names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boces & Bunt
Orrate Milling Company
F. J. Rutledge
Plumbers Union Opens First Annual Convention
The United Association of Journeymen Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Helpers met at Plumbers Hall with about 80 delegates from 28 states and 44 local unions. Officials include P J Quinlan as president and a nine member leadership. topics cover city conference boards apprentice system wage scales and hours to harmonize nationwide policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Association of Journeymen
Plumbers’ Hall
Water Street
P. J. Quinlan
Boston
H. D. McGhan
Colorado
M. F. Dolan
New York
A. J. Bowman
Richmond
Richard A. O'Brien
Washington, D. C
John M. Haupt
Baltimore
Washington
United States
Canada
Local Compositors Face Non-Union Infiltration Rumor
New York reports a effort to organize non-union compositors within the Knights of Labor in Philadelphia and across the country. Local Assembly 1630 warns of strong action if officials advance the measure while Master Workman Evans seeks details from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knightner Labor
Knights of Labor
Local Assembly 1630
Workman Evans
Philadelphia
Machinists to Demand Nine Hours as a Day August First
At an Executives Committee meeting of the Brotherhood of Machinists National Association of Machinists and Amalga mated Association of Engineers a unanimous decision was reached to demand a nine hour day starting August first with the change to take effect the ninth. The move proceeds despite any existing understandings with master shops and their workers. Section Hands Strike on Erie and Pittsburg Road for higher pay with tolls and tools costs cited as reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Machinists
National Association of Machinists
Amalgamated Association of Engineers
Janticelar
Erie and
Pittsburg Road
Reagher Roller Case Decided in Favor of Oliver’s Woods Run Mill
The dispute between roller James Reese and rougher-down Oliver's Woods Run mill has been decided for the mill. He will gain about 2 par per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reese
Oliver
Woods’ Run
The Age of Prosperity Prompts Carriage Trade Cheer
Edgar J. Wright of Philadelphia reports brisk business and high orders for carriage supplies as a sign of national prosperity. In Smoky Hollow, Mrs. John Fickley and Mrs. Kate Showalter were fined by Alderman Kine for disorderly conduct after a hearing where the parties involved also faced similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar J. Wright
Philadelphia
Union Station
Chicago
Wright
John Fickley
Kate Showalter
Smoky Hollow
Alderman Kine
Lirs
Hecky Galbrath
Joa Raneeeat
Ice for sale on Chintangen Lake 4000 tons thick
Four thousand tons of ice from Chintangen Lake offered at twenty inches thick. Available by carload or in bulk. Contact Hopson and Oarlson in Mayville New York for purchase arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopson & Oarlson
Mayville, N.Y
Prices Slashed on Ladies Lawn Dresses in Stock
The advertisement lists price reductions across stock levels with examples such as items at 14 becoming 15, 40, and 35 at different tiers. Latino suits and entire stock of ladies white lawn dresses are reduced similarly, indicating a broad sale across multiple apparel lines.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chief Elliott
City Hospital
Parnassus
Westmoreland County
Posieg
L. Magee
John T. Hay
Yough
Ramsey
J. W. Kuhn
Baird
Billy Gurday
Blaine
Cresson
The
Humane Society
Chief Brown
Humane Societies
Frank W. Smith
Society
Mr. Smith
Ird
Barnum
Kace
Diana
Amazon
Inspector McAleese
Edward Rufenach
A. A. Alles
Wiliam Wertz
Alfred Sullivan
Reinhauer
Rufenach
Alles
Carson Stree
T GenMay
Aan of
Charities
Elliot Will Bo
Colmane Barley
Homewood
Graceee Dowlixa
Sherman Avenue
Fogriaenth Street
Fort Wayne
Quaker Valley
Joseph Vernex
Maple Street
Hartman
Charles Hargreaves
Washington Street
Iaat Beeman
McKenna
Ee Eatrance
Mrs. Denniston
Chautangqua
Bigelow
Z. Wainwright & Co
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor, Fourth Avenue
Ussa Hueus & Hacker
Biarritz Sac
Horse & Wann
Aufrecht
Elite
Market St
Parker
Jos. Homve & Co
Peno Avenue
Bargares
Horse & Warp
Faille Francaise
Hueys & Hacke Assu
Horxe & Warp
Uissu Hvers & Haceet
Fifth Avenues
Associated Bodies
Keights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Employers’ Association
Brooklyn
Association
St. Louis
Denver
Huevus & Hack
Moquette
Brussels and Ingram Car
Edward
Groetzinger's
Penn Avenue
Ai Rreas
Jos
Horne
Penn Ave
Gingham Suits
JUS. Horne & CO
India
Planne
Toll du Nord
Tormer Pena Price
Sc. Choice
Henrietta
Market Street
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