Camp Meeting Controversy Splits Tarentum Ministers
A Tarentum camp meeting dispute pits opponents of admission fees and open gates against pro camp events. Reverend William Johnston and Rev Wesley Moodie refuse to serve, while Rev Jormeten conducts as presiding elder protests arise over charter authority. Ministers debate whether outdoor services should open Sundays and risk railcar crowds, with calls to close grounds at night to protect the church’s mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trerentam
Board of Trustees
Poth
Sstowe Kiingenemith
Hites
Hitler Pethy
C Amp Association
Tegcally
Alwerver
Pieveburg
Canal Boata
Tarentum
Mettieelien
Chantangus
Stuedars
W. F. Conner
Ad Street
Church of
Burglar Brooks Arrested in Highland Ward Case
Lieutenant Schaffer calls the capture of burglar Stiney Brooks a major defeat for the thief. Brooks, taken to the Fourteenth Ward station, yielded a sack of clothes and money and a pasted image label reading Champion cafe and loch gicker of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Soto
Nick
Stiney Brooks
Trooke
Vic
Brooks
Irooks
Glenwond
Suoon
le Téeotenant
Schaffer
Fourteenth Ward
Nmber
Leys
Champion Cafe
Loch Gicker
Grudge Involved As Southside Street Car Collision Occurs
A Southside collision on the Short Line near South Twenty-ninth and Sarah streets nearly killed driver Charles Gintley and damaged two horses. Gailey, driving the car, did not see an approaching engine and was thrown aside with slight injuries. The horses bolted, wrecking the harness before being captured nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Charles Gintley
South Twenty-ninth
Sarah Streets
Monongahela
Sarah Street
Gailey
P. R. KR
South Twenty-second
Sarih
Galley
Pitiful tale of a Baltimore cigarmaker turned tramp
Peter Press, a ragged Baltinorman cigarmaker, arrived at Central station seeking lodging. He claimed long hard luck in Cincinnati, walked home due to lack of funds, and has wandered for three weeks, saying he will continue walking to finish his journey. He slept on a plank at Central station within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Press
Janelon
Central Station
Baltinorman
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Perseverance Rewarded as Dougherty Body Found
The 13 year old Patrick Dougherty, drowned with Patrick O'Brien in the Monongahela River, was found in the Ohio River near Porter Street, Allegheny. Dougherty's father, after days of searching, located the body among driftwood on the Allegheny side about a mile below the drowning site. Police secured the body and the coroner will hold an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Dougherty
Monongahels
Ohio River
Porter Street
Allegheny
Dougherty
Patrick O'Brien
Monongahela River
Painter's Row
O'Brien
Alletheny
Allechory
Skipped With His Rig From McKees Rocks Livery
A well dressed man hired a horse and buggy from Allen & Neupert at McKee's Rocks nearly a week ago and vanished. He drove away in a rig, has not returned, and the horse and harness are valued at 109 dollars by the railroad. Liverymen suspect a theft tied to a secretive group and warn rigs are checked at stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen & Neupert
McKee’s Rocks
Fall of Pompei Causes Arrests at Allegheny Show
A boisterous outside crowd at a local show forced police action after attempting to tear down a fence. George Armstrong and Pat Sheehan, described as the crowd’s leaders, were arrested and jailed on disorderly conduct charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompei
Allegheny
George Armstrong
Pat Sheehan
Sno Wsed
Doubly Afflicted Mother Seeks Cincinnati Aid
Mrs Wilson, grieving mother whose child died in her arms, plans transport to Cincinnati where friends await. The child was buried in Bellevue Cemetery by Semmerrock Brothers. Neighbors aided her after abandonment by her husband. she cares little for reunion. Father resides in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Orchard prep for double Shakespeare season under Jenks
The orchard on Stanton Avenue near Neg ley hosts a double bill of A Midsummer Night's Dream and As You Like It arranged by Manager Jenks following a Renmawr success. The Aulent seats open today for Mamillon's with transportation included both ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Avenue
Negley
Jenks
Renmawr
Aulent
Mamillon
Local Homestead residents face court on liquor charge
John Tiannon, James McMuningle, Mrs. Leni Hannon, Mrs. Cain, Mrs. J. Conway, and Patrick McTigive of Homestead were brought to court yesterday on charges under the Alabama liquor selling act. Hannon and McMuningle were sent to jail in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tiannon
James McMuningle
Leni Hannon
Cain
J. Conway
Patrick McTigive
Homestead
Tris
William MelHroom
Hannon
McMuningle
Mrs Cameron Goes to Court Over Diamond Robberies
Mrs John Cameron formerly Birdie Duff waived in court yesterday as diamond robbery case proceeds. Inspector McAlerse observed delays perhaps pushing the case toward a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Birdie Duff
Inspector McAlerse
IX THE CLUTCHES OF THE LAW
A string of court and police actions report assaults counterfeiters and arrests. Sroxty Dorkin and others face charges after incidents with Fannin Lucas and a Swedish woman. Several defendants, including James B. Holden and Antonio Cromedlia, were sent to penitentiary for counterfeiting.
Drowning Dogs at Pittsburgh Pound Caps Night of Executions
A dramatic scene at Ruch's Hill pound depicts 30 dogs captured Tuesday being submerged in a six foot deep water tank under supervision of Poundmaster Givens and city officials. The procedure, labeled humane by witnesses, saw the cage lowered into water until all animals died, with a stubborn case surviving four minutes before drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givens
Ruch’s Hill
Public Safety Department
Tmp
Gamble Weir
McAlecac
Crosby Gray
Department of Public Safety
Glenn
Central Station
Wetr
Weir
Walterstown
Poundminster
Poundmaster Givens
Pittsburg
Mulvelill resigns as Schenley Park officer to run Hotel Kensington
James Mulvelill, formerly a cornerman and now a Schenley Park officer, resigns his position. He plans to enter hotel business and will establish the Hotel Kensington, a member of the Second Brigade NX. G. P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mulvelill
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Schenley Park
Kensington
Mulveliill
Second Brigade
NX. G. P
Fire damages motor car on Pittsburg and Birmingham line
A motor on car No. U of the Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company caught fire around midnight, damaging the car and its machinery. The crew cut the current to the disabled motor, and another car brought the damaged unit to the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company
Man Escapes Mercy Hospital Inmate From Ward
Charles Howard a 35 year old Mercy Hospital inmate escaped last evening from the surgery ward. He wore a nightgown and suffered severe scalp wounds that the resident physician believes may have affected his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard
Mercy Hospital
Surgies
Secretary Dann Announces Convention Location at Lafayette Hall
Secretary Dann of the Republican movement indicates the convention will be held in Lafayette Hall, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dann
Movument
Lafayette Hall
Wyman Gets a Roast in Pompeii Play at Allegheny
The second production of the Last Days of Pompeii in Allegheny drew 7,000 attendees. Mayor Wyman’s portrait appeared in colored fire, drawing deep attention as he stayed still. The show featured boxing and wrestling with strong applause and crowding around Recera tion Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Allegheny
Allegheny Avenue
Recereation Park
Wyman
Pittsboro
Moving for improvement on Carson and Bingham streets
Heavy traffic and frequent street car accidents on Carson street Southside spark talk of petitioning Councils to improve Bingham street between South Flint and South Tenth. Carson street is narrow and wagons struggle to pass the car while Bingham is badly damaged and cannot support heavy haylin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Southside
Bingham Street
South Flint
South Tenth Streets
Tenth Street
Lamb Street
Ittaburg, Virginia and Charleston
South Fifth Street
Brownsville Avenue
Duquesne Traction to Consider Fare Cut and Improvements
A special Executive Committee meeting is called for tomorrow to discuss possible fare reductions to 5 cents on the Duquesne Traction line. Attorney Charles A. McKee indicates a coming surprise for the line within days, with greatly improved facilities and quicker travel. The Wilkinsburg branch is also to open soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Road
Charles A. McKea
Duquesne Road
Wilkinsburg
Work Of A Heavy Storm Delays Pittsburg Sewer Work
An intense electrical storm struck Pittsburg at 2 30 in the morning. Lightning flashes and thunder disrupted nearly everyone. The Brady street sewer project at Soho was delayed by ten days as washing and earth covering damaged masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammer
Pittsburg
Brady Street
Soho
Oxenhart Arrested For Disorderly Conduct After Beating Mother
Charles Oxenhart, resident of 23 Center Avenue, was arrested last evening by Officer Meyer in the Eleventh ward station on a charge of disorderly conduct. Allegedly intoxicated, he assaulted his mother when supper was not ready. Neighbors reported screams. he will have a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oxenhart
Center Avenue
Oficer Meyer
Young Oxenhart
Post 38 G A R Meeting On Arlington Avenue
Post 38 G A R will meet in the hall on Arlington avenue in the thirty first ward tonight to finalize arrangements for the post trip to the National Encampment in Detroit. Friends of members planning to accompany the post are invited. tickets are ready for distribution and information can be obtained at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 38
Arlington Avenue
Thirty-first Ward
Detroit
James Holland Held for Trial After Robbery Hearing
James Holland was arrested by Special Officer Richards on a robbery charge. Alderman Sueccop held him for trial after a hearing last evening. The alleged theft occurred at Frederick Lou's shanty boat at the foot of Market Street, where a wen end chain a box of clenra and a revolver were reportedly taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holland
Richards
Sueccop
Holland
Frederick Lou
Market Street
George Seren Helped Detour Toll Dispute on South Tenth Bridge
George Seren of Axor alley Southside tried to cross the South Tenth street bridge without paying toll. The tollkeeper refused passage and Seren allegedly caused a disturbance, leading Officer Motz to detain him on a disorderly conduct charge at the Twenty-eighth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Seren
Axor Alley
Southside
South Tenth Street
Seren
Motz
Twenty-eigth Ward
Remains of Marthe Frick Brought to City
The body of Jerry O Brien was found near the West End coal tipple in the Ohio river. The coroner was notified after a fire at J C Thomas home on Homewood avenue caused slight damage. A coal vein was found on Monument Hill by Marshall street workers causing little excitement. The third Baltimore and Ohio excursion to Atlantic City departed with E D Smith in charge. about 900 people traveled in 20 cars and trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthe Frick
J. C. Frick
Presbyterian Lower Alleghen Knickeray
Jerry O'Brien
West End
Ohio River
Noti
J. C. Thomas
Homewood Avenue
Monument Hill
Marshall Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic City
E. D. Smith
Five Men Injured in Falls Reported Across City
A series of accidents yesterday left five men injured with no fatalities. Carpenter George Hays fell about 30 feet from a scaffold on Lake street Manchester, suffering broken ribs and bruises, and was taken home to Allegheny. An Italian worker for Booth & Flinn sustained multiple broken ribs and serious condition after street work incident. Thomas Riott from Berlin alley slipped on Butler street and fractured his skull, taken home. Horse team belonging to Edward Shultz collided with an electric car on Carson street. Shultz was injured. Janitor T Little of Faere High School fell from a stepladder, causing several bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
George Hays
Lake Street
Manchester
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny
Ascxeons
West Pe
Sutirz
Edward Shultz
Washington County
Birmingham Electric
Carson Street
Twentees
Shultz
T. J.ttle
Faere High School
Malicious Mischief case held for court trial
A hearing before Alderman Kerr in a case brought by George Garbart against John Whitman and others charged with malicious mischief. defendants aged about 18 to 21 threw stones at the prosecutor’s house, broke windows, and damaged the residence. Garbart resides in the eighteenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kerr
George Garbart
John Whitman
John
Thomas Houston
Herman
Fre Heckamin
William John Brown
John Carson
Williams Logan
Garbart
Disastrous Steelton Strike Ends in Legal Backing
Thousands of steel workers angered by a rejected walkout face unemployment as Amalgamated Association leaders admit the Steelton strike was illegal. President Weihe explains that the union had no authority to demand the firm signings and that many workers have lost jobs while the company resumes partial operations at No 2 blooming and related departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Steelton
Bentlins
Weilhe
Organizer Jones
Welhe
Steclton
Senle
Itla
Amalgamated
Steolton
Gallagher
Shert
Fittsburg
Wea
Puor
Welho
Harrisburg
Ilegal
National Association
District Executive Board
Trumnan Heckert
Bent
Wethe
Weethe
General Board
Imek
Lebanon
Pennsylvania Steel Works
National Board
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton Association
Steel Company
Stealton Lodges
National Executive Board
SE Ae
No. 1
Blooming
Pli
Sparrow's Point
Bessemer
Frog, Switch and Signei
Sheehan
Simple device cuts smoke at Spang Steel plant Etna
A new simple device at Spang Steel and Iron in Etna converts coal to coke in front of a brick arch furnace, captures gases, and burns them to produce a white flame. smoke is halted when doors close, with a mason and helper able to install in one day. Amalgamated officials report F G Neidringhaus seeking workers for a St Louis mill amid strike activity in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spang Steel and Iron Company
Spang Steel and Iron
Etna
Bricklayers Union Meet Notes Ongoing Strike Hopeful
The Bricklayers union met last night and reported the strike remains hopeful. Zero men are out on strike and receiving weekly benefits while the rest continue working.
Central Trades Council Panel Seeks New Members
A committee appointed by the Central Trades Council to recruit new members gathered suggestions from local readers and workplaces. The effort aims to expand the union by tapping into community networks and listing opportunities for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Locares
Rane
New Pattern Lightships Inspecting to Power Coast Service
Walfrid Sylven, United States Lighthouse Service engineer, visited Schlosser to inspect materials for four new pattern lightships under construction at Bay City, Michigan. The ships will feature duplicate boilers and self powering systems to moor against ice or storms, with fog horn power and independent engines for easy repairs. Pittavale steel praised. three nightships serve the Atlantic coast with others at Toledo for lake service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walfrid Sylven
United States Lighthouse Service
Schlosser
Sylven
Bay City
Mich
Congressman Wheeler
Apo
T-horse
Threck Rm Ron
Aalter
Pittavare
Atlantic Coast Service
Toledo
Settlement Near at Sharpsburg Mill Troubled Plant
Settlement in sight for Moorhead, Brother & Co. mill trouble at Sharpsburg to be announced today or tomorrow. Guyasnta and Good Intent Lodges of the Anigamated Association held a joint meeting and prepared a proposal to be presented during the conference. Indications point to wage increases for all workers under the plate mill roller, after which the scale would be signed and the plant resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
A New Kensington Firm Forms Birmingham Iron and Steel Co
A charter was issued yesterday to the Birmingham Iron and Steel Companys with capital 0,00. Incorporators include W. H. Williams, J. C. Williams, Charles Large and T. M. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Iron and Steel Companys
W. H.williams
J. C. Williams
Charles Large
T. M. Thompson
Industrial Notes From Scottdale and Nearby Plants
Industrial notes report shut downs and slowdowns at Scottdale coke plants and rolling mills, with unions and strikes affecting operations. New constructions progress at Scottdale for a patent railroad tie plant. Washingtons Tyler Tube Works to add 150 jobs on a double shift next week. Union picnic planned at Silver Brook Grove. Flood Memorial Hospital workers quit over foreman union stance. Power-house cargo from Pisifield ready for storage. Greenville rolling mill shut for indefinite period, 400-employee impact. Clearfield Coke Company shuts down indefinitely, over 200 idle. Eastern Ohio coal miners return to work after a strike settlement cutting hours to nine per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Charlotte Coke
Scottdale
Tre Lebanon Rolling Mill
Strenintespest McLars
Tust Tyler Tube Works
Washington
Prieswex
Silver Beke Grove
Flood Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Write Avenue Traction Company
Pisinfield
N. J
P.L. Kormeary
Greenville
Clearfield Coke Company
Tyler
Deserted Wife and Four Children to Be Put in Poor Farm
Humane Agent O Brien visited Mrs Mary Golden on Penn Avenue near Eleventh Street to check her plight after repeated reports of desertion. With no money or provision, she and her four children, including a baby, face removal to the Poor Farm after Alderman Donovan intervened and the Humane Society was alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane
O'Brien
Mary Golden
Penn Avenue
Eleventh Street
Gang burglary suspects held for trial after railroad yard thefts
George Crow, alleged gang member, received a cigar from Alderman Succop last evening and was held for trial. John Ric was arrested by Detective Wheatly on the same charge and will have a hearing before Alderman Succop on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crow
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Alderman Succop
John Ric
Wheatly
Succop
Allegheny City Orders Hear New Grade On California Avenue
Two executive bodies met in Allegheny City to debate a California avenue grade change aimed at boosting adjacent suburban lots. The Surveys Committee heard owner Itle protest a four foot fill. compromise proposals surfaced as council weighed who would be affected and past court battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
California Avenue
Allegheny Surveys Committee
Itle
Davis
Wylie Avennues
Lowe
Swan
Review Land Company
Ittle
Ridgeview Land Company
Great Attractions Weekly Textile Sale Opens This Week
Hucus and Hacke offer a large assortment of 660 striped and checked fabrics newly opened this week. A lot of 100 pieces in choice colorings and styles, formerly 30c per yard, now 18c. Another 16y piece lot features top quality fabrics in season’s new colors and styles, discounted from 60c and 50c.
Rooms for rent with power and services at Diamond Street
Advertises light manufacturing rooms for rent in building numbers 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service included. Lists various room sizes with monthly prices and contact John T Shields at the Dispatch office between 11 and 4 PM. Also mentions crackers and clothing store promotions from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
John T. Shields
Dispatch Business
Corner Diamond
Smithfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Svinners
C.F. Locke
Tarentam Fe
Ion
Tarentom
CAM
Goaries Edward Locks
Saxttifiel Street
B. E
Atteagh Aly
Sanday
Spett
Leeke
Bevrmeids
Mansfeld
Naiber
Wilson
Tieutenent Schaffer
Ria
Mrs. Cameron
Sroxty Dorkin
Ager
Fannin Lucas
Bh. F. May
Cuntecer Maneir
James B. Holden
Antonio Cromedlia
Feask Keotein Fas
Alderman McMasters
Michael Mueller
AxsToxie Serx.co
Laurel Street
Moonifield
Donovan
Hcense
Charles Peanideszi
Witten Gunes
Dagurmne
Moyer
Warni
Thomas Datscort
Thomas Dudley
Nnswer
Jom Hornetskie
Eirza Hornetskie
Pike Street
Kowaen Ligurammart
Snuccop
Joseph Win
Lightheart
Frank Jackson
Sycamore Street
Offcer Shota
Fener
Salid
Central Police Station
Central Police
Himerif
Lafayetts Ball
Esterday
Duquesne
City News
Terial
Vesuvius Mill
NEW Smoke Consumer
F. G. Neidringhaus
St. Lowia
Connell
Sharpeburg
New Kensington
Industrial Notes
Ohio
Allegheny Committee
Ite
Wallis
Rudolph
McAfee
Sousa
Court House
Nesbit
Yayes
Messrs
Rudolph and
Buente
Fleming Avenue
Woodland Avenue
Leckey Road
Arch Street
Sweeney Alley
Kirkpatrick Avenue
Committee On Public Works
Aléheny
Im Po
Herr’s Island Bridge
Gerch
India
Fifth Ave
Market St
Marvin
Altwoon
Jos. Horne & Co
Will Price
Sixth St
Hamilton’s
Pifth
S & Buhl
Hamilton
Ifth Avenue
Fort Pitt
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Cleveland
David HB. Ali
Chauncey M. Th. Pew
Robt, Pattison
Andrew Carnegie
Enq
Cate
E. P. Roberts & Son
Market 5St
Neral
August Burgdorf
Sprnes Street
Cass Avenue
Spruce Street
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Storer
Odds and Ends
Momie
Itigo
Garon
Mrs. Cweisser
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