Biggest Cut Yet in Iron and Steel Freight Rates
A Pittsburg freight agents committee slashes westbound iron and steel rates from 17 14 and 15 cents to 11 and 14 cents to Chicago with broader reductions to East St. Louis Milwaukee Buffalo and other Mississippi river points. The move follows a recent New York Central cut and is led by Shenango valley manufacturers supported by rail lines including Lake Shore and Lake Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Windy City
East St. Louis
Milwaukee
Burlington
Rock Island
Davenport
Buffalo
Mississ River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
St Paul
Nypano
Youngstown
Gee and
Mahoning
Shenango
The
Eyes
Central Traffic Association
Shenango Valley
Chi
Scarry
Pees
Two Brothers Escape Injury On Pittsburg and Western Trestle
George and Harry Jones, young brothers, narrowly escaped harm yesterday at a 15 foot trestle near Chartier street in Allegheny. An oncoming freight train forced George to jump while Harry was struck but not fatally. Both suffered only a severe shake and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Harry Jones
Pittsburg and Western
Chartier Street
Allegheny
H Jones
Detective discharged after false pretenses charge
Private Detective J. D. Bander was discharged by Alderman McMasters after a hearing on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from Ferdinand Kicio who said the funds were for an oleomargarine analysis but used for other purposes. Kein serves three months and will be brought from jail on a writ to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bander
McMasters
Ferdinand Kicio
Bander
Kein
Tern
Bauder
Window Glass Workers Meet On Campbell Investigation
The Southside Window Glass Workers Association held a session last night past 10 o clock. They discussed President Campbell s investigation but refused to release details for publication. Campbell said a statement would be issued in a day or two outlining the current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association of the Southside
Campbell
Band Reorganizes Officials After Cash Loss Scandal
The S. D. Thompson Band of Allegheny reorganized at 73 Beaver Avenue electing J. C. McBorne as President Charles E. Thompson as Treasurer Henry Leech as Secretary and Barry Schafurt as Leader. The band previously faced trouble when the Treasurer ran away with the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Beaver Avenue
J. C. McBorne
Charles E. Thompson
Henry Leech
Barry Schaffurt
Larceny Charge Stems From Vehicle Theft Allegation
Samuel Hook faced Alderman McMasters on larceny by bailee charges after allegedly securing a vehicle last March and failing to return it. He posted bail for a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hook
Alderman McMasters
Battee
Eest
City Treasurer Remits $67,207 for Pittsburg Bonds
City Treasurer Denniston yesterday remitted to Townmod Wheelen and Co Philadelphia sixty seven thousand two hundred seven dollars for registered interest due tenement demanded debt arrangement bonds of the city of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
Townmod, Wheelen & Co
Philiphie
Pittsburg
Cost of Drinking Records Biggest Water Tax Increase
The Bureau of Water Assessments reports a citywide water tax rise of 47386 90 over last year. Superintendent Miller credits assistants for a thorough job amid fewer saloon customers and growing city size. Treasurer Denniston says statement requests must include property owner names and tenants may supply their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Water
Miller
Water Department
Denniston
Women’s Christian Home Dinner Set At Allegheny
The Home for Christian Women at 153 Locust Street Allegheny will hold its annual dinner next Thursday from 12 to 2 PM. The event aims to surpass prior finances for the institution’s maintenance. Luncheon committee includes Mrs R S Davis and others. reception committee led by Mrs Bram and Mrs Samuel McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Street
Allegheny
Home For
Christian Women
R. 5. Davis
Olson
Walker
John Porter
Fancy Booth
Smith
Corwin
Nelson
John Arthur
Bram
Samuel McKee
Sterling
Constable Clair Held for Court in Bail Over Escape Case
Patrick Clair constable of the Seventh ward faced a hearing before Alderman MacMasters charged by P. Meyer with permitting a prisoner to escape. Brown allegedly fled to Chicago after a promise to attend a hearing and post bail, with Clair failing any defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Clair
Seventh Ward
MacMasters
P. Meyer
Clair
Homestead
A. Brown
Brown
Chicago
Constable Clair
Alderman McMasters
Mrs Goldman Vindicated in Larceny Dispute
A Newark area dispute over larceny and assault and battery involving Mrs Libbie Levy Mrs Sarah Goldman Mrs Jennie Novinsky and Mr Levy was clarified. Mrs Goldman was not sued for larceny and had only been present at her sister's Logan street home during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Levy
Sarah Goldman
Jennie Novinsky
Mr. Levy
Mrs. Goldman
Ed Levy
Mrs. Novinsky
Edward Murphy Interrupted at Beaver Ave Prohibition Meeting
A constitutional amendment meeting drew about 1,000 men to an open lot near the car stables on Beaver Avenue, Allegheny. Speeches were delivered by Rev. Mr. y, Captain Barbour, and Edward Murphy. During Murphy’s remarks a man interrupted, Murphy replied, and the audience forced the interrupter to remain quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Captain Barbour
Woman Injured In Barrel Accident At Liberty Street
Mrs M Mimm was struck by a rolling flour barrel while passing J B Voskamp’s grocery at 1018 Liberty street. The barrel broke her leg and injured her body. she was taken to her home at 144 Pike street where Dr Lange attended her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mimm
J. B. Voskamp
Liberty Street
Benefits of Education Address by Mrs Annie DeKnight Robinson
An address by Mrs Annie DeKnight Robinson under the Women's National Indian Association of Pittsburg and Allegheny will discuss Christian education benefits for Indians visiting Red Rock Ponca and Sisseton reservations at First U P Church Pittsburg next Thursday evening. Major A M Brown will preside. A separate note covers John Gable's hearing on a charge related to a minor child and a barber shop incident. details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s National Indian Association of
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Annie DeKnight Robinson
U. P
Seventh Avenue
Red Rock
Ponca
Sisseto
A. M. Brown
Wage scale talks stall as base change debated at Amalgamated meeting
The Amalgamated Association wage committee met at headquarters to review the boilers scale but made little progress. Debates centered on changing the base from bar iron to sheet iron, with some delegates fearing objections from other workers. The current scale likely remains for this year as the committee plans further meetings ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Martin
Bar Ironecard
Knights of Labor Convention Set for Chicago 1888
The Knights of Labor National Assembly of Iron and Steel Workers NT A 217 will hold its second annual convention in Chicago starting June 19 1888 at 9 o clock A M. All locals are urged to send delegates. those unable to pay taxes may still send representatives to present grievances for action. James Mahoney N M W H Lew N D B 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
National Assembly of Iron and Steel Workers
Amalgamated Association
Chicago
J James Mahoney
N.T. A
K. of L
Chi Jane
Nt.a
James Maho
H. Lew
N. D
Green Glass Bottle Blowers Elect Delegates for Atlantic City Convention
Green Glass Bottle Blowers Assembly No. 6111 of the K of L met last night and chose D. A. Hayes George Kern Tim Havey P Havey Wm F Sin clair J Hirsch Louis Lahner and J M Miller as delegates to a convention in Atlantic City on July 10. The group plans a national trade organization for green bottle blowers and forms a committee to deny reports that the union will drop the importation issue for window glass workers. About 180 men attended and voted unanimously to continue the investigation with evidence to be submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Glass Bottle Blowers’ Assembly
K. of L
Atlantic City
D. A. Hayes
George Kern
Tim Havey
P. Havey
Wm. F. Sinclair
J. Hirsch
Louis Lahner
J. M. Miller
Green Glass
Assembly
Poe
L. A. 300
Window Glass Workers group weighs charges against officials
S. A. 6111, K. of L., made of bottle blowers, met last night and discussed the investigation of charges against Window Glass Workers' Association officials. The assembly decided to keep hands off, saying if laws were broken the guilty should be punished, but no active participation in the current inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A
K. of L
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Special meeting of L A 2246 K of L brickmakers
A special meeting of L A 2246 K of L brickmakers is planned for Monday evening with important business on the agenda. Master WOREMAN Ross of D A3 K of L has traveled from Philadelphia and will explain the charges against him. The Knights of Labor have ordered 1,000,000 copies of their declaration of principles to be distributed to French workers at the Paris Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Masterer Woreman Ross
D. A
K. of
Philadelphia
Steace
Beant
Knights of Labor
Allegheny Councilmen Under Investigation for Corruption
Special meetings of both branches of the Allegheny Councils were held. In Select Council routine business was disposed of. A resolution proposed by Mr. Hartman called for a three member committee to investigate and report on acts of corruption connected with the chairman election of the Common Council. The measure was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Hartman
Common Council
John Wilson Died After Stabbing. Inquest Set
The coroner viewed the body of John Wilson who was stabbed on April 24 by Andrew Heiser and died at St Francis Hospital. Doctors Staub Johnson and Davis were appointed for a post mortem and will report to the coroner's jury at 10 oclock this morning. Heiser remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Andrew Heiser
St. Francis Hospital
Staub
Johnson and Davis
Heiser
Inspector McAleess Hearing Delayed in Liquor Case
The hearing in the case against Ernsthy, charged before Kenna with selling liquor, was postponed. Details remain unclear as the case moves to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleess
Ernsthy
Befor Kenna
Uae
Does Prohibition Prohibit Debate at Washington Colored Literary Club
The Washington Colored Literary Club of Lascenorrille held a debate on Prohibition. Ige Kean argued for the affirmative and Sabet Brown for the negative. The decision favored the affirmative after an hour of discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Colored Litera Club
Lascenorrille
Ige Kean
Sabet Brown
Divorcery Incident Involving Local Residents
A group including John Devlin Annie Parker John Durant and Marie Sadie Durant drank and acted in a house on Old Avenue last night. One person was arrested and all were taken to Central Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devlin
Annie Parker
John Durant
Marree Sadie Durant
Old Avenue
Vem
Central Stau
Gray's Goodly Gifts From Captain Gray Estate
Executors announce distributions of 5000 to Homeopathic Hospital Pittsburgh and to several Allegheny and Pittsburgh institutions including Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital. The estate funds support endowments and improvements, with plans to reduce debt and expand facilities.
Picnic event raises funds for Amendment work at R P Church
At the Eighth Street R P Church last evening Mother Merrybeart’s Picnic featured 21 speeches songs choruses recitations marches and more. Proceeds supported Amendment work while both adults and especially children enjoyed the lively program and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrybeart
Eighth Street
R. P
Father Hickey to Remain in Parish Duties Denied
Intimate friends deny reports that Rev. Father Hickey planned to move to St. Peter's Allegheny. He is not ill enough to stop duties. A rest is advised and Buffalo Lythia Springs in Virginia is suggested. a priest may substitute during absence with bishop's permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hickey
St. Peter's
Allegheny
Buffalo Lythia Springs
Virginia
Father
Boy Burns Hands In Yard Cannon Accident
George Eckerman of 39th Street, twelve years old, was severely burned on the face and hands yesterday afternoon while trying to shoot a small cannon in his parents yard. The blast ignited a powder-filled paper he held, causing the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckerman
Thirty-ninth Street
The Park to be Improved by New Curb Work
The contractor will begin work to install a new curb around the Second Street area of the park. Project aims to improve accessibility and aesthetics with controlled construction during daylight hours. Local officials urge residents to expect minor pathway closures during the paving phase.
American Commissioners Entertain in Berlin During Samoan Talks
Living in style in Berlin, the American Commissioners to the Samoan Conference attend dinners hosted by Sir Edward Malet and Count von Holstein at the Kaiserhoff. Notables like Count Waldersee and Mr. Phelps join, as journalists press for news but receive denials about proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrnty
Kaiserhoff
Berlin
Edward Malet
Count von Holstein
Count Waldersee
von Moltke
Count von Wedell
William Walter Phelps
Kasson
Count Fulenberg
United States
Phelps
Kaiserhof Hotel
Londen von Auatiein
Crosstown Railway Ordinance Adopted by Allegheny Council
Allegheny Common Council adopts the Crosstown Railway ordinance after debate over granting the Street Railway Committee power to approve future electric motor changes. The vote 32 ayes to 10 nays includes discussion of amendments and related street grading and public works actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosstown
Allegheny Common Council
Marion Street
Arch Street
Knox Street
Hill Street
Nixon Street
Nee Street
Laurel Alley
Pittsburg Union Passenger Railway Company
Wayne Street
Isabella Street
Miller Street
Thomas A. Armstrong Monument Committee
Hidwell Street
Howard Street
Second Ward
Senate
Montgomery Avenue
Hox
Street Railway
Mmittee
Parke
Hunter
Water Committee
McKirdy
Coun
McDonald
Messrs
Drum
MccKirdy
Dahlinger
Esters
Buente
Knox
Rynd
Simon
Stemmler
Thomas
Thompson
Hollinger Alley
Colorado Street
Select Council
Committee On Gas
Strawberry Alley
Cedar Avenue
Cherry Alley
Indian Eating Snake Tale Remains A Tennessee Hunt
In a Newberry Michigan Independent humor column Doc Ingalls recalls a Tennessee hunting tale. Lost in the mountains he sat on a log that moved to reveal a large snake. After two shots the hunter killed the serpent, which supposedly coughed up a canoe and nine Indians in a curious, farcical ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Mich
Doc Ingalls
Tennessee
Tsoon
Rumors Quieted Cromlich Not Resigning, Says Agent
General Freight Agent Cromlich of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad announces he has not resigned and does not intend to. The note follows repeated rumors and claims the matter is settled. A Poor Boarding House comments on domestic life and future marriage between Miss De Pink and George with humor about their lodging and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromlich
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
New York Weekly
Miss de Pink
George
Public Health Talk At Pittsburg Club Theater Features Officials
At the Pittsburg Club theater yesterday a State Board of Health meeting discussed cellar air testing and sanitary inspection. Dr. Lee answered questions about a physician’s false certificate while experts from Philadelphia and Carlisle debated ventilation and water supply issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Club Theater
State Board of Health
Toe Dispatch
Lee
McKeesport
Pittsburg Club
William Metcalf
Pittaburg Club
Metcalf
Bishop Whitehead
W. C. Moreland
Pittsburg
Benjamin Lee
East End
New York
Health Office
Board of Health
Wilkesbarre
E. H. Supple
Philadelphia
Goff
Lewisburg
Dudley
Howard E. Murphy
Sibbert
Carlisle
Henry Leffman
Board of A State
Abbott
State Board of Health of
Massachusetts
William Meteslf
T. P. Roberts
Health reform emphasized in rural sanitation talks
Speakers urged voters to select educated county commissioners to improve country sanitation. Henry B. Baker argued villages neglect health while spending on fire protection, calling for robust health boards, house to house inspections, and isolation of cases. Percy F. Smith warned against adulterated food and drugs, urging stringent laws, state and local health enforcement, and stronger milk purity controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
United States
Boards of Health
Minnesota
Gross
Evening Session Highlights At Health Convention
Chancellor Goff presided as papers on sanitation drew interest despite smaller evening turnout. Dr. Jackson Piper urged public education on sanitation and public sentiment to advance health measures. George's Orchestra opened with music and an invitation to tour the Homeopathic Hospital was accepted by vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
Western University
Tocrge
Lee
Homeopathic Hospital
Jackson Piper
State Board of Health of
Maryland
Red Land
Ie Ie
Arrest of Italian Witness in Ferry Street Cutting Affray
Joseph Satlanes an Italian who spent the evening at the Ferry street house where a cutting affray occurred was arrested yesterday and will be held as a witness. Harris the assailant has not been arrested though police in both cities are on the lookout for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roche
M. D
Baltimore
Percy F. Smith
Germany
France
United States
Joseph Satlanes
Ferry Street
Harris
Interesting Archaeological Find in Iowa Field
Denver readers learn of a mound builder family unearthed in Iowa. The seven foot high remains show hands to ears, sparking speculation they were startled by a book agent or a congressional candidate. Likely a president or governor head of household, sought by an office seeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Iowa
Congress
W C T U Moorhead Union Schedules Dual Meetings
Two meetings of the W. C. T. U. Moorhead Union are set for tomorrow. The first session begins at 3 30 in the Southside Diamond and the second follows at 7 30 on Grant street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T. U. Moorhead
Southside
Grant Street
Arrest of Adam Wiser Near Second Avenue and Try Street
Detective Coulson arrested Adam Wiser last night near Second avenue and Try street. The detective says Wiser, a recently released work house inmate, was lying in wait for someone and is a known crook. He was detained to prevent possible trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Wiser
Coulson
Second Avenue
Try Street
Wiser
Notes and Notions From a Quirky Local Page
Fragmented notes mention Colonel J M Ree from Allecoke, Daniel Reakpow a 15 year old vagrant sent to Morgapra, Col Owen H Parker of Parkers Landing at Neal Change day, Tom Rus a Fayette county mountaineer visiting, and a Salisbury amendment meeting. An ad promotes household disinfection with chlorides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ree
Connells
Daniel Reakpow
Morgapra
Owen H. J. Parker
Parker's Landing
Tom Rus
Fayette County
Rey
Salisbury
Figures Do Not Lie Natural Gas Boosts Pittsburg Coal Output
The 1888 Pennsylvania coal report cites a 12.5 percent rise in bituminous coal production to 33,96,728 tons, led by Allegheny County’s 804,561 ton jump. Natural gas use and new industries lifted demand, yet only one new mine opened, while Pittsburg coal earned higher prices and wider distribution across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
County of
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Charles A. Ashburner
United States Geological Survey
DraPates
Allegheny County
United States
Ir Uct
Swallpee Pees
Michigan
Illnsin
Tennesee
Kentucky
Alno Anessee
Missouri
Pittsburg Coal District
Peculiar Money Story Emerges From Ed wards Case
New York May 31 Charles H Edwards gave friend James M Ridden a small time box before a hospital operation. After Edwards died Ridden found bank books showing 40000 in deposits and notes by Thrall of Jersey City claiming to be Edwards cousin and heir. Supreme Court in Brooklyn decided his suit against Union Dime Savings Bank in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles H. Edwards
James M. Ridden
Ridden
Edwardsne Tatnes Thrall
Jersey City
Edwards
Ivo
Union Dime Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Importers Win Suit Over Tea Shipment Costs
New York May 31 Robert L Montgomery a New York merchant sued the steamship Port Adelaide for compensation for removing tea from his store in Brooklyn The court held cargo owners must bear extra expense of carting when unloading at a different berth and ordered the Port Adelaide to pay Montgomery the claimed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fepeciaal
Teligran
Dispatch
New York
Robert L. Montgomery
New Ys
Port A
York
Roberts
Brooklyn
Port Adelaide
Montgomery
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Carnegie
Valley Roadie
Saupe Ee
Saints
John Ne
Lake Erie
McCullough
Carnegie
Jal Wimmer
Women's Christian Home
Pris
Edward Murphy
John Gable
Alierman Doughty
Eddie
Inger
Gable
Eddie Ebinger
K. Ofl, Iron Workers
Labor Notes
Allegheny Cammes Couneil
Gray
Allegheny Hospital
Richard C. Gray
Western Pennsylvania
Allegheny General Hospital
Captain Gray
Louis Peterson
Patterson
J. C. Gray
J. H. McClelland
Butter Street
Fifty-ffth Street
Miss Pressly
Board of Managers
Onor
Sheltering Arms’ Society
West Penn Hospital
Colored Orphan Asylum
Greenwood Avenue
Ohio Street
Allegheny Ladies’ Relief Society
Colored Orphan Society
Western Pennsvania Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Wilkinsburg
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Old Men's and Women's Home
Home For Incurables
Sheltering Arms
Board of Home Missions
Young Men’s Church Association
First Presbyterian Church
Old Ladies* Home
Braddock
Ket
St. Peter's Cathedral
Allegheny Councils
Cromlich Geing
Dr. Campbell
Board of
Stand the Law
William B. Atkinson
G. E. Abbott
Brin Mawr
Urope
Piper
Henry B. Baker
Elias
Canteen
PROM
Toma
Westmoreland County
Jae Fess
Mary Gay Humphreys
Lemington Ave
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