Retired With Honor Women Out Talk A Large Crowd
A long article notes the Baltimore and Ohio Railway pensioning veteran conductor Thomas Drake after 35 years on the Pittsburg division. At age 52 he receives a liberal pension and retires to a home in Bissel. The piece praises Drake and fellow retiree "Pop" Kennedy for their kindness and dedication to passengers. It reflects on railroad history, extension of lines, and safety progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Toad
Thomas Drake
Mr. Drake
Pittsburg
Bissel
Hissel
City
Pittsburg and
Connellsville
W. H. Koontz
Somerset
Connellsvile
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Koontz
Pop” Kennedy
Wilkinsburg
Kennedy
Drake
Baltimore and Ohio
Women Who Will Talk at the Anderson Drummers Parade
A gossipy trio amused a crowd of drummers at the Anderson. Two women chatted for twenty minutes, a third joined, and bets arose on who would quit first. The discussion drew commercial men and policemen, and the women finally moved on as the square filled, bets still active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Amusing Blunder by Belgian in Pittsburg
A newly arrived Belgian in Pittsburg boasted of English mastery but misinterpreted a conversation at a East End drawing room. A charming young lady asked if he remembered her, and he replied with a mistaken compliment, saying her face is a chestnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lancerit
East End
Jimmy Galvin
Pratt Transferred Due to Ill Health at Pittsburg Division
W A Pratt, Engineer Maintenance of Way for the Pittsburg division of the B and O road, has been transferred because of ill health and will seek rest at the seashore. C Elwell, formerly Superintendent of Wilmington and Northern Tod, will succeed him. General Manager J T Odell visited for a brief time, inspecting the Akron project nearing completion and noting pending improvements on the Valley Pittsburg and Western line. through route details remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pratt
Pittsburg
C. ©. Elwell
Wilmington and Northern Tod
J. T. Odell
Akron
Jac
Damaged by Cattle Prompt City Complaint
A man on Faster Avenue voices a complaint about a city ordinance. He asserts a violation and urges enforcement, noting there is a city rule governing the incident. The statement reflects local concern over livestock damage and municipal response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geatesdag
Ubicds
City cattle roaming streets sparks calls for law obedience
A fragment recounts cattle wandering Center avenue in daytime despite fences down and frequent traffic. The speaker notes cattle are driven at night to avoid blocking streets, urging butchers to follow municipal laws or face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Avenue
Romantic Actor Haworth to Be Managed by A J Shedden
The Romantic Actor Haworth signs a five year contract in New York with manager A J Shedden to begin next season. They plan a $10000 investment in scenery and costumes for a Saint Marc style drama, with a strong supporting company, aiming for the best theaters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Shedden
Pittsburg
New York
Joseph Haworth
Shedden
Dispatch
Tran
Haworth
Paul’ Kauvar
Lintend
St. Marc
Downing
Mr. Haworth
J. Haworth
Woman Refuses to Sign Commutation Ticket at Union Depot
A Union Depot ticket agent recalls a young woman and her male companion seeking a Wilkinsburg commutation ticket. The ticket policy requires buyers to sign to prevent misuse. she refused, offering no signature, and demanded her money back. She left, claiming she would spend more time reaching Wilkinsburg than riding the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Wilkinsburg
Muddy Shoes at Union Station Wedding Ride
A station scene unfolds as a rustic bride-to-be and her fiancé pass a lively newsboy. The bootblack jokes to clean the mud from the bride’s shoes for five pennies, drawing amused cheers from nearby newsies while they head to the preacher’s parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Bill
Hans
Keystone express launches on Fort Wayne line from New York
General Passenger Agent F A Ford traveled to Chicago to inaugurate the Keystone flyer daily from New York to Chicago. The vestibuled limited will carry only first class passengers, with travel time slightly longer than the existing schedule. Ford touts a smoking car feature and argues the era of smoking in Pullman cars is ending as the new service aims for modern comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Ft. Wayne Road
F. A. Ford
Ford
Kensington Concerts and Park Events Advertised
An item lists Christy’s summer night concerts and lawn fetes at Windsor Park in Bellevue with details on season tickets, a midday and evening program, and train arrangements for parkgoers. Private dancing lessons are offered at the city academy and references to Washington, Braddock, and Roquet, plus Fort Pitt insignia and medallions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Park
Bellevue
F. W
Cingta -Adhesson
the Academy
1012
Avenue
City
Washington
Braddock and
Roquet
Our City
Fort Pitt
E P
Rain Dampens Amalgamated Picnic at Beaver Fair Grounds
Rain reduced attendance from an expected 15 000–18 000 to 8 000–10 000 at the Amalgamated Association picnic at Beaver Fair Grounds. Despite showers, crowds gathered, bands played, dancing thrived under sheds, and some minor incidents occurred. Delegates from Turner Hall led a large march from downtown to the grounds, with trains and transportation organized from Wheeling, Youngstown, and nearby cities. Ex Secretary William Martin and ex Trustee James H. Nutt attended, noting congratulations as Nutt prepares for a new post in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Fair Grounds
National Lodge
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Knights’ Band
Chestnut Street
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Third Avenue
Market Street
Smithfield Street
Liberty Carter
Senea D. Carey
W. H Willats Wheeling
M. Burns
Indiana
John Gallagher
Philadelphia
Weihe
Union Depot
Fair Grounds
Samuel Moody
Wheeling
Youngstown
New Castle
Sharon
Mingo
Steubenville
Beaver
William Martin
Association
James H. Nutt
Nutt
Brown, Bonnell & Co
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
McCandless Kinser file injunction in brickwork case
A. M. McCandless and J. H. Kinser filed a bill in equity in Common Pleas No 3 seeking to stop Bricklayers Union No 2 members from interfering with workers on the Alvin Theater project. The court set June 10 for argument amid claims the suit is politically motivated and could inflame union tensions ahead of November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. McCandless
J. H. Kinser
McCandless & Kinser
Alvin Theater
Equity In Common Pleas
John H. O’brien
Edward Broderick
Charles Whiteside
Jesse Johnston
James Stewart
Bricklayers' Union No. 2
Pierre
Sheen
Resf
Fort Pitt Glass hits rich Grapeville gas well near Fort Zo works
A large gas strike in Grapeville near Fort Zo’s works promises plentiful fuel and power to light 40 to 50 new dwellings. contemporaneously a court petition seeks dissolution of Duff Games Company, linked to the Armory Pailin property on Marion and Martin avenues in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pitt
Duff Games Company
Eee
Armory Pailin
Marion and
Martin Avenues
Allegheny
Westinghouse Picnic at Rock Point on June 13
The Westinghouse Beneficial Association hosts its tenth annual picnic at Rock Point on Saturday June 13. Trains to the event depart Union depot at 8 30 in the morning and 1 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Beneficial Association
Rock Point
Union Depot
Union Station
Explosion at Find Wz rolling mill blamed on gas
An explosion at Find wz, Ohio rolling mill yesterday was caused by natural gas from a boiler and no injuries were reported.
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Findwz, O
Lawyers In Session At Allegheny Bar Meeting
The Allegheny Bar Association held its monthly meeting discussing new member admissions and a rule to accept printed paper books in Court of Appeals to save client costs. New members Cicero Hasbrouck John P Patterson and C S Fetterman were admitted. executive recommended elections for C B Scull J S Keating Jr H L Gearing and Charles G Mellvaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Aleaid
Pasar
Court of Appeate Tee
Third Judiciat Circuit
Court of Appeals
Cicero Hasbrouck
John P. Patterson
Fetterman
C. B. Scull
Record heat yields unusual temps and stray notes
The report notes alternating extreme heat with unusually low highs and a droughty pattern. It cites a June 5 1890 datum and mentions temperatures around 69 degrees with a low cap at 520, while odd phrases about growing crops appear amid weather observations.
County Prison Board Holds Regular Meeting
The County Prison Board met yesterday and elected County Treasurer Bell to fill the vacancy on the Board of Managers of the workhouse caused by William Hill's election as Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
William Hill
June price list from J. Weldon offers farm goods and groceries
A prompt letter from J J Weldon at 201 Market Street details June prices for tea rice sugar cocoa and canned fruits and vegetables plus staples like evaporated milk beans coffee and honey. It notes delivery terms prepaid for out of town buyers and mentions freight on orders over ten dollars with reduced seating options and special offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orennis
California
Weyman
Alifornia
Califaruia
Jas
J. Weldon
Market Street
Car
Second Avenue
United Freight
Pittsburg
Governor Pattison On Fort Pitt Spoon Letter Of Approval
A 1891 Harrisburg letter from Governor Pattison endorses the Fort Pitt Spoon sent to Pittsburg. The note lauds the spoon as beautiful and artistic, a fine souvenir for Pittsburg and its residents. Also included are old advertisements for diamonds and pianos from local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Roberts
Fort Pitt
Robert Patettisox
Harrisburg
Kensington Savings Ad Teaches Safe Deposits and Home Ownership
An advertisement from Kensington promotes the Inter-State Building and Loan Association of Bloomington. It touts safe savings with competitive interest, suggests saving to reduce rent, and highlights loan facilities to keep funds productive. It claims security akin to government bonds and outlines a large lot sale in Kensington on Wednesday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- State Building
Tran Association
Bloomington
Watts
Asum
Ird
F. B. Tom
Part
Penn Building
Pittsburg
General Office
Kensington
Saloon Case Detainees and Family Scuffles at County Court
In yesterday’s county sessions Judge Slagle presided with Judges Collier and Ewing as the steppe child era and various家庭 matters filled the docket. A black girl was arraigned for severely wounding a man, while Mrs. Bell faced a 30 day jail term for trigamy as her husband urged reconciliation. Frances Sylvester and Dora Meninger argued over chickens and a threatened fire, producing complex cost disputes. Other cases covered desertion, support, and assaults, with sentences including jail, fines, and enforced support. Thomas O’Brien received 15 months in the workhouse after a bench warrant led to new conviction, while a batch of theft and burglary sentences followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slagle
Collier
Ewing
Judges of Common Pleas
William A. Sipe
William Bell
Washington County
William
Dora
Philip
Mr. Jacobs
Fannie
Mary Falk
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Mary
Kemp
Monroe Blake
Morocco
Blake
Kate Hanlon
William Hanlon
William M. McElroy
Thomas O Brien
Thomas O’brien
O'Brien
O’brien
Judge Larceny
John O'Mara
John Burns
Davis
Micheal Medes
James McKee
Atlas Stevenson
John Larceny
Green
Miller Retired Penal Stint Fine and Workhouse Order
Summary reflects a court record detailing penalties including a £1000 fine and workhouse sentence for Miller Retired Penal stint and a £500 fine with 11 months for Martha E Seem for selling without a license and keeping PSR by loose. Also mentions Cabe Costeo with a two day period, and William Adams with information for surety of the order to be executed by JW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Miller
Martha E. Seem
Cabe Costeo
Mae
William Adams
Division Court Matters Highlight Misfit Testimony
Testimony filed yesterday in Charles Cutler versus Mary E. Cutler cites desertion after 1887 in Alliance Ohio. Separate filings include Amelia Scheer alleging ill treatment and desertion, Emma Morford against Franklin Morford for cruelty, and Louise Strohm seeking alimony in her divorce from Henry Strohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cutler
Mary E. Cutler
Eee
Henry Strohm
Women’s Health Protective Association applies for charter
An application was filed yesterday for a charter for the Women’s Health Protective Association aimed to enforce better observance of sanitary laws. Directors include Mrs. Emma H. Alsop Mrs. B. Burgwin Miss Kate M ht and others. A hearing before Judge White addressed Gillespie Brothers oil wells on Sunday and salt water concerns. The case papers were taken by the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Health Protective Association
Emma H. Alsop
B. Burgwin
Kate M Ht
A. Chalfant
Amy H. DuPuy
Julia Harding
F. BR. Johnson
Annie R. Lyon
Mary McClelland
Annie P. McKee
Margaret C. Nicola
J. B. Oakley
Mary Semple
Elizabeth D. Shaw
Jackson
Glenshaw church suit over architect fees verdict for defendant
In a Glenshaw case the jury cleared the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church of paying architect fees. Executions totaling over 1800 dollars were issued against John M. Clark by J A Hertenbach for 290 and 105 dollars. Mary A. McDermott and Michael McCann face amounts of 963048 and 525 dollars respectively. In Common Pleas No 1 James Renssee was appointed commissioner in Clara Aflcock vs James Milcock and Joseph Cognan in Katie Mason v W M Mason. Joun Rens, Jr was named commissioner to take testimony in the contested alderman election for the Sixteenth ward. Alderman McPike’s election is challenged by T J Chalfant. Sarah C Matowerr filed a bill in equity against Westmoreland Specialty Company alleging mismanagement as a stockholder and requesting the appointment of a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boyd
Glenshaw Presbyterian Church
John M. Clark
J. A. Hertenbach
Mary A. McDermott
Michael MceCann
Common Pleas
James 7
Renssee
Clara Aflcock
James Milcock
Joseph Cognan
Katie Mason
W. M. Maso Joun
Rens, Jr
McPike
T. J. Chalfant
Sarah C. Matowerr
Westmoreland Specialty Company
Cae
Chief Bigelow Comments on Bribery Allegations In Rail Switch Deal
Business and city officials discuss charges by Henry Rea and John W. Haney alleging councilmen pressed for bribes to secure railroad switch privileges. The talk centered on possible official inquiry, with observers deeming the matter serious. Bigelow declined to comment on specifics but warned against金 any effort to seize wealth from Mr. Rosa, noting his firm hold on his earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilmanic
Henry Rea
John W. Haney
Trespass Case In Robinson Township Oil Site
Thomas J. Hall, a Robinson township farmer, caused the arrest of rig builders and teamsters on June 4 for trespass and building an oil rig under orders of Gillespie Bros. on seven acres of oil land belonging to the John Hall heirs without a lease. Squire Edmundson held the hearing and fined each trespasser five dollars plus costs. The seven acres, near the J. W. Bell well, adjoins Hall Bell and Ross properties in a well known oil area with current central interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hall
Robinson Township
Gillespie Bros
John Hall
Eer
Squire Edmundson
J. W. Bell
Hall, Bell and Ross
Cure of a Bad Eczema on the Limb
A patient describes a severe leg eczema with running sores from knee to foot. Daily bandages blistered and bled until relief came after using CUTICURA RESOLVENT, CUTICURA SOAP, and a CUTICURA Ointment. The testimonial credits these products for cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Cuticura
Mus
Kate Beard
Orange Valley
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B. & C. Road
Joe Haworth
S Luce
Mr. Ford
Keystone Express
Christy
Joux P. Knable Co
Fifth Ay
Joux P. Exantx Oo
New Theater
Westinghouse Picnic
Allegheny Bar Association
Mr. Bill
Pattison
RE. P. Roberts & Sons
Remive & Wrains
Penn Avenue
Steinway Pianos
Steinway
J. Hoffmann & Co
Lohmer Pianos
Colby
Thomas Mbrien
Women's Health Protective Association
Morrow
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
John Finnessey
Thomas Taylor
Edward Swan
J. Muldowney
M. Dunshensky
Robert Johnson
Fritz Remmig
N. Wilson
Racism Freeman
J. Ae
A. Davis
M. Billeck
Kate Lalee
Aarene
L. Williams
Right
William Ryan
Midt
E. Tucker
J. W. Robingon
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Excelsior Flint Glass Works
Rolled Steel Wheel Company
Kensington Chilled Steel Company
Burrell Improvement Co
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg, PA
Chief Bigelow
Mr. Rea
Eczema
G Biwi
Jomor of Pealp. An Fon Witos
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