River Duel Ends With Skiff Upend and Arrest Looms
A mid river skiff duel near Panhandle bridge on the Monongahela ends when an outrigger man identified as George Miller clashes with a skiff operator. The skiff upsets, Miller berates and paddles away, rescuers reel in the drenched man, and police plan Miller’s arrest as witnesses discuss the odd river fight.
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Monongahela
Panhandle Bridge
Eve George Miller
Carson Street
Miller
Iroquois group seeks aid to reach New Haven
Yesterday afternoon three Iroquois Indians asked the Department of Charities for help to go to New Haven Conn. The party included Mrs Angus Sam, her son John, and sister Mary Frazer. They came from Harlen New York with a show venture that collapsed in Evansville Ind. Salaries unpaid and baggage attached. They hope to find bead work in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
New Haven
Conn
Angus Sam
John
Mary Frazer
Angus San
No. 18
Liberty Street
Pitts Dorg
Sam
Hartern New York
Heaumont Osborn Bbow
Atsr
Evansville
Ind
Sven Pase
Meeting of the Grand Officers of Equitable Aid Union
The Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania held its annual meeting at No 10 Fourth Avenue with about 200 delegates. Reports show state membership rose by 30 percent last year, totaling around 12 000 in Pennsylvania and 34 000 nationwide. The order, ten years old with ten chapters in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, adjourned to reconvene on the second Tuesday of June 1591 in Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union
Equitable Aid Union
Pennsylvania
Fourth Avenue
United States
Pittsburg
Alleheny
Titasville
Real estate dealer Hanna charged with disorderly conduct
James M. Hanna of 45 Alpine street Allegheny was arrested at Central Station after entering Groetzinger’s carpet store on Penn Avenue with a baggy whip and declaring the intent to whip his wife. He was held as a policeman was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Hanna
Alpine Street
Allegheny
Central Station
Groetzinger S Carpet Store
Penn Avenue
H Ted
Hanna
Romantic tour through Schenley Park shorts on mishap and progress
Mayor Gourley and City officials joined Chief Bigelow for a carriage ride through Schenley Park. The party explored Panther Hollow and a rustic glade with falls and embowered nooks while noting progress on park improvements. Two hundred workers clear roads and prepare a high footbridge and driving tracks. Work aims for July 4 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Schenley Park
Gourley
T. Holmes Miller
City Hall
James McKnight
Boquet Street
Squirrel Hill
Monongahela
Schenlay Park
Panther Hollow
McKnight
Noe Binaries
Chief Bigelow
Forbes Avenue
St Pierre Street
Sporadic Cholera Case Reported In City
Dr J A McKibben treated Miss G Griffith at No 3 Seneca street describing a sporadic cholera episode not contagious. Doctors from multiple firms questioned the diagnosis noting identical cases elsewhere and doubting cholera as the cause, amid family and editor skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKibben
No. 3
Seneca Street
G. Griffith
Health Bureau
Miss Griffith
C. W. Dulles
The
Medical and Surgical Record
United States
Pittsburg
Asia
Egypt
Fete champetre planned with many Democratic guests invited
The Randall Club met to arrange this year’s fete champetre at Silver Lake Grove on July 0. Plans include balloon ascensions and fireworks. Invitations have been extended to ex President Grover Cleveland and Governors Campbell Wilson Hill Abbott and other prominent Democrats. A committee led by D. C. Cawley will handle arrangements.
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New York
Abbott
New Sengor
Aspen Campbell
Wilson
D. C. Cawley
P. N. Guebbe
Thomas J. Wallace
P. Fleming
Joseph Vilsack
W. J. Weizel
B. J. Foley
Rescue and Transfer of Gore Brothers to Dixmont Asylum
Nelson Gore, rescued after leaping from a bluff above the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by Captain George W. Kinz, was later moved with his brother William to Dixmont asylum. The brothers, once inmates at Somerset penitentiary for robbery, showed mental decline and were escorted by Detectives Conison and Shore after receiving care from Mercy hospital. Nelson suffered a sprained ankle from the jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George W. Kinz
Nelson J. Gore
Nelson Gore
William
Somerset
Eigne
Mercy
Dixmont
Conison
Shore
Coroner's Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Sawyer Inquest
The coroner's jury in the Samuel Sawyer case failed to agree after three hours of deliberation and was adjourned to reconvene. Witness Charles Hinelander testified Sawyer had a knife but was not within ten feet when the sledge was thrown. A second inquest session was scheduled, with names listed including M Cokely and H Grant Miller. Dr Sadler of 804 Pennsylvania Avenue performed cataract surgery on a 76 year old Shousetown resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sawyer
Slias Pete Soyle
McDowell
Charles Hinelander
Sawyer
Morrison
Ieee
M. Cokely
H. Grant Miller
Charles Prbayee
Frederick
Roe J . Sg
Jacksons
Rey
Me. Ropert McCakrxer
Shousetown
Hogs Org
Sadler
Bar Mill Scale Adopted After Labor Convention Walkthrough
Amalgamated Association delegates finalize the bar mill scale after lengthy amendments. The base price on a two cent card sits at 290 dollars per ton with multiple clauses revised. Delegates plan a Homestead trip with a special train, a reception, and an entertainment program at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Seale
Weibe
Iron Mills West
Braddock Wire Mill to Close for Extensive Improvements
The Braddock Wire Company at Rankin will close its mills in early July for several weeks of maintenance and upgrades. Old furnaces will be torn down and three larger furnaces put in, with overhaulings in the red mill. Wire rod output will shrink as extra furnace capacity is diverted to upgrades and nail mill needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Company
Rankin
Committee to hear new evidence in Jeannette case
Central Trades Council appointed committee will meet tomorrow to review evidence gathered during the week. A thorough examination is required before reporting to the Trades Council, delaying the planned report slated for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Trades Council
New Sommerton
Railroad Engineers Meet at Anderson for Informal Discussion
About a dozen maintenance of way engineers from the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh gathered at Anderson yesterday. They adjourned at 3 o'clock to watch a ball game, showing more interest in sports than work. No papers were read and discussions remained informal. The meetings aim to share suggestions and confer on ongoing projects.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Anderson
Europe
J. S. Blaner
Gledhill
Blazier
Beller Makers Refuse Details On Wage Demands
The Beller Makers met last night and remained in session late. They reportedly prepared wage demands to present to the bosses but refused to reveal specifics until after a boiler manufacturers’ meeting in New York. A nail mill project by Brad dock Wire Mill Company nears completion with walls and roof finished and much machinery installed. Allegheny County Lamber Dealers plan a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the Supreme Court mechanics’ lien law and seek clarity on its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beiler
New York
Braddock Wire Mill Company
Joly L
Lamber
Allegheny County Lamber Dealers’ Association
Supreme Court
Weu
Salvation Army Talk Highlights Booth Tucker in Homestead
Booth Tucker also known as Fakeer Singh spoke at the Grand Opera House in Homestead about his Indian missionary work in Bengal. He described conversions, the role of foreigners in India, and the Salvation Army’s spread with Lord Ratna Pala beside him.
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Booth Tucker
Fakeer -Singh
India
Grand Opera House
Homestead
Salvation Army
Ratna Pala
Bengal
Iow
Booth Tasker
Kantahella
Ceylon
Fakeer Singh
London
Hoe
Marshall B. Booth
United States
Juvenile Knife Fight Ends With Accusation
A Polish boy ten years old stabbed a classmate twice near the eye during a noon quarrel on South Ninth Street. The injured boy, Eddie Nickolos, fled home with a bloodied hat while the assailant hid. the case was withdrawn by the accuser as the youth is deemed too young for punishment.
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South Tenth Street
Eddie Nickolos
Willie Hutchinson
Eddie Murphy
South Ninth Street
Mike Selboski
Nickolas
Anys
Selboski
Seinhauer
Langenbacher
Two Women Die After Gas Explosion in Allegheny
Mrs. Kipp aged 67 and her daughter Lizzie 17 died at Allegheny General Hospital after a gas related blast in their home at No 19 Pike Street. The leak is suspected to have come from street pipes and flowing into the cellar. workers search the street for the break.
Water famine grips Southside hills and valleys
The Southside faces a continuing water shortage with hill districts faring slightly better than Bonthside proper. Day supplies hold up. nights and valley remains hard to obtain with poor quality. Pumping machinery is said to be at fault, but repair timing is unknown.
First of the Season Excursion to Atlantic City Plans
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad prepares for the first regular summer excursion to Atlantic City on July 3. Division Passenger Agent E D Smith notes heavy work to ready for what may be a record season as hot weather boosts travel and the line highlights scenic stops along its route for tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio
E. D. Smith
Alienated spouses ignite jail row in Pittsburgh case
Miranda Palmer and David McKay face perjury, shoplifting, divorce, and assault charges after a chaotic inquiry at Alderman McMasters office. Palmer, once known as Mia McKay, was found in Lawrenceville and jailed on $6000 bail, with hearings set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McMansters
Alderman McMasters
Miranda Palmer
Fleishman & Co
Heiner
David McKay
Penn Avenue
Rebecca Street
Common Pleas Court No. 1
Mia. McKay
David
McKenna
W. J. Morris
Lawrenceville
McKay
ArtMasters' oMce
Fifty-fourth Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pure Water for Allegheny Plans River Extension
Allegheny citizens demand clean water as the sub-water committee spends nearly three hours debating extending the main line to Nine Mile Island. A water filter at the point is debated. committee delays a decision and will refer the matter to the general committee next week after reviewing maps and plans.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Sub-Water Committee
Nine Mile Island
Speak-easy raids target four proprietors in city
Inspector McAleess filed informations before Magistrate Gripp against four speak-easy proprietors for keeping disorderly houses. Several suspects were arrested and detained at Central station for hearings. Names include Mrs Ells Moore 235 Second Avenue, Mrs Josephine Connors Second Avenue, George Herbeck 605 Grant Street, Mary Ann O'Brien 4 Tunnel Street, Joseph Scott a visitor, Catherine Coyle 528 Second Avenue, M Longo 73 Washington Street, Frank Gulopsey 82 Bedford Avenue, James Phillips rear 41a7aee Street, Mrs Camby rear 41 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Gripp
McAleess
Gripp
Central Station
Mra
Ells Moore
Second Avenue
Mra Josephine Connors
George Herbeck
Grant Street
Mary Ann O'Brien
Tunnel Street
Joseph Scott
Catherine Coyle
M. Longo
Washington Street
Frank Gulopsey
Bedford Avenue
James Phillips
Mrs. Camby
Day trip by Press Club to Ohio Pyle Falls aboard B and O
The Press Club invites ladies for a Saturday excursion to Ohio Pyle Falls with Division Passenger Agent Smith in charge. The train departs from the B and O depot at eight o'clock. Dinner will be served at the Ohio Pyle Hotel opening for the summer season.
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Press Club
Ohio Pyle Falls
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Division
Smith
Ohio Pyle
Falla
Moin
Accidents Cause Injuries Across City Streets
Multiple incidents report injuries from falls and vehicle accidents yesterday. Henry Smith thrown from horse on Ella street sustaining a skull fracture. Elmer McCoy and Elmer McCoy Jr. injured in stables and on a roof. Morris Simon hit by cable car No 36 on Fifth Avenue. Frank Marron hurt at Howe Brown works with a pile driver. William Grimm bruised after falling into a manhole. Snyder caught in coil wire at Oliver Bros. wire mill with non fatal injuries. He was taken to Southside Hospital or home as noted.
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Henry Smith
Ella Street
Sixteenth Ward
Morningside Road
Frank Marron
Howe, Brown & Co
Homeopathic
William Grimm
South Eighteen Street
South Nineteenth Street
Elmer McCoy
Net Street
Oakland
Morris Simon
Logan Street
Fifth Avenue
G Snyder
Oliver Bros
Southside Hospital
A Bill for a Bass. Larkin’s seven-pound fish tale fished up
James J. Larkin bragged of a seven-pound bass caught near McKee’s Rocks and displayed it in a downtown restaurant. An associate later found a small bill from a McKee’s Rocks fish dealer for the same bass, 70 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Larkin
Embezzlement charge filed against W H Weaver
W H Weaver was arrested on an embezzlement charge before Alderman Reilly or J C Dollman. Dollman alleged Weaver misused $90 from the coffee-house on Robinson street Allegheny and bought about $5 of utensils, with receipts showing $10 spent. Weaver posted bail for a Friday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Weaver
Alderman Reilly
J. C. Dollman
Dollman
Weaver
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Oysters in Summer Challenge Philadelphia Law
Summer oysters may be banned by law from sale in Philadelphia with a $100 fine for first conviction and possible six months in jail. Dealers envision enforcement during August to reduce losses, while some hope the rule curbs a loss making business and keeps summer stocks intact.
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Epicures
Pittsburg
Sol
Philadelphia
J.B. Hommerie
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Potomac
Open Hearth Plant Sold and Wages Dispute Settled
Totten & Hogg acquire W. J. Hammond & Sons 15 ton open hearth forge on Second Avenue. Hammond will build a large plant at Mansfield. Misunderstanding over wage increases with Alex Borgs & Sons workers has been settled and employees are back at work.
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Totten & Hogg
Twenty-fourth Street
W. J. Hammond & Sons
Second Avenue
Hammond
Mansfield
Alex Borgs & Sons
Why She Shot Him Ransom Case Tells of Ransom Proposal
A telegram from Scott Haven says Mrs. Laura Myers shot Charles Ransom claiming he neglected her 16 year old daughter and she wanted him to marry the girl. Ransom was taken to West Penn Hospital in critical condition.
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Scott Haven
Laura Myers
Charles Ransom
Ransom
Astontown
Deanne Station
West Penn
Mercantile Library Hall Association Advances Bond Issue
A meeting authorized the president and treasurers to execute bonds totaling six million to secure the bond issue already negotiated last March. This move was described as a mere formality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Library Hall Association
Reporter Porter Declines Siding in County Race
In interviews with Allegheny residents about the Congressions situation the Porter credited remarks to Recorder Graham. Porter, chair of the County Committee, says he must be impartial and declines to take sides amid the confusion over a Stone preference.
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Allegheny
Congressions
Lssue
W. D. Porter
Eng
Colonel Stone
Graham
Porter
Post Office Introduces Bright Uniforms for Messengers
Postmaster McKean announced 5 of 30 special quick delivery bays received new uniforms. By month end the entire force will be dressed alike. The design mirrors the letter carriers with P O D brass buttons and neat appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
P.O. D
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Monongahela River
Bexson
Milter
Messrs
J. Elliott
Omas Brown
W. Rice
Cincinnati
Smithfield Street
Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania
Mayer Gourley
Wilde
Scho
Steel Works
Union Cornet Band
Opera House
D. Armstrong
Cleveland
William McNamara
Republic Iron Works
Braddock Wire Mill
Jeannette Tevesticating
Salvation Work
Bore
Antcony
Adams
Bouthside
Salisbury Hall
Allahen
Southside
Munici Hall
Bureau of of Water
St. Vitus
Miles
Nervine
Jos. Fleming & Son’s
Market St
P.c
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
Jos. Horse & Co
Sre
C. M. Wilson
Gilbert
Towa
Rosenbaum & Co.'s
Jos. Homwz & Co
Morris Simoe
Chamberlain
Gee
Arnold & Co
Morgan House
Des Moines
P. Cc. Cc
Ussu Huevus & Hacun
Marses
A. G. Campsett & Sons
Fifth Ave
E. E. EK
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Buffalo
Tisso
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Fourth Avesss
Hansdeerchief Barcatn
Harpy & Hares
Jos. Horne & Co
Lies
Sixth St
D. Lutz & Sox
USA
Telephone
Infante
A. G. CanrrBett & Sowa
Harge & Co
Paris
Urssa Huevas & Hacke
Krause
Marvin
Rosenbaum & Co
Manhattan
Biber & Eastox
Brussels
Jane
la Yar
Brossola
Opes
Mrs. Myers
Maaghter
John Allen
Jannis Holman
Castile Shannon Plomre
Edward
Groetzinger
Pete. Gay
Penn Avent
Grand Royal
Lodges
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Seton
Ononpoy House
James S. Barber
A. H. Morgan
L. Patton
Charles E. Meyer
J. A. Simpson
L. =. Lapp
W. A. Piper
E H. Spencer
E. A. Stent Siehaats Y
Mia A . Kiln, . A. Johnson and
M. J. Carson
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Boechlin
Stohe
New
Challia
JUS. Horne & CO
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