Relief committee to organize permanent city aid fund
The Titusville and Oil City relief committee advances a plan to form a permanent relief organization led by the mayor to mobilize emergency funds and sub committees for fast response to disasters. Officials expect a meeting with prominent citizens to approve a ready cash fund and ready-to-deploy aid across Oil Creek Valley victims. Oil City and Titusville cases prompt calls for sustained philanthropy and wider Pittsburgh Allegheny support to reach new relief targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
M S Marvin
Titusville
Oil City
Marvin
Old Creek Valley
Gourley
Philadelphia
Oil Creek
John Eaton
Monty
Old City
Allepheny
Hosg
Collective Church Contributions Rise in Pittsburgh Area
A fragmented historical listing shows multiple churches and organizations including E A Kitsmiller, the Klein Logan Company, and the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company contributing varied sums from 2 to 850 dollars in cash and small denominations. Names like St Pauls German Congregation of Allegheny and Kings Daughters in Emsworth appear among donors.
Nearly Killed the Baby
Charles Kopf a 48 year old stonemason residing on Bryant street in the Nineteenth ward was arrested for assaulting and nearly killing his baby after a quarrel with his 19 year old step daughter Bertha Bunker. Kopf choked the girl and hurled a mirror at her. the mirror struck the baby causing a deep gash and unconsciousness. Kopf has been in the country eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kopf
Bryant Street
Nineteenth Ward
Kopf
Bertha Bunker
High Heat Follows Festive Fahrenheit Peak At Mansfield
The day rose to 90s and then to 804 before evening as workers at Mansfield Coal and Coke Company sweltered. An unknown 22 year old man suffered a sunstroke at Mansfield and died. Coroner McDowell will hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Weather Bureau
Esquimaux
Mansfield Coal and Coke Company
Mansfield
McDowell
Man Arrested for Arson After Gas Pipe Explosion
Joel Crawford of 5 Manhattan Street Allegheny was arrested after he cut a gas pipe with a hatchet and ignited it causing an explosion. Neighbors halted him after a struggle. he escaped briefly and was captured the next day. Police cite a prolonged drinking spree and temporary insanity as motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Crawford
No. 5
Manhattan Street
Allegheny
Crawford
Father Mollinger Illness Sparks Rally of Faithful
The ailing Father Mollinger remains confined but hopes to bless the sick today. Crowds sought interviews and donations dwindled as money ran short, leaving many poor followers disappointed. Father Myers of Pittsburgh led services yesterday in Mollinger's absence, but worshippers still long for their beloved priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Father Myers
Pittsburg
Girl Bitten by Ferocious Dog in Street Amputated Foot
Mary Wright fifteen adopted daughter of restaurant keeper John P. Wright was badly bitten by a large black dog on Penn avenue. The dog, owned by Wisenmueller, was killed by Constable James Jack after Mr. Wright filed then withdrew charges. Doctor Clark performed the foot amputation above the ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wright
John P. Wright
Penn Avenue
Wisenmueller
Clark
Wright
Alderman Kerr
James Jack
Drownings Reported at Mansfield and Demmler Station
Frank Graff, a youth of about age, drowned yesterday in Chartiers Creek at Mansfield while swimming with companions. The Coroner will investigate today. Woods Baine, 20, drowned in the Monongahela River at Demmler station last evening and was recovered shortly after. Coroner notified. no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Graff
Chartiers Creek
Mansfield
Woods Baine
Monongahela River
Demmler Station
Elocution Prize Winners at Pittsburg Female College
In the North Avenue M E Church Allegheny last night Miss Carrie Powelson won the E P Roberts and Sons gold medal. First honor went to Miss Jeannette Applegate and second to Miss Rose Slater. Class day exercises will be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Female College
E P. Roberts & Sons
North Avenue
M. E. Church
Allegheny
Carrie Powelson
Jeannette Applegate
Rose Slater
Reaching the Test Pleasant Valley and Manchester Roads Ready
A report from labor circles notes a 2 PM meeting between manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers to decide whether friendly relations will continue or a strike. Leaders Weihe Madden and potential successors are discussed amid talks of wage cuts and plant closures in the Mahoning Valley steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Weihe
Association
William Welhe
Stephen Madden
M. M. Garland
John C Kilgallon
Madden
D. B. Oliver
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Roads to Merge Over Five Million Capital Tie
The Pleasant Valley Company is near consolidation with Manchester Traction Company as favorable concessions are reported. Secretary W. H. Graham said discussions are preliminary and final outcomes are not yet known. The combined capitalization is expected around five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Company
Manchester Traction Com
W. H. Graham
Pleasant Valley Line
Pleasant Valley
Manchester
Combina
Green Bottle Makers Weigh Mammoth Consolidation
Green bottle manufacturers in the city consider forming a large combination to lower costs by replacing furnaces with continuous melting tanks. Thomas Wightman says several meetings have occurred but no firm actions or site details are decided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
United States Glass Company
Thomas Wightman
Ex Secretary Cake Indicted Amid Bigamy Infidelity Charge
Grand jury returns on George L. Cake former Secretary of the Window Glass Workers Association charged by brother in law D. L. Williams with infidelity and bigamy. Indictment legality hinges on Pennsylvania bigamy law since Cake’s first wife was wed in New Jersey. Also noted: Edgar Thomson mills Braddock to build large foundry adjunct employing 100 workers for moldings at several works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cake
Window Glass Workers’ Association
D. L. Williams
Act of Pennsylvania
Cake
New Jersey
Edgar Thomson Mills
Braddock
Turtle Creek
Edgar Thomson
Homestead
Duquesne
Engineers Win Settlement With Carnegie Union Mills
Manager Dillon and the Carnegie Union Mills engineers reached a settlement yesterday as requested demands were granted. A potential strike that could have halted work at the mill was averted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Carnegie Union Mills
Coroner probes death of Polish laborer in railroad accident
Coroner began an inquest into John Olexi's death after being struck by an engine on the Monongahela connecting railroad Monday. He argues the femoral artery was torn and clogged with dirt, while hospital doctors say death came from shock and no immediate operation. The inquest adjourned to today as further evidence is heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olexi
Monongahela
Homeopathic
New Hospital Site Purchased on Duquesne Heights
Negotiations for nine acres of land on Duquesne Heights for a water care hospital have been formally consummated. An Eastern syndicate represented by Mr. Kelly purchases the land from John L. Vaughn. The site offers a fine view and ideal facilities for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Heights
Mr. Kelly
John L. Vaughn
Dividend to Depositors From Bank Collapse
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank will pay 15 percent dividend to depositors next week, added to prior payments reaching 5 percent total. This likely represents the final amount creditors will receive as the bank’s remaining assets have been liquidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Vicissitudes of a Soldier in Court Now
Hugh Hanlon, an elderly veteran, sued Mrs. Kinney before Alderman McPike for disorderly conduct. He says she insulted him as a “miserable Democrat” and accused him of idling in the army while drawing a pension from a Republican administration. She was held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hanlon
McPike
Short Stories of City Life Highlights and Local Incidents
Local items report Mrs. Macare Comiivus jailed for operating a speak easy at 35 Federal Street. Ex-Congressman Jonax Evrics, Sixth ward, ill with pneumonia. Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases noted citywide. Southside Hospital Tax Ladies' Aid to hold a lawn fete. Pittsburg Academy and Curry Conservatory programs drew crowds. Cartan Brnrratt resumes work after illness. Joseph Reerse aged missing from Spring Garden Run since Saturday. Michael Drvits suspected of stealing church keys. Isaac Craig invited to Buffalo statue unveiling at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Humane Society receives multiple contributions including five from Godfrey & Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macare Comiivus
Federal Stret
Covuscimuar Jonax Evrics
Bluff Street
Board of Health
Tax Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
Spring Garden Run
Troy Hil
Mra
D. P. Bisch
Squire Potts
Pittsburgers Listed in New York City Register
Special: The following Pittsburgers are registered here in New York. Names include Mrs W Flinn ER L Ford D N Gillespie H L Gillespie BR G Gillespie T A Gillespie A McClure and others with addresses on Fifth Avenue Murray Hill and Sturtevant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittburgers
New York
Murray Hill
J. Soeree
H. As Spew
Ss. Libemaries J
Princis
Gilsey
Kresie F
McDonald
Hoffman
Stead
Imperial
J. Sanam Gilsey
EB. E. Webb
Usperial
McKinley Harrison split debates at Duquesne Hotel
General Asa W. Jones defends Major McKinley as loyal to President Harrison during the Minneapolis convention. He says Blaine erred in delaying a bid and predicts four years of progress if Harrison wins. Mayor Emerson dismisses a New York story about anti-Harrison pressure and affirms support for the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Harrison
Minneapolis
Congressman Bergen
New Jersey
Asa W. Jones
Youngstown
Duquesne
General Jones
Major McKinley
Bergen
Blaine
H. E Mir
National Republican Committee
Washington
Union
Elaine
Paul Blaine
Cleveland
Chicago
Ohio
Hill
E O. Emerson
Titusville
Anderson
Dispatch
New York
M Conard
Englishman Arrested for Bigamy in Central Station
Thomas Thompson, a young Englishman, was arrested and jailed at Central station on a bigamy charge. He came to the United States a year ago, worked at an iron mill, and lived in Hazelwood. An active Sunday school worker, he married 19 year old Agnes Millwood six months ago. She learned of his English wife and family, filing suit. Thompson hopes for release today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Central Station
Thompson
Hazelwood
Church
Agnes Millwood
England
Young Man Henry Bush Attacks Father in Public Fit
Henry Bush, living with his parents at the corner of South Thirteenth and Sarah streets, had a violent fit yesterday afternoon and beat his father about the head. Neighbors intervened, secured him, and a physician was summoned to tend to the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bush
South Thirteenth and
Sarah Streets
Special Round Trip Train From Pittsburg To Atlantic City
The Sennerants Railroad Company runs a special train from Pittsburg at 7 15 a m on June 20 as part of the New York and Chicago limited and a Philadelphia to Atlantic City leg arriving at 7 30 p m. The route stops at Braddock Irwin Greensburg Latrobe Johnstown and Altoona totaling twelve hours and 15 minutes. Fares include transfers from Pittsbore Braddock Irwin Greensburg Latrobe Johnstown Altoona with rates $10 to Braddock and $9 25 to Johnstown and Altoona. Through Philadelphia tickets are valid for return on regular trains except the New York and Chicago limited until June 99 inclusive. This daylight Alleghenies ride saves carfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sennerants Railroad Company
Pittsburg
New York
Pile Pomade Advertises Cure and Local Investments
An old advertisement touts Hill's Pile Pomade claiming a seven year cure for blind piles and urges others to try it. It also markets Veena and other items via Jos. Fleming & Son at 413 Market Street. Separate notes promote Ettwoop City as a real estate venture and a round trip train offer for the next Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
New York
A. H. Bansen
Rivera
Mall
Jos. Fleming & Son
Market Street
Ettwoop
Pittsburg
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Sold At East End Residence
A notice from East End announces a sale this week at the residence of Mrs. Frank M. Roberts for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills praised as a perfect small health aid. James H. Aiken & Co. and Mamaux & Son advertise summer underwear and Meraven Awninas Sage green goods at their Pittsburgh stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Roberts
Highland Avenue
Station Street
East End
de Witt
Meraven
Mamaux & Son
Penn Avenue
Tel
Wsu
Fielding and Bredin Face Vote Challenge in Allegheny Fourth Ward
In a special election to replace Mayor Kennedy, Fielding 587 votes and Bredin 582 were counted from 1,165 casts. Five ballots were rejected for improper marks in the Ninth precinct, potentially swinging outcome if count is reversed on appeal. Poll-by-poll tallies listed per district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Bredin
Baker
Allegheny
Kennedy
John Fielding
Judge Bredin
Jedin
Prohibition Leaders Meet On Baker Ballot Law Stand
State Chairman Patton and a subcommittee of the Prohibition Executive Committee met in Har(e)spor tonight to consider the Baker ballot law and determine the party’s status under the law after polling less than three percent in the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeispore
Patton
Prohibition Executive Committee
Millions for pensions approved by President in 1892 plan
The President approved an act to fund deficiencies in 1892 pension appropriations. Commissioner Raum requested 7,250,000 dollars for pension payments, expecting funds to be available tomorrow. In Philadelphia the University of Pennsylvania board ousted Prof. Robert Ellis Thompson and Prof. Charles S. Dolley from named chairs by a 19 to 3 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHiNgton
Raum
Philadelphia
Board of Trustees
The
University of Pennsylvania
Robert Ellis Thompson
John Welsh
Charles 8. Dolley
Pugilist Fitzsimmons Wins Horseshoe Race at World's Museum
Fitzsimmons the pugilist and J C Reiley a noted blacksmith competed in a horseshoe making contest at the World's Museum last night. Fitzsimmons produced 33 shoes in 35 minutes, beating Reiley by 12. The event drew considerable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
J. C. Reiley
World’s Museum
Reiley
Endorsing Christian Endeavor Societies at Allegheny Presbytery
Yesterday's Allegheny Presbytery session discussed the Christian Endeavor Societies of the Presbyterian Church and adopted a resolution praising the groups. John Smith, a Hungarian worker at the National Rolling Mills in McKeesport, was killed when heavy iron fell and crushed his skull. an inquest is planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Allegheny Presbytery
John Smith
National Rolling Mills
McKeesport
Second edition of aeons booklet issued by Marshall Kennedy
The Marshall Kennedy Mining Company of Allegheny Pa announces a second edition of the aeons booklet is ready for order with a 2 cent stamp. It is illustrated on heavy enamel paper and offers hints on flour buying and bread baking. Also a radical retail sale at Diamond street window displays men's and boys clothing at deep reductions with a $500 guarantee if not matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Kennedy Mining Company
Allegheny
Cassimere
Diamond Street
Clothiers
Cor. Grant
Diamond Streets
Auctioneer Offers Wide Range of Styles in Broad Lots
A catalog highlights hundreds of styles for sale with two notable lot groups drawing special attention. The listings emphasize diverse selections and competitive bidding opportunities for collectors and buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tion
CH Cy
BS Committee
Erie
William R. Thom
Wellsville Plate and
Iron Coma
Wellsville
J. & McCaleb
First — Lutheran Church
W. M. Leatherman
P.& GE
Mt. Washington Baptist
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
World OF Labor
People’s Bank
Wells
B. F. Jones
Jones & Laughlin
Repubblicans
Mahoning Valley
Henry B. Shields
Girard, C
Duquesne Hotel
J. Morgan Coleman
South
Mr. Coleman
Alabama
Mammoth Foundry
Praddock
John Olerzi
Mr. Biniie
Mr. Blaine
Massachusetts
Summer Underwear
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Wen Haven & Essxay
Water Street
Ama
Sears
Tol
Volkebrau
Eberhardt & Ober
Shanghais
Fifth Ave
Market St
Jold
Jos. Horne
India
Victoria
Jones’ English
Nainsook
JOS. Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market
Jeleuwr
Oxford
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Jolbows
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