Bridge Collapse Toll Grows With 68 On Scene
The Cairo bridge disaster leaves 68 people on and about the wreck. The dead include W Baird and Robert Baird, with many injured across Cincinnati Covington and Newport. Survivors and missing list follow as investigators seek cause and future inspections.
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W Baird Obert Baird
New Kr. c
Champolx
Ple
Boston
Thomas Down
Rory
Rington
Edward Sullivax
Tandice
James J Hnsone de Grace
Dennis Barlow
Parkersburg
Caantes Stal Ironton
Charles Tyre
Mitchell
Ind
William Burtux
Pendieton
Patrick Murray
Greenbrier
W. Va
Dax Briveirr
Hill Station
Becce Thomas
Ee Arling
Newport
Munders
CuauLrs H. Wilkerson
Souisville
Wport
William Thomas
Kenia
Joan i Mlape
Sener
Jeg
Tnee
Rabbitt
Heiniger
A. Thomas
F. Ucekley
William Wilses
Harry
Lowmon
Wallace
Thomas Layis
Covington
Menet Kraween
Bixitex
Freeport
Thomas Kevsz
William Bairds statement on Covington disaster and bridge work
William Baird cannot explain the Covington accident and cites Pittsburg as a leading manufacturing city. He details his firm probes, the two brothers Andrew and Robert Baird, and the risks of timber falsework and river bridges in Wheeling Covington Memphis Kenova and other projects while expressing disbelief at the casualty figures.
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Wilkerson
James J. Johnson
Havre de Maryland
Canova
W. Va
Baird Brothers
Andrew Baird
Robert
Slong
Memphis
Cincinnati
Covington
Newport
Pittsburg
William Baird
Negsley Avenue
Point Pleasant
Wheeling
Chicago
Robert Baird
Ohio River
Kenova
London
Thames
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Ohio
Mississippi
German Lutherans Hold Ohio District Conference at Sharpsburg
The annual conference of the Ohio district of the German Lutheran Church began last evening at the German Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg and will run for about one week. Delegates gathered to receive credentials and conduct initial sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
German Lutheran Church
Sharpsburg
Great Reductions by the Manufacturers in New Tron and Steel Scale
Turmoil over wage scales as Youngstown mills face a proposed 20 to 42 percent cut in the manufacturers scale. The Amalgamated Association and factory committee meet in Ferguson block to inspect and argue over boilings, puddler wages, and rolling department cuts. Delegates warn puddlers to expect no relief if rivals accept reductions.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Ferguson Block
Amalgamated Association
Forbes Street
Turner Hall
Youngstown
Amalted Association
Puddiers
D. B. Oliver
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Mr. Oliver
Wire rod makers plan at Monongahela House wage cuts
The wire rod manufacturers met at the Monongahela House and agreed to reduce wages by at least 10 percent. H. B. Smith, superintendent of the Illinois Steel Mill, led the meeting as producers said business was dull. One head roller reported earning $15,000 last year and expected to absorb the cut.
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Monongahela House
H. 8. Smith
Illinois Steel Mill
Large land purchase in Woods Run by Standard Manufacturing
The Standard Manufacturing Company completed a $100,000 purchase of a large tract near Riter and Conley works, formerly part of the Schegley estate, now owned by the Cass heirs of New York. The Pretty has housed dwellings and all tenants have been notified to vacate.
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The
Standard Manufacturing Company
Woods’ Run
Riter & Conley
Schegley
Cass Heirs
New York
Iron Pipe Makers Meet Amid Slump In Trade
Wrought iron pipe manufacturers gathered at the Monon Gahela House for their monthly meeting. Trade has been dull for about a year and the mood remained low. Present prices were reaffirmed.
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Monongahela House
Dr Rankin Arrested in Assault Case and Suit Hearing
John G McClure a stairbuilder from Allegheny filed a charge of aggravated assault and battery against Dr W D Rankin of Sandusky Street. A hearing before Alderman McMasters is set for next Monday amid details of a dispute at the East End and a prior divorce suit involving Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters
W. D. Rankin
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
John G. McClure
McClure
Dr. Rankin
Central Hotel
Train adds extra car for Pennsylvania delegates to Chicago
Secretary Harrity telegraphed George Fleming that an extra car will be added to the Cleveland train carrying Pennsylvania delegates to the Chicago Convention. Fleming plans to extend the train to thirteen then fourteen cars to avoid bad luck and spends $120 a day for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrity
George Fleming
Great Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Philadelphia
Fleming
Pittsburg
Mr. Fleming
Heat Prostration Claims Two on Penn Avenue
Yesterday's heat caused one death and one serious condition. Richard Carrion of Dougherty & Morrison Boiler Works died at 3:30 at Homeopathic Hospital. George Taylor, grading spot on Penn avenue near Homewood, was overcome and is in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carrion
Dougherty & Morrison
Homeopathic
George Taylor
Penn Avenue
Homewood
Mall Ad Submission Deadline Approaches
The latest moment for mall advertisement submissions nears, with a firm cutoff date set by organizers. Businesses should prepare artwork and entry materials to meet the deadline and secure display time in the upcoming campaign.
Exiled in Allegheny: Leonard Stegman Faces Hateful Isolation
A DISPATCH reporter visited Leonard Stegman of 11 High Street Allegheny, a 25 year old man with a severe facial deformity and rheumatic decay. His mother cares for him in a sparsely furnished second story room as he longs for death and for a life unscarred by fear and ostracism.
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Leonard Stegman
No. 11
High Street
Allegheny
California Avenue
Drs Patcon
Andasob
Hughes Diamond Found Security for Loan
The missing diamond from Sparrow Hughes was explained to police by Lou Winters who said Hughes borrowed money and gave the jewel as security. It remains in her possession while inquiries into whether Hughes died by self harm or foul play continue ahead of the coroner's inquest. The funeral drew mourners including Hughes's nun sister and his mother and younger sister.
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Hughes
Lou Wlters
Sister of Convent
Latrobe
Cee
Tin plant fire at Hamilton’s on Third Avenue
Fire at John Hamilton’s tin factory on Third Avenue near Market Street burned the fifth floor rear area around furnaces and damaged stock. The building survived, with insurance covering the stock and structure. a prior fire in the same building sparked by a watchman incident has been recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Fleming & Hamilton
Third Avenue
Market Street
James Neal
A. Torrence
Stree
Humphries
Neal
Smallpox Vaccine Shortage Warns of Epidemic Spread
The Board of Health cannot supply enough vaccine virus as demand soars amid a threatened outbreak. No new cases yesterday and current patients progress well. several will be discharged soon. Officials note vaccination is preventive and cite past deaths where most were unvaccinated.
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Board of Health
Bureau of Health
Sai Reperintentent McKelyy
Pension Funds Ready to Pay Backlogged Claims
Pension agent Harry Bengough expects a Washington letter today confirming deficiency funds. With May’s end halting payments, over $100,000 in vouchers remain, and $250,000 is allocated for this district to cover late quarter claims as the fiscal year nears its close.
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Harry Bengough
Bengough
Washington
Congress
Raum
Cruelty Allegation Shadows Southside Family Case
Four Riley children held by Anti Cruelty Society after agent Mc Donald reports weeks of abuse by Mia Riley. Neighbors saw a child kicked and slammed against a wall. A girl about ten showed ear injuries and signs of starvation. Mrs Riley in Twenty eights ward station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riley
Agent McDonald
Anti-Cruelty Society
Mia Riley
Henry Frior Held on Cruelty Charge After Hearing
Henry Frior of Meleo's Rocks appeared before Alderman Madden on cruelty and neglect charges by Agent Fisher of the Anti-Cruelty Society. The hearing proved abuse of his wife and two children. A second serious charge was added. Frior was fined $25 and costs and held for Saturday hearing on the additional charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frior
Meleo's Rocks
Alderman Madden
Agent Fisher
Anti-Cruelty Society
Frior
Fourth of July fund contributions total 58 dollars
Eleven contributions were received yesterday for the Fourth of July fund totaling 58 dollars. Names include J. D. Bernd, Squires Hardware Co, Cooper & McBride, HB D W English, O Mc Garvey, Vine Cliff Council 107, Jr O U A M, D C Neary, F J Stevens, A Hamilton, and E Reineman. Also notes room to let and Ellwood industrial scene with train ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bernd
Squires Hardware
Cooper & McBride
HB. D. W. English
Loui Pastti
I O. McGarvey
Vine Cliff Council
D. C. Neary
F. J. Stevens
A. Hamilton
E Reineman
E P Roberts & Sons Offers Colonial Rococo Clocks
A rich display of cabinets lamps tables and clocks in new colonial and rococo styles at E P Roberts and Sons. Also featured are AvoreR Neckwear and other items from James Aiken Co at 100 Fifth Avenue.
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E. P. Roberts & Sons
USA
Avorer
James Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Depositors in Luck Hope for 75 Percent of Claims
Creditors of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of the Southside may recover at least 75 percent of their claims this year as assignee J. Berg, Jr. plans to distribute 12 1/2 percent July 5 and pursue 25 to 30 percent recovery from stockholders after asset distributions.
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Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Southside
J. Berg, Jr
Berg
Bere
Suit Filed for Cruelty between Mary Cook and Frank Cook
Mary Cook of Steubenstreet West End sues husband Frank Cook for cruelty and neglect. Frank Cook was briefly jailed after a Saturday bail hearing and later arrested again at Turner Hall where he sought their son, causing a disturbance and confinement at police station No. 8.
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Mary Cook
Steubenstreet
West End
Frank Cook
Cook
Turner Hall
No. 8
Reduced Winter Wraps and Capes at Biber and Easton
Ladies receive substantial price cuts on lightweight wool capes lightweight serge capes with lace and cloth capes braided in two tone effects. Embroidered capes and mantles appear with new shapes marked from seven fifty to twenty five dollars. Blazers reefers and jackets in tan black gray and cheviot show marked reductions.
July stock-take launches June sale at reduced prices
On July 1 stock stocktake begins and June sale incentives apply in all departments. Remnants sold at one third value while new stock arrives daily. Moquette Carpets 15 to 40 yards long priced 66 to 85 per yard. Tapestry Brussels 10 to 40 yards 46 per yard. Ingram Carpets 18 to 30 yards 300 per yard. China Matting 900 rolls at $5 per roll. 100 rolls at $6. About 75 pairs of the WORTH 14 remain.
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Jessen
Brussels
Ingram Carpets
French All-Wool Challies Sell at 37.4 Cents a Yard
The store offers light grounds and choice printings from 50c to 37.4c per yard this morning. It boasts the largest and most complete stock of French all wool challies with the season’s greatest variety and choicest designs and colorings.
Bona Fide Bargain Sale of Fine French Parasols
All our fine French parasols in colors Black White and Ecru with Lace Chiffon or Combination and Dresden handles. This is a bona fide bargain sale. Don’t miss it. Come early for the best picks.
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Pittsburger
Murray Rairden
James Caldwell
Tron and Steel Scale
Toungstown
Plate
Soananbee
Johnn McClore
Trifle Superstitiouvs
Fleming Wiling
Victimne
Allegheny Drangh Office
Alleghenian
Ft. Wayne Road
Low Waters
Hamilton
McDonald
Dispatch
Ellwood
F. & M. Bank
Biber & Easton
Jeis-rrasu
Groetzinger
Penn Ave. Myirres
Charles Allen
Twelfth Ward
Allen
Itsburg
Pachuretay
Jos. Horne & Gos
Penn Avenue Stores
Soc
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenur
J. Kerwin Miller &Co
Sauscheld Street
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