Census questions and omissions cast Pittsburg counts into doubt
The Dispatch reports widespread doubts about Pittsburg’s census results as enumerators struggle with short time, difficult districts, and reliance on landladies for boardinghouse data. Many say names were missed or improvised from neighbors rather than verified, provoking concern over final population figures and data reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iaet
Oliver
Dispatch
Washington
Amalgamated Association Delegates Seek Adjournment
Delegates at the Amalgamated Association Convention grow tired and push for adjournment by Saturday to return home. The Claims Committee is the only finished body, recommending exoneration of two lodges behind on dues due to member idleness from strikes. A hall for the association is debated but unlikely this year. Pittsburg favors staying, Western delegates want moving headquarters west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Si del
Pittsburg
Pittsbure
Corrigan Arrested After Severe Beating Of Wife
Franks town police officer detained Harry Corrigan after finding his wife Mrs. Corrigan badly beaten in a Second avenue shanty near Greenfeld avenue. Corrigan, drunk and violent, smashed furniture and was jailed at Hazelwood lockup. Dr. Davis reported serious injuries prompting immediate hospital transfer. Records note a prior knife stabbing about ten months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachter
Frankstown
Harry Corrigan
Second Avenue
Greenfeld Avenue
Corrigan
Engineers Consider Move to Thaw mansion Rooms
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society approved moving to rooms at the Thaw mansion set aside by the Society of Science and Art, with possession likely in August. A resolution urged the US Engineer in Chief to modify Herr's Island dam to a movable design to reduce flood risk along Pittsburgh shores. Mr. Os discussed rolling mill appliances and Brown crane operations at Jones & Laughlin's steel works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society
W. L. Scaife
Board of Directors
Society of Science and Art
Thaw
Scaife
Arthur Next
United States Engineer In
Herr's Island
Pittsburg
Alley Shores
P. 0S
Jones & Laughlins’ Works
Pennsylvania plans McKeesport terminal and future routes
President George B. Roberts and officers arrived for spring inspection of the Pennsylvania road. They discussed terminal facilities in McKeesport, potential branches from Braddock, and a river crossing from Pittsburg to the Virginia and Charleston line. Plans include double tracking the West Penn line to the Allegheny river and expanding coal routing in Indiana county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Roberts
Charles E. Pugh
W. H. Brown
T. M. Ely
J. M. Harding
E. 8
Walton
West Penn
Ohio
McKeesport
Mac Pugh
Braddock
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
National Tube Works Company
Pennsylvania
Pugh
National Tube Works
Coke Country
Youngwood
Indiana County
Netate
Allegheny River
Cutting Down the Schools and State Politics
Senator J P S Gobin visited Greensburg and Butler as a member of the Soldiers Orphan School Commission. They plan to inspect the Uniontown area and consider closing schools, with White Hall likely the only one to drop this year. Gobin also comments on Delamater, Quay, Hastings and rumors of political deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Orphan Commission
Gobin Saye Delamater
Hastings
J. P.S. Gobin
Union Depot
Soldiers’ Orphan School Commission
Butler
Greer
Martin
Greensburg
Skinner
Davis
Uniontown
Gobin
White Hall
Mt. Joy
Chester Sprin
Delamater
Quay
Hasti
Delawater
Scorching Heat Predicted as Summer Promises Higher Degrees
Yesterday's top heat reached 88 degrees with a 68 degree low as Mr Stewart of the Signal Service warns of rising temperatures. He says the summer may grow hotter by degrees daily, though the current spell remains fairly tolerable for a sweltering public. The season's hottest day last year was June 2 reaching 97, with 98 on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Signal Service Office
Proposal to close City Poor Farm and use workhouse garden plan
G. D. Packer argues against public funding for the poor farm inmates. He proposes selling the farm, housing able individuals in a city building, and employing the unemployable in a workhouse garden to produce vegetables for the sick, indigent, and penitentiary needs. He notes gardens could yield surplus for city revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Packer
Eng
Packer
Keene from Dubuque Heads to Washington for Prohibition Push
James Keene of Dubuque travels to Washington representing the Iowa Prohibitionists He plans to introduce a Dil aimed at striking the original package division in the House for anti alcohol measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keene
Dubuque
Clty
Washington
Iowa
Dark Horse Albert Edwards Named Assistant Postmaster
Albert J. Edwards of the Fourteenth ward is chosen as Assistant Postmaster, replacing Col Thomas J. Hudson who resigns August 1. Edwards, former Adams Express employee, active in the Americas Club and Welsh Society, faced strong backing for other posts and hails from local political circles as a notable Fourteenth ward appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edwards
Hudsons
Thomas J. Hudson
Albert J. Edwards
Fourteenth Ward
Hudson
McKean
Adams Express Company
Edwards
Warmeastie
Americas Club
Welsh Society of St. David
Hon
Miles & Humphries
Oliver Brothers
Toeth Street
Magee
Delegation selects Speer backer for Congressional nomination
The Allegheny county delegation of the Twenty fourth District met in the County Treasurer's office with 18 members led by W W O'Neill as chair and George Y McKee as vice chair. They resolved to support Josiah Speer for the Congressional nomination and to coordinate with Washingtonette and Green counties for a conference as early as possible, preferably by July 1, followed by a dinner with Controller Speer at the Monongahela House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
George Y. McKee
William T. Cowan
W. W. O'Neill
Samuel Scott
Thomas McClees
B.C. Rankin
W. C. Soles
Alonzo Inskeep
William German
William Gearing
M. M. Wilson
D.G. Foster
J. A. Barr
W. J. Glenn
Speer
Monongahela House
Montooth Committee Sets Harrisburg Trip Details
The Montooth Committees meet this afternoon at 8 to finalize arrangements for the Harrisburg trip. Fare is seven dollars round trip including sleeper. Delegation leaves Union station Tuesday at 6 am arrives Harrisburg about 4 pm. returns Thursday morning. Register at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street. financial supporters mail checks to H B Paul of Metcalf Paul & Co. Badges for delegates are ready.
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Montooth Committees
Harrisburg
Union Station
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Paul
Metcalf, Paul & Co
Delegates Rally Behind Major Montooth in State Meet
Dr G M Anderson of Venetia Pa and C H Livingstone of Fayette count say Washington county delegates back Major Montooth. A colored delegate Lewis Armstead arrives as an elected delegate. Fayette delegation also instructed for Montooth though Livingstone notes they may favor Delamater after a few votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Anderson
Venetua
Washington County
Montooth
Pittsburg
C. H. Livingstone
Fayette
Lewis Armstead
Livingstone
Pattison Delegates Ready From Third District Backed by Wallace
Pattison delegates to the State Convention from the Third district are John Cahill a glass blower of Wylie avenue Seventh ward and David Larkin a roll turner of the Sixth ward. They have been setting up delegates but Wallace supporters exposed them yesterday and the contest is expected to be lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
John Cahill
Wylie Avenue
Seventh Ward
David Larkin
Sixth Ward
Wallace
Allegheny Delegation to Republican State Convention
Allegheny county delegation to the Republican State Convention will meet in Common Council chamber at 2 o'clock next Saturday afternoon to elect a chairman and a secretary. It is probable that Porter will be Chairman and Byram Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Commmon Council Chamber
Cave-In At Old Portage Tunnel Opens Coal Route Again
An extensive cave in at the 1400 yard Portage railroad tunnel near Gallitzen collapsed the roof and walls and halted traffic. Taylor & McCoy have cleared debris and coal trains again pass through, reviving the long-used bore once linked to the Pennsylvania Canal and Portage Railroad.
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Allegheny Mountains
Gallitzen
Kennington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Hallroad
Portage Tunnel
Pennsylvania Canal and
Portage Railroad
Taylor & McCoy, Gallitzen
Pennsylvania Road
Taylor & McCoy
Bank Frauds Fear Looms as Depositors Clash
The Farmers and Mechanics bank debacle in Southside sparks depositor protest led by Dennis Doran. Assignee Sorg dodges reports as H C Gearing resigns from the Citizens' Committee amid calls for transparency. New committee members David Deakin and Philip Baumeart replace resigned officials. The group vows action while awaiting court reports and Sorg's next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics
Rook
Southside
Dennis Doran
Sorg
H. C. Gearing
Citizens’ Committee
Mr. Doran
Mr. N. Snyder
Gearin
Equity
Mena
Porte and
Cotton
Ferguson
Gearing
Doran
Mr. Gearing
Messrs
David Deakin
Philip Baumeart
John Shook
George Levi
Messia
Mishaps of a Day Leave Several Injured or Dead
A series of workplace and domestic accidents reported yesterday include Charles Johns, 3, scalded by hot water at home on Charlotte near Thirty-fourth street, with death feared. Workers David Conners, an ape at Schiffier's Bridge Works, and Cramer at Walls station suffered severe injuries. John McGowan at Solar Iron Works in danger after heat exposure. Albert Hall injured from a fall. John Wallabob, a Pole, died at West Penn Hospital after a fall from a Panhandle work train near Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johns
Charlotte
Thirty-fourth Street
David Conners
Schiffier’s Bridge Works
Seventeenth Ward
Solar Iron Works
Stephen Welsh
McNeil's
Ballar Works
Albert Hall
Ashborn & Neckerman
Azle Works
Thirty-third Street
John Wallabob
Panhandle
Mansfield
Ma S
West Penn Hospital
Three Contracts Awarded by Board of Awards
The Department of Awards awarded a one year contract for hauling ashes to F. M. Johnson at $189. the highest bid was $650. Parks settees contracts went to C. B. Albree of Allegheny for wrought iron frames and wooden seats at $54 each and Van Dorn Iron Works of Cleveland for all wrought iron settees at the same price. Babcock Fire Extinguishing Co. of Chicago secured a turntable hook and ladder truck contract under previous specifications and bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Awards
F. M. Johnson
C. B. Albree
Allegheny
van Dorn Iron Works
Cleveland
Babcock Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Dispute Leaves Ex-Councilman Injured at Home
Ex-Councilman Matt Cavanaugh lay seriously injured at his First Ward home after a Monday evening dispute on Penn avenue near Captain George Free's residence. A blow from an acquaintance knocked him down, severed a gash on his head, and left him unconscious for about five hours before medical care.
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Matt Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
George Free
Penn Avenue
Extra for trunks sparks cab ordinance debate
City leaders led by Mayor Gourley Chief Brown and others met to discuss a cab ordinance proposed by the Public Safety Committee. Cabmen pressed for changes opposing trunk and valise haulage without charge and the per trip rate, with efforts to strike these provisions at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Brown
Burleigh
Morrow
Public Safety Committee
Adopted a Little Babe From Humane Society Meeting
The Humane Society of the city met yesterday afternoon to read reports by Agents O'Brien and Berryman. Secretary Davidson reported contributions from H Vewees Wood, L Fleischman Co, Mrs W H South, Miss Annetta Smith, and others. The society adopted a one week old baby girl named Barbara Turrocozi, sent by Rev Mather Duffner. The mother, unable to find shelter, and child were placed with a Southside family after care discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Mather Duffner
Southside
Biewan
The Preacher Innocent Exonerated After Trial
Allegany pastor Frank P. Foster of the Fourth Ward Mission was discharged from prison with no evidence of assault on Joseph D. Biliot, a Lutz Bros. shipping clerk. Prosecutors found no case after cross-examination and Foster was released. Elliot J. Lutz disputed the clerk’s involvement and was released as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Foster
Fourth Ward
Joseph D. Biliot
Lutz Bros
Allegheny Pickle Establishment
Foster
Elliot
J.J. Lutz
Eliot
Congratulatory Scene on Second Avenue Crowd Near Moorhead’s Mill
A lively crowd gathered on Second Avenue near Moorhead’s Mill yesterday morning as cheers and celebration spread. James Gilmore reported for duty and led a procession while onlookers toasted the occasion with merriment and local sentiment strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Moorhead's Mill
James Gilmore
Work resumes on Second Avenue Electric Street Railway tracks
The Second Avenue Electric road resumes laying the new track bed with a force of men. Officials say the work will be pushed to completion quickly. At Braddock the School Board raises the millage to 54 for the coming year and names a principal plus 17 teachers, four new. The superintendent position offers 1200 dollars annually, with higher city salaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Braddock
Simpeney - Ge
Man fatally injured by hidden pitchfork accident
A McCandless Township farmer named Walther died after jumping onto a hay rick where a concealed pitchfork prongs pierced his groin. The fatal accident occurred while loading hay on a wagon, and the coroner will investigate the case the following morning.
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Allegheny
Walther
McCandless
Peculiar case of self harm leads to hospital for J D Middaugh
Officer Joseph Donn found a young cigar maker J D Middaugh suffering self inflicted injuries at Wiley avenue and High street. He was taken to Central station then admitted to Hewoopashic Hospital where he reportedly claimed a Cincinnati home area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Donn
J. D. Middaugh
Wiley Avenue
High Street
Central Station
Moyer
Hewoopashic Hospital
Middaugh
Owe
Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Schenley Park
The Oakland square celebration selects Schenley Park for the stand and seats with a 1 PM start. Mayor Gourley and chiefs Bigelow Brown pick the site. Battery B to fire a salute. Mayor Gourley to read the Declaration and Moreland to speak. funds to be raised for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Oakland Square
Gourley
Chief Bigelow
Chief Brown
Battery B
Moreland
Rinstent Peae Gourley
King’s Comers
Reckos
Aconnate
Orbes Street
Semi-Centennial Parade Plans Outlined by Allegheny Committee
The Allegheny Semi Centennial Committee held a meeting last night detailing parade order and routes for the upcoming celebration. Fred Beilstein was elected Chief Marshal. $1,200 was requested for music. officials urged city officials and businesses to cooperate and suspend operations on parade day.
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Allegheny
Grand Army
Sona of Veterans
Veteran Legion
Cid
Monavent
Federal
Lachen Street
Main
Chestnut
Ohio
Cedar
Sandusky
North Avenue
Irwin
Ito Ridge
Fred Beilstein
Gourley
Increase in delegates at district K of L convention today
The quarterly District Assembly No. 3 K of L will convene today with about 250 delegates, far below the 2,000 member level last June. A General Assembly delegate will be elected and grievances of Pleasant Valley Electric will be reviewed, along with dues exoneration for locals behind on payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Assembly No. 3
K. of L
Laat
Thealre
General Assembly
Em- Sa Pleasant Valley Electric
Pittsburg Met Life Official Settles Case and Leaves for England
Henry Kay former superintendent of the Pittsburg office of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and his son Arthur depart for England after a settlement in a cited embezzlement dispute. The amount in dispute was seen by Mr Kay and withdrawn, with plans to return to the city in early autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kay
Arthur
Yeaterday
England
Mr. Kay
Pittsburg
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Kay
Trainmaster Appointed for Pittsburg Division
P. Bruner is appointed to the new trainmaster position for the Pittsburg division and branches of the B. and C. road. The role fills a long sought need for an official overseeing operations and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
P. Bruner
B. 4&C
Babies Biscuit Delights and Summer Bargains
An assorted page notes Marvin's nursery biscuits as wholesome for hot months and available from grocers. It lists sales and discounts from various stores including Penn Avenue shops offering dress ginghams and summer bargains, with brief mentions of local businesses and ads.
Doctor Barr Apologizes in Emblem Wearing Case
Magistrate Hyndman’s office settles a test case over wearing Union Veteran Legion buttons by non members. Dr A M Barr paid costs and promised not to wear the emblem again after apologizing for finding and showing it. The case sets guidance on who may wear the badge under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Hyndman
East End
A. M. Barr
Carver Street
A. B. Hays
Encampment No. 1
The
Legion
Dr. Barr
Union
Veteran Legion
Mystery father sought after boy death in Oliver's mill
A puddler named Patrick Sogarty left home on May 24 to fetch medicine and household items, and did not return. His ill son died on Monday while the mother, unable to obtain aid, waited for him. Humane officer O'Brien and two constables watched the area hoping the father would return, but he did not. The boy is to be buried today and authorities continue to monitor for his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Tax Dispatch Office
Pittsburg
Cnumerster
Sam
Isndindy
Beyon
United States
van Braam Street
Patrick Sogarty
Oliver’s Mill
Mra. Segarty
Humane Aan
Windsor Umbrellas Slashed Prices at Horne Co
Campbell & Dick advertise over 1200 Windsor Windsor umbrellas cut to 3 with silver handles in a clear sale at 3 Penn Avenue. Jos Horne Co promotes a Turkish bath at Natatorium on Duquesne Way open daily from 7 to 9 with ladies hours Tuesday and Friday mornings. The ad urges early shopping for best choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Duquesne Way
Campbell & Dick
Ladies’ Son
Pittsburgh River Bathing Banned by City Police
Inspector McAleese will enforce Chief Brown’s order to stop all river bathing in the city. A June 17 1800 message from John McAleece directs officers to patrol irregular hours to prevent any swimming in the Allegheny and Monongahela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Monongahela
Inspector McAleese
Brown
Pittsburg
John McAleece
Przeton
Public Safety
McAleese
Jnst
Funeral Held For Rev Carl Wietershausen At St Pauls
Funeral services for Rev Carl Wietershausen were conducted at St Pauls Evangelical Protestant Church on South Canal street yesterday afternoon. The pastor of 25 years, who organized the church in 1646, was honored by many lodges and societies. Goettman of Trinity P E Church led the ceremony with Revs Pick Baer and Rabbi Mayer assisting. The church choir sang hymns as flowers adorned the pulpit and pews. Interment followed at the cemetery named for him on Troy Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wietershausen
St. Paul's
Trinity P. E. Church
Pick, Baer
Mayer
Troy Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hill District
Mr. Oliver
Engineers’ Society
Herr’s Island Dam
C. E. Pugh
M’keesport
Highland Park
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Morris Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Hoeveler
OLD Portage Railroad
F. and
M. Bank
Board of Awards
the Humane Society
Gallinger’s
Penn Ave
Gallinger's
Penmaye, Wn
Allegbany
Benath
Allegheny Committee
K.of L
Ita
W. L. Lippincott
A. A. Milligan
No. 1
East Carson Street
Milligan
Lippincott
Na 1
West Carson Street
Mary Ashbaugh
Sadler
Our
Jane Redaction
A. G. CampaeLt & Soys
Fifth Ave
H. J. Lynch
Market St
Wfsa
Z. Wainwright & Co
Wisit
Ee Madras and Cheviot Dressers
James H. Arken & Co
Jos, Horne & Co
Ileray
Satines
Siuk
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ava
Jou Home & Co
Dr.barr
the People's Store
Jos
Sroken Down Systems
DR. C. McLane
Rong Pitts Ee
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST. Jell Uwr
Creans
SHAW
Liverty
IGARS
J. A.R
Jou
Renshaw &Co
Brows
Bathorse
Spector McAloone
JUS. Horne & CO
Anderson
Nottingham
Mohab Sad India
Horne & CO
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