Allegheny Council Hears Road Work and Transit Ordinances
In a special session the Allegheny Common Council considered extensions for the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company to Oct 1 for road work and approved several sewer and street projects including grading and paving on California Morrison Magnolia Snyder Short and Lowrie streets. Debates centered on financing, city liability, and whether abutting property owners could cover costs. The body also discussed bids for ice, carbon, crossing stones, coal, hardware, and sewer repair, with several resolutions referred back for solicitor opinions before final passage.
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Allegheny Common Council
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Eraction Company
California Avenue
Morrison Avenue
Magnolia
Avenue
Snyder
Short Streets
Synder Street
Short Street
Lowrie Street
Roessler Street
City
Short Treet
Snyder Street
Charles Street
Tenth Ward
Same
Island
Woodland Avenues
Eleventh Ward
Henderson
Lewis
Gregg
Drummond
Stauffer
Paulin
Knox
Prammond
Rudolph
Eas
Gerwig
Mercer
Washington Carbon Company
John Simon
Armstrong
Washington Company
Rippey
Washington
Simon
Allegheny
Rtndolph
J. & H. Hips
James McAfee
Taylor
Eureka Coal Company
Steiner & Woegtly
Bothwell
Bayard Street
Gallagher
Pittsburg
Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Jas. Eckendelaeyer
Committee On Corporations
Ohio
Federal Streets
Parke
Allegheny and Manchester Company
Pleasant Valley Company
Manchester
Pleasant Valley Line
Colny
Drum
Schondelmeyer
Coun
Dickson
Committee On Public Works
Three-Cornered College Boat Race Draws Pittsburg Viewers
Pittsburgers traveled east to watch the Cornell Columbia and Pennsylvania crews race. Dimmock recalls past rowing figures and argues Hanlan Courtney era harmed American rowing. He predicts Pennsylvania may win while noting Cornell’s alleged weak training and past poverty of crew trainer.
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Cornell
Pittsburg
Saratoga
Hanlan
Union Springs
Dimmock
Ivania
Connell
Weather Tales From Chile Told by Fannie Ward
Fannie B Ward previews a Chile weather sketch to appear in The Dispatch tomorrow. She shares vivid observations of climate and mood, framing travel notes as a literary piece with a travelogue voice.
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Fannie B. Ward
Chile
Bavarian Visitor Seeks Return Home After Short American Trip
Karl August Manger from Bavaria arrived two weeks ago with a wife and children. He sought help at the Department of Charities after a failed attempt to work for $3 weekly, recounting a visit to a Cleveland lender who stole his gold watch and $0. He requested transport back to Baltimore to sail as a deckhand for Europe and was given a ticket.
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Karl August Manger
Department of Charities
Bavaria
George Hoffman
Mr. Manger
Cleveland
Baltimore
Europe
Best Infant Food: Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
The text promotes Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as superior infant food, arguing that many people opt for cheaper inferior foods and asserting infants deserve the best. It notes grocers and druggists stock the product.
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Gail Borden
Consolidation Rumors Stir Pittsburg Traction War
Rumors of a merger between the Duquesne and Pittsburg Traction lines reemerge as talk grows that unified management could boost profits. Officials deny consolidations while noting fare differences and cable strains. Brushton residents plan bus links to East Liberty to connect with city cables. Jules Verne novel teased for future issue.
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T. O'Leary, Jr
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne
Er Nia
Pittsburg
C. L. Magee
Messrs
Magee
Brushton
East Liberty
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn Avenue
Jury Finds Sheafer Responsible for Finan Death
Inquest into Robert Finan’s death from a Kinney’s Grove picnic injury finds Michael Sheafer guilty of causing the fatal skull fracture. William Sankey found guilty as an accessory after the fact for helping Sheafer escape. both jailed for court.
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Shearer
Robert Finan
William Sankey
Kinney’s Grove
Braddock
Michael Shearer
H. J. Rossiter
Mercy Hospital
Finan
Gilbert Ward
Kinne Station
Michael Sheafer
John Deal
Sheafer
William Butler
South Twenty-eighth Street
Ex-Congressman Dorsey Slams Farmers Alliance
Ex congressman Dorsey of Nebraska, traveling home from New York, criticizes the Farmers Alliance after losing by about 1000 votes. He attacks the defeated opponent’s farm record, laments the alliance’s rise and predicts a future president from its ranks, while voicing cautious views on silver coinage. Charles F. Lummis previews Rocky Mountain trout fishing for The Dispatch.
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Dorsey
Nebraska
New York
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Farmers
Charles F. Lummis
Rocky Mountain
Dispatch
Walking Under a Ladder Hoodoo Belief Persists in Pittsburg
A city street scene shows ladders set against a store on Market Street with pedestrians stepping into the street to avoid crossing beneath. The tally counts about 100 passers by, including two young theatrical types, a few admonishing friends, and an elderly woman who crosses, reflecting the lingering superstition about walking under ladders. Mrs. John Sherwood announces tomorrow’s feature on country-home entertaining.
Saturday Half Holiday Inauguration Conference Fails
A two part conference between master builders and the strikers' committee adjourned without agreement. Mayor Gourley avoided interference, urging both sides to compromise. Agents reported 25 labor groups offering help and orders for brick, lumber, and work ahead. National officers and local leaders were elected, with plans for a Philadelphia convention in August.
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Gourley
T. J. Hamilton
Fred Bruggeman
Ferd Bentz
Harry Krensler
H. R. Rose
R. J. Davis
J. 5. Johnson
J.B. Hughes
J. L. Adams
Roberts
Swartz
Soong
O'Brien
McGuire
George England
James Flannery
Harry Witt
Gid Devon
Ed. Logan
HL. Melver
Builders’ Trade Council
Tile Layers
Philadelphia
Committees Work at Amalgamated Convention Preparations
The Amalgamated Association committees spent yesterday preparing reports for today’s convention. Conference committees met but reached no definite conclusion. Reports indicate a Carnegies scale signing was possibly agreed, though Chairman Abbott denied this while noting little trouble expected. The convention will reconvene this morning to review committee reports.
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Amalgamated Association
Carnegies
Abbott
Pickled steel contract fuels local mill production
They hold a contract for 700 tons of pickled steel used in making light frying pans. The mill also supplies steel plates to Buffalo Stamping Works, where plates are tin coated and sold for profit.
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Buffalo Stamping Works
Saturday Half-Holiday Law Takes Effect Citywide
The Saturday half holiday goes into effect today affecting city and county offices and many businesses. Banks close at noon, courts and public offices follow, while some retailers and internal revenue offices observe the half day. Several supply houses list early closings through September 15 and officials urge orderly proceedings.
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Internal Revenue Office
Pennsylvania Company
Allegheny
Spre
Joey
Court House
Wen
Pittsburg Sun Company
Lim
G. Price
Kelly & Jones Combe Standard Manufacturing Company
Jarecki Manufacturing Company
H. L. Childs & Co
Hartley Rose Belting Company
Bailey, Farrell & Co
Charles Munson Ae
Charles A. Turner
J. & H. Phillips
Bovaird & Seyfang
Kay Bros. & Co
Practical Patriotism Sparks Fourth of July Donations
Welcome Council No. 154 Jr C U A M of the West End led the city with a $10 contribution to the Fourth of July fund. Chancellor Holland of Western University to give the opening prayer and a short speech at morning exercises. Other speakers include Prof Sleeth John Dalzell Luckey W D Moore and Dr E A Wood with speeches limited to ten minutes. Additional donations listed include E M Bigelow Marshall Broa J J McGuire P C Daily A McClung Joseph WH Oscar Mihm totaling varied amounts.
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Welcome Council No. 154
West End
Schenley Park
Joseph Horne & Co
Gus Clothing Store
Accidents Hurt Mill Workers and a Child
Several mill workers suffered injuries yesterday in a series of accidents. Scavultz and Schultz had both feet crushed at Carnegie's Thirty-third street mill, Norp's right leg broke at Linden Steel Works, Adie T. was struck by a cablecar on Fifth Avenue, Nicoll was hurt at Oliver's Woods Run Mills, and a child ingested lye but avoided serious harm.
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Scavultz
Joseph Schultz
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Thirty-eighth Street
Norp
William Nop
Linden Steel Works
la Steel Pte
Marion Street
Thomas—Adie T
Fifth Avenue
Stevenson Street
Carpenter Alley
Nicoll
William Nicoll
Oliver's Woods Run Mills
Joan Zimmerman
Mt. Washington
Mothers Take Infants to Country or Seashore as City Suffers Heat
Early eastbound trains fill with families fleeing the heat to the seashore and country resorts. Doctors urge cooling moves for babies while many mothers travel in groups for comfort. A sick child bound for Jersey coast faces grave danger amid crowded conditions and public sympathy.
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Baltimore and
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jersey
Inconvenient Quarters for Patrol Wagon Unit Relocated
Patrol wagon No 1 moved to new three story brick building on Liberty street now housing No 1 engine company. The first floor stores the horse wagon, the second houses the reserve police squad, and a hayloft occupies the third. The site reduces response times to fires and riots and improves officer comfort.
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Liberty Street
No. 1 Engine Company
Tyne
No. 3
Second Avenue
Plans for Fourth of July Celebration at Homestead
A six member committee of the Homestead Board of Trade was appointed to raise funds and organize a community Fourth of July celebration. A dedicator y ceremony will unveil the soldiers monument in the morning, followed by a large Knights of the Golden Grove picnic with music and speeches, and a grand fireworks display at night.
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Board of Trade
Homestead
Knights of the Golden le Grove
Man Ends Life Over Insolvency in Lower St. Clair
Matthew Zeidler a 60 year old huckster in Lower St Clair township hanged himself in his home after failing to pay mounting debts. Neighbors found him in the kitchen after he failed to reappear from cherry picking. The death was not recorded at the morgue, and the body was buried the same day.
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Matthew Zeidler
Lower St. Clair Township
Zeidler
Mr. Zeidler
Trimmed Ladies Accessories at Lynch's Market Street
New stock includes steel and gold ig pon egyme gloves, hosiery, Swiss and flouncings, laces, corsets, ladies underwear, and es Es nel shirts. Fants silk gauze fans offered at 50 cents with painted designs and perforated bone sticks. compare with $1 qualities. Boecs & BuHL.
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E Lynch
Market Street
Boecs & Buhl
Ladies and Men’s Summer Wear At Penn Avenue Stores
Slogan style ad notes a large range of ladies waists in sateen, lawn and satin at Rosenbaum Co. with prices from 4.50 to 10 and up. Also highlights men’s summer shirts in silk, cotton and madras at Jos. Homan & Co. on Penn Avenue.
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Rosenbaum Co
Jos. Homan & Co
Penn Avenue
Biber and Easton Offer Fine Fabrics at Low Prices
Retailers advertise a wide selection of textiles including 33 inch India Mousseline in chintz colors and dark grounds, extra fine Ginghama, Scotch Zephyrs, Toil du Nords and India Cashmere Sateens, with incentives to buy now at reduced rates.
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India
Madras
Flint Glassworkers Nominate Factory Ticket Amid Turbulent Terms
Flint glassworkers nominate a broad slate including M. W. Metzger as chair and W. F. Winters as treasurer, with officers such as John Connery and Gebhardt Lahner named as inspectors and Michael Mall Jr. as statistician. The Charles Munson Belting Co. signs an agreement to take the tannery output of Groetzinger & Son of Allegheny, to be belted at South Chicago works.
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Flint
M. W
George Metzger
W. F
Henry Winters
R. S&s
John Connery
Gebhardt Lahner
F. W
Samuel Griffith
John Keil
U. K
Charles McGormick
Michael Mall, Jr
John Donnery
Esquire
Michael and
Mnry Hirsch
Bis Nire
William Lonnery
William Beil
Theodore Weeker
Charles Munson
Masters of Building Trade Stand Firm Over Labor Strikes
The Regular meeting of master builders discussed the car workers’ strike, reports show many journeymen at work, and the group adopted working rules for 1891. They pledge protection under the law for any worker returning to work and against union penalties.
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Carenters
Great Tent Sale Draws Outing Demand At Union Depot
Isaac Mamaux, a tent and awning maker, said sales this year exceed previous seasons as hot weather spurs purchases for camping. He noted all classes buy tents and expects streams and mountains to fill with outing parties this summer. Some suburban residents fled heat by sleeping in tents while others endured rain on porticos.
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Isaac Mamaux
Union Depot
Philadelphia
Caldwell Arrested in Larceny Case at Penn Station
Detective Bendel arrested John Caldwell at Penn station for stealing 150 from employer Martin Frank. Caldwell allegedly took the freight payment, fled toward Adamsburg, evaded an uncle’s assurance, and was recaptured before boarding a Greensburg train. He is jailed in Pittsburgh awaiting Alderman Gripp’s Monday hearing.
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John Caldwell
Bendel
Penn Station
Martin Frank
Frank
Caldwell
Adamsburg
Mr. Frank
Bendelwakts
Greensburg
Pittsburg
Iaced
Gripp
Mills Nine Baseball Bout in East End This Afternoon
A baseball game between nines formed from workers at Jones & Laughlins Southside mills will be played in the East End this afternoon. The losing side will banquet the victors tonight.
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Jones & Laughlins
Southside Mills
East End
County Salary Board Adds Engineer for Jail
The County Salary Board met yesterday and granted a new jail engineer, bringing the total to three. The position aims for eight hour shifts, with the new engineer’s salary set at 85 dollars a month.
Boston Students Tour Homestead Steel Works
A group from Boston visited the Homestead Steel Works yesterday to sketch the machinery in several departments and take extensive notes for future reference.
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Boston
Homestead Steel Works
Large Textile Purchase Offer Includes Linen and Lace Fabrics
A buyer advertises a bulk purchase of Pinid, Stripe and Lace Effects in Nainsooks Cam brica and Lawns along with Dimities Batistes India Linens Victoria Lawns Linen Lawns. Prices range at lc 194g6 15c and up.
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Dimities
Batistes
India Linens
Victoria Lawns
White Bed Spreads Offered at The 900 and $110
The advertisement promotes white bed spreads with different price points including 900 and 110 dollars, claiming they are all extra value offerings.
Large lot of 26 and 23 inch umbrellas for sale
A large sale offers 26 and 23 inch umbrellas at about half price. The items feature choice handles excellent covers and come from top manufacturers. One style is being forced for sale.
Jones & Laughlin mill to reopen after puddlers ordered to duty
A large number of puddlers at Jones and Laughlin's mills have been ordered to report for duty on Monday, putting the mill in full operation. B. F. Jennings of the Leechburg Rolling Mill Company confirms rising demand for soft pickled steel.
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Jones & Laughlin’s
B. F. Jennings
Leechburg Rolling Mill Company
Lace Curtains and Draperies Sale In Great Variety
Summer sale offers lace curtains in many styles from 50¢ to high end laces Irish Pointes Clanya Brussels and more. Art Stripes in airy colors range 350 to 950 a pair Portieres for doorways from 3 upwards Stuffs by the yard in colors and patterns with fringe for curtains and draperies Plain silks for pillow covers Ma and 75c a yard Figured silks at 75c and 1 a yard.
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Bes
Nottingham
Brussels
Curtain and Lace Importers Offer Wide Summer Home Goods
A local company markets curtains and Nottingham Lace at low costs, with pieces priced from 15¢ to 5c, and one-eighth manufacturing cost on finer laces. They also sell hangings, table covers, ready-made furnishings, mattresses, mosquito canopies, awnings, bamboo curtains, and hammocks, advertising quick service and low prices.
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Nottingham
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Jules Verne
The
Western Grangers
John Sherwood
Pomersey
Amalgamated Convention
Practical
Kensington
Biber & Easton
Iix
James H. Aiken & Co
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Federal Street
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Ohio Pyle
Tissu
B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
Passu
Cloak Room Bargains
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Ulrich & Spencer
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Pittapurg
Jos. Horne & Co
Royal Wilton
Axminster
Edward
Groetzinger
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