Break Camp Likely For Fourteenth Regiment At Gretna
The Fourteenth Regiment, stationed at Johnstown since June 4, faces early disbandment and return home after labor troubles subside. Encampment is planned for Gretna in July 2027, with pay and costs for Johnstown duty totaling around 18000, and a state appropriation of 900000 for national guard pay covers the claims.
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Johnstown
Beaver
Furly
Pittsburg
Commonwealth
Fourteenth
Philadelphia
Tury
Hasting
P. D. Perchment
Autopsy Clarifies Death of Grace M. Kirk at Clark's Lane
Dr. Goulding conducted an autopsy on Grace M. Kirk an 11 year old who died suddenly at Frank Reynolds residence on Clark's alley. The heart paralysis was found as the cause of death and Coroner's inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulding
Grace M. Kirk
Frank Reynolds
Clark
Retiring U S District Attorney A Allen to Leave Post
A. Allen, retiring United States district attorney, will depart from office, leaving colleagues and friends. He plans to return to Erie, pursue law, and settle into quiet relief after his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
A. Allen
United Strict
Erie
Law
Lutheran Synod winds up annual work with fund debate
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod completed a two day session and heard committee reports. A key issue centered on a fund for the old board's replacement and funds for Home Missions. The board names included Rev. C. S Albert and others, with a flood relief note for the Johnstown church. The body adjourned to meet again in two years at Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Seecomeres
Piaen
Ynod Cy
Board of Home Missions
C. S Albert
D. D
N. W. Hamena
Jorer
Pat
J. C. Kohler
Hanover
K. Esers
Edward Miller
John P. Reece
Apel
Wore
A. F. Fox
Washington, D.C
Johnstown
Board of
Trinity Church
Lebanon
Unfit Food and Low Wages Stir Johnstown Laborers
Laborers returning from Johnstown claim contractors underpaid and fed them unfit meals. A worker named John McQuillen told Dispatch reporters that instead of 2 dollars a day with board, men were paid one dollar and left to feed themselves, with food costing six cents daily and contractors earning about 45 cents per man daily. He said revolt would force higher board costs, driving men from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johestown
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
John McQuillen
Union Depot
McQuillen
Fr. Allien
Mr. McQuillen
Prohibition Group Plans Daily Newspaper Start
Allegheny County Prohibition Committee met at lawyer B C Christy Office to discuss organizing a daily newspaper. Members A C Rankin Rev Dr Joan L Fulton and B C Christy intended secrecy over committee results and proposed independent coverage with strong prohibition advocacy when appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Prohibition Committee
B.C. Christy
A. C. Rankin
Joan L. Fulton
Prohibition Party
Yaaenir
Per
Saipe
Prohibition
COSH GRAHAM DEAD A Alleghenian dies of tongue cancer
James Crossan Graham known as Cosh son of Hon. James L. Graham of Allegheny died after a two year illness from cancer of the tongue at age 42 He was a popular figure in boyhood baseball and later a banking and store businessman at Kountz Mertz Baldwin & Graham He married Miss Nettione and leaves two children Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church Northeastern Allegheny avenues this afternoon at 2 30 O clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghenian
James Crossan Graham
Cosh
James L. Graham
Allegheny
C. 8. Grant
Graham
Kountz & Mertz
Baldwin & G
Miss Nettione
Mimennan ‘Church
Nort ‘N
Allegheny Avenues
Rapid Progress on City Electric Light Contract
The city’s lights from East End Electric Light Co. near completion with most poles up and lamps ready to light by Monday night. Southside lamps pending but to be installed tonight as wire shortages ease next week and work resumes at Jonontown and adjacent wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Jonontown
Soa Te Warsiog
Pasen
Twenty-Seventh Ward Barbecue After Prohibition Vote
Citizens in the Twenty-Seventh Ward plan a grand barbecue and general celebration in Peter Frost's grove on Brownsville road July 18 to honor the small vote for prohibition. Alderman Hartman will provide the ox for roasting and Pittsburg brewers supply the beer. A procession will form at Hartman's office and march to the grove led by the Alderman Hartman band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-seventh Ward
Peter Frost
Grove
Brownsville Road
Hartman
Pittsburg
Alderman Hartman Band
President Campbell Still Smiles in Employment Case
Nosult has not yet been entered against President Campbell on the charge of importing lass workers under contract. Assistant United States District Attorney Alcorn has been consulted. They Find the Old Deed: Braddocks Field deed, lost years ago, has been returned to the rightful possessor Galldinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosult
Campbell
Alcorn
Braddocks Field
Galldinn
Pittsburg Gifts Nine Drinking Fountains from Mr Cabot
All kinds of water arrive yesterday as six pretty drinking fountains were presented to Pittsburg by Mr Godfrey L Cabot of Worthington Pa. The cast iron posts rise about 434 feet with granite troughs and will be placed at Frankstown Lincoln avenues Penn Fifth avenues Dinwiddie Street and Shadyside. Cabot, a carbon black manufacturer, previously funded fountains in Boston and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Godfrey L. Cabot
Worthington
Mr. Cabot
Boston
George Browne
Chief Bigelow
Frankstown
Lincoln Avenues
East End
Penn and
Fifth Avenues
Dinwiddie Street
Center Avenue
Shadyside
Sixteenth Street
Cabot
Tiare
Thoreda
Water Works
J. A. Batchelor
Hiland Avenue
Arant
Water Department
Bedford Asta
Iastead
H. Browne
Bureau of Water
Voight
McMasters
First to Sign Amalgamated Scale Settles Iron Trade
Jones & Laughlins signed the Amalgamated Association wage scale this year, the first major firm to do so, signaling likely no strike in the iron industry. Oliver Bros. & Phillips did so last year after modifications. Other mills are expected to follow before month end as repairs shut many plants. Steel industry tensions may arise, but union members remain unfazed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Laughlins
Amalgamated Association
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Lightning Fools with a Cop in Storm
During yesterday's storm Officer Andy Terry, a colored policeman on the hill, attempted to send a telephone call from a patrol box at Falton Corner. A shock knocked him down, he fell on his back, but after regaining consciousness he recovered and continued after a brief delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Terry
Falton
Arrest in Southside Bank Crash Deepens Mystery
John J. McMantorn, assistant cashier at Farmers and Mechanics Bank, was arrested on four charges including embezzlement and falsifying bank records. Bail set at 10,000, later doubled to 20,000 with bondsman help. Hearing waived. case to be heard in September term. J J H Long avoided comment while Alderman Schaefer hinted more arrests may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
John 8. McMantorn
Voight
Alderman Schaefer
Southside
Johns
McMasters
Messrs
J. BR. Jackson
W. A. MecMasters
R. McKenzie
Disratch
Schaefer
J.J. H. Long
Caunee
Trio of fatalities at Pittsburgh rail yards
Peter Gallagher, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, was killed at Fourteenth Street when he fell from a moving train, his legs severed. Walter Watson of Johnstown may identify. A third man, Thomas Fox of McKeesport, was run down by a Baltimore and Ohio time freight at Thirteenth Avenue and McKeesport, sustaining severe injuries but not believed fatal. An inquest is planned for the Torrens station victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gallagher
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fourteenth Street
Gallagher
West Penn Hospital
Eighth Street
Torrens Station
Keta
Walter Watson
Johnstown
Oh Searane
Thomas Fox
Pegger
Baltimore and Ohio
Thirteenth Avenue
McKeesport
Travelers' Club Formed by Pittsburg Drummers of 1
The Traveling Men's Commercial Club of Pittsburg is now a fact with rooms to be furnished for visiting travelers. Business leaders and local merchants backed the effort, aided by the railroad and other firms. H. W. Dearborn, secretary, will collect further subscriptions at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rail Com As
H. W. Dearborn
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Homestead Trouble Signals Inevitable Strike
The Homestead Works strike situation between Carnegie Phipps Co. sides is headed for a long bitter clash. Workers expect success despite the difficulty of replacing skilled labor, while the firm believes capable substitutes exist and has posted a wage scale offering comparable pay to other mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
James Smith Hurt When He Fell Through Basement Window
James Smith fell through a basement window on Second Avenue near the Tenth Street bridge. His arm was badly cut by glass and he fainted from loss of blood before a physician arrived. he was dressed and removed to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Second Avenue
Tenth Street Bridge
Death of Their Little Daughter in Geneva
Geneva mourns the death of Thomas Hornback's young daughter aged two, the United States Pension Office clerk's child. The body was taken to the family home in Butler for burial today following yesterday's passing at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Thomas Hornback
United States Pension Office
Butler
Pullman Car Service Between Pittsburg and Lakewood
A Pullman car will operate on the 4 10 P M train from Pittsburg to Lakewood daily except Sunday, arriving 10 36 P M, and Jamestown 10 45 P M. Return trips depart Jamestown 10 55 P M and reach Pittsburg at 6 30 A M. Tourist tickets are now on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Pittsburg
Lakewood
Lake Agente
Jamestown
Real Estate Savings Bank Notice at Curry University
Real Estate Savings Bank LIM advertises at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue. Capital 100000, surplus 45000, deposits from 1 and up, interest 4 percent. Notice to former Curry University students about annual excursion to Rock Point on Monday, June 24, leaving Union Station at 9 A.M. Also Steinmann's optical ad at 107 Federal St., Allegheny, USA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor, Fourth Avenue
Curry University
Rock Point
Union Station
Steinmann’s, Jeweler and Optician
Federal St
Allegheny
Ussa
Bitter convention fights decide Amalgamated officers
William Wethe remains president of the Amalgamated Association after a heated race despite his refusal to run again. William Martin is re-elected secretary after a close contest with Stephen Madden. Trustees and vice presidents are chosen amid sharp opposition, culminating in a long final session and a reconciliatory closing "love feast."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wethe
Amalgamated Association
Wm. Martin
Stephen Madden
Committee On
Good Intent Lodge
Moorheadton &Co
Vesuvius Iron Works
Sharpsburg
Association
Presi
Weibe
Weihe
Martin
Eorge &. Baird
Madden
Edward O'Keil
Anson
John Pierce
Southside
Edward O'Donnell
Philadelphia
James HB
Nutt
Charles H. Kaufman
Carrollin Ton Baker
Patrick Farrell
F. M. Schaeffer
James Penney
William T. Roberts
Florence J. Sullivan
Jonathan Davis
Hocking
Dennis O'Leary
Reese W. Prosser
New Albany
James Grundy
Walter J. Tormey
Milwaukee
James F. Cooter
William Whiteman
Terre Haute
John Miskell
M. E Note
Gates City
Ala
John Gallagher
American Federation of Labor
Boston
J. ©. Killgallen
F. M. Senaifer
William T. Roberta
Fourth of July Fireworks Line at James W. Grove's
A July 4 display offered a complete line of Romanes meteor candles and assorted effects including vertical wheels, rosettes, mines, crackers, balloons and more. Prices advertised as the lowest at James W. Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Rachute Steieckela
Ulllerons
James W. Grove
Flood photographs offered free to all buyers
Advertisement brief notes free access to a complete set of principal flood views with every purchase of 25 or more. Mentions Milwaukee export beer available in pint and quart bottles with empties return, and lists several local merchants and offers from different businesses. Includes a floor sale for wedding décor and a furniture discount, alongside gun catalogs and hospital usage claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Milwaukee
W. H. Houmnes & Sox
First Ave
Water St
Booming Piano Sales at Kleber & Bro.'s this week
Kleber and Bro. at 506 Broadway report booming sales of Steinway, Conover and Opera pianos. Two Conovers were bought as wedding gifts, a Steinway and an old for a birthday, plus many fine second hand pianos at very low prices. Ernst Gabler pianos also sold including a superb upright with new agraffés and a square grand Gabler noted for power and sweetness. Call Klebers for best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Conover
Kleber & Bro
Ond Street
Ernst Gabler
One time Please An 2olian organ for perfect orchestral music
A distorted ad style note praises a Malian organ that can reproduce orchestral music, claiming anyone can play any music with perfect tempo and expression. It invites readers to visit Mellor & Horne at 77 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, for demonstration and entertainment in whore rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Horne
Fisth Ave
Pittaburg
To-Day Special Sale At Low Prices
Today's special sale offers men suits in 1000 styles including ceviots casimeres worsteds serges and diagonals priced at 8 and 10. A big stock unload at ridiculously low prices with dirt cheap opportunities. Also today men electric blue serge suits at 17. P C C corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Streets
New Court House
Excellent Photographs of the Flood and Kaufmanns Ad
The notice promotes flood photographs and Kaufmanns sales with large stock and low prices on Fourth of July goods. It lists goods including baby carriages bicycles hammocks and various fabrics. An excursion to Johnstown is offered at $2.35 round trip via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Grove
Fifth Avenue
Viannel Coats and Veats 74 at Kaufmanns Today
A large line of men's flannel coats and vests in plaids bars and checks goes on sale today at Kaufmanns for 125 and 150. The hot weather apparel is highlighted as a value at 4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
No ble Lity Adverts New and Easy Insurance Form
Advertisement announces No ble Lity’s new and easy insurance policy form in a column aside, inviting readers to inquire for details and coverage options. The notice highlights simplicity and accessibility of the policy for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Lity
Colu
Duster sale at Kaufmanns spurs summer prep
Thousands buy Mohair and Alpaca dusters at Kaufmanns in Lik en on summer shopping push. Prices are described as ridiculously low, prompting widespread purchases ahead of trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
All-wool Cashmeres and Silks at Special Prices
Bargain section outlines sales on cashmeres, Henriettes, silks, and ginghams. Includes plain and printed India silks, Surahs in black and white, satin finishes, and colored Silks at reduced rates. Mentions price ranges from 10c to 150 dollars and stock of ginghams and wash goods offered under value.
Shaw & Co Grocers Sale Notice at Liberty and Ninth
A damaged OCR fragment notes a sale offering by Shaw & Co grocers located at Liberty and Ninth streets. The text is incomplete but indicates a public sale or auction context tied to the merchant and address. No clear date or item details are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane
Shaw &Co
Grocers
Liberty
Ninth Sts
Gingham and White Lawn Suits Sale Notice
Retailer advertises gingham suits from five dollars and up and white lawn suits starting at thirty dollars and up, highlighting affordable summer attire for shoppers.
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National Guard
Gretna
Eecoed
George Sheppard
E. A. Hunt
Europe
Charles Miller
Mt Gretna
W. H. Moore
City Water Works
Joseph Ecoff
Alderman McMasters
Enlaly
Moore
Cas
The
Lutheran Synod
Cosh Graham
President Campbell
Mercury
H. A. Fisher
River Avenue
Lower Bedford Basin
Eote ‘Ord Basin
Bedford Avenue Basin
Sixth Avenue
Dispatch
Diamond Street
Travelers’ Club
Pitsburg 1
Carnegie Steel Works
Pittsburg and
Lake Eric
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Bill Nye Bata
Wm. Wethe
A. A. of
LL & 8
Tron Workers’ Convention
Baeuerlein Brewing Co
Bennett, Pa
Trhssa
H. Johnston
Smithfield St
Klein
Gouden
G. W. SynMax
MwFs
Federal Street
California
Coleman
Schmidt
G. W
City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Depot
Marshall
M. D
Green Spring
Firauenheim & Vilsack
Ttssu
Percy
Shirley Dare
Paert
Caeeet
Joe Gauze
Ome Tian Cotter
Extra Liste
Ste
Market ST
Jel
Rissa
RIA
Famil
Ban
Germany
C. W. Kraus
U. W. Kraus
Ave
Bedford
Bedford S
MO. A. Renshaw
Apl
Horne
Penn Avenue
Satine
India
Sarah
Dren
Fauntleroy
Nowelty
Women and Children
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
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