Pinhook gas strike signals new era for Pittsburgh
The Milltown discovery by the Equitable Company marks major gas flow along the Pinhook axis. Wells from Hess to Milltown extend two miles with high rock pressure and potential for long lasting supply. Philadelphia Company and others hold large acreage as experts warn against overstatement while predicting growth for Pittsburg industries and waterworks fueled by abundant gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Company
Milltown
Leopold Farm
Kidd
Hess Farm
Pinhook Range
Pittsburg
Woodside
Philadelphia Company
Equimble
People’s
Carnegies
Kensington Improvement Company
Wilkinsburg
John M. Patterson
Say & Liggett
Venango
Murraysville
Kiskimimetas
Kiskiminetas
Crooked Croek
Warren
Eas
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Crooked Creek
Armstrong County
Verona
Allegheny County
Crookedeneek
Saturn Gas
Pittshburg Plate Glass Company
Eastern Ol Company
Atturo Syndicate
Ford City
Beale
Leechburg
Fordity
J. K. Beatty
Philadelphia R
Calm Before A Storm In Europe Warned By Dr Fayes
Dr Charles Fayes warned that Europe faces a coming storm as nations must choose between disarmament and war. He cited France 1870 as a warning and said Italy and Austria are bankrupt from war preparations while Germany is shaky. He predicted Mexico and Canada may align with the United States as US influence grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fayes
Europe
France
Charles Fayes
Italy
Austria
Germany
United States
America
Mexico
Canada
Stars and Stripes
Yankees
Bar Association Mourns Death of Ex Senator James Rutan
The Bar Association met to act on the death of ex Senator James Rutan with Judge Ewing presiding. A committee of Rodgers McCleave Dickey and Cook was appointed to draft resolutions. The minutes praised Rutan as a legislator, politician, and lawyer. Addresses were given by Judge Ewing Swerington Rodgers Marshall and Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
James 8. Rutan
Ewing
Acheson, Slagle
McClung
Messrs. Marshall
F. M. Magee
W. A. Dunshen
J. M. Rodgers
Johns McCleave
C. C. Dickey
J. M. Cook
Eutan
Judge Ewing
J. M. Swerington
W. Rodgers
Thomas M. Marshall
D. F. Patterson
Bavarian Beneficial Society Hall Officers Face Alleged Liquor Violations
Inspector McKelvey filed charges against John Artzberger Peter Thomas Henry Russ and M Friend managers of a Bavarian Beneficial Society hall on Sixteenth Street alleging illegal liquor sales after Monday night checks purporting to grant beer rights were sold. The men will be heard by Alderman Gripp today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McKelvey
John Artzberger
Peter Thomas
Henry Russ
M. Friend
Bavarian Beneficial Society
St. George's Hall
Sixteenth Street
Alderman Gripp
Man Held on Peace Bond Charge After Alderman's Commitment
John Sweka was committed to jail by Alderman Warner in default of 1000 bail to await a Thursday hearing on a surety of the peace charge filed by John Koshovitch. The case stems from long standing hard feelings between the men and alleged life threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweka
Alderman Warner
John Koshovitch
Pretty Annie McEachran dies after taking poison at aunt’s shop
The 17 year old Annie McEachran died after swallowing poison described as rough on rats. She allegedly took her life due to love for fireman Dennis Martin. Martin and aunt dispute blame. coroner forwards case for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McEachran
Misa Mary M. McEachran
Penn Avenue
Annie
Dennia Martin
Martin
Dennis Martin
McKibben
Fourth of July Fund grows to over four thousand dollars
The Fourth of July fund reaches 4078.60 with strong weekly contributions expected from street railways. Judge Snecop seeks to boost local support and will invite friends to donate amounts from one dollar upward as officers keep the book open this and next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snecop
Southside
John Bradley
John Bickel
H. J. King
Grocers’ Supply Company, Limited
Baxter & Renton
Hugh Flinn
Robert Ostermaier
F. C. Dorrington
George W. Muller
To Whom Does the Child Belong
The brave child rescued from a fire by Fireman Bruce Cunningham of engine 614, Baltimore and Ohio, on Monday evening is unclaimed. The child crawled to the stairway's Hungarian quarters and disappeared into questions about parentage. Theories suggest the child was left on the tracks or belongs to a Hun family on the hill, while residents hope for a reunion with its family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cunningham
Baltitimore
Ohio
Cunningham Reoei
Ladies Eton Suits and Novelties at Penn Avenue Stores
Navy blue serge ladies suits priced from 7 50 and up plus other novelties in stock at Jos Horne and Co Penn Avenue stores advertising a full line of women’s apparel and accessories from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad Chooses Walber’s Soap for Car Washes
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports using Walber’s Family Soap to wash its locomotives and rolling stock, asserting top quality cleaning and preservation. MWY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Dill
Walber
Runaway Southside Teacher Heads to Florida to Join Sisters of Charity
Mary Janowsky a 19 year old Southside teacher from Wexford Pa ran away Friday to Florida inspired by her late nuns at St Joseph's Academy. Her father John Janowsky a Pittsburg saloonkeeper sought police help but officials declined. He asked San Antonio authorities to locate his daughter and bring her home. The case centers on a possible wish to become a nun and not on any suspected romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Tobin
St. Mary’s Church
Annie
Dennis Martin
Engine House No 6
Forty-fifth Street
Martin
Dennia
Company No. 6
Empire House
Soldiers
Dayton
Ohio
Herron
Mary Janowsky
Florida
Sisters of Charity
Wexford
John Janowsky
Carson
Southside
Soong
San Antonio
St. Joseph's
Janowski
Helpers Aid Desperate Travelers At Season Of Need
Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities reports eight people were helped to continue east or north as relief cases. Eleven others refused aid. Rebecca Sharp from Illinois sought Camden New Jersey to join a deceased father. Kate Kuhn, a variety actress, aimed for her Eastward connections. A family with three children headed to Bellwood nearby Altoona. Joseph Powelly and family assisted to Youngstown after traveling from Buffalo en route to Cincinnati. An elderly woman, over 70, unable to walk, was given a Buffalo pass after being found at Union depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Elliot
Department of Charities
Rebecca Sharp
Illinoi
Camden
N. J
Kate Kuhn
Ohio
Bellwood
Altoona
Joseph Powelly
Youngstown
Powelly
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Union Depot
Department
A French View of Tariff
Charles Dien, a French silk merchant, visits Duquesne and criticizes the McKinley tariff. He cites inequalities favoring the rich and Paris imports, noting Americans tour Paris with clothes duty free while poor dressmakers pay duties on gowns. He asserts genuine silk is mainly from Lyons and laments American slow mastery of silk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dien
Duquesne
Paris
New York
France
Lyons
Midnight Boiler Explosion Near Brown's Mill
A loud rumble and sharp blast woke residents near Brown's Tenth Street mill shortly after midnight. Glass rattled and a patrolman was alerted as investigators learned a drum supporting a boiler had been blown from its position without causing major damage or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's
Brown
Tenth Street Mill
Clothes and possessions found by river near Cochran station
James Kinney, conductor on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line, found a suit and entire man’s furnishings on the Monongahela riverbank near Cochran station yesterday before noon. Detective Wheatly seized the items and informed the coroner, the presumed owner drowned while bathing. The hat was purchased in McKeeaport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kinney
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston
Monongahela River
Cochran Station
Wheatly
McKeeaport
National Jr O U A M Holds Grand New Jersey Session
The twenty fourth annual session opened in Atlantic City with a record parade drawing 5 000 Juniors and 800 Pittsburg delegates. The council reported 1 260 councils and 107 494 members, with subordinate council receipts of 747 453 21 and benefits paid 284 381 70. New states added include Indiana Michigan North Carolina and Iowa with Chicago hosting a future exhibit plan and a national library proposal under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
National Council of Jr. O. U. A. M
Pittsburg
Wright
W. A. Dennis
State Council of
State Council of New Jersey
National
Indiana
Michigan
North Carolina
Iowa
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
California
Secre
Izera Ogle and
Collins
DisPatch
Deemer
Illinois
Board of Officers
James A. Hamilton
Washington Camp No. 7
Patriot Sons of America
Englewood
Washington
Chicago
National Council
Henry Baldwin
National Capital
America
National Guards of
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Washington Council No. 1
Germantown
Pittbury
Congress Hall
Stephen Collins
John Emege
Prof
Pashanor
E. Lindsay Greer
Tragic Oil Fire Burned Ellen Hessian at Home
Miss Ellen Hessian 28, lived at 92 Brownsville Avenue South Side, suffered severe burns last evening when an oil lamp explosion while starting a meal enveloped her in flames. Neighbor David Martin doused the fire. the home caught fire but neighbors prevented a larger blaze. She was taken to Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hessian
Brownsville Avenue
Southside
Owen Hessian
David Martin
Homeopathic Hospital
A VERY SWELL SPEAK-EASY CLOSED BY INSPECTOR MECLAUGHLIN
Inspector MecLaughlin of the Second district arrested Mary Creigher for keeping a disorderly house and jailed her at the Nineteenth ward station. The East End venue at Kirkwood and Clair streets was ornate and frequented by notable patrons. Patrick Eom was later arrested for running a speak easy on Cornet street and confined at the Fourteenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecLaughlin
McLaughlin
Mary Creigher
Nineteenth Ward
Kirkwood
Clair Streets
East End
Patrick Eom
Runn
Speak Eway
Cornet Street
Ade
Fourteenth Ward
Allegheny Tragedy Inquest Opens Into Double Murder Suicide
Coroner McDowell begins an inquest into the deaths of Hattie Buttress and Emil West following a shooting at Allegheny. Testimony shows West pressured Buttress, a dismissed hairdresser, and a letter from Buttress’s brother defends her name amid rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Hattie Buttress
Emil West
Allegheny
Charles Buttress
West
Pittsburg
Buttress
Lena Huntsinger
Hattie
Goldberg
Artles Buttress
Ming Addie
Y Slater
Dr. Goldberg
Weat
Addie
Goldberg's
Beaver Avenue
Poker Case Heard Over Beaver and Island Poker Room
J A Mercer and Frank Kohler faced a hearing before Magistrate Gripp on a charge of running a poker game at Beaver and Island avenues in Allegheny. Detective Beltzhoover and Murphy arrested them Monday night as the game operated. Starline, reluctant witness, admitted buying chips from Kohler and Mercer, claiming they had no real value. Corrigan owned the room, but his status was unresolved as the hearing was postponed to Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mercer
Frank Kohler
Gripp
Beaver and
Island Avenues
Allegheny
Beltzhoover
Murphy
Joseph Starline
Starline
Kohler
Mercer
Corrigan
Old lease questioned in Fifth Avenue restaurant ejectment
A suit by Philip Le Goullon et al against John Newell over a Fifth Avenue restaurant claims title through William Anderson from 1816 via Roger Patterson. The dispute centers on a perpetual lease and a skipped deed to Alexander McCabe, with statute of limitations a key issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip le Goullon
John D. McCork
George W. Teed
Robert Anderson
John Newell
Newell's
Fifth Avenue
William Anderson
Roger Patterson
Francis Deary
Patterson
Engineers Talk And Quit At Summer Meeting
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society held its last meeting of the summer last night at the Academy of Science parlors. W L Leafe described rail joint designs and materials and M J Becker noted improvements reducing rail joint breakage through stronger angle irons and fish plates. Several members added remarks and the society adjourned until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society
Academy of Science
A. E. Hunt
W. L. Lcaife
M. J. Becker
Pittsburg, Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Liquor Jug Trade Tested in City Case
The police question Brooks law on wholesale liquor sales and test a dealer selling 12 pints in a package. Inspector McKelvey filed informations against Robert Liddell of 2501 Penn Ave and Yetta Browarsky of 350 Fifth Ave for illegal liquor selling. A secret hearing was scheduled for today before Alderman Aripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
President Stevenson Visits City to Inspect Railway Books
President Stevenson of the Kansas City Ft. Smith and Southern Railway traveled through the city yesterday bound for Kansas City with an expert accountant. He planned to inspect the road and examine the books but made no statement. It is alleged the ledgers are muddled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Kansas City
Ft. Smith and Southern Railway
Relics and Will Dispute Over Unconsecrated Troy Hill Chapel
Bishop Phelan reports sources claim Father Mollinger's will and sacred relics are found in an unconsecrated Troy Hill chapel. He warns relics cannot be bought and notes the church would receive the chapel and relics if the will stands. concern rises over possible sale by heirs or showmen while Gregor Meyer acts as estate administrator with bond of 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Tos
Vatican
Rome
Tabernacle
Gregor Meyer
Pennsylvania
Hollan
Meyer
Streets To Be Graded And Paved By Public Works
The Committee on Public Works recommended ordinances for grading paving and curbing Bates street Lotus alley Virginia avenue Trent street York alley Greenfield Taylor Brady and many more. An ordinance to finish paving Pacific avenue with vitrified brick was referred to the city attorney and chief for action amid legal delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Works
Bates Street
Lotus Alley
Virginia Avenue
Trent Street
York Alley
Greenfield Street
Taylor Street
Brady Street
Castleman Street
Kearcher Street
Robinson Street
Jet Alley
Smith Street
Chislett Street
Lyric Street
Shingiss Street
Rebecca Street
Clawson Street
Dithridge Street
Bayard Street
Herron Avenue
Hays Street
St. Clair Street
Turrett Street
Tooley Street
Kosciusko Street
O'Hara Street
Ermine Alley
Holden Street
Maratreet
Donegal Alley
Kent Alley
Espacius Street
Pacific Avenas
Cit
James Sullivan Regains Consciousness After Ferry Incident
James Sullivan, once thought foully dealt with, regained consciousness at Southside Hospital. He claims he was not struck by a train, but says he was hit at Six Mile Ferry and requests to see Mrs Richard Sullivan, said to work at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
Southside Hospital
Six-Mile Ferry
Mra
Richard Sullivan
Seventh Avenue Hotel
In Memoriam Orrics of Wroerras Purn'a Naick Exceance
In memory of William Minsinger of Minsinger Brothers & Resolved. The Western Pennsylvania Brick Exchange notes his sudden death and offers heartfelt sympathy to his family. Committee members Bowis McGraw Laur en Wrrrmen J. F. Gnimra convey condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrics
Wroerras
Pirranora
Warseas
William Minsinger
Minsinger Brothers
Western Pennsylvania Brick Exchange
Bowis McGraw
Xauren
J. F. Gnimra
Died Kennedy At Newton Pa Early June Notice
Died Kennedy At Newton Pa on Monday afternoon June 2 at 4 o clock. Funeral plans will be announced by the family and Newton local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Newton
Dune Fred
Yunersl
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Lessing
Pinhook
Toe Drs- Patcu
Tex Dieraren
Investorar
Bagdad
Allegheny Valley
Kiskiminetas River
Beatty
Philadelphia
Wees Gourley
Bigelow
Leason
C. Evans
Select Council
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Drs- Patch
Pittsburg Piste Glass Company
Rutan
Mamaux & Son
Pennavenve
Tel
Wrapped
Mystery
Mamaux & Son's
Hiver Bank
Allegheny Branch
Wen
Ieee
Treasuries
Newell
Fifth Avenues
ST. Anthony's Shrine
Valnetoss
Committees On
Euilivan
Cathara
Fayeens
Cee
Sim
Price
Petree
Bostom
COMET
Market St
Joe
F. Sellers
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