Suits Fixed and Settlement Hopes in Maryland Central Case
Hearing into the Maryland Central scheme continued behind closed doors with pledges of secrecy. Attorneys described compromises in other suits including Hostetter and Du Puy while noting the Du Puy case remains unsettled. Judges debated public access as bankers testified about note discounts and the role of the Terminal Company in the broader coal and railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore Belt Road
York
Peach Bottom
Penn Anthracite Coal Company
Robb and
Beal
Centleman
du Puy
D. Herbert Hostetter
Hostetter
du Pury
N. W. Taylor
J. H. Miller
Taylor
Maryland Central Scheme
York and Pesch Bottom
Susquehanna
Maryland Central
White
Commissionera
Plummer
Tradesman’s National Bank
Baltamore
Magee
Newspalse
Cee
Winfield J. Taylor
Schoyer
Baltimore
Mr. Houseman
Miller
Pittsburg
Maryland Central Pool
Pitteburgere
A. G Dravo
Witness Details in Baltimore Scheme Hearing
The witness testified he bought securities directly from J H Miller not from the Terminal Company and that he arranged loans for originators after reviewing the Baltimore project. He believed the plan could pay but no dynamite was found on him. The examination adjourned after lengthy questioning.
Grier Faces Vote Clash Over Gas Contract Rules
County Commissioners Weir and Boyle clashed with Controller Grier over awarding this year's natural gas contract. Boyle supported Manufacturer's Gas bid at 800 dollars monthly while Grier and Weir backed Peoples Gas after a bid gap. Grier argued he had no vote, citing the Controller's act, as the tie halted action and Grier vowed further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grier
Mercer
Weir
Boyle
Boyle's Story of the Affair Is As Follows: ‘the Manufecturers’ Gas Company
Commissioners’ Office
People’s Gas Company
Court House
Togs
Messrs
Grier and
Peppes Company
Allegheny County
Conae
Nga
Controller Grier
People’s Company
Pinhook
Open air band concert attracted 5000 despite rain
A dense, cosmopolitan crowd of 5000 gathered at West Allegheny Park for an open air concert despite light evening rain. The rain dampened attendance and a Schenley Park performance by the Pittsburg Trac tion Company was postponed due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Allegheny Park
Schenley Park
Pittsburg
Cattle for the Fair Breeders Seek Exhibit Space
State estate men met at the Seventh Avenue Hotel to plan the World’s Fair display. John L Gordon of Mercer led the session while John A Woodward could not give definite space or funding details from the $300000 appropriation. They adjourned to August 30 with focus on sheep, shorthorn and dairy cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue Hotel
John IL Gordon
Mercer
John A. Woodward
W. G. Berry
Hustonville
Pennsylvania
July Fourth fund receipts slow after day one
Only 60 was raised on the first day of the Fourth of July fund in weeks below the 100 level. Mayor Gourley was absent from the office but planned to greet donors in person today. Contributors included R G Don & Co £10 Sebabee Bros 10 R H Lindsay 25 El Stone Co Ohio 25 Neville Bayley 5 M Weiss 5 and D R Torrence 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Esnenehes
R. G. Don & Co
Sebabee Bros
R. H. Lindsay
el Stone Company
Ohio
Neville Bayley
M. Weiss
D. R. Torrence
Postmaster Gilleland in Allegheny Hovers Between Life and Death
The condition of Postmaster Gilleland of Allegheny was slightly improved last night but physicians say he may not live. His family and local officials await further word as his health remains precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilleland
Allegheny
Chicago Way fuels Capitol talk in Washington
Eastern and Western members discussed Sousa moving to Chicago and the city’s influence on investment. The piece highlights Chicago as a manufacturing hub, notes Sheldon Heights in its best residence district, and promotes a booklet “The Way to Win” from James E. Robert L. McElroy of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce for investors seeking reliable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sousa
Marine Band
Chicago
Capitol
Prairie City
America
Sheldon Heights
Gro
James E . Robert L. McElroy
Chamber of Commerce
Steel workers in Homestead adopt new Carnegie scale
Five hundred mill workers from Carnegie Steel Company at Homestead gathered in Magdala Hall to decide on Superintendent Potter's scale. After reading the proposed terms and debate, they voted to adopt the scale, while addressing past grievances about payment and sympathy from the Amalgamated Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Magdala Hall
Harry Dodds
Potter
Amalgamated Association
Totter
John Lynch
Mr. Lynch
Lynch
Dodds
Loveday
Washington Lodge
Abbot
John Spawn
Amalgamated
Orenmne
Dispatch
Nuvn
Western Iron Association
Hearing Held Against Builders Exchange Members
Alderman Means presided as a hearing occurred on a conspiracy claim filed by Ellsworth W. Houston bricklayer against Builders Exchange leaders H E R Barnes D F McAfee D E Sheridan and H M Kerr. Houston alleged they refused to sell materials to him or his clients due to labor strike ties. Witnesses corroborated the claim and the defense sought discharge on right to sell or refuse service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Means
East End
Builders’ Exchange
Ellsworth W. Houston
H. ER. Barnes
D. F. McAfee
D. EE. Sheridan
H. M. Kerr
Janes Fitesimmons
L. EK. Porter
Court case involving Alderman delay and ongoing suit
Attorney Fussimmons argued a conspiracy was shown and asked for holding the defendants. The Alderman reserved decision until next Tuesday evening. Snecma began in the term this case brought by Isaac Register against President Barnes E A Knox Samuel Francis T J Hamilton and others, but only one witness had been called when the suit was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fussimmons
Snecma Aoe
Ter
Issac Register
Barnes
E. A. Knox
Samuel Francis
T. J. Hamilton
Steel Workers Confer Over Homestead Scale Settlements
The Amalgamated Steel Wage Committee and Carnegie Steel General Manager Potter will meet at Forbes Street Turner Hall to discuss the Homestead scale. The agreement covers engineers and conductors 27 cents hourly, firemen 18 cents, and brakemen 22 cents for three years from June 22, 1892, with the panel reporting to the convention and a banquet planned in Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated
Potter
Forbes Street
Turner Hall
Homestead
Esterday
Eeen
Department of
Carnegi Phipps & Co
John Jarrett
Manufacturers’ Association
Madden
Amalgamated Association
Stedark
Amalted Association
Superintendent P Self Jr Retires From Carnegie Mill
Superintendent P Self Jr resigns from Carnegie’s Twenty ninth Street mill effective July 1, citing personal reasons. He was the youngest superintendent in the Carnegie associations and handed in his resignation to General Superintendent P RB Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Self, Jr
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
P. RB. Dillon
Self
Westinghouse Airbrake to Build 100 Houses at Wilmerding
The Westinghouse Airbrake Company plans major summer improvements at its Wilmerding works. Contracts are in for erecting 100 houses costing about $125,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots
Wilmerding
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Cleveland in New York Politics Strength and Weakness
Colonel Stone arrived from Washington and discussed Democratic candidate Cleveland. He said Cleveland lacks strength in New York, the pivotal state, while Harrison beats him there. Patterson is noted as a strong potential opponent in Ohio and elsewhere. He expressed confidence in Republican success in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Harrison
Pattison
Charter Granted for Homestead Bridge Company
W J Burns president of the Second Avenue electric road denied knowledge of the bridge plan beyond its intended river crossing at Wa's station. The Second Avenue company already secured a charter for a bridge and had hoped to run the road in Homestead, blocked by council opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Bridge Company
W. J. Burns
Second Avenue Electric Road
Second Avenue
Wa's
Station
Second Avenue Company
Brn
Homestead
County Democracy Opens New Clubrooms on Diamond Street
The County Democracy yesterday moved to four new rooms in the old University building on Diamond street. The tasteful rooms will host traveling pilgrims from Chicago on their return home, with special courtesies planned for Philadelphia men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democraty
County Democracy
University
Diamond Street
Chicago
Philadelphia
Young Russian Worker Stricken by Heat at Barry's Pipe Mills
Joseph Blezancis a 19 year old Russian immigrant employed at Barry's Pipe Mills South Side suffered a severe sunstroke at 3 30 yesterday after three weeks in the country He was removed to the South Side hospital where his chances for recovery were in doubt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blezancis
Barry’s Pipe Mills
South Side
Southside
Pittsburg and Connellsville Road Directors Meet in Secret
Directors of the Pittsburg and Connellsville road held a special meeting at the Baltimore and Ohio depot. General W H Koontz of Somerset said the business was private and would not interest the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Connellsville Road
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
W. H. Koontz
Somerset
Fire on the Beach Destroys Mervin’s Establishments
A late June fire at Mervin’s bathing area near Kentucky Avenue and the boardwalk destroyed 12 wooden buildings and damaged the large Japanese bazaar of James Wing Lee & Co. Estimated loss starts around $60,000 with many businesses affected. Firefighters battled wind and water shortages as crowds watched the blaze reach the Giant Observation Wheel and other shore attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amuartio
John Gardner
L. R. Adams
Chester County
Takamwia
Zeuber
Atlantic Bazaar
Campi’s
Fruit Store
Myers’ Shooting Gallery
Houng
Kentucky Avenue
Bath House
Takamura
Griffith’s Scenic Railway
Academy of Music
Young
McShea
Fralinger
Heavy Coal Lands Sales Shake Westmoreland County
In the past year Westmoreland County saw extensive coal land sales totaling over 2 million dollars. Purchasers include Charles T. Peters of New York and firms from Philadelphia Erie Cleveland, with hundreds to thousands of acres across Sewickley North Huntingdon Penn Reuben Youghiogheny Bewizile Rostmore townships. A 500 acre coking coal plot near Mt. Pleasant sold to W J Rainey of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland County
New York
Philadelphia
Erie
Cleveland
Charles T. Peters
Sewickley Township
Westmoreland Company
North Huntingdon Township
Reuben Township
Elkins Gas Coal Company
Penn Township
Penn Gas Coal Company
North Huntington
Semerey
Youogheny River
Erieco
Youghiogheny River
Bewizile Ian
Cleveland and Gray Dominate Local Democratic Rally
A large crowd scanned the bulletin board as Cleveland and Gray were seen as the likely ticket. The lack of strong challengers cooled the sense of a hot race though locals view Cleveland as safe, despite concerns about strength in New York. The crowd waited for balloting and updates as speeches played out, noting Grover Cleveland’s past ovation and a nod to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Cleveland
Gray
New York
Grover
Pittsburg
Remodeling the Duquesne Cars by Pittsburg Traction Company
The Pittsburg Traction Company begins remodeling a large Duquesne car to be lighter with new trucks and repainted to match Fifth Avenue cars. The firm plans to remodel the remaining large Duquesne cars as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Pittsburg Traction Company
Duquesne Comany
Fifth Avenue
Witness Held For Testimony In Allegheny Robbery Ring
James Snead is held as a witness in Allegheny alongside Howard Hall and Joseph Myers who face charges of robbing houses. Authorities report no evidence tying Snead to any robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Snead
Allegheny
Howard Hall
Joseph Myers
McKeesport Mystery Ends as Slavic Youth Drowns
Andrew Mikulik a 17 year old immigrant from the old country was found dead in the River at Riverton bridge after a note suggests suicide linked to homesickness. The Coroner's jury ruled death by his own action. burial followed as remains decomposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Riverton Bridge
Edward Bowman
Andrew Mikulit
National Tube Works
Mikulik
Andrew Mieulie
Actor Patrick Hanlon Dies in Boston Mystery
The death of 23 year old actor Patrick Hanlon, real name Robert Allen of 2600 Penn Avenue, sparks a police inquiry in Boston and here. Two stomach wounds were found on the body before burial, while illness lasted about six hours, prompting questions from his mother Mrs Hanlon and letters from associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert Allen
Penn Avenue
Mass
St. Mary's Cemetery
Allen
Patrick Hanlon
Hanlon
O'Mara
Eldredge
Indiana Place
Mia Hanlon
Dr. Thompson
Frank Smith
Julia Lee
Smiths
Hospital Echoes: Seven Accidents Reported in McKeesport
A list details seven accidents yesterday in McKeesport. Andrew Strieb suffered a red hot iron wound above the thigh and faces likely recovery challenges. Henry Brougher, 32, was crushed and had his left arm amputated after an engine mishap at Walker's Mills. Peter Grosser had a foot injury requiring amputation after a heavy iron bar fell on it. Joseph Cummer was crushed between cars while coupling at Lucy furnaces. Breck, from Sandusky Street, Allegheny, broke an arm falling from a perch. Willie Thompson fell through a joist, injuring his arm and shoulder. Charles Baker was knocked from a shied horse and head lacerations resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Andrew Strieb
National Tube Works
Brooogurr
Henry Brougher
Walker's Mills
Panhandle
St. Garosasenr
Peter Grosser
Sligo
South Sixteenth Street
Cummmrn
Joseph Cummer
Lucy
Thirty-fifth Street
Breck
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Thompson
Willie Thompson
Clif Street
Webster Avenue
Charles Baker
Duquesne
Forbes Street
Baker
Death by rough on rats case shocks local readers
Coroner and jury report Annie McEachan died in a personal crisis involving rough on rats. Witnesses offered little light, Martin cleared of blame. Father Tobin notes a late Catholic reception and no request to summon Martin. Coroner plans to push legislation to restrict the drug’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McEschran
Martin
Father Tobin
St. Mary's Church
Miss Bachran
Mr. Martin
McDowell
The
Medical Association
Alabama man James Sullivan recovers at Southside Hospital
James Sullivan, found injured at Birmingham depot and unconscious at Southside Hospital for days, reports he now remembers events but cannot explain his injuries. He is a Jefferson County citizen who says he was elected to represent the county at last week’s State convention and supported Ruben Cobb’s anti convict ischem interest for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
Birmingham
Southside
Jefferson County
Alabama
Ruben Cobb
Shook Charged With Cruelty Kidnap Case at Allegheny Court
Mrs. A J Hall of East Street Allegheny was held for court on charges of kidnapping the four year old son of Jacob Shook Jr. Alderman Bleichner presided. Anti Cruelty Agent McDonald filed cruelty and neglect charges against Shook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hall
East Street
Allegheny
Bleichner
Jacob Shook
McDonald
Generous Inheritance for Hanselman Heir of Bank Watchman
Jacob Hanselman, watchman at Mechanics National Bank in Allegheny, is the sole heir of the late John Hanselman of Württemberg Germany who died there on March 25. The estate value is estimated at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hanselman
Mechanics’ National Bank
Allegheny
John Hanselman
Wurtemburg
Germany
City considers 250 an acre for Charters Creek Poor Farm
City officials and councilmen visited Captain Neeld's Charters Creek farm to evaluate its suitability as a new poor farm. While some object to the price as high, supporters praised the site and urged action before council meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Creek
Captain Neeld
Gourley
Chiefa Elliot
Brown
Charities’ Committee
Neeld Farm
Mmates
MacGonigle
Siiver Front
Evans
Neeld
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Pankers
Littl
Catile
Mr. Potter
Coronel Stone
Allegheny Branch
Atlantic City
Bulletin Board Crowds
Annie M'Eachean
Alatama
Shook
Neeld Place
George Wilson
Thos
McClure
Chartiers Valley
Chief Brown
Alexander Gilfillan
COMET
Market St
Boggs & Buhl
Bedford
Best of India
J_S
T. M. Latimer
Federal Street
Anderson
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