Young Pittsburg Woman Joins Sisters of the Poor for Africa
Miss Nellie F. O'Sullivan, 19, of Pittsburgh and daughter of J. E. O'Sullivan, prepares to sail to Baltimore then France to join the Little Sisters of the Poor. She expects to be professed in about two years and may be sent to Africa, possibly Algiers, to help found a new house. She will bring a typewriter as her companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Therese
Sisters of the Poor
Nellie F. O'Sullivan
Sullivan
Ross Street
W. Dewees Wood Company
Miss O'Sullivan
Penn Avenue
The
Little Sisters
Order of the Little Sisters
Pittsburg
Baltimore
United States
Havre
Latour
Africas
Algiers
Old Association F Rom
Country
Temperance meetings draw crowds at Centenary Church
Will J. McConnell spoke over an hour at Centenary Church on Wylies Avenue arguing alcohol is an admitted evil and urging church members to aid drinking men and families. The Moorhead Union held a successful meeting at Moorhead Hall with A. Cooper and Mrs. Toller as keynote speakers. Swager and Money addressed the Sons of Temperance at No 68 Ohio Street Allegheny last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will.j. McConnell
Wylies Avenue
Moorhead
Allegheny Girl Dares Family, Disappears After Scolding
Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Logan Street Allegheny seeks help from the mayor to locate 14 year old Alice who ran away Monday after a quarrel over a young suitor. Detective Wilson traced the girl to Laurel alley then she vanished again. Police expect to recover her today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Kirkpatrick
Logan Street
Sid
Alice
Boundsman Wilson
Laurel Alley
Milk Quality Crackdown at Panhandle Depot
Inspector McCutecheon seized a batch of milk found below par at the Panhandle depot during a morning visit as the early train arrived. He previously dumped another consignment after similar below par findings and objections by shippers, with local officials and Alderman Bchacter noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutecheon
McCutcheon
Panhandle
Aeeset Shippers
Bchacter
Weeks Fears Tariff Cut on Steel Rails Hurts American Makers
Mr Weeks travels to Philadelphia and warns the Ways and Means Committee may reduce steel rail duties from 1792 to 12. He argues such a cut aids English rail makers and harms American manufacturers and workers. He questions tariff reductions and praises properly managed trusts for lowering waste and boosting profits, citing nails and oil as examples and urging coal tar and ammonia recovery innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Weeks
Philadelphia
Weeks
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Typographical Union Nominees Named For March Election
Regular meeting of Typographical Union No. 7 nominates officers and delegates for the Atlanta convention. Elections set for March 26 with delegates listed. A resolution asks the Scale Committee to study an eight hour day in city papers and a 2 10 cent assessment to aid federation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
Atlanta
A. McK. McWilliams
Anson Ramsey
Calvin Wyatt
John "A. Foster
T. J. Dicus
Robert Haglin
Julius Preher
Geo D. O'Neill
Richard Shortess
Thomas Bronpen
Serrat Arms
Frank Murphy
Louis Herd
American Federation
Boston
A. F. of L
The Ballot and Working Men Debate in Society Meeting
The Working People's Debating Society met at 102 Fourth Avenue to discuss the ballot's relation to working men. The crowd weighed the corrupt system of politics and favored the Australian voting system, with a future lecture by Mrs Theresa Hughes scheduled two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working People’s Debating Society
Fourth Avenue
Theresa Hughes
Southside
Funeral Carriage Collision At Grant Street
A carriage at John B. Carney's funeral was struck by car No. 18 of the Fifth Avenue line near Grant Street. The moving car slid backward on the hill as the funeral passed. the gripman could not stop it and ran forward. One carriage was pushed into the struck car, tearing off a wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Carney
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Hazelton Tripod Boiler Aims For World’s Largest Status
The Hazelton Tripod Boiler Company of Chicago under Captain Hallett reports the Linden Steel Works foundation is ready for a boiler reaching 56 feet in height. The design promises complete soot and smoke consumption and the captain asserts it will be the largest boiler in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton Tripod Boiler Company
Chicago
Hallett
Linden Steel Works
Notable Visitors and Appointments in the City
Lieutenant A W Patch of Canonsburg and Lieutenant Barnett of Washington were in the city. Patch, now retired, lost a horse limb in a brush with Indians in the Indian Territory. General Steinmetz visited New York then returned to close small accounts. George A Chase, Titusville City Solicitor, stays with Frank L Mitchell and travels to Nashville as Crawford county GOP delegate. George McIntyre, former fire engine No 3 stoker, becomes jail guard assistant. Ex-State Senator W B Meredith of Armstrong predicts strong support for Stone. Montooth second. Police Inspector John McAleerse is home with a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Patch
Canonsburg
Barnett
Washington
Patch
Regular Army
Indian Territory
Steinmetz
Allegheny Free Library
New York
George A. Chase
Titusville
Frank L. Mitchell
Third Avenue
Nashville
Crawford County
Republican League
George McIntyre
Fire Engine Company No. 3
Berlin
W. B. Meredith
Armstrong
Stone
Montooth
John MecAlerse
Man Attempted Suicide Aboard Pullman Car
Samuel Mason of 197 Fourth Avenue tried to kill himself with a pocket knife on a Western New York and Pennsylvanian train near Corry after a dispute over a $2,000 fraud. He was taken to the Phenix Hotel in Corry in serious condition with abdominal cashes and heart wounds. He had suffered months of illness and mental distress, later expressing fear of death and asking for a minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Mason
Fourth Avenue
Western New York and Pennsylvanian Railroad
Corry
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Lake City
Pittsby
Samu
Phenix
Warren
Methodist Church
City
Dispatch
Mayville
Cannibal Fish Tales From Kaercker’s Northside Aquarium
A. J. Kaercker describes fish as cannibals in a chat about his aquarium collection at the Northside drug store. He recalls scenes of larger fish gobbling smaller ones and a crawfish devouring a fish, noting a frog’s feet protruding from a predator’s maw during a rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kaercker
Mr. Kaercher
Expensive Car Fares Spark Debate on Pittsburg Traction
A Pittsburg traction car incident last night drew passenger discussion after a couple rode past Oakland. The man pulled the registration rope twice, paying 5 cents each time, prompting the conductor to joke about double charges. Passengers questioned rope placement and conductor attentiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Oakland
Fruit trade boom noted by John Debe & Co. in city market
Mr. P. Debe of John Debe & Co. reports robust wholesale fruit trade on Liberty Avenue, handling five to six carloads weekly. Bananas lead in popularity with oranges next. Florida russet apples and Massina Valencia varieties arrive as Florida fruit wanes. California grapes are done, Malaga grapes rise. He also mentions discovering scorpion nests in banana clusters and giving a large nest to a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Debe
John Debe & Co
Liberty Avenue
Florida
Massina
Valencia
California
The Ivory Well Visited Amid Rough Weather
The oil well on the ivory farm drew hundreds despite bad weather. Visitors sought curiosity and business, noting the well’s location and product for future use, while shell men and three-card monte dealers operated in force, selling samples and drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Small Night Docket Sees Five Prisoners Held
Mayor Pearson presided over a light docket with five prisoners taken in during the night. Henry Hatfield and William Jacobs, both drunk, were discharged along with Lizzie Jones. George Etchell, who tried to steal pigeons from Dr Dickson’s stable, remained held. Mrs Smith also detained for Humane Agent O Brien’s review amid concerns of habitual drinking and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Henry Hatfield
William Jacobs
Lizzie Jones
George Etchell
Dr. Dickson
Mrs. Smith
Humane
O’brien
Local Fire and Transit Notes Highlight City Briefs
A small basement fire at Broad street home of Frank Harrison was extinguished with no damage. Central Traction added a safety guard at Wood street crossing to prevent Fifth avenue cable contact. Foreman Robert Woops from Engine 15 moves to Thirty-sixth ward police service. Purim observance with a masque ball at New Turner Hall attracts Jewish community. Car 1 of Central Traction broke its grip at Wylie and Frances, causing about 3 minutes delay. Mrs Vulcan broke her leg after a slip on Liberty street Allerteny sidewalk and was taken to the General Hospital. Ronald Lex of Gibbon street and Edward Mason of Elm street arrested for selling on the street without license. Dneva & Long Oil Co well No 1 on the creek flowing at 100 barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engine Company No. 8
Frank Harrison
Broad Street
Central Traction Company
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Ropert Woops
Engine Company No. 15
Fire Department
Thirty-sixth Ward
New Turner Hall
Central Traction Railroad
Wylie Avenue
Frances Street
Vulcan
Liberty Street
Allerteny
General Hospital
Roncert Lex
Gibbon Street
Edward Mason
Elm Street
Dneva & Long Oil Company
Republican League clubs gather for Nashville convention
Philadelphia leaders led by Edwin S. Stuart travel to Nashville for the National Convention of Republican League clubs amid snow and political fervor. Stuart backs Hastings for governor while expressing doubt about Delamater and praising the league’s work in rural districts. The Pittsburgh Tariff Club delegates join the party en route in a special car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Nashville
Yeeuay
League
Stuart
League of Clubs
South
Desolate Italian town family in burn tragedy
Two Italian lamp lighters children Annie eight and Michael four were badly burned in their Boquet Street shanty home. Annie is dangerously burned, Michael more severely than believed, and the mother is critically ill. Doctors warn that remaining in the unfit, air Leaking dwelling may prevent recovery for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italiantown
Annie
Michael
Butler County Politicians Busy Prepare for Primaries
Butter Pa March 2 The Republican and Democratic County Committees meet tomorrow to fix primary dates and handle campaign business. The Democratic gathering will elect delegates to the State convention and likely issue instructions on Butler county’s gubernatorial choice. A nominee for Congress and a full county ticket will be nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Butter
Democratic Committee
Butler County
Congress
Constable Elect Impresses City by Wearing Uniform
A recently elected constable, sworn in to fill an unexpired ward term, turned heads by donning a policeman’s uniform and getting visibly intoxicated with corn juice. He then proceeded through the area to inform residents of his powers and planned actions.
Braddock Election Soon For Council and City Posts
The Braddock Council will convene tonight with candidates for several posts. Chief of Police Donovan seeks reelection against rival Benjamin F. Spangler, a war veteran. Ex Burgess William Sherwin, W H Sharah, and James Petty are running for Street Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spolls
Council For
Braddock
Poirce Donovan
Benjamin F. Spangler
William Sherwin
W. H. Sharah
James Petty
A Wide Open Town in Big Horn City and Pittsburg
James McNeal returns to the city from Big Horn City Wyoming Territory after five and a half years to find gambling openly thriving in Big Horn City and Sunday saloons in Pittsburg. The town of about 150 houses relies on ranching and canning with government teamsters nearby. Gambling occurs openly with stud poker played on boxes outside stores and up to thousands in stakes. Saloons sell beer at 25 cents a glass and cigars at the same price. Sunday is the gala day with doors removed from some saloons. The climate is praised for health and there is little sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNeal
Southside
Big Horn City
Wyoming Territory
Postmaster Resigns Over Carlisle Letter Carrier Row
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on March 2 Postmaster Thomson yielded to Republican pressure and resignations were sought for the Democratic letter carriers. Samuel Bertz and Harry G. Brown to fill vacancies. Colored voters had pressed for a Black appointee, but claims were ignored triggering independent club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Thomson
Samuel Bertz
Quay
Harry G. Brown
Determined to Die Mrs Campbell Ends Life in Manon
Mrs Mart Campbell of Manon Pennsylvania killed herself last night by placing a pistol to her head after waking around 1 AM She crawled partway down a well trap door before firing She had been ill years ago and mentally troubled by conflicts between her daughters' families She leaves a husband and three young children Mr Campbell a tipple foreman at Westmoreland Coal Company for many years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manon
Mart Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Westmoreland Coal Company
Tipple
Westmoreland
Coroner's Jury Finds Ammon Boyer Died of Typhoid Fever
A coroner's jury in Jonxstown ruled Ammon Boyer died from typhoid fever, finding no poisoning and no blame on his family after a post mortem. The verdict suggests the mother and another son may also be affected by the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammon Boyer
Jonxstown
W. L. Boyer
Horse Stealing Charge Against Albert Jones
Deputy constable H. Brown of the Twelfth ward arrested Albert Jones, a young colored man, on a horse stealing charge. Jones allegedly broke into a stable and stole a horse valued at $150 used by Brown at Wilmerding. The warrant was executed by the prosecutor following Brown’s information before Magistrate Hyndman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brown
Twelfth Ward
Albert Jones
Constable Brown
Wilmerding
Hyndman
Jones
Pleasant Valley Railway to Sell Horses and Stable Property
The Pleasant Valley Railway Company will publicly sell stock and stable property on Wednesday the 12th. About 250 horses and mules sit idle with furnishings at the stables going under the hammer. No cars will be sold as old rolling stock is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Railway Company
Dr Ewing Announces Resignation From Sixth U P Church
Rev R B Ewing of the Sixth U P Church on Collins Avenue says he will resign after a congregational vote within two weeks. The Presbytery will consider the outcome as guidance, as dissatisfaction centers on his recent marriage to the sister of his deceased wife. The flock, about 400 members, has known him for over 20 years and the session referred the matter to the Presbytery for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ewing
D. D
U. P
Collins Avenue
Ewing
Dr. Ewing
Pres Ey
East End
Death of John Flannagan 31 Dims Well Known City Compositor
John Flannagan a prominent local compositor formerly of Tur Disratcu died at his sister Mrs. Daniel Ritchie’s residence 207 Third Avenue after long illness with consumption. He was 31 and widely recognized as a top printer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannagan
Tur Disratcu
Daniel Ritchie
Third Avenue
Flannagan
East Versus West Rift Deepens in Shamokin
Bishop Bowman arrived from Chicago to aid Bishop Eshner as the German West backs Esher Bowman while the East supports Bishop Duvs of Chicago. The visit sparks fears of a broad rupture within the Catholic community in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Bowman
Chicago
Eshher
Esher
Bishop Duvs
Funeral of John B. Carney Held in City
The funeral of John B. Carney late constable of the Sixth ward was held yesterday from his Hill street residence. Over 60 carriages followed the casket to St. Paul’s Cathedral for services. Interment took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Carney
Sixth Ward
Hill Street
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Mary's Cemetery
Brad dock constables vow to close speak-easies record
Newly elected Braddock constables announce they will swear in today and close all speak-easies in the borough. Officials expect at least six operations to be shut down as part of the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren
Braddock
Body of George Liscomb Found in Ohio River
The body of George Liscomb was found in the Ohio River near Rochester, not robbed, with personal jewelry on his person. He had attended a banquet and left with a friend, later disappearing. a partial inquest was held and adjourned. Liscomb, 45, leaves a wife and children. his father isold and frail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Liscomb
Ohio River
George Wa Alee
Rochester
Beaver Falls
Liscomb
Watson
A Possible Candidate in New Castle
Mr. Phillips of New Castle, long rumored as a gubernatorial candidate, visited the city yesterday. He seldom registers his name these days but his face is familiar to reporters and he said he had just come from New York and knew of nothing new in politics or the oil business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lige Hall
Mr. Mason
Mr. Hall
Mason
Samuel 8. Mason
Pi Wa
Soho
John H. Mason
Matilda Mason
Second Ward
Nation
Second Avenue
T. W. Phillips
New Castle
Duquesne
Phillips
New York
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Africa
Nellie F. O’sullivan
ORDER
Temperance
Fifth Avenue Line
Samuel Mason
William C
Allegheny Valley Road
W. C. Mason
Monongahela City
Mayor Pearson
State Republican League
Ile
General Hastings
Tariff
Edwin 8. Stuart
State League
Theodore B. Stubbs
Samuel M. Clement
C. J. Hoban
Ledger
H. Hentis
the Inquirer
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Americus
Murphy
Saul
Geary's
Quaker City
Hastings
East
Delamater
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Mr. Steuart
George H. Chase
Titusville Club
John A. Neeb
John Doyle
W. H. McCleary
Wilson
Vincent Stephens
Mrs. Campbell
Pleasant Valley Kickers
Jos, Horse & Co
Aufrecht
Market St
Bre
Jos, Homne & Co
Kleber
Otto Hegner
Dés'r
Carney
DR. C. McLane
Piesborg
Jylwf
Mr. Phillips
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Sarah Silks
Sik
Silka
Sarah
Horne & CU
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