Councils Take Charge of Carnegie Library and Hall
Allegheny City Property Committee settles control of Carnegie Free Library and Carnegie Hall with two ordinances. Library is under a 16 member Library Committee. Music Hall under City Property Committee. Salary disputes split council debate but ordinances pass 12 to 2. Sunday opening and Carnegie advisory representation discussed. parks and beautification grants noted.
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Allegheny
Councils of
Carnegie Free Library
Carnegie Hall
Common Council
Tun Iusraten
Select
Messrs
Hunter and
Lindsay
Cornells
Library Committee
City Property Committee
Cochran
Sixth Ward
Bear
Awmon
Dablinger
Arthur Kennedy
Kennedy
Edwin Lare
Lare
Board of
School Control
Ammon
Clerk Dilworth
Einstein
Carnegie
Baltimore and Ohio Eyes Chicago Connection via Chicago and Atlantic
Superintendent J W Patton denied knowledge of a Baltimore and Ohio purchase of the Chicago and Atlantic but noted inquiries in newspapers. The Chicago and Atlantic completes the Lake Erie and Western lines to Chicago, possibly triggering competitive moves. B and O engineers began widening the Grafton to Greenbrier route to standard gauge and plan extensions to Elkins connecting with the West Virginia Central.
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J. W. Patton
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago and Atlantic
Chicago and
Atlantic
Lake Erie
Nypano
Windy City
Chicago
Grafton
Greenbrier
Bellington
Elkins
West Virginia
Stove Molder David Harris Missing From Home
David Harris of Baldwin Graham Co., Allegheny stove makers, disappeared after leaving his Wilkins Street home last Saturday morning. He planned to meet at the Union Line car station in Pittsburg at 7:30. his wife waited there but found him absent. Harris, a puddle boss at Oliver mill for ten years, left with a sizable sum of money and is described as an exemplary young man.
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David Harris
Baldwin, Graham & Co
Allegheny
Wilkins Street
Union Line
Pittsburg
Officer Arrests John Hohman on Disorderly Conduct Warrant
Officer Alexander of Allegheny arrested John Hohman yesterday on a disorderly conduct warrant issued by Mayor Pearson and filed by August Depp, Hohman’s stepfather. Depp alleges the son beat him badly and knocked him down. he will be given shearing this morning.
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Alexander
Allegheny
John Hohman
Pearson
August Depp
Hohman
Stolen Horse and Buggy From Washington Street Scene
Dr. McCann of Penn Avenue reported last night his horse and buggy were taken from in front of a Washington Street residence in Allegheny. Local police investigated the theft and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Dr. McCann
Penn Avenue
Washington Street
Allegheny
Vote on Secession Divides Knights of Labor Assembly
A meeting of L. A. 2046 Knights of Labor brick makers discussed breaking away to join the Federation. District Master Workman Ross and John O’Shea attended as federation advocates. A vote on leaving the Knights is set for next Monday night amid mixed support and wage- issue notes.
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L. A
Knights of Labor
Federation
Assembly
John O'Shea
Knights
Ross
Mr. O'Shea
O'Shea
Order
Local Assembly
Brass Molders
Window glass makers discuss trade in meeting
The local manufacturers of window glass held a regular meeting, mainly on trade conditions and the Cleveland meeting lineup. T OLeary of OLeary Brothers denied any advance would be decided in Cleveland, saying a discount reduction implies an advance in prices. He added importers increasing discounts force American manufacturers to follow, with changes effective on the 6th.
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Cleveland
T. O'Leary
O'Leary Brothers
O'Leary
Dillon Home From Toledo Sees Eight Hour Progress
William Dillon secretary of the American Flint Glass Workers Union and AFL organizer returns from Toledo where a Saturday meeting drew enthusiasm. President Gompers spoke on the eight hour question and Dillon on labor matters. Toledo builders plan a building trades league and seek eight hours after May 1 with employer support. Cleveland muster plumbers urge eight hour days for journeymen.
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William Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Toledo
Gompers
Dillon
Builders of
Building Trades League
Cleveland
Ross Denies Involvement With Cable Car Strike Funds
District Master Workman Ross of the Knights of Labor denies any misappropriation of strike proceeds. He says gripman John Flaherty’s accusations are false, notes Flaherty sought a share, and claims he has not ridden non union cars since December 30. He emphasizes no plan to end the strike and clarifies he has not patronized the company.
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Ross
Knights of Labor
John B. Finherty
Fifth Avenue
Flaherty
Relief Committee
Bricklayers Union to Consider Purchase of Mutual Benefit Interest
Bricklayers Union No. 2 will meet Friday evening to act on purchasing a two thirds interest in the Industrial Mutual Benefit Association. Members believe the deal could yield profit and provide benefit cards for themselves as well.
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Bricklayers Union No. 2
Industrial Mutual Benefit Association
Oliver Bros and Phillips Declare Ten Percent Dividend
A spokesman noted the 10 percent dividend reflects a well managed firm with no unusual action. The report cites last year’s earnings as basis for the payout.
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Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Public sale of wrecked Monongahela House draws crowd
At the Monongahela House sale the corridor buzzed with curious men and women as Old Sam Golden and auctioneer Henry presided over the remnants from the fire. Bidders snapped up damaged furniture and kitchen ware while the aged porter assisted, his presence marking the event’s draw at the long stood hotel landmark.
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Monongahela House
Henry
Charley Miller
Sam Golden
Samuel Golden
Sam
Conductor Uses Cable Car Idea to Free Stuck Wagon
A Pittsburg Transfer Company wagon laden with goods became jammed on Fourth avenue above Switchfield street between Central and Second avenues. After several failed attempts, a cable car conductor laid a 4 inch scantling from the wagon rear axle to the car bumper and signaled a push. The wagon climbed the hill at speed while a cheering crowd watched from Smithfield street corner.
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Central Traction
Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Switchfield Street
Central
Second Avenue
Smithfield Street
Overcoats Stolen From Hotel Dining Room
Two men ignored hotel warnings and left coats on the hutrack after dining at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. A coat was recovered from a Wylie avenue pawnshop by Detective Shore, wired for 480 dollars. The pawnbroker won’t release the garment until payment. The owner refuses to pay and may sue the pawnshop proprietor for receiving stolen goods. the detective holds the coat pending decision.
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Seventh Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Shore
Spring stock of fine carpets fabrics and laces offered
West of New York buyers are urged to visit Wiltons for spring stock of carpets like Axminsters Gobelins and Tapes try Brussels and linoleums. New Agra floor coverings touted for offices churches and public halls with silk warp diagonals cashmere and challis fabrics also showcased at low prices.
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Brussels
Pennesylvania
Agra
New Spring Wraps and Jackets Arrive
The store announces a large sale on new spring wraps and jackets. An elevator-guided trip leads shoppers to a spacious second floor cloak department with nearly half price items since January.
Local Workmen Offer Quality Craft at Low Prices
These items come from our own manufacture and we employ many workers to ensure first class workmanship at the lowest prices.
Kentucky Oil Boom Fire Rages After Strike near Glasgow
Telegram from Glasgow reports a new oil well on the Theodore Winlock farm five miles west of town producing over 250 barrels per day. The strike occurred at less than 300 feet, shocking the drillers who expected 350 feet, ignited oil and gas that burned the rig, which will be rebuilt and drilling resumes once controlled. Leases fetch high prices, dominated by the Kentucky Southern Oil and Gas Company. The dispatch is for parties in Kentucky oil development planning to head south today.
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Glasgow
Sayn
Kentucky
Theodore Winlock
Kentucky Southern Oil and Gas Company
South
Bargains on pianos and livestock at local stores
In store now at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue and 52 Second Avenue Pittsburgh Pa large stock of pianos including Decker Bros Kapabe and Fischer with ivory keys hardwood veneers and nickel hinges all fully warranted and priced to beat city competition Also draught and carriage horses mules and match teams available from Arnheim Live Stock Co plus spring jackets wraps capes and silks from KNABLE SHUSTER English gout remedy advertised for rheumatic relief and sold by druggists all at low cash or easy payment terms.
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Decker Bros
Kapabe
Fischer
HamilTer
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Ave
Pittsburgh
Fire Alarm Sparks Cable Car Benefit in City Fire
Yesterday morning a cable car fire alarm at 22 Fifth Avenue failed due to a faulty box. A two story frame house owned by Thomas Purdon suffered about 100 dollars in roof damage from a chimney spark. Bishop O'Connor remains in Mercy Hospital slightly worse but not in immediate danger.
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Fifth Avenue
Thomas Purdon
Bishop O'Connor
Mercy Hospital
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New India
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Sixth St
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Elena Sa Ee
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
New England
Mutual Life Insurance
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United States
West
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Patel-Orus
Grapeville
Connellynville
Greensburg, Pa
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M. May Sons
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