Runaway Heir Threatens Wealth in West Prussia Will
Four Pittsburg area heirs stand to share a fortune of hundreds of thousands from Joseph Kamps in West Prussia. The missing heir Christian Hoffarth, son of the late Joseph’s brother, fled last June after a dispute over the division of the estate, delaying the distribution while authorities search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Christian Hoffarth
Joseph Kampf
West Prussia
Keilenkirches
Joseph
Christian Kamps
Odieu
Joseph Kamps
Christian
Gottfried
L. J. Kamps
Kamps
Christian Hoefianth
Allegheny
Cleveland
Reece
Pittebur
L. J. Kam
Joe Butler Street
Lizzie Wirt
Milvale
Gotlieb Wirt
Carnegie Oil
Jacob Hahner
Jobn Hoffarth
Millvale Borough
Secoram
Adeirs
Hunting Her Lover Kate Holland Tells Police Tale
Kate Holland of Uniontown says in a Pittsburg police report that John Evans lured her to Pittsburg for a wedding with Jamie and disappeared after taking her money. She alleges Evans abandoned her after claiming he would bring relatives and now seeks help to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Holland
Uniontown
Central Station
John Evans
Pittsburg
Jamie Fet
Evans
Heche
Mercy Hospital Refuses Six Patients Overcrowded Conditions
Mercy Hospital turned away six patients yesterday as overcrowding strained resources. Four of the rejected cases were paying patients seeking admission or transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Strong push for Marshall Brown to join new Allegheny court
The coming court in Allegheny county gains momentum with Marshall Brown as a leading candidate. Bar members from both parties back Brown, citing his high abilities and strong character, and expect his name to be presented to the Governor with broad support from the profession and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Marshall Brown
Brown
Anto
Major A. M. Brown
Thomas M. Marshall
Bar
City ready with dual ordinances after Supreme Court ruling
The Finance Committee and a sub committee prepared two ordinances to respond to a possible Supreme Court decision. One would pay about a quarter of street improvement contractor claims last summer, with broad cuts to keep tax millage within limits. The other would approve nearly all requests from bureau chiefs. The panel will meet after the court announces its decision, then act without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee of Councils
Supreme Court
Sewe
Enond
Sone
Verestchagin Paintings Extended At Carnegie Library
The Verestchagin paintings stay eight more days at Carnegie Library Allegheny with admission cut to 2 cents. Organizers D T Watson A M Byers W N Frew and others lobbied the American Art Association to prolong the showing and allow more viewers to see the works. President Sutton agreed to continue the exhibit until the next Wednesday night despite initial plans to end earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Messrs
D. T. Watson
A. M. Byers
W. N. Frew
Herbert du Puy
H. C. Frick
C. B. Shea
James B. Scott
A. Herbert Hostetter
Charles Donnelly
Theodore K. Hostetter
John W. Meatty
Whey
James F. Sutton
American Art Association
Sutton
Verestchagin
Jay Gould's Plans and a Missouri Pacific View
If Thompson of Cleveland, a traveling passenger agent for Missouri Pacific, visited town and spoke on Gould's aims he said Gould keeps rivals guessing. He noted Gould will not abandon Missouri Pacific and may target Southern lines while possibly selling others for profit. Thompson claimed Baltimore and Ohio offer stronger Western links than Pennsylvania and the Harrisburg to Chicago through train arrives well ahead of schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If. Thompson
Cleveland
Missouri Pacific Road
Seventh Avenue
Thompson
Jay Gould
Gould
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Baltimore
Olona
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Cumberland Valley
Chicare
Italians Fight Over Bottle in Eighteenth Ward Brawl
In the Eighteenth ward last night a brawl broke out among several Italians over a bottle of whisky found near Butler and Fifty-fifth streets. Walter Kervo was struck with the bottle and suffered multiple scalp wounds at Totten and Bender's drug store on Forty-eighth street. He could not provide the assailants' names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kervo
Totten & Bender's
Forty-eighth Street
Butler Street
Fifty-fifth Street
Kerro
Weather Outlook Promises Fair Warmer Day
A local Signal Service forecaster promised fair and warmer conditions today. Yesterday the temperature never rose above 22 and sun melted thin ice on some pavements while shaded streets remained ice bound. The morning low reached 17 with expectations of a dip to 12.
Notable Visitors and Locals Gather at City Spots
A stream of guests including T. M. Atkinson and Mrs. Atkinson of Chicago visit the Schilesser on business. George H. Ebrens of Jamestown arrives at the Ante as in sso. Henry H. Kingston, Pennaylrada railroad receiver, stays at the Duquesne after arriving on the limited. John B. Wright marks his 66th birthday with a Butler street reception. Others from DuBois, Carrier, Washington arrive at Seventh Avenue venues. A southward trip is planned for Henry Rea Sr and family. Local workers D. A. Wightman and H. C. Liteh noted, plus H. BR. Wilson of Clarion at Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Atkinson
Mrs. Atkinson
Chicago
Atkinson
Windy City
George H. Ebrens
Jamestown
N. Y
Sso. S. Eee A
Cleveland
Henry H. Kingston
Duquesne
Kingston
Pennaylrada, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad
John B. Wright
Lawrenceville
Butler Street
H. R. van Tassel
DuBois
N. W. Brockway
Carrier
John Braden
Washington, Pa
Seventh Avenue
Henry Rea
Fire committee backs Silsby engine purchase
After tests on Market Street the Allegheny Fire Committee recommended Councils buy a Silsby engine for 4200 dollars. The Amoskeag "Hope" and Silsby "Eureka" engines were tested. Silsby won on distance but Amoskeag showed higher water pressure. Minority reports and political sparring followed, with three members voting against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fire Committee
Silsby
William M. Kennedy
James P. Grege, Jr
George S. Rudolph
Amoskeag
Jones
Clarke
Elmer Loomis
Clayton Springer
Gas Committee Approves $200000 Bill for Plant and Lamps
Allegheny Gas Committee met last night and approved bills totaling 200000 including 159000 for the original electric plant. A petition from Philip Hamburger for incandescent lighting at his Fayette Street residence prompted debate but was not acted on. Superintendent David Hunter reports 270 gas lamps 859 cents per lamp per year, 4 arc lamps, 100 miles copper wire, 32 towers, 223 chestarms, 2500 incandescent lamps. plant in first class condition.
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Gas Committee of Allegheny
Philip Hamburger
Fayette Street
David Hunter
Paving Contract Awarded on Preble Avenue Project
The Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers held a quiet session approving routine matters. A paving contract for Preble avenue from Stanton to Adams street was awarded to Joseph Hastings for 3233 60. Resolutions to acquire Augusta Burgdorf’s property at Spruce street and Cass avenue and to build a bridge over the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway at Fulton street were recommended. The Street Commissioner was ordered to install a crossing at the western end of the bridge over the Fort Wayne To.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne To
Fire damages Southside Review office in morning blaze
A policeman atr 6 to 7 am found and helped extinguish a fire at the Southside Review business office on South Fifteenth street. The flames, started by a defective flue, caused slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Review
South Fifteenth Street
College of Pharmacy
Municipal Hall
Guarding the Rivers Indignation Meeting Opposes Wharf Bills
A small turnout held in Common Council chamber as residents of Allegheny City protest river wharf encroachments and oppose second class city bills without prior Allegheny consent. Commodore Kouitz leads, Cavitt presides, plans call for petitions to Harrisburg and political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Common Connell
W. J. Kouitz
Fourth Ward
W. P. Price
W. (. Cavitt
Commodore
Flinn
Allegheny
Pinsburges
Cavett
Bizelow
Union
Commodores Kouitz
Pittsburg
Alleheny
Allegheny Ring
Allegheny Wharf
W.T. Cavett
First Ward
Harrisburg
Two Fort Wayne Lovers Depart Atlantic Express
A stylish young woman and a heavyset man with a diamond pin exit the Atlantic Express at the Fort Wayne station. The couple, evidently strangers, hurry away after a brief, public display, with little known about their origin or destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Express
Fort Warne
Jacob Rein and Wife Part Ways Permanently
The case of Jacob Rein and his wife ends with an abrupt separation. Mrs Rein had moved back to Belthooer Borough and started housekeeping, then tensions over property led to an exchange of deeds and a $1000 mortgage. She relocated to New Castle last week and plans to stay with her mother for a few days before moving there permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rein
Mr. Rein
Beltzhoover
Steubenville
Pittsburg
Rein
St David's Society Elects Officers for Eisteddfod Season
At a St David's Society meeting yesterday officers were chosen including President Al J Edwards and Conductor David Roberts. A committee will soon plan a programme for an Eisteddfod next Christmas with liberal prizes and invitations to leading choral groups in the East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Society
al. J. Edwards
Ivor Zacharias
Joseph D. Jones
Robert H. Davies
Thomas HB. Lewis
Tressurer
Owen Jones
David Roberts
Sentinel
Joseph B. Jones
Daniel W. Richards
David W. Harris
Thomas W. Morean
Thomas F. Jones
David J. Evans
William J. Jones
Howell Powell
Crackers Meet as United States Baking Company Members Gather
A group of cracker manufacturers attended a city meeting of the United States Baking Company to discuss routine business and the aims of a new trust. Out of town attendees included Henry Smith and G. W. Derrick from Buffalo and others from Zanesville Dayton Cincinnati Mansfield Detroit and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Baking Company
Insomeeee Trust
Anderson
Henry Smith
G. W. Derrick
J. L. Brothers
J. F. Kuhn
Henry Zum
H. #. Noble
M. N. Dake
Buffalo
National D of L Leaders to Settle Steubenville Council Dispute
National Officers of the Daughters of Liberty led by National Councilor J W McCleary travel to Steubenville today to settle a fight over forming a new council. G B Ludlam and W N Simons from Jersey City and New Haven join the delegation as the right to issue the charter is resolved amid local tensions with the Improved Order of Red Men.
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Steubenville
J. W. McCleary
Daughters of Liberty
G. B. Ludlam
Jersey City
W. N. Simons
New Haven
Conn
D. of L
Davis Aims for September Theater On His Property
Alvin Joslyn demonstrated seriousness about a projected theater by supervising 100 workers who began pulling down the stable on his property. Mr Davis, with his architect present, pushed ahead with plans to build his house vigorously and hopes to open by September next.
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Mr. Davis
Alvin Joslyn
Special Council Meeting Over Charter and Appropriation Ordinances
Chairman Hunter calls a special meeting of the Common Council for tonight to consider charter ordinances. The Select branch will also meet to take another turn at the appropriation ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Common Council
Select Branch
End of His Tour Aims at Labor Solidarity in Miners Strike
President Gompers to address a large mass meeting in Old City Hall on April 14 as local unions plan to back miners in the May 1 strike. William A. Carney coordinates preparations. the tour follows enthusiastic West Coast stops and emphasizes eight-hour workday goals and union funding for a bold front against operators.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Old City Hall
William A. Carney
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Inois
West Viree
United Ine
Eicht Honra
Carney
Kansas City
Denver
Far West
San Francisco
Mine ovens go into full operation in Pennsville region
Ninety two ovens at Pennsville Coke Company started yesterday raising regional output. The Fairchance Furnace Company with 95 ovens reports no trouble hiring workers, while W. J. Rainey’s ovens face staffing difficulties. Nearby furnaces keep supplies flowing as the regional effort continues.
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Pennsville Coke Company
Fairchance Furnace Company
Arrangements Made to Complete the United States Glass Company
Appraisals of the firms within the United States Glass Company proceed quietly as a general transfer to a single office is prepared. No management changes expected before July. Improved facilities and higher grade ware planned, with uniform prices benefiting dealers.
New York Tunnel Verdict Names Company and Engineer
The Coroner's Jury finds officers and directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and Engineer Fowler responsible for the Park Avenue Tunnel disaster that killed six. Bail is set for the officers and directors to await Grand Jury action. Fowler is already out on bail.
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New York
March
Park Avenue
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Fowler
Industrial notes on delays and plant reopenings across steel and glass industries
Reports of start ups and closures include Carsegia's coke works with 300 ton daily capacity starting Tuesday, Aint glass blowers returning to work in Glassboro after two years, Krxa. Sons & Co. glass factory resuming after a five week shutdown, and the National Rolling Mill accident at McKeesport causing damage. James Davitt & Co. begin cleanup after fire settlement. Dixon-Woods Co. ships a large tank for Hartford City plant. Pennsylvania Steel Company faces Amalgamated Association resistance as union strength grows. Industrial recoveries and labor tensions shape the steel and glass sectors nationwide.
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Carsegia
Glassboro
N. J
Krxa. Sons & Co
Southside
National Rolling Mill
McKeesport
R. J. May
Bradford
George Weiss
Keifer & Steifal
Bir. Weiss
James Davitt & Co
Dixon-Woods Company
Hartford City
Ind
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Ieee
Man Kills Brother-in-Law Over Divorce Dispute
In Iowa, Charles Coryell who faced divorce from his wife attacked her brother Arthur Burdell at Beach Grove Church. Coryell shot Burdell in the heart as he intervened to protect his sister during a confrontation over the child. Coryell is jailed.
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Seymoor
Ixnn
Charles Coryell
Coryell
Mr. Burdell
Arthur Burdell
Beach Grove Church
Young Burdell
Novel damages suit against Western Union Telegraph Co
Superior, Wis March 5 Superintendent McMichael and others testify in the case brought by A J Angus against Western Union Telegraph Company. The suit claims the wires remained connected after the office was moved from Angus hotel at Pike Lake and a lightning stroke last summer was caused by the wires. The action has drawn wide attention in telegraph circles nationwide.
Woman Held on Speakeasy Charge in Frankstown Case
Mrs. Mclonnell occupies a cell with her six month old babe at the Fourteenth ward station. She was arrested for keeping a speak-easy at Frankstown. At a hearing before Magistrate Hyndman she was fined $2 but could not pay. The case was held over to today to allow friends to raise the fine.
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Mclonnell
Fourteenth Ward
Frankstown
Hyndman
Board of Managers Meeting Approves Bills
A Workhouse Board of Managers meeting was held yesterday afternoon. The sole business was the approval of several bills. There was no resignation from Superintendent Warner, and no discussion on the rumor.
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Warner
Young Morganra Candidate In Mischief Case
L1 year old Arnold Doern fled from Monastery Avenue with 2 from his stepmother Mrs Graft. He was arrested and taken to the Thirty-fixth ward station and will likely be sent to Morganra for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Doern
City Attorney Looks to curb secret cremation in Pittsburg
Assistant City Attorney Burleigh reviews law to determine whether cremation should be regulated as burial. Chief Brown aims to obtain full reports from crematories to prevent crimes, with support from nearby officials and from Mr. Samson. Public safety faces lack of precedents as Pittsburg pledges to act first.
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Burleigh
Chief Brown
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Samson
Pittsburg
Bureau of Health
Cat
Conneils
Burne
Record of Accidents Highlights Minor Blazes and Falls
A cinder tap blowout at Moorhead McCleane Co blast furnace in Soho caused four men to suffer minor burns. Other incidents include Peter Marphollin injured by freight car bumpers, John Laporte struck in the eye by a bolt, Mrs B Colemartz breaking her left thigh after a fall, Robert Jack badly cut after falling from a Fifth Avenue cable car, and G B Barrett breaking an arm after a slip on icy pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
McCleane & Co
Soho
Marphollin
Peter Marphollin
Oliver & Phillips
Southside Mills
LaPortre
Haker Chain Works
Woods
John Laporte
Colemartz
B. Colemartz
Matilda Street
Jack
Robert Jack
Fifth Avenue
Barrett
G. B. Barrett
Montgomery Avenue
Allegheny
Five Men Charged in Shooting of Charles Guiney
Five men named Thomas Dutch Richard Beall Charles Johnson Henry Freeman and Smith Beall appeared before Alderman McKenna to answer charges linked to a shooting of Charles Guiney a colored man. They were committed for trial in default of $1000 bail each. The counts allege unlawful affray for the first three and felonious shooting for the latter two. No further details were disclosed at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guiney
Thomas Dutch
Richard Beall
Charles Johnson
Henry Freeman
Smith Beall
Alderman McKenna
Tere
For Want of Orders The Iron Works Shutdown Explained
A member of the Amalgamated Association said the American Iron Works mill is closed due to a shortage of work. Heavy orders like beams and structural steel do not come in until mid March, leaving the 26-inch mill idle while other departments remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
American Iron Works
Rumor of Cracker Firms War Denied by Secretary
c E Humsey secretary of the United States Baking Company denied reports of a directors meeting aimed at waging war on the New York Trust. He called the press rumor fake and said the gathering was only preliminary, with committees appointed and a line of work outlined. No price cuts were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Humsey
United States Baking Company
New York Trust
Air. Rumsey
Local Criminal Docket Highlights Larceny and Disorderly House Charges
William Moore faces larceny charges before Alderman McKenna for keeping funds from a horse and buggy sale entrusted to him. George Shembo jailed for keeping a disorderly house at 2 Old Avenue. John Macher to have a hearing Tuesday after accusations of breaking windows in Spruce Alley. Grover Lemos bailed to answer charges of trespass and attempted trunk break at Katie Stewart’s 32 Fourth Avenue home. Henry Breakeron jailed by Alderman Beinhauer on drunkenness charge after wife’s accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Alderman McKenna
Ballee
William Corless
George Shembo
Old Avenue
F. X. Schell
Joux Macher
Sprucealley
Twelfth Ward
Grovor Lemos
Katie Stewart
Fourth Avenue
Henry Breakeron
Alderman Beinhauer
Klebers Pianos Lead With Tried and True Instruments
Klebers' music shop promotes Opera pianos and Angel Echo pedal models as unmatched in tone and durability. They tout Steinway and Conover brands and emphasize eight year warranties, easy payments, and wide selection at 506 Wood Street in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Kibbers
Creat Steinan
Conover
Stanard
Kiebers
Wood Street
Indications of Settlement in Miners Strike at Coal Ports
Reports suggest coal operators may grant miners demands soon. Several operators contacted yesterday indicated a change in the situation but withheld specifics. Outside report says operators nearly agreed to grant the miners' demand, yet a single operator cannot act without shipper majority approval.
Rents Not Going Up In Southside Says Association
Southside landlords will lower rents for prompt payments as the Landlord's Protective Association of the Southside denies a planned rent increase. Secretary Joseph Moll states the association authorizes reductions for tenants who promptly settle back rent. The group also notes a special business meeting and upcoming events with the Western Flint Bottle Manufacturers' Association, plus dissolution of the Duquesne Steel Company and a planned conference between carpenters and master builders around March 18 to reach an understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landlord's Protective Association of the Southside
Joseph Moll
Western Flint Bottle Manufacturers’ Association
Garrison Building
Pittsburg
McCafferty
Arnheim Live Stock market offers large horse and mule stock
Thirty five head of horses arrive at Arnheim Live Stock Company Limited stable along with a large stock. The ad promises the best selection in the city with lower prices and guaranteed satisfaction. It notes matched teams for livery and five driving horses, plus draught horses and draught mules. The firm invites buyers to inspect at 52 Second Avenue, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Wide Range of Wash Goods and Gingham Styles on Display
Importations shown in light and dark grounds with prices per yard. American Zephyr Ginghams match high priced imports in color and quality at 25 cents. Other ginghams, Toile du Nord, Brenton, Dressden Cloth offer 700 styles from 10 to 25 cents a yard. American Challis 12 1/2 cents. Pongees Dimitys and Muslin 15 20 cents. White goods include Lace effects Swiss Plaids and Stripes with Lawns and Piques.
Seal Garments Offered at Deep Discounts Before Season End
Dealers promote Alaska seal skins as prices rise next year. They cut current season rates to move a large batch of coats and jackets now. Prices range from 50 to 200 dollars with full sizes and guaranteed fit. Market values would be higher by 25 to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
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Keileskarehes
Americas
LJ Kamp
John Hoffarth
Bears
Spotler
Dispatch
Germany
Therm
Fioefforth
The
D. A. Wightman
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
W. P. Clarke
Toronto, Can
Jobo Lee
Union Depot
H. C. Liteh
Mubberman
Brookville
H. BR. Wilson
Judge Wilson
Clarion
Silsey Suits
Market Street
Greenwood
F. L. Pitcher
Clapp & Jones Company
A. W. la France
la France Company
T. J. Wakeman
Button Engine Company
Barney Bosch
Silsby Company
Andrew Armstrong
Vogler
Emerich
Linen Nearzie
City Hall
Hartman
Couny
Wertheimer
Trartman
Mudol
Cain
Rudolph
Messrs. Greeg
William Kennedy
Allegheny Committee On Streets and Sewers
Two FT
Wayne Lovers
Trust
President Gompers
Carpenters
Pennsville
United
New York Tunnel
Braddock Wire Company
Wisconsin
Morganra
Mr. Samson
Duquesne Steel Company
Hucus & Hacxe
Wash Goods Department
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market
Collins
Elmer Collins
Davis
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Coats
Penn Avenue
Mag. C. Weisser
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