Rumored Samoa Naval Action Stirring Navy Officers
A Chicago newspaper interviews a well known local journalist and former classmate of Commander Mullan about rumors of a clash between American and German forces near Samoa. He argues no engagement occurred, notes German and American caution, and recalls naval ethics and past battles, while naming commanders Farquhar Vandalia Schoonmaker and Mullan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Mullan
United States
Nipsic
Bismarck
Germany
Inquest Finds John Carter Killed Isaac at Clark & Son’s Works
The Clark & Son Solar Iron Works case concluded with the verdict that John Carter shot Isaac with felonious intent. Witness testimony yesterday was of minor importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
John Carter
Clark & Son
Solar Iron Works
Carter
Railroads Report Inauguration Crowds Far Exceed Prior Years
Reports from railroads indicate at least 250000 people visited Washington for the inauguration, with Pittsburgh providing its share and the Baltimore and Ohio carrying the bulk. General Manager Clements and Superintendents Patton and Fitzgerald oversaw operations in mud, arranging side tracks and walks to keep trains on schedule. The B and O showcased strong service, while the famed corn palace train from Pittsburg, decorating cost about 15000, prepares to depart. The Lillie Clay troupe heads to Uniontown, the Fugitive company to Philadelphia, and the Cattle King show from Baltimore follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Clements
Patton and
Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio
Akike
Patton
Schutzlin Park
Americas Club
Mannin
Corn Palace
Sioux City Club
Lillie Clay
Uniontown
Fugitive” Company
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Junction Railroad Tracks Over Spring Alley Favored by Council
The Council committee on Corporations debated an ordinance granting Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company the right to build tracks and buildings over Spring alley and to secure release of damages claims. The sub committee priorly reported negative, but the full committee approved returning the ordinance affirmatively. The Wylie avenue line and Manor street inquiry were also discussed, with the latter referred to the City Attorney for report by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilmank Committee
Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company
Spring Alley
Brophy
Magee
Junction Railway Company
Pittsburg
J. Ferguson
McClusky
Cies
Wylie Avenue
MacGonnegle
Manor Street
Forgery Arrest of Charles Waggoner on Smithfield Street
Charles Waggoner, 20, son of J G Waggoner of the Southside, was arrested on Smithfield street by Special Officer McTighe and jailed at Central station on a forgery charge. He allegedly passed checks for 100 dollars signing his father's name to obtain 70 dollars at Davi & Dashbach, later repeating similar acts at Easton’s Meat and other stores. Police, led by Superintendent O Mara, built the case with multiple transactions this week, and Davi & Dashbach pressed the charge before Magistrate McKennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Waggoner
J.G Waggoner
Southside
Smithfield Street
McoTighe
Central Station
McKenna
Davi’& Dashbach
Davi & Dashbach
O'Mara
Young Waggoner
Ptoe Ae
Easton's
First National Bank
Oliver McClistock
W. H. Holmes & Son
Cases O'Mara
Dain & Cashback
W Mer
McKenns
Wagreoner
Unknown man found dead on Penn Avenue sidewalk
An unidentified elderly man, thought to be a carpenter, collapsed and died on the sidewalk in front of 92 Penn Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was about 65, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 160 pounds, dressed in dark clothes with a felt hat. bystanders reported the incident to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 92
Penn Avenue
Ersby
Eighteenth Regiment Pays Bill for Burned Fence
Colonel Norman N Smith of the Eighteenth Infantry N G P received a bill for $18 for a fence burned by his regiment while encamped in Washington D C The owners were told before the fire to send a bill and the letter was ordered paid last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman N. Smith
Eighteenth Infantry
Washington, D. C
Newport man aims to make rope from dollar bill
A Newport Ohio resident, W. M. Davis, was arrested at the South Twenty second Street Incline Plane for attempting to fasten a freight car gate with a $1 bill. Officials suspect temporary insanity. Dr B M Basen, throat diseases expert, listed street Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Davis
Newport, O
South Twenty-second Street
B. M. Basen
Street
Pittsburg
The Mighty Natural Gas Meter Explained
The article chronicles the Westinghouse natural gas meter introduced by Philadelphia, praised for safety and accuracy after testing. It explains its design, sensitivity, leak-detection use, and how meters measure gas while addressing public fears about house charges.
Westinghouse and the new gas meter revolution
In a Philadelphia interview general manager Lemuel Bannister of the Fuel Gas and Electric Engineering Company explains Westinghouse's push for fair gas billing and a novel sealing fluid meter. He details trials with seven meters, invention of a sealing fluid, and production scale with over 100 workers, with meters ranging from 8,000 to 45,000 cubic feet per hour for central stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Bannister
Fuel Gas and Electric Engineering Company
Philadelphia
Barrister
Count in Town Sparks Rumor Miller About Schlosser Tale
John B Schlosser, back from Germany on the same steamer as the Count de Montercole, says they talked but will not reveal what passed. The Countess rumored to study stage is debated among friends, with reports of lessons in Paris. Mr Bausman went to New York seeking the Count, while Mrs Knox was too ill to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nipsic
Naval Academy
Tus Cousens
Mullan
Cniskendars Stan
Trenton
Farquhar
Academy
Maryland
Fullan
Northwest
Union
Fie
Schoonmaker
Vandalia
New York
Pees
Cher
Somerset
McFarland
Meadville
Ann Andy
Fayette
John B. Schlosser
Germany
Count de Montercole
Gordoenville
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention Meets in Lafayette Hall
The semi annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Diocese of Pittsburg and Allegheny will convene Tue Mar 12 at 2 PM in Lafayette Hall. Delegates will elect delegates to the national convention in Cleveland in August and evening lectures will fund an endowed Father Mathew Chair at the Catholic University in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Lafayette Hall
Cleveland
Father Garrigan
New Catholic University
Washington
Father Canevin
Father Mathew
New University
East End Doctor Sued for Assault and Battery
Dr William Mahneke a well known East End physician waived a hearing and posted bail for court after being charged with assault and battery by William Sunderman. The Alderman Leslie trial heard that the defendant allegedly shook his fist under the plaintiff s nose during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mahneke
East End
Wm. Sunderman
Alderman Leslie
Mesmerized Woman Faces Peace Bond Hearing
Christina Hornberger of the Southside appeared before Magistrate Gripp on eight counts of surety of the peace filed by Peter Reitz. The defendant was held in $500 bond for trial in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Hornberger
Southside
Gripp
Peter Reitz
Liquor Sale Case Leads to $50 Fine for William Newman
William Newman of 2704 Penn Avenue was fined 50 dollars and costs by Alderman Carlisle for selling liquor on a Sunday without a license. Testimony was heard in Mrs. J Berry’s case and the decision was reserved. Seventeen remaining cases will be heard next Saturday and warrants issued for over 100 leading restaurant and hotel keepers for selling liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Newman
Penn Avenue
Carlisle
J. Berry
Judge Cooley Sees Railroads Charge Higher Rates
Judge Cooley visited the city yesterday and stated that many railroads are seeking 9 percent per petition or 2 of expert rates while noting fall Seaboard contracts appear to raise charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cooley
Toms
Railroads
Fall Seaboard
Removing the Bodies Troy Hill Cemetery to Become Real Estate
The Troy Hill Catholic Cemetery of about three acres with 3000 to 4000 interments is being cleared for new burial grounds along Perrysville road. Neighbors cited sanitation concerns as the site is now surrounded by homes, shops, and industry, with stench in warm weather and wells tainted by the graveyard. Residents recall cholera era crowds, long trenches for graves, and many unclaimed graves likely to remain unmarked as the land is repurposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hill
Perrysville Road
Ares
Allegheny
Joseph Lofink
Dispatch
Squire Lofink
Raguar
Squirrel Hill Plan Advances for Electric Railway Construction
A meeting of Squirrel Hill stockholders at James Heele’s tobacconist office on Smithfield Street reports about 25000 in subscriptions, 5000 since yesterday, with plans to start work at once. An engineer will review the road, profiles will be prepared, and directors vow immediate construction unless funds fail in three months, with charter transfer to Pittsburg Motor Co if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends and Stockholders
Squirrel Hill
James Heele
Smithfield Street
Squirrel Hill Railroad Company
Pittsburg Motor Company
Squirrel Hill Company
Morris
Gray's iron line steamers not sold to Park Bros
The Gray's Iron line boats are no longer for sale and were not purchased by James Park or Park Bros. & Co. The secretary denied any sale and the present firm will keep the steamers. Mollie Hanlon filed an information against Mary Kane for threatening to shoot. Kane faces a disorderly conduct suit by James Means and a hearing is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
James Park
Park Bros. & Co
Park
Mollie Hanlon
Doughty
Mary Kane
James Means
Mrs Burk Fractures Arm After Ice Slip on Webster Ave
An elderly resident of Webster avenue near Roberts street slipped on icy pavement yesterday afternoon, fracturing her right arm and injuring her back in front of her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burk
Webster Avenue
Roberts Street
A Pittsburgh Labor Leader Seeks Labor Commissioner Post
William Martin, longtime secretary of the Amalgamated Association, runs for the federal Labor Commissioner job with widespread labor endorsements from across the nation. Prominent Pennsylvanian and industry figures, including Andrew Carnegie and Governor Beaver, back his candidacy, while Harrison and other officials weigh the appointment amid broad union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Martin
Amalgamated Association Indoraed
Pittsburg
Industrias
United States
Harrison
William Martin
Amalgamated
National Labor
Amalgamated Association
Martin
Washington Toeean
Db Wright
Wright
Weihe
Pennsylvan
Knights of Labor
Vermont
Tennessee
Texas
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Wyoming Territory
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Nebraska
New Hame
New York
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Maine
Maryland
Missouri
Mississippi
Michigan
Oregon
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Illinois
Georgia
Florida
Delaware
California
Connecticut
Arkansas
Alabama
Colorado
Locomotive Engineers and Iron Molders’ Union of
Canada
Trades Unions of America
Steubenville
Americas Club
Benjamin Harrison
Sim
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of the
Amal- Famated Ass Association
Andrew Varnegie
Srn
Labor
Amal
Campbell for Labor Commissioner Backed by Workers
Eccles Robinson went to Washington to lobby for James Campbell. Campbell seeks the Labor Commissioner post and has solid backing from window glass workers. Robinson cites Campbell’s effective campaign work for President Harrison as strengthening his chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles Robinson
Washington
James Campbell
Robinson
Harrison
Coraopolis Plans Mutual Housing Tax Novelty
In Coraopolis residents voted to cover waste places with houses to raise taxes for street improvements and lighting. A meeting last night called for stock subscriptions and promoters expect many townspeople to join. They will operate on a mutual plan without patented scheme help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Prohibition Meeting With Col Moore At City Hall
A grand mass meeting of supporters of the prohibitory constitutional amendment will be held in Old City Hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m. The gathering features Col Uuitt of Georgia and Colonel William D Moore of there who advocates the cause. The event is free and open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Old City Hall
Coluitt
Georgia
William D. Moore
There
Death of Thomas Dunphey at Pike Street boarding house
Laborer Thomas Dunphey of Zug & Co.'s mill died suddenly at his Pike street boarding house at 1 15 yesterday morning. Coroner McDowell deemed an in quest unnecessary after viewing the body, death given as pneumonia and exhaustion. Dunphey, about 45, was separated from his wife and living with Mrs. Roan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dunphey
Zug & Co
Pike Street
McDowell
Dunphey
Roan
All the Coal Gone from the River Toll Tow
Water remained high with nine feet at Pittsburg at noon as a coal tow of ten barges bound for the Browns started the day but was the last to depart on this rise as river levels receded slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Train Brakeman James Lascoinett Killed At Corsoplis Station
James Lascoinett a brakeman for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad died at West Penn Hospital from injuries after being struck by a freight train at Corsoplis station Wintley night. He was 21 and single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lascoinett
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
West Penn Hospital
Corsoplis Station
Lascolnett
Life Underwriters elect officers in meeting summary
The Life Underwriters Association met yesterday and elected officers for the ensuing term. President was W. C. Lyne, Secretary Mr. Lavely, First Vice President Mr. Woolridge, and Executive Committee members Lightfoot Lang Knapp and Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Underwriters’ Association
W. C. Lyne
Lavely
Mr. Woolridge
Lightfoot
Lang, Knapp and Ayres
Detective Scheffler Arrests Two for Coal Larceny
Detective 8 A Scheffler of the Pennsylvania Railroad arrested William Madden and John Brown yesterday for larceny of about $50 in coal from cars on the road. Alderman Doughty granted a hearing and held them for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Scheffler
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Madden
John Brown
Alderman Doughty
Union Gospel Temperance meeting at Grand Opera House
Tonight at 7 30 o clock the Grand Opera House hosts the second Union Gospel Temperance event. Leaders including Captain J K Barbour A M Brown J R Hunter and others will speak with W C Cooke conducting. Rev Koehne W L McCullogh and William Houston are among the additional speakers. Admission will be
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Gospel Temperance Ao
Union Gospel Temperance
Grand Opera House
J. K. Barbour
Gospel Temperance Union No. 1
A. M. Brown
The
Murphy Association
J. R. Hunter
A. H. Leslie
Templar of
Pennsylvania
Sons of Temperance
Harry Bullen
J. W. Moreland
W. T. Powell
J. D. Bailey
Joseph Wettenberg
Charles Robinson
Jacob Reese
J. R. Johnston
W. C. Cooke
J. B. Koehne
Cumberland Kenedegag Church
W. L. McCullogh
Chief Templar
William Houston
Jobe Shook
Bing — Strickrath
California Oranges Reach Pittsburg Direct in Carload
The first California orange carload shipped directly to Pittsburg arrived, consigned to Head Carson & Co. by Thos Bakewell & Sons. Experts split on whether California or Florida oranges are best, but Pittsburg readers can verify that California fruit is juicier with finer flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Pittsburg
Carson & Co
Thos
Marshell the Cash Grocer Promises $500 Reward
A 19th century notice from Marshell the Cash Grocer announces a $500 reward for evidence of weighing fraud in his stores. He claims all scales are examined daily and balanced and urges the public to weigh purchases themselves. He criticizes abolished Sealer of Weights and Measures and calls for tighter oversight while advertising Lent bargains and a price list. He lists codfish, cheese, evaporated fruits, and other goods with prices, and provides store directions at 79 and 81 Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marhsell
Ohio Street
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Chickering Piano Clearance at H. Kleber & Bros
A mixed selection of Chickering pianos including new and second hand models offered at wholesale or ruinously low prices at 506 Wood Street. Warranty extends five years from Chickering, with satisfaction guaranteed. Call soon to take advantage of the rare opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering
H. Kleber & Bros
Wood Street
Massive spring suit sale at P C Co corner
Crowded store offers 500 men's suits valued 22 to 25 dollars for ten dollars each. Styles include Scotch cheviots English corkscrews and French worsteds. New stock, fresh and well made. Parents urged to inspect blue granite tricot and corkscrew confirmation suits. Located at cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
New Carpet Annex Offers Vast Stock at Low Prices
A new carpet annex at Liberty and Sixth Avenues showcases spring patterns from top mills with prices 10 to 20 percent below exclusive carpet houses. W M Hice, longtime manager of the city’s oldest carpet house, leads the display. Also advertised are deep discounts on infants cloaks, ladies garments, shirts, gloves, coats, dresses, and other fabrics, plus jewelry removal notice for Jas. McKee and tailor services at Dickson on Fifth Avenue, Liberty corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
W. M. Hice
Henry Berger
Liberty Ave
Cor
Sixth Ave
Hamburg
Wales
Clark
The Finest Photographs Exhibit at Ae Gallery
An exhibition of fine photographs runs until May 1, 1889 at the Ae Gallery. The notice invites all visitors, urging families to come, with facilities including an elevator for easy access.
Dear Girls Marvin Introduces Coonanut Caramel Macaroons
Marvin debuts a quirky coonanut caramel macaroon lineup presented as a playful food item for fans. The teaser suggests a whimsical treat designed for bold tastes and devoted readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Bubba
A Chat About Hats The Nobby Young Mas Spring Styles
A hatter named Ruben on Sw street explains spring men’s headwear trends. Crown height lowers, rims narrow, and russet colors rise. Silk hats shift from bell crowns to new shapes. soft hats favor Fedora redesigns and wide trim. The Ruben Zozo debuts in multiple woods and tones, while wide range light colors and plaids dominate street wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aans
Ruben
Dispatch
Mr. Ruben
London
Newtons System of Dress Cutting for Perfect Fit
E M Newton offers simple dress cutting methods at White Sewing Machine Rooms, 12 Sixth St. Patterns cut to measure with 16 measurements used to tailor darts and curves. Test waists available, direct cloth drafting, reasonable terms, full busting instructions with each pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Newton
White Sewing Machine Rooms
Sixth St
New Spring Stock Clears Men and Boys Suits
New spring goods arriving daily. About 500 men’s suits marked down from 22 to 25 dollars to 10 dollars to sell at sight. English corkscrews and French worsteds also offered at 10 dollars. Fresh, fine-made garments. Visit the store opposite the new Court House for boys confirmation suits in blue granite tricot and corkscrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart
New Court House
Fresh car styles on display at Groetzinger's store
New styles now open with a fine display unseen west of New York. Groetzinger's at 627 and 629 Peon shows latent designs by foreign and home manufacturers. Call soon to see elegant carpets at low prices while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Groetzinger’s
Todta Silks At Bargain Prices In New Colors
Textile advertisement notes Todta Silks offering 250 a yard silk in India silksome weave with new colorings. Stated as an uned bargain from MWFSu wsa and Hackx, with emphasis on value and freshness of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mwfsu Wsa
Our New Children's Department Opens With Elegant Stock
Our new children's department presents a fine stock of children’s garments. We are now selling children’s cassimere suits at $2.00, valued at $3.75. Visit PSC. C. C. at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Department
PSC. C. C
Cor. Grant
Diamond
New Court House
Wank Goods Department Sateen Patterns Displayed
Exclusive new lot of fine French sateens described as the handsomest yet shown. Advert says MWFSsurveus and Hacke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwfssurveus & Hacke
Bitters Promote Digestion After Wine Glass Dose
Advertisement states LADTES claim never to suffer dyspepsia after a wine glass of Angostura Bitters and notes the product is sold everywhere.
New Importations Open At Biber and Easton French Novelty Robes
The store announces new imports featuring French novelty robes and an array of spring fabrics. It highlights cashmeres, silks, grosgrain, satin, and dress goods with wide price range from 60c to several dollars. Also promoting spring mantles and jackets with diverse patterns in wool, cotton, and novelty weaves.
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Olga
Samoa
Hatteras
Blake
Olgae
Gervas
Pok
Witt
Penn Avenue Yaterday
Newport
Merry Meters
Westinghouse
Rankin
Bannister
Buprsing
Mr. Bannister
Penn
Schlosser
Total
Christinga Hornberger
L. & C. Bearings
New Electric Railway Company
Iron
Steamera
Mollie and
Mary Io
Pittsburger
Jonts
Rutan
Quay
President Campbell
Colonel Moore
Daniel McKeffrey
Charles Juke
An Ae
Fom Bennett
Tebucs Wintony
Opera House
Marshell
Cash Grocer
Chickering Clearance Sale
Liberty Avenue
Col
Sixth Avenue
Jas. McKee
Smithfield St
Jewel
Dickson the Tailor's
Fifth Ave
Wood St
Second Dee
Newton
Todta Silks
Our New Children’s Department
Wank Goods Department
Biber & Easton
Mc. Quality
Linel
Gros
Sarahs
Hiker & Easton
ST Market ST
Knoxville
Knoxville Land Improvement CO
Knox Avenue
Knoxville Borough
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