Pittsburg Chief Brown Reports Public Safety Finances Morals
The second annual report of Chief J O Brown to Councils details a $654 500 appropriation and strict controls on spending. He urges sewer and garbage reforms, extended fire limits, better plumbing and drainage, a Fire Director post, and stronger police discipline to curb crime and improve city morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
Bureau of Electricity
Crester
Corneile
Delaney Seeks Retail Liquor License In His Name
Mr. Thomas Delaney proprietor of the Hotel Delaney at Market street and Second avenue applies for a retail liquor license in his own name. His friends say he kept an orderly place in 1883. He fears no enemies and asks no favors from political rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Delaney
Delaney
Market Street
Second Avenue
Businessmen pursue contracts and rail roles in East trip
Mr. Eister of Riter and Connelly and Julian Kennedy of Latrobe Steel Works went East last evening. Riter reports many heavy contracts and strong year prospects. Pennsylvania railroad brakemen Butler Henderson Fogarty Ray Montgomery and Hare returned from Philadelphia where they were examined as candidates to fill conductors' positions. Dr R W Stewart of Mercy Hospital Staff left for a week's visit to New York. John De Witt Miller, Philadelphia lecturer, was at the Seventh Avenue Hotel yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eister
Riter & Connelly
Julian Kennedy
Latrobe Steel Works
Riter
Messrs. Butler, Henderson, Fogarty
Ray, Montgomery and Hare
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
R. W. Stewart
Mercy Hosital
Toew York
John de Witt Miller
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Yes
Low Western Fares Break as Lines Battle Eastward
The Pennsylvania Company cuts Chicago to St Louis Kansas City Denver and intermediate routes with a new 20 cut from Pittsburg to Kansas City and a 12 65 drop to Denver. Other Western lines join the rate war raising fears of a prolonged fight spreading toward the Pacific coast and affecting through trains and commissions for agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
St. Paul
Pittsburg
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Theyi
Lima Oil Prospects Rise as Standard Plans Wells
John Eaton of Oil Well Supply Co reports optimistic outlook for Lima oil fields as roads thaw. Standard Oil intends to develop the Lima area this summer with multiple wells, boosting demand for oil field supplies amid growing Russian trade and general agency presence. An ivory well could yield about 1000 bpd if deeper, currently four inches in sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eaton
Standard Oil Company
Lima
Allegheny County
Bradford
Useless Litigation Burdens Electric Firms Says Kerr
Westinghouse patent attorney Thomas B. Kerr reports US electric manufacturers spend about 1 million dollars yearly on futile lawsuits. He notes many suits are petty and that defending rights costs 200 000 to 300 000 dollars annually per company. Kerr cites Europe trip and stock values to underline potential dividends diverted by legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Kerr
Westinghouse Electric Company
Europe
United States
Titusville Delegate Reports Southern Republican Gathering
George A. Chase, United States Commissioner and City Solicitor, returned from Nashville as a delegate to the National Republican Lenene Clubs convention. He says attendees were entertained well by both parties and the South is showing energy and enterprise. Pittsburg delegates also returned, some taking side trips planned by managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Chase
Titusville
Nashville
Mr. Chase
United States
Chase
South
Pittsburg
Ice science sparks river chat on anchor ice
On the Sixth Street Bridge a reporter learns from a young observer that river ice forms at the riverbed and rises as anchor ice. The Allegheny River was high and dotted with floating ice and snow pieces as observers discuss how ice is created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegeny
Sixth Street
Ater
Railroad officials depart Chicago for Old Mexico meeting
General Passenger Agent and Mrs. Clark of the Lake Erie Railroad left yesterday for Chicago to join a group of passenger agents traveling by special Pullman train bound for the annual meeting in Old Mexico. The party plans to depart the Windy City on the special train today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Clark
Five Crews At Work as Pittsburg and Lake Erie Strike Nears End
Five new workers filled striker replacements while five crews moved material to mills and loaded outbound freight. 85 cars to Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston were delivered, 40 received, 40 to Baltimore and Ohio Transfer, 56 from Jones Laughlin mills for the south, 55 for the north. Oliver’s mills fed from Chartiers yards. Twenty third street yard cleared. officials say strike nearly over with extra men expected from Harrisburg Philadelphia Boston New York Cleveland Chicago. detectives on duty as precaution. Trainmaster Deitrich led a crew and reports smooth progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Virginia
Charleston
Baltimore and Ohio
Jones & Laughlins
Oliver's Mills
Chartiers
Sligo
Singer, Nimick & Co
Painter’s
Twenty-third Street
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Deitrich
Allegheny County Young People’s Society Meet
The second open meeting of the Allegheny county local union of the Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor is set for next Tuesday evening, March 18, at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. William Ward West will give the welcome, with addresses by Rev. George T. Purves and Rev. William F. Oldham. Rev. F. R. Farrand will read a letter from the State Secretary. the union now has 15 local societies and is expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
The
Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
William Ward West
Fourth Avenue Church
George T. Purves
D. D
Eighteenth Street Presbyterian Church
India
William F. Oldham
F. R. Farrand
Allegheny County Union
Tragedy North of Riverton As Two Die On Rails
Michael Golden died after being struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at River ton yesterday morning. A young man with him was severely hurt. Both men were Riverton residents. The coroner opens an inquiry this morning. A second unknown man was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Mc Keesport yesterday morning. The coroner also to hold inquest on W. E. Washington aged 48 who died suddenly at his Cotton alley Seventeenth ward home on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Golden
Baltimore and Ohio
Riverton
McKeesport
W. E. Washington
Cotton Alley
Seventeenth Ward
Officer arrests man for overcoat theft on Wylie avenue
Officer Anthony Manning arrested John Early yesterday afternoon on Wylie avenue and took him to the Central police station charged with stealing an overcoat belonging to Lot McTizhe from Brickley’s poolroom at No 5 Diamond about two weeks ago. Early wore the coat at arrest. he is a millworker of Soho born and raised in Limerick Southside. An information for larceny will be filed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Manning
John Early
Wylie Avenue
Central
Lot McTizhe
Brickley
No. 5
Diamond
Early
Soho
Southside
Limerick
Raid on East End poker room nets 11 men plus owner
Early Sunday raid led by Inspector Whitehouse and Captain Mercer with a police posse raided Joseph Kay's poker room on Station Street East End. Eleven young men and Kay were taken to Nineteenth Ward station with $10 forfeit each. Kay held on $500 bail for today’s hearing. Paraphernalia found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Whitehouse
Mercer
Cramer
Joseph Kay
Station Street
East End
Nineteenth Ward
Kay
Chicago's Good Record in Johnstown Relief Fund
A Chicago relief pamphlet details contributions for Johnstown flood victims totaling 12884390 with 11027865 sent to Pittsburg committee chair McCreery. Harvey Lumber Company received 13891 for ready made houses while remaining balance was allocated to Clara Barton, Cambria Iron Company, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alleghenian Arrested for Stealing Roommate’s $50
William Hermann was arrested at a boarding house on West End avenue Allegheny on a charge of stealing $50 from his roommate. The roommate had just gotten his month's pay and left it in his clothes. Hermann allegedly searched the garments and took the money. He was found with $58.23 on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hermann
West End Avenue
Allegheny
Herwan
Won't Live at Home The Reed Family Strain
Emma Reed, 19, is jailed at Central Police on incorrigibility charged by her brother Edward M. Reed, a glass blower, amid a tale of dances and bad companions. The Reed family home at 153 Fulton street is at the center as detectives pursue Emma through George Leech and Annie Courtney intertwining with a speak-easy case. Emma was arrested after blocking a visit at Leech’s home and confrontation with Detective Shore. the girl will be arraigned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Reed
Central Police Station
Edward M. Reed
Reed
Fulton Street
Edward Reed
O'Mara
Emma
Edward
Charles
Eauna
George Leech
Second Avenue
Leech
Wrinkles
J. O. Brown
Highth Ward
Panhandle
No. 4 Engine Company
Fifth Avenue
Annie Courtney
Annie
Ed Courtney
Martin Flaherty
Harry Fisher
Edward House
Forbes Avenue
Fitzgerald
Robinson
Flaherty
Young Reed
Leech House
William Shore
Shore
Mr. Shore
Trudy Shaul
Miss Courtney
Central
Courtney
Mr. O'Mara
Negro and Indian Mission Collection Recovers Sum
Catholic Churches in the Pittsburg diocese collected funds for negro and colored missions at Bishop Phelan's request. The drive supports blacks in South America and portions may go to the Northwest. Detective Robinson raided 149 Cherry alley, arresting Martin Flannigan and five drinkers for Sunday liquor sales without license. witnesses released after Central station processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Phelan
South America
Northwest
Robinson
Martin Flannigan
Cherry Alley
Flannigan
Central Station
Bridge project inspection and city incidents brief
Pittsburg Coal Exchange will send reps to Riverton today to inspect the proposed Monongahela river bridge site for the McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company. Ork will begin on the bridge by contractor Lindenthall. A box 244 alarm reported a small Bates Street East End fire, extinguished before arrival. Temperance meetings at Moorhead Hall drew pledges. Rev. Cameron led jail services with a boy chair. Lewis, a colored man, was held for disorderly conduct at the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Coal Exchange
Riverton Station
McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company
Monongahela River
Ork
Lindenthall
Fatal PLY-Wheel Accident At Black Diamond Works
Frederick Heckman 62 chief engineer at Black Diamond Steel Works died after being crushed by a fly wheel while supervising boiler cleaning. He was amputated and died shortly after at West Penn Hospital. He lived at 334 Thirty-ninth Street and leaves a wife and many children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Heckman
Black Diamond Steel Works
Heckman
West Penn Hospital
Clark
Mr. Heckman
Thirty-ninth Street
Black Diamond
Lawrenceville
South Side Gymnasium Plans Circulate for St Vincent Society
Plans for a new building rivaling the Central Y M C A are discussed by the St Vincent Literary Society of the South Side. The group seeks to expand with a library reading room gymnasium and billiard parlors while uniting members from Allatons Mt Oliver St Peters and St Michael's with St Vincent's. A charter and constitution change will enable annex construction on Frederick street and eventual large structure on a chosen site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Literary Society
Southside
St. Vincent
South Twelfth
Frederick Streets
Allatons
Mt. Oliver
St.eter’s
St. Michael's
St. Vincent's
Frederick Street
A Coal Miner’s Museum and a Wonder Owl in Camden
Clerks at Lysle Bailey and Co mines Camden have a museum on site. "Happy Jack" the long time utility man captured a huge white owl near New England and keeps it under a tub on the second floor. Walter Calverley of Alliquipocs mines Camden reports 92 coal cars in 11 days yielding 6930 dollars at 3 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysle, Bailey & Co
Camden
Happy Jack
New England
Walter Calverley
Alliquiops
Calverley
Monongahela River
Austin Burnham Buried After Fatal Shop Accident
Austin Burnham was buried from his Lawrenceville home with about 100 National Association of Machinists members attending. He died after a machine shop accident at Jones & Laughlins mill last Wednesday, the department's first fatality. Burnham was a charter member of Pittsburg Lodge 152 and the first to die. the lodge will bury Joseph T. Errill today with another large ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Burnham
Lawrenceville
National Association of Machinists
Burnham
Jones & Laughlins’ Mill
Pittsburg
Joseph T. Errill
Citizens Traction Road Keeps Up Its Record of Increased Business
The Citizens' Traction Road reports strong patronage with higher fare receipts last week. Receipts for the first week of March show an uptick over February, and average daily increases are noted as minimal. Nellie Bly’s lecture at Old City Hall drew interest but seats were not on sale, delaying ticket sales to tomorrow morning at Kleber's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbury
Traction Road
Nellie Bly
Old City Hall
Kleber’s
Bellefield Church Orange Festival Saturday Afternoon
The Bellefield Presbyterian Church ladies host an orange festival in the church lecture room tomorrow afternoon from 6 to 8 o'clock. Proceeds support the Ladies Home Missionary Society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefield
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Popular Syrup of Figs Pleases Generations of Users
The favorable impression from the first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs has been more than confirmed by the pleasant experience of all who have it and the success of the California Fig Syrup Company proprietors and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
A Hardman or a Krakauer Piano
A claim that Hardman or Krakauer uprights are the best pianos, praised for power, sweetness, and durability. Dealers Mel for & Hoe advertise these pianos with honest pricing and other top makes available for cash or monthly payments from 77 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krakauer
Mellor & HoeEng
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Doctor arrested for interfering with officer on traction car
Dr Charles E Cummings of Center Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of interfering with an officer trying to prevent mischievous boys from riding on traction cars. After a short confinement he was released by order of the Inspector. WuHeEn in want of a good liniment buy Balvation Oil which costs 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cummings
Center Avenue
WuHeEn
Costa
Portrait offer at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery
A life size crayen portrait priced at $350 is advertised for one week at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayen
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburg
Hand painted 8x10 portraits at Hendricks & Co
An offer for an 8 by 10 watercolor portrait of you or your children for one dollar. Located at Hendricks and Company No 68 Federal street Allegheny. The note states this is not an advertising scheme though the wording is humorous and obscure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Mack Dros
Not a Big Surprise About W A Raeder Glue Collapse
The W A Raeder Glue Company of Springdale failed, surprising few and drawing comment on Haughey’s management. Neighbors discuss investors who loaned funds, including about 17 thousand from A Holstein and 13 thousand from Wm Flaccus, with questions on how funds were used. Howard Kern, a firm member, is set to arrive and clarify details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Raeder Glue Company
Springdale
Allegheny
Haughey
Armour Company
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Buffalo
A. Holstein
North Canal Street
Wm. Flaccus
Ques
Accidents Of A Day Injuries Reported To Several Individuals
The article details three incidents. Ernest W. Marland, young son of Hon. Alfred Marland, suffered head wounds in a coasting accident and was treated at home. Patrick O'Brien sustained a fractured right leg after a fall in front of St. Peter's Church and was admitted to Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Frank P. Mahon fell at home on Roup Street, injuring her back and fracturing her right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Marland
Alfred Marland
Wyoming Street
Young Marland
Patrick O’brien
Braddock
Mercy Hospital
Yesterdy
St. Peter’s Church
Frank P. Mahon
Roup Street
Second Avenue Electric Road Sees Bright Opening
ITS SUCCESS CONTINUES The Second Avenue Electric Road reports strong opening with crowds on Saturday. Officials claim traffic could rise 200 percent before a month, fueling plans for new lots and incentives to attract residents to the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Electric Road
Second Avenue
Reward Ad Shows Odd Postal Reply From King of Spaniels
Allegheny resident E M Byers advertised a lost valuable dog and soon received a postal card signed by Charles the King of Spaniels. The card requests repeating the ad in Monday papers and specifies the reward, adding a religious line. The note was given to Chief of Police Kirschler for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Byers
Allegheny
FE. M. Byers
Dean Lin
Charles
Kirschler
Funeral for Ben Free Draws Wide Attendance at Monongahela Mines
The funeral of Ben Free, a miner killed by a premature slate fall in Jones' mines near Monongahela City, drew an unusually large crowd. Some 40 pits along the river were represented due to Free's broad acquaintance and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Free
Jones’ Mines
Monongahela City
Free
Seasickness Prevention Claim by Dr Price on Steamship Travel
Dr Price of the White Star and Germanic praises Horsford s Acid Phosphore saying it prevents seasickness when taken in time for passengers traveling to Europe and back. The notice notes Iron City Brewing Co. beer dominance among first-class dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
White Star
Europe
Iron City Brewing Co
Genuine Liver Pills Offer Cure for Liver Ailments
From bad sewerage or undrained swamps deranges the liver and undermines the system. This can cause blood diseases and eruptions preceded by headache biliousness and constipation. The genuine Liver Pills, 23 cents, sold by all and advertised by Famtog Mee Pitc Pa. Get the genuine. counterfeits are made in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Will McConnell Opens Temperance Lecture Series
Will J McConnell opened a series of temperance meetings at the South Eighteenth Street M P Church with a large audience and a long address. He urged support for men who sign pledges despite past sins and warned against judging new converts. He will speak again at the same church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. McConnell
Eighteenth Street
M. P
Paradise
McConnell
Out For Sport Kicks Boy and Assaults Father
George Leonard and Frank Smith were arrested after a Sunday stroll along Second Avenue near Brady Street. They allegedly kicked a boy playing in the street and struck the boy’s father. Both men face assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leonard
Frank Smith
Second Avenue
Brady Street
Hook
Daopki
Leonard
Smith
Dressmaker unveils complete spring wear and trims
The article declares the dressmaker has completed the material selection for the new spring dress and that the shop now offers a full range of women's wear. It touts special imports, extensive stock, and unique items available only at this store.
French Novelty Tulip Pattern Band from Paris
An Edwardian style description of a two inch wide novelty band with a Tulip motif. One edge plain while the opposite edge mimics the flower shape in Amethyst Reseda Green Salmon Pink and Gold. The Greek Letter Trimming features the alphabet in multiple colors as the season's top novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Novel Trimmings Showcase for Fashion Season
Fringes in cords tassels and drops in metal shades headline a display of novelty trims. Coral and straw trims with Crescent Crown shapes and gold threads complement India Silks and new point effects. The event touts extensive examples beyond what is written.
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Brown
Police
Fire
City of
Johnstown
Bureau of
Fire Bureau
Caiis
Bureau of Police
Department of Pubic Safety
Offie
Gamble Weir
Mr. Brown
Muresan
Pitsburg
Pittebars
Pennsylvania
Nice Force
Wild West
BIG OS
Milwaukee
Lima Pields
Kerr
Mexico
the Christian Society
Alleghenian
Keady
Black Diamond Works
St. Vincent’s Literary Society
Citizens’ Traction Road
Senate
Mr. Haughey
Haugher
Indianapolis
Salanes
Howard Kern
Horsford
Dr.c.mclane
Iysmwe
Will M'Connell
Philosophy
OUT For
Pat Coder
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Dresa
Eiffel Tower
Mhid
Smithfield
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