Mr. Kelly Resigns from Riverside Penitentiary Board
A meeting of Allegheny County judges will consider the resignation of George A. Kelly, longtime President of the Riverside Penitentiary Prison Board. The bench plans to appoint a successor, with Judge Stowe noting delays in action and public interest in the future leadership of the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
George A. Kelly
Prison Board of Riverside Penitentiary
Kelly
E. H. Stowe
Board of
Riverside Penitentiary
Western Avenue
Pennsylvania
Tme
Wriehe
Riverside
Stone
Stowe
Edgeworth
Fort Wayne
Mr. Kelly
Prison Board
Su Court
Supreme Court
T. H. Nevin
Orms Phillips
Hubert H. Davis
Nevin
Ormsey Phillips
Philips
James R. Reed
James Metatcheon
Benjamin Trimble
John 5
Forthcoms
Messrs
Slagle
Trimble
Beaver
Peniion
Ern
New Officers Chosen at Pittsburg Chamber Meeting
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting to organize for the year. Officers elected include E. Lechmerts president and S. L. McHenry secretary with two new directors J. Morton Hall and A. B. Wigley. The group discussed grade crossing issues and railroad reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
J. Morton Hall
A. B. Wigley
PD. C. Herbst
Henry Holdshin
Anees C. Baer
Henry F. Weaver
John Dey
Colonel Wickersham
Federal Street
G. A. Kelly
John Dravo
Pennsylvania Company
City Tax Day Opens With Strong Receipts and Mild Grumbling
The City Treasurer reports about $5,500 received on the first day of tax collection with little complaint over the 3 mill advance. Sixth ward taxpayers voiced some displeasure about an increase of $1.0 on the tax, and clerks anticipate a busy period as the roll is completed. A postal card inquiry system is suggested to speed replies and reduce at the windows. Receipts are expected to be near the Finance Committee estimate, with potential gains if pending books were complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Finance Committee
Twill Dead For A Time Eighth Ward Political Scuffs Heard
A court hearing on the Eighth ward case against John McKee and Frank Newman, charged by Alderman Bell with manipulating the First district primary and false returns, drew only 15 witnesses. Defendants waived a hearing, parents posting bail of 10 for roll call in the Quarter Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe- Masters
John McKee
Frank Newman
JW. Bell
Morton Hunter
BodoPa
J. W. Br
Cardinal with them in Catholic societies drive
Attorney William A. Golden returned from a week in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Diocese of Harrisburg on behalf of the American Federation of Catholic Societies recently formed in Pittsburgh. He conveyed greetings from about 30,000 members and secured pledges of cooperation from Catholic leaders. Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop McGowen voiced broad approval of the federation and its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Golden
Archdiocese of
Baltimore
Harrisburg
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Pittsburg
Diovelan O Sons
Cardinal Gibbons
McGowen
Youth Sought After Blair Hamilton in Altoona Telegram Warning
A telegram to the police bureau from Altoona prompted a lookout for Blair Hamilton an about eighteen who left home to head west to grow up with the country and curb Indians and buffaloes. Detective Shore greeted the boy on arrival at P a and he seemed oblivious to telegraphic facilities clinging to a confidence man. He may meet his next of kin today at Central station.
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Altoona
Blair Hamilton
Co West
Shore
P. A
Hamilton
Granger
Central Station
Exclusive Duquesne Club Denies Resident Visitors
At a Duquesne Club meeting about 40 residents and non residents were admitted to membership. Authorities announced the club passed an ironclad resolution forbidding city residents not members to enter the clubhouse even with members. This echoes policies of the Union Club Philadelphia and the St Louis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Club
Union Club of Philadelphia
St Louis Club
Eastbound visitors with talks of viaducts and railroads
Ex-President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers' Association went East on private business and is rumored to back Patrick Clarey for the presidency. William Thaw and Charles J. Clarke left for Philadelphia, discussing the Allegheny viaduct and Craig street scheme. H Sellers McKee and Murray Verner headed east. McKee urged tariff on class. James McMillen of Cambria Iron Works said Gautier mill rebuilt will take time. Ex Chief Justice James G Day arrived to visit his brother Captain Joseph R Day. Ralph Samuels returned home after five weeks East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
Patrick Clarey
Sleesings
William Thaw
Charles J. Clarke
Philadelphia
Mr. McKee
James McMillen
Cambria Iron Works
Duquesne
James G. Day
Des Moines
Joseph R. Day
Glenfield
Ralph Samuels
Debts Overwhelm Baeder Glue Co Firm in Springdale
New York partner H R Kern probes the W A Baeder Glue Company amid chaotic finances with liabilities exceeding 100000. Assets are unclear as copartners Baeder Kern and Haughey face suspected misused funds, with Spiegel & Co and Flaccus & Son among noted judgments totaling over 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baeder Glue Company
Springdale
H. R. Kern
New York
Pittsburg
Spiegel & Co
William Flaccus & Son
William Begs
Emily L. Bentz
W.H. Kern
W. H. Kern
Emily J. Hentz
Officer Duncan Proves His Beat With Alley Drunk
In the Fourteenth ward an officer from the Second district, Duncan, found a drunk in an alley. After escorting him home, the man complained at the station. Duncan then tracked him to the station again, this time sending him to jail on a patrol wagon for the ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offcer Dancas
Offeer Duncan
Duncan
Sam
Fourteenth Ward
Second Avenue
New Packet Boat Keystone State Makes First Trip
The Keystone State began its maiden voyage on the Pittsburg and Cincinnati line heading south with many passengers and heavy freight. Captain Henderson lauds the vessel as the largest and finest packet on the Upper Ghiv, noting its magnificent interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone State
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Henderson
Ghiv
Miller Can New Appeal In Oil Refinery Nuisance Case
The Supreme Court in Philadelphia allowed the appeal in the Commonwealth v Miller & Sons over an oil refinery nuisance in Allegheny City. They must enter a $1,000 recognizance approved by local courts and comply with the final order or decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
The
Commonwealth
A.D. Miller & Sons
Eil
Allegheny City
Henry Klinzing Arrested After Mill Altercation
Henry Klinzing was arrested in Oliver Bros. and Phillips South Tenth street mill yesterday morning charged with disorderly conduct after a fight with a foreman who had discharged him. The dispute escalated into a physical clash. Authorities filed the charges following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klinzing
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Tenth Street Mill
Klinzing
Pleasant Valley Street Railway to build new car house
The Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company plans a new car house at the corner of Charles Street and Irwin Avenues. The structure will measure 280 by 150 feet and will be built of terra cotta fire brick. The East Street branch line began running electric cars yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company
Charles Street
Irwin Arenas
East Street
Chicago
Pittsburg
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Washington
Court House
Pioneer Fireproof Construction Company
Chicano
Lansing L. Porter
Wight Fireproof Company
Bart Donavan
Allegheny
Empire Fireproof Company
Fort Wayne Arrest Over Crazy Rant On Train
An allegedly crazy man who was on a Ft. Wayne train yesterday morning was arrested and jailed. He was intoxicated and reportedly tried to light paper money, with authorities planning further action against boat occupants along the Allegheny riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AntItalian
Ft. Wayne
Allegheny
Kirschler
Copeland
Jack's Inn
H ‘S Island
Trial Opens Over alleged lying Defamation in McKeesport M E
Methodists in Pittsburgh diocese watch the McKeesport First M E Church case against Rev B B Mansell as trial opens in the church lecture room. Key witnesses, open hearing, and claims of a Pittsburg diocese ring accompany the proceedings. The session continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Mansell
Pittsburg
B. B. Mansell
M. E
Dr. Cox
W. A. Stewart
W. Gourley
B. KR. Wilburn
B. T. Thomas
Nelson Davis
C. W. Smith
T. M. Bovie
J. F. Case
Heacom
Miller
Meacham
E. P. Murphy
Mr. Chester
W. W. M. Taylor
J. W. Blackburn
A. F. Hunter
F. H. Coursin
John B. Lusk
John W. Morgan
W. H. Armor
Core
Senteenee
Elrod
Park
Dr. Mansell
A. F. Hanter
John H. Lusk
Surprise 20th Birthday Party For Inspector McAleen
Inspector McAleene Tam of the First District returned to supper to find a surprise party arranged by Morris Mead Sam Evans and JoMara among others. It marked his 20th birthday with many presents and warm wishes, noted as a peculiarly spirited event at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleene Tam
McAleese
Police Bureau
Morris Mead Haring
Sam Evans
Jo'Mara
Sony More
Mr Carnegie in town for library meeting
Andrew Carnegie and wife arrived last evening to attend a session of the Allegheny Free Library Commission. George D. Lauder, Carnegie’s partner, met them at the depot but Mr Carnegie had no comment on his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
George D. Lauder
Carnegie
Allegheny Free Library Commission
Iron City Microscopical Society Meeting Tonight
Local items report the Iron City Microscopical Society meeting at Pittsburg Library ladies parlor at 7 30 pm with James B Cherry presenting on Practical Work With the Microscope and measuring angular aperture and magnifying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Microscopical Society
Pittsburg
James B. Cherry
No. 7
Grant Street
Weaver
Maxwell
Gustav Ferraris
Annie Conlahan
Colored Women's Home
Lafayette Hall
Railroad brake man killed by fall at Hawkins station
Layman Hall a brake man for the Pennsylvania Railroad was cut to pieces yesterday at Hawkins station when he fell from a freight car. His remains were sent to his home at Springborough Crawford county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layman Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hawkins Station
Springborough
Crawford County
Hostetter’s Stomach Pitters Promote Digestive Relief
The ad urges readers to use Hostetter’s Stomach Pitters for chronic indigestion and other ailments. It claims relief from malaria, biliousness, nervousness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and kidney trouble with persistent use. The product allegedly improves appetite and aids sleep.
New Stock and Corsets at Jos. Hornwe & Co Penn Avenue
New spring goods arrive at Jos. Hornwe & Co. Penn Avenue stores. Ladies jackets in fresh colors now opened at Hueys & Hacks. Three grades of French serge suiting offered at 75c, $1, and $1.25 a yard, each a bargain.acknowledged retailers on Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hornwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Lapties
Hueys & Hacks
Tissa
Jos. Honne & Co
Jos, Horne & Co
Paris
Jos. Horne & Co
Hoene & Co
Brickmakers Hold Line in Knights of Labor Split
The Brickmakers' Assembly stood with the Knights of Labor amid a wage raise bid as two West Coast yards plan a 25 cent per day increase effective May 1. Speakers urged federation ties while opposing joining the Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brickmakers’ Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
L. A
Secretary Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Federation of Labor
John Doyle
John O'Shea
Slosson
Brage Bros
Dillon
International Organization
Wire Mills Close Nationwide In Nail Industry Action
Most wire nail mills shut down yesterday under an agreement seen to cover nearly all U S manufacturers. Operations paused until the 24th as a price-cutting battle drives consolidation. Carnegie's Beaver Falls mill also reports a two week shutdown to aid the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Combine
Boycott on Beer by Journeymen Brewers
Journeymen brewers modify demands and plan a boycott of beer from noncompliant breweries. A circular will be distributed to Western Pennsylvania labor groups urging workers to withdraw patronage from saloons not selling union beer. The group now seeks a ten hour day without contracts, 15 percent overtime pay, and double time for Sunday work. Signed firms include Spencer Liddell Co and Keystone Brewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Boss Brewers
Spencer, Liddell & Co
Keystone Brewing Womeans
Frauenhheim & Vilsack
C. Wilelm
Pittsburg and Lake Erie move freight after peaceful strike
Freight is being cleared from yards with crews on duty and two more to be added. Seven crews worked yesterday and sleepers from Philadelphia arrived to join the Lake Erie line, while Chartiers yard and mills still hold some cargo awaiting shipment. The strike is described as unusually quiet with no interference from either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Cnartiers
Philadelphia
Flrst Avenue
Lake Erie Road
Chartiers
Scarcity of machinists shocks local industry
A citywide shortage of machinists strains major shops including Jones and Laughlin. Workers report double time effort and unfilled orders. A machinist visiting a sick friend was stopped by a foreman who urged him to work as a machinist immediately. George E McCague left for Chicago to join an Iron committee meeting aiming for small changes, not heavy layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Laughlin’s
George E. McCague
Arent Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad
Chicago
Iron Committee
Painters Sign Journeymen Scale. Union Excludes Non-Union
Nearly all master painters and contractors in the East and Southside have signed the journeymen's scale. Those who have not signed push for the non union clause. Union men refuse to work with non union mechanics of any kind.
Martin’s Ferry Inventor Secures Exclusive Patent Rights
M. J. Morton of Martin's Ferry Ohio, patentee of the flint glass casting process, has granted Buckeye Glass Company the exclusive right to use the patent. He says broad adoption of the process will create more employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Morton
Martin's Ferry, C
Buckeye Glals Company
Miners Convention To Day For United Mine Workers
Miners from Mononca hela river and railroad mines gather in Knights of Labor Hall to form a unified United Mine Workers. A few delegates arrived yesterday as the meeting starts this morning. O'Shea O'Bries case delayed by lack of attendance. brick makers chapter noted no show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononcahela
United Mine Workers
Knights of Labor Hall
Southside Real Estate Agent Faces Bitter Tenant Trouble
A Hill Ward resident owned a Carson Street house rented last summer to a tenant who defaulted four months' rent. After eviction and reletting January 1, the agent learns the March tenant is the same former renter who previously left without paying. The landlord awaits the full truth and the agent expects consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Hill Wards
Carson Street
Johnstown Recovery Amid Delamater GOP Debate
Johnstown resident Cyrus Elder says delegates to the Republican State Convention will not bolt Delamater. He reports the city is recovering from the reef fund cloud and commends Pittsburg press for their Conemaugh Valley coverage. A separate note promotes a $100,000 bankrupt assignee sale in Pittsburgh offering vast discounts on men’s and boys’ clothing, with a sign of the Great Bankrupt Assignee Sale at 10 Sixth Street near Suspension Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Elder
Johnstown
Duquesne
Chicago
Elder
Pittsburg
Conemaugh Valley
Buck Wheats
Delamater
Cambria
Sixth Street
Suspension Bridge
Psa
East End Letter Writer Nabbed In Letter Scam
On January 10 a insulting letter to Mrs. Barr prompted action by ex ostmaster Larkin and inspector W. C. Moore with Deputy U S Marshal Chambers. A decoy was used to lure the gripman from Indiana living at 4 Jackson St. He was captured as the staged meeting occurred and jailed to await a hearing before U S Commissioner McCandless at 2 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Barr
J. E. Brisonj
Larkin
W. C. Moore
United States
Chambers
Jackson Street
Indiana
Moore
Mars Chambers
Ardent Chipman
McCandless
School to Enlarge Slippery Rock Normal School
Dr. J. E. Morrow has been reelected as con of the Slippery Hock Normal School and the board approves a new addition due to increased attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Morrow
Slippery Hock Normal School
Spring stock offers low prices on fine floor coverings
West New York buyers are offered a large Spring stock of carpets and curtains from foreign and American makers including Wiltons Axminsters moquettes gobelins velvets tapestries and chenille curtains. The advertising house claims to be the only in Western Pennsylvania with a new AGHA branch and calls its floor coverings the best for offices churches and public halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dispatch
I, Jackson & Bro
Brussels
Pen Vanio
Agha
New Line of Elegant French Serges Debuts
A local fabric shop announces a fresh line of elegant French Serges in three grades, highlighting premium textures and colors for fall sewing projects.
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Bu Wing
Pattison
Aeatos
Tedd Coun
Hatene
Elie
Eighth Ward
Golden
Archdiocean
Ramilton
William A. Baeder
Howard R. Kern
Louis C. Haughey
Basder & Kern
Kern
Ser
L. C. Haughey
Flaccus
Heystone
Tne
James Meacham
Meachman
Cox
Hoyle
Smith
Bencom
MR. Carnegie
Libray Commission
N. Farr
Aldarman Doughty
Harry Brown
John Condon
Farr
R A Meney Mending
M. Prccona
Spring Garden
Zecet Falk
Wylie Avenue
Kickers
O'Shea
General Labor Committee
John O'Bries
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth -Revue
Capital
Jtssu Huous & Hacks
Parcell & Jones
Fifth Ave
Sonnenberg
Society Gallery
Lapres
Ussu Huosous & Hacke
Warren WatTies
Watties & Shearer, Jewelers
Blair
Iron City Brewing Co
Drumline
Bane & Bassett
Gripman
Edward Groetzinger
Cloak and Suit Rooms
Wai Ae
Market Street
Alaska
Biber & Eastox
N.S
AK Bas
Pusey & Kerr
Allegheny, PA
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Pittssure
London
Berlin
Pitusburg
Cloak and Suit
Anderson
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance
Boston
Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Samoa
Tte Acenea
Western
Sixth St
Penn
Smithfield
Diamond
Grapeville
Connellsville
Clopper
Greensburg, Pa
Sixth Avenue
M. May. Sons &, CO
Onani
M. Maysons & Co
Pittabarg, Pa
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