Mr Haughey’s side in Baeder Glue company troubles unfolds
A new phase shows Lou Haughey allegedly borrowed over 60000 for the W A Baeder Glue Co with pay rolls of about 5000 monthly and all funds routed through New York. Philadelphia partner H R Kern promises to pursue accusations and possible arrests while creditors file judgments totaling over 148000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baeder
Lou Haughey
H. R. Kern
Philadelphia
Mr. Haughey
New York
W. A. Raeder Glue Company
Haughey
Kern
Raeder
W. A. Barder Co
Haenor
Bentz
Kern's
Meyer
Ao County
Kerflaur
Kernex
Real Estate Loan and Trust Company
Barderline Company
Springdale
West Penn
Greror Meier
Acme Tanning Company
Spiegel & Co. Hosst
William Flaccus & Son
William Flaccus
Emily L. Bentz
Emily Ll. Betz
William H. Kern
H.R. Kern
Diamond National Bank
Baeder Glue Company
Charges discussed against Board of Viewers member
City Hall chatter centered on possible charges against a Board of Viewers member. T J O Leary Jr denied knowledge of any charges but welcomed records check. Delays in the board’s work were blamed on legal limits and contractor friction while reports on Diamond street widening Cecil alley and Wylie Avenue moved toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
T. J. O'Leary, Jr
Hoe
Diamond Street
Cecil Alley
Wylie Avenue
Stone work on Government building to finish in six weeks
The Pennsylvania Construction Company will wrap the stone work on the Government building within six weeks as the Third avenue towers advance. Main tower work may extend slightly but roof work stays on schedule. Carnegie Bros. & Co. are bending heavy beams while the iron work drives progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Hungarians Fail to Arrive at Union Depot After Long Wait
Watchers waited all day at the Union depot for a party of about 60 Hungarians reported from New York. The group did not arrive in the city as expected and only a few were seen briefly in Bivemoor before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
New York
Ooey
Tania Road Wood
Bell's Gap
Bivemoor
India
Toc
Eees
Discovery of a Lower Summit Route for Canal Across the Divide
The State Canal Commission met in the Engineers' Society office to review the Allegheny river route with Cols Roberts and Merrill and Mr. Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin announced a feasible six to seven mile lower summit crossing about 8 to 100 feet below the old line, partly through Conneaut marshes now underwater, with first field work planned next week pending weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Canal Commission
The
Engineers’ Society
Penn
T. P. Roberts
Allegheny River
Allegheny
Franklin
French Creek
Conneaut Lake
Roberts
Merrill
Pittsburg
Colonel Roberts
Mr. Goodwin
Harrisburg
Beaver Canal
Goodwin
Cummit
Conneaut
New Castle
Beaver Valley
Frst
Buried Child Mystery Near Minersville Reported
A man observed a woman witness a man with a bundle crawl over a fence and dig in a field court. Ground disturbance suggested burial in the field near Thirty third street. Police and coroner were alerted but no official report or findings had emerged by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-third
Minersville
Coulters
Dave
Thessy
Consolidation of Two State Line Railroads Approaches
Stockholders of the Pittsburg Canonsburg and State Line Railroad meet March 2 in Pittsburgh while the Wheeling Wellsburg and State Line Railroad holds its session in Wheeling to ratify a proposed consolidation. Directors claim a majority support and surveys progress with most right of way secured. PC and L stock sits at 50000 dollars, with Meyran as President and Niemann as Secretary. West Virginia Company stock totals seventy thousand, led by Samuel George of Wellsburg as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Canonsburg and State Line Railroad Company
Wheeling, Wellsburg and State Line Railroad Company
Wheeling
Pittburg
Canonsburg
Charles Meyran
A. E. Niemann
West Virginia
Samuel George
Wellsburg
Conductor Faces Hearing Over Seat dispute on Birmingham Line
Patrick McGovern, a Birmingham street car conductor, is charged before Alderman Flach for ejecting a passenger who refused to move up on the Smithfield Street Bridge crossing. Two passengers filled the vacated seat, and the action drew approval from others in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McGovern
Birmingham Street
Alderman Flach
Smithfield Street Bridge
Scotch Irish convention holds joint conference yesterday
The Scotch Irish convention held a joint conference yesterday afternoon. Messrs Eccles and Sawyer reported closing an agreement with the Exposition Society for use of Mechanical Hall. A 40 by 25 foot platform will be erected at the upper end for speakers, with delegates seated in front and space for 2,000 in semi circular seats behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Eccles and
Sawyer
Exposition Society
Alatform
Diamond Ear Drops Linked to Hutchinson Theft Case
Georg e Biggs, a jeweler on Smithfield Street, identified a pair of diamond ear drops as those stolen from Sam Hutchinson by Detective Coulson. Hutchinson had admitted stealing a watch and diamond bracelets from a Fifth Avenue jeweler in court last week but awaited sentence. Inspector McAleese filed charges for the Biggs robbery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Biggs
Smithfield Street
Sam Hutchinson
Coulson
Hutchinson
Fifth Avenue
Yesterda
McAleese
Biggs
Union League Club to Acquire Property on Duquesne Way
The Union League Club held a special meeting at U V L Hall to approve buying 432 Duquesne Way for 5000 dollars. A member syndicate had paid a deposit to E M Byers, and the purchase was ratified by a full vote. The club, with 147 members, aims to rival the Pittsburg or Duquesne clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union League Club
U. V. L. Hall
Sixth Avenue
Duquesne Way
E. M. Byers
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Sabbath Association targets brass bands for Sunday desecration
The Sabbath Association executive committee plans to arrest band members for non-observance of Sunday. They are compiling a list of musicians who rode the streets and will hold each individual legally responsible for the violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sabbath Association
Herr's Island Dam condemnation viewers to reconvene Monday
The Herr's Island Board of Viewers Messia John D Shafer Thomas Rourke and Thomas Atwell appointed by Common Pleas Court No 2 visited the dam site yesterday to observe conditions. After their observations they adjourned and will meet again on Monday to hear testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
John D. Shafer
Thomas Rourke
Thomas Atwell
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Herr's Island
Alleghenians organize Yankee Girl Oil and Gas Co
A group led by Dr. R Pitcairn R H Boggs and W A Bowman forms the Yankee Girl Oil and Gas Company with 5000 in stock They lease the Futerman farm a half mile from the Lazy Wall and the Henke farm onto the site for development with a direct link to the field's reserves and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ¥. Pitcairn
R. H. Boggs
W. A. Bowman
Yankee Girl Oil and Gas Company
Ital
Ate Company
Lazy Wall
Swindled Nuns Taint Chicago Art Swindle Abroad
A Chicago man marketed worthless art supplies to Catholic convents. He taught techniques, then billed $1,700, with many goods found to be worthless. Investigations traced the firm to a City State Street address. he fled to London Ontario, police unable to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Benedictine Sisters
Canal Street
Allegheny
Murphy
State Street
London
Ont
Tascal
Mayor orders arrest of shanty boat occupants
Mayor Pearson announces enforcement of the Allegheny wharf shanty boat eviction ordinance. Ordinance Officer Copeland will issue arrest warrants for owners and occupants. Ed Rafferty, with a roboat near the Union and Sixth street bridges, vows to resist eviction, claiming his home is his castle despite the threat of force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Wharf
Richta
Copeland
Pearson
Ed Rafferty
Union
Sixth Street
Hi Castle
Rafferty
Big With Promises Marion Improvement Firm Eyes Canal
Secretary Kimberland of the Marion Improvement Company in Marion County West Virginia announces a ten inch test well down 00 feet and large potential. He supports uniting Chesapeake and Monongahela waters by a canal, noting feasible route materials along the way and nominal transport costs. He also cautions to not lose sight of the Beaver to Lake Erie canal project and its freight prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberland
Marion Improvement Company
Marion County
W. Va
Chesapeake and Monongahela
West Virginia
Beaver
Lake Erie
Cochran Attacks Carnegie Free Library Ordinances
The Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny ordinances, approved by Common Council, face New York style debate in Select Councils tonight. Cochran opposition centers on a $2,500 annual librarian salary, he contends $1,200 is adequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Allegheny
Common Council
Cochran
Carnegie meets trustees to discuss library project and site
Andrew Carnegie convened with the Library Trustees in executive session to organize the project. James B. Scott was elected chairman with committees for permanent executive, building, and arts academies, while site selection was delegated to the executive committee for full-board vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Scott
Select Council
Andrew Carnegie
Messrs
James B. Scott
David McCargo
George A. Macbeth
John B. Jackson
Robert Pitcairn
Reuben Miller
J. F. Hudson
W. H. McKelvey
H. C. Frick
Wiliam N. Frew
W. J. Holland
E. M. Ferguson
McCallin
Geo i L. Holliday
Ford
A. F. Keating
John Lambie
R. B. Carnahan
Kirk Q. Bigham
Smith Shannon
Board of Trustees
Lambie
W. N. Frew
H.C. Frick
J. B. Scott
James B Scott
J. B. Jackson
John S. Lambie
Academy of Sciences and Art
W.J. Holland
George A. McHeth
East End
Hedford Avenue
Southside
Birmingham
Temperanceville
Frankstown
Lawrenceville
East Liberty
Pleasant Valley Company Sells Entire Stock of Horses and Mules
About 250 horses and mules owned by the Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company were disposed of yesterday on Taggart street by auctioneer John Joutnamasted at high prices. The stock sold rapidly as soon as bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company
Taggart Street
John
Drillers Strike Large Gas Vein Near Charleroi
In Washington county near Charleroi at the Cooper well workers struck a vast gas vein at 6 30 P M. The pressure could not be measured and the escaping fluid Created a thunderous roar disturbing nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Well
Cooper
Charleroi
Washington County
Poisoning Probe in Homestead Leads to Coroner's Inquest
Bridget Sweeney aged 21 reportedly poisoned herself at her Homestead home. The coroner opened an investigation expected to continue today. Barenios at the Stocking Counter offers 100 dozens plain black cotton hose at 25 cents per pair alongside colored striped options, at the same price, from Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Sweeney
Homestead
Barenios
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
Miscellaneous 19th Century Advertisements and Notices
A collage of late 19th century ads and notices. Banking terms at 4 percent interest and small deposits highlighted alongside photography offers from Hendricks Co and Sonnenberg Gallery. Excursion to Washington City by B&O RR advertised with round trip rate and departure times. Various fabric and travel dress promotions and group portrait sessions noted at multiple Pittsburgh retail outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
New Asphalt Bridge Across the Allegheny River Proposed
The Sixth Street Bridge Company reveals an asphalt paved crossing with four tracks and two piers, promising a rapid transit capable structure connecting Sixth and Federal streets. Plans include two stone portals and elevated approaches in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, with construction to begin on sketch plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shiras
John Harper, Jr
John B. Jackson
Sixth Street Bridge Company
Allegheny River
Bridge Company
Trafic
United States
Erheny
Federal Street
Fort Wayne
Allerheny
Pittsburg
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Editorial
An editorial endorses Chamberlain & Co. cough remedy of Des Moines Iowa as the best cough and cold cure seen. The writer claims near instantaneous relief, based on a year of family use, and asserts the endorsement is not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Miniature Policya of Equitable Society Market Street Ad
A compact facsimile of Equitable Society life policy shown as a curiosity. The tiny red and black policy reproduces headings and signatures, offered by Edward A. Woods in Pittsburg for age-based illustrations. plus assorted 1900s retail ad copy for fabrics and laces from Horne Co. and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Equitable Society
Edward A. Woods
Market Street
Pittsburg
George Holmes Colored Republican Club Forms in Eureka Hall
A meeting of Eleventh ward colored men in Eureka Hall on Arthur Street led to organizing the George Holmes Colored Republican Club. John W. Welcome was elected President, Walter Richards Secretary, and George Olmes Treasurer. About 30 charter members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holmes
Colored Republican Club
Eleventh Ward
Eureka Hall
Arthur Street
John W. Welcome
Walter Richards
George Olmes
Sec
Alleged Alleghenian personal crisis reported
Chief of Police Kirschler of Allegheny received a telegram from Youngstown Ohio last evening. It reported that Paul Schmidt of 205 South Canal Street had committed death by own action by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirschler
Allegheny
Youngstown, C
Paul Schmidt
South Canal Street
Help Yourarif with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
Advice urging persistent use of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for chronic indigestion and related ailments. Claims restoration of appetite and sleep while addressing malaria nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and general stomach upset.
Brothers Death and Rail Wreck Casualties Feature City Morgue
A grim roundup reports a man torn by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Salisbury with a mysterious letter signed Your brother to death James MecLaughlin found on him. An Arabian with stolen watch pieces killed at Brushton. a P and L E victim near Bellevue Franty. a 10 year old bitten by a dog. a worker crushed at Black Diamond Steel. multiple injuries from falls and slips across Allegheny. Police take remains to the morgue as families scan for clues and heroes scramble to aid the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Salisburg
Drumneskea
James MecLaughlin
Karsebler
Allegheny
Brushton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bellevue
Franty Station
Joseph In
Bedford Avenue
Christ Lent
Cliff and
Green Streets
Lee
Joscuco Karliniskino
Black Diamond Steel Works
Miners Meeting Closes Adopting Columbus Resolutions
The coal miners convention adjourned with Columbus resolutions adopted mostly unchanged. The Columbus constitution was extended to the district, and a local ten cent monthly per member tax was fixed while five cents goes to the national group. The Committee on Rates report was tabled for next convention. The national body will be asked to approve a nine cent per ton price for mining coal in river and railroad mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Miners’ Convention
Columbus
National Organization
Committee On Rates
Solar Iron Strikers Paid Benefits Over Year
Secretary William Martin of the Amalgamated Association denies a striker’s statement. Blantin says workers received weekly pay from July 1 to September 14, 1889, with benefits continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Amalgamated Association
Clark
Blantin
Window Display Promotes Plaids Stripes and Solids
A shop touts its new window display featuring Plaids Stripes and Solid Colors noting extra quality width styles and colorings to attract shoppers.
Illegal plasterers strike grips Chicago amid wage dispute
Robert B. Tenary of Allegheny reports from Chicago on a wage increase dispute within the Operative Plasterers International Association. He calls the Chicago strike illegal, notes non-union workers filling hundreds of positions, and says the national body will not support the action despite ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasterers
Chicago
International Association
Miners’ Convention
General Labor News
Robert 8. Tenary
Allegheny
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Tenary
Teonte
Hat
Detroit
Girl Gored by Mad Cow on Webster Avenue
Florence Swason, 3, daughter of shoemaker Benjamin Swason, was knocked down and gored by a cow driven along Webster avenue by two boys. The horn struck under her left ear, tearing neck and cheek and injuring her severely. Dr. Mordoch attended and deemed the wound dangerous. Swason filed a damages claim. Fougen refused payment and faced potential suit and cattle-driving ordinance action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Swason
Benjamin Swason
Webster Avenue
August Fougen
Thirteenth Ward
Swason
O'Brien
Fougen
Result of an old feud over Poland sparks assault charges
Joseph Beannan of Fifty second street accuses Michael Shinski Andrew Braevitz and Joseph Francekski of assault and battery before Alderman Warner. Beannan was beaten and thrown downstairs in an old feud rooted in Poland. The accused were held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beanan
Joseph Beannan
Fifty-second Street
Michael Shinski
Andrew Braevitz
Joseph Francekski
Alderman Warner
Beannan
Poland
Death of Workhouse Inmate James Chambers
The coroner was notified that James Chambers alias Joseph Anderson died at the workhouse of hemorrhage. Chambers, aged six, was committed in January for three months by Mayor Pearson on a charge of vagrancy. An inquest was scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chambers
Joseph Anderson
Chambers
Pearson
Ft Pitt Chimney Shops Idle After Shutdown Notice
Ft Pitt Glass Works laid off all chimney shop workers, 72 men and boys, as trade slumps. A prolonged stoppage due to dull business. Plant planned to relocate to Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Pitt Glass Works
Jeannette
Hamburg Fig Ad Promotes Easy Constipation Relief
In brief local ads Champerlain cough remedy and Chamberlain Pain Balm are highlighted. The Hamburg Fig treats constipation with a single fig dose priced at 25 cents. Iron City beer is promoted as the most popular beer carried by first-class dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Mack Drug Co
N.Y. Triu
Dispatch
Champerlain
Pittsburg
Messrs
F. H. Eggers & Son
Druggista
Allegheny City
Wihsu
Chamberlain
Iron City Brewing Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Kern
Canal Commission
State Line
Wheeling- Wellsburg
Union League
Herr’s Island
Toronto
Jarvis-Mitchell Art Goods Company
Jarvis
Mitchell
Chesa
Perake Canal
Pleasant Valley Company
Pittsberg
Cincinnati
C. S. Henderson
Nicola Picola
Alderman Stark
Lotta Folk
Spring Garden Prick Road
Picola
Poteon
Croup
Dr. Bull
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
AL Seey
Jos. Houne & Co
Sonnenberg’s
Society Gallery
Fifth Ave
Washington City
Avents Elite Gallery
Market St
Pittbury
Ussu Hrous & Hacker
Ladies’ Suit Parlor
Pancens
Jonus
America
Lewis, Laws, Independent
Ttssu Hollewus & Hacks
Torchon
Jos. Horge & Co
Wanh Gooda Depart
Hueys & Hacks
Inpta
Ussa Hucus & Hacke
Usssu Huevus & Hacker
Wheela
Martin
Beecham
Prans
Shanghai
Sos
So7
mhlt-Traso
Pat
Pusey & Kerr
Allegheny, PA
Call Trade
Ft. Pitt
Edward Groetzinger
Hucus & Hacky. Ussu
KEW
Penn Ave
Priestley
Wash
Amelie Semcon
JUS. Horne & CO
Grapeville Gas Feild
Connellsville
Clopper
Greensburg, Pa
Sirth Avenue
M. May Sons & CO
Nestly
Avery Gussitgtion
Smithfield
Wilson's
Ellow Pine Lumber
Dimension
Cyprus
Ww. C. Holt
Montgomery
Shory
Saithfeld
Nex Landee Nn
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