Resignation and board shakeup at Westinghouse firm
The Union Switch and Signal Company faces a board meeting in Philadelphia to approve A T Rowand's resignation as president and elect E H Goodman as his successor with Rowand becoming vice president. Westinghouse support disputes Rowand’s removal while Waters signals a future sentiment shift and Mr. Goodman’s return to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Rowand
Union Switch and Signal Company
Philadelphia
E H. Goodman
Westinghouse
Goodman
Mr. Westinghouse
Boston
Rowand
Sand
Walter Uptegrail
Waters
P. & W. Denies Wide Theft Ring At Pittsburg and Western
General Manager J. V. Patton denies organized band robbing the Pittsburg and Western. He notes only petty thefts of candy and whisky. two men were arrested in Butler two weeks ago, as previously reported, and a third suspect is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Patton
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Tne
Butler
Mer. Paton
Pittsburg and Western
Arson Suspected As House Saturated With Kerosene
J F McHughey reports to police that his Soho street residence was doused with kerosene. He believes the act was intended to burn the house and is aiding the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McHughey
Soho Street
McHughey
Death of Robert Story sparks borough vs railway blame
Indignant McKee's Rocks residents urge reform after the clock-fixer dies when the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway station burns. They blame poor governance for unsafe conditions, darkness on streets after gas shortages, and dangerous sidewalks as they push for a town borough and upcoming grand jury review.
Ex Senator Spooner Predicts Return to Senate
Ex United States Senator Spooner reflects on last election loss and says he expects to return to the Senate in the future. He cites local issues and opposition to the education bill and Australian ballot plan, criticizes southern influences on legislation, and discusses party prospects and the Farmers' Alliance. Howard Fielding is also noted for a future Dispatch feature about a ghost encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner
United States
Senate
Sawyer
South
Pieter
Kyle
Pfeffer
S Yie
Father Reclaims Annette Lee After Hillside Transit
The 14 year old girl who claimed to be Annette Lee from Butler, Pa. told Inspector McAleese a tale of being driven from her aunt’s house by creditors. At Central station last night the girl was taken home by her father and brother, a reputable Butler businessman who declined to name himself. He said the girl would not be an orphan but has several siblings and a good home. He noted she had run away to avoid corporal punishment for truancy and disliked the housekeeper. She was placed in his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Waters
Ganlly
Rowand
Stracke
Bree
Sol Shorer, Jr
Goodman
Westinghouse
Eceotreman
Philadelphia
Godrman
Robert Story
McKee’s Rocks
al Young
Story
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Chartiers Naters
Pithbole City
Inspector McAleese
Annette Lee
Butler
Central Station
Peter C. Shidle
Smithfield Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Thomas Williams
Becks Kuo
Allentown
Lucy Davis
East End
Yith Avenue
Craft Avenue
Mawhinney
Forbex Street
Halket Street
Highland
Ellsworth Avenues
Allegheny
Record of Deaths in Pittsburg For Week Ended March 7
In Pittsburg 91 deaths occurred that week, compared with 4 in the prior year. Diphtheria caused 4 deaths, typhoid 6, phthisis pulmonalis 5, dropsy 4, nervous system diseases 18, heart disease 4, pneumonia 11, premature birth 4, debility 3, old age 2, and suicide 1. Infants under one totaled 27, ages 1-5 were 16, 5-50 were 13, 30-60 were 20, 60-80 were 15. 24 married, 3 single, 4 widows, 5 widowers, 5 not stated. Of the 91, 87 were white and 4 were black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Old City
East End
Ten More Young Lawyers Filled By Allegheny Board
The examining committee led by C. S. Fetterman issued licensure to ten new lawyers in Allegheny county after days of final and preliminary exams. Winners include Charles Wise, William Way, Charles A. Riddle, A. C. Spindler, J. Robert Wright, R. H. McLara, Charles M. Johnston, J. G. Silvens, George B. Ferguson, and K. P. Lew. The session extended late into the night with Latin, mathematics, history, and belles lettres tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
C. S. Fetterman
W.S. Pier
J. W. Kirker
Thomas Patterson
L. M. Plumer
W. D. Porter
Mr. Patterson
Charles & Wise
William A. Way
Charles A. Riddle
A. C. Spindler
J. Robert Wright
R. H. McLara
Charles M. Johnston
J.G. Silvens
George B. Ferguson
Kh. P. Lew
Wind Storm Pounds Pittsburg and Allegheny
A west wind of 40 mph lashed Pittsburg and Allegheny with flying debris and toppled chimneys. A 14 by 14 foot plate glass at George Biggs jewelry shattered, injuring Louis Evans. overall losses were limited, with only minor injuries and no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Germania
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Insurance
Robinson Bros.' Bank
Wood Street
Weldin
Tor
George Biggs
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
America
Louis Evans
Ajax Bids Defiance In Pittsburg Art School Window
A passerby saw a plaster figure in Ajax defying the fighting gladiator in a Pittsburg Art School window after the Germania Bank wall struck the building. The school suffered no major damage though pupils were startled and fled. Repair work was expected to finish soon and classes to resume Monday.
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Wood Street
Pittsburg
Ajax
Germania Bank
Germania
Gladiator
Descobulus
Colder Than The Storm On Southside Street Car Chase
A Southside line street car faced gusty wind on the Monongahela Bridge as a boy retrieved the driver’s stool. He boarded again after a long chase, sparking a fare pool among passengers which the conductor won by charging the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Monongehela Bridge
Tile troubles rattle city offices as windtopples sign
Ticket sellers fled as a large sign over a Missouri Pacific office swung loose in yesterday’s gusts and was removed by Mr. Starr to prevent injury. Baltimore and Ohio clerks reported their passenger office tremors when the Germania Bank building collapsed, though no damage appeared to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Starr
Baltimore and Ohio
Germania Bank
Unusual Lodging Demand At Twenty Eighth Board Station
Storm driven crowds sought lodging at the Twenty-eighth board station last night. Many could not explain their need or purpose for the stay. eight were admitted, including one locked up for drunkenness. Names listed include George McCall of Sandusky and Joseph Descary of France with others from unspecified towns.
Dr B M Haxwa Practice Focus in Pittsburg
Dr B M Haxwa specializes in ear, nose and throat diseases. Located at 720 Penn Street in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the office advertises exclusive ENT services and related throat and sinus care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Haxwa
Eve
Penn Street
Pittsburg
S&su
Local Names Appear Across City and Nearby Towns
Cleveland C and Martin Thomas of Cleveland, John Morrey of Ogdensburg New York, John Flinn and Thomas Leonard of Pittsburg, and Thomas Newell of New York City are listed among individuals connected to the report. The grouping indicates a multi-city association or docket involving several named persons across New York and Pennsylvania areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, C
Martin Thomas
John Morrey
Ogdensburg
N. Y
John Flinn
Thomas Leonard
Pittsburg
Thomas Newell
New York City
Storm Scenes From a Car Window Reach Forest Grove
A young cyclone rips through hills between the city and Frankfort Springs causing fences to shake loose and timber to shed. Farmers face loss from denuded slopes while oxen dodge flying debris. A sheet iron engine house stack at Fort Pitt Natural Gas burns after a gas fire, destroying the structure. derricks warp but largely stand. If the gale had moved upriver, greater disaster would ensue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Springs
Forest Grove
Fort Pitt
Washington
Trains Roll On Despite Wind and Snow Delays
Through trains on the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads were little affected by yesterday's wind and storm. The B and O service from the East arrived on time though snow piled in the mountains. The Pennsylvania limited train ran 25 minutes late while other trains stayed on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Brazil's Revolution As Seen by a Visitor at County Institute
A large audience heard Delos Fall of Michigan discuss Brazil's shift from monarchy to republic in a single day. He traced early signs to 1798, described Amazon travels, currency, and habits, noting a 2 percent dollar premium, the rat coin, and peculiar milk delivery. The Dispatch previews upcoming puzzles and stories for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
County Teachers’ Institute
Butler Street
M. E
Brazil
Delos Fall
Michigan
Pierce
Luckey
Fall
Fair
Amazon River
Republic
Amazon
Canceled share warrant lands two in trouble
Frank Eberlie a Fifth Avenue barber and J. W. Gallagher were brought to Central Station after Gallagher offered a $5 counterfeit deal for a paper noting 50 in the corner. Gallagher, intoxicated, claimed the paper was a legitimate exchange warrant and showed it, while Eberlie was also intoxicated. Both face drunkenness charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eberlie
Fifth Avenue
J. W. Gallagher
Central Station
Gallagher
Eberlie
American Exchange
Europe
Gallagher’s
Runaway Horses Fray Town Roads Injure Boy and Damages
A quartet of runaway incidents occurred in Allegheny yesterday. Mr and Mrs Moore of Pennsylvania Avenue escaped a carriage on Ohio Street unharmed though the carriage was wrecked. A wagon horse and a farmer named William Leete failed to halt runaway teams, causing two demolished wagons and a broken horse leg. A milk wagon horse ran away on Spring Garden avenue tossing young driver Snyder, who suffered a severe head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Spring Garden Avenue
Snyder
Death of Andrew L Robinson in Allegheny City
Andrew L Robinson died early yesterday at his home 24 Union Avenue Allegheny. He was in his 64th year and a well known figure in the city, former large real estate holder and private fortune owner. A longtime Democratic leader, he was appointed postmaster in Allegheny under President Buchanan. Funeral services will be held at his Union Avenue residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew L. Robinson
Union Avenue
Allegheny
Allegheny City
Robinson
Buchanan
Allegheny Finance Committee Unable to Meet Over Bonds
Weather kept members at home and a quorum could not be secured, so the Finance Committee failed to meet last night to consider the ordinance for the $200,000 temporary Joan bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee of
Allegheny
Law to force reports of births and marriages from clergy and physicians
City health officials vow to prosecute clergy doctors and midwives for failing to report births and marriages to the Bureau of Health. An 1870 act imposes a 20 fine per offense, with Aldermen and midwives most compliant. Nearly one third of births go unreported. ministers and preachers largely ignore notices. Inspectors will press for complete records, with suits to follow if returns are not received by late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Wilbur F. McKelyy
McKelvy
Washington
Brown
Weather blamed for excess sickness grip influenza and catarrh
Pittsburgh doctors say fluctuating winter weather fuels widespread illness seen as grip or severe colds. Physicians note impure air and low moods may worsen symptoms, with cases across ages and districts including the Southside. indoors and prompt medical care urged to prevent pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Thompson
Pittsburg
Chicago
Thompson
C. F. Bingaman
Thomas W. Shaw
Arnholt
Inheritance Aids Southside Hospital Subscriptions
John Threnhauser of Uo Southside delivered an inheritance from Germany to Dr Arnholdt for hospital subscriptions. He recalled his father’s death and said the amount would be sent through Alderman Hartman. Threnhauser later presented $25, noting small sums keep the hospital alive and receiving a receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Threnhauser
Uo Southside
Dr. Arnholdt
Germany
Southside
Dr. Arnhold
Harrisburg
John Threnehauser
Alderman Hartman
Lang Committed After Wife's Mysterious Death
George Lang of Seigle street Allegheny was committed to Dixmont yesterday by Major Hunker of the Allegheny Pool Board. About a year ago his wife left the table and was missing for nine weeks until her body was found in the Ohio river. His mind deteriorated under these events as reported in FASHION NEWS from Europe in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lang
Seigle Street
Allegheny
Dixmont
Major Hunker
Allegheny Pool Board
Lang
Ohio River
Special Spring Menswear Prices At Purssure Compration
Our sale features men suits and overcoats at deep discounts with ticketed prices of 36 8 and 10. Elegant suits and overcoats in tan oxford black iron gray and blue offered at bargain levels. Store at corner Grant and Dismond streets opposite the Court House advertises dozens of linen handkerchiefs at 15 cents, regularly 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Purssure Compration Clothing Company
Grant and
Dismond Streets
Court House
Myer Gallinger Yoder Law Building Elevator Notice
Myer Gallinger Yoder law building at the corner of Fifth and Wyle Avenues is accessible by telephone. Take the elevator to reach the offices or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wyle Avenues
Floe Spring Neckwear at Jos. Horne & Co stores
Largest display of 50c neckwear today at Jos. Horne & Co. stores on Peon Avenue. Entirely new patterns across all styles. Theodore Jos. Horne & Co. promotes extensive selection for spring fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floe
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
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E. F. Waters
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Shull Company
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M’kee
Howard Fielding
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Repub
Paysie
Dispatch
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Board of Health
Revere
New Shades
Thal
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McClelland
Baby McKee
Mark F. Griswold
Adolph Krimm
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Alderman Kerr
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Horne & CQ
Penn Ave
London
New York
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Walton
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Penn Ive
Alleghny
A. d. Kreacher
Federal Street
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Mids
Market House
H. Eggers &Don
Ohio
Chestnut
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin
G. W. Hughes
Beaver
Perry M. Gleim
Rebecera
Smith
Wyliery, Josh H, Mast
Hopfian
Ohtz-Sanvasser
Century Dictionary
H. Watts
Lerk
Aufhammer & Evans
Pennar
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Wheeling
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Dispatel
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Cincinnati
Uinless Clothes Line CO
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Worcester
Mirxs
Lew Wal- Bene
I. J. Fleming
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Welste & Oy
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Learemaker
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