Explosion at Fisher's foundry wreaks destruction in Alleghany
A boiler explosion at Fisher's foundry on Smallmen Street caused a wall collapse and widespread damage. Debris trapped workers. at least four died including Gus Lingelbach and Charles Aulenbacher, with many injured and a mass of chickens killed from Mrs. Cronan's coop. Rescue teams cleared debris as bystanders reported narrow escapes and frightened survivors.
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Dow
Smallmen Street
Fisher’s Foundry
Gus
Lingelbach
Howard Street
Alle& A
Daniel Clark
MacCabe Bros
Mt. Ss. Ma
Gus Lixgelbacs
Alleghany
Charles Aulenbacher
South Siz
Annie Gillespie
Mackerel Court
Joseph Kreh
Mulberry Street
Extak
John Baker
Mulberry Alley
Michael Cronan
Herrom
Henry Carl
Twentythird Street
William Frouer
Exploding Boiler Believed Driven by Excess Steam Pressure
Workers dispute causes of a boiler explosion in a shop where a tubular boiler 54 inches in diameter and 16 feet long had operated about ten years. An employee says excess steam from a riveting machine and delayed shutoff triggered a dangerous surge, while inspectors note typical pressure and water checks.
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George Kunkle
Twentyfourth Street
Hom
Estes
Oleo Case Arrests Restaurant Keepers Fined and Appealed
The restaurant keepers were fined $100 and costs each after trial before Alderman Carlisle in the oleomargarine case. Names listed include Mrs. M. Dillon, J. Miller, J. Kane, G. H. Lamert, and others. A chemist testified traces of cotton seed oil were found. some defendants paid, others failed to appear and had judgment entered. Weiss testified he did not knowingly use oleo and planned to appeal after the fine.
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Carlisle
Atorney Yost
J. 8. Ferguson
M. Dillon
Pittsburg Market
Jeremiah Miller
Fifth Avenue
John Kane
Peon Avenue
G. H. Lamert
Weiss
Ee Oe
Horst
Valuable Relics Presented to Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
At a Western Pennsylvania Historical Society meeting Rev A A Lambing read Isaac Craig’s paper on the old Episcopal church in Allegheny County at Woodville on the Washington pike. J C Porter recalled early U S mail service from Pittsburg frontier days and donated a bound volume of newspaper clippings 75 and 100 years old along with two militia payrolls dated 1800 mentioning William Lewis. William Shirmer gave two 1749 impression plates from Louis XV sent to the port to instruct officers and Indians. plates were to be buried after use and two were later found. Jacob Reese and ae Speusler were elected delegates to the Washington Inaugural Centennial Committee.
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Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
A. A. Lambing
Isaac Craig
Allegheny County
Woodville
Washington Pike
J.C. Porter
United States Mail Service
Pittsburg
William Lewis
Clark
Columbia River
William Shirmer
Society
Louis XV
Jacob Reese
Ae Speusler
Washington
Pennsylvania Company Plans Youngstown to Hudson Branch
The Pennsylvania Company will build a Youngstown to Hudson branch to shorten route to Cleveland, connecting with the C and P road. The move challenges the Lake Erie Railroad Nyano line as Cleveland’s shortest route. Mr Terry of Wheeling and Lake Erie visited. he suspects Carnegie’s involvement in Valley line purchase amid denials.
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Pennsylvania Company
Youngstown
Hudson
Cleveland
Plinsburg
Lake Erie Railroad
Nypano
Sena Eeen
Lake Erie
Terry
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Carnegie
Philadelphia Gas Company to Lay Line to Bellever District
Reliable reports say the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company will build a pipeline from Grapeville to the Bellevennon gas district this summer. No contract details are decided yet but work is expected. The company plans to meet rising demand as GraVille and Murraysville fields struggle to supply next winter. The firm owns a large Bellevennon territory with several wells being drilled.
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Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Grapeville
Bellevernon
Graville
Murraysville
Philadelphia Company
Bellevennon
Two Brewery Agents Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
An information filed before Alder man Gripp charges Gottlieb Gilden and Henry Rupp, agents of the Crescent Brewery Co of Indiana, with embezzlement. They operated from a Southside office and faced about 5600 in bail for a hearing next Monday.
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Gripp
Gottlieb Gilgen
Henry Rupp
Thomas C. Campbell
Crescent Brewery Company
Indiana
Woman Rescued After Jump Into Allegheny River
Mrs. McBride of Crescent Row near Keystone Bridge Works Lawrenceville jumped into the Allegheny yesterday afternoon. Eyewitnesses said she appeared intoxicated. Several bridge workers rushed to help and pulled her from the water after she swam, nearly drowning.
Seaworthy Remedy Claims Seasickness Prevention
Dr. Price of the White Star 4 Germanic steamer prescribes Horsford's Acid Phosphate for seasickness. He asserts its timely use can prevent seasickness in many cases, noting positive results among passengers moving to and from Europe.
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Horsford
Price
Prohibition Rally Voices for Georgia Senator Colquitt
A county meeting in Old City Hall featured United States Senator Colquitt of Georgia and Col W D Moore urging prohibition. They argued liquor laws fail to curb vice, defend liberty, and emphasize organized effort to push local option and enactment of constitutional amendment.
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Old City Hall
J. D. Weeks
William Hamilton
W. E. Schmertz
W. B. Negley
J. R. Reed
Alex. Bradley
Otis Shephard
Joseph Walton
A. P. Burchfield
John G. Stephenson
L. Rose
C. C. Boyle
John A. Wood
Reid
County Campaign Officers Chosen by Constitutional Amendment Adherents
116 delegates attended the Curry Hall county convention of amendment supporters. Joseph D. Weeks was named County Chairman with A H Leslie as Secretary and Hudson Samson as Treasurer. Weeks chaired and urged perseverance despite the New Hampshire vote.
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New Hampshire
Bition
Staten
Prohibition
Smith
Mr. Weeks
Wood
West End
Weeks
Workinmen’s Association
Squire Leslis
Freeros
Curry Hall
Joseph D. Weeks
A. H. Leslie
Hudson Samson
Butter Fends Off Oleo Crusade Despite Ongoing Debate
Butter dealers keep the fort against oleomargarine amid continued industry opposition. Trade figures show butter prices fell from 37–38 cents to 27–28 cents per pound as oleo sales rise, with officials arguing current laws protect consumers and farmers.
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Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants’ Association
Oleo
Tieman
Olea
Saloon Groups Gather to Fund Drive Against Constitutional Amendment
Saloon keepers and liquor dealers from two cities met at Grand Army Hall to raise funds to defeat the Constitutional Amendment. Attendance was strong but some from the prior meeting were absent citing license timing. President Matt Weies and Secretary John Sauer affirmed no major action, while a survey sub-committee met privately with the City Engineer on Diamond Street widening with results to be reported later.
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Cites
Grand Army Hall
Fourth Avenue
Matt Weies
John Sauer
Diamond Street
Wood and
Liberty
Loxery for 2 Cents Draws Colgate Company Notice
A cryptic advertisement cites Colgate & Co offering questionable promotions for two cents. The terse notice hints at a mail campaign with unspecified samples and a dubious buyer alert.
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Colgate 4 Co
Count seeks fame and money from his Italian autobiography
The Conte di Montercole, staying at the Hotel Duquesne, offered his staged memoir to The Dispatch for publication then sought to sell his story to raise funds. He claimed the history would reveal the truth behind his marriage to Miss Virginia Knox and planned to sail for Italy soon. He awaited a potential sale while reporters and local figures watched the hotel doorway.
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Conte di Montercole
Hotel Duquesne
Virginia Knox
Hotel Register
DisPatch
Ree
New York
Heale
Conte de Montercoli
E. B. Heath
London
England
America
Italy
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Plans and bids due for postoffice roof work
The roof contract for the new postoffice is circulating among bidders with an April announcement expected. Patterson reports weather has allowed faster progress and if materials arrive on time the building should be functional this year. Talks continue over whether Michael Malone or Patterson should be the next Superintendent, with supporters urging continuity and others favoring fresh leadership.
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W. D. Moore
United States
Eun
Penneyvania
Postoffice
Patterson
Michael Malone
Malone
Police Order Reports of Ditches on Boats
Instructions issued to police last night require reporting any holes or obstructions on boats to lieutenants for Fire Department advisory visits and to prevent unlawful blocking of city thoroughfares. Also mentions B and B Bargains and Chantilly Ices.
Quarrels and Odd News From City Chronicle
A crowded page notes assorted city items in terse fashion. Mentions Warwick and Senator A H Conqurrr at Ander son, reports on a counterfeiter, a bridge incident, and local personalities like Hernan HOLMES, James A. Exis, and John Evana. Also covers a new school site, a broken ladder, a fire arson arrest, and community notices from the Monongahela area.
Death Mystery over Ben Moseby Identified by Initials
The corpse in Chartiers creek bore the initials B M thought to be Ben Moseby wife Mollie’s alleged infidelity sparked a dispute. John Brandt was jailed after a criminal court verdict for felonious assault related to the episode. Coroner and investigators prepared for postmortem findings.
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Benjamain Moseby
B. M
Chartiers Creek
Benthe Morgue
Moseby
Mansfield
John Brandt
Reverie
Moses Bell
Brandt
Criminal Court
McDowell
Washington
eCann
Mi Canon
Spring Fashion Promenade At A L Sailor’s Store
At Fifth Avenue a crowd admired new spring clothing from A L Sailor at No 58 60 62 Sixth Street. Charley and Will praised Sailor’s ready made stock with 300 to 400 styles and a fitting range for all sizes while warning that spring overcoats were selling fast.
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Fifth Avenue
Charley
Will
A. L. Sailor's
Merchants urged to order office stationery in Virgin Alley
Merchants and others intending to remove April 1 should order their office stationery from Percy F. Smith, printer, Virgin alley, one door below Smithfield Street. Call and see samples and obtain estimates.
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Percy F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Smithfield Street
Ses
Fine French Challs and New Striped Cotton Hose Sale
An advertisement page offers 500 pieces in light to dark colors including fine French sateens and exclusive patterns. It promotes New Fancy Striped Cotton Hose at 75c, announces book sales at Pratt's closing-out event, and features infants wear reductions from Busy Bee Hive with various cloth goods and accessories listed across multiple streets.
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Mwfsu Huevus & Hacks
Pratt
Wood
Rare novelties in Flowers Feathers Hats and Fabrics
A large assortment features flowers and feather hats with finest styles in black white and colored grounds. Printed Bengalines opened at 125 a yard. 44 inch French Costume Serges at 165 a yard. 74 wide Serge Suitings and English Tailor Serges offered in varied patterns. Wool Henrietta Cloths in multiple shades. new Jacquard Wool Suitings also available.
Directoire Garmenia and Cloak Room Fashion Preview
A bustling sales note presents Directoire Garmenia in the cloak room and new accordion plaited suits as the season’s novelty. Jos. Horxe & Co. offers sizux bindings in six shades at Rosenbaum & Co. with 6 canta prices. The Elite Gallery advertises a grand re opening and a knight of gloves sale at low prices, with bargains on kid gloves, embroidered backs, and assorted shades.
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Jos. Horxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Rosenbaum & Co
America
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Eescue
Timothy Carres
Lawrenceville
Frank Maxeske
Fourteenth Street
Martin Cox
Harver
Pennerence
McCoos
Ridge Avenue
Sharpsburg
Charles Forrest
Eel Lytle
Fisher's
Robert Munroe
Hamilton
The
Western Pennsylvasia Historical Society
U. S
Colquitt
Col. W. D. Moore
Hearera
Senator
Uquor Dealers
Pennsylvania
Cme
Georgia
Seeene
Deert
Moore
Allegheny Cosunty
Gettysburg
Waterloo
Montercole
Patterson OR
Boocs & Bux
Warwick
A. H. Conqurrr
the Anderson
Monteecole
Davie
Hernan Holmes
Louisville
Nashville
Zuo & Co
E. Gregory
Baltimore and Ohio
Eeeseesee
Hee
Kate
Ahs
Nipsic
James A. Exis
Monongahela
Henry Martin
John Evana
Bate
VicGixe
James Campbell
Miss Savena
O'Baren
Philbia Humane Society
Risburg
Tae
State Medical Society
Forbes Street
Duffy’s
Wyhos Avenue
Fraxx Fry
Pannsyler Road
Ona
West Penn Hospital
Armstrong County
Southern California
Union Depot
Man MacFarland
Montgomery
McAleese
Gingot
Madgeeviede
JoHs Kelly
Harrisburg
Barry
Kelly
Prohibition Amendment Party
Lochiel House
Harry White
A. H. Tadic
Tx. McConnell
Acheson
Edison Electric Company
House Electric Company
Taret
Charley Ross
A.G
Frank McSorley
James Gattens
McSorley
Liberty Street
Gattens
Guatcon
A. L. Sailor
Jos. Honge & Co
Wash Goods Department
Mwfsu Hueus & Hacke
Mother Hubbard
Sixth
Kidd
A. T. T. Tuts
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Allegheny
Park Way
KEW
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Paris
Dren
India
Mae
Sarah
Combi
the Custom House
Sic
Glish Tallor
Dress Goods Department
Fants’ and Children
Cloak Department
JOS. Horne & C
Directoire Garmenia
Chantilly
Bocas
Market Street
the People's Store
Lee
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