New Glass Town Plots Spark Amalgamation Talk
Rumors swirl that the Pittsburg Window Glass Company plans a major consolidation to cut costs and possibly move production outside the city. Real estate firms propose a glass town with free sites and gas. a tract near Jeannette to Greensburg is eyed for a huge plant and worker town, rivaling Jeannette and Charleroi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
C. O. Smith
Abel, Smith & Co
Dey Company
Dispatch
Place
Greensburg
Campbell & Co
Weidman
Theroad
Jeannette
Charieroi
Art Gallery in Schenley Park Reported by Councilman Carnahan
Councilman RK B Carnahan states Carnegie has no preference beyond the art gallery. No Library Board meeting since organization. Site and plans not set pending donor property and grounds decisions. The art gallery is widely expected to be in Schenley Park, modeled after Cincinnati's Eden Park museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. B. Carnahan
Schenley Park
Carnegie
Library Board of Trustees
Carnahan
Art Museum
Eden Park
Cincinnati
Public Safety Fund Raises Near Thousand for Indianapolis Sufferers
The Department of Public Safety raised 996 for widows and orphans of the Indianapolis disaster with funds restricted to widows and children of those killed. Pittsburg Fire Bureau donated nearly 400 in about two hours for the suffering relatives, praised as a graceful act of charity. Telegrams of thanks arrived from Indianapolis officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Cable trailer car joins Pittsburg traction fleet
A new cable trailer car arrived yesterday for Pittsburg Traction Company. It will be attached to an old bob-tail car that has been repaired and repainted. The pair will run over the road today and will be tested with the automatic brake for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Faith and Printing Feud Before Alderman Me Masters
A local case before Alderman Me Masters details a disputed affair between H W Juergen and J P Hanns over printing rights for The Light and The Faith of God. Allegations involve misused receipts, financing schemes, and a proposed matrimonial partnership to fund a new printing setup worth $4,000 to $5,000. Debates include Morrow’s conduct and efforts to involve Divine Healers in pushing The Faith of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Me
H. W. Juergen
The
Light
Moses
J. P. Hanns
Faith of God
John Morrow
Divine Healers
Faith Carers
Hanna
Morrow
Juergen
God
Gilleland Named New Allegheny Postmaster Bonds Reported
John E. Gilleland, Allegheny's new post master, sent his bond to Washington. Bondsmen reputedly include H. M. Dunlap, James S. Rutan, and George W. Snaman. He will assume charge March 31 after the incumbent's quarterly report. G. Clark was sworn in as assistant. He oversees 39 positions and vows to retain loyal, long-serving staff regardless of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Gilleland
Allegheny
Washington
H. M. Dunlap
James 8. Rutan
George W. Snaman
Gilleland
G. Clark
Fifth Ward
A Difference of Opinion Mother Opposes Son over Religion
Joseph Shannon, 13, was placed in the Allegheny lockup at his mother’s urging to send him to a House of Refuge. He cites a clash over faith, claiming he is Protestant and wants public schooling, while his Catholic mother prefers Catholic institutions. The case will be investigated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shannon
Allegheny
House of Refuge
Dropped Dead in a Mill At Brown's Mill
The Coroner's office was notified last night of Carl Coldat's death at Brown's mill at 630 PM. The body was taken to the morgue. He appears to be a 38 to 40 year old laborer. An inquest is planned for this morning. Expected cause is heart disease. He was single with no known Pittsburg relatives and may be a native of New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Coldat
Brown's Mill
Pittsburg
New Or
Unlucky number bites during raid on poker den
Inspector McKelvey of the Third district was bitten by a dog while raiding a poker house at South Twenty first and Sarah streets. He captured 12 players and the proprietor Joan Eichley, who faced the customary sl for a venue with thirteen men at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McKelvey
South Twenty-first
Sarah Streets
Joan Eichley
Pair Elopes for St Patrick’s Day Wedding on Southside
Frank Woods and Lillie Gretton of Brownstown on the Southside eloped on St Patrick’s Day. They were married in Maryland and returned home to face parental displeasure and eventual forgiveness. The couple will establish a home on the Southside after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woods
Lillie Gretton
Brownstown
Maryland
Notable Travelers and Officials Call at Local hotels
Coroner McDowell hosted guests including A C Lytle Esq Altoona Grand Chief of Knights of the Golden Eagle and Lewis E Stilz Philadelphia Lieutenant General Uniform Rank to inaugurate a new castle tonight. President M W McCracken of the L S and T road conferred with William Semple about Ohio line. General Superintendent Joseph Wood reported good order after a trip to St Louis. A Walter surveyed the Wheeling division with Patton and Manning. George R Thompson Atlanta glass maker noted strong Southern glass industry. Newell Piatt son of James returned from Indiana State Normal for Easter vacation. Thomas Rudolph Reese Davenport Iowa attends German Frohian societies at Schlosser. Sheriff Mack Indiana county visited Seventh Avenue Hotel. P W Roth Bradford oil man stayed at Anderson Hotel. Dr B M Bawa ENT practice at 720 Penn Street Pittsburg PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
A.C. Lytle, Esq
Altoona
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lewis E. Stilz
Philadelphia
M. W. McCracken
Louisville, St. Louis and
Texas
Anderson Lote
William Semple
Ohio
Joseph Wood
Pennsylvania Company
St Louie Heeays
Thomas Rudolph Reese
Davenport
Schlosser
D. C. Mack
Indiana County
Seventh Avenue
Jay
P. W. Roth
Bradford Oil
Anderson Hotel
Labor Men In Doubt On Eight Hour Strike
A labor standoff rises over the eight hour day as carpenters in Pittsburgh allege uncertain footing. A. M. Schwartz refutes a published claim that a May 1 strike is settled, noting only partial local votes and ongoing discussions. The Federation of Labor faces intense agitation across 27 unions and 4,300 workers amid urban labor disputes and possible wider plant actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Schwarts
Carpenters’ Council
William Martin
Federation of Labor
Carpenters
Allegheny
Schwartz
The
Brotherhood
P. J. McGuire
McGuire
Martin
Pittsburg
Committee On Law
Knights of Labor seeks petitions on postal telegraph plan
District Master Workman Ross of D A No 3 Knights of Labor reports a Philadelphia directive asking local assemblies to collect written petitions for the postal telegraph measure. Signatures should cover merchants bankers ministers and all outside the organization. Petitions go to Ralph Beaumont Washington and to Congressmen Dalzell and Bayne with backing letters. In the prior session 530000 signatures were gathered, with 7174 from Schuylkill county Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Ross
Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Congress
Ross
Senate
House of Representative
Ralph Beaumont
National Legislative Committee
Washington
Dalzell
Bayne
House Committee On
Keights
Schuylkill County
Strike at Oliver Bros. Phillips threatens five thousand jobs
The Oliver Bros. & Phillips strike on South Tenth Street escalates as a key conference ends unfavorably for settlement. The forge department shuts for the night with 75 workers affected, and strikers warn of a chain reaction closing Allegheny mill and several other facilities, risking over 5,000 layoffs unless resolved by Monday. Police requested to keep order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Tenth Street
Allegheny
South Fifteenth Street
Standard Nut Works
South Thirteenth Street
Police Department
Iron works site buy near West Newton riverfront
James Carruthers of West Newton reports a Pittsburgh iron firm seeks a riverfront location opposite West Newton Paper Works. A competing group plans a larger works just below, buying seven acres at 700 per acre and the Robison farm of 80 acres at 500 per acre. Ground fronts the river and reaches the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The purchasing firm is not connected to the rival group across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Pinaburgers
James Carruthers
Pittsburg
Alterna
Carrouthers
Bell
Robison
Baltimore and Ohio
New Brick Plant Proposed Near Oakland by Squirrel Hill Co
Pittsburg capitalists form the Squirrel Hill Brick and Tile Company and plan a plant at Oakland. They have purchased the machinery of the old Encaustic Tile Company of McKeesport. Collins, formerly manager at Elrods, will serve as manager and superintendent of the new works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill
Pittsburg
Oakland
McKeesport
Collins
Elrods
Wire Mills to Resume Monday in Nationwide Restart
All country wire mills, closed for the past two weeks, are set to restart operations on Monday. Officials cited resumed demand and supply chain stabilization as the reason for the restart.
Wire prices steady as surplus stock reduced
The company will resume operations Monday morning. The greater part of the surplus wire rope has been worked off, and there will not be a tendency for prices to go down.
Striker John Westerman Dies Amid Labor Strike
John Westerman, puddlers at Oliver Bros. & Phillips South Tenth street mill, died suddenly at his Beltrhoover home yesterday morning. Amalgamated Association lodges planned a joint funeral for Sunday at 2 PM, with burial in Southside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westerman
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Tenth Street
Bolt
Beltrhoover
Westerman
Custer Lodge
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Stell Workers
Sovereign Lodge
Southside Cemetery
Supt Warner's Report Recommends Convict Road Work
Henry Warner’s twentieth annual Allegheny County Workhouse report notes a plan to employ less dangerous convicts on near prison roads while guarding the more dangerous inmates. It details year 1889 receipts and expenditures, inmate costs, prisoner demographics, escapes, recidivism, and staff notes including Chaplain Henderson and Dr. Fr. McK. White’s medical remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Warner
Allegheny County Workhouse
Warner
Tes
O'Hara
Allegheny County
United States
China
Brangil
Central America
Portugal
Greece
Chile
West Indies
John Henderson
McK. White
Polly With A Jag On A Hospital Parrot
A Mercy Hospital parrot escaped the drug room, drank alcohol from a cup, got intoxicated, swore at a house physician and bit him, then staggered through the entrance hall before being recaptured and confined to sober up. The scene startled visitors and drew quick medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Polly
Aid
Butler County Leaders Favor Phillips or Stone
Ex-State Senator John M. Greer of Butler traveled to Harrisburg for a Soldiers' Orphan School Commission meeting and said no action was planned. He stated Butler county residents oppose Delamater and that Phillips or Stone will receive the county delegates, with Stone likely the nominee since Phillips denies candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Greer
Butler
Harrisburg
Soldiers’ Orphan School Commission
Greer
Butler County
Delamater
Phillips
Stone
P&LE Considers Bridge Entrance to Charleroi at Belleycreon
AP and L E announces plans for a new bridge at Belleycreon to provide the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad with access to Charleroi. Superintendent Holbrook and Chief Engineer Kelly inspected the site yesterday to choose the crossing location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Belleycreon
Holbrook
Kelly
Allegheny Water Crisis and City Finances Report
Receipts of the Department of Public Works show totals for City Property Bureau, Water Assessments, Water Supply and Distribution, Highway and Sowers, license revenues and other items totaling 83 219 49. Residents on the Allegheny side faced water shutdown since the eve of the boiler failure at the pumping station. replacement boilers were installed yesterday and an adequate supply is expected today. I R Starrow defends his Mayoral contest as serving public government, not personal interest. Maron Pearson signed bonds indemnifying owners affected by the California avenue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
City Property Bureau
Bureau of
Bureau Highwase and Sowers
Allegheny Side
I. R.starrow
Allegheny
Maron Pearson
California Avenue
Looking Backward by J C Toudy on Pittsburg's Past
Old Southsider J C Toudy recalls life in Pittsburg thirty years ago and his near shipwreck escape born in Prussia. He recounts leaving for California in 1859, missing the New York voyage, six hours later boarding the North Star, and learning of the wreck. He praises San Francisco climate and culture while noting 40,000 Chinese workers and heavy rains statewide. He rails against lack of transit before bridge, and notes Stanford admiration, a Democratic mayor, and his plans to return to California after visiting family in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Toudy
San Francisco
J. H. Sorg
F. & M. Bank
Southside
R. Toudy
Toudy
Pittsburg
Frederick Toudy
Allegheny Mountains
Mr. Tandy
California
Mr. Toudy
J. Toudy
McFadden
New York
Panama
North Star
Aspinwall
Uncle Sam
Golden Gates
Stanford
Senator Stanford
Prussia
Pennsylvania
Birmingham
Smithfield Street
City Hall
Ben
Monongahela
Toady
Philadelphia
Barr's Term as Surveyor of Port of Pittsburg Ends
The term of D. O. Barr as Surveyor of the Port of Pittsburg expired yesterday with no successor named. Frank P. Case, city assessor, is the leading candidate and backed by Congressman Dalzell, though the Dalzell Quay Bayne dispute delays the appointment. Other candidates include Major William Vogleson, William Brown, and a well known McKeesport gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Barr
Pittsburg
Frank P. Case
Case
Dalzell
Quay
Bayne
John F. Dravo
William Vogleson
William §. Brown
McKeesport
Stabbing Case Leads to Detention of Joseph Brown
Joseph Brown faced Judge Gripp on a felonious assault charge after a night of evading capture. Local tensions between Brown and Cal Gray are noted, with Gray recovering at the Homeopathic Hospital. Brown reportedly traveled through Allegheny and Woods Run before boarding a P C St L train to Mansfield, where Detective Bd Coulson intercepted him at Birmingham station. Bail was set at 1000 dollars pending hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Cal Gray
Brown
Allegheny
Woods’ Run
Mansfield
Bd Coulson
Birmingham
Search for King kin uncovers two deaths in family
In Drs PaTent a notice reveals Samuel King learns his uncle Samuel King and his sister, married to a Simpson, are dead. The sister died two years ago, the husband died a year ago. The youngest sister may be married and living near a Pennsylvania Railroad line, with a woman offering to help locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel King
Simpson
Mr. King
Committee Meeting for Scotch Irish Congress Arrangements
A committee met at Seventh Avenue Hotel to arrange the Scotch Irish Congress here. Present were Dr McIntosh of Philadelphia Colonel A C Floyd of Tennessee Colonel J W Echols Rev L N Hays and W W Herron. Reported flattering prospects and that the convention should be a great success while the Programme Committee has not finished its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Dr. McIntosh
Philadelphia
A. C. Floyd
Tennessee
J. W. Echols
L. N. Hays
W. W. Herron
Echols
Reward Leads to Arrest in Jewelers Charm Case
Detective Glenn of Allegheny arrested Joseph Weinner after Moeckel Bros jewelers offered a reward for a Knights of Pythias charm lost some time earlier. An anonymous note triggered the inquiry. Weinner admitted involvement and implicated others to be arrested today if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Allegheny
Joseph Weinner
Moeckel
Moeckel Bros
Knights of Pythias
Weinner
Cevarsh
Coal Land Sharks Scout Profits in 7000 Acres Near Bridgeville
A Philadelphia syndicate quietly took options on 7000 acres near Bridgeville and Sodom, securing coal under 7 000 acres at 35 to 415 dollars per acre. The land is said to yield 100 000 bushels of merchantable coal per acre, excluding slack, with most coal currently unprofitable to mine. Railways are cited as potential buyers to avoid hauling empty cars, aligning with a low-risk, present-condition bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bridgeville
Sodom
Bargains in pianos and organs at Hamilton M1 Fifth Ave
When moving homes consider Hamiltons offers on upright pianos and case organs with easy payments. New pianos start at 190 dollars and organs at 4750 dollars. Also small instruments like violins guitars mandolins and orchestral items. Hamilton will remove old pianos and deliver your new choice to your home at your convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Senate
Fifth Avenue
Measles Outbreak Reported On The Southside
In the past days a surge of measles cases surfaced on the Southside with 13 cases reported by one physician and many more by others, some proving fatal. Public health concerns rise as physicians note the outbreak across clinics.
Local ads tout deals at Seabolt and Elite Gallery on Market
A collage of 19th century style classifieds touts bargain goods from Marvin’s bread to neckwear at Lome industry and jackets at Rosenbaum Co. It promotes cheap portraits at Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery and photos for one dollar, with varied prices on wallpaper, fashion, and framed art across multiple stores on Sixth and Market streets.
First In 17 Years Faces Liquor License Court
A man seeking a retail liquor license appears before the court, having reportedly not had a drink in 17 years. At a Smithfield street saloon the bartender refused service citing his resolve to avoid aiding a ceased habit. A full LI CENSE COURT report will appear on the Ninth Page, Second Part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Our Windows This Week Showcases Jackets and Wraps
Our windows this week hint at styles and prices of new jackets and wraps. For gentlemen, special value Morley’s half price three pieces for a dollar. Silk ties in fast-tans and slates offered at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
New York
Large Gent's Outing Shirts on Sale in French Flannel
We have on sale a large assortment of Gent's Outing Shirts in French Flannel and Madras. Styles include Zephyrs with red shape and fine workmanship, priced from 22-1 to 137 or more. Also offering Standard Bags with cuffs, collars at 15c to 18c and cuffs at 1c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Gents Linen Collars and Cuffs Offered at Modest Prices
Special 4 ply gents linen collars in the new shapes offered at 10c. 4 ply cuffs available at 20c.
Star Shirt Waists And Men’s Sox Specials
An old advertisement touts dollar value shirts claiming best quality for the money with made to order style notes. It highlights Star Shirt Waists in stock, various fabric and design details, and a department of men’s hosiery and accessories including imported black balbriggan and silk items at promotional prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsburg Window Glass Company
Art Gallery
Pureburg
MR. Gilleland
Allegheny Post Ofice
Pliny
B. M. Bawwa
Penn Street
Pas&su
Oliver's
Wire Mills
Roes
Oliver Brow
Larkin's Mill
Oliver
Atlantic
Barr
Joe Brown
Sol Coulson
Manafield
Mr. Hing
Marvin
Prics
Sixth St
Campbell & Dick
Seabolt
Arthur, Sehhondelmyer & Co
Ohio St
All’y
Witt Peter
Aufrecht
Market St
P'g
Rosenbaum & Co
James H. Aiken & Co
Society Gallery
Fifth Ave
Hucus & Hackz
Ussu
Witt Price
Autrecht
P’g
Easton
Sos
Soy Market Street
Edward
Groetzinger
York City
Shis City
Icarpets
JS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance
Boston
Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ita Agenta
Virginia
Penn
Pitteburg
Escene Eut
Sereeee
Fidelity Building
Qubtick
Western Ilek House
Rooma, LY Jackson St
Groeizinger
Tisse
cCo
Joun K Henshaw
Liberty
Rite WM. H. Babcock
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
P.O. Box
Tb Avenue
Dolip
IGARS
Amig One Sineeee
AW & Fancy Grocers
Pak
Kel Ye
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Cee
I. KR. Clausen, M
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim
Cedar ST
Horne & CO
Prrissung
J. H. Buckingham & Co
London
Tecks
Hows
Handa
Ascota
Newport
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