Rates clash over lake coal freight shift in 1891
At Monongahela House officials from Pittsburg and Hocking Valley debated a 5 cent freight rate adjustment, moving to a flat 85 cent per ton on lake coal and 1024 cents from West Virginia to lake ports. Pittsburg operators anticipate higher tonnage. Hocking Valley faces revenue losses as Ohio roads resist further cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Hocking Valley
Lake
West Virginia
Ohio
Pittsburg Coal
Waite
Ohio Coal Traffic Association
Hocking
Lake Front
Hocking Valley Coal
Morongahela House
John
Patrick McBryde
McBryde
Pennsylvania
Colonel Read
Sandbagged in Tunnel Alleged Robbery in Allegheny
Samuel Miller was attacked in the tunnel under the Ft Wayne Railroad at Martin Street Allegheny he was found unconscious on the floor by Charles McOwens and removed to his home at 92 Robinson Street. A physician said no serious injury, Miller claims a blow to the head with a sandbag robbed him of 2400 intended for a home investment. Police trace unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Miller
Ft. Wayne
Martin Street
Allegheny
Charles McOwens
Olice
Robinson Street
Miller
Paving and Grading Perrysville Avenue Meeting Planned
Citizens from the Second and Tenth wards of Allegheny will gather at the Second ward school house Friday evening to discuss the proposed paving and grading project for Perrysville Avenue. Local residents show strong support for the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Exclusive S S C Club Discusses Remedy for Municipal Misgovernment
An East End gathering of the Shadyside Social Club, an 1872 formed private group, met at Major W B Negley’s home to debate the question What is the best remedy for our municipal misgovernment The 20 member only club with a strict black ball policy has held biweekly winter meetings since its origin with leaders including Marcus A Woodward Major Negley and William H Denniston and many original members still listed among its ranks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
S.S. S.C
W. B. Negley
Fifth and
Ambergon Avenues
Marcus A. Woodward
Shadyside
Major Negley
Robert Pitcairn
M. A. Woodward
Judge Magee
E. M
David Aiken
D. D. Bruce
William H. Denniston
Henry A. Breed
Magee, Kennedy and Reed
Dra. Holmes
McClelland and Holland
William Scott
W. K. Jennings
Oliver McClintock
John Renshaw
D. W. C. Bidwell
The Carnegie Library Design Mystery Unfolds
The article questions a published Carnegie Free Library Pittsburg design. It notes mislabeling under a photo and cites confusion over whether the design was proposed or rejected. Architects Longfellow Alden & Harlow deny knowledge of the Contract News print and plan details remain disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Scott
Carnegie Free Library
Pittsburg
Longfellow, Alden & Harlow
Boston
Bigelow
New York
County officials clash over ward land values dispute
County Commissioners wrestled with Twenty-second ward property owners over valuation along Fifth avenue. Assessors fixed $15,000 per acre on both sides of the ward line, but the Commissioners raised values inland from the avenue. Twenty-third ward objected though no outcome was stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second Ward
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-second Wards
Avenue
Peek
Penalty for Keeping Bad Company
Officer Ed Cross arrested Peter Megraw and John Cunningham at Wylie and Fifth yesterday afternoon for associating with a confidence man. The fugitive escaped. Megraw had recently avoided detention after associating with suspicious characters. Eddie Steele, earlier convicted of larceny, was mentioned. Superintendent O'Mara will decide the prisoners' fate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cross
Peter Megraw
John Cunningham
Spaz
Grogan
Wylie and
Fifth Avenues
Megraw
Eddie Steele
O'Mara
Priconera
Obituary Notice for Lawrenceville Man Charles A. Haller
Charles A. Haller, 80, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at about 4 near Thirty third and Liberty streets. A Lawrenceville resident, he lived with his son-in-law Andrew Marshall on Ridge avenue and was also father-in-law to contractor Frank Tinker. He had been out for a short walk when he collapsed. The body was taken to Upperman’s livery stable on Butler street and the family notified. Death attributed to heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Haller
Tales of Two Cities and Local Notices
The Allegheny Water Committee approved pits last night while the Retail Grocers Association will move meetings to the Grain and Flour Exchange on Liberty trest. Health reports show one scarlet fever case and three diphtheria cases, the day's low tally. A ministers club met at Seventh Avenue Hotel for monthly talks ending with supper. A brakeman from Columbus broke his right shoulder falling from a crate on Washfaxson Avenue. A man found dead at Clark's Mill was removed yesterday. officials noted his origin and status. A millinery opening is advertised for Rosenmave Co. on Thursday and Friday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers’ Association
Grain and Flour Exchange
Liberty Trest
Bureau of Health
Seventh Avenue Hotel
MicHatt Settr
Columbus
Ft. Wayne
Narrow escape recounts abduction of Italian foreman in West Virginia
Frank Amoroso, an Italian foreman, describes his abduction by Mason Hardee Co. workers amid wage disputes and racial tensions in Logan County. He endured a ten mile march, whipping, theft of clothes, and a near drowning before escaping to Pittsburg. He plans legal action for back pay and seeks redress through the Italian Consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DisPatch
Frank Amoroso
Logan County
W. Va
New Orleans
Amoroso
Keystone Employment Agency
Mason, Harder & Co
Pittsburg
Haly
H. L. Christy
United States
ALL PROMISES FULFILLED Commissioner Massey on Chicago Fair
Commissioner Massey of Delaware reports Chicago has met its duties for the fair and the government must complete the rest. He notes rapid building progress and compares it to Arabian Nights wonders. He expects the Government to provide promised support and praises late Adjutant General McClelland. He predicts Delaware will vote for Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Massey
Delaware
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Fair Grounds
McClelland
Ison
Hill
City collects street improvement bonds under curative law
The 30 day limit to collect for street improvements ended yesterday with unpaid assessments handed to the City Attorney for collection. Less than half paid, with liens possible after a 30 day grace period and 6 percent interest accruing. Taxpayers crowded the Treasurer’s office as assessors near completion of taxbooks, with Fourteenth Nineteenth and Twentieth wards still awaiting collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabella Street
Aiken’ Street
Claybourne Street
Harvard Street
Braddocks Avenue
Comrie Alley
Lowell
Winslow Streets
Bayard Street
Jack's Run Excited By Potential Oil Developments
Excitement grows in Jack's Run as boilers fire up after a long idle period. Operators drill deeper toward the fifth sand, eager to be first to strike. Rivalry heats between the Philadelphia Company and Bellevue area gas firms as competition spills into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
N. W. Shafer
Philadelphia
Bellevue
Sunday School Institute Planned in Allegheny Church
Sunday Schools to Be Organized reports Prof Hammill and Mr Reynolds will conduct a Sunday School Institute at Union Avenue U P Church Allegheny on Thursday and Friday of this week. They have led institutes across the North west and will proceed to Richmond Virginia after leaving here. Appointed by the International Sunday School Executive Committee. The second World Convention will convene in September 1893 at St Louis with aims to organize the United States beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammill
Reynolds
Union Avenue U. P
Allegheny
Northwest
Lesying
Richmond
International Sunday School Executive Committee
St. Louis
United States
Memorial meeting honors Duquesne Post mourners
A large memorial gathering of Duquesne Post No. 259 G. A. I. met at the Union Veteran Legion Hall on Sixth avenue to honor deceased comrades Benjamin Darlington L Halsey Williams William H Irwin and Adjutant General McClelland. Judge Slagle read the Memorial Committee report on the late Adjutant General as John B Lambie Rev Dr Jones W R Thompson and Rev Dr Riddle spoke. Music added a pretty feature to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Sixth Avenue
Benjamin Darlington
L. Halsey Williams
William H. Irwin
McClelland
Judge Slagle
John 8. Lambie
Dr. Jones
W. R. Thompson
Riddle
Police arrest suspects after on street meals and theft claim
Thomas Dawson was arrested on the Southside last night for ordering three meals at Barney Tierney's and refusing to pay. Edward Deamare was picked up at Eleventh and Liberty by Detective Bendel on a warrant from Alderman McKenna alleging a $9 theft by John Peats. Mary Crilly faced a fortune telling suit dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dawson
Southside
Barney Tierney
Mary Crilly
East End
Mary Spencer
Griesterda
Epward DeaMare
Eleventh
Liberty Streets
Bendel
Alderman McKenna
John Peats
Paris Inspired Spring Millinery at Joseph Horne Co
A lively display of imported novelties fills Joseph Horne & Co’s Pennayente stores with Paris hats costumes and parasols. The event showcases Paris millinery and tea gowns with children and boys clothing made to order, alongside a parasol display and a noon auction at Clever, Dunkin & Long's. The display continues through the week culminating in a full range of spring fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Horne & Co
Pennayente
Paris
Remonstrants plan court fight over Fifth Avenue Market House lease
A layover of district property owners vowed to press opposition to surrendering the Market House for a military armory. They prepared signed remonstrance papers listing property owned, sought council hearings, and warned the lease may be a 50 year trick. They argued the plan harms taxpayers and city revenues, urging courts to intervene and keep the site for business use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Finance Committee
John R. Aufderheide
Court of Justice
Minnesota Colonel urges tariff cuts and GOP loyalty
Secretary of State Mattson asserts lower tariff duties and notes Minnesota Republicans favor Harrison over Cleveland. He hails protection for farmers and relates wheat prices across the Manitoba line. Other visitors discussed include L F Humphrey opposing free wool and wage reductions, with Missouri and Iowa interests tied to Cleveland and possible vice presidential picks. To-KA-LON soap advertises at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattson
HB. Mattson
Minnesota
Anderson
Europe
Holland
England
Bisine
Harrison
Cleveland
Hill
New York
Manitoba
Minneapolis
Cut Glass Display In Our New Art Room
Our enlarged Art Department dedicates an entire room to cut glass. Over 400 specimens show artistic shapes with bold diamond-like cuttings. Latest designs include salad and berry bowls ice cream sets decanters wine sets carafes and tumblers. A pleasure to view this display even if not buying.
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Perrysville Avenue
Tales OF
Taz
Allegheny Water Committee
Rosenmave & Co
Italy
Thad
Massey
Soma
Fea
Clever, Dunkin & Long
First Avenue
Liberty Bt
Market House
Louis Haha
Mr. Hahn
Paul
Keating
Morrow
L. F. Humphrey
Springer
Humphrey
Missouri
Grover
J. D. Burrows
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST. Mhlé-Uwr
Cloak Department OF
Hugus
Hagke
Fichus
Silk Department
Market Studes
Simen
Cork
G. D. Simen
Ohio Street
Allegheny, PA
Wm. H. Holmes Company
Holmes
Best
Aliquippa
Aliquippa Steel Company
Westinghouse
Thompson
JOS. Horwe & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Reefer
Blazer
Capes
Newmarkets
Misses
Children’s Department
Culloren’s
Milan
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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