Lone Star Citizen Seeks Fair Trade With Texas
A. F. Dignowity of San Antonio visits the city advocating commodity exchange between Texas and here. He cites high freight costs and suggests cheaper routes to New York, noting oil iron beef wool and land prices in Texas. He argues freight regulation and rail rates hinder development and hints at bridging the Texas gulf with mutual commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dignowity
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Dignowity
Arkansas
Ohio
Lone Star
San Francisco
New York
Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Runaway horse halted by streetcar near Penn and Cecil
A horse hitched to Dansinger’s wagon bolted across the street as a Citizens' Company cable car turned the loop at Penn avenue and Cecil. The gripman braked hard and the car halted before injuring the horse, which was later recovered with only light scrapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Company
Penn Avenue
Cecil
Dansiger
Spring Flittings Move of Philadelphia Building Offices
The offices of Superintendent Gillespie of the Philadelphia Gas Company will relocate from the old Penn Avenue building to the new Philadelphia building at Penn and Ninth streets on the first of the month. The new building nears occupancy with likely the finest interior among local business structures. the Penn building tenants plan moves to the fourth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Buuilding
Gillespie
Philadelphia Gas Company
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
Penn and
Ninth Streets
Pa Cain Bagtning Oman
Penn
Philadelphs
Visiting Legislators Visit Scranton Hotel Duquesne
Representatives McDonald and Sando from Scranton toured the city yesterday stopping at the Hotel Duquesne. McDonald aims to advance his liquor bill placing a $300 license in all third class cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Sando
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Hotel Duquesne
Milton Westons Promise to Fight the Philadelphia Company
Milton Weston of Chicago formerly of this city, who was at the Monongahela House yesterday, was en route to New York when a telegram forced his return to Chicago. He is in good health now despite last winter’s rheumatism and says his suit against the Philadelphia Company may not be heard until next May, and that he will fight it out to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Weston
Chicago
Monongahels House
New New York City
Philadelphia Company
Dispatch
Jesse H.lippincott
Pittsburg
Pittsb Company
Artemus Ward
J Eesus
Marc Antony
Homer
Cicero
Gratian
Pitt
Burke
Pope
O’dwyer
Egypt
Allegheny Names New Postmaster John Gilleland
Allegheny announces John Gilleland will be the next postmaster amid health officer resignations and uncertain staffing across Ohio New York New Jersey regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilleland
Allegheny
Ee Ie
Per
Pat Tan Sion ‘Ehich
Pennyivani
Orton
Ohio
New York
Jersey
Warned in Time on Processions and Safes
Roger O Mara explains why no safes were cracked amid recent processions and the Exciter 1. Police had special orders and banks warned. Some safes were blown and pockets picked, but incidents were limited. master criminals avoided small targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger O'Mara
Chicago
Roche
O'Mara
Penny's Lock Turns as Dr Penny Wins Patent
Dr William L Penny once tagged as unlucky rises with a patent for an underground electric wire conduit. The device uses insulated glass wires buried in ground to connect telegraph, lighting and telephone service to every street building. Capitalists have offered to buy the patent, though names and amounts remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Penny
Murdoch
Convalescent Mary Krouse Falls After Long Walk
At about 8 p m Mrs Mary Krouse collapsed in front of Alderman Porter's office on Butler street. She was carried inside for aid, regained consciousness, and said she wished to reach Sharpsburg but lacked funds or friends in the city. The alderman provided assistance and sent her on her way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Krouse
Porter
Butler Street
Krouse
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
Irs
Girl From Germany Reunites With Uncle In Pittsburg
Gertrude Recktenwald arrived Friday and located her uncle N Recktenwald a coat miner living on Mt Oliver. He had not been her Dr N Recktenwald but the kin led the girl to Pittsburg after years seeking family. The orphaned youth had no friends and sought her only relative in America. The story notes she knew he had been in Pittsburg two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Recktenwald
N. Recktenwald
Mt. Oliver
Pittsburg
Child Hit by Pittsburg Traction Car
A 5 year old boy, Harry Schefler, was struck by car No 18 of the Pittsburg Traction line at 316 Fifth Avenue yesterday around 3 30 PM. He was crossing the street and went under the pilot after being knocked down but the wheels did not run over him. Doctors Head and Bart were called. injuries described as serious. The boy’s parents reside at 100 in street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schefler
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Head
Bart
Big Pittsburgh area men back 1,000,000 capital loan guarantee
A group led by P Haberman of Southside P A Gibson of Erie and others from Pittsburg and surrounding counties organize a loan guarantee company with 1,000,000 capital to obtain loans at low rates and sell them in Eastern cities following models of large Western guarantee companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Haberman
Southside
P. A. Gibson
Erie
Zimmerman
Connellsville
Patterson
West Newton
Snyder
Pittsburg
Wester
Stranger's Death At Pittsburg Depot In 19th Century
Martin Toolka, a 26 year old Hungarian immigrant and tailor, was found ill on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot platform. He was taken to Homeopathic Hospital where he died at 8 30 pm from heart disease. His sister Teresa Koval lives at 92 Rink Street Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Toolka
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Toolka
Teresa Koval
Rink Street
Cleveland
Odd Fellows Plan Big Anniversary Procession
Delegates from 20 lodges decide on a large afternoon parade for April 2 to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1. O. C. F. A reception is planned at Hall by Canton Lodge of Pittsburgh. A follow up meeting is set for a Pass where delegates from every county are invited and expected.
Lawrenceville Activates New Street Lamps
Lawrenceville lit the new street lamps from Thirty-fourth to Fortieth street last night. Citizens praised the illumination quality as the entire street area brightened and the district’s dark corners were now well lit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Thirty-fourth
Fortieth Street
Phonograph Promises Business and Entertainment Twist
The week highlights the phonograph debut in Pittsburg by Jesse H. Lippincott with hopes of reshaping business and journalism. Promoters sold stock, warned of imitators, and noted rental costs while readers test sounds, discuss risks, and imagine voices of the ancients preserved for posterity.
Gas Meters Still Common Amid Rising Electric Lights
Gas Inspector William M. Rameey told County Commissioners that 1,964 gas meters were inspected in the past year, up 463 from the prior year. Of these, 1,848 were correct, 4 fast, 15 slow, and 155 old meters not registering. 1,809 were men, 155 old meters, and the candle power by company was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Rameey
An Inc
Thieves Foiled In Jewelry Store Break In
An early morning attempt to break into the jewelry store at 107 Federal Street Allegheny failed after two hours of work. Crooks bored holes through a rear partition and made a two foot square opening but fled when discovered. Chief Kirschler says two suspects are believed in town and orders were issued to arrest suspicious late night wanderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Kirschler
Old Soldiers Preferred in State Jobs Bill Signed
Union veterans receive preference for appointments to state county and municipal offices when equally qualified. The measure passed Harrisburg and was signed by the governor. Dr P Seip led local veterans in securing the result, receiving a telegram from R B McCleary reporting the signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P. Seip
Veterans’ Association
R. B. McCleary
Prisoner Escapes Police Wagon on Way to Central
At 9 o clock last night Thomas Brittin was being taken to the Central police station for disorderly conduct. He twisted loose from Officers Kress and Mosley and dashed through a crowd, prompting a pursuit. He was last seen on Third avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brittin
Kress and
Mosley
Third Avenue
AN OLD MURDER REVIVED Charles Jacobs Dying In Allegheny
Charles Jacobs a French clockmaker was taken to Allegheny General Hospital with pneumonia. He aided in convicting the killers of a Perrysville road murder about twelve years ago and testified leading to their execution. He had been in the poorhouse, then wandered to New Brighton road before being hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jacobs
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Farmer Wall
Perrysville Road
Jacobs
New Brighton Road
Silver Bricks Stowed in Eastern Express Baggage Car
A Pennsylvania Railroad eastern express carried about 45000 dollars worth of silver bricks in the baggage car. The metal, shipped from Colorado to the Philadelphia mint, came in nine keystone shaped bricks stamped and numbered. A messenger noted occasional higher values tied to the so called mighty American dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Colorado
Philadelphia Mint
Messenger
Pittsburgh Bonds Profit Case Tied to Dr. Haxna
A notice records a profit amount of 103110 linked to carrying Pittsburgh municipal bonds and mentions Dr. B M Haxna with an address on 718 Peon street Pittsburg. The fragment includes garbled references to nasal and throat disease and a sexefice term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
B M. Haxna
Mary Bie
Peon Street
Ay S&sit
Contemplated equity suit clouds Monongahela Water case
No new developments as H S McKee Henry Sproul and others pursue nullification of 450000 stock issue by the Monongahela Water Company. Officials and directors decline comment while the case history traces back to 1886 including alleged fraud by Dalzell Atterbury and others and seeks to void 18000 new shares and halt dividends pending court relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chambers
Sellers McKee
Manufacturers’ Water Company
Conteal
Jim Chamout
M. W. Watson
B. F. Jones
John H. Dalzell
Thomas B. Atterbury
George T. Oliver
Monongahela Water Company
Mark W. Watson
Monongahela Company
Board of Directors
John Moorhead
MW. Watson
F. Jones
T.B. Atterbury
Pardoned Convict Praises Officials Hails Treatment
John E. Hughes, pardoned from the Western Penitentiary after 13 months of a two year sentence for shooting a Hungarian insult to his wife, departs for Osceola. He commends prison officials as kind and denounces inmate allegations as overdrawn, claiming many would swear to win their point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hughes
Western Penitentiary
Osceola
Clearfield County
Hughes
Fire damages Allegheny home on Page Street
A defective fire on the roof of Mrs. Hamilton’s house at 55 Page Street Allegheny broke out yesterday afternoon. An alarm from box 27 reported the fire but the blaze spread before responders arrived causing about 200 damage to the houses.
Man Arrested After Sunday Fight Over Religious Remark
Detectives arrested Michael Sheehan of Gradtalley on felonious assault for striking Charles McKelvy after McKelvy reportedly uttered an anti Catholic remark. McKelvy sustained a skull fracture and may not recover. bail was denied due to his condition. McKelvy resides at 206 Fulton street and was attended by physicians with slim hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichenlaub
Glenn
Allegheny
Michael Sheehan
Gradtalley
Charles McKerry
de Haven & Co
Sheehan
McKelvy
de Lines
Cays
Beaver Avenue
Micks
McKelvey
Fulton Street
Dan Lamont Remembered by Republican Politician at Monongahela House
A Monongahela House conversation praises Dan Lamont as the man who quickly provided requested information and showed perfect good nature. Lige Prattford is criticized as bright but unsuitable for his elected post, with hope for improvement after more experience. The discussion recalls Joseph B. Cheadle, editor and Republican congressman candidate, who answered a hostile question by winning election and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Dan Lamont
Monongahela House
Dan
Lige Pratford
Indiana
Joseph B. Cheadle
Congress
Joe
Joe Cheadle
First Baseball Brawl Ends With Bail in Porter Hearing
John Thomas of Lawrenceville swung at William Quartz during an attempted street game opening season, striking Quartz in the head. A police arrest followed and Thomas posted $500 bail at the umpire hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Lawrenceville
William Quartz
Maceisa
Twenty-sixth Street
Quartz
Thomas
Porter
New Soda Fountains Promote Health and Style
At a cost of 2500 dollars, Allegheny druggists order new sanitary soda fountains. The arches replace old brass-piped counters and feature arch shapes with multiple spigots. Each fountain runs about 500 each and is expected to be a great success.
The Armstrong Monument Conference With Builders
The Arm strong Monumental Association sub committee will meet Tuesday evening in the Amalgamated Association rooms at Mellon building Smithfield street to select designs and obtain bids for the monument. It invites monumental firms to present union yard work and reserves the right to reject designs not meeting its views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Armstrong Monumental Association
Amalgamated Association
Mellon
Smithfield Street
Workingman’s Sacrifice Ends in Fatal Injury at Mill
Morority a 29 year old worker at Carnegie Phipps Co on Thirty third Street was unloading pig metal when he shielded a bystander from a heavy bar. The impact fractured his spine and caused internal injuries. He and the bystander were thrown from the car. the bystander escaped unharmed. Morority, whose home is on Vortieth Street, is in critical condition at a surgeon’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morority
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Thirty-third Street
Vortieth Street
They Fight Old Fields Again At City Hall Event
The John Clark Post No. 169 held the final war entertainment of its series at Old City Hall last night. The main feature was an instructive picture exhibition, followed by a musical segment that was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fields
John Clark Post No
Old City Hall
The B. and O. Secures Major Theatrical Traffic This Week
The B. and O. railroad secured the major portion of the week's theatrical business. The Emma Abbott Company will travel to Cincinnati over this route, W. J. Florence to New York, Irwin Bros. to Cincinnati, and the Fatmen's Club to Butler and New Castle over the Pittsburg and Western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Abbott Company
Cincinnati
W. J. Florence
New York
Irwin Bros
The
Fatmen’s Club
Butler
New Castle
Pittsburg
Western
Injured West Elisabeth boy dies at West Penn Hospital
Fred Longkoski an 11 year old who was crushed by a flywheel shaft at West Elisabeth Thursday died yesterday at West Penn Hospital. The accident occurred at the plant and prompted medical officials to report the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Longkoski
West Elisabeth
West Penn Hospital
Nailers Convene in Wheeling for Relief Pool Proposal
A delegate convention of Ohio Valley nailers met in Wheeling to organize a common pool funded by all local mills. The plan would provide weekly benefits to idle workers at Bellaire Laughlin and elsewhere, with Amalgamated Association coverage only if job loss results from a strike or lockout. The effort follows manufacturers pooling moves and factory closures aimed at market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Wheeling
Bellaire
Laughlins
John Reed
Amalgamated Association
Trades Council Meets Discusses State Labor Unity
A Trades Council gathering in this city yesterday heard a reading from Senator J D Cameron pledging support for a Pennsylvanian for Public Printer and naming his candidate as a union man. The meeting also discussed forming a State Trades Council to unite trades councils leagues and assemblies and to refer statewide matters for sessions at fixed periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
J. D. Cameron
Cameron
Donalh
Miners and Operators Talk Wage Uniformity at Convention
The convention of the railroad miners division in North Dakota elected officers led by Master Workman John F. Welsh with D. L. Maley as Worthy Foreman and Thomas Paxon as Secretary. Delegates are invited from all local assemblies and operators to discuss a uniform wage schedule, with operators expressing willingness to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Railroad Miners
E. of
Joint meeting of glass manufacturers and workers committees
A joint session of the executives of the glass manufacturers and workers is planned for Tuesday to settle several difficulties at multiple works. The objective is to reach agreement on outstanding issues and avoid disruption.
Miners to be Organized at Frugality Cambria County
General organizer Conway of the N PU plans to mobilize 30 miners at Frugality in Cambria county this week after an unsuccessful well on the Mebaffey farm by the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Mebaffey Farm
Conway
N. P.U
Frugality
Cambria County
Marshell the Cash Grocer Promises Savings in Home Cleaning Week
Marshell the Cash Grocer advertises cheap house cleaning supplies with discounts on soap, brushes, crackers, cheese, tomatoes, sugar corn and peaches. The notice invites mailed orders and free shipping within 200 miles, promising savings for busy housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Great Two Day Sale Offers Net Cost Suits And Coats
A two day sale at P. C. C. corner Grant and Dismonds opposite the new Court House offers suits at 3 and 10 dollars and En glish top coats at 10 and 12 dollars. The event runs Monday and Tuesday to introduce spring styles and move stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and Dismond Srs
New Court House
Marvin's Bread and Cakes Delivers Fresh Daily
A local notice promotes Marvin's bread and cakes as pure and superior to homemade, available fresh daily through grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Lace Curtain Stock Opens Big in Pittsburg
This spring the largest stock of lace curtains ever opened in Pittsburg with hundreds of new patterns Turcoman curtains priced from fifty cents to 50 per pair Edward Groetzinger 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Turcoman
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Are You Going to Move Readiness and Kitchen Tools
An advertisement urges movers to buy bread and cake supplies and promotes meat carvers from E. Roberts & Sons. It touts models priced from 150 to 5 and large sets in cases from 10 to 0, while also mentioning Angostura as a remedy for dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Roberts & Sons
Marvin's Bread and Cakes Promotion
Moving costs make baking wasteful so Marvin's offers the finest bread and cakes. The new milk bread is described as like home made. Marvin & Co markets in a period style newspaper tone with emphasis on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin & Co
Shades and Fixtures for Your Home Provided
A local supplier offers old style shades with fixtures and a full range of tints. The shop at 627 and G2 Peon Avenue promotes their product line and mentions a growing demand from customers seeking vintage window coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peon Avenue
Seibert & Co. to Open Retail Furniture Showroom
Seibert & Co. the large Allegheny furniture manufacturers on Lacock Street will begin retailing furniture in addition to wholesale. The factory now stocks fine chamber suites bookcases and other high finish pieces. The firm is described as liberal and the move is expected to be welcomed by many customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Seibert & Co
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Sei
Seibert & Co
The Busy Bee Hive Bargains Amid Low Prices
The Busy Bee Hive advertises a broad sale on infant and children’s wear including bonnets, corsets, gloves, chemises, gowns, and coats with price ranges from 12% to 99 cents. Also offered are men’s shirts, waists, fabrics, pins, buttons, purses, and bath items, plus blankets and winter undergarments. Located at Sixth and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Mother Hubbard
Clark’s C. N. T
Busy Bee Hive
Eor
Sixth
Liberty
Housekeeping Supplies Ad Seen in Fragment
OCR fragment shows a sales pitch for housekeeping goods from E P Roberts and a vendor offering complete outfits of siecumes and potentially tableware. The text is garbled with unclear items and brands making specifics uncertain.
Two Day Sale Slashes Prices On Suits And Coats
Counter sale promotion announces a two day event at the P.C.C. corner Grant and Diamond streets near the new court house. Items include suits at eight to ten dollars and English top coats at ten to twelve dollars, advertised at actual net cost for the event.
Bottling Comparison Offered by Max Klein
An advertisement from Max Klein of 82 Federal Street Allegheny Pa promotes bottled quart options at $1 with comparisons to competitor brands. It claims superior bottling quality and offers free catalogue and price list mailed without extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guckenheimer
Wash Goods and Jewelry Store Ads Promote Purchases
An advertisement highlights American chaisis and diverse wash goods priced at 8c and 20c a yard. It promotes MWFSU Hveva and Hacex designs alongside a jewelry sale urging readers to buy clocks and wine silverware at Hauch's Jewelry Store, 205 Fifth Ave. Wwrsa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwfsu Hveva & Hacex
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Wwrsa
Lace Flouncings in Chantilly Drapery Display
Local shoppers will find Chantilly and guipure lace drapery on display this week at the city exhibit. The event features a variety of delicate lace patterns including ae ee eo and fishnet style, with additional notes on shop arrivals and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly and Guipure
New Styles of Toses Collars and Ruchings Shown
EB ma mie presents Rosenbaum & Co. showcasing all the newest Toses collars and ruchings with a display of fashion items and variations for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Biber and Easton Showcase Silk Henrietta Fabrics
A fragmented ad notes various Henrietta silk fabrics and widths from a French band supplier. It mentions 40 to 44 inch sizes and finishes, with references to black Henriettas and a broad line of novelties. The text is garbled but signals a fabric selling feature in a local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saitings
Unease Partons
Local Silk Sale At Soc. Hotel Offers Attractive Prices
An advertisement notes silk items at discounted prices during a sale at Soc. Hotel with various silk products and promotional offers for today and upcoming dates.
Cloaks and Suits New Effects for Ladies and Children
Advertisement notes new and handsome cloaks and suits for ladies misses and children showcasing stylish outerwear for the season with emphasis on updated designs and quality materials.
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Frisco
Standard Oil Company
Enn M. Johnston
Germany
Odd Fellows
Candlewer, Company
Allegheny Gas
West End Gas Company
Sewickley Gas Company
Southside Seas
Starpebary Cas Gomrgy
TORA
Townsend, Wheelen & Co
Pultadelphia
Fifth Avenue Vareari
Thomas Atterbury, Sr
H. Sellers McKee
Henry Sproul
A. J. Lawrence
J. C. Fisher
George O. Morgan
Harriet Morgan
James A. Chambers
Jeannette E. McKee
Union Station
Mr. McKee
Mark Watson
Wtlh
J. 8. Atterbury
Water Company
Ceopeal Office
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Armstrong Monument
Don Cameron
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