Inside History Mackay To Be Rector At Trinity St Peter's
Episcopalian circles follow the Trinity Church dispute as Rector Maxwell resigns after being paid £5000. His departure clears the way for Rev. W. R. Mackay to lead a united Trinity and St. Peter's congregations, ending a long standstill over John H. Shoenberger's $100,000 bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Maxwell
W. ER. Mackay
Trinity
St. Peter's
Grand Old Trinity
John H. Shoenberger
St Peter's
Mackay
Western Avenue
Desraten
TC. Jenkins
Mr. Maxwell
United Congregations
Angry Uncle Seeks Writ to Get Nephew Removed
An angry guardian named Palmer in Huffsdale Westworeland asks Humane Agent O Brien to take his orphan nephew from Morgarza. Palmer alleges misconduct by the guardian Howard and claims the boy should be removed by a writ of habeas corpus. The agent notes the case falls outside his duties and suggests legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
O'Brien
Palmer
Huffsdale
Westworeland
Morgarza
Sir. Howard
Bishesh
Liam
Therman
O Brien
Engineer’s mistaken attack ends in broadside clash
At about 6 PM on Twenty-ninth Street Officer Sam Miller confronted a large man who claimed to have sought him for a long time. A fight followed with both men badly bruised before Miller overpowered the assailant, John Mackey, an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, who said it was a case of mistaken identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Miller
Twenty-ixth Street
Miller
Twelfth Ward
John Mackey
Pennsylvania Stailroad
Independent Pipeline Idea Dismissed by Globe Refinery Leader
Edward J. Houston of the Globe Refinery Company expresses skepticism about an independent pipeline to the seaboard. He notes Joe Craig shows little enthusiasm and doubts any capitalist will back a project. Houston says lines would struggle to attract patrons and doubts the manervas can ever agree on a tangible plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Houston
Globe Refinery Company
Seaboard
Mr. Houston
Joe Craig
Houston
Sadeeark
Manervas
Inspector of Buildings Reports February Edifice Decline
The February report shows a drop in new structures from the prior year though overall cost rises. Of 123 buildings erected in February, 116 were frame, 4 brick, 1 ironclad, and 2 iron, with an estimated total cost of 165,198 dollars. The February 1880 comparison notes no change in building count and a 22.49 dollar increase in cost.
New Federal Appointment Appointed Inspector of Cattle
Major 8. M. Braden of Greenville Mercer county has been named cattle inspector by the Secretary of Agriculture. He will report to the stock yards next Monday and join Post 117 after locating in the East End. John Dassell’s board appoints Luckey Bryant and Bingaman to judge West Point cadet applications with exams starting April 4 after a medical test by Dr. Bingaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. Braden
Greenville
Mercer County
Department of Agriculture
Braden
Wylie
Seconda Brigade
Will
East End
John Dassell
George J. Luckey
John G. Bryant
F. Bingaman
M. D
West Point
Central Board of Education
Bingaman
Lawsuit Against Railroad Dropped Claim Questioned
Reported earlier that the suit by J C Henry and Mr Kennedy against Superintendent Halbrook and the Lake Erie Railroad for damages was dropped. Henry says yesterday that the claim is not true and the case will go to trial in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Henry
Mr. Kennedy
Halbrook
Lake Erie Railroad
Mr. Henry
Torry bankrupt bill provokes business interest and criticism
A discussion in Congress on the Torry bankruptcy bill draws business concern and skepticism. Critics argue fees for trustees are excessive and that salaries for registers are too low. Opinions from Seth A. Smith and A. Y. Smith, plus remarks by H. C. McGormick and Shafer, reflect fears over practical enforcement and effect on honest debt recovery.
Paralyzed in court James Bortin collapses during license hearing
In Greensburg a veteran hotel keeper James Bortin and his son appeared in the Twenty third ward license court for a liquor license. While being questioned, Bortin suffered a paralysis attack and could not speak, aided by his son and later taken home along the Second Avenue electric line. Doctors expect rest will aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-third Ward
James Borlin
Borlin
Greensburg
Berlin
Westmoreland County
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
White
McKenna
Rae
Botlin
Second Avenue
Glenwood
Will They Be Forced The Relief Fand Threat On Pennsylvania Rail men
Pennsylvania railroad workers outside the Relief Department fear coercion into joining the fund. A year ago a circular asked nonmembers why they had not joined, prompting some action but leaving many still outside. Engineer W D McKelvy has been rallying nonmembers amid rumors all workers may be required to buy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Relief Department
Panhandle
Rt. Wayne
Pennsylvania
W. D. McKelvy
A Strange Father Seeks Daughter’s Estate for Support
Humane Agent O'Brien tackles a Borgettstown case in Washington County regarding Ruby Hankin a 14 year old daughter of Joseph Rankin a wealthy farmer The girl has about 85000 and guardian J C Campbell is in charge The grandmother Mrs Reed requests custody but the father refuses He aims to control the money and even told the guardian to pay him for keeping his daughter The agent notes insufficient grounds for cruelty based on work in her care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee of Congress
Seth, Esq
Y. Smith
H. C. McGormick
Judiciary Committee
Smith
United States
Register Shater
Register
Shafer
St. Louis
Flood
Arbuckles & Co
Businress
PLC
Humane
O'Brien
Borgettstown
Washington County
Ruby Hankin
Joseph Rankin
J.C. Campbell
Doran Sister to Morganza Detention Initiated
Ella Doran a 13 year old girl was brought to the Allegheny Mayor’s office by her mother asking for Morganza confinement. The child said she preferred Morganza to home and has been associated with bad company. she is the sister of Jimmy Doran who escaped from the county jail by sliding the ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Doran
Allegheny
Pearson
Morganza
Jimmy Doran
Holbrook Resignation as Lake Erie Superintendent Pending
The resignation of Mr. Holbrook as Superintendent of Lake Erie remains unaccepted and is awaiting President Newell’s return from Europe. George Griscom of Pittsburgh is discussed as a potential successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holbrook
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Newell
Europe
George &. Griscom
Pittsburg
Alice Townsend Buried After Funeral In Oil City
The body of actress Alice Town send was taken to Oil City yesterday morning for burial. The funeral occurred in the afternoon as sorrowing friends accompanied the remains to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Townsend
Oil City
What People Are Doing Some Who Travel and Talk
Percy F. Smith, a well known city printer, will leave soon for a Southern trip for several weeks. E. M. Bigelow, chief of Public Works, left to oversee the Arsenal Park project and will return Friday. W. J. Carson left the Pennsylvania Railroad ten years ago for Pillsburg Plate Glass in Ford City. Dr. D Jayne’s Expectorant is advertised as relief for pulmonary disorders and throat affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy F. Smith
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Arsenal Park
Coal Miners Complete Organization In Hays City
Russian Immigrants in the City report Secretary J W Hays of the Knights of Labor visited Hays City from Cincinnati. He met local officers at D A No 3 and the Central Hotel and spoke on the growing order, eight hour movement, and District 42 progress. A Detroit meeting plan to push ten hour days after May 1 was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hays
Knights of Labor
Cincinnati
Central Hotel
Hays
New York
Workman
Maguire
Quinn
Federation of Labor
R. Hays
O Bakers
Aes
Detroit
Hava
Homer McGaw Waile
Mr. McGraw
Philadelphia
Wrought Iron Pipe Makers Conform Prices at Duquesne Club
The Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association met at the Duquesne Club with about 35 mills represented. Delegates reaffirmed last month’s prices and discounts, urged by some to raise them. Mills report full capacity and improving business, with oil and gas pipe demand cited. next meeting set for Middletown, Pa, hosted by Col. James W. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Duquesne Club
Sixth Avenue
Middletown
James W. Young
American Tube and Iron Company
J. H. Dilks
Chester Tube Works
Anderson
Dilks
Bay
Miners Convention Closes With Compromise Slate Elected
The Miners Convention adjourned as James Boyd was chosen as secretary and Hugh McLaughlin as president. An executive board was elected for the B and C divisions and regional districts. The rate question was postponed to the next convention with expected operator approval. A set of resolutions was adopted and smaller screens discussed for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyd
Hugh McLaughlin
Wheeling
B.&c
Samuel Devore
Thomas Hoxon
Panhandle
William Barker
Matthew Herron
Monongahela
Youghiogheny Rivera
Alexander Cherry
John
Tariff Talk At Union Depot With A. M. Byers
A. M. Byers discussed tariff policy last evening at the Union Depot. He warned that while current England conditions may permit competition, a future downturn could require strong duties to protect U S industry. Byers predicted a large year for business as Pittsburg mills push heavier tonnage daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Byers
Union
Pittsburg
German Miners Threaten Action Over Shared Fund
A large party of German miners traveling from Punxsutawney to New York passed through the city and spoke of a common fund they contributed to for collective benefit. They warned they will pursue Agent Myers in New York if Hoe refuses to reimburse their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Hoe
New York
Punxsutawney
Big Crown
Agent Myers
New
Ditheridge Glass Works Resume Operations After Strike
The Ditheridge Glass Works of New Brighton resumed operations yesterday after a three week strike over unpaid wages. About 20 men and boys were involved, with wages finally received. Rumors circulated of a possible strike at Jones & Laughlins' mill over tool handling for padders and heaters, but no details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditheridge Glass Works
New Brighton
Jones & Laughlins
Iron City Manufacturing to Sell Holmes and Hatfield Plant
The Iron City Manufacturing Company puts its large machine shop on the corner of Holmes and Hatfield streets in the Seventeenth ward up for sale as the firm plans to move and build a larger plant elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Manufacturing Company
Holmes and
Hatfield Streets
Seventeenth Ward
Strike Notices and Plant for Sale in Local Industry
Reports show ongoing strikes at Pennsylvania Tube Works and Oliver Iron and Steel South Tenth street mill with no new conference as of today. Gill car wheel plant on Preble avenue placed for sale, brick buildings on four acres facing the river. No developments or talks scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Preble Avenue
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
South Tenth Street
English soda ash to flood markets again after strikes
James A. Chambers says scarcity will ease as English strikes settle and foreign supplies resume. The soda ash is vital for flint and bottle industries and window glass. Jeannette, Syracuse, and American production expand to meet domestic demand and reduce imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
Chambers
Jeannette
Syracuse
Vote on First Ballot for Window Glass Association President
The LA 300 election for a president of the Window Glass Association shows votes counted Saturday night by the council of LA 500. Patrick Clarey and John P. Eberhart lead in a tight race, with Eberhart possibly winning if Pittsburg district results align. The official result will be announced at the LA 300 meeting Friday evening next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Association
Council of L. A
Patrick Clarey
John P. Eber
Eberhart
Pittsburg
L. A
Russians Arrive in City Seeking Work
Eight Russians, only one speaking limited English, arrived at 2808 Carson Street and visited David Miller. A Miller brother acted as spokesman. David Miller, here several years, had earlier brought his brother Michael from his home visit. Michael arrived in New York Tuesday with seven others. They have no trade and came to seek employment with their bundles of clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Carson Street
Miller
Michael
New York
Allegheny Bessemer Steel to Expand Converting Mill
The Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company enlarges its plant to increase capacity. Improvements focus on the converting mill with cupolas and ladle cranes expanded. The firm, crowded, aims to raise output to among the first in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Not Without Accidents in Allegheny Street Area
An elderly man, Jacob Koller, fell fifteen feet from a back porch stairs, dislocating his right shoulder blade and injuring his back. George McFarran, a Monroe Foundry employee, suffered crushed feet by an ingot. Mrs. Klindeworth, eight, on Carnegie Avenue, fractured her right thigh after a fall. A natural gas explosion in a man-hole on Middle Street caused excitement with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Koller
Gum Street
George McFarran
Monroe Foundry
Jones Avenue
Klindeworth
Carnegie Avenue
Middle Street
Second Street
Allegheny
Sheriff Sells Glace Company Manager's Effects
Deputy sheriffs began liquidating the estate of the defunct William Raeder Glue Company. The first to be sold were the manager L Haughey's goods, largely bought in by Leslie for Mrs Haughey. Sales totaled about $1,000. A large amount of other personal property was sold, with real estate to be sold today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ritchey
James Richards
William Raeder
L. Haughey
Leslie
Haughey
Delayed Freight Wreck Halts Pennsylvania Line Traffic
A west bound freight collided with another near Lilly on the Pennsylvania road causing five cars to derail and a caboose fire. The wreck delayed the Limited by three hours and blocked both tracks while crews cleared the scene. No injuries were reported and police arrested a man later identified as Joan Heck at North avenue and East street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limited
Pennsylvania Road
Lilly
City weighs second chance donation over Herr Island dispute
A petition to Allegheny Councils seeks to reopen the city’s offer to donate disputed Herr Island property. The arbitration board may be sidelined. Mr Elphinstone offered few details as the situation appears sizable. Police probe a puzzling Seventh Avenue shooting of Andrew Fenton. he did not hear the shot and no witnesses can confirm events. Fenton rests at Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Herr Island
Board of Arbitration
Elphinstone
Andrew Fenton
Seventh Avenue
Fenton
Homeopathic Hospital
No Papers Served on Woman in Mayoralty Contest
Notice of contest in the Allegheny mayoralty case was to be served on Mayor elect Wyman yesterday but he could not be found in the city. Inquiry at his home revealed he was in Ohio for several weeks for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Wyman
Ohio
Sickuen
Central Station
James 3
Philips
Baptist Church
Berlin Heights
Moyer
Bright
Commencement Exercises at West Penn Medical College
The commencement exercises at West Penn Medical College will be held this afternoon at the Grand Opera House. A banquet will follow at the Seventh Avenue Motel at 8 o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Medical College
Grand Opera House
Seventh Avenue Motel
Local items condensed for ready reading
An evening report notes a chimney fire on Forty eighth Hatfield street causing minor damages. A second alarm from Forbes street near Van Braam for a small house fire at Joseph Barr’s home. Pennsylvania Company threatens a boycott over passenger routes from Kansas City to Denver. Rev J G Townsend discusses Street Diamonds at Unitarian Church. Erasmus Wilson lectures at Arch Street M Church with free admission. A Sixth Avenue cable line near collision thanks to quick action by a conductor to avoid a potential wreck with a horse and buggy blocking the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield Streets
Nomi
Engine Company No
Joseph Barr
Forbes Street
van Braam
Pennsylvania Company
Missouri Pacific
Ngas City
Denver
J. G. Townsend
Unitarian Church
Newsies
Erasmus Wilson
Young People's Society
Arch Street
Church
Allegheny
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Carera Bad Acci
Moving Day Near as East End Homes Prepare Occupancy
Pittsburg and Allegheny brace for a spring move with Monday and Tuesday filled by wagons and trucks loaded with household goods. Families listed include Misa Carrie Schmerts, George Rice and family, C. L. Magee and wife, Geo. K. Stevenson, Miss Jane Magee, H. A. Ayres, A. P. Burchfield, J. R. McGinley and others relocating to Fifth avenue, Forbes avenue, Darrah street, Negley avenue, and Shadyside avenues as moving becomes a growing science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Pater Familias
Misa Carrie Schmerts
Howe Street
Shady Avenue
George Rice
Duquesne Traction
Anderson
Schmetz
Fifth Avenue
Craig Street
C. L. Magee
Forbes Avenue
Bond Street
East End
J. R. McGinley
Neville and
Bayard Streets
Ellsworth and
Amberson Avenues
Shadyside
Seminary Endowment Boosted by 43000 for Repairs and Professorships
The United Presbyterian Theological Seminary board reported raising 43000 to repair the seminary and endow new professorships. Rev C J Thatcher was nominated to chair ecclesiastical history. The board proposed extending the term to eight months but debated the length. Commencement at First U P Church featured W W Lawrence and others discussing biblical topics. The board also reorganized year classes and awarded a $200 fellowship to J E Wishart with second and third honors to W C Adair and a W H Foster and W M Barr tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Theological Seminary
C. J. Thatcher
General Assembly
U. P
Union Avenue
W. W. Lawrence
J. P. Knox
R.A. Kingan
J. P. Hill
Hay
Barackman
HK. P. Allen
Mrn
J. E. Wishart
Dr. Wishart
Monmouth
Ill
W.C. Adair
W. H. Foster
W. M. Barr
Kleber & Bro Music House Promotes Spring Stock
A dated advertisement extols H Kleber & Bro 506 Wood street as the premier piano and organ dealer offering fresh instruments from Steinway Conover and Opera brands with favorable terms, warranties and a boast of monopoly on foremost models. Also promotes spring fabrics French challies and various local sales notices across multiple merchants on Federal and Fifth avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway
Conover
Burdett
Vocalion
Kleber
Klebers
Kleber & Bro
Fight arrest at boarding house in Frankstown
Officers arrested Patrick Sullivan and Frank McLaughlin last night on Second Avenue at Frankstown for Saratoga fight in the boarding house of Michael Welsh on Sylvan Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Sullivan
Frank McLaughlin
Officer Smith
Second Avenue
Frankstown
Saratoga
Michael Welsh
Sylvan Avenue
Letter on Merrill circulation provokes public response
Massachusetts Commissioner Merrill letter extract quoted by party advertising life policies circulates via competing firms. Firm invites readers to view the full letter at their office and credits Merrill for boosting policy sales. Message from Vanuxem Perece Co and J H Pace, New York Life, 95 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Massachusetts
Merril
Beers
Vaanuxem, Perece & Co
J. H. Pace
New York Life Insurance Company
Fifth Avenue
Real Estate Savings Bank and Local Bargains
A collage of Pittsburgh area notices and ads. Real estate bank details at 401 Smithfield Street and 52 Federal Street in Allegheny. Discounts on dress goods, fabrics, hosiery, wall paper, and cleaners. Multiple local merchants promote sales and price cuts through the week at Fifth Avenue stores and Smithfield Street locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
New Silk Fabrics and Flouncings Displayed at Great Prices
All new designs in d inch goods and silk fabrics offered from 14 to Sa yard. A large variety of 45 inch Flouncings in new designs available. Special values in 45 inch Chantilly Flouncings at 225 per yard, figures claim the items are worth twice the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knable & Shuster’s
Fifth Ave
Sarah Silks
Eliotrope
Chantilly
Easter Millinery Opening Dates Listed
Our Easter millinery opening runs Tuesday April 1, Wednesday April 2, and Thursday April 3 with offerings announced for each day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Peter’s
Jenkins
Dudge
Mie
Mor
Aon
New Broken Reed
Coretiable
Ian
Droppee
James Bortin
Woute
Walting
Mr. Newell
D. Jayne
K. of L
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Mr. Morenus
Russia
Limbo
Glace Company
Alexander
North Avenue
East Street
Joan Heck
St Michael Seminary
Hazelwood
C. F. McKenna
Father Wall
Herr's Island
U. P. Theological Natiration
Grifith Well
Griffith
McCandless Township
Sos
Market Street
Tresa
Renowal Sales
Ussa Huaus & Hacke
Kinder Blair
Outon Ag
Federal Street
Ric
Kwasue
Campbell & Dick
Jos. Horse & Co
Lapres
Ksanche & Suyster
Smithfield St
Carson
Federal St. Chas
Pfeifer
Arthur
Schondelmyer
Ohio St
Ally
Kwasie & Suvuster
J.C. Groean
Cor
Vhsu
Knable & Shuster
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Sonnenberg’s Society Gallery
Federal St
Pratt
BA Exluliont Co
Sixth St
Ursa
Ennable & Suuster
Hollans & Hacks
Ussoe
People’s Store
Kwable & Suvuster
Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co
All’y. Trs
Hueys & Hacks
Ussu
Rostenbaum & Co
KwaBe & Sunster
Enable &Shusré&E
Edward
Gruetzinger
York City
Royal Wiltons
Gobelin
Brussels
Karpets
Groeritzinger
Fedora
Medicis
JUS. Horne & CO
Goo
Penn Ave
Cknight & Victory
Chalfon
Atlantic City
Carolina Ave
Ocean
Roberts & Sons
Rown's
Lafayette
Cape May
N. J
James & Steffner
Easide
Atlantic Cit
A & Eg
Charles Evans
Eldredge
South Carolina
Geneessaa City
Sogie
MES
PJ. Eldredge
Ocean House
REID
Ptherlington
Ocean Grove
WM. P. Dolbey
Haddon Hall
Leeds & Lippincott
Robt
J. Peacock
Temanp
Pakkenseth
Plisey & Kerr
Allegheny, Pa
Horne & CO
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