Congress Weighs Railroad Ticket Legislation and Brokers
Freight agents expect big shipments as reduced rates take effect. A prominent passenger man disputes anti-ticket brokerage talk, arguing railroads seek new forms of tickets and milage-based fares. He notes the American Ticket Brokers Association fought prior bills and warns of centralized transport power if commissions vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Peostu
American Ticket Brokers’ Association
Gustav G. Lansing
New York
George M. McKenzie
Chicago
Oil land speculation around Bridgeville stirs owners
In Bridgeville speculation rises over oil prospects. Graham Potts Robbins and Forest Oil have tested Miller's Run and nearby farms with several wells each. Landowners question high signing bonuses as operators claim small wells. Some fear no further development unless oil prices rise or a shut in strategy lowers surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
Graham, Potts & Robbins
Forest Oil Company
Miller's Run
James Herriott
Collin’s Mall
Webster Morgan
James Donaldson
Gilmore
Ingenuity of Grocers and Careful Customers
A young husband recounts clever grocery schemes to dodge tin plate nuisances. Grocers provide cheap packaging like paper sacks for milk and oysters, yet the man finds the sacks impractical for transport and jokes about carrying milk home in a sack.
Freight Boom Expected as New Rates Take Effect Tomorrow
Iron shippers withhold freight awaiting the new rates set to go into effect tomorrow. Since the reduction was announced, only essential shipments have proceeded. Western road agents anticipate a large surge in traffic once the change hits, with Commercial Agent Hall upbeat about the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Rock Island
Iron and Glass Shipments Leave No Reserve Stock
Agents state mills are positioned to turn out large orders as fast as received, causing no reserve stock for later shipment. A dearth of economy signals strained supply chains this year.
Difference In Grapes At Auction Describe Gorgeous Malagas
The article notes a difference in Malaga grapes shown by T Barcky. One grape has a tough skin large seeds and little taste while the other is juicy with good flavor. Barcky explains fall purchases require quick decisive bidding at New York auction venues where samples are tasted before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Barcky
Malaga
Bareky
New York
Conductor Returns Lost Umbrella To Grateful Traveler
A Pennsylvania railway conductor recounted finding an elderly woman’s faded ecotton umbrella at a depot window before departure to Altoona. He ferried it to the train and arranged telegraphic retrieval, delivering the umbrella at the next station. The reunion unsettled and amused the traveler as she queried the telegraph wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Eoon
Roads ignored as delegates chase political convention favors
In rural districts a single industry remains brisk despite poor roads setting up delegates for conventions. A candidate who has started treating travels across lots to reach households likely to name a reliable delegate.
Quiet Week for Hotels Signals Easter Trade Dip
A hotel clerk observed a quiet week with fewer guests. He noted that men will take short jobs during Holy Week and expects trade to revive next week as business agents shift to lighter activity.
Local Price List Promises Low-Cost Goods From J. Weijer
Pittsburg retailer Jas J. Weelper advertises April price list with dozens of bulk items and specials. Boneless codfish mackerel roasted coffee evaporated apples chewing tobacco raspberries Weyman's tobacco honey tea soap scales and more offered with delivery to two cities and added freight for out-of-town orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyman’s
Ecaseason
New Orleans
Perth
Ontesea
California
Jas J. Weelper
Market Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Thompson
New York
Valencia
Orleans
M. R. Thompson
Third Avenue
Gusky’s
Easter fashion sale at 438 Market Street offers new dress goods
Mr H J Lynohb announces a 20 day sale of spring dress goods and novelties at 438 and 440 Market Street. The display includes English cashmeres Jamestown suiting and 4-4 serges with low prices. New ladies undergarments curtains laces and a boys clothing line with free toy watches and whip gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynohb
Market Street
Jamestown
Visa
New styles in children's confirmation photos offered
Hendricks & Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny advertises 12 elegant cabinet photos for confirmation portraits priced at $1 each, promising fresh ideas and fashionable presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Stylish Saltings For a Good Fitting D Business
The fragment mentions 434 Wood Street and a business related to beer and pleasing effects. It reads as a local advertisement or note about a shop on Wood Street offering products intended to satisfy customers. No clear names, dates, or organizations are fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn’se
Wood Street
Murky Inquest Deepens Homestead Murder Case
The case surrounding the Amberger murder and Fitzsimmons ties grows murkier as both sides push for revelations at tomorrow’s inquest. Officials and private detectives report offers to switch sides, while John Myers of Homestead denies writing the letter. Constable Murphy’s condition improves after surgery, with ten days of bed rest ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkinson
Fussimmons
Commonwealth
Homestead
Fitnsimmons
John Myers
Fitzsimmons
Amberger
Somerset County
Latrobe
Seventh Avenue
Fred Fitzsimmons
Jack the Ripper
Constable Murphy
Barber
Dougherty
Donovan
Clark
Beitzhoover
Finsimmons
Bull's Roo
Struck the Wrong Man in Charity Swindle
Mr. Eaton of the Department of Charities exposed a swindling charity scheme Friday evening after a boy delivered a letter signed by Mrs. Dadt claiming to be a widow with seven children. The tale proved false as Mrs. Dadt did not exist and two brothers named James puzzled him during questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McPhail
Gilkinson
Nicely Boys
Firesimmons
Fitzsimmons
Nicelys
Westinghouse Machine Shops
Clarles
Mr. Eaton
Department of Charities
V & Rv
Dadt
One Way Out of Trouble A Suggestion on Gas for County Buildings
A county proposes to supply its own natural gas to the Court House and other buildings. It could buy a roarer and drill wells within ten miles for about $20,000, issue $20,000 in 4 percent bonds, and run the system for $300 yearly, claiming gas is available nearby and would lower costs compared to current fuel prices. The plan envisions the county becoming its own gas company, with eminent domain rights within its borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mercer
Recording Angels
Sheridan Station
Panhandle
Asion Depot
Sheridan
Americus Club Plans Banquet Seating After Fire
The Americus Club will hold its regular monthly meeting next Saturday evening in the United States Court room at the post office building. It is the first meeting since the Wood street fire destroyed the old rooms. A seating chart for the annual banquet will be distributed, and plans for new rooms in the Freehold Book building will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Club
United States Court Room
Post Office
Wood Street
Freehold Book
Blockade on Liberty street leads to arrests of Italian fruit dealers
Officer Conwell arrested nine individuals on Liberty street for blocking sidewalks with wares. Names listed include Mike Noss Anthony Kitta Carson Gioo Edward Abe John Fretz Ed Praham Mike Long John Mona and Luoga Warge. Each posted a $15 appearance bond for today’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conwell
Liberty Street
Mike Noss
Anthony Kitta
Carson Gioo
Edward Abe
John Fretz
Ed Praham
Mike Long
John Mona
Luoga Warge
Last Chance for Bargains in Pianos at Broadberry Street
Selling out to quit business offers bargain pianos and organs including a Chickering square at 150, Mellor Hoene at 90, parlor and Chappel organs, and uprights. Broadberry & Eythe’s 440 Wood Street advertises a Cream Ale from Iron City Brewery with telephone 1186 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering Square
Mellor & Hoene
Broadberry & Eyth’s
Wood Street
Iron City Brewery
New Patents Listed by O D Levis Patent Attorney
O D Levis of 131 Fifth avenue Pittsburg Pa announces new patents for Henry Aiken Pittsburg mill appliance W C Beckwith Fostoria O railway signal torch A B Bishop Medina O ifth wheel for wagons Edward Bourne Allegheny Pa cas stoves A C Cochran Stauffer Pa coke oven B Arons Pittsburg Pa voltaic diamonds trade mark Patrick York Washington rope clamp United States and all foreign patents obtained Established over 20 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Henry Aiken
W. C. Beckwith
Fostoria
A. B. Bishop
Medina
Edward Bourne
Allegheny
A. C. Cochran
Stauffer
B. Arons
Patrick York
Washington
United States
Heing Co Sues Lutz Bros Over Keystore Brand Preserves
In a case brought by H. J. Heing Co against Lutz Bros for infringing the Heina Co label on Keystore Brand Preserves, the master recommends issuing an injunction against the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heing Co
Lutz Bros
Heina Co
Iron City Beer Promises Strong Flavor Appeal
The advertisement touts Iron City beer as a reliable choice sure to please with a robust flavor profile and broad appeal for beer lovers seeking a satisfying drink.
R I O T E R S R I O T I N G A T S I X T E E N T H S T R E E T B R I D G E
Riot report details four locked out corkworkers charged with riot after a bridge clash. Three arrested face bail as union leaders pledge to unite and press for settlement with Armstrong Bros Co. A large meeting at Grand Central Rink plans strike fund, with calls for worker solidarity and potential talks with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Sixteenth Street Bridge
Loelock
Armstrong Bros. & Co
Corkworkers’ Assembly
Workman Landers
Assembly
Grand, Central Rink
M. F. Sanders
Flint Glass Workers Prepare for July Convention
The Flint Glass Workers unions begin planning for the next annual convention more than three months ahead. April will nominate delegates to be elected at the first meeting in May. Last year 217 delegates attended. this year 230 are expected with Allegheny county contributing 70. The session will be held in Steubenville and will consider a proposed admission by the independent Glass Packers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Evans
Speidel
Thomas Grundy
I. N. Rosa
M. F. Landers
Owen Brannigan
Thirty-eighth Street
Assembly
KE. of L
Joseph L. Evans
H. E. Speidel
Flint Glass Workers
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Steubenville
Stree's
New Cold Rolled Steel Plant Planned on Sixtieth Street
W H Nimick and associates announce formation of Cold Rolled Steel Company to be chartered April 21. Capital stock 60000 with a plant costing about 20000 on Sixtieth Street near the railroad to produce cold rolled steel. Incorporators include Nimick Jack Tyson Howard Shoemaker. Also notes Building Trades Council meeting discussing painter representation and eight hour demands without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Rolled Steel Company
Sixtieth Street
Rituaig
W.H. Nimick
Singer, Nimick & Co
H. H. Jack
James W. Tyson, Jr
W. J. Howard, Jr
Samuel B. Shoemaker
Building Trades Council
Wholesale Suspension Signals Shift of Ft Wayne Shops
In Allegheny 150 men were suspended leaving 20 in Fort Wayne repair shops. The move follows plans to relocate to Conway with a 100 engine roundhouse under construction. Changes will shift divisions Wall to Conway and Conway to Crestline, displacing about 800 Allegheny workers and forcing nearly 200 Allegheny trainmen to relocate to Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Allegheny
Conway
Ohio
Wall
Crestline
Alliance
Plasterer Contractors Form Price Agreement Across Towns
Contractors in Charleroi Monongahela City Bellevennon Lucyville and California form a plasterers alliance with a year long price scale. Violators face a 200 fine and late signees pay a 50 initiation fee. The pact also meets journeymen plasterers and hodcarriers demands of 330 and 2500 daily respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Monongahela City
Bellevennon
Lucyville
California
Hodcarriers
New High Rails Train Begins Service at Carnegie Plant
The four high rails train was put into operation at the Homestead plant of Carnegie Bros. Co. on Friday and worked satisfactorily. The train will produce the new armor plates for the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Hove short pantas and patterns for gifts at stores
Short pantaloons in sizes 4 to 14 priced at 225 with check patterns and gift items like a winding watch on a chain or silver whistle. Clothier P C C C Conserv ation Clothing Co at corner Grant and Diamond offers shoes and blacking from O Keefe Co. Iron City Brewery advertises beer increasing popularity and wholesaler sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Pirissvra
CompreaTiox Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Prrisscre Comservation Clothine Company
Spring Suitings at Pitcairn's 434 Wood Street
A brief advertisement for Pitcairn's 434 Wood Street featuring the largest stock of fashionable suitings trouserings and overcoatings with a prompt about receptions and a note that E Kennedy furnishes everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Truthful claim of low prices and quality at merchant tailor parlors
The ad touts a wide, reliable stock of stylish clothing with guaranteed value and Easter suit appeal. It asserts superior fit and durability for Misfit and Uncalled-For garments, promises honest representations, and claims prices are often half of tailor shop rates.
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Congress
Morrow
Deeler
Eample
Bether
John Myers Amberger
Thomas M. Marshall
Officer McAllister
Beltzhoover
Laura Snowden
Carnegie Steel Works
Clark Homestead
Murphy
U. S
Kate Cordell
Beezie Harries
Forsyth
Tarentum
Charles Arbuckle
Sherman Avenue
Uncle Sam
Helos
Lutz
Iron City
Monongahela Valley
Pittshurg
Armstrong
Bro
Knights of Labor
D. A
T. M. Armstrong
Armstrong, Bro. & Co
Gow
C. D. Armstrong
Avor
Flint
W. H. Nimick
Yester
Monongahela River
Industrial Notes
Drniow
First
Glass Workers’ Union
Tiffin
Duquesne Traction Company
Freehold Bank
Neville Street
O'Keefe
O'Keefe & Co
Smithfield Street
E Kennedy
rSgr
Addres
Woop, Harmon & CO
Smithfield ST
Pittsburg, PA
SIG
Hotel Duquesne
Smithfield
Pantaloons
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