Shiras Candidacy Details In Long Experienced District
A discussion notes apparent presumption against Colonel Bayne in a congressional race. It affirms support for Congressman Fayne and suggests no other candidates will contend. It profiles George Shiras Tr. born Allegheny January 1 180% detailing education at Phillips Academy Andover Cornell 1851 Yale 1883 and law practice in Pittsburgh with his father. only public office held was a previous Legislature seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Bayne
Fayne
George Shiras Tr
Allegheny
Phillips’ Academy
Andover
Mass
Cornell University
Yale Law School
Pittsburg
George Shiras, Jr
Paris Commune Anniversary Draws Allegheny Anarchists
Herr Most spoke at Lafayette Hall for the nineteenth anniversary of the Paris commune as the International Working People's Association in Allegheny county opened the celebration. Anarchists filled the hall with red attire and banners while Most’s German address drew strong applause and echoes of slogans urging resistance to capitalists.
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Pitsburg
Lafayette Hall
Herr Fricke
Paris
Theta
Haymarket Square
Nina van Zandt
Herr Most
Most
All the Covers Taken The Americus Club Banquet Planned
The Committee of Arrangements of the Americus Club decided to issue no more invitations for the annual banquet. All seats are reserved for distinguished guests. A special life-members committee will host arriving guests Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Club
Elu
Faster Express Trains Sought for Charleroi Route
Promoters of Charleroi push a petition for express trains on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line. Signers include Brownsville Monongahela City and Elizabeth residents. From Brownsville to Pittsburg a 50 mile trip would shave hours by reducing stops if guaranteed business. Charleroi Pellevernon Light Power officials listed.
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Charleroi
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston Road
Brownsville
Monongahela City
Elizabeth
Fittsberr
Watt
Pennsylvania Road
Charleroi and Pellevernon Light, Heat and Power Company
Postmaster McKean
W. J. Crawford
A. L. Swift
Theo. Spreull
James 8
Edouard Strauss Orchestra to Play at Exposition Audito rium
The Exposition Society announced a contract with Edouard Strauss, leader of the New York Orchestra, for three popular price concerts at the Exposition building on May 26 and 27. Two evening performances with one possible matinee are planned. Strauss will bring 50 musicians, directed by Prof. E C Garber, using the auditorium for the Scottish Rite Congress and National Sunday School Convention. Negotiations continue with P H Gilmore for a June appearance by his band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Exposition Society
Edouard Strauss
New York
Exposition Building
Strauss
Johann Strauss
Seoteh-Trieh
E. C. Garber
P. H. Gilmore
Pastor Rev Alexander Jackson to Preach Tonight in Grace Church
The former Southaide pastor Rev Alexander Jackson of Galt Ontario, formerly with Southside Presbyterian, is in the city and will preach this evening at Grace Reformed Church. He has been visiting James Andrews and other families from his former congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Jackson
Galt, Ont
Southside Presbyterian Church
Grace Reformed Church
Jackson
James Andrews
New Duquesne Theater Under Henderson Lease
Pittsburg celebrates a ten year lease by David Henderson and Edward Jackman converting the Penn avenue stable into a metropolitan theater. Opening next fall, a Moorish styled house with about 1800 seats, lavish equipment, modern stage, and year round operation is planned with Barrett or Booth hinted as opening attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
David Henderson
Edward Jackman
Windy City
Penn Avenue
Chicagoan
Pitteburgers
Barrett
Booth
Henderson
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gran
Tremont Street House
Theater Owners Debate Jackman Building Lease Threat
Affected by Andrew Jackman’s contested will and a possible lease, local theater owners worry about overexpansion. They dispute space for four theaters across from Harry Williams’ renowned venue, noting no bookings for next season except Minnie Palmer and plans to hustle to stay viable.
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Jackman
Andrew Jackman
Minnie Palmer
Harry Williams
Combination House
Killed on the Cable Road in Pittsburgh City News
Wm. McKee, 70, was struck by car No. 123 of the Citizens Traction line on Penn avenue near Twenty first street during a rain, dying an hour later at his Liberty street home. The gripman was arrested to await the coroner’s jury. The paper also notes other injuries including a broken leg at a mill, a buggy crash, a man struck on Penn avenue, a 65 year old fall that broke her neck, a river body identified as Edward Lyons, and hospital cases from Carnegie mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Line
Wm. McKee
Butler Street
Citizens’ Traction Line
Liberty Street
John Hoffman
J. Painter & Son's
West End
Hennap
Point Bridge
George Watkins
Penn Avenue
James Kerr
Sallie McIntosh
Copeland Station
Ohio River
Gibson Station
Edward Lyons
Drake, Stratton & Co
Ohio Connecting
Lyons
Henry Barr
Enoch Street
Wylie Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Mercy Hospital
Carnegie
John Forester
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
John Eresisky
Pole
Homestead
Rumors On Rail Consolidation Denied By Manchester Roads
Joshua Rhodes, a top Manchester road stockholder, says no talks are under way on merging Pleasant Valley with Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester. He notes a failed six month old consolidation attempt due to stock value disputes and predicts probable separate growth for both lines. He mentions awaiting the bridge decision and hints a Pittsburg loop plan may be firming. Pleasant Valley plans large car works in Allegheny to repair and build cars as needed for new lines, with current car shortages due to supplier delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Manchester
Joshua Rhodes
Manchester Road
Rhodes
Pleasant Valley Company
Jarge Car Works
Allegeny
New Postmaster Takes Over Allegheny Office at Midnight
The Allegheny post office will transfer to John A. Gilleland at midnight tomorrow. His assistant will enter with him, and Miss Jennie Swan may retire with her father. Changes are limited until May 1 as space concerns drive talks with Councils and possible leases or new wings. Washington visit planned to report on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
John A. Gilleland
Gilleland
Councils
Washington
Department
Marriage Question Sparks Silver Star Council Meeting
A special Silver Star Council No 47 meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the corner of South Fourteenth and Carson streets. Grand President Buckley and other grand officers are expected. Two local members will pose the topic Is Marriage a Failure and entertain visiting councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star Council No. 47
South Fourteenth and
Carson Streets
Order
Buckley
Grand Councils
Funeral for George Schaefer Sr. to be held this afternoon
The funeral of George Schaefer Sr. will be held this afternoon from his residence at 1114 Carson Street Southside. The Birmingham Turners, of which he was an active member, will attend in a body. Dr B M Haxxa E Far nose and throat diseases exclusively. Olive 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Passu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schaefer
Carson Street
Southside
Birmingham Turners
Schaefer
B. M. Haxxa
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pas&su
Why Progress Is Slow in Carnegie Library Site Talk
The article recounts a detailed exchange about locating the Carnegie Library site. James B. Scott defends the library commission against calls for a popular vote, notes the city’s rapid growth, and explains delays due to seeking broad public input and finalizing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
James 3B. Scott
Commission
Scott
Disratch
Trades Assembly
Point Breeze
Summer Night Concerts Plan Divides Opinion
Mrs S C Ford of Cleveland, a noted soprano, lauds Pittsburg summer night concerts under Exposition Society, warning on management. She cites Buffalo failure, Chicago success, and urges Gilmore or Thomas orchestras with varied male soloists. Emphasizes affordable prices for industrial class, summer outing access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Ford
Cleveland
Acme Council
Hotel Duquesne
Exposition Society
Buffalo
Chicago
Gilmore
Thomas
No New Church Proposed After Clergy Resignation
Reported discussions claimed wealthy East End members planned a grand new building at a major avenue after Dr. Ewing resigned from Sixth U P Church. Charles J. Lockhart of Standard Oil denied the tale, stating the existing building suffices and he never contemplated a $100,000 contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
U. P
East End
Charles J. Lockhart
Standard Oil Company
Lockhart
GOOD WESTERN TRAFFIC COMMENTARY
Contracting Agent Campbell of the Chicago and Alton road reports strong freight traffic westbound. He notes last year as the banner month since opening the local office, and with iron glass and pipe shipments increasing, this month is expected to exceed the previous period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Chicago and Alton Road
Chi and Alton
Freight flows shift west as iron shipments rise
The excerpt notes increased iron shipments and westbound freight. It mentions Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line moving heavy loads northward and that Chicago and Alton railroad men report not yet facing poor business, implying improving freight activity and merchant movement toward western markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Chicago and Alton Road
Allegheny Valley to Build Freight Yard on Pike Street
Allegheny Valley railroad plans to tear down along Pike street starting April 1 for a new freight yard to be finished by May 1, extending to Eleventh street and housing 75 to 80 cars. General Freight Agent McCargo cites a 389,496 ton gain over last year, notes lumber tonnage rising 88,049 tons to 391,212, and mentions a 200,000 ton contract with Grand Trunk Railway plus a 50,000 ton potential order. He also discusses a rejected 15 cent differential request by Reynoldsville operators, and claims the Grand Trunk agreement has unsettled rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Valley
Reynoldeville
Allegheny Valley Road
Pike Street
McCargo
Eleventh Street
Grand Trunk Railway
New York
Reynoldsville
Buffalo
Sligo
Grand Trunk Road
Praise for Mr Orr at Y M C A farewell meeting
A large Y M C A gathering honored Robert A Orr for 18 years as General Secretary amid tributes. He announced his departure to enter the brokerage business, and his successor J B Griggs spoke of continued support from members and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gho
Robert A. Orr
Robinson
Orr
W. J. Reid
Association
W. EK. Jennings
C. A. Edsall
Morse
F.R. Brunet
Pittsburg Association
United States
New York
Board of Directors
J. B. Griggs
Griggs
Skirmish Looms Over Patronage at National Council Meeting
Pittsburg Passenger Agents' Association plans a rate for 1000 Jr. O. U. A. M. members attending the National Council session in Chicago on June 18. Expected attendance 5000 to 7000. debate over name change likely to drop "Junior" and "Mechanics" to form Order of United Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Ebonscs
National Council
Chicago
Pittsburg Passenger Agents’ Association
Order
Pittsburg
George H. Bartlett
Haverhill
Mass
Will Seaceeed
William R. Stroh
Mauch Chunk
Mechanics
H. R. Peck
J. K. Emge
Collins
Hospital Physician Resignation Leads to Staffing Change
Dr. A. C. Speer resigns as resident physician at Mercy Hospital and plans to locate on Fifth avenue. Dr. Shields of West Penn Hospital will assume the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Speer
Mercy Hospital
Fifth Avenue
Shields
West Penn Hospital
Fire damagesAllegheny stable. $50 loss reported
The Allegheny fire department responded to a small blaze in ex-Postmaster My Jer's Henderson street stable. The stove caused the fire but damage stayed under fifty dollars. In other news, 22 year old Joan W. Wingut surrendered to sergeant Berberick at the Penn Avenue barracks and will be sent to Washington for court martial. He deserted the regular army 22 days ago in Missouri and is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fire Department
My Jer
Henderson Street
Allegheny
Joan W. Wingut
Regular Army
Missouri
Berberick
Penn Avenue
Washington
Bellevernon Road
John A. Wood & Sons
Horner & Roberts
Curry School of Elocution and Dramatic Culture
Bijou
George Hicks
Craig Street
Edward McKay
Hyndman
Starvation Case in Eagle's Nest Sparks Police Probe
Police Inspector McAleese and M J Dean found a destitute family of six children in a dirty room at the Eagle's Nest on Twentieth Street. The mother, under liquor, said the husband had left five weeks earlier. Children had eaten nothing since Friday. authorities planned custody by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
McAleese
Eagle’s Nest
Twentieth Street
M. J. Dean
MecAleese
Noll
Mike
Mra Brown
Richard Brown
Department of Charities
Robert C. Elliot
Tannehill Street
Dixmont Asylum
Pittsburg
Cambria Iron to Produce All Coke at Johnstown Plant
The Cambria Iron Company will manufacture all coke for its mills in Johnstown using Adams coke ovens at the Atlas on Dunbar. Tests with Seamon coal produced high quality coke and, compared with a standard beehive oven, yielded 1 extra ton of coke daily and 0.01 percent more coke from the same coal. The company plans a full coke plant at Johnstown as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Seamon
East Conemaugh
Atlas
Dunbar
Taylor
Cambiatron Company
Better Than the Old Scale at Homestead Mills
Carnegie and Co. officials plus Weihe and Penny met with worker representatives to finalize a three month average price for steel blooms. The result grants a 10.56 percent raise over the base, totaling 26.90 percent since summer restart. The 23 inch mill roller now earns $775 daily, up from $660.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Weihe
Penny
Homestead Mills
Broke the Record Again at Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Charles M Schwab, superintendent of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, telegraphed Andrew Carnegie detailing yesterday's output of ingots 1,430 tons blooms 1,513 tons rails 1,417 tons. Carnegie replied That will do stick a pin there and make the average 1,400 next year with hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Schwab
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Andrew Carnegie
Oliver Bros and Phillips strike meeting discusses settlement
The Oliver Bros and Phillips strike committee at South Tenth street mill met yesterday afternoon with large attendance. They discussed the strike for over two hours and favored an early conference with the firm to settle the matter. Workers hope for a settlement next week. Westinghouse Electric moves socket department with 125 workers to Newark and concentrates lamp manufacturing in New York and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Lodge
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Tenth Street Mill
Westinghouse Electric Company
Newark
N. J
New York
Prisoner James Goudy Held After Officer Stabbing
James Goudy, a young man who stabbed Officer Philip McDonough in the back with a rusty object Friday night, remains in Allegheny lockup awaiting a hearing. The wound is described as not serious, with McDonough expected to recover soon. Goudy’s father declined to seek bail, and no charges were filed yet beyond aggravated assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Goudy
Philip McDonough
Durance
Allegheny
James
Connelly
Opening April 1 Infante department and fashion lines
An advertisement lists A. G. Campbell & Sons and partners offering opening April 1 with extra attractions in fine medium and low priced goods. Highlights include Butterick patterns, carpets in large assortments, spring overcoats, photographs from Hespricks & Co, and a Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co exhibition. Multiple stores across Fifth Avenue and nearby streets promote fabrics, furnishings, and household items with sales and new season arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infante
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Monthly Inspections Of Railroad Lines Initiated
The Pennsylvania Railroad and subsidiary lines will undergo monthly examinations, the first conducted on the 25th of this month. Inspectors included F Van Duren of Cleveland, Beatley, Gen Baggage Agent, Superintendent Cleveland and Pittsburg division, and Col Samuel Moods District Passenger Agent. The Cleveland and Pittsburg division depot facilities were praised for their completeness after remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
F. van Duren
Cleveland
D. Oe Beatley
Cleveland and
Two More Gold Watches Recovered From Pile of Plunder
Inspector McKelvey and Special Officer Carrigan recovered two more gold watches said to be stolen by Martin Hackney. One watch came from Mrs. Bertha Geuster’s home at South Twenty-seventh and Carson streets on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McKelvey
Carrigan
Martin Hackney
Sergeant McQuade
Twenty-eighth Ward
Bertha Geuster
South Twenty-seventh
Carson Streets
French Dress Combinations Offer Elegant Pattern Styles
See our window featuring French dress combinations in elegant patterns. A full dress pattern is offered at 12 dollars, with all-wool French fabric in new colors and side border trimming priced at 13.50. Also available are solid color combinations at 14 dollars, plus five yards of patterned weave for a pronounced, stylish effect.
French Pattern Dress Described with Embroidered Silk Lace
AChoices offers a French pattern dress in anna oe colors tidily embroidered with silk in one design, featuring lace effects and polka dots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna’ Oe
Colors with garniture in panels cost two thousand dollars
An advertised item offers colors with elegant garniture arranged in panel designs priced at $2000. The listing emphasizes luxury and refined detailing, suggesting a high end decorative piece or textile panel set.
Rich French robe patterns clearout at close prices
At 2500 is the price for an extra French robe pattern with handsome brocade decorations. All new and have been melne on at close prices to make a quick sale.
Lucky Candidate for License Documented by Interview
John Phillips gave satisfactory answers in a Q A style interview for a license. He states music as his passion and praises Gallinger's at Twelfth and Penn for best prices and goods. N Gallinger at 1200 Penn Avenue is noted as supplier.
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John Phillips
Gallinger’s
Twelfth
Penn Streets
N. Gallinger
Penn
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Ilason Thompson
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MR. Scott
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Western Pennsylvania
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MR. Orr
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Pitcairn’s
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Haven & Keeway
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Brussels
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