Steel Pipe Line To Feed Belle Vernon Gas Field
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company announces revival of the old Murrysville well drilling to 1582 feet. It shows 700 pounds pressure matching a Belle Vernon well, proving gas field viability and the value of deeper drilling. The company plans a steel 36 inch main line about a mile long, costing far less than cast iron and saving labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Murrysville
Bellevernon
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Company
Coerbia Company
Sachoverton
T. A. Gillespie
Europe
Oliver Bros. & Ph
Potron
H. W. Oliver, Jr
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Jefferson Natural Gas Company
Hon
B. F. Jones
Soude
Washington County
Jones
Donation Day at Protestant Home for Incurables Receives Wide Support
The annual reception at the Protestant Home for Incurables in Lawrenceville drew about 1000 attendees. Gifts including baskets hampers and checks flowed into the institute, aiding the inmates as plans to convert Miss Holmes residence for expansion proceed and the male ward awaits completion for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Miss Holmes
Aden
Improper Companions Sermon Targets Young Women
Rev Father Smith of the Passionist Pathers preached at St Pauls Cathedral last night warning mothers to guard their daughters against dance culture and flirtations. He denounced young men who socialize with them and urged women to avoid improprieties with suitors, delivering a sensational sermon to the all female audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paether Smith
Father Smith
Pathers
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sruman
City of Paris to Run Fastest Ocean Steamer This Summer
Fragmented clippings note plans for a speedy new ocean steamer in Paris and record various local incidents. Mentions storms, accidents, social gossip, and bids for a proposed Power Hall for the Exposition. Includes references to Burns, politicians, and tradespeople in Pittsburgh area.
Servant Girl Arrested in Two Year Theft Case
Susan Lowrey, an Irish immigrant and servant, was brought to the Allegheny Mayor's Office on allegations of stealing valuable jewelry, fancy articles, bedding, and a purse of about $40 over two years. The arrest followed complaints from James Todd and J J Pettit, whose households reported missing items during her six to sixteen months of service. Her trunks were searched and information on charges is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Todd
John H. Hampton
North Avenue
Allegheny
J. J. Pettit
Fayette Street
Susan Lowrey
Ireland
Triple Wedding At Marriage License Office
Dr Douglass performed three marriage ceremonies in rapid succession in the marriage license office. The couples were Michael Denneth and Lina Maessig from Allegheny, Nicholas Miller and Mary Fear, and Reuben Fear and Ellen Layland from Elizabeth township. The second couple’s bride and the third couple’s groom were siblings. The three pairs left in a happy mood, and Douglass was pleased by the fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Michael Denneth
Lina Maessig
Allegheny
Nicholas Miller
Mary Fear
Reuben Fear
Ellen Layland
Elizabeth Township
Jeannette Glass Blowers Arrival Sparks Labor Probe
Labor groups demand investigation into alleged illegal importation of foreign Jeannette window glass workers. Claims center on President Campbell approving travel cards for 26 workers and possible non union aims. Glass Workers' Association denies law violation and calls for public inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Window Glass
Jeannette
Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Central Trades Council of
Western Pennsylvania
Stone
Workers’ Association
Secretary Dillons Report On Flint Glass Trade Conditions
Secretary Dillon reports the Flint Glass Workers Union fiscal health shows steady receipts with 27 408 for quarter and 81 455 for three quarters. Membership stands at 6 906 with 286 unemployed in Pittsburg and 46 still locked out. 37 furnaces idle, about 80 percent of heritage furnaces idle. New members 100 initiated. branch activity varies with some regions strong and others dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Keeee Weber
Lerger
Pittsburg
Tees
Ae Geoviems Suerte
Miners Strike Tightens Across Western Pennsylvania
President Conway reports about 6,000 railroad miners across Western Pennsylvania, including K of L and N P U members, are on strike for a 7 4 cent rate. Leaders indicate possible union support while operators expect no practical aid. A mass meeting at Field Valley shows strong local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Pennsylvania
K. of L
Pots Increase in Glass Trade Tour as Jobs Expand
The official window glass report shows 24 idle pots and 1 076 operating in the country, up from last week. Jacob Bell and Jeannette workers left Jearndell Bros of Baltimore for a 8-pot furnace, with a new tank furnace planned at Chambers and McKee for May 16 and enough skilled men hired. If the effort fails, operations will resume at the Pittsburg plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jearndell Bros
Baltimore
Jeannette
Chambers & McKee
Pittsburg
Frm
Flint Glass Trouble Sparks Striker Substitution
A. F. G. W. U. members claim Flint glass workers are taking striker positions from green glass blowers in Bridgton New Jersey. President Smith sent a telegram to District Matter workman John Coffey promising to use all power to prevent strikes and to assist at the works if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgton
N. J
Smith
Aacey
John Coffey
Erienoad
Stone Masons Idle as Building Trade Strife Eases
The strike in the building trades is not general. Most carpenters are at work after terms were conceded, and some wheelers idle. About 400 stone masons are out in the county while projects continue and major builders expect a quick resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Knox
Willey
Wood and
Diamond Streets
Secaniertns
C. G. Dixon
Carnegie Library
Strikers at Allegheny Bessemer Get Help From Homestead Men
Train of 450 Homestead workers arrived at Duquesne with 300 carrying provisions for strikers storerooms. About 1 000 people gathered. Sheriff McCandless halted bands and allowed departure to Oliver station. No trouble byl. strikers confident of victory. Carnegie donation denied by company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Duquesne
Homestead Steel Works
P. Geisler
Ciity
Sheriff McCandles
Andrew Carnegie
W.E. Jones
Unions Endorse Strike at Marvin's Crockery Factory
The Salesmen's Boilermakers' Painters' Cigarmakers' and Teamsters' Assemblies of the K of L unanimously endorsed United Bakers' Assembly 7247 in striking Marvin's crockery factory and pledged support until Marvin & Co reaches an amicable settlement with the bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
United Bakers’ Assembly
Marvin
Marvin & Co
Bakers
Labor notes from Steubenville meeting on union wage scales
The Reunion Committee of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union will meet at Steubenville next Sunday afternoon. The new wage scale of Typograph Union No. T and L A 164 EK of L. has been presented. The engraving trade is dull with Ripley & Co. on half time and Duncan & King's factories working to a light pace. Brice & Co. are worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prris Eves
Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
L. A
J. M. Pikelley
Central Trades Peenem
Ll. A
Central Trades Council
United States
Mst
Srey
Ea Docretery
American Flint Glass Workers' Union
Steubenville
Union No
L A
Seer
Ripley & Co
Duncan & King’s
Brice & Co
Rumor of Dissolution At Walton & Co Denied
A false report spread from West Elizabeth alleging that Captain L Bunton and Joseph Walton planned to dissolve their coal firm. Bunton denied the claim, stating employees were discharged due to poor coal trade rather than a dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elizabeth
L. Bunton
Joseph Walton
Jos. Walton & Co
Captain Bunton
East End
Another Hibernian Parade at Hazelwood Next Sunday
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin will Parade at Hazelwood on Sunday to honor a banner of Division 9. William Rochford chosen Chief Marshal. Meet at Baltimore and Ohio depot Grant street at 1:25 PM and ride to Hazelwood. Music by the Hibernian Military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelwood
Order of Hibernians
Board of Erin
William Rochford
Nidg
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
Grant Street
The
Hibernian Military
A Dance of Daisies Charity Benefit in Old City Hall
Old City Hall hosted a May Day in Merrie England charity event organized by the Helping Hand Society to aid working girls. Prominent Society members led committees while Miss Kate McKnight presided. Dances included Buttercups and Daisies, Maypole, Alpine and Highland flings, a Russian Czartuldusky number, and a Minuet. Children wore white mull costumes with daisies and buttercups, and booths offered lemonade and flowers to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
McCallister
Pittsburg
Merrie England
Victoria
Kate McKnight
Osruthers
Park
Lawrence
C. L. Wilson
Slack Davis
Chalfant
Suydam
Guthrie
Cc. L. McKee
L. M. Robinson
Anne Philli
A. Robinson
Niel Stewart
F. G. Kay
Frank Robinson
Park Painter
Henry Darlington
James Chambers
Pete
Slaughter of Sparrows at Allegheny Arsenal
Major McKee at the Allegheny Arsenal ordered a sparrow slaughter after nests in Virginia creeper covered a building. A hose flooded the structure, killing hundreds of birds as well as eggs and nest material, leaving a full wagon load of debris. Some suggest poison as another method in areas with poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
McKee
Allegheny Arsenal
Aisily Desaived
Allegheny Council Prep for East Trip on Street Improvements
Allegheny Street and Sewer Committee agreed to bid advertising for sewers, awarded grading and curb work on Grant Avenue to Fred Gwinner for 11 656 30 and McNaugher for 90, referred grade changes on Federal Street, and planned an Eastern cities study trip starting Saturday the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Street and Sewer Committee
Ohio River
Preble
McClure Avenues
McNaugher
Grant Avenue
Fred Gwinner
Federal Street
Suspension Bridge
Ohio Street
Hartman
Hunter
Convention of Young Presbyterians Delivers Bible Study Debates
The Yi People's Sabatlea convention at Fourth Church Allegheny featured Rev Moorhouse and Dr Moorhead on Bible Study with talks by Rev Ferguson and Rev Carknizer about Endeavor aims. Delegates totaled 500 from 30 presbyteries 18 congregations across 12 states. The gathering closed with a consecration by Rev Har sher and a singing showcase by local choirs. The day also set summer headgear for sanitary police a light derby straw hat for patrol wagons and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabatlea
Allegheny
F. E. Cark.nizer
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
J. T. McCrory
United Seven
Clark
Easy
BR. W. Harshew
Steubenville
Sanitary Police
Suits for Men Offered at Half Price Today and Tomorrow
We offer 18 men’s suits for 10 dollars each this day and tomorrow. Choose from six to eleven cuts with one two and four button styles in devious worsteds cassimeres Bannockburn tweeds and more. This season’s make from our own manufacture at P OC CC cor Grant and Diamond opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisis
Bannockburn
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Seibert & Co Stores In Allegheny Offer Tuxedos and Salts
A fragmented ad notes Seibert & Co near the railroad bridge in Allegheny selling summer costumes and a variety of goods to save money. The copy mentions bar furniture, talismans, and city assortments with a focus on durable clothing and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Seibert & Co
Corpe Streets
Railroad Bridge
Allegheny
Sewers Contracts Awarded Across City Projects
The Department of Awards named bidders for multiple sewer lines including Larkins alley Carey alley Fifth and Anderson Ob Center Avenue Meyran Street Bayard Neville streets and Summerlea. Booth Flinn won the 4414 5 and 8 foot sewer on Butler Street while W J Dunn will lay brick and stone sewers on Haight Street. Several bids varied widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Awards
Larkins’ Alley
P. O'Donnell
Carey Alley
Fifth
Anderson
Center Avenue
Meyran Street
Bayard and
Neville Streets
James McKnight
Howe
Holden
O’ Hara
Summerlea
L. Sloan, Booth & Flinn
Butler Street
Fifth Avenue
Penn Avenue
W. J. Dunn
Haight Street
Stanton Avenue
Ar River
Canal opposition cited by Colonel Andrews in river trade debate
Colonel James Andrews of the Tehuantepec Ship Railway Company travels to New York amid a heated canal debate. He argues against building a Pittsburg to New York canal and favors a state owned free freight railroad instead. An inspector from Washington is due to examine post office building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Hares
New York
Maudie
Teare Joux
TraGeEsson
Allentown
Chee Bowlanger
James Andrews
Tehuantepec Ship Railway Company
Pittsburg
Ager
James Flaherty
James Ginity
Derrick Rigger
Post Office
Mr. Ginity
Geotleman
Washington
Domestic at Mrs Johnston’s Home Malevolent Night Gone
Katie Schneider, a domestic at Mrs Johnston’s No 175 Fifth Avenue, nearly ended her life with a large belladonna dose. Prompt aid from Dr Bren cher likely saved her, as the attempt was intended to harm herself and yet was thwarted by medical intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Schneider
Gas Committee Seeks Cheaper Electric Light in Parks
At a Allegheny Gas Committee meeting last evening a resolution urged lowering electric light costs in parks. Electricity runs $2,000 yearly more than gas, prompting a plan to ask the electric company to reduce charges or switch back to gas. A committee will confer with the light company on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Gas Committee
Cantata by Sewickley M E Church Society Draws Crowd
At Liberty Hall on Penn avenue the Sewickley M E Church Cantata Society rendered the cantata Rath last night for the Leader Exposition fund. Mr J H Rosensteel directed. The hall was crowded and the performance proved a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hall
Penn Avenue
Sewickley M. E. Church Cantata Society
Leader Exposition Fund
J. H. Rosensteel
Marvin’s Cracker Bakery Labor Dispute Statement 1889
A May 1 1889 statement from A S Marvin & Co of Pittsburgh asserts they pay union and non union workers equally, reject forced unionization, and vow to continue producing fine bread and crackers. They recount 16 of 19 workers out were longtime employees and appeal to public support for reemployment and fair labor practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Labor Organization
America
Thele
S. Marvin & Co
Bargain Auction of Baby Carriages and Remnants
Cherry finish baby carriages priced from 0 to 50 dollars. Repairs offered at Lauer's Toy House, 620 Liberty. Black silk remnants and dress lengths for today’s remnant sale. India silks and ginham fabrics offered with limited lengths. Cabinet photos and handkerchief bargains advertised. Whisky for sale at 95 Fifth Ave. Cough note warns of disease onset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Lauer’s
Toy House
Liberty At
Boces & Bugt
Heirs of Hillman estate seek $50 million claim
In 1883 Hannah Hillman died intestate leaving 100 acres in St Clair county near St Louis and 15 acres of land in the city valued at 3 million. Heirs meet in Burkhart's Hall Allegheny to pursue their rights with attorney W J Patterson and others advising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman
Hannah Hillman
St. Clair County
St Louis
Burkhart’s Hall
Allegheny
H. M. Dowell
William Patterson
Timony
William Wis Reveree
Velvet Carpets Offered at SL Wholesale East Price
Edward Gaverzimezz announces velvet carpets from a top manufacturer at wholesale like cost. The goods arrive with borders to match all patterns and will be placed on sale tomorrow. Limited stock and unique patterns promise fast selling. Address 627 and 629 Penn Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sila
Epward
Penn Agenca
Local Sales Advertisements Include Fabrics and Fencing
A jumble of storefront notices lists Taylor & Dean selling wire window screens and iron fencing at Market Street. Wash goods reduced under remnant prices with ginghams and satines on sale at Jos Homye & Co. Penn Avenue stores. Edward Grostzinger advertises velvet carpets and Smyrna rugs at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St.ean
Jos, Homye & Co
Penn Avenue
Edward Grostzinger
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Belle Vernon
Carnegie
Paris
Matthew Marker
Lacy
West End
Virginia
Charleston
Maus. Kuroz
Spring Alley
William Enos
Linden Steel Works
Bretoa Loch Woop
Ees
Steinhausen
James Cussick
Chantel E. Minnen
Monongahela House
Lafayette
Mn T. R. Toomas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Inc
W. H. Borntrager
Twenty-ninth Street
Ansie Harr
Troy Hill
John Wierkman
Buffalo
Father Mollinger
Wierkman
Buffalo Aurora
Vick
Morton
Harrison
Russ
Denis
Okishoma
Dillox
Labor Notes
Aids
Helping Hand Society
England
Gertie Kiefer
Marie Rose
Josephine Grey
Jeannis Kearnes
Finns Little
Switzerland
Perry Keiler
Gertie
Bonnie
Scotland
Comolin
Mary Swearingen
Willie Ferguson
Gerners& Guenther
Areena
Young People’s Societies
United Presbyterian Church
Colonel Andrews
Marvin's Cracker Bakery
Hvevus & Hacer
Jos. Homie & Co
Peon Avenue
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Wiso
Rosenbaum & Co.'s
Case
Hauch's
Fifth Ave
G. W. Scumrer
City
SAFE
Price
Fleming Bros
Horne & CO
Les
Challis
Euyle
Directoire Hyles
Black Silk Department
Directaire
Ular
FAST
Sete de
Thompson Brothers
West
JOS. Horne & Col
Hillmans
Aead
St. Lots
Taylor & Dean
Hueys & Hacks
Mwfs
Key West
G. W. Seumont
B. & B. Challis
Boces & Bun
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