Iron Worker Killed When Derrick Masts Break at Government Building
An iron worker Thomas Carey dies after a derrick mast fractures at the new Government buildings on Smithfield street. Fellow worker James Bristow injured as debris and a rotten boom cause a fall and electric wire damage. inquest set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Mreet
Thomas Carey
Malone
Carey
James Bristow
Homeopathic Hospital
Lome
Second Avenue
Lsborers
Mr. Malone
Washington
Berry
Grant Miller
Mesars Berry
Miller
A Boy Drowns After River Play Near Twelfth Street
Six year old Charles Menschke, son of Henry and Liebethe Menschke, drowned yesterday around 4 pm while playing cat and dog with friends at the river foot of Twelfth Street. He reached for a stick that fell into the water and attempted to recover it from a raft, losing his balance. The body was recovered by bystanders. See page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Menschke
Henry
Liebethe Menschke
Bingham Street
Diamond Square
Southside
Twelfth Street
Charles
Fas
Hood
Baltimore and Ohio Unveils Summer Rail Schedule Changes
The B and O announces May 11 effective summer schedules with vestibuled main line trains and through service to Baltimore from Cumberland. Four Baltimore to Pittsburg trains will run with a Pullman parlor car on the morning service, improving schedules and reducing freight delays on the Cumberland division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Scull
Baltimore
Pittsburg
King
Ford
Cumberland
Washington
Smith
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Road
East Liberty
Baltimore and Ohio
Pride Taken Down By Grass Bonnet Robber Horse
A city scene reports a woman wearing a bonnet made of artificial grasses and flowers. A lean gray horse at a street post bites and chews the gag prize, leaving the owner to seek a replacement millinery amid laughter and a hurried retreat. The tale closes with a moral against real grass in bonnets and stealing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Diamond
Fourth Avenue
Charters Natural Gas votes to cut capital stock
Thirty thousand shares cast aye to reduce capital stock from four million to three million. Only two stockholders protested with 60 shares. Voting began at two and by four thirty a majority approved the reduction. Many stockholders sent proxies or instructions to deposit their vote. Secretary Tener offered cigars but had no news to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Natural Gas Company
Tenet
Tener
A Visit From Ford by Baltimore and Ohio Vice President
C. K. Ford third vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad visited the city yesterday. He oversees passenger and local freight operations and held a brief conference with the Western Division staff. No new trains are planned. Ford returned to Baltimore last evening in his special car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Ford
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Ford
Staungee
Western Division
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg and
Baltimore
Election Ballot Box Reopened After Sealing Error
Judge Magee ordered the Inspector of the Eighth district in Allegheny to open the sealed ballot box from a recent Councilmen election and reseal it after removing the md book. The action follows a sealing oversight in the poll process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Allegheny
Magee
Second Ward
Suit Over Letter Damages Against Attorney Price
William Moyle sues attorney William M. Price for $5,000 claiming a circulated letter damaged his business and credit. The filing requests capias and $2,000 bail, attaching Price’s circular to creditors detailing Moyle’s alleged deception and asset status and indicating ongoing legal action and counterclaims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moyle
William M. Price
W. M. Price
Price
Moyle
Busi
J. Kaufman & Bro
Douglas & Mackie
Thirteen Divorces Granted and Denials Made by Judge White
Judge White granted thirteen divorces and refused three in a day. Several cases were dismissed for insufficient or irregular evidence, including J. M. vs Emma L. Hoaglin and Susan vs Murray Barker. Multiple hearings named commissioners and appointed officials for ongoing suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Lilian Fife
Lida J
B. F. Crowe
Mary A
Henry Hartman
Emma
William G. Nagle
John McFarland
David
Angeline Albright
Caroline
Emilerman
Bessie
William Kirkham
Frances
John W. Fletcher
Christina
Martin Thor
Anna
Henry Bortle
Claudia
Rodolph Jantzer
Luella
Charles M. Riley
Anna M. Bord
Robert B. Boyd
F. I. Gosser
Lottie H
E. Johnston
J. D. Brown
Mary E
John M. Johnston
F. K. McCance
H. B
Dors P. Heisley
Smokestack Damages Sue Light Company for 5000
W J Gilmore and as heirs of D C Thompson including Sarah Louisa Thompson widow, Bessie Louise and John Thompson filed a suit against Allegheny County Light Company seeking 5000 damages. They allege a large iron smoke stack protrudes into a private ten foot alley between Liberty street and Virgin alley, causing smoke heat and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gilmore
Sarah Louisa Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Bessie Louise
John Thompson
D. C. Thompson
Allegheny County Light Company
Liberty Street
Saloon Keeper Sued Over Death of Robert Davies
Caroline Davies and five children sue Felix and Bridget McKnight and James and Peter Quinn for 20000 damages over the death of Robert Davies. The suit alleges the October 23 1889 sale of liquor to a visibly intoxicated Davies at 998 Second Avenue caused illness leading to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Davies
Felix
Bridget McKnight
James
Peter Quinn
Robert Davies
Felix McKnight
Second Avenue
Davies
McKnnight
Americas Club Banquet Shows Strong Financial Health
The Americas Club reported 5407 in treasury and 1193 in sinking fund, with 2650 on hand after expenses. Banquet attendance reached 305 with 262 tickets sold generating 2096 in receipts. 1840 remained after costs. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad provided two guest cars, and praise was given to press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Club
The
Charles Baer
Treasury
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
T. M. King
C.O. Scull
Tcketts W. T. Dalby
Washington
E. D. Smith
Pittsburg
Dail
Harrisburg
Baer
Paul
Carnegie Hall Organ to Remain Active in Allegheny
Rumors that Carnegie Hall’s instrument is worn out are denied. The Allegheny City Property Committee will be asked to open the hall for free organ recitals weekly, with a plan to hire a competent organist and keep the organ in tune. Leading citizens praise President Hunter’s recital plan and a permanent music fund is expected to provide compensation to performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
City Property Committee
Eawin Lare
Hunter
Common Council
Ida Moran and her pug accompany deputy to Norwich trial
Deputy Sheriff W. W. Brown returns Ida Moran also known as Ida Tucker to Norwich on the murder case of Palmer Rich. The prisoner walks cheerful with the dog as the grand jury indicted Moran and Fox. Brown questions guilt, noting Fox may have carried out the crime and hid the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Moran
Palmer Rich
Norwich
N. Y
W. W. Brown
Brown
Grand
Chenango County
Moran
Ida Tucker
Fox
Carbondale
Woods
Rich
Mrs. Fox
Mrs. Moran
Morrow Calls Plan to Pay Delegates Illegal
City Controller Morrow says Colonel Echols proposed appropriation to entertain Scotch Irish delegates would be illegal and cannot be entertained. He adds prospects for the International Sabbath School Convention in the city on June 23 are good. Fundraising is underway and many Sabbath schools have yet to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Colonel Echols
I R. Morrow
Teagan Committee
New Allegheny Bridge Plan Gains Clear Majority
The Sixth Street Bridge Company faces a vote by stockholders on the new bridge over the Allegheny River after a recent shift in support. Philadelphia investors opposed the plan, postponing the decision to the 20th, while Lindenthal's designs are under review for a lasting and ornamental link between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Sixth Street Bridge Company
Philadelphis
Gustav Lindenthal
Question of law in Verona license appeal before court
Attorney John M. Hunter announced before Judge Magee that he would appeal the Verona borough retail license refusals for Henry Berg and Daniel Ritter and requested the record. The court noted that if Verona were not prohibitory they would have granted Ritter a retail license and Silverman a wholesale license. The matter rests on a legal question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hunter
Magee
Court of Quarter Sessions
Henry Berg
Daniel Ritter
Verona
Charles Silverman
Helping Him On His Way From Rheumatism to Philadelphia
Rudolph Schen, a young German tailor crippled by rheumatism, arrived penniless after being aided by the Poor authorities in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Examiner Hoffman of the Department of ?ran provided a ticket to Philadelphia. The notice promotes Rosenbaum & Co and Louvre Glove Emporium with offers on capes shirts booties and slips and directions to their stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schen
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Hoffman
Department of Eran
Rosenbaum & Co
Wrbssy
Mr Bing Denies Interest in Adler Mayer Store
Mr Samuel Bing yesterday denied having any stake in Adler and Mayer wholesale liquor business at 7 Sixth Street He states he bought the cigar and tobacco stock from the pair and occupies half the store with their packages He says there is no connection between him and the other occupants and even if some interest existed it would concern only them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Berry
Thomas Carey
Justice
Malone
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Grant and
Fourth
Diamond
Try
Ana
Masestry
Wilew Gunter
WI Moyle
E. E. Moyle Aga
Moyle
Per
William M. Price
William Moyle
Oyle
Samuel Bing
Adler & Mayer
Sixth Street
Bing
Pearson photographs celebrate weather boon in Pittsburg
James R. Pearson, Western Pennsylvania’s leading photographer, uses clearer skies to clear his galleries at No. 96 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg and No. 45 Federal Street Allegheny. He offers portraits under expert supervision with top equipment to create works of art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
James R. Pearson
Pennsylvania
Fifth Avenue
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pearson
Guardian petition filed for 10 year old Grace Gillespie
Lizzie Cargo seeks appointment of a guardian for Grace Gillespie aged 10 in Orphans Court. The child has been cared for by her uncle and aunt. Mother Emma Gillespie is insane at the Poor Farm. father Alexander Gillespie is a drunkard and unable to care for her. A hearing is set for May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Lizzie Cargo
Grace Gillespie
Emma Gillespie
Alexander Gillespie
Local Bargains Highlight Liquor House and Retail Ads
Pittsburgh dispatch notes specials from John McCulloughs liquor house, plus numerous ads for real estate, curtains, hosiery, carpets, and cleaning services. Various street addresses in Liberty street Fifth avenue Smithfield Allegheny and other local outlets promote sale prices and monthly sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCullough
Liberty Street
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Court Actions and Notices From the Pittsburgh Dispatch
Notes From the Court House report cases in Common Pleas Nos 1 and 2 with several filings and hearings. Peter Webs sues Lewis Winkelfuss for 2000 damages over a leaking sewer. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for May 9 in Lockhart et al v Highland Street Railway Co. Amanda Patterson, aged 48, seeks an inquest in lunacy with hearing slated for May 12. Advertisement for cabinet photos at Sonnemberg Society Gallery locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Webs
Lewis Winkelfuss
Charles Lockhart
Highland Street Railway Company
W. E. Patterson
Amanda Patterson
Elizabeth
Greatest of all musical instruments on display
Promotional blurbs tout Aeolian instruments as perfect parlor orchestras for home use. Visitors urged to call in, see them daily at Mellor & Hoene's 77 Fifth Avenue. Also ads for clothing cleaning by Chas Pfeifer 443 Smithfield Street and 100 Federal Street Allegheny, telephone 1264, 3469. Fashion items from Hucus & Hacke and Pitosin's 434 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeifer
Smithfield St
Pittsburg
Federal
Lapres
Charles Pfeifer
Smithfield
Federal At
Allegheny
LaApres
Preirer
Federal St
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifth Avenue
Chas. Pfeifer's
Federal St. Allegheny
Hat Store Seized After Judgment at 445 Wood Street
Sheriff deputies seized William F. Graham's hat store at 445 Wood Street to satisfy a $24,325 judgment held by Wilson Frank and Horner. Other notes on file include a $510 claim by Foller Clegg Blatts and partners, tied to Graham's finances after earlier trouble and a later liquor license filing. The case follows dissolution with Colonel Kilgore distance from the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
William F. Graham
Wilson, Frank & Horner
Graham
Charles J. Foller
Louis
Clegg
Theophilus Blatts, Jr
Everett Piano Factory plans doubling capacity to 160 pianos weekly
The Everett Company expands by October to double production from 80 to 160 pianos per week due to efficient operations and low costs. Dealer interest runs high, with Alex Ross of 137 Federal Street Allegheny contracting for 350 pianos and offering discounted prices. The note highlights demand, pricing, and agency popularity amid a booming piano market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Everett
Eeond
Everett Piano
Alex. Ross
Federal Street
Allegheny
Siggeree
Federal At
Allegheny. Usu
Halton Picnic Grounds Gains Noted Improvements
The Allegheny Valley Railroad has improved the Halton Picnic grounds near Pittsburg adding attractions like flying horses and a baseball field. For further information and dates contact Jas. P. Anderson, General Ticket Agent, at Eleventh and Prkests in Pittsburg. Also offers include an octave upright piano for 180 dollars, a square grand piano for 150, and a parlor organ for 50, with various pianos from M Hoffmann & Co. 537 Southfield St. Different ads detail English suits, lace curtains, and clothing bargains at local stores including Anderson at 700 midfield St. and others on Federal Street and Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Pittsburg
Jas. P. Anderson
Cor. Eleventh and Prkests
Ord. M. Hoffmann & Co.'s
Southfield Street
Sohmer
Colby
Change In Make-Up Ad Page Shifts Classifieds
notice explains that items that previously appeared on this page will be on the Eleventh Page in the second part of the issue. Wants for sale to let business chances auction sales and similar listings appear under their usual headings on the Eleventh Page. Late advertisements go to the Sixth Page.
Keechs Prominent House Furnishings Leader Expands Store
Keech’s is described as the leading and largest house furnishing establishment in the region. Ground was broken for a large addition to the storerooms with completion anticipated around October 15. The expanded store is expected to surpass all similar shops in the city in size and trade, reflecting strong growth from a modest beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
New Carpets and Fabrics Debut With Exclusive Patterns
Wn Carpets offers new and exclusive patterns in Brussels Gobelins velvets and body tapestries. Moquettes present a magnificent variety. The carpets promise splendid satisfaction and growing popularity with favorable prices appealing to economical buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pate
Mr. Berry
Charles Meoschke
Mr. Moyle
Carnegie
Ida
Norwich, N. Y
Veroza Applcants
Bein
Aves
Louvre
Louvre Glove Emporium
Sixth St
Bijou Theater
Phillips’ Rubber Goods
MR. Bing
West Penn Depot
H. Hottzmax & Sons
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Hicu
Haver & Kerrxax
Water St
Histed & Co
Histed
Isy
Common Pleas No
Wittmer
Allegheny City
Holman
Same
Dufford
Frederick
Roenigk Bros
Holtzman
Schiffeldsin
Krane
DuBois
Executor
Cosgrove
Lewis Et al
Echols
Luther
Sonnenberg's Society
Fifth Eve
Pitts
Aeolians
Vandyke
Straig Ges
Hucus & Hacke
Ussn
Pitosirn’s
Dotmec
New
Serbia
Eureka Mineral Springs
Sorgertown
Eureka Springs
Eureka
Ponce de Leon
Eureka Mineral Springs Co., Limited
Schlag
James C. Thompson
Liberty Avenue
Anderson
Midfield Street
Aurea
Etree Eee
Huecus & Hacey
Ussa
CHAS
Ena At
Pitcairn’s
Dispatch
Wn Carpets
Keech’s
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
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