Show Their Hands Joslyn's Theater Delayed by Exchange
The Builders' Exchange halted work on Alvin Joslyn's new theater as part of a lockout policy. A large Lafayette Hall meeting with over 500 contractors endorsed eight hour work limits and pledged unity against wage and rule demands while planning further actions and a list of arbitration changes.
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Exchange
Alvin Joslyn
Lafayette Hall
Philadelphia Exchange
Barnes
W. H. McCreery
Johnstown Flood Commission Fame
Bitec
McCreery
Ndchildren
McAreery
NcCreary
Beaver County
New York Professor Speaks on Labor and Freedom
Professor Daniel DeLeon of Columbia College lectured the Southside Socialistic Labor party at Odd Fellow's Hall on Labor and Freedom. He endorsed party demands and argued against plutocracy, delivering a lengthy address to the local branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel DeLeon
Columbia College
New York
United
Socialistic Labor Party
Southside
Odd Fellow’s
Uniform Laws and Justice Reform in United States
The text argues for uniform state laws and calls for justice to be free of charge. It discusses wealth arising from sudden gains, capital punishment, and reducing labor hours as progress. It hints at radical revision of statutes and administration in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Sea
United
Ten Sorrowful Accidents Reported With One Fatality
A list of ten yesterday accidents details drownings and injuries across Pittsburgh. Notable cases include Anna Buchanac aged 2 drowned in a tub on South Sixteenth street when mother was away, and David Kirkland of 300 Webster avenue badly injured by a train with life in danger. Other victims suffer leg fractures, head injuries, and one self-inflicted gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucnaxas
Anna Buchanac
South
Sixteenth Street
Kiinkland
David Kirklgnd
Webster Avenue
Ohio
Sas
Warren Morris White
Chartiers
Pui
irs—Solomon Phillips
Houte
Eowands
Hellefield Avenue
Edward Edwards
St. Francis’ Hospital
Koor
Conrad Koop
Grant Street
Homeopathic
Travers—Jones Travers
Mulberry Alley
Twenty-ninth Street
Brerorno
Edward Breeding
Roe
Carson Street
Pittsburg
Engene’ Beaty
South Twelfth
Carson Streets
Westerday
Duxpaa
Adam Dunda
Fifth Avenue
Sobo Street
Flins
James Flinn
Pitteburz
Craig Street
Public Safety Committee Fails To Act On Underground Wires
The Public Safety Committee failed to act due to lack of a quorum as they considered a ordinance to place telegraph, telephone and electric wires west of Grant street underground. Chairman Lambie set another meeting for tomorrow at 2 PM. Representatives from Western Union, Central Telephone, Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh, and Pennsylvania Hallway Company attended to oppose the measure. Superintendent Morris Mead and City Attorney Burleigh were present to advocate the provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Safety
Grant Street
Lambie
C. A. Rowe
Western Union Telegraph Company
Henry Metagar
Central Teleplone Company
E. C. Bradley
Pennsylvania Lineswest
Pittsberg
M. Kucer
Pennsylvania Hallway Company
Morris Mead
Burleigh
Pittsburg Enforces Fire Escape Law with Strong Compliance
Chief Brown reports extensive installation of fire escapes in downtown and hill district buildings of three stories or more. He notes no refusals to comply and credits the law with raising safety, though firms still have many orders to fill as Pittsburgh leads in fire escape coverage nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Pittsburg
Stroup Plans Under Brooks Law Challenged
John Stroup aims to let patrons pay waiters to fetch drinks from a neighboring galoon with no amount shown on the check. New York travels mean no liquor in his place during the proprietor's absence. Police insist such practice violates the Brooks law and will not be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stroup
Mr. Stroup
New York
Bicks
Chief Brown
Inspector McAleese
A Strange Confession From General Koontz
General Koontz of Somerset says the Nicely brothers showed innocence to him hours before their execution and later confessed to a minister who published it a week later. He notes Dave wavered while Joe remained steadfast in denial of involvement in the Umberger murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Koontz
Somerset
Monongahela House
Nicely Boys
Dave
Thut Joe
Umberger
Hoax Telegram Spoils Wedding Trip Leads to Damages Suit
Max and Jennie Bender filed precipes for damages against W. Woll after a hoax telegram claimed Bender’s house burned and his mother was killed. The couple had just started their wedding trip east and were halted in Harrisburg when the false notice arrived. attorney noted suits seek damages for the spoiled journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Jennie Bender
W. Woll
Harrisburg
Death Threat and Police Action Mentioned in Brown's Alley
An elderly man Michael Henright aged 92, from Brown's alley, told an officer he welcomed death, then was detained after attempting self harm. A companion narrative notes his wife Heyright refused him money and describes a grim home incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Henright
Brown's Alley
Schmuch
Thirty Sixth Ward
Italians Lie Pittsburg Arrive from Germany to Farm
Immigrant arrivals to Pittsburg reported with most migrants being Germans. They travel to farm work after arrival yesterday. Local notes indicate ongoing settlement and shifting population dynamics in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivialass Renaingd Kok
Money and Stockholders Rally at Philadelphia Company Meeting
Large Pittsburgh based stockholders attend the Philadelphia Company annual meeting in New York style drama. The salary list prompts sharp questions about perks while Westinghouse outlines fuel gas plans and artificial gas options if natural supply fails. The report shows a net profit of 1,148,168 with 10 million assets and lists officials and directors including Byers, Chambers, and Ferguson.
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Philadelphia
Westinghouse
Caldwell
Nwo
Phas Cor
Steele
Geoestinghouse, Jr
Byers
Rovt
Finnie John Unidwell
Ecesutinee
James A. Chambers
Calvin Siete H
Seilers McKee
E. M. Ferguson
A. M. Byers
Iownt
W. D. Upteyrail
John Yardwell
E. 8. Pearson
Matthew Bigger
Allen Matthews
Fragmentary Names in Local Election Ballot Roster
A garbled OCR passage lists names including William P K a at Riumoad Pres, Jackson and John ee He cawnainetn, Don Schoon, Folnras Balin, Vandertilt and Black. The legible items hint at a local ballot or roll call but lack clear roles or positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Ka
Riumoad- Pres Re
Weilroad
Ingten
A. Jackson
John Ee
Don Schoon
Not Taken by Surprise Pittsburg Car Trust Elects New President
J T Gallery succeeded A M Byers as President of the Pittsburg Car Trust Company at the annual meeting. A vote of 1400 to 72 ousted Byers who claimed he was not a candidate. The board removed Byers amid accusations he blocked directions and mishandled funds. Secretary A G Harry praised prospects for the season with plans to add rolling stock and lease cars. Directors named include J Callers Alex Nimick A M Black Charles Roppert J W Chalfant L Painter and others. board to organize tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Car Trust Asuirs
J.T. Gallery
A. M. Byers
Pittsburg Car Trust Company
City National ‘Bank
Arged & Royars
Thoney
France
Steck
Iron City National Bank
A. G. Harry
J. Callers
Direc Alex. Nimick
A.M. Black
Charles Roppert
J. W. Chalfant
L Painter
Aries
Caver
Messra Painter
Chalfant
Four Little Southside Girls Pick Pockets in Pittsburg
Police in the First district tracked a group of young girls who had stolen from ladies across Fifth Avenue and downtown stores over two years. Katie Steplein, Annie McGuire, Mary Short, and an unnamed girl were identified, followed, and arrested after confessing multiple thefts. The youths, aged around 11 to 16, operated mainly on the Southside, sharing plunder with relatives at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First District
Bonder
McTighe
Fifth Avenue
Bendel
Harris’ Theater
Central Sratied
Katie Steplein
Dora Steplein
Birmingham Avenue
Southside
Rosam
Carson Street
Stephin
Solm
Central Station
McAleese
Wateblog
Katie Stopiein
Annie McGuire
Howe
Aerees Street
Allegheny
MoAjeesa
Abe
Bodéavor
P and W Meeting Signals New Management and Rail Expansion
Pittsburg and Western stockholders met to consider Oliver’s report on a Baltimorse and Ohio deal linking through Pittsburg to Chicago. Low coke and iron demand hurt receipts. goal to boost general traffic. Plans include dock at Fairport, ore shipments rising to 1,100,000 tons, new grain warehouses at the lake, and a double track to New Castle junction costing 000,000. Earnings for the year reached 715,578.60 with bond expenses leaving a surplus. Oliver as president and J Y Patton as general manager were re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western
Oliver
Baltimorse
Ohio
Chicago
Fairport
Akroo
New Castle Junction
Lenin
Ha Ww. Oliver
J. Y. Patton
Westinghouse Elects to Withhold Details of Stock Plan
Eastern reports yesterday’s Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing annual meeting adjourned for two weeks after directors refused to disclose specifics of the planned issuance of new stock, debt relief, and capital measures. George Westinghouse urged ratification of director actions and predicted stronger stock value as negotiations proceed. The stock market noted higher demand for Westinghouse stock following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse
Bannister
B&b
George Westinghouse
Calle Som Plee
Af & Wecting
Zuteburg
Ienessa
Sonne 7
Nae Pais
Itie
Ressen
Frank Whitsell
Stacie
Yrsterday
Boston
May term opens in U S District Court with grand jury actions
Judge Reed presides as Sherif W H McCleary is named foreman. First day returns true bills against George Hedley for counterfeit coin and related offenses and against others for embezzlement and pension fraud. Motion to discharge A F Baum from bankruptcy set for May 18. H B Sutherland case postponed due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Reed
Sherif W. H. McCleary
Roni
George Hedley
H. B. Sutherland
Hagel
Sutherland
A. F. Baum
Emerald Beneficial and Literary Association Convention Opens
The eighth biennial and fourteenth regular convention of the Emerald Beneficial and Literary Association convenes at McGuire's Ball on Liberty Avenue. President Edward T. O'Friel of Altoona presides as delegates from Pennsylvania branches arrive for sessions and a solemn Mass procession. A carriage drive and banquet follow, with theater events planned for Thursday evening.
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The
Emerald Beneficial and Literary Association
McGuire's
Liberty Avenue
Edward T. O'Friel
Altoona
James B. Morahey
Sestaty la Erect
Wenmapvanins
le Luserne
Anes
Order
Selegaten
Peonsylvania Sena
Cornes
Othey
Merpluk
McGuire's Ut
Li? Liberty Avenue
Secretaries Conclude Convention and Elect Officers
The twenty first international conference of General Secretaries of the YMCA NA ends in St Louis. A key amendment changes meetings from annual to biennial. The executive committee for the year includes Damus St Louis Montreal McCoy San Francisco Williams Richmond Warburton New York Hayford Chicago Jordan Bangor. They will tour the Board of Trade then travel by special train to Kansas City for the twenty ninth International Convention starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Josevs
Young Men's Christian Association of North America
Association of General Secretaries
Anpee
Louis
Montreal
H. J. McCoy
San
H. S Williams
Richmond
George A. Warburton
New York
EB. L. Hayford
Chicago
D. A. Jordan
Bangor
Board of Trade
Kansas City
Young Men's Christian Associations
Chamber of Commerce Elects New Members and Forms Committee
At a board meeting, Fred Gwinner and W M Gibbs were elected to Chamber of Commerce membership. A Membership Committee was proposed by Mr Ricketson and Mr Marran. The board refused the resignation of J P Hartson. A seven member slate was approved for pasrebarg and the board discussed membership totals and other routine actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Gwinner
W. M. Gibbs
Ricketson
Marran
P. Hartson
Dion Seeee
Chamber
Pasrebarg
Cost Of A Murder Trial At Millington
Denver May 4 The Millington murder case shows total debt incurred across stages and services. Preliminary examination cost ten thousand dollars last trial witnesses twenty four thousand dollars jurors twenty nine hundred beard for ballots and ann one thousand two hundred fifty fees three thousand stenographer fees two thousand expert opinion ninety three thousand six hundred attorneys fees fifty thousand. The defense total about twenty four thousand dollars mainly in attorneys fees. Professor Lowes analysis cost seven hundred fifty dollars. Damage suits have been instituted by the defense against Dr Hall Frank Avery Robert Jenoon and Moesars Cunningham and Mead for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Millington
Beard
Ballitts
Ann
Sintensis
Lowe
Dr. Hall
Frank Avery
Robert Jenoon
Moesars. Cunningham and Mead
Annual machinists convention opens in Richmond area
The machinists open their annual convention at 102 Fourth Avenue with representatives from across the country. Mayor Gourley welcomes the delegates, praising machinery driven progress and the shift from English dominance to American manufacturing. A Lafayette Hall banquet hosts visitors, and meetings run from 1:00 PM with credentialing, standing committees named, and a two day session planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue Moorning
E. RB. Conshon
Gourley
Cramer
Richmond
England
Lafayette Hall
Z Ae
Weerner H
Satonto
Machimat
J. J. Cramer
Jogates
Leeds
Mnarch
Mayor Washburne’s Promises for Gambling Crackdown
Chicago May 1 Mayor Washburne pledges to expand reforms by shutting gambling houses and closing saloons at midnight and by stopping the sale of lottery tickets in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburne
Chicago
Mit
Lieutenant Thornton Promoted In First District
Lieutenant Thornton promoted to daylight lieutenant of the First district replacing Lieutenant Alexander who has left the force Officer Bord raised to night lieutenant of the Third district Both men noted as among the most capable in the service An order issued last night extends day and night duty until midnight and into the morning with few exceptions all officers to be on duty between early evening and late night in the heart of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobian
A. M. Swart
Proes
Builders’ Exchange
Brotherhood
Smithfield Street
Irwin
Philadelphia
The
Thornton
Alexander
Bord
Chiat Fe
Tnoon
Lin
Youngstown to Copy Pittsburg Public Safety System
Mayor Montgomery and a Youngstown committee surveyed Pittsburg police, fire and electrical bureaus to plan a reorganization. They were hosted by Assistant Superintendent O Mara, Superintendent Morris Meade, and Superintendent Samuel Evang and praised Pittsburg’s arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Youngstown, O
Youngstown
O’ Mara
Morris Meade
Samuel Evang
Pittsburg
Police report of domestic and criminal charges in town
Entyn Hirsa pressed desertion charges against her husband before Mayor Wyman. Murro CocuEnr, of Sarah street, jailed on an assault charge by cousin Mary Cocher. Wasees ASIST, color, jailed today on a derision charge by Arnott. William Swick pleaded guilty to cruelly whipping a horse and paid a $10 fine. Guan ae Jacon Sommiotis awaits hearing on aggravated assault and batter charges brought by wife Elizabeth Sohmids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entyn Hirsa
Wyman
Murro CocuEnr
Sarah Street
Mary Cocher
Wasees
William Swick
Humane Nt N
Harsh Frost Sweeps Through Area After Warm Spell
The frost yesterday morning formed ice up to an eighth of an inch on water pails and followed a mild spell. Officials noted a light wind and a rapid warmup expected as sun and wind dried blossoms, with fruit blooms likely spared by the drying effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Signal Service
Fashion ad blitz spills over Pittsburgh shops
A collage of early 20th century ads touts mens Oxford shoes at 100 dollars, Welty’s sale of fabrics and dresses, and a new shoe department at The People’s Store. Listings include G D Simons 78 Ohio Street Allegheny and Welty’s 120 Federal Street with numerous Parkway addresses and a free month portrait at Lis Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty’s
Federal Street
Parkway
Boy Hurt In Street Car Accident Near Woods Run
George Jordan of Woods Run fell from a Union line car on Preble avenue yesterday. A horse driven by Antono Schrompf kicked him on the head, leaving him unconscious. Driver Schrumm and conductors Thomas Hosie and Thomas Johnston were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jordan
Woods
Union Line
Preblevenue
Antono Schrompf
Schrumm
Thomas Hosie
Thomas Johnston
License Granted for Oliver's Hotel Chives in Ellwood
The Court at New Castle granted a liquor license late last evening to John Lee of Pittsburgh for the new Hotel Chives in Ellwood. The venture marks a thriving project and is noted as the first license in the Saides of a growing population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
John Lee
Pitteburg
New Hiotel Chives
Ellwood
Local notes on social, health, and crime events in the city
Reports from Beventh Avenue Hotel on association meetings. Bureau of Health lists 13 deaths and four new scarjetina cases. Calls to the Pennsylvan ia road and Youngstown visitors to Crescont Masonic Lodge. Robert Carlisle injures himself. Joshua Leech held for attempted theft. Charles Kiremler buried in Allegheny Cemetery with Friday funeral. Wandering child of Dr Husal ton, old woman Elizabeth Whitehead, and colt shipment of Lucky Baldwin's animals also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beventh Avenue
Bureau of Health
Pennsylvania Road
Youngstown
Harry Rogers
Allegheny Mo
Rogers
Gootsdale
Thaity
CoLoran
W. BE. Merrily
Davis Saond
Joshua Leech
Katia Dugan
Ome Tata
Charles Kiremii
Elizabeth Whitehead
Woos
Mallinger
Lucky Baldwin
Dollar a Minute Suit Sale at Pittsburg Combination
800 men’s business and dress suits offered today at $8 each or $1 a minute to clear the lot. Sizes 33 to 44 with breast measurements, made up in cheviots, worsteds, Cynod camel meres, sacks or cutaways. Corner Grant and Diamond streets, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clotaine Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Three Railroad Meetings Highlight Berlin Somerset and Salisbury Branches
The Baltimore and Oslo system held annual meetings for the Somerset on Cambria Berlin and Salisbury branches at the depot offices. Secretary Black said the three roads remain ahead on average, with Berlin showing a slight improvement this year. Several board changes noted and officers and directors listed for all three lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Cambria
Berlin
Salisbury
Baltimore
Oslo
Black
Patton
W. T. Manning
Pitteba
W. H
Sedheoner i Foose Teat
Ptioce
Borton Bevan
Torranca
Eere Somerset
New Trimmed Hats Displayed For Ladies And Children
New styles shown Thursday May 7 announce informal opening day. Notices promise novelties from Mus I Barker agent 618 Penn Ave. Featured items include moquette carpets by Hartford Smiths at Welty’s 120 Federal, Park Way addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otten
Mus. I. Barker
Penn
Simpson's
Hartford & Smith
Welty
Park Way
Ladies Shoe Department Opens for Women and Children
Tomorrow we open a new shoe department devoted exclusively to ladies and children. Camppatz Dick reports a welcoming shift in shopping culture as customers explore a focused selection with attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camppatz & Dick
Silk price surge boosts Boas and Bun in early trade
Market notes report a morning uptick in silk prices with T3-cent India silk leading gains. Buyers push higher quality lots to around $1.25 and existing offerings around 75 cents, while Boaos & Bun brand items attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boaos &Bun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joslyn
A. M. Swarts
Fledged
United Brotherhes
Mitteburg
Hell
Yd.ddeotrvm
Bricklayers’ Union
Kaufmann
A. L. Hough
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tenary
H. C. Frick
H. W. Oliver
McKeesport
Marble Cutters’ National Union
Arthur B. Smyth
Marble Tiers’ Union
New York College
City
T&king
John &Stroup
General Koontz
Micelys
Department of Public Safety
West
Police Bureau
Crosby Gray
Harry Fell
A Bamber
Philadelphia Company
CAR Trust Company
P. and W. Meeting
Mr. Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric
Brerotes PLC
Poe
Tenow
Icision
United States Court
Judge Reed
Emeralds
Taggart
Colorado
You Lung
Penn Avenue
Ohn Lynn
Inspector Whitehouse
Ninewenth Ward
Gallinger’s
Peon Ave
Oxford
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
Welty's
Ts Parkway
Jowszs
Bocas & Brar
People's Store
Fifth Avenues
Campsneitit & Dick
Boces & Box
Lis
Usc 10
Sixth Street
Sere
Optician
B.C. Dranches
Ly Iy Bay
Ere
Boons & Bum
the People's Store
Fietha Ave
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Bartlett
Uae
Ulrich & Spencer
Mystts
Soy Market Street
Bere
Eccles Robinson
Carrie Price
Ecdlen Robinson
Gratton
Paplaudle Road
Robert Montgomery
Beary Robinson
Assauls
Pea Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Soc A
JOS. Horne & CO
Mys
Ingrain
Bentesie
Edward
Gmoetzinger
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