Meeting of West Market glass makers May address factory shutdown
An important May 23 meeting at Monongahela House aims to act on a planned shutdown of several window glass plants before July 1. Pittsburgh Manufacturers' Association held a well attended session on trade conditions with secrecy and limited disclosure of agenda.
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Slx
Monongahela House
Furnisoes
Jean
Pittsburg Manufacturers’ Association
First Avenue
Chambers
Shmeen
Pitteburg
Penitent Lumber Dealers Contrasted in City Trade Bustle
Members of the Allegheny County Lumber Dealers Association received a circular from a Cleveland firm accused of blockade and boycott against Pittsburgh merchants. The Cleveland company allegedly refused to sell to Pittsburgh buyers, intensifying local trade tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Lumber Dealers’ Association
Cleveland
Old Grof Bennett Mill Idle Again in Millvale
The Old Grof Bennett Mill at Bennett's Partly idle again as puddling is set aside. Prospects of steady runnings are not as hopeful as when initially started. The mill’s chief stock is mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett's
Millvale
Duquesne steel works reopen amid unrest after Sunday disorder
After a quiet follow up, 59 workers including skilled mechanics were inside the inclosure as steam issued from pipes and wheels moved. Strikers reported no new workers, while clashes earlier involved 15 Italians on a Duquesne bound train. Detectives handled a revolver incident and several Italians were detained. By nightfall guards surrounded the mill yard and a large store was planned inside the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Cook
Wheatley
Pennsyleee Ree
Aero Ae
Westocanate
Oliver
Risher
Ares
Fink
Strik
Builders Club to Form in City With Social and Recreational aims
Builders of the city plan a new organization to meet Fridays for a permanent club. A committee works on a constitution and aims to include large contractors and supply men. The clubhouse may be rented or built in the lower city with a cafe on the first floor to foster social mixing. W. G. Sharon leads the promotion, matching precedents in Philadelphia New York and Chicago. The chartered membership is about men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane
W. G. Sharon
Organ of the Contractors
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Sharon
Six Glass Blowers Return From Bridgeton Strike
President William Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Union brought six glass blowers home from Bridgeton New Jersey where a green bottle strike is active. They had been sent to fill strikers’ positions as the Cumberland Glass Manufacturer Company continues operations despite the labor stoppage. The Knights of Labor members back home left work after the six returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LoefMfior
Chambers & Co
Jeannette
Ted
Bowers
Chaii
Campbell
L. A
England
Smith
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Bridgeton
N.J
Knights of Labor
Cumberland Glass
Mantrnctan Company
Strike Partly Settled For Stonemasons Return
A stonemasons strike was partly broken at Hibernian Hall. Many men will return to work tomorrow if they can secure 4 cents per hour, regardless of contractor pay. Non union workers and those idle with contractors’ association will resume work. Reports say several topecutters are setting their own stone around the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Hall
Woolen Manufacturers Face June to August Production Curtailment
A Philadelphia telegram reports a nationwide push by woolen producers to form a combination and curb flannel production during June July and August. A Dispatch reporter questions Mr Bradley at his Allegheny mills about the plan and whether it reflects next fall trade preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bradley
Allegheny
Meena
Coal Miners Strike Exits Mansfield and McDonald Areas
President Conway of the Fourth Division NPU coal miners returned from McDonalds and Mansfield where he led miners out on strike for Pittsburg prices. He held two meetings and both decisively supported joining the district Tate in protest against lower wages at the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
McDonald’s
Conway
McDonalds
Pittsburg
Tate
Windsor Glass Works at Homestead Resumes Operations
The Windsor Glass Company at Homestead restarted production yesterday after a three week shutdown due to missing orders. There is lively local rejoicing as workers return and the fire restoration is completed for the balance of the repairs.
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Windsor
Homestead
Windsor Glass Company
Jocey
Tarazee
Wabash Manager and Missouri Pacific Aide Visit Washington
General Manager E. M. Hayes of the Wabash and Assistant General Passenger Agent B. D. Caldwell of the Missouri Pacific traveled to Washington last evening. Hayes indicated a new policy or measure related to their actions and finances, with remarks on dates and commissions under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hayes
Wabash
B.D. Caldwell
Missouri Pacific
Washington
Sam Serge Costes
Hayes
Temperance Apostle Avoids Comment on Judge White
Francis Murphy returned from Richmond Indiana where he led temperance meetings. When pressed on impeachment he declined to speak but said reducing the number of loans would lead people to buy less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Richmond
Ind
Detective unravels plot to frame innocent man for murder
Detective C C Howard arrived from Somerset county and exposed a scheme by Joseph and David Nicely to recruit two lookalikes and plant a murder charge on an innocent man, Herman Amberger, near Jennerstown. The plan hinged on forged evidence, wigs, face coverings, and hidden funds to secure a wrongful conviction and jail release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Howard
Gilkenson Detective Agency
Somerset County
Joseph
David Nicely
Herman Amberger
Jennerstown
Joseph Nicely
Jenkerstown
Johestown
Bronze
Tech Howard
Collings Hamilton
Barat Cabin
Agene
Robbing a Railroad Family Implicated In Freight Car Theft
A hearing before Alderman Porter linked Thomas Davis Sr and Jr Maggie Davis John Davis James Magill Mary Magill Patrick Welch Mary Johns Elizabeth Powers to larceny and receiving stolen goods. The charges allege involvement in breaking into a freight car on the Western road Feb 24 with about 000 worth of goods stolen. Welch Johns and Powers were discharged. six others were committed to jail as principal claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davis, Sr
Thomas Davis, Jr
Maggie Davis
John Davis
James
Mary Magill
Patrick Welch
Mary J. Johns
Elizabeth Powers
Alderman Porter
Rhall
Ors and West Railroad
Rand Western Road
Welch
Mary Johns
Za Powers
Rnal Co
Webine Co
Frey Alleges Assault Charge After Colwell Street Incident
John Frey of Colwell street told Alderman Richards he was attacked by Hunsinger who struck him with a cobble stone, knocked him down, and choked him. Frey was arrested and posted $500 bail for a hearing Tuesday.
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John Frey
Colwell Street
Richards
Frey
Hunsinger
Thaw Backs Free Park Plan Along Duquesne Way
William Thaw has offered to help establish a free park from Third Street to the Sixth Street Bridge on Duquesne Way. Chief law supports the plan and will present it to Councils as numerous volunteers pledge funds to aid the project.
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Pittsburg
William Thaw
Third Street
Sixth Street
Duquesne Way
Law
Hospital Meeting Discusses Proposed Plan
At a Southside meeting, Arnhbolt and Thomas shared views on a proposed plan for the hospital project, stressing its potential as a factual need for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnhbolt
Thomas
Theoparie
Boy Fell Into Quarry During Play Near Jones Stone
Seven year old Willie Brew wandered near the Jones stone quarry and slipped into the pool, suffering injuries described as severe but not life threatening. Local residents rushed to aid him as emergency services were summoned to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brew
Squire Jones
Stone Guiity
Marie Tees
Two Octogenarians Dead in Tragic Local Incident
Bridget Ballivan of 67 Webster Street and Patrick-Fei Fos, age 80, have died in a local incident. Police say the circumstances remain under investigation and there are no further details available at this time.
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Bridget Ballivan
Webster Oes Sa
Patrick — Fei Fos
Yona
Growth in Gas at Philadelphia Natural Gas Company Meeting
The Philadelphia Natural Gas Company reported assets near 900000 and 700 miles of pipe. New steel lines to Leaming ton avenue and Tilford station were estimated to cost 000. Seventy seven miles of new tele lines laid. 875000 of 2500000 bonds sold. Westinghouse Jr. re elected president with John Caldwell treasurer and other officers named. The meeting was quiet with a dinner at Duquesne.
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Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
George Oe Jr
Jobs Caldwell
A. Eae
Tan Ae Gieea Ponies
Third
Leamington Avenue
Tilford
Aring
Wayne
Chartiers
Philadelh
P Ja
Sones
Vete
A. MM
Iyers
Roetzinger
Robert Pitcairn
A Paine
John Caldwell
C. H. Jackson
J. A. Cham
Calvin Wells
George Westingouse
Duquesne
Westinghouse, Jr
Charles Paing Tce
Macnee
Water
T. A. Gillespie
I. Eral
Wheeling Natural Gas Company Reports No Debt and Surplus
The Wheeling Natural Gas Company posts a 7 200 net surplus for last year and no debt. The board will decide on dividends at the first meeting, amid a divided union on whether to declare a payout or add to reserves. The report cites 1 384 territory production, 18 producing wells, and pipe line extensions in adjacent counties.
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Wheeling Natural Gas Company
W. J. Diehl
Igs County
Ta Orstown
Board of
Lillam
J. M. Gallion
Hi. Pane
Aobee
Ard
Is a Gauger Needed An Oil Man Explains Tax on Export Oil
An oil refiners viewpoint questions the Pittsburg city gauger system and a five cent per barrel tax on refined oil. The official gauge appears to benefit local revenue while not aiding exporters or other jurisdictions. The piece critiques taxation that burdens refineries more than other regions and suggests broader economic impact.
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City Ganager
Pittsburg
United States
Cincinnati
Oliver elected president of Pittsburg and Western Railroad
The annual stockholders meeting elected H. W. Oliver president and filled the board after the death vacancy. J. Dawson Callery became director, Malcolm McDonald as general manager, with Rees Thomas vice president and J. Dy. Campbell auditor among others. Financials for 13 months ending March show earnings and operating income details.
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Pittsburg and Western Railroad
H. W. Oliver
J. Dawson Callery
Malcolm McDonald
Cairo, Vincennes and Chicago Railroad
Road
McDonald
Cers
Rees
Thomas
J. Dy. Campbell
Eee An . le Kirk
Henry W
Emerald Society Biennial Meeting in Harrisburg Today
The Emerald Beneficial Society holds its biennial state meeting in Harrisburg today. New York and Canada, previously opposed, seek reinstatement and to remind members to follow the law.
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New York
Canada
The
Emerald Society
Emerald Beneficial Society
Harrisburg
Cotbeiard E
Harrisb
Calcete
Gilson Ea
A Walieck
Ee Aed
Oun! Society
Abduction of 14 year old bell boy in Grand Rapids
Telegram reports Charles Scott, a 14 year old bell boy at the Grand Hotel, abducted by his father A Scott a Pittat physician now in Grand Rapids. The boy’s mother, remarried, seeks the child’s return and the case is under police scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scott
Grand Hotel
A. Scott
Pittat
Joseph Fleming and Son Open Wholesale Meat House
Joseph Fleming and Son, refused a liquor license previously, have opened a wholesale meat house at 166 Broadway East Streetyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fleming & Son
Broadway
East Styer
Infanticide Case Emerges At Windsor Hotel
Maggie Welsh denied childbirth even as a male infant’s body was found in the Windsor Hotel yard. Coroner McDowell will examine the alleged mother. she is held at the jail hospital under a charge of concealing birth and death. The case ties to Frank Scott of the Allegheny Valley Railroad and involves questioning of Mrs Ostermaier and others.
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McDowell
Maggie Welsh
Scott
Windsor Hotel
Whitehall
Ostermaier
H. L. Schwarts
Mrs. Ostermaier
Miss Welsh
Viet Adin
Riley Sry
Ohio
Little Wash
Mr. Scott
Scientific Talk on the Apple by Prof Jackman
Prof Jackman of the High School lectured on the history and science of the apple at the Oakland Methodist Church. He dissected the fruit from blossom to decay, explained its water content and dry matter, and described the apple’s role in nature and fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Jones
Sue
Jackman
Methodist Church of
Oakland
Annual Meeting Notes for Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind
The annual meeting reported no site chosen for the school yet and that methods used in RoEoeneiets may guide the Pittsburg school. The treasury balance stood at 14 035 with legacies untouched. Directors elected include A M Marshall W A Herron George W D Waee John A Wood Rev E R Donehoo Harold P Soren Meon Danzi F Smith and Prof. B Shions. A session is set for Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind
Donehoo
Pittsburg
A. M. Marshall
W. A. Herron
Georce
W. D. Waee
John A
Samoan disaster survivor returns home after two years
John Megraw of Kilbuck Street Allegheny, former sailor on the Trenton, was reported by telegraph from San Francisco to be on his way home. His family, who had not heard from him since the wreck, had kept a petor lost and awaited news before learning he was alive yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Megraw
Kilbuck Street
Allegheny
Trenton
Petor
San Francisco
Megraw
Child Injured By Train Trench On Wyllie Avenue
Five year old Willie Gilmore of 48 Wyllie avenue was playing near a street trench where Central Tract Railroad work is in progress. His left side struck a broken rail, breaking two ribs. Dr. Lee tended to his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Gilmore
Wyllie Avenue
Central Tract Railroad
Lee
Ol City reps visit Westinghouse for oil town lights
A group of Ol City citizens led by T. H. Payne W. Davee L. H. Rudiselle and F. A. Taylor arrived last evening to discuss supplying electric lighting for the oil town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol City
Westinghouse
T. H. Payne
W. Davee
L. H. Rudiselle
F. A.taylor
Dying of Alcoholism in Central Hospital Custody
About 1 o'clock this morning Dr Mayer ordered John Harris, a man confined in Central Hospital, to be treated as dying of alcoholism. The physician stated the man was near death and in need of immediate care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
John Harris
Hrcchal
Ian
Two Fingers Amputated in Panhandle Railroad Yard Accident
Andrew McClelland with no brakeman aboard the Panhandle Railroad suffered two finger injuries yesterday while coupling cars in the freight yard. Doctors report the fingers were amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McClelland
Panhandle
Bargain Men’s Suits at Ten Dollars in Town
The store announces a rush for men’s suits priced at ten dollars with values “worth 18.” Materials include cheviots cassimeres and tweeds in latest styles with sizes to fit all. Located at P.C.C.C. corner Grant streets opposite the new Court House.
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P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and Sts
New Court House
New York Streets Buzz With Farce and Fashion
A jumble of city life notes from New York depicts street scenes with a cirque flair the Oklahoma boomer begging for need and returning home Kansas beet sugar efforts and a parade of society actresses. Police cases include Det Courson tying Robert Mathews to a cutting scrape while a Chicago bride's fainting ceremony stirs chatter. Local officials discuss engine-house ground and tax collection, with court actions on theft trimming back to back stories.
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Joan BanTonr
Hoeveller Street
New York
Oklahoma
Kansas
Cincinnati
Courson
Robert Mathews
Frank Boden
Chicago
Columbia
Uncle Bam
Ynarage
Genie Breedh
Gladstone
England
Jamuns Cooner
United States
Superintendent of Charities
Philip Conley
Manel
Scot
Indies
Ft Edward
Women’s Missionary Society
Esai
Blaine, Jr
Pennsylvania Road
Charles Martin
Doughty
Michael Castle
Public Safety Committee
J. V. Somma
Sewickley Township
Woman's Industrial Exchange
Mra
Recorder's
Manafield, Chartiers and
Crafton Gas Light Companies
Arthur Kennedy
A. J. McQuitty
W. BR. Sewell
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Transverse Rail
Souk
H. B. Hereox
William Rickens
L. Greenburg
Jupas Ewitna
Dixmont
Bertiney
Samuel Meyer
Wilkins Township
Bagels Lasalle
Larkina
Hpm
William Mo
McKenna
The May Review Magazine Advertised for Schools
The May Review from Percy F. Smith offers serials and stories, including a sketch of Helen Keller, the Little People department, and a feature on the Queen of Spain. It is priced at 50 cents per year to clubs and 75 cents to individuals, with a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy F. Smith
Brete Harte
Futhor
Helen Keller
Alabama
Spain
United States
Pescy F. Smiru
Pittsburg
Marvin's Pure Rye Bread Draws Continental Travelers
Continental travelers declare Marvin's pure rye bread matches the old country in this locality. Marvin's bakers are natives of Germany and produce delicious bread. All grocers stock it. The People's Store displays white suits and Gretchen dresses from $150, Misses' embroidered white suits from $3. Campnect & Dicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Marvin
Old Country
Marvins Baker's
Germany
People’s
Campnect & Dicer
Parasol Weather Now at Jos Hornie & Co Penn Avenue Stores
Local retailer advertises a fine display of parasols including long-handled English coaching models and their own imports. Jo s Hornie & Co. promotes varied styles at Penn Avenue locations.
Pittsburg and Eastern Competitor Faces Backer Chat
Report describes a new Pittsburg and Eastern competitor to the Chicago Monopoly. Backers claim strong support from Western investors and planned stock subscriptions while discussions move to New York meetings for concrete plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
American Meat Company
John H. Flagler
Phil Armour
Chicago Meat Trust
Disa
Enry Sproul
9. & Lawrence
Combine
Ours
Chicago Trust
Ormidabis
New York
Ees Ee Wack
Bargains in Suits and Pianos at Local Stores
Soonest OA worth 18 dollars, steady rush at our stores. Over 5,000 suits at ten dollars each in all sizes, including cane and cassimire fabrics. Also a 7 1 2 octave piano for 200 dollars with stool and cover, and a parlor organ for 50 dollars. Summer millinery to day at Jos, Honge Co.'s Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Jos, Honge & Co
Penn Avenue
Paris
New York
Jos
Horne & Co
Summer Furniture Deals At Local Stores
Buyers are urged to visit nearby retailers including M Seibert and Co at car.beak and Hope streets near the road bridge in Allegheny for low prices on summer styles. Jos. Horse and Co at the Popular Mart feature White suits for misses and children with prices from 150 to 200. Campbell and Dick advertise summer styles while Jos Horne and Co promote Angostura Bitters as a household staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Seibert & Co
Car.beak
Hope Streets
Allegheny
Campbell & Dick
Special offers on fabrics with varied weaves and shades
The buyer gains by comparing prices. Our stock includes Brilliantine Plaids and Stripes in solid shades, dust and water proof, from 6c to 1. Black and White Blocks and Plaids sell well in 34 inch at 6c, 40 inch at 65c and 75c. We feature Black Dress Goods, Wool and Silk fabrics, and other seasonable fibers in top grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Damask Setse Napkins and Linen Stock Offered for Rent
Housekeepers can rent Damask setse napkins towels covers and table draperies from Linen Stock. Curtain stock is also available for examination.
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Dispatch
Bunderland
Chambers & MeKes
L. A Oie
Claten
Penitent Lumber Dealers
Pickands, Mathers of
the Min
A Builders’ Club
Wabash Answers
Judge Cooler
Murphy
Temperance
Judge White
Old Amberger
Nicely
Wan Pee
Wb Ee
Anthony Naee
Ol Amberger
Sena
Ee Ee
Nicely Boys
Hamilton
Nicstys
David ‘Icely
Joseph Huffman
John Kountz
Charles Beagle
Bedford Senaty
Lont
Ligonier Bank
Philadelphia Company
of the
Wheeling Natural
B. Troier
Farnings
Anne Sesenean
Michigan
Grand Rapids, Mich
Arthur Burris
Bradford
Charles Land
Ilkley
Seventh Avenue Hotel
TET
Jackson
Felline Traction Trench
Pittsburg and
Allegheny Ministerial Association
MAY Review
Jos, Hornie & Co
TWO Meat Trusts
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Royal Worcester
Jos. Honne & Co
Popular Mart
Brussels
Irish
Market ST
Saconitece
H. Carter
NEW
Advertiseenta
JOS. Horne & Col
Tuxedo
Lenox Suite
Satine
Shine
Dress Goods Department
Mayard
Dunferm
Onur
Horne & CI
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