Bucket Shop Case Heard Before Alderman McKennas
Civil suit brought by W. Murphy against bucket shop broker J. O. H. Moore seeks 120 dollars. Murphy testified he posted margins on wheat and railroad stock deals, losing on wheat but winning on rails. Moore allegedly used Murphy gains to cover wheat losses without consent. Murphy seeks repayment. Alderman reserved decision for two days. Keystone Grain and Stock Exchange will not reopen for now. New firm to operate from adjacent Pennsylvania towns, with telegraph lines released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Murphy
J. O. H. Moore
Bucket Shop
Alderman McKennas
Murphy
Moore
Keystone Grain and Stock Exchange
Messrs
F. A. Pollock
F. R. Merriman
Santorio Arrested After Saloon Loan Plot and Breakin
Josef Santorio, freed five months ago after two years for shooting at a woman, was arrested for disorderly conduct and accused of forcing his way into Tomaso Pequillo’s home at 27 Webster avenue. Pequillo lent him funds for a proposed saloon, but Santorio allegedly kicked in the door and refused to leave. detective Nick Bendel intervened and found a keen eight inch dagger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Santorio
Virgin Alley
Tomaso Pequillo
Central Station
Santorio
Webster Avenue
Pequillo
Peppo Ambonio
Ambonio
Nick Bendel
Nick
Strike Looms as Builders Clash With Carpenters in Pittsburg
Tensions rise from a Builders Exchange resolution affecting carpenters in Pittsburg and Allegheny. Carpenters vow to push for shorter hours and higher pay across trades if a general eight hour strike follows. The dispute involves master plumbers and tin workers amid broader union efforts and pending local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Builders’ Exchange
Allegheny
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Workers Seek Raises at Oliver Broz Phillips Mill Southside
Brakemen and engineers petition for wage increases of 30 cents for brakemen and 25 cents for engineers. Current pay stands at 150 and 200 dollars respectively. the request follows prior discussions with the firm, with no new action anticipated soon. Woods Co to Resume Today will restart its West End mill. Sixteen puddling furnaces run on double shifts. full operation expected within a week after nine months idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Broz, & Phillips’ Mill
Woods & Co
of Woods & Co
West End
Nut and Bolt Makers Association Holds Brief Meeting
The Nut and Bolt Manufacturers' Association met at Schlosser Hotel yesterday but lacking a quorum, the few attendees discussed trade prospects and adjourned. President Hibbs declined payment for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut and Bolt Manufacturers' Association
Schlosser Hotel
Hibbs
Local Union Elects Delegates to National Flint Gills Convention
At Local Union No. 5 A F G W meeting last night John Klupp William Crook August Wilmus and J C Stein were elected to attend the National Convention of Flint Gills Workers in Baltimore in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klupp
William Crook
August Wilmus
J. C. Stein
Flint Gills Workers
Baltimore
Firm Settles Labor Dispute With Oliver Bros Yards
The firm and Oliver Bros. & Phillips yard conductors and switchmen settle their dispute as the firm agrees to halt wage demands. Conductors receive 225 dollars and 25 ad, while switchmen gain 18 dollars in an advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros. & Phillip’s
Pipe order fills 1000 tons for Ogden water works
The National Tube Works of McKeesport is filling a large order of pipe for Ogden Utah. The material will be used in constructing a water works at Ogden. The order quantity is 1000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Ogden
Utah
Yardmen Union Branch Forming on South Side
A branch of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association is being organized on the South side. It will include all mill yardmen employed in the various manufacturing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yardmen Organseng
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Pittsburg Plumbers Pick Delegates for National Meet
At a meeting of the Master Plumbers Association of Pittsburg and vicinity held at 78 Fourth Avenue, delegates to the national convention in Denver were elected. Named are J. J. Kennedy Frank McGinness George Sands B and B Coll Frank McKnight George McShane and Allen McFadden. A later session at Houston and McShane’s office instructed delegates to back stricter Pennsylvania sanitary laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Plumbers’ Association of
Pittsburg and Vicinity
Fourth Avenue
National Association
Denver, Col
J. J. Kennedy
Frank McGinness
George Sands
B&b
Coll
Frank McKnight
George McShane
Allen McFadden
Houston & McShane
Pennsylvania
Plasterers Demand Shorter Hours and Higher Wages
Journeymen plasterers presented demands to bosses for August 1. They seek 50 per day and nine hours a workday five days a week with eight hours on Saturdays. Masters will meet tonight to list grievances, and committees from both sides plan talks tomorrow to settle the dispute.
Trade Council to push reform labor law pledges
The Central Trades Council executive board reviewed circulars advocating labor reform. It plans to forward measures to State Legislature candidates and will blacklist any candidate who refuses to pledge support, urging members to oppose such candidates across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Trades Council
PUNKY MINERS TO ORGANIZE IN PENNSYLVANIA REGION
An official letter from the Knights of Labor Division 27 announces the eastern bituminous region of Pennsylvania will be organized into the U M W. The Beech Creek Clearfield Punxsutawney Bells Gap and Jefferson areas join the district with a convention in Punxsutawney on May 22 to elect officers adopt a constitution and bylaws and set up the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Labor Tribune
Division
Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Beech Creek
Clearfield
Punxsutawney
Bell's Gap
Jefferson
Discharged Pleasant Valley Conductor Targeted by Knights of Labor
Robert Robinson, a Pleasant Valley conductor, was discharged yesterday without stated cause. President Henry Slowly Weedlog warned that any employee joining the Knights of Labor will be disposed of if their names are obtained, with no current protests against the dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Robinson
Pleasant Valley
Henry
Knights of Labor
Progress on the Ninth Street Bridge Construction
Contractors Schultz and Son of the Iron City Bridge Company advance the new iron Ninth street bridge for the Plessant Valley line while the wooden bridge remains in service. The outside walks are removed as girders and triangles are added, a tramway replaces the old footpath, and a large four-wheel scaffold lifts heavy iron as electric cars cross at a two minute pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Plessant Valley Line
Schultz & Son
Iron City Bridge Company
HOUSES FOR WILKINSBURG
Wilkinsburg sees a housing boom spurred by a new East Liberty electric railway with lot prices rising from 400 to 600 800 dollars. Builders plan up to 1000 houses this spring and summer with one contractor reporting a 400 home contract to finish before August. Delays due to bad weather slow stone hauling but optimism remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
East Liberty
Breakage Halts Fifth Avenue Line Cable for Ten Minutes
A machinery breakage at the Oakland power house around 8 PM yesterday stopped the middle cable of the Fifth Avenue line for over ten minutes. The delay caused notable growling among riders and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Fifth Avenue
Notable Railroad and Press Figures Arrive in City
J. E. H. Kelley returns as Monongahela House manager with Charles E. Miller to oversee opening preparations under Holmes & Arnold. George N. Lift departs for Pocatello Idaho to launch a daily paper. John R. Pott visits, noting Western rate wars. J. M. Clarke to represent Habecock & Wilcox in Pittsburgh. Herman Holmes and H. L. Simmons register at local hotels. Isaac Craig elected member of the Historical Society in Philadelphia splendors. Prof. Mench stays at the Anderson Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. H. Kelley
Monongahela House
Holmes & Arnold
Louisville
Charles E. Miller
Waten
George N. Lift
Pocatello
Idaho
Lift
John R. Pott
Williamsport
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
J. M. Clarke
Park Bros. & Co
Habecock & Wilcox Company
Pittsburg
Clarke
Mr. McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
Herman Holmes
Louisville and Nashville Road
Seventh Avenue Hotel
H. L. Simmons
Duquesne
Simmons
Hue Uing
Isaac Craig
Allegheny
the Historical Society of P
Philadelphia
Mench
Anderson Hotel
Plutonium? Platinum and gas reshaping mining trends
Dr. David Day of the United States Geological Survey reports two thirds of mining census work done. He notes natural gas and petroleum expansion, coal displacement by gas, and rising platinum interest tied to British firm manipulation and price surges. He predicts coal and gas markets shift westward with Oregon and Alabama outposts evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Day
United States Geological Survey
Duanesne
Joseph D. Weeks
Weeks
Day
Allegheny County
The Confluence Road Progress and Local Lumber Trade
J Bayard Henry of Philadelphia, owner in part of the Confluence and Oakland Railroad, met with Baltimore and Ohio superintendent Patton at the Anderson Hotel. Freight and passenger business on the line is fair. B&O plans to extend through the mountains to Oakland, potentially placing the summer resort within 100 miles of Pittsburgh. Henry and Colonel Crawford own timber land in the Yough Valley with several sawmills active. Lumber prices are not high enough to greatly please mills and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bayard Henry
Philadelphia
Confluence and Oakland Railroad
Anderson Hotel
Patton
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore and Ohio
Oakland
Pittsburg
Henry
Colonel Crawford
Yough Valle
Hat fashions for mail carriers provoke debate
Mail carriers bought new light gray hats with white satin ribbons to wear on routes starting Monday. The style suits many workers but not all, as many carriers are slim and feel the hat emphasizes the build, causing steady complaints among the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Corken Dies From Fort Wayne Depot Shooting
George Corken died yesterday at Allegheny General Hospital from a pistol shot wound inflicted by Ed Thompson at the Ft. Wayne depot last Thursday. Corken could not make a dying deposition but in his rational moments exonerated Thompson, saying the shooting was accidental. Thompson collapsed in grief upon hearing of Corken's death and has since shown deep remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Corken
Allegheny General Hospital
Ed Thompson
Ft. Wayne
Corken
Thompson
Deary
Runings Speak-Easy Busted in Spring Alley Case
Peter Barber charged Ambrose Corline with running a speak-easy in Spring alley between Eleventh and Twelfth streets. Corline was arrested and committed to jail in default of $1,000 bail. He will have his hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Richards
Peter Barber
Ambrose Corline
Spring Alley
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Corline
Deaths on the Rail Three Fatal Accidents Reported
Three deadly railroad incidents are detailed. Thomas J. Kelly, night watchman at the Monongahela House, killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Seventeenth Street. Patrick Burke, 21, a Black Diamond mills worker, struck by an Allegheny Valley Railway engine at Twenty-eighth Street while crossing gates. Italian boarding boss John Bunman killed by a gravel train on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line at Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Kelly
Monongahela House
Jones Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seventeenth Street
Nellie Martin
Patrick Burke
Black Diamond Mills
Mulberry Alley
Allegheny Valley Railway
Twenty-eighth Street
John Bunman
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Jacob Hautz
Collins Avenue
Dr. Collins
Charles Crowley
Thirty-third Street
Fortieth Street
King Headlines Scotch Irish Drive with 500 Gift
The Scotch Irish Congress Executive Committee met to advance plans and secure funds. Alex King agreed to a 500 subscription after Carnegie offered to match the largest pledge, aiming for at least 3,000 by Saturday night. Colonel Floyd and Rev. Dr. Allison join to boost finances as Machinery Hall remodeling proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch- Irish Congress
J. McFarland Carpenter
Echols
Carnegie
Pittsburger
Dr. Allison
Speak Easy Crusade Stalls in Twenty Seventh Ward
Southside campaign against illicit liquor faces hurdles as residents claim officers lack warrantless search rights. Alderman Hartman’s support is noted, with attorney Thomas H. Davis retained to pursue actions. Inspector McKelly states officers will seek admittance to suspected speak easy premises and report refusals, denying use of force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Thomas H. Davis
Inspector McKelly
Dr Duncan Dead Pioneer Pittsburg Physician
Dr. Joseph L. Duncan longtime Pittsburg physician died yesterday morning. Arrived from Baltimore in 1852 he built a large practice and served as Physician to the Board of Health during the 1854 cholera epidemic. He volunteered at Bull Run and Pittsburg Landing and belonged to the Sportsman's Association and the LOF Educated at Dickinson College and the University of Maryland he was renowned for his genial charity and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Duncan
Pittsburg
Duncan
Baltimore
Board of Health
Bull Run
Pittsburg Landing
Sportsman's Association of
Western Pennsylvania
LO. O. F
Dickenson College
University of Maryland
Dancan
Not Old Enough Elopement Case In Youngstown
H. W. Grissell from this city claimed to be bill clerk for Heinz and accompanied Miss Caroline Weber of Allegheny. They sought a marriage license at the Commercial Hotel but Judge Wilson refused due to Weber being under age and lacking parental consent. The pair left for another county, anticipating easier license rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Grissell
H. J. Heinz & Co
Caroline Weber
Allegheny
Youngstown
Commercial Hotel
Missing Coffey boy and local notices from Wilkinsburg to Allegheny
Coffey, aged 15, disappeared from 206 Webster Avenue last Monday week. Mrs. Coffey reported to Sergeant Berry of the Eleventh Ward station. Also notes Sheridan Sabers to join Garfield monument unveiling ceremonies in Cleveland May 30 with 25 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey
Webster Avenue
Sergeant Berry
Eleventh Ward
Young Coffey
National Electric Company
Wilkinsburg
Sheridan Sabers
Cleveland
Mrs Sullivan Sues Over Hill Slide Damaging Homes
Mary E Sullivan of Ross Street sues Mary E Schenley for 20000 damages, claiming hill movement above Second Avenue near the College of the Holy Ghost has washed shale and salt into her properties causing cracked foundations, damp cellars, and crushed outbuildings. Attorneys Cassidy and Richardson file the trespass action. a potential outside settlement may be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Sullivan
Ross Street
Mary E. Schenley
Cassidy and Richardson
Sixth Ward
New Electric Line Planned by North Allegheny Railway
The North Allegheny Electric Railway Company forms quickly with corporators James W. Breen J J Flannery Hon John O Neil Robert B Frazier Dsq Frederick Twitter D O Barr and an unnamed partner. The line would link Observatory Hill at Barns tavern to Cemetery line and extend toward the Northside. It promises immediate patronage and aims to enable visitors from the Postoffice to reach a petroleum center by streetcar, a feature unlikely in other large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Allegheny Electric Railway Company
James W. Breen
J. J. Flannery
John O'Neil
Robert 8. Frazier
Dsq
Frederick Twitter
D. O. Barr
Observatory Hill
Barns’ Tavern
United Sates
Determined to Die Near the Allegheny River
Eugene Carroll, 19, of Eighteenth Street, drank whisky, crossed the Sixteenth Street bridge to the Allegheny side and jumped from a Hartley and Reiber barge. Workmen fished him out, drying him against a telegraph pole before he laid on railroad tracks to die. Mayor Wyman to question him about sourcing the crisis whisky. The Electric Packing and Supply Company dissolves, new firm formed. L. W. Dalzell to wind up old business and pursue oil. Hendricks & Co. offer a free photograph with cabinet orders. various ads for hats, shawls, and hosiery appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Carroll
Eighteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Allegheny
Hartley & Reiber
Wyman
Electric Packing and Supply Company, Limited
Electric Packing and Supply Company
L. W. Dalzell
W. J. Crawford
Robert Simpson
Dalzell
No. 70
Water Street
Mesara
Crawford and Simpson
No. 68
No Love Between Them B and O and South Penn Rail Lines
East reports say Baltimore and Ohio officials met with South Penn to discuss contesting two lines if the South Penn is built to Connellsville or Rockwood, potentially shortening the B and O route to Philadelphia. A B and O official doubts the talk’s truth, noting strained relations and court blockages likely doom the South Penn construction.
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South Penn
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
Rockwood
Philadelphia
Patton
Baltimore & Ohio
Concert Series At Mellor and Hoene Warerooms
Messrs. Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue present a rich program using the Zolian from the full orchestral score. Arrangements ensure comfortable seating for all who attend to hear and see the latest musical wonder of the age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Mellor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
Mellor & Hoene’s
Bargain Pianos and Dress Goods At Local Stores
An excellent 744 octave upright piano offered for 180 dollars with cover and stool, plus a square grand at 150 dollars and a parlor organ at 50 dollars from J. M. Hoffmann & Co. The ad promotes Lohmer and Colby pianos, dress goods at Penn Avenue Stores, and a Mellor & Hoene instrument display on Fifth Avenue. Also mentions remnant sales, hats, flannels, and silk sarahs at discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Lohmer
Colby
Daughter reports father missing from Fourth Avenue home
A woman from Morris Fitzgerald, living at 109 Fourth avenue, reports her father missing since last Monday and fears he may be drowned. He works at Riter & Conler’s foundry on Third avenue. She heard from harbor workers that a body was seen floating downstream yesterday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fitzgerald
No. 109
Fourth Avenue
Central Station
Somal
Riter & Conler’s
Third Avenue
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Keystone
Eastern Miners
Exchange
John I. Dawson
J. G. Snyder
Central
Building Trades Council
Swartz
Allegheny Union
Baaner & Dinger
E Plasterers
Eoaiaeae
Ae Association
Elsim
Denver
Trades Council
Punky Miners
United Mine Workers
Mines and Mining
Dr. Day
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Duluth
Northwest
Iowa
Pacific Coast
America
Johnson & Mathews
London
Russia
Per Annea
Pacific
Oregon
Captain Hunt
Henry Bosy
Wough
George Corken
MR. King
Andrew Carnegie
Inspector McKelvy
DR. Duncan
Pittsburgh
First Street
Grant
Seeee
Pee Alsen Fr
Beccnteensy
Ward
Patrick Martin
Monterey Street
Jos
Hoene & Co
Pean Avenue
Reining & Wilds
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Mr. Smiley
A. Smitey & Co
Dunlap’s
Hueys & Hacks. Assu
Goren
Kyansie & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Enable & Shuster
Lansdowne
Honne & Co
Pitaburg
GC. A. Surry & Co
Houous & Hacke
Tisso
Penn
Tsssa Huevas & Hacke
CIA
Kyasie & Suuster
Rosenbaum & Co
Llge
Knable & Shuster
van Dyke
Chantilly
Soy Market Street
West New York
Arminster
Brussels
Ingram
Pakpis
Jou J
Mattings
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Edward
Groetzinger
Ares Sre
Penn Ave
Princston
Harvard
Oxford
Horne & CO
Kentucky
Eare
Er Leming &Son
Tissu
Market St
Pittaburg
Victory
Smithfield ST
ECHO
Atlantic City
Northnet Are
DE Roberts & Sons
D James & Steffner
JHE Arliington
WM. P. Dolbey
Eldredge
South Carolina
Atlantic
Bes SN
False Minanes Beach
MES
Pear Springs
Bedford, Penna
Cresson Springs
Allegheny Mountains
Dunham, Sacecentens
Myl Cresson
Cambria Co
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