Drowned by a dress on yacht accident
A naptha yacht Gertrude carrying 14 men and 2 women capsized after Mrs. Mendel’s dress jammed the tiller rope. Nine bodies were recovered, including architect E. W. Wells who drowned, with several others unconscious or missing after the Ohio river collision near Wheeling. Three baseball players were aboard.
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Dispatch
Wheeling
Naptha
Gertrude
Ohio River
Wheeling Island
John Mendel
McLauchlin
English
Muaey
Wells
Klievis, Kraft & Co
West Virginia
Ohio
Lrtle
White
Sawyer
Frick Coke Plants Threaten Strike Over Valley Trouble
Notices from 15 Frick Coke plants to their General Manager demand adjustment of the Valley dispute. If unresolved within six days, about 4000 miners may strike. A mass meeting was held at the Alice Switch near Mt Pleasant but no action reported.
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PAP Rctal
ScorrpaLs
Muar
Favor
Frick Coke Company
Lroch
Frick Company
Adelaide
Mammoth
Tiptop
Lessenring No. 2
Davidson
Oliphant
Kyle
Wvan
Valley
White
Henry Clay
Frick
Morgan
Summit
Trotter
Alice Switch
Mt Pleasant
Building Strike At Youngstown Reported By Telegram
Youngstown May 7. Carpenters Talon No 171 unable to secure settlement with contractors and operators issued a general strike against those who refused to sign union articles. One paving wheel operator and four contractors resigned the scale. others stand out. Over 200 carpenters joined the union as a large building boom was planned but no work has begun since May 1. Contractors prepare a statement of their side.
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Youngstown
Mey
Carpenters
Talon No
Elmer or Edwin Sales Named for Post Office Job
In McKersport on May 7, supporters of Elmer Sales claim a misidentification has occurred and that Elmer, not Edwin Sales, was recommended by Congressman Ray for the post office. Ray telegrammed Edwin Sales at 2:30 PM yesterday confirming the nomination along with other candidates and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKersport
Friends
Elmer Sales
Baltimore and Ohio
Elmer
Edwin Sales
Congressman Ray
Thomson
Ray
Wooll Street
Compromise Possible to Avert Long Miner Strike
May 7 report from Irwis notes conservatives hold a majority with a faction pushing for a strike among West Moreland and Penn Gas Coal Companies miners. Most expect a compromise to avert a prolonged stoppage as radical elements are targeted by moderates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoh Irwis
Westmoreland and
Penn Gas Coal
Grand rally and picnic set for July 4 across cities
A grand rally and picnic will be held on July 4 with speakers from Philadelphia, Pittsburg and other points expected to attend. The event gathers supporters from multiple locations for communal celebration.
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Ereps
Philadphia
Pittsburg
Officer Wounded in Hill Street Burglary Shootout
May 7 Canton report says Officer Tom Hagan surprised two masked burglars on Hill street. Hagan was beaten and shot in the leg after surrendering his revolver. One suspect captured, identified as George Kline. Jack Clark also involved, both from Wilkinsburg Pa. Kline in serious but not dangerous condition tonight.
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Massion
Tom Hagan
Hill Street
Ertle
Hagan
Canton
George Kline
Jack Clark
Wilkinsburg
Arter
Kline
Extending a Railroad Near Medina Starts Grading Work
Contractors for the Pittsburg Akron and Western Railroad began grading near Medina today. Two carloads of tools arrived on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio and were sent to Medina with about 75 teams of horses collected locally. The company filed route changes with the Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus.
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Akron
Pittsburg, Akron and Western Railroad
Medina
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg, Akron and Western Company
Secretary of State
Columbus
McKeeport Post Office Candidate Retains Lawyer
Captain Joseph A. Stone a leading postoffice candidate hires counsel to sue writers of letters to the Post Office Department for libel. He says he may challenge the allegations in court to defend his reputation.
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McKereEsport
Joseph A. Stone
Postoffice
Post Office Department
Killed Far From Home In Washington Murder Mystery
Erie man John Mahoney, who left Erie twelve years ago for Coleville Washington to run a business and acquire property, was shot during a dispute and killed. the murderer is reportedly under arrest. In Harrisburg John H Schmidt, son of a merchant tailor, was fatally crushed by a revolving wheel at a new electric works after being caught in the belt.
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Eaie
Coleville
Washington
Erie
John Mahoney
Harrisburg
John H. Schmidt
New Electric Works
Contractors Association to seek amicable setttlement
Washington May 7 The Con tractors' Association will be asked by the carpenters to arrange some amicable settlement of the price. Both sides are still negotiating while talks continue.
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Washington, Pa
Contractors’ Association
Carpenters
Prfke
Beaver Falls Water Works Begins Amid Carrier Dispute
The article notes work starting on the Beaver Falls Water Works while carriers demand 225 per 7. It lists a series of tragedies and incidents including Willis Brown's fatal freight train accident in Moyer Pennsylvania, a laborer killed by a tree at Arden station, and other regional misfortunes. It also mentions M C Lee jailed in Charleston, W V to avert lynching, and regional unrest with sewer pipe makers facing syndicate options as well as a missing person case in Independence township Beaver.
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Nee
Beaver Falls
Willis Brown
Moyer
Gromnere Phr
Wirs
Arden Station
Chartiers
Raifl
M. C. Lee
Jerry Hatfield
Cnarieston
W. Va
Cumberland
Brreos K. ‘Shasxon
Independence Township
Beaver
New Theater Plans Apace In Chicago Opera House
Manager Henderson of the Chicago Opera House was to arrive yesterday with theater plans but sent private secretary Thomas Prior to register and solicit bids for electric lights and materials. Henderson aims a first class house with modern improvements after discussions with a New York architect in Chicago. Meanwhile Jacob Sikeriskucinesky faces assault charges from A Piaschersecki with a Saturday Alderman Warner hearing scheduled. Local fashion ads run for dress goods and accessories from Jos. Horse & Co. and Kwanswe & SunvustTex on Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henderson
Chicago Opera House
Thomas W. Prior
Schlosser
Prior
Henderson
New York
Chicago
Library sites considered for new Pittsburgh building
The board discusses simultaneous construction of new structures funded by Carnegie munificence. Mr Holliday favors a Duquesne way site and Bedford avenue as the best downtown option. Trustees plan inspections at Bedford avenue, Duquesne way, Herron Hill, Oakland, and Schenley Park to evaluate locations.
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Commission
Board of Trustees
Holliday
Duquesne Way
Sixth Street
Bedford Avenue
Herron Hill
Oakland
Schenley Park
Pittsburg Art Gallery Plan Garners Local Backing
Prominent artists approve Andrew Carnegies gift plan to fund a national American art gallery in Pittsburgh with 50000 dollars annually for American works. John Beatty Joseph Woodwell and George Hetzel laud the cultural impact and market effects urging supporting measures and enactment.
Carnegie plan to aid American painters gains support
The speaker urges American artists be encouraged and criticizes the dominance of foreign works. He credits Mr Carnegie with promoting a gallery for American pictures, arguing it will educate the public, boost home painters, and reduce reliance on New York dealers who favor artists with known names. He notes Pittsburg tastes now demand the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pictures
Carnegie
Pittsburg
John W. Beatty
America
Congress
Joseph Woodwell
Europe
Chicago
Milwaukee
American Art
Allegheny Library
Ia Ae
Ticular
Eee
New York
East
Population centers and a Pittsburgh library vision
A Carnegie conference with Pittsburg leaders highlights population density on Herron Hill and East Liberty. The speaker predicts Pittsburg’s growth will shift cultural hubs to East Liberty and Allegheny, with opera houses and a major library shaping future urban life.
Weather bulletin from Pittsburg May 7 1890
United States Signal Service reports weather data for Pittsburg including temperature range over 24 hours and river level. Details mention maximum and minimum temps and a 24 hour precipitation figure.
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Pittsburg
United States Signal Service
Along the Levees and River Weather Reports
Weather summaries report river stages and conditions at multiple towns along the levee system. Observers note rising water in Wheeling and Morgantown, falling readings elsewhere, with cloudy skies and cool temperatures. Shipping movements show vessels departing to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati as river traffic adjusts to water levels.
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Hhownsville
R.m
Wheeling
Elaine
Pittaburg
Bensae
Porter Daree
Andes
Cincinnati
Tehelor
Hudson Packet Arrives Then Departs With Big Passenger Crowd
Captain John A. Woon returned to Pittsburg yesterday after a three weeks stay in Cincinnati. He said the captain is looking well and has vastly enjoyed himself. The packet Hudson arrived yesterday morning and departed with a large crowd of passengers onboard.
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Hudson
John A. Woon
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
City Finance Committee Approves Police Magistrates Bonds
The Finance Committee met in Select Council Chamber and approved bonds of $5 000 each for Police Magistrates Hyndman McKennna Gripp Leslie and Succop with named bondsmen. Claims for damages by R 8 McCutcheon and MacConway Torley Co were referred to the Claims sub committee along with a Shafer Street house damage claim by James O Neill. An ordinance setting salaries for the chief clerk and draughtsman was recommended and a corporate surety ordinance referred to the City Attorney for opinion on powers and security limits.
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Select Council
Hyndman
William M. Ramsey
John R. Baum
McKennna
Charles F. McKenna
Gripp
Joseph Einstein
W. W. Kerr
Leslie
M. F. Leslie
J. H. Jackson
Succop
Hugh Lafferty
McCutcheon
Forty-eighth Street
MacConway, Torley & Co
James O'Neill
Thirteenth Ward
Shafer Street
Board of Viewers
Messrs. Robertson, King and Anderson
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
All About a Bill of Goods
Terence Daly owner of a Chinese specialty store at 48 Fourth avenue was held on a charge of larceny by bailee and assault after a dispute with Sam Lee who paid £810 for goods to Scottdale that never arrived. Daly was arrested and released on $300 bail for a Monday hearing.
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Terence Daly
Richards Sam Lee
Scottdale
Fourth Avenue
Sam Lee
Daly
Sam
Pittsburg
Lee
Revised Library Commission Names New Officers and Vacancies
The official list shows James B. Scott as Civic leader and H. C. Frick as Treasurer with W. N. Frew as Secretary. George A. Macbeth becomes Arts and Sciences chairman, and George L. Holliday fills the vacancy. Resignations by J. B. Jackson and Reuben Miller trigger new appointments to Executive and Building committees.
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Messrs
Miller
Jackson and Holland
Macbeth
Civic
Councilmank
James B. Scott
H. L. Gourley
Robert Pitcairn
W. H. McKelvey
M.D
H.C. Frick
H. P
Mesars
J. B. Jackson
Reuben Miller
W. J. Holland
George A. Macbeth
Arts and Sciences
George L. Holliday
Not a Good Location Chief Bigelow Opposes Bedford Avenue Site
Chief Bigelow of the Department of Public Works criticizes the Bedford avenue reservoir site for the Carnegie Library and Music Hall. He cites steep streets and poor central access while noting the location is suitable only for monuments. Chief Elliott adds that the site is an airy place as property owners push prices.
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Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Carnegie Library
Music Hall
Bedford Avenue
New York
Elliott
Department of Public Charities
Carnegie
New Men’s and Young Men’s Suits Offered Here
A local shop advertises a full stock of men and young men’s suits, dress trousers, and a large selection of made to measure options. Emphasizes better quality, fit, and direct manufacturer pricing with rapid customer adoption and recommendations.
Destructive Fire Destroys 18 Dwellings in Scranton
A blaze at Bloom Carriage Manufacturing in Scranton on eighth street destroyed 18 private homes, the Finch foundry pattern shop and boiler house, Brock Ross screen works, and a block of 13 houses. Fire raged two hours with strong winds. all city fire companies fought it. Loss estimated at 160000 with partial insurance.
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Scranton
Bloom Carriage Manufacturing Company
Eighth Street
Finch’s Foundry
Brock & Ross
Young Men’s Christian Association Conference In Session
The Nashville gathering of YMCA workers from the United States and British provinces continued at the State capitol with delegates arriving overnight. Prof Beardslee and Secretary Sinclair led Bible studies as papers discussed business and staff roles, foreign work, and systematic giving for expansion. In Curaçao a lockout hit A B Andrews & Co, a desk and fittings maker, following a strike by some employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Young Men's Christian Association
State Capitol
S. C. Beardslee
Hartford Theological Seminary
Sinclair
Dayton
G. A. Spurtleff
Utica
F. W. Douglass
Indianapolis
C. H. Ober
G. W. Mahaffey
Philadelphia
Waters Recede. Railroads Resume Perishable Freight
The Louisville New Albany and Texas Company reports the Mississippi Valley main line is clear after high water. The railroad will receive and forward perishable and other freight via Memphis to stations on the main line including Vicksburg Natchez and New Orleans and beyond.
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Southern Railroads
New Orleans
Louisville, New Albany and
Texas Company
Memphis
Vicksipirg
Natchez
Ints
Ladies Showcases Choice Dress Fabrics at Moderate Prices
The People's Store in Pittsburg invites women to view a large fabric display offering spring shades and wide wool and cashmere fabrics. Cases include French serges Italian twills English check suitings silk warp Henrietta cloths and imported plaids with prices from 45 to 125 cents per yard.
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Elmer OR
Edwin
Gambicg
Irwin
Tcst Enre
John Smith
Sickel Place
Harbor Creek
City Aira
Diatapch
Greensbirg
Inenector Darby
Washington, D. C
Greensburg
Dea
Connellsville
John Holliday
DTS Paren
New Castree
New Castle
C. M. Bullock
Bullock
Fortows
Patriotic Sons
America Lodge
McHeesport
Eric Man
State of
Diafator
Diafatct
Jomx Misher
Wells Bare
Downstate
Theater
Pines
Jacob Sikeriskucinesky
Warner
A. Piaschersecki
Sikeriskucinesky
Piaschersecki
Towa
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Cts
Ewyance & Suvster
Fifth Ave
Kwanswe & SunvustTex
Rosenbaum & Co
Mr. Smiley
Pinteberg
C. A. Surner & Co
Fifth Avenue
Duaniap’s
Periolea
Drvas
Jos. Homwe & Co
Carnegie Gallery
Paris Salon
George Hetzel
United States
Old City
Pillsburg
Leasons
East Liberty
Frankstown
Enat Liberty
Allegheny
The
Battery
City Hall
Union Square
Metropolitan Museum
Conservatory of Music
Vania
West Wircrsia
Warmesa
Sunshine
Whisky Jugs
LineTon
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Dr. Tutt
C. L. Mitchell
Fort Meade
Fla
Tutt
Kentucky
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market ST
Tssu
Chief Bigelow
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Christian Workers IN Session
Curcaco
A. “. Andrews & Co
the Dispatch Business Office
Smithfield
Diamond
Till People's Store
Dress Goods Department
SARAH
Faille Francaise
N. B
Samuel B. F. Morse
Charlestown
Mass
Liberty Street
Star Corn Hk
Issapolio
Faila
Sanearniich
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