Lost in New York A B Nevin of Sewickley disappears in New York
Alexander B Nevin ex cashier of the First National Bank of Allegheny vanishes after visiting Denver Dallas Galveston and New York with relatives and an English companion. Family suspects health voyage while others fear disappearance may be voluntary or connected to a broader search for health and eventual return expected.
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Allegheny Bank
Alexander B. Nevin
First National Bank of
Allegheny
Sewickley
Mr. Nevin
Denver
Hugh
Walter Nevin
Dalles
Tez
Galveston
New York City
New York
Gotham
Nevin
Galvesion
Gilsey House
West
Europe
West Virginia
Carlsbad
Four year old struck by streetcar on Penn avenue
Mary Larozosky a Polish child playing tag near her home on Penn avenue was run down by East Liberty Citizens' Traction car 234. The driver J S Crout applied brakes but she died from multiple injuries after being taken to a drug store and later home. Crout surrendered to police and posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Citizens' Traction Line
Mary Larozosky
Fifteenth Street
Chipman
J. S. Crout
Mershon
Drutstore
Sixteenth Street
Penn Avenue
Shoenberger
Crout
Nineteenth Ward
Cave Himelf
Hyndman
Johnstown Flood Commission to be dissolved in Philadelphia
The Johnstown Flood Commission will be formally dissolved at a Philadelphia meeting today. James B. Scott, Marvin and Reuben Miller, local representatives, traveled to the Quaker City. Scott says the commission finished its work a year ago and its only remaining task is unveiling the Johnstown cemetery monument for about 73 unknown dead on the third anniversary of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Philadelphia
James B. Scott
Marvin
Reuben Miller
Quaker City
Scott
Opera House Fate Tied to Diamond Street Widening in Pittsburg
In 1894 the Colemans plan a large office building on Fifth avenue, after the Opera House would be torn down if Diamond street is widened. Directors debate whether to preserve the theater or replace it with a modern complex as leases expire.
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Diamond Street
Opera Haus
The
Colemans
Willis F. McCook
Coleman Estate
Opera House
Dispatch
Fifth Avenue
Miller
Pittsburg
Coleman
Collector Greer Proposes Reform of Delinquent Tax Office
Delinquent Tax Collector Greer of Allegheny returns from the sea shore and visits Pittsburg to offer a plan. He suggests reform by assembling business leaders to decide whether to abolish the delinquent tax collector’s office and restore the old collection method, pledging to resign if that is the decision. He contrasts his city ties and tax support with rival James S. Rutan.
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Greer
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Li Havre
Disratch
James S. Rutan
The
Reform Association
William R. Thompson
John H. Ricketson
A. M. Brers
R. H. Boggs
John Walker
James Bovard
H. Bell
Henry Holdship
Lewis Irwin
James McCord
Phil Resmer
Pittsburgh merchants urged to back fair displays
Arthur B. Farquhar, executive commissioner of the Pennsylvania World’s Fair Commission, arrived in the city to drum up merchant and manufacturer interest. He will meet the Chamber of Commerce to urge a creditable Pittsburg display, noting Philadelphia’s 250 exhibitors and urging local firms to apply for space beyond the few named applicants like Carnegie, National Tube Works and Heinz & Co.
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Arthur B. Farquhar
Pennsylvania World’s Fair Commission
Limited
Monongahela House
Farquhar
Europe
Kerstone
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
William Quinn
Quaker City
Carnegies
National Tube Works
Heinz & Co
Contempt Proceedings Near in Maryland Terminal Suit
Witnesses in the Du Puy versus Baltimore Terminal case face contempt proceedings as A C Dravo Ross W Drum and J M Schoonmaker are ruled to show cause why they should not be attached for refusing to answer questions before the commissioners. An appeal to the Supreme Court is taken by P Scaife in the hearings matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Robb
James H. Beal
du Puy
Baltimore Terminal Company
Maryland
Common Pleas
White
A. C. Dravo
Ross W. Drum
J. M. Schoonmaker
Supreme Court
Judge White
P. Scaife
Producing Oil for Glory Says Limit Output
Captain Vandergrift argues oil producers must restrict output to raise prices. He travels to Washington to press for a national cap, estimating Pennsylvania and U.S. production should drop to 50 000 and 75 000–80 000 barrels daily respectively, to curb profits chasing. He warns current high output harms markets and that scarcity will force purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Vandergrift
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ladies' Gold Watch Free Display Ad
An 1900s style ad promises a free ladies gold watch at Saller & Co on Smithfeld Diamond streets. It invites passersby to view a timepiece display in the window and mentions a 25 cent cost for the display or related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presen Saller & Co
Sige Smithfeld
Diamond Streets
Courtroom Clash Over McClure Sharp Testimony
In allegheny criminal court a large crowd watched the McClure perjury case unfold as Agent McClure faced cross examination by John Marron. Sharp testified about newspaper sales on the Lord's day while denying McClure bought a paper, and the judge adjourned proceedings to resume at 9:30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
McClure
Allegheny Criminal Court
Law and Order
Robert McClure
W. D. Moore
D. F. Patterson
John Marron
Major A. M. Brown
Burleigh
Harry Goehring
James M. Sharp
Southside
Daily Papers
Sharpe
Alderman Roche
Slagle
Sharp
Michael Roche
Thirteenth Ward
Wylie Avenue
Mr. Sharp
Mr. Marron
Rohe
Flynn Held for Court in Blunt Operation Case
Thomas Flynn alias Magee, tied to a criminal operation on a woman he called his wife, appeared in a Law and Order hearing. Judge Fetterman heard testimony from Miss Morrison at Bethesda Home and a nurse as Flynn was held for court under $800 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
Thomas Flynn
L. & C. Spry
Gripp
Squim Roche
Hall of Justice
League
Magee
Mogul
McClure
Law and Order Aggregation
Flynn
Fetterman
Miss Morrison
Bethesda
Twelve Good Men and True
The names and residences of the men selected to try Agent McClure for perjury are as follows: James Page Eleventh ward Allegheny James Foster Twenty-sixth ward Pittsburg Richard Fawcett Homestead John Burkett Sr Tarentum Thomas Evans Twenty-third ward Pittsburg Patrick Geary Twentieth ward Pittsburg John Reilly Eleventh ward Pittsburg B Stanton Tenth ward Allegheny Wm Haney Eighteenth ward Pittsburg John Fielding Fourth ward Allegheny Robert Browne Sharpsburg Cornelius Meade Seventeenth ward Pittsburg
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McClure
James Page
Allegheny
James Foster
Pittsburg
Richard Fawcett
Homestead
John Burkett
Tarentum
Thomas Evans
Patrick Geary
John Reilly
Ittsburg
B. Stanton
Wm. Haney
John Fielding
Robert Browne
Sharpsburg
Cornelius Meade
Dog hanged to fence during night in Wilkinsburg
A dog owned by W B McCarthy of Penn Avenue Wilkinsburg died by strangling in a yard accident. The setter, left chained inside the fence to guard the yard, apparently became entangled when trying to reach a cat. The owner found the cold body the next morning while the cat rested nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
W. B. McCarthy
Penn Avenue
Col Searight Seeks Fayette County return to Pittsburg Court District
Col Thomas B Searight of Fayette county urged restoration of his county to the Pittsburg district at a United States Court session in Pittsburg. He seeks nomination and election as President Judge of the Fayette Greene district to replace Judge Inghram, criticizing the current Philadelphia district alignment. An advertiser notes an adrooms rental request appeared in the Centa Word Columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoe
Fayette County
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Thomas B. Searight
United States Court
Searight
Fayette-Greene
Inghram
Philadelphia
Adiet
Dispatch
Thieves raid city pound thefts three prized dogs
Thieves broke into the dog kennels on Ruch's Hill at the city pound and stole three valuable dogs belonging to Superintendent Roger O Mara. The theft was discovered on the morning rounds when the window was found jimmied and the dogs missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Pound
Ruch's Hill
Roger O'Mara
Pain Balm and Iron City Lager Promoted by Ad Claims
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and urges trial to feel quick relief. It also touts Iron City Brewing Company's Lager and Pilsner, claiming four months age, purity, and quality with thousands of barrels stored in vaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Iron City Brewing Company
Iron City Ee Company
Boys' All Wool Suits and Jewelry at Sal ler & Co
Offer for boys' all wool suits at Sal ler & Co with sizes from 4 to M in various colors shapes and styles. Also a gold watch on display at Sal ler & Co located at the corner of Smithfeld and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Oputina
Saller & Co
Smithfeld
Diamond
Mitten Bros Catalogue Lists Mrs Winslow Syrup
A 5 page catalogue and price list from Mitten Bros at 162 Federal St Allegheny promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a top remedy for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitten Bros
Federal At
Allegheny
Mornens
Mrs. Winslow
Intelligent Men Sought as 360 Election Supervisors Named
Allegheny County Democratic and Republican chairmen plan to petition court for 360 supervisors to run the new election law duties. Each party names 180 men to cover Pittsburgh, Allegheny and McKeesport with 10 days work and 50 dollars per supervisor. Total cost to government about 18000 dollars. Supervisors must be intelligent, of good moral character, reside in their district, and handle registration lists under the new system. Appointments expected in June for the upcoming congressional and presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Democratic Committee
John Gripp
Republican Committee
Allegheny County
United States
Pittsburg
Allegheny
McKeesport
Gripp
Brennen
Iam
Delegates Gather for State Foresters Meeting in Union Veteran Hall
Delegates to the State Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters converge in Pittsburgh with about 3 000 members expected for a parade at 2 30 from Water to Smithfield. A silk banner will honor the lodge with the largest turnout and Alfred Marland gives the trees planting remarks.
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State Court
Ancient
Order of Foresters
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Water
Smithfield Street
Allegheny Parks
Alfred Marland
Veteran Legion Hall
Law Committee
Albert Allen’s Father After Boy But Fails to Catch Him
Twelve year old Albert Allen was picked up by the police in Allegheny Friday evening. He told a tale of abuse at Glendale and said he ran away from home. The boy was placed in the Newsboys Home by the Anti Cruelty Society. His father William Allen, a Glendale farmer, went to recover him but the boy had escaped. Allan asserted the boy was incorrigible and had run away before.
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Albert Allen
Allegheny
Glendale
Anti-Cruelty Society
Dorente
Newsboys
Ihe
William Allen
Bargain Suit Sale at Clothiers Corner Grant and Diamond
After a large trade in men s suits, small lots remain priced at 12 and 15 with reductions to under half cost for 3 or 4 suits. The basement display offers sacks single or double breasted and Coultunnays in dark or light colors. Great sale opens at 8 am Tuesday morning.
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Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Equitable Life Assets Stretched Across 16120 Miles
The assets of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, in dollar bills laid end to end, cover a distance of 16 120 miles. Edward A Woons, Manager, 514 Market St., Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Edward A. Woons
Manazer
Market St
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor Executive Council Opens Here
The National Executive Council of the Knights of Labor convenes with T W Powderly and others to discuss labor grievances and opposition to the Reading deal. They favor the People's party platform and plan actions on boycotts and urging members away from Chicago venues. 34 locals with 3500 members in attendance. Powderly and Wright to address the public meeting in Lafayette Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
People's Party
National Executive Council
The
Knights of Labor
T. W. Powderly
Scranton
A. W. Wright
Canada
John W. Hayes
Philadelphia
John Davidson
Detroit
Hugh Cavenaugh
Cincinnati
John Davis
Kansas
H. F. Dempsey
K. of L
Rochester
Globe Tobacco Works
Liggett & Myer’s Tobacco Works
St. Louis
Chicago
Powderly
Wright
Lafayette Hall
Delegates Named for National Plumbers Convention in Washington
The Pittsburg Master Plumbers Association will send Joseph Rice Louis Neiley J Kennedy J McGinness L McShane John M Addy J Cowling Robert Bradshaw George Sands Frank Medknight and W Chandley to represent at the National Plumbers Convention in Washington on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
India Silk Sale Sets Record at Store
Jos. Horne & Co ran a brisk sale Friday and Saturday of printed India silks at a yard price of one dollar, selling 3,000 yards Friday and 1,000 yards Saturday. The rapid sellout marked the largest, quickest silk sale in the store's history. Prices reflected ladies demand for true value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Crany
Dramatic Dress Goods Sale From New York Purchases
Our dress goods buyer returns from New York markets with an extraordinary price break. Trade with leading New York jobbers is dull and prices crash, allowing bold purchases of desirable lots at sacrifice. Our sale begins today with item glimpses from these enormous purchases.
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New York
Spring and Summer Dress Goods Sale Highlights
Choice Cheverons and Vigognes 42 to 44 inches wide, all wool, now 75 cents yard. previously 150 and 1.75. Large lot of All-Wool French Crepons 44 inches wide, 18 new shades, now 75 cents yard. formerly 1.50.
All Wool Serpentine Diagonal Suitings Sale
One lot of All Wool Serpentine Diagonal Suitings 44 inches wide offered in season colors. Regular value $1.75 a yard now priced at 75 cents per yard.
New French Checked Bedford Cards at Half Price
One lot of French Checked Bedford Cards offered in 25 season shades. Full 48 inch width, originally $2.50, now reduced to $1.25. Retail value and style emphasized by the sale.
Great Dress Goods Sale Offers Narrow Diagonal Suitings
One lot of French Diagonal Suitings in 52 inch width, all-wool, in 20 desirable shades. Value $2.75 a yard, today $1.50. Many more items in a large sale, mostly better dress goods. No old styles or colors. Attendees will likely praise the sale.
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A. B. Nevin
Dat
Atlantic Ocean
A. B Booth
Mr. Booth
GEIP
Mr. Farquhar
Vandergrift
Colonel Moore
St. Vitus
Col. Searight
AntiFictat Lian M'ra Co
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Gripp and
United States Supervisors
Foresteers
Ninth Street
Lirrece's
Smithfield St
Tresa
Plumbers’ Convention
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Pittsburg, Pa
Engraving and Printing
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenue
Trsea
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Biber & Easton
Cloak and Suit Department
Bedford
Jos. Horne
JOS. Horne & CO
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