Floating Furnaces and Twilight Steamer Burn at Monongahela Wharf
A stern warning tale describes the Blue Twilight and the Eagle and George Roberts destroyed by fire on the Monongahela riverfront. Owners Phillips and Mir Jenewel and Jatte & Co face financial losses near 55 thousand dollars as crowds watched the blaze from Perrysville avenue. A public meeting at Lithgow avenue schoolhouse in Allegheny debated widening Perrysville avenue to a city boundary, with residents pressing for action and petitions to Councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camel
Eagle
George Roberts
Monongahela
Phillips & Mir Jenewel
Fim
South Owertierhster
Jatte & Co
Fire Destroys Twilight and Roberts Barges on the River
A blaze swept the Twilight and the George Roberts and nearby barges along the river last night. Firefighters, aided by tugboats and water jets, prevented further loss as several vessels burned and drifted toward the wharf amid smoke and steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
George Roberts
City Council Approves Street Widening Motion
Mr Wilson moved to widen the street, opposition noted to widening beyond 40 feet. Elphinstone said beneficiaries would pay, others compensated. Marshall estimated 1,000,000 cost. motion passed without division. A committee of Wilson, King, and Boyle was appointed to pursue the project. petition signatures were strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville Avenue
Lithgow Avenue
Allegheny
John R. Watson
David M. Alston
Elphinstone
James Wilson
Federal Street
G. Paulin
Thomas M. Marshall
McKean
Marshall
Milroy Avenue
Tully
Wilson
P. R. F. King
Henry Boyle
Colored Knights Templar Holds Two Day Carnival Meeting
The ninth annual conclave of the United Grand Commandery of the Colored Knights Templar of Pennsylvania convenes today in Florence Hall Arthur Street with about 500 members from 11 commanderies. Events include a 5:30 dress parade and drill, a public installation at Lafayette Hall, an exhibition drill by St Albans Commandery No 8 of Philadelphia, and a banquet at 10:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grand Commandery of the
Colored Knights Templar of
Pennsylvania
Grand Commandery
Florence Hall
Arthur Street
Tay. m
Lafayette Hal
Allegheny Cantita Association
Cyrene Commandery No. 9
K. T
Wyite Avenue A. Mle
Arthur
Centre
Fulton
Wyte
Fifth Avenue
Market
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Alleglen Anderson
Cedar Avenue
Ohio Street
Tunes Street
North Avenue
Ohio
Recreation Rk
C. L Billows
Lafayette Hall
St. Albans Commonery No. 8
Philadelphia
Connellman Denies Asking Vote For McKirdy in Allegheny
News item reports John McKirdy borrowing $1000 from Mr. Bader four years ago with a note unpaid. Bader told friends to vote against McKirdy and said a councilman offered $2500 to secure his vote and support. Bader said his vote is not for sale and the councilman offered him $300, the share McKirdy owes, which he refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKirdy
Department of Public Works
Allegheny
Ve Tader
McKirdy
Bader
McKiird
Row About a Girl William Riley Puts a Bullet in James Stewart
William Riley fired five shots at James Stewart last night at 34 Wilson Street injuring his right hip. Riley, Stewart, Frances Harris and Thomas Reed, all described as colored, are in custody with the latter two held as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley
James Stewart
Wilson Street
Thomas Reed
Frances Harris
Riley
Stewart
Frances Wilson
Eley
Canon Stewart
Applicants for Positions Are Already Doing Lively Mussing
A fragment outlines court political petitions with Commodore Cochrane and E. J. Ri shallMtone as claimants. The text notes signatures from hundreds of lawyers and various unnamed factions, implying active campaigning for seats on a county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Commodore Cochrane
Tang
E. J
Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Schenley Park
City officials plan a large patriotic demonstration at Schenley Park Pittsburg featuring new speakers stand arrangements and expanded attractions. Chief Bigelow coordinates park preparations while Mayor Gourley aims to stage baseball contests and attract merchant support with a 90000 dollar bridge project and new park access routes to unlock nearby building property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Schenley Park
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Chief Bigelow
Bigelow
Bigelow Hill
Chef Bigelow
Gourley
Pittsboro
Homewood
Nesley’s Run
Larimer Avenue
City Engineer's Office
United Presbyterian Women's General Missionary Society Meets
The session at Third Church on Diamond Street approved by laws changes to shift election control to delegates. Delegates and guests heard talks from Anna Y. Thompson, Mrs. David Strong, Rev. Griffin, and Grifin about Eg Pe Rave. Missionaries Toso A. McCullough and Mrs. McKee spoke on India. A reception at the Orphans' Home preceded an evening bank offering that raised funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women’s General Missionary Society
Chuarch
Diamond Street
Anna Y. Thompson
David Strong
Mr. Griffin
Grifin
Eg Pe
Toso A. McCullough
McKee
India
Uniondale Cemetery Elects New Officers and Reports Finances
The Uniondale cemetery corporators held their annual meeting on Tuesday night. The report shows receipts from lot sales totaling 21610 dollars and other sources 11908 dollars and 24 cents. Expenditures amounted to 7957 dollars 60 cents with unsold ground bringing total assets to 273 dollars. Trustees elected: John Hopkins Addison Lysie James McCautcheon Thomas McCance Joseph McNaugher John Porterfield John Thompson RK Smith and W F Trimble. Thomas McCance elected resident FV Jamison secretary John Thompson treasurer and Alex Henry clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniondale Cemetery
John Hopkins
Addison Lysie
James McCautcheon
Thomas McCance
Joseph McNaugher
John Porterfield
John Thompson
Local arrests and burglaries reported in region
Reports list William Mariner jailed for resisting eviction from a shanty boat. Jonx Davey of McKeesport faces a charge of biting Greenaway. Charles Marraews arrested sparring with Officer Matasses. D. Scuvize accused of $201 fraud from Deis Biss min Kurtz Co. Burke, Sharpsburg home burglarized. valuables stolen. Alderna Stecor presided over assault case against W J Pastorius and Z Kneisansi. bail set. Haanax Turxt, 15, detained on Southside suspected of discharge of shots. George A Macbeth Co and McKee’s Rocks defendants to hear assault case. Dr J Sumer and Dr Burkett named in dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mariner
Jonx Davey
McKeesport
Greenaway
Charles Marraews
Alderna
Stecor
W. J. Pastorius
Z. Kneisansi
Haanax Tvrrxt
Iran
George A. Macbeth
Dr. J. Sumer
Burkett
Canal Resolution Delayed Over Publication Funding
The Canal Commission pressed to publish its report to the state but no funding was secured. Secretary Eben Brewer reported the bill to publish had not reached the House, with W T Marshall delaying action. Officials fear private subscription if state aid fails and hope for adjournment funding.
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Canal Commission
Eben Brewer
Brower
W.T. Marshall
Allegheny
House
Senate
Marshall
Brewer
Commission
Eee
Confessiman J. C. Burrows
Italy
New Orleans
United States
Japan
Post reforms spread from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh mail service
The article notes Sunday stamp sales, all night hours, and new post office reforms under Postmaster McKean. It credits Wanamaker with rail and ocean mail distribution and predicts streetcar box deliveries as next steps, praising Pittsburgh as the best office in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McKean
Quaker City
Ostmaster
Bayne
Wanamaker
Remarkable Standard Oil Organization Praised by Logan
A. H. Logan lauds the Standard Oil Company as a masterful outfit that gathers top talent. He cites John D. Rockefeller and notes staff such as Steve Harley, a former newspaper man, who secured rights cheaply and skillfully. Harley died recently, valued at $100,000 a year to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Logan
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Steve Harley
Standard Pre le
Steve
Standard
West Virginia
Steve Hasley
Rough on the board by James B. Scott discusses charity funding
James B. Scott defends the Board of Charities arguing it faces an awkward position. He says the state budget cannot predefine exact allocations and cuts provoke criticism. He notes charity requests vastly exceed revenue and many applicants are refused despite good intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities
James B. Scott
Charity
Drawing the Line at Colored Delegates Arriving for Convention
Colored delegates to the Knights Templar convention will arrive today and may seek lodging at Central and Preston hotels. Other innkeepers fear being asked to house them. Hosts can only politely deny if rooms are full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Knights Templar
Central
Preston
cSsuey
Reynolds Promoted To Superintendent On North Line
R B Reynolds, long time conductor on the Pittsburg and aes Gee, was yesterday promoted to superintendent of the northern division of the railroad. The division covers the line between Callery Junction and Mt Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Reynolds
Pittsburg
Aes Gee
Aden
Callery Junction
Mt. Jewett
Immigrants Arrive as Ward Club Plans Housewarming
Twenty five immigrants arrive in the city and many head west. The Fifteenth Ward Republican Warf Club will open a new clubhouse on Butler Street next Monday evening with a house warming. Assistant Postmaster Clark of Allegheny resigns to enter the lumber business with D L Patterson on Beaver Avenue. A tax coroner's jury found a verdict in the case of James Pinak the Pole who fell from a window at Twenty eighth Street. Davin Parnz died at West Penn Hospital on Monday after conversion to Catholicism. He is buried in St. Emanuel's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Ward
Republican Tarf Club
Butler Street
Clark
Allegheny
D. L. Patterson
Beaver Avenue
James Pinak
Soraenaat Tan Eerie Davin Parxz
Weat Penn Hospital
Gompers Involved in Eviction Riots at Valley Works
Sensational rumors surface as President Gompers Parker and James Keegan allegedly visit the Valley Works where evictions occur. Gompers denies inciting riot, notes 32 families were ousted, and says public sympathy favors strikers despite reports of unrest. Warrants issued for James McBride on intimidation and shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Coke Company
Union Works
Stonerville
Scottdale
Gompers
Parker
James Keegan
Valley Works
The
Coke
Knights
Frick Company
James McBride
John Shelkey
Morewood
Company C
Iberty
Western Flint Bottle Association Meeting Adopts July Blast Extension
The Western Flint Bottle Association met in the Iron Exchange Building. Due to grip, flood, gas shortages, and feeding orders for private ware, members agreed to allow continued blasting until July. Presentees were reaffirmed for the next meeting on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Flint Bottle Association
Iron Exchange
Rees in St. Lo for Government Shipyard Site Talk
Thomas M. Rees of this city is in St. Lo on government business. His mission is described as secret and he is examining a suitable site for iron shipways and docks. Sam W. Coffin of Covington, Kentucky is said to be interested in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Rees
St. Lo
Mr. Rees
Cetain
Sam W. Coffin
Covington
Charleroi Plate Glass Plans Housing for Foremen and Employees
The Charleroi Plate Glass Company has contracted six foremen houses and is negotiating 150 employee homes. Preparations are nearly complete for the first casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi Plate Glass Company
Conference Held Between Glass Makers and Labor Representatives
A meeting takes place today between Flint prescription glass manufacturers and representatives of the American and Sinseworkers union. The discussions focus on terms and the scale of wages for the year starting August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Sinseworkers
Arran
Ellwood or Arnold to Host Second Brigade Encampment
The Second Brigade N G P plans a summer encampment at Ellwood opposite Rock Point or at Arnold. Major A J Logan will file a report with General Wiley today proposing the preferred site. Brigade commanders oppose orders moving artillery and cavalry to Mt Gretna encampment and will protest if General Snowden orders such a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Rock Point
Arnold
A. J. Logan
Wiley
Snowden
Mt. Gretna
Rehearings Denied by Judge Magee in Liquor License Case
Anonymous claim says several refused applicants expected rehearings but Magee refused after preparations. Judge Magee stated plans were final with no rehearings. The article also contains scattered advertisements for clothing, shoes, fabrics, a photo gallery, and eye care services from various Pittsburgh merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Magee
Magee
Ind
Bolt among builders in labor strike and picnic plans
Reported dissensions in the Master Builders and Master Plumbers unions. Contractors threaten a Thursday conference to press for a committee or exit the association. Carpenters threaten strike over pay, union-wide action possible. A ball game today at Ross Grove draws crowd as shipments arrive and officials prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Association
Sands
Cincinnati
B. Earths
M. Tate
J. G. Weldin
J. K. Becker
James Hay
C. H. Humbert
John Cowley
B. F. Call
W. Hare
M. J. Fry
East End
Ross’ Grove
Buil ' Supply Association
Master Bricklayers’ Association
Ident Fulmer
Powell
Westinghouse Matters Stir Philadelphia Business Circles
Public chatter focused on Westinghouse electric matters and related reorganizations. The overthrow at Charters Valley Gas was dismissed and a personal encounter was deemed unfounded. News confirmed A T Rowand and George Shane leaving Union Switch and Signal, while denying their exit from East End Electric Light. The Philadelphia Company directory held a routine meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Chartiers Valley
Westinghouse Electric Company
Mercantile Trust Company
A. T. Rowand
George Shane
Union Switch and Signal Company
East End Electric Light Company
Philadelphia
Albino Sisters Seek Damages After Allegheny Flood
Three damage suits filed by Florence and Mary Martin of 187 Lacock Street Allegheny allege injuries and financial losses from the great flood caused by the Allegheny Heating Company. Attorney A I Mosser prepared papers seeking 20000 to 30000 per plaintiff with similar claims from Mrs Charles H Young for 10000. Suits to be entered in Common Pleas No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Mosser
Allegheny Heating Company
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Florence Martin
Mary Martin
Charles H. Young
Fire destroys Samuel Watson barn in Pennsylvania road area
A large barn owned by Samuel Watson burned yesterday two miles from the Pennsylvania road with a $5000 loss. Water pressure was unavailable to fight the blaze. The 10-year old nephew Sammy Joan confessed to starting a fire on the door with matches and hay. He allegedly drove off with a United States mail wagon at the Allegheny post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Watson
Pennsylvania Road
Sammy Joan
Allegheny Post Office
Endorsement for the Olian at Mellor House Palace of Music
A letter from Anton Seldi praises the Olian, an orchestral instrument, as useful for non players to reproduce great works. He predicts wide demand and invites the public to hear the May Festival performances at Mellor House Palace of Music, 77 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 21, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera House
Nton Seids
New York
Mellor & House
Palace of Music
Lished 1831
Fifth Avenue
Lace Curtains Bargains From New York Buyout
Our buyer clears New York market with extraordinary losses. Largest Nottingham stock in these cities with curtains from 50c to 10 a pair and from 1 to 5. Irish lace dates 34, Swiss tamboured curtains, and many choice patterns. Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Bargain Sale Includes Three Kings at Hamilton’s Music
The notice lists three kings included in a bargain sale at Hamilton's music store on Fifth Avenue at numbers 91 and 93. The listing mentions discounted items and indicates the sale is active this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Kings
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Welty's Offers Lincrusta and Mouldings in Wide Range
A local ad lists wall coverings and pressed goods including Lincrusta Walton and handmade items in cheap and medium grades. The shop offers ceilings friezes and borders to match plus a full line of wood moldings. Addressed at 190 Federal Street and 65 67 09 and 71 Park Way.
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Que
Ablef Brown New
Allegheny Councils
Monongahela Wharf
Simpson Horner
Point bin
Hobert
Horner & i
Coa
Wood Street
Php
Pouette Mather
Davis
Fomary
Roberts
Tiekt
Leif
Ak Tegel Watton & Coon
Homer & Roberts
Philips & Mittenswzei
C. Jutte & Co
Valent
Wbeaut
Favren
Ciptain Marshall S
Reno
Fort
Oller Brown
Smithfield Street Bridge
Colored Knights Templar
A Connellman
Mr. Bader
McHirdy
Prospect
U. P. Women's General Missionary Convention
Uniondale
D. Scuvize
Deis, Bissmin, Kurtz & Co
Holsheimer
Main
Ninth Streets
Sharpsburg
Knights Templar
Federation
Cokers
Ellwood OR
America
Pressuvre Completion Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
G. D. Simon's
Ohio St
PatTh
Anderson
Lis’ Gallery
Rosenbaum & Co
Salt Co
Smithfield
Mannion
Bolt Among Builders
Westinghouse Matters
Chartiers
Gassaway
John Gassaway
William Conger
Cleveland
Mr. Gassaway
James Surratt
Steubenville
Conger
Margaret Lane
Irl
John Condon
Jones and Laughlins Row
Ellen
Wales
South Nineteenth Street
U. and
Ulrich & Spencer
Penn Ave
Black ‘Goods
Enne
Lhese
Biber
Easton
Market ST. Myl
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Bartlett
J.C. ‘Lett
Wood St
Pitteburg
Ingrain
Pens Avenue
Ransaree Sopeatn
Segrsin
Brussels
Sie
Anton Seldi
Holland
Western University
Civil and Mining
Tha
JOS. Horne & CO
Horne
Pean Avenue
Mya
Edward
Gruetzinger
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