Fireboat Advocated For Pittsburg Fire Service
Walter Eytinge, a New Yorker with fire service background, defends Pittsburg fireboats and water towers against critics. He argues Pittsburg’s riverfront and tide-water propulsion allow fast fireboat response, notes telegraph notified stations, compares with New York, and asserts one fireboat and water tower would greatly enhance city fire-fighting capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Eytinge
New Yorker
Eytinge
New York Fire Department
Disratch
Duqueent
Pittsburg
Eytings
Honest Umpires and Crowd Hostility in New York
Jim Motric defends umpires as honest men amid stor age regation fallout in New York. He praises Lynch for his calm, recalls fans rushing to assault him after a close call, and notes Lynch’s resolve to eject offenders. Motric vows not to tolerate abuse of umpires by players or spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Motric
New York
Lynch
Amon
Hotel Clerk Sees Frivolous Name Registrations
A hotel clerk complains about some guests who register names with frills and embellishments, urging Aman to simply provide name and address. He notes most people comply, but a few appear ridiculous, inviting mockery from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
A Backwoods Man and His State Title Ego
A reader-sourced scrutiny mocks a man from a backwoods town who adds Virginia after his name, calling the practice pretentious. The piece contrasts a nameless figure who records no address, noting his vanity and the egotism clerks observe daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seb
Mahone
Virginia
Chay
Drilling Boom Amid Economic Worries in Oil Fields
A. H. Logan reports widespread drilling in the McDonald area with rigs going up in the last two weeks though returns are sparse. He notes optimism for lubricating oil over crude and mentions a 1000 acre lease in Slippery Rock for lubricating oil, with a well started a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Logan
Philadelphia
Wildwood
McCurdy
McDonald
Kik
Logan
Slippery Rock
Local admirer predicts future of speed horse breeding
A passerby argues ten years hence no science will breed fast trotters. He notes rising profits and rapid record cuts, praising Sunol and speed stocks as key. He cites Axtel, Allerton, and Goldsmith Maid as examples and predicts cheaper horse flesh through breeding advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
Tam
Axtel
Allerton
Crops in a Bad Way Across the Nation
C B Pitt of a New York wholesale produce firm reports dry weather hurts butter and eggs, with scarce supply and rising prices. He notes weeks of rain in Michigan Minnesota and Illinois, farmers plowing oats for corn, with withered grass and blighted wheat. He cites a Western demand for Blaine and advocates his nomination for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Pitt
New York
Frm
Northwest
Pitt
Blaine
Edgarton Emerges As Candidate For Postmaster General
The article notes General Warren P. Edgarton of Philadelphia seeks the vacant Postmaster General post. A local petition from city, government, and county officials supports him. Edgarton currently serves as inspector for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey district and has broad backing with credentials spanning since 1872. His only rival is a Tennessee man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Rathborne
Wanamaker
Warren P. Edgarton
Philadelphia
Edgarton
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Don M. Dickinson
Tennessee
Patriotic Young America Shoeware Heads City Stores
City windows display hundreds of baseball shoes attracting boys eager for footwear. Kansas brothers sell pairs for 69 cents, saying the shoes are durable and long lasting. The sales pitch emphasizes affordability and appeal to youth pursuing sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanilinsa Brothers
Paca
Train demand grows for evening schedule in Charleroi area
Citizens along the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line and neighboring towns urge a new train after 8 pm to 9 pm departure times. They note no train runs on the Pitts Virginia and Charleston or Pennsbury lines after 4:50 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston Road
Pitts
Charleston
Pennbcky
Shad Egg Shipment Lands at Utah Lake from Havre de Grace
Captain W A Donnington delivered 250000 shad eggs through the city yesterday to Utah Lake. The eggs were secured at Havre de Grace. The Susquehanna is noted as a major source river for shad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Donnington
Utah Lake
Havre de Grace
Susquehanna
Cheap Suit Sale At P C C C On Monday
A local notice announces 800 men business suits to be sold at 650 half the regular price. Styles include sacks and cutaways in cassimere cotton or mixed worsted fabrics. Purchasers are urged to watch for the announcement and inquire at the corner Grant and Diamond streets Pcc Commodore Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassimeres, Co Ae
P. c
Clorume Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
C. C& CC
Prrrspure Compilation Clothing Company
Corner Grant and
Straw hats line at low prices from GuskEye's Hanover
The season opened for straw goods with a large assortment of men and boys straw hats at low prices. Boys' hats start at five cents and men's hats at twenty four cents. Located at Mamaux & Son's 539 Penn avenue under the GuskEye's banner in Hanover with awnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GuskEye's
Hanover
Mamaux & Son's
Penn Avenue
Outing Season Opens with Diverse Excursion Plans
Pittsburg’s excursion season begins with the Baltimore and Ohio offering a 10 day Atlantic City and Cape May trip on July 2, while Pennsylvania lines plan four runs each over the summer. Western roads eye Chicago, Niagara Falls, the St Lawrence and the White Mountains as eager crowds seek beaches, lakes, picnics, and resort towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
Judge White
Ohio Pyle
Chicago and Alton
Clark
Lake Erie
Atlantic City
Cape May
Smith
Pennsylvania
Deer Pack
Oakland
Enley Park
Braddock School
Sloan
Bedford Springs
Cresson
Pennsylvanians
Bedford
Antingdon
Springs
Pennsyl Vvania
Gettysburg
Alliquippa
Painesville
Erie
St. Lawrence River
White Mountains
Samuel Moody
Pennsylvania Company
Beaver
Mos
Amalgamated Association
Lake Aalegheny Valley
Anderson
Chautauqua
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Rock Point
Colonel
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Cleve
President Harrison Receives Fort Pitt Spoon
President Harrison accepted a Pittsburg Historical Spoon during a return tour. In a formal note dated April 13, 1891, Private Secretary W Hal torp thanked Mesure E P Roberts & Sons for the beautiful souvenir. The president expressed sincere thanks for the friendly attention and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Pittsburg
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Legros
W. HaLtorp
Washington
Short Lengths Stair Carpets for Sale
Short lengths stair carpets offered at 50 cents per bundle containing ten pieces of assorted patterns. Two bundles cover a small room for one dollar. Also bundles of 10 to 15 samples at 50 cents per bundle. On sale next Monday morning on the first floor. Edward Groetzinger, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Patent and Trade Notices From Ohio Valley Region Firms
O D Levis and partners list patent related items and machinery works across Pennsylvania. Entries include pump for machines, apparatus for pipe making, tile manufacturing, glass printing device, rail reducing pipe rolls, and glue spreading machine with names and towns such as Fitneburg, Car bon, McKeesport, New Brighton, Altoona, Warren and Springdale. Established over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Evening Leader
Fitneburg
A. T. Welsh
Carbon
James Simpson
McKeesport
Montezuma Scott
New Brighton
J. R. Robinson
Altoona
Charles B. Bryson
W. N. Clark
Warren
C. Cubalwing Board
Charles Keller
Springdale
United Cne
Carpets Sell At Bold Weekly Bargain Prices
J H Kunret and Bro advertise three carpet specials for the coming week. An all wool extra super TsC carpet at 5 80, ten styles of tapestry Brussels at 3 90, and styles of 850 Brussels tape at 6 8. Carpets made and laid promptly at 1347 1349 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
J. H. Kunret & Bro
Penn Avenue
Foe Tapestry
J. H. Buxxen & Exp
Reduced fares to Detroit for Presbyterian Assembly
Pennsylvania lines offer low excursion round trip tickets from May 18 to 25 for the Presbyterian General Assembly. Travel options include a direct Toledo route or a Cleveland route with steamer transfer to Detroit, with return travel available through June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Presbyterian General Assembly
Toledo
Cleveland
Vrsu
Special Excursion Rates to Detroit and Music Stoves Ads
An 1891 notice promotes special excursion rates to Detroit with tickets sold May 18 to 25 and valid for return until June 6. It lists stores at 137 Federal St Allegheny and 60 Franks town Ave E Pittsburg offering sheet music, guitars, mandolins, banjos, pianos, organs, and other music goods at low prices. Also advertised are watch and diamond sales, a clothing bargains blitz, and a telephone number for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Federal St
Allegheny
Frankstown Ave
E. E
Pittsburg
G A R members urged to shop at local stores
Local notice advertises a sale on suits from Gusky's Washington, with $10 and 49 cent vests, plus sun fast Neapolitan awnings from Mamaux & Son on Penn Avenue. It promotes exclusive dress trimming at T10 Penn Avenue and lists nearby merchants on Penn Avenue and Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T10
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania
Reine & Winps
Bright musical comedy at Harris Theater this week
Trish Luck bursts onto the Harris Theater stage this week in a bright musical comedy. Clem C Magee Nellie Parker and other strong specialty players headline a cast with witty songs and a fascinating plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
Clem C
Magee
Nellie Parker
Cople
Two Years in Penitentiary After Present Term Is Out
Yesterday in the county courts the Quarter Sessions heard sentencing with Attorney Hall up for sentence. Pleas from counsel and a crowd of women and children filled the courtroom while authorities prepared for the day’s cases. Various defendants faced costs, recognizances, and weekly support orders amid disputes over alimony and labor, as District Attorney Johnston announced this was the last case before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarter Sessions Court
Attorney Hall
D. PF. Patterson
Patterson
Fannie Winfield
John Helm
Hillen
Seattle
Johnston
Ferguson Sues Over Private Street Wires
E M Ferguson filed a bill in equity against Central District and Printing Telegraph Company claiming ownership of land along Morewood avenue from Fifth to Ellsworth and that the street, not a public highway, was paved by him. The company began stringing wires May 1, promised no further work May 6, but resumed on Friday. An injunction was sought to prevent further use of the street and a hearing set for May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ferguson
Central District and Printing Telegraph Company
Ferguson
Morewood Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Ellsworth Avenue
Taintiff
Court Sentences Forging Attorney J P Hall to Two Years
J P Hall, who pleaded guilty to forging signatures on a bond and mortgage, faced sentencing after a leniency plea failed. Judge Magee sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary to begin after his current felonious shooting sentence ends. Hall has five months left to serve. Other sentences included Barney Gallagher 30 days workhouse for felonious assault, Fred Tochymne 400 dollar fine and three months workhouse for liquor violations, H Meyer one year plus 20 days jail for liquor selling, Rose Flood 500 dollar fine and six months workhouse for liquor selling, T Purcell 18 months penitentiary for felonious assault, and Doehla and Herman 25 dollars fine and costs for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hall
Hall
Magee
Commonwealth
Barney Gallagher
Fred Tochymne
H. Meyer
Rose Flood
T. Purcell
M. Doehla
C. Herman
United States Court Delays Hughes Pump vs Tippman Case
The United States Circuit Court did not finish the Hughes Steam Pump Company versus Joseph Tippman suit yesterday. Attorneys need more time. court will reconvene tomorrow to adjourn upon conclusion of the trial. A petition to intervene was allowed in the District Court for Hornet Coal Company in the James Gilmore case. Commissioner Gamble heard arguments yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Hughes Steam Pump Company
Joseph Tippman
United States District Court
Hornet Coal Company
James Gilmore
Gamble
One Gas Company After Another in Pittsburg Case
An execution was issued yesterday at Pittsburg for thirty nine thousand five hundred eighty three dollars and fifty nine cents in a dispute involving Diamond Drill Company against Simpson and Watkin. Other listings include trial dates and cases in Common Pleas and Criminal Court with names such as Kamp Berg McGrogan Fisher and Diamond Lumber Co. versus Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond
Simpson & Watkin
Pittsburg Natural Gas Company
Commonwealth Gas Company
Common Pleas No
Kamp
Berg
McGrogan
Fisher
Black
Banker
Folmer & Bro
McGinley
Granley Bronze Co
Maloney & Co
Filler
Hopf
Dhrew
Stringer
Lang Va
Pass
Ee Son
Pense
Hocks
Carlin
Geartn Common Pleas No
Byers
Bradley & Sons
Canfield
Root
Diamond Lumber Co
Brown
Dimling
Wilson
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Belle Stone
Saaben
Garon
Joseph Heradnaie
Volen Etem
Thomas
Ean Engiont
William Peters
Monday's Audit List Estate of Accountant Henry Donaldson Potter and others
Audit list itemizes numerous individuals including Henry Donaldson John D Potter Catharine Lowry J W Witherspoon James N McMillen Caroline Lillech Charlotte Whisper James Gillespie Peter Herdt Hen Snyder Mathias Voegtl and others in an estate accounting docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Donaldson
John D. Potter
Ilie Schwarts
W. A. Young
W. Kirker
Catharine Lowry
Ons Mpeg Not Sr
Elcoteue Ratna
J. W. Witherspoon
Samuel A. Eee
P. Gee
Jane Donaldsa
James N. McMillen
Caroline Lillech
Cewdean Ilipina
Charlotte Whis
Per
James Gillespie
Peter Herdt
Hen’ Snyder
Mathias Voegtl
Court News Highlights in Ten Naturalizations and Divorces
Ten people appeared in United States District Court to file naturalization papers. Mas Spartien seeks a divorce from Andrew Miller on grounds of cruel treatment. Susanna Kraft sues Heinrich Kraft for desertion. Tuomas WiitHovs sues Caspar Baltensberger for 1000 dollars in slander damages over remarks about a disorderly use. David S. Dever released on $200 bail after Philadelphia involvement in Fitzsimmons robberies. Motions for new trials filed in several cases including Murdock, Griffith, Jones and Levinson v McDonald. Herman Rahleder sues Pittsburg Traction for injuries from a streetcar incident. The Art Society seeks a charter. Charles W. Scovel acts as solicitor. Judge Slagle will rule on incorporation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Common Pleas Court No. 3
Mas. Spartien
Andrew Miller
Susanna Kraft
Heinrich Kraft
Davip S&. Dever
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons
George A. Murdock
M. Oe
D. Griffith
Jones and Levinson
D. McDonald
Herman Rahleder
Pittsburg Traction Company
Speed
Art Society
Society
Secre
Charles W. Scovel
Slagle
Order of Incorporation
Oleomargarine Indictments Challenged as Unconstitutional
Attorney D F Patterson for defendants moved to quash oleomargarine indictments claiming unconstitutionality. He argued the act’s title violated the Constitution and would show prior Supreme Court reasoning was insufficient to sustain the decision. Patterson planned to press the motion to a final Supreme Court ruling on the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Patterson
Patterson
United States Supreme Court
Tterson
Sage White
Supreme Court
Mr. Patterson
Grant Street synagogue trustees meet amid holidays
The Grant Street Synagogue Board of Trustees holds its regular quarterly meeting this afternoon. No discussions will occur due to the religious holidays. Rabbi-related matters are postponed until mid June. An election for a cantor and renewed Rabbi term plans are likely at the next session in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
Inter-State Building and Loan Association Ad
Bloomington Illinois stock holders urged to invest in conservative management and non negotiable first mortgages on improved real estate. May series opens for stock with prospects of higher dividends. For full information contact F B Tomb General Agent Penn Building Pittsburg PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Building and Loan Association
Bloomington
Ill
F. B. Tomb
Penn Building
Pittsburg
Local Accepts Bold Prices Across Carpets and Suits
A Pittsburgh street scene lists promotions from J H Buxxen and Exp for wool carpets, plus $10 suits at Gusey’s. Pilsner beer from Iron City is marketed to bars, while Hauch’s advertises watches and dress trimmings. Harris' Theater showcases Clem Cee in Irish Luck. Pitcairn’s touts large stock of suitings and trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsner
Iron City Brewing Company
Communicated
Harris
Clem Cee
Idka
Irish Luck
Saved by the Workhouse in Central Station Exchange
An elderly woman with a ruined smile greets the police chief at Central station after being released from the workhouse. She recalls eighteen years in the workhouse, credits it with shaping her, and jokes about celebrations as authorities discuss her next steps and possible jail time. Local inspectors reference Judge Gripp and gossip about prior releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Central Station
M. Morris
Asaail Saagos
Aleese
Detective Coulson
Westinghouse Electric Affairs Adjourned Meeting to Reconvene
The adjourned annual meeting of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company will reconvene tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Chairman Westinghouse is expected to report progress in stabilizing the company after a period of difficulty and to bring the reports up to date. He has been traveling in New York and other eastern cities and is anticipated to return home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse
New York
Doctor's failed care leaves child with severe eczema
A Newark mother recounts trying six doctors over months for her five year old with a persistent eczema. After failed treatments from physicians in Newark and a homeopathic remedy, she sought another doctor whose treatment allegedly improved skin sores on the hands and face. The child endured swollen fingers and long illness before a new remedy helped. The note ends with the mother naming her Elizabeth address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swios
Newark
Arthur Ies
Renee
Ball St
Elizabeth, N. J
Jacksons Suit Sale Promises Superior Own Make Clothing
An advertising pitch claims our own make suits priced at 10 12 15 and 18 dollars outpace competitors. It asserts unmatched quality proved by thorough comparison and offers free repair guarantees, promising ongoing satisfaction and pledge not to back down on announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Mutrie
Pitubarg
New York Department
Boston
Chione
Maine
Jim Mutrie
Nakes
Mr. Logan
W. P. Edgarton
Patriotic Young America
Shad
Ishing
Lake Ots
Basetti
West
Teochyountains
Yellowstone
Spear
Union Pacific Road
Colorado Points
Koshonee Falls
Columbia River District
Yellowstone Park
Theople
Atlantic Ocean
Lake Region
Izaak Walton
F. E Randall
Pittsbur
Randall
President Harrison
Fort Pitt
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg and
Railbroad
Alex Bo5s
Guski
Bee
Hauch’s
The
Brown & Co
Water Streets
Mamaux & Son
Trish Luck
Fannie
John
Cora Jams
Beltzhoover
Cora
Frank Richardson
Black Diamond Steel Works
Peter Molly
Peter
John Seeth
Oscar Shafer
Lambert Buchanan
Bridget Neigh
J A M
Negley
Bridget
Telephone Company
United States Court
Morrow
Tuomas WiitHovs
Caspar Baltensberger
Baltensberger
Weithaus
Building and Loan
Gusey
Wfsu
DruyGoons
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
Déesa
Eres’ Gallery
Sixth Street
Prof Averys
Avery
F. A. Bezena & GO
United States
Canada
Westinghouse Electric Affairs
Rczema
LBN
CC Ticuea
NEW
Liberty ST
Httar Cormer
Souw
Laird
Larry
W. M. Laird
Market ST
Wood ST
Woodsate House
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