Epic Edison Westinghouse patent trial opens in Pittsburgh
The great Westinghouse Edison patent suit starts before Justice Bradley in Pittsburgh with Edison attorney T B Eaton leading the defense. The case stems from a loop lamp patent dispute dating back to McKeesport Light and involves extensive testimony and high legal talent on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limited
Eston
Edison
E. H. Johnson
Edison Company
Eaton
Westinghouse Consolidated Company
McKeesport Light Company
McKeesport
T. P. Lowrer
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
W. K. Griffin
B. F. Thurston
Providence
E. W. Dyer
Mr. Eaton
Magnus Pilaum
Westinghouse
the Couse
Sawyer
Edison at Convention Despite Hearing Impairment
The passage notes Thomas Edison rarely frees time from work and traveled to Chicago for his companies' convention last year. It adds a portrait of his expressive face and helps explain his evasive hearing, showing him straining to catch conversation in crowded rooms.
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Chicago
Edison
Windy Ity
Westinghouse Patent Case Prosecution as Trial Looms
The East’s top lawyers, Edward Wetmore and colleagues, arrived at the Duquesne Hotel to prepare for the Westinghouse side of the case. George Westinghouse Jr waited at the hotel as consultations occurred. The outcome aims at prestige, with an appeal likely as patents near expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
the Duquesne
Edward Wetmore
Hugh R. Garden
J. E. Bull
Amos Broadnax
N. E. Curtis
F. L. Pope
George Westinghouse, Jr
John Martin Sells Rest Of Milk After Giving Away Two Thirds
John Martin known as Milk Shake Martin or Honest John Martin gave away about two thirds of 135 gallons of milk on Sunday to aid the needy, while charging five cents for buttermilk. He planned to present a straw poll on an amendment at the Opera House meeting, but the vote results were discouraging with about four to one against the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Martin
Asho
Smithfield Street
John
Penn Avenue
Osmegie
Carnegie
Jones & Laughlins
Jones & Laughling
Photographers' chat notes rapid rise of amateur art
A photographer describes the growing interest in amateur photography among professionals and students. Doctors hospitals engineers and scientists increasingly use cameras to illustrate anatomy topography and scenery, viewing snapshots as cost effective study and record tools.
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W. 8. Bell
Identification of Belizhoover death death by self injury victim named Amalong
Richard C. Amalong identified the remains as his cousin John Amalong not Jacob Amalong. The deceased, once living in Bellevernon with his mother, had moved to city to work in coal mining and will be interred at Bellevernon.
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Belizhoover
John Amalong
Jacob Amalong
Richard C. Amalong
Wolf & Howard's Glass Works
Theme
Bellevernon
Richard Amalong
City officials embark on Cincinnati street inspection tour
Chief Brown of Public Safety Chief Bigelow of Public Works and Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities form the Department of Awards and travel to Cincinnati for street inspection. Mayor Lin remains due to engagements. They will later visit Detroit Rochester Buffalo New York and other cities before returning.
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Brown
Public Safety
Bigelow
Public Works
Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Department of Awards
Cincinnati
Ayor Lin
Detroit
Rochester
Buffalo
New York
Thurston and Smith Go to New York to Deposit for Tin Mine Title
George H. Thurston and Frank Smith, executives, left for New York to deposit with the Mexican consul for the title to a tin mine in Mexico. Thurston will attend to stock matters for the company.
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George H. Thurston
Frank Smith
New York
Exico
Urston
Strike at Carnegie firm as Amalgamated workers oppose sliding scale
At Homestead the Amalgamated Association protests Carnegie, Phipps & Co sliding wage scale. About 80 workers from six lodges met to discuss the plan, vow to strike after June 30 if enforced, and push the issue to union leadership.
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Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Isbor
Carnezio, Phipps & Co
Monitor Hall
Carnegie Ph Tc Condemned Over Tensions in Emprise
A report notes tensions within the Carnegie Ph Tc as positions are declared vacant amid the present agreement. Officials decide to refer the whole matter to the proper official for adjustment one month before the current terms expire.
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Negie
Ph Tc
Rail making goes on at Duquesne as strikers hope to win
Telegram from Braddock reports Duquesne a labor desert as rails are formed at Allegheny Bessemer Steel plant. Only two strikers, Williams and Crawford, resume work while Gilhooley brothers stay in the same department with Italian crews. Office reports boiler fire, depopulation warnings, and continued fundraising as workers predict a victory by late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Duquesne
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Edward Williams
Patrick Crawford
Port Perry
Gilhooley Brothers
Pattern Makers' National League elects officers
The Pattern Makers' National League of North America finished its convention with officers chosen. General President T. J. McGonnell of this city begins his third term. Other leaders include Vice President G. H. Hokanson from Kansas City and General Secretary Treasurer P. F. Duchemin of Boston. The General Executive Board includes William Miller of Philadelphia W. H. Lose of Pittsburgh and Thomas Moon of Philadelphia. New York selected as next annual convention site.
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National League of North America
T.J. McGonnell
Mous
G. H. Hokanson
Kansas City
Gener
P. F. Duchemin
Boston
Mass
William Miller
Philadelphia
W. H. Lose Pittsburg
Thomas Moon
New York
Peculiar Abe Involving Hidden Money At Central Station
Mrs Mollie Moran, of Poplar alley Highth ward, is jailed on odd charges as police probe a finders keepers loot tale. Four boys find a package with 1015 dollars under Moran's steps and families share the cash. Moran denies knowledge and a robbery in the area is suspected, while Constable Boyle urges silence.
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Mollie Moran
Poplar Alley
Highth Ward
Central Station
Charlie Gallagher
Stephen Burns
Willie Talbot
Leo Burns
Bedford Avenue
Constable Clair
Charles Boyle
Mty
Boyle
Moran
Brilliant 13 year old Harry Diamond confirmed at synagogue
At the Jewish synagogue Harry Diamond the 13 year old son of J Diamond optician was confirmed in orthodox style. The ceremony included a lengthy address by the boy outlining the Hebrew creed showing notable education and oratory.
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Harry Diamond
J. Diamond
Elocution Contests at Oakland Convent
The elocution contest for pupils at the Urealine Sisters convent on Fifth Avenue Oakland will take place late next week. There is no graduating class this year. Two contests will be held for the Senior and Junior classes with about 25 and 20 pupils respectively. Mother Superior will announce the contestants next week. Bishop Phelan and other church officials will attend and take a prominent part.
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The
Urealine Sisters
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Phelan
Man loses ear as train strikes pedestrian in Cleveland and Pittsburgh line
Henry Garlach was run over by a train on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad and admitted to Mercy Hospital with an injured ear torn off and crushed hands. Doctors sewed the ear back but fear for his recovery.
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Henry Garlach
Mercy Hospital
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Flood Threat Grows as Turbine Pump Fails at Center Avenue
About 300 residents watch a rising pond edge toward flood levels as turbine pumps stall. Water remains inches from the banks while engineers and officials scramble to boost pressure and prevent a dam breach. Homes along Center avenue face basement inundation and nagging questions about delayed repairs and proper safeguards.
James Swales of Post 128 G.A.R. buried at Uniondale Cemetery
James Swales a member of Post 128 G. A. R. died at his home on Squirrel Hill and was buried yesterday afternoon in Uniondale Cemetery. The Grand Army Band and about 200 Post members attended the funeral.
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James Swales
Squirrel Hill
Uniondale
Grand Army Band
Post
Various Local Anecdotes and Public Notices Date Unknown
A mixed column reports A. B. Pullman's city visit. W. C. T. U. conducts jail services. temperatures around 79 with 77 noted earlier. Willis Mason goes missing. ex congressman Dunwam passed through. President Spalding rides a Windy City limited. Public safety plans $4,000 for No. 10 engine house remodel. A gasoline shed incident, delirium attack on John Diebold, and an unsafe scaffold at Edgar Thomson Steel Works are noted. Galveston plans a semi centennial city government celebration amid legal concerns.
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A. B. Pullman
Moorhead
du Bois
Department of Public Safety
West End
Passavant
Union Pacific Road
New York
Willis Mason
Jones Avenue
Dunwam
Chicago
Philadelphia
Spalding
Chicago Baseball Club
Windy City
Chicagos
Lakers
W. F. Patterson
Charles Hager
New Brighton
John Diebold
Eleventh Ward
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Edward Gorman
Mercy Hospital
Wien
Seaece & Monument
Kalbing
Peter
Streetcar Signal Code Revealed by Ex-Conductor
A Southside streetcar ex-conductor describes a hidden code among drivers and spotters. Signals include eye closures and lip, chin, and hand movements to indicate watchers, presence of officials, and alerts. The testimony ends as the man hops to reboard a returning car.
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Oneys
New York
Voluntary Information Bureau
Floating Church On The River To Seek Amendment
The John A. Wood is a peculiar floating church owned by Rev J B B Church. With his wife five daughters two students and a movable tent the family travels from Vicksburg toward the Ohio to hold religious services en route. The craft bears the motto Remember the Sabbath Day and Keep it Holy and aims to promote temperance and faith along the journey.
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John A. Wood
Vicksburg
Rev. J. B. B. Church
Ohio
Ther
Stone, Brick Delays Cited in Government Building
A local builder disputes Washington remarks by Superintendent Malone blaming brick supply for delays in the new Government building. He argues the delay stems from stone suppliers rather than brick manufacturers.
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Washington City
Malone
Sudden Death Leaves Stranger Man In City Morgue
Edward Coyle aged 56 who boarded at Mrs Curry s house on Sarver street East End died suddenly at 10 o clock last night. He was a stranger in the city and little is known of his past life. He sat in a chair when he expired. Apoplexy is supposed to have caused his death. His body was taken to the morgue.
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Graham
Ervey
Edward Coyle
Polish Hussars Escort Joe Phelan to Confirmation
The Polish Hussars and a large civic parade escorted Joe Phelan from his Allegheny residence to the Catholic church at Twenty second and Smallman streets where the Right Reverend clergyman confirmed 100 children in the afternoon.
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Joe Phelan
Allegheny
Twenty-second and
Smallman Streets
Allegheny Retail Ads Highlight May Festival Bargains
A quiet Allegheny day notes no arrests while retailers run major May Festival promotions. Ads showcase furniture, silks, baby carriages, gloves, and assorted goods from M. Strnnet & Co., Maxtein, Jos Horxn & Co., J.G. Laver's Toy House, Rosenbaum & Co, Hueus & Hack, Bocas & Bunn, and others offering discounts on silks, dresses, and household items.
Campmeeting debate questions decline of church gatherings
Mr McCracken weighs whether camp meetings are fading as churches grow. He cites early Christian worship in groves and compares traditional camp meetings with modern summer gatherings. Some doctors warn against money at gates. others deny camp meeting death, noting regional differences.
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McCracken
Bryant
Smith
Tarentum
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Somerset
Mr. Edison
Phonograph
Gillinder
Thomas
Edi‘son
Pemmereps
New Jersey
Lowrey
Bradley
Baison
Menlo Park
Kant
Carlyle
Neiber Mr. Westinghouse
Ned
Amalgamated Association
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Coke
Jebor
Homestead Steel Works
Ie, & Co
Car
Abe
Urealine Academy
Center Avenue
Lowry
Red Pond
E. P. Jones
Galveston
Galyoaton
U. S
M. Strnnet & Co
Cor
Hope and
Lacock Sts
Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania
Maxtein' S
Federal Ut
Jos, Horse & Co
Boos & Bug
Toy House
Liberty At
Vous
Jos, Horxn & Co
Peon Avenue
Rosenbaum & Co's
Hueus
Bocas & Bunn
Aulaille
Oene & Co
Bean Avenue
Max Klein
Campbell & Dick
Laser’s Toy House
Liberty Street
India
Arcell & JonEs
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horne & Co
Nobby Boys Alware
Lord Fauntleroy
Rosmxsaum & Co
MWFSU
Hueys & Hacks
Kidd
Price
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg, A
JOS. Horne & Co’s
Penn Avenue Stores
Terest
Cloak Building
Paris
Walsta
Infanta
Thompson Brothers
T. T
Federal Street
Kramer
G. T. Herrick & Co
Smithfield Strest
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