Faculty Cleared as Board Sustains Committee Report
The Central Board of Education met last night and sustained the High School Committee report exonerating the faculty over Nellie Nobbs case. An amendment to censure the faculty was defeated by four votes to ten. The board then adopted the committee report and upheld the faculty’s actions, while a later motion to reconsider advertising for positions failed by one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Reissat
Neli2 Nobbs
Rearns
Kellar
Phelps
Miss Nobbs
Lassie
Scarie Ft
Sleuth
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburghi
Misss Nobbs
Elocuionate
Wesre
Ketlar
Mic
McAlain
Mgr. Kellar
Messrs
Adams
Herlow
Reer
Brown
Gray
Henderson
Holmes
Hor
Jones
Kearns
Littell
Lauwehran
McCandles
Mehain
McMurray
Rog St Spinneweber
Torrence
Trash
Weriner
Meers
Benz
Boos
Bradley
Fichtell
Foree Phelps
Swentzel
Wainwright
Mooniy
Wentsel
Boot
Onts
Tenz
Bradlex
Fox
Longzhran
Waint
Zarle
McCundress
Susrita
Board Likely to Rescind Actions at June Meeting
The article reports that the board may rescind its former actions and adver all in nt permits at the next meeting in June. Some members suggest delaying steps with the faculty until terms end. Miss Nobbs remains suspended pending apology and intent to conform to school rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alive 2
Allegatio
Sekesine Eeey
Mias Nobbs
Preparations for Pitts Fourth of July Celebration
City officials seek early subscriptions for a large Schenley Park Fourth of July celebration. Mayor Gourley and Chiefa plan expenditures only after funds are pledged. East firework firms and local bidders report interest, with letters sent to banks and businessmen to secure about 30000 for the display and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenney Park
Gourley
Chiefa
Endeavo
Pittsh
Myor
Bigelow
San Ee
City of
Pitts
Schenley Park
Feartiry
Gennes
Wayne
Westinghouse Company Names New Directors
The Fuel Gas and Manufacturing Company annual meeting elected George Westinghouse Jr. as president and added Messia McKaig and McGinley to the board. New directors include John Caldwell Samuel Bannister H H Westinghouse Robert Pitcairn A L McKaig and J Jk McGinley. Dalzell and Paine step down for time constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Gas and Manufacturing Company
George Westinghouse, Jr
John Caldwell
Samuel Bannister
H. H. Westinghouse
Robert Pitcairn
A. L. McKaig
J. Jk. McGinley
Messia
McKaig
McGinley
John Dalzell
Charles Paine
Lemuel Bannister
Ma Ent
Sydney coal operator warns reciprocity harms Breton firms
J E Burchell, a Sydney Cape Breton coal operator, visits Monongahela House to compare mining methods with the United States. He argues reciprocity would ruin Breton coal, leaving them unable to compete in Atlantic markets as they mine south to Montreal and beyond. Free trade could cost Breton markets. he plans to depart for Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Burchell
Sydney
Cape Breton
Monongahela House
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Montreal
Bec
Burch
Allegheny Tax Books Ready for City Treasurer
Allegheny reports tax levy rising from 700 708 to over a million as deficits of 150 000 and higher city expenditures prompt larger charges. Largest business tax paid by First work and Rosen woe expected to contribute most among wards totaling 1 041 503 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Governor issues execution warrant for Alexander Killain
Governor Pattison issues a death warrant setting a July date for Alexander Killain who, with Pete Grimm, allegedly conspired to rob Rudert’s son and Mrs Andert. Killain is linked to a murder in Pittsburg area as reports mention an attempted robbery and a shooting during a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Alexander Killain
Pittsburg
Killain
Ogas
Pete Grimm
Attem
Rudert
Andert
Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind elects officers
The new board elected A. M. Marshall as President Wm A Herron as First Vice President Rev John B F Smith as Second Vice President and a trio of executive officers led by Herron Porter and Gramore. The event marks leadership changes at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Western Pennsylvania Institution For the Blind
A. M. Marshall
Wm. A. Herron
John . B . F. Smith
Story
Union National Bank
Pommi Wu A. Herron
H. K. Porter
George W.worth
Gramore
Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Points
Illinois
Mononguivela
South Twennd Street
Uae
Dave
Tae
Louis Warwerms
Northern Avenue
Mt. Washington
Peruna Medicine Company Ad Promotes Health Cure
An old advertisement touts Peruna for catarrh colds coughs and related illnesses claiming proven effectiveness and a book on causes and cures of consumption available by mail from the Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Tin plate meeting to promote national industry growth
A meeting of tin plate manufacturers at Hotel Anderson aims to promote a national tin plate industry. Firms including United States Tin Plate Company and Kanzius Steel appear, with plants already producing nearly 60,000 tons annually. Delegates discuss tariffs, new plants, and coordination with mining firms, noting production shifts and imports from Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
United States Tin Piato Company
P. H. Laufman & Co
Apollo
Somers Bros. & Co
Brooklyn
Marshall Bros. & Co
Britton Rolling Mills Company
Cleveland
St. Louis Stamping Company
St. Louis
Jennings Bros. & Co
Pittsburg
Cannonsburg Iron and Steel Company
Cannonsburg
Kirkpatrick & Co
Falcon Iron and Noll Company
Niles
New York
A.marshall
F.G. Niedringhaus
D. M. Somers
W. C. Cronemeyer
J. M
Cc. BR
Committee On Organization
Somers
Mr. Somers
All Ag
America
Australis
Englund
Maps of the canal shown to Western Pennsylvania Engineers
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society held a meeting with Colonel T P Roberts presiding. They examined a set of canal maps prepared by Commissioner Goodswin and Canal Commission staff, detailing routes, locks, cuts, and features across western Pennsylvania. Edward Armstrong, former chief of Allegheny Public Works, was noted as recently deceased. A resolutions committee was formed and scheduled to report next meeting. The evening lecture by Ti Chess covered slow combustion construction by Atkinson Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society
T. P. Roberts
Colonel Roberts
Canal Commission
Goodswin
Roberts
Edward Armstrong
Department of Public Works of
Allegheny
Society
Ti. Chess
Atkinson Company
Strike Developments Figure in Mills and Carpenters
Reports claim planing mill workers operate from 56 to 20 men under nine hour rules with plans to expand later. Master builders say progress is in, while Special Agent Irwin maintains carpenters all work under eight hour rule. Carpenters Council reviews apprentice rules with no changes before week’s conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Carpenters’ Council
DA 3 KP and Duquesne Traction Officials Visit
Executive Board of D A 3 K of L held its first meeting since the quarterly session and appointed a committee to visit Duquesne Traction officials to inquire whether they will recognize the union. A boycott on Smithfield Street was discussed but no action taken. Workman Dempsey said no boycott circular has ever been issued by Pittsburg Traction Company and condemned the false story as malicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Duquesne Traction Road
Smithfield Street
Workman
Dempsey
Pittsburg Traction Company
Farex Returns from the East as Italians Move to Wheeling
H C Farex came home from the East yesterday. Fifty Italians went to Wheeling yesterday morning. A Pipi strike at the Tube Works is expected to be a drawal of the scale for ee eae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Farex
Wheeling
Eee
Councilmen Privileges and City Horse Auction Controversy
The Department of Public Safety realized 1008 from selling worn-out police and fire horses for the sinking fund. A 5 percent auctioneer commission was not deducted last year, prompting friction between Chief Brown and Controller Morrow. Select Councilman Doyle faced questions as an auctioneer tied to the sale, with Superintendent Weir defending the arrangement as work by the contract auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Morrow
Doyle
Weir
Sring
A. Oa
Smm
Fire Department
Cornells
aMeer
Uriire Bureau
Subcommittee names rushed after failed Allegheny representation fix
Public Works and Police Committee chairs hurriedly reappoint subcommittees as Select Council failed to approve the representation resolution delaying public business. The list includes Emerich Koehler Patton Freinstein Hannan and others, with chairs Backed by Kennedy and Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Select Council
Kennedy
Public Works Committee
Dunn
Police
Ree
Sete Sane Geenee
Einen Hix
Knox
G Paulin
O| Oliver
Arnie W Weler-Einstein
Emerich
Koehler
Buente
Patton
Freinstein
Frasher
City
Eaerthelmer
Abright
Forasher
Gerwig
Freinpaneeerthelmer
Hs Hannan
Bothwell
Aiehtings
Eadolph
Hannan
Afpeight
Paulin
Eudolph
Public Safety—Fire
Sim
State officials inspect Butler soldiers’ orphan school
Thomas J. Stewart and Col Frank Magee with Captain George Boyer of Harrisburg’s G A E visit Butler orphan school. They note plans to close Butler and Philadelphia schools this spring as statewide consolidation begins. Boyer argues keeping schools aids homeless and pauper children and cites past success in forming men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Stewart
Frank Magee
George G. Boyer
Harrisburg
Soldiers’ Orphan School
Butler
Boyer
Ph Delphia
Harford Pat Daientone
Postmaster McKean Orders Uniforms for Mail Wagons
Postmaster McKean advances uniformed service as drivers of city mail wagons must appear in uniforms by June 1. Riders will be limited to the mail carrier and messenger only to curb riders and friends on the wagons. W S Maginnis praises the railway mail branch. contractor Crouse adds two national wine steer wagons in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
W. S. Maginnis
Railway Mail Service
Crouse
Irma Donaldson Seeks Clothing Aid From Father
Irma Donaldson, a 15 year old girl living with a sympathetic guardian after years of parental estrangement, seeks to resume schooling. The guardian asks Frank Donaldson of Elizabeth to provide clothing for Irma as a condition for continued support. The Humane Society plans to compel the father to clothe her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donaldson
Elizabeth
Mr. Donaldson
Irma Donaldson
Irma
The
Humane Society
First Accident Injures Matthew Masterson on Birmingham Line
Matthew Masterson, of South Thirty-third street, was injured yesterday morning while boarding a Birmingham electric car near Twenty-eighth street. His right foot was crushed between the car and a wagon at the track, requiring amputation consideration. Street hazards blamed on wagons left by ordinance violation near arson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Masterson
Birmingham
South Thirty-third Street
Twenty-eighth Street
Local Arrests and Hearings Reported in Weekend Police Roundup
William Jackson Anthony Davis and John Myers were arrested after noon for playing craps. Michael Scuffles Peon admitted to jail to answer assault and battery charges by his wife Bridget Sent. Jane Rooms jailed on assault and battery charges from Joseph Noctine. Daye of Doon bound over on immoral charge by Martin Eckart. Joan Qruivs heard on larceny charge regarding a coat from Thomas Graham. A young Italian husband from 100 Webster had a quarrel and left with his eldest child. Inspector McAleece confirmed Patione moved east. Campbell arrest tied to Harrisburg Philadelphia route. Joan Camparnt held for court for feloniously cutting James Delaney Madden. Delaney sent to workhouse to await grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
Anthony Davis
John Myers
Michael Scupfles
Bridget
Janes Rooms
Joseph Noctine
Sq’ Baird
Sharpsburg
Stgnaire Daye
Doon
Tomar Il
Squire
Martin Eckart
Joan Qruivs
Eee
Perday
Lees
Commi
Trisl
Thomas Graham
Webster Avenue
Pee
Inspector McAleese
egTains
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Joan Camparnt
McKenna
James Delaney
Madden
Delaney
Campbell
United States Glass Company to Open After Next Fire
A company director said the United States Glass Company will begin business under the new order at the start of the next fire. He indicated factory appraisals are about finished and that old firms will be released with the end of the present fire. He denied wage reductions were discussed at a Findlay meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Glass Company
Aes
Findlay
Labor Day Preparations in Steubenville Parade and Meetings
Labor Day events are planned in Steubenville with four distinct sections linked to a demonstration on the 8th. A daytime parade and nighttime mass meetings are expected, and Pittsburgh will have strong representation in the colorful observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Flint Manufacturers Conferen ce Set With AFGWU Committee
The next conference of the flint manufacturers with the committee of the A F G W U will be held on June 3. It will be a con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Pittsburg Eyes Fire Department Overhaul Chief Pushes Change
Mayor Gourley urges a full reorganization of the Fire Bureau and a new Fire Director to head the department. Chief Brown backs the move but opposes removing Superintendent Evans, while calls grow for a fire boat or water tower to fight fires in the industrial area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Pittsburg
Department of Public Safety
Gourley
Evans
Mother and Child Drunk In City Incident
A 30 year old woman and her 4 year old daughter were found intoxicated and taken to Central Station. The mother, Catherine Millian, claimed the child was ill and sought treatment from Father Mollinger. Doctors determined the girl was unwell. authorities plan further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Hara
Central Station
Catherine Millian
Crabtree
Westmoreland Cou
Stayton Wyman Mayoralty Battle Before Commissioner Shafer
The Stay ton Wyman mayoral contest was before Commissioner J D Shafer. Brennen backed Stayton and Hughey backed Wyman as investigators searched ballot boxes districts had failed to locate. No explosive findings reported, while John Ferguson injury during a neighborhood dispute left him seriously hurt after a paving block assault by W White gang member Curry. Curry jailed by Lt. Waggoner awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayton-Wyman
Allegheny
J.D. Shafer
Brennen
Stayton
Hughey
Mr. Wyman
John Ferguson
W. B. Curry
Tunnel Street
Curry
de Fontes
Waggoner
Harrisburg visit to petition governor on county official
W J Brennen Patrick Foley Gas Inspector Patterson and Ed Kennedy went to Harrisburg last evening to petition the Governor for the appointment of Foley to county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Patrick Foley
Patterson
Ed Kennedy
Harrisburg
Wim
Fo Lagear
Foley
City street work decision unsettled after Supreme Court ruling
Officials debate whether to finish streets halted by the court ruling and how to handle contractor payments. Chief Bigelow says the city may stop work on urgent occasions without incurring damages, but must pay for completed work and materials. He notes partial projects complicate plans and suggests awaiting new street act guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Supreme Court
Accidents Leave Five with Left Limb Injuries
Five minor yesterday accidents reported with multiple left limb injuries. Morrow Edward Morrow at Lucy Furnace severely burned left foot requiring amputation. James Eenan Suatore of Oliver's Iron and Steel crushed left foot near Phoenix Rolling. W H Patterson broke left arm twice in Carnegie yards. Will H Cooke on yacht Daisy broke left thumb in three places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morriow
Edward Morrow
Lucy
Bhcetoe
James Eenan
Oliver's Iron and Steel Companany
Run
Phanix
Pattenson
W. H. Patterson
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
Will H. Cooke
Daisy
Constable Rescues Deltz Hoover Borough Dog Incident
Friends of Constable Ried faced a tense scene as he responded to a dangerous dog in Deltz hoover borough. The officer warned and used blank cartridges, then exchanged shots with the animal but remained unharmed. The dog was ultimately dealt with after a brief confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ried
Deltzhoover
Jie
Barber quarrel ends in cut at Mercy Hospital
H. J. Hick, formerly discharged from William Schaffer’s barber shop on Mignonette street and Penn avenue, returned last night and fought with a barber named Harry. Hick received a facial cut from a razor during the quarrel and was carried to Mercy Hospital after climbing a back fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hick
William Schaffer
Mignonette Street
Penn Avenue
Harry
Hick
Mercy Hospital
Delegates Head to Detroit Presbyterian Convention
A portion of local delegates departed yesterday for the Presbyterian convention in Detroit. The remainder will travel today along the Lake Erie road. About 150 persons are en route or set to depart.
Frank Yangkaski Charged in Disorderly Conduct Bail
Frank Yangkaski remains on bail for a disorderly conduct case arising from an incident with Martin Pfeifer who accuses him of using profane language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Yangkaski
Martin Pfeifer
Fires Report Across Several Cities In Brief
A series of fires reported yesterday includes a still alarm at Hope engine house for a dump fire at Pittsburg and Western near Craig street, a small blaze at Bloomfield around 4 30, a fire on the Oliver Roberts Wire Company mill roof on Fourth Street, and a rear fire at Goldemater's clothing store in Perry North Carolina. The Perry blaze destroyed multiple shops from National Bank to Lake Street, with losses around 100000 and 350000 insured. Jacksonville Mohawk block fire wiped out the Geo F Drew Hardware and related firms and affected the U S District Courtroom on the second floor. Insurance totals unknown. A Fort Madison note mentions J H Straub reporting a cure from a falcon ailment via a tonic bottle with claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Pittsburg
Craig Street
Bloomfield
Oliver & Roberts Wire Company
Fourth Street
Jacksonville
Fla
Geo. F. Drew Hardware Company
Church, Anderson & Co
James Douglass
Uni States District
Ioage
A. R. Hall
Why Housekeepers Are Happy With Marvin's Bread
A short advertorial notes housekeepers prefer Marvin's superior bread for its quality price and daily fresh delivery making baking less burdensome in hot weather. The grocer stocks it for morning delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
For Sale Everywhere by Iron City Brewing
Advert says the Iron City Brewing Coin is for sale at all first class bars in the city and invites inquiries by telephone number 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Ee
Laranes
Iron City Brewing
Local Merchant Ads Promote Goods and Diamond Streets Sale
Home consumption buyers urged to consider Iron City Pilsner, with listings for old gold and silver services at Huuchs, 295 Fifth avenue. Various ads: WFSu 250 worth 3K 25 dozen men’s natural thread hose, Campnell & Sons at 27 Fifth avenue, and a great $8 men’s suit sale at Pp C GC corner Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huuch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfsu
A. G. Campnell & Sons
Hea
Pp. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Music stores advertise low prices on sheet music and instruments
AT ALEX ROSS MUSIC STORES 137 Federal St Allegheny and 60 Franks town Ave Pittsburg offer sheet music at half price and guitars mandolins banjos pianos organs from 25 up to 65000 with broad claims of best quality and lowest prices A testimony from W B Denny New Lexington Ohio praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism noting he keeps a bottle at home and has used it for two years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
W. B. Denny
Dai
New Lexington
Chamberlain
Wfsu
Marvin's Royal Fruit Biscuit Featured
An advertising snippet extols Marvin's royal fruit biscuit as the finest and most delightful treat. The jumbled text suggests a promotion urging Buffor to eat during Glanier week, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Buffor
PLEADING FOR BREAD IN SHADY SIDE HOVEL
An 88 year old German immigrant, Mrs Sophia Appel, starves in a two room cottage in the Twentieth ward. Neighbors report years of deprivation, with a broken stove and filth strewn about. Humane Agent O Brien will decide today if she will be moved to care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
Shadyside
Roup
Fifth Avenue
Ellsworth Avenue
Sophia Appel
O'Brien
Germany
Pittsburg
E Ces
Smith
Second-hand Pianos for Private Sale at Hamilton
Back salesroom overflowing with upright and square pianos from popular makes. Some instruments lightly worn with action and performance near new. Offer private sale prices or auction option. Each instrument warranted in good repair and includes an outfit. Visit 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hamilrox
88 Men's Suit Sale at Low Price Today
The Purssure Combination Clothing Company offers 1,000 men’s cheviot worsted cassimere and tweed suits in sack or cutaway styles, sizes 34 to 44, priced at eight dollars. Variety includes checks and plain cloths, advertised as a very fine deal at this lot. Corner Grant and Dismond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ky Bee
Grant and
Dismond Streets
Hueys and Hackle on Sale This Week
New assortments of Black Silk Drapery Nets 48 inches wide priced from $125 to $3 a yard. Chantilly and Spanish Black Lace Flouncings offered from $2 to $7 a yard. Largest lot of Black All Silk and Silk and Wool Grenadines priced $1 to $350. Mousseline De Soie with Pompadour embroidery at $250 a yard. Summer weight lines in all wool and silk and wool from $14 a yard. Hemstitched Bourde and Striped Nun's veiling all wool 40 inches wide at 50c a yard, previously 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
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Ann
Kew
Fuel Gas Company
Mr. Burchell
MINOE
Rhymond
Antwerp
Florence
James Verner Long
John Farrel
Ed Ae Seventh Ward
Sessa Sien Ba
Heptasophia Central Hotel
Tin Plate Association
Engineers’ Society
Planing
Executive Board OF
Duquesne Traction
Butler School
Wii
Chief Brown
the Times
Common Branch
Heman
Ory
Common Council
Bae
H. I. Gourley
Yessereaye
Mr. Lazear
Detroit
J. HH. Straub
Fort Madison
Sdvied
Prominen
Iron City Company
Pilsner Beer
Alex Ross
Federal St
Frankstown Ave
E. E
Appel
Hamilton
Hueys & Hackle
Fifth Ave
Market St
Swreu
FT. Pitt
P. Roberts & Sons
Myl
East Liberty
Lange Society
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Ave Stores
Porter
Sea
C. Weisser
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