Burgess Tilbrook Continues McKeesport Murder Inquiry
Burgess Tilbrook pursues the McKeesport murder case with new testimony from Eddie Myers witnesses. Mrs Storm and Jacob McCall place Myers near the scene around 1 pm on the day of the crime. Neighbors Hoffmeister and others corroborate past concerns about Myers and note changes in property and finances as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKoerrport
Burgess Tilbrook
Myers
Murphy
McKeesport
Alfred Storm
National Forge
Douglass Farm
Eddie Myers
Joshua Moore
Jacob McCall
Pe Ees
Miss Douglass
Eddie
Eadie
Izod
Douglass
Mr. Hoffneister
Mr. Newlin
Mr. Vankirk
Myers & Vankirk
A. B. Campbell
Squire W. L. Douglass
Boston
Airs
Dr. Wampler
Mansfeld
Rankin Family
Buston
Shovel Works Move to Charleroi Signal Boom for Local Industry
Hussey Binn Co will relocate its immense shovel works from Pittsburgh to Charleroi, taking 14 acres of ground, 42 houses for workers, and free gas. The Charleroi site, near No. 1 Well and the PV&CR, includes a rolling mill and shovel factory contract awarded, with completion aimed for October 1 and machinery moved soon. The move presages a two mile riverfront of new manufactories and hundreds of jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussey, Binn& Co
Twenty-ninth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Charleroi
Dr. Hussey
Shovel Works
M. J. Alexander
Charleroi Land Company and Plate Glass Company
Hussey, Linn & Co
Pittsburg
Virginia and
Charleston
Plate Glass
New
Piste Glass City
Butchers Protest Supreme Court Decision on State Inspection
Local Allegheny County butchers led by J. F. Beilstein condemn a Supreme Court ruling that voided Pennsylvania inspection laws. They warn higher meat prices, reliance on Chicago stock, and call for revamped state inspections to protect home stock raisers and prices. In Pittsburgh area, traders and farmers voice mixed views on the ruling and its impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Beilstein
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Beilstein
Allegheny County
Chicago
Pittsburg
Allie Ghent
Pennsylvani
Butchers’ National Association
Cincinnati
Louis Rothechild
East Liberty
Allegheny
Supreme Judges
Z. T. Young
Bee
Armour & Co
Sid Liberty Avenue
Pennsysvania
Chicago dressed beef debate grips farmers at stockyards
Isaac McNotsa, a Butheray farmer, said dressed beef from Chicago improves flavor yet lowers prices, making local cattle unsellable. He urged inspection laws, arguing Western beef undercuts farmers, and claimed the Supreme Court ruling supports the practice, sidelining local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Isaac McNotsa
Supreme Court
Putting Up the Stuff Alvis Joslyn Pays Installment on Theater Site
C L Davis known as Alvin Joslyn paid $8000 on a theater site, part of an installment plan. Local managers weigh in with mixed views on the advance payment and potential impact on Pittsburg theater competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Joslyn
C. L. Davis
Alvin Joselyn
Alvin Joslyn
Wade
Davis
Galick
Bijou
Alym Joslyn
Vis Nea Ora
aSogon
Harry Williams
Academy
Williams
Pittsburg
Federation Proposal for US Engineers Societies Considered
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers Society debated forming a federation of all American engineers societies. A protectorate model was weighed against preserving local autonomy with a representative council. Pittsburg favored federation with retained individuality. A report will be submitted to the American Society. The meeting also featured Mr Becker's paper on Steubenville rail bridge construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers’ Societies
United States
Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society
American Engineers’ Society
Pittsburg Society
Becker
Steubenville
Money For A Good Cause Funds Bethesda Home
Bethesda Home managers report success in raising funds for a new local enterprise. A southern visitor praises reforms in New Orleans and other cities, encouraging citizens to give promptly. Donors are asked to give 108 dollars from 100 people 60 dollars each, with smaller gifts welcome. Contributions to William R. Thompson & Co. and N. Holmes & Sons are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
New Orleans
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tose
William R. Thompson & Co
Wood Street
Fourth Avenue
Mansell Hearing Delayed By Lack Of Prosecution Attendance
The Mansell case at McKeesport saw Dr. Mansell on hand ready to testify while prosecutors failed to attend, delaying proceedings. Counsel for both sides appeared, a local judge was present, but no testimony was taken and no action expected until the Greensburg Conference in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansell
McKeesport
Mr. Risk
Bellerue
Wright
West Virginia
Jones
Mt. Peasant
Middletown
Fayette County
Greensburg
Laurel Land Company Elects Officers at Stockholders Meeting
A Laurel Land Company meeting at A A Mercer Lieut office elected officers and trustees. Key stockholders include M L Darat W L Washington Otie Melneman A M Tressel. A M Tressel chosen president M L Durst secretary treasurer W cranes A H Mercer and A M Tromol named trustees. Capital stock $95,000 and plans include Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway link and city improvements. The company will proceed once formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Land Company
A. A. Mercer
Lieq
M. L. Darat
W. L. Washington
Otie Melneman
A. M. Tressel
BH. Pollock
Dore
M.L. Durst
W. Cranes
A. H. Mercer
A. M
Stockholder Meeting Debates Large Witheburg Road Mortgage
Stockholders of the Witheburg Allegheny and Manohemter Mallway met to discuss raising an extra 89,600,000 in capital 61,000,000 in bonds and 1,600,000 equity. No decision was reached with adjournment planned for month end as factions question feasibility and impact on small holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PA & Mh
Witheburg
Allegheny
Manohemter Mallway
Iquidete
Molle Power
Glass meetings today prompt unlikely price advance
The report notes Mrust Jare’s demand is not efficient enough to justify an advance. J. T. Gorsuch of Zanceville, president of the Green Hote Association, says meetings at Anderson will discuss the matter and no price increase is foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
J. T. Gorsuch
Zanceville
Green Hote Assojation
Taxing the Saloons and the Speak-Easy Campaign
The Board of Assessors prepares liquor tax baselines by sworn returns from the first half of the month as 310 saloons and related dealers operate in Pittsburgh. Prosecutions and raids on Hill District speak-easies yield fines, with First District police and magistrates contributing substantial revenue. several arrests and bail hearings follow amid tightening enforcement and a shift toward licensed operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Agen
Pittsburg
Gripp
McKenna
Board of Sessors
First District
Hubert Edwards
Old Avenue
Thomas Carney
Webster Avenue
James Crellard
Fifth Avenue
Urn Minoegie
Federal Street
Patrick Nester
Michael McCabe
Arch Street
John Powers
Phillip Rau
Lizzie McKee
McKee Alley
Mary Nester
Joseph Spellman
Soho Street
Mary Gallacher
Charles
Mary Conley
M. Downer
Schaffer Street
John Grogan
Tustin Street
Inspector McAleese
Eleventh Ward
P And L E train kills peddler near Chartiers
A Pittsburg and Lake Erie train struck a peddler on the tracks near Chartiers yesterday afternoon, killing him instantly. The man, 65 to 70, bald and full bearded, carried a basket and could not be identified. His body was sent to the morgue as an inquest was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Chartiers
Patrick McGlinchey
Edgareen Steel Works
Ieee Youseraay Nul
Lavi Mhondes
Mittelburg
Western Road
Marolan
Sparkes
Arai
Mae I Foborta
Tiente
Allen
Genertioanias
Flyray Street
New
One Fare for Round Trip: Ronan Sets Bootchs Congress Fare
The local passenger association held a meeting and set a round trip fare for the Bootchs Congress within the city area. Tickets will be good for return travel until the specified weekend, with sales continuing through a designated period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aanoeiation
W Rodins
Committees Prepare for Scotch Irish Congress in City Hall
The Citizens Committee on the Scotch Irish Convention and related groups meet at 3 30 PM in Common Council Chamber City Hall to review subscriptions and plan a Washington trip to secure notable guests including President Harrison and Senators Quay and Cameron. The 88 member panel led by S Hamilton includes A I Gourley George Molliday Harry Ford and many other local leaders as they push to ensure a strong attendance and successful reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Citizens’ Committee
Common Council
City Hall
Hamilton
A. I. Gourley
George L. Molliday
Harry P. Ford
H. W. Oliver, Jr
John W. Chalfant
James B. Scott
George A. Macbell
D.C. Ripley
J. Seaman Atterbury
Pobers Iteairn
D McVargo
J. W. Patton
Alex. Bradley
Jos. Horne
Jon. Walton
B. F. Jones
E. J. Unger
W. J. McCandless
J. Arrott
W. A. Lyon
A Arenae
M. “Illelson P. Ree
W. Byram
W. A. Magee
Jos. T. Nevin
John N. Neeb
William Schoyer
Charles W. Houston
James Allison
C. W. Smith
J. F. Dravo
W. J. Holland
M. K. Moorhead
William Isher
W. C. Moreland
W. J. Reid
A. J. T. McCrory
W. Knox
Robert A. Orr
C. E. Felton
W. Hay
C. V. Wilson
C. Mellor
John A. Brashear
H.C
James Smith
T. P. Day
C. H. Dean
T. B. Given
John R. McGinley
T. A. Gillespie
Marvin
William MacCrecery
James W. Drape
McCandless
A. C. Robertson
G. W. Eee
Dr. McCallister
Dr. Fulton
C. W. Barclay
Woorsides
J.C. Williams
Percy
Heber McDowell
Davie Shaw
W. Herron
George Balmain
A. OC. Kerr
E. A. Montooth
J. McF. Carpenter
Robert Mercer
W. RK. Ford
A. Y. McKee
J. M. Schoonmaker
Huchlige
James Gordon
Joshua Rhodes
Luckey
J. A. McCann
J. H. McKelvey
Peter Dick
Thomas Armatrong
E. 8. Morrow
J. F. Denniston
J. O. Brown
E. M. Bigelow
W. T. Shannon
Arnold Holmes
E. Ll. B.C. Wilson
William Witherow
Alex. Wetson
John Bradley
John Swan
C. Henry
James L. Graham
W. H. Graham
William Stone
Thomas M. Marshall
Thomas Shaw
J. H. McClelland
L. McGuire
Warmcastle
James L. McKean
John A. Wood
E. P. Roberta
Echols
L N. Hays
Robert B. Brown
H. Lampoon
R. McEldowne
W. B. Buckle
H. Kirke Porter
Gourley
William McCreery
James Andrews
Harrison
Haine
Windom
Stanford
Quay
Cameron
Pitterburg
Iron Men Delegation Visits Latrobe Plant Meeting
A delegation including Honey McCormick and Lynn Gilbert toured the Latrobe facility and met with local leaders. The group discussed a proposed walk, with emphasis on neighborhood concerns and future plans for development near Lake Slant.
City approves eight miles of water mains contracts
The Department of Public Works awarded contracts to H. Moway, Kohno, and Burnett for laying about eight miles of smaller water pipes across various city districts. The Mayor and City Attorney’s offices confirmed the bids, with the highest bid noted but not fully stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Sean
Department of Awarday
Moway
Barlew
Kohno
Yoon
Burnett
Engel D dibers Testimony on Kaenbe Pianos
Engel D dibers from New York testifies to the Kaenbe pianos as the best instruments in America. He says he would again choose their planes for artistic purposes and offers an unsolicited testimonial for Enahe. May 16, 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
House of
Enahe
Euen D'Albgar
New York
Ten Thousand A Day Another Conference Today
A major strike at McKeesport unsettled yesterday with expectant talks. The Scale Committee met at the Hotel White to revise the wage scale and present it to General Manager Converse. Officials anticipate a near settlement and workers expect the higher rates within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
White
Converse
Arra
Opera House
John Kuhn
First National
Hank
Unfruitful Conference With Tinners Approaching Settlement
Masters and men failed to reach a deal at yesterday's conference. Agreement moved toward raising journeyman wages from 250 to 276 and increasing the minimum to 250 from 256. A striker, Schaffer, left the union to join a firm on Wylie Avenue, prompting union leaders to view it as a union dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffer
Wylie Avenns
McMasters
Coal Miners and Operators Fail to Agree on Dead Work Scale
A conference between miners and coal operators collapsed as the latter refused the proposed dead work and day labor wage scale. Operators offered advances for drivers and laborers but rejected the miners’ three ton per day basis. Miners sought a uniform $25 rate for drivers, but current pay ranges from $185 to $250, signaling a likely contentious dispute before settlement.
Mr Henry Wins The First Round In Labor Dispute
Master Workman Evans of D A 3 Knights of Labor reports the Pleasant Valley Company board met and received his request to reinstate nine discharged workers. Evans says the timing was improper as Kennedy and Grier were absent and may favor the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Evans
Knights of Labor
Pleasant Valley Company
Henry
Theos
Evans
Kennedy
Grier
Italian Laborers Strike Delays New Southside Electric Road
Italian workers on the New Southside Electric Street Railway project halted work after two weeks of pay delays by Booth and Flinn. The contract firm refused to rehire the men, leaving the roadbed unfinished and the site at a standstill pending settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Electric Street Railway
Booth & Flinn
Quorum Fails as Balvage Question Debate Proceeds
Historical note records a failed meeting due to lack of quorum. Railroad interests and timber healers discuss salvage questions, with an executive board planning to hear committee interviews on candidate law needs.
Dead on a Shanty Boat on Thirty eighth Street
Mary Hart aged about 55 was found dead on a shanty boat at the foot of Thirty eighth Street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Coroner Berry reports heavy drinking for months and body found stripped to the waist. Death likely from intoxication. post mortem and inquest ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hart
Thirty Eighth Strees
Berry
McDonald
Perry
Special Meeting Weighs Grade Crossing Removal in Allegheny
A special Railroad Committee meeting in Allegheny discussed removing grade crossings from Federal Street to the city line. Attorney John H. Hampton of Ft Wayne Rail road attended and an informal discussion followed. A resolution directed City Engineer to study placing tracks underground at Irwin and Washington avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Committee On Railroads
John H. Hampton
Ft. Wayne
Cochrane Fually
Irwin
Pennsylvania
Washington Avenues
Pain Balm credited for backer sprain recovery notes
Wm. Westlake of Avora Nebraska was badly hurt when thrown from a sulky. After trying many remedies he was given Chamberlain's Pain Balm and two weeks later regained full use of his arm. The note praises the balm as excellent for sprains and bruises and lists numerous local pharmacies and distributors in Pittsburgh and Allegheny areas selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Westlake
Avora
Neb
Chamberlain
la Grange
Avoca
E. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
E. G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn and
Faulkston
Theo. E. Thiig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
John C. Smith
Main At
James L. McConnel & Co
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Thos. HR. Morris
Hanover
Preble
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield
Unlikely Wag ner overture proves musical talent
An article touts a self taught performer who can rival great artists with a Wagner overture or symphony. It invites visitors to Mellor and Hoene's Music Rooms at 77 Fifth Ave to see the ZEolian on exhibition and suggests one week of practice can yield world class results. It also advertises Mee's Medium-Weight Underwear from Jos Horyse Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeolian
Mellor & Hoene
Music Rooms
Fifth Ave
Mee
Jos. Horyse & Co
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Company Inaugurates New Sleeping Car Line
The Pennsylvania Company introduces a new sleeping car service starting today on the Pacific Express leaving Pittsburg Union station at 1 00 PM central time via P L W C Ry with a Pullman car to Chicago through Beaver Falls and Salem The 12 20 train sleeping car runs to Youngstown Forfeit required for failing to prove Floraplexion a medicine claimed for liver complaint dyspepsia nervous debility billows ness and consumption with cures where others fail Sample bottles available through a New York address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Express
Pittsburg Union Station
Chicago
Beaver Falls
Salem
Youngstown
Hawt
New York
Special Base Today Trimmed Goods and Bargains Across Stores
Reads like a fragmented mall ad listing multiple stores and bargains. Mentions India goods, silks, prints, imported wares at discount, pattern books, umbrellas, walking sticks, toys, portraits, and dress trimming with assorted locations such as Fifth Avenue and Federal Street.
Mayor rescinds order on bail for night arrests
The Mayor reversed a ban on cash for appearance bonds after Chief Brown argued the policy harmed revenue and fair treatment. Bail bondsmen troubled judges, prompting late night doorbell visits to police magistrates. The reversal, implemented last night, returns forfeits to prior practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Stop
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Gripp
Live Towns and Affordable Homes Near McKeesport
Report highlights low taxes under 10 mills and cheap bridge tolls to McKeesport with access to three rail lines. Encourages buyers to inspect Risher lot plans near the town for affordable homes in a healthy location away from heavy industry. Also advertises silk goods and hats at discounted prices from Jos. Honne & Co. on Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Indisposition to Work Noted Amid Health Woes
A brief notice lists symptoms including headache lack of appetite constipation and general indisposition signaling a need for treatment with genuine remedies. The item reads like a health advisory or personal condition note from a local periodical.
Delegates Headed to National Brewers Assembly
Sixteen delegates left the city yesterday for Washington D C to attend the National Brewers’ Annual meeting. Brewers from this vicinity will also join the group, leaving soon to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltimora and
Ohio Road
Washington, Dd. c
National Brewers Anno. al
Plasterers Strike at Squire Heinrich Homes
Several plasterers quit work on houses owned by Squire Heinrich on Mt. Oliver yesterday over non union carpentry. The workers complained of dissatisfaction and later returned to finish the jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich
Mt. Oliver
Dissolved to Reorganian The Union American Cigar Company Limited
The Union American Cigar Company Limited dissolves for re organizing 48 corporation. The charter was ted Thoraday. Two members of the firm of Lang Shepard are the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union American Cigar Company, Limited
48 Corporation
Ted Thoraday
Frme
Lang « Shepard
Special meeting of building association delegates set
Delegates from various building associations will convene at the Builders' Exchange next Monday for a special meeting. The session aims to coordinate construction interests and address industry concerns among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders' Exchange
Retailer Ad Promotes French Satines and Latinos Cloths
A local shop offers over 000 pieces of French Satines in fine cloth at 14 2 and Dea yard, with huge sales of French Latinos at 15o. Stock is limited and may not last. Special emphasis on Hue Scotch Ginghams at anames yard, extra wide and top quality for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
Anames Yard
Bargains in New Dress Goods Displayed Today
Bargains in new dress goods touch counters today with 6 inch imported Plaide in popular colors and tinted tufts at 75 cents. Novelty bordure Franch Suitings and stripe, check, plaid suitings offered at low prices. All-wool and fancy stripe options reduced. many lines cut to 2c to 25c a yard. 30 inch, 36 inch, and 38 inch widths on sale. large reductions across the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Choles
Bargain Textile Sale Advertises Milka Silk Printings
A late 19th century ad proclaims Hoganee Milka fabrics in silk prints at low prices. It touts genuine India Milke and French printings, 27 inch goods, colorings and wearability, with yard prices and a special sale message for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nargaine
Hoganee Milka
Choloe
Sea Yard
Towley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hussey, Binn & Co
The
Mokeoo
Aola
Itu
Messer A. Ti. Alovenson
Craddock
A. M. Stevenson
Coraopeis
Bethesda _Home Management
A New Land Company
GLASS
Gailingore
Penn Ayr
St Gallinger's
Hill District
Husheries
Speilman
Spellman
Laura Mueglie
Ca Spellman
Philip Hall
Inspector Whitehouse
Captain Mercer
Peter Freadling
Forward Avenue
Patrick Coddy
Forbes Street
Patrick Murray
Forbes and
Morris
John and
Mary O'Brien
Stobo Street
Sarah Logue
St. Agnes’ Church
Mary E. Doyle
Boston Street
E. Canvera
Patrick Cooddy
Michael Lydon
P. and
L. E
Portpough
Iron Men
Merl
Honey Mcormick
Eestornay Caneral
Lynn D. Gilbert
David Watts
Andrew MK
McUronth
Flonty Moormick, Jr
Pan Piariiguure
Arthur
Andreon Lateve Vermiok
Wallkerry Ieee
di Dlian Bennedy
Carmie
Tiemem
Mr. McVormick
Engel D' Dibers
William Kobe de Ca
MR. Henry
Pleasant Valley
Conoenstone
Balvage
Railroad Committee
Beld
Laat
Pennsylvania Company
Housa & Co
Bullertoh
Finch Ave
Juno
Patterna
Camronnt & Flown
Jon
Hansne & Co
Avenue
Jos, Horne & Co
Foon Avenue
Harrison's
Federal
Electarc Portrait Copying Company
Eo Y Ead Galavas
Hauch’s
Wren
Benning & Wilds
Poon Ave
Pitie
Montour Way
East End
Wylie Avenue
Honor
Wade Honor
Chief Browns
Lockop
Ft, & Ae
Miles
Jos
Fleming & Son's
Market St
Jos. Horse & Co
Dravesburg
Silk Bargain
Bogis & Bunt
Regenco
Peon Avenue
Fleming Brosg
Pirvrsnuno
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Cor
Market ST. Myil
Gane
Renshaw & CO
Fancy Gor
Liberty
Wink She
Brewers’ Convention
Bridget Dwyer
Department of Public Charities
Parchmont
Linderman
Eliot
Eiliot
Ans Aoe Aue Ieee
Charities Department
Wall
Vuesere
Hoffman
JUS. Horne & CO
Pirrssone
Horne & CO
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