Smoke Abatement Efforts Rise Across Pittsburg Railways
A Pittsburgh era report details mounting pressure from Ladies Health Protective Assoc and city officials to curb engine smoke. Railroads defer to economy and view stokers as temporary, while mills and builders discuss coke and coal dust fuels. Experts note coke may reduce smoke but cost limits adoption, and public notices hint at pending law to compel cleaner locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Holbrook
B.C
Indies
Chicago Smoke and Pittsburgh Fume Battle in 19th Century
Report contrasts Chicago smoke with Pittsburgh soot from hotel boiler fires and coal use. Witnesses describe heavy grime on clothes and streets, claiming Chicago Ale and gas era pollution is worse, while Pittburghers note clearer air despite coal. Authorities and residents debate urban smoke levels and factory exhaust.
Courts Likely To Decide Hog Island Land Case
Alderman McMasters has awarded Mesera Nesbit and Treadway judgment against Ferree and McCabe for land taken from Hog Island. The suit, once thought under $53,000 to avoid appeal, now totals the full amount, setting up a potential Supreme Court fight. Attorney N W Shafer leads defense as the case draws a crowd of old residents and rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McMasters
Mesera
Nesbit
Treadway
Ferree and
McCabe
Hog Island
Hog Bar
Supreme Court
Doings of the Mechanics Visit Western Pennsylvania Lodges
State Councilor Stephen Collins of the Jr. G U M tours Western Pennsylvania councils with Deputy State Councillors, visiting Tube City 373 McKeesport on May 22, Benjamin Franklin 318 on May 24, Mansfield 66 on May 28, and Monela Na Braddock in June to promote work. Governor Campbell and ex Governor Foraker of Ohio will attend the National Council parade in Cleveland on June 16, with local estimates showing 2,000 excursionists from Allegheny, 3,200 from Pittsburgh, 800 from the Southside and over 1,000 from nearby towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Stephen Collins
Allegheny County
Tube City
McKeesport
Benjamin Franklin
Fourth Avenue
Mansfield
Monela
Braddock
Conan
Campbell
Foraker
Ohio
Cleveland Committee
National Council
Cleveland
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Southside
Minister Killed by Falling Stone at Cincinnati Convention
The Homestead community learns Rev. H. J. Hammilton of the First Baptist Church died after a stone fell from a Walnut Street building during construction striking him on the head. He was 35, recently assigned to Homestead, and leaves a wife and two children. He previously served in Connellsville and Mullica Hill New Jersey and was a member of the Homestead Masonic lodge. His wife is the daughter of an Indian Army officer he met while traveling in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Homestead
H. J. Hammilton
Walnut Street
Mr. Hamilton
First Baptist Church
Connellsville
Mullica Hill
N. J
Masonic Lodge
India
Officer M'Allister Suspended After Fitzsimmons Arrest
Homestead council suspended OMecer McAllister, the officer who arrested murderer Fitzsimmons, amid questions over his authority to arrest several prominent youths. Council member John F. Cox defended the parties, accusing regent arene of inflated pride from catching a wanted man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omecer McAllister
Fitzsimmons
Homestead Council
John F. Cox
Arene
Bruce
Plate Men Organize to Build Tin Plate in America
Twelve manufacturers formed an association at Anderson to unite action in tin and tenne plate production. J W Britton of Cleveland was elected president with Speer vice president Amns secretary and Alfred Marshall treasurer. About 12 plants are under construction with some ready by September 1, aiming for central HQ in Cleveland, possibly Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
America
J. W. Britton
Cleveland
John Z. Speer
Shoenberger & Co
Warner
Amns
Niles
Alfred Marshall
Philadelphia
St. Louis Stamping Company
Norton Bros
Chicago
United States Tin Plate Company
Pittsburg Electro Plating Company
P. J. Laufman
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Duquesne Traction to Begin Operations Today
All ready for passengers the Duquesne Traction Company starts up today after days of trial runs. Wires along East End avenues caused issues and will need moving. Tests showed satisfactory results, with passenger service likely soon and trips now running about six minutes, with cars spaced every ninety seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
East End
Percy
Eet Tmetion Company
Ite
Vane Street
East Liberty
Kidnap Threat Leads Couple To Report Child Missing
Mr and Mrs Lewis of 2935 Mary Street report their year old child kidnapped by James Varner. Mrs Lewis reveals Warner was her first husband, divorced for cruelty, later married Mr Lewis. She says they agreed she would keep the child but Warner threatened theft. A message says Warner left Fort Wayne with the child for Phillipsburg. Police say court action required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Mary Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
James Varner
Rochester
Warner
Ft. Wayne
Phillipsburg
Ohio River
Burglary at George Bullock Residence in Sixteenth Ward
Jewelry and money stolen from the home of lumber merchant George Bullock at Ella and Gangwisch streets. The burglary happened yesterday between 4 and 5 pm while the family was away. A gold watch and chain and other items belonging to Mrs Bullock were taken along with $40 from Andrew Hyer's trunk. Three men were seen near the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bullock
Ella
Gangwisch Streets
Sixteenth Ward
Resignations of Regret Over Henry Warner at Workhouse
Allegheny County Workhouse and Inebriate Asylum officers pass resolutions of regret on the resignation of Superintendent Henry Warner. They praise his faithful discharge of duties, lack of friction with subordinates, quiet but positive discipline, and dedication to those in his charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Workhouse
Hen Warner
Warner
Eastern Presbyterian Preachers Pass Through City Bound for Detroit
Among visiting Eastern Presbyterian preachers yesterday bound for Detroit were Dr Thomas, Hasti President Patton of Princeton, Dr W C Roberts of New York and others. The general opinion was that the revision of certain marriage and papal reforms will be bitterly opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Thomas
Hasti President
Patton
Princeton
W. C. Roberts
New York
Poisoned sturgeon claims two lives in McDowell cases
Coroner investigates deaths of Thomas Rourke, 13 Center Avenue, and Henry Broge of Etna after consuming poisonous smoked sturgeon. Rourke died after a Saturday purchase and supper. Broge died following cramps and a late evening doctor visit. Post mortems ordered. numerous similar illnesses reported around Sharpsburg and Etna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Thomas Rourke
Henry Broge
No. 13
Center Avenue
Etna
Rourke
Diasmond
Hill District
John Rourke
Centy
Henry 5
Yeteves
Sproge
Isabella
Helen
W. E. Johnson
Elias van Loven
Allen Street
Sturon
van Loven
J. Guy McCandless
Earth
No Bill Presented For Harrisburg Trip Expenses
Report says none of the Harrisburg trip attendees have filed expense bills. City Attorney Moreland’s claim of a $600 traveling bill for aiding street bills caused confusion. Assistant Controller John Davis states no such document has reached him. the matter remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Harrisburg
Mic Ae
John Davis
Mayor Gourley Denies Statement on Police Superintendent
Mayor Gourley denies he said he would proceed against Police Superintendent Weir. He told reporters the story came from casual street car chatter and that he has nothing to add beyond denying the attributed remark about making an official statement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Weir
Not Going to Alliance Notion Denied by Pennsylvania Officials
Pennsylvania officials deny reports that the Ft. Wayne Shops will be removed. They say no decision exists to move Allegheny shops from the Ohio town area. Chief Clerk Blair stated the news is incorrect in General Manager Wood’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Holbrook
Milroad
General Wood
Pennsylvania Company
Blair
Fort Wayne and Panhandle
Fort Wayne
Allegheny
Frayne Road
Pennsylvania Road
Turus
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
Allsange
Wood
Ohio
Angora goats donated to Schenley Park Zoo by Hagan Farm
Mr Frank Hagan of Hagan Stock Farm Washington county presents to the city a gift to Schenley Park Zoo. Three Angora bucks described as handsome and notable for their breed will add a new attraction to the zoo this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hagan
Hagan
Washington County
Schenly Park Zoo
Tr transfers to Walls. coroner reads canal paper in Chattanooga
Transfers at Torrens and Twenty eighth street shift to Walls about June. Coroner J H Goopch to present Erie Canal paper before American Society of Engineers in Chattanooga. Moon Run Railway rails laid from Brightwood below to Groveton on Pittsburg and Lake Erie. Public school entertainment at Traddock Saturday night with Mayor Gourley Burgess Russell and County Superintendent Hamilton attending. The seller of the most tickets will be presented with Webster's unabridged dictionary by Mayor Gourley. At a McKee's Rocks picnic yesterday several fights occurred. Detectives Fitzgerald Bendel Robinson and Sterck struggled to maintain order. A call to Pittsburg for eight policemen was made but they were not sent. A speak easy with ten bartenders did big business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrens
Twenty Eighth Street
Walls
J. H. Goopch
Erie Canal
American Society of Engineers
Chattanooga
Moon Run
Brightwood Station
Groveton
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Traddock
Gourley
Burgess Russell
Hamilton
McKee's Rocks
Fitzgerald
Bendel
Robinson
Sterck
Pittsburg
Fine stock offered by Arnheim Live Stock Co in Pittsburg
Seventy five extra fine horses arrived at Arnheim Live Stock Company stables at 52 Second Avenue Pittsburg. The lot includes 35 head of general purpose horses 15 Kentucky saddlers 3 carriage teams. Also Shetland ponies and 75 head of mules of all sizes offered for sale with trials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Kentucky
Fashion Sells at Cammen Store on Fifth Avenue
The listing shows a femme dress SHuANES in black crochet with gold tinsel and silver trim. Prices are marked 25c, 50c, $100, and $200, with many items formerly higher. The seller is A. G. Cammen & Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Cammen & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Lndies
The
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Workingmen's sale at Saller & Co's
Workers urged to attend a weekly sale tomorrow offering $10 suits for 30 dollars at Saller & Co. corner Smithfield and Diamond streets with discounts described as snaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tworkingman
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Local Ads Promote Silks Linoleums and Bicycles
Just received Black Ground India Silks at 75 cents per yard and $1 quality. Linoleums priced lower than any other store with listings at 609-621 Penn Avenue and 120 Federal Street. Iron City beer helps build trade, bicycles and tricycles promoted, Best makes and low prices, Horner and Co Penn Avenue Stores and Welty's 120 Federal Street advertise lace curtains. Angostura Bitters recommended before meals for appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Parkway
Welty’s
Conference Between Employers and Men May Be Held
A lively Master Builders' Exchange meeting is anticipated as plans for a conference between employers and the striking planing mill workers surface. Reports cite eight hour demands, possible conference committee, and ongoing efforts by Neel & Wampler of McKeesport to return to work. Bellevue Union investigates strike committee conduct. Swartz disputes claims and claims labor numbers. The Master Plumbers' Association affirm No deviation from established employment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Exchange
Planing Mill Association
Neel & Wampler
McKeesport
Bellevue
C. W. Brockwnter
Brockunier
Swartz
Builders’ Exchange
Builders' Exchange
Thompson
Schutte & Co
Disratcn
Master Plumbers’ Association
Next
Welcome Home to St Michael's Pastor Bernard in Europe
Parishioners of St Michael's Southside welcomed Rev Father Bernard returning from a Europe trip that included Rome Germany France and Ireland. He spoke of Rome and the Vatican watch by Italian guards and a Papal audience. Children sang and a lengthy program followed the welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Southside
Father Bernard
Rome
St. Michael's Church
Soetless
Order of Passionists
Europe
Germany
France
Ireland
Father
Holy Huraday
Han
Rds
Vatican
Casey for Lazear and the eight hour bill
T. D. Casey of the Western Penitentiary traveled to Harrisburg to press Governor Pattison to sign the eight hour bill for state institution employees. He argues twelve hours is too long and eight is sufficient. Casey favors P. C. Lazear for a judgeship and expects his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Casey
Western Penitentiary
Harrisburg
Casey
Pattison
P. C. Lazear
Dudges
Lazear
Annual meeting and donation day at Colored Orphans Home
Yesterday the Colored Orphans Home on Greenwood Street Allegheny held its annual meeting and donation day. The rooms were festively decorated and filled with supporters, gifts of clothing and groceries poured in, and a large crowd attended the exercises. Rev Dr George T Purves gave an address about the future for the colored race and the orphans. The treasurer reported receipts of 7155 28 and expenditures 5911 06. The secretary Annie Miller praised the institution with 46 children under care, four new arrivals and ten dismissed to homes. There were no deaths or major illnesses. Officers elected included President Mrs Cay Gay, Vice Presidents Mrs J Watson and Mrs Leckesaetcee, and other managers and secretaries. Quick note of local advertisements follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Orphans’ Home
Greenwood Street
Allegheny
George T. Purves
Misa Annie Miller
Ars Cay Gay
Samuel Watson
Leckesaetcee
Rob
Derre
Haven
Julia F. Bintz
U. Ta
B. F. Cross
J. Howortee
Sarah Mahoney
Amanda Ben
J. W. Witherspoon
Mra
Slagle
Nettie Prather
H. Ce
Aero
William He ‘Er
Rise Marmie Greek
A. Sinew
W. A. Foster
J. J. Porter
Mrs. Ure
Shipmasters ban Sunday excursions
Captain Wishart yesterday served a notice on the Captain of the Mayflower that no Sunday excursions will be allowed as they are against the law. He says all violators will be prosecuted. Like notices were served on other steamboat owners. The Mayflower opened its summer season last Sunday. Whether it will try it again is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle &Co
Liberty Avenue
W. W. Kerr
Marvin
Naysmith
Allegheny County Electric Light Company
Eleventh
Pike Streets
Marshall Bros
St. Nicholas Law
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Gordon
Daizell, Scott & Gordon
Gorton
St. Nicholas
Wishart
Mayflower
Carpet Sale Cut Prices This Spring Week
Large stock of carpet pieces from 20 to 50 yards in all departments offered at extraordinary reductions starting May 18. Best qualities Lowell Hartford and Bigelow Body Brussels available at 80 cents to a dollar per yard, regular $1.50 goods. 25 to 50 yard Tapestry Brussels at 30 to 46 percent below regular prices. Ingram carpets 6 to 30 yards priced 20 cents per yard. Goods on first and second floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Hartford
Bigelow
Brussels
Ladies Aid Society appeals to Governor over hospital bill
At a Southside Hospital Ladies Aid Society meeting, 170 was reported collected since the last report and a few new members joined. A letter was sent to the Governor requesting approval of a bill to appropriate $7,000 to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
Requh
Continental Tube Works Strike Grows More Determined
No settlement reached as Continental Tube Works workers press demands. They sent a letter to Manager Everson urging him to sign the scale, warning against antagonizing organized labor. Rules proposed include a nine hour day with prior wages, overtime at time and a half, and withholding castings from Wharton Knight's foundry until the dispute is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Tube Works
Everson
Ns. Nd
Ourth
Geoa Reh
Wharton eKnight
James W Grove Sale Promotes Quality Trunks
James W Grove on Fifth Avenue advertises a wide trunk stock from smallest to largest with prices as low as five dollars. The copy emphasizes affordable quality and large quantities, urging shoppers to compare trunks’ quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Grove
Fifth Avenue
72 Inch Bleached Scotch Damask at $1 Per Yard
Eight patterns offered by Jos. Horse & Co. at $1 per yard. Damask fabric and napkins match coordinated by the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Pilsner Beer For Home Consumption
For Home Consumption, consider Iron City Companys Pilsner beer a superior malt liquor. Available for sale at all first class houses. Telephone number 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Company
Pilsner Beer
Iron City Brewing Company
S. Telephone
Ion City
Diverse Goods Sale and Local Shops Adverts
San Umbrellas is highlighted with a wide range of handles and prices at Jos. Honne & Co. in Penn avenue. Various apparel and shoes across multiple stores including Simon's in Allegheny advertise jackets, shoes, gloves, and hosiery, with prices and locations in Penn avenue, Ohio street, and Park way. Also listed are wallpaper, brick ground fabrics, silk India silks, gloves, and a workingmen sale at Saller & Co. final line notes photo services and Iron City beer advertising.
The Manganese Product Special Report Filed
Special Agent Weeks reports to the Census Office on U S manganese production totaling 23 027 long tons valued at 935 009 with key mining from Crimora Virginia Cartersville Georgia and Batesville Arkansas The three classes manganese ores manganiferous iron ores and argentiferous manganese ores are analyzed The 1920s figures show last year output 20 525 long tons with total value 9999 per ton Employs 422 workers earned 2125 649 and capital invested 2 004 475
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. D. Weeks
Washington
United States
Crimora
Cartersville
Batesville
Ark
Mreeks
Innance
McKee Threatens Suit Over Filthy Coke Region Quarters
John McKee, former officer, joined a party sent to the coke region to protect property but ordered to assist evictions. He described filthy conditions, claimed vermin polluted quarters, and threatened to sue the Frick Company for clothing losses from remaining in the squalid quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKee
Coke
Aifulre
Frick Company
Quarto
Mansfield Miners Demand More for Coal Barges
The Mansfield miners met yesterday afternoon and demanded higher payment from operators for coal loaded on barges. They will not grant the demands and strike is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Rivermen Complain About Striking Tradesmen Blocking Rivers
Industrial notes report rivermen alleging that plasterers carpenters and other union workers on strike hinder river traffic and hurt crafts. McKresront plasterers vow to do nothing moving forward. Turpey car affects employees at the Pittsburg and Western. Shao
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivvermen
Dle Puddiers
McKresront Plasterers
Turpey Car
Pittsburg
Western Hare
Shao
Penn Ave Stores Ladies and Gentlemen's Summer Underwear
A listed sale notice describes Gamze undershirts English Balbriggan and French Balbriggan shirts and drawers. Prices range from 25c to $1.50 per garment with various fabrics and styles shown from Merino Lisle to Linen and Silk blends. The ad boasts large stock and prices about 20 percent lower than rivals.
Largest line of men s hose value sale in 1910s catalog
A line of the biggest values ever offered in men's hose, featuring Fine French Lisle Thread socks at low prices, colored stripe cotton, plain colored cotton, seamless fast black cotton, and unbleached French Balbriggan. Also includes finer lisle, cotton, and silk socks at all prices.
Ladies' Summer Undergarments and Union Suits Catalog
A sale list details women summer wear including ribbed and silk union suits priced from 25 cents to 16 dollars, gauze vests, ribbed corset covers, Balbriggan and Lisle options, and silk and wool blends with multiple shapes and sizes offered at various price points.
Children's Gauze and Gossamer Vests and Pantales
For children this ad lists gauze and gossamer vests and pantaloons priced from 25 cents and up. It also promotes ribbed vests in silk, silk and wool, lisle thread and cotton. Union suits in ribbed cotton, ribbed balbriggan and summer weight wools are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Health Association
Oliver & Roberts
Oliver Bros. & Philips
Fifteenth Street
Westinghouse Machine Company
Baltimore Ana Ohio
Baltimore
Timore
Allegheny Valley
McUargo
Price
Lerk
Or Ae
Windy City
Officer M'Allister
PLATE
Black Hills
California
P.H. Laufman
Philadelpila
Lansman
Apollo Concern
Laufman
Cronemyer
Jessy
Standard Iron Company
Bridgeport
Etna Ironsand Toe
Gorepat Bellaire Nall
Somers Bros
Rooke Isn
Jennings Bros. & Co
Lewisteel Sheet
Tn Plate Co
Joliet
Fasc
Henry Warner
Mayor Gourley
Schenley Park
Systecaire
Jos
Horner & Co
Angostura
PPS
U. and
Ulrich & Spencer
Penn Ave
Captain Wishart
Edward
Groetzinger
Myl
San Umbrellas
Jos. Honne & Co
Simon’s
Ohio St
Horne & Co
Jimen’s
Allegheny, Pa
Linerusta Walton
Welty's
Jos, Hoene & Co
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Special
Weeks
Census Department
Priestley
Cloak and Suit Room
Maxssicr
Rt Optician
Chessman & Mannion
I Mare
Tissa
Market ST. My Krisson
Cinderela
Bend
J. C. Bart
Wood St
Pittsburr
Jos. Horne & Co
Ladies’ and Gentlemen
Soc
Goc
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