Pittsburg Street Cars Brace For 3 Cent Fares Across City
The city may see a three cent fare for a five mile ride as Pittsburgh capitalists push lower rates. The reduction aims to open East End and Oakland housing districts, boost ridership, and raise streetcar revenues through increased travel. Other lines upgrade service with trailers and improved routes while Pennsylvania Railroad considers ticketing cuts to Wilkinsburg and nearby towns to stay marketable.
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Pittsburg
East End
Oakland
Duquesne Line
Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
Troy Hill
Wylie Avenue
11Th Avenue
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg Traction Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Police warn families after home burglary spree
Superintendent Muth and Detective Glenn of the Alchen police say thieves looted a residence tied to Hon. FE. Bearns. They urge families to notify neighbors before leaving home to help police watch houses and prevent further break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
Glenn
Alchen
Stofen
FE. B.bearns
Felice
Hila
Rranor
No Pink Eye Rumor Queried in Pittsburg
Local chatter about pink eye in Pittsburg is unsubstantiated by doctors and drugstores. Dr. Thomas Shaw, Dr. Cable, and others report no confirmed cases while officials note confusion with catarrhal conjunctivitis mistaken for pink eye. Weather and illness may influence perceptions as people report eye redness and general misery along Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shaw
Cable
Schirmer
Ifth Avenue
Rush to Atlantic City Sparks Early Seaside Travel
The Atlantic City rush begins early with full Pennsylvania sleeper berths and travelers parking in Pittsburg. Among seaside passengers are US District Attorney Lyon, Fred Irwin, George H. Albertson and wife, Philip Flinn and sister Kate, and Samuel Provost. George W. Delamater rides the train but will detour via Philadelphia, predicting a short-lived new party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
United States
Lyon
Fred Irwin
George H. Albertson
Philip Flinn
Kate
Samuel Provost
George W. Delamater
Philadelphia
City to Advertise Proposals for Down Town Street Repaving
Chief Bigelow will solicit bids for repaving downtown streets once current improvements wrap up. Main targets are Water and Market streets and Duquesne Way, among others, with work to start soon after proposals are sought.
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Chief Bigelow
Bigelow
Ater
Market
Duquesne Way
Wood Street Harvester Present For Chief Bigelow
Joseph Loughrey presented Chief Bigelow with a buckskin riding saddle bridle stirrups spurs and whip as a testimonial of esteem yesterday. The gift featured silver mountings reflecting the community’s appreciation for his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Loughrey
Wood Street
Harnes Denier
Bigelow
Esae Ee
Bridge Project Sparks Park Driven Community Growth
Pittsburg residents anticipate a busy Fourth of July as Chief Bigelow aims to finish the Bellefield Avenue bridge to Schenley Park. Park improvements and smoother roads stimulate orders for carriages and harness while donors pledge funds to back a large city celebration.
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Chief Bigelow
Pittsburg
Schenley Park
Bellefield Avenue
Park
Bigelow Saya
Making Another Park at Bedford Basin Hill
Residents of the hill district will gain a four acre park above Bedford basin with a gentle slope and a fine city view. Chief Bigelow outlines plans for edging planting shrubs seating walks and a neat fence. An electric light may be installed at the center of the plot with little city expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill District
Bedford Basin
Chief Bigelow
Terresol
Scientific and Social Notes in The Dispatch Tomorrow
The Dispatch previews a full twenty page issue featuring scientific and electrical gossip alongside society and class news. Readers are invited to explore varied topics across multiple pages.
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Dispatch
Turtles Swarm Riverside Rocks In Summer Sight
The piece notes turtles sunning on exposed river rocks as water levels fall. It remarks on headless turtle feats and headless animal behavior with humor, contrasting it with a chicken after decapitation and pondering where thoughts reside in reptiles.
Gossip About Blaine and 1892 politics in Missouri
Ex Senator John Henderson of St. Louis travels on the Eastern express from the West to Washington and discusses Blaine, Harrison, McKinley tariff, and Missouri voters. He predicts Blaine may run against Harrison but remains reticent about the Presidency, criticizing tariff effects and sugar duties. Pittsburg ball club looks to capture the pennant. Dispatch previews tomorrow's sports wrap.
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United States
John Henderson
St. Louis
Eastern Express
Washington
Anderson
Missouri
South
Cleveland
Blaine
Maine
Harrison
Pittsburg
City faces patent claim over steam engine heater
Mayor Gourley received a letter from New York attorneys for owners of a Brickill patent feed water heater. They seek 82500 damages from Pittsburg for alleged infringements from 1808 to 1885. Chief Brown dismissed the claim as routine and notes city safety against liability through an indemnifying bond.
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Gourley
New York
William A. Brickill
Peter M. Kafer
James M. DeLacy
James E Dunn
Rosina W. da Cunha
Brickill
Pittsburg
Chief Brown
Friends seek Emma Christy whereabouts after marriage
Emma Christy, formerly living with her mother on Arlington Heights Twenty-seventh wards, resided in Akron for years and worked in a large city establishment. She married drummer Meichler in Chicago, who reportedly deserted and may be in St. Louis with another wife. Christy’s brother left for the West to aid the matter. Mrs Grimwood to describe Manipur disaster heroism in The Dispatch tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Christy
Arlington Heights
Akron
Meichler
Chicago
St. Louis
Man Found Unconscious After Fits On Forty-eighth Street
Officer Lyder located a man around 2 PM lying insensible on Forty-eighth Street. He was taken to Seventeenth Ward station, then to West Penn Hospital after Dr. Moyer was summoned. About 35 years old, possibly Maurice Geary of Boston, well dressed, remaining unconscious and in critical condition late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyder
Forty-eighth Street
Seventeenth Ward
Moyer
West Penn Hospital
Maurice Geary
Boston
Jail Full of Murderers at County Institution
The county jail holds 254 prisoners with 213 awaiting trial at the June term. Twenty defendants face murder charges and five inmates have murder convictions. Names include Gerarde for killing a child, Rusnock, Sabol and Todt linked to Michael Quinn’s death in Braddock, and Killian tied to a murder warrant for Mrs. Robert Atrium.
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May
Gerade
Rusnock
Sabol
Todt
Michael Quinn
Braddock
Killian
Robert
Atrium
Familiar face leaves Third Avenue corner
Druggist William G. Schirmer, longtime associate of the late Simon Johnston, departs the Third avenue and Smithfield street corner and will now be found at McKennan's on Market street. With both Johnston and Schirmer gone, the corner loses much of its local character.
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Third Avenue
Smithfield Street
William G. Schirmer
Simon Johnston
McKennan’s
Market Street
Johnston
Schirmer
Third and
Smithfield
Paid Under Protest Labor Demonstration at Steubenville
A large July 6 labor protest in Steubenville sees carpenters unions fining members who return to work. Investigations into charges against five men reveal fines and appeals to the General Executive Board. Union 230 reports nine men at Schutte Co. mill. contractors attempt to fill jobs with out-of-town workers, then send them back after agent inquiry. Swartz says funds on hand. strike benefits drawn, with more expected. McKeesport builders organize with 46 firms, adopting wage and work rules to prevent losses, while Local Union 177 outlines new applications and a 14-journeyman contractor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Schultz & Co
New York
Othe Park
Carpenters
West End
Murphy & Diebold
Schutte & Co
C. G. Ross
General Executive Board
McKinter & McCandless
Alvin Joslyn
Mr. Swartz
Building Trades’ Council
Frank Guckert
McKeesport
D. M. White
E. A. Richards
O. L. Edmundson
Blane
J. Smith
Union Carpenters of
Wuerras
Carpentere and Dolnera of America
Plate Glass for Chicago World's Fair Not Used
The plate glass revival for the World's Fair buildings in Chicago is not being used. The Howard Company has not received the contract for plate glass as no glass of that character is to be used. Instead only window glass of single and double thickness will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Howard Company
Baltimore and Ohio freight agents meet. strike buoyed by coke rise
Baltimore and Ohio division freight agents discussed general business with General Freight Agent Wight in the city. E T Affleck of Columbus and E M Davis of Tiffin attended. A fair traffic report emerged though not extraordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Division
Wight
E. T. Affleck
Columbus
E. M. Davis
Tiffin
Romilish
Pittsburg and Western
Mahoning
Shenango
Santa Fe
Northern Pacific
Ft Wayne
Delegates Elected for Amalgamated Association Convention
The Amalgamated Association elected all delegates for its upcoming convention opening at Turner Hall Forbes street on Sunday June 3. Returns were sent to the general office and credentials and programmes prepared for delegates. The Pittsburg meeting was chosen over Allegheny due to lack of suitable halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Carnegie Hall
Labor Day Parade Planned for Steubenville with Big Turnout
Labor Day events in Steubenville on July 6 expect 20 000 to 25 000 marchers and up to 60 000 in the city. Invitations sent to 35 labor officials including Gompers Rae McBryde Smith Telford and McBryde. The parade ends at Steubenville cemetery with a tribute at Thomas A Armstrong grave and a 15000 seat speakers platform.
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Steubenville
Gompers
Federation
Rae
United Mine Workers
Secreta McBryde
Smith
Flint
Angel
New Electric Motor Firm Opens at Keystone Plow Works
A New Castle mechanic secured a patent for an electric motor and leased rear Keystone Plow Works space to manufacture the machines. The first model was built at the plow works and many patterns were made there. Several notable visitors from Harrisburg and Latrobe joined a West Virginia coal deal trip at Duquesne breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Keystone Plow Works
Local industry notes and charter plans in western Pennsylvania
A Horst to cost 100000 is projected in Jeannette. Srell rails will be manufactured at the Carnegie mill at Duquesne next week. Nancy 8000 has been paid in benefits toTrwin miners since the strike. A charter of incorporation will be applied for by Stang Contrant Co on June 23. The Edith furnace at Woods Run impressed H W Curves. The Winchmill at Jones Laughlin’s works closed for repairs a week. The National Gas Co gains a charter to serve Butler Greenville New Castle Franklin Meadville Oil City Grove City Warren and Connellsville.
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Jeannette
Shenanno Valley
Stang, Contrant & Co
Srell
Carnegie
Duquesne
Nancy
Trwin
Mivens
Wheeling
Pittsburg
H. W. Curves
Woods
Jones & Laughlin
American Iron Works
Iris
Ft. Wayne
National Gas Company
Butler
Greenville
New Castle
Franklin
Meadville
Oil City
Eye
Grove City
Warren
Conneautville
Duped by an Agent In Larimer Mining Scam
Police pursue an Italian gang tactic blamed on Luigi Casabona who lured 45 Wisconsin miners to Larimer with promises of big coal mine earnings. He charged $11.50 per man, drew about $600 then vanished, described by Dr Nardyz as a widespread Italian embezzlement pattern linked to Camorista practices in Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tau Disrarou
Luigi Casaboni
Casabona
Luigi
Larimer
Wisconsin
Naples
Casadena
Nardyz
Pittsburg
Drs- Patch
Camorista
A Generous Thief Returns Stolen Jewelry
Mrs Meyer of 9 South Twelfth street reported a peculiar robbery in which a pair of gold bracelets earrings and several stick pins were taken from her home. The goods reappeared on her door sill later the same day with no one seen nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Meyer
South Twelfth Street
Trinity Church Vestry Deliberates on New Rector and Cathedral Status
The Trinity Episcopal vestry met last evening to discuss calling a new rector but no definite action was taken. There is talk of making Trinity Church a cathedral under the Pittsburg diocese which currently lacks a cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
District Convention of Independent Order of Good Templars
The District Convention will be held today at West Manchester Lodge hall on Olivo and West Diamond streets in Allegheny. About 125 delegates are expected. The notice also advertises sale of baby carriages, bicycles, tricycles, velocipedes, lawn swings, wagons, tennis sets, racquets, croquet sets, trunks and other travel goods at pricing claimed to be right. James W. Grove, Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent Order of Good Templars
West Manchester Lodge
Olivo
West Diamond Streets
Allegheny
James W. Grove
Fifth Avenue
Italian Robbery Reported. Shanty on California Avenue Looted
Dominic Sphagezzi reports to the Allegheny Mayor's office a theft of 15 dollars from his California avenue shanty. Conrado Spinnourt was briefly jailed and released. a 9-year-old, John McMullin, admitted receiving funds from others believed to be thieves. The group allegedly hid a large sum in a freight car axle box, which officers could not locate. more arrests expected.
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Dominic Sphagezzi
Allegheny
California Avenue
Conrado Spinnourt
John McMullin
McMullin
Hindoo Conversion Leader Speaks at Salvation Army Barracks
Ahaba Sundara a converted Hindu from Colombo Ceylon led the Salvation Army service on the Southside delivering a lecture on heathen Hindu practices and comparing them with Ashaita customs He traveled across the United States and will remain in the city for two to three days engaging with Salvation Army workers Sundara described his attire a yellow cloth dress red sash Arab-like headpiece and moccasin slippers He plans to spend most of his time with local Salvationists The Dispatch notes Wilkie's weekly history preview as a feature each Sunday.
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Ahaba Sundara
Columbo
Ceylon
Salvation Army
United States
Salvationists
Hindoo
Sundura
Sundara
Piano and band instruments offered direct from makers
Hamilton of 93 Fifth Avenue advertises sporting goods and instruments sold directly from manufacturers at low prices. He furnishes bands and orchestras with complete setups including horns nickel plated or silvered on short notice, with references available from several bands furnished this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Imported Gowns To Be Sold At Low Prices This Week
Local sale offers imported gowns on Monday and Tuesday at bargain "bait" prices. Apres Scrr Parton at 2 Fifth Avenue notes spring stock clearance for buyers seeking affordable formal wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parton
Fifth Avenue
Carpet Sale Cuts Prices on Long and Short Lengths
Large spring clearance offers carpet remnants from 20 to 50 yards in Lowell Hartford and Bigelow Body Brussels now at 30 to 50 percent off. Ingrain Carpets 6 to 30 yards priced 20 to 50 cents a yard. Sale runs May 15 and includes first and second floor stock.
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Lowell
Hartford
Bigelow
Brussels
Soc
A Recruit for Morganza from a Wandering Youth
Charles Gross about 16, of near South Twenty third street, wandered from home four weeks ago. He was found Tuesday at Martins Ferry and brought to the Twenty eighth ward station by Special Officer Kelly. He is to be sent to Morganza reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gross
South Twenty-third Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Gross
Martin's Ferry
Kelly
Morganza
Gas Fuel Returns at Carnegie Phipps Plant
Carnegie Phipps Co at Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third streets has again adopted gas as fuel for all departments after a gas shortage two months ago forced coal use in several furnaces. Coal may replace gas again in winter due to higher gas demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
The Chance of the Season Suit Show
The P G offers the finest lot of men's suits ever shown at 7 8 and 10 dollars. Located at corner Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Hosiery Bargain At Importer Prices By Boccs and Bunt
A Saturday sale offers 500 dozen ladies hosiery in 15 striped styles at 25e per pair. Items described as 40 gauge and fine appear to be bought below import cost. The notice cites Boccs and Bunt as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boccs & Bunt
Reed Vagrant Arrest Sparks Clarification by Wife
Henry Reed was arrested on a vagrancy charge and appeared before Magistrate Gripp. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in the workhouse if unpaid. Reed’s wife said she bore no responsibility for the arrest and learned of it afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Gripp
Reed
Great Sale Ad With Limited Time Offer
A brief sale notice announces items can be bought today at a “great cool sale” for prices listed as 33, 10 and B2. The event remains open until 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Braddock Wire Mills Strike Persists as Talks Stall
The Braddock wire mills strike extends to 19 weeks with both sides firm and close to full operation. Workers report voting to return to work but say National Lodge officers discouraged them. In McKeesport, the City Council elected Frank W. Patterson as City Engineer at $2,000 yearly to oversee projects.
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Braddock
National Lodge
McKeesport
Frank W. Patterson
Patterson
Local ads blend of commerce and insults to health
For Home Consumption buy Tron City Pilsner and Angostura Bitters at several outlets. Listings advertise suit sales at P.C.O.G. corner Grant and Diamond, linoleum prices at Welty's Federal Street, and Mannion optician at 67 Fifth Avenue with $1 spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron City Company
Pilsner Beer
City
Welty’s
Federal Street
Parkway
Mannion
Chessman & Mannion
Fifth Avenue
Tissu
Eye Ear and Throat Specialist at 720 Penn Street
Dr. M. Hanna of Pittsburg offers exclusive treatment of eye ear nose and throat diseases with offices at 720 Penn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
No Plate Glass to Be Used. The Howard Contract Story
Report indicates the Howard Plate Glass Company has secured a contract for all plate glass needs, with details on scope and implications for local suppliers and construction plans. The article notes the implications for competing firms and regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Plate Glass Company
Local thefts and hearings juggle city crime cases
Vixcent Macey faces accusation of stealing an overcoat from Martin Latwick on Tustin street. Jony Mercwene jailed on charges of stealing a gold watch and chain from Maggie Lydon with a hearing before derman McKenna on Monday. Eowanp Brown, 12, in Twenty eight ward lockup charged with larceny as part of a gang. Jacos Burx of Beltzhoover borough had a hearing on illegal liquor selling. case dismissed. Nick Weiss and Eugene Buckilly admit cutting Henry Maay bright's shanty boat loose while on duty. Alderman McMasters reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vixcent Macey
Martin Latwick
Tustin Street
Jony Mercwene
Maggie Lydon
Derman McKenna
Eowanp Brown
Jacos Burx
Beltzhoover
Alderman Black
Thirty-first
Nick Weiss
Eugene Buckilly
Allegheny
Henry Maaybright
Alderman McMasters
Furnishings Department Offers Broad Stock At Fair Prices
New advertisements invite gentlemen to browse the Furnishings Department where stocks are bought on a large scale and prices marked at reasonable profit. Thursday's halfpers detailed underwear stock, with a suggestion readers should read and respond. Brief mentions of other lines follow.
Neckwear styles from New York and London makers
The notice advertises a large stock of neckwear with fast service and bright summer colors. It highlights Windsor and silk neckwear in numerous styles and prices from 75 cents upward, offered by top city and international makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Summer Shirts Offerings Highlight Novel Linens and Silks
The catalog touts Open Front and Back White Shirts, Pleated Bosom Shirts, and Pongee Linens and India Silk Bosom Shirts described as the most novel and desirable for summer. Also featured are Neglige Shirts in Cheviot Oxford Flannel and Silk in many styles, plain and fancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Winter Fashion Notes From Plains and Fancies
Plains and fancies in Duck, P K and Flannel feature single or double breasted coats and jackets. The piece describes versatile outerwear suited to varying weather with emphasis on fabrics and tailoring.
Summer Webs in Styles and Colors at All Prices
A wide assortment of webs suitable for summer wear is offered in many styles and colors. Prices range from low to high, catering to budget and choice.
Our Complete Importation of English Tennis Suits and Accessories
A catalog note announces a full importation of English tennis attire and accessories. It highlights suits in Stripe and Check patterns, Flannels and Silk fabrics, White cricketing cloths, novelty shapes, and a range of sashes belts and fabrics for sporting use.
Alligator Bags Highlight Inexpensive Leather and Grain Styles
Grain leather and alligator bags offered in various sizes from 10 inch to 29 inch with prices ranging from $2 to $550. Leather lined models emphasize durability and wearability with silver or gold mounts and updated frame and fastenings.
Leather Collar and Cuff Cases for Travel Now Available
Durable leather set of sole cuff and collar cases offered at $125 per set. Advertises for gentlemen travelers, promising sturdy construction and complete fittings, with assurance of satisfactory service.
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Duquesne Trieron
Wilkinsburg
Liberty
Wilkinsboro
Mr Brunet Get
Tigelow
Porter & Co Jotun
C. L. Mayer
Henderson
Tarif
Europe
West Virginia
Henry McCormick
Gilbert
W. K. Alacks
J. M. Cameron
Harrisburg
John Wister
Duncannon
Norman Hall
Sharon
M. Laxman, Jr
Latrobe
Messrs. McCormick and
Wister
Industrial Notes
Luigi Casabona
Trinity Vestry
Convention of Good Templars
Wilkie
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
He and Sic
Priestley
Reform School
Lawrenceville
Cloak and Suit Room
Angostura
Ussu
Market ST. My
Bartlett U
Partmases Anes
Wood St
Jos. Horne & Co
Nota Bene
Penn Avenue
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