Early Harvest Crowds Hit Pittsburgh Suburbs By Rail
Thousands visited the suburbs as the Duquesne traction system drew long lines and packed cars. Officers report overcrowding on the Soho hill route with up to 112 riders per car while other lines ran full. Routes from Grant Street to East Liberty fed several divisions with cars averaging high capacity.
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Duquesne Company
Soho Hill
New Road
East End
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Grant
Fourth Avenue
Duquesne Line
Pittsburg
Pittaburgers
Law and Order
Offee
Seehenley Park
Duquesne
Sorvene
Pans
Wilkinsburg
City
Craig and
Neville Streets
Wood
Ross
Diamond
Forbes
Craig
Ellsworth
Highland Avenue
Ellsworth Avenue
East Liberty
Tenn Avenue
Kirkwood
Highland
Bryant
Center
Negley
Wnapes Avenue
Bayard
Neville
Cit
Larimer
Lincoln Avenue
Trankstown Avenue
Lincoln
Good Shepherd Nuns Visit to Father Mollinger’s Chapel
Bishop Phelan grants a special permit from the Pope allowing the Mother Superior of the House of the Good Shepherd on Troy Hill to visit the new chapel built by Father Mollinger for St Anthony. The order, founded in Angers France in 1659, now runs 120 houses across continents with 39 in the Americas including Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Columbus and Oregon.
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Father Mollinger
Phelan
House of the Shepherd
Troy Hill
Anthony
Order of the Good Shepherd
Angurs
France
Italy
Germany
England
Ireland
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Columbus
Oregon
Domenec
Chicago
Market and
Hill Streets
Angers
Tripoli
Africa
House of the Good Shepherd
Bengalore
East Indies
McKee's Rocks Seeks Lockup After Drunken Picnic Incident
Deputy Zinkhand jailed a drunken woman at a wash house after a picnic gathering. She escaped the improvised holding cell and fled a distance, prompting questions from Squire Bryan about responsibility and remedy amid local calls for a proper lockup.
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McKee's Rocks
Zinkhand
Squires
Samson
Zorah
Timnoth
Gaza
Squire Bryan
Bids Open for Carrying Mails in Allegheny District
Bids will be received at the Allegheny post office from today until June 4 for mail transport between the Union Baltimore & Ohio and Fort Wayne depots and the Ally office. The office handled 71 pouches in and 69 out in 24 hours. A new delivery and collection schedule is available at the office for inspection. The Washington office will make the award for mail to be handled at the new Central Hotel building office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Post Office
Union
Baltimore and Ohio
Ft. Wayne
Ally
Washington
Central Hotel
Jumping on Peter Wise in Greensburg Strike Debate
A Greensburg bystander reports coke workers blaming District Master Workman Peter Wise for the strike loss while supporters defend his honesty and argue the war dynamic explains the defeat. The piece frames the controversy as a partisan clash within labor conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Peter Wise
Mr. Wise
Explosion at Shoenberger's Furnace Causes Brief Shutdown
A small blast occurred at 4 AM yesterday when molten metal from No 1 furnace at Shoenberger's met water. The incident paused operations for about 12 to 15 hours with minimal damage reported.
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Shoenberger's
Shoenberger’s
Memorial Day observances noted by local groups
Witerissens plans special preparations for Memorial Day with Sunday schools organizations and the G A R expected to participate and set an example for suburbs. Postastrr Grovetown Allegheny lists 10 clerks 3 carriers and 6 delivery boys at Carnegie Hall services with Prof. Matthew Riddle delivering the sermon. Tus W C T U No 2 held a meeting at the hall Second avenue and Grant street with addresses by Mrs B Smith and Dr Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Grant Street
B. Smith
Kennedy
Charters in danger edit by Common Pleas Court No 1
A discussion of changes in charter filing procedures by Common Pleas Court No 1 causes and motives. Attorney J M Caldwell explains the shift requires presenting the charter to court first, potentially reducing costs for some applicants and increasing scrutiny to weed out weak charters. The ruling may spread to other counties as courts tighten review amid a charter boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court No. 1
J. M. Caldwell
Caldwell
Supreme Court
Recorder of Deeds
Slagle
Lemon Trick Breaks Up West Town Band Performance
A theatrical man relates a prank where lemons were sucked during a village band serenade for a newly married couple. The resulting dry throats and distracted players caused the band to lose cohesion, requiring a restart as members struggled to blow in unison.
Caution From A Doctor On Early Disease Detection
A physician urged regular examinations for life insurance and health checks to catch insidious diseases early. He cited a friend found to have a life-threatening illness despite appearing healthy, noting insurance risks and possible cure with timely treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Right
Secident
Overzealous DentistMixes Religion with Care
A local dentist, described as overly pious, engages a young patient with religious remarks during a routine checkup. An insurance agent notes the dentist’s fervent faith and asks about his mood as the exchange reveals his intense religious preoccupation.
Roast Monkey Delicacy Described By Drummer In Anderson
A drummer recounts a tropical journey praising roast monkey as the most delicious food he has eaten, noting methods of preparation and local preferences. He comments on Spanish-American people, their appearance, demeanor, and attire, describing women and daily life with strong generalizations.
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The
Anderson
Tropics
Byron
Don Juan
Tades
Russian immigrant dies of rheumatism of the heart after smoking
A Russian man using an alias John Miller on Jones avenue near Twenty-seventh Street died suddenly yesterday from rheumatism of the heart, worsened by heavy cigarette smoking. He had seen Dr. Sadowski of Penn avenue who warned against smoking. The doctor noted Russians and Poles often delay medical help until late, sometimes to avoid police trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregroin
John Miller
Jones Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Dr. L. Sadowski
Penn Avenue
Drowski
Bynes
Eumonia
Jules Allt
Malone
Presbyterian
Ninth Street
Joun Morgan
MacDonald
First Avea
McDonald
Premio Tsen
Jeer Duffs
Iun
John Iner
James Mcthaw
Fading Season Ends as Crane and Duff Tour Groups Meet
W H Crane with Chicago group and Duff Opera Company from Louisville travel to Brooklyn in special cars to close the season at Union Station. Crane expresses eagerness to fish aboard his yacht and reports a prosperous year. Marie Tempest leaves Duff for England then plans return to America, amid tension with Miss Snyder who adds an extra song.
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W. H. Crane
Chicago
Brooklyn
Duff Opera Company
Louisville
Washington
Union Station
Crane
Marie Tempest
Duff Company
England
America
Miss Tempest
Miss Snyder
Acta
Tom
Arn Ms
Diff
Pauline L’allemand
Quay Recaps Dobbs Tarpon Catch In Florida Waters
Dick Quay reports from The Dispatch that Mr. Dobbs has a tarpon on display caught in Florida waters. He notes tarpon can weigh up to 200 pounds, describe their fighting style in still and tidal waters, and praise Florida’s west coast fishing grounds as best for tarpon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Quay
Cough
Florida
Local iron trade bright as firms plan new Colorado furnace
Business is good for Riter and Conley as they build what may be the largest oil company furnace in Whiting Indiana. They also plan a Pueblo furnace this summer, third in Colorado, while Northwest reports fair conditions and potential for a strong finish this year. Iron buyers in the Valley remain cautious, with stock limits and higher coke rates shaping the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Riter
Riter & Conley
America
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Ind
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado
Northwest
Valley Furnace
Industrial Rotes and Community Developments Highlight City News
Industrial rotes announce mine shutdowns in Tx Ivill with indefinite closure starting tomorrow. New Buronron reports paved streets and a new electric railway. Twoxmwotoma holds its annual Decoration Day picnic at Rock Point. Building Trades League of New Brighton will review actions from the Building Trades Convention.
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Tx Ivill
New Buronron
Twoxmwotoma
Rock Point
The
Building Trades League
New Brighton
Speak-easy Raids Show Allegheny Weather Cuts Flows
Inspector McAleese leads raids in Pittsburg and Allegheny against illegal liquor sellers as cool weather dampens drunken demand. Authorities arrest May Smith and staff on Eyanaalley and other addresses, with Montiverde’s ice cream parlor involved in the Pittsburg raid. One raid in Pittsburg ends with arrests after a sting at 316 Grant street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Sr McAleese
Silvis
Montiverde
Edw
Grant Street
McAleese
Monteverde
Thal Station
Detectives nab three craps players at Central station
Detectives Bendel and Shore found a crowd gambling on Fourth avenue near Market street yesterday morning. Most fled as they passed police, leaving three suspects to register at Central station as James Doyle Jerry Randall and James Murphy and paying $15 forfeits for this morning's hearing.
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Bendel
Shore
Fourth Avenue
Market Street
Central Station
James Doyle
Jerry Randall
James Murphy
Quiet Day in Second District Police Reports
Inspector Whitehouse reports a very quiet day in the Second police district with no prisoners in the eleventh fourteenth or nineteenth stations yesterday.
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Whitehouse
Theleventh
In the Hands of Justice Hearings and Arrests Reported
Frank Breet to have a hearing tomorrow on larceny charges brought by Mary Heinrich. Mona Szivy accuses Lewis of breaking a $50 plate glass window at 33 Colwell Street. No arrests reported. Preno Jaenivanro and Tony Terroy, two persistent panhandlers, arrested on Grant Street by Officer Trager. J W Evass and wife attempted a California Avenue altercation, but police intervened and they were locked up.
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Frank Breet
Mary Heinrich
Mona Szivy
Lewis
Colwell Street
Preno Jaenivanro
Tony Terroy
Grant Street
Trager
J. W. Evass
California Avenue
Allegheny
Locke
Mystery man in Ohio River found near Saw Mill Run
Report of a drowned man found in the Ohio River near Saw Mill Run raises questions about his identity. Officials traced possible names to John Hurley of Providence and Miss Annie Cummings of East Orange, but a telegram revealed the wife’s name differs, prompting further police inquiry.
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Ohio River
Saw Mill Run
John Hurley
Brook Street
Providence
R. L
Annie Cummings
Hawth Avenue
East Orange
N. J
Joan Hugley
Providence Police
Temperance Meeting Reports Wind Up Season
A local temperance gathering closed its season with renewed attendance and resumed meetings at the Little Jim Church. The event featured talks urging moderation and community involvement in prohibition efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jim Church
Sons of Temperance Hall
Little Jim
Missing Young Man Charles Ramsay Sought After Springer Visit
A joint sensation in Shousetown and Coraopolis centers on Charles Ramsay who disappeared after a visit from Miss Springer. Reports say Springer armed herself and visited Ramsay days ago, with no sight or word since, prompting coroner level concern.
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Shousetown
Coraopolis
Charles Ramsay
Springer
Davy Williams Dies After Pipe Stem Ingestion
Four year old Davy Williams of Petrolia Butler County died in West Penn Hospital after swallowing a one inch clay pipe stem a week earlier The stem lodged in his bronchial tube despite multiple surgical attempts The postmortem revealed the pipe stem embedded in the airway Remains to be sent today
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Davy Williams
West Penn Hospital
Petrolia
Butler County
Tomas McCann
McCanny
Jane
Golden Gate special excursion reaches Pittsburg
The last of the Golden Gate specials arrived in Pittsburg near noon, with 78 passengers moved to Northside sights and local stops in Allegheny. A New York woman praised the East End beauty, Senator Fields of lucky joined the trip, and the train departed for New York that evening. California climate again described as delightful.
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George W. Elkins
Pittsburg
Golden Gate
Allegheny
Northside
Ies
Awl
East End
New York
Teaie
Senator Fields
Lucky
California
Flood Anniversary Reunion Planned for Pittsburg Journalists
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Pittsburg newspaper men annual reunion marking the second anniversary of the town flood. A final meeting is set in the Associated Press office at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Prominent Johnstown journalists and Cambria County Media Society members seek attendance, with lunch and a discussion on the flood aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Towa
Associated Press
Johnstown
Cambria County Media Society
New
Boy Hurt by Burning Match Explosion in Southside Lot
A boy and friends played in a South Twenty street lot when he tossed a lit match into a barrel. An explosion burned his hands and singed his hair. Ex Officer Byrne’s son was taken home to Wright's alley where a doctor was summoned.
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Tommy Byrne
Byrne
Southside
South Twenty
Wright's Alley
Cleanliness and etiquette at a crowded table
A notel clerk notes an elderly lawyer wiping the chair with a handkerchief before sitting. The scene describes his table manners, the waiters, tableware, and his wife’s indifference to his excessive cleanliness. The remark ends with a quip about carrying cleanliness to the verge of the ridiculous.
Detective Misleads by Mule Find in Barkhammer Street
Detective Dick Kelly and the Southside force hunted for a missing corpse after a telephone tip claimed a dead man lay on Barkhammer street for five days. After an hour’s search they found the message sender and learned the deceased was a mule, not a man, correcting the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kelly
Southside Force
Twenty-eighth Ward
Barkhammer Street
Kelly
Central
Little Girl's Jackstone Snag Delays Recovery
Samuel Wienck a South Sarah street baker reports his three year old daughter swallowed a jackstone during play last evening doctors tried to remove it but pushed it down the child still has the stone. No serious injuries yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wienck
Sarah Street
Police Hearings Short as Five Sent to Workhouse
A Citywide roundup yielded a modest showing with only five committed to the workhouse. numerous suspects faced brief hearings for minor offenses. In Allegheny the pattern held with similar small numbers and quick dispositions at various precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Tee
Everett Club News and Bargains in Dress Goods
Local notices advertise club events and a major dress goods sale. Includes mention of Everett clubs, certificates, a McDonald station listing, and bargains at Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue Stores. Also notes an Orphans' Court sale of business property and a Fifth Avenue lounge advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Gentlemen's
French Challi Curtains Offer New Styles This Week
Offered this week in French Challi the best qualities and color choices. A large assortment of this season's newest styles and colorings. Novelty dacket opened this week priced 55 cents a yard. Nottingham Lace Curtains in white and cream from 5 to 850 per pair. Irish Point Curtains marked low to close with many price reductions. All-Silk Curtains formerly 25 now 18 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goc
Nottingham
Mayor Gourley Sees Slower Inflow for Fourth of July Fund
The mayor received three additional subscriptions to the Fourth of July fund. A letter from the Central Bank Board of Directors contributed 25 dollars, while Thomas Jenkins also sent 25 dollars. H L Childs & Co contributed a smaller amount, continuing the slow fundraising pace.
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Gourley
The
Central Bank
Thomas
Jenkins
H. L. Childs & Co
Aero Ae
Os Airmail
An Extensive Wardrobe At Hotel Prompting Comment
An Anderson clerk reports a hotel guest with sixteen pairs of trousers and many suspenders in his room. A young boy, George Bennett, fell from pipes at Thirty-fourth Street and suffered a serious skull fracture. Resumes Today features a new open hearth plant at Homestead. Special sale on ladies jackets and blazers offered at low prices. early week deals highlighted.
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Steallen
George Bennett
Thirty-fourth Street
Thirty-third
Smallman Streets
New Summer Dress Goods Arrive in Low Medium and High Price
A Monday display highlights new summer dress fabrics in three price ranges. The selection includes low medium and high priced goods with fresh summer styles shades and weights for the season.
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Duquesne Traction Company
Larimer Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Stregt
Sixth
Smithfield
McFarlane
Craig Street
Smithfield Street
Avenue
Negley Avenue
Ellsworth and Highland Division
Penn and
Il Geegers
Good Shepherd Nuns
Tor
Maryland
Spanish America
QUAY
Inspector McAleese
May Smith
Eyanaalley
John Maloney
Jerry Shay
Jack Benny
Charles Mesplay
Preble Avenue
William Leonard
Henry Whi
William Kief
Michael Burk
Snyder
August Redman
East Street
Kitty Haid
Lacock Street
City Hall
Lizzie Thomas
D. D. Carr
Coroneer McDowell M
Little Davy Williams
Little Girl
Jackstone
James L
Carson Street
Ma D Tarera
Wen Shi
Tacson
Gubeud
Iantes
Nineteenth Ward
James Kinney
Armstrong
Sa Cobble
Frankstown
Saturda
Cohn Williams
James Jones
Evans
Broad
Twelfth Ward
Nettie Johnson
Eeen Egg
Dunghoen
Sone
Tela
Jos. Hoane & Co
Everett Club News
Everett
H. Kerr
McDonald Station
Lapres’ Surf
Pear
Ae &H
Seerenne
le Reet
Ony
North Vean Culars
Fom E S. Gray
Register’s Office
Pea
Hucus & Hacxe
Homestead
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST
Emanuel Wertheimer
General Hospital
Mina Patton
Mr. Wertheimer
Pittabarg, Pa
Penn Ave
Sea Yard
Plain Dress Goods
Cheviots St Seas
Tice
Novelty Dress Goods
C. Weisser
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