Merchants Seek 50 000 to Save Pittsburg Library Hall
A Pittsburgh meeting organized to prevent the sale of the Mercantile Library Hall, facing a $66,000 judgment. Committees propose raising 50,000 via donations or subscriptions, with real estate proceeds and city donors urged to step in. Notables including Rev M B Riddle and James B Scott attended. the old doctor cried at the prospect of losing the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Library
Association
Thacenian
W. E. Swim
Chamber of Commerce
Iain William McClelland
Preatt Schmertz
James F. Hudson
Schmertz
James B. Scott
M. B. Riddle
Western Theological Seminary
Rev
J. G. Goettman
Ally
Aia
Allegheny City
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Library Hall
James W. McFarland
Mane x. Arent Soekee
David Jones
M. P
Roseburg
William Roseburg
Bank of Pittsburg
Local leaders form committee to raise funds on indebted property
A committee of noted citizens including W. E. Pee, James B. Scott, Rev. M. B. Riddle, William Roseburg, Paul Hacke and Benjamin Thaw was appointed to work with directors to devise ways to raise money and pay off indebtedness. They will meet recess to pursue this objective amid broader public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Pee James B. Scott
Rev. M. B. Riddie
William Roseburg
Paul Hacke
Benjamin Thaw
M. B. Riddle
Om A.pure
Marshall
Jarboe
William McClelland
B. Patterson
Swearingen
C G. Iek
K. F. Patterson
T. Eetes Bakewell
M. Rosen
J. T. McCance
E. E. Phelps
EA Wools
G. KR. Lincoln
J. G. McFarland
J. B. McKee
Ww. L. Chalfant
James Collard
A Noble Mission's Work by the Society for the Improvement of the Poor
The Society reports aid given over two weeks including 600 loaves bread 193 pounds rice 178 pounds oatmeal 48 pounds tea 164 pounds sugar 250 bars soap 65 pints beef tea 17 pints mutton broth 6 pints oyster broth and 320 pints milk. They logged 242 grocery orders 625 bushels cosh and 254 garments with 457 families visited and 803 persons aided across 12 new applicants for charity. Sixty four visits to the poor and 77 in their behalf, 41 days of work secured, six children placed in Sunday schools and four in public schools. A meeting at the Y M C A building set for November 25 to plan the annual meeting. parlor sessions at the Y M C A and a public meeting at St Peters P E Church on December 1 with speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Society For the Improvement of the
St. Peters
P. E. Chu
Grant Street
J. W. Magee
L. M. Harding
W. di. House
Oil boom slips into winter on rough roads in Stowe and Robinson
Oil operations in Stowe and Robinson townships face winter delays as roads are nearly impassable and heavy rain threatens to halt teams. Lease activity surges with renewals and higher terms. Michael Beck holds 10 acres near Arbuckle farm off Chartiers Creek for a 100 bonus and one quarter of the oil. Caughey seeks 200 per acre cash bonus and full upfront 6000 for 30 acres. Liberty street merchant Mr. Tate forms a small company with Boehmer Bros to probe his land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Robinson
Michael Beck
Arbuckle Farm
Chartiers Creek
Caughey
Tate
Liberty Street
Boehmer Bros
Meeenm Proprietors Immoral Show Cases Postponed Again
Hearings in the cases against several museum proprietors for operating immoral shows were postponed and rescheduled for 4 p.m. today by Alder man McKenna. Walthauer and Carlisle sought continuances and had bail renewed at £1,000. Lavitsky did not appear. Inspector McAleese suggested a process, but bail was considered good and his case set for 4 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McKenna
Walthauer C.mcneal
Smithfield Street
Carlisle
Sixth Avenue
Ted
Lavitsky
McAleese
O'Mara
Ammer and Tongs Cross Suits At Alderman’s Court
Michael Schmunski and Joseph Krull of Republic Iron Works sue each other after alleged tong strikes and name calling. Elizabeth Rodgers accuses William Carson of hair grasp and dragging her along the street in a separate incident tied to her husband’s intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Schmunski
Joseph Krull
Republic Iron Works
E&ohafer
Krull
Schmunski
Elizabeth Rodgers
William Carson
Mia
Prolific William Shortlidge Tells Of Local Industry Ambitions
William Shortlidge of Bellefonte stops in on way to Butler to arrange lime stone and lime deliveries for a new chemical plant linked to Joseph Britton Jr. He notes Governor Beaver and Adjutant General Hastings back fuel gas production with Bellefonte Iron and Nail Works. the works prosper, and politics mix with temperance talk as parties vie and leaders pass through for Catholic Congress and national meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shortlidge
Bellefonte
Butler
Shortlidge
Ase
Joseph Britton
Shortridge
Beaver
Hastings
Bellefonte Iron and Nail Works
Bhortli Bald
Prohibition Party
Calvin &. Brice
Democratic National Committee
New York
Lima
Democracy
Brice
Ohio
Foraker
Jong Bu
Actien
Iowa
Cains
Massachusetts
James Hartley
Steubenville
Campbell
Dennison
Hannon
Shawnee
Baltimore
Hartley
Emap Rate
Patch
H. ©. Frick
Eastern Express
Mr. Flood
Mexico and United States in Pan-American outlook
A translated Avisador Hispano Americano excerpt argues Mexico could form a practical commercial union with the United States and Spain France would be less favorable. It asserts the U S would not seek territorial expansion, emphasizes expanding trade and industry, and notes mutual benefits across the Americas with no imminent annexations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Congress
Avisador Hispano Americano
New York
Mexico
James G. Blaine
Rio Grande
Patagonia
United States
Havana
Cuba
United States of America
England
France
Germany
Spain
Permanen
Hayti
San Domingo
Great Len
Guba
Elo Grande
Americas
Cubs
TRE Dispatch
Philip G. Roeder
Cleveland
Rumors Swirl Around Major Oil Pipeline Plan
Rumors circulate about a $12 million pipeline and refinery project with seaboard refineries and a Butler county western end. The P P A is mentioned as possible mover amid dissatisfaction with Standard Oil terms, while producers question the association's involvement and names like Thomas Phillips Emory Taylor and Joe Craig are linked. Some insist D P Reighard and Joe Craig sold the Globe Refinery and the A W Pipeline despite denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Butler County
Thomas Phillips
Emory, Taylor
Joe Craig
D. P. Reighard
Globe
Attorney William Golden Charged With Conspiracy
Telegram from Youngstown says William Golden an attorney is charged with conspiracy in an Allegheny case. Constable William Billings arrested D. W. Syphax on a farm near the city for painting a house. Syphax lived on Taggart street Allegheny and sold his furniture to Henry Parge. Parge paid Mrs Syphax and her father later sued Parge for value in Squire Hathaway s court with Golden named in the()}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Golden
Allegheny
Youngstown
William Billings
Alderman Tatem
D. W. Syphax
Syphax
Taggart Street
Henry Parge
Parge
Squire Hathaway
Illiam Golden
Billings
Final Arrangements for the Armstrong Monument Unveiling
The Executive Committee of the Armstrong Monumental Association met to finalize plans for the Thanksgiving Day unveiling. Chief Marshal William Weibe announced arrangements with ad hoc staff, marching divisions, and a detailed procession route through downtown districts. A hundred musicians, Rev. David Jones, and Miles S. Humphries will participate with a formal historical address and a 55 year old Pueblo native to unveil the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Monumental Association
Amalgamated Association
William Weibe
William H. Barnes
James Penny
William P. Herbert
A. M. Swarts
Thomas Wisdom
J. T. McCormick
Water Street
Smithfield Street
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Water
Grant Street
Third Avenue
Ross Street
Fifth Avenue
Washington Street
Wylie Avenue
Market Street
Sixth Avenue
Bridgs
Federal Street
Allegheny
North Avenue
Irwin Avenue
Western Avenue
Ohio Street
Monument
Ohio and
Marion Streets
D. Bee
The
Musical Union
David Jones
Miles 5. Humphries
Thomas A. Highberger
Armstrong
Pueblo
Imported glass workers in Jeannette to be sent back
Washington considered action after Solici tor Hepburn and Attorney General Milel advised sending the workers home and pursuing prosecutions against the importers. Hon. Walter Lyon doubted heavy fines would be used and noted the Treasury would handle apprehending and returning the men and locating the vessel. Most expect the workers will likely be sent back soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeannette
Hepburn
Milel
Windom
Walter Lyon
Hoe
Treasury Department
Lyon
Large Lease Promises Oil and Gas Drilling Reach
E M Hokill has leased 6000 acres in the forks of the Allegheny and Kiskiminitas rivers and plans oil and natural gas drilling. Operations expected soon, stirring oil men who believe a yielding field may be covered. East of the lease a railroad bridge over the Kiskiminitas nears completion, delayed by high water and drifting preventing temporary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hokill
Allegheny
Kiskiminitas
Hukul
Fire Boss Sued Over Mining Law Violation
The Mine Inspector in the Seventh Bitnu mining district filed suit against the Laurel Hill mine fire boss for failing to examine mine workings on September 30. An explosion of fire damp severely injured worker William Spade after he entered his workplace. The case was heard by Squire Love at McDonald, who bound the defendant over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
William Spade
Spande
Squire Love
McDonald
Bins
Quarter Sessions
Washington Coast
Increasing Capacity At Clinton Mills And Rail Dining Cars
Friend and Hoffatott install a new battery of boilers and two double furnaces in the Clinton mills. A new blast furnace will begin soon. The pipe department closed due to lack of orders and workers are suspended indefinitely. Union Pacific announces dining cars on fast trains between Council Bluffs and Denver and between Council Bluffs and Portland, meals at 75 cents, with Pullman Palace Car Company operating the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Council Bluffs
Denver
Portland
Ore
Pullman’s Palace Car Company
Sacrifice Sale of Pianos and Organs at 137 Federal St Allegheny
Auction style notice offers 100 Everett pianos plus Weber Chickering Ker Kranach Bach and other makes at reduced prices to clear space. Organs priced 15 to 100 dollars with terms to suit buyers. Also curtains 350 at 25 cents and 200 at 50 cents to be shown in window. sale begins Friday morning. Cam psen and Dior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal St
Allegheny
Pao
Eversit
Weber, Chickering, Ker
Kranach & Bach
Shoemaker
Hallet & Davis
Knabe
Pease
Everett
Alex
Eee
CamPsen & Dior
Nun of Kenmare Lectures Amid Rowdy Lafayette Hall Crowd
Miss Cusack faced a turbulent reception at Lafayette Hall as supporters and attackers clashed during her lecture Why I Left the Catholic Church. Police threats and mounted defense by Rev. McAllister preserved order while Count de Ovies challenged the host with a bold offer to enlighten the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmare
Lafayette Hall
Miss Cusack
J. T. McCrory
U. P
Pittsburg
David McAllister
Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
Sally
McAllister
Kenmsre
Ann
Penn Avenue
Count de Ovies
Spain
Dispatch
Rhal
Kate Drexel
Miss Drexel
Two Boys Drown in River After Afternoons Frolic
A double tragedy unfolded at the foot of South Tenth Street when 15 year old Eddie Roberts and another boy drowned after a skiff capsized while four youths used it for a harmless outing. One boy, Gallagher, survived. searchers by night found no bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Tenth Street
Eddie Roberts
Tommy Murray
Mike Eeen
Fifteenth Street
Williams
Roberts
Young Roberts
Cloud
Gallagher
Peakeetie Iselivead Wigs Iis
Freight Committee Meets in Chicago on Key Rate Proposals
The Central Traffic Association board meets in Chicago to discuss changes likely affecting railways and shippers. Significant items include reclassifying pig iron from special to sixth class and setting lumber and oil tank car rates, with expectations of higher oil rates and pig iron adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Six Months to the Works for Local Burglary Suspect
Patrick Duskin, described as a three-time crook, was caught in the back yard of H. P. Young on Forty-ninth Street near the railroad early yesterday morning. Magistrate Brush sentenced him to six months on a burglary charge noting his bad reputation and prior offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Duskin
Crook
H. P. Young
Forty-ninth Street
Brush
Love Affair Quarrel Highlights Felonious Shooting Hearing
A hearing before Alderman Burns considered charges of felonious shooting and assault and battery arising from a Bellevue quarrel over a love affair between two farmers Hermann Michalk and Missbaug. Witnesses testified but failed to convict, leaving Missbaug's fate unresolved. The piece notes heavy unrelated local ads on music catalogs and clothing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aswell Missbaug
Alderman Burns
Hermann Michalk
Bellevue
Missbaug
Bradford Piano Prices and Advertised Octaves
A chaotic catalog note from Pittsburg dealers lists multiple pianos and organs with octaves and prices, including Bradford Piano at 714 octaves, Von Minden at 714 octaves, and New Upright Gig octaves. some words are garbled but indicate catalog sales and local dealer expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
von Minden
Ee & Fuller
Soares
Oxitheere Tess Sonek
Wthereantee Ae
Pittsburg
Echols
Ee Es Sandusky St
Allegheny
Bargain Overcoats and Coats Advertised at Low Prices
Early 20th century ad listing men s overcoats sized 34 to 42 at 5 dollars from usual 12 dollars plus 10 dollar kersey coats in black blue brown and 2000 chinchilla overcoats priced at 12 dollars from 24. Also 5 dollar velour covers 375 today and 1 dollar items for 25 cents with flannels and photogallery supplies mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boces & Brat
Great Winter Coat Sale Promises Heavy Discounts
Advertises a major sale on men winter overcoats and suits with melton coats size 34 to 42 breast at $5, normally $12, plus Kersey overcoats at $10 in black blue and brown. Also 2,000 Schnabel chinchilla overcoats priced at $12, with location at Grant and Diamond streets near the standard brew shop. Mentions lager beer and iron tonic as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Kersey
Schnabel
P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
John H Shoenberger III Dies in New York City
John H Shoenberger III is reported dying at his New York City residence in his eighties. He spent about 50 years in this city and came from a family long prominent in the iron business, with his father Dr Peter Shoenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
John H. Shoenberger
Shoenberger
Peter Shoenberger
Pennsylvania
Peter
Philadelphia
Peter Sheen
G. & J. Jobo H
Trinity
Veryeens
Hewana
Birmingham Traction Company Forms From Old Passenger Line
A meeting of Birmingham Traction Company owners and officers at solicitor J. M. Kennedy's office formalized the switch from the old passenger railway to traction. No contracts were awarded yet. Director James A. Chambers said bids exist but bids on ironwork will be let later this month, aiming to start tearing up streets in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Traction Company
J. M. Kennedy
James A. Chambers
Civil Service Changes In Prothonotary Office
Andrew J. McQuitty promoted to Chief Clerk of the Prothonotary's office succeeding George Corken who resigned. McQuitty formerly served in the docket area and Armstrong, a ten year veteran, moves to fill a vacancy left by Corken. John Taylor named to the vacancy. Bradley says the change is expediency not politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McQuitty
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Prothonotary
George
Corken
McQuitty
Sis Betas Pons
Armstrong
Ie Goncourt
John Taylor
Areas
Bradley
Lotus Club
Chicken Pox Outbreak Sparks Alarm in Lawrenceville
Severe chicken pox illness in Lawrenceville districts spreads rapidly among children. Dr. M Cameron reports recent cases, notes high contagion though not fatal, and urges warning for families as infections rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
M. ©. Cameron
WARDEN BERLIN'S SUCCESSOR FACES COMPETITION FOR JAIL LEAD
The article outlines contenders for the jail warden position with John Berlin, ex warden, and Deputy Warden as leading names. Leon J. clerk and James Williams are also mentioned as potential candidates amid factional support and ongoing debate over qualifications and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
John Berlin
Depwarden
Gang
Homestead Man in Trouble Mentioned in Court Filing
Information assembled by William J. Direp shows Seas Gee Wenn brought before Magee on charges with bail set at $2,000. Mrs. Strup is associated with West Penn Hospital in Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Direp
Magee
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Mort
Boone Esamarton
Hudson
Nanker Sijeinmer
Ghonbecytet
Nim Times
Hall Company
Watkinson
Hartford
James EB
Scott
the Society For the Improvement of the
Ammer and Tongs
Pitraburgera
Tnele Sam
Alleghenian
Armstrong Monument
Mr. Hakill
Leverel Hill Mines
Clinton Mills
Pitteburg
People’s Store
Cusack
Thom Suen
L. Trompson & Co
East Liverpool
Jos. Home & Co
Peon Avenue
Jos. Hoave & Co
Lies’ Popular
Sixth St
Tria
Telephone
Anocostura Brrrees
Et Wiwereee & Co
Z. Watmiwnhur & Co
Iron City Bear
Beate
Saas
John H. Shoenberger III
Cloak and Suit Rooms
Biber & Easton
R. J. Horner & CO
Twenty-Third
Artistic Furniture
America
London
Paris
Vienna
Eden Muses
Kendrick & CO
Enee
Ori Street
City Hall
Jos
Horne
Iach Moumsins de Sine Famer
Meee Sa
Jlay
Horne & Cl's
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