Panhandle freight wreck near Burgettstown kills brakeman
A high speed rear collision of freight trains near Burgettstown causes fire andmassive damage valued at around 200000. Brakeman George Hardy is killed, engineer Thomas Whiteside and fireman J W McFarland injured, with extensive wreckage and delayed service across the Panhandle line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Burgettstown
George Hardy
Thomas Whiteside
J. W. McFarland
Whiteside
McFarland
Engineer Whiteside
Pittsburg
Cadiz
West Penn Hospital
Vna
Hardy
Clark
Barrettstown
Mingo Junction
Cleveland
St. Louis
Ft Wayne
Panhanile
Ft. Warne
Mansfield
Washington
Wheeling
Washington Ee
W. H. Stewart
Increase in Passenger Receipts Signals Growth for Pennsylvania Lines
General Passenger Agent E A Ford of the Pennsylvania Company traveled to Cincinnati for a agents meeting. He reports this year’s passenger business strong and west of Pittsburgh receipts up about $200 000 over last season. Ford notes a steady rise since 1886 when the Interstate law reduced free passes. 1890 passenger receipts on the Pennsylvania lines reached 465 000 and he predicts strong profits for the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ford
Pennsylvania Company
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Tittsburg
Ford
Funeral of Miss Mary Ray at Wilkinsburg cemetery
The funeral for Mary Ray, age about 100, who died Friday at the Wilkinsburg Old Ladies' Home, was held yesterday. Rev. James Meacham of the Wilkinsburg Methodist Church conducted the services and interment followed at Allegheny cemetery. Ray had lived at the home since 1876 and never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ray
Wilkinsburg Old Ladies’ Home
James Meacham
Wilkinsburg
Another Hotel on Yeon Avenue Promises Big Pittsburgh Scheme
Rumors sweep Pittsburgh of a Philadelphia driven push to acquire key blocks on Penn Avenue Fifth Street and nearby properties for a large hotel modeled after Chicago’s grand styles. Reports mention T C Jenkins and Dr Stansbury Sutton denying plans while a Philadelphia agent pursues a 240 by 240 foot block. Joseph Horne Co reported sale of the Lennard parcel. Durbin Horne cites business discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Yeon Avenue
Joseph Horne
Pittsburg
T. C. Jenkins
Stansbury Sutton
Jenkins
Penn Avenue
Fifth Street
Penn and
Liberty Avenues
Evans Alley
Sutton
Hers
Ledlie
E. Jackman
Colonel Morgan
Rinehart
Lennard
Joseph Horne & Co
Durbin Horne
Fulton Out For Recorder Nomination Fight
Former Mayor Fulton announces Republican bid for County Recorder against incumbent George Von Bonnhorst who seeks reelection. Andrew McQuilty enters race for Prothonotary seat as John Bradley plans to retire after a fourth term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
George von Bonnhorst
Major
von Bonohorst
Andrew McQuilty
John Bradley
Meuilty
Informal Reception at Fourteenth Ward Police Station
Last night the Fourteenth ward police station hosted an informal reception for the public to inspect the new station and its furnishings. Jimmie McLaughlin of the district front office greeted guests in a friendly manner as visitors toured the oriental styled reception room and admired costly pictures donated by Inspector Whitehouse and Detective McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ward
Jimmie McLaughlin
Gabrielle de Estrie
Henry the Fourth
Venice
Effie Deans
Inspector Whitehouse
McLaughlin
Duquesne Traction Launches Bus Link After Rail Schedule Change
The Duquesne Traction Company responds to Pennsylvania Railroad time changes by operating a bus from its Wilkinsburg terminus to Water and Penn avenues, crossing rail tracks with a two cent fare. The move aims to preserve electric line business as ridership on accommodation trains rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duquesne
Wilkinsburg
Water and
Penn Avenue
Frank Bond Sees Chicago Promise Amid Grain Ice Hurdles
New York Vice President of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad Frank Bond passed through the city en route home after attending Don Piatt’s funeral at West Liberty. He praised Chicago residents for keeping promises to support the Fair and noted Western railroads would contribute if needed. He cited grain ice blocking Western lines and a car shortage but expressed optimism for winter business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Bond
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul Road
Don Piatt
West Liberty
Piatt
Chicago
Windy City
Hebrew peddler faces larceny charge in Caldwell hearing
Abram Nizzon, a Hebrew peddler, was jailed yesterday awaiting a hearing before Alderman John Caldwell on larceny charges filed by Mrs. Mary Bills of Williamsburg. Bills says Nizzon came to her home to sell goods and a pocketbook containing money disappeared. Nizzon denies the accusation, alleging two boys present at the time stole the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Nizzon
John Caldwell
Mary Bills
Williamsburg
Nizzon
Good Cooking Tips Feature Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
A home cooking note urges use of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk for custards puddings and sauces with directions on the label and sold by your grower.
Bond Issue Contested in Pittsburg Plans for 1892
Controller Morrow warns defeat of the bond plan would delay city improvements and raise future taxes, while chiefs Bigelow Brown urge funding for the free Monongahela bridge Southside market house Schenley Park and public safety projects. Detective Coulson reports two women removed from a Third avenue disorderly house and a 15 year old girl in Morranza case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Morrow
Bigelow
Brown
Department of Public Works
Monongahela
Southside
Schenley Park
Department of Public Safety
Central
Taro
Morrow Youallor
Monongahela River
Coulson
Third Avenue
Weir
Violet Woods
Molly O’toole
Morranza
Father McTighe
Hog Fracas at East Liberty Stock Yards Ends in Capture
A large hog escaped from the East Liberty stock yards yesterday morning causing chaos. The animal collided with a Penn avenue car, derailing it and tripping several men who attempted to subdue the animal before it was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
Dick Sands in Pittsburg Eyes Theater Site
Dick Sands the famed 20 year world clogging champion visits Pittsburg with a Cleveland backer to seek a site for a new variety theater modeled after Harry Williams Academy of Music. If successful, Williams may build on Central Rink property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sands
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Harry Williams
Academy of Music
England
America
Sands
Williams
Central Rink
Senator Quay Libel Suits Will Be Pushed, Major Montooth Says
Major E. A. Montooth returned from Florida with Senator Quay after fishing with the party. He stated the libel suits against Quay would be pressed vigorously and that Quay plans to remain in Florida until the Senate. Rumors say Montooth may be the next Republican governor nominee, with Hastings yielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Montooth
Florida
Senator Quay
Charley
Senate
Mahone
Ben Sooy
Dobbs
Montooth
Hastings
Major
Pushing the Bridge Scheme By Colonel Andrews In New York
Colonel James B. Andrews attended a North River Bridge Company meeting to span the Hudson for railroads. He dislikes the company name and notes few outside New York know the river’s location. He cites past leverage by railroads and predicts eventual success despite past road refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Andrews
New York
North River Bridge Company
Hudson River
North River
Eenna
St Louis
North River Bridge
New York Central
Pittsburg
Jersey City
A Home for Electricians Organizes in Fort Wayne
The Electric Club met at the Ft. Wayne Electric Company on Wood Street with President Mead in chair. The club adopts its constitution and explores a Penn Avenue clubhouse with lease and furnishings committees. Fifty applications await membership as the group expects rapid growth and a social and lecture program. Meanwhile C B Wright notes heavy grain shipments clog rail cars and coal operators face car shortages amid a recovering coal market now boosted by coal use after gas discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electric Club
Ft. Wayne Electric Company
Wood Street
Mead
Penn Avenue
C. 8. Wright
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Hocking Valley
Pittsburg Traction Faces Consolidation Gossip and Fare Plans
Street railway gossip centers on the Pittsburg Traction Company reporting 9,479,094 passengers this year, a 1.2 million rise. A 3 cent fare was adopted June 1 with talks of possible consolidation with Duquesne, transfer arrangements, and fare shifts on Fifth avenue lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William L. Elkins
P. A.B. Widener
George W. Elkins
Thomas S. Bigelow
George S. Elkins
Wainwright George C. Wilson
George L. Elkins
Philadelphia
William H. Kemble
G. W. Elkins
T. 58
Bigelow
J. G. Troggardt
George C. Wilson
Oakland
East Liberty
Atwood Electric
Central Transit Company
Fifth Avenue
Grant
Market Streets
C. L. Magee
Duquesne
East End
Forbes Street
The
D. P. Reighard
Central Bank
Messrs. Widener
Elkins
Ellsworth Avenue
Reighard
Ister
Messrs
Widener and
Pittsburgh
W. H. Kemble
Pittsburg Traction Company
Second Avenue line holds annual meeting with no board changes
The Second Avenue line held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon. No changes in the Board of Directors were made. Secretary C. G. Milner resigned due to ill health. The moms of the Citizens' line will meet this week. The report will show increased earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Line
C. G. Milner
Citizens’ Line
Bankers and Bank Clerks Elect Young Ticket President
The Bankers and Bank Clerks Mutual Benefit Association held an annual meeting at the Oil Exchange on Fourth Avenue. The young faction won the presidency by one vote, electing F. E. Moore of the Odd Fellows’ Bank, with a platform including a reading room and social features. Other officers and trustees were chosen amid a close vote, and the organization reported flourishing conditions. Police assignments were updated with inspector changes downtown, Southside, and East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers and Bank Clerks’ Mutual Benefit Association
Oil Exchange
Fourth Avenue
F. E. Moore
Odd Fellows’ Bank
Robert Wardrop
Tradesmen's National Bank
Moore
Daniel Beach
Young Men's
Edward E. Duff
W. H.rant
John M. McBride
A. J. Lawrence
John Young
M. McElroy
C. M. Gering
J. D. Lyon
S. C. B. Mclean
Jas
D. Kuhn
Wm. Steinmayer
Sale on Umbrellas and Accessories at Reduced Prices
Extensive sale offers 26 inch Paragon-frame umbrellas with metal handles at 1 and 2 dollar ranges, 120 ready handles, gloria covers, and elaborate one handles in sandal and violet woods. Also offered are manufacturers' seconds in lots, and Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at half price with multi-count deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Gloria
Telegram to Coroner Demands Post Mortem in Gas Death
Squire McPherson of Scott Haven sent a telegram to Coroner Mc Dowell saying a jury demands a post mortem on a man found suffocated by gas in a burning slack pile on Sunday. The coroner will visit the scene today to investigate potential violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Squire McPherson
Scott Haven
Train theft on B and O involves Grove Anthony
W H Flowers reports Grove W Anthony stole figs books and fruit on a train and officers recover the items at Central station. Anthony is headed for his home in Green Hill Ohio. Johnstown Hospital progress report notes James B Scott inspecting the building and predicting dedication around December 1 with ongoing visits every ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Flowers
Union News Company
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Duffey
Third
Smithfield Streets
Grove W. Anthony
Anthony
Central Station
Green Hill
James B. Scott
Johnstown
Mr. Scott
Royal Ermine Opera Wraps and Fur Capes at Department Store
In the fur department Jos. Horse & Co. at 607-621 Penn Avenue offers royal ermine opera wraps and ef brocade satin capes lined with white ibet fur. Also advertised is Wwssooth Syrup, a certified catation medicine for children during teething, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Trades Assembly Delegate Fight Shifts Carpenters union split
William Deegan of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Thomas Meehan of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters seek a delegate for the Amalgamated branch. If Amalgamated gains, Brotherhood members may switch alliances. Also notes Monongahela Iron and Steel Company in Hays station hiring 100 workers with 20 furnaces and plans for an Amalgamated lodge. Includes millinery display from Jos. Horne & Co and health ads for cough cure and Angostura Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
William Deegan
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Thomas Meehan
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
Monongahela Iron and Steel Company
Hays Station
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
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Miss Mary Ray
Ron
Don Pitt
Criminal Court
Diamond Street
Dispatch
Federal ST
Allegheny
Col. Andrews
North River Company
Fifth Avenue Road
Highland Avenue
Eee
Highland
Pittsburg Traction
Pennsylvania Road
Mer
Dan Silvas
Whitehouse
McKelvey
Brussels
Hartford
Lowell and Bigelow
Higelow
Axminsters
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Biber & Easton
Our Linen Department
Johnstown Hospital
Ina Union Mill
Eis
Nest
nos-Prasa
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Pittsbrug
Ood
Trigu
Bartlet
Olr Dersee
JOS. Horne & Col
Huckaback
Uvand Ss
Stutgarter
Ulrich & Spencer
West Liberty Avenue
Ings
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
A.D
J. A. Over
Burgess
GEO
H. Beltzhoover
Clerr. Nol
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