River Sand Fight Looms Over Pittsburg Claims
River rivermen plan to seek injunctions against multiple sand companies profiting from riverbed sand near Davis Island Dam and Glasshouse Riffle. Hon. Walter Lyon, U S District Attorney, weighs legal action to halt operations believed to disturb river channels and government property. Numerous firms and individuals hold millions invested in Allegheny river sand ventures as tension grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lyon
U. S
Pittsburg
I. N. Bunton
Davis Island Dam
Glasshouse
Lyon
Captain Bunton
United States
Petheringsey
Quipilota
Glass House
Trevail
Speer, White and
Monongahela Sand Companies
John K. Davison & Bro
Juniata Sand Company
7. Co. Armstrong & Co
Alleheny
Amicable settlement seen in long Dilworth strike
Prospects for an end to the Dilworth Porter & Co dispute appear favorable after a year and a half of bitter union battle. A former insider reports a possible rapprochement, with most skilled workers back on similar jobs in St Louis under Burleigh. The Pittsburgh departure of George Noble leaves the strike focused on unionism, not wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Southside
Two Alleged Felonious Attackers Reheld On Committed Hearing
Stephen Lycoming and James Loskoski faced a scheduled hearing before Alderman Shaler on a felonious assault charge from Joseph Koswuska. Prosecutor absence led to recommittal for an afternoon session when Kosmuska must attend. The assault, over a year old, was linked to Wendell Dorenberger’s near murder near his door. the pair were previously arrested and held by Magistrate Brokaw in default of $1,000 for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lycoming
James Loskoski
Alderman Shaler
Joseph Koswuska
Kosmuska
Wendell Dorenberger
Brokaw
Dorenberger
Southside Independents Rally for February Vote
The Southside Independents met last night at Berkley Hall to discuss affairs. They condemned the 6 Tun contamination of the Man Water Works and urged voters to support the best interests beyond party lines. T H Davis Eng and F C Beinhauer spoke, highlighting the group’s aim for the February municipal election.
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Southside
Independent Party of the
Berkley Hall
South Tenth Street
Man Water Works
Tazpa
T. H. Davis
Eng
F.C. Beinhauer
Monongahela Falls But Allegheny Rises Amid Rains
Rivermen forecast no flood as Monongahela declines toward 83 feet this morning while the Allegheny climbs. W H Brown and Sons shipped the Charles Brown with ten bouts, the only coal sent out yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Allegheny
W.H. Brown & Sons
Charles Brown
Cork Cutters in Caucus Plan Split of Local Assembly
Cork workers in L A initiated 53 new members last night and discussed dividing the assembly into three branches: senior males female assembly and junior mixed assembly. The latter will include boys aged 14 to 18 from cork works glass houses and bolt factories eligible for membership.
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L. A
Cork Workers
Ixtcer
Still Rector of Trinity Rev Samuel Maxwell Defends Position
Rev Samuel Maxwell rector of Trinity Church in Pittsburgh says he has no intention to resign amid reports of dissent tied to Mr Shoenberger. He cites limited disaffection by a few families, recalls his support for Shoenberger, and stresses cordial relations within the church and with the diocese.
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Samuel Maxwell
Trinity Church
Allegheny
Shoenberger
Trinity
Sheen
The
Maxwell
New York
Pittsburg
Sunda
Young man confessed to boarding house robbery scheme
Charles McVickers, arrested for attempting a robbery at Mrs. McSteen's boarding house on Penn avenue, confessed to ripping off boarding houses since last August. About 40 identified him at central station, six recognized him, with victims detailing money and clothes he stole. He plans to await a hearing after further identifications.
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Charles McVickers
Usag
Ealien
D. H. Walker
Anderson Street
Allegheny
W. E. Nabb
Liberty Street
Eeak
Clark
Sandusky Street
Henry Holden
Jane McMillen
Sampson Street
Eate Goblin
Webster Avenue
Chatham Street
Pittsburg
Cen
Patterson on Road to Recovery After Brick Attack
Robert Patterson, struck by a brick in a quarrel at Thirty Fourth Street, is recovering at West Penn Hospital. Smith, arraigned before Magistrate Brush at Seventh Ward station, had case held to monitor Patterson’s progress. Charged with aggravated assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Patterson
Smith
Thirty-fourth Street
West Penn Hospital
Brush
Seventh Ward
Patterson
Overland Flyers Joint Rail Service Highlights
Chicago, Union Pacific and Northwestern introduce improved passenger service. The limited fast mail runs nightly from Chicago to Portland in 82 hours and to San Francisco in 85 hours with sleeping cars. The Overland Express from Chicago to Portland takes four days by through coaches. The Denver Limited departs Chicago at 5:30 PM, a vestibuled Wagner-Pullman set to Denver in 38 hours. Dining cars on limited fast mail and Denver Limited. G. P. A. E. P. Wilson of Chicago and G. H. W. O. F. Chicago advertise through service.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Union Pacific Railways
Limited Fast Mail
Chicago
Portland
San Francisco
Overland Express
Denver Limited
Wagner - Pullman
Denver
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Es Chi
Northwestern Ui
E. P. Wilsox
GPA
Omaha
Neb
Move to establish a Home for Fallen Women in Pittsburg
Miss Daisy Hutchinson later identified as Maggie Basendorf offers $1000 and use of Second Avenue property to fund a Home for fallen women if local churches and temperance workers support its establishment and proper management. A committee on plan is to report after further talks with ministers and church workers at a Friday meeting.
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Daisy Hutchinson
Maggie Basendorf
Basendorf
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Smithfield Street
M. E
R. H. Jones
Department of Social Purity
Temperance
Beat Society
C. E. Locke
Youngstown
J. T. McCrory
Miss Merit
Expo sition Society Meeting Yields No Major Action
The regular weekly Expo sition Society meeting was held yesterday with no items of special importance. The Pan American delegation display expenses were liquidated by warrants issued for their department, and the decision to close up buildings for the winter was finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
Fire alarm at box 151 in Allegheny factory blast
At 5 o clock yesterday there was a fire alarm from box 151 in Allegheny caused by a slight explosion in the japanning room at the Standard Manufacturing Company works on River Arm. No one was injured by the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Standard Manufacturing Company
River Arma
Organize Molders Unite Amid Looming Union coalition
A mass meeting is planned at Knights of Labor Hall No.1 to unify about 700 local molders plus 100 suspended, forming a single organization after a successful recent wage increase. Officials from Knights of Labor, Iron Molders Union, and Brotherhood of Machinery Molders will coordinate a three-way merger conference next Friday. Wharton McKnight returned east with workers after disputes over wage increases. others are to join or be declared non union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor Hall
Disraton
Fraternity of Molders
Knights of Labor
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Brotherhood of Machine Molders
L. A
K. of L
Machinery Molders
Brotherhood of Machinery Molders
Wharton McKnight
Penn Avenue
Mr. McKnight
River miners debate wages and trade impact across river port
Miners at Garfield Mine received 3 cents per bushel for 4 000 to 5 000 bushels loaded, while operators debate pay raises. A leading operator warns the strike may persist into spring as coal markets from Memphis to New Orleans appear oversupplied and Kanawha operators price at 2 cents. He notes some Alberty and Quipppa mines voted 82 to 18 to continue current pay, signaling divided sentiment among workers.
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Garfield
N. Holmes & Son's Bank
J. 8. Neel
Wood Street
Neel
Reedere
Memphis
New Orleans
Louisville
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Alabama
Bailey, Wilson & Co
Aliquippa
War to the knife over mining union supremacy
A clash looms between the National Progressive Union of five states and the Knights of Labor. McBride calls a December Indianapolis convention to set mining wage scales, while the National Trades Assembly plans a January Columbus gathering to settle supremacy. Analysts doubt a national wage scale will form amid ongoing divisions, with 270000 miners nationwide and Pennsylvania contributing a fraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McBride
National Progressive Union of the Five States
Indianapolis
McBride
Pennsylvania
Fragmentary report on stonework for new post office
The text describes cut granite and marble work destined for the new post office. It notes readiness to proceed as required and to use materials as rapidly as conditions allow. The fragment reflects ongoing construction progress and constraints on pace.
Scottish Rite Work Graces Pittsburg Freemason Chapel
In the Gourgas Lodge of Perfection the Valley of Pittsburg hosted a grand Scottish Rite session at Freemasons Hall. The 37th annual reunion showcased a new pipe organ, lavish chapel furnishings, and a large slate of degrees from Secret Master to Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason. Notables include James Kerr Jr., John E Haines, and Dr W T English directing music as venues and cloaks were prepared for the days of ceremony.
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Valley
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
United States
Allegheny Mountains
Gourgas
Steere & Turner
Freemasons’ Hall
James Kerr, Jr
Joseph Eichbaum
Joan E. Haines
William T. English
John Pri
Masonic Hall
Sree
Library
Penn Avenue
Oie
Fifth Avenue
Masonic
Freymasons’ Hall
James J. Buchanan
George Wilkins Guthrie
Charles C. Baer
John E. Haines
Timate
Cro
Charles EB. Miller
Hotel Lafayette
Monongahela House
W. T. English
John Pri A
Alderman Cassidy Targets Disorderly Houses and Speak-Easies
A ledger of local reformers blames disorderly houses and illegal speak-easies for crime. Alderman Cassidy vows a wider cleansing in the First ward, directing officers to surveil liquor sales and close unlawful venues within three weeks. Detectives Kelley detains two men for impersonating officers, tied to a blackmail scheme linked to recent closures.
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Hawkshaws
Andrew Martin
Allegheny
Abraham Lincoln
Richard Kelley
Central Station
Ming
Cassidy
Grannan
Squire Cassidy
Casey
New Pittsburgh Traction group eyes bridge plan with free footways
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company, formerly the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway, seeks a charter under a new name. A special stockholders meeting discussed buying the present bridge or building a new one within 50 feet, with free foot passage as a key feature, and debated cable or electric power for cars. Commodore Kouitz indicated support for a cable road. the Sixth Street bridge is valued at about 750,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
F. M. Magee
Alleny National Bank
Watians
Ae Ee
Harper
Com
Commodore Kouitz
Bii
Duquesne Way
Sixth Street
Aken
Pacdie
Penn Avenue
Tost
Oil Boom Ambitions Persist Despite Doubts Across Regions
The article argues oil production remains robust with vast future output anticipated. It cites wells in Steubenville area, Shamfield near Titusville, Beaver County, and Crafton field where Forest Oil plans four more wells. Independent operators and companies like Hurd, Lo brothers, and Frieb are noted amid speculation and ongoing development.
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Titusville
Hurd
Lo Brothers
Puthdleeas
Babylon
J. W. Patterson
Beaver County
Forest Oil Company
Crafton
Frieb
New Allegheny High Board Holds First Meeting in New Quarters
The Allegheny High School Board of School Controllers met in its new room with President Young presiding. Elections were held for ward representatives Katie Empfield Fifth ward Madge Gilmore Margaret Neyman Seventh ward Louisa Baumbach. A resolution to hire ten more writing teachers sparked discussion. Salaries total $5500. Board favored issuing $30000 in bonds to clear building indebtedness. Bonds set at 4 percent interest to mature in 11 years with $3000 annual tax levy.
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Allegheny High School
Board of
Young
Katie E. Empfield
Madge Gilmore
Margaret B. Neyman
Louisa Baumbach
Fin
Ee Ae
Trial in Mayor Pearson’s office over assault charge
In the city hall yesterday Frank Swoger faced assault and battery charges in a case tied to a domestic dispute. The proceedings, led by Mayor Pearson, involved witness testimony and the defendant’s bond set at $1,500 as he awaits further hearings.
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Pearson
Frank Swoger
Pearson Swager
Syrup of Figs Promoted for Ladies Use
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a safe pleasant liquid laxative for women under all conditions. It emphasizes its eye pleasing label and gentle action, portraying it as a preferred remedy for ladies.
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Isis
Thursday Bargain Dress Sale at Local Store
Saturday shoppers faced crowding as staff plan a new Thursday bargain sale of fine clothing at cost to ease the weekend rush. The sale will be promoted with big ads and run at the store corner Grant and Diamond opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satour
P.O
Grant
Henry's Jewelry House Bargains and Plush Sacques Sale
Bargains at Henry's Jewelry House 530 Smithfield Ave highlight plush sacques from 15 to 25 dollars, along with discounted terracotta figures Worcester ware and blankets. Thornton Bros. lists prices on woolen goods. Klein's Silver Rye advertised. Brown's Ginger from Philadelphia promoted for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Smithfield
Wim
Mwsa
Engineers' Society hears Kirk on Johnstown blast work
Arthur Kirk describes his dynamite operations at the Johnstown drift near the Conemaugh Valley. He details a massive drift 350 feet wide and 800 feet upstream, interwoven with tree roots and gravel, the only force able to move it, and cites extensive dynamite use and potential productive uses of dynamite.
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W. G. Bell
C. H. W. Ruhe
J. E Wolf
W. A. Coroslius
Arthur Kirk
Johnstown
Kirk
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Chicago, Union Pacific and Northwestern Line
Overland Flyers
Expo
Postofice
Freemason’s Hall
Lodge of Perfection
Masons
P. A. & M. Traction Company
Allegheny Board of School Controllers
Handsome
France
DR. C. McLane
Fremington
St. Louis
Dover
All Druggiste
Kendrick & CO
Minton's China
Wises
French, Kendrick & CO
City Hall
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Sohmer Pinnes
J. M. Horrmaars & Co
Peraee
Jools
Klein
Fred. Brown
Honri
Engineers’ Society
Dyezamite
Horne & CO
JUS. Horne & CO
A. Renshaw & OO
Diberty
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