Waiting for Water and Growth Amid Gas Fueled Coal Rush
Weather Bureau rain forecasts buoy coal men as river ships carry 17,000,000 bushels awaiting transport. Pittsburg area mills demand three times prior fuel use while gas era boosts production. Dealers expect no price rise despite heavy demand. winter navigation and flooding risk loom. Capt. Brown notes South markets steady. race to move coal south continues amid high reservoir and supply constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburoo i
Pittsburg
New Dreneta
Pittsberg
Scould
Lewis Brown
Pottsboro
South Anch
Mobile
Will Flack
Iceberg
Tos
Wes
Tlark
Pan Ardt Named Best Dressed Woman
Pan Ardt is hailed as the best dressed woman of the day with Ren mentioned as holding the secret of her style. The note hints at a feature in THE DISTATCH to-morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Ardt
Tin Piste Men Interview Tracks Local Industry
Milonel Jake A. Tver a New York government agent collecting tin statistics returned home after visiting Dremoler plant and local manufacturers. He noted new stacks and a mill being built while firms in McKeesport Fleming and Hamilton say they will enter the business. Plants rise in Pittsboro Philadelphia Brooklyn Anderson Indiana and others, with about $900000 invested in United States sites since McKinley Act became law. The Colonel was pleased with the city sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milonel
Jake A. Tver
New York
Ble
Dremoler
Mure
McKeesport
Fleming Aod Hamilton
Pittsboro
Philadelphs
Brooklyn
Anderson
Ind
United
McKinley Sill
McGinnley Ties to Allegheny Heating Firm for Winter Supply
McGinnley linked to the Allegheny Heating Company as winter gas supply promises. He notes piping issues last year caused frequent shortages and assures Southside residents of sufficient gas this season. Domestic demand remains robust and profitability visible for the gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnley
New York
Metaley
Allerheny
Vatee Loonomy Offers Cheaper Food Goods For Infants
A notice claims many vendors sell articles of food cheaper than standard goods and asserts infants deserve covered beet food. It asserts the Eagle Condensed Milk train Borden is the best for infants and that grocers stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Eagle
John Ormsby Phillips Dead in Pittsburg
John Ormsby Phillips died after erysipelas and blood poisoning at age 55 in Pittsburg. Born in Louisville, he led a long career in lumber and coal shipping along the Monongahela, helped found Walton Phillips & Co, served in Phillips Glass and Marine National Bank directorships, and left a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ormsby Phillips
Pittsburg
Louisville
Eline Phillips
Mary Ormsby
Ormsbys
Walton, Phillips & Co
Phillips
Monongahela River
Phillips Glass Company
Marine National Bank
Locomotives for Chile Boost Pittsburg Firm’s Export Hope
A Pittsburgh manufacturer receives an order from Chile for two light locomotives, signaling peace amid war headlines. Machinery will be built and shipped quickly as Chile’s rail and telegraph networks expand, with the Andes passage linking major cities. The report notes foreign orders rise while domestic demand remains dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiom
Pittsburg
Chile
Republic
United States
Bontiago
Buenos Ayres
Andes
Lighthouse Tug Steel Inspectors Stiffen Standards
R Zerple, inspector of steel for lighthouses, reports strict government criteria for plates and rivets. He notes emphasis on stronger than warships tugs, with Detroit rivets and Pittsburgh plates, and that any looseness leads to rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Zerple
Schlosser
Youngstown
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Detroit
Conger Sees Blaine as Likeliest Republican Hope
Colonel A L Conger of Akron toured the city en route to New York and spoke of James G Blaine as the strongest Republican with broad mass appeal. He praised Blaine’s standing, predicted a Blaine nomination for Secretary of State, and anticipated Ohio redistricting when the next Legislature convenes after the senatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Blaine
A. L. Conger
Akron
New York
James A. Chambers
Blaine Boomer
Indianapolis
Ohio
Detective arrest details reveal larceny at Second Avenue house
Detective McTighe yesterday arrested Annie Hurley at No. 145 Second avenue for the larceny of a pocketbook and several other articles from the house of Mr. Truby Shal on Wylie avenue. Hurley rented a room from Mrs. Shal, then left with money and valuables while Mrs. Shal was away. The case notes a prior incident six months earlier involving a staged laudanum mimicry and no injury.
Newark woman seeks husband from Pittsburg raid on mayor
Major Gourley yesterday received a letter from Mrs. Mattie E. Moore of Newark seeking the return of her husband. She claims Roca Mellray, a Newark girl, lured him away and that the couple went to Pittsburg. She asks that Miss Rosa be held if found until she can settle. The matter was turned over to the police.
Little Things About Town Parade Meetings and Local Events
Local notices describe division parade committees in Pittsburg Allegheny and Southside meeting tonight. A church in McKeesport is to be rebuilt with James Evans donating 1000000. Temperance meeting planned at No 6 Fifth Avenue tomorrow under Local Temperance Legion. Mower of National Tube Works in McKeesport missing since recently. Rev J H Korexe lectured on Ghosts at First Cantonal Church Allegheny. Mr Esterrsnrns and George Schmitt hosted a banquet at Mashey’s Cafe. Davin Sromern fell ill in Lawrenceville and was taken home. James Lovemner injured by Michme Crowley at Mercy Hospital worsening with erysipelas. Four women reportedly died at 477 Liberty Avenue. coroner to investigate. Secular Society meeting at University Hall Diamond Street tomorrow at 5. The Presid rundy subject on Thanksgiving is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UT. A.M
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Southside
Secony Presbyterian Church
McKeesport
James Evans
Temprnayce
No. 6
Fifth Avenue
Od Auspiers
Loval Temperance Legion
Scan Mower
National Tube Works
Mekeresport
J. Jh. Korexe
Franklin Eh — Atianm Streets
R. Esterrsnrns
Anheuser-Bosch Brewing Association
George Schmitt
Msrodivision
Mashey’s
Davin Sromern
Carson Street
South Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Lawrenceville
Jamwes Lovemner
Michme Crowley
Mercy Hospital
Dr Painter Reports Koch Cure Fails to Help Him
Dr Edwin T Painter of Oakland, first American to rush to Berlin after Dr Koch announced a cure for consumption, has returned to Pittsburg with his wife. He says Koch lymph failed to cure him, he endured months in Berlin hospital, and he will not recommend the treatment. He gained weight since return and plans to resume practice in Pittsburg after a trip east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Painter
Oakland
Berlin
Koch
Pittsburg
East End
Painter
New York
Koch Hospital
Dr. Koch
America
Worcester
Mass
Dispatch
Wilkinsburg
Massachusetts
Continuous Rail Plan Aims to End Rail Joints
Howay Iowa farmer SF Steever of Fairfield believes he has invented a continuous rail without fish plates to strengthen tracks on marshy ground. He tested the idea with a local iron firm and plans to try it on the Burlington line near his home after nine years of work and $500 yearly expenditures. He notes many railroad advances came from outsiders and cites 125 inventions shaping rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SF. Steever
Fairfield
Harrisburg
Mr. Steever
Steever
Burlington Road
New York
Blaine
Secre
White House
Walker
WANTS TO BE A BOROUGH
The McKee's Rocks borough petition heads to a grand jury for a third time amid earlier defeats by strong property interests including farm proprietors rolling mill owners and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company. The current plan covers a large area from above Duff station on the Pittsburgh Chartiers and Youghiogheny Railway to the Ohio river, claimed to house about 5000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee's
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
Duff Station
Pittsburg, Chartiers and Youghingheny
Ohio River
The Ore Murder Inquest
The coroner's inquest into the death of J H Orr, a young glassblower assaulted at Jeannette, continues this morning. No murderers identified yet. Constable Pitts searches for a Weber girl missing from Jeannette witnesses. coroner and district attorney pursue leads. Orr's body laid to rest in Clyde, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Orr
Jeannette
West Penn Hospital
Pitts
Weber
Orr
McDowell
Greensburg
Gregg
Westmoreland Country
Clyde
N. Y
Language of monkeys by Prof Garner in the Dispatch
A note previews a work titled Language of monkeys by Professor Garner to appear in The Dispatch tomorrow, signaling scholarly discussion or a dramatic linguistic claim to be aired in the upcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Trank Theft Arrests In Allegheny Central District
Charles Ross of New York and John Huber a Grant Street farm hand were arrested after attempting to steal a trunk from Henderson's trunk factory area on Federal Street. Ross was caught by bystander Mr Iga while Huber fled. Both men were detained. Huber arrested on Eleventh Street and to be heard today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ross
New York
John Huber
Grant Street
Allegheny Central
Huber
Federal Street
Henderson
Ross
Amoskeag Engine Case Hearing Adjourned After Test
Master George P. Hamilton presided as Schueller Vandervelde and Brown added testimony on No.2 engine test from August. A one minute pump into a sand fat yielded 11,479.5 pounds or 1,101 gallons before bail out. Hearing adjourned for one week. Monkeys spoke to Prof. Garner with details to be described in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Hamilton
Amoskeag
Messrs. Schueller
Vandervelde and
Brown
Interesting Lecture On The Evolution Of The Electric Railway
H Md Harding superintendent of the Westinghouse electric railway department will lecture next Friday afternoon to Western University students on The Evolution of the Electric Railway. Harding supervised the first electric railway construction in the country and is regarded as an authority on the subject. Dr B M Wanna ear nose and throat diseases specialist at 720 Penn street Pittsburg offers consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Md. Harding
Westinghouse Electric Railway Department
The
Western University
Minor criminal matters fill Alderman dockets
Palmer charged with assault and battery in an information before Alderman McMasters. Jons Havecor faces a hearing for assaulting the daughter of Michael Loftus. Joan McRoperts arrested for reckless driving on Franks town avenue and locked up in the Nineteenth ward station. Grover Cant of McKee's Rocks bonded to answer a wife’s charge of doom. McGlack III arrested for felonious shooting and jailed for a hearing. Henry Ritcure sentenced to 20 days for cruelty to children. Anti-Cruelty Society agent Sweeney filed the information. Verna Suitu accused husband M. C. Smith. Smith bonded for a hearing. Cranes Beexer filed an information against Louis Boff for malicious mischief. warrant out for Boff. Liquor-case hearing before Alderman McKenna postponed due to witness issues. Alpenman Burss seeks arrest warrant for John Felker charged with assault and battery. both workers at PS Railroad yards. Joseph Swift placed under $1,000 bonds for desertion and assault. Maggie Smith alleges years of separation and assault. Lawrence Michel reports no theft at 5795 Fifth Avenue. police investigate gold value taken while wife shopped.
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Chances Palmer
McMasters
Michael Maloy
Jons Havecor
Metevers
Michael Loftus
Joan McRoperts
Donn
Frankstown Avenue
Grover Cant
McKee's Rocks
Alderman McMasters
Jennie
Jonx McGlack III
Brown
Third District
Henry Ritcure
King
Ritchie
Covington Street
John A. Sweeney
Anti-Cruelty Society
Mag. Verna Suitu
Irwin Avenue
Allegheny
Alpenman Burss
John Felker
William Willams
Pannsylvania
Josefh Swift
Jeannette
Alderman Bartman
Maggie Smith
Michel
Preparing Charges in Wyman Case Delays Seen
City officials weigh criminal action before an Alderman and then civil suits. Auditing Committee plans to limit preliminary disclosures to avoid chilling affidavits. Wyman faces accusations of taking tribute, settling cases for private gain, and extortion through gambling and boarding houses. Murphy seeks delay to keep cases apart and avoid concurrent hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphinstone
Allegheny
Wyman
Pearson
the Honee
Fast
Ohio Street
Hughey
Thomas M. Marshall, Sr
Chief Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Penny Postage Debate Draws Western Businessmen
J. J. Meyers of Cincinnati toured Pittsburg urging penny postage as pledged by the 1888 Republican Convention. Proponents say it would save business $21,000,000 yearly, but many locals want better service before stamp cuts. Trostmaster McKean would not comment, focusing on improved Pittsburg service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Meyers
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Wanamaker
Chicago
United States
Trostmaster McKean
San Francisco man seeks aid over Balmaceda grievance
W. S Burns of San Francisco says he served Balmaceda's secret service and seeks relief via the State Department. He traveled to England for arms, then Berlin where Balmaceda allegedly held 80000, was jailed as a suspect, released, then sent to Frankfort. He accuses Germany of seizing his money and valuables and has filed grievances with Secretary Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S Burns
San Francisco
Anderson
Germany
State Department
England
Balmaceda
Berlin
Frankfort
Fin
Blaine
Tragic Death At Birmingham Traction Power House
George Sullivan 26 was instantly killed at the Birmingham Traction Company power house on South Carson street while repairing. A hammer struck a live wire causing a fatal electric shock. his body was thrown 11 feet and life ended. He lived at 4749 Liberty avenue. parents residence near Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sullivan
Birmingham Traction Company
Carson Street
Sullivan
Liberty Avenue
Brownaville
Forfeit His Bail Again In Disorder Charge
Charles Henry was arrested on the South side by Officer Swick for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at the Keystone. He had appeared Monday night, was released on a $15 forfeit, failed to appear at the hearing, and faced a reduced forfeit claim. Lieutenant Synder was suspended for not thoroughly investigating the case. Henry remains free on bail for the upcoming hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry
Swick
Henry
Keystone
Synder
Vilsack Finds a Sister in Wealth Claim Tale
The article details Henry Vilsack and a supposed lost sister, Fanny Orris, with records from the Allegheny and Tarentum areas. Mrs. Orris believes kinship may exist and seeks light on the matter. It notes indentures, past abuse claims, and a potential inheritance from a Kammerer matriarch. The siblings plan to locate all relatives to prove identity and claim land valued in thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyr Dispatch
Henry Vilsack
Department of Charities
Fanny Orris
Hite’s Station
West Penn
Examiner Hoffman
Vilsack
Henry Beresford
Father Richards
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Guardians of the Poor
Fannie Kammerer
The Carpenters at War
The Carpenters Brotherhood is in a widening clash with the Amalgamated Carpenters. A Trades Assembly meeting is expected next Saturday with a heated session. A Brotherhood election is planned next month as opponents prepare to elect pro harmony workers. A prominent Brotherhood member warned 800 carpenters could defect to the Amalgamation if old leaders stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Amalgamated Carpenters
Trades Assembly
Firebrick Rates Meide Uniform Conference in Pittsburg
A conference of Pittsburg and nearby freight committees met at Monongahela House to standardize firebrick rates across the Middle States and beyond Chicago. Rates varied, with some reductions and others modest increases since the last set. Large brick production centers along the Ohio River drive the effort. Also noted is a winterization push for Pittsburg Traction lines with six summer cars remade, Brill Car Company installing panels and windows, recarpeting, and central stoves to be ready by early next week.
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Pittsburg
Youngstown
Cleveland
Wheeling
Monongahela House
Middle States
Chicago
Hellaire
Ohio River
Pittsburg Traction Company
Brill Car Company
Philadelphia
Industrial and civic ventures spark in Pennsylvania towns
Tax Bradley Stove Foundry of Kensington plans plant expansion and new carpet and furniture assembly. a Pittsburg charter merger signals regional manufacturing growth. Westmoreland capitalists form brick works at Ligonier, Pa, while non union claims arise among bricklayers. Tar elections loom in District Assembly No. 3 come January with scarce candidate talk. McKeesport Retail Merchants plan break from national body to form a local union. Braddock Electric Street Car Co sells annual tickets. Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester street railway workers to meet for charter. Pennsylvania Tube Works to add plant capacity for 100 ton daily %-inch pipe. Presbyterian Church of Dubois bids for handsome stone church. line remains open until January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland County
Ligonier
Tar
Retail Merchants’ Protective Association of
McKeesport
Braddock Electric Street Car Company
Tut Pew Assembly
Pittsburg
Allegheny and
Manchester Street Railway
Tax Pennsylvania Tube Works
Tax Building Committee
Presbyterian Church of
Dubois
Clearfield County
Indignant Homesteaders Roar at Gas Company
Citizens of Homestead held an indignation meeting and formed a committee to press Low Pressure Gas Company in Pittsburg office. The company allegedly snubbed them and threatened shutoff if gas prices weren’t paid. A second meeting warned of a clash with Chartiers Valley ownership and potential street railway franchise refusals. Local lawyer J F Cox supports the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Pittsburg
Chartiers Valley Company
Theittsburg, Homestead and Munhall Street Railway Company
DRESS GOODS SALE Hints at New Coats and Fabrics for All
A catalog style notice highlights 46 inch black and colored Henriettas at 75c, 38 inch wool suiting at 37 1/4c, daily express additions to cloak department, Newmarkets Inverness caps and military capes, fine tailor garments with $3 to $20 values, fur trimmed chevrons and diagonals, children's Gretchen coats, and a broad range of underwear and fabrics for men women and children, emphasizing low prices and varied stock.
Clip p er Comedy Company to Stage The Broken Jug
The Clipper Comedy Company, a troupe of blind performers, will present The Broken Jug or the Hero of the South Side at Turner Hall on Saturday December 12. The comedy is by Joseph P Link, who is also blind. Proceeds benefit the Blind Musical Trio Martin Gane and Link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clipper Comedy Company
Southside
Joseph P. Link
Turner Hall
Janestreet
Martin, Gane
Link
Dick Sands plans new theater site in Pittsburg
Dick Sands the clog dancer reports a real estate firm has secured a site for a proposed variety theater in Pittsburg. His backer is expected next week, and active work is to begin. Sands will leave stage duties to manage the project as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sands
Pittsburg
Sands
Bargain Sale On Warm Winter Garments At Horne & Co Penn Ave
Unprecedented sale on long garments including Newmarkets Ulsters and Raglans in broadcloth serge beaver and camel hair. Prices slashed from 6.50 to 25 with usual prices ranging up to 50. Garments include plain and caped Newmarkets Diagonal Cheviot Ulsters and Raglans in multiple sizes and colors. First floor cloak department dedicated to sale today at 607 621 Penn Avenue by Jos Horne & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille Francaise
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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Pillsboro
Grand Army
Annie Hurley
Secular Society
University Hall
Diamond Street
W . Dent
Tivbians
DR. Painter
Iowa
George Hodges
Carter Beggs
Harry Sproul
Miss Beggs
Mra Sewell
Miss Bailey
Edward Chester
Hill
H. J. Heinz & Co
Mr. Heinz
B. M.wanna
Pean Street
Murphy
Reform Association
Federal ST
Jose
Faxyiz Kawuensa
Mary Kammerer
Kammerer
Adam Kammerer
Millvate
B. B. Pell
Gibbon Street
Market Street
Pell
Crafton
Phillip Orris
Vilsnek
Mra. Orris
Mrs. Kammerer
Tarentum
George Hodge
Carpenters
Carpen
Industrial Notes
Tax Bradley Stove Foundry
Kensington
Newmarkets
Inverness
New Variety Theater
Europe
William W. O'Neir
W. Evon Bowsnonst
Angostura
Ussu
Bocas & Bun
James H. Arsen & Co
Fifth Ave
Biber & Easton
st. nol+Trian
U.S
Stuttgarter
Jersey
Eyeton
Lisle
Ulrich & Spencer
Otsteel Ranges
Paola
G J.rtlett
Pittsburg, Ps
JOS. Horne & Col Penn Avenue
Brussels
Murtford
Lowel
Bigelow
Axminsters
Slong
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Bte
W. W. Dermitt & CO
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