Thanksgiving Gratitude from Citizens and Officials
A wide array of Pittsburgh residents and officials express thanks ahead of Thanksgiving. Personal reflections include health, public improvements, and safer city services, with mentions of the water basin, Central Traction, and his postmastership prospects. Several politicians weigh in on future offices and city projects while citizens note gratitude for health, prosperity, and community generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Browne
A. Duncan
Bulding
I. A. A. Brown
P. Ford
Bankfulness
M. Bigelow
Workers at Black Diamond Steel Works Thankful for Stable Year
A group of workmen toured the Black Diamond Steel Works on Thanksgiving Day to share thanks for steady employment. A superintendent noted full employment in his department for two months, while steel melter David Murphy said he enjoyed ten straight months of work and a good salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Steel Works
Open Earth Department
David Murphy
Fundenberg to Wed Miss Nellie Graham in St Louis
E C Fundenberg travels to St Louis to wed Nellie Graham daughter of Mrs M Graham of 8022 Franklin Ave The marriage is planned for Tuesday evening at the Graham home A second item notes D L Morgan a McClure Avenue Allegheny resident seeking a penmanship instructor post in Allegheny schools among a dozen applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Fundenberg
St. Louis
Nellie Graham
M. Graham
Franklin Avenue
Graham
Pirteou
D. L. Morgan
McClure Avenue
Allegheny
Two Men Drowned After Skiff Sinks by Ohio River
A Friday evening drowning near the William Thaw ferry landing left two men missing in the Ohio river. George Freed, a boy from Chartiers creek, identified one victim as his father John Freed, 45, who had a wife and five children in a shanty boat. Freed and an unnamed companion allegedly drank and went for Allegheny, never returning. Captain Woods says only two men were aboard. Search efforts continued without results and several locals later proved alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thaw
Ohio River
George Freed
Chartiers Creek
James Woods
John Freed
Long & Co
Ore
Allegheny
Freed
West End
Fire at J Bleges clothing house on Liberty Street
A fire in the manufacturing department of J Bleges clothing house 811 Liberty street at 10 45 last night confined to a lot of newly made Kentucky jean pants. Origin not shown but thought caused by a carelessly discarded match. Loss valued at 100. Great downtown excitement over false alarm claiming the Academy of Music was burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bleges
Liberty Street
Academy of Music
Bank Overdrawn Suspect Arrested After $590 Fraud
Detective John McTighe arrested Jacob Truby at the American House on Friday night for obtaining $590 from the Brockwayville bank under false pretenses. Constable Shoneberger will transport him back tomorrow. Information by C. H. Knapp. The case may hinge on an alleged overdrawn account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McTighe
Jacob Truby
Brockwayville
Shoneberger
C. H. Knapp
Truby
Gas odors spark debate on Southside surplus at Grandview
A Boehmer & Company official says the Southside Gas Company wastes large amounts at the Grandview and Shiloh corner and warns the odor is almost overpowering, prompting scrutiny of the firm’s finances and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Gas Company
Grandview Avenue
Shiloh Street
Boehmer & Company Estates
Echoes of Atlanta Knights Discuss Union Affairs and Conspiracy Claims
Report from the Knights of Labor convention where T N Ross cites harmony and orderly sessions. Boss praises the assembly, notes improved participation since April, and mentions Callaghan conspiracy rumors and cases involving Evans, McGaw, Kelly, and MacAuline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Ross
Knights of Labor
Avante
Boss
Callaghan
McGaw
MecGaw
A Nnd
Jeannette
James Camp
John M. Kelly
William MacAuline
Mr. Kelly
General Executive Board
William McAuliffe
Locals Split on Parade Absences in Knights of Labor
Labor circles criticized Knights of Labor locals for low attendance at the Armstrong celebration parade. About 1,600 members were slated to be absent, with 800 tied to work duties among street car men and other roles. Warehousemen and teamsters cited excuses, while tube workers could attend. Some members planned to march with the Veteran Legion and Amalgamated molders, further thinning the Knights ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Veteran Legion
Amalgamated Molders
Kittanning
Butler
Long's Men Without Pay Leave 3 Weeks Wages Unpaid
About 250 workers at Long & Co. were left unpaid totaling around 7000 dollars for three weeks work after the shutdown at Chartiers. Disputes and inconvenience followed as the firm announced no payments at 5 pm. A meeting is planned Monday at Chart to decide on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
Long & Co
Secretary Provides No New Update On Union President Vote
Secretary George L. Cake of the Window Glass Workers Association said no new developments in the Campbell Slicker case were known and no home return date for Mr Campbell was available. He denied a Friday night vote result at LA 300 and noted ballots went out only last night with local assemblies not yet voting. Rumor links Patrick Cleary to a likely win, but confirmation awaits the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cake
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
William Slicker
L. A
Cake
Mass
Patrick Cleary
Southside
Molders Amalgamating Plan to Turn Out on Thanksgiving
A large molder meeting at K of L Hall last night discussed three shops yet to sign and arranged a mass turnout on Thanksgiving Day to support the Armstrong Ch. About 700 molders will participate led by the McKeesport band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L. Hall
Armstrong Ch
McKeesport
Braddock Wire Mill Shifts to Night Operations
Braddock Wire Mill will operate at night instead of day shifts until gas supply improves. The change aims to draw gas from mains while other mills are idle. President Edenborn of the Braddock Wire Mill Company arrived in the city and will stay until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire
Edenborn
Braddock Wire Mill Company
Cit
Daly Locked Up in Twenty-Eighth Ward in Boarding House Theft
William Daly was jailed at the Twenty-eighth ward station house last night by Lieutenant Stewart on suspicion of involvement in the theft at McSchaefer's boarding house on Sarah Street. Daly allegedly pawned two rings found among the stolen plunder. Ds. B. M. Hawra ear nose and throat diseases exclusively 718 Penn street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Daly
Twenty-eighth Ward
Lieutenant Stewart
Eerom McSchaefer
Sarah Street
Daly
Ds. B. M. Hawra
Penn Street
Pittsburg
S&au
Pushing Railroad Advances Onto McKeesport From Reynoldsburg
The McKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad Company secured about 250000 worth of property in McKeesport to build into the city from Reynoldsburg and toward Pittsburg along the Monongahela river near Walnut street. The 14 lots on Water street Second and Third avenues total 212250, with a 390 foot Market street frontage. Tassey residence and another corner property on Market and Second will host a passenger and a freight depot respectively. both brick and to be remodeled. DeLong broker arranged the deal, $164000 paid, with options good through December. President Wainwright travels to Philadelphia then to push the Fayette City extension and final Pittsburg link within a year, as eastern capitalists take interest. Engineers and surveyors are mapping the route through McKeesport now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Market Street
Second Avenue
Water Street
Tassey
Wland
James B. DeLong
Found the Children Detected After Brief Downtown Aimless Walk
Two children of Dr. Robertson of Hazelwood were lost yesterday after riding with a colored driver to town. They wandered off around 2 30 PM, were found by 5 PM when the grandfather, W. J. Lewis of Hazelwood, claimed a reward. The driver returned with apologies as the youngsters were simply out for a walk and returned home safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Lewis
Lewis
Smithfield Street
Sixth Avenue
Central Station
Mr. Lewis
Hazelwood
Oil Fields Pulse in Allegheny County Surplus Earns Ground
The Arbuckle Jamison well yields 300 barrels daily without new drilling. Davis on Steubenville Pike maintains 28 barrels per hour. Hokill's No. 1 on the D Wise farm at Mt Morris pumps 600 barrels daily. Several other wells show oil and gas potential as activity remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Arbuckley Jamison
David Reel
Horseshoe Bend
Perrysville Road
Davis
Steubenville Pike
Missionary No. 2
Cape Farm
Duff City
Missionary No
Hite, Brennan & Co
Sam Bonner
Ferguson
Boggs
Hokill
D. Wise
Mt. Morris
Italian Church Buys Grace Reformed Property on Webster
An Italian Catholic congregation purchased the Grace Reformed Lutheran Church site at Webster Avenue and Grant Street for 35 000 dollars. The sale involved 1000 dollars cash 9000 dollars due in April and the remaining balance over time. Trustees are C Gambogi P Debe John Debe P Bucilagipa and J C Muzzia. The building will be converted into a Catholic church and school as Grace Church seeks a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Lutheran Church
Webster Avenue
Grant Street
C. Gambogi
P. Debe
John Debe
P. Bucilagipa
J. C. Muzzia
The
Grace Church
Paragon Club Social at Miss Hilands Home
Local Paragon Club hosted a social parlor dance at the Misses Hilands residence on Arch street Allegheny with a list of attendees including many Misses and Messrs. Shown are prominent local names and a varied guest turnout. A November Center Avenue event by A M A O W was a success with piano pieces by Bleeth and performers Schenk Callaghan. A court hearing for W L Morgan scheduled before Alderman Gripp was postponed again. A Pullman conductor Caddes was injured after being jolted from a platform as a car lurched. A committee prepared for a Wednesday event at Hall with a reception planned at Union Rink during Thanksgiving week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragon Club
Hilands
Arch Street
Allegheny
Lizsie
Fila Harrison
Jessie McDonald
Jennie Watson
May McClelland
Annie McPherson
Phillips
Bingham
Wall
Owens
Elia Clark
Mia
Charles Shoemaker
Messrs. Gold
Till
Shook
Harbison
Shoemaker
Ray
Taylor
Cofus
Marker
Barrett
Howard
Frantz
Equestrian Washington Statue Plan Approved for Allegheny Parks
A committee including Alexander Wilson C F Schrader and H S Stevens approved the Westerly marble equestrian statue of Washington for the Allegheny parks. Edouard Pausch of Smith Granite Co prepared the model with Stanly Edwards. The base will be a 12 by 8 foot granite slab with bas reliefs of the American army and navy and laurel panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allegheny Parks
Alexander Wilson
Wilson Bros
Smith Granite Company
Westerly
R. I
Stanly W. Edwards
Washington Monument in North Park West End plans announced
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Western Pennsylvania funds a Washington on horseback statue. Pausch to sculpt, 19 feet high, 75 tons, carved from Westerly granite, bluish gray. Foundation planned Feb 22, unveiling next year with $7,000 raised, $4,000 still needed, site near South Common M.E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onk
Order of United American Mechanics
Pennsylvania
Havon
Washington
Hendon
Frew
Clarke
Allegheny Cemetery
North Park
Webster Street
Sherman Avenue
Pausch
Alread
A. E. Windsor & , Granite Cutters
West End Avenue
Allegheny
Arran Ns
Old South Common
M.E
Church Avenue
Parks
Henry P. Staying
Smith
Young & Smith
A. §. Smith
J. M. Huddell
A. B
A. J. Neillie
Joseph Morris
Washington birthday parade planning by Southside committee
The Southside committee met at 1401 Carson street with A. W. Rossiter chairing. Edward Pastorius was elected Secretary and J. D. Carey Treasurer. Fourteen Councils of the Mechanics were represented and western state Councils on the south side of the two rivers were invited to join the South side division. Marshal nominees were T. J. Morley Council 171 Peter Soffel 64 and L. L. Davis 179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carson Street
A. W. Rossiter
Edward Pastorius
J. D. Carey
T. J. Morley
Peter Soffel
L. L. Davis
Evening Entertainments at Gillinger’s with Half Price Boxes
An advertisement notes reduced prices at N. Gillinger’s stores 106 and 1900 Feun over zhsu offering boxed items and entertainments. The tone mirrors a city paper brief with emphasis on bargains and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gillinger's
German Parade Planned for Thanksgiving in Allegheny
The German parade will honor the dedication of the Allegheny Turn Hall next Thursday. Southside Old City and Allegheny divisions form separate routes to avoid conflict with the Armstrong parade. Chief Marshal Neebe and Weihe coordinate, rosettes mark divisions, processional order includes a herald in German Uhlan uniform, Teutonia Singing Society, Great Western Band, and Turnverein officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Southside
Old City
Armstrong Monument
Marshal Neebe
Marshal Weihe
Armstrong
Federal Street
Neebe
Grant
Isabella Street
Werein
Teutonia Singing Society
Great Western Band
B. Weis
Turnverein
Allegheny Turnverein
East End
Wae Ane
Northside
John N. Neebe
Fred Emrich
Paul Wuesthof
John Arras
Joseph Simmons
J. Martin Schaefer
Peter Hermes
Oscar Breitenbach
A. K E
Church Avenue
Isabella and
Federal Streets
Ohio Street
William Street
Perry Street
Chestnut Tee
Third
Madison Avenue
Ni Avenue
Ravenue
Second Street
Main Street
Chestnut Street
South Canal Street
H. W. Hecelman
George Elphinstone
Armstrong Dedication Set With Broad Labor Support
The Armstrong Monumental Association nears completion of dedication plans for the monument in the park on Thursday. Gov Beaver and John Dalsell regret they cannot attend while 15 more Amalgamated Association and building trades unions pledge turnout. The 37 piece G. A. band leads 200 Musical Union members with Nearer My God to Thee, invitations issued to notable figures, and T. V. Powderly, Samuel Gompers, and P. J. McGuire among expected attendees. executive committee to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Monumental Association
Beaver
John Dalsell
Armstrong
Amalgamated Association and
Building Trades Unions
G. A
The
Musical Union
Opinae
United State
T. V. Powderly
Samuel Gompers
P. J. McGuire
Law and Orders Hearings in Allegheny Case Summary
Alderman Carlisle held hearings on law and order violations. Joseph Schneider of 824 East Street Allegheny faced charges of selling liquor and beer at his establishment and was committed to jail in default of $1,000. W Chapin of Yellow Row Second Avenue was charged with selling liquor without a license and jailed in default of $1,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Captain Wishart
Law and Order Society
Joseph Schneider
East Street
Allegheny
Schneider
W. Chapin
Yellow Row
Second Avenue
Watches and suspect arrested on Neville Street
Charles Friend was arrested by Captain Mercer of the Second Police district last evening on Neville street near the Junction Railroad tunnel and locked up in the Fourteenth ward station charged as suspicious. Seven silver watches five silver watch chains and a shawl were found on him. He claimed he was selling the watches and will have a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Friend
Captain Mercer
Second Police District
Neville Street
Junction Railroad Tunnel
Fourteenth Ward
Irvin
National Tube Works officials tour McKeesport branch
Joe A. Lamb heads the McKeesport branch and Edward Worcester runs the St Louis office as National Tube Works conducts the annual inspection. EH. C. Converse has taken over as general manager following election to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Joe A. Lamb
Edward Worcester
St. Louis
EH. C. Converse
Missing Alleghanian Man Disappears After Purchase Trip
Charles Gould, 30, head of a broom factory at 24 Woodward Avenue Allegheny, left home Thursday evening to buy tables and vanished. He has no wife and four children. Police logged the disappearance with Central Station last night. no further clues have emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Charles Gould
Woodward Avenue
Allegheny
Nother
Man Struck by Train on Thirty Third Street Tracks
Alexander McBride was struck by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Thirty third street while walking. He was removed to West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McBride
Thirty-third Street
Pennlvania
Yesterdance Gehile
Penn Hospital
Trinity Delays Bequest Plans Until Easter
Discussion at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church centers on Mr Shoenberger’s will and its bequests. The church trustees will invest the capital of 100000 dollars for the church with income for its use. pews remain rented until next Easter and changes are not yet implemented. Public interest grows as details of the iron master’s estate emerge and a proposed hospital project looms in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pitzhugh
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Shoenberger
Fitshugh
New York
Berger
Ciapiotobe
St. Margaret
Trinity Church
Trinity
Maxwell
Koenberger
Carleton to Lecture Here in Pittsburg at Old City Hall
Famous home poet Mr. Will Carleton will lecture in Pittsburg at Old City Hall on Tuesday evening December 3 on The Science of Home under Geneva College students auspices. He will speak at Beaver Falls the preceding evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carleton
Pittsburg
Old City Hall
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
Invitation to shop at local galleries and stores in Allegheny
An advertisement invites readers to visit a rehabilitation group and associated shops at North and Grant streets, with mentions of cabinet furniture priced at 100 dollars, 200 capes, overcoats and bolsters for 10 to 12 dollars, and various merchandise including umbrellas and silks. It cites Hendricks & Co photographs, Busy Hive and Tecmeten Back stores, and August Loch galleries, all in Allegheny.
Narrow Escape Leads to Prison Sentence for John McKee
John McKee of Westmoreland county was brought to Riverside Penitentiary to serve five years and ten months for a crime described as odious in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKee
Westmoreland County
Riverside Penitentiary
The Turkeys Will Cease to Gobble in the
The fragment notes a turtle themed event with a malapropism about turkeys and gobbling. No clear date or location is readable. Further context is needed to identify person, place, or organization and confirm the event or outcome.
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W. A
J. H. Shoenberger
A. G. Robertson
Tom
Ford IS
W. RB. Ford
Lawrence Bank
J. F. Denniston
Frank Carrington
McDowe
Bors
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Tee E. E
George McCutcheon
Mars
O'Mana
Reed
Central Police
McAleese
H. P. Ford
James & McKean
Paradelphia
Seve
Vas
John B. Larkin
Stephen Collins
Eddie Morris
Brotherhood
J. F. Diffenbacher
M. G. Frank
Icporitine
Wishart Gang
Henry Hannes
Pearson
Kirschler
Lawrence
C. E. Succop
Birmingham
J. W. Riggs
Thomas Richards
Pittabargers
Brockwayville Moy
Echoes OF
Atlanta
Ross
Long
President Campbell
Thureday
Mere Gan
McKeesport and Bellevernon
Grace Lutheran Church
Allegheny Park
George
Washingtington
the Armstrong
Dee Mill
National Tube Works
Mr. Shoenberger
Gen. Fitzhugh
ST. Margaret's
Ocene
Leo
Leo Aioe
Carleton
Genava Colege Studentz
Braddock
George Walters
Cad. Grouse Scence Jewelry
August Loch
Siresi
Cor
Ana
Sansa Ie
Boele
Grant and Diamondets
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Hendricks & Co
Federal St. Allegheny
Thoss
Busy Hive
Sixth
Liberty
Gloria
Tecmeten
Federal St
Canary
Ove Paroes
Bessemer
Beeding
Marshell
Shaw
bin Bodly
Mr. Shaw
Sland & Ohio Et
Cor, Sandusky, Alisgheny
R. J. Horner
Artistic Furniture
America
Eden Moses
Cloak and Suit Rooms
P Pius
Artrachan
Biber & Easton
Pennsylv
Water ST
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