Hoerr Reported Safe, Bank Faces Stockholders Meeting
The Lawrence Bank case centers on deposits and assets with $270,000 owed to creditors. Mrs Hoerr says cashier John Hoerr is en route home and expected to attend the stockholders meeting as relief discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoerr
Lawrence Bank
Butler
Gothen
John Hoerr
Lawrence Ake Een
Aman
Sance ci
Penn Avenue
Exot
Young
Dispatch
Butler County
Winter & Dellenbach
Herr’s Island
Sbbatorr
Bebt
Bank President W W Young Informs Assignee
W. W. Young, president of the bank, corrects a statement by Bome Sinternes about depeciters and an assignee will be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap W. W. Young
Eight Hours a Day: Pittsburg Meeting on Labor Reform
A mass meeting in Imperial Hall heard John Ehman argue for eight hour workdays amid strong support from local labor leaders. He traced historic abuses, compared English and American changes, and urged organizing to reduce hours and raise wages, noting the link between shorter days and broader social benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Ball
Charles Loether
Southside
John Ehman
Pittsburg
Central Labor Union
Mr. Ehman
England
France
Germany
Ehman
Chicago
T. W. Powderly
E. of L
Church quarrels and the burden of church debts
Rev. J. H. Barnett warned against the esthetic age of Christianity and overbearing church edifices. He urged simple houses of prayer and universal member contributions to avoid heavy debts and quarrels over salaries, suppers, and renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Constantine
Alingheny
Pittsburg Manufacturing improves streetcar indicator system
The Pittsburg Manufacturing Company unveils a new indicator method for Pittsburg Traction Railroad cars. A spring attached to the floor near a crossed lever lets a grip man activate the indicator with a foot press. A grip man jokes about adding musical amusements for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Manufacturing Company
Ttn
Pittsburg Traction Railroad
Burial of Sister Giles Tiga at St Mary’s after typhoid
An unique funeral from St Francis Hospital marked the death of Sister Giles Tiga after eight years of service. A funeral procession formed at the hospital and moved to St Mary’s Cemetery with Father Ireneus of St Augustine and four acolytes in black and white following the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis’ Hospital
Gilestiga
Star
St Mary's Cemetery
Ireneus
St. Augustine’s
Chimneys to Yokohama from local glass firm
Geo. A. Macbeth & Co., the Southside glass firm, shipped a camload of chimneys to Yokohama, Japan, on Saturday. The order followed their Paris Exposition display where an American was awarded first prize. It is their first distant order, and they hope to establish foreign trade soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Macbeth &Co
Yokohama
Japan
Coraopolis
Chartiers
Twelfth Ward Station Nears Completion for Hearings
The Twelfth ward station repairs are nearly finished and expected to be ready for hearings by week’s end. The site contains incomplete safety notes and repair details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Woman Fends Off Burglar at 59 Shefield Street
Annie Douglas, 18, faced a bold burglar at her home when a man arrived on the doorstep demanding valuables. A struggle ensued from the parlor to the front door. the intruder escaped after discarding a gold watch. No items were stolen. Detective Glenn investigated. Mrs. Douglas returned to a ransacked house.
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Scott
Allegheny
John Douglas
Sheffield Street
Kirscheee Ae
Annie
Ises
Pesraon
Kirsch Jer
George
Johnson
Peon Avenue
Glenn
Suburban Grievances and Transit Dreams In Coraopolis
Long survey of suburban Pittsburg area tensions as Coraopolis residents protest unequal land valuations, train service cuts, and lack of amusements. Proposals include new bridges and electric rail to Nev ille Island, plus a push for more population to attract better service.
Speak-Easy Clampdown Prompts An Allegheny Inquiry
Inspector McAleese cites a large list of female correspondents who praise his efforts to close illicit saloons from McKeesport to Youngstown. A German note by A Friendless Woman mocks authorities and urges shutting up allies of the speakeasies. The inspector notes letters daily urging raids and questions why women offer social alternatives to curb bootlegging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleese
McKeesport
Youngstown
Minite McKeespor
Allegheny
Ron
Prince Streets
Temperance Movement Meetings Reported Across Cities
The Gospel Temperance Union led a Curry Hall gathering with Samuel McCord presiding and urging more workers to join. In Moorhead Hall the Moorhead Union began a new campaign as members signed pledges after speeches by local leaders and Mrs R H Jones and J Wee. A separate session on temperance occurs as local figures and Rev Mr Walker spoke to Allegheny audiences yesterday afternoon.
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The
Gospel Temperance Union
Curry Hall
Samuel McCord
Mr. McCord
Alfred Oates
Lawrenceville
BE. P. Re
Robert Nugent
W. C
Moor
Mr. Walker
Legge
Beam
Washington Avenues
Allegheny
Lockjaw Follows Apple Blow At Fort Pitt Glass Works
Dr W F Edmundson reports a singular lockjaw case after a boy 13 was struck on the back with an apple at the Fort Pitt glass works. Michael Mc Dermott of 74 Locust street grew ill after the blow and his mother fears the worst as his health declines.
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W. F. Edmundson
Fifth Avenue
Michael McDermott
No. 74
Locust Street
Fort Pitt
Dr. Edmundson
Scoi
Rough on the Gripmras
A streetcar on the Fifth Avenue line crossing Grant Street became snagged in the traction slot as it moved through the intersection. No injuries are reported and the incident prompted a brief halt while crews freed the car.
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Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Central
Freight Trains Time Change on Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad alters freight train timing between Pittsburg and Altoona. Previously trains ran on schedule. under the new rule they will depart according to actual arrival times. Crew opinion mixed, with some relief and others lamenting longer waits.
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New Eale
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Altoona
Bisons
Fortunate Everett Piano Featured in Pittsburg Sale
A beautiful Everett piano, Club Certificate No 158, displayed in Pittsburg, is praised for its carved rosewood case and Corinthian end caps. Manager Alex Boss invites additional club members while local retailers offer shoes, beer, and other goods around Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Cunseony
Perieon
Alex. Boss
Federal St
Allegheny
Poverty and Squalor Plague a City Tenement Row
Report of harsh living conditions in a three story frame tenement on Second Avenue east of the Panhandle tracks. About 30 families crowded into a dilapidated building with broken stairs and poor sanitation. Ailing residents, including an elderly man and two boys, endure neglect while authorities seek remedies.
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Second Avenue
Panhandle
Yellow Bow
John
Monk
Panaden
Fragmentary Ad Promotes Shoes and Prices
A partial advertisement fragment shows a shoe sale with price three dollars and mentions vendors Carr and VERs En. The readable bits indicate a weather-damaged clipping with limited clarity.
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Bad Westher
Carr & Vers En
Thanksgiving Dinner Plans By Bonthaide Parish Committee
A parish committee on the Bonthaide will meet to arrange a Thanksgiving dinner on Pius street The dinner aims to benefit the needy with a substantial meal. The plan includes an artist crafted chapel or private oratory on the second floor featuring an altar for clergy use and a fine interior from the oP. Over 1,200 families are in the parish and 10 teachers will participate during five years under Father Bernard’s guidance.
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Lawrenceville
Fe Bank
Fisceus
Aikcieny Om Coe Cue
Plum Creek
East Liberty
Millvale
Paisburg
Pius Street
Psintin
Ed Sania
Bernard
Prodigal Prices Highlight Local Goods and Imports
Monday Thoughts praises city merchants and consumers for seeking goods from distant lands while also noting local production. It touts foreign fibers like silk and camel’s hair, domestic fabrics, and discounted yard goods as examples of available items, urging readers to value community trade.
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Stockholders’ Meeting
Fisecus
MR. Young
Robert Steiner
Thei
Talon
Mr. Barnett
Hove
St. Francis
Macbeth & Co
Paris
Bet
Ohio
Sliamsburg
Stdaletown
Sager
Castus
Belle Verre
Hudson
Rhine
Middletown
Arcadia
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Eden
Moon Township
Min Aman
Corodpolis
Neville Island
Nject
Coraopolitana
Cain & Verner’s
Fifth Ave
Mwa
California
Car & Verner
Market Si
Nws
Cain & Verner
Cain & Verfer Cw
M'Aleese
Temperance
Gripmras
Trinity P. E. Choreh Psi
John H. Shoenberger
Saar Reed
New York
Gheenbongers
Pitts
Arinity Church
Barnby
Everett
Iron City
Aspendanes
Sx Cain Co
Marvin
Filth Ave
Market St
Howard
Waltham
Erheydey
Smithfield St
Cress Tenement
Ells
Pirtalerg
John Britten
Dr.o.mclane
French, Kendrick & Co
Ghina
Ris Smithfield Street
City Hall
Eleotzie Dlerstor
St. Hickner
Horne
CLS
Horse's
Silka
India
Gearfs
Bulgaria
Bable
Rusis
Stefan
Dionara
Elegans
Leah Same
Prine Ba Oma
Grom Ping
Os York
Jos, Horne
Pens Avenue
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