Push for New Road Bill to Improve State Highways
Excerpts reveal Pittsburgh area officials and A J Cassatt backing a renewed drive for permanent road improvements. Governor Pattison vetoed a prior bill over tax distribution, with advocates urging a $1,000,000 annual appropriation and a uniform funding plan tied to road tax paid. They plan to draft a new bill and seek public input while noting overall state funds could cover road enhancements alongside growing school budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettla
Ettia
McCargo
Stanley Goodwin
Bethlehem
Tuer Pursevure Disrates
Pattison
Road Commission
Auditor General
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Tax Commission
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Interior
Orangers
Road improvement effort faces legislative hurdle
The speaker notes quarries in New York could be used on public roads in the northwest counties at the fuel and crew wages cost. He laments the bill miscarried, adds that passing a measure through the Legislature requires coaxing and prodding. Despite setbacks, he asserts progress education of the people and hope for success in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneyivenia
A. J. Comnatt
Bell
New York
Sonny Lyania
Erellroad
One Man Struck by Fire Engine at Bolger Produce House
A fire at Bolger and Wilbert's produce house at 706 Liberty Street damaged the building about $300. While responding to the alarm, the No. 1 hose reel struck Fred Fullerton, breaking both legs, then the engine nearly ran him over. He was taken to Homeopathic Hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolger & Wilbert
Liberty Street
Damare
T. and
J. McCance
No. 1 Company
Fred Fullerton
Allegheny
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Fullerton
Homeopathic Hospital
River miners strike drags into eleventh week at Homestead
Old employes replace non union workers as river miners long strike shows no end. Operators refuse higher coal payments, water arrivals loom, railroads set to gain while both sides insist they will not yield.
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Homestead
The Comet Due Ten Night in the Sky
The unnamed comet is expected between nine and ten PM with astronomers of all ages awaiting a great sight. Prof Very of Allegheny Observatory notes hazy, indeterminate form making it hard to locate head and tail. The object appears to be increasing in size while fading in brightness as it nears Earth, with meteoric showers anticipated behind it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Very
Allegheny Observatory
City hospital urged after inquest over Beach death
The inquest into William Beachs death at the City Farm found erysipelas and concluded exposure during overland transport contributed to his death. The jury urged the city to build a hospital for such cases, a plan health officials led by Superintendent Baker are pursuing with Coroner McDowell aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beach
City Farm
Beach
Baker
Health Bureau
McDowell
Deserter George A Young Arrested on Southside
George A Young was arrested by Officer Sprant on a desertion and non support charge brought by his wife. She stated months of neglect left her destitute and she sought help before Alderman Gripp on November 7. Young fled to Ohio, then returned and was jailed for a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Young
Sprant
Alderman Gripp
Young
Ohio
Twenty-second Street
Healthful Growth Reported for American Flint Glass Workers
Secretary W. J. Dillon's six month report shows 7 210 total members with 6 522 employed and 492 unemployed. The union reports 80 000 dollars on hand, 116 factories under jurisdiction and 1 513 furnaces in operation with 1 726 pots and 15 tanks active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
W. J. Dillon
Injuries From Pleasant Valley Car Incident Reported
John M. Pinkerton, 58 Baker street Allegheny, fell from a Pleasant Valley car at Jack's Ruo yesterday afternoon. He sustained serious but non fatal injuries to the face and body and was taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Pinkerton
Baker Street
Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
Jack
Lawrenceville Strikers Vote Split Over Strike Continuation
Union mill strikers at Carnegie Steel Upper and Lower Union Mills hold a secret meeting with two thirds turnout. A vote shows 120 favor continuing the strike and 43 favor declaring off. They plan to reconvene Monday as they seek more terms and rely on Amalgamated benefits. Knights of Labor leader Hugh Dempsey pushes for renewed enthusiasm and actions. McQuire of New York is cited in labor circles regarding Troy Laundry. Homestead ex-strikers in Homestead destitute aid from McKeesport is pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Hugh Dempsey
Knights of Labor
T. B. MecQuire
New York
Knights
McQuire
Troy Laundry Company
Cleveland, O
Davin Filter Promises Pure Water for Allegheny Makers
No 30 Surdusky Street Allegheny Pennsylvania Manufactures the Davin Filter. It promises an undiminished supply of clear pure wholesome water at all times. Send postal for catalogue and price Hat Brand office Room 40 Hamilton building Pinsburg Pennsylvania
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Surdusky Street
Allegheny, Pa
Hamilton Building
Pinsburg
New organs and pianos at holiday prices at Fifth Avenue shop
Special holiday sale offers new organs at zero price and second hand organs and pianos at low costs. Easy payments and full warranties. Leomen & Senoxrsnrncsnnsnrsn on Fifth Avenue promote novelties for bars, children's suits, and overcoats with a large consignment to be opened tomorrow. Unexceptional values in this department.
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Fifth Avenue
Wises
Weeetoer
Liveemay
Stutvesant Pinnon
Iilwards Moxie Co
Leomen
Mass Meeting Planned to Raise Relief Fund at White’s Opera House
At Thursday evening council meeting the group decided to secure White's Opera House for a monster mass meeting to discuss methods to raise funds for relief.
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White's Opera House
Old Men Replaced After Homestead Strike Breaker Return
Non union workers who aided the Carnegie Company during the Homestead lockout face losing their posts as the company resumes independent control. Joseph Bates and 13 converting department workers were displaced to make room for pre strike personnel, with similar actions reported across mills. Bates plans to return to Cincinnati.
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Homestead
Carnegie Company
Joseph Bates
Mr. Bates
Cincinnati
Nick Rattigan
William Peters
Kennedy
Miners at Globe Mines Vote to End Strike Stand Firm
Miners at the Globe mines owned by Jones and Laughlins in the fourth pool met to decide on returning to work. After debate over reduced rates and expectations of high water, the group unanimously voted to continue the strike, despite earlier Friday votes favoring a return. The Dispatch ad notes buyers and sellers met there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Jones & Laughlins
Eugene Brown Connected to Lottery Ticket Case
Eugene Brown exits the workhouse and is taken into custody by police after failing to post 2000 dollars bail. He awaits a hearing before Alderman McKenna next Wednesday on a false pretenses charge tied to alleged European Obligation Company lottery tickets.
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Eugene Brown
Alderman McKenna
William MecKelvy
Brown
Sixteenth Street
European Obligation Company
Great Monday Clothing Sale in Pittsburgh at P C C C Corner
The P C C C clothiers at Grant and Diamond streets announce a Monday sale with deep discounts on overcoats suits and ulsters. Hundreds of items priced far below regular, including $6 to $15 garments, boys wear, and free railroad fare on purchases of $10 or more for out of town customers.
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Pennsylvania
Grant
Diamond Streets
Pittsburg
Charne MJ
Diamound
Detective fantasy drives patient sent to Dixmont hospital
Inspector Tichenlaub of the Allegheny Department of Public Charities moved John Ellis a demented patient from Allegheny General Hospital to Dixmont Ellis believes he is a famed detective and hunts a train robber He fought torn off his cell pads and threatened a nurse claiming she aids the robber His father from a Jeannette area and a Greensburg acquaintance are noted by Ellis Chief Grubbs sought Westmoreland county confirmation of Ellis ties
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Inspector Tichenlaub
Allegheny Department of Public Charities
John Ellis
Allegheny General Hospital
Dixmont
Ellis
Department of Public Charities
Eichenlaub
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Sarah Ramsay
Latrobe
Jack Ramsay
Cooley
Fayette County
Jeannette
Grubbs
Westmoreland
Local Catalog Ad Promises Low Prices and Delivery
A Pittsburgh area ad touts savings on condensed milk sugar codfish and more with free price lists. It claims readers can verify by contacting customers within 150 miles and offers freight on $10 orders. Address: Jas J. Wetpom No 20 Market St Pittsburg.
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Pittabury
Cserececcsee
Reese
Pittsburg
Jas
J. Wetpom
Market St
Commer Seconday
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Charles F. Exotis
Naval Commission
New Castle
Erie
Eranger
David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Road
Sloan
Griffith
MelKean County
A. J. Cassatt
News OF the
Great Labor World
Coal E Exchange
I. N. Bunton
Thomas Deering
Department of Charities
Mellor & Hoern
Milion & Horrn
Melloe A Hivexe
Chickerings
Hardmans
Ener
Bewajninl Krakager
Vose
Kimball
Enay
Merivee & Are
Warerodoms
Benricks Music Co., Ltd
Lawrenceville
McKeesport
THE
Pittsscurg Filter Company
Solomon & Ruben
Hafr Manderweart
Smithfold
Mamond Streets
Globe Mines
House
P.C.C.C., Clothiers, Corner Grant and
Diamond
the Court House
Steer Eseten
At & N
C. Schoeneck & Son
Picesburg
Kiebers
Christina Wifts
Wood Street
Saller
Smithfield
Erman Prawos
Createes Artiste
Easy Meat Plan
Mellor & Hoene’s
Holibus Gifta
Cutiura
H. E. Bowen
East Otto
Wrsu
Maggie Davidson
Sutherland Sisters
New Yonk
Sutherland
South Third St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Sixth St
Noctarre
Weat
Fourteenth St
Flint Glass Works
Plate Glass Works
Aluminum Works
Kensington
Terest
Oda
Pitts
Burg
Kensington Improvement Company
PREE
Vice
Steam
Eisner & Phillips
Fifth Ave
Wood
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