Ives and Schaefer Give Clever Billiards Exhibition
The article describes Ives and Schaefer performing advanced billiards shots including masse and carom tricks at Harry Davis Brunswick Hall to a packed audience. It notes high runs by each player, crowd enthusiasm, and hints at an upcoming world handicap tournament discussion and potential match adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Ives
Harry Davis
Brunswick Billierd Hall
Ken
Bioroom
Schacter
Scpasefer
Fie
Constables Strike as County Organization Moves for New Fee Bill
Allegheny County constables gather in Common Council Chamber to form a permanent organization aimed at securing a state law for a new countywide fee schedule. They cite unequal pay, compare county and city fees, and plan funding via a levy on each constable. Next court day set to summon all county constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poomare
Allehheny County
Lust Sieht
Helper
Philadelphia
Constanics Witser
Bowden
Conler
MeKecesnert
Afoer Sorvogbeard
Hetwer
Lower St Clair
Menbertra
Pittsvare College of Pharmacy Season Opens
The Pittsvare College of Pharmacy opened for ISAM season last night with a larger student body than prior sessions. President F Egger addressed the crowd and welcomed the scholars. Classes will be split into juniors and seniors and begin Friday night with labs in the ant chemical department and lectures on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsvare College of Pharmacy
ISAM
Sesson
F. Egger
Ant Chemical Laboratories
Neeb Ends Absence With Midwest and Philadelphia Trip
State Senate candidate Neeb returned home after several days away visiting Philadelphia for Republican convention events and Crnemont for the National Pran Association convention. He traveled with David Moetemmeigie, County Treasurer Sag he Warner, W. McKinser, C. G.oe Warden Wrartt, C. C. Hex, James McCutcheon and Isidore Cobleun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Neeb
Pestonday
Philadelphia
Crnemont
National Pran Association
David Moetemmeigie
Sag He Warner
W. McKinser
C. G. Oe Warden Wrartt
Case Notes On Blackmail Claim In Liquor Case
A fragment reports Maggie Rodgers charged with illegal liquor sales and contends a detective attempted blackmail. Prosecution by Captain Wishart and Alderman Bell is noted with a postponement to allow investigation into the alleged extortion. A separate item mentions small fines for petty offenses at No 06 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Wishart
Alderman Bell
Maggie Rodgers
My Lacher
Fifth Avenue
Costa
Ciaries Heinrich
Cosa
Tin plate boom eyed for Pittsburg expansion near Duquesne
English investors plan a 1.5 million tin plate plant on Captain Wood’s property near Duquesne, Pa., covering 60 acres. Initial employment could reach 600 workers with potential expansion, leveraging tariff changes to attract foreign capital and spur Pittsburg’s industrial boom.
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Pittsburg
John A. Wood
Duquesne
Wood
McKinsey
Aew
Tariff Increase Impacts France Made Kid Gloves
A French firm’s representative notes a tariff driven price rise on Hewen’s gloves from 2 to 2 1/2 dollars per dozen, raising costs for Pittsburg retailers and buyers. He cites limited American glove making and skilled cutters as factors, predicting mixed sales impact despite higher duties. Private industry notes about 60 thousand dollars yearly in local glove trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
France
Gen- Hewen
Gull
Pittsburg
Mr. Gail
Americas
England
America
Europe
A Batch of Senators Discusses Tariff Benefits
Senator Spooner of Michigan with Walcott of Colorado and Mundy of South Dakota argued the tariff bill would aid trade and farmer interests. Spooner criticized Plumb’s vote and noted a small binding twine tariff change. He planned a Milwaukee speech and predicted a Republican House and action on federal election reform.
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United States
Spooner
Michigan
BY. Walcott
Colorado
Modiy
South Dakota
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Walcott
Mundy
Cleveland
Plumb
Milwaukee
Aittle
Pawnbrokers Decline Opposition to City Ordinance
A pawnbrokers committee met Chief Brown to deny opposing the new city ordinance regulating the trade. They seek an inquiry into city codes and deferment until other cities regulate the business. Fifteen licenses issued. two firms including the Gallingers refused. The old law allows revocation for theft convictions. several licenses may be called, some shops closed as cases move through court. Mayor Gouri has not yet enacted the ordinance but considers it a proper measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Wood
United States
Iran and Tinplate Company
W. C. Cronemeyer
American
Thomas Diezan
J. P. Witherow & Co
DU Bonow
Septh
America
Cnke
Rae
Brown
Gouri
Urley
A Telephone for the Chief Proposed in Allegheny Memo
The Allegheny Police Committee reviewed the Mayor’s Office September report showing 490 arrests and receipts of $X07241. The patrol section logged 25 alarms 388 arrests and 447 miles driven. A resolution approved adding a telephone at the Chief of Police office and authorized purchasing an extra patrol horse team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Police Committee
Wilkinsburg railroad freight needs prompt expansion
Wilkinsburg shows rapid growth with freight shipments rising as the Pennsylvania railroad station struggles to handle volume. Business has more than tripled in the past year and plans for an extensive immediate addition to the facility are under consideration to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesburg
Wilkinsburg
Cusiness
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nis
Census by wards shows Pittsburg growth and public institutions
The census for June reports Allegheny County 501 856 population with Pittsburg 238 473 and Allegheny 104 967. Ward totals reveal Eighteenth and Twenty-third wards in Pittsburg nearly tripled, while many districts show gains or small declines.
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George T. Oliver
Washington
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Braddock
McKeesport
Oliver
Warda
Seconu
Ccacsceceennessee
Cecetecestreseee
Allerheny General Hospital
Rheny General Rrl
Allegheny Protestant Phan Asylum
Terrace Bank Sap Widows’ Home
Western Penitentiary
Western Pennsylvania SD Iin
Western Pennsylvania
Deaf and
The
County Almshouse
Sean
Allegheny County Workhouse
St. Mary's Comvent
St. Paul's Orphan Asylum
West Penn Hospital
Allegheny County Prison
Two Teen Girls From New Castle Run to Pittsburg See Exposition
Mamie Sankey and Maud Clinefelter both 17 from Naw Castle visited Pittsburg to see the Exposition staying at Hotel Boyer. Detective Robinson captured them around 3 50 PM and they admitted plans to view the Exposition without parental consent leading to return to New Castle.
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Mamie Sankey
Ira B. Sankey
Maud Clinefelter
Naw Castle
Central Station
New Castle
Pittsburg
Boyer
McAleese
John RK. Brown
Robinson
Thomas Manning
Manning
Teapedo McAleese
Elty
Re Neen
Mayor Brown
Head Injury Fight on Buena Vista Street
Peter Weller and James Sullivan fought on Buena Vista street in Allegheny. Weller sustained a severe head gash after a knockdown. authorities classify wounds as serious though no fatal outcome expected. Sullivan is also involved. one man is in custody.
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Peter Weller
James Sullivan
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny
Weller
Murphy
Jullivan
James U
Hoe
Women arrested for masquerading in male attire on Forbes Street
Mrs. Alice Wilson and Mrs. Mary Carter were arrested on Forbes Street last evening for masquerading in male clothing. They stated they lived on Forbes Street and appeared to be seeking their “hum bum expected to din ey” before moving there.
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Alice Wilson
Mary Carter
Forbes Street
Knights of Labor Painters Face Withdrawal Vote Tonight
Local Assembly 1397 Knights of Labor reports on a conference with the Painters Council to decide whether Knights painters will join the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators. A two thirds vote will determine charter withdrawal or formation of a new local union pending. The meeting follows a telegraphed charter request on Tuesday night.
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Irwin Mines
Tate
Knights of Labor
Knights
The
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Amon
Knights Painters
Irwin Mines labor fill in miners amid strikes
Westmoreland Gas Coal Company official said they were gradually replacing strikers. At Irwin 217 men worked west shaft, with 150 expected from the East for the south side. Old hands returned to Larimer, 200 to Claridge mine. about 400 former workers still idle. New workers paid 8.5 per day or centis per ten. Shopkeeper Floyd faced larceny charges by a rival claimant, not by the company.
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Humphrey
Westmoreland Gas Coal Company
Irwin
Larimer Hol
Claridge
Floyd
Ballee
McGaw Affair Mocked by Investigating Committee
The Trades Council investigating committee held its fourth meeting on the McGaw affair and again did nothing. Mr. Cotton failed to appear despite prior orders to testify. McGaw’s attorney, L K Porter, overruled a proposal to swear McGaw, and the committee ruled McGaw had no business at the inquiry, concluding with a staged farce as they withdrew.
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McGaw
Cotton
Pittsburg Malleable Iron Company Chartered With $25,000
A charter was granted yesterday to the Pittsburg Malleable Iron Company with a capital of $25,000. Directors named include Frank Moore T R McGinley Geo Robins F W Seimon and F B Atterbury Jr. Also chartered was the Pittsburg Gilsss Manufacturing Company New Brighton with $400,000 capital and directors John P Sherwood Wm H Elverson Charlies A Barker Fred G Baker Thos D Brown Geo S Brown and Wm T Lhsyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Malleable Iron Company
Frank Moore
T. R. McGinley
Geo. Robins
F. W. Seimon
F. B. Atterbury, Jr
Pittsburg Gilsss Manufacturing Company
New Brighton
John P. Sherwood
Wm. H. Elverson
Charlies A. Barker
Fred G. Baker
Thos
D. Brown
Geo
Brown
Wm. T. Lhsyd
Water Works Bid Details Reveal Major Project Cost
Allegheny Water Committee reviews numerous bids for a new water works including pumping station reservoir and 74-100 miles of 60 inch conduit. Municipal Water Supply Company of Philadelphia posts the lowest plant bid at 3 720 000 with multiple firms bidding on filtering systems boilers and related equipment.
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Allegheny Water Committee
Municipal Water Supply Company
Philadelphia
Fred Gwinner
Allegheny
National Pumping Company
American Filtering Company
Hyatt Filter Company
Con Sule Eear Sand OU
Porter Manufacturing Company
Liver Iron and Steel Company
Butts & Kaufman
Harold & McDonali
Carroll-Porter Boiler Company
Aubenaroth & Root Company
Sterling Company
Ees J. B. Sheriff Sons & Co
Porter Boller Manufacturing Company
John Elgell, Jr
Municipal Water Company
Fitel
Nobody Wanted the Baby Desperate mother seeks support
James McAuliffe of Ross street was arrested for refusing to support his alleged 18 month old child by order of Inspector McAleece. Annie Killen, mother, was arrested but released due to illness. Annie attempted to place the baby with 11 year old Harry Barker, who brought the infant to Central station. Matron Brennan took charge and the mother was located and arrested for failing to compel support.
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James McAuliffe
Ross Street
Geptral Staton
McAleese
Annie Killen
Annie
Harry Barker
Fourth Avenue
Rosa Street
Mr. McAuliffe
Central Station
Brennan
Daviin
Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry Holds Reunion Banquet
The Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry held its reunion in the city with about 150 veterans attending. They marched from the Seventh Avenue Hotel to the Union Veteran Legion Hall for a social gathering presided by Dr. C. P. Seip. Major J. B. Maitland served as toastmaster at a banquet with speeches by Chavis Grant and C P Stip.
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Gotherlog
Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Seventh Avenue
Union Veteran Legion Hall
C. P
Eer
Butler
Amente
J. B. Maitland
Theodora Edwards
W. H. Collingwood
J. RB. Grant
Collingwood
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Cathedral Band
Major Maitland
Chavis Grant
C. P. Stip
Ma Phipps
Maitland
Stock dispute over Duquesne Traction Company shares
W J Howard a Philadelphia attorney questions the legal status of Duquesne Traction stock and bonds, alleging unconstitutional sales. President C L Magee of the Duquesne firm denies any stock sale and accuses Howard of fabricating a discovery to aid the Pittsburg Traction Company, whose stockholders are mainly in Philadelphia.
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Magee
Dequesne Company
Howard
W. J. Howard
Philadelphia
Duquesne Traction Company
C. L. Magee
Pittsburg Traction Company
Wich
Merino Underwear Sale Promises Vast Stock Variety
Our stock of Merino Underwear for men women and children offers a huge assortment in low to high grades. Explore the immense variety as cooler mornings prompt a look at comfortable, durable options.
Peerless Lead Grass Company Sets Pots in Furnace
The Peerless Lead Grass Company has set pots in another furnace and will fire it with gas. They expect to achieve a melt by next week.
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Peerless Lead Grass Company
Voting on Name Change in Jr. O U A M is Defeated
The Jr. O U A M name change vote ends with strong opposition from both sides and a projected total near 18 000 ballots. Analysts expect defeat by about 1600 votes as western Pennsylvania districts show a split result and Allegheny county nears a tie. Voting results from Pittsburg and Allegheny councils are highlighted while retailers advertise eye examinations and men’s suits at discounted prices.
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Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Marion
Duquesne
Vine Cum
I Basse
Smoky City
Western
Camel's Hair Vests and Pants Bargain Prices
For men Camel's hair vests and pants offered at 1 dollar each or 2 dollars per suit. Striped wool garments including undershirts and drawers at 1 dollar each or 3 dollars per suit. Tan brute and brown shirts and drawers at 1 dollar each or 3 dollars per suit. Scarlet underwear in variety at 1 dollar each or 3 dollars per suit. Weadow special values.
Teents ribbed non shrinking vests and pants sale notice
Advertises women’s ribbed non shrinking vests and pants in natural wool at $1 each with combination suits from $1 to $2 per year and wool underwear described as very soft and unshrinkable. Listing includes ladies’ bevy vests and pants with various prices and sizes.
No Freedom for Hauck: Riverside Prisoner to Dauphin County
Samuel Hauck alias Miller, freed after four years at Riverside Penitentiary, is expected to be taken back to Harrisburg by Detective Rost for several burglaries. The 15th street escapee who assaulted a turnkey with an iron bar in Central Station four years ago faces another term.
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Riverside
Dauphin County
Riverside Penitentiary
Samuel Hauck
Miller
Harrisburg
Hauck
Rost
Mek
Central Station
Postponed Opening Of New Blind Asylum
The New Biled Asylum will not open until the 15th due to the absence of Principal Jacoba who was to supervise. Nineteen pupils who planned to enter were told by Secretary Percy Smith that admission would wait until the 15th. The institution, tied to Prof. Jacona, has faced delays and seeks a competent successor.
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Jacoba
Percy Smith
Jacona
Children Apparel Prices in Various Grades and Sizes
Advertising copy lists Scarlet Underwear for children, natural wool underwear, camel's hair underwear, and teen suits in reliable grades and shapes. Price range indicated from 70 to 1 cents or dollars, with unclear currency.
Allegheny Health Committee approves envelopes and payrolls
The Allegheny Health Committee met last night and approved official department envelopes to be delivered via the postmaster. The Fire Department Committees authorized monthly pay rolls and bills totaling 7500. Mortuary report shows 86 deaths for the week ending Sept 27, with 11 diphtheria and 9 typhoid cases across districts and institutions. Mars Winslow's Teething Syrup marketed. Local sale ads feature towels at 285 per dozen and men suits at 290 with 10 percent off. Harry Davis promotes He-No tea giveaways at the Japanese Village theater event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheny Health Committee
Allegheny Health Committee
Hazzard
Fire Department
Old City
East End
Southside
Fine Underwear and Wool Underwear Catalog Notice
Fine Underwear and hand-made natural wool garments offered by Allen Solly & Co. Cartwright Warner Brettle and others. Imports include Scotch wool and German natural wool underwear in three grades. Camel hair shirts advertised with low prices. Jos Howe Co. stores on Peon Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Solly & Co
Cartwright & Warner
Brettle
Jos. Howe & Co
Peon Avenue
Evening Classes At Y M C A In German Music And Arithmetic Begin Soon
Evening instruction in German stenography mechanical drawing vocal music and arithmetic starts next week at the Young Men's Christian Association located at Peons and Seventh Streets. Weekly meetings require $5 tickets for admission to classes. Membership information is available at the building or from any member, with applications urged promptly. Tes for Salt sale notice outlines 14 Canadian ice cars of about 140 tons to be sold October 3 1890 at Forty third Street and A V E R auction by J Pentecost at gi 5 Grant Street. Real estate savings bank information lists 401 Smithfield Street with 000 capital and 61 500 deposits earning 4 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Peons
Seventh Streets
Alaxsen
Forty-third Street
J. Pentecost
Grant Street
Jackets and apparel offer at The People's Store and more
A sales pitch highlights plush jackets priced from 10 to 30 dollars and 200 styles from 3 to 25 dollars. The ad touts the lowest prices and urges customers to compare. It also mentions new designs in plaids and stripes and lists the merchants Rosersaca & Co and Usso Hueus & Hacxre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Rosersaca & Co
Usso Hueus
The Children Cloaks in Cashmeres and Novelty Cloths
A city department store unveils a new line of children's cloaks crafted from cashmere and novelty fabrics. Designers showcase playful patterns and practical warmth aimed at families shopping for winter wear.
Charming Children’s Outerwear Ad From Chevrois
Reefers in Chevrois offer checks chinchillas dresses in five plaids and Henriette styles, plus plain serges and fancy plaids. Warm, serviceable school wear options include long coats in plain and fancy cloths, new designs in soft imported wool, with velvet collars and cuffs. Small sizes feature plush coats with fur trim and capes.
Misses' Dresses and Jackets in Latest Styles
Misses' department offers dresses in Cashmeres, Worsteds, plaid and stripe flannels and novelty cloths with stylish tailoring. Jackets include Reefer, tight-fitting and double-breasted cuts in Cheviots and Diagonals. The department invites a careful inspection even before formal opening.
Special Dress Goods Sale Before Tariff Changes
An unusually large assortment of American dress goods is offered from 2c to 1 a yard with special values in plaids stripes and mixtures at to a yard. Extra rebates on broadcloths and cheviots at 50c to 75c a yard. Serges and camel hair fabrics in medium and heavy weights priced as low as prior to the McKinley tariff law.
Viewers report on Virginia Avenue boardwalk construction
Horne & Co reports viewers on the boardwalk from Uneeen pened to Oneida street shows action by Councils. The action will be final unless an appeal is filed in the Court of Common Pleas within ten days. E M Bigelow announces department of works notice. September 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Rebecca Street
Penn Avenue
Bilao Street
Legheny
Witten
Geo. Khooth
Pittsburg
Court of Common Pleas
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Tves
Moree
Caprom
Ae Tote
Schanter
New York
Sheen
Metropolis
Sinseon
Japetiere
Sieseon
Chamypoon
Atlantic
Scharier
Slesson
Pittsbure School of Pharmacy
Mr. Neeb
Derecttr
Gieves
M. W. Leecn
Kirkpatrick & Co
Chartiers Iron and Steel Company
Louis A. Megran
Cannonsparg Iron and Steel Company
Mmner
Tme
Appolo Iron and Steel Company
Appollo
Leechburg Iron and Steel
Edgar Watts
Cobden Club
Lieve
J. A. Hall
Rock Island
Chicago
Wesveran
Pitteburg
Geraertome
Anderson
Andars Apay Onn
GLASS
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
J. J. O'Leary
O'Leary Bros
Havana
Wilks
St Gallinger’s
Penn
MR. Oliver
Pittabore
Evangelist Sankey
Hart
New Concerns Chartered
Allegheny Council Committee
B. E
Little
August Loch
Gro. W. Bices & Co
Clothisgc Comerany
Grant and Diamond Sts
the Court House
FOR
Alle
Decreaae
Mars
Winslow
Jos, Horne & Co
P. Oo
CG. C
Prrssure Complyation Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
Court House
Biber & Easton
Sos
507
Market Street
New York City
Mer’s
Real Estate Savings Bank, Ltd
Smithfield Street
Cor
Eee
Ore Na Mars & ‘Co
Fifth Ave
Edward
Groetzinger
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Horne & CO
Pittsbuerg
Coentrolcasuedion
Hoda
Department of Awards
J. C. Brown
Timent Public Safety
PrrrsavEa
Dearborn
Pacific Avenues
Nineteenth Ward
M. Bigelow
Premasone
Gopeamber
Eles
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