Suburban Road Sale Talks Rise Amid Rivalry Plans
Negotiations inch toward a sale of the Suburban Rapid Transit line as Birmingham Traction offers to buy or lease the road. Proposals include spending £900,000 on double tracking and improvements to serve expanding hill district traffic. McKee and associates push a purchase while Suburban directors weigh the impact of rival routes from Thirteenth Street via Brownsville to Knorville. Henry Miller elected Suburban president following John Phillips resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sellers McKee
William Flinn
H. 8. A. Stewart
Birmingham Traction Company
Suburban Rapid Transit Company
McKee
Southside
Thirteenth Street
Birmingham Traction
Birmingham
Ormsby Street
Barkhammer
Eighteenth Street
Carson Street
Brownsville Road
Brownsville
C. E. Succop
Southern Avenue
Josephine Street
Birmingham Company
Henry Miller
John Phillips
Miler
Cable roads cheaper than electricity for long distances
F W Roebling, a Trenton cable maker, visits the Anderson to promote a steel supply and argues the cable road is cheaper than electric lines for long distances and heavy traffic. He concedes electricity wins for short distances. He notes the first cost is high and cites Gustave Lindenthal’s proposed New York bridge needing about 60 million dollars and a decade to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Roebling
Trenton
Anderson
Roebling
Gustave Lindenthal
New York
Popular Engineer Gilchrist Presented With Oil Cans
Engineer J. W. Gilchrist of locomotive 706 in the Pennsylvania lines received a pair of finish oil cans from friends on Saturday. Gilchrist, credited with hauling the President to Pittsburg from Chicago returning from opening the auditorium, had the record over the distance broken on that trip. He has led the Regulator for the past 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gilchrist
Penneylvania Lines
Gilchrist
Pitsberg
Chicago
Suppressing the Poles on Southside Night Raids
Large Saturday night raids at the Southside police station resulted in 37 fines totaling 541 46 dollars. Polish residents faced several arrests for gambling and disorderly conduct, with Father Miskiewicz defending his community while Inspector McKelvey vows to curb the weekend disarray and seeks greater adherence to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
Southside
Succop
Father Miskiewicz
McKelvey
Cabot Way
South Sixth
Seventh Streets
George Repoliski
Muriel Street
Repoliski
Charles Ayres
South Fifteenth Street
Old Country
Inspector McKelvey
Freight Car on Fort Wayne with One Truck Breaks Switches
A freight train in the Fort Wayne yards derailed a coke car at Marion avenue, damaging an automatic switch lever and causing the west bound track to be out of service for hours. The car ran off the rails, but no one was hurt. The damage left the switches inoperable until repairs restore automatic operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Allegheny Parks
Marion Avenue
Jamestown Officials Admire Pittsburg Building
A Jamestown Councilmanic Committee toured Pittsburg, admiring the German National Bank on Wood Street and Sixth Avenue. One member remarked Jamestown lacks such a grand structure, while another called the bank the finest building he had seen, and the group paused to admire the architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Pittsburg
German National Bank
Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
Pattison and Delamater Rival Factions Rally for Pennsylvania Campaign
Report from a tense political scene as Pattison and Delamater shake hands with supporters, exchange cards, and stage mass meetings in Pittsburgh. Democrats trumpet large crowds while Republicans count on disaffection and party guards including Kerr and Hensel courting votes. Leaders plan travels to Butler Brookville Connellsville Indiana Greensburg and more as turnout hinges on rally momentum.
HOPES FOR M E KINLEY
Ex Congresssman George W. Crouse of Akron registered at Seventh Avenue last evening. He lives near McKinley’s district and is keen on Major’s success. Crouse believes a small majority could swing his way and that voters will come to his aid as they did for Speaker Reed. He predicts Democrats will win some Ohio seats but not as many as anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Monongahela House
Delamater
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Kittaning
Americus Club
Chauncey F. Black
Albert J. Barr
George W. Crouse
Akron
Seventh Avenue
McKinley
Crouse
Reed
Ohio
Polish Catholic Church Dedication on South Fifteenth Street
St. Adalbert’s Polish Catholic Church on South Fifteenth street was dedicated yesterday with a large ceremony. A parade of Polish and Catholic societies led by Vicar General Father Wall accompanied the dignitaries to the church for the 10 o’clock dedicatory mass conducted by Rev. Gallagher with Deacon Corcoran and Sub-deacon Dr. O’Connell in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes’ Church
Soho
O'Connell
St. Peter's Pro- Cathedral
F. Schrom
Father Wall
L. M. A. Miskiewicz
Astor
Olish
Slow Freight Movement Stalls City Traffic
Freight agents report mills crowded with contracts yet shipments lag behind. July and August orders remain unfilled as car scarcity slows rail movement. A Harrisburg bill of lading reached a customer a week ago, but goods still not here, with 250 miles proving enough delay to favor water transport. Businessmen blame delays. officials say faster handling is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Road
Duquesne
The Preacher's Medicine Bottle Incident
At Anderson hotel a bottle falls in the corridor prompting Crosby to remark that it is only a bottle and not the preacher. Varner nicknamed the preacher for open air talks tries to explain it was a medicine bottle, creating a humorous misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Crosby
Canned Goods Consumption Starts Early This Year
A boardinghouse scene on Penn avenue notes an early shift to canned foods as grocers report demand rising two months ahead of normal due to scarce fresh produce. The sixth grocer cites reliance on foreign shipments and tariff effects, predicting higher prices but essential sustenance remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Trio of Accidents Rattle City Yesterday
Henry Shale of Hubbard & Co. factory on Forty eighth street was badly burned by a natural gas blast while cleaning a boiler and striking a flare. A runaway on Fitteth street injured George Mci erand with a broken left leg and internal injuries. A horse attached to William McKinley's buggy on Main street frightened the animal, the buggy colliding with a telegraph pole at Main and Alexander streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shale
Hubbard & Co
Forty Eighth Street
Fitteth Street
George Mc ¥Ierand
William McKinley
Main Street
West End
Main
Alexander Streets
Jamestown Committee Members Register for Electric Lighting Plan
Jamestown's electric lighting plan moves forward as committee members B. W. Haywood P. H. Hart J. C. Swanson J. W. Welland J. B. Ellis and J. C. Meredith registered at the St. Charles yesterday. The committee is appointed to study city lighting methods as Jamestown decides to light its streets with electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Haywood
P. H. Hart
J. C. Swanson
J. W. Welland
J. 8. Ellis
J.C. Meredith
Jamestown
St. Charles
Cleveland Boosters to Meet for Election Talk
The Grover Cleveland Democratic Society will hold a regular meeting this evening at Houston's Hall at Forty-ninth and Butler streets. Important business regarding the upcoming State election will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society
Houston
Hall
Forty-ninth
Butler Streets
Notable Docket of Officials and Travelers Mobilize
Congressmans W E Mason departs for Chicago with dinner buckets to illustrate a Saturday night speech and may keep or sell them as relics. Deputy Attorney General John F Sanderson to argue inheritance tax for an illegitimate child in Beaver county. Engineers O G Miller and C C Turner staying at the Schlosser en route to South America prospects. Ex Manager McDonald of the Pittsburg and Western heads to Indianapolis to see his father, still in Drexel Morgan affairs. Rose Brennan of Washington DC returns home to Lawrenceville after a visit. Deputy Marshal Barringer released from jail at Gouins term, then returns home. W C Crovemeyer and partner Demmler travel to Philadelphia. General Passenger Agent E A Ford leaves for Chicago for Central Traffic Association meeting. Henry McSweeney of Oil City in business for National Transit. Honori S Mann Germain and Jean Hubert guests at the Anderson in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conceressmanu
W.E. Mason
Chicago
Windy City
Express
John F. Sanderson
Supreme Court
Beaver County
O. G. Miller
C. C. Turner
South America
Schlosser
McDonald
Pittsburg and Western Road
Indianapolis
Aes
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Rose Brennan
Washington, D. C
Hugh Brennan
Lawrenceville
Marshal Barringer
Wilkesbarr Ce
Gouins
W. C. Crovemeyer
United States Tinned Plate and Iron Company
Demmler
Philadelphia
E. A. Ford
Pennsylvania Company
Central Traffic Association
Henry McSweeney
Oil City
National Transit Company
Exposition week features royal arcanum night and concert
A busy week at the Exposition includes Royal Arcanum night tomorrow with the buildings closed to nonmembers, a Wednesday visit by candidate Delamater with a special request program, and a fifth grand symphonic concert on Friday. Billiard champions Schaefer and Ives hope to stay another week, a cut flowers display is promised, and an earth day topic appears at Dispatch headquarters. An afternoon band program arranged by Mr Ines opens with Overture Guy Manonering followed by Norleauau Village, Our Maud cornet solo, Entr acte Des Ervingen, Grand American Fantasia, and ends with Old Folks at Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
Schaefer
Ives
Pittsburg
Ines
Guy Manonering
Norleauau Village
Cornet Sole
Driving the Cows Home on Herron Avenue
Officer John Moessner arrested four stray cows on Herron avenue after residents complained of lawn damage. He escorted them to the Eleventh ward station but no room was available at the lockup. With no stable space, the officer drove the cows to a downtown stable amid a crowd of onlookers including several hundred boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moessner
Herron Avenue
Alexander Herron
Eleventh Ward
Six Baptisms Performed by Allegheny River Baptists
About 500 colored Christians gathered on the Allegheny river bank near the Columbia boathouse yesterday to witness six baptisms. The icy water chilled the baptizees teeth, but the sun shone as they were wrapped and led away. The crowd sang hymns chosen by the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Columbia Boathouse
Musical instruments sold at Gallinger stores
A brief note indicates Gallinger offers a full line of musical instruments at locations 5, 1106, and 1300 Penco Avenue. The message invites shoppers to inquire at these stores for the complete instrument selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’ 5
Penco Ave
They Want The Road Allegheny Sub Street Railway Meet Tonight
An Allegheny sub Street Railway Committee will hold a meeting tonight to discuss ordinances for a proposed new line along Brighton road Marquis alley Fremont street and Irwin avenue. Residents along the route protested when the plan was last discussed, fearing extensions toward Western avenue and connections to Pleasant Valley and Manchester lines. A petition with nearly all residents along the route supports the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny sub-Street Railway Committee
Brighton Road
Marquis Alley
Fremont Street
Irwin Avenue
North Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Manchester
Western Avenue
Temperance Meetings Draw Large Moorhead Audience
The Moorhead Union W C T U crowded its hall at Second avenue and Grant street last night with Gilbert McMasters and J W Moreland delivering main addresses. About 20 men who signed the pledge spoke, while the Sons of Temperance at 68 Ohio street hosted a meeting with Thorn Parker Marshall Mooney and Robenson as speakers. The division plans new features for winter sessions as attendance remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead Union
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Gilbert McMasters
J. W. Moreland
Such A Sabbath Day A Boy Thrown Under A Train
A deadly Sabbath in Allegheny County as Michael Gropsky dies from a pistol wound at Brown's Landing McKee's Rocks. Twelve suspects, all workers at Lockhart's mill, are jailed after a boarding house brawl led to a fatal shooting and a chaotic arrest. An interpreter will aid the coroner in the Polish dialect during inquest proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Michael Gropsky
Brown's Landing
McKee’s Rocks
Joseph Mulick
Mulick
Gropsky
Malick
Robert Muller
Miles Bryan
McDowell
Leff& the Iitter
Prenes
Poland
Joseph Gropsky
Lockhart’s
Joseph Higgins
Anthony Murra
John Malick
John Saleskey
Frank
Peter Schimidt
William Skinder
Joseph Armosh
John Andulis
John Obes
J. Bolscious
Officer in Trouble After Shooting Landsberry on Wabash Ave
West End resident Albert Landsberry was shot in the leg by Officer Alstadt outside his home on Wabash avenue near Ola Stone Tavern after a confrontation over a mace and a revolver. The officer claimed the weapon discharged accidentally. he was suspended pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Landsberry
West End
Landsberry
Wabash Avenue
Ola Stone Tavern
Alstadt
Pushed Under the Cars Near Whitehall Station
William Sands a 13 year old boy died at the Homeopathic Hospital from injuries after being run over by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Whitehall station Saturday evening. The boy said another boy pushed him under the wheels while he ran along the track in the opposite direction. The coroner will investigate as doctors reported his condition prevented deposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sands
Homeopathic Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio
Whitehall Station
Gripp
Little Fiow
Whitehall
Thought He Was Sand Bagged Three Men Arrested
Lieutenant Buckley of Allegheny found a man unconscious at the corner of Ridge avenue and Rebecca streets and two men nearby. He suspected a sand bag incident and arrested the pair, who named themselves J. Cassiday and William Spence while claiming the third man was John Kearns. When the third man was located his pockets were turned inside out. No identifying items were recovered from the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Allegheny
Ridge Avenue
Rebecca Streets
J. ©. Cassiday
William Spence
John Kearns
Deaths and assault in city notices at two residences
John Rowan a 29 year old laborer at Pennsylvania Transfer fell dead yesterday afternoon while reading the Bible at his uncle Joseph Biggerstaff’s residence at Thirty third street san Rich avenue. Coroner to investigate. death attributed to heart disease. John O’Brien of Frankietown assaulted Mrs Elizabeth Lehman with a cobblestone, inflicting a severe scalp wound. Magistrate Hyndman involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowan
Pennsylvania Transfer
Twenty-sixth Street
Joseph Biggerstaff
Thirty-third Street
San Rich Avenue
Rowan
John O’brien
Frankietown
Elizabeth Lehman
Hyndman
Infanticide Reported in Allegheny Neighborhood
Allegheny residents Henry Greathing and R. F. Brown reported a dead infant found in a closet behind their property. Mary Toward, hired for housework, was seen exiting the closet and confessed when confronted. The child’s father died on the Pittsburg and Western line eight weeks earlier. Detective Glenn delayed arrest as Toward was too ill to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Henry Greathing
R. F. Brown
Allegheny Avenue Extension
Juniata Street
Mary Toward
Greaching
Pittsburg and Western Road
McDonald Station
Glenn
It May Be Another Murder In Alley Fight
James Mitchell a laborer living at 2732 Spring Alley was beaten in a Saturday night quarrel and lies in a very serious condition at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mitchell
Spring Alley
Police Briefs From City Ward Hearings
Magistrate Leslie heard seven common cases at Seventeenth ward station yesterday while Central station reported a light docket with 32 cases. Arrests included Thomas O’Brien and Patrick Reilley on Canton Street, with others linked to house entry, assault at a Wilmerding residence, and a post office robbery case in Outlet Luzerne. Local raids on Evans Alley led to Nora Cuff and four men being seized amid speak easy allegations. Mayor Wyman presided over 39 cases in Allegheny, including ten men from a River avenue house drunkenly singing and drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Seventeenth Ward
Central
Tuhomas O'Brien
Patrick Reilley
Canton Street
Reilley
James Kelly
United States
Baring
Outlet
Luzerne County
Jons VereEs
Wylie Avenue
Robert Watt
Lieuvurenanrt McKelvey
Allecheny
Nora Cuff
Evans Alle
Nora
Wyman
Allegheny
River Avenue
Eighth annual reunion of Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry
The reunion will be held at Lafayette Hall, opening at 1 a m. Hard tack and coffee will be served at the noon lunch, and dinner at 6 o'clock. Campfire will be held in the evenings with Major Gourley giving the welcome and General Averill delivering an address. Songs by Mrs. J Sharp McDonald and a recitation by Lillian Burkbart are planned as part of the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry Association
Lafayette Hall
Gourley
Averill
Police Officer Jacob Forc Dies After Illness at 55
Allegheny police officer Jacob Forc died at his Green street home after a three week illness. A 15 year veteran of the force, he leaves a wife and grown children. He will be buried on Tuesday with a police funeral honor by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Forc
Allegheny
Green Street
Allegheny Force
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities
A fire on the Clinton mill roof in Southside, caused by an overheated smoke stack, triggered a false alarm from box 123 yesterday morning. The report notes related county jail services conducted by Moorhead Union W. C. T. and lists a $200 amount in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Mill
Southside
Moorhead
Everett pianos sold via large cooperative clubs
A lengthy report describes Everett pianos sold through club cooperatives at Exposition displays. Club A and Club B total 700 pianos in 13 months, with payment plans including cash, monthly installments, or $1 weekly. Price claimed is $75 below retail, and readers are urged to join Club B at the Exposition or warerooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeden
Alex
Ross
Federal Street
Allegheny
E. Staviog
Middle Street
Single tax debate draws small crowd at 64 Fourth Ave
In a sparse meeting of the League, 14 attendees discussed the single tax and its effect on rents and building site costs. Edmund Yardley chaired as opponents argued site values drive rents while proponents claimed lower rents would follow widespread building if land could be accessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Fourth Avenue
Edmund Yardley
Schenley
Sharp
Cal Wyatt
Gompers and Marti s Leave the Tiley for New York
President Sam Gompers of the AFL and Vice President William Martin return to New York with Martin's term not expiring until the 15th inst He will attend the Executive Board meeting in Clinton Place and Martin plans to join the State Revenue Commission in Philadelphia for about a week The First Convention sees Arthur Smythe depart for New York to attend the Tile Layers' National Union gathering this week Also a medical ad for Dr Miles Nervine is noted with free samples at Jos Fleming & Son Market Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
William Martin
Martin
Clinton Place
Gompers
State Revenue Commission
Philadelphia
Arthur Smythe
National Union
Union
Miles
Jos. Fleming & Son's
Market St
New Adve Round of Successes At Horne Co Penn Ave
Pittsburg sellers trumpet October sale lasts week with thousands of yards of new fabrics arriving from American mills and foreign imports. Emphasis on silk stock and black silks offered at exceptional values despite tariff fears. Special mention of Epangalines Armure Crystals Moire Antiques Embroidered Crepes Tissues and Brocades with prices starting at 25 cents a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Customs House
America
New Fur Garments Arrive with Yearlong Low Prices
Large shipment arrived on Saturday bringing jackets capes cloaks and various furs. Demand for furs is high as they are scarce. Present prices are not higher than last season.
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The
Suburban Electric Company
St. Clair Road
Brownsville Avenue
Poonsy
M'Kelvey
Miskiewicx
Pittsberg
W. A. Hensel
Kerr
Senator Delamater
Thomas J. Stewart
Harlan
Severint Jones
Hensel
St. Louis
Foley
Quaker City
Quay
Boyer
Limited
Levering
Jones
John Jarrett
M. J. Ryan
Union Depot
Butler Sod Brookville
Indiana
Greensburg
M’ekinley
Trafic
Harrisberg
Ben Cepters
Warner
Jametown Committee
Part I
Moessner
Canada Ice
B. Hopson
Mayville, N. -x
Little William Sands
Grim Reaper
O’brien
Asnesl Reanton
Fourteenth Cavalry
Jacob Ford
Everett
Ope
Franklin Haut
Mwfsu
City
Fifth Avenue
Marks Geo
B. Gleason
Alfrecht
Aufrecht
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cood
Ornicant
E. G. Hays & Co
President Gompers
Preaidest Gompers and
William Martis
Tiley
Kidd’s
Fleming Bros
Pittspurg, Pa
Hucus & Hacke
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Cloak and Suit Department
Paris
London
Fifth Ave
E. P. Roberts & Sons
C. Weisser
Lewis Building
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