Puddlers Strike as Mills Plot Hours Across Lawrenceville
The Puddlers at the Vesuvius mill in Sharpsburg refuse night work despite pressure from Carnegie Phipps Co and Philadelphia Company. Gas shortages strain operations at Braddock Wire Works and Carrie Furnace while Lawrenceville mills debate hour changes.
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Sharpsburg
Philadelphia
Telford
T. A. Gillespie Sai
Distattch
Oliver Bros
Republic Iron Works
Braddock
Braddock Wire Works
Duquesne Forge
Carrie Furnace
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Lawrenceville
Twenty-ninth Street
Go’cock
Burg
Shoenbergers, Howe, Brown & Co
Bug's Mills
Thirteenth Street
Neighbor Rallston Dead Tansy Bitters Host Passed Away
The Indiana Messenger notes the death of Samuel Ballston known as Neighbor Rallston who ran a tavern east of Indiana on the clay pike. Famous for his tansy awake root bitters and a long-standing roadside trough, he near eighty when he died after decades serving travelers on the northern route.
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Samuel Eallston
Rallston
Indiana Messenger
Indiana
Clay Pike
Bor
Catholic Rally Aims to Raise 15000 for Johnstown Churches
A circular from Bishop Phelan to Pittsburg diocese clergy urges a special collection next Sunday in Western Pennsylvania churches for the ruined Johnstown churches. Prominent Catholics anticipate a fundraiser reaching about fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Minent
Pennsylvania
False alarm at Westinghouse box 23 on Penn and Ninth
Police responded to a reported alarm at box 23 near the Westinghouse building at Penn avenue and Ninth street. Officers, within 50 yards, found the box open but observed no person on site and no immediate threat.
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Westinghouse
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Three Men Arrested in Overcoat Theft Ring
Inspector McAleese confers that three men seized Tuesday morning at Grant and Water streets are seasoned thieves. Davis Hawes and Gray faced charges with $50 bail each after refusing to explain their identities. Officers recovered overcoats, tobacco, a leather case with coffin photos, embalming supplies, sponges, and undertaker tools, suggesting broader plunder plans in the city.
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Inspector McAleese
Grant and
Water Streets
Devlin
Thomas Gray
W. H. Hawes
John Davis
Davis
Johnstown
Hawes
Gray
Baltimore
Jesse Henry
High Street
Wylie and
Webster Avenues
Central
Henry
Bridget Onstander
Alice
McAleese
Pleasant Anniversary Ball at Central Turn Verein
The Central Turn Verein marked its eighteenth anniversary on Forbes street with a full hall of Turners and guests. Reange's Orchestra played as the band opened with a selection, followed by gymnastics on horizontal and parallel bars and the buck horse. The chairman's report was read, the choral class performed several vocal numbers, and a long dance session concluded the evening.
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Verein
Forbes Street
Reange
Schultz's Piccadilloes Charged With Assault
An information filed before Alderman Hartman charges Lewis Schultz of South Twenty-eighth Street with assault battery and desertion. Mrs Schultz says he beat her, then fled to Coal Bluff. A warrant for Schultz's arrest was issued.
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Hartman
Lewis Schultz
South Twenty-eighth Street
Schultz
Notable visits and meetings in Pittsburg
Rev. William Rossiter head of the American Tract Society visits Pittsburg detailing vast reach of tract distributions and meetings. The Young Men's Christian Associations of Pennsylvania hold their 22nd annual convention at New Castle with Pittsburgh delegates led by Rev. Dr. Purves and others.
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William Rossiter
Pittsburg
American Tract Society
Quist
Statistica
New Castle
Uemen
Pitsburg Association
George T. Purves
Harbison
H. K. Porter
M. K. Joanne
E. 8
J. F. Miller
Smith Agnew
J. Rover Dick
R. J. Buchanan
TF. Bailey
F. W. Kiefer
L. Fullwee
Dr. Purves
Ira D. Sankey
Archie D. Gleen
Dr. Higbee
Department of Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Mr. Glenn
Commonwealth
Beards Ye Tear Agg
Free Press
Kittanning
Arm County
Ture
Walter Lyon
U.S
Washington, D. C
Penney Avenue
Y County Knights Templar
Senor Brega
Honduras
New York
Nicaragua
Pode Nnse
Pee
Ewmyer
G. J. Fluker
Judge Wilson
Clarion County
Supreme Court
J. 8. Einehart
Green County Politeee
Seventh Avenue
Ho- Seni
W. Chalfant
Spang, Chalfant & Co
Historical Society of the
M. E
C. W. Smith
W. A. Stewart
W. Smith
Mith — Peerp
Asbury
Smith
C. W
W. Lynch
William Fox
N. G. Kiler
T. H. Wilkenson
G. T. Reynolds
Seere Reynolds
J. W. F. White
Sewickie Ey
John
T. H. Wakeman
Circuit
Wastaple
England
B. Mitchel
Pitsburg
Senith
Piltsburg
Sumithbeld Bireet
M. E. Ubureb
George Miltenberger
Ome
Wrenshall
Anthony Dravo
Thoume Comper
Liberty Street
Smithfield Street
One Street
Sanhichsone Street
Saece
Ngs Bank
Liberty Church
M E Preachers Start Investigation Amid Pittsburg Conference
The Pittsburg Conference of the M E Church opened at Emory Church East End with Bishop Cyrus D Foss delivering the sermon. Committees were formed to investigate Rev Colonel J A Danks amid reported charges, while Rev J T Leak chaired the inquiry and Rev BR Miller and Rev J F Core prepared for representation.
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Pittsburg
M. E. Church
Emory Church
East End
Cyrus D. Foss
D. D
Weipal of America Seminary
Youn Et Pal
New York
Trust Conference of
Fleet Street
Brooklyn
Eee
New
Wesleyan University
C. D. Foy
W. B. Watkins
J. A. Danks
J. T. Leak
J. W. Miles
General Conference
Colonel Danks
BR. T. Miller
J. F. Core
M. E
Latrobe
Mt. Washington
Danks
Thomas Blashford
Mtashington Church
Gettysburg
Bar Association Charter Privileges Stir Public Controversy
A heated critique of the Bar Association’s exclusive clubroom in the Court House funded by the County Commissioners. Critics argue the 1870 charter grants undue privilege, while supporters say outsiders cannot overturn the arrangement and that the club serves awaiting lawyers.
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Bar Association
Court House
Fifth Avenue
Ross Street
Tipae
Act of Assembly
Association
Sweet Singers of Wales at Exposition Impress Pittsburg
Welsh singers of the Cambria Singing Society won wide praise from thousands at the Exposition hall. The program featured marching tunes and a promised October 19 showcase by Director Innes and the Thirteenth Regiment Band with pieces like The Congress of Nations and Star Spangled Banner. Prospects for Pittsburgh growth loom as new plans mature downtown, with nine days left and expected financial gains.
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Cambria
Thirteenth Regiment
Congress of Nations
Francis Scott Key
Ba' B
Boulanger
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Beaver appoints commission to study Lake Erie to Ohio River canal
Governor Beaver names Reuben Miller of Pittsburg W S Shallenberger of Rochester Eben Brewer of Erie and John M Goodwin of Sharpsville to assess feasibility of a canal linking Lake Erie with the Ohio River. Experts say slack water and a canal with locks could be built at a cost not exceeding railway construction between the points. The commission is expected to report favorable feasibility for this state region.
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Beaver
Reuben Miller
Pittsburg
W.S. Shallenberger
Rochester
Eben Brewer
Erie
John M. Goodwin
Sharpsville
Mercer County
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Ohio
Kentucky Man Astounded by Pittsburg Armor Steel Feat
Henry Tilford of Louisville recounts how Carnegie, Phipps & Co. produced 90 tons of high grade steel for armor plates in 24 hours for U.S. vessels. He notes Pittsburgh’s size and gas mains, praises East Liverpool trades council move, and reports Specialty Glass Works will not move to Jeannette despite prior plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tilford
Louisville
Pittsburg
United State
Secretary of the Navy
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Steelton
Es Ps
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Carnegie’s
Specialty Glass
East Liverpool
Jeannette
Lota
Beris
Housen
Don
Sie
Shoemakers Organize New Union in Pittsburg
Pittsburg shoemakers revive their old time union forming a permanent body at 465 Fifth avenue. They will join the Boot and Shoe Makers' National Union, backed by the National Trade Organization, as lingering Powderly Skeffington tensions are cited as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Boot and Shoe Makers’ National Union
Pittsburg
Karl Sauer
John Dots
Gehring
Workman
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Harry Skeffington
Indianapolis
Gen Assembly
Shoemakers of
Cincinnati
Skeffington
Shoemakers
L. A
Assembly
National Trade Organization
Safety gates urged after deadly rail accident
A 21 year old Polish woman Maria Babolaky was struck and killed last evening between Twenty first and Twenty second streets by an outward bound Pitts burg and McKeesport passenger train. The victim lived on a shanty boat at Twenty third street and the neighborhood, angry at the tenth rail incident in the area, met at a private house on Fourteenth street and passed a resolution urging immediate safety gates. Coroner McDowell was notified and will hold an inquest today.
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Maria Babolaky
Twenty-first
Twenty Second Streets
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Twenty-third Street
Fourteenth Street
Brena
Southside Railroad
McDowell
Snch
Arrest of Old Offender Margaret Sleidell for Drunken Disorder
Margaret Sleidell an elderly offender was arrested last night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and held at the Twenty eighth ward station. Officers recalled her violent past including use of an ax and long knife she wielded against policemen, and she was subdued after a struggle requiring six men.
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Margaret Sleidell
Twenty-eighth Ward
Sleidell
Tin plate plant planned at Glenwood on B and O line
A Pittsburg firm buys four and a half acres at Glenwood for a tin plate plant to rise when tariff prospects improve. Ground purchasers unnamed. H A Newkirk of Chambers and McKee Glass reports selling over 100 carloads of window glass on a trip from Monongahela House to Jeannette. No orders below 1 000 boxes. He notes tank glass prices similar to pot glass in Pitts production. District Master Workman Ross No AL Knights of Labor visits Boeingstate.
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Glenwood
B.&o
Pittsburg
H. A. Newkirk
Chambers & McKee Glass Company
Monongahela House
Jeannette
Pitts
Teeey
Ross
Knights of Labor
Boeingtate
New Castle Minister Opposes Temperance Resolution Chestnut View
In Allegheny at the First district Christian Church Cooperative of Pennsylvania meetings Rev. Frank Talmage of New Castle opposed a resolution denouncing intemperance calling it a chestnut. Officers were continued by vote. next meeting set for Washington, Pa. A later temperance sermon followed the evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Christian Church Co-operation of
Pennsylvania
Disciple
Montgomery Avenue
Arch Street
Allegheny
Frank Talmage
Latimer
Joseph FP. McCune
H. K. Pendleton
P. Y. Pendleton
John Kirkpatrick
Washington, Pa
Plesbure
J. E. Wagner
The
Christian Standard
Cincinnati
Committee On
Jesus Christ
God
H. W. Talmage, Jr
Wreck on Panhandle Line Sparks Telegraph Wires Cross
A freight train derailed near Carson street crossing on the Panhandle line, tearing up trestles and knocking a signal house off its foundations. The fallen structure cut telephone and telegraph wires, briefly halting communications. an off duty employee narrowly escaped harm as the wires shorted. Police expect repairs to begin immediately as traffic was only temporarily disrupted and causes are under review.
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Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Carson Street
Panhandle
Raad
McQuaid
congressional action on river relief for bridges obstruction
A Coal Exchange meeting is set for 10 30 tomorrow forenoon to discuss relief measures from river obstruction by bridge builders. Officials say current law is inadequate and action is sought to urge Congressional change. Leaders plan a strategy to secure relief through new legislation.
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Coal Exchange
Toe
Reciprocity Trade Plan Delayed For Pittsburgh Exhibition
A Chamber International Congress committee delays finalizing its Pittsburgh trade exhibit program until next week. Delegates will see principal local industries including iron, steel, glass, coal and coke. Plans cover Edgar Thomson Works and Jeannette area, with possible display at Kal Hall if time permits. Aiming for utilitarian visits, not social showcases, and details remain subject to change.
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Chamber International Congress
Pittsburg
Edgar Thomson
Eeners Poaihly
South
Mississippi River
Bolvinners
Ohio Ee
Katine
Eno Railroads
Beaurifel Autumnal Foliage Excursion From Pittsburg
The Pennsylvania Company offers a special excursion train from Union Station on Saturday October 12 1889 at 8 10 A M to Altoona for dinner then to Lloydsville Rhododendron Park with return from Lloydsville at 5 20 P M to Altoona for supper and on to Pittsburg arriving about 9 00 P M. Fares apply from Pittsburg and East Liberty and nearby stations at reduced rates.
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Pennsylvania
I Eeake Dents
Pittsburg
Easant
Lloydsville
Altoona
East Liberty
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Pittsburgere
Silas M. Bailey
Uniontown
J. M. Schoonmaker
M. E. Preachers
John M. Danks
Col. Danes
C. G. Hughes
Twenty
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Miles
Hughes
Butler
H. L. Chapman
Thomas Storey
O C. Wolf
J. W. Garland
the Historical Department
Hais
Martin’s Ferry
Steward
Olvo
Nicholas Sneithen
Bishop Asbery
Soilene Eas
Aabeny
Ted
Henry Lazier
Suen Nawants Toe A
Laster
Ee Para
Des
Elliott
Historical Society
Mr. Reynolds
William Lynch
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Peck
Public Court House
Sweet Singers OF Wales
Cambria Society
Kentucky
Industrial
Ward
Quincy Fowler
Pit
Grownh
Glenwooed
Gina
Bellevernon
Bellevernon Oe
Seocana
Panhandle Cross
J. F. Maeder
Firth Avenue
Cathedral
Maeder
P.C. C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
A. van Dusex
West
Allegheny Po
Anderson Hotel
Paris
Sewin Machines
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co
Sixth Street
Ussa Huocus & Hacks
J. P. Steinmann’s
Federal St
Brussels
Frauvexheim & Vinsack
Speectattres
Huecus & Hacks
RON, Steel and Glass Mills
Sos
So7
Market Street
Biber & Easton
RE. J. Horner & CO
West Twenty-Third St
Artistic Furniture
America
London
Vienna
Eden Musee
Penn Avenue Stores
Stagons
Asa
Children's Cloak and Snait Department
Alaska
Garmeom
Bilt Department
Bilack and
Col
Teres
Jos. Horne