Pittsburg rally over river bulletin gaps prompts demand
Rivermen urge restoration of United States Signal Service reports cut by October funding shortfall. Sergeant Stewart explains eight stations suspended, risking coal traffic on Monongahela and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh demands $5,000 yearly for full river-bulletin coverage and better post-observation reports.
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Monongahela
Allegheny
Jns
Dispatch
United States
Ohio
D. Stewart
Shght
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Congressional
River Service Branch
Weather Bureau
Pittsbergers
Monongahela River
Stewart
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
O. D
Jupiter Pluvius
Old Boreas
Onurrain Refrom
Mon River
Morgantown
Lock No. 4
Weather bulletins shift to monthly crop update
General Greely announced the weekly weather crop bulletin will be discontinued until next summer. A new customary monthly crop bulletin will replace it this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Peroenes
Erie and
Pittsburg
Ohio
General
Endlessly Punished: Preacher questions eternal hell concept
Rev. W. B. Williams of Christ Universalist Church argued that Hebrew and Greek terms rendered as hell do not denote endless punishment. He cited Sheol Hades Gehenna Tartarus, contending the terms mean grave or abode of the dead and that early beliefs lacked eternal torment. He challenged scholars to prove otherwise from scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Congregation of Christ Universalist Church
Hell
Gehenna
Jesus
Hinnom
Jerusalem
Mr. Williams
Principal Snyder Accused of Beating Children at Fifth Ward School
Patrons of Allegheny Fifth Ward School allege Principal Snyder used a rattan on students including 9 year old Thomas Porter and peer Albert Stells. Mrs Porter reports her son cried on return home. director McHenry questions the incident as officials consider an inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Snyder
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
Snyder
Thomas Porter
Penn Avenue
Dean Wail Fessene
Caught in a Hay Loft
Jacob Brown, long sought by Magistrate Hyndman, is jailed in the Nineteenth ward lockup on a larceny charge. Annie Gamberline prosecutes, alleging Brown and she were engaged, he borrows $60 under illness pretense, then rewants after her marriage. officers Gambert and Fh arrested him near Ellsworth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brown
Hyndman
Annie Gamberline
Brown
Gambert
Los Es Ellsworth Avenue
Read details cronin corruption expose and visitors
Chronology of social and political figures visiting Pittsburgh notes Colonel W P Read as anti Cronin fundraiser amid threats from supporters. Col Wise of Richmond discusses Mahone outlook and Quay funding. Report lists George Martin, L B Lockhart, A H Ruppel, J R Scott among others visiting or in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Read
Chicago
Cronin
Colonel Read
Anti- Cronin Committee of 0
Alex
Sullivan
John A. Wise
Richmond
Minneapolis
Tou
Wise
Mahone
Quay
Fire Alarm Sparks Raid in Allegheny District
At 2.10 yesterday morning alarm from box 195 in Allegheny led to a fire discovery. Police Lt Thornton raided a house at 38 West alley after the alarm, finding two women inside and a man identified as Loom . Jot of Grenkenen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Thornton
West Alley
Grenkenen
Musical Mutual Protective Union to train beginners in music
The Musical Mutual Protective Union plans a training school for musicians following a special Turner Hall meeting. Officials outlined how the school would operate under union oversight with a director and band conductor, and a seven member committee was appointed to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Mutual Protective Union
Turner Hall
Grand Opera
Bijou
Wilt
Opera
Ruhe
Rube
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Convention Set to Verify D A 3 Membership Increase
Reports of rising membership in D A 3 will be fully verified at the district convention. Delegates to the general body convention in Atlanta will assemble Wednesday at 9 oclock to receive their instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A
Atlanta
Meeting of Labor Leaders Forming Unified Exec Council
Secretary Martin of the A A of I and 8 W left Saturday to attend the Executive Council of labor leaders. Representatives will join from the K of L the AFL the B of L EB and F the B of B and other national bodies. The meeting aims to discuss strength and unity as outlined in a prior Dispatch issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
A. A. of I
8. W
K. of L
A. F. of L
B. of L
Missionaries Sent From Presbyterian Churches
About 2,500 gathered at First United Presbyterian Church in Allegheny to honor missionaries bound for India and Egypt. Speakers praised the mission and urged support as the group prepares to depart, with Dr. Dale noting growth in stations, laborers, churches, schools, and annual giving since union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Service of Presbyterian Churches
Egypt
India
First United Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Trackseas
Grier
Allegheny Theological Seminary
W. M. Nichol
E. M. Giffen
Krindenier
T. F. Comings
T. E. Holliday
E. E. Fite
Gary
Gordon
Anderson
J. B. Dales
Philadelphia
United Presbyterian Board of Missions
Christ
Dale
Detective Coulson Busts Colored Men Gambling House
Detective Sol Coulson raided a gambling resort for colored men at No. 19 Old Avenue near News Boys Home. Seven players faced him as chips and a $350 payout were seized. keeper Clayton St. Clair and gambler Tom White were refused bail, others released on forfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Coulson
Old Avenue
Coulson
Jehoshaphat
Mr. Coulson
Clayton St. Clair
Tom White
New Costly Chapel on Troy Hill Promises Magnificence
Rev. Father Mollinger begins a $50,000 addition to the Church of the Most Holy Name on Troy Hill Allegheny. The 120 foot long structure will feature two 100 foot towers, a gilded bronze St Anthony statue, 18 Munich stained glass windows, 14 Stations of the Cross niches, and two bronze altars. Dedication hoped for June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Church of the Most Holy Name
Troy Hill
Allegheny
Hill
United States
St. Anthony
Belgium
Munich
Helping Poor Hebrews Meets at Grant Street Synagogue
A Lovers of Zion meeting at Grant Street Synagogue organized to aid impoverished Jews and promote emigration to Palestine. Morris Rosenthal named president of a new branch. Kornblum sent a supportive letter. Rabbi Sivatz articulates aims to uplift the needy and reclaim Jerusalem’s land with aid from supporters. Another meeting is planned after vespers next Sunday.
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Lovers of Zion
Grant Street
Europe
Morris Rosenthal
Prem
Kornblum
Rabbi S. Sivatz
Palestine
Old Jerusalem
Pace Pists
Belling the Pictures at the Pittsburgh Exposition
Several artworks on display in the Art Gallery of the Exposition have already sold. The exposition ends Saturday night with removal beginning Monday morning. Prices in the catalogue are bottom figures, offering buyers a chance to acquire notable works and support future shows in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rival Machinists Create Split in Pittsburg
The By-Law Committee of the Brotherhood of Machinists met at 102 Fourth Avenue and drafted benevolent laws. The new society formed two weeks ago with 72 members and claims lineage from a defunct Assembly 791 K of L. They report paying $8,000 into the order in nine years with no direct benefits. A division has produced two rival Machinist groups in Pittsburg among about 3,000 machinists. They have not yet formed a new post but seek a strong organization to join, with the Federation of Trades as a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of Machinists
Fourth Avenue
Assembly
K. of L
Pittsburg
Brotherhood
Federation of Trades
Proposed market house on Duquesne Way debated
A business leader backs a market house on Duquesne Way below the Sixth Street bridge as part of widening Diamond Street. Traders favor the plan while others suggest an arcade across Market Street. A new building or redevelopment of the old Fifth Avenue Market House is proposed as remedies.
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Diamond Street
Duquesne Way
Sixth Street Bridge
Market Street
Fifth Avenue Market House
Fire at Citizens Oil Refinery Near Sharpsburg Bridge
A large fire broke out at the Citizens Oil Refinery on Butler Street near the Sharpsburg bridge at 6 20 last evening. The Standard Oil property housed many old parasine stills with material. engines 6 and 9 kept on scene to guard a 5000 barrel oil tank. Loss to sheds and an adjacent brick office valued at 1000 dollars is insured. Chief Coates suspects incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Oil
Butler Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
Standard Oil Company
Coates
Pittsburg Traction Lays New 21000 Foot Cable
The Pittsburg Traction Railroad installed a 21 000 foot new cable between Oakland and the Washington street power house replacing the old line in service since October 4 1888. The work began after the last car departed and the splice was completed by 7 o clock Sunday morning by John Morgan. The old cable had run 115 280 miles and outlasted two others by about 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Railroad
Oakland
Washington Street
Oakland Power House
John Morgan
Military Cadets Form in Pittsburg Branch of National Cadets
A two week old Pittsburg unit of the National Cadets Company A Second United States has formed with 20 enlistees. Training begins next Thursday at Old City Hall Armory with additional sessions planned at Franklin schoolhouse. Cadets must be 4 feet 10 inches to 6 feet, pledge yearly duty, drill twice weekly, and buy a Springfield cadet gun. Major General Potter governs Pennsylvania. tobacco and drink are banned on duty, parents’ consent and moral character needed for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revel Ose Peminett
Pittsburg
National Cadets
United States
Old City Hall
Washington Infantry
Franklin
New York
Hamilton
Taland
East
McFel
Ae Company
Bowtenaete
Potter
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Three youths in street drink clash ends in lip injury
About 7:30 p.m. three young men, somewhat intoxicated, paused before the Second M. P. Church on Fifth Avenue near Marion Street to drink from a bottle. Officer Rosenblatt arrived as one emptied the bottle, struck it with his mace, and shattered it as it hit the drinker in the face, cutting his lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Fifth Avenue
Marion Street
Revival Meetings Close at Mammoth Rink Southside
The revival meetings held for weeks in the Mammoth Rink Southside closed last evening under Major Cole speaking at the site of the combined churches of that locality. The address was described as impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Rink
Southside
Major Cole
Quaker Services Held in Jail by Visiting Philadelphia Quakers
Yesterday afternoon jail services followed the Quaker form with no names given. Three visitors conducted the sessions two from Philadelphia and one from the local city. The account notes unusual order and mentions a missing name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas
Hua
Z Su
Tragic Run-Down Death Leads to Ida Shannon Burial
Miss Ida Shannon the 13 year old daughter of W C Shannon died Friday evening from injuries after being run down and trampled by a horse ridden by Thomas Tracy. Her burial took place yesterday afternoon from Elm Street address No 114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Shannon
W. C. Shannon
Thomas Tracy
Elm Street
Mrs Mary Chapman Falls From Window in Millvale
Mrs Mary Chapman, an elderly resident of Millvale, lost balance while leaning from a porch window and fell to the ground. She suffered a severe skull fracture and her condition is described as possibly fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Chapman
Millvale
Yesterda
Dr Holland Defends Himself After Africa Expedition Contention
Rev Dr W J Holland denies being part of the Africa expedition and challenges a Washington official who mocked Prof Todd. He cites a three member Naval Advisory Board and argues the double headed plan was improper, defending Prof Newcomb’s stature and condemning calumny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Holland
Washington
Africa
Todd
Dr. Holland
Sr Nize
Ogress
Naan
Prof
Fioall ‘Cobnechee de Ead
Naval Observatory
Fford
Simm Newcomb
Everett Club Piano Sale At No 68 Pittsburg
The Everett Club promotes weekly piano deliveries through J Sharrer at North Street Pittsburg. Sis Gbebeet will showcase a grand Everett piano and weekly options. The offer claims unmatched value with easy payments and invites visits or circular requests.
Walker's Wax Soap Sells as Easy Way to Save Money
An ordinary family of five discovers Walker's Wax Soap as a simple cost saver. The item is presented as a practical household staple in the piece.
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Walker
A Cold Wave Coming Forecast by Local Weather Clerk
Prediction from the weather clerk station French Canhwere and French Broadcloths. Advertises Bennetts Pa goods and telephone contact. Sells Wiener and lager beer in bottles quarts or pints. wood delivery. Jos Hongs & Co Penn Avenue Stores promotes Walker's Wax Soap and cheap prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Reive Standart
Jos
Hongs & Co
Penn Avenue
Everett Piano Club Seeks 350 Members For Discount Pianos
The Everett Piano Club offers a 350 member plan to reduce price by 75 dollars per piano. Members pay one dollar weekly, delivering one piano per week with cash or mixed terms. Pianos are the latest model, warranted seven years, with discounts for cash or small down payments. Call or visit 137 Federal Street Allegheny to join or learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Alex
Boss
Federal Street
Allegheny
Brewers Vote to Delay Strike Over Hours in Allegheny
Journeymen brewers in two cities meeting at Arbeiters Hall Allegheny organized in the Brewers Union to press for shorter hours but decide not to strike yet pending fuller organization. Master Workman John O Shea cautioned restraint and urged bringing nonunion plants into the fold as committees target Fraueshein and Pi r, Dannals & Co. membership rising in the district with Workman Ross noting growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers’ Union
Arbeiters’ Hall
Ohio Street
Allegheny
John O'Shea
Ice Drivers’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
Fraueshein & Vi
Dannals & Co
Deaths on Railroads Reported atWaite and Mansfield Stations
Information arrived that a young man named Dempsey was struck and killed by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Waite station. A separate report stated a man was killed on the Panhandle road at Mansfield with no name or details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Waite Station
Panhandle Road
Mansfield
State health officials tour Butcher's Run district
Dr. Benjamin Les, secretary of the State Board of Health, heads a tour with the Allegheny Health Committee to inspect Butcher's Run between the city line and Reserve township. Dr. Lee joins at the committee's request as residents face unresolved unhealthy conditions and seek state intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Les
State Board of Health
Allegheny Health Committee
Butcher's Run
Reserve Township
Lee
Allegheny Committee
Weather clerk urges coat sale at noon
The weather clerk at the signal station predicts favorable weather and invites readers to visit the P. C. G. Co. at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House for a sale on elegant overcoats priced at 14 dollars and cheaper options at 8 10 and 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Wreck on Panhandle Road Destroys Freight Cars
A late Saturday night wreck on the Panhandle road near Clinton Mills damaged a westbound freight with two cars destroyed and several derailed. The incident halted the train as crews investigated the cause and cleared the scene at the Point bridge south end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Road
Clinton Mills
Slike Velvets and Plushes At Jos Horne Co Penn Ave
Our prices save you money and stocks in these departments are immense. See today at Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue Stores. Tre is the true test. F W's Pilsner beer grows daily in popularity. All Wool mixtures 35c to 50c per yard. Big lots all new. yard sticks will be busy today. Use A P Baking Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Tre
Honxx & Co
Peno Avenue
Local Silk Craze Draws Fashion Fans to Shops
Black Bilks showcases the latest weaves in standard and best makes while Colored Silks from Sarabs attract shoppers in the city with a debut collection not seen before.
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Uncle Sam
C. D. Stewart
General Greely
Proctor
River Bulletin
Mississippi
Louisville
Johnstown
Pillsterg
River Branch
West Newton
Youghbay
New Castle
Beaver River
Willems
Princi
Mr. Browns
Hitrer
Thither
Purcbargers
George Martin
George
Russia
Brooklyyn
Mrs. Martin
L. B. Lockhart
Bradford
People's Combination Land and Petroleum Company
Knights and Ladies of Honor
A. Wallace
Harrisburg
Alonzo H. Stewart
United States Senate
D.oe
United States Signal Service
R. Stewart
Eberearto
D. R. McGregor
E. Hattie
Inverness
Scotland
Wight
A. H. Ruppel
J. R. Scott
Valentine May
al Holbert
J. H. Uhe
Somerest
Supreme Court
H. L. Baer
William H. Koonts
Somerset
Henry Weinkauf
Samuel Bellman
Emma Grine
Northwest
John Cessna
Bedford
Seventh Avenue
Kendy
Grand Opera House
Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz
Ilt
Schwarts
W Lars
Union
Armstrong Monument
Meeting of Labor Leaders
Goodby
Detective Coulson
Citizens’ Oil Refnery Co
United Churches
Everett Club
Sharrer
North Street
Sis
Alex. Hoss
Federal St
Weather Clerk
Eneyette San Wiksanielne
Bennetts, Pa
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pitwburg
St. Louis
Everett Piano Club
Journeymen
Ross
Penrosy and Panhandle
Fourteenth Ward
Mary Murphy
Forbes Street
Sto Nes
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Butcher’s Run
Dr. Lee
Yours Truly
Thompson Brothers
Frognal Sraezt
Alleghery
Changs
Tom
Panhandle
Horne & CO
L. Minch stoSe
Lepis
Siemens
Tia
Sea Yard
Drem Goods Department
Técs
Gova
Bo Mach
Cloak and Suit
Fur Room
Real
Alaska
London
Bys
Iowess
Ment
Millinery Department
Jos. Horne
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