Eads Jetties Inspectors Confirm Depth Gain and Payout
Colonel James P. Andrews reports the official inspection of the Eads jetties shows the South Pass depths have increased by three to four feet on average. A final payment under the act is due within ten years of completion, and Mrs. Eads will receive a portion of the guaranty sum as the government settles the claim for Captain Eads. Andrews notes the government survey supports the project’s permanence and the widow’s entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eads
James P. Andrews
Allegheny City
Eads
Andrews
Army
Proctor
Congress
South Pass
Mississippi River
Captain Eads
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Thomases
Waka South Pass
Europe
Denver
St. Louis
Fire Near Fifth Avenue Destroys Obernauer Stable
A two story Obernauer stable on Vine Street burned last evening, damaging the second floor with four horses five harnesses a buggy and hay lost to the fire. The building had little insurance. origin unclear possibly from a dropped cigar. Officer Hanley injured when a patrol wagon struck him chasing the blaze. Crowds blocked Fifth Avenue as cable cars halted and theaters cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Oberpaver
Vine Street
H. Forest
Obernauer
Rosenblatt
Colwell Street
Marion Street
Second Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Silvis
West Virginia oil gusher reported near Parkersburg
Channing M. Smith editor of the Parkersburg Indez learned by telegram of a gusher struck in Pleasants county. Bonsdall's well sparked 500 barrels yesterday, with sand just reached. The strike lies about 26 miles from Parkersburg. The Story well in the false locality shows a good oil show and continues drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing M. Smith
The
Parkersburg
Bridgewater Gas Company Denies Rate Increase
The Bridgewater Gas Company treasurer Frank Stephenson said no advance in gas rates would occur on December 1. He stated no circulars have been issued and the company is not short on cash. He noted that October 1 rate increases followed industry practice and that supply does not come from the Baden field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stephenson
Bridgewater Gas Company
Baden
Lieutenant J H Acheson Forced to Resign After Fight
After an investigation by Chief Brown, J H Acheson lieutenant of Engine Company No 7, was compelled to resign over a fight he had last week with Jeeeeeeeeee the Twelfth Ward School Board. He had been an employee of the fire bureau for nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
J. H. Acheson
Engine Company No. 7
Twelfth Ward
Fre
Pan American Delegates Visit Promoted Industrial Exhibit
The Pan American delegates will arrive Wednesday from Cincinnati for a two day program including a river trip and a Mechanical Hall exhibit of local industries. D C Ripley chairs the committee coordinating space, power and entertainment with no banquets as requested. James B. Scott and others join tours of the district with gas lighting display hoped by Philadelphia Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plllsbury
Cincinnati
D. C. Ripley
Jeannette
Grapeville
Philadelphia Company
James B. Scott
Explosion at Pittsburg Foundry Injures Engineer
A boiler exploded at the Pittsburg Foundry Company in Bennet last night around six. Engineer John Spael sustained a deep scalp wound but is not considered fatally injured, though he remains in dangerous condition. The blast occurred as iron was tapped from the cupola, narrowly sparing lives as the boiler lay near the rear of the cupola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bennet
John Spael
Absconder Returns. Ex-Secretary Charged With Embezzling
John Sigh, former secretary of Local Union 41, American Flint Glass Workers, was jailed in default of 1000 pending Saturday hearing on embezzling about 400 dollars. He disappeared in July with funds, returned yesterday after being seen by John Snyder, a union member, who filed the charge. Sigh admitted misappropriating the union funds and said explaining his actions might spare further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sigh
American Flint Glass Workers
John Snyder
Sigh
Snyder
Railroad executives and city officials tour. Chicago visitors
A parade of notable figures travels from Anderson to Pittsburgh for inspections and visits. G B Roberts and officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad head the tour while Chicago leaders include City Controller Onaban and associates to attend the Pittsburg Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
G. B. Roberts
I. N. Dobarry
George P. Gresn
Ae Morris
H. D. von
A . Little
Ithe
G. H. Aitkan
Gordon Sod
M. Harding
Anderson
Council Approves Irwin Avenue Ground Purchase For Electric Light Plant
The Allegheny Common Council held a special session to authorize buying a 60 by 120 foot lot at Irwin avenue and Oak alley for 7000 dollars to serve the city electric light plant. An ordinance was framed and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Common Council
Irwin Avenue
Oak Alley
Watson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Finance Committee
Hunter
Dilworth
Common
Clerk White
Select Council
Parke
Telegraph Poles Plan for Allegheny Street Lights
The Committee on Streets of Allegheny met last night with Westinghouse submitting a plan for towers to support electric lights. A company sought pole rights for wires near the High School. A sub-committee reviewed the Speed Seen station proposal and a bridge with 32 feet wide approaches and 6y feet to the hundred, deemed entirely satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Westinghouse Company
Se Station
Pilgrims crowd Chartiers to Arbuckle oil well scene
Marching crowds on foot horse and buggies converge on the Chartiers area to view a new Arbuckle oil well. Reports vary on production from 300 to 600 or more barrels while early lease attempts lead to caution over binding verbal deals. Local permits include a brick power house on Wilie avenue costing 57000 and an ironclad mill addition on Bingham street for 1000, plus a Meyran avenue home for 3800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
Arbuckle
Stowe
Robinson
Neville Island
The
Central Traction Company
Wilie Avenue
Tunnel Street
C. A. Ralph
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Bingham Street
Southside
W. F. McBride
Meyran Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
Death of Assistant City Controller’s 6YearOld Daughter
Ruby Davis died yesterday forenoon at age six from membranous croup. Her father, John J. Davis, was notified at the office then rushed home to learn she had already passed away. City Hall colleagues extend sympathy to the Davis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
John J. Davis
Mr. Davis
Ofice
Mr. Davie
Ex-Mayor Liddell Linked To Jury Fixing Case
In a Pittsburg court yesterday W D Moore presented an affidavit from Joanns May Clark in the assault case involving Hannah Clark as prosecutor and ex mayor Robert Liddell as defendant. The affidavit and a statement by Hannah Clark support allegations that a grand jury was misled and that Liddell tried to influence jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Moore
Joanns May Clark
Hannah Clark
Robert Liddell
Clark
Mr. Liddell
Townsley
Mr. Moore
Grand Jury
Haymaker
L. K. Porter
Liddell
Criminal Court
Bornation Tomko
Seti Ion Ot
Chia
Porter
John C. Haymaker
The
Commonwealth
R. Liddell
Jonny C. Ymaker
Ass’t. Dist
Strike in A M Byers mill for 15 cent raise
About 80 thread cutters at A M Byers & Co on South Sixth street struck for 15 cents more per day to reach 150 dollars. After notifying Tuesday they refused return unless all received equal pay. Some strikers returned with added pay while others stayed out awaiting firm action and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Byers & Co
South Sixth Street
Ridgeview Land Company Formed In Allegheny
A charter was filed in the Recorder's Office for the Ridgeview Land Company of Allegheny. The firm plans to buy sell and improve real estate with capital stock of 75000 dollars in 1500 shares at 50 dollars each. Directors are C. W. Dahlinger John Gullett S. C. Grier Alex Callow and B L Fullwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
Ridgeview Land Company
Allegheny
C. W. Dahlinger
John Gullett
5. C. Grier
Alex. Callow
8. L. Fullwood
September cash receipts report to Public Works totals
The September report filed in the Controller's office lists cash receipts to the Department of Public Works totaling 2987 21. Items include Diamond markets 1604 43 Fifth avenue and Adams markets 85 50 South side markets 132 25 Monongahela wharf 1751 Allegheny wharf 92 South side wharf 60 50 scales 159 89 Bureau of Water Supply 31 51 Bureau of Water Assessments 515 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Fifth Avenue
Adams
Southside
Monongahela
Allegheny
South Side
Bureau of Water Supply
Bureau of Water Assessments
Fire on the Mount at Jacob Hines home in Mt Washington
A fire likely caused by a defective flue broke out last evening in the house occupied by Jacob Hines on Bath street Mt Washington. A still alarm was sent to No 37 engine but extra damage was expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hines
Bath Street
Mt. Washington
Terrific Collision Involving Patrol Wagons No. 1 and No. 3
A runaway gray horse on Smithfield Street caused Patrol Wagon No. 1 to collide with the patrol wagon carrying prisoners from the Twelfth ward. Driver Thomas McAndrews was severely injured and taken to Central Station. the horse died. Officer Keller aided, while young Scott, the blacksmith’s son, was arrested. Patrols No. 3 and No. 5 covered Central station duties. one horse perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenas
Thomas McAndrews
Scott
New Grant Street
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Eleventh Street
Liberty Avenue
McAndrews
Twelfth Ward
Central Station
Keller
Eee Deal
Fom
McDowell
Moyer
Daniel i
Young Scott
Glass workers fear conflict at O Hara Glass Plant
Local Union No 4 of the American Flint Glass Workers' Association plans a Sunday meeting to decide action amid dissatisfaction at the O Hara Glass Company corner of Thirtieth and Railroad streets. Officials deny a strike, citing mold use not affecting finished ware as the dispute center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara Glass Company
Thirtieth
Railroad
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Associaon
District Assembly 3 Debates Resolution on Fair Trial Rights
At a District Assembly 3 meeting the body discussed a preamble urging three week charges review and counsel rights for L. A. 900 delegates, a resolution defeated. Master Workman Ross opposed it citing politics with Central Trades Council and L. A. 300. Evans vowed to defend himself at Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. of L
Ion
L. A
Homer McGaw
L. A. 300
James Campbell
Homer L. McGaw
Joeseph L. Evans
General Assembly
Joseph Evans
Atlanta
Man nabbed after theft attempt at Pittsburgh jeweler
Rinehart Hohnmann of 75 Chartiers street Allegheny entered George Cohen’s jewelry shop on Smithfield street yesterday forenoon and tried to sell a cheap watch. He seized a tray of rings and fled, chased by Cohen. Lieutenant Denniston stopped him at Sixth street corner. Detained at Central station hours, he was bailed by L Beinhauer who knew him for years. Hokamans had a good reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart Hohnmann
Chartiers Street
Allegheny
George Cohen
Central Station
L. Beinhauer
Hokamans
Convention of Knights and Ladies of Honor Adjourns at Erie
The Knights and Ladies of Honor convention closed with routine work. The Grand Lodge constitutions were amended to limit committees to Financial and Law, and to abolish Guardian Guide and Trustee offices. Two thousand dollars were raised to cover expenses, and the body will reconvene in Erie in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Grand Lodge
Erie
Pugilistic Conductor Sought in Assault Battery Case
A warrant issued by Alderman Doughty targets the conductor of Citizens' Traction car No. aera after a complaint by Michael Scheider alleging the defendant assaulted and tried to eject him from the vehicle. The incident occurred on the Hy line as reported in city records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Doughty
No. Aera
Citizens’ Traction Line
Michael Scheider
Wees
Savas
The Martin Drowning Inquest Verdict
Alderman Martin Shafer conducted an inquest into the drowning death of George Martin at the foot of South Twelfth Street. The jury found accidental death. A former Philadelphia resident, he had recently joined Stolzenbach Pfeile Co. and died after falling on a barge while working. Relatives in Philadelphia could not be located. burial planned from Miller Bros. undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Shafer
George Martin
South Twelfth Street
Philadelphia
Stolzenbach, Pfeile & Co
Miller Bros.’ Undertaking Rooms
Kleber & Bro.'s Music House Draws City Buyers
At 506 Wood Street H Kleber & Bro. promotes pianos and organs with daily sales records and a large assortment from Steinway Conover and Emerson. The firm offers warranties eight years and easy payments, claiming lowest prices and widest selection in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Hieber & Bro.’s
Wood Street
H. Kleber & Bro.’s
Klebers
Steinway
Wo Conover
Emerson and Gabler
Vocalion
Burdett
Kleber & Bro
Men’s Overcoats at Bargain Prices in Pittsburg Sale
Local retailer offers overcoats, top coats, winter coats, and ulsters at 10 and 12 dollars. Meltons Kerseys Viennas Venetians silk lined and silk faced with satin linings praised as exceeding Pittsburg values for double the money. Sale runs today and tomorrow at P. O. C. C. Cor Grant and Diamond Streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
P. O. C. C., Cor, Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Chronic Catarrh Treatment Claims Made by Dr Moore
An advertisement-like narrative describes chronic catarrh affecting nasal, throat, and digestive areas with claimed cures via Dr. Moore’s medicated air remedy and internal apparatus. It includes testimonials from E. Brown of Jacksonboro and Major W. E. Penn and notes offices at 34 Arch Street, Allegheny, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Arch Street
Allegheny
W. E. Paws
Catarre
Greece
Sre
Apam Cuner
Local incidents and deaths reported in two Ciries
Daily roundup from West Carson street to West Newton notes Edward Crosse’s drunken spree with a bulldog and revolver, magistrate sending him to the workhouse, Coroner McDowell and President Smith seeking identity of a Stewart station death, inquest into Charles E Banson’s railroad injury resulting in censure of two doctors, Dr. E Rieas horse theft, Zelg’s injury at Beckett’s corner, Jostin Dervis crushed by a roll, and other minor mislaws including a speakeasy keeper’s death and a wandering man picked up by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Crosse
King's Glass House
West Carson Street
Johnson
Brokaw
McDowell
W. J. Smith
Flint Glass Workers Union
Eee
Stewart Station
West Newton
Vankirk
Black
McKeesport
E. E. Rieas
South Fifteenth Street
Allentown
Zelg
Beckett's Grocery
Ohio
James Street
Allegheny
Jonnnn McCarrin
Alderman Rodgers
West End
Jostin Dervis
Spring Street
Long's Steel Works
Joux Bones
Soho Street
Daniel McNalxy
Orphan Street
Jack McCarpy
A Light in the Window At Sailor's Clothes
An advertisement notes a light overcoat at Sailor's on Sixth and Liberty streets, praising its beauty and fashion appeal. It touts Brokaw Bro. clothing for utility and cheapness, with BR. & B. offering fine dress goods and tailor made cloths. Also promotes winter underwear, blankets, and children's wear at reduced prices by Busy Bee Hive nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor’s
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Sailor
Brokaw Bro
Boocs & Buel
Jeep
Liberty
13 More Days for 75c Cabinets at Y & Co
Advertisement notes price 75c per dozen for cabinets at Y and Co. store on 70 Heneral Street Henry. Readers urged to come early despite rain or shine with a 13 day remaining window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y & Co
Levy
Eral Street
Heny
Astonishing Heist At Busy Bee Hive Neighborhood Store
A sensational report describes a bold theft at Busy Bee Hive near Sixth and Liberty. Police investigate as clues focus on money, cloaks, and a suspect slipping away from the scene.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eads’ Jetties
Lillion
Tacle Sam
West Virginia Oil
Bridgewater Company Deey
Jebo Sigh
L. A. 41
McCallin
Cregier
Chicago
Onaban
A. Bal- W. B. Cunningham
James B. Low
C. R. Hopkins
Pittsburg Exposition
City of
Lillian Blanche Bailey
M. Heixer
Thomas McCurdy
New
Maximilian Herrmann
New Orleans
Herrmann
Gulf Wire Mill Co
Cosmopolitan Loan Co
Territorial
Charles F. F. N
State Penitentiary
Neeye ¥Ork
E. Wee
Southern Prison
Hlinois
W C. Hornar
State Prison of
Maryland
W. C. Turner
P. Mck. Y
Jeremiah Wichotson
Baltimore
Nicholson
Harry Will
Los Angeles
Dr. Wall
Paul's Cathedral
Colonel Wall
Pacific
Frank Gessner
U. Veteran Legion Hall
Sixth Avenue
C. H. Brace
Brace Bros
Laundrymen's National Association
Buffalo
S. Y
James G. Mitchell
Standard Oil Company
Mitchell
George O. Morse
Morse Electric Supply and Construction Company
M.D. Miller
W. Hi. Crosby
L. F. Miller
Pennsylvania Lines
Cam
W. Clarence Andrews
Dayton
Santendent
Sacro
Pageone
John Wailer
J. A. Bailey
Nave Saan
Council
Stayton
Northside Railway Company
Ohio River
Franklin Street
Manhattan
Sheffield
Bidwell
Cabinet Streets
Alleheny Avenue
Boquet Street
Grant Avenue
North Avenue
Monterey Street
Federal Street
Pleasant Gee
Smith
Steffen
Sigel Street
Sixth Ward
First Ward
Neeb
Striepeke
Stowe Township
A7maker
Messrs. Haymaker and McDonald
White
Allegheny Company
Foreman M'Andrews
O'Hara
Mr. Ross
the Knights and Ladies of Honor
Martin
Eli Brown
Jacksboro, Tene
W. EB. Penn
Anthony
Ean
N. B
Weteonians
G. Moony
Arch St
A& BE
Booes & Bri
Aeelma
Fifth Ave
Horne
Penn Avenue
Silka
Sarahe
Ote
Pers Bik Lyons
Tee
Cashmares
Laupén
Donbie
Dress Goods Department
Tan
Shade
Cloak and Suit Department
Alaska
Ment
Millinery Department
Horne & CO
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pitts
Iytawe
Yours Truly
Thompson Brothers
Gould
Pittsburg Ave
Old Gould and
Hanuch's
Wwrsu
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