Mayor McCallin and Brown clash over Pittsburg licenses
A city licensing dispute in Pittsburg pits Mayor McCallin against Chief J O Brown of Public Safety. Brown revokes museum licenses citing lack of state licenses and violations. McCallin downplays the rift, saying licenses are provisional and can be forfeited if rules are violated. Aston Levitsky bail set at 2000 pending Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
John Wal
Smithfield Street
Adam Carlisle
Nicholas McNeal
Sixth Street
Aston Levitsky
McKenna
Inspector McAleese
Commonwealth
J. C. Brown
Brown
Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Association Meeting Set
The Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Association will meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening October 28 at 7 30 for its regular quarterly gathering. Important business will be discussed and acted upon and plans made for the December 9 banquet in memory of Drainsville, the first Army of the Potomac victory attributed to the Ninth Reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Association
Drainsville
Army of the Potomac
Ninth Reserves
Fire at Spring Garden slaughter house in Allegheny
About six o clock yesterday a fire alarm from box 135 reported a blaze at John Herchenroether’s slaughter house in Spring Garden borough. The plant was valued at about $1,000 with $14,000 water supply damage. origin unknown. Only one fire plug could be used due to boundary limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herchenroether
Spring Garden Borough
Allegheny Fire Department
Oe Limited
En Ees
Man claims invite to dine with Harrison at White House
A man entered The Dispatch with a dog-eared picture of President Harrison and said he would dine with the president next Monday by invitation of H. R. H. Russell Harrison. He offered no clear travel plan, promising to borrow money from friends tomorrow. The city editor noted the fanciful claim and the man departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Montana
Russell
Pittsburg
White House
Micawber
Still Doing Business Bank Rumor Sparks Large Run
Word that President W. W. Young was away on a fishing trip caused a crowd to form at the Lawrence Bank. About 1000 depositors surged in the morning, but the bank stayed open and paid all demands. Director Thomas Stewart blamed a rogue rumor, offered a 150 reward for the proclaimer, and affirmed the bank's strong condition and 6 percent dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Young
Lawrence Bank
Kankakee
Thomas Stewart
Northside street railway committee grants and referrals
The Allegheny Committee on Street Railways met last night and granted permission to the Pilessant Valley Company to lay tracks on California avenue and Sedgwick street without Belgian blocks. The Northside Railway ordinance was referred to a sub committee to report back. An ordinance barring those under 15 from riding street cars was referred to the Ordinances committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On
Pilessant Valley Company
California Avenue
Sedgwick Street
Northside Railway Company
Messrs
McAfee
Neeb
Bader
James Hunter
Ober
Pittsburg Union Railway Company
Union Line
Crosstown Railway
Committee On
Big Boulder Thwarts Fort Wayne Line Work
A rock blast near Woods Run station loosened a freight car sized boulder that rolled onto the Fort Wayne Railroad tracks. The rock severely twisted rails requiring replacement of two rails and delaying travel for about an hour during Ohio Connecting Railroad construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods’ Run
Fort Wayne
Ohio Connecting
Local notes and arrivals from Pittsburg region
A Pittsburgh news brief lists: Fred Leughmeyer seeks his war-era parents with limited recollections and postwar visits, McCallin receives his inquiry. Claus Spreckels and family travel for sugar trust battles. Carson relocates to Denver to represent iron firm. Langmore family departs. Hamilton attends Fo Congress sessions. Johnston visits from Cincinnati. John Lewis named chief chemist at Edgar Thomson. Pennsylvania lines officials inspect roads. Kepner travels with wife to Port Royal. Earl Block leaves Prothonotary’s office for better post. Wiley and Green stop at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Kane visits McCullough’s residence. Frank Ellison in town from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
Fred Leughmeyer
Monroeville
Leueyer
Pittsburg
Raven Ee
Thomas C. Carson
Allegheny City
Carnegie, Phipps &Co
Denver
Col
Htera, Andred
Mra Carson
Mary E. Langmore
Claus Spreckels
San Francisco
Samuel Parker
Oscar
Sugar Trust
William Hamilton
Allegheny Parks
H. P. Johnston
G. W. C. Johnston
James A. Henderson & Co
Cincinnati
Herron
John Lewis
Captain Jones
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Lewis Snncseas Thornton Burke
Roberts
Pennsylvania Lines
Pitts Lane
Philadelphia
F. Pierce Kepner
Union Line
Port Royal
Earl H. Block
John A. Wiley
Major Green
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Molders Go Out as Carnegie Firms Stand Firm
About 700 molders in this city plus 75 in McKeesport and 20 in Leechburg strike after a 10 percent wage increase demand. Carnegie & Co. alone signaled willingness to grant the rise. others largely hold out awaiting neighbors’ actions. Meetings at Imperial Hall discuss firm responses and next steps as the dispute may be short-lived if more manufacturers agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Leechbore
Carnegie, Phi & Co
Imperial Hall
L. N. Ross
Rosa
S Carch
Carnegie & Co
A. Speer & Sons
Devilalley
Evans Bros
Allegheny
Ross
L. Hall
Fifth Avenue
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Messrs. Speer & Sons
National Tube Works
McK Rt
Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company
Musical Union Dispute Sparks Trades Council Meeting
Delegates from the Musical Mutual Protective Union push resolutions condemning rival figures and demanding unity in opposition to outside control of the bargaining scene. The Grand Opera House visit by manager Wilt provoked sharp exchanges as committees reported, resolutions passed, and tensions with the M M P U persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Nike
Ro M. P. U
Stemens Wilt
Wilt
House
Musical Union
Horseshoers’ Union
William Rees
Painters’ Assembly
K. of L
Central Trades Council
SC Ongeutsen Wermen
Brotherhood of Machinists
Furnace contract awarded for McKeesport plants
The Monongahela Furnace Company of McKeesport assigns Riter and Couley of Pittsburgh to build two large blast furnaces at McKeesport. Foundations are nearly ready, so work will start immediately. The firm also builds Edgar Thomson plant furnaces at Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Furnace Company
McKeesport
Riter & Couley
Pittsburg
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Glass workers dispute touches McGaw Evans case
Homer L. McGaw met District Attorney Lyon yesterday morning to discuss the Jeannette glass workers matter. Master Workman Ross said his Southside visit aimed to settle a clash between Southside Instalment Co and salesmen over store hours. the Atlanta convention action against McGaw and Evans was only casually referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. McGaw
Lyon
Jeannette Glass
James Campbell
Ross
Southside
Messrs. McGaw
Evans
L. A
Atlanta
Messrs McGaw and Evans
Union Labor Trip Reports Nonunion Hiring
A Central Trades Council committee met with Prof. J L Andrews and City Engineer Brown to protest a contractor named Brown hiring non union labor for brick work on sewer drops. They urged the Department of Public Works to influence labor hiring to favor unions. Andrews and Brown promised to use their influence to curb non union employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Joseph L. Evans
P. M. Carr
Mr. Vogt
J. L. Andrews
Brown
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Messia Andrews
Rts
Edgar Thomson Steel Works Sets Record for Rail Output
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works topped its prior record by turning out 12,073 rails in a week. No. 1 and No. 2 turns produced 11,039 and 2,228 rails, with the converting mill processing 664 heats totaling 7,235 tons. The blooming mill, No. 1 and No. 2 turns, ran 56 and 57 heats respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Caledonian Curlers Postpone Officers Elect at Allegheny
The Caledonian Curling Club met at D. 8. Thompsons shop in Allegheny to decide officer elections but postponed to November 2. A committee was appointed to secure a curling ground for winter after subsiding attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Curling Club
D. 8. Thompson
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sorrowful father orders arrest of wayward daughter
Robert Champion of Swissvale testified before Magistrate McKenna last night against his daughter Rebecca, 19, and Charles Allen for living together illegally on Diamond Street. Champion said he tried to reclaim her, but she ignored his pleas. Superintendent O Mara issued the warrant as the girl escaped, and she will be arrested today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Champion
Swissvale
McKenna
Rebecca
Charles Allen
Diamond Street
O'Mara
Will P
Liddell Denies Beer Sales Via Wagon in McKeesport
Mr Liddell told a Drs- PATCH reporter that Moore alleges the firm sold beer to speak easies in McKeesport from a wagon without a sign. He calls the claim false, saying no wagon has operated there since entering the brewery business. He says orders come to his agent who, if legitimate, notifies Leech the teamster to deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddell
Drs- Patch
Magistrate sentences Mann and discharges others in local disorders
Adam Mann received a 90 day term on a disorder charge. Fritz Ban and Alfred Bransci were discharged on fines and costs. John Carroll, also said to be disorderly, held for further investigation. Gutter and road concerns loom west of Chartiers. a temperance meeting is announced at Curry University Hall with W T Powell giving the opening talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Adam Mann
Fritz Ban
Alfred Branscsi
John Carroll
Chartiers
Curry University Hall
Sixth Street
W. T. Powell
Southside
Mary Stuck Thomas Williams
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Eed
Arene Nigh
Wien
Peres Lonwaery
Second Avenue
Sanasa
Mercy Hospital
Ana
James Renzehsuser
McGaarey
Joseph Lintrmer
Kate Dill
Ezra Wilerxs
Rupp
Alleheny
Edward Coulter
Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Mill
Woods’ Box
Dhat HeArta
Camden
Monongahela River
McKeesport
Alfred Harrison
Oakland
Building Permits Issued for Traction Boiler House
A permit was issued to the Second Avenue Traction Company for a one story brick and stone boiler and power house on Second Avenue near Brady Street in the Fourteenth ward at a cost of 3675 dollars. Rev William Thompson secured a permit for a three story brick dwelling on Cliff Street in the Eleventh ward at a cost of 4501 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Traction Company
Second Avenue
Brady Street
Fourteenth Ward
William Thompson
Cliff Street
Eleventh Ward
Music makes long evenings pass quick
A fragmentary note describes music and violins during long evenings. It mentions prices and a shop at 1105 and 1200 Penn Ave. The text is garbled but references instruments and a local vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gallinger
Penn Ave
Raum appointment draws mixed views from soldiers officials
Citizens and officers react to Green B Raum’s nomination as Pension Commissioner. Reactions range from praise for Raum’s record to doubts about fit, with comments from Major Denniston Captain Crosby Gray and others noting whether Tanner should have been replaced and whether Raum will satisfy military circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green B. Raum
Raum
Potomac
Washington Department
Fisg
Baum
James L. Graham
W. D. Moore
C.F. McKenna
Willey
Tanner
J. F. Denniston
Collier and Slagle
al Pearson
Gas Light Leaders Return From Baltimore Convention
Capt Addison Lysle and fellow gas executives recount the seventeenth American Gas Light Association meeting. About 200 delegates toured Baltimore gas works, praising its water and oil gas blend and 2 candle power lights. Next year’s gathering will be in Savannah. A nickel plated gas meter souvenir marked October 18 1889 was presented by Maryland Meter Manufacturing to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Addison Lysle
Allegheny Heating Company
Allegheny Gas Company
Major Denniston
Standard Gas Company
J. H. McElroy
Pittsburg Gas Works
Robert Young
Allegheny Gas Works
John Young
James McCutcheon
Herbert Hostetter
Pittsburg Gas Company
American Gas Light Association
Lysle
Allegheny
Chesapeake
Savannah
Maryland Meter Manufacturing Company
American Gaslight Association
Builders to Decide on Channel Closure amid Wheeling Bridge Repairs
Captain Harry Brown cites a letter from R H Cochran president of the Wheeling Bridge Company stating the decision to refer the request to Edgmoor Bridge Company of Wilmington Delaware led by Henry Morse. The plan would keep open only the right side of the channel span during repairs, threatening tow arrangements at Wheeling Island and drawing sharp contractor disputes. Baird Bros subcontracts point to Edgmoor, suggesting the shore end of the channel may close about 225 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Brown
Wheeling
Henry Morne
Harry Brown
R. H. Cochran
Wheeling Bridge Company
Edgmoor Bridge Company
Wilmington
Del
Henry Morse
Wheeling Island
Baird Bros
Bridge Company
Edgmoor Company
W. B. Rodgers
of — Bros
Engineer Samuel Diescher Voices Pittsburg Incline Safety
Samuel Diescher, noted mechanical engineer, was interviewed on the Cincinnati incline disaster. He argued such an accident is unlikely on Pittsburgh inclines due to independent steam-brake with its own throttle and a cut-off valve, and a link gearing system that can keep motion controlled even if engines cut, with the pilot controlling both levers to prevent danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Diescher
Cincinnati
Diescher
Pittsburg
Superintendent Malone Reports Postoffice Progress
Superintendent M. L. Malone of the Federal Building said yesterday that work on the new postoffice and custom house is advancing steadily and that notable milestones are soon to be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahone
Postoffice
Custom House
M. L. Malone
Federal Building
Work on the stone project progresses steadily
The for the last 50 of stone work hip is in shape and in about ten days Mr. Johnson will resume stone work. A new cargo will arrive soon. Winter work should continue though the coldest days may pause. The building will take a refined form as time passes. The department has not commented on a Pittsburg man who criticized the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Department
Pittsburg
Washington
Major Denniston Critiques Pension Allocation Practices
Major Joseph F. Denniston discusses the Pension Commissioner question and criticizes pensions for well-paid clerks while poor veterans and their heirs wait. He cites cases of widows and long-delayed payments and notes the senators and clerks receive benefits before those in genuine need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Denniston
United States
New Automatic Phonograph Shown by Edison Aide
Menlo Park expert Fred G. Browning reports a nearly automatic phonograph by Edison. He says the new model is simpler and more practical for office work, with the same sounding board used as receiver and repeater. Edison plans to market it soon. Browning hints a trip south to Mexico to oversee interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Browning
Edison
Menlo Park
Pittsburg Exposition
Mexico
Exposition Ends with Few Thefts Despite Vigilant Policing
Superintendent Roger O Mara boasts the Expo ended with minimal losses and little crookedness. He notes seven plainclothes specials plus Exhibition police kept close watch while Inspector McAleese and he patrolled evenings. Only two drunks removed since opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger O'Mara
McAleese
River coal stocks avert famine says Captain Jutte
Captain Charles Jutte reports no coal famine risk despite late river season. He notes ample coal in river yards and sufficient supply at New Orleans through April, Memphis and Natchez into January, and states railroad routes can prevent shortages if river traffic halts. He cites river traffic as the key to stable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jutte
Southwest
New Orleans
Memphis
Natchez
Bigelow Pushes for Saturday Half Holiday in City
Public Works Chief Bigelow urged a general Saturday half holiday to let workers rest and enjoy leisure, citing large firms like Westinghouse already closing early. He said it would help people use Sunday properly and remove excuses for Sabbath breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Westinghouse
Postmaster Larkin Enthusiast On National Game Talk
Postmaster John B. Larkin discusses baseball with enthusiasm. He regrets not following the world championships closely and comments on the style of aging by the system and the difficulty of following all the play. He favors focusing on the ball and timing the bags ahead of runners, hoping for more balance and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Wapeeneny
Charming Recital Showcases Ahlstrom Pianos at Exposition
Prof Doyle trains pupils Jennie McMillan Mollie Stark Blanche Powell Jessie Branigan Maud Treasie and W MacDonald in a successful piano school recital at Is McMurray Co. stand using C A Ahlstrom pianos. The modern teaching method and bright execution impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. McMurray & Co
W. ©. Doyle
Acm
Jennie McMillan
Mollie Stark
Blanche Powell
Jessie Branigan
Maud Treasie
W. MacDonald
C. A. Ahlstrom
C. A. Ablitrom
Electric railway planned for Southside to boost growth
Councilman John Paul backs a proposed $300,000 to $350,000 electric line from Wyoming Street to West Liberty via Boggs Ave and the Washington Pike. Capitalists see it as boosting Southside travel while enabling parks near Mt. Lebanon, with parks proposed along the route to offer summer air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Street
Monongahela
Boggs Avenue
Washington Pike
West Liberty
Pittsburg
Mt. Lebanon
West Lee
Allentown
Borough
John Paul
Mt Washington
Washington Road
Paul
Poor Board Imposed Upon in Allegheny Practices
A week-old baby was found in the hallway of William Prescott's Isabella street residence night before last. Lieutenant Mc Inerney turned the infant over to Superintendent Hunker of the Poor Board who must arrange care. Major Husker complains hospital authorities should document incomes and expenditures of women who travel or leave their babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunker
Allegheny
William Prescott
Isabella Street
McInerney
Major Husker
Artificial limbs and supports at 909 Penn Ave
Scientific fitting of trusses supports for weak limbs artificial legs elastic stockings and related devices offered by ARTIFICIAL Luss Mra. Co. located at 909 Penn avenue near Ninth street with full fitting services.
The Right Place Offers Fall and Winter Overcoats Deals
The advertisement promises underpriced fall and winter overcoats and suits with guaranteed savings. It advertises $10 and $12 coats for Pitburg tomorrow and claims 5 to 7 dollars off on any coat or suit, urging shoppers to visit P C cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new courthouse. It also notes a Taylor Dean Exposition display with lucky number 3274 and a wire cradle promotion at 203 Market and 3863 wire flower stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitwburg
F Clothiers
P. C
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sta
New Court House
Taylor & Dean's
Hee
Sale on Corsets at F Schoenthal Closing-Out
Regular price corsets offered cheaper at the closing-out sale of F Schoenthal 612 Penn Avenue. A sale note indicates corsets can be purchased from 250 to tie lower than regular pricing at this location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Schoenthal
Perseus Holding Club Tickets At Anfrecht's Elite Gallery
Perseus Holding Club sells tickets at Anfrecht's Elite Gallery in Pittsburg. Sales run until November 1 and patrons are urged to arrive early for preferred sittings at 516 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perseus
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburg
Local Garbled Report Mentions Greensburg Resident
Fragmentary text references Greensburg and individuals with unclear actions. The passage is damaged and unclear about any event, date, or outcome. No verifiable facts or names beyond Greensburg appear meaningfully.
Theodore Thomas Promises Great Musical Excitement
A fragmented notice speaks of Theodore Thomas and a forthcoming musical event with high artistic interest. The public is told the event outcome will be announced later after voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thomas
Penton
Thomas the Couss
United States
Bianahosads Te
For Sale Cheap Item At 106 Park Way Amenens
A sparsely legible notice advertises a sale of an item on account of the owner. The posting lists a contact address at 106 Park Way in Amenens with a terse request to call for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milar
106 Parkway
Amenens. Ik
Dupatch
Anfrecht’s Elite Gallery Sittings Appeal Quiet Rush
At Anfrecht's Elite Gallery patrons schedule private sittings to avoid crowds. The event message notes ready slots around 515 PM offering curated viewings and personalized attention.
Steamship and Exchange Opens at 639 Smithfield
J J McConmree, agent, announces the opening of Steamship and Exchange at 639 Smithfield Street for business. The notice targets the Patres s and general public, inviting customers to engage services offered by the firm.
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McAllin
Dime Museum
Demeaxor
M'Aleese
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pantic Highway
Pittsbam
Beowex
Mayor M'Callin
Chief Brown
Jst
Sarbeary
Lackin
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Northside Street Railway
Ft. Wayne
P. H. Kane
Oil City
Mr. McCullough
Penn Avenue
Frank Ellison
Hudson
Carnegie
the Musical Union Was
Indorsed
Trades Council Committee
Ross Denice
McGaw
Campbell
D. P. W. Oficiale
Caledonian Curlers
Hieland Laddies
Corporal Tanner
Mr. Morse
Malone
Joseph F. Denniston
Fred G. Browning
Mississsppi
John B. Larkin
Prof. Doyle
Ahlstrom
Prospect
Castle Shannon
Groetzinger
Yeager & Co
C. C
Naterel
O'Kunnngas A Priiarce Co
Federal St. Allegheny
O’kusre Gas Apritance Co
P.O. C
Grant and
Diamond
Mgbc
Merman
Greensburg
Shea
Washington _McCormi
Ees Sadler
Pena
Janioes
Yeager & Coes Pe Dos
Federal St
Te-Morrow
Eas Galley
Federal Sitet Yeager
70 Street
Briog Baby
Ts-Moerrow Osiy Agarrican
Sts
Naturel Gas
O’reeve
Apriiaxce Co
Nararn! Gan Billa
O’ezert Gas Armiance Co
Fleming & Sons
Grant and Diamond Si
O'Krere Gas Armance Co
Fer
Js-Moerren Osty
Market
Toms Weex
Singh
Fins
Biber & Easton
R. J. Horner & CO
New York
Artistic Furniture
America
Novelties
London
Novelties of
Paris
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