Woman Sets Fire To Self In Domestic Drama At 2525 Penn
Mrs Lena Crawley of 2525 Penn Avenue attempted self immolation after washing window shutters on a June evening. Her husband Frank crawley, a boiler maker, watched as she set fire to her dress with a match. Neighbors aided, son Charley helped tear away burning garments. Crawley’s condition and hospital fate remain dire.
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Lena Crayley
Penn Avenue
Riter & Conley
Henry Smith
Crayrs
Smith
Charley
Charlea Smith
Mrs. Crayler
Crayley
Frank Grayley
Dre. Miller and Green
West Penn Hospital
Br. Crayley
Once More at Home Olive Daphan Returns to Father
Olive Daphan, a 12 year old who ran away from the Home of the Good Shepherd and slept in a Grant Avenue barn, was turned over to her stepfather last night. Her claim of abuse was denied by authorities. Major Hunker said she appeared well dressed and cared for. The stepfather promised to look after her in the future.
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Olive Daphan
The
Good Shepherd
Grant Avenue
Major Hunker
Olive
Otive Dappmann
Chiones
Allegheny
Bucet Avenue
Humane
O’brien
Cainey Mil
Ted Eppett
Pearson
Mary Guirxx
Second Avenue
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Constable Jones
Jones
Lawrence Knoen
East End
Columbus
Fee Gee
Wington Street
Mary White
Franklin Street
Syemo
Germania Singing Society Plans New Hall at Girard Ball
The Germania Singing Society of the Southside meets at Girard Ball on South Eighteenth street tonight to discuss building a new hall suitable for rehearsals with an estimated cost around several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Singing Society
Southside
Girard Ball
South Eighteenth Street
Sewer Contracts Set and Bids Locked After Filing
The City Department of Awards approved multiple sewer contracts after ruling bids cannot be withdrawn once delivered to the Controller. Awards include 20 inch on Martland Street to W J Donn at 595 per linear, 15 inch on Bayard Street to Ott Bros at 197 per foot, and other orders with firm bidder figures. The board also announced aViewers meeting on Kirkpatrick and Moore streets to hear damage claims.
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Department of Awards
Common Council Chamber
Morrow
Bigelow
Board of Awards
Martland Street
Penn Avenue
If Street
W.J. Donn
Bayard Street
Bidwell
Neville Streets
Ott Bros
Center Avenue
Craig
Barton Streets
R. S. Watters
Mignonnette Street
Negley Avenue
Bestry Street
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Cherry Alley
M. Golden
Golden
Lawrence Sloan
P. O'Donnell
Kirkpatrick Street
Wylie
Webster
Moore Street
Bedford
Ridge
Warden Berlin Denies Grave Charges At Jail
Warden Berlin of the county jail rejects claims of grave charges by ex-matron Mrs. Elizabeth Railing. He says a Prison Board committee investigated his action against her and that no charges against him were discussed. The inquiry was postponed as Railing failed to appear and authorities will notify her.
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Berlin
Elizabeth Rolling
Railing
White
Prison Board Committee
Unfilial Son Accused by Mrs Cochran at Central Station
Mrs. Cochran of Aurora alleges her son living at No 2 First Street with a woman he calls his wife has abandoned her. The son allegedly allowed his mother to be expelled from the house after a drunken disturbance. She seeks legal action while awaiting a settlement with supporters.
Notable Visitors and Political Buzz in Pittsburgh
A roster of dignitaries and travelers visits Pittsburgh venues. James B Scott and others board a Flood Commission meeting in Philadelphia. Delegates from Pittsburg, Lisbon, New York, and Butler arrive for court and social engagements at Monongahela and Seventh Avenue hotels.
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J. M. Kimball
Lawrence Junction
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Seventh Avenue
Charles McCandless
Butler
Joshua Douglas
Monongahela
Charles Bain
Wil del
Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction ordinances debated
A special Common Council session approved new ordinances banning overhead electric railways on Pittsboro streets and ordering removal of poles and wires within set deadlines. Pleasant Valley representatives denounced the move as biased and warned of costly court battles, while city officials assessed safety and public impact.
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Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company
Duncan
Holliday
MacGonigle
Pittsboro
Allegheny
Monongahela Rivers
Grant
Eleventh Streets
Department of Public Works
Pleasant Valley
D. F. Henry
Pleasant Valley Road
Bigelow
Department of Public War
Miner Fatally Injured In Street Crossing
Frank Swartz, 65, a Scottdale mines worker, was struck by a freight train while crossing the Baltimore and Ohio track near Finleyville station. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and severe bruising, and was removed to Mercy Hospital where the leg was amputated.
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Frank Swartz
Scottdale
Finleyville
Baltimore and Ohio
Mercy Hospital
Lodge of
Colored Odd Fellows
McKeesport
Industry Lodge No. 153
Pittsburg
Ajax Jones
J. W. Anderson
G. D
B. F. G Vv
Steel Ties Debut for Chicago Western Indiana Railroad
A carload of steel railroad ties from Carnegie’s Homestead Works arrived in Chicago. The ties are the first steel ties manufactured in the United States and the Chicago Western and Indiana Railroad plans to adopt them, signaling a major shift in rail construction.
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Chicago, Western and Indiana Railroad
Chicago
Carnegie
Homestead
Chicago, Western and Indiana Road
Gillespie Track Accepted by Public Safety Chief
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety accepted the Gillespie track yesterday morning based on a report from the chief and assistant chiefs. Controller Morrow issued a $53000 warrant in favor of Mr. Gitwins after receiving the report and a request from Chief wn.
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Gillespie
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Fice
Morrow
Gitwins
Payday Change Sparks Committee Talks at Carnegie Phipps
A Carnegie Phipps committee met at the Fifth Avenue office to discuss adopting twice monthly pay. The plan would keep most payments on Saturdays but extend four periods to three weeks, affecting 1300 to 1400 workers and prompting concern over deferred wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Fifth Avenue
Abbott
Carnegie, Fain & Co
Union Mills
Lawrenceville
Museum men held in nuisance case at Alderman McKenna court
In a crowded hearing at Alderman McKenna's office, Anton Levitzky and M. McNeil faced charges of maintaining public nuisances via dime museums on Sixth and Smithfield streets. Bail kept unchanged for Levitzky amid claims of young girls being led astray. further information to be presented next Monday.
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Anton Levitzky
M. McNeil
Ad. Carlisle
Joan Walthauer
Alderman McKenna
Sixth
Smithfield
Richard H. Johnston
Archie Rowand
Messrs. Walthauer
Carlisle
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Sol Coulson
Coulson
Judge MccKenna
Attorney Johnston
Major Montooth
Levitaky
Mr. Levitzky
McAleese
Levitzky
Sixth Street
Levitsky
Molders Seek 10 Percent Pay Increase Among Pittsburgh Firms
The molders union reports three firms Carnegie Phipps Co A Speer Sons and Evans Bros signed for a 10 percent raise. Other shops employing non union workers proceed normally while Mackintosh Hemphill Co substituted laborers who then left. Several firms show willingness to grant the rise but have not signed. Workers anticipate resumption of production within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
A. Speer & Sons
Evans Bros
Westinghouse Machine
Someyey
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Robinson Rea
Pittsburg Locomotive Company
Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co
Pan-American Delegation Exhibit Committee Plans Space
The Exposition Display committee for Pan-Americaners met to allocate space at the Exposition grounds after bids were received. Col. T. P. Roberts John Bindley A. J. Logan and A. E. Hunt lead the effort and will meet informally daily until the delegates arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bindley
A. J. Logan
A. E. Hunt
Bear stage raider held in Thirtieth ward station
A bear credited as a former forest resident was jailed in the Thirtieth ward station after being arrested in the West End for performing without a license from Mayor McCallin or Chief Brown. He declined interview. Attendants John Ecoff John Loucks John Joess and Joseph Ecker awaited a hearing this morning.
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Thirtieth Ward
West End
McCallin
Chief Brown
Bruin
King
John Ecoff
John Loucks
John Joess
Joseph Ecker
Grover Cleveland Democratic Club Organized in Allegheny
A Cleveland club formed by prominent Democrats from Lawrenceville met at Houston Hall to organize the Grover Cleveland Democratic Club of Allegheny County. Samuel L. Bellman as Chairman C. E. Conner Secretary and Dr F G Gardner Treasurer led the temporary body with 22 charter members. A committee on Constitution and By-Laws was named. A permanent action is planned for November 4.
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Lawrenceville
Houston Hall
Butler and
Forty-ninth Streets
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Club
Allegheny County
Samuel L. Bellman
C. E. Conner
F.G. Gardner
Bellman
Gardner
L. B. Duff
James Mills
N. W. Brown
Topics From City Ministers Meetings Yesterday
Clergy gatherings across denominations discussed reforms and faith. Rev E R Donehoo spoke on Hebrews today, Rev F R Farrand set for next Monday, and Rev McCrory argued temperance can aid gospel efficacy. Rev J C Taylor presented on Southern colored churches while Rev C E Felton spoke on ministry perils.
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Presbyterian Ministers
E.R. Donehoo
F. ER. Farrand
U. P
McCrory
J. C. Taylor
M. E
C. E. Felton
Arbuckle Well Report Disputed by The Standard
Amid many reports the Standard has not purchased the Arbuckle well and sees no strong reason to. Owners can operate it, while Mr. Jamison argues with interests aligned to another party. Drillers say deeper drilling could greatly increase output.
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Standard
Jamison
Everett Piano Club promotes bulk purchase discounts
The Everett Piano Club claims to offer the best plan for buying pianos through a cooperative system. Members pay weekly dues to fund 360 piano orders, enabling $75 savings per piano and weekly delivery of one piano. Cash buyers may take their piano immediately with substantial discounts. limited slots remain at 187 Federal Street Allegheny.
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Everett
Federal Street
Allegheny
Glassworkers Strike Over New Moulding Former at O'Hara Works
The A Flint Glass Workers Union calls a strike at O'Hara's flint glass works in Pittsburgh after the firm introduces a cristae forma former to shape pitchers, eliminating the finisher and boosting output. About 150 workers walked in at 7 o'clock, protesting the change as a cost-cutting measure. The dispute centers on who bears responsibility for imperfect pieces and whether a finisher is needed, with a possible clash looming between the firm and the union.
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A. Flint Glass Workers
O'Hara
Monto
Benson
Flint
O’hara
Flint Glass
Thirtieth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Tiffin
Boyld
Porter disputes Carney as detective in conspiracy cases
Alderman Porter denied that Constable Carney ever held a detective commission or executed a warrant. He said Carney never served for him and had no knowledge of any detective role for the Porter agency. The note adds a closing out ad for local stores.
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Alderman Porter
Tom Carney
Ao Carney
Carney
Porter
The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring
A Dutch bulb supplier misinterpreted duplicate as double and shipped twice the order. To ease the overage the firm offers a 15 percent discount on purchases of $1 or more, affecting hyacinths tulips crocus narcissus and similar bulbs from B A Exuiorr Co Pittsburgh.
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Holland
B. A. Exuiorr Co
Sixth St
Pittsburg, Pa
Grodainger's Sale Display At Exposition Next Wednesday
The Grodainger's sale items include all lengths of Brussels and ingrain carpets on display at the Exposition. Prices run from 10 to 30 per yard as a result of brisk fall trade, with location at 627 Pennsvyenue next Wednesday.
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Grodainger
Brussels
Handsome Trunk Sale At E P Roberts Fifth Avenue
The ad touts silver trunks and new case designs at E P Roberts & Co near Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Today offers include men's melton and cheviot overcoats silk faced valued at 18 dollars now eight dollars. Also mentions cabinet sale at Yeager & Co. 70 Federal Street Allegheny and a 75 cent item at The Fedor.
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E. P. Roberts & Bone
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Tso
Fedor
Yeager & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Graff Bennett & Co Creditors Hold Preliminary Meeting
Creditors of Graff Bennett & Co met in the office of Jacob B H Mill to form a plan for asset realization. An adjournment was made pending verification of assets, with assignee estimates between 150 000 and 180 000. Rev Father Corbinison of St Josephs Church Johnstown said the new church would not be located next month due to extensive remaining work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff, Bennett &Co
Jacob BH
Father Corbinisn
St. Joseph's Church
Johnstown
Anhiort
Irish Point Lace Curtains at Half Price at Exposition
Half price on silk chenille and Taroo man curtains slightly dusty from Exposition. Sale announced for Wednesday October 23 at Hawanl Groetsinger’s 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Also listed are wines and tonics with local drugstore ads.
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Hdwanl Groetsinger’s
Penn Avenue
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TSG
Mra Crawley
Beeblin
Mrs. Rolling
Piteeburgera
James B. Scott
Reuben Miller
Marvin
Philadelphia
Flood Commission
Kremer
Lew Hass
Wellsville
Mr. Lord
W. H. Serivan
J. D. Dixon
Samuel Semple
William i Kan
Tion
Fort Wayne Road
Charles Loether
Socialist Party of
United Sec. Sneabini Para Ibe Meromata
Bie Poste Te Es Jor
Thomas A. Crokley
New York
National House of Representatives
Monomabela House
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W. W. Young
Lawrence Bank
Jesu Maria Cordilez
Lisbon
McCandless
Colonel Scott
Joshua Douglass
Meadville
Peeceness
Supreme Court
Cadwallader Biddle
Esahia
M Fost
Selthere Seip
Erd A. Bigler
Internal Revenue
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Pleasant Valley Railroad
Smithfield Street
Sixth Avenue
Seventh Street
Duquesne Way
Ent of Public Works
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Duquesne
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Ilway Pany
Transverse Railway Company
Liberty Street
Northside Bridge
Committee On Corporations
Colonel Stone
Graham
A. Duncan
Common Council
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Bureau of Electricity
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Ice
Tee
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John Baden
Peter Simon
Simon
O'Brien
Birmingham
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Allegheny Turner Hall
John Arras
Hvsee
Allegheny General Hospital
Reese, Lindsay & Co
Leox Ersatt
Hyndman
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Breas
Imperial
Michael Malotr
Prudent Cassatt
Clement Goslett
Emil Bartick
Wird
George A Cera
McKenna
Merph
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Davis Island
Forty-third Street
Oma
Wendell Daranberger
Rysipelas
Semple
9 St
United States
TaAcoBriesgo
Gog Feth
Kate To
Gripp
Cicune
Agai Socat
Ora
Box 49
Samen
Spencer & Liddell
Pennsylvania Company
Cleveland and
Pitts
Geria Sherrie
Sor
Brokaw
Frank Crowe
Costa
Homestead Works
Ald. McKenna
Sol
Sa Wreolite
Illinois
Mr. Levitsky
Mayhea
Cleveland
Lawrenceville Democrats
Everety Piano Club
Squire Porter
Absset
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Lies
Aos Gallery
St. Ane
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Biber & Easton
C. C
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New Court Lse
Grapp-Bennett
R. J. Horner & CO
West Twenty-Third ST
Artistic Furniture
America
London
Paris
Vienna
Fleming’s
Market St
Usssa
Wainwright
NEW Advertis
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Prrrasone
Perrin Freres
Alaska
Horne
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