Sunday activity in McDonald oil field explodes with life
The Dispatch describes McDonald in Allegheny County as a bustling oil town on a Sunday with crowded trains, gusher activity, and many entertainments. It notes road taxes and millage, a mix of churches and gaming venues, lodgings rising for drillers, and vigorous commerce from restaurants to livery as oil men, workers, and visitors fill the area.
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McDonald
Gambol
Avivan Dens
Mushroom Village
Majorit
McDonall
Fifth Avenue
Matthews
MeVer
Dame Nature
Bere
McDoneld
United Presbyterian
Med
Champs d’Elysee
Avenue de 'Opera
Paris
Splane
McVey
Ersby
Moody and Sankey
J. Jamison
Billy
Prominent Attorneys Support Waller in Major Trial
ex Attorney General Kirkpatrick Congressman Stete and ex Assistant Attorney General Snodemes arrived at the Anderson Hotel to defend Superintendent of Public Instruction Waller who refused to give plane t Prot Snyder. The case may go to the Supreme Court this morning with confidence from the trio that Forene and Morrison will win the election. Kirkpatrick sees little doubt of Waller’s right to complete his term. The Factory Inspector case is not parallel and does not imply Warchorn must yield to Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Stete
Genera Snodemes
Anderson Hotel
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Waller
Planet Prot
Snyder
Pattison
Sapreane
Forene
Morrison
Tree
Warchorn
Martin
Abuse case leads to arrests after incident on Spruce Alley
Officers arrested Mary and James Tell and John Martin after a noon disturbance at a Spruce Alley home near Thirtieth Street. Tell and others faced charges for abusing a woman during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ficer Thompson
Mary
Jmce Tell
John Martin
Spruce Alley
Exrd
Tell
The Mellow Drillers on Sabbath at the Oil Field
A Sunday scene on the oil field shows many intoxicated workers winding down their shifts. The piece praises the oil workers as rough yet warm, with a note on their hardy, hopeful spirit and camaraderie. Visitors include Barney Forst and J. H. Sultzbach among others from Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Forst
McVey Farm
Josiah Cohen
Major Stevie
Alex. Hutchinson
H. M. Reis
J. H. Sultzbach
Philadelphia
A. Forst
Simon
M. Forst
C.,z. Andrews
William S& McNeely
J. C. Baker
Pittsburg
City Considers Own Electric Plant to Cut Lighting Costs
City officials weigh building a municipal electric plant as an alternative to the current contract with East End and Allegheny Companies. With annual lighting costs around 150 000 to 200 000 dollars, bids from major manufacturers could enable a city owned system to pay for itself in a few years, while private firms may form to compete if no plant is built.
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Toternal Afiirs
Allegheny County
Sewickier
W. H. Elliott
Trinishop
Jae
Fiewrs. L
Bicelow
Morrow
Department of Public Works
East End Company
Allegheny Company
Corporation Committee of Councils
Pittsburg
Abducted by a Sister Sparks Child Custody Case
Constable Harry Craven seeks police help in recovering 12 year old Maggie Grainey abducted by her sister in Ohio. The girl, raised by Martin Kelly in Olivar Pennsylvania, was taken to Bolivar then Pittsburg where Craven says Kellys protected her until the case reached the police. Patrick Grainey claims a stronger right and refuses to release the child. Captain Denniston advised a formal demand and possible court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Craven
Mary Grainey
Ohio
Patrick Grainey
Brownsville Avenue
Craven
Nbe
Tannehill
Martin Kelly
Olivar
Maggie Grainey
Bolivar
Kelly
Denniston
Kell
Crainey
Ovation for Fathers Gallagher and Wall Arranged
A Southside St Johns Catholic meeting planned a parade to welcome Rev. O P Gallagher and Rev. Father Wall back from Ireland. Cathedral and St Johns congregations will lead with the Hibernian Rifles as escort. Joseph McCarthy named chief marshal.
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Fathers Gallagher
Wall
St. Johns
Southside
O. P. Gallagher
Ireland
Father Wall
Hibernian Rifles
Joseph McCarthy
California the Country of Delightful Winters
California offers safe large returns from fruit lands and a pleasant winter climate. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad provides nonstop Pullman service from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Write Charles T. Appleby Traveling Passenger Agent Pittsburg Pa for more information and accommodations.
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California
United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pullman
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Charles T. Appleby
Bank of Commerce Building
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Could Be Made a National Convention City
English visitor Henry B. Thompson urges Pittsburg to become a premier convention city. He recommends a belt line rail loop, an iron and glass convention hall near the Exposition Society grounds, with a 4000-seat auditorium, restaurant, and a machinery hall. He argues for aggressive exhibits and national food product displays to attract dozens of conventions and boost trade and prestige.
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Henry B. Thompson
Crafida
Pittsburg
Thompson
New England
Missouri River
Telegraph
American Railways
Montreal
Street Railway Association
West End
Duquesne Way
Water
Grant and
Tenth Streets
Exposition Society
Makes Men Lazy Insurer Says Easy Hustle Attracts Idleness
Charles A. Mc Feeley laments insurance agents loafing after taking big risks and earning a good stake. He notes the habit forms quickly in top agents and that once a stake is spent, many refuse to work again until funds are exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. McFeeley
Duquesne Wins commuter favor after post office move
Frank Kohler notes the Duquesne line now has the advantage for travel to the East End. He says postoffice relocation boosted rider numbers as commuters prefer the easier service and savings on fare, with many businesspeople shifting from the prior line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
East End
Frank Kohler
Duquesne and Commuter Habits Boost Office Reach
A report notes many employees choose Duquesne due to proximity to the office. The number doing so is increasing, and it noticeably affects the company’s end of week receipts.
British Visitors Complain of Rich American Food and Pace
Two iron manufacturers from Britain, B. Marsden of Manchester and R. Miller of Glasgow, touring the United States, critique American life. They say food is too seasoned, wages and hours are high, rail travel is fast but unreliable, and production is scattered across the west. They note McKinley in Alliance and discuss tariffs and labor practices.
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B. Marsden
Manchester
R. Miller
Glasgow
Monongahela House
Marsden
America
British Iron and Steel
United States
Miller
Scotland
England
Maude
McKinley
Alliance
Ohio
Pittsburg Street Rail Convention Credited With Growth
J J Bareley Western agent Westinghouse says Pittsburgh lacked enough hotels and exhibit space for the street railway delegates. He notes strong contract activity and views Edison’s overhead wire claim skeptically while praising arc light and quieter streetcar gearing as real advances.
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J. J. Bareley
Westinghouse Electric Company
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Manson Square Garden
Auditorium
Chicago
Edison
Great Pittsburg Guests Impress New York Hotels
Henry Rosier, former manager of Stillman House in Cleveland and St. James in New York, praises Pittsburg visitors as great money spenders. He recalls Thanksgiving when 28 Pittsburg families and students were hosted, noting Pittsburg’s hotel vitality and population-based appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rosier
Stillman House
Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. James
New York
Metropolis
Furnaces at Brill iant Water Works Hold Up Lima Fuel Change
Work to replace coal with Lima oil at Brill iant Water Works has not finished by Saturday night. Pumps have run intermittently, dropping reservoir levels to six feet. Overnight and today, with consumers shut down, output improved and officials expect 10 to 12 feet by morning, toward a normal 15 to 18 feet. Chief Bige age chence aims to have all pumps running today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilliant
Lima
Bigeage Chence
Arranging to Move the Fchenley Zoo to Winter Quarters
Animals at Schenley Park Zoo will be moved in a few days to Fifth Avenue Market House. The Army expected remodeling to create new quarters but strike delays postponed the transfer. Workmen fix cages for Chief Bigelow's pets and the relocation will proceed once complete.
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Fchenley Zoo
Schenley Park Zoo
Fifth Avenue Market House
Eighteenth Regiment
Battery 2
Market House
Chief Bigelow
Swoon at Trial Highlights City Police Court Crowds
At Central police station yesterday a 16 year old girl fainted upon seeing W R Smith a colored man detained as a suspect. Her mother Sadie Boyle and others testified about Smith loitering near their Emmett street home leading to charges of entering a building and assault. Bail set at 1500 each. Smith to await trial at court.
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Hynilman
Central
W. R. Smith
Soho Street
Smith
Sullivan
Mary Boyle
Emmett Street
Sadie Boyle
Emmet Street
Kitty West
George Raymond
High Street
John Detker
George Carr
Detker
William Curnly
John Gillespie
Officer Young
Speak Easies Raided. Potts and Five Fined
Police net nabbed two speak-easies yesterday. Patrick Potts's place at Fifty fourth and Butler was raided at noon. proprietor and six visitors arrested. Potts fined fifty dollars. five others fined six dollars plus costs. Mary Burtis arrested on Stanton avenue. liquor selling charge to be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Potts
Inmates Fight at Herr's Island Boarding Houses
A dispute at Herr's Island led to a clash between residents of two Hungarian boarding houses after a thief sought shelter in the other house. Captain Bell Lieutenant Thornton and a squad arrested 21 men including Leagan Joseph Lesh and Jose Thomas and placed them at Allegheny Central Station for trial.
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Herr’s Island
Bell
Thornton
Leagan Joseph Lesh
Jose Thomas
Allegheny Central Station
Disturbances Reported Across City Stages
Cuantres Kane was jailed in the Seven teenth ward station for causing a disturbance near car stables at Fitty fifth and Butler. A prowler fled N Doyle’s house on Wayne street before stealing anything. Orricen Tenters arrested Henry Kaiser on Liberty street over a stolen black cashmere shawl. Fraxa Brows Grorok Sith and Jon Stroxen were detained at the Bh & depot after a train arrival from Mc Keesport for causing confusion among passengers.
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Cuantres Kane
Seventeenth Ward
Fittyfifth
Butler
N. Doyle
Wayne Street
Orricen Tenters
Henry Kaiser
Liberty Street
Fraxa Brows
Grorok Sith
Jon
Stroxen
McKeesport
Coroner Probes Fatal Shooting at Sharpsburg
Coroner McDowell and clerk Grant Miller visited Sharpsburg to investigate the Buckley killing. A jury viewed the body, doctors were authorized to conduct a post mortem, and an inquest is set for 2 o'clock at the Coroner's office with witnesses notified. Two jail inmates report bullet wounds to their hands from a fight with the accused.
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McDowell
Grant Miller
Sharpsburg
Jerry Buckley
Pary
Orphans' Tea Party Plans Limited Tickets
The Ladies in charge at the Episcopal Cathedral residence held a meeting yesterday and elected officers. November 13 was set for the party with a limited number of tickets due to the hall’s small size.
Pittsburg Praise from Swiss Consul on Industry Fame
Le Chevalier de Hease Wartegg of Switzerland, consul to most American nations, visited Pittsburg to inspect glass and manufacturing. He lauds the city as globally renowned, second only to New York, and notes his role in Brazil Venezuela boundary talks before a South American arbitration future.
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le Chevalier de Hease-Wartegg
Switzerland
America
United States
Pittsburg
New York
Brazil
Venezuela
South America
Mexican Central Railroad
Attractive Novelty Fabrics and Crepes for Evening Wear
A sales note highlights Black Grounds fabrics with Colored Floral designs for full costumes, white brocades and duchess gowns for wedding wear, genuine White Canton Crepes priced from $34 to $125 per yard, Crepe Du Chene 22 inch wide in evening shades at 85 cents per yard, and imports of black Embroidered Crepe Du Chene Gauze and Mousseline De Soie robes.
JOS. HORNE & COL New Jackets and overflows of goods
More than usual interest across all departments with many new offerings. Prices are reduced for customers with the best selections ever shown. New Ladies jackets include six dollar all wool black Cheviot jackets in renewed lines and quick selling reefers and reefers skirts in multiple fabrics.
Fashionable Plush and Walker garments offer varied coats
Advertises a range of 26 to 30 inch jackets and coats in Walker Plush and Plush materials with fur trimming and satin linings. Prices from 12 to 45 dollars. Highlights include Black Scotch Cheviot Reefer styles, 26 inch Box Reefer, and mantles in black cheviot and camel's hair. Also notes exchange guarantee for satisfaction.
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Walker
Dress Goods Stock Boasts Wide Assortments and Great Values
The store touts a perfect Dress Goods stock with extensive new weaves and shades. Highlights include Camel’s Hair diagonals and cheviots, plus bold stripes and plaids in many colors from 75c to $3 a yard. Bedford Cards in greens browns tans grays arrive today at $1.50 to $2.50 a yard. Black dress fabrics offered in rich weaves and wide cheviots from 75c to 4 dollars.
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New Bedford
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