Eight firemen saved after major First Avenue warehouse fire
Fire at D. Yestnut & Co. harness store on First Avenue caused suffocating smoke and trapped eight firemen, with many rescued by Chief Steele and others. The blaze began in a cellar filled with straw and leather. damage estimated at $5,000, with adjoining grocers reporting losses but insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
E Company
Otto
Haueh
Reet
Steele
Eates
Ottoch
Hennigan
Hauch
Emil Kuhn
No. 4 Company
William Park
No. 3
Kuhn
John Schwab
No. 2 Company
Artley McCoy
Otto Hauch
George Price
Uck A
Emil Crow
No 2
James Crowles
No. 1
William
Ore
Ken
Mercy Hospital
William Irk
Park
Mins Fide Chestnut
Allegheny
Lowry
D. Yestnut & Co
Henry Wickham Visits Beaver on Way to Philadelphia
Henry Wickham a coal and coke man formerly of Connellsville now of Philadelphia traveled through Pittsburgh to Beaver to visit his brother Judge Wickham. Wickham and his family returned to New York Monday from an extended trip through the Old World. He is described as tall and handsome and often mistaken for General Hasigs in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wickham
Connellsville Teyn
Philarphia
Pittsburg Yestern
Beaver
Judge Wickham
Henry Wicks
New York
General Hasigs
Paris
Andrews Declares Winter Start for Hudson Bridge Project
Colonel James P. Andrews states work on the large New York railroad bridge spanning the Hudson River will begin in winter. He notes the Brooklyn tunnel project alongside the bridge undertaking and mentions the financial end is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Andrews
New York
Hudson River
Brooklyn Tene
Manola Mason Company Enchants Pittsburg With Caste Play
The Manola-Mason Company presented Robertson's Caste at the Duquesne Theater yesterday afternoon to a large female-majority audience. John Mason conveyed steadiness and dignity while Miss Annie M. Clark impressed as the stern patrician mother. Miss Hattie E. Schell offered humor as Polly Eels, with Miss Manola handling the dances and love passages with polish. The production highlighted English setting and moral themes, though some roles exaggerated the drunk scenes, and the audience reacted strongly to the baby reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manola-Mason
Robertson
Duquesne Theater
Pittsburg
Zennyson
America
Manola-Mason Company
John Mason
Manola
Eccles
Miss Hattie E. Schell
Polly Eels
Edward P. Temple
Miss Schell
Mr. Temple
McWade
Booth
Coal Combine Aims to Control Pittsburg Coal Trade
Secret meetings in the Coal Exchange reveal a plan for a large syndicate uniting towboat owners and coal operators across Pittsburg, Allegheny, Homestead, McKeesport and river towns. About 400000 capital, with T M Jenkins Co and Charles Jutte Co as primary backers, seeks a local monopoly and price coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Coal Exchange
Combine
Allegheny
Homestead
McKeesport
Ohio River
T. M. Jenkins & Co
Charles Jutte & Co
Ex Market Clerk Hastings Freed From Jail in Allegheny
David Hastings the ex market clerk of Allegheny was released from jail yesterday at 6 am. He traveled with his son to Union depot and then to Indiana to join his wife for a few months in the country. Hastings served eight months for a well known shortage blamed on bad bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Allegheny
David Hastings
David Hastings, Jr
Fifth Avenue
Union Depot
Indiana
Mr. Hastings
Werden McAleese
Conductor Refuses O’er Ten Pound Bill Fare Offer
A Southside line conductor on a city trip accepts a ten pound note from a lady unable to provide exact change. He stops the car and tells her to get off and change it, prompting surprised reactions while a nearby passenger lends a nickel. The fare is eventually paid and the journey continues to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Deputy Sheriffs Lock Hotel Albion in Mail Case
John Murphy issued an execution against A L Murphy proprietor of the Hotel Albion for 4089 75 The writ led to the hotel closure and seizure of letters from an internal mail box After deputies refused entry Colonel Hudson at the Post Office intervened sending men to reopen the doors and remove the mail box and contents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
A. L. Murphy
Albion
Liberty Street
Colonel Hudson
American Federation of Labor Sets 12th Convention Delegates
A circular from AFL headquarters announces the twelfth annual convention to be held in Independence Hall Philadelphia on December 12. Delegates are allocated by union size with sub four thousand members one delegate four thousand plus two delegates eight thousand plus three delegates sixteen thousand plus four delegates thirty two thousand plus five delegates and above. Local and state labor bodies also receive one delegate each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Central
Trades Assemblies
Trades Councils
Steel Firm Meeting Ends Without Action in Strike
The steel company held a 10 o clock meeting yesterday but no changes occurred to ease the strike. Workers remained firm while advisory board members visited Amalgamated Association HQ with no new developments. Mills ran normally with improving work. no machinery breaks and all positions filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Devel
Carnegie Steel Furnishing Iron for Chicago Elevated
The Carnegie Steel Company is supplying the iron for Chicago’s new elevated railway. Secretary Lovejoy denied rumors of contract trouble due to Isbor unrest, stating no hindrance to filling the order. Most iron is produced at Lawrenceville mills with non union workers, and the project nears completion despite past delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Chicago
Carnegie Steel Company
Isbor
Lovejoy
Lawrenceville Mills
Phoenixville Mills
Coal shipments delayed amid car shortage says Colonel Read
Colonel W P Read, a Chicago coal operator, reports severe car famine delaying coal shipments. He notes mills resuming raise demand, volume of business grows, and railroads not keeping pace. Read refuses to blame companies and says year end output may be lower than last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Read
W. P. Read
Chicago
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls Mills May Restart If Peace Maintained
Carnegie Steel officials weigh restarting the Beaver Falls mills after citizens offered to help prevent trouble. Secretary Lovejoy says decision expected in days but operations won’t resume before next month, contingent on no disorder. In Allegheny, a coroner’s inquest blamed Bissell’s store foundry for neglecting proper elevator service after worker John Kreiling’s death.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Beaver Falls
Lovejoy
Cos
Compan
John Kreiling
Bissell
Allegheny
Inspecting President Roberts in Pittsburg tour ends soon
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the inspection party arrived from Chicago in Pittsburg and will travel via Allegheny Valley to Saha. They completed an annual tour of the system and reported the road in excellent condition with confidence in handling World’s Fair visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Allegheny Valley
Saha
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Must Not Leave the Mill Says Mills Manager
Manager Dillon of the Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third street mills bans workers from leaving during work hours except for meals to curb trips to town for drinks. He says the practice fuels labor disputes and will be enforced while he remains in charge. The habit harms both workers and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Twenty-ninth
Thirty-third Street Mills
Er Dillon
Pianos and Organs at a Sacrifice
Henricks Music Company offers pianos and organs from Weber Wheetock Lindeman Stuyvesant Farrand Votey Palace at reduced prices. Stock includes walnut mahogany ebony finished pianos and slightly soiled cases. Sale offers first choice for buyers at 101 and 103 Fifth Avenue. Hesnices Mover Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber, Wheetock, Lindeman and Stuyvesant Pianos
Farrand & Votey
Palace Organs
Hesnices Mover Company, Ltd
Fifth Avenue
Settlement plans for priest estate discussed by Mollingers
Franz Mollinger and J Mollinger nephews of Father Mollinger met with Attorneys Mueller and Hartje to decide the settlement and distribution of the late priest’s estate under Administrator Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Mollinger
J. Mollinger
Father Mollinger
Mueller
Hartje Sod
Meyers
Big blowout at Crafton with Kerr guest tonight
The Jr. U. A. M. hosts a large reunion and feast at Bunker Hill Lodge Crafton. About 15 councils are expected to attend including Vice Councilor Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crafton
Bunker Hill Lodge
Kerr
Bricklayer Earhart Freed After Money Turned Over
William Earhart, a bricklayer known for money problems, was confined in the Twelfth ward station but released. His $1,740 was turned over to his sisters for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Earhart
Twelfth Ward
The Men Are Firm and Carnegie Mills Strike Ongoing
Strikers at the Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third Street mills of the Carnegie company remain steadfast as a labor dispute continues. The article notes ongoing protests and a firm stance by workers amid negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie
Printers Begin Work on Harrisburg Ballot List
The long awaited ballot list arrived from Harrisburg with no Congressional nominees and uncertified status. Sheriff McCleary ordered printers to proceed with election notices while officials await a full certificate after the Acheson Jobes case resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sherif
A. L. Tilden
Harrity
Democratic Party
New York
Acheson-Jobes
Dauphin County
Robert Anderson
Harrison Township
J. S Ferguson
Geyer
Ferguson
Sores
Slagle
Acheson Ticket Doubt Reported by Local Captains
Captain Barnett and Finley B Hallen of Washington register at the Central Hotel. Barnett opposes Acheson and believes his name may be omitted from the ballot. He suspects independ ent Republicans or bolters will back Sipe if the change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
Jabes
James Barnett
Finley B. Hallen
Washington
Central Hotel
Acheson
Congress
Sipe
Ballot Printing and Election Supervisor Actions in Pennsylvania
W J Rothweiler of Pittsburg Printing Company sought candidate names and addresses for the Twenty fourth Congressional district in Greene Washington Fayette and part of Allegheny. State Department certified nominations for all other Allegheny county candidates. W J Brennen asked Judge Acheson to appoint U S election supervisors for Pittsburg Allegheny and McKeesport. court granted the order. The Republican Committee may file a similar application soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rothweiler
Pittsburg Printing Company
Allegheny County
State Department
Harrisburg
Twenty-fourth
Greene
Washington
Fayette
Allegheny
W. J. Brennen
Acheson
United States Election
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Republican Committee
Marvin's Bread Folly Gains East End Praise
A customer letter from the East End praises Marvin's Bread, noting improved health and family liking, and stating they stopped baking for a year in favor of buying Marvin's Bread from the grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Marvin
Tilia
Campaign funding through payroll cuts at Homestead
The text notes a $170,000 annual cut at Homestead and Frick contributing 75,000 to the Wana maker. It equates these payroll deductions to Carnegie funded libraries built from similar payroll cuts as a political device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Frick
Wanamaker
Carnegie
Oysters and Crackers Ping Winter Appetite
The note promotes colder weather eating with oysters and Marvin’s famous oyster crackers. It mentions brands Big names like Dzwitt’s Little Early Risers and easy to take pills for stomach discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Dzwitt
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Uncle Sam
Txtra Texas
Sicily
Brazil
New Lake
Butler County
M. B. Taowisaoys
Market Street
Gusky
G. Pratt & Co
Wood Street
James H. Aiken & Co
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Johann Hoff
Duquesne
NeTwearce
John Masos
Marion Manola
Mason Manola Company
Bill
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Gloria
Corona
BILLS
Pompadour
Valencia
Crest
Crease Point de Paris
Ecra Lace
Chantilly
Fleishman
Rome
John Howard Payne
Murphy Bros. CO
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Pittsbarz
Bheesee
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SMUTS
Liberty St
Ani
Smithfield St
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J. Harper Bonnell CO
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