Gas supply debate shows private consumers left untroubled
Reporters canvass Allegheny Heating and Manufacturers' companies amid a gas shortage claim. Officials insist mills and public bodies have ample supply while private homes face pressure as meters and new wells are discussed. A. E. Niemann and Brown emphasize no private shortages though fall demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Niemann
Manufacturers’ Company
Mononeaheta
Ripley & Co
Davies& Co
Adame & Co
George A. Duccas & Co
Thomas Evans Company
Bryce Bros
Kerstone Rolling Oil Company
Aml
Bole
Knoxville
Beltzboorer Borouchs
Lower St. Clair Township
Second Avenue
Gas shortage disrupts Pittsburgh hotels and dining
Hotels including the Duquesne and Central report gas cuts threatening heat, elevators, and cooking. Managers warn of coal return if supply fails. some houses fare better, others struggle with steam and kitchen needs amid rolling shortages citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugersee
Manacer Witherow
Duquesne
Anal
Weitce
On the Hills Facing Natural Gas Shortage Night Heating Rationed
On the hills along Ohi street and Welie and Fifth avenues residents faced a gas shortage that forced baking and cooking at night for hours. Some stores and households postponed washing as heat was scarce. Many shopkeepers and residents on Coveriss street to Logan suffered outages and food warmth was hard to obtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohi Street
Cambeny
Welie
Fifth Avenues
Coveriss Street
Logan
Ari Storckeeper
Giles
Theodore Doerfinger
Mra. Gilmore
Frank Succop
David Warden
Tramp complains of chill at Central Station cell
A disheveled man sought warmth at the Central Station cell as police heated by four large stoves proved insufficient. He endured several cold nights and urged Lee Gray to increase the gas, saying he would rather "carry the banner" than stay in the frigid station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acel Ani
Lee Gray
Sennee
Gas Shortages Plague Allegheny Households Amid Cold Spell
Allegheny residents report days without gas as cold snaps bite. City offices mostly comfortable. many homes lack fuel for meals and warmth, with residents from Taggart Street to Juniata Street detailing extended outages and disrupted cooking routines.
Gas Pressure Drops Across Southside Residents
A Southside survey shows widespread gas shortages with magistrate Succop noting a cold breakfast after a morning gas cut. Citizens from the West End and South Seventeenth street report two hour outages and continued supply woes affecting mills, glass houses, and private homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
Southside
South Fifteenth Street
Carrigan
Co. F. Hesselbarth
Thomas Richards
James Sherran
George Miller
South Seventeenth Street
Waste in Iron Mills and Gas Cost Comparison
The Wheeling Gas Company figures show gas costs far exceed coal for heating iron in mills. A ton heated by coal costs 15 cents, while gas costs 60 cents, about four times as much. Wasteful gas usage in rolling mills, especially heat escaping from stack flames, could be reduced with better apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Dally and Diehl
Wheeling Gas Company
Siemens
May Set Houses Afire Gas Pressure Dangers Rule
A Oakland resident faced a dangerous low gas pressure causing a kitchen fire after turning the gas on full for heat. The tea kettle dried, vessels cracked, and the room grew suffocating as the range heated further before the gas was turned off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Shivering Students Protest Gas Shortage in Allegheny
Youngsters and parents protest natural gas scarcity affecting schools in Northelde. The Third ward upper building closed after attempts to teach geography by candlelight as teeth chatter and chills persist. Superintendent Morrow notes condition seen in the Third ward may reflect the citywide situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northelde
Morrow
A Boom for Laundries as Gas Delays Hit Homes
Householders unable to heat water send out the family wash as laundries report a large weekly gain despite gas shortages. Many families delayed washing Monday and Tuesday, with gas remaining scarce. Frustration grows as some households entrust fine clothes to laundries while nonessential items wait till next week.
Elizabeth Natural Gas Company charter issued in Allegheny
State Department issued a charter yesterday to the Elizabeth Natural Gas Company of Elizabeth Allegheny with capital 1600 and directors James B Graham William Db O Neil RK F Wiles Shaffer and L Shaffer. Kipling serial rights secured by The Dispatch for the territory. Publication begins Sunday November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Elizabeth Natural Gas Company
Elizabeth
Allegheny Ee
James B. Graham
Willam Db
O'Neil
F. Wiles
Shaffer
L. Shaffer
Eliza
Rudyard Kipling
THE
Dispatch
Circulars to Officials Stir Political Debate in City
A city rift over Republican loyalty surfaces as Chief Brown and William Flinn reportedly circulate notices urging officials and workers to back Senator Delamater. Magee and Elliott defend free political choice, while employers warn of consequences for noncompliance. The talk follows prior employment pressures and court history on political discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
William Flinn
Flinn
Delamater
Messrs
Brown
Magee
Elliott
Bluff Bet Scheme Alleged in Pension Office Probe
Charley Anderson at Democratic headquarters warns of a Delamater betting scheme before election day. He says $50 bets are planned among supporters to influence the man who posted the wager, aiming to sway votes if successful. He notes money is moving but he has not seen actual bets yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Johnny Jones
Sue
J. M. Maloney
Taggarttreet
Pleasant Valleys
Tagrart Street
Henry Hunneshagen
Spring Garden Avenue
William Lenhart
Sheffield Street
Wyman
McClintock Avenue
Major Hunker
City Hall
Janizer Dolan
Carnegie Hall
Robert B. Lea
Manufacturers and Merchants’ Insurance Company
Robinson Street
Ridge Avenue
William Witherow
Federal Street
North Avenue
C.V. Lewis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Beymer- Bauman
Bidwell Street
Manchester
Juniata Street
James Owens
Charlie Anderson
Charley Anderson
Pension Office
Democratic
Delamater
Brennan's Band Again Delivers Political Rally
Billy Brennen's band played to a crowd from Point to Glenwood as speakers led a rally in support of Pattison and Siennen. W J Brennen Esq BD J McCarthy M Coffey spoke against Delamater and Quay. Despite damp weather, crowds cheered their favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Brennen
Point
Glenwood
W. J. Brennen
Esq
J. McCarthy
Luzerne County
William Walls
M. Coffey
Delamater
Quay
Pattison
Siennen
Tickets Ready On Friday In Local Ballot Push
City Assessor Frank Case and clerks prepared 305000 stickers for Republican ballot tickets. The plan aims to give every voter a fraction over six stickers. Country district tickets will be ready by Friday but city-places tickets delay until the last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Case
New Castle Man Optimistic on Congressional Victory
T W Phillips of New Castle in town on business predicts his election. He says others should do the talking for his campaign, while noting a strong district revulsion in favor of Pattison era politics. Rev J A Boyden replies that ministers should not abandon pulpits for politics and maintains faith in his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Phillips
New Castle
Phillips Pretera
Ude
J. A. Boyden
Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church
Arthur Street
Justus C. Strawbridge
Lincoln Independent
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Boyden
Blaine Urges Republicans to Carry the State
Hon James G Blaine writes Chairman Porter of the County Republican Committee urging a campaign speech in Lee. He calls the visit crucial and says it would be a sacred result if Republicans win the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Porter
Republican Committee
Lee
Free School Threats Stir Opposition in Pattison Battle
Circulars flood Pennsylvania voters as supporters of George Wallace Delamater rally against Robert E Pattison. Messages target American Mechanics Catholics and liquor interests, alleging Pattison vetoed school district taxation and restricted Catholic institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Independent Republicans rally with talks and voter turnout
At the party headquarters crowds swarmed as meetings planned for a full week and speakers were requested. Homestead and Sharpsburg voters forecast Pattison majorities while 400 000 tickets are being distributed amid 120 000 registered voters. Peter Shields said election-board frauds would be watched and a $2000 reward paid for verified evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DIE Watch
Homestead
Sharpsburg
Pattison
Peter Shields
How He Gauges The Fight
Deputy Attorney General Sanderson predicts a Republican victory for the State and Allegheny county with a good majority. He cites stumping in multiple counties and notes turnout concerns in off years. He forecasts Allegheny county at about 6000 to 10000 votes for the Republicans, with Delamater carrying Philadelphia. Magee’s stance is seen as neutral or exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Allegheny County
Delamater
Sehuylkil
Lebanon
Lancaster
Bradford
Hic
Philadelphia
Xheaa
Pattison
Magee
McManes
Sach
How Their Money Goes One Bet and County Propositions
Rumors of bets swirl as county results loom. A wager of 200 on Allegheny City east of Federal Street backing Pattison circulates from Quincy Robinson's cigar store. Another bettor places 500 on the Republican nominee failing to win Allegheny County by 200 or more, with funds on deposit for the stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Hoo
Jin Quincy Robinson
Allegheny City
Federal Street
Pattison
Del
Meeting on the Southside Draws Republicans in Rain
A Turner Hall Southside meeting drew a small, enthusiastic crowd as Emmitt Cotton and Rev. Carl Weil spoke on campaign issues. They urged workers to back Republican plans and defended the party against personal jealousy in presenting the true conditions to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Jane Street
Southside
Emmitt Cotton
Carl Weil
Wife Baffled by Insanity Papers Sets Fire Then Vanishes
In Allegheny a young wife Louisa Schon burned commitment papers after learning she would be sent to the insane department and fled home. Her husband, brass welder Hubert Schon, identified her body at the morgue after she was recovered from the Allegheny river. Coroner's inquest opened and continued as details emerged of the couple's troubled year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Schon
Second Street
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Eighth Street
Grant Miller
Mr. Miller
Schon
Atwood & McCaffrey
Third Avenue
East
Diamond Street
Joseph Geier
James
Second Streets
Louisa
Germany
Adam Frey
Butler County
Allegheny City
Vince
McDowell
Annie McNamara
O'Brien's Alley
Duquesne Way
Rapid Transit to Wilkinsburg Brings Street Cars to Pittsburgh
Wilkinsburg residents anticipate electric street car service within six weeks via two Duquesne Traction lines. The East End Street Railway will loop from Penn avenue, while the Wilkinsburg and East Liberty line runs through Homewood and surrounding borough streets. Rails are being laid fast and riders may travel to Pittsburgh by Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Duquesne Traction Company
Penn Avenue
East End
Frankstown Avenue
Homewood
East Liberty
Duquesne Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duquesne
Eee
Brushton
Pitt
Hill Street
Hill
Wood
Penn
Water
Franklin
Hrushton
Alfred
Rebecca
E Hay
Centenarian Roger Martin Dies in Scott's Alley
Roger Martin, native of Ireland who arrived in 1564, died at about 4 AM aged over 100 in a brick Scott's Alley house. Known as "grandpa" to neighborhood children, he led a simple, peaceful life, after a January fall confined him to his room. Funeral set for Friday at 10 AM in St. Mary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott's Alley
Roger Martin
Ireland
Martin
St. Mary's Cometery
Mishaps of a Day at Pittsburgh Steel Plants
A series of injuries from Steel Works across Pittsburgh suburbs. A colored worker killed at Edgar Thomson Steel Works when a piece of steel crushed his head. Weary Konhoffer crushed hand at Solar Iron Works. Thomas Groves injured after being struck by a Second Avenue streetcar. Alexander Williams foot crushed by wagon wheels at Linden Steel Works. A Pole named Casperante, a hooxer at Jones and Laughlins, jaw fractured by a tipping hook. John Kossler bruised after colliding with an electric streetcar at Ohio and Sandusky. Mrs L and Stewart died after being struck by a Fort Wayne train in Allegheny. husband a physician, separated for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Steel Works
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Konhoffer
Solar Iron Works
Thomas Groves
Second Avenue
Canton Street
Alexander Williams
Linden Steel Works
Casperante
Jones & Laughlins
Long Brick Row
John Kossler
Ohio
Sandusky
Allegheny
Bishop Phelan Home Welcomed at Union Station Reception
Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan returned from a Europe vacation to cheering crowds at Union Station. A formal reception and banquet followed at the Episcopal residence on Grant Street with clergy, lay leaders, and a Cathedral band in attendance. The Bishop expressed thanks and appeared moved by the show of esteem before an informal evening gathering at his Sherman avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Bishop Phelan
Europe
Chicago Express
Messrs
James Phelan
John Riley
Wm. Totten
A. J. Kennedy
W. J. Curran
J. J. Flannery
W. J. Burns
C. F. McKenna
Timothy O'Leary
John Mackin
Christopher Dixon
Wm. Loeffier
John McNulty
Casey
O'Connor
Riley
Frank J. Totten
Kearne
John D. Seaily
A. F. Keatinz
John Rodgers
John G. Larkin
James McNally
T. D. Casey
Grant Street
Sherman Avenue
Allegheny
Swords Says Des Moines Building Needs Little Furnishings
Colonel H L Swords Purchasing Agent of the United States Treasury travels to Des Moines to view the post office project. He notes many existing chairs and desks can be reused and that furnishing costs will be far lower than expected. He comments on Iowa prohibition noting city whisky use, the impact on tax and law enforcement, and the strong presence of churches and schools in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Swords
United States Treasury
Des Moines
Lowa
Union
Forlorn Wanderers Seek Aid At Charities Department
A weary trio including a man named William Swith of Harrison County Virginia his wife and a 10 year old boy asked the Department of Charities for help. The party described a seven year life of wandering and hardship with stints in poor houses and long travels ending in Pittsburg seeking better prospects. Examiner Hoffman deemed them out of bounds and provided tickets to Cumberland Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
William Swith
Harrison County
Pittsburg
Hoffman
Wanderers
Cumberland
Constable Butler Dead in Alderman Flack's Ward
Constable Richard Butler of Alderman Flack's Southside office died yesterday after a brief illness. He served as constable in the Twenty fifth ward for many years and was 40. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Butler
Alderman Flack
Eye injury leads to self removal of eyeball in wartime incident
An injured picket in Petersburg, Andrew D. Blackburn of Urichsville Ohio, after an eye bulge and rupture from a shell explosion, opts to extirpate the eye without anesthesia due to cardiac valvular disease. Dr Saddler performs rapid enucleation with cocaine, and Blackburn returns home reportedly well the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Andrew D. Blackburn
Urichsville
Saddler
Penn Avenue
Mr. B
44 inch Wool Dress Fabric at Low Prices
Bargain textile listing shows 44 inch wool fabric available at five and ten cent equivalents. Various colorings and printed sil patterns advertised with cheap prices.
City Tax Report Breaks Down Ward Revenues and Delinquencies
City Treasurer Denniston released the yearly tax report totaling 4,131,985.39 including water, business and property taxes. The summary shows March and September installments, discounts on the latter, and delinquent collections handled by Ford, with a total unpaid tax of 571,725.61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
Ford
Pittsburg
Luxurious Curtain and Upholstery Fabrics Range
A long Midwest store advertises its Curtain and Upholstery Department with wide 50 inch fabrics. It lists Ramise and Petit Points, French Jutes, Oriental motifs, domestic Tapestries, Damasks, Cretonnes and Silk Damask prices from 50 cents to 17 dollars a yard. The piece highlights expert staff and promises prompt, satisfactory service and a large, diverse stock unseen in nearby cities.
Upholstery and Interior Decorating by Skilled Craftsmen
The ad proclaims high quality factory work with no shoddy products. It offers reupholstery, custom style changes, and interior decorating by artists. The firm provides home visits, idea gathering, and cost estimates for new or old homes.
Horne & Co Offers Free Silk Sample Mail Order
Our Mail Order Department at Horne & Co sends samples of silks and dress goods free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
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Allegheny Heating Company
Believernon
Equitable Comy
Ontown Avenue
Brown & Co
Shoenberger & Co
McIntosh, Hemphill & Co
Zug & Co
Witherow
Enon
Central Hotel
Central
St Charles
Gill
Monongahela House
Builers
Anderson
Schlesser
Inel
Wood Street
People’s Company
Schlosser
Central Station
Diamond
Nowell’s
Monongahela
C. L. Magee
Elliot
Will
L. Magee
Old Fire Commission
Fire Department
Department of Public Charities
Brennan’s
Phillips
Blaine
American Mechanics
Robert E. Fauleon
Haring
Robert & Paulson
Reagan
Nquor Men
Louisa Schon
Edgar
Mrs. Stewart
Colonel Swords
Mistooek
Constable Butler
L. Thompson & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ll. US
Jos. Horse & Co
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield St
New York
Urssa Hueys & Hack
Ussa Hucus & Hacks
Dresden
Dussix & McWarty
Fifth Ave
Trasa Hrevs
Hacre
Styuise
Parcels & Jones
Biber & Easton
Fered
Joy Market
Ward
Ikea
Fagerat
Myo Scacaliens
Ot Bicesceesceessy
Ppasessasya
Mecca
Edward
Nger
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Horne & CO
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