Dalzell Eastward Tour as Quay Visits Pittsburg Politicians
Dalzell travels to Harrisburg and joins Pittsburg Democrats as Republicans and Dalzell supporters rally for a State League entry. Quay comes from Beaver to Philadelphia and Atlantic City while Flinn, McKean, and others meet him. Delegates are named for the Scranton convention amid ongoing party skirmishes and club formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Pittsburg
Ats
Dalzell
Harrisburg
State League
Mir
Union Station
Quay
Beaver
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Flinn
McKean
United States
Walter Lyon
J.0. Brown
Richard Quay
Tragedy: Son of Bartender Dies After Fall From Window
Old son of William Rivenour living at Wylie avenue and Logan street fell from a third floor window onto the pavement Sunday afternoon. He died at 1 o clock yesterday morning. An inquest will be held this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rivenour
Wylie Avenue
Logan Street
Gambler Privileges Busted at Ross Grove Event
An industrious speculator and Ed Coppes controlled cane game privileges at Ross Grove, charging up to nine dollars per entry. The committee halted the games after detecting money play and Coppes was locked up amid threats of arrest as gamblers disputed the restitution claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross’ Grove
Ed. Coppes
Tnhorn
Coppes
Bne
Tom Fletker
Jolson
Zimmerman
Mernt
St Coppes
Allegheny Street Railways Roil Council Favor and Opposition
In Allegheny, street railway proposals for feeders to the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company stir council debate. Chairman Arthur Kennedy of the Corporations Committee delays action, while nine members call a special meeting to discuss the ordinances amid concerns of bias and opposing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Corporations Committee
Allegheny
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Committee On
Arthur Kennedy
Committee On Corporations
Kennedy
Pleasant Valley
Opposi Road
Six Centuries Old Swiss Parade at Ross Grove
A grand Swiss American celebration marked six centuries since the foundational Swiss alliance. About 3,000 participants from Pittsburgh and Allegheny joined parades featuring Swiss societies, banners, bands, and costumed riders, with Mayor Gourley delivering the principal English address at Ross Grove.
Peculiar Predicament at Union Depot Sees Man Separated
A Boston man named Baxter was bound for Nashville when his wife boarded a different train. Realizing the separation he jumped from the train, injuring his hand. He later learned his wife had already departed on the Panhandle line and he arranged to meet her by catching No. 1 at 12:18 today after telegraphing Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Boston
Baxter
Nashville
Limited
Fort Wayne
Panhandle
Columbus
Orig
No. L
Musicians On Their Way For Exposition Opening
The First Bugle Blast for the Exposition is heard as displays near completion across departments. Manager Johnston reports a telegram from C A Cappa Bandmaster of the Seventh Regiment Infantry New York confirming they are traveling to Baltimore to perform for the opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
C. A. Cappa
Seventh Regiment Infantry
New York
Baltimore
Arees files charter for Baptist Church of Elizabeth
A charter for Baptist Church of Elizabeth was filed yesterday. Tax Presbytery of Cumberland Presbyterian meets today at Oak Grove. Public Works Committee holds regular session this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arees
Baptist Church of
Elizabeth
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove
Committee On Public Works
Man Attempts Suicide in Central Station Prison Break
James R. Davidson son of Secretary Davidson of the Humane Society tried to slit his throat with a tin piece in the Central station. He battled Turnkey Lacrimore who saved him before serious injury, after a prior disorderly conduct sentence. Davidson cited weariness of imprisonment and fear of a cellmate as motives. He was later sent to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davidson
James R. Davidson
Davidson
Humane Lociety
Lacrimore
Turnkey
Turnkey Laurimore
Monday's Hospital Records Minor Accidents In Two Cities
Minor incidents in two cities yesterday included a Fort Pitt bound derailment near Fort Ridge injuring a worker and blockading a train. A laborer at Union depot sustained a hand and head wound after jumping a cab. A two year old on Manhattan Street had facial injuries from a street stone. A boat builder fell from a dock injuring a leg and head. A 13 year old boy was cut when thrown from a wagon on Fifteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lst
Lowne
Fort Pitt
Steubenville
Fortridge
Rachee Sinnette
Lowry
Union Depot
Pastor Street
Marrix—Golbrow Martin
Manhattan Street
Peedalan General Hospital
Rexp
Isaac Heed
Heed & Kreps
McAuley Street
Aleghen
Connigan
Cam
Fi Eighth Street
Pickpockets Target Excursion Train And Ross Grove
Martin Roberts lost seventeen dollars on an excursion train to a Swiss celebration at Ross Grove. A traveling salesman A Burringer reported a stolen gold watch later at Ross station. Detectives Johnson and Zimmerman investigated as suspects circulated a theory that Burringer was involved or the watch was taken in a scuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Roberts
Ross’ Grove
Allegheny
the Grove
Ross Station
A. Burringer
A New Potato Bug Threatens Local Crops
Farmers face a new pest described as jet black, half an inch long, able to fly and capable of destroying late potato vines. The insect arrives suddenly, leaves plants in tatters with bare stalks, and resembles no known past Colorado beetle. Local amid inquiries failed to identify it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pennsylvania's Buildings at the World Fair
Adjutant General McClelland left for Chicago to attend the National World's Fair Commission meeting. A Pennsylvania sub-committee will review ground allocation and decide building size and style for the state pavilion. The National Commission meeting is set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClelland
Chicago
National World's Fair Commission
Pennsylvania State Board of Managers
Benj. Whitman
Thompson
Goblin
Rodney A. Mercur
Pennsylvania
National Commission
Thenion
Boy Arrested for Harness Theft Held for Trial
George Gumble, arrested Saturday on a charge of stealing harness from McCaffrey's livery stable on Second avenue, was given a hearing yesterday and held for trial at court. John H. Drhew and William Long were principal witnesses as the harness was found in their possession. informations were also made against them. Pricew was held for court and Long's case was held over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gumble
McCaffrey
Second Avenue
John
Drhew
William Long
Pricew
Long
Power of the Law Courthouse Summary
A police blurb lists multiple local arrests and detentions. Henry a, Davin Potiona, Josrera Motscorski, Helxny Lannax, Frask Keusix, J R Kelly, Heeneet Botte, Grance Aterat Lre, Lee, Frank Bailey, Cuanirs Current, Victoria Kolwski, and W Schultz are described as held or jailed, with various charges including assault, battery, non support, felonious assault, and immorality. Several hearings and bail statuses are noted, with Aldermen named as processing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grance Aterat Lre
McKenna
Lee
Frank Bailey
Bailey
Cuanirs Current
Jacob Nau
Eerve Avenue
Wen
Beinfuer
Victoria Kolwski
Alderman McNeirny
Joseph Rosinski
W. Schultz
K. Kowlski
Prisoner Harris Escapes On Train After Crowd Teams Up
Orlando Bell of Noblestown detained William Harris in Steubenville on a felonious assault warrant against John Riley of Oakdale. Harris was being moved toward Pittsburg when a crowd boarded the Mansfield train and liberated him. Bell claims Harris had defied him and did not resist due to the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Flinn
Plien
McKear
Senaator Quay
Richard Quay
Mr. Quay, Jr
State Republican Club
Borr
Orlando Bell
Noblestown
William Harris
Bell
Harris
Steubenville
John Riley
Oakdale
Pittsburg
Panhandle Road
Mansfield
Women Inspect Pittsburg Factories For Underage Labor
Deputy State Factory Inspector Miss Mary A O Reilly arrived in the city to survey all factories stores mills and warehouses employing ten or more women and children The visit follows the retirement of Miss Leslie and focus on law compliance and humane sanitary standards The inspector plans a personal tour beginning today and will report any violations to authorities noting the act has improved conditions and oversight since its enactment with increased duties including fire escape provisions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. O'Reilly
Monongahela House
Philadelphia
Miss Leslie
Miss O'Reilly
Robert Watchorn
Europe
Pittsburg
Distatch
Beneft
Commonwealth
State Department
Abbott Denies Carnegie Company Rumors of Changes
W L Abbott of Phipps Co denies morning reports of management changes in the H C Frick Coke Company and Carnegie Association. He says Frick was out of town and neither he nor associates know of such moves, urging that there is no foundation for the rumors. General Secretary Bosworth corroborates the denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abbott
Carnegie
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Carnegie Association
Scottdale
W. L. Abbot
B. Bosworth
Objects to the Letter in Malicious Mischief Case
Thomas F. Hodges of the Builders' Gazette is under bail to answer a charge of malicious mischief before Alderman McMasters. The information was from T. W. Haas, Pittsburg agent of the Hallowell Granite Works at Hallowell Maine. Haas denies Hodges wrote a letter allegedly libeling him to the Granite Works proprietors regarding advertising contracts worth 2375.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Hodges
Builders’ Gazette
Alderman McMasters
T. W. Haas
Pittsburg
Hallowell Granite Works
Atallowell
Haus
Hodges
Colored men fill Vesuvius strike vacancy at mill
The Vesuvius puddlers strike surged as 86 colored men entered the mill to reclaim former positions. Disappointment and anger spread. reports say the firm has nearly 100 more colored puddlers in reserve. Secretary Madden of the Amated Association said no new developments, though some colored workers have been put on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Steel executive George W. Bryan heads to Ashland plant
George W. Bryan formerly managed the South Thirteenth Street steel works of the Oliver Iron and Steel Company and left for Ashland Kentucky to assume charge of the Ashland Iron and Steel Works. He is a well known steel blowing timents manager in Pittsburg, and his former employer presented him with many valuable presents yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bryan
South Thirteenth Street
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Ashland
Ashland Iron and Steel Works
J. Bryan
Pittsburg
Completing the Road to Turtle Creek Valley Line
The Turtle Creek Valley railroad from Stewarts station to Murraysville near completion. Residents of Murraysville and nearby towns plan celebrations including a free excursion over the new line. Extensions to Delmont will tap rich mineral and gas regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Creek Valley
Stewarts Station
Murraysville
Delmont
A Combination Scheme Abandoned by Iron Pipe Makers
The proposed alliance of wrought iron pipe manufacturers has collapsed. The scheme is said to have gained undue newspaper prominence, and a meeting of manufacturers will be held shortly. The trust issue will not be raised. Trade is improving with unusually large western sales.
Bricklayers Rally Over Building Boom Amid Price Talks
Prominent manufacturers deny that last week’s meeting aimed to form a trust. They say the gathering discussed prices and adjusting differences. Bricklayers go on the offensive as work continues on 50 new buildings with workers hopeful.
Labor Day Demonstration Set for Greensburg Nearby Towns
Westmoreland capital anticipates celebrations with no local march but a major event in Greensburg tomorrow. Carpenters and all building trades, plus the G A B and other secret and industrial groups, will participate in the Greensburg gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Greensburg
No Fires Today as Window Glass Industry Delays Resume
No window glass plants started today due to a wage scale dispute. Firms are repairing facilities and expect wage talks to settle soon, with production to resume once operations restart and agreements are reached.
Plans Abandoned for Hammond Mill Move to Mansfield
W J Hammond and Son abandoned plans to move their Second Avenue mill to Mansfield Valley after two years of discussion. Citizens of Mansfield and Chartiers borough had raised about 2000 dollars to lure the mill, now the offer was accepted then withdrawn and the funds returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Second Avenue
Mansfeld
Mansfield Valley
Mansfield and
Chartiersborough
Pittsburg Enterprise Promises Typewriter Plant
Mr. Daugherty the Kittanning lawyer says a new type-writer will be manufactured by a company organized next week. He reports stock sold and an immediate organization with a Pittsburg office and likely factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Pittsburg
Industrial Notes from the Local Press
Industrial notes report most prescription factories near full season. County offices to stay open Saturdays 8:30 PM to 4:00 AM. Mahoning Valley Iron Co. receives large order of polished shafting from Manchester England. Mononghela Natural Gas Co. extends line south of Bellefonte field promising steady supply. Builders' Exchanges to report on Permanent Exchange. officials warn of potential member withdrawals amid dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Manchester
England
Monongshela Natural Gas Company
Children subjected to cruelty alleged by East End woman
Humane Society agent Berryman filed charges against Mary Hardy of Lenora street before Alderman A. J. Means alleging cruelty to three Crabee children aged between 5 and 15. Investigators report severe injuries on the oldest child from beating with broom and poker, stabbing, and tying with a rope. A warrant is out for Hardy’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman
The
Humane Society
Mary Hardy
Lenora Street
East End
A. J. Means
Crabee
West End Transit Plan Sees Pittsburgh Line Meeting
A West End rapid transit committee met with Pittsburg and Manchester line officials to discuss routes. Members Thomas Herschberger Homer L McGard and Charles Daub noted optimistic views and preliminary arrangements. Talks included aging trucks opposite West End and feasibility of a bridge, with West End Company holding West Carson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Allegheny
Manchester
Thomas Herschberger
Homer L. McGard
Charles Daub
Coopers Waite
West Carson Street
Blaine Thriving New Town Sails to Pittsburg Line
Blaine on the Monongahela is promoted as a thriving new town. The ad notes daily departures to Pittsburg and Lake Erie lines at 7 45 AM and 12 05 PM city time with Saturday 5205 PO office contact. It invites investors to visit the town and obtain maps and price lists from Charles Somers & Co at 129 Fourta Ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Monongahela
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
New Boys Suits Showcase at Low $2.00 Priced Sale
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. offers 5 000 boys suits in durable cassimere at two dollars each. Sizes 4 to 1, with 25 patterns, single or double breasted, in latest tall style. Corner Grant and Dismond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Marvin's Bread Ad Promises Pure Light Freshness
An imprint touts Marvin's bread as pure and sweet with a light texture, claiming Nass housewives prefer it and that it is cheaper. It urges buying fresh each morning from your grocer and warns against choosing any other brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Simen’s Men’s Boots Ad at 78 Ohio Street Allegheny
Local retailer G D Simen advertises boots and grain at low prices. The notice promotes a sale at 78 Ohio Street near Sandusky in Allegheny Pennsylvania with emphasis on affordability and broad consumer appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio Street
Sandusky
Allegheny
Special Values in Children Hosiery at 27 Fifth Avenue
50 dozen fine ribbed cashmere hose in black scale knees and double knees offered at 25c 35c and 50c with prices reduced from $100. Sizes of & Sons, 27 Fifth Avenue advertise the sale of children hosiery including 50 dozen cashmere hose at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of & Sons
Fifth Avenue
B B American Goods Noted With New Camel Hair Stripe
This paper notes new 50 inch camel hair stripe suitings valued at $1, though omitted in our column. Boces and Bunn are mentioned in relation to the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boces & Bunn
Bennetts PA Brewers Advertise Slager and Wiener Beer
The text advertises C Baeuerleln Brewing Company of Bennetts Pennsylvania as brewers and bottlers of slager and wiener ex beer. It mentions trade and families supplied and references Aaporees Bitters before meals in a disjointed promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Baeuerleln Brewing Company
Bennetts, Pa
Oe Paws
Tramp from Shipwreck Seeks Aid After Atlantic Crossing
A 76 year old man identifying as George Ritz, tall and neatly dressed, sought lodging at the Twenty-eighth ward police station claiming 23 years of hardship. He described a voyage from Wheeling to Pittsburgh and a shipwreck that cost his wife and two children, and spoke of becoming a tramp driven by sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
George Ritz
McQuaide
Wheeling
W. Va
Pittsburg
Aiapelaeerile
America
Siwane
Ptey Po
Opening of the Schools in Pittsburg and Allegheny
Pittsburg public schools reopened with fair attendance as students resume studies after two months. Next week, Monday to Wednesday, all pupils may enter the Exposition free. about 5,000 pictures are expected daily. Allegheny public schools begin anew with discussion on text books and possible room changes. Curry University opened yesterday with a suitable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allmeas
Gxt
St. James
Curry University
Dever
Corner Stone Laying for Thirty-first Ward Church in Pittsburg
The Thirty-first Ward Methodist Episcopal Church corner stone will be laid this afternoon on Ex celsior street. The brick structure with stone trimmings will rival suburban Pittsburg churches. A rear chapel will serve current needs with 700 seating, and Rev. Mr. McIntyre will lead services with Revs. J. W. Myles and T. N. Boyle assisting, featuring a special musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-first Ward Methodist Episcopal Church
Excelsior Street
Pittsburg
Catton
Mr. McIntyre
J. W. Myles
T. N. Boyle
New Parisian Novelties Offered at Moderate Prices
Biber and Easton present fail sets in elegant home spun and camel hair effects among Parisian novelties. Includes American English and Sargon patterns, diagonals, cameldees, hairline spots, rings, Engle suitings, full dress lengths and rich combinations. Prices shown from 28 25 and 9 dollars upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Extra Dress Goods Price List Appears in Ad
An old advertisement lists fabrics by width and price: 40 inch woolen goods such as Homespans Bourettes Novel Plaids Extra Serges Henriettas Tufted Stripes at 0 to 50 cents, 34 inch Arlington Plaids, Jamestown 96 inch width in new plaids and stripes at 37 cents, and Bedford Cords at about $1.37. The note promotes these as best medium price dress fabrics despite dampness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Household Yard Size Pricing For Home Comers
Household buyers are offered yard ranges from 2x2 to 234x6 with unit prices from 350 to 650 each and napkin sets in varied sizes priced per dozen or per unit. The listing specifies matching napkins in five-eighth and quarter sizes with prices ranging from 5 to 650 per dozen and 325 to 5 per dozen respectively.
Made in Austria Towels and Cloths Sale Prices
Made in Austria, $9 per set and upward. Lunch Cloths to match hemstitched yard square and yard and a half square, $2 to $5 each. Full line of Grass or Old Bleach Towels, 46c and 55c per yard. Twenty five kinds of 25c towels. Towels at 8sc a dozen offered as best values at this price range.
Blankets and Quilts Attract Winter Shoppers
Cool evenings coming. Save money on all wool blankets with values beginning at $3.50 and up. Rose of Sharon blankets in several color combos priced $4 to $3 a pair. Centennial Saxony blankets range $4.50 to $8 per pair. North Star white and colored blankets from $8 per pair. Cotton filled comforts from $1 and up and down comforts from $5 and up.
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Allegheny Street Railway
Bens and
Gesip
Fireat
A. E. McCandless
George Miller
Squire Lindsas
Hue
Dalwell
Major McQandless
John Dulwell
OHS
Somafer
John D. Shafer
Straightout
Yesterdy
Itealy
Gibbs
BM. Qibde
Aateeee Straighteas Krepublicen County
Spraightout Republica
T Convention
Court of Common Tiers
Cnort
Mpeelf
Joel D. Shafer
Manor Station
Henry Strube
L. D. Warnock
Ildwell
W.C. Munda
John Longhyer
Er BE. Miler
W.C. Rankin
J. D. Woern
John Dalzell
Republican Marching Club
Republican League Cubs
William BE. Ewing
H. S. Lydick
Riesoth
John B. Cheches
Bv. Ractt
Costes Grimes
Fs. M. al
Canven
Leidt-Cay
Tudinns
Larkin
Brennen
Gekec
Aleghens
Brenach
Mayo
Turner Hall
Butter Street
J. Gourley
McDowell
George Bivonour
Jolly Switzers
Gourley
Rudolph
Switzerland
Uri
Schwyz
Unterwalden
Eidgenossenschaft
Madison Avenue
Great Western Band
RK. Caldreider
Worman
Sweitzer Society of
Tarentum, Etna
Sharpsbyre Schweizervereins
West Penn Depot
Hoss’ Grove
Littl
Dia
R_ Caldreider
Charles Perrot
Arnold Schneider
Little Republic
Betwes
le Aland
Liberty
Land of Refuge
Mr. Haugartner
Dagobert Deucher
Max Schaumberg
Helvetia Marinerchor
Helvetia Society
President Well
City Matters
Axx Sweaner
William Sworde
Miller
Caamwan Willliam Grane
Sewickley
Susan McFadden
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Joseph M. Rawe
Grant Street
Chamber of Commerce
Abe Blumelghal
Townsend and
Paster
Pennsylvania Sait Company
Flre
Natrona
W. McQoatt
Department of Charities
Smallmaan Street
A. M. Lee
Amripion Tee Rhey, Co. KE
Ith T
Rbay
Lee Tuebory
Charlies
G. Weber
Southside
Danville
Weber
Eber Wesan
Y Diacon Corie
Mollie Richards
Haxhan Mouvoy
James Clinton
Fret Rapid
Clinton
McAleese
Ma. Mintner
Soho
John Loughran
Loughran
Muliet
Pennsylvania’s Buildings
Henry A
Epwanp Mrrerar
Brigham Street
Davin Potiona
Alderman McMunsters
John French
Josrera Motscorski
Alderman Beinhouer
Adam Gripp
Helxny Lannax
Robinson & Ren's Foundry
Frask Keusix
J. R. Kelly
Alderman Gripp
Botte
Oer
Thomas Hodges
Plate Glass Trust
Mellon Bros
Industrial Notes
Charles Somers & Co
Fourta Ay
Allegheny’s
Biber & Easton
Arlington
Bedford
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Austria
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Brussels
Geworth
Lowell
Edward
Groetzinger
Bartlett Wimeuctt
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