Homestead Mob Leader Clifford Held Without Bail for Murder
John Clifford, identified by Pinkerton witnesses as the mob leader, is held without bail on the murder charge of J. W. Klein. The hearing showed Clifford wielded a revolver during the altercation, urged protection for barges, and led a surrender at Munhall station after the attack on the barges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Clifford
Homestead
John Clifford
Ewing
J. W. Klein
Clifford
Sylvester Critchlow
Grand Jury
Criminal Court
Matthew Foy
F. Conner
Peter Foy
William Ramsey
Joseph Dierken
Foy
Patterson
Breck
Robb
Brennen
Cox
Commonwealth
O’donnell
Cooper
Burke
Cilford
John Cooper
Philadelphia
New York
Pinkerton
Klein
Pittsburg
Cifford
Pinkertons
Ross and O Donnell Fail to Appear for Hearing
Warrant for Hugh O Donnell and Hugh Ross issued by Alderman McMasters on murder charges connected to J W Klein. Constables sought them in Homestead, but the leaders fled toward Pittsburg taking an early train. Attorneys warned of Saturday surrender, yet the two did not appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Hugh O'Donnell
Cooper
Burke
Munhall
Pingerton
Pittsburg
SM. Minehart
Hotmeopathic Hospital
Klein
Jonny
Court House
Alderman McMasters
Hugh Ross
J. W. Kiein
Homestead
O'Donnell
Ross
Two Hughs
For
Constable Walls Granted Bail After Assualt Charge
William Tribbele, employed by the Sixteenth Regiment on the Swissvale side of the river, says he was attacked by a mob while a constable named James Walls stood nearby and did not intervene. Walls, a Homestead constable, was charged with assault and battery and given bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walls
Homestead
William Tribbele
Alderwan McMasters
Age Tribbele
Sixteenth
Swissvale
Walls
Tribbele
Exposition Nearly Ready with New Mirror Display
Preparations for the exposition progress rapidly with a mirrors over the band stand to let ground floor spectators see the gallery. Prof. Cromwell will lecture in September in the new hall. Opening night avoids an evening lecture. Post office moved to the manager’s office with limited hours. Season tickets are face cards usable at the center entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Johnson
McKean
Pinkerton detective jailed for disturbance at Diamond Street market
H. D. Davis a Pinkerton detective was sent to the workhouse for 30 days by Magistrate Gripp after causing a disturbance at Diamond Street market. He allegedly harassed a market stand owner, refused to leave, displayed his badge, drew a revolver, and threatened violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Davis
Pinkerton
Gripp
Diamond Street
Davis
Honest vices Finest Pianos Advertises High End Instruments
An old fashioned piano advertisement promotes pianos daily and organs of all kinds at all prices. It claims durability and world class artistry and invites readers to try, compare, and request free catalogs. The notice lists a shop at 77 Fifth Avenue and dates to 1831.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanimax Piasos
Voax & Sexo
Ernstaver Piasos
A & Horne
Rail schedule and fares for Pittsburg to Western depot travel
Through trains depart Pittsburg and Western depot at 7 00, 7 10, 10 30 a m, 5 00, 6 15 p m city time from September 6 to 9. Round trip fare is 163 dollars, tickets valid through September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Depot
Fair Excursions From Pittsburg to Wheeling
West Virginia State Fair trips offered via Pennsylvania Lines at 200 round trip fare from Pittsburg. Dates include September 5 6 7 with fair admission and valid return through September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeline
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Bhop-worn bicycles and local second-hand shops listed
A garbled notice mentions bicycles on Wood Street and Center and North Avenues near Barly Risers and Dest pills for constipation. It also references sick headace and sour, with unclear details about vendors or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Center
Barra
Break in Vesuvius Iron Works Strike Cited
Report notes ongoing labor tensions as non union workers seek board and lodging outside the Carnegie complex. Amalgamated leadership rallies strikers while Dillon defends actions. Vesuvius strike ends its long stand with Moorehead Company sanctioned by union.
Mills Running Smoothly at Shoenberger Co's Steel Plant
Shoenberger & Co. reports improved operations as the Bessemer department runs on double turn and all mills resume activity. Over 400 workers are back, with tonnage ahead of last year as repairs continue and the plate mill starts tomorrow. Strikers held a meeting but offered no clear plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoenberger & Co
Bessemer
Sixteenth Street
Floyd's Hall
Liberty Street
United States Glass to Erect Furnaces in Indiana
United States Glass Co. to build three 15 pot furnaces at Gas City Indiana. Local citizens contribute 30000 in cash and grant 30 acres with 600 acre lease for future fuel. Site lies northeast of Minneapolis near Marion across the Mississeeha river from Jonesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Glass Company
Gas City
Ind
C. Ripley
Anderson
King
Big Glass Combine
The
Glass Company
Cas
United States Glass
Minnapolis
Marion
Mississewa
Jonesburg
Southside Workmen Plan United Meeting Over Library Gift
All local lodges of the Southside labor groups have booked Turner Hall on Booth Thirteenth street for next Saturday evening to decide whether to accept or reject the Carnegie Free Library gift. Unions have pushed the issue for months, and a large attendance is expected with councilmen invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Turner Hall
Booth Thirteenth Street
Carnegie Free Library
Schmerts & Co. Start Glass Plant Blast for Silver Clear Glass
BR G Schmerts & Co began operations at their plant with a first blow of window glass. The crew was on hand as they announced a successful start on the new “silver clear” glass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR G Schmerts & Co
Schmerts & Co
Factories to Start Between 6th and 10th This Month
One of three firms holding out from the manufacturers pact will begin operations soon. The agreement had barred new plants until September 24 while a few factories are set to start between the 6th and 10th of this month.
Opening of Schools Brings 26000 Students and 700 Teachers
Tomorrow at 9 o clock the city schools reopen with 26 000 pupils and 700 teachers starting a new term on Labor Day no recitations. New and returning teachers are assigned to several schools including Homewood Liberty Lincoln and Colfax with many staff changes noted among veteran educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie J. Anderson
Lincoln
Tillie Beck
Bloomfield
Carrie Beltshoever
Mt. Washington
Clara E. Bothell
Hiland
Sallie Carlin
Ralston
M. A
EK. Succop
Colfax
Kate E. Wilson
Homewood
B. Ziegler
Sterrett
Virginia Hunter
Duquesne
Jennie McCutcheon
Humboldt
Carrie Paisley
Liberty
Ella F. Reed
Sadie Callery
Lawrence
Annie Cain
O'Hara
Tillie Crawford
Royal English pheasants imported for trials in Indiana county
Major Moore returned from Europe with three royal English pheasants from a nobleman preserve. He plans to stock a game preserve near Homer City with hopes of importing more in November and sending 500 eggs in spring. The shipment includes a High pedigree St Bernard dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major &. E. Moore
Europe
Major Moore
Dr. Barclay
Homer City
Indiana County
Nero III
Hygeia
Bessie II
Boniface
Sir Belvedere
Smallpox Case Reported on Forbes Street
A smallpox case was reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday morning. Simon Machies of 516 Forbes street is afflicted, Dr. Crisler attended him and notified authorities who carried him to the Municipal Hospital. The residence was disinfected by health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Simon Machies
Forbes Street
Crisler
L. and O. Society Target Liquor Sales in First Ward case
Informations filed by Law and Order Society agents accuse about 15 housekeepers in the First ward of selling liquor without licenses under the summary conviction act. Fines total 50 dollars with 25 dollars to informant and 25 to the Director of the Poor. alderman receives costs. Hearings set for Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Aldermman Roce
Costa
Westinghouse Foundry to Finish by October 1
The new foundry and warehouse at the Wilmerding plant of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company are nearing completion and are expected to be finished by October 1. The facility will provide employment for about 600 men once in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Wilmerding
Men’s Fine Fall Suits Sale At P C D Special Notice
Monday morning three new lots of men suits go on sale at 7 30 each. Black cluiut single or double breasted cutaway, maple brown, cassimere check, and silk mixed worsted suits offered as $16 quality for 7 0. P C C clothiers, corner Grant and Diamond streets. Also piano stock from Chickering Hardman Krakauer and Vose with free circulars and easy payments at Mellon Hoens Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Chickering
Hardman
Krakauer
Vose
Mellon & Hoens
Fifth Avenue
The Exposition Opens Wednesday with Large Bicycle Line
The exposition opens on Wednesday September 7 featuring the largest and most complete line of bicycles ever shown in the West. Pioneer Cycle Co presents the event with a wide display and notable offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel Plain
Pirrenunae
Awey framed portraits at Hendricks & Co Allegheny
Labor Day offer at Hendricks & Co No. Federal Street Allegheny frames Awey pictures. Every dozen cabinets service provided with no extra charge for family groups. Bring the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Comma Bacillus and Cholera Insights from Dr. Gaertner
Dr. Frederick Gaertner discusses cholera origins and transmission noting cholera and cholerine as one disease spread by contaminated water. He recalls 1883 84 observations in Strassburg and Paris and highlights Koch’s discovery of the comma bacillus and its role in global cholera efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gaertner
Europe
Strassburg
Germany
Paris
Koch
Prof
Berlin
German Cholera Commission
Egypt
India
Asia
Imperial Institute of Hygiene
Blessed baby finds relief with Cuticura remedies
Mrs. Richard Crompton of West Middlesex Mercer Co Pa reports infant eczema cured using Cuticura remedies after six months of treatment with three doctors failed. She states Roby, six months old at start, improved in three months. now aged fifteen months, is healthy and recommends the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cvriconas
Roby
Richard Crompton
West Middlesex
Mercer Co
How to Cure Skin Diseases and Scalp Troubles
Promises a broad range of cures for eczema scrofula and skin humors with claims of permanent relief for all ages and conditions. Advertises products from a Boston chemical company with prices and the promise of free illustrated pages and testimonials by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porisk Deva and Chemical Conp
Boston
Bargain Upright Hallet & Davis Piano Ad
Hallet and Davis upright piano in excellent condition fully warranted. Easy payments available. Located at 68 Fifth Avenue through Lrcunza and cu oannian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallet & Davis
Seleta
Lrcunza
Cu Oannian
Fifth Avenue
Used Bicycles Sale at Prrrapune Croce Co
Shop worn and second hand bicycles offered at reduced prices. Located at 426 and 448 Wood Street and Center and Bilworth Avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrapune ‘Croce Co
Wood Street
Center
Bilsworth Avenues
Gentlemen's Dress Kid Gloves Sold at Hannahs Market
Advertisement notes Perrin Freres Fisk Clark Denis Fownes makers in regular and cadet sizes from 6 to 4 at Hannahs 80 Sixth street. Also Tamswell of Clark Fisk new puff four in-hand at Hannachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin Freres
Fisk, Clark & Denis & Fownes
London
Hannah's
Sixth Street
Tamswell
Clark & Fiskg
Hannach's
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Fame Charge
Cliford
W. H. Burke
Chicago
E. A. Kirk
Kirk
Lancies
Ecner
Stewart
M. A. Whitten
Munhall Station
Whitten
Conner
Wayne
Richard Holt
Walle Hela
William Tribbe
Butler Fair
Dillon
Vesuvius
Shoenberger's
Thirty-third Street
Pennsyvenue
Upper Union Mills
Twenty-ninth Street
Carnegie Company
Amalgamated
Union Hall
Rolls
Vesuvina
United States Glass Co
Indiana
G Nas
ROYAL
L. & O. Society
Mellor £ Hoene
Labor Day
America
Capticura
John Heffernan
W. 10Th St
Bayonne
N. J
Loox
James M. Wilkinson
Wees
Ruben
Smithfield
Kensington
A. V. Ry
Kensington Improvement CO
Fourth Avenue
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