Nova Scotia Coal Battle Divides New England Railroads
Canadian Nova Scotia coal faces duty removal in a heated debate among Pennsylvania and Virginia operators and New England manufacturers. Senators push reciprocity, but rivals fear duty-free coal would curb output, raise ice freight, and threaten Pennsylvania markets. Local leaders warn removal favors few, harms large coal regions and American jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Canada
New England
Tisratecar
Congress
Pennsylvania
Virginias
Pennsylvania and
Westmoreland Gas Coal
South Amboy
W. L. Scott
Locust Point
Baltimore
Hie
Clearfield
Tidewater
Consolidated Mines
Virginia
Cansds
Nova Scotia
States
Canadian Pacific
Maine
Rand
Boston
Gatn
Englind
Anid
James J. Siegtler
Railroad contractor Kneeland sued for $90,000 in New York
A Pittsburgh based contractor faced judgment in New York County Clerk's office over $90,000 related to the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railroad contract. He bought rails from Garne gie Phipps and Co and obtained about $25,000 notes from T Mellon & Sons, then defaulted. Banks reportedly seek payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsberg Banks
National Bank of Pittsburg
T. Mellon & Sons
New York
Sylvester H. Kneeland
Kneeland
Toledo
St. Louis and
Kansas City
Canadian Pacific
Garnegie, Phipps& Co
T. Meilon & Sons
Brutal Beating Case Sparks Elizabeth Arrest Warrant
The town of Elizabeth on the Monongahela river is shaken by an alleged brutality case. William Hoegmeir a baker faces cruelty to children assault and battery and peace restraint charges after his wife Mrs Hagmeir lies in critical condition. Authorities expect his arrest by morning as the case is treated like a murder in the making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Monongahela
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Justice of the Peace
Graham
William Hoegmeir
Hagmeir
Exciting Horse Incident Sets Penn Avenue Crowd Abuzz
A horse belonging to Samuel Kinney was struck by a Citizens' line car at Penn avenue and Tenth street. The horse was killed after a German volunteer shot it. a scuffle ensued as Jack McDermott and Patrick Churchill wrested control of the revolver, wounding a boy named Smith and prompting police action. Officer McSteey arrested the pair. Agent O'Brien defended his actions. Smith was carried home injured.
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Penn Avenue
Tenth Street
Citizens’ Line
Samuel Kinney
O'Brien
McStoey
Jack McDermott
Patrick T. Churchill
Twelfth Street
Pike Street
McDermott
Smith
Mulberry Alley
Sixth Street
McSteey
Churchill
O’brien
Central Station
McSteer
Wanted in New York Watson alias Travis Identified
Inspector Byrnes pursues William Watson alias Travis after New York police identify him from a photo as a suspected robber. William Travis and Solen Temple were held at Central station and sent to the workhouse for 90 days as suspicious characters.
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William Travis
Smithfield Street
McTighe
New York
O'Mara
Bernes
Travis
Watson
Solen Temple
Central Station
Notable visitors at the Allegheny Exposition
Mr and Mrs W K Thompson of Portsmouth Ohio attend the Exposition at Col C M Garrison's 19 Monterey Street Allegheny. Other arrivals include S W Guthrie and M J Steele from Indiana Pa at Seventh Avenue hotel, and Magistrate Succop on a business trip to the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Thompson
Portsmouth
C. M. Garrison
Monterey Street
Allegheny
Thompson
A. C. Thompson
Grover Cleveland
S. W. Guthrie
M. J. Steele
Indiana
Seventh Avenue
Guthrie
Homer City Stock and Poultry Fama
Succop
Southside
Anniere
Areca
R. D. Campbell
Clarion
Wisest
New York
John McKindley
Mason County
West
Rollin H. Wilber
Seea Valley Railroad
Pittsburg
Joseph Roswell
Dixon
J. W. Boyd
Newport
C. P. Machesney
Lewis
New York City
R. C. Machesney
Baden
Beaver County
Need of a Morgue in Pennsylvania Counties
Coroner Heber McDowell urges a statewide bill to erect and maintain public morgues in each county. He backs the old Diamond Street site and a wharf location, says private morgues fail, cites rising unidentified corpses, and outlines funding, care, and sale of unclaimed belongings under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber McDowell
McDowell
Criminal Court
Diamond Street
Allegheny
Monongahela Wharf
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Dressler
Commonwealth
Beit
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Sach
Court of Common Pleas
Sai County
Roberts Accepts New A G P A Post in Cleveland
D I Roberts formerly stationed in Cincinnati as Assistant General Passenger Agent for the Chicago and St. Louis roads has accepted the same rank with the New York Lake Erie and Western, with headquarters in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Roberts
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
New York, Lake Erie and
Western
Cleveland
Hendricks & Co Photographers Reduce Prices At Exposition
Hendricks and Co photographers at No 68 Federal street Allegheny announce reduced rates for fine portraits during the Exposition. Try their service with good cabinets offered at one dollar a dozen. Telephone 1018 for Sonnets opposite Forty third street city TawFr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Breuerlein Brewing Co
Fortythird St
Fleishmases New Cloak Department Offers Tailor Made Reed
Fleishmas's new cloak department advertises black cheviot double breasted reefer style coats with large lapels at $9. Also offers Basuerieia's Wienis bottled beer at $125 for gents' seamless oe in high lace shoes sizes 6 to 11 for fall wear. Sold at D. Simea 78 Ohio Street Allegheny TWF
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleishmas
D. Simea
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Allegheny Committees Endorse Street and Utility Schemes
Allegheny Council committees handled substantial business in a brief session. street work included stopping contractor Hackenstein from quarrying and restoring impaired pavement, while a Pittsburg and Western crossing safety gate request was set for sub committee review. Other actions covered street contracts totaling about 15000 dollars, gas bills, a ten tower proposal, bridge approach alterations, and a fire hose contract. Poor Board reported 247 inmates at the Poor Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western
Allegheny Council
Andrews
Sandusky Street
Hackenstein
Hartman
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Pittsburg and Western
Suspension Bridge Company
Federal Street
Robinson Street
Allegheny Gas Committee
Allegheny Fire Committee
Fire Department
Akron Rubber Company
Allegheny Poor Board
Steward Balshouse
Beaver Falls Strike At Emerson Smith Co Beaver Falls Works
The Beaver Falls strike at Emerson Smith Co continues after workers demand the dismissal of George E. Gatchell for not joining the union. Chairman James E. Emerson says the company refused to discharge Gatchell and that about 75 men quit then returned on payday, asserting workers have rights to join unions and to dispose of their labor as they please. No arbitration was offered or requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson, Smith & Co
Beaver Falls
George E. Gatchell
James E. Emerson
Gatchell
Grinder
Instanter
Westinghouse Machine Company Strike Intensifies
About 120 workers attended a meeting to reaffirm the strike posture at the Westinghouse Machine Company. Half the crowd belonged to machinists. Only two workers and one boy have returned so far. Special officers and Pinkerton guards monitor the plants and report to Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Machine Company
Central Station
Pinkerton
Glass Men Return Deny Major Business At Conference
Representatives of local window glass houses at a Chicago meeting return home noting no business beyond a proposed uniform selling rate for the product. The conference adjourns on the 16th and the committee will draft plans for new agencies if manufacturers agree. A second topic was discussed but details will be published later.
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Chicago
Pennsy Machinists Petition for Ten Hour Pay Request
The Pennsy shops on Twenty eighth street did not strike but today petitioned the company for ten hour pay for nine hours work or a return to the old system. The issue follows yesterday’s report of reduced hours. The article also notes the Railway Commissioners action and wage advances at Pittsburg Transfer Company. The Wabash Railroad announces cheap excursions for early September with tickets valid 30 days to multiple western states.
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Pennsy
Twenty-eighth Street
Pittsburg
Wabash Railroad
Missouri
Kansas
Okiaaa
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Idaho
Utah
F. H. Tristram
Seventh Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg, Pa
W.G. Byron
Pittsburg Exposition
Dispatch
Johnston
Byron
John Wood & Co
Fleishman’s Cloak Dept Offers Beaver Coats at 925
Ladies' fine beaver coats featured with double breasted batten fronts priced at 925 dollars. Available at Fleishman's New Cloak Department located at 604, 506 and 508 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleishman
New Cloak Department
Market St
Pittsburg Exposition Draws Notables Visitors
W G Byron of Minneapolis Exposition visits Pittsburg Exposition and lauds its exhibits. Baltimore and Ohio’s John V Patton and other officials praise scale and workmanship while noting space needs. Local residents and visitors, including Mr McKee and Mr Horne, voice admiration for machinery hall and displays. Anxious to expand operations, Savannah merchant plans local purchases after Exposition stop.
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John V. Patton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baby McKee
Pittsburg
George A. Kelly
Concert Program Fragments Include Cornet and Trombone Solos
A fragmented program lists pieces and performers for an afternoon concert. It notes a 4 o'clock start with Marche aux Flambeaux, solo cornet Jonny Jones, trombone solo Polka Duquesne, and Entr'acte with ballet music Le Cid conducted by MogcKel with director F N Innes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonny Jones
Eieneuans
Duquesne
KN. Tanes
Marob
MogcKel
F. N. Innes
le Cid
Block House Vote Draws Hundreds For Pittsburgh Park Plan
Crowd at the Exposition weighs whether the old Block House at the Point should stay or be moved to Schenley Park. Over 400 votes cast with 31 in favor of removal. Many visitors favor staying and surrounding the landmark with a park. Next vote considers turning Allegheny river wharf into a park and promenade. polls open from morning to 10 PM.
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Schenley Park
W. J. Holland
William McCreary
Pittsburg
P. ©. Schoeneck, Jr
John Cunningham
Robert Patton
George C
Allegheny River
Sixth Street
Exposition Buildings
He-No Tea Hong Exhibit Mystifies Exposition Visitors
The He-No Tea Hong display draws attention with a bamboo center piece and a cave model shown through the Exposition door. William J. O'Brien built the cave from Chinese models in Baltimore and the firm plans a $25 prize for a better construction principle. The exhibit intrigues guests with interchangeable panels and no visible branding, offering free tea to all while remaining a mystery.
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Orient
A. D. French
Japan
China
Gill
Pittsburg
Tokio
Edison
Baltimore
He-No Tea Hong
He Notes Beverage Pleases Guests Without Inebriation
A brief item notes a cheerful drink named He Notes served to guests who thank the host for a non alcoholic beverage. The report emphasizes courtesy and hospitality rather than purchase or intoxication.
St Charles Hotel in Pittsburg Sets Standard for Comfort and Access
The St Charles hotel in Pittsburg impresses with attentive management, bright rooms, and fine dining. Located on Wood Street near Third Avenue, it offers convenient streetcar access and modern amenities, including electric lights and gas. The barroom, opened recently, features exclusive liquors and a spacious, well lit setup.
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St. Charles
Pittsburg
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Birmingham
Charles 8. Gill
Angels of Commerce
The
Resignation of Ward Twenty-Eighth School Board Member Dr. J D Thomas
Dr J D Thomas resigns from the Ward Twenty-Eighth School Board after a long tenure claiming the board erred in spending 1700 on supporters for its building while he was in Europe. He says the accepted resignation lacks a clear reason beyond his disagreement with the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Thomas
Twenty-eighth Ward
Europe
Prices of Finishes and Yards Highlight Retail Lines
The passage lists finishes and yard prices for LATIN FINISHES Laxors at $1 and $1 25 per yard, Peau de Sol e at $1 and $1 25 per yard, De Lyon at $1 $1 15 and $1 per yard, Regence at 11 and $1 2a per yard. It asserts a truth about retail houses carrying broad lines of top makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lyon
Regence
America
Glove Trade Specials Highlight Suede Lines
A brief trade blurb notes nearly a dozen workers confined to the glove trade. It promotes a five-hook Suede Glove in genuine Foster Kid at 135 dollars and an eight-button Mousquetaire Suede at one dollar a pair, touting the finest Glove made as JOUVIN.
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Foster
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Kew
England
Inspector Byrnes
William Watson
Alias Travis
D. J. Burrell
MinneaTth
Raw
H. H. Haas
Wooster
John M. Thompson
Butler
Hotel Duquesne
Noah Lohr
Basuerieia
Wienis
Southsiders
TBE Djhpaich
Allegheny Committees
Machine
Twenty-Fifth Street
Tome
Western Railway
Drs
Pittsburg Transfer Company
Iesue
Pompeii
Nero
Joseph McKee
Albert Horne
Horne
Rob McKean
Upjohn
Patrick McMurray
Savannah
United States
Paet I
Aes O'¢lock
Air Varie
Fahrbach
Saens
Ieslaed
Suwanee
8&T
Charles Hotel
Weed
Dr. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pirissurs, Pa
Hueus & Hacke
Fifth Ave
Venience
C. Weisser
Pitts Sankeeban
Dr. Thomas
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Blalk Silkss
Price
Ebadames
Tse
Louisine
CLIE
JOS. Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Pittaborg
Lewis Building
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