Balance due the city a table with a sad story
Market mishap and fraud allegations unfold in Sharpsburg over a $10 000 shortage in Borough Treasurer Gottleib Krafts accounts. David Hastings defends his 3 year tenure while auditors seized books and bondmen promise repayment as officials seek orderly closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifal
Sharpsburg
Gottleib Kraft
Kraft
Joan Jevee
George Wertz
Christian Forster
Charles Reithmiller
CAC
W. FP. Potter
Altaire Burgess Lioyd
Comes
Ted
Porter
Hargess Lieyd
Hueneces
Delamater
County tax delinquents warned as purses up for seizure
The county reports back taxes owing with two years past due and now entering the treasury at a growing rate. County officials warn delinquent property owners that writs of scire facias will be issued this month, and county commissioners appear serious about collecting. Some hoped the demand was a bluff last spring.
Man Arrested for Alleged Beating at Southside Address
Andy Vance, 4 Pole, 616 Mint alley, Southside, was arrested by Officer Discon for beating his wife with a poker end chalk. Police found the woman unconscious. after two hours of effort she was revived and taken to the station. Doctors say her condition remains dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Vance
Mint Alley
Southside
Discon
Ee A A Ee
Ylice
Cassicians
Ata — Ene Ager Ee
Belgian official studies American railroads in Pittsburgh visit
Armand Stewart of Liege, a Belgian government Rail Road Department official and university professor, arrived in Pittsburgh to inspect American railroad construction and industrial conditions. He met with Westinghouse agents and planned visits to Carnegie firms, Pittsburg Locomotive Works, and glass plants to compare Belgian and American manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Stewart
Mr. Stewart
America
University of
Liege
George Westinghouse
Stewart
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Belgium
Schmertz Resigns as Chamber President After Health Claim
W E Schmertz, president of the Chamber of Commerce, resigned yesterday. vice president Reuben Miller also resigned but remains in his role. The meeting approved the resignation amid health concerns, with John A Dravo and George A Kelly supporting the measure. New members including Mesers, Schoenick & Son, B C Wilson and Keystone National Bank were elected to the Chamber. The James A Chambers assignment saw no new moves. an appraiser will be named next week to assess assets and liabilities. Jeannette Glass Company stock sale is scheduled for Monday, September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Schmertz
Chamber of Commerce
Reuben Miller
Chamber
Schmertz
Morrison Foster
Sehmertz
P. Nt. Mesers
Jeannette Glass Company
Chambers
Allegheny Library reports 5137 circulations in two weeks
At the Allegheny Library Committee meeting Librarian Stevenson announced a two week public circulation total of 5 137 books. Mrs William J Alexander of Monongahela City and Miss Sarah Patterson of Ategnens offered to donate Audubon Birds of America from the Morrison estate, with the librarian seeking authorization to secure a license for the plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Library Committee
Stevenson
William J. Alexander
Monongahela City
Sarah Patterson
Ategnens
Swere
America
Audubon
A. F. Morrison
Rheith Mbrarian
Bringing Out Winter Garments
The first sign of approaching winter is seen in wardrobes as summer garments fade from streets. Yesterday's cool weather prompted heavier attire with temperatures from 41 to 75 degrees, lower than the year-ago highs of 84 and lows of 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temure
Arrest warrant leads to river chase for Hugh Lyons
Constable Doty went to Hugh Lyons house on Mulberry alley near Twenty seventh street to arrest him for assaulting his wife. Lyons leaped from a second story window, fled to the river, dove in, and vanished. A thorough search failed to locate him with suspicions he drowned after striking a log. Lyons worked at Carnegie's mill on Thirty third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kerr
Doty
Hugh Lyons
Mulberry Alley
Twenty Seventh Street
Lyons
Carnegie
Thirtythird Street
Mrs Humphries Reported Dying at Crestline
Chief Brown received word from Fire Bureau Chief Engineer Miles Humphries that his wife is critically ill at Crestline Ohio. The letter says no exact return date can be given as her condition is precarious and recovery appears impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphries
Brown
Miles Humphries
Fire Bureau
Crestline, O
Allegheny Private Shot in Jaw in Training Accident
W C Cahill of Allegheny, a private in Company C Eighteenth Regiment N G P, was accidentally shot in the jaw near McKeesport yesterday by Private Harry Fark of the same company. Cahill, Fark, and two others had gone to McKeesport to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Cahill
Allegheny
Eighteenth Regiment
McKeesport
Harry Fark
Cahill
Fark
Mrs Remosch Refuses Second Love Over Bigamy Charge
Mrs Remosch appeared before Alderman Hartman to answer a bigamy information filed by her husband Gottlob Remosch. The couple argued over divorce terms as he sought return to a Snowden township farm, while her alleged affair with Joseph Heiselmeir in Elizabeth was challenged. Heiselmeir was found unmarried, and related charges were dropped or dismissed due to lack of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrica Remosch
Hartman
Gottlolb Remosch
Hesselmeir
Hesselmir
Kempsch
Snapshot of City News Highlights
The week saw 47 deaths in Allegheny up 13 from the prior week. Cork's Run resident Mrs O Snar died from injuries after a fall into a movie last Friday. Sub committee on Water in Allegheny approved payroll totaling 11022 10. South side painters held a picnic at Hummel's Garden with about 1000 attendees. John Conner’s wagon was damaged by a Wylie Avenue cable car near Fulton Street. Ex fireman William Bnows, 47, died at home of heart failure. Mrs 8 J Bieter of Mt Morris is ill at her brother in law's. A lamp in Patrick Manions’ home exploded but flames were put out. Samuel Early’s body buried in Highland Cemetery after stabbing in an Eleventh ward saloon. Coroner McDowitt held inquest into Brakeman Samuel Kelly’s death by a B&O collision at McKeesport. verdict accidental death. U S District Court heard arguments in Wells v Samuel Clarke and Pope & Sons v Beckworth. decisions reserved. Mrs L L Onn mother of J L Orr was killed crossing tracks near Bellevue by the James town express. funeral set for 10:30 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taene
Allegheny
O'Snar
Cork
Inuries
Tar
Water
Southside
Hummel
Thirty-first Ward
John Conner
Center Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
William Bnows
Allegheny City
Clan Ae Avenue
J. Bieter
Mt. Morris
W. P. Bigley
Forty-third Street
J. Bigley
Washington, Pa
Patrick Manions
Ann Street
McCaffery
Samuel Early
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Eleventh Ward
Highland Cemetery
McDowitt
Samuel Kelly
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
McKeesport
United States District Court
C. Wells
Samuel Clarke
L. Pope & Sons
A. Beckworth
Five Monday Mnqueners Accidents Added to the List
Runaway horses caused yesterday’s notable mishaps with several injured but none seriously. Poware William Powers was struck on the head by coal and rendered unconscious, later revived and sent home. Dickson sustained a severe head wound and two broken ribs after a horse spooked an electric car on Forbes street. Lander fractured his arm in two places after a hill fall near St Francis Hospital. Crozier injured by a fall from an electric car after attending a St Agnes Church picnic. Robinson suffered head and body injuries when a wagon hito a horse on the street after a runaway team collided with another horse.
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Poware
William Powers
Thirty-third Street
Thirty-fourth Street
Dickson
William Dickson
Forbes Street
Dic
Chestnut Street
Lander Fent
St. Francis Hospital
Fourty-fourth Street
Crozier
William Crozier
Falii
Forbes Streets
St. Agnes Church
Ronisson
J. M. Grauer
Ing
George
Shanty boat resident faces malice case after ash dumping
John Scarputowskiey kept a shanty boat at South Ninth street with sleeping rooms for two countrymen. After he refused to move for an ash dump, ashes were dumped near the boat. Ba orephine Bulka viteh and Josephine Papara were charged with malicious mischief and held for court after a hearing before Alderman Beinhaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scarputowskiey
South Ninth Street
Ba Orephine Bulkaviteh
Josephine Papara
Alderman Beinhaver
Pittsburg Boy Shoots a Fine Deer
Sixteen year old Frederick Erwin Herron, son of Rufus H Herron and grandson of Colonel W A Herron, joins a health trip in the Adirondack region. The party hunts deer starting September and Erwin shoots one of four deer bagged, sending the game to his grandfather as a trophy. his father promised him the best gun in the market upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Erwin Herron
Rufus H. Herron
W. A. Herron
Adirondack
Young Herron
Erwin
Brother Stabbing Leaves Allegheny Man Critical
George Ott of 13 Pine Street Allegheny remained alive in a critical condition after being stabbed Sunday by his brother John. Doctors said he could live up to two days. Mayors Clerk Hunneshagen recorded a brief dying deposition noting a quarrel and the stabbing with no further explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ott
Pine Street
Allegheny
John
Hunneshagen
Blaine Factory District Expands as Town Grows
The Safe and Lock Works at Blaine will cover almost five acres and attract other factories. The town is established now with firms negotiating to locate here. See the place before buying a lot. Cras. Somers & Co., 129 Fourth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Cras. Somers & Co
Fourth Avenue
YEARS IN THE CAUSE. O'Brien Denies Bricklayers Weakening
Miss Mary A. O'Reilly, deputy state factory inspector, has spent a week in examining Philadelphia factories and workplaces. She notes reforms to enforce noonday meals, better sanitation, safety guards, and fire escapes, and suggests law changes to close loopholes that let firms with nine workers evade coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. O'Reilly
The
Knights of Labor
United Labor League
Philadelphia
General Assembly
O. KR. Lake
St. Louis
Barry
Lolrs
Hines
Opening of the Lloyd System School
The Lloyd Industrial School opened formally at the Forbes school with two classes of 13 boys each. Superintendent Lucky used numbered cards and blanks to select members by drawing for the first class, as plans for further class selections continue this week.
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Lloyd
Green Glass Bottle Blowers League President Arrives
Louis Arrington, president of the Green Glass Bottle Blowers League, arrived yesterday and lodged at the Central. He voices a constitutional objection to exchanging the time of day with newswomen. He intends to meet Messrs. Smith and Dillon of the Flinta organization to discuss an amalgamation scheme.
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Louis Arrington
Green Glass Bottle Blowers’s League
Own
Arrington
Messrs. Smith and Dillon
Flinta
Payroll records show steady count of bricklayers in strike
Agent O'Brien said Saturday's payroll for strike benefits lists the same number of bricklayers as in weeks past, indicating no new workers. He also received a letter from A. P. Bittel, Secretary of the Cleveland union, saying contractors in Cleveland need men and none are expected to come to Pittsburg.
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O'Brien
A. P. Bittel
Cleveland Union
Pittsburg
Coal Run Promises Jobs in Monongahela Valley
The fall and winter outlook for a large coal run in the Monongahela Valley is bright with low pool stocks and steady markets. Tremont mines near completion of haulant installation will reduce mule and driver needs, and works will start up soon, returning idle workers to employment.
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Monongahela Valley
Tremont
Postal Clerks Meet in Second Annual Convention
The second annual convention of post office clerks opened at the Central Hotel with officers elected for the year including President William K. Osgood of Chicago and First Vice President George A. Plummer of Minneapolis. Delegates heard an address of welcome from Postmaster McKean and discussed labor Day sentiments, with committees appointed to report on the Re classification Bill. The convention reconvenes this morning.
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Seasion
McKean
Central Hotel
William K. Osgood
Chicago
George A. Plummer
Minneapolis
Benjamin Parkhurst
Washington
A. F. Hinners
Milwaukee
John T. A. Lewis
Boston
Lostmaster McKean
W. C. Kumbacker
W. A. Renner
Philadelphia
John Indest
New Orleans
F. Albert Schaefer
National Association
Dr. Mulhern
Detoft
L. Wortham
Denver
James Donehoo
Thomas W. Blair
Ft. Warne
Ind
John Horne, Jr
Detroit
H. F. Hill
Mill strike claims flaw in August output report
One striker at the Vesuvius mill today disputed earlier claims that the mill produced 15 tons on August 29. He produced a card for John Lollo showing 6,500 pounds on August 2 and that Lollo earned cents for his day’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
John Lollo
Lollo
Eicor Bricklayers Arrive from Philadelphia and Nearby Trades Meet
Eicor bricklayers arrived from Philadelphia yesterday. The wrought iron pipe manufacturers will meet in New York on Thursday. The Moorhead Brothers Co plant nail plate mill is now in full operation. Parsipent Wxtuz of the Amalgamated Association is absent from the city and was in Reading yesterday. He is expected home Thursday. Nominations for officers in Local 300 K of L occur the last Friday evening of the month. Not much stock is taken on the conference and he will likely succeed himself.
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Eicor
Philadelphia
New York
Moorhead Bro. Co
Yestery
Wxtuz
Amalgamated Association
Reading
L. A
K. of L
Missouri Congressman Comments on Farmers Alliance and Pennsylvania Corruption
Congressman W H Hatch of Hannibal Missouri says Missouri politics remains quiet until next spring and notes Farmers Alliance strength. He condemns corruption in Pennsylvania while praising Missouri scrutiny of officeholders and predicts party alignment will mirror national splits. He cites Clevelands nomination prospects and Ohio competition for Campbell as organizer.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Miscouri
Hoe
Pennsylvania
W. H. Hatch
Hannibal
Anderson
Hatch
Missouri
Iowa
Eve County
West
Ple
Congressman Hatch
Cleveland
Campbell
Ohio
Walking fashion plate Aureless Sharp visits Anderson hotel
Aureless 8. Sharp, traveling agent for a New York tailor, is in town visiting this section in search of custom. He carries about 15 units and wears seven or eight during the day. He appeared yesterday in the hotel corridor at 26 live with his fourth change. Friends nickname him “the walking fashion plate.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aureless
Sharp
The
Anderson
Mr. Sharp
New York
Republican County Committee Opens Campaign HQ in The Distance Building
The Republican County Committee will open its headquarters on the first floor of The Distance building next week. Arrangements are underway for active campaign work and A C Robertson has been appointed chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
A.C. Robertson
Man Held for Trial on Larceny and Murder Charges
Daniel Reardon appeared before Alderman McKenna and was held for trial on two larceny counts for stealing 66 cents from Nick Goodman and a large quantity of hardware from Thomas Boggs. He also faces a murder charge tied to Martin Miaslevy, a Polish boy, in this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Reardon
Alderman McKenna
Nick Goodman
Thomas Boggs
Reardon
Martin Miaslevy
Children Enjoy First Holiday at Exposition
Yesterday marked the first children’s day at the Exposition with over 1,000 youngsters from Southside and Central High School attending. Teens lingered past 4 pm as crowds surged in for evening entertainment led by Mr. Cappa’s band performing a stirring program including A National Fantasie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Central High School
Cappa
Palace of Music Promises Fine Pianos Organs and Aeolians
Melloe and Hoene advertise a visit to their showroom at 77 Fifth Avenue, selling pianos such as Hurd favorites Krakauers A. B. Chase and Harrington, with organs and Aeolian instruments praised for tone and affordability, inviting verification of claims at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Conyvinein
Denis
Mellor & Hoene
Aeolians
A. B. Chase
Harrington
Aeoliana
Hamilton Exhibit Offers Wide Range of Musical Instruments
The Hamilton firm at 03 Fifth Avenue displays large and small instruments from a huge church organ to tiny brass and strings. patrons can buy a piano or organ for church or home or equip an orchestra by choosing preferred instruments and arranging payment. Visitors to the Exposition are urged to take the opportunity to select a piano or organ at the Hamilton Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Displays of refined goods dazzle Rosenbaum & Co shoppers
Rosenbaum and Co of Market Street announce a first display this year featuring kid gloves grace and suede elegant eatin silk and coutil corsets silk hosiery and gossamer underwear in delicate shades. The window mannequins attract universal attention and receive favorable criticism for their lifelike wax likenesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Market Street
Muo
Exhibition displays drilling engines and boilers
The article notes a large crowd viewing machinery exhibits, focusing on drilling machines. It describes four sizes of engines for drilling and two for stationary use, including two Innis engines and a Saherateonary stationary unit, plus a Duplex drilling engine with two cylinders that cannot stop on the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innis
National Banks Told to Furnish Other Bonds for Circulation Security
The Treasury notes a call for redemption of 4 percent bonds from 1870 and 1871 held as security for national bank circulation. Banks with 4 percent bonds must substitute at least equal value in other bonds as interest ceases, to keep bonds as security. Banks are urged to file blank resolutions and apply to the Secretary of the Treasury if keeping 2 percent bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Caught by the Law in Wilkinsburg and Southside
A roundup of arrests and detentions across Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh wards. Suspects include William Jenks accused of assault, Dominic Verrett charged with riot, and a Southside dispute leading to a court case. Vendors and peddlers nabbed for license violations while a 16 year old inviolibility case prompts school transfer.
Airbrake Trial Shown Successful On Southside Car
A new airbrake operated by a cab lever was tested on a Southside Traction car last evening. The reservoir was filled by a piston driven by the wheels during runs, several quick stops were made, and no jerking occurred as with hand brakes.
Wilmerding Workmen Protest Dues and Shifts
Wilmerding laborers express sharp dissatisfaction over new pay and hours changes. One worker cited a recent and drastic reduction in wages to seven, fearing double cuts in time and money could drive workers away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmerding
How Canada Disposes of the Refugees
Tononito Ont September 7 Fort Forty families of destitute Hebrews arrived here last night from Montreal and were sent to various points in the United States. Each family received food for the journey and a sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tononito
Ont
Montreal
Baker’s Delicacies and Scents Headline
Baker offers coated popcorn gilt edged maricaybo choco late cream drops pure mari caybo chocolate dipped caramels and a lemony lemonade made from lemons granulated sugar and water. The emphasis is on quality and flavor as described in the advertisement.
Building a New Gas Line The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company announces plans to install a new gas line. Officials say the project will run through nearby streets and improve utility service for workers and the plant site. Work is slated to begin next month with expected completion in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Carriage Makers Challenge Railroads in Ohio Suit
Cincinnati Sept 7 The carriage manufacturers suit to restrain new freight rates for carriages was dismissed by Judge Ontealt who found no jurisdiction due to statewide rights. A Chicago conference between railroad Classification Committee and carriage representatives is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ontealt
Chicago
Classification Committee
Hats and millinery to be showcased in Paris and London
We announce advance imports of beautiful pattern millinery personally selected by our buyer in Paris and London. The millinery department leadership will be bolder and more unquestionable this season, with extended facilities to fit you out in every grade from medium to finest, at the fairest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
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David Hastings
Poplar Streat
Kreaft
Philadelphia Safe Trust and Deposit Company
AA & M. Bank
Burgess Liord
Treasury
Coonte
Ber
Kremt
F.C Pilgrim
Peter Werts
Dethunn
George Beck
Mr. Kraft
George H. Wanner
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Potter
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M. B. McHenry
Mary A. Wagner
W.S. Godfrey
Philadeclphia
M. N. Baker
Nan ¥. Leslie
Creighton
Murraysville
MR. Hatch
Republican County Committees
Children IN Clover
Melloe & Hoene
Oil Well Supply Company
National Banks Notified
Annie Bev
Carroll Street
Silver Lake Grove
David Sample
Sa 1 Avenue
Reu
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Alderman McPike
William Jenks
Thomas D. Snaw
Kennedy
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Jomn Neat
Wilkinsburg
Justice of the Peace
Joux Lighney
Dominick Verrett
Officer Welsh
Inspector Whitehouse
Micuaut O'Leary
Alderman McMasters
Stanistars Narorskr
Belnhauer
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Adbragam Grodnen
Vine Street
Wagner
Clevens
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Taeropone Barsrece
George Johnson
Succop
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William Barshfield
Edward Long
Shorty
William Young
Alderman Braun
Long
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Yestery- Jons Pomanesxm
Joseph Pesherskie
Beinhauer
Pomaneskie
Lupia Bowves
M Rews School Esterday
Oficer Carrigan
Kendle
Second Avenue
Gripp
Wouffel
Biber & Easton
Canada
Penn Avenue
Jos, Horse & Co
Market St
Ses -Trasu
Charles Somers , CO
Agenus
Drygoods House
JOS. Horne & CO
Toques and
Furbans
Brussels
Dcworth
Lowell
Edward
Groetzinger
Bartlett
Merece
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