Allegheny Dam Dispute Hints at Federal Building
Col Merrill may be instructed to proceed with the Herrs Island dam as riparian rights clash between state and federal law. A public building for Allegheny could be affected by local opposition to the dam, while Lyons urges action to protect water and harbor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Wharf
Walter Lyon
Government
Herr's Island
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Lyon
United States
State River Commission
Bank Jane
LYOX
Connecis
Merrill
Arras
Eighth Ward
United States District Attorney
Bayne
Congress
Herr’s Island
Stands Ordered Removed Opposite Exposition Buildings
Building Inspector orders eight stand proprietors on Dusquesne way to dismantle without permits. John A. Martin, famed milkshake maker, among victims, complains five day notice ends his roughly £1,600 setup. Builders’ cause cites inside Exposition influence and past lemonade rights disputes as precedent for injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusquesne Way
John A. Martin
Milk Shake
D. R. Speer
Martin
Hyatt
Knights of the Society Seek York Convention Attendance
George Anderson Cen tral Hotel proprietor and Supreme Treasurer leads Knights of the Society Chain to York Pa for the Select Castle meeting. William C Brown Supreme Secretary J J Davis and others join, with General J B Roberts commanding the uniformed rank and Coroner Heber McDowell slated for convention duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
Central Hotel
Order
William C. Brown
J. J. Davis
George Manchester
J. B. Nobbs
Richard Thompson
Knights of the Sioctie Chain
York
Disratch
J. B. Roberts
Heber McDowell
New branch started for Protected Home Circle at 102 Fourth Ave
A new Protected Home Circle branch was organized last night at 102 Fourth Avenue by local business and professional men. Rev H C Hall of Sharon attended and helped with the ceremony. Officers elected include Past President J Owen RW Allen Vice President W P Bennett Secretary J W Tredway Treasurer Peepeie a Prof etra plain J WW Bruast Force 3 W Steery Watch This is the twelfth circle of this kind in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protected Home Circle
Fourth Avenue
H. C. Hall
Sharon
Ite
Joent
Etraplain
Bruast Force
Steery Watch
Bee
Governor Beaver Responds to Pittsburg Relief Funds Request
Governor Beaver writes to William McCreery about the Pittsburg relief letter and a promised $125,000. The Pittsburg Relief Committee plans a special meeting to discuss the governor’s position and the flood aid matter.
Fleming's Bond Withdrawal From Chief Elliot Explained
George B. Fleming says his father Joseph Fleming & Son withdrew from Chief Elliot's bond for reasons unrelated to politics. He cites a prior bond of $60,000 and a failed license request as factors, noting his father seeks release after receiving no reply to a counter bond request. Chief Elliot was unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Fleming
Joseph Fleming & Son
Elliot
Department of Charities
Polish National Alliance Convention Heads to Buffalo
Joseph Resinski and Charles D. Novack depart for Buffalo to attend the Polish National Alliance convention. About 200 delegates from across the country will discuss citizenship, anti secret society rules, and welfare programs forPolish people, with Pittsburgh branches noted and a likely next convention in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Resinski
Polish National Alliance
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles D. Novack
Mount Pleasant
Westmoreland County
Alliance
United States
Pittsburg
Ex-Congressman ONeill Promotes St Louis World’s Fair Bid
Ex congressman ONeill, visiting St Louis, endorses the city as the likely World’s Fair host. Governor Francis pushes hard to land the show in St Louis, ready to spend money to prevent Chicago capture. ONeill, largely detached from politics since the recent cyclone, blames deputies for Tanner’s faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
St. Louis
Francis
Chicago
Corporal Tanner
Hip joint amputation at West Penn Hospital succeeds
Miss Kate Musser, about 18, of New Brighton, underwent the first hip joint amputation at West Penn Hospital to remove a cancerous tumor in the upper femur. The hereditary disease had troubled her since February 1888, and her leg was removed to save her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Hospital
Kate Musser
New Brighton
Musser
Cajon Pacific Railway Introduces Dining Cars on Key Routes
The Overland Route trains between Council Bluffs and Denver and between Council Bluffs and Portland will offer meals for 75 cents each after August 18. Pullman Peles Car Company will operate the service on these cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cajon Pacific Railway
Council Bluffs
Denver
Portland
Ore
Pullman's
Peles Car Company
Milk Dealers Split Over Sunday Sale After Judge Stowe Ruling
Local milk dealers voiced unease after Judge Stowe’s decision distinguishing Sunday shop sales from home delivery. Some favor Sunday closing to align with law and avoid prosecutions, while others plan to continue selling due to customer needs and summer demand.
Scarlet fever outbreak at Colored Orphan Asylum ends with improvements
At the Colored Orphan Asylum on Greenwood Street near the Ohio river, 26 of 60 children have scarlet fever since last Wednesday. Dr. Wilson calls it mild, with three serious cases improving. no new cases since Sunday. Report notes altered diet and active care as staff manage the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Orphan Asylum
Greenwood Street
Ohio River
Wilson
Allegheny
Dispatcu
Institute
Why Not for All Councilmen Object to Exclusion
Exposition officials sent season tickets to both city councils but several councilmen were omitted from the list. Indignation rose among those left out while life members who paid $100 complained they deserved priority.
Coroner Rules Accidental Death in Norris Case
The coroner's jury verdict finds William Norris, a Panhandle brakeman, died by accident after being run over near Mansfield yesterday with injuries to both legs and an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
William Norris
Mansfield
Movements and Notices from a Pittsburgh Page
A long column reports social notes and local notices. Notables including Col W H Gilder recount a Siberia wolf tale at the Duquesne. permits issued for multiple Pittsburgh dwellings. Dr D G Foster honored for Johnstown flood aid. Prohibition leaders and liquor license actions a focus. obituaries and various arrivals, travels, and civic mentions populate the day’s brief items.
Delegates Elected for State Republican Convention
Allegheny Central Republican Club elected delegates to the State Convention to be held on the 24th. John N. Neeb and W. D. Porter will alternate with H. M. Datt, W. J. Gill, and Theodore Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Central Republican Club
Eeing
John N. Neeb
W. D. Porter
H. M. Datt
W. J. Gill
Theodore Harrington
Potters Chief O'Neil Heads to Steubenville to End Strike
John O'Neil, president of the Potters International Union, traveled from Trenton to Steubenville to mediate the potters strike at Day's pottery. A boycott by Knights of Labor aligned groups and Ceramic Assembly pressures the firm, while a conference between strikers and management is planned. O'Neil to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neil
Potters’ International Union of the United
Steubenville
Trades Council
Eastern Ohio Trades Council
Woycott
K. of L
T. Council
Uncil
O’neil
Central Station Plan Backed by City Officials
An ordinance from Councils proposed by Mr. Keating seeks a Monongahela wharf strip for a central police station at the B and O depot side of the Smithfield street bridge. Chief Brown touts cost savings, unified facilities, and better ventilation and sewerage with cells and gym. finance committee supports the measure as it aims to reduce rents and consolidate safety offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keating
Monongahela
Smithfield Street
Water Street
Brown
Central Police Station
Baltimore
Ohio
Bureau of Health
Seventh Street
Department of Public Safety
Labor label imitation sparks legal action across cigar trade
Labor leader John Ehman received a letter from Cigar Makers International Union president Strausser of Buffalo announcing immediate steps to prosecute imitators of the union yellow seal label. Complaints allege Chicago and local manufacturers offered to sell the imitation seal to convey non union status, with court rulings split on whether union seals constitute copyright or an infringement when copied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehman
Strausser
Buffalo
Chicago
L. S74
Armstrong Monument Dedication Demonstration Contingent
A sub committee meeting on the Armstrong Monument dedication was postponed due to James Campbell's absence from the Window Glass Workers' Association. The panel of Campbell, Martin, and Kelly considers a demonstration later this week as several groups plan to attend. the exact dedication date remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Monument
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Massachusetts
Messrs. Campbell, Martin and
Kelly
Sixty Foot Rails Shipped From Edgar Thomson Works
Captain W. ER. Jones, general manager of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, announced the shipment of the last of an unusual order for steel rails. The 60 foot rails weigh 1,700 pounds each and are the largest ever rolled at the plant. Ordered by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, they are for special bridge work. Previously the plant cut 60 foot rails into 30 foot lengths, but this batch is finished at full 60 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ER. Jones
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Show at the Point Exposition Faces Turnstile Complaints
Inspector Mc Aleese swore in 50 special officers for the Exposition Society yesterday after unapproved policing by the police. Turnstiles at exits draw complaints from ladies as the law imposes fines for impediments. Officials doubt exit devices while promising building repairs and renewed exhibits, with program notes for the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Exposition Society
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Buildin Department
Building Department
Weis
Not a Bone Broken Bernard Casey Struck by Cable Car
Bernard Casey aged 53 of 24 Steuben street was struck by a cable car on Penn avenue near Ninth street last evening. He was thrown about ten feet and later taken to Homeopathic Hospital where doctors reported serious injuries but no broken bones found. he was under the influence at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth
William Dilworth
Milk Dealers’ Protective Association
Pennsylvania Avenue
Judge Stowe
Stowe
Robert Hemingway
Law and Order League
Hemingway
Allegheny
Wishart
W. H. Gilder
Duquesne
Siberia
Alfred Moreland
Grandview Avenue
F. McAfee
Natchez
Hishop Streets
E. L. Edwards
Moorhead's Lane
H. G. Brown
Epee Place
Magee
Lakes
White
Josiah Cohen
John Robb
Stephen Vedder
Forbes Street
Vedder
Cherry Alley
Webster Avenue
A. A. Stevens
Prohibition Executive
Tyrone
Seventh Avenue
Stevens
Prohibition
William McCarthy
James F. McCrory
Estri
Uniontown
Eighteenth Regiment
James Rees
East Ep
Will Lautner
Locust Street
Wolsenburg
Switzerland
Allegheny Cemetery
Weightly Church
Ohio Street
Chill Hazzard
Monongahela City
Pension Agency
Gettsburg
J. BR. Edwards
Mackinaw Island
B. F. Jones
Cresson Springs
Phelan
Nat Meyersdale
John W. Chalfan
Nelson P. Reed
C. H. Jackson
Standard Underground Cable Company
East
Bernard Casey
Steuben Street
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Homeopathic
Horseshoers Refuse Compromise Over Wages and Hours
A wage conference between Master and Journeymen Horseshoers failed to reach an agreement. The Journeymen refused a compromise of 17 dollars weekly for floor work and 19 dollars for fire work with current hours. Employers then decided to continue the strike stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master and Journeymen Horseshoers’ Association
Water Problem: Council Debates City Water Filtration Plan
Allegheny councilors in deep debate over filtration for a cleaner water supply. J. E. McCrickart of Pittsburg Company outlines city demand and potential price, while officials discuss Nine Mile Island and site options. The panel votes to advertise for filter system bids and plans two new duplex engines for Hill pumping station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen of the Water Committee
Henrick
J. E. McCrickart
Pittsburg Company
Allegheny
McCrickart
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Pittsberg
Cochran
Ar Hill
Nine-Mile Island
Messrs. Slayton
Henricks
Sta
Armstrong
Exposition Showcases Hamilton Pianos at Main Entrance
The Exposition overflows with displays as visitors enter, featuring Hamilton 8 piano and organ stand with Decker Knabe Fischer Estey pianos and Hamilton quartet instruments. Hamilton's large salesroom at 91 and 93 Fifth offers these instruments on easy terms and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Decker, Knabe
Fischer
Opening Oyster Season Sparks Crackers Demand
The oyster season arrives in September driving demand for Marvin's crackers. Consumers are urged to pair seafood with Baeuerlein Brewing Co. lager. Grocers stock the crackers, with Bennetts, Pa. urging proprietors to keep them on top. Telephone 1018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Baeuerlein Brewing Co
Bennetts, Pa
Urssu
Kuhn Plans To Restart Cupola Furnace In Mahoning Move
Mark F. Kuhn, the young furnace owner, travels to Mahoning to restart a cupola furnace body at the old Stewartson ground. The idle plant will begin pig iron production under the new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark F. Kuhn
Mahoning
Stewartson
Young Ladies Strike At New Castle Nail Works
A group of 20 young women at the New Castle Wire Nail Works walk out demanding the dismissal of forewoman Miss Kyte McAleer amid claims of mining and tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Kyte McAleer
Central Turn Verein Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Central Turn Verein met at its Forbes street hall last night to elect officers for the coming year. William Lenz was chosen First Speaker, Helwig Lange Second, Joseph Kramer First Instructor, Hermann Honrad Second Instructor, Henry Hoburg Recording Secretary, Theodore Falx Corresponding Secretary, Titus loeckner Financial Secretary, Martin Frommer Treasurer, and Theodore Axthelm Master of Properties. Routine business followed the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turn Verein
Forbes Street
William Lenz
Helwig Lange
Joseph Kramer
Hermann Honrad
Henry Hoburg
Theodore Falx
Titus @loeckner
Martin Frommer
Theodore Axthelm
Thornton Bros Advertises Bargains at 128 Federal St Allegheny
The notice promotes Thornton Bros at 128 Federal Street Allegheny pa claiming to beat rivals with striking prices. It details sample quotations on linen crash towels silk fabrics cashmere and other goods and invites visitors to bring samples to match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jno. Thornton, Jr
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
Millinery and Apparel Deals At Campbell and Dick
Fifty word sale notice outlines millinery openings at Campbell and Dick with Paris hats and all wool suits priced to attract shoppers. Mentions ExAnLe and Shuster stores, locations in Chicago and Pittsburg, and the People’s Store event with ribbon shade announces. Also references Parker remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Campbell & Dick
West Virginia Fair Excursion by Pennsylvania Lines
Excursion tickets to Wheeling via the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway on September 9 to 13 at 250 from Pittsburg. Tickets good for return until September 14 and include admission to the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Pittsburg and Western offers Butler round trips this September
The Pittsburg and Western Railway will sell round trip tickets to Butler for September 10 11 12 and 13 with return validity until September 14. Fares are $160. Trains depart Allegheny at 7 40 am 10 am 2 pm and 6 30 pm city time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Butler
Allegheny
No News on Otterson Missing Man Still Unknown
Reports say Gus Otterson remains missing with no new clues as of noon yesterday. Authorities and residents await any information on the young man who disappeared in this city, with little progress since last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Otterson
Infant brought to Pittsburg from New Castle by aid official
A newborn baby found on a New Castle porch was brought to Pittsburg by Poor Director Long and delivered to a brother and sister of the alleged mother, Miss Minnie Todd. The infant’s mother identity remains noted as reputed by local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pittsburg
Director Long
New
Minnie Todd
Gas Appliance Co Promises Major Price Cuts
Natural Gas Bills Reduced 75 Percent and urging customers to order gas fires ranges and stoves. EK Gas Appliance Co advertises a complete World’s finest assortment and tall delivery from 4 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK Gas AppliaNce Co
Fifth Ave
Miss W Crum Speaks On Library Support and Subscriptions
The article cites Miss W Crum arguing for library facilities and credit for the institution. She notes controversy surrounds the library and a $4 yearly subscription may be reduced soon. Patrons presumed to be pursuing knowledge or tools fill the lists, while supporters insist gains justify their search.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam
Col. Merrill
Guy
Beaver
McCreery
William McCreery
Pittsburg Relief Committee
James A. Beaver
Pittsburg Committee
Harrisburg
Tas Disratca
Mr. McCreery
Ting
Harrisbore
Mr, Fleming
Westenn Hospital
Charles Shaw
Weaver
Baddock's
Richard
John Penn
William Penn
Shaw
J. P. Winower
Lancaster
Edward 8. Diener
Philadelphia
1St Councilors’ Association
Franklin Council
Manchester
Monongahela House
Twin City
General Putnam
Acme
W. H. Williams
Somers Bros. & Co
Orange Dealers' Syndicate
Florida
D. G. Foster
Crafton
Gettysburg
Foster
Fourteenth Regiment
Johnstown
Hedford Street
Annie McAfee
James McAfee
Europe
James Ewing
Common Pleas Court
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Davis Page
United States sub-Treasury
Hotel Duquesne
James P. Witherow
Chamel Deegan
W. A. Lyon
F. B. Storer
Bellefonte
H. B. Carll
Clarion
the Potters’ Chief
Cigar Makers
Armstrong's
Carnegie
Madrid
Ele Ag
Gavotte
Verein
ExAnLe & Shuster
Fifth Avenue
Harry Alden
W. H. Holmes
Clark Street
First Avenue
Tssa
Paris
CampneLl & Dick
Enable & Suvstrer
Parcels & Jo Ts
Axl
Frauenhein & Vilsack
Campbell & Dior
Sui Wool Salts
Kyuase & Shuster
Parker
West Virginia Fair
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Butler Fair
Otterson
W’crum
Lies’ Palar
Angostums Bitzer
Jos. Horne
Morse
New Fall
Tom
Cloak and Suit Department
Hibit
Pittsburgh
Horne & CI
Penn Avenue Stores
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