Fairies Carnival Delights Pittsburg Audience At Exposition Park
Sprites Alies Kober Harold Hudson and Edward Dilworth led a luminous showcase in The Fairies Carnival a musicalatrical act by J E Owens. Despite cold weather the six week buildup paid off drawing a supportive crowd for the Homeopathic Hospital fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alies Kober
Harold Hudson
Edward Dilworth
Glory
Exposition Park
Pittsburg
J. E. Owens
Homeopathic Hospital
Quorum battle shapes Allegheny railways war over rights of way
Conflict grows between the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Rail Road and Pleasant Valley over expanding rights of way along Ohio street to Millvale and toward New Brighton road. Officials warn of a "no quorum" meeting as a tactic to pressure a consolidation, with denials of any formal merger talks and claims the issue hinges on shareholder approvals and authorized use of street rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Street Railway
Pleasant Valley
Corporations Committee
Allegheny Councils
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railhroad Company
Ohio Street
Millvale
New Brighton Road
Pittsburg
Manchester
Pleasant Valley Company
Dalzell
Manchester Company
Henry
Pleasant Valley Hine
Connells
Woman in Allegheny Aims Revolver at Men Over Custody
Mrs. Mary Cole faced three men including Tobias Kennedy and two Alderman McMasters' constables after refusing to surrender two children. Kennedy sought to take guardianship on the lawyer’s advice, but Cole barred entry with a revolver threatening harm. Police charged her with a surety of the peace after the confrontation near No 152 Ellsworth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 152
Ellsworth Street
Allegheny
Mary Cole
Tobias Kennedy
Morris and
Brislin
Marron
Types Error Confounds Union Storage With Grocers Company
A typeset mistake in a local court petition misnames the Union Storage Company as the Grocers' Supply and Storage Company. The Union Storage Company remains robust and expanding, and the error is noted as needing correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers’ Supply
Union Storage Company
Union Storage
Postal Clerks Association adopts second-class office pay plan
At the final session the new classification bill section on second-class offices was adopted granting clerks $800 yearly with a $100 raise each year until 1900. Resolutions thanked Postmaster McKean Assistant Postmaster Edwards and others. Delegates toured Monongahela River to Bessemeran then down the Obin. next year’s convention in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Clerks' Association
McKean
Edwards
Colville
Monongshela
Bessemeran
Obin
St. Louis
Governor appoints reform school board at Morganza
Governor Pattison named eight new members to the Board of Managers of the Reform School at Morganza. Named were Isadore Collens W B Lupton A F Keating and Charles W Houston of Pittsburg A G Hnapper Thomas McKennan John K McBride of Washington Pa and John M Buchanan of ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
The
Reform School At
Morganza
Isadore Collens
W. B. Lupton
A. F. Keating
Charles W. Houston
Pittsburg
A.G. Hnapper
Thomas McKennan
John BK
McBride
Washington, Pa
John M. Buchanan
Bishop Bowman Institute Reopens With Higher Attendance
The Bishop Bowman Institute reopened after recess with increased enrollment. Latin German and French normal classes will run longer than before as part of the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Bowman Institute
Harcourt Vince Seminary Ad Declares Bright Futures
An OCR fragment advertises Harcourt Place Gambier and notes a school for bright and earnest students. Visible phrases reference Harcourt Vince Seminary and location in Gambier, indicating a recruitment or propaganda style ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt Vince Seminary
Harcourt Place
Gambier, Th
Gas at Five Cents Opens Way for Bookwalter Plan
Report on fuel gas experiments led by T B Lee and backed by Adjutant General Hastings and Carnegie to cut fuel costs. The study details a 500000 ft day plant costing $5000, potential reduction of puddling costs, and tests by Lee and Rose with the Rose process. Bookwalter's village fuel gas concept aims to relieve farm hardship by urbanizing rural comforts via shared gas plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Beaver
Rose
Allegheny Gas Company
Robert Young
T. B.lee
James R Rose
Allegheny City
Lee
Pullman
National Heat and Power Company
Philadelphia
General Hastings
Bellefonte Iron and Nail Company
Bellefonte
Pittsburg
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Lim
T. R. Lee
Thoroud
Thirty-third Street
Rockwalter
Bookwalter
Olio
Bookwalker
United States
Western Reserve
Ohio
Transformation of Western Pennsylvania Transport Unfolds
The article notes rural farmers forming centers to improve farming and build tramways for electric cars feeding railway stations. It argues the ten year plan marks a major change from 1630 when Western Pennsylvania had no rail service and Pittsburgh was a village with ten mph steamboats as speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny City Hall in turmoil over $100,000 surplus
Allegheny officials discuss a reported $100,000 surplus in the city treasury. Controller Brown denies a discovery and calls it a routine variance with contingent fund estimates. A subcommittee led by Charlies Dahlinger will investigate next week to determine if an inquiry is warranted and to address calls for departmental budget increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City Hall
Wertheimer
Allegheny
Treasury
Brown
Charlies Dahlinger
Dahlinger
Simon
Schondelmeyer
Greer
Controller Brown
Allegheny Sinking Fund Commission reviews bond records and funds
The Allegheny Sinking Fund Commission met to review the semi annual report through August 31 showing cash on hand of 15 995 45 and total funds of 377 405. It notes 100 000 of municipal bonds purchased since March and a 1 000 California avenue improvement bond, with receipts 227 115 73 and expenses 818 190 25 since 1880. A public dispute occurred between Collector Grier and Mr McKiriy over press access to books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Sinking Fund Commission
Grier
Brown
MacFerron
California Avenue
McKiriy
McKirdy
Milk dealers fined for watered milk by city Alderman
Sixteen Washington county milk dealers faced hearings before Alderman Sucecop on watered milk charges prompted by Meat and Milk Inspector MacCutcheon. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. two defendants W M Moorhead and J R McBirney refused payment and were discharged. The others hired Attorney J M Hraden to pursue court action to recover the fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Sucecop
MacCutcheon
W. M. Moorhead
J. R. McBirney
J. M. Hraden
Mt Oliver Stockholders Challenge Traction Transfer
Minority stockholders of the Mt Oliver Incline Plane Company plan to test the legality of the transfer to the Birmingham Traction Company. Fred Hampe John Nusser Sr and William Doyle, through their attorney, will file a bill in equity to force the Birmingham group to demonstrate their ability to pay the 6 percent interest guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Oliver
Mt. Oliver Incline Plane Company
Binningham Traction Company
Fred Hampe
John Nusser, Sr
William Doyle
Birmingham Traction Company
Will Not Get Off So Easy This Time
Mrs. Julia Kowalowskie of 918 Lebanon street was arrested last night by Agent O'Brien on cruelty and neglect of her step children forcing them to sleep in a shed with little covering. This is the second time in two months she faced the offense and Alderman McGarey fined her 20 previously. A hearing before Alderman Succop is scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Kowalowskie
Lebanon Street
O'Brien
McGarey
Succop
Allegeny lockup confinement and assorted city cases
Acnary man Frank Crowley of Brooklyn aged percent was confined in the Allegeny lockup after acting on Pennsylvania avenue and will be turned over to the Department of Charities. Hesur Pott aged 17 from Oakland ran away with Thomas Browarak six months ago and was captured in a Boquet street stable. he will be sent to Batavia. Police Mearey charged with assault and battery by Edward Glenn, hearings set before Alderman Donovan. bail posted for court. Joam Kitty and Daniel Herrington face Alderman Caldwell for larceny of cigars and cement from Mrs Downey. William Jones jailed after accused battery by his wife. Katie Canstre accused of stealing household goods from Mrs Axe Leonard. hearing today before Alderman Suec cop. Policeman Patrice Corway suspended for failing to arrest participants in a Second avenue fight. M.L. Conan committed for knocking Mrs Kansky down stairs. William Grogan and Thomas Winters arrested in Frankstown for striking a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crowley
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pennsylvania Avenue
Department of Charities
Hesur Pott
Oakland
Thomas Browaraky
Batavia
Mearey
Edward Glenn
Donovan
Murphy
Joam Kitty
Daniel Herrington
Alderman Caldwell
Twenty-fourth
Patrice Corway
Force
Second Avenue
M.L. Conan
Soho
Alderman Lumen
Ry Kansky
Willliam Grogan
Thomas Winters
Frankstown
Pittsburg
Alderman McMaster
Yee Chin
Yee Tang
Ching Tang
Grant Street
Carson Street
Sienan Wee
Comataden
Ve Chin
Alderman McMasters
Pressunes
Tang
Ee Tang
Yee Ting
Yee Yon
Exposition Opens Amid Crowds as Allegheny Pupils Visit
Yesterday marked the last children day for Pittsburg public schools at the Exposition with large attendance. Prof. Morrow plans to bring Allegheny schoolchildren next Monday and Tuesday, veterans’ day follows with G A R in uniform and a Gettysburg battle scene. Pocketbook thefts prompt a warning to visitors to guard belongings and avoid carrying large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Morrow
Allegheny
Battery B
Mannagement
Mellor & Hoene Show Big Musical Display at Palace of Music
Mellor and Hoene boast a grand exhibit at the Palace of Music with a wide selection of pianos organs and Aeolians. Established since 1531 the firm reports rapid growth and offers easy terms on Hardman Krakauer A B Chase Harrington piano lines and organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene
Palace of Music
Chu
Hardman, Krakauer
A. B. Chase
Harrington Piatos
Acolians
Rosenbaum & Co Exhibit Draws Crowds On Market Street
A crowded Rosenbaum & Co display invites visitors to view the latest lace handkerchiefs hosiery gloves and corsets as a novelty card joke amuses shoppers while they admire the newest fashions and haste to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum &Co
Market Street
The Popcorn Epidemic Strikes Pittsburg with Delights
A playful notice reports a rumored popcorn craze in Pittsburg lasting forty days. It mentions chocolate drops and caramels from Baker and a maracaibo flavor, with people eating while listening to music and seeking lemonade to refresh themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Inker
Maracaibo
Keystone Brand exhibit dazzles visitors at Exposition displays
Large crowds flock to the Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works display in the south gallery. The exhibit features fruit butters, preserves, and the Keystone Brand endorsed across America and Europe. Attendees admire medals from expositions including Paris 1889 and marvel at machinery models such as derricks and Mogul engines. The Stevens Chair Company promotes the adjustable reclining chair with fifty positions, a key item in library and living rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Gallery
Keystone
America
Europe
Paris
Inginis
Innis
Stevens Chair Company
Secretaries Report Delivers Labor Day Praise For Carpenters
Secretary McGuire of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners toured Philadelphia after Milwaukee. He praised Labor Day celebrations nationwide and released the tenth annual report showing 10,000 new unions and 4,163 new members, an 18 percent and 7 percent rise respectively. The year saw 18 percent strikes and disputes involving 51,300 carpenters with 4,4029 in spendings, 148 gains, 65 compromises, and 1 loss. total receipts 78,029.3 from June 1891 with 1,718.74 expenses and 224. balance. 4232.51 loaned to reserve fund for strike aid. Death benefits funded at 4,722.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Milwaukee
Brotherhood
Grimes Plans Newsboys Union With Nearly 100 Members
Officer Grimes will advise a new Newsboys Union, aiming for almost 100 names. Each member pays a weekly share, sick members receive benefits, and a badge grants right to operate its business without interference. The group seeks to protect boys from impostors and abuses in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Boothinoks
Newsboys’ Union
Snd
Tarantes
Organizing New Autumn Meeting Leader Travels North
Thomas Wisdom president of the International Union of Machinery Molders arrived from Cleveland to settle a dispute at Palmer and Demough shops. He announced four new unions formed recently and planned a four month trip to Seneca Falls New York. He said the union was gaining strength and the trade was in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wisdom
International Union of Machinery Molders
North Avenue
Iie
Cleveland
Palmer & Demoughe
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Mine Workers Leaders Debark to Enforce Law
President Rae and Vice President Penna of the United Mine Workers stay in the city as Penna heads to the Clearfield region to aid enforcement of the anti company store law. Operators in the district disregard the law and the association aims to enforce its provisions before Rae returns home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Penna
United Mine Workers
Clearfield
Rao
New Tin Plate Company Formed in Indiana
General Manager Joseph Wood of the Pennsylvania lines and Colonel A L Conger of Akron join J F Miller of Richmond Indiana and Monroe Seiberling as incorporators of a new tin plate firm with $1,000,000 capital $300,000 paid in. The Ellwood Indiana plant includes a rolling mill and block plate equipment. Other notes report Braddock Glass Works resuming at Rankin and Pittsburg Wire Company Brad dock to start business next month with four spike machines slated for New Castle. A Chambers McKee Glass officer election is planned for September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wood
Pennsylvania Lines
A. L. Conger
Akron
J. F. Miller
Richmond
Ind
Monroe Seiberling
Ellwood
Tae Braddock Glass Works
Rankin
Tz Pittsburg Wire Company
Braddock
New Castle
Ane
Local stock dealers protest freight rate discrimination
East Liberty dealers petitioned local agent C. C. E. Childers and Buffalo agent J. H. Pake to explain the inter state live stock law. They allege discrimination by higher local freight rates when stock changes hands within 100 miles of Indianapolis. The issue centers on through rates versus local rates and a roughly five percent advantage claimed by shippers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
C. C. E. Childers
J. H. Pake
Buffalo
East Liberty
Indianapolis
Deaiers
Fog Delays Rail Traffic After Pennbcky Road Accident
Heavy fog yesterday morning delayed railroad traffic and caused a wreck on the Pennbcky road. The Bellevennon accommodation collided with a freight at 6 o'clock near Rankin station, with minor injuries to crews and passengers shaken but safe. Trains were halted about an hour. the Baltimore Express and Cincinnati Express were detained longer as fog impeded other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennbcky
Bellevennon
Rankin Station
Baltimore Exprest
Cincinnati Express
Susan Young Granted Bail in Assault Case
Susan Young posted bail before Alderman Hartman in a case of alleged assault and battery brought by Mrs. Ida Quasdorf. Young denied the charge and requested a hearing for Mrs. Quasdorf and her daughter Mary. The hearing is scheduled for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Young
Hartman
Ida Quasdorf
Young
Quasdorf
Mary
Daisy Corn Cure Promises Cure For Corns In Circle
Untested tonic claims to cure corns with a new remedy Daisy Corn Cure sold for five cents. An advertisement touts Porter as a refreshing drink, recommending Iron City Brewery contact by telephone for a trial, noting extended distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Brewery
Iron City Brewery
Smoke Test on Junction Railroad Engines This Afternoon
A test of smoke consumers on the engines of the Junction Railroad is set for this afternoon starting at 3 o'clock. About 100 councilmen city officials and other interested persons will attend to witness the demonstration. Exposition Offering Your picture free and handsomely framed will be given away during the Exposition by Hendricks Co No 68 Federal Street Allegheny with every dozen. Cabinets $1 No extra charge for family groups at Javens Co gallery 77 Fifth Avenue to have portraits taken for $1 All welcome Come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Railroad
Hendricks &Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
St. Javens & Co
Fifth Avenue
Taylor and Dean Showcases Fire Escapes and Railings
At 2013 5 Market Street the exhibit highlights the firm’s heavy iron work and lighter manufactures. Visitors see fire escapes, railings, crestings, iron beds and doors with many heavy pieces for future production. Exhibition stresses that heavier work must be completed at the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Dean
Market St
Sheet music at half price from Kleber Bros.
The article promotes Kleber & Bro. at 506 Wood Street offering leading world publisher editions of sheet music at large discounts. It urges teachers to use only the best editions for pupil progress and highlights the store's broad assortment of studies and teaching pieces plus sale songs and piano music at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kleber & Bro.'s
Kleber Bros
Local ads tout Pilsner beer and Berger’s fall decor
A fragment notes Iron City Brewing Pilsner crown as city best dealer quality. It mentions Tele FURNITURE and carpets promoting new fall designs at Berger's on Liberty and Sixth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger's
Liberty
Sixth Avenue
Breer
Iron City Brewing “Pilsner
Tele
Ladies Jackets Offer Wide Fall Winter Selections
An advertisement touts a large fall and winter ladies jackets collection. It highlights light and medium weights for fall and heavy weights for winter, with fabrics including plain black cloths camel hair cheviots furback diagonals and bedford cords. Prices range from seven to thirty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viennas
Bedford
Melton
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Alice Kober
Orcutt
Zollinger
Diward C. Jvilworth
Moth
Dilworth
Henry P. Ecker
Tatu Greutt
Park Wat
Brill
Sir
Jwet
Meth
Titania
Quiver of
Butterfies
Oberon
Agtia
the Ogre
Miller
Diwens
3Ford
Tania
Puck
Mgito
Laie B. Orcutt
Jorda W. Fiowelwon
Grocers
Union
Postal Clerks’ Convention
Morganza School
Carnegie
Virginian Military Reservation
Reck
Squire
Allegheny County
Sinking Fund Commission
Anna Katharine Green
Dispatch
Allegheny Schools
Mellor & Hoene Exposition
H. J. Heinz CO
Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works
Stevens
M’guire
Chambers & McKee Glass Company
Agent Childers
Craigs
C. Baeverlein Brewing Company
Bennetts, Pa
Angostura
Tissus
Biber & Easton
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Reid T. Stewart
Western University
Cornell University
J. Stewart
Janes H. Arkes & Co
Fifth Ave
ST Market ST
le -Trsau
Madame Demorest
Ulrich & Encer
Penn Ave
Tam
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
FURS
Astrakhan
Alaska
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Brussels
Lowell
Edward
Groetzinger
New York
Bartlett
Cinderella
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