Central station move debated amid lease concerns
City officials and business leaders discussed relocating the Central police station from its current site to Monongahela wharf. Superintendent Weir advocated a long term lease and cheaper city rents, while critics warned of wharf encroachment harming trade. Guthrie questioned the move and urged renewing existing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Guthrie
Controller's Office
J. C. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Central Station
Monongahela
Guthrie
Weir
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Gettysburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Baseball praised as a wholesome pastime at society meeting
The Western Historical Society held its first post summer session in the Court House room with Vice President Daniel Johnson presiding. Dr G H Key gave a paper on baseball praising its prominence and healthful nature while noting large player salaries. J C Porter discussed Paul Revere’s ride before the meeting ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western Historical Society
Court House
Daniel Johnson
G. H. Keyser
Goodby
Brown
J. C. Porter
Paul Revere
Pleasant Columbus Club Outing Aboard the Marflower
The Columbus Club held a delightful outing aboard the Marflower with 18 couples. They rode up the Monongahela to Thompson's Grove for a picnic from 1 pm to after 5, then down to Davis Island dam and back to Wood Street by 10:50 am. Prominent members and distinguished visitors attended, with refreshments and music by Gernert Guenther Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Monongahela
Thompson's Grove
Davis Island Dam
Wood Street
Gernert & Guenther
Inspector McAleese Tracks Dimming Electric Lights
After roll call at Central station Inspector McAleese orders officers to report every extinguished electric light by beat and location. She notes the city pays a high price per lamp and demands full value by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
McAleese
Council Minutes Note Contracts and Public Works Actions
The Pittsburgh council reports a August controller’s payment of 17554.76 and approves street, sewer, and water projects. A $4500 Silsby fire engine contract passes. Resolutions cover water supply studies, Herrs Island dam impact, 1 million bond issue for highways, open Superior avenue, and city code updates.
Pittsburg Scientist Appointed Naturalist for West Africa Eclipse Expedition
Rev W J Holland president of the Pittsburg Microscopical Society is named naturalist for a government expedition to Portugal and West Africa to observe the December 22 total solar eclipse. The voyage, led by Prof D P Todd, aims to reach St Vincent and Loanda with scientists from Harvard Smithsonian and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Holland
Pittsburg Microscopical Society
Holland
Africa
John Dalzell
Navy
Frof
Alexander Agassiz
Harvard College
Harry Brown
Smithsonian Institute
Eben Loomis
Washington
Thaw Estate Appraisal Delayed as Executors Face Backlog
The appraisement of William Thaw's estate is not yet begun due to numerous items to handle. An executor says it will take time to establish order before addressing educational and charitable requests. The will allows two years for completing the work, and the coke trust creation is not yet formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thaw
Labor press convention planned in New York City
Charles Guy Brown editor of the Union Printer calls editors of labor and trade papers to meet in New York City on October 11 and 12 to form a labor press association modeled on the Associated Press. J. M. Kelly of this city named temporary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guy Brown
New York
New York City
Labor Press Association
Associated Press
J. M. Kelly
Wide Roster of Visitors at Local Hotels
The Monongahela and Seventh Avenue host a parade of dignitaries and travelers including Swithin C. Shortridge of Medis Academy, Prof Eugene Walker visiting as a representative, Rev N Luecock of Erie, W D Currie of Laramie Wyoming, Mrs Strong Vincent and Boyd Vincent from Cincinnati, Major Robert M. Lyon recovering from West Penn wreck injuries, Dr J H Clark and families, Captain Adams of Louisville, Mrs W E Thomas and Misses Bremser of Johnstown, James Jenkins of Harrisburg, US Marshal H S White and daughter, ex-Mayor J D Patterson, Florain Marchand of Al Hanes, and Attorney W W Hole of Salem. Many are staying at the Seventh Avenue Hotel, with others at the Monongahela and Hotel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swithin C. Shortridge
Medis Academy
Monongahela House
Eugene Walker
Pittzburg
N. Luecock
M. E. Church
Erie
Seventh Avenue
Gentleman
W. D. Currie
Laramie
Wyo. T
Anderson
Wyoming
Washington County
Strong Vincent
Boyd Vincent
Cincinnati
Robert M. Lyon
West Penn Way
J. H. Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Overholt
Scottdale
J. T. McCormick
Connellsville
Captain Adams
Louisville
W. E. Thomas
Johnstown
Sara and
Ida Bremser
Ligonier
James Jenkins
Steel Barrow
Harrisburg
Monongahela
H. 8. White
West Virginia
Maryer J. D. Patterson
Harrieburg
Fliorian Marchand
al Hanes
Boyer
W. W. Hole
Salem
Zolaism At Home More Arrests Likely To Follow
The May Sullivan case hearings near in Scottdale with counsel for Babbs and Donelson. Florence Donelson, once Florence Van Fossen, faced a prior 1885 poison charge in East Liverpool where arsenic traces and a murdered child emerged. The narrative portrays a dramatic life with arrests, marriages, and alleged opium use, as officers press warrants and anticipate further detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sullivan
Scottdale
W. J. Brennen
Jacob A. Babbs
William Hunter
Florence Donelson
Laura Bailey
Florence van Fossen
East Liverpool
Laura McBane
Florence
Window Glass Plant Expands Capacity Amid Heat Wave
In Jeanette a second tank at Chambers and McKee’s window glass works will start Monday, adding 60 blowers and boosting output to about 138 pots. Despite claims from others, a Pittsburg glassmaker warns no furnaces are ready and no production will begin before October 1 due to heat and idle wages. The strike remains unchanged as workers endure unsafe, overheated conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
McKee
Jeannette
Pittsburg
Diamond Cut Diamond and the Pittsburg Swindle
A Chinaman named Gold Lip obtained 515 dollars from Sing Lee in Pittsburg claiming it was for a business loan. The man fled to Newburg with two others, were arrested last night on a telegram from Pittsburg police, and Sing Lee and a constable chased them on the Lake Erie train for a hearing this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Lip
Pittsburg
Sing Lee
Newburg
Lake Erie
Death of Mrs Ann Fields at 90 Ends Industrious Life
Mrs Ann Fields aged 90, a native of Ireland who came to the United States in 1852, died after a long life of industry at 37 Webster avenue. She leaves four children and many relatives, and her passing brings sorrow to friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Fields
Webster Avenue
Ireland
Man Crushed in Mill Accident in Robinson Southside
William Rodgers, 55, a Philadelphia stranger, was struck by a heavy fly-wheel casting at Robinson Rea & Co. mill in Southside yesterday afternoon. Both legs were crushed and amputation is probable. The notice also mentions Beecham's Pills and a generic health ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rodgers
Philadelphia
Robinson, Rea & Co
Southside
Girl testifies of parental beating to Alderman
Maggie Moriarty, 16, told Alderman Doughty on Wednesday evening she was repeatedly beaten by her father. She produced welted marks on her back and shoulders as evidence. The hearing is set for Saturday at 9 to 10. Michael Dean, anti cruelty agent, filed against Thomas Moriarty for beating two daughters aged 14 and 15. Hearing scheduled for 10 A.M. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Pittsburg
Ada Crisswell
Second Avenue
W. M. Donaldson
New York
Sixth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Laura Bailey
First Avenue
Zola
Inspector McAleese
Maggie Moriarty
Alderman Doughty
G. O. Newill
Taylor Street
Bloomfield
Michael Dean
Thomas Moriarty
Major William McKinley in City for Cox Funeral
Major William McKinley passed through the city en route from Canton to New York to attend Samuel S. Cox's funeral. He praised Cox, defended Corporal Tanner, and spoke on Speaker selection, the World’s Fair site, and Ohio river improvements. He predicted a lively Ohio Legislature race with Governor Foraker favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Canton
New York
Samuel 5. Cox
House
Carlisle
Congress
McKinley
Corporal Tanner
William Warner
Tanner
eKinley
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Foraker
Primitive Methodists Revise Discipline Rules for Expanded Church
At the Holmes street church the General Conference heard Rev. J F Averley present a committee report revising the Eastern Conference discipline rules of 1883 to cover increased membership and jurisdiction. A single published volume will compile enacted laws. A missionary meeting followed at Butler Street Methodist Church with speakers Rev. T M Bateman of Mississippi Rev S R Chub Rev M Baker and Rev J Challinor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference of the Primitive Methodist Churches
Holmes Street
Averley
Butler Street Methodist Church
T. M. Bateman
Mississippi
R. Chub
M. Baker
J. Challinor
Local items report fares and arrests at Sharpsburg fete
A LAWS fete at Sharpsburg on Heinz grounds hosted by the Young Men's Christian Association featured the Springdale Band and lights. Officer Wachter posted bail after a disorderly hearing on aggravated assault and battery. Several arrests followed for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and theft reports. Patrons from to and Eastern Ohio visited the Exposition. a lamp fire at 91 Logan street. a mule death delayed a streetcar. minor injuries from a street clash and a train incident were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
H. I. Heinz
Young Men's Christian Association
Springdale
Annie Borring
County Democracy
Ninth Street
Keller
Jo Central Station
Josef Horgell
Max Heibell
J. H. Savage
Pittsburg Junction Railroad
Doughty
Joserh Miller
Liberty Avenue
Dougherty
William Kenney
Charles Geret
William Turner
Forbes Street
Turner
William Alles
Arthur Knipe
Cork
Hulton
Mercy Hospital
Ohio
Logan Street
Gettysburg
J.B. McCaly
Allegheny
Albert Lincoln
West Penn
Youxe Griffin
Firth Avenue
Excelsior
Rebecca
Raising a Racquet at Pittsburg Lawn Tennis Club
The Pittsburg Lawn Tennis Club opened its tournament on Center avenue grounds with a large crowd. In doubles, Reed and Moorhead defeated Boch and Whelan 2 sets to 1 after a tight first set, while the Altoona pair swept the second set. Christy Woods beat Osborn Way, and other Pittsburg players had mixed results as rounds progressed. A single match saw Reed and Wray split sets with Wray taking the final set 6-4. Great weather and well-kept courts marked the day and set high expectations for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Buell
Lawford
Moorhead
Reed
Renshaw
Whelan
Pitteburgers
Altoona
Buch
Tors
Pittsburgers
Painter
Barr
Coster
Hall
Porter
Childs
Christy
Woods
Osborn
Way
Matson
Landsdale
Singer
Whelen
Kelley
Brainerd
Christy and
Sewickley
Baird Reed
Wray
Ice wagon men vote not to strike in Seibert's Hall
L A 7482 Knights of Labor met last night and decided not to strike the Chau Tauqua Ice Company workers. Thirteen nonmembers were initiated into the Assembly. Master Workman O Shea warned nonmembers they must join or face a strike. A horseshoers union committee was present and pledged support toward a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
John O'Shea
Horseshoers’ Union
S. A
Burial for Alexander Hays McCandless Stirs City
The funeral for Alexander Hays McCandless, son of Sheriff McCandless, was held at the family home on Center Avenue. About 1000 school children and playmates paid their respects as Rev. Patterson and Dr. McClelland officiated with a select choir and six boy pallbearers including Walter Kirkpatrick and Emmett Lowry. Floral tributes included a State coat of arms from the Fourteenth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hays McCandless
Sheriff McCandless
Center Avenue
Patterson
Sixth Presbyterian Church
McClelland
Western Theological Seminary
MecCabe
Fourteenth Regiment
Walter Kirkpatrick
Emmett Lowry
George Armstrong
John Hazlett, Jr
Will McCandless Brown
Charley McVay
Knights of Labor Board to visit city over MMPU KOL dispute
General Executive Board of the Knights of Labor traveling to the city Tuesday to investigate the trouble between the M. M. P. U. and the K. of L. musicians before proceeding to St. Louis for a board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Labor
K. of L
St. Louis
McGonnell Seeks National Pattern Makers Union in Dayton
President McGonnell of the National Pattern Makers' League visits Dayton Ohio seeking to organize the town and expand union influence after establishing unions in Cincinnati and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGonnell
National Pattern Makers’ League
Dayton
Cincinnati
Hamilton
George Jones's Plight Reveals Family Strife and Theft
George Jones a 60 plus year old man living in a shanty near the bluff seeks help from the Anti Cruelty Society. He inherited property years ago but injury left him unable to manage it. A chain of relatives and a man named Britsley are linked to misplaced deeds and a sale of his land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Dean
Anti- Cruelty Society
Jones
Roddy Patterson
New York
Barbour
George
Edward
Warren
Squire Richards
West End
Baby
East End
Wa Mentel
George Britsley
College of the Holy Ghost
Warren, O
Pittsburg
Sloan
Britsley
Culbert
Miss Brickley
Collision Delays Hit Beaver Falls Passenger Train
The Beaver Falls passenger train on the Fort Wayne line collided with a freight train in Allegheny Park last evening. Both trains were moving slowly. the passenger engine tender was derailed but replaced, and no one was injured. A second note promotes a piano club offering discounted prices and payment plans through Everett Club, with limited memberships and staged deliveries starting September 21. The contact is Alex Ross, 137 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Fort Wayne Road
Pittsburg
Allegheny Park
Everett Ub
Alex. Ross
Federal St
Allegheny
Great Musical Attractions at Klebers Store
Advertises Vocalion or Gans Agee pianos and organs sold by Kleber & Bro to a prominent Protestant church for its new elegant building. Praises Klebers selection, quality, and expert staff at 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocalion
Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Wood Street
Teemer Goodour Race Excursion From Pittsburg
B and O railroad offers round trip excursion tickets at 70 cents for the Teemer Goodour Race at McKeesport. Special train departs Pittsburg at 2 30 this afternoon and returns after the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Advertised bargains draw shoppers to P. C. C. C and other stores
Local ads promote deep discounts on overcoats by Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and Bargain sales at Enasite & Shuster Fifth Avenue and Busy Hive on Sixth Street. Mentions Klein's Silver Age Rye and various clothing goods, linens, and undergarments with prices and store locations in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and Diamond Srs
New Court House
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Enasite & Shuster
Fifth Avenue
Jos, Horxr & Co
Allegheny Councils Consider Water, Nuisance and Street Plans
Several ordinances and resolutions were presented to Allegheny Select and Common Councils. Debates covered Miller oil refinery as a nuisance, park space for the Armstrong monument, and sidewalk vacating near Carnegie Library. A Perrysville road condemnation proposal and a City water plan with Pittsburg Company were discussed. The Westinghouse Electric bid for an electric plant was approved and a Delinquent Tax Collector salary increase was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayton
Connorl
Miller Oil
Neeb
Carnegie Library
McDonald
Perrysville
Federal Street
Jacob Born
Stauffer
McGeary
Pittsburg Company
Nine-Mile Island
Committee On Gas
Westinghouse Electric Company
German laborer hurt at Black Diamond Steel Works
Henry Meyer was badly injured yesterday afternoon at the Black Diamond Steel Works when a fellow worker, Richard Douglas, swung a puddle bar during a dispute after mud splashed his face. Meyer suffered a deep gash and a slight skull fracture but is not considered in danger, and was taken home on Smallman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyer
Black Diamond Steel Works
Richard Douglas
Douglas
Meyer
Smallman Street
Armstong Monument to Be Dedicated With Massive Demonstration
Thanksgiving Day November 23 set for dedication of the Armstrong monument in Allegheny Parks. A sub committee led by J M Kelly William Martin and James Campbell will seek labor group support for participation in a large wageworker turnout. They have raised 5500 dollars for the monument and plan a grand military concert with 350 musicians and a 100-voice choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Monument
Allegheny Parks
J. M. Kelly
William Martin
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
Musical Mutual Protective Union
German Trades Assembly
Local Marriage Report From San Francisco and Allegheny
Adam Ammon and Margaret Linn wed on August 27. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Harcourt at the residence of C. D. Parkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Ammon, Esq
Allegheny
Margaret Linn
San Francisco
Harcourt
C. D. Parkins
Blood Purifying Goods for Children Wear Sale
Advertises items that strengthen the weak and purify the blood at 25 cents per pair. Mentions growing larger and children's wear as the main offerings.
Indian Association Meeting in Pittsburg and Allegheny
The Pittsburg and Allegheny auxiliary to the National Indian Association met at 49 Stockton Avenue. A letter from Miss Euma De Night of the Otes agency Arkansas was read. The ladies plan to address ministers and seek support for church outreach and a parsonage fund with a goal of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Allegheny
National Indian Association
Stockton Avenue
Euma de Night
Otes Agency
Ark
Dent
Sddres
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Brown
Morrow
the Western Historical Society
Tie
Tatem Braden
Sibby Company
Mr. Brown
Herr's Island
Boyle Street
Water Committee
United States
Herr’s Island
Hartman
Langhurst
Henricks
Tenth Ward
Seaman
McAfee
Superior Avenue
New Brighton Road
Silsby Company
Watson Estate
Park Perce
South Africa
Dr. Holland
Industrial Press Association
Zolaism
Scottdale May Sullivan Investigations
Hill
Frank Hill
Babbs
Demmel
Harrington
Mrs. Anon Fields
Beecham
Cox
Major McKinley
Primitive Methodists
Wachter
Nord
Miesee
M. Christy
C. Woods
Sevickley
Messrs. Barr
Union
Young McAndless
George Jones’ Story
Hoe
BH. Kleber & Bro’'s
Liberty
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Klein
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
Keane & Shuster
Woxsdek
Great
Allegheny Councils
Armstrong
Adam Ammon
Fleming Bros
Pirrspurc, Pa
Iybawr
Thompson Brothers
Tog Fepzrat Street
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
New Fall
Children's Wear
New Paris
Appliqua
Cloak and Suit Department
Hibit
Horne & Cil's
Arch Street
Seventeenth Street
Spector
Thirty-third Street
Bloomfeld
Mr. Y
Clancy
the Indian Association
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