Petition aims for microscopic water analysis by council
Citizens on the Southside push a petition presented by Dr Brewster to demand a microscopical analysis of city water. Dissent grows as residents complain the chemical report is insufficient, citing organic matter and purity concerns. Real estate agents report hurt by bad water and investors fear further decline in property sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Twenty-ninth Ward
Atterbury
Ter
McCord
Thirtieth
A. A. Alles
Exid
Fnstriets
Alleghesy
E. Suceep
BE. A. Mundorf
Disratca
Western Union bans operators from gambling at pool rooms
Western Union Telegraph officials have issued orders prohibiting operators from frequenting pool rooms or any place with games of chance under threat of dismissal. The policy mirrors actions in St. Louis and other cities, though state gambling laws limit such venues here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph
St. Louis
Henry Steinhauser Buried After Self-Inflicted Death
Henry Steinhauser of Chartiers township aged 51 shot himself about three months ago and died last Friday. His funeral was held yesterday at the German United Evangelical Church on Steuben street West End with members of several West End lodges attending in a large procession to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinhauser
Chartiers Township
Steuben Street
West End
Steinhauser
Magistrate Hyn dman disposes nine cases at ward station
Magistrate Hyndman of the Second police district disposed of nine cases at the Fourteenth ward station yesterday morning. Mrs. Kate Savage received 30 days in the workhouse for abusing her mother. John McCoy was fined 25 dollars and costs for assaulting Officer Lenhart during an arrest. The remaining seven cases were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyndman
Second
Fourteenth Ward
Kate Savage
John McCoy
Lenhart
Twenty-eighth Ward
Charles Hardy
Wright's Alley
Southside
Hardy
George Nash
Silk Hat Sermon on Sixth Avenue Charity
A dilapidated silk hat lies in the mud near Sixth Avenue as a seedy man stops a club crowd and uses it as a sermon and collection plate. Politicians above in the club rooms are contrasted with the hat’s fall from grace as coins are gathered before a policeman arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Capitol
Hastings Seeks World Fair Director General Post With Local Backing
General Hastings accompanied by Mayor Gourley toured Chicago last evening as club Democrats push his bid for Director General of the World’s Fair. P A B Widener and W L Elkins from Philadelphia were in the party and expressed support or neutrality. Hastings avoided public comment on state politics while Senator Delamater joined a city drive with Chief Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Hastings
Gourley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Windy City
P. A. B. Widener
Cable Road Fame
Hastings
W. L. Elkins
Mr. Elkins
Delamater
Chief Brown
Ohio Democrats Brace for Reed Challenge
Al Carlisle, a Democratic observer from Ohio, asserts the state's districts are valid and that Reed cannot alter Ohio's congressional elections. He claims Ohio Democrats are well organized, prepared to discuss national issues, and confident that districts carrying Democratic majorities will elect a Democrat to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Carlisle
Ohio
Carlisle
Reed
Cincinnati
Maine
Congress
Speak-Easies Raided in City by Officers in Plain Clothes
Inspector McAleese ordered Hanna Maxwell and Roach to watch for illegal liquor dens. At 279 Second Avenue Thos Kindle Elizabeth Kindle ran a drum shop with visitors Frank Hart John Riley John Gargan William Paxton Michael Dolan John Henry and Mary Aokerson. A second raid at 18 Liberty Street nabbed Herman Brickman proprietor Barny Sullivan and James Chalk. Charles Frederick was arrested for illegal liquor selling and awaits hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna, Maxwell and
Roach
McAleese
Second Avenue
Thos
Elizabeth Kindle
Frank Hart
John Riley
John Gargan
William Paxton
Michael Dolan
John Henry
Mary Aokerson
Kindle
Allegheny
Liberty Street
Herman Brickman
Barney Sullivan
Canonsburg
James Chalk
Corner loafing in Pittsburgh crowds prompt new attractions talk
Hotel guests note Sunday street idling and curbside tobacco juice marking sidewalks. A New York drummer says Pittsburgh lacks attractions compared with other cities east and west of the Alleghenies, suggesting parks Carnegie Art Gallery and Library could curb loafing when opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Art Gallery
New York
Alleghenies
Pittsburg
CHICKENS UNDER HIS COAT INCIDENT
Lawrenceville officer confronts Thomas Diskin in Hemlock alley as a chicken hidden under his coat is found. Diskin claims honesty and taxpaying status. he is arrested and, in a morning hearing, sentenced by Magistrate Leslie to 90 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Lawrenceville
Hemlock Alley
Thomas Diskin
Diskin
J. Diskin
Dickin
Leslie
Debtors Attack Manlius in Street with Handys-Silk
Patrick Loughery and Peter Portrie two Tinlians were arrested by Officer Welsh on a charge of assaulting John Manius a Hungarian with a handy-billy. Manius owed them money and the quarrel ended with a beating as he sat on his steps. the weapon was found on the two at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Loughery
Peter Portrie
Welsh
Fourteenth Ward
John Manius
Manius
Tight Money Market Hits Credit, Wool Trade Cited
Boston wool buyer L F Humphrey at the Monongahela House notes improved trade after tariff passage but warns the money market remains tight. Years ago lenders charged as high as 50 percent on call loans, delaying cash payments and forcing caution across business sectors. Secretary Windom is working to ease the scarcity while creditors await relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Humphrey
Boston
Monongahela House
Senate
Windom
Another Arrest In Gilchrist Case Reported
Another arrest was made in the Gilchrist assault case yesterday. August Dell was committed to jail by Magistrate Hyndman on information from Inspector Whitehouse. This brings the total arrests to fourteen or fifteen. A hearing is set in the Nineteenth ward this afternoon between 4 and 5 o'clock. Officer Brown of the Southside, who denies involvement, has been suspended pending the hearing by Inspector McKelvy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
August Dell
Hyndman
Inspector Whitehouse
Officer Brown
Southside
Lost Ring Recovered After Eleven Years on Mt Oliver
A solid gold wedding ring with the initials J B was found by a boy digging in a vacant lot on Mt Oliver at two feet depth. The ring belonged to Mrs John Brouder who had lost it eleven years ago after a thorough search. She now retrieves her long lost treasure and feels proud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Oliver
J. B
John Brouder
The
Hill
Brouder
Republicans for Pattison and Stewart Outlook
Colonel J B B Streator of Washington says Andy Stewart and his opponent Craig have campaigned in Wolces county. He believes Stewart will be elected while Pattison may take a number of Republican votes, but he is unsure of the statewide result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. B. Streator
Washington
Andy Stewart
Craig
Wolces County
Stewart
Pattison
Pinkerton Detective Helps End Central Strike
William Pinkerton, a Chicago Detective Agency member, rode the westbound limited with NY Central guards to confront striking workers. He declares the Central strike is over, and the disruption has ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pinkerton
New York Central
Chicago Detective Agency
New York Central Road
Pinkerton Defender Speaks On Guard Actions
He defended the guard actions as prudent and noted the detective’s reticence. Mr. Pinkerton is described as a capable citizen who has traveled the East and found conditions very quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton
Opening Campaign Readings by Young Democrats in Pittsburg Delegations
The Reading meeting will open the Democratic State campaign with delegates from every county. About 1 000 delegates are expected, with 500 clubs and 75 000 voters in the state. Chauncy F Black to preside unless Wallace arrives from Europe to take the gavel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Pittsburg
Dennis Boyle
County Democracy
Presley J. Fleming
Randall Club
W.d. Brenner
Grover Cleveland
George B. McClellan
Barclay
Rock Point
Pattison
Black
Kerr
Chauncy F. Black
State Society
Wallace
Europe
Philadelphia
A Clever Irishman Larry O Leary Entertains Yellowstone Guests
Larry O Leary runs an eating station in Yellowstone Park serving visitors and officials. He greets guests with wit and stories, offers a good table, and keeps a valued guest registry full of prominent Americans and foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry O'Leary
Yellowstone Park
Willy
Trout Run
St Mary's Mountain
Pittsburger
Larry
Four Weeks Work in a Day By Rev J W Riddle
Rev J W Riddle of the Southside kept a full schedule yesterday. He conducted morning and evening services and a Bible class, presided at two weddings, and arranged a third ceremony. At 9 he joined Walter Addison and Miss Sadie Strosnider of Knoxville in matrimony, and in the afternoon united Charles Rossiter and Miss Lizzie Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Riddle
Southside
Tony
Walter Addison
Sadie Strosnider
Knoxville
Charles Rossiter
Lizzie Barclay
Two Men Fined For Street Offenses In Allegheny Case
Two men were fined 50 dollars by Mayor Wyman for selling electric belts and staging a street entertainment in Allegheny. A colored attendant banjo player was discharged. T Harel of Allegheny received 30 days for smoking on a street car and striking a man with a bar iron after a sympathizer. George Parks got 30 days for loitering near Mr McCrory’s home at 43 West Diamond Street after midnight, suspected burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Wyman
T. Harel
George Parks
Debtor Shaked for Debt Is Accused of Bludgeon Attack
Charles Moore is alleged to have devised a method to collect debts. Harvey sues for aggravated assault and battery claiming Moore demanded $2, then struck him with a handy billy, splitting his lip. Moore was arrested and held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moore
Harvey
Moore
Plea for Help as Southside Hospital Seeks Donations
The Southside Hospital faces severe funds shortages after a heavy run on the institution. Directors set the 15th of each month for donations and urge gifts of money, food, clothing, or useful items. Donors may leave contributions at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
Citizens’ Committee
Skiff Upset on Allegheny River Rescued Man
At noon yesterday two men named Banning were in a skiff near Forty third street when it capsized. Banning, unable to swim, was pulled from the water by Officer McAleese and revived. The second occupant escaped unharmed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banning
Allegheny River
Forty-third Street
McAleese Hap Rt
Pes
Typhoid concerns rise as city fights outbreaks and poor drainage
Philadelphia health officials warn typhoid fever remains high with 25 deaths last week, 14 the week before, and comparisons show New York lower. They blame lumped classifications, well water, and East End drainage, urging boiled or purified water and street repairs to curb recurring cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Stie
Baltimore
Henry Leffmann
Turner
Schuylkill
Delaware
Messrs. McEwen and
McKee
Health Bureau
Pittsburg
Southside
East End
Conrad Street
Lawrenceville
Baker
Bureau of Health
John L. Hunter
Bureau of Highways and Sewers
Hunter
Thirty Second
Pennsylvania
Inspection Report Finds Mt Gretna State Troops Well Conditioned
Captain Sears reports on the Mt Gretna encampment detailing high physical fitness and sanitary conditions among over 3 000 soldiers with few illnesses. He notes poor military etiquette among privates, sloppy dress by many officers, and deficits in guard mount duties and battalion drill. Recommendation calls for an experienced army officer to oversee small arms practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton B. Sears
Mt. Gretna
Railroad Conductor Jailed on Larceny Charge
Conductor William McElwee was committed to jail by Magistrate McKenna on larceny charges. Henry Cox, boarding-house keeper at Twenty-sixth Street and Spring Alley, alleges McElwee purloined two watches and money. A hearing is set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McElwee
McKenna
Henry Cox
Twenty-sixth Street
Spring Alley
Magistrate Disposes 44 Prisoners Yesterday
Police Magistrate McKenna sentenced forty four prisoners in the Twelfth ward hearing. Patrick Cleary jailed for abusing his wife with Mrs Cleary beaten to near collapse. Cleary gets ninety days in workhouse. Four others colored arrested in shed on Thirty first street for beer with reckless behavior. thirty days in workhouse. Freeman Anderson Burkholder jailed for seductive craps game. five dollars and costs fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Patrick Cleary
George Freeman
Charles Anderson
Robert Burkholder
Exposition Opens With Oil Well And Fountain Display
Deringing rigging ready to show Pittsburgers the oil well in operation at the exposition. A cross shaped fountain with six streams from water lilies dominates the exterior. Voters will address ballot reform today in a featured discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgers
Engineer Injured In B&O Siding Collision
Two coke cars on Moorhead and McLean's Siding in Soho were struck by a shifting engine from the main track on the Baltimore and Ohio Saturday night. Engineer John T. Raymond suffered severe head cuts and internal injuries. the fireman escaped with minor bruises. Raymond was sent home under physician care. The engine and cars were wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead & McLean's
Soho
Baltimore and Ohio
John T. Raymond
Raymond
Lombard Street
Paper Hangers Plan Union Meeting at Smithfield Street
Local Union No. 186 of Paper Hangers calls an open meeting next Thursday evening at Building Trades Hall 537 Smithfield Street. The gathering aims to organize the remaining craft workers and hear prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anlessam
Smithfield Street
Building Trades’ Hall
Newsboy defies order swears at patrol officer
The first arrest under the 10:30 downtown street vacancy order was made yesterday as David Tobeo refused to clear crowds on Fifth Avenue. He swore at Officer Crossan after warnings from Newsles and Shinera Maat, then fled toward a bar, likely to heed the law thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsles
Shinera
Fifth Avenue
Crossan
David Tobeo
Bee
Gamin
Prrrsnc2g Week of Openings Promises Busy Schedule
JOS HORNE CO announces a very busy week with many events to accomplish, planning formal openings to be announced and inviting all friends to attend each event as facilities are strained by the workload.
New Openings in Dress Goods Line Up Fresh Wool Textiles
Dress Goods offer includes 36 inch All-Wool Cherviots at 50c a yard and 36 inch Homespuna at 60c a yard. 3 inch Scotch Plaids at Tie, 40 inch Plaids at 1, 44 inch Cheviots at 80c, 48 inch Cheviots at 1.00. Pure wool, new colors, and a large display of 48 inch stripes and checks. Fresh English and Scotch Cheviot Suitings arrive from foreign and domestic looms in latest novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Mwfs
KwasLe & Suuster
Fifth Ave
Fall opening Bonnets Toques Hats Selected by Buyer Paris London
A fall opening features Bonnets Toques Round Hats and Parisian ties in Millinery materials. Prices include $10 for Black Diagonal Cheviot 25 inches with styled vest front and braid bound collar. Also $10 for Black Cheviot 25 inches straight front with frogs olives and collar and $10 for Black Beaver 27 inches tight-fitting collar with cord bound satin faced and crushed plush trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Astrakhan
Blanket Room Offers Wide Stock of Heavy Wool Blankets
300 pairs All-Wool White Blankets with blue and red borders in large sizes. Blanket Room filled with best makes at prices lower than ever. Also a large stock of Bed Comforts from $1 to premium grades and Children's Crib Blankets. Curtain Upholstery Department features New India Silks and heavy curtains for decor and upholstery.
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Hunt & Clapp
Mank Committee
DR. Brewster
Sarsh Street
Twenty-sixth Ward
Western Union
Tas
Eant
Tramp
Gen. Hastings
Democrats
Pitriburg
Ressk
Colonel Streator
MUM
M’eenha
Casra Yeaerday
DR. C. McLane
Moorhead & McLean's Siding
Hucus & Hacke
Adies
Berlin
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Kwasie & Sauster
Casry
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty St
Kyasie & Suuster
Fleishman
Kew
Fleisheron
Alaska
Bocas & Bux
Drcas
Fielahman
Eyasie & Suvusren
C. Weisner
Market ST. Sol Uwr
Lewis Building
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
New India
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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