Direct Process Could Revolutionize Iron Trade
Local mill trials of Adams direct reduction process show promising results. Park Brothers and Premier Steel Company tests, with Blair overseeing, aim to produce metallic sponge iron from ore efficiently, potentially lowering costs and transforming production by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Brothers
Adams
Messrs. Blair
Premier Steel Company
Indianapolis
T. S. Blair
Disrarcs
Sural
Meeting of the Butchers Association Abolishes Insurance
The Butchers Association held its regular meeting last evening and voted to abolish the insurance feature. Previously the constitution guaranteed a death benefit to a member's family, a benefit paid twice in the past. William Peters, president of the Butchers National Protective Association, received a communication from Krist Hrokate, secretary of the National Association, noting an application for a charter for a Texas Butchers stockmen and drovers group with Dallas headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butchers' Association
Wm. Peters
Putchers’ National Protective Association
Sign on School Building Mistaken Spelling Sparks Debate
Garbled notice on a school building in Chartlers Elation Portsburg and Lake Erie Railway prompts confusion over orthography. Major Lion of the board denies the misspelling while implying changes may follow. The author is likely ill or intoxicated and may be hospitalized for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartlers Elation
Portsburg and
Lake Erie Railway
Lion
Seare Ee
Aie
Allegheny Soldier Seeks City Bounty in Wake of Act
A Allegheny veteran claims the city owes him about 70 dollars for wartime bounty funds, citing a 1889 act. Controller Morrow cautions a possible treasury run if the law exists and is enforced, noting many soldiers may pursue similar back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Morrow
Allegheny
Alleceny Gortieman
One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Regiment
Raleigh
N. C
Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg Booms Amid Mud and Construction
Residents accept mud and disrupted streets as Wilkinsburg, a Pittsburgh suburb, expands with electric lines and new housing. A Wood Street merchant notes growing homes and two new churches, saying the town's development will yield a handsome residential district within ten miles of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Pitteburz
Wood Street
Wikinsburg
Death plunge injuries shake Hagerstown journalist kin
W A Collins of Hagerstown Maryland fell from a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul vestibule train one mile north of Western Union Junction. He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries while en route to Seattle. Collins was a familiar writer and poet with ties to Racine and local newspapers. His sons Richard and John Collins work in journalism. John Collins awaiting word on the severity of the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
W. A. Collins
Hagerstown
Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Western Union Junction
Collins
Eoening Chronicle
J. G. Lisbeoick
Roane
John Collins
Love’s Story Explodes as Watch Theft Unfolds
Charles Shifford, once linked to a Nebraska watch purchase for his sweetheart, is described as a thief after a watch sold by Cash McCoy was traced to him. McCoy received 30 days in the workhouse. Shifford remains remanded for further investigation amid a report of a gold watch and a daughter’s timepiece missing from J B Jones of Preble Avenue Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shifford
Nebraska
Pierce Brennen
Grinp
McCoy
Shifford
J.B. Jones
Preble Avenue
Allegheny
Jones
Mr. Jones
Brushton Residents Oppose Pennsylvanian Railroad Station Move
Brushton residents and nearby Wilkinsburg locals object to abolishing the Brushton station by moving the Wilkinsburg Pennsylvanian Railroad stop toward Pittsburgh. They fear inconvenience and see potential savings for the railroad as the Brushton facility would disappear.
Officer Sam Bell May Be Reinstated By Allegheny Police
Officer Sam Bell faces reinstatement after a Sunday night arrest at 15 Rose Alley. Investigators found he did not go there in uniform and was on unrelated business connected to the defendant. arrest deemed a mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Sam Bell
Allegheny Police Forest
No. 15
Rose Alley
Peddler McGasky Mauled by Crowd of Schoolboys
E McGasky, a pedlar from Seeburg, was attacked by a crowd of schoolboys on Forbes street yesterday. He fled to Pier and Daniels' office as stones shattered windows. about a dozen youths are expected to be arrested today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McGasky
Seeburg
Sch Pride
Forbes Street
Pier & Danial
Bitesite Ward Seton
Judge Ewing Likely To Confirm City Farm Sale
Court rearguments on the Poor Farm case reveal Judge Ewing leaning to confirm the city sale of the old City Farm and reject the Stewart farm purchase. Controller Morrow backs the sale as just, while noting issues with city funds and noncenda. Attorneys argued acts of 1887 and related statutes outline court-supervised sales and agency roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Old City
Stewart
Supreme Court
Controller Morrow
Board of Awards
Elliot
Ohio River
Common Pleas
White
W. W. Thompson
Straub
Thompson
D. T. Watson
Mr. Watson
J. McF. Carpenter
Judges of Common Pleas
May
Jane
Carpenter
Eevee Eet
Arrested by a Woman Seizes Boy For Bank Cash
Otto Ast a former Buckofen & Co. errand boy on Wood Street was brought to Central station by Officer Crossan. He took $18 and cents to deposit in Freehold Bank but spent it instead. A market stand owner sent him for meat and later faced a bill. She charged him after meeting the officer. The Troy Hill youth once lived at Morganza Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Ast
Buckofen & Co
Wood Street
Central Station
Crossan
Ast
Freehold
Troy Hill
Allegheny
Morganza Reformatory
Southside Water Committees Hear Complaints Tomorrow
The Southelds Water Committee will hear complaints tomorrow afternoon at 3 in Select Council chamber. The Southside Water Investigating Committee will listen to reports and grievances from residents suffering insufficient water quality or quantity. Committee member Mr Ferguson urged residents to attend and present concerns to help reach relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Water Investigating Committee
Select Council
Ar. Ferguson
Southside
Delegates Named for State Sunday School Meeting
The list of delegates appointed to attend the State Sunday School Association at New Castle in October includes Hon. ES Morrow, W K Jennings, S E Gill, William Maxon, Rev G W Clinton, James Blackstone, Thomas Cardle, M Tweed, G E F Gray, Rev J Stevenson, Mrs A G White, William Zeighler, Miss Effie Lacy, Miss May Maple, J J Porter, H J Heintz, A P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sunday School Association
New Castle
ES. Morrow
W. K. Jennings
E. Gill
William Maxon
G. W. Clinton
James Blackstone
Thomas Cardle
M. Tweed
G. E. F. Gray
J. Stevenson
A. G. White
William Zeighler
Effie Lacy
May Maple
J. J. Porter
H. J. Heintz
A. P
One Fare Round Trip Tickets Sold For Union Pacific Route
Tickets good 30 days sold September 23 and October 14 by agents in Pittsburg Allegheny Washington Pa Wheeling W Va and offices west of the Ohio river Salamanca and Buffalo to Union Pacific points in Kansas Nebraska Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City Helena Butte and to all Idaho points east of Weiser. For rates maps and fall information contact Thomas H Spear Trav Passenger Agent 400 Wood Street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Union Pacific
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
Stpupon
Ohio River
Salamanca
Buffalo
Kansas
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado Springs
Publo
Cheyenne
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Helena
Butte
Idaho
Weiser
Spear
Woodst
Indignation Meeting Called Over California Avenue Delays
Eleventh ward residents of Allegheny plan a meeting at the ward schoolhouse to protest delays on California avenue and Superior street. Citizens report mud, stalled fill work, and gas and water pipe issues delaying completion before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Avenue
Eleventh Ward
Allegheny
Ward
Superior Street
Gilbert Follansbee
Chamber of Commerce
Robert McAfee
Another Railroader Killed in Yesterday's Accidents
A Baltimore and Ohio switchman Mark Benson at Laughlin station was crushed when wheels of a freight car passed over him during coupling. His body will be taken to New Waterford, Erie County. Other incidents include Patrick Costigan losing a leg after steel rails fell at Eagar Thomson Steel Works and John Wolitz suffering a crushed foot at Shoenberger's mill. A child named Willie Beott was bitten on the leg by a dog on Cliff Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Benson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Laughlin Station
Benson
New Waterford
Erie County
Brothers of
Patrick Costigan
Eagar Thomson Steel Works
Mercy Hospital
John Wolitz
Shoenberger’s Mill
Twenty Eighth Street
Illie Beott
Cliff Street
Labor groups hold meetings amid union activity
A well attended meeting of paper hangers featured remarks by William J. Dillon of the American Federation of Labor and other speakers. The Knights of Labor painters met last night and await a possible AFL influence. Carpenters' Union members vote on a successor to Active Agent Swartz with two candidates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vite
William J. Dillon
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
American Federation
Carpenters’ Union
Swartz
Securing Bids for New Southside Water Works
Bids from several firms to build water works for the Citizens' Water Company Southside were submitted at a Birmingham Land Improvement Company meeting on Monday night. The bids were sent to a committee for review as planners evaluate the project, with organizers saying an assured water works fact may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Water Company
Southside
Birmingham Land Improvement Company
Boy Found Dead on Road Near Vigo Ohio
A postal card to Mayor Gourley from E P Steiner of Vigo Ohio reports a boy about 15 found dead beside the Baltimore and Ohio tracks on the southwestern branch near Vigo. It is thought he was struck by a train. the writer links the incident to a supposed runaway pair but corrections clarify they were elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
E. P. Steiner
Vigo
Cleveland
Federal Street Grade Change Proposal Considered
The Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers discussed raising Federal street grade from Robingon to Isabella to Isabella. Some members favored Lacock to Isabella. A sub-committee of Knox Hartman Need Smith and Ober was appointed to assess potential property damage from the proposed grade increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imcock
Isabella
Wore Her Vows Lightly Believed to Have Left Family
William McMurdo of Clinton Pennsylvania searches Pittsburg for his wife with help from Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society. The couple wed five years ago, had two children, and two years later another. He says she deserted him and their children last Wednesday, believed to be with a railroad brakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMurdo
Clinton
Pittsburg
Dean
Anti- Cruelty Society
In McMurdo
City Eyes Underground Wires as Councils Consider Backing
Superintendent Mead reports to Chief Brown on plans to fund and enact an underground wiring program. Officials say rising dangers from overhead lines and trolley shocks justify an ordinance directing utilities to bury telegraph telephone and electric wires, with city finance and stalled past measures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Disratcn
Morris Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Brown
New York City
Western Union Telegraph Company
Central Telephone Company
Breelow
Department of Public Works
Help for Austria relief appeal from Austro-Hungarian consul
Max Schamberg, the Austro-Hungarian consul here, quotes a relief appeal reporting great distress in Austria, especially Bohemia and Vorarbe, where floods destroyed farmland, homes, and left many people in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schamberg
Austria
Bohemia
Vorarbe
Skeleton of child found in Penn Avenue cellar
A skeleton of about one year old was discovered yesterday afternoon in the cellar of a Penn Avenue house by a family moving in and clearing the area. The remains were turned over to Officer Pavlos and sent to Central station for investigation will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Penn Avenue
Pavlos
Oil fever grips Southside as three firms form
Southside residents form three oil and gas companies in a month led by the Pittsburg and Bridgeville Oil and Gas Company in Allentown with $90 000 capital. Founders include William Eniser Peter Shook and William Gray with drilling planned near the Alexander well in Bridgeville. The amber oil yet to be proven may fetch a premium as work begins within two weeks. Two other Southside ventures target Chartiers and Greene county fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Pittsburg and
Bridgeville
Em 6
Hridgeville
Panbandie Road
Alexander
Chartiers
Greene County
Remember A fir Affected a Carpenter Mind
Several inmates in the jail are described as insane with vivid delusions. John Kelleher believes authorities plan to electrocute him and fights imaginary machines, possibly triggered by Kemmler electrocution reports. Carpenter by trade, he may be sent to Dixmont. Frank Mc Dermott is another inmate described as insane and awaiting commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelleher
Kemmler
New York
Dixmont
Frank McDermott
Berlin
Census Debt Figures Misstate Allegheny County Liability
County Commissioners dispute the census claim of 4.5 million dollars in county debt and argue inclusion of school districts and townships. They note the Controller placed the debt near 4.6 million, with half a million erased since and a sinking fund offsetting 25 30 thousand yearly. Some bonds have been funded and interest costs reduced from five percent to 3 8 10 percent.
Van Vetter Girl Sent to Castle Garden for Immigration Review
Miss Elizabeth Van Vetter, featured in a recent story, was sent to New York and placed under authorities at Castle Garden. Chief Elliot criticizes entry controls and urges prearrival applications to screen potential violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth van Vetter
Castle Garden
New York
Elliot
Liverpool
America
Man Arrested Over Watch Dispute Turns Violent
Herman Einstitzer was jailed on a felonious assault and battery charge and larceny by bailee after allegedly injuring Charles Naxon in a dispute over a stolen watch. Naxon says he loaned Kinstitzer a timepiece to return in a week. Kinstitzer refused, leading to a street confrontation where a knife was drawn and a deep shoulder wound inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Einstitzer
Charles Naxon
Kinstitzer
Naxon
Allegheny City Library Space to House Postoffice
The Property Committee will repurpose the Public School Library rooms for the postoffice at the next meeting. The library must vacate by October 1 to keep the postoffice from moving from City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City Property Committee
City Hall
Street openings shown in Duncan street and Pop alley
The Board of Viewers met yesterday to review the opening of Duncan street and Pop alley in the Eighteenth ward. Both run from Fifty-second street to McCandless avenue, with the projects under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Duncan Street
Pop Alley
Eighteenth Ward
Fifty-second Street
McCandless Avenue
Desirable millinery and houseware bargains fill city stores
Local shops advertise stylish bonnets toques and round hats from eight to fifteen dollars with opening of children's hats. Linen handkerchiefs, school supplies and hosiery offered at deep discounts. Grand clearance sale promises piano and organ bargains but stock must clear by October 1 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Ave
Echols, McMurray & Co
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Art in Pittsburg and Meissonier’s Last Production
London art expert J Chesterfield Kray tours Pittsburg praising its vibrant collections and modern art scene. He notes high values, European purchases, and a famed Meissonier work owned by a local gentleman who refused a $3,000 offer for a last painting by that artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chesterfield Kray
London
Eng
Schlosser
Mr. Kray
Pittsburg
Eighth and
Duquesne
Carnegie Library
Europe
Collis Club Faces Closure Over Neighborhood Complaints
Neighbors report disturbances from young men at the Collis Club on Franklin and Congress streets. Inspector McAleese says action will be taken if the rooms are not closed today, including possible arrests of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Collis Club
Franklin and
Congress Streets
Horne & Co Open Fall Millinery Season With New Stock
The store announces the fall opening of the season with fresh millinery at full stock. Representatives abroad and at home have replenished the displays to fill gaps left by yesterday’s early buying. Tomorrow a special show features children’s millinery for the little misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix
Louise
Virot
Heitz
Borer
Millinery Department Showcases Feathers in Stock
A local millinery display emphasizes a broad feather assortment described as nearly a million feathers on hand. The message underscores breadth and completeness of the department as a drawing point for shoppers.
Fresh department lines showcase new jacket styles
The department presents a recent East tour inspired collection in Navy Blue Cheviot jackets trimmed with a gold band. A limited quantity military style sells at $10, previously $12 to $15, with the note that today may be the last chance at the reduced price.
Assignee's Report Today on Lawrence Bank Liabilities
The Fidelty Company will present the Lawrence Bank statemen nt to court today detailing liabilities and resources of the defunct bank. The report lists overdrafts among depositors and indebtedness of stockholders, fully presenting all accounts affecting the bank's condition. Preparing for the County Road Convention, a meeting decided to hold a preliminary farmer gathering in Allegheny county on Tuesday, September 3, to plan October discussions on the county road question. Commissioner McKee will mail circulars to farmers in three Congressional districts to fix delegate numbers per township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Allegheny County
McKee
TURNS TO WANDER AFTER BEING TURNED OUT
Charles Jinker aged 18 seeks lodging after his brother's marriage forced him from home at Penn Station near the Pennsylvania Railroad. He says both parents are dead and he has been wandering since. Police will investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jinker
Twenty-eighth Ward
Penn Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Not Interested Republicans Skip Local Congregmonal Election
Voters in New Brighton show weak turnout in the Third ward with 71 of 40 Republicans voting and in the Second ward Dr McConnell's stronghold sees only 6 of 189 Republican ballots cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton
Dr. McConnell
Corl Versus Goo Fur nace fix for coal due to gas scarcity
The Peariess Lead Glass Company operated a furnace for coal yesterday because gas was scarce. Jones Laughlin's mill was idle for the same reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peariess Lead Glass Company
Jones & Laughlin’s
Diphtheria Spreads in Southside Hill Districts
Physicians warn of a rising diphtheria outbreak across the Southside with a notable surge in cases in the hill districts and Duquesne Heights, urging vigilance and vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Heights
Oliver's to Resume After Gas Shortage Shutdown
Oliver Bros wire mill, closed for two days due to a gas shortage, will resume operations this morning. Death From Apoplexy. Mrs Mary the Hompepath, 70, died of apoplexy at Holt Hospital. She had been ill only a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros
Mary the Hompepath
Holt Hospital
Entitled to the Best Drug Prices Highlighted
An ad asserts customers are entitled to the best value their money can buy with affordable “600 and $100 bottles” available through leading druggists. It promotes a cleansing product and emphasizes pricing as a key selling point.
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Meeting OF the Butchers
Surance Centure
Ory
Accid
Brushton
Penneslvania Railroad
Wilkinsburo
Brushtonians
Southelds Water Committee
Pittisburger
Bescha McMurdo
Mead
Philadelphia
Help For
Ghnuethr
Fields
Bones & Brun
Fileish Man & Co
Market St
R. A
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Boces & Bun
Mra. Rover
Fieiseman & Co
Dalk
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Mwfsu
Bocas & Bust
Naval
Jos, Hogng & Co
Fleishman & Co
Mex
James H. Aixen & Co
FurisaMan & Co
Meissonier
England
DR. C. McLane
Pitteburg
Hawies
St. Louis
Hueus & Hacker
Mnes. Com
Paris
Cloak Department
Horne & CO
Fidelty Company
Lawrence Bank Statemen
Dr. Dewey
Dewey
Petin Avenue
Seon
Magele Allen
Sara Douchsiae
Corl
Goo
Oliver
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Weisser
Lewis Building
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