Old Canal Boatmen Hold Reunion At Apollo
Old Pennsylvania Canal boatmen gathered in Apollo for a reunion, with hundreds of veterans and their guests from Blairsville Saltsburg Leechburg and other towns. Speakers reviewed canal era progress, elected John H. Ian president and noted J A Chambers as active member with a look to Leechburg hosting next year.
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Apollo
Armatrong
Dunkard’s
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
United States
Association
J. A. Chambers
T. A. Goochran
Hill
John H. Ian
Leechburg
Major Nesbit
Livermore
Irvin Rutledge
Johnstown
Hon
A. Getty
Salteburg
Fill
Rutledge
Blairsville
Saltsburg
Pittsburg
J. A. McCullough
Freeport
Apel Ladies
Reminiscences from early Pennsylvania canal era reunion
An Auditing Committee clears outgoing finances as Donnelly and McCormick preside at Apollo reunion. George Nelson Smith, 91, sends a letter recounting the 1824 Lacock launch on the Kiskeminetas near Warren Apollo, with Betts and Smith in command. Other old boatmen share memories of 1830s trips, Brigham Young and James Madison transport, and West Penn Railway projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain High
Messrs. Donnelly
Milwood
McCormick
Altoona
O. K
Hill
Apollo Herald
George Nelson Smith
Pennsylvania Canal
Kiskeminetas
Warren
Apollo
Patrick Leonard
Pitsburg
Abner Lacock
Leonard
New York Canal
Benjamin E. Betts
Mr. Smith
Allerheny
Canal
Lacock
Messrs
Leechburg
J. M. Hanna
J. K. Moorhead
Allegheny Mountains
Hanna
Henry Clay
Washington
James Madison
William Henry Harrison
Ohio Valley
Pittsburg
St. Patrick's Day
Cincinnati
Niagara
Brigham Young
New York
Nauvoo
Joe Smith
Brigham
Amelia
Rev. A. Getty
Saltsbury
Rev. Getty
Pennsylvania
Getty
Fraudulent hotel guest Johnstone flees after dodge on cigar firm
James C Johnston, posing as an agent for Elliot Ottenheim Elliot, checked into the Hamilton Hotel September 6 claiming Baltimore cigar houses sent him. He left without paying board, carrying a grip and about 40 cigars. Police seek him as a fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taylor
Brown & Taylor
Hamilton Hotel
McAleese
James C. Johnston
Johnston
Cuyahoga Falls
Elliot, Ottenheim & Elliot
Baltimore
Anderson
T. ©. Jenkins
Llewellyn
Haworth & Dewhurst
Arbuckle & Co
Hamilton
Inspector McAleese
Office Fire Forces Dense Evacuation in Schmidt Building
A fire started when a light was thrown into a waste paper basket in the office of F. B. Laughlin on the third floor of the Schmidt building. Desks burned and smoke filled adjacent rooms as occupants rushed to the street. No damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Laughlin
Schmidt
Raymond and Whitcomb travel arrangements praised in ad
All inclusive traveling expenses become more popular as readers seek comfort and skilled route planning. Advertisements note Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb surpass others in managing travel arrangements, with Klein’s Lilac your druggist referenced elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb’s
Surplus Glass Workers Seek Jobs Amid European Labor Surge
In Jeannette a wave of window glass blowers from Europe, including six veterans and four Englishmen, arrived seeking work. Managers report a labor glut and ongoing reform, with factories planning staggered starts and concerns over glass quality and leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
Chambers & McKee
Belgium
Wash" Moore
Europe
New York
Phillips & Co
McCully & Co
Campbell & Co
Wrightman
Southside
Cratzburg
Bellevennon
Old Duquesne Way Horse Market Demolished for Natatorium
The two story brick landmark on Duquesne way between Sixth street and Cecil alley, long the horse market and before that the Duquesne way saloon, has fallen after its supports gave way. A stock company will erect a 60 by 100 foot natatorium to serve Turkish baths for 200 daily bathers, 300 private bathers, and 2,000 general bathers, on leased land owned by John Walker and Henry Phipps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Way
Sixth Street
Cecil Alley
Allegheny River
John Walker
Henry Phipps
Frick Coke, IOU Move Offices and Amalgamated HQ Relocating
The Frick Coke Company plans to move from Fifth Avenue and Wood Street to the new Hussey Building on Fifth Avenue. Colonel Thomas E Watt of the Pennsylvania Railroad will occupy part of the old quarters. Ticket offices remain on the first floor. The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers headquarters will move October 1 to the third floor of the Mellon Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick Coke Company
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Hussey
Runaway Horse Collides With Buggy In East End
A horse hitched to an East End Milk Company wagon bolted after a cable car near Neville street. It struck a buggy carrying Contractor Car and his wife, tearing off a wheel and tossing them clear with no injuries. The wagon was wrecked before the horse was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Milk Company
Neville Street
Notable Visitors and Officials Lodging in Pittsburgh
A stream of prominent figures arrives in Pittsburgh from cities like Cresson La Salle Covington and Alliance. Andrew Carnegie surveys company offices in Fifth Avenue while Henry Phip and others travel from Har Har. Attendees include General Passenger Agent Ford Charles F MacKenna Frank Brobst and military officers at Monongahela and Seventh Avenue hotels amid Exposition visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Cresson
Company
Fifth Avenue
East End
Dispatcon
Mr. Carnegie
Henry Phip
Har Har
Edward C. Hegeler
Julia
la Salle
Pittsburgh
Monongahe House
Hegeler
America
United States
West
Ford
Pennsylvania Railway System
Charles F. MacKenna
Pittsburg
McKenna
Berlin
England
Sandwich
Frank Brobst
Palmer House
Chicago
Buena Vista Street
Anagten
B.A. Ebrobst
Anderson
Frank
Caleb Broomall
Covington
Samuel Wallweight
Broomall
Silas Williams
Alliance
Solid Steel Company
Civic officials enjoy Lime Kiln Club outing at Forest Grove
About 80 Allegheny civic authorities plus a later train joined a day of games, picnicking, and races in Forest Grove. They played ball with Chief Kirschler and Dave Hunter, held footraces, quoits, and a lively return trip with singing, jokes, and beer, ending after 10 p.m. with many notable attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilead
Allegheny
Forest Grove
James Hunter
Lindsey
C. A. Muhlbronner
John McCarthy
Fourth Avenue
Kirschler
Dave Hunter
Con
Cutler
Flynn
Chiet
George Hermann
Gilseee
Morgan House
Mr. Lightcap
H. McBride
Sam Grier
Frank Curry
Messrs. Thompson
Sappe
Kennedy
Hunter
Thomas
Peter Moul
Fred Newman
Murphy Juitar
David Winters
David Hunter
Bob Macafee
Oliver Bros
Hiram Landis
Sam Hawthorne
John Siefert
Walter Day
John Henricks
Woodstreet
John P. Ober
Ober & Eberhardt
Charles Steifer
Enterprise Bank
Swan
Sam Greer
Aed
John Hetzel
Mesers
Meese and Mann
Gripp
Wm. McCreary
John Doyle
James McFarlane
Swindell
Fire Committee
McGraw
Charley Enlers
Old Story Crime At Union Station In Omaha
Peter Johnson of Omaha, about 30, was swindled out of 73 dollars yesterday afternoon after buying a ticket at Union station. A man, who used the name Smith, befriended him and claimed to be transporting goods for shipment. Johnson lent Smith 73 dollars to cover a fictitious freight bill, then waited at the Union station for a return meeting before reporting the affair to Officer Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Johnston
McAleese
Brown
Allegheny
Hiss
Elliot, Ottenheim & Elliot
Dispatch
Peter Johnson
Omaha
Union Station
Ao Smith
Johnson
Smith
Twelfth Street
Penn Avenue
Moran
EASTERN SYNDICATE MAKES PROGRESS IN COAL FIELD DEALS
The Eastern syndicate, active among river coal operators, shows notable progress. Agent W. P. Shinn has received detailed property schedules from 13 or 14 large coal operators outlining their holdings and asking prices. No confirmed deal value, including a rumored 17 million dollars, exists. The group has until December 1 to review options, with a likely conclusion ahead of that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastein Syndicate
Pittsburg
W. P. Shinn
Societies Combine for a Pittsburgh Allegheny Union
A meeting at the YMCA organized a local union of Christian Endeavor to unite Pittsburgh and Allegheny youth groups. Rev H B Grose was elected president, pledges, and a series of monthly lectures were proposed to strengthen the movement across western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Howard B. Grose
Clark
The
United Society
B. Grose
Suspect Barney Gallagher Missing After Stabbing Case
Police pursue Barney Gallagher who stabbed Officer Morgan during a Monday arrest attempt. The wealthy suspect reportedly can mobilize $15,000 cash and may have fled the city possibly to Canada. Bond risk versus prison term is noted as a motive. Officers continue investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Gallagher
Morgan
Gallagher
Canada
Pocketbook Lost by Allegheny Clerk in Forbes Street
George R. Bottwell, once mayor’s clerk in Allegheny, dropped a pocketbook on Forbes street yesterday. It contains $15 in cash along with notes and memoranda. He will reward the finder if the non cash articles are returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Bottwell
Pearson
Allegheny
Forbes Street
Huckster Loses Wagon in Seventh Street Theft
Patrick Holland, a peddler, left his wagon on Seventh Street on Wednesday and two boys stole the entire business. The loot was later recovered after a day of mischief, but the youths remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Holland
Seventh Street
Two Juveniles Arrested for Drunkenness on Fifth Avenue
Edward Carr aged 14 and John Lewis aged 18 were arrested on Fifth Avenue for drunkenness yesterday. They alleged the drink came from Eibel's loan house, and a suit may be filed against that gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carr
John Lewis
Fth
Eibel's Loan
Fireman John T. Shephard Nears Return To Duty
Has nearly recovered from injuries suffered yesterday when he fell through a trapdoor and will resume his post at Engine No. 11 in a few days. In the same edition, a bustling Pittsburgh sale page promotes clothing, toiletries, whiskey, and Exposition attractions with florals and classical music featured nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Shephard
No. 11 Engine Company
Bargain Cashmere Goods Advertised By Local Firms
Ceats wraps and jackets to 9.20 o'clock. Krase & Shuster promote The Greatest Bargain in Cashmere Hesier. Ladies and children offered 25 cent stockings in two cities. Jos, Homme & Co. claim big money saved on winter underwear blankets comforts dresses cloaks and caps at reduced prices. Busy Bee Hrvys at Sixth and Liberty showcases multiple discounted items for winter wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Homme & Co
Penn Avenue
Fifth Avenue Tailor Offers Custom Patterns at Low Prices
J. F. Maeder, Fifth avenue tailor, promotes a large stock of fancy, novel and staple patterns both foreign and domestic to order at low prices. He also features fall and winter suitings with guaranteed fitting and stylish garments. Temporary location is No. 142 Fifth avenue opposite the Cathedral due to rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Maeder
Fifth Avenue
Cathedral
B&O Excursion Tickets For Centennial Celebration Sold
The B and O railroad will offer excursion tickets to the Centennial celebration of Allegany County in Cumberland at 46 dollars round trip valid September 21 through 25 with return by September 26. An additional offer on Monday the 23rd provides three for the round trip with return by the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Cumberland
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Burgess J. D. Lauffer
Iits
John Hill
Iadies
Jackson C
Tay Townsend
William Ransom
West Penn
Perry
Lake
Garfield
Moore
Butler
William Donnelly
Donnelly
Latrobe
John Free
Yough
McKeesport
West Penn Railway
Northwestern Railway
Burkey
Minneapolis
Keely
Philadelphia
Beecham
Enquirer
Klein
Hussey Building
Carr
William Brown
North Avenue
Westery
W. J. Rainey
Cleveland
W.T. Ney
Monongahela
James L. McQuaide
Visi
J. L. Williams
Henry M. Williams
Miss Creigh
Ton
T. Wayne
Sean Gentleman
Tokio
Anerican
Philip. M. Price
United States Army
Juige M. ©. Acheson
Washington, Pa
James A. Ekin
Davy McFerron
Allegheny City
Omahe
Christian Endeavor Unions
H. B. Grose
Progress
ST. Louis
St-Louis
U. P
Bors
Bamburg
Liberty
Cash
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty St
Boocs & Burn
Jos. Horne & Co
Boccs & Burn
Marie Wainwright
Eyasie & Shuster
Boses & Bugs
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Avenue
Kyaspte & Shuster
Liberty Street
Gibson
Finch
Krase & Shuster
Sroken Down Systems
DR. C. McLane
Pitts Pa
Roma
Lars
Thompson Brothers
Federat Street
Parker
Penn Avenue Stores
Ues
Colored Faille Francaise
Ionable
Armurs Royales
Pault
Sarahs
Satin Hiradames
Armure Royales
Pault de Saies
Faille
Francaise
Lyons
New Black Faille Francaise
Tic, Ma
Owen Kee
Jus. Horne
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