Gloomy outlook for Welsh tinplate trade warns of winter shut downs
The Industrial World of Swansa reports widespread stoppages and nine notices to terminate contracts at Upper Forest Worchester Steel and Tin Pinte Works Morriston Cwmbwela Tinhouse Swansea and Avon Vale Tinplate Works Aberavon. It cites editorials blaming McKinley tariff and American competition while urging mutual concessions to restart works and avert further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial World
Swansa
Wales
William Williams
Upper Forest Tinplate Works
Cwmberla
Americas
Jonathan
McKinley
Milia
Ato Works
Washington
Upper Forest
Worcester Steel
Tin Pinte Works
Morriston
Cwmbwela Tinhouse
Swansea
Avon Vale Tinplate Works
Aberavon
Wien
Temperance Women Meet in Pittsburg Convention
The Allegheny county Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual convention in Pittsburg. Mrs. J. M. Porter presided, officers elected include Mra M. N. Calhoun as president and delegates chosen for the national Denver convention and the New Castle state gathering. A banner was presented, and resolutions urged the World’s Fair to close on Sunday and bars to be barred from the Exposition grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Women'’s Christian Temperance Union
Allerhenr County
SuithGeld Street
M. E
J. M. Porter
J. F. Martin
A. FP. Bryce
M. N. Calhoun
Verona
Allegheny City
A. J. Bryce
EA. Harris
Joohn Hamilton
L.L. Baines
East End
Denver
Col
G W. Newell
Mm. T. Harper
Sterrett Union
RK. BH. Jones
Moorhead Union
New Castle
Allegheny
William Peoples
W. B. Rhodes
Young Women's
Eevernoce Union
E. Grimm
Soldiers’ and Sailors
T Reunion
Sanitary Inspection Faces Hotels Amid Health Alarm
The city spreads concerns as Chief Brown and Dr Lee review hotel sanitation and dump boat rates. A cholera prevention meeting is planned with physicians, while inspectors target sweater shops and immigrant health checks near major rail stations.
Diamond found aboard City of Pittsburg linked to Cornelius incident
An ice box aboard the steam boat City of Pittsburg yielded Buck Cornelius's diamond shirt stud. The gem had remained where Cornelius fought and was later jerked from his shirt by a so called millionaire associate to avoid arrest after the voyage in which Sparrow H drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Buck Cornelius
Sparrow H
Cornelius
Chicago Police Chief McClaughrey Visits Son at Workhouse
Major W H McClaughrey head of the Chicago police visits his son the Allegheny workhouse assistant superintendent. He comments on the Garfield rate track and seeks an investigation. He vows to suppress gambling in Chicago and says disputes with Mayor Washburne are settled. He denied fleeing Chicago and plans to return to his office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McClaughrey
Chicago
Allegheny
Garfield
Washburne
Chi
Plums for Pittsburg Shipping Boosts Express Firms
M E Vaillant of the American Express Company reports many plums being shipped from New York to Pittsburgh. The crop is down from last year but prices are higher and growers express satisfaction with the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Vaillant
American Express Comany
New York
G. A. R. Veterans Face Accommodation Shortages
The report notes returning G. A. R. members could not find lodging in Washington. A city party said many slept on sidewalks and large numbers traveled to Baltimore seeking shelter.
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Washington
Baltimore
Building Boom Continues as Pittsburgh Suspects Dull Periods
The Pittsburg building boom persists despite strikes with record June and August permits. June saw 965 buildings valued at 710 115 contracts, July 333 buildings at 646 557, and August 421 permits totaling 4 390 488 including Joseph Horne & Co.'s 305 000 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Joseph Horne & Co
Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Herron
Christ Church
West End
J. W. King
Vandergrift
Wood and
Water Streets
Frank Gentt Buried After Fratricide
Frank Gentt was buried after being stabbed by his brother Joseph last Saturday. A large crowd of neighbors and relatives attended as investigators pursued leads and the coroner's inquest found the brother guilty while a Cumberland man reported a distinguishing scar on a suspect. Detectives and agents continued inquiries as authorities sought the motive and possible harboring locations.
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Frank Gentt
Joseph
Father Schouer
Mt. Washington
Pontartas
Joe
Inspector McKelvey
Mra Genst
Charles
Maggie Bergstaller
Coulson
Joe Gentt
O'Brien
Frank
City Tightens Coal Weight Rules in Winter Crackdown
Ordinance Officer McKenna enforces strict weighing of coal with a 76 pound bushel and issues certificates for each sale. Mayor Gourley orders full enforcement, with scales set in several locations and penalties for false or dodgy bushels. Authorities target small buyers seen as most vulnerable to overcharging this winter.
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McKenna
Gourley
Parker Surrenders After Ill Treatment In Pittsburg
Jerry Parker a Black resident of Greenock surrendered to authorities after being captured in Pittsburg following his prior arrest on a calf theft charge. Munroe received eighteen months and Weaver six months in the workhouse for the same theft. Parker’s capture led to reports of inhumane treatment while in custody, with family protests mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Parker
Greenock
Pittsboro
Jones
Boston
Munroe
Weaver
Douglass
Elizabeth Township
Parker
McKeesport
Rockup
Pittsburg
Detective Arrests Col lin on Embezzlement Charge in Allegheny
Detective McTighe arrested Charles Collin at 174 Federal Street Allegheny on a Philadelphia warrant charging embezzlement. Officer Richard Kingston says Collin, a collector for Dearborn Piano Co six months ago, embezzled $700. Officers escorted the prisoner east last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTighe
Charles Collin
Federal Street
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Richard Kingston
Collin
Cale Sain
Dearborn Piano Company
Are
Stil Pursuing Morrison In Aggravated Assault Case
Frank Morrison was committed to jail for a court hearing on a charge of aggravated assault and battery from a fight at a picnic. The incident began over a month ago when Greenfield had Morrison and two others arrested after a row on a train. Morrison served 30 days in the work house before an information was filed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morrison
W. J. Greenfield
Alliquippa
Greenfield
Morrison
Smoke Prohibition Notices Warn Plants to Install Smoke Prevention
Chief Bigelow sent notices to all boiler users in the smoke prohibitive district and will prosecute those without equipment to prevent smoke discharge by October 1. Few have complied since the ordinance took effect on the first of this month, others assuming the law exempts them.
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Bigelow
Runaway Horse Strikes Market Wagon in South Side
A horse hitched to a Diamond Bakery wagon bolted in the South Side market about 8 pm. The driver was thrown, James Kirk aided, and the wagon was damaged though no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Diamond Bakery
Wo Carson
O'Donnell Murder Trial Delays Ruling in Homestead Case
The hearing on Hugh O'Donnell's murder charge tied to the Homestead riot adjourned with Judge Porter reserving decision on bail. Attorneys for both sides argued as witnesses described events of July 6 and the role of the Advisory Board. A grand jury later returned a true bill against Andrew Patterson for larceny while dismissals were noted in Metz assault cases.
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Hugh O'Donnell
Homestead
Porter
O'Donnell
Commonwealth
Patterson
Mooar
O’ Donnell
Bessemer
A. W. Hauser
T J. McCarthy
Carnegie Company
Captain Breck
Dick Scott
Mr. O'Donnell
Pinkertons
Harvey Richardson
Breck
Steven Hill
J. A. Tanner
THE
Disratch
Tanner
Klein
Ead
Cox
Pittsburg
Connors
Advisory Board
Pinkerton
Weibe
Amalgamated Association
D. F. Patterson
Magee
Judge Hawkins
Ethkera
Lee
O’donnell
Aerson
Andrew Patterson
Joseph
Margaret Metz
Artists at the Fair Must Prepare Paintings for Inspection
John W. Beatty and Joseph R. Woodwell, judges for the Chicago World's Fair, announce publication of guidelines for artists wishing to exhibit in Western Pennsylvania. Applications for space must be in by November 1, with consent required from artists before any painting is shown.
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John W. Beatty
Pennsylvania
Mr. Beatty
Joseph R. Woodwell
Pennie
Ike Hill predicts political optimism for Ohio in presidential year
Ike Hill, 17 years assistant sergeant at arms of Congress, travels from Newark to Washington. He plans to return October 1 and stay in Ohio until after the election to rally for Cleveland. He believes Cleveland’s nomination strengthens the party and Ohio offers the best chance to carry in a presidential year amid Republican winds in Iowa Michigan and Illinois.
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Ike Hill
Congress
Washington
Newark
Ohio
Cleveland
Ike
National
Buzzard’s Bay
Loon Lake
Essid
Chicago
Hill
Tee
Iowa
Michigan
Illinois
Farmers' Alliance
Harrison
Buckeye
Engineers Discuss Bridge Reconstruction At Western Pennsylvania Society
An Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania gathering on Fifth street featured Gustave Kaufman presenting a detailed plan for reconstructing the Ninth street bridge. He described upgrading a wooden span to a modern iron and steel structure without halting traffic. A general discussion followed, with next Tuesday set for the chemical section to speak.
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Engineers’ Society
Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania
Fifth Street
Gustave Kaufman
Ninth Street
Kaufman
Italians detained on Niagara murder suspect tip
Detective Sol Coulson arrested two Italians on Fifth avenue near Stevenson street on suspicion of being fugitives from Niagara Falls where two Italians are wanted for a murder last Saturday. They match the description and say they came from New York State. They spoke little English and had tabs bought in Oil City. One is about 28. the other resisted arrest. They are in No. 2 police station as Niagara Falls authorities seek fuller details.
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Sol Coulson
Fifth Avenue
Stevenson Street
Niagara Falls
Dinan
New York State
Oil City
No. 2
A Woman With a Temper
Lucy Jenkins cut her husband George Jenkins on the shoulder with a large knife during a quarrel at their home on Smallian Street. The weapon reached the armpit before he fled up Penn Avenue and collapsed from blood loss. Lacey was arrested after a struggle.
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George Jenkins
Smallian Street
Lucy
Penn Avenue
Lacey
Pianos at Klebers Offer Fine Steinway and Organs
The Pianos at Klebers 506 Wood Street showcase Steinway Concord Opera Pinnos and Vocalion Church Organs. Kleber Bros. music warerooms 105 Wood Street invite buyers noting reliable service and competitive pricing with substantial savings.
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Klebers
Wood Street
N. Kleber & Bros
Steinway
Conc Vor
Vocalion
Kieber Bros
Kiebers
Delp and Bell Furniture Bargains in Allegheny
Bargain furniture from Delp and Bell 15 Federal Ave Allegheny offers overstuffed parlor suites in silk coverings from five dollars up and solid mahogany sets from sixty dollars. Folding beds and cabinets priced low with antique and walnut chamber suites, glass chests, rockers in silk and tapestry, plus a wide assortment at reduced prices.
Wild Woman Terrorizes Montrose Till Hunts Husband Vanish
A mysterious woman known as the wild woman of the hollow wanders Montrose near Squaw Hollow. She chases children from the Ravine playground claiming to search for her husband while residents debate her sanity and ways to remove her presence.
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Montrose
West Penn
Hollow
Squaw Hollow
Chailie
Augus and Hagke Upholstery Expansion and New Imports
The firm announces a greatly enlarged Upholstery Department occupying the entire third floor to handle increased business. It opens early importations of fabrics lace curtains portieres and drapery materials with many new exclusive designs. Brass and iron bedsteads are showcased with over 200 on display at high quality yet affordable prices. Cloak Department unveils new seal coats and fur garments for the first time this week.
His Injury Wes Fatal Tease Tt. Jones
Jones, of Columbus, died at West Penn Hospital yesterday morning just shy of 19. An engineer at Home stead mill, he fell from a train Monday night and was run over, his thigh crushed. His mother brought the body back to Columbus last night, she had not seen him since last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Columbus
West Penn Hospital
Homestead Mill
All Wool Ladies Jackets In Bold Low Prices
Ready in our Ladies Wrap and Suit Department with assorted all wool jackets. Values range from seven to twenty dollars, including dippled all wool diagonal cheviot, navy blue reffers, whip cord, mixed tweed and cheviot box reefer in lengths 32 to 44 inches.
Medium-weight Cheviot Jacket for sale
All wool Cheviot jacket in double breasted style and 34 inches long. Bone buttons notch collar and full silk lining. A substantial value for the price.
Ladies Ready-Made Suits Attractively Priced
Complete new assortment for the season with all wool cloth suits from 7 to 60 dollars and black suits from 10 to 50 dollars. Styles and workmanship rival top tailoring with guaranteed fit. Special mourning wear service and quick delivery available.
GOWNS and WRAPPERS Describe Flannel Cashmere and Silk Styles
A brief catalog note highlights gowns and wrappers crafted in flannel cashmere and silk. It emphasizes handsome make and range from plain to elaborate designs for varied tastes.
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South Wales Daily News
Mohinsey
America
Iris
Joss
Pontardawe
Indiverial World
Temperance
Davis Island
Chief Bigelow
Brown
State Board of Health
Davis Island Dam
State Board
George Free
Free
Central Station
Toby
McKelvey
Central Board of Education
Tarvart
Holy Ghost College
Kirk
Morley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Franke Gentt
the Poiots
Democratic Party
Niagara
Lucy Jenkins
Delp & Bell
Delp & Bell, Wand
Federal At
Simen’s
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Augus
Hagke
Gob
Fta Ave
Market ST
JOS, Horne & Col
Penn Ave
Gloth
JOS. Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST. Oci
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