Winfield growth plan tied to Little Buffalo railroad
A new West Penn branch along Little Buffalo creek from the Butler line to Winfield Furnace aims to open by October 1. The ten mile route passes rich mineral land in Butler county, with limestone, coal, fire clay, building stone, natural gas, and oil. Owners plan a company town named Winfield, with a hotel, homes, and initial manufacturing ventures, retaining ownership of all property to guide growth.
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West Peon Railroad
Little Buffalo Creek
Butler County
Butler
Winfield Furnace
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Freeport
Winfield
McKee
F. W. McKee
A. G. Morris
Typone
Awgers
Glvss
Ford City
Armstrong
Little Buffalo
Bricker’s Milla
Sarversville
Slate Lick
Enterprise
Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Two Natural Gas Explosions Rock Southside Industry
Two gas explosions hit Southside industries yesterday. At Jones & Laughlin American Iron Works a furnace overcharged with gas exploded, destroying furniture with no injuries. At Cunningham & Co glass works a worker severely burned after igniting gas at the pot arch. the arch damaged and the man hospitalized or taken away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Jones & Laughlies
American Iron Works
D. O. Cunningham & Co
South Twenty-sixth
Jane Street
Clubs Favor The Canal Tomorrow's Meeting In Philadelphia
About 300 Pittsburgh Republicans will attend the Philadelphia convention of league clubs. Delegates from Americas, Tariff, Lincoln Republican, Sewickley clubs and others will back a resolution for canal funding and federal aid. Key figures: A J Edwards, Captain Harry Brown, G W Park. Magee expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
League Clubs
Quaker City
A. J. Edwards
Pittsburg and Erie Canal
Black Diamond Steel Works
Reed
McKinley
Americas Club
Tariff Club
Lincoln Republican Club
Lawrenceville
Young Men's Republican Club
Sewickley
Quay Club
Southside
Allegheny Central Club
Delamater Guards
Don Cameron Club
Union Republican Club
Sixth Ward Invincibles
Twelfth Ward Colored Club
Sharpsburg Republican Club
C. L. Magee
Magee
John Neeb
Murphy
Brady
W. H. Reid
W. H. McClearr
J. B. Finley
Monongahela City
Gamble Weir
Pattison on Deck Again Inspector Returns to Bash Post Office
Inspector Pattison returns from Washington to push government building work in the town. He warns that city contract failures and a lower Fourth avenue grade could cost at least eighteen thousand dollars in extra expenses. Roof conditions remain unchanged since last month as tile work on the skylight is planned and plastering on the first floor is expected to finish this fall. Stone work advances with nine feet more to lay, targeting completion by October 1, while preparations begin to remove the large derricks.
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Inspector Pattison
Washington
Malone
John Spronll
Central Reformed Presbyterian Church of
Allegheny
Egyat
Palestine
Holy Land
Jerusalem
David Kennedy
First Presbyterian Church of
Limiting speed of trains debate at Duquesne Hotel
A discussion at the Duquesne Hotel on railroad wrecks and speeding noted US and European contrasts. One speaker blamed Americans for rushing travel and urged legislature to limit train speeds citing densely packed schedules and cascading wreck risks.
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Reading
Duquesne Hotel
America
Gas tourists draw crowds to Pittsburg in European visit
Ex county treasurer William Witherow now with the Duquesne Hotel notes a surprising influx of strangers in Pittsburg. Europeans travel through the United States to visit gas wells and attend the International Congress of Engineers, stressing hotel capacity while delegates arrive for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Witherow
Duquesne
Europe
Mr. Witherow
States
Pittsburg
International Congress of Engineers
Railroads and businessmen back advertising value
Thomas B. Spear of Union Pacific argues advertising pays. He cites costly pamphlets and circulars distributed along the line to inform the public and boost business, noting that some roads know how to spend money where it yields results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas 8. Spear
Union Pacific Road
Mr. Spear
Suspects Named in Cronin Owl Robbery Case
A list of individuals including A L Miller of Youngstown Patrick Reagan of Bluff Street Walter Berry of Brownsville James McCawn of Mt Oane and Tim Broderick faces arrest under section for involvement in the Cronin owl robbery on Vickroy Street, according to police.
Preachers Find Ideas Sprout From Summer Vacations
Pittsburgh pastors returning from vacations share how trips spark sermon ideas and illustrate Bible themes. Several note fresh material from journeys to Palestine, New England, or local scenes, while some warn against excess summer time away.
Allopaths Clash With Homeopaths Over College Admissions
Philadelphia debates admissions reforms endorsed by the Homeopathic Medical Society. Dr. Joseph Dickson argues against cross training and lay involvement, while Dr. J C Burgher says the plan would adjust exams and extend the course duration from three to four years across Homeopathic colleges.
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The
Homeopathic Medical Society
Philadelphia
Joseph Dickson
Ninth Street
Woman's College
J. C. Burgher
Lefislata
Earl H. Black Dead At 18 In Tarentum Typhoid Pneumonia
Earl H. Black died at his Tarentum home of typhoid pneumonia at 18. He served five years in the Prothonotary’s office and recently held a clerkship in the Bureau of Health. Chief J. O. Brown, his uncle, was at his bedside. Funeral from Mr Bisch’s parents’ residence tomorrow afternoon.
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Earl H. Black
Allegheny County
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Tarentum
Black
Bureau of Health
Chief Brown
Bisch
A Sunday in the Park at Schenley Park Draws Thousands
Thousands visited Schenley Park yesterday enjoying the autumnal beauty and easy drives along Chief Bigelow’s 19 miles of avenues. The crowd, from Victoria to democratic buggies, filled the park from afternoon into dusk with carriages, walking visitors, and cable riders. The infant menagerie and new arrivals delighted onlookers as praise flowed for the park’s layout, shade, and rapid development, promising even greater appeal once approaches improve and Carnegie buildings open.
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Nno
Schenley Park
Chief Bigelow
Victoria
McKnight
Pittsburg
Bigelow
Eck
Democrats in Line in Pennsylvania as Pattison Hope
Ex-State Chairman Dallas Sanders stops in Pittsburg on a business trip and says he is not active in politics. He predicts Pattison can win if independent Republican votes align, estimating 1,500 in Chester and a 9,000 Republican edge in Philadelphia. Sanders notes about 1,000,000 voters in the state and a 2 percent swing could unseat Senator Delamater. He claims Democrats are united and warns Andrews about disaffected votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Sanders
Duquesne
Delamater
Sanders
Andrews
Italians Parade Forming On New Grant Street Today
The United Italian Societies parade forms on New Grant street at 10 AM and proceeds along Liberty, Smithfield, Fifth Avenue, Market, Federal, Allegheny, and West Penn Depot. Christopher Columbus Coronet Band leads in new uniforms. Hoss' Grove concert features a selected Italian orchestra with McMichaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Italian Societies
New Grant Street
Liberty
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Market
Federal Street
Allegheny
West Peon Depot
Christopher Columbus Cornet
Hoss’ Grove
McMichaels
Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals at Pittsburgh Hotels
General Joseph K McCammon and wife from Washington visited Pittsburgh to see his mother in law Mrs William McKnight. Actor J K Emmet and editor B E Koester among guests. Senator Rutan delayed returning from the East. Col Willis J Eulings of Oil City, City Attorney W C Moreland, Rev Joseph H Smith of Indianapolis, A Muhlimeister London tourist, and Max Moorhead were also noted in accessions at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. McCammon
Washington
Duquesne
Pittsburg
William McKnight
Inoz Department
Arthur
Northern Pacific Road
Willis J. Eulings
Oil City
Monongahela House
W. C. Moreland
Philadelphia
Limited
B. E. Koester
Cincinnati
Schlusser
A. Muhlimeister
London
Joseph H. Smith
Indianapolis
Anderson
Max Moorhead
Police raids and arrests sweep through city cellars and streets
Minor police items report a string of raids and arrests last night. Simon Stea and John Stiner are charged with robbing Mrs. Margaret Bauer of a package book. A Black Eagle Club cellar raid at 2907 Sarah Street yielded a roster of members. Homas Casey and wife were arrested for disorderly conduct after a resistive scuffle with officers. Judge Gripp and other officials held numerous hearings, with many cases tried. Several houses were raided for speakeasies and twenty-one people were detained. A man wearing handcuffs captured by Beaver police. details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Stea
John Stiner
Margaret Bauer
Black Eagle Club
Sarah Street
Bear Set
Capta
rHomas Casey
Second Avenue
Gripp
McKenna
Succop
Wyman
Laver Fairfield
Mollie Morris
Mary McLaughlin
Allegheny
Burger McLaughlin
South Twenty-ninth Street
Martin Dickson
South Eighth Street
Inspector McAleese
Ae Seldiinger
New Brighton
FEC
Beaver
George Riley
Twin Cities
River Avenue
Woightley Street
Thomas
Robinson Street
Cartains Brophy
Mary Heinrichs
Penn Avenue
Jacob Metz
Martha Motulla
Forty-eighth Street
Mary Gallagher
Six Single Tax Men and Pittsburg Meeting On Wages
The Single Tax League of Pittsburg held a poorly attended meeting with six members present plus press reps. The discussion centered on women wage earners, rents, land taxes, and proposed impacts on sewing girls paid 12 dollars per dozen pants sold for 150 dollars, with profits blamed on landlords and capital. Yardley closed with claims that single tax would reduce rents, cut taxes on consumption, and raise wages.
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Pittsburg
Messrs
Edmund Yardley
Mark Roberts
J. J. Quin
T. W. McCloskey
J. B. Sharp
McDade
Bennett
Mr. Quin
Sharp
Quin
Saul
Mr. McDade
Mr. Roberts
Day of hostilities looms as painters strike splits unions
The Brotherhood of Painters prepares to begin action against Knights of Labor affiliated craftsmen in Local Assembly 1397. Building Trades Council members may refuse to work with Knights, risking widespread employment fallout while bricklayers carpenters and stone cutters condemn the move as injurious to organized labor. The 100 member Allegheny County painters’ assembly denies AFL involvement and emphasizes local origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Painters
Knights of Labor
Painters’ Council
Building Trades Council
Knights
Brotherhood
Assembly of Painters
Allegheny County
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood Painters
Wheeling Iron Workers Seek Seale Clause Interpretation
A Wheeling deputation of iron workers called on President Wethe for information on interpreting Seale clauses. The visit carried no exterior importance. Trade moves smoothly with Amalgamated as railroad workers report large glass shipments West and fall trade opening steady with no rate changes.
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Wheeling Iron Workers
Wethe
No Friction At All The Edgar Thomson Works Unions Forming
The article reports Edgar Thomson works employees and unions seeking higher wages and removal of the sliding scale. Knights of Labor and Amalgamated Association organize unskilled workers and blast furnace and bloom mill trades. A revised wage scale tied to rails and monthly pay is anticipated by October with possible extension if not ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson
Knights of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Blooming Mill
Renda
Association
Carnegie Association
Ts Employes
Ceyner
New Carriers Organize for Federation Move
News carriers in the city discuss joining the American Federation of Labor. A three member delegation met Mr Weihe of the Amalgamated Association seeking federation backing, but Mr Martin was away. Employers had previously attempted to form an organizing body without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
American Federation of Labor
Martin
Survivors of Arsenal Explosion Reunite Anew for Pension Push
A large gathering of survivors and relatives, mostly Indies, met at Patterson Hall yesterday to commemorate the Arsenal explosion deaths. They drafted a petition to Congress and urged pension relief, with attendees signing a memorial list read aloud by J R Frisbee.
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Arsenal
Patterson Hall
Antietam
Congress
Synago
Henry A. Weaver
Russell Errett
Adele Mahrer
Francis Amerin
Lizsie Paulers
Julia Zimmerman
Christopher Hay
William Markland
Mary Jeffrey
Mary J. Durning
Mose Mason
Amanda Straub
Kate Perry
Joseph FR. Fricke
Laura A. Quinn
Mary McGraw
Lizzie McConlfer
Kate Ross
Agnes Leech
Jenoie M. Murphy
Agnes Dono
Schelenbangen
Harriet Roberts
Ellen Donough
Bella McRoberta
Arian Laughlin
John Ryan
Annie Shook
Annie Sibley
Marie Jeffrey
Susan Mink
Mattie Scott
Martha Holt
Catherine Figland
Mary King
M Stock
Huh Frederick
Lizzie Bloomer
Bridget Flannagan
Mary Tracey
Lizzie Donnelly
Andrew McAnharton
Thomas Douglas
Eliza J. McAllister
Alice Burke
Mary Menouge
Five Little Japs Parade On Fifth Avenue Sidewalk
Inspector McAleese warned Fifth Avenue Museum manager Davis to keep heathens off the sidewalk after a Saturday night parade by five boys described as dirty faced with Chinese lanterns and a Pittsburg accent. They were chased, captured, questioned at Central station, and released after saying they were not an enemy and would stay off the sidewalks. Christian railroad men hold consecration service in Allegheny, with gospel meeting and testimony session at local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Central Station
Conference of Christian Railroad Man
Association Rooms
Bedgewick Street
Allegheny
First Congregational Church
Manhattan Street
Extra Value in Cloaks and Jackets at Rosenbaum Co
Advertises a range of cloaks jackets and plush sacques with prices from 2 95 to 24 50 and up. Mentions satin lined capes and novelties for imported jackets wraps and embroidered shawls. Also notes Hendricks Co exhibition visit and cheap cabinets at No 68 Federal St Allegheny and B B New cheviot jackets up to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakian
Rosenbaum & Co
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Gas saving device at Macbeth glassworks promises big gas relief
George A Macbeth & Co glass house plans a central gas pipe and single air feed to run furnaces with two ounces of gas per unit, aided by a fan to cool the plant. The innovation, tested by manager Theodore Longenecker, could slash gas use and bills, with Peerless Glass Works to follow and others likely to adopt the method to avert shutdowns during shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Macbeth & Co
Christ. Ruth
Theodore Longenecker
Dispatch
Peerless Glass Works
Crowd Watches Workmen Repair Cable Conduit
A calm scene formed at Tunnel street and Wylie avenue as several men repaired a cable conduit while a crowd, in their best attire, watched with hands in pockets. The laborers' steady effort brought deep peace to spectators and provided a balm to their tired nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnel Street
Wylie Avenue
Horne & Co Dress Goods Sale Promises Wide Assortments
The store showcases a large fall lineup of Lupin 40 inch cashmeres and 38 inch all wool serges at reduced prices, plus French Drap D Almas and new novelty fabrics. It highlights exclusive two piece patterns, big savings on silks and brocades, and announces successful millinery and cloak receptions with expectations of a busy season.
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Lupin
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Buffalo
Reformatory
John Priddy
Robert Nelson
John Wampler
William Cox
Barney Fagin
Shastington
Huntingdon
Pattison
Howe
United States
Mies Pittsberg
Cortly Advertising
O. A Emerson
M. E. Church
East
W. W. West
Oakland Baptist Church
Connecticut
George Shaffer
M. P
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
J. W. Riddle
South Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
Chautauqua
W. J. Robinson
U. P
J. Weet
E. R. Donohoe
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Rev. L. McGuire
Fifth Avenue M E
Mr. Sanders
Rome
Margaret Barry
New York
Nee Hag
Jas Miss Lizzier
Westester
J. K. Emmet
City
Fritz
Rutan
Diard
Welsh
Soho
Mr. McCloskey
Wheeling
Mee
NEW
Scaerriees Organizing
American Federation
Boecs & Bua
Macbeth & Co
Fleming Brog
Pirrspurc, Pa
St. Louis
Houcus & Hacxe
Brown & Liddle
Horne & CO
Merveilleux
Luxors
Peau de Sole
Trate
JUS. Horne & CO
Abetto
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Seol
Weisser
Ickuwi
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