Many More Mills Expand in Pittsburgh District
The National Tube Company at McKeesport plans a $750000 expansion adding a fifth rolling mill and reworking the Alkanos mill into McKeesport bringing 3000 new jobs. Vesuvius mill and Pennsylvania Tube Works announce major enlargements and new furnaces. Pittsburg Tube Works and Park Bros Black Diamond mill add capacity while railroad ground moves and new plants including plate and car wheel facilities are forecast before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National ‘Ube Company
McKeesport
Alikanos Mul
Steubenville
Pittsburg
Mahoning Valley
Vesuvius
Moorhead Brothers & Company
Penneylvanis
Iwo
Butt
Skelpsoe
Lap Weld
Pennsylvania Tale
Pittsburg Tube Works Company
Tts
Park Bros. & Co
Aail
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Forge
Reading
Pennsylvania
Mansfeld
Pricr
Vets
Somia
Seress Second Avenue
Brady W Finley Dead In Denver Death Notice
Telegram reports Brady Wilkins Posey Finley a long time bookkeeper with First National Bank in the city died in Denver Colorado Tuesday evening. A well known young man, he moved from his mother's home in New York two months ago and soon after went to Denver where he passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beevee
Clorada
Brady Wilkins Posey
Denver
Col
Finley
First National Bank
Sithoe
Berman
N.Y
America
Pitts- Dorg
United States
Tates
Bishop Haid
Pittsburg
St. Vincent’s Convent
Pennsylvania
Flasch
Katzer
Milwaukee
Dr. Lieber
Holy Catholic Church
Rademacher
Wild Goose Chase Case Displays Delusional Wife
Mrs Edward F Hughes wife of contractor on Forty third street accused her husband of poisoning and treating their children while claiming insanity. Doctors analyzed foods but found no poison. Hughes seeks private treatment and prepares to return from Butler County to persuade her to seek care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Worner
Kaward Hughes
Waca
Werner
Edward F. Hughes
Forty-third Street
Anti-Cruelty Society
Hrughes
Ollows
Hughes
Mlagistrate Leslie
C. C. Wier
Penn Avenues
C. V. Marquis
Francis H Ta
Butler County
Pitsburg and Western Railroad
Marquis
Lawmakers eyed on excise board licenses ruling
The bill to create an excise board to relieve judges from granting licenses sparked debate. Law and Order Society officials say the plan would yield free licenses and expand liquor control to whisky interests, with opponents arguing boards always fail and urging stricter local discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Lewis D. Vail
Philadelphia
William Yost
Esa
Pittsburg
Alleebeoy
Brooks Inn
Rebuilding Ancient Edifice Faces Demolition in Wilkinsburg
The oldest church in Wilkinsburg the Re formed Presbyterian soon to be pulled down. Built in the early forties the brick structure served worship and carries memories from grandparents to present generation. The graveyard holds pioneer bones, with others moved to Beulah and Homewood in the last year. The plan is to sell part of the property for building and erect a new church on the remainder. The congregation has raised $1600 and will stage winter entertainments to boost the building fund. Groundbreaking for the new church is hoped for in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Reformed Presbyterian
Covenanter
South Street
Wilkinaburg
Beulah
Homewood
Plans Adopted for New Arch Street Church in Allegheny
First Presbyterian Church of Allegheny wired a congre gational meeting opted for Joseph Anglius plan to erect a grey sandstone church on the current site. Cost estimated at 520000 with 44089 subscribed. The design includes two towers 60 feet square entrance on Arch street and another on South Diamond. The auditorium seats 800 plus a 575 seat lecture room on the ground floor and a 3000 dollar pipe organ. Construction to begin about February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Arch Street
Joseph Anglius
J. UC. McCombe
A. A. Herehperger
Anglian
Arcb Street
South Diamond Street
Buffalo Officials Inspect Garbage Furnaces Here
A Buffalo party visited the city yesterday to inspect garbage furnaces and gather general information on Pittsburg health laws. City Controller Schafer Cry Mann Health Officer Green and City Chemist Vanderere toured facilities before leaving last night via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Chicago. Police Superintendent O Mara welcomed the group and offered city protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Schafer
Cry Mann
Green
Vanderere
O'Mara
Bisons
Three Fatal Cases Reported In Local Deaths
An Old Man Drops Dead While Eating Supper. Michael Heh a city laborer fell dead in Highland Park yesterday around 2 30 PM while eating. He lived on River Avenue near Butler Street extension. Thomas Ribban a laborer died yesterday after falling in the pit in Spring Alley at the foot of the Penn incline and had been in West Penn Hospital since the accident. He resided at 481 Webster Street. Patrick Fitzgerald aged 85 living on South Main Street near the Fifth Ward stationhouse dropped dead last evening while eating supper he choked and died before a physician arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Heh
Highland Park
River Avenue
Butler Street
Thomas Ribban
Penn
West Penn Hospital
Webster
Patrick Fitzgerald
South Main Street
Air Fifth Ward
Secretary Wetherill Visits Venango County Poor Farm
Dr. Henry M. Wetherill secretary of the State Board of Charities toured the city Poor Farm with Chief Elliot yesterday on official business for the board. They visited the facility in the afternoon and then returned to the city in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Wetherill
State Board of Charities
Elliot
Venango County
Superintendent Cole's Successor Named at Southside
Charles Herdzog has been appointed superintendent of the Southside district succeeding J. Os. The transfer completes a planned leadership transition affecting district operations and future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Charles Herdzog
Resignation Shakeup at Thirty-seventh Street Baptist Church
Rev. D. Mulhern has resigned as pastor amid public dispute over church governance at the large Lawrenceville congregation. Trustees deny coercion and defend his tenure, noting his two decades in ministry and past service at Calvary Baptist and other New York area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulhern
Thirtyseventh Street Baptist Church
Thirty-seventh Street
Lawrenceville
History of Nations," Mr. Ofulhero
Kern
Mr. Mulhern
J. K. Cramer
Jon
W. F. Maxon
Board of Trustees
Malhem
Thomas Chapin
Chapin
Curing the Tobacco Habit At Allegheny Home
Three boys from the Home for the Friendless in Allegheny purloined and smoked cigar stumps. Matron Mrs Speer gathered them and told them not to smoke, then let them smoke the stumps to prove her point. The boys smoked and suffered, and the cure was achieved as described by Mrs Speer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Allegheny
Speer
Puddling Department Reopens After Week Idle
The puddling department at Howe Brown and Company’s mill started up yesterday after a week of idle period due to repairs and a shortage of gas for fuel. The plant resumed operations with improved digestion of processes and readiness to resume production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe, Brown & Co
Newark fleet inspector touts electric lines for rapid transit
A 79 member Newark party inspected Pleasant Valley and Second Avenue lines in Pittsburg to study electric operation. John A Bescher noted Essex County plans to expand 43 miles of teleported roads, while Ward praised electricity as cheaper and superior to cable for future rapid transit and anticipated seven miles in operation with new franchises possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Newark Rapid Transit Company
Monongshela House
Newark
East Orange
Orange
West Orange
N. J
Newark Rapid Transit Street Railway Company
Pittsburg
Pewnpaper
Essex County Road Commissioners
Pleasant Valley
Second Avenue
John.a. Bescher
Essex County
Allegheny
Essex County Road
Nias S. Ward
Voting on the Change in Junior Order Name
Allegany county voters weigh a name change for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. About 18 000 members are eligible and more than 10 000 votes expected as councils like Sons of Liberty and J C Hull back the new United Americans name while Alleghony council splits. Voting runs from last night until next Tuesday. several councils are listed as voting on the current evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
United American Mechanics
Allegony County
United Americans
Sons of Liberty
J.C. Hull
Alleghony
Welcome
Gas City
Valley Forge
Southside
Acme
Twin City
J. B. Clark
William Thaw
Paotmann
Troy Hill
Laurel
Sherwood
Lincoln
Hazelen
Battle over grade change on Aiken avenue dispute
City engineer met with contractor Booth and M A Woodward to discuss altering the grade of Aiken avenue in front of Woodward’s property from Fifth avenue toward Ara bella street. Woodward threatens damages if grade is lowered or raised. curb and paving already in place. further action postponed due to absent engineer. meeting postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
M. A. Woodward
Aiken Avenue
H. K. Porter Company Announces Shorter Work Day
A notice at the Fiftieth Street works states from October 20 1590 to April 4 1891 workers will run nine hours daily to honor contracts. Eschman’s pay will be hourly adjusted from October 2 and October 21 workers will receive an extra ten percent on wages from September to October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Porter Company
Fiftieth Street
Eschman
Tragic Work Injuries Report From City Parks
Yesterday laborer Michael Heh of the Department of Public Works died at Highland Park while working on a park road. His body was transported to River Avenue home. Dr Miller cited heart failure. Two other incidents include Anthony Jones losing his right hand at Evans Conulng planing mill on Grant Street, and an officer suffering a minor head bruise after a fall at the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Heh
Department of Public Works
Highland Park
Park
River Avenue
Dr. Miller
Hen Wee Yen
Anthony Jones
Evans, Conulng
Har & Planing
Will
Grant Street
Amus m
Mayor Wymen Receives Life Sentence Feature
Mayor Wyman’s third wedding was held yesterday with Annie Strohm and Adolph Hemming as the parties. The groom objected but detectives convinced him the marriage was successful. Turnkey Stewart Hamilton kissed the bride and all were happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymen
Wyman
Annie Strohm
Adolph Hemming
Stewart Hamilton
Verner Street Railway Company Chartered in Allegheny County
A charter was granted in Harrisburg for the Verner Street Railway Company of Allegheny County with $6,000 capital stock. Directors include A. M. Neeper A. C. McUCollum W. J. Mustin J. W. Dalzell G. W. Henderson and J. N. His. of Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Verner Street Railway Company
Allegheny County
A. M. Neeper
A. C. McUcollum
W. J. Mustin
Pittsburg
J. W. Dalzell
G. W. Henderson
J. N. His
Allegheny
Butler Street
Hibernian Rifles
McKee's Rocks
Pennsylvania Company
Board of Viewers
Blair Street
Renova
Lowtie Streets
California Avenue
German Catholic Youths Union Formed at Pittsburgh Congress
The Fourth German Catholic Congress in Pittsburgh closes with formation of the Central Union of the American German Catholic Youths. Officers are elected, motions defend parochial schools, church unity, language use, and loyalty to the Pope. Dr. Ernest Lieber lauds the effort and warns against losing parochial schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union
Ernest Lieber
Landtag
St. Charles
Father Otten
Tarentom
N. Simon
Chicago
Coblenz
Germany
United States
Pittsburg
Thme
New Central Union
G. Heldman
P. Wansbach
Bt Louis
Nicholas Simon
Fred R. Loeffler
Allegheny City
Flasch
Lacrosse
Wiz
Charleston
8.C
Bish Katzer
Green Bay
Wis
C. W. Jaegle
Beobachter
Atform
Lieber
Allegheny
Congress
American German Catholic Youths Union
Dr. Lisber
Carl Fittell
St. Louis
Bruening
Muhisiepen
Illustrated School Review Aims to Improve Next Year
The Illustrated School Review will be greatly improved in the coming school year with complete stories in each issue and much information for teachers principals and scholars. Single subscriptions by mail cost 75 cents for schools and 50 cents a year for children with sample copies free. Address Percy F Swith publisher at 63 and 55 Virgin Alley Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated School Review
Percy F. Swith
Virgin Alley
Pittsburg
Thuma's Dancing Academy Opens for Season with Specials
Thuma's Dancing Academy at 64 Fourth Ave opens for the season next week. Local shops advertise fall and winter wear with special prices including Ladies' Equetrino Drawers, divided skirts, wraps, caps, and gloves. Stores listed include A G Campbell & Sons, Hendricks & Co, Horns & Co, C A Simpson & Co, and U S S A Huecus & Hacke with numerous claims of discounts and new imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ave
Academy
Jos. Horns & Co
Peon Avenue
Water in the Milk Adulteration Probe Expands
Milk inspector McCutcheon targets Washington county dairymen shipping to the city for adulterated milk. Six defendants faced Magistrate Succop after testing found low gravity and water dilution in shipments from Offleman Miller Webster Trautman Cowden Auger and others. More cases expected as investigations continue and dairy owners face costs and possible penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCatcheon
Washington County
Succop
Southside
Mr. McCutcheon
Panhandle
John Offleman
A. W. Miller
Houstonville
J. F. Webster
Murray Hill
George Trautman
Noblestown
J. A. Cowden
Wim. Auger
Mr. Miller
McCutcheon
William Anger
Assey
Park chief returns from New England trip with beautification ideas
Chief Clark Joseph Bingaman of the Department of Public Works returned yesterday morning from a New England visit focused on Schenley Park. He brought back new ideas to improve the landscape, and the park is expected to benefit from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Joseph Bingaman
Department of Public Works
New England
Schenley Park
Clare in Critical Condition After Bluff Fall
Patrick Clare former constable was taken to Homeopathic Hospital yesterday after a fall near Tenth Street bridge. He is reported in critical condition and under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Clare
Tenth Street
Oridgee
Homeopathic Hospital
Ladies' garments sale features marked downs and closeouts
A variety of wrappers, Walats shirts, and jackets offered at reduced prices. Items include a plush jacket at 8 dollars, a Scotch Cheviot jacket for 3 dollars, and capes at 7 dollars. Garments emphasize quality material, fit, and style with period details like vest fronts and shawl collars.
Democrats appoint special committee to fill county ticket
A 15 member special committee of the Democratic Legislative Combinations was appointed to nominate in the Forty second and Forty fourth Senatorial districts and the Twenty second and Twenty third Congressional districts where no nominations were made by the Legislative Convention. The county executive committee and named citizens will fill the ticket including the sheriff race previously held by Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
W. J. Brennen
E. 8. Kennedy
James Atwall
John Ae My
McKenna
KR. H. Johnston
T. D. Case
John Sekewe
D. C. Devetisae Tee
As Foley
P. Kilallon
James W. Tlerson
Frank Osborne
D. J. McUartiy
Feve G McGirr
H. Konkle
Frea Gwinner
John Dunn
John Burns
John W. Jiles
FE. Si Nedy
Joseph R. Hunter
Dr. 'J. . O'Connor
J. E. Moran
Cornelius Usrey
James A. Skelly
Sun Publishing Company seeks state charter in city
An application will be filed with the State department on October 1 for a charter of the Sun Publishing Company of the city. W W Thompson is listed as solicitor. incorporators are unnamed in the notice. The Sun will be a two cent six day morning paper to be launched as a Republican aligned venture. Morpan E Gable, formerly of Reading Pennsylvania, is named as managing editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Sun Publishing Company
W. W. Thompson
Sun
Thin City
Siraighs
Hepublican
Eoopine Wioject
Mee
Brigham
Sénater i
S. Quays
Morpan E Gable
Reading
Ont
JUS. HORNE & CO Catalogue Ad For Everybody
An advertisement for JUS HORNE & CO highlights a large stock of undergarments and ladies wear. It lists prices on ribbed cotton vests, drawers, merino vests, natural wool vests, and all wool ribbed underwear. Also mentions combination suits, white merino skirts, corset covers, and nightgowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Solly & Co
Merino
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SEW
McKeespert
Brady W. Finley
Excise Board Project
Old Covenanter Church
BISON
Thirty-Seventh Street Church
A Trustes
Maxon
Menthern
Mulbern
Mr. Maxon
Falaohooda
Iis
New Jersey
Central Presbyterian Church
Forbes Avenue
Seneca Street
Oeance Turnpike
Chill Hazzard
Carnegie Hall
Doctor Lieber
N. Gonner
Luxemburg
Gonner
Heid
North Carolina
Holland
England
Bavaria
South America
Bismarck
Wisconsin
Phelan
Wall
Po Leo XI
Tsay
Rome
Zittel
Kulturkaupf
the Review
Thuma’s Dancing Academy
A. G. Camprett & Sons
Fifth Ave
Ussu
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Ition
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Usssa Huecus & Hacke
C. A. Siupson & Co
Penn Avenue
Sink Department
Ussa Hueus & Hacke
James H. Arkeen & Co
Alaska
Ussa Huevus & Gace
Avrascut’s
Elite Photograph Gallery
Market St
Bar of Justice
Clare
Biber & Easton
Astrakhan
Market Street
Groetzinger’s
Brussels
Lowell
Bigelow Oad
Smith's Son Roxbury
USA
Fdward Groetzinger
NEW Daily Morning Paper
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Cartwright & Warner
JUS. Horne & CH
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