Missing Allegheny man Otterson writes from abroad
Mrs Otterson and partner Mr Swindell report letters dated the 11th postmarked the 23d claiming Gus Otterson is alive but not returning to Allegheny. Dyspepsia said to affect his mind, wife describes a cordial home, wife and business partner pursue explanations while speculative theories about his whereabouts persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus L. Otterson
Otterson
Harry Swindell
Allegheny
Mie Swindell
Utterson Wes
Paris
Tom Lees
Gus
Swindell
United States
Painters union to decide turnout on Armstrong Day
Local Union No. 10 painters and decorators plan a meeting to decide a turnout for Armstrong Day. They deny dissatisfaction and expect near unanimous support. Knights of Labor Local 1397 also plans to turnout, with strong indications from Amalgamated Association Iron and Steel Workers. Other lodges have not yet voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Knights of Labor
Amalgamated Association Iron and Steel Workers
Wide Acquaintance and Local Notes From Pittsburgh
Brady released from Riverside Penitentiary on governor’s pardon after serving eight of fifteen months for false pretense. Weihe travels west to settle Bell Aire Steel Works strike. Knights of Labor envoy Wright expected to investigate labor dispute. French scholar Fayes teaches private students. permits issued for $12,000 store and $7,000 dwelling. Japanese delegation passes through, 20 people. Lewis elected Colonel of First Regiment of Select Knights. Mother of Assistant City Controller Davis gravely ill. Ensign Rohrbacher joins South Africa expedition with Dr. Holland. Fisher marks 50th birthday. Barehfeld heads to New York. Clark, Totten, Ashworth, McCance listed in county records. Petrie returns from visit. McLain lodging at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Smythe duo touring. Wilkinson and Learins noted guests at city hotels. DeWitt, renowned composer, visits Duquesne. W A L Dixon and others arrive at Duquesne. Bradon and Link among visitors in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Wright
Knights of Labor General Executive Board
Knights of Labor
Charles Fayes
Carson Street
Joseph Hufnagie
Butler Street
Forty-fifth
Forty-sixth
Dr. C.hr
Sland Avenue
Washington
Legation
Union Depot
Charles Lewis
Regiment of
Select Knights
John Rowand
John J. Davis
Joseph H. Rohrbacher
Pan Rohrbacher
Sewickley
Dr. Holland
South Africa
George J. Fisher
Third Ward
Allegheny
Second Street
C. Barehfeld
Cedar Avenne
New York
James Petrie
Steamboat Officers’ Association
John McLain
Citysville
Pennsylvania
Seventh Avenue
I. Henry Smythe
Alice Cary Smythe
Anderson
G. B. Wilkenson
Port Henry
N.Y
W. A. L. Dixon
Philadelphia
Duquesne
G. T. Bradon
Oil City
Monongahela
Go H
Link
Hastings Gubernatorial Boom Advance On Mayflower Trip
On the Mayflower excursion along the Monongahela General Hastings shows his gubernatorial ambitions, receives broad support from Allegheny county figures, and vows to be present for Grand Army Day in Pittsburg while peers trade cheers and political bets. The event blends social harmony with political maneuvering as Hastings and supporters discuss contracts, arbitration, and campaign prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Monongahela
Allegheny County
E. A. Montooth
Alleghenian
Pittsburg
Guthrie
Tariff Club
State League of Clubs
Grand Army Band
Ian
Mrs. MacDonalds
Edwin S Stuart
H. A. Paul
William Flinn
D. H. Hastings
D. Warmcastle
H. Hi. Byram
Colonel Passmore
James
Philip Flinn
James W. Preston
R. H. Tannen
J. Koehnjein
Tight
Charles John
H. L Gourley
Arthur B.rr. Barchfeld
Dr. Orr
William German
C. G. Foster
Lemuel Googins
BR. J. Davis
J. HL. Chilton
Cicero Smith
Demosthenes A. Jones
Sam McCord
William McC A Dave Collingwood
George N. M. Bell
Bob Herbert
Ernest Heinrichs
J. K. Aiken
J. D. Littell
Gen. A. L
General Guthrie
Sheri Gray
Coroner McDowell
John Daizell
D. W. English
Greensburg
Welty McCullough
George W. Delamater
Mellean
William Thornton
Bill Leeds
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Lew Clark
General Hastings
Mr. Flinn
Johnstown
Daneal Beaver
Vicious Duquesne Heights Cow Put On Public Nuisance
Samuel F. O'Brien of the Humane Society seeks legal action against James Florence for a ferocious cow roaming Duquesne Heights and terrorizing residents. The cow entered O'Brien's cellar, ate bread and potatoes, injuring none this time but previously harming an elderly woman and a child, prompting a nuisance charge before Alderman McMasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. O'Brien
The
Humane Society
O’brien
Duquesne Heights
James Florence
Roach
Mr. O'Brien
Harrisburg
cMasters
Roel
Commonwealth
County of
Allegheny
Commonwealth of
Committee Named to Entertain South American Visitors in Pittsburg
A Chamber of Commerce committee will organize entertaining events for the South American delegates of the International American Congress visiting Pittsburg in November. The list includes prominent figures such as William E. Schmertz, John Dalzell, Thomas M. Bayne, and numerous city and state officials. The group will meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
International American Congress
Pittsburg
William E. Schmertz
George A. Kelly
John Bindley
John H. Ricketson
James B. Scott
John F. Dravo
Reuben Miller
Calvin Wells
George H. Anderson
James Allison
John Dalzell
Thomas M. Bayne
William McCallin
R. T. Pearson
Allegheny
H. P. Ford
Select Council
George i
Halide
Common Council
James H. Lindsay
James Hunter
Commondll
A Gheny
John Harper
George A. Berry
Groseeingar
G. Meyran
M. W. Watson
W. Younon
B. F. Jones
H. W. Oliver, Jr
John W. Chalfant
W. D. Nord
General C. J. Fitzhugh
Charles W. Hubbard
A. E. Byers
Max Kee
PB. Fr Beating
Adnet Nimick
Wits
James Boshill
Charles Tockhart
Simeon Bonar
George Ghihauen
Marvin
Piscaira
Pocollonrh
Barton
Ann N
A. Magee
John M. Kelly
Thomas J
Eis
George de Dilworth
A. M. Marshallor
J.D. Bornd
Peter Dick
E. T. Drago
Atwood
John H. Dalzell
McClure Coke Company Buys Lemont Works
A telegram from Scottdale says the McClure Coke Company purchased the Lemont works of Robert Hogsett. The plant has 134 ovens and 175 acres of coal, boosting McClure to 1,658 ovens and 2,290 acres of coal. Lindsay and McCutcheon of Allegheny fear natural gas shortages this winter and are starting to stock iron to keep finishing departments supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
McClure Coke Company
Lemont Works
Robert Hogsett
McClure Company
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Allegheny
Non-Union Shops Tour Finds One Exception
A committee of striking horseshoers surveyed the supposed non union shops and found them all right except for one on Smallman Street, Usz Thea Nectar Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smallman Street
Nationalists Spread Quiet Movement Toward 1892
A subtle campaign aims to form a Nationalist Club inspired by Looking Backward in cities from Cambridge to Washington. Prominent supporter C. H. Beach and others advocate reorganizing production and social life on a higher ethical basis beyond party lines. They push discussions and local political action, including a plan in Washington to have the city supply gas cheaper by moving from private monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bellamin
Mt. Washington
C. H. Beach
Sylvester Baxter
Ward Everett Hale
Tucre
Eveyone
Cambridge
Boston
Lynn
Albany
New York City
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
N. H
Hartford
Washington Gas Light Company
Lewis Defends Self Against 300-Dollar Charge
W T Lewis ex Master Workman of ND A 135 Knights of Labor issues a circular denying misappropriation and pledging full disclosure. He states he would have informed the 145 executive board and promises to publish a complete report of all funds handled for Graph Creek and the final account as rendered by BR P Taylor of LA 2734.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lewis
Knights of Labor
Robert Watchorn
Wilkesbarre
Mr. Lewis
Atention
Graph Creek
BR. P. Taylor
L. A
East End Piping Crew Extends Line to Frankstown Avenue
Rapid Work, Booth and Flinn's laborers laid 120 feet of piping from the railroad to Frankstown avenue yesterday. During last night they extended 440 feet across the avenue and built a traffic bridge. Completion is hoped for by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth & Flinn
East End
Frankstown Avenue
Attacker Joseph Raymond Clashes With Attache at Hotel
Joseph Raymond attacked McLaughlin an attaché of the St Charles in a hotel yesterday nearly tearing his clothing. Detectives Sol Coulson and Demmel struggled with Raymond before subduing him. No motive was given for the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Raymond
McLaughlin
The
St. Charles
Sol Coulson
Demmel
Raymond
Teachers to Be Examined for Allegheny High School Posts
About 15 teachers will be examined this morning at Allegheny High School by Superintendent Morrow and Prof. Dodds for vacant positions in the corps of teachers. Examinations focus on mathematics and rhetoric among other subjects as decided by the Board of School Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny High School
Morrow
Dodds
Corps of
Board of School Control
Woman Attacks Husband With Hatchet in Domestic Row
In a dispute at Mrs. Margaret Garrison's home on Enterprise Street last night she struck her husband over the head with a hatchet, causing a severe scalp wound. The report accompanies unrelated classifieds about jackets and bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Garrison
Enterprise Street
United Glass Company Grabs 296 Pots Amid Wage Clash
The United Glass Company based in Syracuse expands its North American holdings to 296 plants as talks on wage scales in the East and North proceed. Philadelphia hosts another conference while Western firms resist forced consolidation and many remain unsold.
Bride displays at Exposition captivate crowds with silk bridal costume
Thousands surrounded Buhi's case last night to admire a life like bride display. The gown uses no stitching or cutting, simply exquisite draping. The exhibit showcases B and B's silk and a refined veil plus a lace neckdress. Nectar tea and A P baking powder promoted at local Gt Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co locations in Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buhi
Gt. Atlantic and
Pacific
Toa
Beaver Fair Returns and Train Fares Advertised
Train fare to Beaver and return set at 75 cents with travel via Plueborg and Lake Erie. Beaver Fair runs September 24 25 26 and 27. tickets valid for return until the 28th. Ad promotes Una flour and Golden Wedding bread flour and Ivory brand pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plueborg
Lake Erie
BE. E
Hysterical Scene Causes Panic At Bijou Theater
Last night at the Bijou Theater a screaming lady backstage set the audience in panic with fears of fire. During a pause a quarrel on stage between Frank David and an opponent led to a fight, Calhoun separating them, and a leading lady then collapsing into hysteria and being taken to her hotel room. The manager expressed regret over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank David
Co ‘5
Mull Company
Renewee
David
Fae
Invona
Iime Dy
Calhoun
Albemarle Hotel
Gulick
Heim
Girl 16 Is Committed to Dixmont After Jail Stay
Mamie Jackson a 16 year old resident of 2618 Penn Avenue was committed to Dixmont by court order yesterday after three days in jail under Alderman Porter. The note describes her melancholy condition and lists a telegram from Richmond about a man who killed himself in a cemetery last Sunday. Pittsburg friends of W J Armstrong who escaped from an asylum are believed to be seeking his return with a $500 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Depot
Pal Gen
Rome
Allegheny
Johnstown
John Neeb
Mr. Neeb
John
Davis Island
Enmssaasen
General Hastings
Philadelphia
Stuart
Hastings
Montooth
H. Hastin
Fries Ae
League
Mamie Jackson
Penn Avenue
Dixmont
Alderman Porter
Armatres
Richmond
Pittsburg
W. J. Armstrong
Remnants Half Price and Bargains Spur City Sales
A jumble of shop notices touts half price remnants on dress goods at ENABLE & SHUSTER and Kranie & Suuster 35 Fifth Ave. John J. Murphy resumes at 532 Grant Street offering bargains on Catholic books and religious articles. The piece also advertises 3,000 men’s overcoats at 20 dollars and notes Frauenheim & Vilsack's Pittsburg beer as highly regarded. Several other ads mention blankest, photographs, and teas from Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enable & Shuster
Fifth Ave
John J. Murphy
Grant Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Giterson
West
Mr. Otterson
Union Station
Monuther
Gauther
Pirebergera
B. L. Brady
Riverside Penitentiary
Beaver
Brady
Venango County
Weihe
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Bellaire
Bellaire Steel Works
Charles E. Clark
Robert D. Totten
Walter S. Ashworth
Frank K. McCance
Politics ON
Republican League
Prohibition
Demosthenes Jones
Broadax Smith
Clark
Braddock
O'Brien
McClure & Co
Lemont Station
Usz Thea Nectar Tea
National Party
Beach
Eee
Lewis
Usssa Hueus
Hacez
United Glaas Company
Campbell
United Glass Company
Syracuse
N. Y
Unite Company
Thomas D. Catlin
Ottawa
Western Window Glass Manufacturers’ Beneficial Association
Winois
United Company
Abel, Smith & Co
O’leary Bros
Bride
Carson St
Butler St
Penn Ave
Federal St
McKeesport
R. J. Horner & CO
West Twenty-Third BT
Artistic Furniture
America
London
Vienna
Eden Muses
Trish
New Court House
Frauenheim & Vilsack
New Court
Ofc
Ussa Houeys & Hacks
Gro, H. Bexmerr & Bro
First Avenue
Wood Street
Shoert
Duff's College
Fifth Ave. US
Wort
P. CC
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New ‘Court House
Thea
Colo
Poular
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
James H. Aiken & Co
Horne &O'S
Serges
Sargen
TSO
Minch
Georgetta Berge
Serge
Cheviot Serge
Anperfina
Sia Yard
Saitings
Granite Armures
Sayard
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
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