Canal Scheme Prompts Tonnage Bureau and Erie Canal Talk
Captain Addison Lysle discusses a proposed Pittsburg to Lake Erie ship canal as a boost to trade. He cites a new tonnage bureau, potential cost estimates, slackwater dams at Beaver and Davis Island, and competitive rail-versus-water freight advantages for coal, ore, grain, and manufactured goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Lysle
Allegheny
National Boach of Steam Navigation
Pittsburg
Lysle
Department of the Treasury
Bureau of
Washington
Wainwright
Ohio
Walting
Beaver
Johnstown
Lake Erie District
Duluth
Davis Island Dam
Davis Island
Pleasant farewell for Rev E D Hammond at Shadyside Church
Members of Shadyside Baptist Church hosted a reception at William Hill’s home 6213 Station Street Fast End for Rev E D Hammond before his departure to Brooklyn where he will serve as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Attendants expressed sorrow and presented fine gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hammond
William Hill
Station Street
Fast End
Shadyside Baptist Church
Hammond
Brooklyn
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Shady Arde Tion
Sane
Pi Interest Ties to Idaho Mines Highlighted
Messrs. H.C. Little James McKay and John Irwin Jr are the sole Pi interested in the Black Jack and Empire State mines located in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H.C. Little
James McKay
John Irwin, Jr
Idaho
After Rapps Millions Inheritance Claim Sparked No Accord
George Rapp known as a leader of the Economite Society is questioned over a $50,000,000 fortune claim linked to Conrad Rapp. Edward J. Rapp of New York asserts kinship and a long family history tracing back to Jacob Rapp and Economy Beaver County. Henrici rejects the claim, calling it nonsensical, and declines to discuss the matter further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Rapp
Philadelphia
George Rapp
Germany
Beaver County
Remak
Conrad
Economite Society
Edward J.pp
Essex Street
Alderman
Tenth District
New York
Rapp
Edward J. Rapp
G P
Economy
Edward
George
Maulbrunn
Alberaint
Wurtemburg
Henrici & Lenz
Myers
Bradstreet
Henrici & Eas
Ex Congressman's Death Marks End of Career in Iowa and Ohio
The remains of ex judge and congressman William Loughbridge moved from Wernersville after his death to his Osceola Indiana home. He was born in Youngstown and practiced law in Iowa before serving on the bench and in Congress. His death followed illness and paralysis threat years earlier, with his widow, son Charles the Chicago lawyer, and brother-in-law accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loughbridge
Wernersville
Oscsioosa
Charles
Chicago
Judge Loughbridge
Youngstown
Iowa
Congress
Senator Mast Quay on Chicago limited train to Rochester Pa
Passengers aboard the Chicago limited last night included Senator Mast Quay who boarded at Mt. Joy with Don Cameron and alighted in Harrisburg. Conductor had orders to stop in Rochester Pa to suit the senator. Reporters searched the car and found him asleep, delaying plans for a press chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mast. Quay
Chicago Limited
Mt. Joy
Don Cameron
Harrisburg
Mathiew
Leasant
Confidentis
Mary Panchat
Philadelphia
Mahone
Virginia
A. J. E. Means
Woodbury
N. J
C. C. Auchinbaugh
Yar Nek
Marty
Taplin
Pennsylvania
Washington
Knights Templar
W. C. Carroll
CG. W. Batevelor
Smith
Samuel B. Dick
Meadville
Erdman alleges plot to ruin him amid Philadelphia suit
Southside merchant tailor David Erdman describes being seized by Detective Porter at his home and forced to travel to Philadelphia in custody. He faces fraud claims by Klein Putzel Co and S Wilson of Philadelphia and seeks release. Porter and Heiner agency officials deny details. Authorities plan a rule on October 9 over attachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Erdman
Southside
Philadelphia
Klein, Putzel & Co
S. Wilson
Erdman
New York
Indianapolis
Charles Porter
Heiner
Union Depot
Porter
Ed Coffee
Policeman Evans
Wilson
A. Will
Dispatch
Mr. Erdman
Albert H. Gladdner
Kerr
Will
Fire at Westinghouse plant risks under forty thousand
The Westinghouse fire origin could not be ascertained though losses would be under 40,000. The firm faced large orders and suspension would have caused hundreds of thousands in losses. Machinery for 32 electric light plants and projects in London were under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loas
Westinghouse
Allegheny City
London
England
Inspector McAleese
J. D. Reno
Reno & Johns
I, Nat Aaa
Ae Ant, Saay
Wilmerding
Lights Fail In Allegheny Shops Market Amid Darkness
A series of electrical failures at the East Diamond street lighthouse and nearby engines darkened Federal and Ohio streets causing confusion in the crowded market. Lights were restored within minutes after an auxiliary station relit the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Diamond Street
Allegheny
Federal
Ohio
Leeds
Ren Tee
Elevator Boy Crushed In St Charles Hotel Accident
About 10 o clock last night Michael Mc Donald an elevator boy at the St Charles Hotel had his legs caught between the elevator and the wall. He was removed to hospital where motion showed no bones were broken. The boards had to be cut before he could bike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McDonald
St. Charles Hotel
Lincoln School Board Faces Commission Delay and Denominational Mix
Reported by a Nineteenth ward observer the Lincoln school board did not receive commissions from the Clerk of the Courts, delaying a meeting. Five Republicans and one Democrat sit on the board, with Methodist and Presbyterian members. no Catholics. Miss Gardner contemplates Lincoln rather than Allegheny Ninth ward, likely declining Allegheny post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lincoln School Board
Messrs
Aull
Jeffreys
Kirker
van Wagner
Roessing
Dinger
Miss Gardner
Allegheny Ninth Ward
Lincoln School
Pillsburg Delegates Return From Louisville Humane Convention
Ex Mayor George Wilson Edith and Miss Sadie G Eaton returned from the thirteenth annual American Humane Association meeting in Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Lee Mason was unable to attend due to illness. The national secretary reported 10074 cruelty to children cases with 3167 prosecutions and 3130 convictions. Cruelty to animals numbered 10892 with 1584 sued and 874 convicted. Societies aided 14210 children and 14244 animals. Mr L H Eaton of Pittsburg elected vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsburg
Louisville
George Wilson
Edith
Sadie G. Eaton
American Humane Association
Lee Mason
United States
Canada
Humane Societies
L. H. Eaton
Pittsburg
Association
New Letter Carriers and Post Office Clerks Named After Civil Service Exams
The city lists names of those who passed the recent civil service examinations. Letter carriers include Wm R Niebann John J Corbitt John Shanahan Godfrey Truninger Fred H Stolte Festus Tibbett and others. Post office clerks named include James McKirdy Sadie A Samcks Laura E oe J8 Kelso Annie M Guttendorf and several more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Niebann
John J. Corbitt
John Shanahan
Godfrey Truninger
Fred H. Stolte
Festus Tibbett
John H. Pollitt
Wm. V. Kaltenhauser
Andrew Schaffer
J. P. Nibli
G. H. Clowes
Albert £. Thomas
T. J. Reynolda
Louis Vockel
Wm. E. Thomas
Samuel Gibson
James H. Lewis
Jon Berry
B. F. Kremer
Eamund Kirmis
James W. Blay
Stephen Berbig
Alex McD
Rosantiel
James McKirdy
Sadie A. Samcks
Laura E. Oe
Kelso
Annie M. Guttendorf
John W. Williams
Annie McQuilkin
Louis T. Hesa
Elizabeth V.jeffrey
William C. Evans
D. J. Owens
Augustus C. Frank
Lorenzo Kidder
Edward J. Fisher
W. H. Moffitt
James B. Westwater
George W. Minnemyer
Z. Z. Newcomb
Benjamin Moora
Difference of Opinion Before the Court on Bank Detaliation
The article reports confusion over actions toward the Farmers and Mechanics Bank detaliation. Some papers claimed a settlement involving 9,500 dollars for young McMasters, while others with knowledge contradict the report. Officials could not be located for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Young McMasters
Local items and incidents from the city
A roundup of minor crimes accidents and actions includes Fritz and Shannon aged about 19 months being discharged after returning a pocketbook. a dead body identified in Scranton with new injuries. a puddler at Carnegie Phipps Co. hurt by a shifting engine. a girl found with a pawned Masonic pin. several arrestees including Brevis Bateman and D Bory. heavy steel rail loading for Mississippi destinations. a train express schedule stop. the steamer Scotia undergoing overhaul. Bracken arrested for wife desertion. Braby imprisoned for drunkenness. Noan Jackson injured by a gun discharge. Mixe SheILock struck by a train. Mrs Groghegan’s husband arrested for assault. Sneak thieves stole $10. Allegheny Health Committee actions. a steel worker injured. James Allison’s finger injury. Peter Gallagher jailed for loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wysluit Fritz
Joe Shannon
Squire Burns
D. Saloucci
Liberty Avenue
Joseph Rosar
Scranton
West Penn Hospital
West Penn
Rat
Michael Kreely
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Toton Mills
Albertina Mott
Elroy
Regs
Henry McArrie
Chess Tack Company
South Seventeenth Street
Parken
Twenty-eighth Ward
Brevis Bateman
Alderman McGarey
Alice Moore
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mississippi River
Crar Les Howe
Squire Gripp
A M. Bore
Dy & Co-partner
Spall
Union Depot
Morrellville
Johnstown
Paassenes
Father Davin
Scotia
Wood Street
Reed & Kreps
Allegheny
D. C
Noan Jackson
Coultersville
Mixe Shielock
Pittsburg and
Lake Ve
Kate Groghegan
Alderman Flack
South Side
Joseph Kramer
Crawford Street
Clark
Reed Streets
Allegheny Health Committee
Beeenony Santana
Nedis
Dieta
Edgardson Steel Works
Wenay Hospital
Ring Offer Leads to Detention in Southside
Peter Doran sought Inspector McKelvey to buy a purported valuable ring. The inspector inspected the ring, deemed it worthless, and detained Doran for attempting the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Doran
Inspector McKelvey
Southside
Open Hearth Steel Output at Black Diamond Mills Surges
Last week open hearth production at Black Diamond Steel Works yielded a net 3,904,000 pounds of steel ingots from a 4,140,000 pound charge across two Sieman furnaces and five Lash furnaces. Evaporated losses totaled 236,000 pounds, with 5 percent attributed to vaporization. The article notes growth of open hearth steel, its industrial impact, and historical milestones from 1867 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond
Park Bros
Black Diamond Steel Works
Carnegie
Homestead
Black Diamond Steel Ca
Homas Carrier
America
Ae A Ewart & Co
Trenton
N. Dj
Dr. Sleman
Swansea
South Wales
Singer, Nimick &Co
Pittsburg
Molders Mass Meeting Outlines Unified Labor Goals
An open meeting of Pittsburg molders in Imperial Hall discussed forming a united organization to weld all molders into a solid group. Speakers stressed collective effort for higher wages and improved trade conditions, noting no idle molders and citing high regional pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Imperial Hall
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
Bradstreet’s
Dun
Pacific
Ross
Joseph McNalty
N. A
Brotherhood of Machinery Molders No
Cambria Iron Works Reaches Wage Agreement With Local Knights
After a lengthy dispute Cambria Iron Works signs an agreement with its employees and the local Knights of Labor committee. The deal mirrors the regular wage scale with additions and clarifications about Coke Company rates and no discrimination during a strike. Back rents are cancelled to September, and Morrel Wheeler and Atlas plants will add ovens under the scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Iron Works
Frick
Cambria Iron Company
National Trades Assembly
Knights of Labor Committee
Wea
H. C. Prick, Coke Company
Pai
Isaac Taylor
Morre] Wheeler
Atlas
K. of L
Coke Prospects Dip in Face of Price Hike Anticipation
Last week saw a surge in coke buying as buyers expected an October 1 price rise to 150 dollars, while current price remained 135. Limited car supply and iron market demand influenced views that further increases by December or January are unlikely. A prominent operator noted manufacturers could not endure 2 or 175 dollar coke with pig iron around 16 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick
Charter Aims National Trade District For Coopers Teamsters
A draft charter to form a national trade district would include coopers teamsters and other trades and would not rely on Packers alone. Sufficient members to command a charter exist and no objections are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Teamsters
Willing to Sign Window Glass Wage Scale Adopted
President Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association returns from the East confident the wage scale will be accepted. The plan starts October 1 with a 4 1 2 percent increase for workers. He notes several large manufacturers have signed and expects all Eastern firms to sign by November while others wait briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
Railroad workers union to meet in Old City Hall
The switchmen, brakemen and firemen, part of a federal railroad employes union, will hold secret meetings at 1:30 PM Monday and a public session that evening in the Old City Hall. Tuesday includes a morning secret meeting and an evening Imperial Hall ball with speakers Major Montooth and Mayor McCallin invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Railroad
Brakemen
Old City Hall
Imperial Ll
Funeral of William Morgan Held at Episco Church
The funeral was held at the Southside residence with a solemn Episco Church service conducted by Rev. A Cameron. Notable renderings were given by Morris Stevens EE H Derm David Davies Elmer Carson and David Themes. Mr. Morgan, longtime Twenty-fifth Ward blacksmith at Jones and Laughlins, was praised for integrity and loyalty to workers. He is survived by a widow, several siblings, and many friends. interment at Allegheny Cemetery beside family. His brother James Morgan, mechanical engineer at Jones and Laughlins, is among the mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Jones & Laughlins
Allegheny Cemetery
James Morgan
Iss
Stevens Chair Company Reclining Chairs Offered
Solid comfort for every family member as Stevens Chair Company markets improved reclining chairs at 3 Sixth Street. chairs mix five furniture items in one and promise unmatched comfort with adjustable features built after 12 years of study. The firm also sells wheel chairs and maintains a vast stock of office desks for large business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Chair Company
Sixth Street
Crapssy
Cs Invalid
Sale of tailor made suits at two special prices
A Great Day announces Monday specials on men's tailor made suits priced at 12 and 15 dollars. Suits include cassimeres imported cheviots fancy worsteds and standard diagonals in many patterns. Location C. C. Co. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Great Knights Templar Trip Planned via Pennsylvania RR
A three year Knights Templar conclave in Washington will be accessible from all Pennsylvania Railroad lines at a low round trip rate. Travel during October with tickets sold on the 5th to 7th and valid for return to October 31. Stopovers allowed in Baltimore and Harrisburg, rates and details by agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
America
Washington
Potomac
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tate
Baltimore
Harrisburg
local ads mix with bargain claims and jewelry offers
A collage of ads touts silk, jackets, whisky, gas appliances, and spectacles. It promotes Rosenbaum & Co jackets, H. Bennett & Bro whisky, Steinmanns jeweler, O Keefe Gas Appliance Co fittings, and Foster lacings gloves. It hints at sample checks and price contrasts while announcing social events and amusements.
No Show for Glass Packers Trade District Appeal
W Wright and John Costello of the Knights of Labor heard further evidence in the money trouble yesterday but decided the glass packers application was not ready for action. Master Workman 5 tersday noted the delay and postponed a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wright
John Costello
K. of L
Mooney
New Training Annex Planned for Homeopathic Hospital
The Homeopathic Hospital on Second Avenue plans a new annex costing 20000 dollars to fund a training school and home for nurses. Fidelity Title and Trust holds 25000 dollars bequeathed and Thaw funds may back the project. The upper floor will hold dormitories and facilities. Dr Bargher says the school will expand qualified nurses for needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Hospital
Second Avenue
William Thaw
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Soomiehat Akitchen
DisPatch
Dr. Bargher
Erlang
Kleber & Bro Offer Finest Pianos at Exposition Sale
Kleber and Brother promote their music shop as trustworthy dealers with a century of instrument sales. They claim easy terms and emphasize that buyers can rely on Mr. Aia to handle pricing and contracts. Their Exposition display features a top piano collection and warerooms filled with attractive instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Klebers
Aia
Kleber & Bro
Canada
Atreet
Marshell the Cash Grocer promotes fair deals and record growth
Marshell, at 79 and 81 Ohio Street near Sandusky Allegheny, touts the largest trade in Western Patsareesia and a staff expansion to 36 clerks. The ad boasts special prices on imported California peaches and scarlet wool underwear, claiming aggressive savings and loyal customer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsareesia
California
Jewelers Offer Wide Ruby Emerald and Opal Stock
Solitares clusters and combinations of ruby sapphire emerald and opal all sizes and styles at E P Roberts and Sona. They boast the largest stock in the city with the newest effets in French Scotch styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts & Sona
uGus & Hacee
Enormous Import Seeks Display Windows Before Snow
From the 75 Cent 2 Pole Up item a large shipment of Ines arrives this fall. The notice urges retailers to place items in windows before the first snow, aiming to boost visibility and sales.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov
Commission
Beaver River
Monongahela
Pittsbore
Cincinnati
Great Northwest
Pitts
Ohio and Erie Ship Canal
Dr. Hammond
Mr. Henrici
Supreme Court
Indi
Henrici
N. KE. Dorente
M. J. Dean
Ae Society
Greensburg
Indiana
James G. Montgomery
W. E. Newlin
R. M. Brown
Ashworth
R. D. Totten
James D. Murray
W. 8. Kirkpatrick
Anderson
Hastings
Christopher Bush
Messrs. Edwards Aguire
Melchior Bustamante
Buenos Ayres
Tailor Erdman
Lincoln
the Humane Association
McMasters
James Allison
Soho
Peter Gallagher
Elm Street
Wylie Avenue
Cooke
Molders
Coke Prospects
Brake
Aeame Tenner
Thornton Bros
Rosenbaum & Co's
Gibson and Dillinger
H. Bennett & Bro
Steinmann’s
Federal At
Tissu
O’keurz Gas Apliance Co
Geon
Pitesirn's
Wood St. Wsu
O’keere Gas Apdliance Co
Ussa Hueys & Hacke
O’keere Gas Appiiance Co
Rosenbaum & A
Ular Galley Noa. 10
Elsch St. Case
Thene's Academy
Roem Ant
Jet
Bee
THE
Ladies’ Nursing School
Indy
Kleber & Bre
Marshell
Cash Grocer
Ok Locke
Ames Kor
Diamond Street
Anouk
Shespnet Ak Meola 1 & Co's. Oy
Naseral
O'Kuers Gas Armance Co
Sixth
Liberty
O’keefe Gas Appliasce Co
Market Street
ARE
Clores
R. J. Horner & CO
West Twenty-Third St
Eden Musee
Sennher
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