Stewart Angers as He Demands Strong Interior Reforms
Nevada Senator Stewart rails at the administration over slow removals of Democratic officials and land office mismanagement. He vows to pursue legal redress, criticizes civil service rules, and cites mining patent backlogs harming Western business. Langston and Ford on tour back his attack in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Stewart
Nevada
Ford
Michigan
John M. Langston
Virginia
Pittsburg
Harrison
Interior
Mississippi
Cleveland
West
Contensial Commissioners Lead Missouri Delegation to New York
Missouri's contingent to the New York celebration grows as the 30th approaches. Two Eastern express sections are used to move Western and Pittsburgh delegates, with senior Commissioners headed by ex-Senator Armstrong and General B G Boone aboard. Governor Francis travels with military aid as the Louisiana Tigers arrive in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western
Pitteburgers
Seniar
State of Missouri
United States
Armstrong
B. G. Boone
Major Gamp
RK. E. Anderson
B. B. Tureman
H. F. Fellows
Mr. Kingsbury
Francis
Ee Ee
South
Louisiana Tigers
Pittsburg
Jewelry store intrusion reported near Morris Blask store
A fragment notes a man entering the jewelry store of Morris Blask on Penn Avenue near a local landmark, indicating a possible burglary or attempted robbery in progress on the street. Further details such as time and suspects are unavailable in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Blask
Eon Penn Avenue
Marvelous Mission At St Pauls Cathedral Opens
The Paulist Fathers conduct a four day mission at St Pauls Cathedral with Solemn high mass by Rev Rector Wall and sermons by Father Smith and Father Wyman. Over 4 000 attend the first mass and the cross of the mission attracts notice. Daily sermons and talks address salvation, forgiveness, and spiritual inheritance with emphasis on repentance and divine mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Rector Wall
Father Cullen
Father Hughes
Edward Murphy
Desson
Father Smith
Father Doyle
Father Wyman
Coal Boat Stage Ride Raises Monongahela River Cargo
A rise in the Monongahela River Saturday night pushed water to about ten feet with no subsiding in sight. Rivermen estimate over 1,000,000 bushels of coal to be taken out, with boats like Fred Wilson Ed Roberts and Tom Dods leading tows and barges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongshels
Monongahela
Allegheny
Fred Wilson
Ed Roberts
Man Charged With Brutal Wife Attack After Barred Fight
John Timothy a 45 year old puddler is jailed on suspicion of striking his wife with a knot ended club at their shanty boat home on South Thirteenth street. She is in serious condition at Homeopathic Hospital with scalp wounds and a broken arm. Neighbor Mrs Carroll was also knocked down during the assault. Officer Cossett reports years of domestic trouble and Timothy was arrested by Officer Smith at the riverfront. The weapon is held at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Timothy
Homeopathic Hospital
Timothy
South Thirteenth Street
Joan Cossett
Carroll
Central Station
GUESTS DEPARTED AS CONGRESSMEN SEEK OFFICE SWAY
Reporters noted the Americas Club guests leaving after a lengthy levee. Senator Quay returned to Beaver, Senator Plumb rode the midnight train to Kansas, General Hastings sailed to New York, McKinley headed to Washington, and Goff returned to West Virginia. McKinley, calm and discreet, listens to petitioners, records names, and helps where he can, yet values precise requests over mere solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Americas Club
SenatorQusy
Beaver
Senator Plumb
Kansas
General Hastings
New York
McKinter
Washington
Goff
Wilds
West Virginia
McKin
Pittsburg
McKinley
Parochial School Opens as Public Faith Debate Intensifies
Rev. Father Corcoran of St. Ag nes Church preached on Public Schools at 9 o clock Mass and urged parents to send children to the parochial school opening today. He attacked a preacher bishop s sermon about Catholics abandoning faith for common schools and disputed the statements as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Corcoran
St. Agnes Church
Soho
Pee Bishop
Electric Improvements Boost Rail Service
The Enorville and Mt. Oliver Electric Railroad Company reports extensive upgrades to motive power. Two new motors will be activated this week, aiming to stabilize traffic and improve reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enorville
Costello Discusses Mining Wages and Union Moves
John Costello of the General Executive Board of the Knights of Labor visited Pittsburg, touring Alabama and Tennessee miners. He warned of upcoming matters at the board meeting, including glass workers imports, a National Trades District charter, and proposed withdrawals from the order. He noted miners in Alabama and Tennessee and commented on wage terms and operator attitudes, predicting possible idle periods until coal stocks change. He criticized the National Progressive Union's South absence and urged unity among miners and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costello
The
Knights of Labor
Alabama
Tennessee
General Headquarters
Costello
Pittsburg
National Trades’ District
Ross
National Progressive Union
South
Messrs. Blaine, Alger and
Foraker
Monon
New Orleans
Ohio
Pennsylvania
McBride
K. of L
BN. P. U
L. A
Campbell
Shire Oaks
Philadelphia
Iron Workers Scale Debate Prompts June Convention
Youngstown iron workers lodges have elected delegates to June’s Amalgamated Association convention as Valley James Llewellyn Ayers Patrick McEvoy Decker James Dougherty. the aim is to adopt the current scale with minor changes and seek manufacturers signatures. Stockpiles rise with merchant iron in Mahoning Valley warehouses while Brown Bonnell & Co may delay resuming mills. Summers Bros. & Co plans a large sheet mill expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Youngstown
Valley Lodge
James Llewellyn
Ayers Lodge
Patrick McEvoy
Decker Lodge
George K. Becker
Girard Lodge
James Dougherty
Mahoning Valley
Brown, Bonnell & Co
Williams
Summers Bros. & Co
Tank system praised by Glass Workers leader amid Jeannette plant plans
President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association spoke last night on the tank system now being installed at the Jeannette glass works. He cited eight years with 17 tanks in Belgium and said experience shows tanks can work well, easing toil for workers while boosting production, despite some doubt from others. He urged cautious adoption based on observed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Jeannette
Alee Bng
Belgium
Pilkerton
England
New — Ag
United States
Judge Mellon Denies Promised Higher Wages to Engineers
A letter from Judge Mellon, currently in the West, challenges a claim tied to the Southside incline engineers strike. He states he never promised higher wages and disputes a published item quoting engineers in the dispatch. The letter, addressed to The Dispatch editor, reframes the wage dispute and questions the prior representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
West
Dispatch
Roughers and Catchers Face Delayed Fight Outline
The meeting of roughers and catchers adjourned without action as they defer to the Amal gamated Association convention. Some say factions differ with merchant and guide roughers, with wage demands debated and committees named for next fall. 115 men attended with reps from Bry Whesting, Sharon Youngstown, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roughers
Amalgamated Association
Bry Whesting
Sharon Youngstown
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Newport
NAI DERS STRIKE ENDED AT BELLAIRE NAIL COMPANY
Wheeling readers learn that the Bellaire Nail Company and its nailers have settled their dispute. A new wage scale cuts five pennys and larger by 12 cents and smaller than five pennys by half a cent. The board ratified the plan after a mass meeting, with the pickling process to be halted at Bellaire and reintroduced at Benwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire Company
Wheeling and Vicinity
Bellaire Nail Company
Jefferson Works
Theubencille
Bellaire
Wheeling
Bel- Iaire
Benwood Mill
Quiet at Duquesne as Homestead workers stream in
Telegram reports Duquesne remains calm with many Homestead workers arriving to prevent street gatherings by strikers. Tomorrow may see another attempt to fill striker positions at the colony. Sher McCandless will oversee new workers as authorities fined three strikers yesterday. Public sentiment condemns the fines butters united, urging workers to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Homestead
Colny
Sher McCandless
Tryin
Brotherhood Engineers Hold Third Annual Reception
The Keystone Division No. 293 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will host its third annual reception at Union Rink in Allegheny on Wednesday May 8. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve the supper. The group has grown significantly over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Union Rink
Allegheny
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Brotherhood
Allegheny Council Committees Delay Amid Ward Vacancy
Allegheny city council postponed announcing standing committees due to a Fourth ward vacancy. Chairman Hunter faces ongoing internal fights as supporters seek favorable seats, while opponents fear relegation. A joint council presidents’ meeting set the process in motion. final lists were promised for Tuesday with committee meetings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
City Hall
Hunter
Lindsay
Free Fight at Soho Boarding House Ends in Arrest
John and Frank Grant confronted John McGann at his Soho boarding house yesterday after being refused admission. A brawl broke out with bottles stones and clubs, lasting about thirty minutes. Frank suffered severe wounds and John sustained severe bruising. McGann and his boarders aided by Hugh Doyle and Patrick McKay were arrested. others fled but are known to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Frank Grant
John McGann
Soho
Eer McGann
McGann
Frank
John Grant
the Prietor
Hugh Doyle
Patrick McKay
Gambling raid nets eight arrests on Carson Street
Southside police raided a gambling house near midnight Saturday at 1812 Carson Street. Captain William Stewart and Officers Kelly, Johnson and Richards seized gambling paraphernalia and arrested eight men, one giving his name as Charles Clark while others used fictitious aliases before Magistrate Brokaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Carson Street
William Stewart
Kelly, Johnson and Richards
Thestor
Charles Clark
Magis- Brokaw
Thomas Not a Candidate for Pittsburg and Western Presidency
Vice President Thomas of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad says he will not accept the presidency. He cites an ailing wife and East-bound interests as reasons and notes the company’s solid finances and Drexel Morgan support. Conversation touches on former director Callery plans, Beech Creek connections, and overall railway expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Thomas
New York
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Anderson Hotel
Thomas
Pittsburg and Western
Mr. Callery
Pittsburg
Western
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Cartaineas
Gachot
Philadelphia
Laber
Railroad
Railroad trunk line to Boston rumored by Philadelphia press
Pittsburg railroad men discount a Philadelphia Press report claiming a trunk line from Pittsburg to Boston with Beach Creek road as its mainstay. They link the tale to Vanderbilt interests, South Penn, and the New York Central deal, noting Carnegie's name makes it current but doubting feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Boston
Quaker City
Beach Creek
Black Creek
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
South Penn
Newro Central
Vanderbilts
Carnegie
Catholic Inauguration Masses Declared in Pittsburg Diocese
Bishop Tuigg's letter marking Washington's centennial inauguration was read in all Catholic churches of the Pittsburg diocese. He urged a Mass to honor the event on Tuesday. Episcopal churches plan 9 o'clock services and bell ringing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuigg
Pittsburg
Taigg
Washington
Orphans’ Entertainment at Columbus Hall
The children of 8 Michael's Orphan Asylum performed at Columbus Hall on Pin Street last night. The room was well filled and the audience gave thanks for their Sarawak recitations and dialogues, appreciating the efforts of the young performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
NOTES AND NOTIONS Tersely Treated
A scrambled pasted page notes jokes and gossip from a late 19th century issue. Items include quips about New York transit, London events, a spelling bee in Georgia, weather hints, social observations, arrests, and local chatter. It cites names, places, and small anecdotes with a period tone.
Prohibition Plea by Billy Sanday Moves Allegheny Audience
At the Opera House Billy Sanday, a popular ball player from Allegheny, urged a prohibition vote. He argued licensing harms prosperity, citing Iowa and Pennsylvania, urged residents to support the Brooks law repeal, and pressed citizens to wipe out liquor saloons. He warned nonvoters would bear responsibility for the saloon system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Sanday
Opera House
United Manten
Boen Trent Aloes
Iowa
Brooks
Thsylvania
Asylvan
Immense stock of wines and liquors for immediate sale
An immense stock of wines and liquors must be disposed of by Tuesday night at 904 Liberty street. Furniture and bar fixtures of all kinds are for sale. Call at once to lay in supplies for the coming dry season. J. Schumacher 904 Liberty Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
J. Schumacher
Liberty Street
WN. B
Finest French gowns and summer fabrics at Boces and Bun
Fruitful display at the local shop features Freres Koechlin all wool gowns and paneled eaves mer ited tea gowns for misses and blouse waists. New lightweight summer fabrics silk camel’s hair grenadines and brocade effects are shown by Houcus and Hacke. Also lawn swings and portable cribs advertised with claimed capacities and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freres Koechlin
Boces & Bun
Houcus & Hacke
MWFSO
Goat and Dog Wagons At Lauer's Toy House
Extra large wagons for dogs goats and ponies plus boys wagons advertised at Lauer's Toy House 620 Liberty Street. Leadin im nes cola les GQ W. Sohine 05 Fifth Ave Ory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nzes
Lauer's
Liberty St
W. Sohine
Fifth Ave
Ory
Kidds Cough Syrup Promoted For Coughs And Related Ailments
An early health advertisement extols Kidds Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs sore throat hoarseness influenza and related illnesses. It emphasizes early treatment to prevent worse disease and frames the product as a lifesaving option.
Market Street advert seeks screens wares and fencing
An old notice invites buying oil screens and dust prevention items along with iron fencing at a location near Market Street. It promotes walking from the main retail area to a nearby seller on Ocean and Hope streets by the bridge in Allegheny to get best prices for a feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manas One Hasan Ocean
Hope Streets
Ak Bridge
Allegheny
Linen Department Special Offers Highlight Quality Deals
Linen department promotes late edition specials on extra quality linens. Mentioned items include lines and shams priced at 2.50 each. Emphasizes yard use and versatility for multiple rooms and settings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewarts
Langston
Chicago
Cameron
Ford Committee
White House
Stewart
Selene Oates
Alnbams
S'Sangton
Abraham Lincoln
Union League
Sio
Mahone
Congress
Herbison
McKi
Missouri
McKisley
Father Corcor Im
Southern Coal N. G
AED
Naiders
P. & W. Situation
East
Beech Creek
Jersey Central
Chicago Junction
William Semple
Callery
St. Louis
Ee ME Semple
Indiana
Illinois
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennsylvania
Mr. Carnegie
the Orphans’ Entertainment
Lorraina
Isha
Rabid Transit
Birmingham
Bortanexa
London
Harry Garrecht
Es Lanmwater
Sienaire
P.T. Baannum
Mr. Jones
M. P
James Rickey
Websteravenue
Tom Needles
Beltzhoover Borenams
Hiland Avenue
Maudie Eastend
Clara Arenholt
Archolt
Emmaee
Michael McGoriiuie
Brokaw
West End
Salisbury Hall
Esterday
Joan Marti
McAlerse
Sol Coulson
O. K
Freppy
Justice Garop
Coummecoessen
Josey 7 Mitchell
Henry Geitz
Max Schomburg
Petros Warent
Syracuse
N. Y
Kirschler
Alle
Owen
Wate
Reute
Miss East
Charlie
Caramle
Mrs. Younghusband
Vely
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
Rye. Gibson
Melvale
Monticello
Dougherty
Mt. Vernon
Hannisville
Overholt
Gueken Hermitage
Mesa
Large
Bourbon
W. H. McBrayer
Old Crow
Hermitage
Bond & Lilliard
C. F. C. Carlisle
Hame
Nelson
Telephone
Num
Red Barn
Ular
Chantilly
Mwfsu Huecus & Hacker
Kidd
FAST
Thompson Brothers
Eral
Feve
Taylor & Dean
NEW Advertiser
Horne
Y Cos
Penn Avenue Stores
Shams
Dim
Verisia
Grenadines
Tirectoire
India
Soca
Sarah Silks
New Armoure Siles
Jersey
Satines
Ise
Tp American
Sorima
Balbriggan
JOS. Horne & Jr
Penn Avenue
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