A Million Muzzles Fight Tariff Change Hits Gun Trade
The article reports gun makers and jobbers opposing McKinley tariff revisions raising duties on firearms and components. Pittsburgh dealers warn higher duties would price cheap guns out of reach, shrinking farmers and rural buyers’ access while boosting profits for a few American manufacturers. Negotiations and circulars from Bebererling Daley & Gales spur broader industry opposition nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bebererling, Daley
Coutry
Pittsburg
The
Belgium
J. A. Johnston
United States
America
W. 8. Brown
I. E. Isanen
Smithfield Street
James C. Lindsay
Mr. Bown
Investment Debate Highlights Protective Measures
A debate over safeguarding public interests surfaces as critics argue against protections benefiting financiers at the expense of citizens. The discussion centers on balance between investment gains and accountability, with policymakers weighing proposed safeguards against potential market risks.
ANOTHER COLLECTION ON VIEW IN PITTSBURG
Pittsburgers will see both local works and foreign master paintings as Will iam Schaus Co. opens a collection at Gillespie's gallery at 9 this morning. Hermann Schaus, a leading American art dealer, arranged the exhibition and will be present through the week, hoping to gauge Pittsburg demand for pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wakely and Stevenson
Pittsburgers
William Schaus & Co
New York
Gillespie's
Schaus & Co
Hermann Schaus
Pittsburg
Schaus
Spotted fever strikes Pleasant Hill area in Tennessee
A local outbreak in Pleasant Hill near Fountains Heap Tennessee has claimed multiple lives. An 18 month old child of Richard Kirkham died after contracting spotted fever, followed by Kirkham himself. Reported cases total around ten to eleven with several fatalities. The community remains shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountains Heap
Texx
Pleasant Hill
Richard Kirkham
Kirkham
Suing an Insurance Company For Policy Value Case
Walter P. Denslow files suit in the United States Circuit Court against Phenix Life Insurance Company to recover 3000 dollars for the life of Marcus P. Bestow who died in Cookville Athens county Ohio in July 1885. The insurer refused payment citing 82 dollars in arrears at death. Plaintiff contends no notice of arrearage was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Circuit Court
Walter P. Denslow
Phenix Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Moving Day at Municipal Hall Shifts Offices
On moving day the Mayor seeks more retired quarters on the third floor while the Department of Public Safety moves down two floors to occupy the former mayoral offices near the hall entrance. The former police headquarters will be relocated for easier public access to DPS services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Hall
Department of Public Safety
Pleasant Valley Feeder and Allegheny Electric Road Start Today
Construction begins on a Pleasant Valley Feeder to day with the Allegheny Cross town Electric Road. Contractor Houghton to commence work from the Montgomery avenue Federal street corner and follow a devious path to join the Pleasant Valley line at Charles street and California avenue. The two mile route will cost about $15,000 per mile.
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Allegheny Crosstown Electric Road
Houghton
Montgomery Avenue
Federal Street
Pleasant Valley
Charles Street
California Avenue
Washburn Souvenir offers full instrument descriptions and art
The Washburn guitar. mandolin and zither makers publish a souvenir with illustrations and full instrument descriptions plus 20 art designs and testimonials from renowned performers and teachers in the United States. Visit H Kleber & Bros music store at 506 Wood Street to obtain a free copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
United States
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Various Pittsburgh Retail and Gallery Sights and Offers
A crowded ad page listing shops along Smithfield and Fourth avenues in Pittsburgh with promotions on jewelry and diamonds at Harpy & Hayes, music instruments from Hamilton's, cabinet photos from Elites Gallery, and drapery fabrics from Houseys & Hack. Includes Mayflower steamer details and price notes on novelties, lifelike crayon portraits, and window coverings from multiple vendors.
Master Decides Against Her in Pennsylvania Dower Case
Thomas Patterson filed as master in the equity suit Kohlmeyer versus Kohlmeyer to clear title on 38 Pittsburgh properties with 60 houses, clouded by potential dower. The master ruled the divorce validity in Pennsylvania uncertain but found abandonment by the wife allowed barring her dower rights and favored Kohlmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Patterson
Charles Kohlmeyer
Margaret Kohlmeyer
Miller
Pittsburg
Kohlmeyer
Monroa County
Pennsylvania
Odenbach
Germany
John Miller
Allegheny County
Monroe County
Catharine Wilbert
Mary Rohrkaste
Jobn Miller
Miller's Will Contest Opens with Testimony in Orphans Court
Testimony began in the Orphans Court on the will of A H Miller with Hamp ton Miller countering Florence Miller as beneficiary. Witnesses described Miller's drinking, health decline, and Florence's strong influence, while doctors and bankers testified about his mental state and finances. The hearing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Miller
Orphans’ Court
Hampton Miller
Miller
John G. Holmes
Andrew Fleming
W. A. Lewis
John Hampton
Lunacy in Braddock and court actions in Cameron cases
In federal circuit court Judge Acheson heard Amias's petition to intervene in Central Trust Co of New York v Cameron Iron and Coal. Parrott, receiver, ratified blowing Cameron furnaces. Clearfield Coke Co v Cameron: receiver to pay 3000 for coke. Johnson Signal Co v Union Switch and Signal Co: defendant seeks cross bill. May second Monday set for further argument. Lunacy inquest ordered for Ann Bracken of Braddock. 70, lunatic eight years, with no property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Acheson
William T. Amias
Central Trust Company of New York
Cameron Iron and Coal Company
E.M. Parrott
Clearfield Coke Company
Cameron Company
Johnson Signal
Union Switch and Signal Company
Grand jury drawn for June term by Sheriff McCandless
Sheriff McCandless yesterday drew the grand jury for the June term of the Criminal Court. The panel includes John Bell laborer Rhinehart Herbster laborer Michael Costello cooper Frank Heilig laborer Henry Wilson printer James McClintock carpenter James Harper spike maker C H Stewart policeman Ansel Sweitzer molder James Scott driver Wm Dunn salesman Wm C Smith street commissioner Michael Pender old gent John Brown farmer Charles Addy fore man Philip Smith press man James Sherran constable Fred Rine rt bank teller Thoreas Kelly painter Wm Joymard hotel keeper Bartley Welsh laborer James KR Mulvehill policeman Common Pleas Nos. 1 Biggert v Reed Hunter et al v Jennings et al Wagner v Standwig et al Murray v City Pittsburg Garrison & Bro v Houston Lamb executor v Stone et al Brown v Safe Deposit Company Irwin v Coleman appeal of Ittel on opening of California avenue Shepard v Allegheny Fisher v Allegheny Hyman v Allegheny Dutford v Frederick et al Felger v Reno et al Roenigk Brother v Holteman Schiffelbein v Kane
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Sheriff McCandless
Criminal Court
John Bell
Rhinehart Herbster
Michael Costello
Cooper
Frank Heilig
Henry Wilson
Allegheny
James McClintock
Carpenter
Patton Township
James Harper
Thirtieth
C. H. Stewart
Homestead
F. England
Seventeenth Ward
Ansel Sweitzer
Molder
James Scott
Wm. Dunn
Sharpsburg
Wm. C. Smith
Michael Pender
Old Gent
Fourth
John §. Brown
Franklin Township
Charles Addy
Philip Smith
Pressman
Eighth
James Sherran
Fred Rinert
Seer Thoreas Kelly
Wm. Joymard
Braddock
Tony Gangler
Pine Township
Bartley Welsh
James KR. Mulvehill
Biggert
Court Judgments and Verdicts Reported
Sifings From the Courts shows J W Pay entering a 3000 dollar judgment against J R Johnston. A stray entry notes a missing case titled epi r fo mx. George W Stetson won 2220 dollars for the plaintiff in his suit against A G Harry. Samuel McKinney and wife press a suit against Thomas Fawcett and Henry Liord to recover balance on a sale, before Judge Collier. In ejectment, A M Marshall wins a verdict for the plaintiff with the property in dispute and 64 cents in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pay
J. R. Johnston
Epi
George W. Stetson
A. G. Harry
Samuel McKinney
Thomas Fawcett
Henry Liord
A. M. Marshall
George C. Roll
Hosiery department offers imported, reliable stockings
This store touts imported direct from manufacturer hosiery in many grades and fast black finishes. It promotes comfort, low prices, and a wide range for ladies, children, and gents, with numerous lot numbers and price points highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onyx
Tegular
Petes
Hermsdorf
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McKinney
Congressional
Tennessee
Marcus Bestow
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
Hamilton's
Harpy & Hayes
Usssu Hocus & Hacer
Sox-Senberg
Fifth Ave
Pitte
Branch
Federal St
Rochester
Hamilton’s
Altrecht
Market al
Windsor
Fifth Avenue
Bargain India
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Lies’ Gallery
USA
Wand
Sixth St
Houevus
Jos. Horse & Co
Gloria
Horns & Wanp
Seon
United States Court
Edward S. Bracken
MuiGura
Porter Deve and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St. N
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Sige
Stige
MMI Ses Eees
Seea
Saller
Diamond and
Smithfield
United State
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicago
St. Lou
Bea
Prince Albert
Fifth Avenue Show Window
Ladies’ Shoe and Cloak Department
Biece
Wolff
Esee Perring
Ask In Drug
NEW Furniture
Tinwart
WoLrr & Randolph
Philadelphia
Ml Tsiu
Pozzoris
Winroup
Miles
Evers
Europe
Edwin Jones
Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
England
France
Diamond
Optician
Sixth Street
Isf'orex
Danner
Career Medicine Company
Federal 5Heny City
Aamer
Market ST
Tissu
WM. E. Stieren
Smithfield ST
Jabrrsa
Eornblum
Meonne
G. H. McMickast
Buffalo N.Y
Akron
Toledo
Kane Hutler
Kayemanns
Fifth Avenue and
Pittsburg Union Station
Central Time
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Dennison
Wheeling
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Stephen- Fille
A.m
Hargett Town
M. Mansfield
Ale Donaliis
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Cleveland
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Youngstown
Niles
Ville
Erie
Ashtabula
Jamestown
Siasinds
Bellal
Beaver Falls
Leetsdale
Alleghenyt
Beaver
Uae
Lion
Conway
Fair Oaka
Beaver Vailan
Union
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Sew Castle
Siles
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Lee
Railroads
Samara
New
Ican Dutty
Jantle Daly
Sunda
Mall
Filadelpia
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Kiyo
Saenee Anteres
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Nion Stathott and
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Pullman
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Uniontown
Pennsylvan
Blairs Expres
Blairsville
Fieaneny
Iwille
Peter Rt Butler
Springdale
North Apollo Accom Freeport Accom
North Apollo
Allegheny Junction
Marksville
Hutier Accom
Hiairsville Accomm Freeport
Munonga
Teseere
Olation
Fole
Monongahela City
Brownsville
Univetown
Monongahels
Vaive
Chas. E. Pugh
Z. RK. Woon
Vass
Ittsburg and Lake Erie Raileroad Company
Darartt
Clevelana
Peices Rite
Voniechak
Butfalo
Ina
Axkiva
Cleoduweth
St Louis
Buffalo
Salamanca
Jixeree Valley Railroad
Union Aa Linears
Gally
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Buns
Batleoad
Ulein Efset
Tage
Washington, DC
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Zim
Columbus
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Hote Residences
Wan
Ith Ave
Wood St
Merece
O'Dell
Generals
Chas
Soule
Enti
Sander
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