Visionary Women Seek U S Presidency by Mind Revolution
Victorian era figures Mrs Martin and Lady Cook, self-styled future leaders, arrive in New York and press an Equal Rights platform. They pledge a humanitarian government and an aristocracy of blood while planning a Chicago convention to nominate Mrs Martin for president on a non electoral, mass sentiment basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria C. Woodhull
John Biddulph Martin
London
Dennie C. Clesin
Cook
America
New York
the Anderson
Martin
Royal World’s Fair Commission
Chicago
United States
Reed
Harrison
Cleveland
Hill
Anderson
Congress
Equal Rights
Enlarging Carnegie Hall Promises Greater Concert Space
Carnegie Hall may be enlarged during summer to add 60 feet on Diamond street and 10 feet deeper to increase capacity after Mr. Carnegie returns from Europe. Organist Harry B. Ecker notes weekly crowds of 1 000 turned away from the free Saturday organ recitals and plans for fall access improvements. City Organist Ecker, the Solumann Ladies Quartet, and Eduard Vignau perform at today's recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balding
Europe
Thousads
Tix Dispatch
Masic
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Harry TB. Ecker
J. K. Murray
Music Hall
Carnegie
Ecker
Solumann Ladies' Quartet
Eduard Vignau
Lima Oil Proves Costly for City Fuel
Chief Bigelow and Mayor Gourley discussed the city fuel choice for Brilliant station. A Stand ard Oil Lima Oil contract costs more than expected, rising from 9000 to 12900 pounds monthly over six months. Officials weigh Philadelphia Company offer of 7000 pounds monthly for six months, with price doubling after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Gourley
Brilliant
Standard Oil Company
Lima Oil
Philadelphia Company
Second Offense Promises Made Do Not Hold
W H Scott faced a hearing before Alder Kerr on a desertion and non-maintenance charge by his wife Sadie E Scott. He left Fortieth Street to work at Baldwin Graham in New Castle, promised to stay home, then returned to his former job after two weeks. Bail set at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Scott
Alderaan Kerr
Sadie E Scott
Scott
Fortieth Street
Baldwin & Graham
New Castle
Jack
Batk
Tris
Allegheny Boys in Trouble Face Reform School Decision
Four Allegheny youths slated for the World’s Fair trip have drawn scrutiny from City Marshal Hagan of Massillon Ohio. With indifferent parents and no known relatives, the marshal weighs sending the minors to the State Reform School if legally possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagan
Massillon
Allegheny
Robertson
State Reform School
City considers new Poor Farm site as offers arrive
The Charities Committee meets at 3 pm to decide on purchasing a new Poor Farm. Chairman Perry plans to present two letters from Courtney, offering 40 acres river frontage at 225 per acre, and letters discuss a Monongahela bottom land option with flexible acreage from 100 to 890 acres. Mayor Gourley is cautiously favorable, noting a 100 acre limit for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Charities
Alexander
Hulton
Perry
Courtney
McKeesport
Mr. Perry
Charities
James Loutell
Thompson Nolder
H. J. Billick
Pittsburg
Department of Charities
Charities Committee
Monongahela
Port
Elliot
Gourley
Chief Bigelow Proposes Quick Start On Free Bridge Plan
Chief Bigelow and several gentlemen discuss a proposed free bridge to the Southside. He bets on judging public sentiment but no wager is made. He argues work should start now, with three to four months for an ordinance and a contract. A plan would let Southside residents pick two sites near South Tenth and around Twenty-Second to Twenty-Fourth streets before a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Bigelow
Southside
South Tenth Street
Arrest of Mrs McGowan for Dis ord and Child Beating
Mrs Kate McGowan of Webster Avenue was arrested by Officer Sommerville on a charge of dis orderly conduct after allegedly beating a child with a club in her home. The case will be referred to Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society. Also noted: bids opened for painting 19 county bridges with Atlas Paint Co at 1060, R Brewer at 2945, and M Marshall at 719, pending county engineer review. A Scotch immigrant, George Daisie, returning from the South Sea Islands with his wife and 13 year old daughter, plans a visit to his Oakland-based brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate McGowan
Webster Avenue
Sommerville
Eleventh Ward
McGowan
Agent O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Atlas Paint Company
R. Brewer
M. Marshall
Davis
South Sea Islands
George Daisie
Pomero
Oakland
Baker ballot muddle unsettles Pittsburg election officials
Attorneys for Mayor Gourley Sheriff McCleary and County Commissioners met to resolve who should issue the proclamation under the Baker law for a 42 day advance mayoral election. A sheriff backed the mayor to ensure legality amid widespread confusion and calls to repeal the law as costly and nuisance by lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
McCleary
Baker
Pittsburg
Perry
Loughron
John Neck
Allegheny
Dempster Expects Coal Shipments Similar This Season
Alexander Dempster, retired from the coal business, arrived in New York and voiced relief. He noted freight cuts failed to boost demand as operators lowered coal prices to three to five cents a ton, railcars remain scarce, and he expects Hocking Valley shippers to reclaim their usual share of trade despite rate fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dempster
Alexander Dempster
New York
Hocking Valley
Dempster
Pittsburg
Rates to be Restored at Southwestern Lines Meeting
The Southwestern freight rates, slashed for months, will be restored at the May meeting of the Lines At Louis. Most roads involved have Pittsburg representation. The M K and T line bears blame for the cuts but agrees to maintain tariffs. The Central Traffic Association passenger department plans a Chicago meeting next week with local agents in attendance. Summer and party rates will be discussed with no major changes expected from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Pittsburg
Central Trafic Association
Chicago
Cripples at a Ball Brightens Southside Club Night
The Southside Cripples Athletic Club held a well attended event at Birmingham Turner Hall last night. The Great Eastern Italian Orchestra performed and sparked amusement with crippled dancers attempts. The fundraiser was financially successful and will leave the club with a neat sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripples’ Athletic Club
Birmingham Turner Hall
Southside Disorder Prompts Patrol Arrests Near Hotel Arthur
Police lock up Edward Hartnett Senright Stachen and Willie Mangan after a sidewalk crowd near Hotel Arthur blocks traffic. Citizens of Thirty first and Thirty second wards plan a meeting at a Southside schoolhouse to discuss taxation free bridges and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Arthur
South Twenty-seventh and
Carson Streets
Reich
Edward Hartnett
Senright Stachen
Willie Mangan
Hill Wards
Disorderly conduct charge at Central station ends in capture
W Bonney faced a disorderly conduct charge at Central station after a Water street altercation with a bootblack. The boy struck Bonney in the face with a cobble. Bonney was captured as he attempted to flee. Dr Moyer treated Bonney’s injured eye. Anc Gostura Brrrers claim health, bright cheeks, and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bonney
Central Station
Water Street
Bonney
Dr. Moyer
Anc Gostura
Attorney Young Pleads In Max Schneider Liquor Case
Hearing before Judges Collier and Slagle concluded with both sides arguing over sale to minors. Attorneys Young and Stone presented their cases while detectives testified about entrapment efforts. A large crowd of politicians and saloon keepers witnessed the cross examination and testimony from Schneider and bar staff. The court considered Brooks law discretionary in license decisions as dozens seek rehearings and new licenses remain valid for one day more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Bschreider
Collier and
Slagle
Young and Stone
Schneider
Young
Harry Boyle
Jennie Hays
A. T Breiner
Murphy
Cunningham
James Knox
Collier
Brandt
Brandt and Mr. Fisher
McCune and Loughrey
Hesser
Mr. Young
Law and Order Society
Alderman McKenna
Stone
Christy
Joseph Redfern
Wilmerding
Montooth
Windisch Muhlhansen Brewing Company
Bargains at P C C C Clothiers Corner Grant and Diamond
In a well-lighted basement sale P C C C Clothiers offers boys suits in pleated and plain styles and various sizes at reduced prices. Men's suits and pants also discounted with emphasis on value and stock. Iron City Brewing advertises beer aged four months. World’s Fair note promotes People’s Savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Dinamond Streets
Allegheny Observatory Opens to Public Thursdays in Summer
The Allegheny Observatory will open to visitors on Thursday evenings starting May 5 1892. Admission requires cards issued by the Chancellor’s office with limited ten per evening. attendees are guided through the observatory to see instruments, astronomical photography, and celestial objects if weather permits.
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Allegheny Observatory
Keeler
Allegheny Observa
Western University
Ism
University
University Main
Perrysville Avenue
Allegheny
Opservatory
Perrysville Avenues
University Avenue
Observatory
Escaped Patient John Underwood Recaptured at Ebensburg
John T. Underwood an insane man who fled a constable taking him to the Washington County Poor Farm escaped at Panhandle depot Saturday. He was tracked to Ebensburg where Shep Wilson captured him. Wilson proceeds to the Washington county farm with the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Asylum
John T. Underwood
Coil Center
Panhandle
Central Station
Washington County
Underwood
Ebensburg
Shep Wilson
Wedded by the Mayor in Allegheny Office
Mayor Woegtly of Allegheny joined Edward McCall aged 22 and Florence McMurdy just under 16 in a marriage ceremony held in the mayor’s office after a civil suit against McCall was dropped to permit the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Woegtly
Allegheny
Edward McCall
Florence McMurdy
McCall
Long Branch Season Opens Under New Proprietor
Long Branch New Jersey will open for the season of Ison Jone 2% under a renovated house and new management. Capable department heads have been engaged and a representative can be found at Dobbins Loeb real estate office 45 Broadway New York and at the St James Hotel New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison Jone
Messrs. Dobbins & Loeb
Broadway
XN. Y
St. James Hotel
N. Y
Real Estate Savings Bank ad and Iron City horse sale
A mixed advertising item lists Real Estate Savings Bank with deposits and interest, plus an Iron City Sale Stables horse auction at 623 and 25 Penn Avenue, featuring draft, driving and saddle horses. Also notes Northrop’s Patent Paneled Metal Ceilings by A Norri ner & Co and People’s Savings Bank saving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Penn Avenue
Ee Pa
Saile
A. McKelvey
Gro
J. Watrensos
People’s Savings Bank
Fourth Avenue
Theosophical Society Lecture At Duquesne Club
Wilson Q Judge, general secretary of the American section, spoke at the Spiritualists hall after returning from Chicago. He described the society as unsectarian and nonpolitical, seeking a universal brotherhood and study of Aryan literatures, sciences, and psychical powers. The lecture lasted about two hours with strong audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Q Judge
The
Theosophical Society
Duquesne Club
New York
Society
Chicago
Spiritualists
Sixth Street
W. C. Temple
Allegheny Ball Club
Gray Aero
Juneral
Accidents Reported at City Hospitals Yesterday
Five non fatal accidents were logged yesterday none ending in death. A Chinese man suffered severe scalding when hot water spilled on him at West Penn Hospital a worker named Ching Hong from Grant street was treated. A 15 year old boy Beneventano from Washington street ruptured a blood vessel and was admitted to West Penn. Charles Kitzka a Pennsylvania Railroad section hand had an arm crushed and a amputation performed at West Penn. Owens Towers a Panhandle brakeman had an arm crushed while coupling cars at Sheridan station and was hospitalized at West Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usxxowx
St. Francis Fae
Ching Hong
Grant Street
West Penn Hospital
Benovertaxo
Ferardo Beneventano
Washington Street
Kitzxa
Charles Kitzka
Pennsylvania Railroad
OwEns
Ge Towers
Panhandle
Sheridan Station
Union Labor Debate Hits City Brick Firms
Rumors circulated that Builders' Exchange brickmakers would discharge all K of L workers. The Exchange denied a concerted action and said manufacturers should use their own judgment. Only about four yards now employ union men, with Lanz Company among those refusing to sign the scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
K. of L
Exchange
Lanz Company
Window Glassworkers Convene on July 7
The Window Glassworkers Union Local 300 will hold a convention Thursday July 7. It is the first such meeting in about five years and is tied to the Coke speed controversy. Mr Coke has been absent from the Southside gathering testimony for his June trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke
Southside
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Ben
Mrs. Martin
Destir
Suce
George
Mr. Martin
Lima
Chesper
Daily
Sunday Dispatch
B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Jerry
Polles
Bob Burdette
Allegheny Branch
Max Bechneider
L. P. Stone
Iron City Brewing Company
Iron City Ae Company
Berlin
John Underwood
Howland Hotel
Long Branch, N. J
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Col
Northrop
South Twenty-third
Mary Streets
A. Norriner & Co
Penn Or Co
P.C. Co. C
Lawrenceville
Hendricks & Co
Fede Street
Rosenbaum
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Dugine
Ste Littell
Smitifeld Street
Tres
James H. Arzxs & Co
Fifth Avenue
Theosofehy
Union Mer
Window Glassworkers’ Meeting
Oaks
Biber & Easton
Morley
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Ladies
Mousquetaire Suede
Taunton
JOS. Horne & CO
Apao
Edward
Groetzinger
Scotch Axminsters
Brussels
App
é-Tresa
Engraving and Printing
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenue
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