Quay Seeks Peace in Allegheny Senatorial Fight
A Pittsburgh political saga centers on Matthew Stanley Quay and his maneuvering to back Henry K. Boyer for State Treasurer while healing Allegheny faction rifts. Quay meets with Magee and Flinn allies, weighing concessions and a possible withdrawal of Rutan to back Neeb challenger.
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Quay
Allegheny County
Sisny
Collector Warm
Mond Street
Warmcastle
McCallin
Seventh Avenue
United States
Lyon
Allegheny
Messrs. J
Rutan
John Neeb
Speer
J. 8
McKean
Reed
H. K. Boyer
W. H. Andrews
Ratan
Neeb
Prominent visitors and business figures in the city
The city hosts J G Hornbarger of Emporia Kansas exploring wheat prospects and other travelers. Businessmen from Boston and Pennsylvania visit, sharing regional trade views and reporting on industry, charity oversight, and rail lines. Local officials and social figures are noted in a steady stream of arrivals and departures.
Mortuary totals for Allegheny month ending July 27
The report lists 193 deaths with cholera infantum causing 37, old age 17, nervous system disease 14, typhoid fever 12, scarlet fever 3, pneumonia 4, convulsions 11 and 14 Coroner cases. Of the dead 130 were under 1 year, 177 under 5, 14 over 8. 181 white and 12 colored. 100 males and 93 females. City births include 104 in the city, 23 from other states, 11 from Germany, 30 from Ireland 19.
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Allegheny
Pennsylvania
The
United States
Germany
Ireland
Hig Cat in Hates to Denver Via Union Pacific Railroad
Advertising notice announces reduced fares starting August 1 from Pittsburg PA to Denver Colorado via Union Pacific routes through Council Bluffs Omaha and Kansas City and extended to Colorado Springs Pueblo Rawlins Laramie Ogden Salt Lake City and Spokane Idaho. Four daily trains to Denver Union Pacific. For fare details contact HE Passevant or Thomas B Spear agents 400 Wood St Pittsburg.
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Denver
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Ee
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Coloo Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
Rawlins
Laramie
Wyo
Ogden Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Union Pacific
HE. Passevant
Thomas
Spear
T. F
Wood St
Pittsburg
Flemon extradition delays amid Pennsylvania South Carolina talks
The Rev. E F Yeldell alias Flemon remains confined as authorities seek proper extradition papers from Pennsylvania to transfer him to South Carolina. Governor Beaver and Governor Richardson exchange telegrams on ensuring a fair trial, with local colored leaders pushing for due process and fundraising for legal defense. A meeting at klin street school urged rapid legal help as deputies awaited papers and possible southward move.
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Yeldell
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E. F. Yeldell
Lyon
Richardson
Columbia
Beaver
Marshal Strom
Yelder
McCandless
Veldeli
Klin Street
Isaac Washington
Massey
South
Still Mays
Tos Rae
D. M. Washin
D. M. Washington
Pittsburg
Washington
En Asylvania
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Clinton
Ewing
Echols
Flemon Fund
Uniontown
Harrisburg
B. F. Stewart
United States
Stewart
T. W. Gails
John Ray
Joseph Smith
Otitis Geinevom
Case
Fremon
Se Ee
Carolina
Pennsylvania
Beaver Drover
J. FP. Richardson
JamEs A. Beaver
Peneksen Richardson
Colum
South Agen
Nister
J. P. Richardson
Philapa
Edge County
Yeldell Hall
Sub committee backs relocation of Ward ordinance
A sub committee of the Committee on Surveys met and recommended an ordinance to relocate an ward along Frank street near Hazelwood avenue. Several local incidents were reported including a buggy accident on Penn avenue and robberies in the Eleventh ward, with multiple arrests and bail set on various charges.
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F Ward
Frank Street
Hazelwood Avenue
William McDowell
J. F. McDowell
Penn Avenue
A. Mosowisky
Rudolph Washisbacons
Spa
Coke Workers Debate Strike as Odds Favor Quiet Region
Operators deny a Coke region strike despite reports of division between Knights of Labor and the Progressive Union. Executives like McTighe and Frick express confidence, while Scottdale and Connellsville reports indicate workers prepared to quit for higher wages. A looming four letters of labor action sets a tense scene for 12,000 to 14,000 men across the area.
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J. M. Schoonmaker
Connellsville
W.H. Brown & Co
Everson
Prerson
Knights of Labor
Progressive Union
Labor
Thane
Owever
Eeare
Mr. McTigh
Scottdale
Wile & Scam St Res
H. C. Frick Coke Company
New Haven
Connellsvi
Coeee ‘Cokers
Conville
Walton's Miners Strike Over Wages at Elizabeth Mines
Miners at Jos. Walton & Co. Elizabeth mines laid down tools and struck for higher wages after brief work at 214 cents per bushel. The walkout follows earlier refusals by Monongahela river miners to work for the lower rate, with unions and operators involved in ongoing wage disputes and contracts.
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Jos. Walton & Co
Elizabeth
Monongahela River
Em Es Ae Co
Buntin
Walton & Co
Macatver
Ieee
Equitable Natural Gas completes large main to supply Allegheny firms
The Equitable Natural Gas Company finished a 20 mile cast iron main from Northern Murraysville to the city, with 18 000 tons of pipe, delivering gas to Wayne Iron and Steel and Carbon Iron and promising more firms as bus contracts are finalized. The board will decide if private consumers will be supplied at the next meeting.
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Equitable Natural Gas Company
Murraysville
Allegheny River
Equitable Company
Philadelphia
Tenth Street
Wayne Iron and Steel Company
Carbon Iron Company
Lyon's Report Delayed on Campbell Case
District Attorney W. M. Lyon's official report on James Campbell of L. A. 300 for aiding contract labor law violations is ready for submission to Attorney General Miller but will wait until next Saturday before being sent to Washington. Federal authorities blocked public release due to private, confidential nature, delaying to accommodate Examiner Layton’s inquiries.
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W. M. Lyon
James Campbell
L. A. 300
Miller
Ashington
United States
Pittsburg
Foar
Layton
Washington
River coal shift to rail shipments sparks labor clash
Coal operators plan to move product by railroad citing Pittsburg coal competition from Southern coal. Firms like O Neill Co Gum bert Huey J M Risher and James Jones arranged with McKeesport and Belle Vernon Railroad. Brown Co and Walton Co to start next month. The Marble and Slate Workers and The Layers Union met. eight slate roofers joined non union. AFL organizer A B Smyth promised retaliation by organizing 100 E of L members for each K of L member.
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Pittsburg Coal
Southern Coal
O'Neil & Co
Gumbert
American Federation of Labor
K. of L
A. B. Smyth
Allegheny County
E. of L
Window Glass Workers Draft Wage Scale Faces Slow Signings
The new wage scale from the Window Glassworkers' Union, prepared at the recent convention, has been presented to manufacturers but no signatures yet. Mr Cake said he does not expect any signing before the August 17 conference. Flint glass makers and the Flint Glass Workers' Association committee are to meet soon to discuss the workers' proposed scale, which reportedly includes adjustments meant to win approval.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Quay
Mr. Quay
Senator Sherman
Chicago
Sherman
John Sherman
Senator Quay
South
J. G. Hornbarger
Emporia
Kan
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Illinois
N. U. Walker
N. U. Walker Clay Manufacturing Company
Boston
Seventh Avenue
Omni
Pottery Trust
East Liverpool and
Trenom Home Sone Union
Strom
Seauegolenensey
Cake
Window Glassworkers’ Association
Flint Glass Manufacturers and S Committee
Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Fire Devours Two Wilkinsburg Homes Near Penn Railroad
A major blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed two frame houses in Wilkinsburg across from the Penn Railroad station at the corner of Becca and Hays streets. Lease Brothers owned the two-story structure and a storeroom. John Davis owned the nearby house under construction. Fire spread rapidly, threatening nearby stock and prompting neighbors to bucket water from wells and tubs. Several nearby dwellings were scorched, and residents fled their homes as flames raged through the buildings.
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Lease Brothers
John Davis
Wilkinsburg
Penninene
Becca
Hays
Penn
Nowes
Penn Avenue
Adam Paull
Paul
Paull
J. Paull
Growth of Chautauquan Society Growth of Chautauqua grounds and attendance increase
Interview with Lake Chautauqua Society President Mr. Lewis Miller outlines rapid growth since inception sixteen years ago. Grounds value rising from about $200 per acre with cottages valued at $4,000 to $6,000 to a current substantial listed value. plans include permanent buildings and a bazaar named The Arcade. Attendance has surged from 700 graduates to 3,000 this year, with a 40 percent rise over last year, as the site expands facilities and offerings for visitors and families.
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Lewis Miller
Lake Chautauqua Society
Dispatch
Miller
Chautauqua
C. L. & C. Society
Kellock
Troy
N.Y
Zam Dave Ego
Mt Oliver Eelvals Resolve Street Obstruction
The Pitwurg Incline Plane Company overcame the homeowner’s objections at noon yesterday and proceeded, as officers dispersed onlookers fearing a disturbance. The contest between two parties yielded no new developments.
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Pitwburg Incline Plane Company
Mt. Oliver
Ee and
Pargy Avenues
Eee
Yestery
Stop Over at Cresson Springs on Pennsylvania Railroad tickets
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces that passengers with first class limited tickets may stop over at Cresson Springs during the season until October 31. They must notify the conductor and deposit tickets with the agent at Cresson on arrival. The concession applies to through passengers on the New York and Chicago Limited Express to promote use of the mountain resort.
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Department of the Pennsylvania Road Company
Cresson Springs
Cresson
Somaney
New York
Chicago
Why Divorces Are Necessary
A local column argues divorces arise from domestic quarrels at mealtime and stresses modern householder issues. It cites kitchen heat and temper, mentions Marvin's bread and soda crackers, and advertises Tanthsia Men’s Flannel Shirts and Jos. Horne & Co.’s Penn Avenue Stores with marked-down prices.
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Marvin
Tanthsia
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avertue
The Boat Summer Drink and Wholesome Pilsner Beer Ad
An ad spot highlights Pilsner beer as the summer drink of choice. Mentions FRAUENHEIM & VILSACK and Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. Describes fabrics such as Black Brocade Grenadinee and Gingham suits marked down in the suit room.
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Frauenheim & Vilsack
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Randall Club Fete Promises Brilliant 1889 Event
The Randall Club fete champetre for 1889 is described as one of the club’s most brilliant events. Demand for invitations is extraordinary, limited to 2,000, and members are urged to apply promptly. Committees ensure perfect arrangements as August approaches and the club plans final reports at the clubroom on Sixth Avenue.
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Randall Club
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh to Resume Electric Railway Cars After Battery Experiments
The Pittabarg Knoxville and Mt Oliver Electric Railway seeks to resume streetcar service after a three month period spent testing storage battery systems. The earlier service changes were made under unclear conditions, and the company reports progress in battery technology and operations.
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Pittabarg
Knoxville
Mt. Oliver
Accused of Stealing Two Mules Before Alderman
W E Weaver accuses John C Co of stealing two mules valued at 175 dollars. Cornyn posts bail for a bearing before Alderman Doughty.
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W. E. Weaver
John C. Co
Alderman Doughty
Cornyn
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