Republican County Committee fixes June conventions plan
The Allegheny County Republican Executive Committee met with Vice President John N. Neeb to set the number of conventions for June 1890 and nominate officers. Judge Fetterman opposed but was overruled.Sheriff McCandless proposed eight conventions, while the chair ruled against Crawford county system. Committees were announced, and the next meeting to endorse the State ticket was set for the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
John N. Neeb
Fetterman
Schaefer
McCandless
Wewras
Allegheny County
Y. M
Register of Wills
Judge Fetterman
Flinn
McClarren
Nee
Sherif McCandless
Martin
N. P
William B. Kirker
D. Warmcastle
Wilson
Sionwerp
David Snow
John Weyer
K. J. Black
H. L Coursey
Ee Wiliam Hin
Joseph H. Mckektine
eOhiver
William Knoderer
Carapagenes
P. Connor
Walter Lyon
James Hradley
Thomas “Jayne
A. C. Robertson
John J. Walker
Willm Hween
William Filius
Tee Pas
W.D. Porter
Charles W. Dablinger
George H. Nen
William =. McDonald
Thomas C. Waite
Henry Datt
Wiliam JT. Marshall
Jesse Lion
Win St. Dalpiatay Soba
Pete Kipp
William ML
Ohu Cirst
George W. Gosser
James Bradley
Charles Ott
Peter Soffel, Jr
James Miller
J. B. Hamilton
D. G. Foster
William Bame
John Frants
Charles A. ‘Dally
Gesene
W . de Houryne
Albert Endehart
Josepharper
Ellsworth Coulter
Max Kili
Wrunibes
F. Meese
M K. McGonnigle
John H. Collin
Wecklecker
Roe
Putes
Ford
W Fornof
H. Schafer
Isaac Good
Taylor
Alex. JF. McCandlees
Alex. Gilfillan
John Co. Hetzel
C. W. Robinson
John Gienn
B. F. Read
George W. Simon
John Dorvin
Neal Collis
Geer _—_ Ki
Bex
G Tistings
He Murphy
G. Hasting
Aeamet
George I. Rudolph
Simon de Jer
Gestre Es
J Jams
Robt
G. Robinson
J . Friensel
J. A. NcKarvey
Reuben Ae
Vincent Slavens
Ames Eon
A. Chalfant
D. Neely
Wilmot Street Bridge and City Supplies Contracts Awarded
The Board of Awards awarded contracts for the Wilmot Street bridge, a stairway from Fortieth to Neville streets, and a case of drawers for the City Assessor. Bids: Korstone Bridge Company $29,500. J. W. Pi Company $63. Bohitta $340 per ton? iron and crane parts. C. J. Schulte unnamed item. Neville Street steps to Edward Kay at 1.25 per foot for steps and 1 per foot for platforms. drawers for Assessor’s office to Dauler, Close & Johns at $215 over Frank Guckert’s $225. Special table linen promotions offered at Huevas & Hacks, Standard Photo Art Gallery, 70 Federal St., Allegheny.
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Board of Awards
Wilmot Street
Fortieth
Neville Streets
Korstone Bridge Company
J. W. . K. Pi Company
Bohitta
C. J. Schulte
Edward Kay
Neville Street
Frank Guckert
Dauler
Uncle Ben Latshaw Pittsburg Printer Dies at 80
The oldest Pittsburg printer, Franklin Latshaw known as Uncle Ben, died at his home 31 Fulton Street of complications from diseases. Born February 15 1821 in Stoystown Somerset County he began printing in 1833 and worked with several papers including the Springfield Register and Commercial Gazette. Funeral at 4 PM today with burial Monday 10 AM at Homewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben” Franklin Latshaw
Fulton Street
Pittsburg
Stoystown
Somerset County
Case
W. O D. Latshaw
Johnstown
Robert M. Riddle
Missouri
Springfield
Mt. Carmel
Wabash
Philadelphia
St. Joseph
St Missouri
California
Sacramento
Pittsboro
Commercial Gazette
Ben
Homewood Cemetery
Lottery trouble of Flann banker tied to Louisiana scheme
Attorney James H. Porte reports progress after visiting Westchester and Louisiana as he seeks restitution from the Louisiana Lottery for money stolen by Harry Flann, a Marine National Bank bookkeeper. Lottery officials say there is no grounding for repayment, but note prior similar returns. Flann remains jailed awaiting trial.
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Porte
Flann
James H. Porte
Harry Flann
Marine National Bank
Louisiana Lottery
Westchester
Morris
Lottery Company
Dauphin
McIntyre
Fiann
Joints Company
Louisiana
Out of It Very Cheap Trial In Pig Case
Kinnea files first case over an unsound pig sold for 5 dollars. Defendant found liable for half the pig's price. Costs total 1550 dollars. Attorneys' fees include 540 paid to defense, 5 to prosecutors, and 10 to prosecutors. Principal expenditures amount to 41 dollars beyond pig price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kinnea
Drs- Patch
Information Wanted on John Breen and Bridget Brophy Abroad
Information sought about John Breen a London shoe maker who left Leighinbridge about 15 or 16 years ago. Last heard in Pittsburg eight years ago. Bridget Brophy sister of the missing man also thought in the same circle, last seen contacting relatives in Ireland. The appeal appears in the London Halfpenny Weekly republished locally for Pittsburg readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Breen
Bridget Brophy
Pittsburg
London Halfpenny Weekly
John Shoemaker
Leighlinbridge
Beard
Pi Pa
Denver Eye Praises Henry Abel Jr Treasury of South Denver
The Denver Eye compliments a former Pittsburger Henry Abel Jr brother of Edward Abel of this city. Abel is Treasurer of South Denver and holds a notable position at Colorado National Bank. His ledger work shows a clear history of South Denver finances. the town is in ship shape with warrants at par and no floating debt.
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Denver Eye
Dog Property Law Hits State Legislature Controversy
A Pennsylvanian debate over Senator Dravo's dog property bill outlines a shift to treat dogs as personal property, with dog taxes, breed penalties, and county enforcement. Critics compare it to colonial laws while officials warn of broader legal and fiscal effects on dog owners and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drago
Fetterman
Red Jacket
Pennsylvania
Dravo
Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth
Odd legislative grist from banks and trusts
A Tampa era column cites recent legislative curiosities. Insolvent bankers face double fines for taking deposits while insolvent. photo records of habitual criminals are to be shared across states. a trust fund transfer act draws attention for its historical ties and trustee arrangements citing Patrick Henry Winston and F C Miller with Spokane Falls connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond and
Bennett
Iate
Patrick Henry Winston
Alexander Miller
Magistrate Hyndman ejects objector in ward nine case
Police Magistrate Hyndman of the Nineteenth ward waived a hearing for court before Alderman Methering on an assault and battery charge brought by Contractor KR Walters. Walters testified two workmen sued him for pay. Hyndman ruled in favor of the workmen. Walters claims he was forcibly ejected after being warned and refusing to leave the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyndman
Methering
KR. S. Walters
Walters
Rey
Postoffice Civil Service Exam Set At Curry University
A civil service examination for post office positions will be held at Curry University on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sixty five applications have been filed. The local Board of Examiners includes T. J. Hudson J. B. McCalley and Steven Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry University
Board of Examiners
Mesers
T. J. Hudson
J. B. McCalley
Steven Collins
Elixir of Life Trial Draws Massy Patient Interest
Dr. Jackson reports a large turnout of patients eager to try the Elixir of Life yesterday. Five guinea pigs were involved in tissue testing on different volunteers seeking to renew youth.
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Jackson
Man Held on Larceny Charge Over Bank Deposit
J. W. Elgin formerly of Sandusky Street Allegheny now of Wildwood Station was yesterday held by magistrates on suspicion of larceny. Mrs Theward testified she gave Elgin $85 to deposit in a bank, but he allegedly kept it for his own use.
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J. W. Elgin
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Wildwood Station
Magnificent plate glass installed at Lotus Club hall door
The Lotus Club in Southside has mounted a striking inch thick sheet of plate glass in the hall door. Weighing 65 pounds, the pane was made by a Philadelphia firm and cost $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
Southside
Philadelphia
Teenday Sampler of Summer Rides From Union Station
Teenday August 6 excursion list offers trips to Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay and return for 12 dollars Niagara Falls and return 7 dollars Toronto Canada and return 8 dollars Chautauqua and return 5 dollars Tickets valid 15 days passenger routes include Thousand Talunda and Lake Chautauqua with Niagara Falls stop on return Eastlake coaches and Pullman buffet cars depart Union Station at 6 a m EST.
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Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Thousand Talunda
Lake Chautauqua
Eastlake Coaches
Pullman
Union Station
Western University observes rapid observatory Hill buildings progress
The work on the new Western University buildings on Observatory Hill is pushed rapidly with marked progress. When ready the institution will boast the finest educational structures in the state and preparations for the fall term are underway including a new mechanical and electrical course and the addition of Prof. Kerr from the Pratt Institute. Meanwhile a sale at Joyce's at 307 and 309 Penn Ave lists bargains across curtains bed linens corsets garments and more with substantial discounts and many items priced well below usual values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western University
Observatory Hill
Kerr
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
Joyce's
Wisu
Penn Ave
Thornton Bros Storewide Sale to Clear Stock at 128 Federal St Allegheny
To accommodate trade we remodel and sacrifice stock. Next ten days offer losses to save cash for reinvestment. Thornton Bros invites hotels saloons and restaurants to keep Bauerlein Brewing Co. beer due to its reputation. Includes jeweler notices and discounts on silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Bauerlein Brewing Co
Bennetts
Rabid Dog Attacks Five Boys in Wilkinsburg
A rabid dog rushed along Wood street in Wilkinsburg injuring five boys including Charlie Doran and his brother Eddie before being captured outside a bakery. Dr Pag attended Charlie Doran as the dog was finally restrained after eight shots were fired to stop it.
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Wood Street
Charlie Doran
Charlie
Eddie Chinsoo
Mainen
Doran
Dr. Pag
Local Rail Schedule Fragment for Chicago to Pittsburg Return
Train listing shows a Chicago to Pittsburg return via the Western Ry with a departure around 12 40 PM Central time on a Thursday August 8. The note references a ten day limit and mentions the first galley tent and a De line but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg and Western Ry
Tutt's Liver Pills Shine In World Leading Market
Dr Tutt of New York gains top position in liver pills after a week of strong competition. The Tutt product surpasses rivals that had dominated the market for over twenty five years, earning broad public endorsement and notable merit for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bausi- Neas
Tutt
New York
Pittsburg and Lake Erie RR Special Excursions
Cleveland and return August 5 and 300 Detroit and return August 8. Mackinaw and return August 8. Conneaut Lake and return August 12. Lake Chautauqua each Tuesday and Saturday. Describes excursion prices and schedule.
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Cleveland
Return
Detroit
Mackinse
Conneaut Lake
Lk Sog TB
Mia Lake Chautauqua
Beonnegtvseccesees Ooo
Their Contract For Advertising. Pittsburg Exposition notice
Fragmented OCR text references an advertising contract near a Pittsburg exposition. Details are unclear but imply an official notice or bidding context with local paper involvement and a public advertising contract.
There Is a Sequel It Is Followed Up in Courts
In the Southside water works litigation a petition was presented by Attorney Wm Yost for A Wishart. John A Martin had been fined 25 dollars in two Alderman Carlisle cases for selling on Sunday but appealed claiming prior fines to Alderman Schafer were already paid. The court released him from Carlisle fines. a rule to show cause was issued. A May 19 hearing date was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Yost
Quarter Sessions Court
A. Wishart
John A. Martin
Carlisle
Martin
Alderman Schafer
Schafer
Collier
Ayl
Brinker
Wishart
A. J. Kearcher
Federal Street
Tatem
Monongahela Water Company stock dispute in equity suit
M W Watson president of Monongahela Water filed plea and answer in the equity suit by H Sellers McKee and others against the Monongahela Water Company and Watson. Plaintiffs allege stockholders of Lees Water acted as individuals to buy and sell the Manufacturers' Water Company plant for 450000, yielding illegitimate gains. Watson seeks dismissal arguing purchases were by unanimous vote and for protection of Monongahela interests. He claims the Manufacturers' stock was distributed to Atterbury trustees and dividends paid, while Monongahela bought the plant legitimately, raising capital stock from 998200 to 1448200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Watson
Monongahela Water Company
H. Sellers McKee
Mr. Watson
Lees Water Company
B. F. Jones
T. B. Atterbury
J. 8
Manufacturers’ Company
Cipating
Manufacturers’ Water Company
Watson
Monongahela Loon
Etatageouia Company
Monongahela Company
Divorce suit filed by Barbara Tibi in dismal domestic case
Mrs Barbara Tibi sues for divorce from Martin Tibi claiming desertion in 1887 and barbarous treatment. She is 62, married in December 149 and seeks alimony, noting his wealth of at least 10000 in real estate. She withdrew a prior suit over an offered allowance. A separate testimony concerns James P Leuthen vs Ellen Lenahan, alleging Mrs Lenahan deserted her husband in Cincinnati two years ago with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Tibi
Martin Tibi
Tibi
James P. Leuthen
Ellen Lenahan
Cincinnati
Lenathan
Allegheny
Creditors object to assignee in Graff Bennett case
The Allegheny National Bank with $2 500 and Chess Cook Co with $8 000 filed additional exceptions to the account of assignee John H Bailey. The exceptions mirror those of Valley Iron Works and A Wilcox Co and allege the assignee paid out large sums from the general fund for interest on real estate from which no funds reach creditors. They seek surcharge against the assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny National Bank
Chess, Cook & Co
Graff, Bennett & Co
John H. Bailey
C Valley Iron Works
A. Wilcox & Co. Y
Gene Force
Legal Tender and Court Actions Appear in Local Docket
Court actions include a charter application for Beulah Park M E Church of Versed is tommahign, a process against J L Orr for non payment of costs in a perjury suit, Reed appointed trustee in a real estate dispute, Banton named master and Strutter Sterrett commissioners to partition in Ramsey v Moyer, Troy Hill Incline Company shows cause to withdraw suit, Col lier rules on Peters and Mt Oliver incline charter act, Johnston Jones Williams appeal heard, trio fined for distur- bance at Clara on Third with reduced fine. Beechams Pills and wines advertised in a garbled ad fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Park
A. J. Banton
J. A. Strutter
W. H. Sterrett
Jane M. Ramsey
W. J. Moyer
Common Pieces
Troy Hill Incline Company
William
Pitesburg
Mt Oliver
Act of Assembly
Collier
Gill Johnston
Robert Jones
Edward Williams
House of
Clara
Jeannette Glass Boom Prompts Rapid Town Growth
The glass city of Jeannette on the Pennsylvania Rail line expands rapidly as Western Land and Improvement Company plots extend east to East Jeannette and new tanks rise. A steel and iron plant, a second tank at Chambers & McKee, and a booming real estate market draw workers and families, with water works by Westmoreland and plans for churches and a large school.
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Jeannette
Pennsylvania Rail
Western Land and Taieeyemant Company
Vensa
East Jeannette
Chambers & McKee Glass Company
Western Land and Improvement Company
Westmoreland Water Company
Third Street North
M. J. Alexander
Penna
Passengers Offered Stopover at Cresson Springs by Pennsylvania Rail
The Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad allows first class limited ticket holders to stop over at Cresson Springs through October 31. Notify the train conductor to break the journey and deposit the ticket with the local agent on arrival. Through trains including the New York and Chicago Limited Express will stop at Cresson this season.
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cresson Springs
Cresson
New York
Chicago
Sketch Book of Piltsburg and Allegheny Exposition
Illustrated prospectus promoting the Pittsburg Exposition with over 100 plates of new buildings and institutions. Includes history, free with purchases at Jacksons and similar shops on Liberty Street and Federal Street. Also ads for bread from Marvin’s and McCormick's Lake Excursion details and other Pittsburgh area promotions.
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Piltsburg
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Jacksons
Starlothiers
Liberty Street
Cabinet photos deal at Stewart & Co
Advice directs Mathera to 90 Federal Street Allegheny to take children for cabinet photos. The offer: 13 photos priced at one dollar, a dozen of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Advertisements Move To Eleventh Page
The Dispatch informs readers that ads previously on this page have been relocated to the Eleventh Page in the second part of the issue.
Bargain Sale Opens at Nine With One-Dollar Goods
A store announces a week long sale where many garments and items are offered at one dollar. Despite heavy demand, doors will open at 9 o clock each day as staff rush to prepare bargains for thousands of shoppers.
Selection of Men’s Outerwear and Pants
A catalog style note lists options for men including black Alpaca coats blue Flannel coats linen dusters blazers tennis coats seersucker coats and vests along with striped Cheviot pants and fine linen pants. Prices claimed as $1. Availability and origin not specified.
Classified Notice of Children and Adult Clothing Items
A list of garments includes men's white duck pants, linen vests, white vests in r and extra sizes, boys coats and knee pant suits, sailor suits in blue flannel, long pants, and children's two piece kilt suits. Items appear to be offered for sale or display.
Kilts and Hats Inventory Listing
A sale listing notes children's all wool one piece Kilts two wash Kilts two odd Kilt Skirts green cloth summer lap robes plus large extra size ear nets. Men's extra fine straw hats Manilla Milan Mackinaw fine light colored stiff hats and soft hats. Extra large Mexican ham mocks horse sheets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Milan
Mackinaw
Fashionable Accessories and Garments on Display
A local sale offers half a dozen fancy pique four in hand silk scarfs linen collars and stripe French flannel blouse waists. Customers may choose from 100 imported French percale Star shirt waists along with silk Gloria umbrellas and natural sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon & Co
Your Choice for 1 Bargain Goods Displayed By Department
A broad list of clothing items and leather goods offered as bargains. Items include shirts flannels undergarments and a full line of shoes for men women boys and children with descriptions of quality and design. The notice promises bold department displays and declares the bargains true in value.
Keech's Furnishing Bazaar Advertises on Penn Avenue
Keech's advertisements urge readers to consult their own interests before purchasing furniture or carpets. They caution against being persuaded without visiting Keech's establishment at 923 and 925 Penn Avenue, suggesting buyers will regret it otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
Get House
Penn Avenue
Keech's Furniture Sales Spur Young Couples
Promotes Keech's furniture month sale urging new households and hosting parties to buy now to refurnish homes and avoid missing a golden opportunity this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech’s
Brisk Discounts Draw Shoppers to Brussels Shopfront
A Brussels store advertises a broad assortment of fabrics and furnishings including body and tapestry cloths, moquettes, velvets, ingrains, oilcloths, china and Japanese mattings, Oriental and domestic rugs. Reduced prices along the line promise agreeable surprises to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Curtains Highlight Keech Upholstery Offer
Keech's Upholstery department showcases a full range from affordable to luxury curtains. Window shades curtain poles and related accessories are available for quick, satisfying selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican County Committee
FOE
Balli Br Cc
J. Scholex
Huevas & Hacks
Standard Photo Art Gallery
Federal At
Uncle Ben
Senator Dravo
John F. Dravo
Moses
Mohammed
Blanche
Squire Hyndman
Ginas
Cat
Allegheny Valley Railroad
the Western University
Joyce's Store
Jas. McKean
Smithfield
Dismond St
Pwc Cakes
Wilkinsburgers Wild
Nthe Street
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Haught & A. 1
Rernog
Southside Water Works
Monongahela Water Works
Brand
Zinfandel
Triaret
pFiote
Pennsylvania Railroad
Marvin
Patronizs Hendricks & Co
Lake
Mackinac
Smithfield Street
McCor
Orning
Mathera
Gusky
Market Street
andTse
Hhch’s
Cash and Credit House
Ninth Street
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