Mormons Remain Strong Politically in Utah Beliefs
A Pittsburg visitor reports Salt Lake City politics dominated by Mormons with Gentiles accusing ballots of being stuffed. He notes Brigham Young's leadership, polygamy enforcement, and a push to seize the temple site for a U S government building amid Salt Lake City's growth and temple work.
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Denver and
Rio Grande
Salt Lake
United States
Union Pacific
Utah
Brigham Young
Brigham
Norio Sioa
Cars In Great Demand Attract Tight Supplies
A Baltimore and Ohio clerk laments scarce cars as demand surges. He notes buyers scoop up available vehicles quickly and sellers hold cars long, causing frustration and tough market conditions for those seeking to purchase.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Trade Struggles Plague Railroads Amid Rising Demand
A Businessman notes ongoing trade pressure as demand grows but rail lines lack equipment to handle volume. He explains that roads face similar shortages, keeping commerce in motion despite the tight supply.
Proud of the Building Insp Pattison Praises New Post Office in Pittsburgh
Inspector Pattison of the Government building department praised the new Pittsburgh post office as one of the finest structures in America. An English engineer comparing European and American architecture called it unmatched, and Pattison endorsed the verdict, noting ongoing stone work on the east tower with about 26 feet remaining.
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Europe
Pattison
Government Building Department
Third Avenue
Central Hotel
Aes
Philadelphia
Market
Chestnut
Pittsburg
Malone
India
Not on These List An Odd Tale Of Widener And Traction
A Pittsburgh stockholders meeting at the Duquesne prompts memories of a Widener tale. A middle aged observer recalls Widener’s rise and a thwarted attempt by Philadelphia social set to court his son amid rumors of family wealth and a butcher grandfather.
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Widener
Pittsberg Traction Company
Duquesne
Philadelphia Traction Company
Ogontz School For Girls
Philadelphia
Adaret
FIEED THE ARCHITECT. McElfatrick Rehired to Build Duquesne
Wemyss Henderson, manager of the Duquesne Theater, visited the Schlosser Hotel to inspect progress. Architect McElfatrick of New York is re-engaged and will lead workers arriving tomorrow. Disputes with contractors ended. Henderson will oversee construction himself. Front wall deemed stable. bricklayers set to begin Tuesday.
Crowded Streets and Theaters Show Busy City Saturday
Pedestrians filled Smithfield street and Fifth avenue as theater crowds jammed the city Saturday night. Billiard rooms and amusements were busy with patrons, and many visitors checked the Exposition exhibitors but were blocked at the gates by officers.
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Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Warrant Issued for James Flannigan on Assault Charge
An Alderman Callen warrant in Allegheny targets James Flannigan, puddler, of Wood's Run, for aggravated assault and battery on his wife Mary Flannigan. She alleges Tuesday he beat her severely, striking face and head and then punching her until she collapsed.
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Callen
Allegheny
James Flannigan
Wood's Run
Mary Flannigan
Arrest in city banana peddling case prompts hearing
August Costra an Italian was arrested by Detective Bendel for violating a city ordinance against street peddling bananas. The immediate hearing set by the collector involved a $4 fee.
Beginning Early in Life
A 15 year old boy Elmer Smileys is stationed at the Central station charged with robbery of an avenue woman. Police report ten dollars found on his person and a brief arrest record.
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Elmer Smileys
Central Station
Bert Gor
Weekly rent collections debated in Pittsburg real estate market
A Pittsburg correspondent asks why weekly rent payments could not replace monthly collections. Real estate agents split on the idea. Alles & Bailey favor it for aiding the poor and boosting receipts, while W. A. Herron & Sons and James W. Drape cite labor, wage timing, and cost constraints. Tenants along Second avenue express mixed views.
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Pittsburg
New York
England
Continent
Ellf
Alles & Bailey
Fourth Avenue
William A. Herron
W. A. Herron & Sons
Iron, Steel and Glass Companies
Mr. Herron
James W. Drape
Redt
Ittsburg
Second Avenue
Banda
London
McCaully Relieved From Post Office After Long Service
J. B. McCaully, assistant cashier at the Post Office, was relieved from duty yesterday and will retire with a good record. Appointed during President Cleveland’s term, he later served under Cashier Swift after Postmaster McKean’s appointment. The successor as assistant postmaster is expected to be named by tomorrow.
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J. B. McCaully
Postoffice
Cleveland
McKean
Swift
East End Woman Faces Larceny by Bailee Charge
Eva Woods of No 9 Broadstreet East End will appear before Alderman MecMasters next Friday on a larceny by bailee charge. Prosecutor Samael Feinberg dry goods dealer of No 2 Wylie Avenue alleges Woods bought 15 dollars worth of dress silk and refused to return or pay.
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Eva Woods
No. 9 Broadstreet
East End
MecMasters
Samael Feinberg
Wylie Avenue
Elderberry Craze Emerges on Liberty Street Market
A commission merchant on Liberty Street sold nearly all of a 100 crate elderberry shipment at 6 to 7 cents a quart as August superstition fades. Growers tout honey sweetening to mask the berry’s rank flavor, with tales of pie fillings and medicinal uses boosting demand amid fruit shortages.
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Liberty Street
Cat in Spring Causes Temporary Layoffs at Clinton Mill
Clinton Mills workers in the paddling department faced a week of disruption after a contaminated spring water supply forced a temporary halt. A dead cat was found in the spring, prompting cleaning and a brief work stoppage. A broken pinion then halted finishing department operations, leaving workers idle for several days.
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Clinton Mill
Delamater to Attend Sewickley Reception
The Sewickley Republican League plans a reception for Senator George W. Delamater on September 11. An eight member committee will greet him at Allegheny station and Bewickley resident W. G. Scott will escort him to the opera house where the decorated venue will host the event.
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Sewickley
Republican League
George W. Delamater
Allegheny Station
Bewickley
W. G. Scott
League
Valley
Sewickley Opera House
Bounties Sought by Two War Veterans in Suit Against Borough
Archibald Watson and William P. Gilbert sue McKeesport borough claiming $300 each for Civil War enlistment re enlistment bounties promised in 1861 and 1863. They assert the borough refused payment after the war and seek recovery under the 1889 soldiers bounty act.
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Archibald Watson
William P. Gilbert
McKeesport
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Married and Not Matched Divorce Pleas Filed in Court
Ella M. Moore petitions for divorce from George Moore after a five year penitentiary sentence for assaulting her sister in law. She says they married in Cornopolis in 1896 and he was later convicted of adultery with two of her sisters and a more serious offense against a younger sister. Charles Dickel seeks divorce from Eva Dickel citing violent temper and abuse. Annie Smith sues John Smith also known as Paul Schaffer for desertion. they wed in 1882 and he left in 1888.
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Ella M. Moore
George Moore
Cornopolis
Elizabeth W. Ackelson
Anna Bell Ackelson
Charles Dickel
Eva Dickel
Annie Smith
John Smith
Paul Schaffer
Habeas relief frees two workhouse inmates mechanics
A writ of habeas corpus released Kate Stutler from the workhouse after 60 days for a $100 disorderly house fine, citing noncompliance with city ordinance and improper Workhouse rather than county jail placement. James Motts was released after 30 days, deemed not a suspicious person. A petition by George Wallace seeks a similar writ with a hearing set for Tuesday morning.
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Kate Stutler
Gripp
James Motts
McKenna
Ninth Ward
George Wallace
Music for Votes Form East End Sextet
The W. H. McCleary sextet organized in the East End last night includes Charles Harris W F Adams A Simp son Harry Gripp W K Kable and George W Lang with E N Randolph county controller office named manager The group aims to sing for the fall campaign and debuts at the Republican meeting in Opera House September 13 Officers Ed Robin and M McGovern face assault charges over an incident with J W Crapp Crapp alleges arrest for criticizing officials. police magistrate McKenna dismissed the case.
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W. H. McCleary
East End
Charles Harris
W. F. Adams
A. Simpson
Harry Gripp
W. K. Kable
George W. Lang
E. N. Randolph
County Controller’s Office
Opera House
Ed Robin
M. McGovern
Donovan
J. W. Crapp
McKenna
Crapp
Ferry Against Beige Injunction Over River Crossing
Riverton Ferry Company sues McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company to stop construction of a proposed bridge claimed to encroach on ferry property. The suit alleges piers and abutments on grounds held by the ferry firm and a breach of charter agreement restricting new bridges within 3000 feet. An injunction and damages assessment committee are requested.
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Riverton Ferry Company
McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company
Drummers Association Sees Flourishing Growth
The Traveling Agents' Protective Association met in the Chamber of Commerce. Fifteen new members were initiated and as many more proposed for membership. The group remains in flourishing condition and benefits drummers nationwide.
Coroner probes cause in Pittsburg engine collision death
A partial inquest by Coroner McDowell into Henry Anchors fireman of the Pittsburg and Western follows a fatal engine collision. The coroner intends to identify who is responsible. The report also lists patent attorneys and inventors in Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
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McDowell
Henry Anchors
Pittsburg and
Western
Anchors
Parents Sue for 10000 Damages Over Childs Death
Samuel Davie sues John K Davidson and Brother for 10000 in damages after a 4 year old boy was killed when a heavy wagon loaded with sand, left on a steep Thirty fifth street, rolled away unhitched with the driver gone. The suit claims owners were liable for leaving the wagon unguarded.
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Samuel Davie
John K. Davidson & Brother
Thirty-fifth Street
Courts Readying for Fall Term After Labor Day Break
Tomorrow marks opening of courts after a month’s recess due to Labor Day. Common Pleas will resume Tuesday with argument lists and jury trials to follow. Criminal Court will hear constables’ returns and swear in the grand jury under Judge Magee for September term.
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Common Pleas Court
Criminal Court
Magee
Bargain Clothing Sale At Local Dry Goods Firm
We offer new fail stock with dark heavy garments replacing light weight suits and coats. Great medium weight suits in sacks and cutaways priced at 6 and 8 dollars. No calls please. Pp. 0. O. C., Pierssure CompiIxation CLorkinG Company at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
Insurance Agent Jarrett Faces $20,000 Execution
An execution was issued yesterday against Andrew C. Jarrett, an insurance agent and real estate dealer from Southside, for $20,000 on a judgment in favor of Benjamin Brerge and James Campbell. A separate execution for $506 was issued against Jarrett Alderman B. Hartman on a joint note. A sale was fixed for property owned by William H. and Elizabeth Washington, located on a lot of 50.
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Andrew C. Jarrett
Benjamin Brerge
James Campbell
Jarrett
B. A. Hartman
Moe
William H
Elizabeth Washington
Capital Stock Amendment and Legal Notices Summary
Amended capital stock increases from 6000 shares at 10 each to 2000 shares at 50 each, total 100000. Aleck E. Goss named guardian for minor Barhtel children. Marztea M. Brows Hiaven sues Pittsburg and Allegheny pete Company for injuries from a trip. Bar Association meeting postponed. Dissolution granted for Wastinghouse Railway Water Supply Company. J R Davidson sues W K Gillespie for 95000 after being pushed and injured in a store incident.
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Amendment
Aleck E. Goss
Fidelity Fitle and
Trusta
Adam Barhtel
Marztea M. Brows Hiaven
Pittsburg and
Allegheny Pete Company
Bar Association
F. — Fay
Wastinghouse Railway Water Supply Company
J. R. Davidson
Connellsville
W. K. Gillespie
Pittsburg Commission
Davidson
Salt Water Trouble Sparks Borough Fight in Pittsburg Suburb
In a Petroleums boom town near Pittsburgh, a dispute over salt water from a well floods Captain Kendall's land after Councilman Watson allegedly blocked a ditch. Kendall sues the borough claiming responsibility, while others argue the act was Watsons sole, and no legal adviser exists to steer the case. Rumors of a dark horse candidate add village intrigue as residents debate liability and blame.
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Leas
Fatio
Pittsburg
Coraopolis
George Ferrie
Jean
Thomas F. Watson
B. B. Kendall
Mr. Watson
Bu Alfred McCabe
Watson
Captain Kendall
Arch Rowand
Rowand
The People’s Choice In 23rd District Nomination
Voters show strong interest in the Twenty third district contest. A merchants and business leaders round favors Shiras for the nomination, while Stone’s backers at City Hall oppose a public vote. The people demand a candidate of their choosing, not the politicians.
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Twenty-third
Shiras
Stone
City Hall
Allegheny
Siliras
Congress
Savings on groceries and provisions in Pittsburg ad list
An extensive promotional catalog offers bulk deals and low prices on sugar 16 lb bags parlor matches tea coffee corn starch and canned goods. Delivery available to two cities with prepaid option for outlying customers. freight added on orders over ten dollars.
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Chalmer
B. T. Babbitt
J. WeLpox
Market Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Schumacher
Rosenstein Bird
Fall Clothing Sale Offers Heavier Garments This Season
Read weight clothing will now be thrown aside for darker and heavier goods. We are selling some great suits, $and$8. Give us a call. Pirrssvore CompiyaTion CLoraise Company at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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CompiyaTion Cloraise Company
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sts
Court House
Quilts at Half Price Sale Sews up 100 Large Covers
Erase and Suvusten at 35 Fifth Ave offer 100 quilts priced at 110 dollars each, down from 135 dollars, in a limited sale event.
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Fifth Ave
Exposition Visitors Call at Lie's Popular Gallery
Exposition visitors are urged to visit Lie's gallery at 10 and 12 Sixthre to have portraits taken. Cabinet photos priced at $1 per dozen with good workmanship and prompt delivery. Lace curtains, heavy portieres, and fall assortments displayed this week. Enantze & Suvster at 25 Fifth Ave advertise regular $138 goods. Leave orders for fittings at Pitesira's, 436 Wood Street.
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Lie
Hucus & Hacez Tresu
Enantze & Suvster
Fifth Ave
Disorderly House Charge In Liberty Street Case
Mary Hoover of 8 Liberty Street faces Alder man McMaster on a charge of keeping a disorderly house as presented by James Balin. The case details appear in the filing from the local court.
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Mary Hoover
Liberty Street
Alderman McMaster
James Balin
Thira
Fine pianos and organs for sale at local music shops
One Marshall and Mittauer piano and an Ouera Grand Kranich and Bach model listed with prices. Henry F Miller pianos advertised at W C Whitehill’s Music on 192 Third Avenue opposite the Government building. Henry Terheyden offers a large lot of loose stones, carat to 2 carats, at low prices. Fors Scotch fabrics advertised to open Monday morning at Kyasxie and Suvsrenr, 35 Filth Ave.
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Marshall & Mittauer
Henry F. Miller
W. C. Whitehill
Music
Third Avenue
Government Building
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield Street
Kyasxie & Suvsrenr
Filth Ave
Woman sues for damages after malicious prosecution
Sarah A. Cowan files suit against Charlies Allen for damages alleging malicious prosecution. She says Allen sued her for disorderly conduct before Alderman Doughty on August 25, leading to her arrest but eventual discharge after a hearing. A capian was issued for Randall Cloud Courter Amended. Judge Magee granted Randell Club’s charter amendment to increase provisions.
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Sarah A. Cowan
Charlies Allen
Allen
Alderman Doughty
Randall Cloud Courter
Magee
Randell Club
Pitcairns Promotes Suit and Coat Sale At 484 Wood Street
Local ad urges readers to place orders now for suits and overcoats at Pitcairn's located at 484 Wood Street. Promotion highlights Black dress staples and novelty Rees new for sale.
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Pitcairn's
Wood Street
Keech’s store swamped with new goods as annex delayed
Keech’s department stores flood with carloads of furniture and carpets as arrivals outpace completion of the new annex due September 1. Crowds browse and buy while sales push to clear stock despite the unfinished expansion, seen as a rare opportunity for prudent shoppers in Western Pennsylvania.
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Keech’s
Pennsylvania
Keech
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