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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1892
Page
6
The article outlines Democrat and Republican hints for mayoral nominees. McCandless remains a Republican hopeful despite resistance. Batchelor is eyed as a capable Republican frontrunner. McKenna and Kerr headline Democratic interest with Kerr actively building delegates and McKenna denying ring ties.
The Fifteenth Ward Young Men's Republican Club nominates officers for January 5 with Samuel Wainwright as President and W. H. Fountain as Vice President along with a slate of secretaries, treasurer, and directors. The Tariff Club also nominees include Winesor Stevens as President and D K McGunnegle as Vice President.
Rev Stephen Madison of Johnstown argues colored voters will back the Democratic candidate in Pittsburg’s mayoral race. He cites a petition by colored voters after Chief Brown announced adding two fire company units, saying only one unit should be colored. Madison claims a list of colored voters will follow him to the Democratic ticket. Also notes J W Lynch seeks US Boiler Inspector post and Democratic committee plans a meeting after calls from P Foley.
Sty cities will take place on February 21. Democratic primaries will Lacan the pace on January 7, a week later than publican.
J Bone chairman of the Washington county Democratic Committee launches a vigorous push for the U S District Attorney job to succeed Walter Lyon. Petitions for Bone circulate in Washington Greene and Payette counties as Fagan and OBrien also seek the post in the Twenty fourth district. Ernest Acheson, defeated congressional candidate, notes broad county and district interest in Bone due to popularity.
Mayor Kennedy formally announces his candidacy while citing careful review of eligibility and legal advice. He notes a satisfactory arrangement with business partners ensuring no conflict if reelected and acknowledges strong efforts by opponents. He seeks public support based on his merits.
County figures report Boyle will oppose any Republican candidate for City Controller except E Morrow. If Morrow does not run, Boyle favors Stephen C McCandless or Gee Jr on the Democratic ticket. He questions Morrow's fitness and urges voters to support the Democratic option.
The first Citizens' Industrial Alliance meeting to form a branch in Allegheny is set for tonight at 68 Ohio Street. Speakers include J H Stevenson Rev Mr Robertson and MN Arbogast, Alliance president, as attendance is expected to be large and the movement to be solidly established. Room and boarding-house keepers seek tenants with cent-a-word ads in The Dispatch.
W D Lawrence a porter on the sleeping carayon for Washington D C was thrown from the Southwestern express on the Panhandle while passing through a tunnel near Union station and Fourth avenue at 10 30 yesterday morning. He landed headfirst in mud between the tracks and walked into the Fourth avenue station bare headed and covered in mud with no injuries beyond mud.
Echoes from the industrial field report the Union Mills of the Carnegie Steel Company laid off all puddlers as steel displaces muck iron. The shift reduces direct puddlers in Pittsburg, with 33 furnaces idle and about 3,000 puddlers affected regionwide. Steel use expands, replacing iron due to cost and quality, aided by new processes and expanded blast furnaces.
Southside officer Frank Reisch, who shot himself a few weeks ago, was reported worse last night with no hope of recovery. He suffers from insomnia and near cessation of appetite as his condition deteriorates.
Mr John Newell unveils an elaborate West Continent class hotel at 99 Fifth Avenue. The 75 sleeping suites and men only dining area display frescoed walls, polished cherry wood, electric bells and speaking tubes. The establishment, praised as a model of elegance, marks a civic monument to enterprise and generosity.
A telegram from New Castle reports the Rosena Furnace Company charter filed in the register and recorder’s office. The firm plans to operate in Pittsburg with perpetual existence and $100,000 capital stock, 20 shares per member, and potential employment for about 200 workers. Directors include Henry W. Oliver, David Oliver, James B. Oliver, John C. Oliver, and Charles D. Fraser of Allcounty.
Lawrenceville strikers resist leadership while reports say workers apply for mill positions and plan to return to work when openings appear. About 60 men have applied at the com a office amid mounting discouragement as business interests push to end the walkout. Deputy Farrel arrests Patrick Hays on aggravated riot charges. bail cases tied to the Homestead strike cycle face renewed hearings for December. Hugh Ross remains jailed as bail applications proceed.
Matton and Hoewn advertise a vast stock of pianos, organs, and church organs with music cabinets and piano benches. They claim immense trade, moderate prices, easy terms, and a full guarantee of quality, inviting readers to request a catalogue from their Warerooms at 77 Fifth Avenue.
Unnamed advertisement announces a special sale offering winter wraps beaver and diagonal cloth snogasy jecker capes children wraps tar capes col lara muffs boas and children's fureete. Deals include winter warmers and related garments at Lynch's store located 433 440 Market Street.
Captain Harry Brown of W. H. Brown & Sons discusses problems from importing colored miners to end a strike. He claims about 80 men were recruited through Rob ert Day with false pretenses, deceiving the chief and mine owners. Ten deserters were not coal miners yet signed peace contracts and received transportation and rations. The company says mines run full and vows to relocate workers to Findleyville or other points.
Master Workman Hugh Dempsey of the Knights of Labor says reports of a row are news to him. He attended Saturday’s meeting and saw no signs of trouble. He cites a constitutional dispute and denies any change of the Knights of Labor and Federation locals’ united stance.
George and Chambers sue in the United States Circuit Court against George K Shoenberger Jr Samuel Cooper and Edmund Keatley over 17000 acres of heir lands in Huntington Blair and mater counties claiming one fourth to complainants and alleging timber cutting with a hearing set for next Tuesday.
The Salesmen Assembly of Western Pennsylvania Knights of Labor reports a flourishing condition at its last meeting at 66 Fourth Avenue. The crowd overflowed as about 60 candidates were initiated and many more applications acted upon. Since Solomon and Ruben opened, over 100 salesmen have joined, bringing membership to between 500 and 600 and still growing.
P C C C Clothiers at Grant and Diamond Streets advertises today and Saturday a sale on overcoats and suits worth 15 or more for 6 dollars and 80 cents. Thousands of coats, beavers, and dress suits offered in basement and main floor with money back guarantee and free fare to Pittsburg for out-of-town buyers on $10 purchases.
Kizobal portable pipe organs by Mellor and Hoene claim easy movement and modest prices at 77 Fifth Avenue. The shop touts a large organ factory, varied wares from Christmas candles to porcelain candelabras, and a wide china and porcelain selection from $68 upward. Other listings cite Jos. Ercunata & Co at 48 Fifth Avenue and C Reizenstein at 1 to 15 Federal Street Allegheny with extensive styles and competitive pricing.
A fragment lists items for sale including inkstands pens clips paper knives and related desk silverware. The catalog notes Joa Ercwaare & Co as the supplier and mentions accessories like pen holders pencils blossers and pen-clips. The terse entry reads as a merchant listing from an older catalog.
A catalog of infant and children's headwear and undergarments with deep discounts. Long white cashmere cloaks, Silk and Velvet caps, embroidered bonnets, bibs, diapers, and cambric slips are offered at reduced prices from regular rates, highlighting cashmere and silk fabric options and varied trims.
A local sale advertises ribbons for dress trimming millinery and ornament at half price. Samples include No 5 Fancy Pictd Ribbon at 20c a yard and Nos 5 T and 9 Satin Ribbons in multiple colors from 5c to 10c. Lot of No 20 and 40 Ribbons for evening wear offered at 30c a yard.
One lot of Trimmed Sailor Bats in all colors to be closed out at 25 cents each. Velvet Crown Trimmed Sailor Hats cut to 32 cents. Imported Silk Beaver Hats once $250 to $3 now offered at reduced prices. Fur trimmed hats for ladies and misses available at 1.50 to 2.90 dollars, about half their earlier season value.
A catalog of hosiery offers across ladies and children items with varied fabrics from balbriggan and cotton to cashmere and wool. Prices slashed for Friday and Saturday including seamless hose, ribbed socks, and spliced knee stock. Heavy discounts target school stockings and infant wear.
Genuine Rogers knives and forks sets six knives six forks priced 3 15. Coal vases decorated priced 1 58. Corn poppers good sixes. Extra strong coal shovel 4c. Sheet iron fronts for grates all sizes. German china and porcelain items, majolica cake plates, crystal glass, molasses pitcher with nickel top 25c.
A list of fabric and hood items with color variants and price cuts. Navy light blue pink garnet and black school hoods priced at 7c, Worsted Columbia hood in all colors regular $1 now $1, extra fine fascinators in white pink light blue and black regular 75c now 8c.
Ladies and children gloves offered at deep discounts Friday and Saturday. Black cashmere gloves 20c, kid lined gloves 98c, extra quality kid lined gloves 1.25, cashmere mitts 22c, silk mitts 98c, children's woolen mitts 5c, and boys Ringwood gloves 19c.
Unlaundered shirts 380 at 50c quality, 50c to 35c trimmed night shirts, gray merino at 8c, cashmere and camel hair items reduced, gloves and handkerchiefs cut to 10c 90c, belts and hats offered. Umbrellas 28 inch Gloria cloth priced to clear. varied discounts across men’s shirts, hosiery, and accessories.
Advertisement features Ladies' Silk Windsor Ties in plain colors and the newest shades with a regular price of 25c at 150, Byron Collars and Cuffs with a ruffled edge at 28c regular price, sat at 230 a set, and unstitched Silk Windsor Ties in all shades at 25c regular price, at 1% off.
Regularly priced ladies garments in unbleached and extra fine muslin on sale. Items include chemises nightgowns drawers and skirts with embroidery, ruffles, and yokes. Prices cut from 25c to 7c, up to $1.10 reduced to 85c, with multiple styles listed.
Ladies' Rubber Circulars priced at 75 cents and Ladies' Extra Fine Mackintoshes in new shades offered at 1.98, originally 1.25 and 3.50 respectively, as a closing out sale.
A Los Angeles sale advertises steep markdowns on notions and small wares. Genuine Columbia Wool, Crochet Silk, safety pins, needles, laces, corset clasps, pins, tape measures, sewing silk, elastic, belts, garter buckles, wash rags, and other sewing and dressmaker items show substantial price cuts in bulk offerings.
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