Battle Over Lawrence Bank Receiver Amid McKelvey Clash
Depositors favor Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company as receiver for the Lawrence Bank while some directors back McKelvey. Judge Stowe questions the process and depositors vow to pursue removal if needed. A receiver is likely, with discussions extending to higher courts and potential reorganization of the struggling firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Pidelity Tithe and Trust Company
McKelvey
Willis McGook
William Young
Leweries
Stowe
Upperman
Dei
Dr. Clark
Wm. Eichenlaub
James Upperman
Wm. Williams
Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company
Fidelity Company
Eichenlaub
Clark
Gece
Love Manufacturing Company Faces Liquidation in Rochester
The Love Manufacturing Company owner of the large sewing machine plant in Rochester made an assignment for the benefit of creditors after failing to meet bank notes. James B. Young of this city serves as president, with the firm now under distress and an orderly process anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Itim Beaver Falls
Love Sewing Machine Company
Beaver
F. C
Grm
I Young
Pittsburg
Coffin Works
W. G.algeo
United States
Mesars
J.J. Hoffman
J. J. Bixby
John BR. Eakin
Love Manuefacturing Company
Love Manufacturing Company
Rochester
Aoe Pern
James B. Young
Mty
A New Deal at Harris Theatre in Pittsburg
Mr. P Harris announced radical changes for next season at Harris Fifth Avenue house with renovations, new seats, attractive decorations, and a shift to first class attractions. Prices will be 25 to 75 cents and three matinees daily. He denied plans to abandon the current building and said the museum lease was renewed last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Harris
Harris’ Theater
Pittsburg
Harris
Louisville
Baltimore
Barris
Fifth Avenue House
Coraopolis Ad Promises Trial of Marriage Breach Suit
Local village building and loan enterprise promotes a yearlong stock trial. Ed. Cornelius sues Jem. McGabe for breach of promise of marriage. Immediate assets include shares in the local venture. Plaintiff’s attorney is Mr. Reeabwen. defendant’s attorney C. E. Cornelius. Court expected to hear brokers and real estate figures as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Ed. Conelius
Jem. McGabe
Fiecbwen
C. E. Cornelius
J.T
Eaibech Abisthans
Allegheny Officials Back From Vacation With Busy Schedule
Mayor Pearson, returning from a stay with his brother in Indianapolis, resumes duties as Allegheny mayor. Alderman McKel says the mayor may rely on brief rest and active service. several city figures including Fayette Plumb and James McKean were noted in travel and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Allegheny
Indianapolia
McKel
Dong
Fayette E. Plumb
Philadelphia
Will Carleton
Brooklyn
H. A. Royce
Thomson-Houston Electric
Gas supply reinforced in McKeesport by PGCo official
The General Manager of the Philadelphia Gas Company visited McKeesport yesterday to reinforce the local gas supply, which remains very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Gas Company
McKeesport
Desirable Office For Heat eee Seat Pens oe Rent law
Inquire at 204 Penn Building about a desirable office space available for rent and related heating options. Contact details and terms not fully provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Building
Cesar A. A. Taylor Arrest Shocks Casar Community
Cesar A. A. Taylor, self described as a learned Negro lecturer, was arrested by Constable O Brien on a charge of assault and battery after a confrontation with Centra Cain at her home. Cain described Taylor grabbing a child and striking her, threatening murder if she sued him. Taylor was jailed and set for a court hearing on the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar A. A. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Ham
Lafayette Hall
Ylor
New York City
O'Brien
Reilly
Centra Cain
Taylor
Alderman Reilly
Jack the Ripper
Harel Street
Anyry
Foraker
Ohio
P. E
New Steel Ventures Rise Near Carrie Furnace Site
Six months after Braddock Wire Mill spoke of a five ton capacity converting mill and a blooming mill, Carrie Furnace Company reorganizes after adding a large furnace. Park Bros Black Diamond Steel Works buys significant stock and plans a large mill near the furnace site to manufacture steel rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Mill Company
Carrie Furnace Company
Park Bros
Black Diamond Steel Works
Indemnity Bond Ends Dispute Between Whitehall Railroad and Gas Co
The Whitehall Railroad and Philadelphia Gas Company resolved their conflict over laying a main at Wolfe Howard and Co. glassworks on the Southside. The gas firm furnished a bond guaranteeing no damage to property or train service. No excitement near the site yesterday and work was expected to finish today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Railroad
Philadelphia Gas Company
Wolfe, Howard & Co
Southside
Pittsburg Circle to Hold December Meeting at YMCA Chapel
The regular monthly meeting of the Pittsburg Central Circle of the C S B will be held December 5 at 7 20 PM in the YMCA chapel. J W Kinnear will discuss Political Economy and Prof Oliver Thatcher will present Rome as It is Today. Miss Mary Robinson will sing with Mrs W T Potter at the piano. All welcome. A separate note mentions the First Unitarian Churchman using the Mellon building meeting hall for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
C. S
J. W. Kinnear
Oliver J. Thatcher
Rome
Mary Robinson
W. T. Potter
A Sabbath Convention Opens in Pittsburgh
A Sabbath Convention at the First Presbyterian Charity Institution aims to form a Western Pennsylvania Association, auxiliary to the National Sabbath Union. The meeting in Allegheny’s Second U. P. Church expects delegates from 22 counties, with Dr. Crafts of New York delivering addresses and urging strong Sunday observance to safeguard government and curb leisure-based vice. T. W. Powderly hoped to attend but could not arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Charity
Purves
Crafts
New York
National Sabbath Union
Western Pennsylvania Association
U. P
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Dr. Craft
Old Country
France
T. W. Powderly
Pittsburg
Unnamed Pole Allegedly Extorts Shanty Boat Families
About 25 to 30 families at South Twenty second Street faced eviction from railroad land. Edward Geary of H. B. Kiehl warned them to vacate for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. A second man, Pole, offered amnesty for payments of 5 to 10 dollars, reportedly collecting 100 to 150 dollars before suspicion and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Twenty-second Street
Edward Geary
H. 8
Kiehl
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Anap
Pole
Tan
Conemaugh flood rumor ends in mistaken family reunion
A note to Toe DispatcoH claimed a Johnstown resident’s daughter, believed lost in the Conemaugh flood, was alive and treated in a city hospital. The tale said she exited hospital and met her father on Liberty street, but no matching conductor named Davis exists on the Pittsh division. Local verification failed.
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Toe Dispatcoh
Johnstown
Conemaugh
Ris
Pennsylvania Rullies
Liberty Street
Union
Pennsylvania
Pittsh
Davis
Edward
James Davis
Fort Wayne
Homesick German Man Causes Local Shakeup at Poor Farm
John Malarich, a German homesick and ill in spirit, reappears at the charity office after the Dept of Charities failed to send him home via Max Schamberg. Chief Elliott vows to send him to New York with a German Consul letter. A doctor says no disease, just homesickness. officials fear continued delay could drive him toward lunacy.
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John Malarich
Department of Charities
Max Schamberg
Schamberg
Elliott
New York
German Consul. the Physician At the Almshouse
Malarich
Listoremian
Germany
Local Death Totals and City Developments in Brief
Totals show four deaths in the city for the week with pneumonia leading at ten, diphtheria five, consumption four, croup eight, bronchitis two, and laryngitis plus congestion of lungs recorded. East End reports the highest weekly toll, while Hungarian church property plans in Bradock signal local changes. Other items note a hearing on oleomargarine, a West Penn accident fatality in Tarentum, and circulating illustrated catalogues from a publishing house.
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Old City
Southside
Braddock
Peeterty
Succop
Tomas Williams
Tarentum
Want to Go It Alone May Be Looked for at the Meeting of the U.S. Executive Board
A nine delegate convention representing about 500 miners in Mansfeld and nearby met at Knights of Labor Hall to plan a local independent union apart from National District 135 and the National Progressive Union. Speakers argued against a purely local body, with some miners opposing the plan while others favored learning from Brazil mines.
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Mansfeld
Knights of Labor Hall
National District No. 135
National Progressive Union
John B. Kea
Seopeer Ee
Pat
Peta Cotati
Peresto
Ass Caothy
Expulsion Hearings On Central Trades Council Agenda
The Central Trades Council executive board invites Mocassrs Campbell Ross and Cambach to a special meeting at the National Glass Budget office tonight. They will hear three pivotal questions involving McGaw and the editor job. Homerix and Philipstrom face expulsion from L. A. 300. Master Workman Ross may attend to present views.
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Campbell, Ross and
Cambach
The
Central Trades Council
National Glass Budget
John Ee
Pea
McGaw
Kall
Ly 5
Vibra
James Campbell
John Ehleman
James Camphessid
Es Ae Ee Cn Bach
Ross Presen
Workman
Ross
Humane Society assigns agents for Washington County
At the weekly meeting General Agent O'Brien was directed to go to Washington County to investigate cruelty complaints. He will also place an agent in the town of Eee Son to act in that county, with Beaver Falls suggested for the national organizer. Cash donations included $10 from Seni Huaensenee and $2 from Mrs. W. A. Eee man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batessions
Humane Sociery
O’brien
Washington County
Mra. W. A. Eeeman
The Great Geliday Hesh at Kilcher and Bros
A quirky local event titled the Great Geliday Hesh is announced at Kilcher and Bros. The notice notes an honest perior judgment guiding the gathering, with details limited by the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geliday Hesh
Kilcher & Bros
Christmas Mandolins and Guitars at Klebers Store
H Kleber and Bro announce a large assortment of Washburn mandolins and specially adapted guitars for Xmas gifts. The instruments are praised by top players and priced competitive with inferior makes. Also available are Arion and Conservatory guitars with warranties and prices starting at $3. Located at Kigsen and Bros, 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Washburn
Klebers
Arion
Conservatory
Kigsen & Buo
St. Croix
Switzer- Esharissteee
Todas Donel
Kleber Bros
H. Kvesze & Bro
Wood Street
Striking Molders Get Benefits. Four Shops Still Hold Out
About 30 molders on strike received their strike benefits at L headquar ters last night. Four shops remain noncompliant Wharton McKnight Amateur Machine Casting Company and Wakes Foundry and Machine Works. Officials note rising pressure on paying shops to address those still aloof.
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St EK. of L
Wharton McKnight
Amateure Machine Company
Casting Company
Wakes ¢, Foundry and Machine Works
Jeannette Boxmakers Elect Officers and End Strike
At a local meeting in Jeannette the boxmakers union unveiled officers: William Hartman as President James L as Treasurer and Mr Clark as Secretary. Local Assembly 1533 Knights of Labor held routine business and reported striking Jeannette workers had returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
Leedheath
William Hartman
James Len
Clark Score
Jeannette
Knights of Labor
Digestive Biscuit Cures Ailing Patient Myth Spread
A fragmented note claims digestive biscuits cured a patient instantly and left him happy and content. The garbled text mentions physicians and a sense of relief, suggesting a rural anecdote about home remedies and health.
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Mr. McKelvey
Coat of Common Pleas
Luis
Willis F- Metook
Fem
Auditor General
Snc
Wilson
Irene Satie
A Building and Loan Association
Q. P. Goblin
Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific
Cincinnati
James §. McKean
Philadelsia
Deg. Ae
A E. Dinkey
Carnegie
Homestead
Eens Mange
Edgar
James B. Scott
Harrisburg
E. E. Neale
Illinois Central Road
Casar
Porance
Philadelphia Company
Robert Carge
Dunean
Fourteenth Ward
Mra
Lestee
Sean Seton
Chantarqua
First Unitarian
County Democracy
Mellon
Dr. Crafin
Shonty
Peblinnee Hagraving Co
Ishera
Mansfield
U.S
Homerix
Atlanta
Toh Phlipstrom
L. A
Holliday
Geesa
Jos
Breenace & Co
Fifth Avenue
Haueh
Wrsa
Pinang
James H. Arca & Co
Fifth Ave
Hauch's
Fleming Bros
St. Louis
Havana
Atreeta
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Bayern
Lovaly
Aise
Seal
Rocco
E. Pf, Roberts & Sons
Cornee Fifth Ave
Grand Collection
the Pennsylvania Storage CO
Mandel Water ST
Ste
Statistical Bureau
Treasury Department
United We Se
Borton
New Orleans
San Francisco
CHINA
Hock
French, Kendrick & Co
Smithfield Street
Thia
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