Between Two Fires Mayor Gourley Out of Politics
The piece notes Pittsburgers show art patronage while garish remarks on politics surface. Judge Thomas Sith from Warrenton, Va., visits from the Duquesne and discusses Farmers' Alliance, third parties, and race in the South, arguing about ballots and electoral fairness amid national tension.
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Thomas Sith
Warrenton
Duquesne
Baltimore
Ohio
South
Farmers’ Alliance
Disciples of Agricola
The Thieves Harvest in Pittsburg Dark Days
Assistant Superintendent of Police O Mara warns thieves take advantage of power outages and crowd events in Pittsburg. He claims pickpockets target cathedral crowds, notes thieves track upcoming political rallies for loot, cites Blaine and Cleveland as magnets for theft during campaigns.
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O’ Mara
Pittsburg
United States
Tne
Durinzs
Blaine
Greensburg
Cooper
Pittspurg
Conkling
Cleveland
Mayor Gourley Declares Plan To Leave Politics
Ess Hunger reports Mayor Gourley of Pittsburg says he will retire after his mayoral term ends in 1595. He rejects rumors of ambitions for Congress or other offices and vows to run city affairs cleanly before stepping away from politics.
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Gourley
Pittsburg
Duquesne Hotel Displays Marquis Coat of Arms
Manager William Witherow of the Duquesne hotel presented guests with a large picture of the Marquis Duquesne coat of arms. He has copyrighted the design and intends to use the escutcheon as part of the hotel's trade mark.
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William Witherow
Duquesne Hotel
Marquis Duquesne
Coat of Arms Quest Sees Nine Months of Effort
Mr Witherowba has spent nine months securing a coat of arms and will mark the achievement on his letterhead. The long effort culminates in a ready insignia for official correspondence.
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Mark
Witherowba
Mr. Santa Claus
Sixth Street
Pittsburg Embraces Art as Picture Stores Proliferate
Chief Assessor Case notes Pittsburg booming as an art center with many small picture shops earning substantial revenue. Mayor Gourley credits public school focus and local colleges for growing taste in art, citing rising wealth and broader interest in paintings across the city.
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Pittsburg
Wylie Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Peon Avenue
School of Design
Count from the Southern islands visits Pittsburg barber shop
A foreign count staying in Pittsburg attracted crowds as he dictated a precise haircut at the Monongahela House barber shop. He ordered small adjustments and then powdered his neck and face, finishing his toilet with apparent obliviousness to onlookers.
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America
Pittsburg
United States
Monongahela House
Queen Isabella Association plans statewide organization
Miss Matilda Hindman of the Queen Isabella Association arrives in Pennsylvania to organize a district society. The group aims to commemorate women's work in discovering America with a Queen Isabella statue costing 25000 dollars and to establish social headquarters in Chicago during the fair. Meetings will organize the Congressional district into societies.
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Matilda Hindman
Queen Isabella Association
Pennsylvania
DisPatch
America
Chicago
Miss Hindman
The Kind of Man He Was
Two belated citizens argued on Fifth Avenue below Smith Field about consistency. One accused the other, who then declared he was a man of principle according to his interest.
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Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Theatrical firms secure Pittsburg business to cities
The Baltimore and Ohio road led this week’s theater traffic from Pittsburg with Sea King company 50 traveling to Indianapolis. Cora Tanner and company 25 head to New York, Sam Devere 20 to Cincinnati, and the Irish Luck Combination to Keneesport and Wheeling.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Pittsburg
Sea King Company
Indianapolis
Cora Tanner
New York
Sam Devere
Cincinnati
Keneesport
Wheeling
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Expands Stores
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. grows to over 200 branch stores in the United States with main operations under Mr. Owen at 34 Fifth Avenue. Branches listed in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The company imports and sells teas and coffees with direct consumer pricing and owns A and P Condensed Milk and Baking Powder. A new panel picture giveaway, Playing Grandmother, runs December 15 to 25 for tea and coffee purchasers.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
United States
Owen
Fifth Avenue
Butler Street
Penn Avenue
Carson Street
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Allegheny
McKeesport
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
KR. Ogden Doremus
New York
The
Sunday Dispatch
Atlantic O Pacific Tea Company
Gusey’s coats offer wide holiday price cuts
Immense assortment of nobby overcoats at Gusey’s with prices slashed from $5 to $39. Today’s $8 bargain beats last week’s $10 in the sale of all styles and materials.
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Gusky's
Gusey’s
Courts Again Hear Oil Lease Title Case Involving Hakill
In a fresh action E M Hakill asserts title to valuable oil leases amid a court fight over rail rights on Grant Street. The Pittsburgh Traction dispute prompts injunction bids to bar Duquesne Traction from operating on specified blocks.
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E. M. Hakill
Pittsburg
Duquesne Traction Companies
Duquesne
Grant Street
Central Passenger Railway Company
Pittsburg, Oakland and East Liberty Passenger Railway Company
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Central Traction Company
Central Company
Duquesne Traction Company
Duquesne Company
Diamond Street
Sixth Avenue
Wood Street
West Virginia Oil Leases Awarded to Hakill After Court Win
E. M. Hakill wins two WV Supreme Court suits over oil lease ownership. Core and Fox farms, 131 and 450 acres, sit on Mt. Morris belt with several producing wells. Lower court reversed. leases valued around 200000 dollars. one well on Core exceeds 150 barrels.
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E. M. Hakill
West Virginia
Supreme Court
W. B. Core
A.M. Fox
Mt. Morris
Hakill
V. Hakill
Strike on B and O Railroad Leaves Unchanged
The Baltimore and Ohio strike shows little change as trains run normally but freight moves with difficulty. Dispatchers say the walkout is a dispute over a rule, not a full strike, and plan to hire replacements by Monday while denouncing employer interference.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Glenwood
Pittsburg Clothing Sale at P. C. Clothing Co.
The greatest money saving clothing sale ever held in Pittsburg is now on at the P C Clothing Company corner Grant avenue opposite the Court House. Bargains cover coats suits and wearables with significant discounts for shoppers.
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Pittsburg
P. C
Grant Amend Tirecis
Letter defending Louis Arrington from joint accusations
A Philadelphia letter from OSFPH Williams, Recording Secretary Sam Knights of Labor, defends Louis Arrington against rumors and distrust. The writer asserts Arrington’s loyalty and past administration as justification, disputing alleged disloyalty and promising continued support unless disloyal conduct is proven.
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Arrington
M. W
Louis Arrington
Osfph Williams
Sam Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Emmens Seeks Contract for Four Inch Gun Casting
Dr Emmens expects to close a contract for casting a four inch aluminum bronze gun. He claims a modified rifling system a new projectile and a powder charge subdivision to ensure progressive combustion. He says the gun could have exceptional range and striking energy. Smith Bros and Co adopt fuel gas replacing natural gas under a new contract.
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Emmens
Farmers' Alliance Emerges Among Southern Democrats
Miss Laura A. Powell, secretary of D. A. 3, says the Farmers' Alliance is a new name for Southern Democrats. The plasterers in Harper due their employ ask higher hours starting May 1. President Gompers and Secretary Evans of the Federation head to Detroit for the annual convention set to begin tomorrow.
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Laura A. Powell
Farmers’ Alliance
Gompers
Evans
Federation
Detroit
Thompson's Pittsburgh Market Offers Wholesale Grocery List
A dated advertisement lists granulated sugar apricots peaches raisins currants lemons oranges oats salmon soap wax soap flour matches ketchup beans syrup buckwheat and tea. It promises free delivery within both cities and prepaid freight for orders over ten dollars to stations within one hundred miles of Pittsburgh. Contact M. R. Thompson at 301 Market Street and 69 Third Avenue opposite Gusky's.
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Columbia
Thompson
Butler County
Pweetesveres
Pittsburg
M. R. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Gusky’s
Laufmanns Grand Holiday Bargain Sale Umbrellas
$20 000 worth of silk umbrellas offered with wide range from 28-inch gloria silk to genuine French silk with silver and gold handles. Prices from $125 to $375, plus engraving on handles and free monogram. Also announces a large selection of winter suits at reduced prices from GUSEY'S.
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Laufmanns
Gloria
Laventine
Windsor
Ekavufmanns
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Gusey’s
Pianos Prominently Offered by Hoffmann Co at Smithfield
J. M. Hoffmann & Co. announces a holiday stock of grand and upright pianos at reasonable prices. The Lohmer piano is praised for beauty, touch, tone, and durability, with Coller and Schubert pianos noted for merit. Call and visit at 537 Smithfield Street. store opens in the evening.
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J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Lohmer
Coller
Schubert
J. M. Hoffann & Co
Holiday bargains flash across city shops in brief ads
Genuine English gloria umbrellas offered with gold silver or natural handles in 26 or 28 inch sizes with a free umbrella tomorrow and Tuesday with every suit or overcoat bought at Kaufmanns. Beauty rings for gentlemen at low prices from Hauch's 295 Fifth Ave. One day only. Photographs available at popular gallery 10 12 Sixth Ave. Fair lamps with lace shades at Durbin McWatty’s 53 Fifth Ave open every evening.
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Kaufmanns
Gusey
Durbin & McWatty’s
Fifth Avendé
Love of relics fills Monongahela House ante room
Manager Kelly at the Monongahela House gathers a costly museum of relics. Weapons, pottery, watches, coins and autographs fill an ante room, with items ranging from Henry Clay’s pistol to Sioux arrows, Egyptian images, Napoleonic depictions, and letters from Washington and Lincoln.
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Kelly
Monongahela House
Artemas Ward
Henry Clay
Texas
Mr. Kelly
Keily
Uncle Sam
New Orleans
Dakota
Ohio
Humane Society expands agents in Western Pennsylvania
President Eaton appointed Joseph C. George as Deputy Humane Agent at Sharpsburg and Thomas D. Gray at McDonald. The corps reaches 23 agents in three months as aims rise to about 40. Education efforts will use press pulpit and schools to broaden humane work. Also feature ad for men s overcoats at Gusky s between ten and fifteen dollars.
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Eaton
The
Humane Society
Joseph C. George
Sharpsburg
Thomas D.gray
McDonald
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Recamier Beauty Line Promoted by Harriot Hubbard Ayer
Harriot Hubbard Ayer advertises Recamier lotions balms powders soaps and tooth care products. The appeal includes testimonials from famous women and a full range of perfumes deodorants and tonics. Also listed are sales by Egger’s Pharmacies and Jos. Kimmel & Co in Pennsylvania locations.
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Egger
a _ cor
Gelese
Chestnut
Allegheny
Jaurg, Pa
JOS. Kimmel & CO
Seal Ae
As St
Pittsburg
dez-Litsa
Grand Holiday Opening at Danziger’s Delights Pittsburg Crowd
The annual Holiday Opening at Danziger’s drew thousands as December 4 reports praise the large and varied exhibition. Fine art ware, an extensive toy collection, and a two ring Barnum’s circus display imported from Germany impressed visitors in Pittsburg. The event continues Friday and Saturday with strong crowds anticipated.
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Danziger’s
Kris Kingle
Barnum
Circus
Germany
Pittsburg
Exposition of Holiday Goods at Art Gallery
Our Exposition Of Holiday Goods now complete featuring rich Art Pottery vases bisque figures and ornaments. Includes bronzes five oclock teas Egyptian onyx tables clocks candelabras sets brushes combs manicure smokers and solid silver pieces. Leather goods and plush albums highlighted. Don't fail to visit when in.
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Polk
Virginia
Seldon
Louisiana
Mississippi
Iti
Ess Honger
Queer Isabella Association
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Pittsburg Traction Company
B.C
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Central Traction
Rice
Dispaten
Tuesay
Smith Bros. & Co
la Belle Steel Works
Industrial Notes
Thompson's
Louvre
Sixth St
Iron City Brewing Company
C. Retzenstein’s
Hauch’s
Tirsu
Ahlstrom
Kurteman, Weber, Mason & Hamlin
Chase Bros
Sandusky Street
Ussa Hucus & Hacks
Napoleon
St. Helena
Marshal Ney
George Washington
Harry Lee
Abraham Lincoln
George
Ben
Thornton Bros
Guussey
Gusky
Harriet Hubbard
Ayer
Adelina Patti-Nicolimi
Bernhardt, Langtry
Jeska
Mood Clara Louise Kellogg Potter
Liberty St. Niet
PLUSH
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