Bond Issue Fought Over Millage in Pittsboro Vote
Amid a lively exchange between W. A. Magee and City Representative Evans, supporters press for bonds to cover a 2,000,000 street debt, arguing taxes could rise without bonds. Evans warns citizen objections could block issuance. Major Gourley oversees polling as officials pledge no debt increase beyond last year’s millage.
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Evans
W. A. Magee
Dr. Evans
Mr. Evans
Magee
Mazre
Jerry
Pittsboro
Gourley
Citizens’ Committee
Wertheimer Declares Exit From Allegheny Delegate Fight
Conchriman Wertheimer of Allegheny says he has no part in the national delegate contest and refuses to participate. Emanuel Wertheimer yesterday stated he is out of the race and will not seek a delegate position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conchriman Wertheimer
Allegheny
Emanuel Wertheimer
Wertheimer Denies Mayor Involvement In Legislature Bid
Wertheimer states a conference with Mayor Wyman never occurred and he never sought or offered to be a candidate if the mayor withdrew. He confirms he is a Legislature candidate only and claims a friend cited by mayoral allies acted without mayoral authority. He blames Wyman for past election defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Wertheimer
Catter
Supreme Court case delays Mannion Alley street work decision
The city plans a test suit on the new street law with Mannion alley improvement from Hawley to Liberty streets. Chief Bigelow will invite bids December 18, with contracts to be let only after the constitutionality is settled by the Supreme Court, delaying other street contracts until a ruling.
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Mansion Alley
Supreme Court
Todiny Chief Bigelow
Mannion Alley
Hawley
Liberty Streets
Supreme Courts
Bigelow
Morrow
Mayror Gourier
Conneils
Frank Wall Comes Home from Kentucky Visit
Frank Wall of Kentucky, former owner of the Sned on Walls station, spent two weeks in Pittsburgh and returned to his Kentucky home. An intelligent Irishman, hard of hearing, he thrives on horse racing with Nellie Pitcher and Eva. He retains about 100 acres at Wall, sold most to the Pennsylvania road for yards and a round house. He questions a claim that good farming land costs 100 dollars per acre near the city and notes offers up to 1500 dollars per acre for his land, which he says would not suit a poor farm.
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Frank Wall
Albom
Kentucky
Walls
Pittsbore
Mr. Walls
Wall
Blue Glass
Nellie Pitcher
Eva
Nellie
Pennsylvania Road
Tennessee Eyes Convict System Reform After Four-Year Wait
J. W. Cantrell, private secretary for Senator Bates, says Tennessee must wait four years before abolishing the convict system as six-year penitentiary contracts run out. Many miners’ released prisoners have been recaptured, delaying legislative action and hindering Eastern Tennessee’s growth amid mining turmoil. Cantrell notes pro-Cleveland sentiment and limited focus on silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cantrell
Bates
Tennessee
A. Nuon
Nashville
Ellwood Acres
Washington
Cantrell
Ple
Cleveland
Councilman Cavanaugh and Burns Face Saloon Fight
Yesterday in Diamond Square saloon at Larkin and Heck a quarrel between Councilman Matt Cavanaugh and Frank Burns escalated into a brawl. Burns hurled a whiskey glass, Cavanaugh reportedly struck Burns with a hand sabre, and both refused to back down as a crowd gathered. Burns was arrested and jailed. Cavanaugh was detained for questioning. Burns is linked to a prior alleged elopement attempt involving Cavanaugh’s daughter.
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Matt Cavanaugh
Frank Burns
Larkin & Heck
Diamond Square
Furs
Cavanaugh
Burns
O'Harra
Central Station
Mr. Cavanaugh
Russian Immigrant Sues Pittsburgh Traction For 310000
Isaae Kombach, a Russian in the U S seven weeks, sues the Pittsburgh Traction Co for 310000 damages after an afternoon trolley ride caused a broken arm. He says a basket led to a conductor demanding seven cents and he was thrown from the moving car. he does not understand the request.
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Isaae] Kombach
America
Pitteburg Traction Company
Kombach
Washerwoman Accused in Theft Case in Seymour Boyle Suit
Seymour Boyle sued Mary McCally yesterday before Alderman Leslie for larceny alleging the washerwoman took a gold watch from Boyle’s vest pocket after finishing a washing job. Officer Ford arrested McCally at Straw Berry Alley. watch found in her possession.
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Seymour Boyle
Mary McCally
Leslie
Lareenr
Boyle
Ford
Strawberry Alley
New Democratic Movement Formed in Allegheny County
A meeting at Charles A. O'Brien's office launched the new Allegheny County Democratic Association aimed at reforming the party. Colonel Levi Bird Duff presided. W. D. Moore urged purging leaders, and a roll of signers included John Huckestein, F. W. Lordan, C. A. O'Brien, and McWilliams, with 25 000 voters targeted for action against ring rule.
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New
Democratic Party
Allegheny County
Charles A. O'Brien
O'Brien
Levi Bird Duff
W. D. Moore
William Brennen
Moore
Republican Party
Reform Party
William Walls
John Huckestein
F. W. Lordan
C. A. O'Brien
O Brien
Messrs. O'Brien
Sipe
Walls
Tilden Democratic Association
Ennis
Tammany
Carr
Tilden
Pittshore
Democratic Reform Association
John Ennis
Tammany Hall Association
Allegheny County Democratic Association
Frank Jams
Appointment of committee on arrangements for membership and meeting
A motion passed to appoint a committee on arrangements to prepare an address for prospective members and plan a hall meeting on Saturday December 19. An outline for constitution and bylaws will be prepared. Names Sipe O'Brien McGirr Kerins Sree Boyce Moore Large and Douglass appointed. Finance committee Huckestein Tams Lordan also appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kelly
J. K. P. Duff
A. B. Stevenson
E. P. Douglnas
T. H. Davis
Messrs
Sipe
O'Brien
McGirr
Kerins
Sree
Boyce
Moore, Large
Douglass
Huckestein
Tams
Lordan
Echols Switches to Pro-Protection in 1892
Colonel John W. Echols, a Democratic campaign orator and Scotch Irish leader, abandons free trade for protection as a Republican. He argues tariffs will save the South and sustain Northern prosperity, citing Georgia’s cotton woes and lack of work. He plans to campaign for the Republican ticket, likely in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Echols
Echols
Scotch-Irish Society
Georgia
New England
Republican Party
Party of Protection
Marrying for Money Robber Duo Sew Two Quick Weddings
A man posing as J. M. Ingle married Mrs. Walker at the St. James Hotel in El Paso on October 29 and fled with her cash. A second victim, Marie Gosslin, married another man calling himself James Taylor in Niagara Falls, lost $800, and gave a diamond ring, with investigators linking the con to the same suspect. Police seek the bold swindler described as about 50, with a bald spot and a missing right forearm, labeled as Taylor or Ingle.
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J.M. Ingle
el Paso
St. James Hotel
Walker
Mansfield
Ingle
Frank Newell
The
St. James
James Taylor
McMillan
Detroit
Michigan
Niagara Falls
Marie
Taylor
California
Wood
Irvington
Suspension Bridge
Estate Goes to Ireland in Reversed Fortune
Attorney Donaldson filed for probate on the will of Sarah Kerr of Robinson township. Testatrix, dead with property on the Steubenville pike, leaves all to Martha Fullerton Nancy Reed Catherine and Margaret McKee daughters of Nancy McKee and Margaret Given. Beneficiaries are in Ireland and unknown to executors. heirs to be found if dead. Executors are Rev. J. D. Turner and William N. Kerr of Murdoch Kerr & Co.
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Europe
B. Donaldson
Sarah Kerr
Robinson Township
Testatrix
Steubenville Pike
McCurdy
Martha Fullerton
J. D. Turner
William N. Kerr
Murdoch, Kerr & Co., Printers
Still After Wyman More Sensational Charges Target Mayor
The Allegheny Reformers plan new suits against Mayor Wyman alleging he collected fines without turning them into city funds. The first public case concerns Kittie Hodie alias Kittie Howard, charged with a disorderly house and marked discharged. she paid a $100 fine and may testify. Additional similar cases and affidavits are ready, with gambling house prosecutions to follow. They may also claim Wyman took money from Exposition Park management, forcing a trial or invoking statues of limitations. The Reformers promise the most sensational claims yet, though not necessarily the gravest.
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Allegheny Reformera
Wyman
Kittie Hodie
Kittie Howard
Exposition Park
Returning Immigrants and the Pauper Exile Dilemma
Chief Elliot and Inspector Layton deport pauper immigrants sent to New York for onward shipment to Germany Russia and Italy. Cases include Annie Miller Michael Ledvondorski and Annie Paggi whose incurable ailments prompted removal. A legal fight over protection rights for a child of recently arrived parents awaits Attorney General guidance.
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Chief Elliot
Inspector Layton
Washington Bury
New York
Annie Miller
Germany
Michael Lévendorski
Russian
Annie Paci
Italy
Annie Paggi
Annie Castozo
Washington
Officers elected for Society of the Improvement of the Poor
The annual meeting elected officers led by President Mrs. W. A. Herron and Vice Presidents Mrs. L. M. Harding Mrs. Thomas Ewing and Mrs. William Thaw. William R. Thompson was treasurer and Mrs. DL. E. fipmoctt secretary. An advisory and finance committee was named with multiple members. the next public meeting is scheduled at the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of the
W. A. Herron
L. M. Harding
Thomas Ewing
William Thaw
William R. Thompson
DL. E. Fipmoctt
A. L. Wilmorth
Kof
Jol Arthurs
Josish Cohen
H.C. Biggs
John Dunlap
M. Kuhn
J. J. Dunlevy
Sallie Speer
George Stevenson
C. S. Ware
I. &. Waring
Charles
Sarat Bissell
June W. Mazet
Margaret Speer
Annie Willliams
David Robinson
Levi Harris
E.P. Cowan
W. J. Reid
A. Kitzmiller
Charley J. Clarke
Joseph Horne
A. Kirk Porter
James W. Houston
J. J. Meeds
Alexander Nimick
George K. Stevenson
William E. Sehmertz
E. M. O'Neill
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Catholic groups urge action against ex-Congressman Butterworth
Catholic organizations in Columbus and Pittsburgh condemn ex-Congressman Ten Butterworth and send resolutions to the World's Fair Commission. Secretary James M. Shepard promised consideration by President Palmer, but no further word has arrived, fueling belief that the assault on Catholics will remain unpunished.
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Ten Butterworth
Palmer
Washington
Commission
Columbus
Butterworth
Telegraph branch booths opened at new postoffice site
The Western Union erected a small booth in the new postoffice to serve as a branch for public use behind the Postmaster’s office on Fourth avenue. Postal Telegraph plans a similar booth on Third avenue. Postmaster McKean led the idea citing city use of branches and the department’s needs. A gasoline explosion at Thomas Zenfers’ home on William street Allegheny caused injuries to James and Mike Murphy. Mrs Zenfers and a child were rescued from a second story.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Fourth Avenue
Postal Telegraph Company
Third Avenue
McKean
Pittsburg
William Zenfers
Thomas Street
Allegheny
James
Mike Murphy
Handsomely Remodeled Storefront in Allegheny
BR Hay & Son in Allegheny unveils a grand remodel of their Federal Street store. Architect Alston & Heckert designed a renaissance style front with cherry wood, first quality glass, French crystal transoms, beveled mirrors, and a four foot carved griffin centerpiece. The display improvements promise a top tier shoe presentation praised by judges.
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Federal Street
Alston & Heckert
Redding Baird & Co
Boston
Mass
Pennsylvania
Messrs. R. Hay & Son
Tailored shirts in stripes and plaids priced 5.50 to 15
In fancy stripes broken plaids and solid colors Biber and Easton offer tallor made shirts in perfect shape and finish Even the lowest grades will be an acceptable gift
Noble Gift Idea For Xmax At Hardy Hayes Jewelers
An old English conceit inspires a sterling silver hose fit for the table and heirloom potential. Hardy & Hayes showcases a notable collection priced up to 500 dollars with a tran at 150 dollars, alongside extra fine silks from Boccs & Bun and fur goods from Sauney Co. The ad promotes the eighth wonder, chemical diamonds, and a life size crayon deal at Aufrecht's Studio, 77 Fifth Avenue, with free crayons through January 1, 1893.
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Xmax
Hardy & Hayes
Harpy & Hayes
TIF
Smithfield Street
Aufrecht
Fifth Avenue
Fur Goods Sale At Low Prices Before Holidays
A brisk sale promotion announces fur sets and other items offered at Wesally locations with urge to buy before holidays. The notice emphasizes variety and very low prices to attract buyers.
Handkerchiefs Special Offers Prompt Early Selections
Special values on ladies and gents handkerchiefs with hemstitching embroidery and initials. Prices range from 1 cent to 262 cents with silk options and colored borders. Available in area shops with extra values and silk varieties.
Fine Umbrellas Offered in Sandal Weichner Violet Goods
A listing describes fine umbrellas with dainty handles in Sandal Weichner Violet and other fragrant wool inlaid with ivory pearl and silver priced from 2 to 310. No fancy prices are asked for these goods.
Extr a fine pattern dresses reduced quantity sale
The notice advertises extra fine pattern dresses in limited stock now discounted from 4 to Gt Shineh Favl'sh Siitings in cnoliest effects and newest ioles, with Tie, formerly 41 3114.
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Southside
Geurl R
McKenna
Gopp
Lesie
Hyedman
Succop
Itie
Allerhanny
William Smith
Flint Glass Workers’ Assoriation
William Meike
Armolzamared Association
George L. Coke
Window Glass Workers’ Association
KM. Ferguson
T. H. Given
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
A. W. Iver
Mark W. Watson
A. Groetzinger
German National Bank
John Caldwell
Allegheny National Bank
Thomas Wizhiman
Joshua Rhodes
W. W., Kerr
H. M. Curry
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
August Ammon
M. & M. Insurance Company
T. C. Jenkins
Wholesale
Crecer
T. Watson
J.C. O'Donnell
Frederick Maui
German Savings and Theposit Bank
D. P
Manufacturers Bank
Alderman McKenna
Isrick and Grain Exe
Eagle
the New Democracy
O’brien
William Sipe
Stowe Township
Ireland
Society of Theimprovement of the
BEN Butterworth
BR. Hay & Son
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Sauer & Co
Biber & Easton
Sauney & Co
Doe
A. G. Camrbeett & Sons
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horne & Co
Mars
Triton
Lapres
Surrey & Co
APTER
Tissu
Lapies
Sable Capes
Suiney & Co
FUR Capes
Pris
Dispatch
Federal ST
Market ST
des-Tresa
Hooe
Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Pitteours
Horne & CO
Penn Avenus
Hudson Sable
Alaska
Marten
LYNX
Beaver
Krimmer
Cloak Department
Astrakhan
Axminster
Moquette
Gobelin
Gobelins
Axminsters
New York City
Union
Edward
Groetzinger
Deétresn
Bartlett
J. C. Bartlett
Woodcone Plitabury
Nel
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