Wilded man proclaims wealth and mayoral bid at hotel
W. St. Covert of Pittsburg caused a scene at the Seventh Avenue Hotel claiming vast wealth and control of the Order of Solon. He asserted plans to run for mayor, named political targets, and discussed large sums and conspiracies before friends and hotel staff. Authorities and associates say he is mentally deranged from overwork while Rev. W. R. Covert is sought for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
W. St. Covert
Pittsburg
Covert
Order of Solon
Mr. Covert
Order
Prominent Solons Elect New Officers Amid Court Delays
Attendees at a renovated Solons meeting re organize into a new body with Glenn L Folsom as Supreme President and Claude L McMillan as Supreme Vice President. Attendees express disappointment over attorneys' readiness as Rev W R Covert's mental state concerns friends and a physician is summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Solons
Glenn L Folsom
Supreme
Claude L McMillan
George L. Naylor
A. F. Moses
M. G. Clark
J. Craighead
M. D
B E Beatty
William F. Sherwood
H. C. Tice
Supreme Guard
Joha D. Walker
Supreme Sentinel
W. R Covert
King
Covert
Amalgamated Association membership rises after Homestead impact
The Amalgamated Association reports a noticeable uptick in activity and membership across lodges as Homestead struggles ripple through the union. Secretary Kilgallon says two thirds of skilled rolling mill workers may now belong, with more joiners expected and plans to place dispersed Homestead workers in new positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Homestead
Kilgallon
Humor in the Courts In Liquor Case at Third Avenue
In Criminal Court Judges Stowe and Slagle handle a case where Maryley pleads guilty to selling liquor without a license. An deaf old woman must have the judge's remarks announced loudly to her in court. The judge assesses a 500 fine and three months in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Slagle
Criminal Court
Maryley
Third Avenue
Burleigh
Judge Stowe
Two Valuable Horses Die In Kennedy Sandbank Accident
An accident on Frankstown Avenue near Fifth Avenue yesterday afternoon killed two horses pulling a wagon. A six foot square hole in the road caused the wagon tongue to break, throwing one horse into the hole and dragging the other. Both animals died from neck injuries as they fell head first, their bodies wedged in the hole until they could be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Frankstown Avenue
Fifth Avenue
J. W. Walker
East End
Captain Joseph Walton Laid to Rest in Allegheny Cemetery
Captain Joseph Walton of the coal fleet was privately buried yesterday at Allegheny Cemetery. Funeral services were held at his home 187 Western Avenue, conducted by Rev. J. A. Story of the North Avenue M E Church. The house was crowded with friends and the flags on Walton's steamboats flew at half mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walton
Allegheny Cemetery
Western Avenue
Allegheny
J. A. Story
M. E Charch
Captain Walton
Poured coffee incident leads to peace bond and assault case
Joseph Kaposuski a Polish laborer in Allegheny was jailed by Alder man McMasters for a hearing on Saturday. His wife seeks peace bond and assault and battery charges after claiming he poured coffee at her neck and threatened to kill her for stating he did not love her. Also in Allegheny highway robbery: Charles Dunkel a 15 year old was held up on Irwin avenue by a youth with a revolver demanding his valuables. the gun was dropped and the robber fled unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kaposuski
Allegheny
Alderman McMasters
Charles Dunkel
Irwin Avenue
Dunkel
Resignation at Philadelphia church leads to new call in Allegheny
Rev. John Graham of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia has resigned and will accept a call to Westminster Presbyterian Church on Buena Vista Street in Allegheny. Former pastor Rev. LN. Hays left last spring due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny
LN. Hays
Uniform excursion rates for holidays set by rail associations
The Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations approve a fare and a third round trip for holiday travel. Tickets go on sale December 24 to December 20 and December 30 to January 2, returnable by January 3. Grace Presbyterian Church ladies host December 22 and 23 dinners in the old post office building to raise funds for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Presbyterian Church
Jail for trial over gambling and liquor offenses at McKee's Rocks
J H White of McKee's Rocks faces court by Squire Miles after a Sunday gambling den operation and liquor sales to minors are alleged. The case centers on alleged unsanctioned sale of alcohol and unlawful gambling on a recent afternoon.
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J. H. White
McKee's Rocks
Squire Miles
Waite
Reform I$ Shut Out in Allegheny City Committee Debacle
The Allegheny Reform Association dominated the Republican City Committees meeting last night. Fifth ward nominations were rejected amid protests and accusations of prepacked reform influence. Mayor Kennedy announced candidacy with $100, Tyler filed with $100, and a rule requiring $100 acceptance was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Reform Association
Fifth Ward
Pentecost
J. M.friedman
Charles Robinson
Friedman
Fifth
Robinson
Legheny Reform Association
Reform Association
Allerheny
Stevenson
Dahlinger
Kennedy
Major Tyler
Neons
William Price
Councilmani
Colored Citizens Meet to Form Political Compact in Pittsburg
A large gathering of colored citizens met at 2820 Penn Avenue in Pittsburg to organize for their own political interests. President Scott L. Morton presided with GC. W. Allen as secretary. A 15 member committee was formed to draft a permanent organization and report at Saturday’s mass meeting in Council Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Scott L. Morton
Twelfth Ward
GC. W. Allen
J. W. Holmes
A. F. Hall
R. H. Allen
Thomas A. Wilson
H. A. Clay
John Roy
Counc
A. T Hall
J. Wilfred Holmes
M. EK. Holland
T. A. Wilson
J. A. Rice
Emanuel Jackson
Charles Harris
John M. Clarke
Alex Saunders
George Holmes
Omas Gatewood
Removal From Sixth Ward Disqualifies Finnerty
John Finnerty, elected last February to the Common Council from the Sixth Ward, loses his seat after moving to the Fifth and opening a restaurant. Mayor Gourley and City Attorney Moreland say he has no legal right to a seat due to permanent ward removal, risking the validity of recent council bills passed by narrow majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finnerty
Finnerty
Fifth Avenue
Gourley
Moreland
Fulton Seeks Reelect Mayor Citing Record of Service
Fulton declares ambition for Recordership while claiming he can win re election as mayor. He touts unblemished finances and a low crime record during his term, criticizing current police performance and pledging to fight if not for pursuing the Recordership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Miller Confirmed as Internal Revenue Collector
George Miller was yesterday confirmed by the United States Senate as Internal Revenue Collector for this district. The decision came via telegram at 3 pm while Miller stood with friends at City Hall. The 42nd birthday anniversary matched with a family celebration as Miller prepared to head home to Union Station. His bond and oath arrangements were unsettled pending choice of where to file and administer the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Internal Revenue
United States Senate
City Hall
Union Station
Miller
Senator Quay
Senate
Washington
United States
Lyon
S . Warmcastle
Harrison
Quay
Congress
Iller
Ran dall Club Board Elects Chairman and Secretary
The Ran dall Club organized its new Board of Trustees at headquarters last night. A Mamaux was elected Chairman and A C Bone Secretary. Other trustees named were J H Wallace D P O Doherty L A Mellon George P Brown and Louis Cells. Mamaux and Louis Cella represented the syndicate. Mamaux’s chairmanship was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
A.mameux
A. C. Bone
J. H. Wallace
D. P. O'Doherty
L. A. Mellon
George P. Brown
Louis Cells
Mamaux
Louia Cella
Candidate slate grows for Allegheny ward offices
Josefa Wenner is named a Second ward constable hopeful in Allegheny. Grange N. Lacock and Hugh Morrison join the field for Allegheny Common Council from the same ward. Joan L. Exnunis launches a lively constable bid in Pittsboro Second ward. The Captain, a noted worker, faces no opposition for the post when primaries come. BUYER and seller meet through THE DISPATCH ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefa Wenner
Allegheny
Grange N. Lacock
Allegheny Common Council
Hugh Morrison
Joan L. Exnunis
Pittsboro
Unsuccessful Elopement at Bellaire License Office
An Italian and an American girl sought a marriage license yesterday but could not answer questions satisfactorily and the request was refused. Kleber & Bro. advertise booming piano and organ sales far surpassing 1891 with stock from $200 to $1,000 and daily telegraph orders. Their latest sales included two Steinways, two Conovers and four operas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Messrs
Kleber
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Henricks Music Co Opens With Big Customer Turnout
Henricks Music Company Ltd reports a crowded opening and delighted responses from shoppers. The store advertises a large stock of pianos and organs fresh from the factory and invites holiday buyers to inspect their easy payment plan and request catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henricks Music Co
Ltt
Wland
Fifth Avenua
Henricks Muasic Co Promotes Pianos and Organs
There is nothing more suitable or enjoyable for a Christmas present than a fine piano or an organ. They claim the largest stock of pianos and organs in the state with cash or easy payments offered. Heyeioxs Music Co Ltd at 101 and 103 Fifth Avenue.
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Heyeioxs Music Co
Fifth Avenue
Ex Mayor Andy Fulton Eyes Recorder Run
Ex mayor Andy Fulton remains confident in a bid to succeed George von Bornhorst as county recorder. He says his campaign is advancing and his defenses are ready, hinting at a possible mayoral run after the recorder term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Fulton
George von Bornhorst
Woman’s strategy sparks missing child case in divorce proceedings
Mrs. Mamie Lewis failed to return after taking her 4 year old son on a walk. Police nationwide hunt follows as Richard Lewis seeks to resolve a divorce case. A note misled the nanny, while Miss Woods supervised the boy at a Fulton street address. The couple’s long legal battle includes a hotel scandal with a clerk and a river rescue.
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Mamie Lewis
Richard
Mra Lewis
Chiefs of Police
Richard Lewis
Fulton Street
Sunt
Miss Woods
Noice
Mr. Lewis
Lisa Woods
Tenth Street
Bank Director Joseph Walton Dead at 23
The Board of Directors records the death of Joseph Walton, president of the bank, who died December 5, 1892, in the twenty third year of his age. The resolution honors his remarkable business insight, leadership, and service to the bank and community, expressing deep sympathy to his family and recording the notice for the records.
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Joseph Walton
Walton
The People’s Store Offers Xmas Smoking Jackets and Fine Bric-a-Brac
A Fifth Avenue shop advertises smoking jackets for Christmas gifts with a broad line from size 75 up and a pivot to genta furnishing items. It highlights a notable collection of fine bric-a-brac including royal Berlin and Dresden ceramics, jeweled pieces, and porcelain sets from multiple makers. Jos. Bieunaum & Co. lists 48 Fifth Avenue with diametric offerings. 5am F. Sipe claims the largest diamond assortment in Pittsburgh with open hours nightly in December and options for cash or credit.
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Royal Vie Royal Berlin
Dresden
Sevre
Sport
Doulton
Crown Derby
Royal Worcester
Jos. Bieunaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
F. Sipe
Pitsburg
Smitfield
Dismond
Social Evil Agitation Shows Little Activity and Reforms Continue
The social evil agitation is dormant with no new statements from Mayor Gourley or Chief Brown. Affected girl sent home from Second avenue. Deaconesses’ Home and Bethesda, Bethany, and United Presbyterian circles push reform work while limiting publicity. The city presses reform through churches and homes as 130 helped in a year. A cyclone scare near the Ohio River prompts warnings but passes quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Ohio
Second Avenue
McKenna
Murphy
Lafayette Hall
Bethesda Home
Colwell Street
United Presbyterian Church
Gourley
Presbyterian
O'Mara
D. A. Littell
Gemstone Advertisement Promotes Rubies and Pearls
An ornate ad touts rubies emeralds sapphires opals pearls and turquoise as high quality gifts. It invites customers to select early and assures delivery of goods with courteous assistance.
Bargain Slipper Sale Highlights Budget Footwear
A retailer touts a wide range of men and youth slippers at prices far below competing stores. Embroidered slippers cost 75 cents, chenille velvets 85 cents, and various Opera styles from 1 to 1.50 dollars, with men’s fine models at 1.25 while ladies velvet slippers range 75 cents to 1 dollar. Dancing pumps in patent leather fetch 1.50 to 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Reizenstein Offers 45 Percent Off at Three Stores
Reizenstein advertises special inducements in Worcester Royal Bonn and Doulton lines at 45 percent less than usual low prices. Score open until o'clock. 150 to 156 Frvenat Street Allegheny.
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Reizenstein
Royal Worcester
Royg
Bonn
Doulton
Srt
Allegheny
Worcester
Royal Bonn
Frvenat St
Holiday Sale Offers Hundreds of Seal Skin Garments
Over a hundred stylish jackets and coats are offered at special holiday sale prices. The ads promise lower prices than elsewhere and emphasize complete assortments in jacket and coat lengths.
Fashionable fur capes and garments on sale now
A wide range of capes from 20 to 42 inches in styles including fitted and military, offered in furs such as Marten Persian mink seal sable and more. MINK capes 20 inches from 50 dollars. electric seal capes 20 inches at 18 dollars. seal capes with Marten collars at 25 dollars. Fur collars capes jackets and ulsters in mink Marten Persian lamb and other furs priced 4.50 to 25 dollars. Stocks large garments held for future delivery.
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W. R. Covert
W. B. Covert
Morse
Newe
Cunningham
Order of Selon
Order of
Salon
Ben Harrison
John Wanamaker
Matt Quay
Chris Magee
Vison
Bigelow
Musclf
Harlem
W. RK. Covert
Pittburg
Stonerville
Westmoreland County
Order of A
Frankstown Avenues
Rev. LN. Hays
Allegheny City Committee
U. S. Senate
Colored Citizens
John Finnnerty
Board OF Trustees
A. Mamcux
A. C. Bone Scretary
Kleber & Bro
Profli’s Store
Fifth Ave
Campari. & Dice
Jos
Suzarrn & Liorp
Sfranderson Co.,Ltd
Pennavenue
Recorder
Might
Stathmcreek
Bijou
Holt- Gay Goods
Ssuarse & Liars, Jewelers
Farmers’ Deposit
Natonal Bank
the People's Store
Sizon
Genta
Camroszi, & Dik
Christaan Homes
Ohio River
Ft. Wayne Road
Woods’ Run
Dr. Bull
AP. Roberts & Sons
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Simen’s
Deak
Sumaren & Liorn, Jewelers
Louvre
Sixth Street
R. & Davis & Co
de Wrrr
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Prrrasvas
Penn Ave
Atlaska
Gapes
Jos.horne&co
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