Dalzell Renounced Senate Bid After Party Conference
Prominent Pennsylvania Republicans convened at Motel Duquesne to discuss strategy and a plan to back Quay for the Senate and oppose Delamater. Key figures from Philadelphia and Allegheny County debated endorsements, national delegates, and the slate for the Supreme Bench race amid factional tensions and talks of a Blaine delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Duquesne
Pittsboro
Grand Jury
John Narcisies
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Quay
Geaver
United States Senate
Quay Libel Suit Before Grand Jury Sees No Return
Senator M. L. Quay accuses Albert J. Barr and James Mills in a campaign libel case. The grand jury heard testimony from Tong Andrews Porter Moorwood and Stone among others but did not return any indictment or action. The proceedings focused on Quay's claim regarding a $4,000 check connected to the recent campaign activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Quay
Albert J. Barr
James Mills
Tong
Andrews
Republican Committee
Charles Porter
Republican Committee of
Philadelphia
John Moorwood
Orphane’ Court
C. & Stone
Oshier
The
Beaver Bank
David
Brennen to Form Committee to Revise Allegheny County Rules
Democratic Party chairman Brennen announced yesterday he will appoint a committee this week to revise Allegheny county rules. He opposes changes that would reduce representation at county conventions, arguing that smaller numbers weaken party strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Democratic Party
Allegheny County
Num
Investigators in town probe Warmcastle office watch
Revenue agents Culbertson and Moser visit St Charles Hotel and discuss Collector Warmcastle amid ongoing trouble. They praise his work ethic while avoiding specifics and note possible retirement talks in Washington. The pair mention the President and political dynamics in Pennsylvania offices as Warmcastle plans a meeting with the Internal Revenue Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Moser
Internal Revenue Department
St. Charles Hotel
Pennsylvanian
Virginian
West Virginia
Delaware
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Warmcastle
Dasratcu
Pittsburg
Mr. Warmcastle
Mr. Moser
Harrison
Warmeastie
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Blaine
Clarkson
Dudley
Quay
Washington
J. Magee
Dalzell
Revenue Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Courting scandal drama ends in near fatal leap
Mrs. Mary Lewis, linked to a divorce case, again attempted death by leaping from a third story window at the St. Charles Hotel. Detective Heiner intervened just as she neared the courtyard forty feet below. Her condition later improved while court action over child custody proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
St. Charles
Heiner
Sproull
Lewis
Cincinnati
Supreme Bench contenders vie as Parke shifts to state race
In Allegheny politics Judge Hawkins and Judge Stowe launch Republican bids for Supreme Judge while Ewing withdraws. Thomas A. Parke abandons a national delegate bid to back Hawkins, with Joseph May alongside. First district duo A H Stauffer and Henry Bolster run, with possible clashes from judge factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hawkins
Orphans’ Court
Stowe
No. 1
Ewing
Hawkins
Pittsburg
Ublican State
Thomas A. Parke
B. F. Jones
Indre Hawkins
Parke
Allegeny
Freedom For A Song At Central Station
A young Black man named Fred Roper arrested as a vagrant at Central station sings for Judge Gripp and is released. He explains he was an opera tenor with a troubled troupe. The judge allows him to perform a solo and sets him free after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gripp
Central Station
Fred Roper
Liquor Dealer Open on Election Day Under Probe
Police Captain Unterbaum reports James Getty Jr a wholesale liquor dealer at 141 Water Street had his place open on election day. Officer Duffy saw three half gallons of beer sold between 6 and 7 in the morning. Getty and ex-Alderman Samuel McMasters deny sale. McMasters says three half gallons were taken Tuesday morning but prepaid Monday by an Italian fruit dealer who stored them. Chief Brown to investigate and seek prosecution if warranted.
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Unterbaum
James Getty, Jr
No. 141
Water Street
Duffy
Brown
Getty
Doea
Samuel McMasters
Man Arrests Self Over Workhouse Commit to James Maloney
A 50 year old stone cutter went to Central station and presented a 90 day workhouse commitment for James Maloney in default of a fifty dollar fine for vagrancy. The man claimed to be the named Maloney and that Alderman McKenns gave it to him last Saturday. He said he kept the money for enjoyment, then decided to arrest himself. He is in a cell awaiting removal today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Sergeant Gray
James Maloney
Alderman McKenns
Toledo Dispatch Reports Infirmary Director Denies Desertion Charge
Infirmary Director Herman Baumbach denies desertion of Ada Gray at the Albion Hotel Pittsburg charging he only helped her toward her home 60 miles away gave her $2 for fare and accompanied other public trips to Pittsburg. Gray has long been in and out of the insane asylum and workhouse since 1889 with prior imprisonment for skull cracking. Baumbach, an ex councilman, is described as a prominent citizen.
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Toledo
Herman Baumbach
Ada Gray
Albion
Pittsburg
Gray
Wowman’s Retreat
Findlay
Baumbach
Irregular Votes Flagged by Commissioner Shafer
Yesterday in the Fifth district along the Sixth ward Allegheny Commissioner J D Shafer noted an excess of defective affidavits. Voters with irregular ballots are marked with a cross for later examination, while Shafer says he will not learn how individuals voted. The tedious review covers the most populous wards first, with remaining areas expected to progress faster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
J. D. Shafer
Fireman John Hamill Death Case Settled by Board
The Disability Board met to review Fireman John Hamill's death from injuries at a department storehouse last July. Hamill was pulled into a pulley rope while assisting with feed, died three weeks later from a fractured skull. Three firemen and Doctors Mercur and Marshall testified before the board awarded his widow 31000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disability Board
John Hamill
Hamill
Mercur
Marshall
Charles L. Davis in Serious Condition at Alvin Theater
Charles L. Davis, proprietor of the Alvin Theater, is gravely ill with multiple neck and throat abscesses and erysipelas. Abscesses were lanced recently. he showed some improvement yesterday but remains in great pain. Davis remains cheerful and optimistic about recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Davis
Alvin Theater
Mr. Davis
The Eagle Condensed Milk Promotes Child Nutrition
A brief note extols Gail Borden Eagle Grand Condensed Milk as the most reliable nourishment for children and infants. It emphasizes proper diet and wholesome food as key to reducing sickness in young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Seuaar
Oil Country Politics Quiet as Quay Seeks Senate Re‑election
Ed Smijey reports calm politics in the oil region. He believes Senator Quay has secured enough State support to guarantee another Senate term. The choice of C E Heydrick to replace Judge Clark stirs party balance in northwestern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Smijey
Senate
Harrisburg
Quay
C. E. Heydrick
Judge Clark
A Rest for Repairs at Edgar Thomson Works
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock will shut down this Saturday for a two week rest. Workers gain a wage scale change as departments are replaced with new machinery during the shutdown, aimed at rapid completion despite heavy orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Edgar Thomson
Braddock Asx
Promised Work for Hungarians in Pittsburg
A New York telegram reports six Hungarian peasants, who worked in the Pennsylvania iron regions, have returned home on the steamship Amsterdam to seek work again. Some say employment awaits them at Andrew Carnegie's Pittsburgh works. Separately, the National Builders' Exchange plans trades schools in major cities, a proposal endorsed by President Barnes and Pittsburgh delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Amsterdam
Hach
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
United States
National Builders’ Exchange
Cleveland
Barnes
Pittsburg Exchange
Address planned for Lafayette Hall mass meeting
The mass meeting committee at Lafayette Hall Friday night in support of the striking printers received word from Rev Dr Robertson of Allegheny that he will speak. Gompers Burt and Dougherty are expected to attend and speak. The strike continues with more imported workers sent home by the committee yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hall
Dr. Robertson
Allegheny
Messrs
Gompers and Burt Compete for Federation Presidency
The Federation of Labor debates a presidential contest between Gompers and Burt. Burt has gained notable strength in his campaign, and the outcome remains uncertain ahead of next week’s convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Messrs. Gompers
Burt
Druggists Seek End to Patent Medicine Price Cuts
The National Druggists Association conference committee meets in New York to devise plans to halt price reductions for patent medicines. George A. Kelly attends as concern grows over retailers in major cities discounting prices from Maine to California. The group, including proprietors, wholesalers, and retailers, argues strong margins for retailers threaten the business unless cuts stop nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Druggists’ Association
New York
George A. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Maine
California
Kelly
Appointment of Schatzman as Assistant Fire Chief
Chief Murphy named Peter Schatzman foreman of No 2 engine company as assistant chief of the fire department. He replaces John Hunter amid personal tensions with Chief Jones. Schatzman took control yesterday morning and said the appointment may be permanent, though uncertainty remains. Chief Jones offered no comment. Other hall officials indicated the decision is permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Peter Schatzman
No. 2 Engine Company
Fire Department
John Hunter
Chief Jones
Hunter
Schatzman
Jones
Infant found dead in Forbes Street dump, Soho
Reported yesterday afternoon by boys, a well-developed male infant was found wrapped in gingham and evidently dead for 24 hours. Officer Rohan took the body to the Fourteenth ward station. the case will be investigated. Bids for remodeling Allegheny City Hall were opened by the Public Works Sub-Committee on Property. recommended bid from B Groach at 6,575, others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Street
Soho
Rohan
Fourteenth Ward
Allegheny City Hall
Public Works Sub-Committee
Allegheny
City Hall
W. F. Trimble
George A. Cochrane
R. C. Tannehill
B. A. Groach
Mrs. McCarthy Not Expected to Live Reported
Mrs. W. C. McCarthy wife of ex Mayor McCarthy lies very low at Miller street home. Last night reports said she could live only a few hours.
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W. C. McCarthy
McCarthy
Miller Street
Gallinger and Hanpy & Hares Jewelers Ad Promotes Gems
An old ad promotes Gallinger at 1200 Penn Avenue offering diamonds, rings, pendants, earings, necklaces, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other stones. Hanpy & Hares, at 529 Smithfield Street, touts chemical diamonds and silversmith and art dealer services.
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Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Hanpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
Noble English Gift Ideas for Heirloom Tables
An old English concept of fitting homes with sterling silver tableware is proposed as a noble gift. Hardy & Hayes advertises a notable collection from $20 to $500 and a tronce setup at $150, with Harpy & Harns promoting items at 529 Smithfield Street. Minnehaha flour is recommended for quality bread, and a mention of the latest invention, Chemia titre, appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xinas
Hardy & Hayes
Harpy & Harns
Smithfield Street
Evans argues bonds unnecessary in disputed street debt
Dr. Evans, councilman from the Twenty third ward, contends the city should not issue bonds for street improvement costs. He says the debt, if any, rests with the contractor and property owners, not the city, and that curative legislation must be tested in court before any bond issuance or tax appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Evans
Disranter
Supreme Court
Neglected the Burns In Street Battle Over Fire Hazard
Parkerson for the Burns Sherman Parkerson sued George Lance for assault and battery after a quarrel on Smallman Street. During the fight Lance pushed Parker against a furnace causing severe burns from red hot iron rods. Parker persists in critical condition amid erysipelas and blood poisoning. Lance was arrested, released on bail. Both men come from good families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerson
Sherman
Leslie
George Lance
Smallman Street
Twenty-fourth
Crisman
Butler Street
Lance
Seventeenth Ward
Oil man W. H. Goffey relapse confines him
W. H. Goffey the oil man, recently released after a serious illness, has suffered a relapse and is again confined to his bed. His Ercan are unable to reach the seat of his ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goffey
Ad Submission Hours and Office Schedule Notice
Advertising deadlines set at 9 P M for next mornings insertion. The new office will operate daily except Sundays.
Art Works for Allegheny Carnegie Gallery Gift Plan
The Carnegie Library Allegheny Art Committee considered a proposal from Joan W. Weatty to obtain $10,000 from councils to buy pictures. She promises to secure gifts totaling $10,000 to bootstrap a $20,000 collection. The letter drew strong support and councils may grant the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Committee On Art
Allegheny
Man Dahlinger
Allegheny Carnegie Gallery
Joan W. Weatty
Wednesdays Unfortunates Two Men Killed and Six Injured
A railroad fatality and several severe injuries occurred yesterday as multiple cable car and industrial accidents left two likely fatally hurt. Names include G Schorr, James Bell noted dead, with others injured in Allegheny and Allentown areas.
A LACTEAL COMBINATION
F K Ward a Washington milk dealer plans forming a Pittsburg stock company to supply pure milk to farmers and consumers. Each share costs 10 and milk is 10 cents per quart with a daily dividend. Jars with hermetic seals will be used and milk kept untouched to ensure quality and healthiness. Ward aims to expand to other cities next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Ward
Washington
Pittsburg
Mr. Ward
Lumber man Holliday cites WV Democrats mulling White for governor
Edward Holliday, a Wheeling lumber man, registered at the Monongahela House yesterday. He says West Virginia Democrats are talking of running Colonel Robert L. White, a member of the Legislature, for Governor. He recently returned from Michigan. He notes lumber prices have held steady for years amid balanced supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Holliday
Wheeling
Monongahela House
West Virginia
Robert L. White
Holliday
Michigan
Coal Prices Sent Down By Local Dealers In Ohio
Captain W. W. Go'Neil and Marsh McDonald traveled to Cincinnati to inspect river interests as local dealers slash coal rates. Current prices stand at 4 cents per bushel locally, 6 cents in Cincinnati, and 35 cents per barrel in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Go’ Neil
Marsh McDonald
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Accidents and Arrests Hit Allegheny Local Scene
Tur Conroy accommodation collided with a freight engine at Marion avenue crossing in Allegheny yesterday. In Harrisburg a charter was granted to Friends in Building and Loan Association of Pittsburg with capital stock 300400. Residents near Twenty first Street Southside urge Connell to deny Armour Co. siding on that street in front of their store. A fire at Twenty fourth and Smallman streets last night saw Jas Smart seize control before being arrested as firefighters limited his interference. Josefa Deere and William Kress were arrested for larceny of brass wire from St Clair Electric Railway. they were seen lifting wire along South Thirteenth street. An inquest by Squire Harzman into brakeman William Gallagher’s accidental death at Edgar Thomson Steel Works found he died between a train and gateway frame. Gallagher was 30, of McKeesport.
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Uskxowsx
Panhandle Rilroad
North Mungfield
G. Schorr
Berl
James Bell
Painter & Sons
Bell
Duquesne
Keexsenr
Joshua Keener
Washington Avenue
Allentown
Lee
Currin
William Curtis
Kaufman Bros
Clothiers
Fifth Avenue
Moultrie Street
Curtis
Mercy Hospital
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Charles Raichthaler
Fort Wayne Railroad Company
Avery Street
Dovie
Frank Doyle
Jones & Laughlins
Southside Hospital
Beeck
William Beck
Homeopathic Hospital
Harrisburg
Friendsiin Building and Loan Association
Pittsburg
Twenty-first Street
Southside
Connells
Armour & Co
Drnox
Twentyfourth
Smallman Streets
Jas. Smart
Josefa Deere
William Kress
St. Clair Electric Railway Company
South Thirteenth Street
Squire Harzman
William Gallagher
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Gallagher
McKeesport
Veteran Grand Army reception cheers Unity and charity
About 3000 people filled Old City Hall for Allegheny County G A R veterans reception honoring Department Commander George Boyer and staff. Speakers Include Towne Long Moreland Brown and Dr Brinn as music and solos accompanied remarks on joining the G A R, its charities, and the shift of work to the Sons of Veterans as older veterans age.
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Old City Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Allegheny County
George Boyer
Department of Pennsylvania
Borer
Towne
L. H. Long
Denver
John W. Moreland
Brown
W. G. Brian
St. Louis
G. A. R. Band
Annie Orr
Clara Terante
J. Montgomery
Sona
Samuel Towne
Department of Pennlvania
G. A
IL. H. Long
George G. Meade Post
Col
W. G. Brinn
Warner Sees Free Silver Path to Speaker Post
General A. J. Warner of Marietta declared in the city that Mills was defeated by his Ohio speeches on free silver. He praised Crisp as a natural choice for Speaker and predicted Cleveland’s defeat with a Western or German candidate possible for the Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Warner
Marietta
Mills
Ohio
Wall Street
Crisp
Cleveland
Jewelry ads touting diamonds and novelties at Smithfield Street stores
An ad spread boasts pendants by Hardy & Hayes at 529 Smithfield Street and popular pieces like chrysoberyl pearls and emerald diamond stars. It also promotes Hamilton pianos at 91 93 Fifth Avenue and Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue stores, with references to Chemical Diamonds and nutrition claims tied to Minnehaha flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy & Hayes
Hanpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
Britannica
Jos Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Sterling Silver in Dainty Forms Exquisite Xmas Gifts
J C Grogan at 443 Market Street touts a wide sterling silver collection ideal for Christmas gifts. From small affordable knick knacks to complete toilet sets, the inventory includes hair brushes inkstands pin cushions paper clips and numerous decorative and practical items suitable for Indies and gentlemen alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Grogan
Market Street
J. C. Grogan
Grogan
Tailor Made Menswear in Fancy Stripes and Plaids
In fancy stripes broken plaids and solid colors prices range from 5.50 to 15 dollars. The garments are tailor made and praised for fit and finish. Even the lowest grades are presented as acceptable gifts.
Fur Capes and Sets Offered at Holiday Low Prices
A merchant advertises fur capes and children's fur sets with unusually low prices for the holiday season. It promotes a large variety and urges buyers to act quickly to secure deals. Includes a phone contact for forcing sales.
Handkerchief Specials for Ladies and Gents
Advertises a range of handkerchiefs with hemstitching initial embroideries and scalloped borders. Promotes Ladies and Gents varieties at special values with prices ranging from 25c to 50c and noted discounts on pensioner and colored border styles.
Fine Umbrellas in Sandal and Violet Woods
Auction note lists fine umbrellas with dainty handles made from sandal, Weichnel, violet and other fragrant woods inlaid with ivory and pearl. Prices range from 250 to 410 with no fancy asks on these fine goods.
Extra fine pattern dresses advertised at half price
The item lists extra fine pattern dresses now reduced from eight to four dollars. It mentions Englial Suitins in choicest effects and newest ideas at seven and a half, formerly one dollar. Linen Department offers dainty linen scarves, squares, tidies, splashers, finger bowl doilies in drawn work and embroidered at low prices.
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Congress
Supreme Bench
Houstline
Charles A. Porter
Republicanity Committee
David Martin
Internal Revenue
Jacob Willemore
Flinn
J. Brown
George Miller
Allegheny County Republican Committee
Samuel Stewart
George von Bonhorst
Samuel Conner
McKean
Edwards
John Taleell
Concress
Hoeesble
Imparlor Ri
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Delamater
Parlor BB
Meray
Tirtsburg
Vide
Fline
Teaver
Porter
Graham
Enet
Harrity
McAleer
Harrype
Tate William L. Scotti
Mancheixa
Quar
Quey
Mrs. Lewis
Barton
the Supreme Bench
Vention
Charles L. Davis
Judge Hendrick
Industrial School For Boys
Federation
Evans
Mil
Guffey
Dispatch
Federal ST
Colonel White
Tur Conroy
Marion Avenue
Boyer
W. H. Russell
Custer
Miles
Garfield
Striplings
Grand Army
Hamilton
Biber & Easton
FUR Capes
Axminster
Moquette
Gobelin
Gobelins
Axminsters
New York City
Union
Ito
Edward
Groetzinger
Ulrich & Spencer
Grant Street
deSris
Ocrra
Broile
J.C. Bartle
Wood Street
W. V. Dermitt & CO
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