Controversial Mayoral Endorsement Sparks Party Meeting
A Democratic City Committee meeting over endorsing Mayor Gourley for Controller turned chaotic with opposing factions arguing over authority. The session, led by Chairman Foley, saw interruptions, appeals, and a recommendation to nominate Gourley, while others argued the committee lacked power to endorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. C. O'Donnell
Democratic Party
H. L Gourley
Ity
Boyle
Democratic City Committee
O'Donnell
T. O'Leary
Democratic
Oneluenn
Mir
O'Leary
W. J. Brennen
Brennen
Donnell
Gourley
George A. Lashell Seeks U S Marshal Appointment
George A. Lashell a local businessman announces his candidacy for the appointment as United States Marshal. He is a resident and active in local affairs seeking the federal post and support from constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Lashell
Montooth Seeks Governor Run Amid Candidate Rumors
Major Montooth plans another bid for governor when time is right. Some potential candidates are forming their teams, but the Major remains in the race as general speculation swirls about state leadership.
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Montooth
Major Montooth
Reeder and Hastings Featured in Brone Event
Readable text notes Reeder and General D. H. Hastings as figures in Brone proceedings. Details are sparse but imply a formal or ceremonial context with both named individuals prominent in the segment.
Several New Candidates Linked to Mayoralty Fight
Republicans discuss possible Mayoral candidate John McAleese while Hon. M. Lemon aims to draw soldier and party voters. Controllership rumors urge Gourley or Morrow transitions, with Booth as City Clerk candidate if needed. Democrats report McKenna strong with little opposition. Kerr and Fleming decline top posts. Hunter named for Treasurer.
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John McAleese
Alwas
Ublican
My Mon
Lemon
Gourley
Morrow
George Booth
D. R. Torrence
McKenna
Captain Kerr
Pressly Fleming
Tressurer
Kerr
Joseph RK Hunter
Nomination rules debated in Fifth Ward Allegheny
Attorney General Hensel discussed ward nominations with county officials. The Republican Committee argued the Baker law applies and nominations follow local party rules. Co. V. Lewis urged removal from the ticket while seeking regular Republican endorsement and questioned the ticket’s Republican-ness.
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Hensel
Allegheny
Buffalo Township
Republican Committee
Co. V. Lewis
Common Council
Reform Association
Mercer
Republican Committee of Allegheny
Reformers
Citizens' Industrial Alliance Considers Fielding Ticket
The Labor Union alliance in Allegheny County plans a meeting at Odd Fellows Mall on South Eighteenth Street to decide whether to field a ticket in the spring election. Members vow reform aims and possible endorsements. branches form in Allegheny and city wards.
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Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
Odd Fellows’ Mall
South Eighteenth Street
Allisnce
Allegheny County
Alliance
Allegheny
Thistesnth
Ohio Street
Contests End as Westmoreland Republicans Face Defeat
Ex-Sheriff John M. B Stewart travels to Pittsburg as Westmoreland county Democrats claim major races initiated by Republicans are halted. Quay allegedly aims to bar ex-Chairman W H Andrews from the Legislature while Crawford county contest persists and leaders accept the current House makeup.
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John M. B Stewart
Westmoreland County
Pittsburg
Westmoreland
Quay
W.H. Andrews
Andrews
Crawford County
Stranahan Leaves Mercer for Harrisburg in Political Move
Deputy Attorney General James Stranahan departed Mercer for Harrisburg after political business. Through Chairman Harrity, Stranahan aims for a favorable post under Mr. Cleveland, though he has not specified his target. He denies plans to practice law in Philadelphia after his term ends and says he will return to Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stranahan
Harrisburg
Mercer
Harrity
Mr. Stranahan
Cleveland
Deferred Permanent Meeting for Colored Citizens Postponed
The main meeting of colored citizens slated for City Hall last evening failed to occur due to a hall misunderstanding. The Executive Committee adjourned to Wylie Avenue rooms to arrange a definite venue and time for rescheduling.
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City Hall
Wylie Avenue
Relief Work Brought Cheer To Homestead Suffering
The Relief Committee reports steady support for unemployed families after a strike disaster. A 1000 pounds of provisions arrived by train with cornmeal potatoes turnips rutabagas and beef and are being distributed from Shaffer's drug store. The committee maintains strict ledgers for receipts and disbursements and plans to rent a storeroom for future consignments. An accident at the P V C railroad drew aid as coal flowed from overturned cars and the hungry sought fuel. Community entertainments are planned for December 20 30 and 31 at the Homestead Opera House to aid families of strikers with Miss Nina Milligan leading the first program.
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Homestead
Ufffortunstes
Pittsburg
Keesport
Youghingheny Road
J. H. Rose
Relief Committee
Shaffer
Dispatch
Ano Street
Providence
Man
Homestead Opera House
Nina Milligan
Amalgamated Association Officers Weigh Homestead Relief
Secretary Kilgallon reported the Amalgamated Association is expanding aid to Homestead destitution cases with funds from national offices. A committee seeks jobs for Homestead men elsewhere, reporting some success but trade conditions slow, expecting many will need long-term support.
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Amalgamated Association
Homestead
Bayne
Kilgallon
Gied
Relief Committee of Homestead Solicits Pittsburg Merchants
A Homestead Relief Committee visited Pittsburg to solicit help from city merchants. The group met with wholesale firms which contributed liberally and the committee plans to continue visits until every supplier is contacted. Letters and orders will be sent to Homestead on Monday.
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Relief Committee of
Homestead
Pittsburg
GIVING FREIGHTS A CHANCE
The winter schedule of the Pennsylvania road starts next Sunday to aid the World’s Fair business. Passenger trains run both morning and evening while freight trains gain two eight hour periods. The Columbian express arrives 9 PM from New York and is limited at 11 30.
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Culp
Columbian Express
New York
Price
Allegheny Valley Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Buffalo Express
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
His Strange Amusement Causes Local Charge
John Hamler of Castle Shannon faced two counts of breach of peace and malicious mischief after throwing large stones at Roth and McKee houses. Arrested, he was found initially insane by a justice and remanded to the county hospital, then released and resumed throwing stones. Bail was set at $2,000 by Alderman McMasters.
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John Hamler
McMasters
Cour
Dramatic Bluff Ends With Suicide Threat and Jail Time
Frank Tobinski faced 20 days jail after turning his elderly father out on the street and refusing to pay a fine. He threatened suicide with a penknife and was treated at a doctor’s office. Detectives returned with F M Soudier, charged with embezzlement as a collector for the American Suit Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tobinski
Burns
Tobinski
Enile
Curzon
John McTighe
Detroit
Mich
F. ML Soudier
Alderman McKenna
American Suit Com
Arrest of John Campbell for illegal speakeasy operation
John Campbell was arrested by Officer Kenney on a charge by Inspector McKelvey for keeping a speakeasy at Sixteenth and Pike Street. He was found hiding in a wardrobe behind a pile of clothing.
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John Campbell
Kenney
Verdict Rules Accident Death In Fort Wayne Road Case
Coroner's jury found accidental death in the unknown colored man killed along the Ft Wayne road in Allegheny yard. The body remains at the morgue for identification and further handling.
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Ft. Wayne
Allegheny Yard
Eleisers Christmas Pianos Featured At H Kleber Store
Steinway Conover Opera pianos praised as the three best in America. H Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street sell nearly six daily as Christmas presents. Warranted perfect or money refunded. Easy terms. Store open every night.
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America
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
H. Bleber & Bro
Od Street
Steinway
Hanover
Opera
Kleber & Bro
GINN Schoeneck & Son Advertises Holiday Stock
Has opened at 913 and 015 Liberty Street Pittsburg and 0 Federal Street Allegheny the largest selection of holiday goods. Includes tree ornaments animals chocolates creams bonbons and fine candies all pure and best quality. Also offers Christmas and New Year’s table bitters and warns against counterfeits.
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Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Allegheny
Notified to Leave After Buying 1000 Acres in Alabama
John G Grey a Butler county farmer recounts his 1000 acre land purchase in Alabama then flight due to threats from the Klu Klux organization. He cites destroyed property, murdered workers and locals, and warns Northern readers about Southern hospitality and racial violence.
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John G Grey
Butler County
Alabama
Klu Klux Organization
South
Klu Klux
Martha Johnston
Indian Fighters Discharged After School House Incident
Lehman Robert Clark and Arthur Colville, three Allegheny youths, faced a hearing before Police Magistrate Brinker on charges of firing at the Second Ward School and mischief. Lacking sufficient evidence, they were discharged. Colville returned home while the Clarks were kept in custody at their parents request, who later reclaimed the boys.
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Lehman
Robert Clark
Arthur Colville
Allegheny
Second Ward
Brinker
Colville
Clarks
Morganza
Borrowed His Brother's Clothes Larceny Charge
Michael Hawkins was ordered jailed by Magistrate Succop to await a hearing on larceny charged by his brother Martin Hawkins who alleges possession of a large amount of clothing belonging to him. The note also lists three local ads for discounted china sets, Christmas ornaments, and linen collars with prices at various city shops.
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Michael Hawkins
Succop
Martin Hawkins
Opals Rise in Australia and Superstitions Die Out
D Sarl of Sydney reports Australia sees large opal deposits and new mines in Queensland and New South Wales while superstition fades in America and England. He notes varied beliefs in opal luck in Austria and Russia, and remarks on Australia's remoteness from Europe and the decline of native bushmen.
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America
D. Sarl
Sydney
Australia
Anderson
Queensland
New South Wales
Earlesys
Chi
Philadelphia
Earl
Austria
Russia
Euro
London
San Francisco
Woman Arrested For Shoplifting At Lorch Store
A woman was caught concealing shirts and stockings at G. E Lorch's, 1950 Carson street, Southside. She denied guilt but was found with goods on her person. Taken to Twenty-eighth ward station, she claimed the name Mrs. Kate Haines of 2206 Carey alley and faces a morning hearing before Magistrate Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E Lorch
Carson Street
Southside
Twenty-eighth Ward
Kate Haines
Carey Alley
Succop
McKinley To Washington Denies Political Mission
Governor and Mrs. McKinley traveled to Washington last evening. Major McKinley stated he had no political mission and denied plans to confer with the President or Congress on tariff policy. He praised the President for not blaming tariffs for the party defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Senate
House
Treasury Official Visits Pittsburg for Courtroom Plans
W. 4 H. Hills, Superintendent of the Treasury, met Judge Bonington in Pittsburg to discuss furnishing the new United States courtroom. Hills, new to the city, praised the Government building’s layout during his brief stop. Robert J. Beatty, sought here for alleged poisoning of non union workers at Homestead, is detained in Louisville after arrest on the Salambica. Requisition papers are expected tomorrow to return him to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hills
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Bonington
United States Court
Hills
Pittsburg
Robert J. Beatty
Homestead
Louisville
Western University Class of 1501 Reunion at Duquesne
The Western University class of 1501 held a reunion at the Duquesne with all 12 members present and a banquet. Speeches on the occasion were given by Luty Liggett Hayes McCabe McGrew Mollensur Wallace Johnston Davidson Carnahan Carpeek and J. D. Scott served as master of ceremonies. Your rooms will not stay empty long if you advertise them in The Dispatch cent a word ads.
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Western University
Duquesne
Messrs
Luty
Liggett
Hayes
McCabe
McGrew
Mollensur
Wallace
Johnston
Davidson
Carnahan
Carpeek
J. D. Scott
Dispatch
Rock-Bottom Piano and Organ Bargains Offered
Christmas trade brings heavy demand for second-hand pianos and organs at rock bottom prices. Machines have been cleaned repolished and are superior to many cheap new pins. City payments accepted and open evenings until 9 at Motion Horns warerooms 77 Fifth Avenue.
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Mrs. Motion & Horns
Fifth Avenus
Klebers Christmas Pianos and Clothiers Inventory Sale
Klebers Christmas Pianos Steinway Hanover Opera and H Kleber & Bro offer back seat terms and low payments. Visit 56 Wood street or 606 Wood street for a large stock. store open nightly. Grand stock walk through Monday with overcoats Ulsters and suits priced to attract buyers. Corner Grant and Diamond streets clothiers advertise apparel deals.
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Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Great Bric-a-Brrae Sale At Reizenstein Store
Reizenstein offers 25 percent reductions on Royal Worcester Royal Bonn and Doulton items. Store hours until 9 o'clock at 18 to 156 Fepenat Street Allegheny. Advertises fur and French makes with large discounts and assorted odds and ends across Smit hfield and Diamond streets locations.
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Reizenstein
Royal Worcester
Royal Bonn
Doulton
Fepenat St
Allegheny
The Mountebanks staged by Lillian Russell Company in Pittsburg
The Mountebanks a Gilbert Cellier opera had its Pittsburg premiere at the Duquesne Theater by the Lillian Russell Company. Lillian Russell sang with strength and artistry but the role did not suit her. Laura Clement impressed as the automaton dancer. Mr Coffin offered limited material. the chorus was lively and the music shows notable order despite a weaker plot.
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Foley
Euling
Mr. O'Donnell
Brenses
Mr. Brennen
Veil Wall
Jane
Pittsburg
Duquesne Theater
Lillian Russell Company
W. & Gilbert
Arthur Cellier
Gilbert and Sullivan
Gilbert & Cellier
Collier
Lillian Russell
Laura Clement
Mr. Coffin
Kingsbacher Bros Holiday Sale in Pittsburg
That Same Sipe carries the largest assortment of diamonds in Pittsburg at the most moderate prices and on the fastest terms every night during December. Wholesale and retail. Cash or credit. Die patch building corner Smithfield and Diamond stroom Candela bras 15 onyx, Dresden china or bisque many styles to select from from $0 8 pair op at Kingsbacher Bros great holiday sale 516 Wood street.
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Sipe
Pittsburg
Die Patch
Smithfield
Diamond Stroom
Dresden
Kingsbacher Bros
Wood Street
Notting ham Curtain and Lace Curtain Sale Bargains
Higus Hacke Stoge taking and holiday shle upholstery department offers half price materials for curtain and furniture coverings. Nottingham Lace Curtains line from 1 to 8.50 per pair. Real Irish Point Lace Curtains from 4 to 15 per pair. Chenille Portieres newest designs in stock. Lace Bed Sets and shams in new patterns. Wool blankets in full sizes and colors with special sale prices.
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Nottingham
Moquette Carpets Cut From Full Rolls with Borders
Carpet advertisement notes moquette carpets same grade as weeks ago, priced at $1.25, sold everywhere. Goods cut from full rolls with no remnants, borders to match all patterns.
Christmas Bugs at Two Prices Surpass Usual 1.50 Sale
The ad claims Fur and Oriental Bugs are selling fast at two prices below other outlets where goods never retailed for less than $1.50, highlighting them as ideal Christmas gifts.
Marshell Candy Grocer Prices Cut For Christmas
Marshell the cash grocer advertises deep price cuts for the holiday season. It claims candy is strictly pure and priced at half the regular amount, with 50 cents spent buying as much as a dollar elsewhere. A weekly price list offers groceries and candies as Christmas gifts.
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Marshell’s
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Rafferty
Rafferty's Motion Was Finally Submitted, and Mr O'Donnell
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Marshal Harrah
John MccAleese
M. B. Lemon
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Fifth Ward
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Stranahan
Grover
M. Hazan
Jonn Jn
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Throat
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F. Miller Yana
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Ata Artists
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Third Avenue
Aor
Elomentelders
Glenn and
Akin
George W. Lowden
East Diamond Street
Central Station
Lowden
Wildwood
Mra Re Kelley
PoHce Muth
Glenn
Glenn Fneking
George
Readil
Alderman Burns
Elesers
Conover
Schoeneck & Son
Liberty
John G. Grey
Kiu Klux
Balls’ Run
Fair Land of Dixie
T. G. Evans & Co
Market Street
Corner
LaLur
Diamond Etrect
Peeijudice
Opala
M'Kinley
Harrison
Klebers
Sitare
Schornsece & Son
Wood
Louvne
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Bijon Theater
Smithfield Street
Mountesanes
Coa, Fifth Ave
Market ST
Dell-Uwr
Axminsters
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Marshell
Perth
Ae Annette Anes
M. M
East India
W. W. Dermitt & CO
SOS
Ian Blank
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Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Biber & Easton
Charlies
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