Secret Mundorf disputes experts as Solon trial unfolds
Supreme Secretary Mundorf challenged the experts report on Solon finances during cross examination. Witnesses described shortages, misdated warrants, and funds merging into one bank account amid testimony about loans, salaries, and transfers from subordinate lodges. Court proceedings continued with defense and prosecution questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundorf
John Vaughn
Beatty
Vaughn
Toches
Tulsloe
Mendorf
Joom Bandle
Ierael
Keystones Agencies Suits Spark False Pretense Claims
James Abriola and William Venter of the Keystone Employment Agency face suits for false pretense. Two cases were mistaken due to language barriers with interpreters at the agency. Abram Reuben offers to settle for 140 dollars but is rejected and the case heads to court. The defendants deny wrongdoing, asserting they place hundreds of men yearly and reference railroad passenger agents in Pittsburgh.
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Peteerson
Covert
John
Solier Sewer
Robb
Jori
Supreme Finan
Cein
Supreme Secre
Veedert Lll
Sa. Segrevnre
Capac
James Abriola
William Venter
Keystone Employment Agency
Abram Reuben
Pittsburg
Orders on the Quiet Close Disorderly Houses in City
Chief Brown served notices on keepers of disorderly houses to close their resorts. Superintendent O Mara and officers delivered the orders, with arrests threatened if not obeyed. Major Gourley’s firm stance pressured action, while Mayor Gourley affirmed no yield until the law is fully satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
O'Mara
Major Gourley
Gourley
Nine Poor Pilgrims Seek Aid After Philadelphia Move
James Swift a Philadelphia carpenter and his wife with seven children applied for aid at the Department of Charities. They plan to reach Springfield Illinois to join friends. Philadelphia charity officials and Chief Elliott provided passes to Steubenville Ohio.
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James Swift
Department of Charities
Swift
Philadelphia
Springfield
Elliott
Steubenville, O
William Bender Faces Jail After Assault Charge
William Bender remains jailed awaiting a hearing before Alderman Caldwell for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother. He was captured at his sister’s house while asleep, with Constables Butler and Scheitzinger bringing him into custody.
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William Bender
Alderman Caldwell
Bender
Butler
Scheitzinger
Holiday Wines and Liquors From Meyers in Allegheny
Advertises Pure Wines and Liquors at Gregor Meyers No 227 Ohblo Street Allegheny. The 1572 83 holiday season finds the dealer stocked with California wines including Zinfandel claret table Burgundy Motaro Riesling and Muscatel Tokay Angelica Malaga and more plus foreign and domestic champagnes. Prices claimed reasonable.
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Gregor Meyer
Ohblo Street
Allegheny
Meyer
California
Musical instruments and accessories advertised by Bleber & Bro
A vintage advertisement lists Washburn mandolins and guitars Kiehers banjos Hizham cornets five violins and musical wrappers and cabinets Sap styles of mandolins and guitars battles of banjos from 43 up Mermoid music boxes vocal and instrumental folios and other items at HL Bleber & Bros 5 Wood street open every evening.
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Washburn
Kiehers
Hizham
Mermoid
HL. Bleber & Bro
Wood Street
Correction of Kaufmanns manager name and hotel notice in Brunswick
The Disraton misprint should read D C Bowne as manager of Kaufmanns new book stationery and candy department. Bowne, formerly with Macy Co in New York, managed similar departments for five years and holds wide fame in the United States and Pittsburgh. Also notice Oslethorpe Hotel at Brunswick Georgia as a winter resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
D. Cc. Bowne
D.C. Bourne
R. H. Macy & Co
New York
Bowne
United States
Pittsburg
Oslethorpe
Brunswick, Ga
A Matchless Drive in Slippers at Special Prices
A local sale offers men slippers in Harvard or opera styles with smooth linings. Prices drop from 1 25 to 75 cents per pair. Hand embroidered velvet slippers in velvet or plush options are offered at 1 0 per pair. Large stock of embroidered Indies' slippers sizes 3 to 7 priced at 1 25 to 2 35 per pair. Sale valid today and tomorrow.
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Harvard
Karruannis
Furnishings sale at Schoeneck & Sox stand
The ad promotes selecting from a pretest assortment with a note that supplies are limited this season and that leftovers will be sacrificed. It lists C. Schoeneck & Sox on Liberty Avenue opposite Wood.
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C. Schoeneck & Sox
Liberty Svenue
Wood
Portfolios and Holiday Furnishings Ad Insertions
A fragmented advertisement page notes portfolios and goods for holiday presents from J. K. Werholm Co at 431 Wood Street and James H. Aixen & Co at 100 Fifth Avenue. It also mentions nightly openings and the benefits of placing ads in THE DISWATCH with a rate of one cent per word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weo
James H. Aixen
Stonemasons' Union Elects Officers After Lively Contest
Industrial world reports varied labor conditions in building trades. Contractors note labor surplus in some areas and scarcity in others as skilled workers rise in demand. Builders enjoy a good season but rising unemployment among laborers limits available work.
Greensburg debuts new gas process at Seventh Avenue Hotel
A Greensburg innovator, who completed works there, discussed a substitute for natural gas and hailed the new process as a revolution for the gas business. He argued the Greensburg venture proves the method’s promise and predicted broad adoption.
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Greensburg
Seventh Avenue
River Rise Delays Coal Boat Exits Amid Water Shortage
Heavy rain swelled the rivers near the Monongahela and Allegheny, lifting the river to near peak levels. Coal in harbor is scarce and loaded on cost boats, requiring eight to nine feet of water to discharge. The main bottleneck is the shortage of tugs as tow boats were sent out at the last rise, with water expected to crest tomorrow.
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Br Inter
Soion
ISL
Merwe
Westet
Slagle
Mundorf
Musiotrew
Sewhill
Rey
Godfrey
Monongahela
Allegheny
State help hurrts Dr Biddle on charity plans Pittsburg visit
Dr Biddle secretary of the State Board of Charities and James B Scott toured Pittsburg institutions including Mercy Hospital Newsboys Home and Home for Aged Colored People to assess needs and propose state appropriations. He urged that Mercy Hospital receive equal aid noting its non sectarian service and welcoming policy. He warned that state aid can reduce private gifts and cited Philadelphia and West Penn Hospitals as models of sustained endowment without state relief. The board expects about two million dollars in statewide requests with roughly a million for Western Pennsylvania and about a quarter million for Pittsburg institutions.
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Biddle
State Board of Charities
James B. Scott
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
New
Newsboys
Mercy
Dr. Biddle
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
West Penn Hospital
Biddie
Board of Charities
Western Pennsylvania
Edgar Thomson Steel Works to Close for Yearly Repairs
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock will shut down Saturday for annual repairs. No major changes are planned. capacity remains near full. Despite the maintenance, both rolls ran to keep producing about 1,900 tons of steel daily, with repairs to finish so work can resume soon after January 1.
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Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Woman seeks warrant against neighbor for coal block assault
Julia Sheiff told Alderman Braun in Allegheny that Joseph Brockmiller assaulted her by throwing a large coal piece from behind 123 Rush Street. The obstruction blocked her gate and her child’s access, prompting a formal charge of assault and battery.
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Julia Sheiff
Alderman Braun
Allegheny
Joseph Brockmiller
Rush Street
Sheiff
Brockmiller
Horse and buggy crash on Beaver avenue leaves man unhurt
Albert Whitmore drove a horse and buggy when the horse suddenly ran away near the Pittsburg Locomotive Works on Beaver avenue at about eight. The buggy struck an electric light pole and was smashed but Whitmore was thrown to the street and escaped injury.
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Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Albert Whitmore
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Whitmore
Generous holiday offer at Ciuthiers Clothiers
Ciuthiers on Grant and Diamond offers all garments for 18 dollars with no holds. Overcoats ulsters and suits marked as high as 35 dollars, silk-lined options and dress suits all priced at 18. Free photos with purchase. stock includes Thibet capes, Prince Albert suits, melton overcoats, kersey overcoats, chinchilla overcoats, silk-lined suits and more. Also promotes groceries and various products with sales and delivery.
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Engand
Selinabel
Grant
Diamond Streets
Stonemasons Elect Officers and Plan Convention
The Stonemasons International Union No. 1 of Pennsylvania elected officers for the coming year and chose delegates to the third annual convention in Toronto. The meeting drew about 700 members, with intense races for several offices and 18 candidates for four delegate seats. Treasurers and financial troubles from a Columbus convention were noted, and Valentine Arnold now serves as treasurer. Delegates named: John F. Collins, John Potter, Henry Wilker, Richard Moorhouse.
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Stonemasons
International Union No. 1
Pennsylvania
Ansus
Onion
Toronto
Canada
International Union
Columbus
Valentine Arnold
John Potter
Fred Voolker
George Jones
Henry Wilker
Richard Moorhouse
Andrew Dagan
John F. Collins
New Officers Elected at Citizens' Traction Relief Annual Meeting
The Citizens' Traction Relief Association held its annual meeting at Vaughn's Hall on Main Street last night electing officers including President John G. Holmes and Vice President Charles W. Hamilton. The East Liberty division boards include D. Brandy and W. J. Ward with other appointments and reports show 251 members and a treasury balance after dues and death benefits. Foundry workers strike at Iron City Foundry ended with non union replacements keeping operations running. Joseph Askins of Lima Ohio introduced his plant success as inventor.
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Citizens’ Traction Relief Association
Vaughn's Hall
Main Street
John G. Holmes
Charles W. Hamilton
William G. Gish
R. M. Hamilton
J. E. Rage
East Liberty
D. Brandy
W. J. Ward
Butter Street
Sloan
Andrew Adams
Sb Rg
Michael Diskin
Power House
W. A. Patterson
Bureau of Repair and Construction
Thomas O’brien
Association
Treasury
Iron City
Twenty-third Street
Peon Avenue
Greep Sand Department
Arrest Deferred for Dornheims in Liquor Charge
Henry Fuchs filed information against George and Lizzie Dornheim on Lacock street for selling liquor without a license. Alderman Braun deferred arrests after Dornheim stated his father in law Mr Fahn lay dying at home. The couple were released until further notice.
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Alderman Braun
Allegheny
Henry Fuchs
George
Lizzie Dornheim
Lacock Street
Braun
Dornheims
Dornheim
Fahn
Kingsbauer Bros Importing Jewelers Holiday Sale Prices
Watches and jewelry offered at greatly reduced prices with claims of 40 to 60 percent savings. Goods include C. F. stem-winding watches, gold-filled and solid gold watches, diamond rings, pendants, and more with warranties and low prices touted. Store at 516 Wood Street.
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Kingsbacher Broa
C. F
Elgin
Waltham
Gente
Dresden
Kisxasnaeuer. Bros
Wood Street
Klebers Christmas Piano and Boots Ad in Wood Street
Klebers' Christmas Piano Steinway by H. Kleber & Bro. sells popular pianos with money back warranties. Store open every night at 6 Wood Street. Also featuring Kauffmans red top leather boots advertised for today and tomorrow with special pricing.
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America
H. Kleber & Gro
Wood Street
H. Eleber & Bro
Infants’ Linen Shirts and Accessories Sale Prices
A catalog of infant wear and care items with multiple price points. Includes linen shirts 35c, flannel bands 25c to 35c, knitted bands 38c to 50c, embellished flannel shawls up to 3.50, sacques 75c to 3, rubber diapers 25c, long cloaks up to 10, short coats near 7, mitts 25c to 50c, hose from 18c upward, baskets and puffs with assorted prices, brushes soaps and powders listed.
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Solons
Coven
Mundert
Sosectere
Eters
Benjamin Fr
Wees
Lue
Odvert
Porter
Brown
Kavrmwanes
Suor Deraptyesr
J. K. Wevorm
the Stonemasons’ Union
Fiicers
DIS Board
Scuorneck & Sky
Liberty
Ree Greene
Kavrmayns
Snor Derantu
Atex Rosa’ Mraro Hovax
Federal Street
Allezneny, Pa
Julia Sheilff
Saya
Ciuthiers
Grant and
Milleen Bnos
Banquet
Pian
Salt
Caves
Ollock & Co
Penn Avenue
E.pf
Rozrnte & Sona
Schooexece & Sex
Tki Liberty
Ronents & Song
Smithfield Street
Vention
Homestead
Gaches
Homestead Relief Fund Committee
Squire Kuhn
P. G. Wagner
Joseph Askins
Lima, O
Klebers’ Christmas Piano
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Morrarns
Kauffmans
Eacrxvayys
Suor
Grogan
Market Street
Corner
Fifth Avenue
KKK
C. Me
Yule Tide
Murphys
Cae Wei
Seventh Street
Chitmas
Market ST
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