Jiles Contests and Jury Wheel Debate in Allegheny Politics
Allegheny County judges sign to oversee jury wheel filling next week amid a controversy over Jiles political letters from Harrisburg. The letter urged support for Jiles in the Democratic State Central Committee race and prompted concerns that jury lists would favor his district. Supporters and opponents clash as Judge Slagle and Jury Commissioner plans unfold, with campaigns centering on influence over the jury process and party power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Dts
Deworratte
Slagleles
Jiles
Harrichburg
Pean
Iiserity
Valery
Ed S& Kennedy
Hrennes
Jes
T O'Leary, Jr
John B. Lar- Lin
Flothom
Sea
Harrisburg
Theomch
Shlark
Chark
Soldiers in Politics Renew Efforts in Local Campaigns
Veterans push to revive political clubs in Allegheny wards six, nine, and eleven. Canein Tiarbowr leads veteran groups aiming to organize a central club after February elections. Soldiers plan to back elected lawmakers without political strings while county and state organizations move toward permanent veteran clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiffort
Gregg
Morrison
Allegheny
Canein Tiarbowr
Eyitis
West Epring
Veteras Club
Pittsberg
Enna
Sermaher
Ovay
United States
Quer
Irteeil
Atterheur County
Philadelphia
Central Club
Elaine de Harrison and Elkins Appointment Rumor Surface
The article reports Keven Sage Elkins gaining a potential secretary of war role and notes ties to President Harrison and Blaine. It mentions Kerens of St Louis as a friend and observer, and speculates on political paths and public sentiment toward Harrison and Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keven Sage Elkins
Kerens
St Louis
Iee Cee Bele Pond
Steve Elkins
West Wirpinkie Central
Golie
Washington
Elkins
Blaine
See Enterprises
Harrison
Democratic figures rally behind Gorman as 1892 race looms
Jeff Chandler of St. Louis accompanies Kerens to Washington praising Secretary of State popularity and endorsing Mills as Ways and Means Chair. Chandler notes Cleveland’s waning support in the South and West and compares Maryland Senator to Speaker Crisp as cool, conservative and clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biniie
Harrison
Jeff Chandler
St. Louis
Kerens
Washington
Chandler
Supreme Court
Gorman
Cleveland
Maryland
Crisp
Mills
Ways and Means
West Virginia Close with Republican Prospects Tied to Goff and Elkins
Charleston editor William Seymour Edwards reports in Pittsburg that West Virginia faces a tight 1900 contest. He cites Goff and Elkins as pivotal figures shaping the GOP chances, notes Democratic tactics and local storekeeper influence, and predicts a close race with Republicans having strong chances if party unity holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seymour Edwards
Charleston
W. Va
Ntiorner
Pittsburg
Pequesne Club
Tass
West Virginia
Edwards
Pennsylvania Republican Leaders in Presidential Race
Chairman John Gripp voiced uncertainty over Pennsylvania Republicans if Mr Maine exits the race. Allies signal Secretary Taine may back Harrison. Gripp says Harrison is a clever politician with Taine's support, while Blaine followers he controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maine
John Gripp
Harrison
L. Mages
Taine
Foel
Quay
Griggp
Blaine
Warmcastle Defends Record Amid IRS Probe
In a brief interview Collector Warmcastle says he has heard nothing from Washington about troubles at the Internal Revenue Office and denies resigning. He says his case is in the president’s hands and that he has been misrepresented by the press. Action is expected early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmcastle
Internal Revenue Office
Washington
Ex-Congressman Ray Visits City Quietly
Ex congressman Ray of Waynesburg arrived in the city with Greene county associates on private business. He denies any political motive and mentions his shift to law after losing a bid for a second term. Ray expects Colonel Andy Stewart to run again, while EF Acheson seeks the post created by the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Waynesburg
Greene County
Itsy
Twenty
Henry ©. Sayres
Pittsburg
Iied
Andy Stewart
Congress
EF. Acheson
Colored Voters Endorse Council Candidate in Ward Meeting
The Minersville Independent Political Association of the Thirteenth ward endorsed W. C McEldowney for Common Council after a meeting of colored voters. Emil Sparr, also an Independent Republican, faced support but McEldowney received the backing and pledge of every colored citizen in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
James Cauley Declares Candidacy for Thirty-Third Ward
James Cauley announces he runs as a Democrat for the City Council in the Thirty-third Ward. He seeks the seat previously held by an incumbent, presenting his bid as a party early entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cauley
Ban on Principals and Doctors Over School Health Rules
Pittsburg health inspectors crack down as principals and physicians face warrants for admitting children after diphtheria and scarlet fever. bogus death certificates and 30 day return rules cited. prosecutions threatened for violations. doctors accused of issuing rapid or false certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Health Bureau
Wilbur F. McKelvy
Penn Avenue
Bureau of Health
Uniontown
State Board of Health
Department of Public Safety
McKelvy
Bureau of Health Books
Ninth Street
Four Men Held for Murder in Le Grande Death
Squire Robb concluded the inquest into Napoleon Le Grande's death at his McDonald home after injuries from a fight at Tom's Row. Dr. Morrison's autopsy confirmed death from blows. Four men including Armand Dellise and Edward Le Grande were jailed for murder, while Jean Larrabee fled. investigators seek Larrabee and the others faced murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Robb
Napoleon le Grande
McDonald
Larrabee
Tom's Row
le Grande
Morrison
Jean Larraber
Armand Dellise
Michael Dorer
Dorer
Edward le Grande
Jean Larabee
Soma
Straightout Reform Group Hit By New Lawsuit
The Straightout party faces another lawsuit filed yesterday by the Pittsburg Printing Company against candidate Fitzsimmons for 40 to 50 pounds over a circular by the Straightouts. The caricature depicts leading Republicans and Democrats backing Judges Kennedy, Porter, and McClung. Secretary Dann says the printing firm ordered 10,000 copies and that the debt is not owed. Hearing set before Alderman Gripp on December al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straightout Party
Fitzsimmons
Pittsburg Printing Company
Straightouts
Kennedy
Porter
McClung
Dann
Straightout Committee
Alderman Gripp
General Passenger Agent Clark Returns from New York Meeting
A. E. Clark of the Lake Erie road reports a agents meeting in New York where commissions will be paid by railroads rather than the rulings board. The Alton road boycott is lifted and major lines are expected to resume ticket sales, including Erie and others. Gallinger, Jeweler, remains at 1200 Fenn Brenne, inviting visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie Road
New York
Board of Rulings
Alton Road
Erie
Westinghouse Denies Airbrake Price-Fixing Allegations
A Pittsburgh Dispatch report alleging George H. Westinghouse demanded 500000 from Westinghouse Airbrake Co and received 1000000 in exchange for abandoning a control agreement is denied as libelous. Bannister and others say no foundation exists and Westinghouse plans to sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Westinghouse
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Air
Lemuel Bannister
Westinghouse Electric Company
Airbrake Company
Dispatch
Bannister
John Caldwell
Philadelphia
Westinghouse
Court likely showdown over Pittsburg and Duquesne traction merger
Attorney Thomas Bigelow, vice president of Pittsburg Traction, warns that state law may bar parallel line mergers. He opposed the deal at a stockholders meeting and resigned as president of two allied companies to avoid signing. Colonel Elkins was chosen to fill the vacancies. Bigelow says the matter will go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Thomas Bigelow
Pittsburg Traction Company
Bigelow
Central Transit Company
Pittsburg, Oakland and Enet Liberty Company
Elkins
Waiting for Bills in Allegheny Mayor and Officials Cases
Grand jury found true bills against Mayor Wyman ex Mayor Pearson and Market Clerk Hastings of Allegheny. Returns expected early this morning as cases move toward rapid trial with plans to delay Chief Murphy until other prosecutions conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Pearson
Hastings
Allegheny
Ayor Wyman
Murphy
Pittsburg Gains Rail Traffic Status as Key Center
Pittsburg strengthens its role as a railroad hub for passenger and freight traffic. The Chicago St Paul Kansas City line shifts its Eastern passenger agency from Philadelphia to Pittsburg. W P Cooley, general Eastern agent, will be at 215 Wood Street after January 1 and anticipates profitable business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City
Philadelphia
W. P. Cooley
Wood Street
Chicago
St. Paul
Kansas City
Cooley
Remonstrance Against Armour Beef Company Switches
About 50 property owners from the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth wards prepared a remonstrance to present to Councils. They protest the proposed laying of switches for the Armour Beef Company on South Twenty-first Street between Sidney and Carson streets, now before Council as an ordinance. The petition bears signatures including James Bryce and H C Gearing among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Beef Company
South Twenty-first Street
Sidney
Carson
James Bryce
William Sankey
H. C. Gearing
G. L. Gearing
C. A. Stolzenbach
Pr. Z. T. Miller
C. Borner
William Wigman
Dr. J. M. Daff
E. E. Cotton
F. A. Erny
Allegheny Girl Sues Chicago Attorney Over Threats
Miss Lillie Merriman a 26 year old Allegheny resident and former Joseph Horne's clerk in Pittsburgh sues Chicago attorney James W. Drouillard for threatening to kill her. She alleges he was her former lover, they quarreled, and he planned revenge. Parents know little of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Merriman
Chicago
Stewart Street
Allegheny
James W. Drouillard
Drouillard
Miss Merriman
Joseph Horne
Pittsburg
Altoona Foremen Win $100 Inspection Prize in Pittsburg
Supervisor R. T. Morrow and nine foremen from the Altoona division of the Pennsylvania road arrived in Pittsburg and registered at the Monongahela House. They secured the $100 prize for the best showing in the annual inspection and plan to celebrate. It notes the mountain division is usually hardest to keep in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Morrow
Altoona Division
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Consolidation of Pittsburg River Sand Firms Aims at Economy
A proposed fusion would combine all Pittsburg river sand operators into one large trust with capital around $300,000 to $550,000. The plan seeks to standardize equipment, cut production and distribution costs, eliminate bridge tolls, and potentially lower prices while maintaining deliveries from nearest landings. Major players include Stalzenbach & Pheil and several sand companies. Mining expert George L. Scott notes Western mining faces scams, but legitimate mining remains profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Southside
Allegheny
McKeesport
Sewickley
Davis Island Dam
Glenwood
Allegheny River
George L. Scott
Financial and Mining Review of
New York
The
Duquesne
West
Scott
Enterprise Company
Colorado
Wall Street Journal
First Union Victory Anniversary Banquet at Turner Hall
The Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves Association marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Dranesville fight with a banquet at Turner Hall Forbes Street. About 200 members expected. Captain Barbour to chair. Speakers include Judge Collier Chill Hazzard Rev L Maguire Captain Taggart and Captain Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Dranesville
Ninth Regiment
Pennsylvania Reserves Association
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Barbour
Battle of
Dranesville
Judge Collier
Chill Hazzard
Kev. L. Maguire
Captain Taggart
Captain Cooper
MORE MONEY FOR STRIKERS THIS WEEK AS HOLIDAYS BRING BENEFITS
Striking printers will receive increased benefits this week as a Christmas present. Married workers got £9 and single men £6 last week. amounts may rise with new contributions. After January 1 full weekly benefits of 216 will be paid, with 10 cent dues starting then to Pittsburg. The move aims to sustain the strike and pressure employers to sign the scale. Also notes retirement of Mr Best from Best & Co and plans for union offices. United Mine Workers nominations ongoing with multiple officers up for election at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Gof
United States
Goff
Goffrom
New York-West Virginia
New York
West Virginia
Harrison
Dem
Best
Pittsburg
Best & Co
Holliday
Mr. Best
United Mine Workers
Columbus
John McBride
John P. Jones
W. B. Wilson
P. H. Penn
John Nugent
James White
P. H
John Kane
J. B. Rea
J. Costello
Davis predicts great fair and world exhibits promise
George BR. Davis, Director General of the World's Fair, travels to Connecticut after a Terre Haute dinner. He remains confident in a successful fair with vast grounds and Machinery Hall, while deferring money talks to Congress. He notes international interest and strong competition among states and nations to present exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BR. Davis
Connecticut
Loyal Legion
Terre Haute
St. Louise
Davis
Chicago
Windy City
Congress
Bargain Bags and Accessories for All Ages at Low Prices
Wide assortment of shopping bags Chatelaine bags 25¢ to 3 with 650 items listed. Ladies and Gents pocketbooks coin purses from 10c up to fine goods. Handkerchiefs from Se to embroidered silk. Gloves ribbons neckwear dress goods and silks highlighted for value.
Furs Offerings Include 100 Seal Fur Capes at Wholesale
About 100 Astrakhan and Labrador seal fur capes were purchased from the manufacturer at a closing price. Capes vary in size from 4 to 42 and feature superior quality construction with fine satin linings and meticulous workmanship.
In Memoriam at Protestant Home For Incurables
At a December 18 board meeting the Protestant Home for Incurables mourns Isabella Ralston, longtime manager and treasurer, praising her kindness, sympathy, and devotion to the suffering. The board offers condolence to relatives and notes her life’s work ends, yet her good deeds endure. Margaret W. Smith and Many E. McCandless sign as vice president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For Incurables
Jane Holmes
Isabella Ralston
Margaret W. Smith
E. McCandless
Christmas music boxes and winter overcoat sales
Kieber Bros. offer exclusive Mermod Freres music boxes at discounts. store at 506 Wood St. Kaufmanns and Hanpy & Havens advertise steep overcoat savings through Christmas Eve. various items priced from 4 to 21 dollars, and Kingsbacher Bros. promote hunting watches and other goods at 516 Wood St. Will Paice touts stylish handles at 47 Sixth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieber Bros
Mermod Freres
Wood Street
Elgin
Waltham
Kingsbacher Bros
Will Paice
Sixth Street
Horne & Co Christmas Gifts Across Three Penn Avenue Stores
Jos Horne & Co promotes Christmas gifts for every person across three Penn Avenue stores. The ad invites shoppers to visit for aid and notes all departments stay open evenings until Christmas with a wide variety comparable to a street full of stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
Glove Advertisement Shows Wide Range of Prices and Styles
A retail page lists gloves for men women and children across many types. Suede Kid Gloves Fur-topped fleece-lined options, leather and beaver styles are priced from 25c to several dollars per pair. Children's and misses' gloves include cashmere and wool mittens at modest costs.
Handkerchief Sale Expands With Four New Lots Appearing
The holiday handkerchief sale reports unprecedented demand with four new lots just opened. Prices range from $1 per dozen to $1.10 apiece for older lines, plus new white embroidered scalloped handkerchiefs at 25 cents each and colored and white embroidered Japanese silk options at 25 cents and 50 cents. Pineapple cloth styles in white and colors at 5 to 15 cents and 1.00 apiece, and Crepe de Chine at 1.25 apiece.
Catalog of Fashion and Gift Items in Fancy Boxes
A list of gifts including ladies hosiery, men's smoking jackets and suspenders, dress goods, silk patterns, umbrellas for ladies and gentlemen, and silver novelties offered in varied styles and selections.
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Goff and Elkins
Elaine DE Harrison
Goff and
Fekine
Council
Theosophy
Nan
Allthencewsa
Gallinger
Fenn Brenne
Air Brake Company
Cable Eervic
Europe
Old World
Pittabore
Altoons
A River Sand Trust
Stalzenbach & Pheil
Star Sand Comany
Vigilant Sand Company
Monongahela Sand Company
Davison Brothers
Wharton McKnight
Progress
Little Tire
Vigilant
Rainbow
Katie Williams
Keystone
Harmony
Star
Genii
Hippopotamus
Ed Davison
J. K. Avieces
Bunco
Tom
Acheson
Nisi
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Barnes
Widener
Mars
Flammarion
the Dispatch
Red Sea
J. KR. Watson
Harry Taylor
Cail
Massawan
Bmhaaxn
Penn Street
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Baltimore
John B. Taylor
William Thomas
John O. Jones
United States Tron and Tin Plate Works
Locust Point
Smith
Baltimore and Ohio
Teffer
Ingalls
Biber & Easton
Tisso
Axminster
Moquette
Gobelin
Gobelins
Axminsters
New York City
Union
H. Kieber & Bro's
Jores
Marshall FP. Wilder
Kaufmanns
Smithfield Street
Besl Buckies
Hanpy & Havens', Jewelers
City Hall
Angostura
Tissu
Sizx
James H. Aiken & Co
Edward Groetzinger
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
Wonsan
Deorrs
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Bartler
Wrongit Steel
Broile J. Bartlett
Stress
JOS. Horne & CO
Ber
Craven Tan
Biarritz
Penn Ave
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