Resolutions Move to Denounce Sherman and Foraker
The Columbus Trades and Labor Assembly debated denouncing Sherman and Foraker tonight. An amendment supporting John B. Rae as the free representative of labor was adopted, while Foraker supporters grew angry and attempted to disrupt the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Sherman
Dorsine Foraker
Columbus Trades and Labor Assembly
John B. Rae
United Miners of America
Labor
Poraker
Wright seeks Democratic State chairmanship in Pennsylvania
J Marshall Wright of Allentown enters race for Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee. Wright, a brother of the defeated Auditor General candidate, has secured early support from Philadelphia and other counties. He plans to meet January 20 in Harrisburg with a likely majority of notes and aims to unite the party amid internal tensions involving Chairman Kerr and Secretary Harrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marshall Wright
Allentown
Prapereta
Marshall Wright
Democratic State Central Committee
Harricburg
Wright
Lave
Philadelphia
Mr. Wricht
Montgomery
Chester
Delaware
Cockran to succeed Hiscock in New York politics
At Any, Dec 24, social notes report Tammany Hall seeks no favors from the Legislature this year. Leaders Croker Murphy and Hill discuss successors to Senator Hiscock. William Burke Cockran, current U S representative for the New York district, is eyed as the likely successor and will push for strong legislative performance to bolster a future bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atany
Tammay Hall
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Hisrock
Democratic Party
Croker
Tammany Mall
Murphy
Crovernor Hill
Senator Hiscock
William Burke Cockran
Congress
Tech New York
Cockran
Hill
Cochran
United States
Dalzell Confident in Canvass Amid Fresh Senate Bid
Special dispatch reports Congressman Dalzell arriving from Washington to a Philadelphia meeting with supporters. He cites steady Republican backing across Pennsylvania and notes no immediate campaign plan, while stressing confidence in his scientific team and the state of the race against Senator Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paeraperesta
Special
Comgresstayn
Leailing County
Wellsboro Agitator
Doylestown Intelligencer
Uniontown Afanwood
Dnadford Stan
Tewanda
Dalzell Endorsed for Senate by Named Speaker
In remarks reported Mar. , John Ricketson says he is not a candidate for Congress. He opposes running against Colonel Stone and backs John Dalzell for the United States Senate, praising Dalzell as learned and capable and favorable to his state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Li. Ricketson
Congress
Colonel Stone
Ricketson
John Dalzell
United States Senate
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Judge King for Congress Seeks Republican Nomination
Judge L W King, chairman of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee, announces his candidacy for Congress in the district likely comprising Mahoning Columbiana Stark and Carroll counties. The move confirms prior predictions of a mental race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Republican Committers
Yousaustons
Des Us
L. W. King
Republican State Central Commiittee
Mahoning
Columbians
Stark
Carroll Counties
Pennsylvania delegates quartered at Nicollet House
During convention week the Pennsylvania delegation will be quartered at the Nicollet House, with half of the delegation also stopping there. Special despatch from Torrka notes Governor Humphrey held a series of levees today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miesrarcotts
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Hie
Hestie
Torrka
Humphrey
Senatorial Appointment Urged at Receptions
He held receptions with supporters urging the appointment of candidates for United States Senator. At the end of his office hours he refused to say if he was nearer a decision in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Preparing for Primaries in Allegheny County
The Republican County Committee to meet soon to set dates for congressional, senator, legislative, national delegate, and State Convention primaries in March. Allegheny deputies favor Blaine then debate Jones and Oliver for the second national delegate race. Witherow expected to win a slot. Alger prospects hinge on Blaine’s nomination stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Allegheny City
Congress
Colonel Stone
Allegheny
William Witherow
Harry Oliver
R F. Jones
John K. Henricks
Mr. Witherow
Mr. Jones
Oliver
Blaine
Jiles Closes In On State Central Seat Fight
In Pittsburg the Jiles Clark contest for a State Central Committee seat draws intense Democratic attention. Jiles declares victory and vows to fill the jury wheel, even by force if needed, opposing Tim O Leary followers. Guffey backers watch, with Wiley urging Allegheny County to back Guffey for the National Committee. Alderman McKenna supports action after Guffey’s efforts for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiles-Clark
State Central Committee
Democrats
Pittsburg
Jiles
Mr. Jiles
Tim O'Leary
J. M. Guffey
Guffey
C. C. Wiley
Allegheny County
Buffington Skips Comment on U S Bench Prospects
Joseph Buffington of Kittanning appeared in U S Court for the Barr v Ford Plate Glass case and declined to discuss his chances for a seat on the United States bench. Friends of ex-Judge Fetterman push his candidacy. a bar committee will meet and plan to travel to Washington early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bufington
Kittanning
United States District Court
Reed
United States
Barr
Ford Plate Glass Company
Buffington
Fetterman
Washington
Congressmen in transit discuss upcoming appointments
Three Congressmen Stone of Allerheny Kribbs of Clarion and Townsend of Colorado were seen at Union station en route to various destinations. Stone predicted Graham would replace Warmcastle and that ten candidates would receive Judge Reed's peribles. Townsend praised Crisp and noted Colorado Democrats disfavor Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Allerheny
Kribbs
Clarion
Townsend
Colorado
Union Station
Graham
Warmcastle
Judge Reed
Crisp
Cleveland
Tomasek Poised for Death After Christmas Eve Fight
Dre Brewster Martin and Caspar Tomasek suffered fatal injuries after a house party on Manor Street near South Fighth Street. Doctors said death was certain as Alderman Beinhauer recorded Tomasek's dying deposition. John Yanoski, later jailed, allegedly assaulted him in a hallway during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre. Brewster
Martin
Caspar Tomasek
Tomasek
Maiz Koveras
Manor Street
South Fighth Street
Beinhauer
Koracas
John Yanoski
Yanoski
Ving
Harrisburg Charters Granted to Pittsburg Firms
Yesterday in Harrisburg local applicants secured charters for Grandview Traction Company Pittsburg capital 15000 dollars with directors W B Lutton Charles H Humbert J A McCormick Samuel McComb and Thomas Ss Kerr Chaplin Manufacturing Company Pittsburg iron and steel capital 60000 dollars with directors Lewis B Fulton Charles W Townsend William M Ralston M B Chaplin and J B Booth Kensington Improvement Company Pittsburg capital 2000 dollars with directors Samuel K Moore Bernard J Rafferty Joseph P Cappeau Howard Childs and William Sutherland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Grandview Traction Company
Pittsburg
W. B. Lutton
Charles H. Humbert
J. A. McCormick
Samuel McComb
Thomas Ss. Kerr
Chaplin Fulton Manufacturing Company
Iron and Steel
Lewis B Fulton
Charles W. Townsend
William M. Ralston
Elderton
M. B. Chaplin
J. B. Booth
Sewickley
Kensington Improvement Company
Samuel K. Moore
Bernard J. Rafferty
Joseph P. Cappeau
Howard Childs
William (. Sutherland
Notting ham race maker says tariff shift harms high grades
George F Attenborough of Nottingham argues tariff on races rose 20 percent yet prices climbed about 714 percent. He notes 121g percent gain due to light weight and minor wage cuts in some cases. He says consumers pay the tariff's largest share while profits fall and Americans struggle to compete with foreigners on finer goods. Yankees lead in cheaper varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Attenborough
Nottingham
Anderson
American Mechanics Seek Immigration Guard at Carnegie Hall
A large Jr O U A M gathering in Carnegie Hall backs restrictions on immigration. Colonel W A Stone argues for a cap on foreign labor through pre departure exams and police character certificates, urging Congress to act. The meeting praises McKinley era protection and ends with patriotic song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Advisory Council of
W. A. Stone
Colonel Stone
McKinley
P. Cochran
A. I D. Wilkin
Allegheny County
James G. Blaine
Monongahela Water Co Stockholders Vote for Bonds
Stockholders unanimously approved a $100,000 bond issue to be secured by a mortgage on the company's franchises and property. Fifty thousand dollars will retire outstanding bonds and a mortgage to Henry Stumm as trustee in 1880. the remaining fifty thousand funds enlargements to the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Water Company
Henry Stumm
Condensed Milk Ad Promises Quality Desserts
A brief ad touts Gail Borded condensed milk as a key factor in reliable custards puddings and sauces with instructions said to be supplied by the grocer.
Covenanter Church Split Leads Seceders to Seek Charter
Wilkinsburg seceders from the Covenanter Church plan a new church building after a congregation split. They have filed an application for a charter to establish their independent church under the United Presbyterian framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenanter Church
Wilkinsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Blairsville educator sought on charges as mob threat grows
George W Innis once Blairsville High principal faced serious charges amid protests. Rev Speer and Rev Mc Masters urged arrest but declined once no warrant existed. A warrant later arrived but Innis disappeared from the Home Hotel as Blairsville trembled with talk of tar and feathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Innis
Blairsville
William Speer
W. H. McMasters
Coulson
George W Innis
Mr. Innis
Mr. Speer
Coulton
Innis
J. ©. Kahlback
Er. Graff
Lowry
Dispatch
Tts
Chicago
Hospital to be finished in Conemaugh Valley plans
James B. Scott, as chairman of the hospital committee, writes to Governor Pattison that the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital will be completed within weeks and turned over to the proper persons. The project cost is 150,000, with furnishing, and a permanent organization, the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Association, will oversee it. This ends the Johns town Flood Commission’s official work aside from a monument to the unknown dead to be dedicated on the flood’s next anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
Pattison
Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Association
Johnstown Flood Commission
Flood Commission
Magee Answers The Mayor On Street Railway Ordinance
C L Magee president of Duquesne Traction Company says the street railway ordinance was withdrawn to amend out objectionable features. He notes Central Transit and Pittsburg Oakland East Liberty had authority to lay tracks on Fifth Avenue but not to use overhead electric power there, and no one acted beyond authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Magee
Duquesne Traction Company
Central Transit Company
Pittsburg, Oakland and East Liberty Passenger Railway Company
Fifth Avenue
Denniston Avenue
South Highland
Corsopolis Chamber Elects Abel Treasurer At Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce meeting nominated and elected Joseph Abel vice president of Germania Savings Bank as treasurer to fill the vacancy after Charles Meyran’s death. Communications from the Bengal and San Francisco chambers touched on port rates and pilots’ services. A Corsopolis council mandamus over signing foot-walk ordinances ended when the Burgess paid costs and signed the ordinances. The borough may face higher costs in future burgess terms and bond issues. Allegheny City plans a £10,000 vote on increasing bonded debt, with election costs and higher pay for officers now at $250 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Abel
Germania Savings Bank
Charles Meyran
Bengal Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Corsopolis
Mandamus
R. J. Kindall
Allegeny City
Evangelical ministers meet draws scant turnout at YMCA rooms
The Evangelical Ministerial Association gathering at the YMCA rooms drew few attendees as most members remained absent after Christmas. A new ingot manipulator by Leechburg Foundry targets a Paterson rolling mill, drawing mill men’s attention. Dr. D. Jayne’s Expectorant is recommended to curb early catarrhal colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Ministerial Association
Y. M. CA
Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company
Heron
Paterson
N. J
Wildwood Oil Field Pioneer Makes Fortune in a Day
Robert Allen Sr issued execution for £22,000 against W B Griffith over options on 44 Pennsylvania farms. Griffith, a major oil producer with Idaho silver interests, rose from salaried prospector to Wildwood field pioneer after drilling Whitesell No 1 in 1490. He quickly secured leases on 800 acres and earned large profits from his holdings and early partnerships with William Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allen, Sr
W. B. Griffith
W. E Griffith
Pennsylvania
Mr. Griffith
Idaho
Allen
Griffith
Griffith Landis
W. E. Griffith
J. M
W. S. Guffey
Guffers
Wildwood
William Miller
Pittsburg
Orig
Penn Township
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland
East End
Death of Frederick Schmidt From Lamp Explosion
Coroner notified last night of Frederick Schmidt 64 dying at Mercy Hospital after a lamp explosion on Christmas night. He lived alone at 16 Dinwiddie street rear and left a son whose address is unknown. Schmidt was a peddler of notions. Body at the morgue. inquest set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Mercy Hospital
Frederick Schmidt
Schmidt
No. 16
Dinwiddie Street
German man faces be for mayor over threat and marriage
Adam Schoener, an older German man who attempted suicide a month ago, appeared before Mayor Wyman yesterday. He threatened his wife, who married him for peace, and the couple settled with the husband promising not to harm her. Schoener now seeks admission to the poor house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Schoener
Wyman
Schoener
Police Murmurs Brighten Workhouse Release Night
Reports detail multiple arrests in Shenley Park and Allegheny. Wirt O Baren celebratory drunkenness after release. arrests include Dox Frewer for striking with a beer glass, Jace Roppryn suspected of ring theft, and Harvey Metzean for larceny. A Polish couple accused of domestic assault. a boy arrested for candy theft. One Sunday school gift theft noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt O'Baren
Jons Exapp
Annie Maguire
Emon White
Shenley Park
Dox Frewer
Twenty Eighth Ward
George Faber
Louis Schmidt
Locomotive derailment near Coshocton causes no injuries
Tur St Louis express ran two hours late last evening when the engine jumped the track near Coshocton. Nobody was hurt. A separate note reports a reception by the Washington Cotillion Club at the Monongahela House. Myers Sauvupis was sued for malicious mischief after breaking a window at Brady's pool room on Wylie avenue. Samuels posted bail for a hearing while Hoe claims to have been pushed into the glass with no intent to break it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
St. Louis Express
Coshocton
Washington Cotillion Club
Monongahela House
Myers Sauvupis
Brady
Wylie Avenue
Squire Richards
Samuels
Hoe
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Promoted as Original
Advertising copy touts Pabst Blue Ribbon as the genuine original beer while claiming imitators misuse the name. The note urges consumers to ask for the Pabst brand and mentions related labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabst Brewing Company
Ask
Pabst
SR Reaor
Dees
TTS
Knights of Labor Seek Talks on Second Avenue Strike
A Knights of Labor committee failed to secure a conference with the Second Avenue Street Railway Company yesterday. Officials oppose reinstating six discharged workers and say no strike is planned yet. The company is running six cars and redistributing work while workers await the committee’s next meeting. The men do not want a strike but believe coworkers were wronged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Second Avenue Company
Second Avenue Street Railway Company
Plans for Carnegie Library and Gallery in Schenley Park
The Library Commission reviews 18 of about 100 designs for the Carnegie Library Museum and Art Gallery. A meeting within ten days will hear the committee report, followed by tabulation of architect estimates to fit within 700,000. Material choices include brick stone and granite options with a possible cost impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Schenley Park
Library Commission
Agra
James B
Carnegie
Yesterday's List Of Injured In Pittsburgh Area
Six accidents were reported yesterday with two young children burned to death and a woman seriously burned. Names include Hite Josie Hite two, Hered Willie Hered age three, and Mary Cain. A brakeman James Wyner suffered crushed feet, and John Leimpie was beaten and stabbed. Victims were treated at local hospitals, with arrests pending for the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Josie Hite
Troy Hill
Hered
Willie Hered
Beltzhoover
Catr
Mary Cain
Croix Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Wrsx
James Wyner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mercy Hospital
Glenwood Yard
Thirty-seventh Street
Levas
John Levau
Riter & Conley
Jones & Laughlins
Tills
Southside
Callanan
Thomas Callahan
Pennsylvania Yards
Polish Bride Refuses Wedlock as Jewelry Dispute Heads to Alderman
Miss Wets Almmoski and George Smit face Alderman Caldwell on charges of receiving goods under false pretenses and larceny by bailee. The inquiry follows Duschynsky's claim that gifts were obtained under false pretenses after she traveled from Poland to marry the prosecutor. Jer? Jern, 73, was found dead by hanging at his Marion area home after a day near his stable. He left four sons. cause of suicide unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wets Almmoski
George Smit
Alderman Caldwell
Antonio Duschynsky
Poland
Smit
Duschynsky
McDowell
John Jern
Williams
Marion Station
Jer
Bin
Jern
Riley in Sewickley To Night Recites Hoosier Lyrics Tonight
James Whitcomb Riley, renowned Hoosier poet, will recite grave and gay verses at Sewickley Presbyterian Church this evening. Accompanying are Violinist John T. Irwin and pianist Miss Mary T. Glenn, both noted in musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Sewickley
James Whitcomb Riley
Man shot and robbed at Loretta road attack
John Deuchleich, a Pole, arrived at Mercy Hospital with a bullet in his left leg after claiming two men attacked him near Loretta on Sunday evening and robbed him of $30. Friends sent him for treatment. Gallinger, Jeweler, remains at the old stand, 1200 Pennsylvania. Angostura Bitters touted as an appetite stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leimpie
Lucy Furnace
Plumalley
Leimpie
West Peon Hospital
Joseph Walsh
John Deuchleich
Mercy Hospital
Pennsylvania
Loretta
Thirsty Oil Drillers Targeted By Law and Order Society
The Law and Order Society plans raids on McDonald Western Pennsylvania speakeasies, aiming to curb oil region liquor sales. Agent McClure leads detectives, with about 30 illicit clubs and 5 000 residents in McDonald eyed for action, including Oakdale in Allegheny county. The effort could bring clashes, bruises, and possible militia involvement from the Eighteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Pittsburg
Celestias
McDonald
Richmond
McClure
Pennsylvania
Walker's Mills
Wishart
Oakdale
Allegheny County
Nt McClure
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Morrow
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Tomasck
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Col. Stone
Safeguards
Europe
W. T. Kerr
Advisory Council
PY. A. Shaver
McKeesport
America
Wilkensburg
Magee
THE
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Federal ST
Peddler Schmidt
Jace Rpprynon
Arnheim
Ohio Street
Harvey Metzean
McKenna
John Hamilton
Twenty-fleet Street
Spring Alley
Hawk Storer
Montgomery Avenue
Harry
Gallinger
Mrs. Winslow
LAW and Order
Biber & Easton
Cloak and Suit Department
Ulrich & Spencer
Jairies
Penn Avenue
deStri
Dara BP
Neem
Cinderella
Broile J. & Bartle
Wood Street
Pittsbury
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Newmarkets
Gantly
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Military Capes
Cul
Dren
Alaska
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Penn Ave
Edward
Groetzinger
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
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