Turmoil at Economy: Feight, Teed and Feichts Clash
Scattered reports describe discord within the Economy community as key figures like Henry Feight and Cyrus Teed run into opposition. Trustees discuss auditing finances, while questions arise about signatures coerced on new articles of association and leadership authority under Father Henrici.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rapp
Duss
Feichts
Judge Hice
Cyrus Teed
Chicago
Father Henrici
Teed
Economites
President Duss Denies Late Sale of Securities
The Harmony Society's president Mr. Duss denies plans for late security sales and says the crisis is past. The Dispatch reported a $400000 mortgage on Economy land sparking fear and talk of receivership among Economites and Pittsburg financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Teed
Harmony Society
Ecomony
Pittsburg
Mr. Duss
Henry Feicht
Duss
Eny
Beaver Falls
Suggested meetings set by parties across wards this evening
Democrats and Republicans schedule suggestion meetings in multiple wards. Republicans meet at Grant School Nineteenth ward Highland School Eighth ward Franklin School Morse School this evening. Democrats plan Twenty-eighth ward Birmingham School and Twenty-seventh ward schoolhouse Saturday night. First ward Allegheny venue also hosts Republican suggestions tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Grant School
Nineteenth Ward
Highland School
Eighth Ward
Franklin School
Morse School
Birmingham
First Ward
Allegheny
Pittsburg Police Seek John Jones Family Amid Diphtheria Fears
Pittsburg authorities are watching for John Jones and family from Portsmouth Ohio amid diphtheria concerns. A Portsmouth telegram says the city has suffered diphtheria for months, and Jones’s daughter died Tuesday. A guard was placed to prevent spread, and the family reportedly escaped on a train to Pittsburg with a child ill on departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Jones
Portsmouth
Place
Jones
Favoriteaughter
Pittsburg Assistant Immigrant Inspector Dropped
A Washington telegram reports many newly appointed assistant immigrant inspectors were dropped from payrolls due to the total suspension of immigration. W. F. Eberhard of Pittsburg is named among those cut. Local labor organizations lobbied to secure another inspector to handle illegally imported laborers for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. F. Eberhard
Pittsburg
Mayor Gourley Improves Sleep Amid Illness
Mayor Gourley shows partial recovery with five hours of sleep and cautious nursing advised. Physicians say the illness should not delay municipal business unless prolonged. Concurrently a new Delaware Extension and Kensington division forms for the Pennsylvania Railroad, office to be in Cresson with Frank Ellmaker named division superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Ias
Delaware
Kensington
Cresson
Frank Ellmaker
Amboy
Twenty Eighth Ward Officer Charged With Assault
Clement Dartkeiwize is jailed on assault and battery charges after Vincent Markiewicz says he was struck on the head with a beer bottle during a night arrest. Markiewicz filed a cross suit seeking damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Dartkeiwize
Twenty Eighth Ward
Vincent Markiewicz
Markiewicz
Merchants Boost Revenue Amid Homestead Relief News
No orders were issued by the Homestead Relief Committee yesterday. Merchants reported strong sales cashing old orders. Turtle Creek miners yesterday sent in a contribution of £3154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Relief Committee
Turtle Creek
Mrs Hannah Kopp Dies at 58 In Fourth Ward Home
Mrs Hannah Kopp died Tuesday night at her Main street home in the Fourth ward at age 58. She was aunt of City Assessor John Heisel of Allegheny and leaves seven grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Kopp
Main Street
John Heisel
Allegheny
McCandless withdraws from Pittsburgh mayoral race
In a letter McCandless ends his bid for the Republican mayoral nomination in Pittsburgh. He urges party unity and pledges support for the eventual nominee. The piece details delegates, possible contenders like Lambie Morrow McKean and Mercer and the looming primaries next Tuesday.
NAMING THE RUNNERS Suggestions and Nominations in Ward Politics
Republicans across wards hold primaries and nominate candidates for school directors assessors and constables. Ward 2 battles Kerr versus Brislin with Kerr winning 47 to 2 amid disputes. Ward 7 14 17 endorse candidates and Mayor Gourley for Controller, while other wards list preferred nominees and proposed certification steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley Indorsed
Ross Street
Constable
John L. Kerr
James Brislin
Brislin
Kerr
Joseph B. Eston
Eepatlionas
Fourteenth Ward
John Anufderheide
James J. Booth
W. H. Woods
D. T. Willams
Jacob Josepi
Christ Weaver
C. Schmidt
C. L. Ae
War in Allegheny: Kennedy Tyler battle heats up races
The Allegheny mayoral contest grows livelier as primaries near with charges and counter charges. Tyler accuses Kennedy backers of forcing votes and personnel dismissals from fire and police, while Kennedy backers claim reform loyalties persist. Alliances, endorsements, and council race questions frame the campaign.
Griffiths withdraws from mayoral race in Allegheny
W. G. Griffiths notified Secretary Need of the Allegheny City Republican Committee that he would withdraw as a candidate. He cited family illness and friends' advice. The race narrows to Tyler vs Kennedy with both favoring Tyler. Local Union 211 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Allegheny endorsed Industrial Alliance resolutions backing Tyler for Mayor. It is the district's largest union with about 600 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McCawplrss
Morrow
Denniston
Gourley
Democrats
Alliance PLC
McKenna
W. G. Griffiths
Need
Allegheny City Republican Committee
Griffiths
Tyler
Kennedy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Allegheny
Industrial Alliance
East End Democrats Form Candidate Committee
The East End Democratic Association, at an emeeting on Tuesday night, appointed a committee to prepare a list of candidates for the Twenty first ward to be approved at next week's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Hanlon Brothers Face Larceny Hearing Before Alderman
Jsmee and Andrew Hanlon appeared before Alderman McKenna yesterday on larceny charges brought by W. H. Stuteer. The Hanlon brothers were arrested earlier for stealing brass from Lawrenceville mills and were held under $1,000 bail each awaiting trial by court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsmee
Andrew Hanlon
Alderman McKenna
W. H. Stuteer
Hanlon Brothers
Lawrenceville
Thompson Visibly Optimistic on Speakership Return in Pittsburg Visit
CG Thompson of Warren County, former Speaker, was seen in Pittsburg on his way east. He signals hope for re election, notes apportionment fights likely to shape the next session, and expects a potentially short but crucial assembly amid Republican control and Governor Pattison’s scrutiny. He comments on fences and party support from Allegheny delegates.
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CG Thompson
Warren County
Pittsburg
Thompson
S&s M
Mr. Thompson
Anderson
Cobb
Senator Quay
C. L. Magee
Pattison
Local Railway Telegraphers Aid Striking Western Operators
Pittsburg telegraphers back Rock Island and BC,R & N workers amid wage dispute and principle driven strikes. National association reportedly holds about 850,000 in treasury and 575 Rock Island workers and 250 others are involved across the western roads. Toronto meeting planned for May with five Pittsburg delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association
Rock Island Railway
Bc,r & N
Pittsburg
Rock Island
National Association of Tubarophers
Toronto
Canada
Two Fires Ravage J Painter Son Offices and Glenshaw
Firefighters battled a early morning blaze at J Painter Son general offices on First arenaes for five hours amid extreme cold. The front office burned, doors shattered, cellar supports burned away, first floor collapsed, losses about 5000. Shortly after, Glenshaw post office and adjoining dry goods store caught fire, with oil and gunpowder in the cellar fueling fear. town reportedly had no fire department and damage under 9000, with suspected incendiarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Painter & Son
First Arenas
Glenshaw
Quarreled Over Pool Ends With Knife Fight
H. L. Blackwell faced Alderman Gripp after a quarrel in a poolroom on Wylie avenue. He allegedly cut Edward Travers with a knife during a street-side confrontation. Blackwell was committed to jail to await court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. H. Blackwell
Gripp
M. J. Price
Blackwell
Edward Travers
Wylie Avenue
Travers
Three Inquests Held On Accidental Deaths
Coroner McDowell presided over three inquests. Jeremiah Gaither died in a collision on the BP, G and W road. Joseph Gerherding was struck by a Manchester car. Both deaths ruled accidental. George Jerremy a four month old infant died from convulsions.
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McDowell
Jeremiah Gaither
Joseph Gerherding
Manchester
George Jerremy
Andrews Higby election contest hinges on two precincts
Meadvilly Pa December twenty eighth Special The Board of Examiners found 24 illegal votes cast for Higby but the overall result remains. If Cambridge and Spartansburg precincts are discarded Andrews would gain a 52 vote majority, shaping the campaign strategy for a final court ruling next Saturday.
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Meadvilly
Board of Examiners
Higby
Cambridge
Sparta
Spartansburg
Andrews
Higby Tex Disratch
Blanket Department Sale Promises Low Prices on Comforts
A blanket department advertises a large sale on blankets, comforts, and quilts highlighting low prices. Shoppers are urged to compare quality with the best seen to appreciate the value and visit the store immediately.
Blankets Offered In Wide Range At Discounted Prices
A catalog of blankets describing Good Gray All-Wool and Scarlet options with borders, weights, and sizes from 66x34 to 76x90 inches. Prices range from $1 per pair to $750 per pair for premium all-wool varieties and wrappers. Includes White All-Wool Country Blankets from three mills and brands Centennial and Golden Fleece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Northwest
Blanket sale listing with wool country throws
A center table display lists 50 pairs of all wool country blankets sized 66 by 44 inches weighing 14 pounds each. Priced at $3 each, the ad notes there are no wider or equal bom items offered.
Special textile sale on Cotton Comforts and covers
Advertises good cotton filled Comforts chintz sateen covers at 110 dollars each regular value 150 dollars and Cotton Comforts up to 4 dollars each. All special values.
White Marseilles Quilts Offered at Low Prices
The listing highlights White Marseilles Quilts priced at $1.75 to $375 with values ranging from $225 to $4 and up to $12 for finer pieces. It notes Latin finished quilts priced from $250 to $13 and emphasizes their beautiful designs and lower prices.
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Marseilles
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Henry Feight
Seay
Henrici
Koreshan
Windy City
Washington Heights
Dr. Teed
United States
Society
Ben
Adam
Moses
Noah
Enoch
Elijah
Heaven
Rocket
Feicht
Dass
Mr. Dosa
Samuel Siber
Siber
Doss
Dorothea Hoehr
Breitenstein
Justice of the Peace
President Duss
Tor Dis Patca
Rapp
Economy
Tur Drs Patceh
Mr. Dues
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Ohio
Homestead
M'Candless
A McCandless
Republican Party
McCandless
Democratic Party
Eoen
Itive
John Lambie
McKean
Mercer
Lambie
City Hall
Southside
Pesensous
Senator Flinn
Brown and Bigelow
Collector Miller
Ister Conner
Bradley
Sheriff McCleary
Iman Gripp
Eeery Commit
Hea
Major Tyler
Public Safety Department
Alliance
The
Hansons
Biber & Easton
Wall Paper
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
New York City
Oriental Rug
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Ded-Trasa
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Sixth Avenns
Pirrancens
JOS, Horne & CO
Comforts
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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