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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1892

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marseilles

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