Morrow Refuses Nomination and Delays Renomination Fight
A lively Northside meeting reports Controller Morrow will not accept a Republican renomination. He wrote a letter declining any nomination, citing Baker law section 7. Primaries set for tomorrow with no slate disclosed, while talks continue on possible candidates including Major Montooth and Captain Batchelor amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Gourley
Trank
Dr. McCandless
Major Moontooth
Alex McCandless
Jor
Sheiteeta
Montooth
Denniston
Mercer
McKean
Merrow
D.C
C. W. Batchelor
McKenna
Major Gourley
Eighth Ward Republicans Fight Over McKenna Endorsement
A heated Eighth Ward meeting at Franklin Street School House ended with no McKenna endorsement after Ajax Jones proposed a resolution, sparking shouting and near brawls. Thomas C. Scott was chosen for school director and David Lewis’s constable nomination caused another clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. B. McKenna
Eighth
Wuerris
Wheel of Industries
Eighth Ward
Indorse
Barney McKenna
Ajax
Thomas C. Scott
David Lewis
Wus
Nomination clash ends in disorder at Second precinct meeting
Oscar A Tanner was a lone remaining candidate as Lewis’s supporters urged removal. Chairman Lexis ruled Lewis out, J D Brooks chosen as forward assessor, and Robert Day edged John Ruswinkle ten to nine for the prospective board candidates amid shouts of fraud before Chairman Scott adjourned the meeting in disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Tanner
Lewis
Friends of
Lexis
J. D. Brooks
Robert Day
John Ruswinkle
Day
Antis win out in Allegheny First Ward primaries
Republicans of the First Ward Allegheny held a heated meeting with Reformers nominating Frank Donaldson for Permanent Chairman and Charles W Neeb withdrawing due to illness. Alder man E I Brann backed by Reformers, ties and resignations followed as ballots showed Braun 35 Donaldson 28 Edgar 17. The Antis won the Secretary post tie, with tickets set for January 7 1899 primaries including Arthur Kennedy William J Josehaus Robert J Pitcairn and other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Frank Donaldson
Charles W. Neeb
Neeb
J. & Edgar
E. I. Brann
Robert J. Baxter
Select Council
Braun
Donaldson
Edgar
Charles H. Bepler
Thomas Pitcairn
Henry G. Watson
Walter Thompson
Lee S. Smith
Oliver Cornelius
OC. B. Bippus
Joseph Spang
William Kirkpatrick
Charlies Willis
John L Carson Appointed Deputy Collector in Washington and Greene
Revenue Collector Miller notified John I. Carson of his appointment as Deputy Collector replacing J B Rinehart in Washington and Greene counties. Rinehart is believed removed for activity against Acheson for Congress. Postmaster McKean provided Miller with the private office on the second floor front of the post office building and his daughter serves as private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
John I. Carson
J. B. Rinehart
Washington
Greene
Rinehart
Acheson
Congress
McKean
Fourth ward Republicans propose candidates in Allegheny primary
The Republicans of the Fourth ward Allegheny met last night and suggested candidates for the primaries including Select Council John Fielding Common Council four to elect N H Stauffer William Baden H C Robins H E Speidel John W Stacy Jacob Ehmer School Director two to elect three years Lewis Mendel Peter Reisick John M Huddell one to elect one year Andrew Lysie E B Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Select Council
John Fielding
Common Council
N. H. Stauffer
William Baden
H. C. Robins
H. E. Speidel
John W. Stacy
Jacob Ehmer
Lewis Mendel
Peter Reisick
John M. Huddell
Andrew Lysie
E B
Logan
Gossip of Local Politicians in Allegheny
Local unions and party associations announced endorsements and tickets for city positions. Names include K Tyler for Mayor, Daniel Gallagher for School Director, and Robert E Lotz for Constable, with various ward officers proposed by Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniox
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
K. Tyler
Allegheny
Tue
Young Men's Democratic Association of
Pittsburg
Daniel Gallagher
Robert E. Lotz
Poverty in Allegheny Presses Aid Office
Inspector Eichenlaub of the Department of Public Charities in Allegheny said this week applications for public aid were higher than last year due to extreme cold. He noted striking workers and pride keep some cases hidden while many needy families still require food and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichenlaub
Department of Public Charities
Allegheny
Reception for the Pittsburg Press Club at Electric Club
The Electric Club inaugurates a series of club nights with a first reception honoring the Pittsburg Press Club. Members are invited to visit the Electric Club at 802 Penn Avenue to bid farewell to the old year with music and cheer. Future receptions will honor other clubs in sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Electric Club
Cra
Pittsburg Press Club
Electric Clubhouse
Penn Avenue
Kentucky land title case tests state constitution
Robert Campbell of Allegheny City fights to repossess 2 500 acres near Big Stone Gap Kentucky. In U S Circuit Court at Frankfort the case tests enforcement of Kentucky's constitutional five year settlement rule for disputed titles. Colonel John L Scott and William A Nicholls advocate for Campbell and accompany him in Pittsburgh during testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Campbell
Allegheny City
Big Stone Gap
Letcher County
Campbell
United States Circuit Court
Frankfort
Kentucky
Blue Cross Country
John L. Scott
Pittsburg
William A. Nicholls
Scott
Robb & Fitzsimmons
Levi Bird Duff
A. F. Baum
Mr. Campbell
Newell's Hotel
Governor McKinley
Commonwealth
Campbell Aquin
Nicholls
Pater
Scott M. Nicholls
Law and Order Detective Jailed in Conspiracy Charge
W. T. Martin, a Law and Order detective, was jailed by Alderman McMasters on a conspiracy to defraud charge. County Detective Harry Beltzhoover alleges Martin and another detective sought $6 from Mrs. Connelly to fix a liquor license case, with another arrest expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Martin
McClure
Law and Order
Alderman McMasters
Harry Beltzhoover
Beltzhoover
Mary Connelly
J. Beltshoover
Connelly
P. J. Murphy
Nom de plume sparks illness in Christmas party tale
A humorous item in a recent issue used fake names for two suburban doctors detailing a lively drinking bout. The joke misattributed one physician, Dr Dean, prompting laughter but later sorrow as a colleague learned his name had been used without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Drunken Alley Fight Sparks Fire at Allegheny Boarding House
Lewis Hanbeck, intoxicated, started a row at 211 Robinson Street Allegheny last night after 6. Lamps were kicked over and a floor fire began. Fire engines 1 2 6 saved the building with about 100 dollars damage. James Cliff of truck A Columbia was seriously injured leaping from a wagon onto a car near Lacock and Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lewis Hanbeck
Robinson Street
James Cliff
Columbia
Lacock and
Robinson Streets
Union Conflict Halts at Zanesville Rolling Mill
Amalgamated Association leaders M. M. Garland and Harry Hocking fail to secure a settlement in Zanesville Ohio as managers begin hiring non union workers. Only one roll is used. about 40 non union men have been employed to replace strikers while managers insist they will hire former workers on their own terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Zanesville
M. M. Garland
Harry Hocking
Mesara Garland
Hocking
Garland
Coroner Probes Two More Poison Cases At Homestead
Coroner McDowell investigates two additional suspected poisonings connected to Homestead mill work. One victim, John Liggins, 44, suffered weeks of diarrhea and weakness after August to October work, died December 24 after hospital treatment. Authorities await Szincyi analysis before further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
McDowell
John Liggins
Jones Avenue
Liggins
Bureau of Health
Szincyi
Soho
Pap ers for Italian Prisoner Hold Up Transfer
Michael Pickarelli an Italian detainee in this city faces New York arrest warrants on two serious charges. Italian officer Bareti arrived with a bench warrant but could not seize him without full requisition papers. Friends sought habeas corpus while police charged Pickarelli as a fugitive from justice, delaying extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Pickarelli
New York
New York State
Bareti
Friends of
Pickarelli
Commodore Folger Visits Carnegie Steel Mills
Commodore Folger, head of the U S Ordnance Department, is in the city inspecting Carnegie Steel’s Homestead mills and armor plate production to prepare a report before his retirement. Secretary Lovejoy denies plans for Folger to become a Carnegie plant consultant, stating his stay has no significance beyond his official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Folger
Ordnance Department
Washington
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Carnegie
Homestead
Lovejoy
Disease Strikes Southside Horses Abruptly
A rapid, new disease is wiping out horses on the Southside with about five deaths in three days. Affected animals collapse suddenly without prior symptoms, often dying within ten minutes. Kerling reports three of their horses dead in the recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerling
Mill to Restart as Workers Raise Funds in New Castle
Skilled workers formerly at J. P. Witherow's mill in New Castle have raised 5000 dollars to restart the plant. Subscriptions ranged from 100 dollars, with one third paid by January 12, 1893 and the rest in four equal monthly installments deducted from wages after operations resume. The mill is expected to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Witherow
New Castle
Economy at Peace After Large Mortgage Readjustment
The Economy Society, once under heavy publicity, reports a financial readjustment with mortgages being lifted and bank claims liquidated. Planned use of part of a $400000 mortgage to wipe debt prompts questions about interest payments and possible seizure of the society’s homestead. Leaders like Duss and Judge Hice face scrutiny as bonds and stock holdings are sold and a certificate for a key property is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duss
Pittsburg
Judge Hice
Pittsburg Bank
Thi City
Hice
Brooks
Fourth Avenue
Monongahela Peesheidts Company
Pittsburg and
Birmingham Bridge
Bargains in Musical Novelties at low prices
A local shop promotes oak ebony and walnut furniture pieces including music cabinets, stools, taborettes, dust benches, and piano chairs. The ad invites customers to view the elegant durable items and emphasizes low prices and immediate availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamittoy
Sland
Excursion Ticket Sale Announced for Western Pennsylvania Lines
December 1992 and January 1994 dates list excursion tickets at low round trip rates from stations on Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh to points across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky and West Virginia. Return coupons valid until January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiaana
Ilinois
Kentucky
West Virginia
Rivermen Bridge Plan At Elizabeth Approved In Exchange Meeting
General Casey received the rivermen warmly while the Coal Exchange approved plans for a new Elizabeth bridge center span 350 feet long and 51 feet high. The Lugstown dike remains unsettled as United States engineers will decide. The river and coal strike conditions stayed unchanged with a January shift anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Elizabeth
Coal Exchange
Piace
Exchange
Secretary of War
jFpper
van Voorhis
Washington
Logstown
Stickner
Lugstown
United States Engineers
Pittsburg Misrated? Greensboro Man Praises City
D Castle general manager of Keily and Jones works in Greensboro visited Pittsburg with business friends. He praised the city's energy and enterprise and claimed Clearing House data show Pittsburg does more business per capita than Baltimore. He said Pittsburg's business is robust and brighter than any U S city for its population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. D. Castle
Keily & Jones
Greensboro
Castle
Pittsburg
Clearing House
United States
Baltimore
Pittsburg Capital Interests Charter Several Companies
Harrisburg yesterday saw charters granted for multiple ventures tied to Pittsburg capital. The Columbia Powder Company with $8,000 capital lists incorporators John P. Hunter A. L. Hunter MAL Gray F. J. Chaum and Daniel Ritter. The Crescent Water Company of Chartiers and The Standard Water Company of Crafton are also chartered with $500 and $500 capital respectively. The Pittsburg Barrow and Forgeter holds $10,000 and Beaver Falls Trunk Company $20,000 in charter capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Capital
Harrisburg
Columbia Powder Company
Capital
John P. Hunter
A. L. Hunter
Mal Gray
F. J. Chaum
Daniel Ritter
Crescent Water Company of Chartiers
Standard Water Company of
Crafton
Pittsburg Barrow and Forgeter
Beaver Falls Trunk Company
Humane Instruction Focused by President Eaton at Institute
President Leonard H. Eaton of the Humane Society spoke to about 500 teachers at the County Institute in Beaver Falls. He urged humane instruction in public schools, stressing teaching children to consider the feelings of dumb animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard H. Eaton
The
Humane Society
Beaver Falls
Stoge-Taking and Holiday Sale at Hugus and Bagee
Last week of sale offering dramatic reductions in the silk department. Black silks include Faille Francaise and Peau de Soie at $1.00 a yard from $1.25-$1.50 grades. Novelty black grounds with colored floral designs at 25 percent off. Black taffeta silk with colored stripes for skirt linings $1.25 grade 85 cents. Marked bargains on second silk counter to clear odd lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille Francaise
Peau de Soie
Rhadames
Armares
Sarahs
Sec
Inquest Into Death Of Louis Szinysi Delayed To January
The inquest into Louis Szinysi alleged to have been poisoned at Homestead is continued to January 8 due to incomplete analysis of entrails and stomach. Captain A. E. Hunt states findings will not be ready by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Szinysi
Homestead
A. E. Hunt
Bargain Jackets Hit Market at Half Price
Weather worsened earlier, but the store now offers stylish plain and fur trimmed jackets at 50 cents on the dollar. The manufacturer’s misstep is cited as the reason for the unprecedented sale and passed along to customers.
Prices on Winter Newmarkets and Ulsters Cut in Two
Reduced prices on our entire winter stock are in effect and will sell out quickly. Includes imported garments such as Newmarkets and Ulsters once priced higher. bargains on Black Cheviot Diagonal Newmarkets, fur trimmed options, and plain Black Newmarkets with capes, hoods, and Cheriot styles. Limited choices remain as stock slips away fast.
Blankets and Quilts Offered at Unusually Low Prices
The notice promotes ongoing sales with substantial savings on blankets and comforts including quilts. It urges all shoppers to take advantage of the reduced prices and mentions continued discounts in the store's offerings.
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Ajax Jones
ANTIS
John L Carson
Greene Counties
W. A. Sutton
Austin Orzil
Tax Building Trades Council
Aegheny Council
Ciizens
Industrial Alliant
Kennedy
Tyler
Constitution of State
Jacob Madden
East End
Shulte
Baloon
Frankstown Avenue
Henry Keigler
Carnegie Mills
Economy AT Peace
Pee
Heurici
Duns
Ohio Valley
Dars
Rapp
Baker
Henrici
Léntz
Harmony Society
Great West
L. D. Castle
Hugus & Bagee
Simen
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Dickens, Scott, Bulwer
Thackeray
Hawthorne
Irvinz
Davis & Co
Fifth Avenue
de Witt
Barly Risera
Priresna
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Newmarkets
Ulsters
Barsain Sale
Jos. Horne
BP Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market Strest
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