4A General Round-Up of City Election Contests
Tomorrow marks the first general city election under the new charter with mayor, controller, treasurer, 46 common council members and 15 select council members on the ballot. The ward races feature incumbents and a mix of Republican and Democratic nominees across the first through twenty-second wards with tight contests and independent candidates in several wards.
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Disratox
Common Council
Select Council
Political arena fills wards with varied candidates
A crowded slate of candidates across numerous wards includes Republicans and Democrats competing for Common Council and Alderman posts. Notable names include Thomas Gillespie, J. B. Wightman, Dr. C Evans, Edward Mathews, Mark Donley, William Dunn, J. H. Snyder, Louis Alt, Thomas Wallace, John Voight, J. N. Jarrett, Henry Steinecke, Uncle Benny Hartman, Arthur Wallace, P. M. Carr, Joseph Pfeifer, George Monro, Hugh McCurry, William Fitzpatrick, J. Flinn, J. Martin Schaeffer, C. Reinhauer, Dr. Brewster, and more across the Twenty‑fourth to Thirty‑sixth wards.
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Robert P. Langesy
Thomas A. Gillespie
George W. Wilson
J. 8. Wightman
Dr. C. Evans
Hazelwood
M. L. Bulzman
Repulican
Common
M. Porter
Louis Alt
Thomas Wallace
John Voight
J. N. Jarrett
T. H. Davis
Henry Steinecke
Benny” Hartman
Arthur Wallace
P.M. Carr
Joseph Pfeifer
George N. Monro
Hugh McCurry
William Fitzpatrick
Citizens
Common Council
James Flinn
Constantine Gallagher
Jefferson
Peter Davin
Thomas Kernan
Nicholas Fleckner
John Collins
John McCarthy
James
Andy” Robertson
George Holliday
Common Branch
James T. Fox
Louis E. Aurin
Republi
Michael
Allegheny Mayoral and Aldermen Race Shapes Local Ballot
On the Northside three mayoral candidates vie for Allegheny mayor with one council seat per ward as the election looms. Wyman leads Republicans, Slayton heads Democrats, Griffith runs as Independent with labor and ward dynamics shaping tight alderman contests across wards including Brann, McNulty, Klotz, and Eisenbeis amid party lines and independent bids.
Southside Election Returns Bulletin Planned
Southside election results will be bulletined at the Southside office of Twe Disrarce located at 1220 Carson Street Tuesday evening.
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Southside
Twe Disrarce
Carson Street
Political Notes and Candidate Withdrawals in Local Mayoral Race
Cotoxel SAM KILGORSs withdrew from the Mayoralty contest in favor of Mr. Gourley. William Bader endorsed his candidacy for Rapabiican Cartats Marti and withdraws as an independent for Mayor in favor of Isaac K. Stayton. Josery Tears announced to run for School Director of eSehence Pillsborg on the b ucket with Alderman C. O'Donnell. First Ward Inde- Contention endorsed the end of Republican city candidates on Saturday.
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Cotoxel
Sam Kilgorss
Gourley
William Bader
Isaac K. Stayton
Josery Tears
eSehence Pillsborg
Ucket
C. O’donnell
Speak-Easy Crackdown Aimed at Licenced Liquor Dealers
District Attorney Johnston pledges a broad crackdown on illicit liquor operations, targeting about 200 suspects in upcoming arrests. Langhurst heads the probe with information on 96 names. political ties and timing around the election are debated by city officials. Romer’s Fifth Avenue speak-easy is raided. arrests follow as Inspector McAleese prepares additional charges including Sunday selling and selling to minors.
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Reilly
Langhurst
Hemlock Street
Allegheny
Johnston
McCall
Langhorst
Mr. Johnston
Foley
Democratic City Committee
W.J. Brennen
Department of Public Safety
Seyret
Andrew A. Romer
Fifth Avenue
Shore, Coulson
Bendel
Romer
Hamilton
McAleese
Oakland
Albert Glockner Home Opens in Colorado Springs
The Albert Glockner Home, built by Mrs. Glockner in memory of her husband, opened about a week ago. Costing around 200000 dollars, the endowed institution offers invalids access to restorative climate at moderate rates. Albert Glockner, formerly of Pittsburgh, was well known locally and his widow has supported charity, including an asylum for the sick.
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Albert Glockner
Colorado Springs
Slavic Conference Opens in Walther's Hall Allege ny
The Slavic Conference began sessions yesterday afternoon in Walther's Hall Allegheny with about 40 gentlemen present. Business was sparse as committees were formed and officers named. Forenoon and afternoon meetings are planned today and tomorrow.
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Walther’s Hall
Allegheny
Fruits of Sin Exposed at Fifth U P Church
Rev J W Harsha preached from Romans vi 21 condemning sin and warning that its end is death. He addressed the danger of moral risk and urged strong personal resolve amid disturbing topics discussed in the service at the Fifth U P Church.
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J. W. Harsha
Mr. Harsha
New State Health Board Rules Regulate Burials and Removals
The State Board of Health issued a circular on transportation and disinterment of corpses. No body may be moved from its grave in city areas between April 1 and October 15. Contagious deaths require restricted handling and specific coffin linings. Each removal needs Health Board permission and the receiving locality's consent.
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State Board of Health
Board of Health
Board of H
Shoplifting as a Trade Reported by Local Store Head
The store head says shoplifting is the greatest trouble facing his business and notes that people from all classes slip small items when clerks are distracted. Some add the stolen value to the bill, but bold theft forces removal. He observes many offenders are wealthy and able to pay.
Mrs Barnes to Lecture in Allegheny WCTU Effort
Mrs Francis J Barnes national superintendent of the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union will lecture in Allegheny next Thursday night to rally support for the church based drive. She travels to attend Beaver county convention meeting Friday and is a fluent speaker hoped to stem growth of a new women's organization seen as alarming.
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Francis J. Barnes
New York
Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Allegheny
New Yorker Hails Allegheny Art Exhibit Quality
J. D. Waring, a New York art dealer visiting the Anderson, toured the Carnegie Library exhibition and praised its magnitude and excellence. He believes no city outside New York or Boston can show a superior display, and that Chicago cannot rival Allegheny’s showing from the past week.
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J. D. Waring
New York
The
Anderson
Carnegie Library
Boston
Chi
Funeral for Captain Jones Held on South Eleventh Street
The funeral of Captain John A. Jones was held yesterday afternoon from his South Eleventh Street home. Attended by Colonel J. W. Patterson Post No. 151 G A R Encampment No 1 and Lodge A O U W. Jones had long served as a foreman at Oliver Bros. Phillips mills and was well known in G A B circles. Interment followed at Allegheny Cemetery.
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John A. Jones
South Eleventh Street
J. W. Patterson
Jones
Oliver Bros
Phillips Mills
Local Notes and Accidents in McKeesport and Pittsburgh
Local clubs held events with speeches by Peter Logan Cornelius Sullivan and others. Moorhead W C T U heard addresses with pledges signed and a pink tea planned. Washington’s Birthday sees Stephen Welsh injured in a railroad yard accident but not fatally. Fire alarm at St Paul’s Seminary building due to waste saber fire. Temperance meeting in Allegheny led by Laurence Mooney with C Thorn and Dr Swoger. A young woman baptized in the Allegheny river. Alexander Bhaggarty fined for disorderly conduct. Fred Hexe injured internally after a fall. W B Alexander injured in a buggy accident. Belva A Lockwood to lecture at the Flee club. Duquesne man A Kane returns from the East.
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St. Francis Brasce
Emerald Beneficial Association
McKeesport
Paent Peter Logan
Cornelius Sullivan
Sigs . Rogers
McKissary
W. A. Gol ‘Olden
Senate
John F. Miller
John
Elation
Pittsburg
Moorhead
W.C.T. UD
Mrs. R. Allen
Bar
St. Paul's
Grant Street
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Laurence Mooney
C. Thorn
Swoger
Allegheny River
Oneron
United Flam
Lawrenceville
Alexander Bhaggarty
Fred Hexe
Carson Street
Twenty-fourth Street
W. B. Alexander
Stanton Avenue
Avenue
Belva A. Lockwood
Are. A. Kane
Duquesne
Fire bad in Oakland amid arson fears and gas theories
Residents pressure for investigation after a spate of house fires in Oakland. Officials prod the district to identify the culprit as gas and arson theories mix with reports of incendiary activity. Builders report nervous demand for safety and fewer contracts amid the blaze spree.
Temperance Meeting Held at Leigh ton's Hall
A temperance meeting convened yesterday afternoon at Leigh ton's Hall. Colonel Dewees addressed the audience endorsing ideas recently published in The Distract? News, urging continued advocacy for restraint and abstinence.
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Leighton’s Hall
Dewees
Advan
Tus Disratox
America Leads as Yankee Steelmakers Gain in Canada
J. B. Armstrong of Guelph, Canada, says American steel now outcompetes English imports in Canadian markets on price and quality. He notes his own operations in Michigan to meet border demand, cites a refused rebate, and foresees broader uses for steel while endorsing closer commercial ties with the United States and possible annexation.
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Yankee Steel
J. B. Armstrong
Guelph
Canada
Anderson Hotel
Armstrong
Michigan
America
John McDonald
English money a blessing says Porter Foundry head
Mr A T Dou thett of the Porter Foundry and Machine Company argues that English money has flowed to America for two years totaling at least 1 million dollars and may rise to 1 million per day. He says English capital supports US business and bolsters trade while Americans expand capacity beyond means.
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A. T. Douthett
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
America
Actu
London
England
Noise at 414 Rebecca Street Leads to Arrests
A Sunday morning incident at 414 Rebecca Street drew police attention and led to the arrest of John Smith Thomas Welsh Andrew Mc Tighe and Maggie Jones. Officers reported a drunken disturbance around 2 in the morning. Smith and Jones, a married couple, gave fictitious names. All four were fined by Mayor Pearson with different amounts and costs.
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Rebecca Street
John Smith
Thomas Welsh
Andrew McTighe
Maggie Jones
Cullen
Pearson
Government Building Roof Begins Amid Storage Woes
Pattison announced work would start on the Government building roof this morning and finish in 35 days. The project stalls occur from limited storage and disorganized granite piles. The inspector believes the first floor may be ready for the post office by October 1.
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Pattison
Keep Away From Cleveland Warns Local Craft Followers
Local craft followers warn workers to avoid Cleveland where a strike is ongoing. Brooks Foundry Company reportedly sent ads to Pittsburgh seeking non union men to move to Cleveland offering higher wages, seen by unionists as bait to recruit outsiders.
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Cleveland
Brooks Foundry Company
Pittsburg
Clevelanhe
Brilliant Station Accident Leaves Crewman Severely Injured
About four o clock yesterday Patrick Kirk attempted to board a freight train on the Allegheny Valley Railroad at Brilliant station. He fell under the train, one leg crushed requiring amputation and the other foot severely injured. He was taken home to 5111 Carnegie avenue.
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Patrick Kirk
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Brilliant Station
Carnegie Avenue
Big Arbuckle Gusher Drains To Five Barrels A Day
In Chartiers field the Arbuckle well dwindles to five barrels per day as oil men suggest the pool may be drained. Owners might have benefited from a prior sale and Guiffy believes new gushers remain possible but harder to locate.
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Chartiers
Butler
Guiffy
Coal trade slows as Chartiers branch runs few cars
Rail operators report little activity this winter beyond supplying locomotives. Chartiers Block Coal Company mines operate about three days weekly while the Panhandle’s Chartiers branch shows only seven to eight coal cars per morning train. A reader thanks supporters for primary votes and notes James G. Wyman’s nomination, urging Republicans to unite behind the nominee.
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Chartiers Block Coal Company
Chartiers Branch
Panhandle
Convention of Electricians in Pittsburg Inspection Tour
Delegates from the National Convention of Electricians in Kansas City arrived in Pittsburg to inspect the city’s police and fire alarm systems and electric light plants. Notables P H Alexander F A Wyman D Killicutt and others will tour with Morris Meade and discuss standardizing voltage improving insulation and wiring practices and promoting public instruction on electricity. The group adjourned to meet at Cape May next August.
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National Convention of Electricians
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Morris Meade
Bureau of Electricity
P. H. Alexander
F. A. Wyman
Sawyer-Mann Company
New York City
William Brophy
New England
D. Killicutt
Boston
D. H. Fi
Mead
Suez
Cape May
Lincoln a Horse Withdraws From Mayoral Fight
Colonel Samuel Kilgers withdraws from Pittsburg mayoral race February 15 1890 in a public letter. He states Union soldiers will vote for H L Gourley against John H Bailey after the Democratic convention accused Lincoln of being a horse and accused soldiers of treason, urging defeat of Bailey.
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Coleonel
Samuel Kilgers
Bailey
H. Bae
Lincoln
Pittsburg
H. L. Gourley
John H. Bailey
Samvet KiiGorer
Excursion to Washington City by B and O K B
The B and O K B offers excursion tickets to Washington D C via Baltimore for trains from Pittsburgh on Thursday February 20 at 1:00 and 9:20 AM. Pullman cars on trains. Call city offices early to secure accommodation.
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Washington City
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Pittsburg
United States
Local Store Advertising Draft at 34 Fifth Avenue
An imperfect advertising notice lists shops at Fifth Avenue promoting fabrics and paints. It mentions Wert Foor-OK Blacking and KSABLE & i MF with fast colors, Iron City Brewing Company brands for home use, and a Sarah Silks sale with reduced prices.
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Fifth Ave
Iron City Brewing Company
Pittsburg
At the People's Store Fashion Sale
A brief ad notes men's and boys knit and seersucker outfits in gray stripes and Mozambique prints with ruffles and braids. Extra sizes offered with prices listed 25¢ 5¢ 62 large sizes up to 150 dollars.
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People’s Store
Large group photo of 19 gentlemen by prominent artist
A large group portrait captures 19 gentlemen arranged by Aufrecht the eminent artist at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg. They represent a class from Duiff's Bus College Baxroeatss in muslin attire with Friday and Saturday events listed as Erase and SuvustTer at 35 Fifth Ave.
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Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Duiff’s Bus
College
Fifth Ave
Genuine Cure for Headache and Biliousness
A historical notice touts a genuine remedy as the most effective cure for headache, biliousness, and constipation. The pestilent health concerns are framed as needing the authentic treatment to restore well being.
Presence of God Topic by Universalist Minister
Reverend Williams of the Universalist Church spoke last night on the presence of God from a scientific reasoning angle. He contrasted views of God as an external Creator, an all pervading force, and as dwelling within humanity, arguing omnipresence across creation. After the sermon at U V S Hall, he greeted each attendee at the door, which was well received.
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Ay of Christ
W. &. Williams
Universalist
God
Latar
Globe
Mr. Williams
U. V. S. Hall
Music in the Spheres at Jail Services
Religious services at the jail featured notable vocalists led by Rev. E. B. R. The attendees enjoyed attractive musical features with Mrs Frank Haslage and the Misses George and Flowers, and Messrs Harry George W. H. Brown Letsche and Charles. The closing item included Mrs. Haslage singing Home.
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Frank Haslage
George
Flowers
Mesars
Harry George
W. H. Brown
Letsche
Charles
E. BR
Ore
Grand Spring Opening Ups New Dress Goods Line
PrrissonG announces a grand spring opening with the dress goods department filled with new colorings and styles. The store highlights American sailings in early spring colors including stripes plaids and plains, cashmeres and henriettas in Parisian shades and Lupin's cashmeres in four grades, with goods priced from 35 cents to 1 dollar per yard.
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Seman Cation Sragsna
Sea Yard
Paris
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