Battle over butterine laws drives Harrisburg lobbying
Western capitalists and the Pennsylvania Oleomargarine Association plan to repeal prohibitory statutes in Harrisburg. A five member committee will lobby lawmakers while petitions and doctor letters are gathered to urge repeal, amid farmer opposition and claims of unconstitutional state regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Dairy Company
Diamond Square
Pennsylvania State
Oleomargarine Association
Harrisburg
Oslvin A. Watson
Messrs
R. P. Houston
Butler Street
Samuel Charters
Grant Street
Pittsburg
U. S
Washington Centennial General Committee Meets for Jubilee Plans
The General Committee for Washington inauguration centennial met at the Grain and Flour Exchange. The Ways and Means Committee proposed a levy on represented groups to cover expenses. An April 30 Jubilee is planned with a national hymn festival involving children and a call to merchants in two cities to cooperate. An effort aims to secure a Virginian speaker for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grain and Flour Exchange
Ways and Means
Wm. J. Diehl
B. F. Veach
G. M. Murphy
William Hunter Dies From Injuries In Panhandle Mills Accident
William Hunter a machinist of 5 Bedford Avenue died yesterday from injuries received while working at the Panhandle mills last November. He fell while about an engine and sustained severe wounds. He served with First Pennsylvania Artillery and was a member of Post 157, S 5-2, out of Zocco Lodge 285.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunter
Bedford Avenue
Panhandle
Pennsylvania
Zocco Lodge
Sudden Death of Lake Erie Railway Worker
John Driscoll aged 64 of Pittsburg and Lake Er ie Railroad Company collapsed and died at work last night. He resided at 6 Crystal Row and heart disease is believed to be the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Driscoll
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Crystal Row
Robbery In Old Building At The Point Led To Arrests
Mike McCartney was intoxicated and lured into an old building at the Point where he was robbed. Authorities say W. Rolf and T. Riley were arrested in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McCartney
W. Rolf
T. Riley
Rising Monongahela Brings Fresh Until River Flood Fears
The Monongahela rose gradually to 15 feet as spring freshet arrives. Logs and ice are minimal while towboats prepare for coal runs to New Orleans Cincinnati and beyond. A Turtle creek gorge flooded low lands and threatened homes and tube works but officials fear no major damage. Local roads and cellars flooded with residents moving goods and awaiting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
New Orleans
Walton & Co
Sam Clark
Joe Walton
O'Neil
Dick Fulton
Fred Wilson
Beaver
Marsh McDonald
Convoy
Acorn
Thomas Fweett
Annie Roberts
Raymond Homer
Kanawha River
Katie Stockdale
Hudson
Scotia
Katie
Cincinnati
Monongahela
Turtle Creek
MeKrt
Long Run
White's Hollow
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fifth Avenue
Tube Works
W. Dewees, Wood & Co
Knights of Labor Form Kittanning Cooperative Mining Firm
A cooperative company named Kittanning Cooperative Mining and Manufacturing Company is formed by Knights of Labor members from L. A. 1623. They lease 400 acres of prime fire clay near Kittanning, plan two fire brick plants, and cite wage dissatisfaction with their employer as a key motive. They foresee exploiting vast nearby clay deposits across the river after transportation improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Kittanning
Co-Operative
Copany
Miners Mass Meetings Set Along Monongas River
John Flannery, ex-official of the Miners Organization, is named by General Master Workman Powderly as an organizer of the Knights of Labor. He will lead mass meetings at Six Mile Ferry tonight and continues to Camden Elizabeth Hilldale Webster and Brownsville through February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Monongsheia River
Six Mile Ferry
Workman Jenkins
Boston
Camden
Elizabeth
Hilldale
Webster
Brownsville
Builders Return Home From National Association Meeting
Builders who went to Philadelphia for the National Association of Builders annual meeting returned home yesterday. Some expect to join the national organization, but most will not join while the cost is $2 per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Association of Builders
Republican and Democrat Ticket At Allegheny Council Race
Henry Striepke appears on both the Republican and Democratic tickets for the Third ward council seat in Allegheny. He urged the Republican nomination and was added to the Democratic ticket yesterday. The Republican Ward Committee had planned to meet yesterday to determine his party status but did not convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Striepke
Council
Third
Allegheny
Expensive Ole Civil Fines in Three Oleomargarine Cases
At a hearing before Alderman Carlisle the Allegheny market dealer Charles Muhlbrunner was fined 200 plus costs, Daniel Jordan 100 plus costs, and L K Vale 100 plus costs. The suits seek penalties under the oleomargarine law. no criminal charges have been filed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Charles Muhlbrunner
Allegheny Market
Daniel Jordan
L. K. Vale
Penn Avenue Women Reach A Dispute Over Hair Pulling
Martha Gorus and Sadie Bennett of Penn Avenue are at odds after a recent quarrel in which Martha pulled Sadie’s hair. Sadie filed information before Alderman Porter who will adjudicate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gorus
Sadie Bennett
Penn Avenue
Martha
Sadie
Alderman Porter
Cold Election Day Forecast by Weather Observer Stewart
Weather observer Stewart predicts very cold conditions today around the election polls. The report notes wind and chill but focuses on the forecast rather than any voting issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Sixth Ward Meeting Sparks Pre election Tactics and Ajax Jones Speech
A Sixth Ward mass meeting at Roch Hall drew 250 plus residents as Ajax Jones, Mayor's colored messenger, backed Thomas McMichaels for Select Council. A forged letter attack on McMichael was denounced. American Mechanics members debated expulsion for alleged author James Williams. Ajax Jones delivered a spirited address amid disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sixth Ward
Fifth Avenue
Second Ward
Ruch’s Hall
Ajax Jones
Thomas McMichaels
Select Council
Helmbold
McMichaels
American Mechanics
Counc No
Dean Sun
James Williams
Thomas McMichael
C. Cromwell
McMichael
John Flinn
Flinn
Republican Ub
Ajax
McCallin II
Mount Pisgah
Roch
Gabriel
Heaven
Pitsburg
Williams
McMicharien
Oll Thomas
Peter
Horizontal Bill Alive and Morrison Sees Trade Shifts
William Morrison of the Inter-State Commission discussed railroad classifications in Chicago with Judge Cooley. He supported free trade except tobacco and predicted similar foreign policy outcomes under Blaine. He criticized railroad rate commissions and noted attempts to cap business rates, highlighting disclosed rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
Inter-State Commission
Chicago
Cooley
Miller
Blaine
Bayari
Colored Voters Postpone Meeting in Pittsburg and Allegheny
Delegates from colored clubs in Pittsburg and Allegheny planned a meeting at 15 Grant Street but postponed it the eve before election as many delegates were busy electioneering in their wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
No. 15
Grant Street
Eighth Ward Meeting Backs Lambie For Select Council
At a meeting of citizens and taxpayers in the Eighth ward last night resolutions were unanimously adopted endorsing John S. Lambie, the present incumbent, for Select Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
John S. Lambie
Select Council
Recount Tilt Flips Allegheny Ninth Ward Nomination
In Allegheny City Hall a crowded recount of the Ninth precinct shifted the Com mon Council race from Winters 895 Buente 893 to Buente 897 Winters 896 after unnumbered ballots were deemed countable. Winters vows suit against Young Hayes and Foster over improper primary conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City Hall
Common Council
David Winters
Henry Buente
Winters
Young
Buente
Purdon
Dispatch
David Young
James Hayes
Foster
Shane
Ward
City Central Republican Committee
Quay to the Rescue Speech Opposes Prohibition Amendment
John E. Jones of Allegheny writes in German urging German voters to vote against Pennsylvania prohibition. The speech calls the issue a national test and attacks prohibition as unconstitutional and hypocritical. Mayor Pearson and George D. Stitzel are cited as opposing the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Jones
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pearson
George D. Stitzel
Berks County Agricultural Association
Matthew 8
Quay
Republican Party
Prohibitionists Plan Harmony in Harrisburg Convention
H. L. Castle Rev J B Turner D Nevin of Elizabeth and other Prohibitionists left for Harrisburg to attend a temperance convention. Mr McConnell stayed due to business pressure. A campaign plan will be laid out with home and foreign speakers. Ministers aim to keep harmony between factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Castle
J. B. Turner
D. Nevin
Elizabeth
Harrisburg
McConnell
Windom Seen as Next Secretary of the Treasury
Colonel Andrews reports Windom likely to be the next Treasury secretary as speculation grows. He notes secrecy tied to General Harrison not yet becoming president and warns a vacancy could trigger a new cabinet if Harrison dies or is incapacitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Andrews
Windom
Harrison
Andrews
the Treasury
Glass packers join Knights of Labor in Bellaire
The Bellaire glass workers plan to enter the Knights of Labor after three failed attempts to join the American Flints. Pittsburg packers will try again at the next convention. Ongoing strikes have made the Flints wary of involvement in shop disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Knights of Labor
American Flints
Pittsburg
Colonel Chill Hazzard Hosts Charitable GA R Event
Colonel Chill Hazzard presided over an entertainment in Little Washington last evening promoted by the G A organization for charitable purposes. The Colonel’s humorous remarks drew hearty appreciation, showing his enduring popularity in Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chill Hazzard
Washington County
Little Washington
G. A
Beere Theft Hearing Stirs City Wares Row
K Scheffmaner of Frauenheim and Vilsack accuses Thomas Gordon of stealing a keg of beer from a wagon on the street. Gordon drank from the keg before arrest. An Aldermanic hearing is scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Scheffmaner
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Leslie
Thomas Gordon
Gordon
Catholic pilgrims to Rome on extensive itinerary
Among the 100 Catholic pilgrims and two bishops who will leave here next Thursday for New York en route to Rome Egypt and Palestine on an extensive pilgrimage are Rev. Father Carroll of St. Andrew's and his niece Miss Annig Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Egypt
Palestine
Father Carroll
St. Andrew's
Anes Y
Annig Carroll
Braddock Church Group Nears Goal for New Edifice
The M. E. Church congregation in Braddock raised enough on a single day to push subscriptions to about $7,000, bringing them close to funding their planned new church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Braddock
Edifi
Fight Leaves Finger Bitten In Altercation At Court
W Schulz and A Kornoskey fought yesterday resulting in Kornoskey injuring Schulz and biting his finger. Schulz later pressed charges alleging felonious assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Schulz
A. Kornoskey
Kornoskey
Schulz
Counterfeiter Woods Convicted in Love and Loaf of Bread Case
A county man, Samuel W. Woods, convicted of carrying counterfeit money, stands held on $2,000 bail as the court hears a tale of a loaf of bread and a staged romance between Woods and Maria Bailey. Witnesses describe a silver plated dollar and a den rented for counterfeiting in Butler county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McCandless
Samuel W. Woods
Butler County
Granger
McSweeny
John Woods
Isesmientes
Maria Jane Bailey
Miss Maria
Maria
John
Rieves
Harris
Harte
Cupid
Columbia
Portia
Cleopatra
Marin
J. Woods
Lewis Seaton
Woods
Miss Bailey
Young Woods
Electric car gongs tested by Citizens' Traction Co
The Citizens' Traction Company is testing electric gongs and foot operated buttons for gripmen on its trucks. Alarm bells are in use and experiments include a pedal switch to free the hand from levers. Batteries fail in changeable weather, hindering the trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Company
Berger's Furniture and Carpets Spring Designs
Henry Berger invites buyers to inspect new spring furniture and carpet designs at Berger's Liberty Street location. Orders for present and future delivery are being taken daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Berger
Liberty St
Cor
Sixth Ave
Lower freight rates threaten Pittsburg coal operators
The Pittsburg Railroad Coal Association plans a meeting to press for lower rates from Pittsburgh to lake ports. A committee may urge the Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh and Western, and Lake Erie roads to cut prices, matching a recent 10 cent per ton reduction granted to Hocking Valley shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hocking Valley
Not a Tie-Up, Local Assembly Stays With Agreement
Master Workman F B Vincent says Local Assembly No 2126 will not pursue a tie-up over the DysPATCH report delay. The union stands by the agreed pay ratio for extra conductors and notes the 11 hour schedule is satisfactory. Regular conductors report extras now have five daily runs and prefer the new plan to the old unpredictable system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Vincent
Local Assembly
K. of L
Citizen Traction Company
Verner
Larne
Novelty Steel Wheel Firm in McKeesport Assured
The Novelty Steel Wheel Company at McKeesport is now an assured venture after winning the patent suit. The company has fully disposed of its desired stock. The piece notes other local items including church social aid, temperance addresses by Mary T. Lathrop and John B. St. John, and Flint Glass Workers Association leader William Smith returning from Anderson, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novelty Steel Wheel Company
McKeesport
Mary T. Lathrop
The
Michigan Temperance Union
John B. St. John
North Avenue U. P
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers Association
Anderson
Ind
Real Estate Savings Bank Ad and Gems Find
Real estate savings bank on Smithfield Street announces deposits and 4 percent interest. In South Africa a 240 carat blue diamond found at Jagersfontein boosts diamond stocks. E P Roberts & Sons reports the find via London buyer. Kimberley reef fall described as a labor and dynamite saving bonanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts & Sons
London
Africa
Jagersfontein
Uie
Kimberly Exchange
Kimberly
Knights and Citizens in 1859 Pittsburgh Notices
A sworn deposition disputes a published interview about James L. Williams and G A R matters. Reports of Swedish entertainment by Odette and Phelan charmed Blairsville audiences with a forthcoming Old City Hall show. A Second Ward voter urges opposition to James Hunter with a declared square election issue. Scrorvuna offered free at 1102 Carson St Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
County of Allegheny
James L. Williams
B. McKenon
Blstreville
Odette
Phelan
Blairsville
Old City Hall
Second Ward
Allegheny
James Hunter
Alexander Leeccartz
Carson St
Southside
Fatal Assault on William Johnson by Alexander Ryan
A probable fatal assault occurred last night in which William Johnson, a 25 year old New Haven native canvassing for a patent sprinkler, was attacked by Alexander Ryan of Jones avenue after entering Ryan’s home. Johnson suffered two deep head wounds and severe internal injuries, bleeding heavily, and was moved to the Homeopathic Hospital after being treated at Engine Company No. 7. No arrests reported by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Alexander Ryan
Jones Avenue
Johnson
New Haven
Ryan
Engine Company No. 7
Twelfth Ward
Dr. Oldshue
Oldshue
Magnificent Insurance Returns Strong Equitable Life Results
The Equitable Life Insurance Society reports record outstanding business and new assurances for the year with a growing surplus. Leadership includes Levi P. Morton Chauncy M. Depew and manager Dr George Woods praised for guiding the western Pennsylvania operations with broad investor confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Levi P. Morton
Chauncy M. Depew
George Woods
Western
Pennsylvania
Fifth Ward Allegheny Candidate Seeks Voter Support
Cartes V. Lewis proclaims candidacy for Common Council in the Fifth Ward and asks continued backing after primaries. He asserts ward sentiment will determine victory amid alleged counter efforts. Meanwhile local ads promote porcelain discounts, clothing, shoes, and tailoring services across downtown stores.
Barry's Brand Still in Use Amid Labor Letter Controversy
In East Saginaw on February 18, T. B. Barry, ex member of the Knights of Labor Newess retailes Board, writes an open letter to General Master Workman Powderly and sends a copy to The Dispatch. The letter includes harsh claims and references to a forged Marquette signature as well as alleged manipulation by office clerks and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Saginaw
Oebruary
T. B. Barry
Newess Retailes Board
The
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Pennsyla
Barry
Marquette
Mich
M.eke
Bene
Arnold
Judas Iscariot
Od’ A
Thas
T. B
John W. Haeral
Lee Waganaina
Barney Manlies
AL M. Dewey
L Fowl
T.B
Allegheny Ward Two Council Candidacy Announcement
To the voters of the Second Ward Allegheny the author announces running for Select Council at the election today urging friends to support local housing and city improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheny
Hacasa
Voters urged to mark Jacob Ehmen on Republican ballots
Notice to Fourth Ward voters states Jacob Ehmen was nominated at the Republican primaries on February 13 and instructs watching ballots to ensure his name appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ehmen
Cluny Lace Patterns Priced at 25e to Szige
Great values highlighted by Cluny Lace with patterns offered at 25e to Szige, emphasizing affordable textiles and decorative design options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szige
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Lake Erie
John Pinepery
Jen
Kins
National Association
Allegheny Ciders
Coats
R. R
Ajaxian
Prohibition
Glass Packers
G. A. BE
Lucre
Berger's
Pitteburg
Vincent
Gripmen
Sore
Materfal Christianity
Society For the Improvement of the
New Local Union
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
South Africa
Old Union Soliders
Magnificent Insurance
Morten
Chauncey M. Depew
Cartes V. Lewis
W. W. Wattles
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horre & Co
Boces & Buhl
Cain & Verder
Market St. Us
Anand French
Jos. Horse & Co
US Cars & Vreven
Pricatry’s Tailoring Emporium
Tuf
Wood Street
Cain & Verner
Astrachan
Directoire
Plush Modjeskas
Alaska
Alle
Fourth Ward
Allee
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Aliso
Sic
Kc and
Styles
Nottingham
Irish Point
Toc
SitoSia Yard
Horne & CO
Waltens, Osneas
Arro Osborne
Babcows
Oon Printers
Richard HaRrows
Diamond Street
Sly
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