Plan for a Western Pennsylvania prohibition campaign
A sweeping alliance of temperance groups in Western Pennsylvania plans a united effort to defeat a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale and manufacture of alcohol. The Evangelical Ministerial Association will consider a committee report proposing a Citizens Executive Campaign Committee to coordinate representatives from churches, temperance societies, and other groups across the region for a state wide vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order League
Pennsylvania
Prohibition Party
W.C.T.U
Brooks Inw
Good Templars and Constitutions Amendment Association
Gospel Temperance Union
Murphy Association
Sons of Temperance
Catholic Total Abstinence Societies
Evangelical Ministerial Association
I. N. Hays
D.D
J. W. Sp
Evangelical Ministerial Association of
Allegheny County
Cittizens
Pnane Campaien
Pond
Allegheny Mountains
Calignin
Ber
Heys
Hays
Republican Party
Quay
Neaver
Order of Coed Templars
County Association For Constitutional Amendment
Individuahe
Spibanes
Quay Goes to Washington Asks No Comment
United States Senator M B Quay arrived in the city with Mrs and Miss Quay and left for Washington after a brief hotel meeting with supporters. A reporter pressed for comments on state politics and the Harrison administration but received evasive replies and a polite weather chat. The exchange ended with no statements and the senator moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Quay
Seventh Avenue
Harrison
General Harrison
West Virginia
Senator
Testimony in Wishart Case Highlights Assault Claim
Captain Wishart testified he was struck by Joseph Baker, fell to one knee, and was thrown into the street near the Bakewell Building on the Diamond. A witness identified the tall sandy m mustached man as Baker. Baker is held for court in $1,000 bail after brief preliminary hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Wishart
Joseph Baker
Alderman Carlisle
W. D. Moore
William Yost
Wishart
Thealley
Bakewell
Diamond
Baker
E. P. Douglas
Moore
William Carr Funeral Relates Quiet City Bank Leader
The late William Carr, president of the Mechanics' National Bank of the city, was buried yesterday from his Fifth avenue home in Point Breeze. Attended by most bankers and business leaders, the service followed Episcopalian rites at the house and grave, conducted by Bishops Cortisnot Whitehead and Bord Vincent. Lilies of the valley were the only flowers, placed on the coffin by the widow. Pallbearers included A Berry, Charles Lockhart, John Chalfant, J Seamon Atterbury, Wilson Miller, Abner A Howard, Charles Arbut hnnot and W E Schmertz. Interment was at Allegheny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Mechanics’ National Bank
Fifth Avenue
Point Breeze
Cortisnot, Whitehead
Bord Vincent
Episco Church
Vincent
A A. Berry
Charles Lockhart
John Chalfant
J. Seamon Atterbury
Wilson Miller
Abner A. Howard
Charles Arbuthnot
W. E. Schmertz
Allegheny Cemetery
Supreme Court Cases Heard In Philadelphia
Chief Justice Gordon and Supreme Court reporter Boyd Crumrine moved to Philadelphia to resume trials. Key cases include Spencer vs Jennings and appeals by Ohio Valley Gas, Chartiers Valley Gas, and Allegheny Hosting on fuel price regulation, plus Ayars challenging the 1887 municipal law. Crumrine warns the land titles in Spencer vs Jennings hinge on Orphans Court sale validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Supreme Court
Boyd Crumrine
Philadelphia
Spencer Vs. Jennings
Ohio Valley Gas Company
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Allegheny Hosting Company
Ayars
Crumrine
Pittsburg
Inside story on Chartiers Valley Natural Gas bond plan
A Chartiers Valley Natural Gas Company meeting is called for March 6 to consider issuing 1,000,000 in bonds to pay floating debt. The company says it did not consolidate with Philadelphia Company, only leased lines and shares revenue. A directed insider details line construction costs, stock issuance, and bond plan to pay debts and resume dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Valley Natural Gas Company
Chartiers Company
Philadelphia Company
Chartiers
Dispatch
Murrysville
Lawrenceville
Philadelphia
Americus Club Meeting Notices Sent for Saturday Session
Secretary George Houghton of the Americus Club mailed 487 notices for the annual meeting to be held in their rooms Saturday evening. The contest for the six vacant executive posts has 13 candidates still active. Other officers likely re-elected. 18 membership propositions will be acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 5. Houghton
Americus Club
Loop Line Materialization Advances Amid Bid Activity
The DisPatcH notes progress on the Ohio Connecting Railway with bids to the Chief Engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The loop line will handle about 800 cars daily at Union depot yards, freeing space for other use. Panhandle Railroad moved east-bound through freight to use the P V C line via Brinton bin, avoiding Try Street bridge and Pittsburg yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Ohio Connecting Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Union Depot
Panhandle Railroad
Brinton bin
Try Street
Pittsburg
A White Cap Hoax Warns Two Claysville Citizens
Two Claysville residents, Dr. White the veterinarian and Luther Findley, received notices signed by White Caps ordering them to quit the country within 48 hours. The skull and crossbones emblem appeared on the notices, sparking belief by many locals that the threat is a prank rather than a real danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claysville
White
Luther Findley
Sunday closing for drugstores gains support in Allegheny County
The Allegheny County Retail Druggists Association met in College Hall School of Pharmacy and backed a plan to close stores on Sundays except for prescription service from 10 to 12 Sunday morning and 6 to 9 Sunday evening. A Harrisburg trip was set to push blue law amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Retail Druggists’ Association
College Hall
School of Pharmacy
Louis Emanuel
Gct
Harrisburg
John W. Miller
Pittsburg
Treasury frowns on Private Dalzell mileage claim
The Dispatch reports a Treasury Department adverse opinion after Private Dalzell's letter on mileage owed to discharged soldiers. It notes a flood of inquiries from veterans, including A. Johnston of Pittsburgh. The Second Auditor says no law authorizes mileage payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Treasury Department
Washington
A. ©. Johnston
No. 1
Sixth Street
Johnston
the Treasury
City considers ball holding ordinance
Public Safety Committee yesterday recommended an ordinance regulating balls and masked balls. Applicants must file a written request to the Police three days before the event, with a $25 ball license issued by the Police Superintendent. Violators face a $50 fine or 30 days in the workhouse, and police may close ballrooms for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Safety Committee
Legislators Return From Harrisburg Vacation
The Hon. James L. Graham came back from Harrisburg last evening on the mail. He said the House was organized without friction and all were satisfied. He praised Governor Beaver’s suggestions and introduced a resolution referring the governor’s recommendations to the respective committees. Graham expects valuable legislation this session as other local members of the House and Senate arrived on the midnight fast line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Graham
Harrisburg
House
Beaver
Graham
Senate
Third Story of Government Building Nears Completion
The Government Schooner J Frank Seaweed arrived at Baltimore with 650 tons of material for the Pittsburg Government building. 30 carloads of granite moved from the depot into the tract as work grows rapidly, and if weather stays favorable the third story should finish within four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Seaweed
Baltimore
Pittsburg
East Blue Hills Harbor
Four Arrests Ordered in Disorderly Conduct Case
Warrants are in police hands and likely to be served before noon for arresting John McCann William Ashworth Jack McDonald and Thomas McDonald all charged with disorderly conduct John McCann was stabbed Sunday night in Sallie Hall s house he remains in grave condition and Inspector McAleese may file grave charges based on his critical status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCann
John McCann
William Ashworth
Jack McDonald
Thomas McDonald
Sallie Hall
McAleese
Barry to address wage workers amid Knights of Labor split
Joseph Maize delivers internal figures while Thomas B. Barry the expelled GEB member of the Knights of Labor plans a town visit Saturday to address workingmen for his new Brotherhood of United Labor. He prepared a reply to charges against him and criticizes Powderly and Hayes, naming figures and events tied to national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Barry
The
Knights of Labor
Brotherhood of United Labor
Barry
National Headquarters
Order
Tom Barry
Powderly
Hayes
Southwest
Arthur
Brotherhood of Engineers
Terence V. Powderly
John W. Hayes
Jay Gould
Phil Armour
Jardenly
Terry
Tre
Dewey
Mutual Admiration Sheet
General Executive Board
Michigan
Keputy
Machinists Strike At Wharton McKnight Plant
J R Smith, chair of a committee from 60 machinists, explains the Penn avenue strike at Wharton McKnight’s. Workers allege harsh treatment and arbitrary discharges, say 100 hires have occurred, and announce a January 1 walkout with plans to report for duty on January 7. Wharton McKnight declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton McKnight
J. R. Smith
Penn Avenue
Allersons
G. Wellsby Scott
Penn Bron
America
Amalgamated Association Chief Receives New Year Twins
President William Weihe of the Amalgamated Association and his wife welcomed twin girls on New Year’s Day. Labor Tribune notes suggest this gift comes with renewed vigor after a long period of effort. The event is celebrated as a double heir for the family and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weihbe
Amalgamated Association
William Weihe
Martin
The
Labor Tribune
Weihe
Wei
Miners' New Union hold large delegate meeting at Everson
A major convention of the National Progressive Union of Miners and Mine Laborers met in Everson to strengthen organization outside Frick works and enforce the scale. Nominations were set for president vice president and secretary with a January 25 election date. 400 new members joined this week and organizing visits are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville Coke Region
National Progressive Union of Miners and Mine Laborers
Everson
Frick Works
National Progressive Union
Richard Davis
Jos. Welsh
John McClane
Jas
Broadford & Laughlins
Mammoth
Hecla
Calumet
Fisherdale
Davidson
Cupola
W.T. Lewis
Counterfeit Silver Dollars Abound on City Streetcars
A sharp rise in counterfeit silver dollars alarmed authorities as 25 fake coins passed on Northside streetcar routes in one day. The coins are electro plated and nearly indistinguishable from genuine. A single suspect would ride cars on Manchester Rebecca Hill Pleasant Valley Transverse lines, swapping coins for near one-dollar changes with drivers and conductors. Police warn the public to beware bright buzzard dollars and verify change carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside
Manchester
Rebecca Street
Hill
Pleasant Valley
Manas Pleasant Valley
Watch Presentation to Mr Atwell by Manchester Line Employees
Employees of the Manchester Street Car Line presented President Charles Atwell with a fine gold watch as he nears retirement. The ceremony at Beaver Avenue offices included a short speech by Superintendent Cotten. Atwell, president for five years, will retire with the goodwill of the company. He noted age and rest and that new owners recently acquired control. a cable or electric road may be built, with horse cars used for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Charles Atwell
Beaver Avenue
Cotten
Atwell
Nick Dale Corrects Hin Estimates from Pittsburg Makers
Nick Dale fixes errors in an 1888 Pittsburg manufacturers profit report as published in THE Disratcn noting incorrect figures for Spang, Chalfant & Co and Pittsburg Forge and Iron Co. plus a corrected total for Frankstown mill. The piece also mentions a Masonic Banquet by Lodge No. 45 with H. D. W. English as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Dale
Pittsburg
Spang, Chalfant & Co
B. Co
Victor Woodward Runs Away to Eat Bitter Husks of Repeotance
Victor O Woodward a 16 year old Lancaster boy left home weeks ago and followed Captain Jack Crawford before being found in the Union depot. He had worked for Union News Company for three weeks living on hope and snowballs. His father found him and took him home after officer Riley intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor O. Woodward
Lancaster
Jack Crawford
Marktin
Young Woodward
Union News Company
Victor
Union
Riley
Workingman's Association Forms in Eighth Ward Meeting
In Franklin street school house colored citizens organized the Workingman's Association for political protection. A resolution denouncing outrages in Mississippi was adopted and the United States Government urged to protect all citizens regardless of race or color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Franklin Street
Workingman’s Association
Mississippi
United States
Foreman Newton Watched See Break Repaired on New Year’s Day
Hustling mill scene at Hussey, Binns & Co. ends with workers presenting foreman Frank B. Newton a hand frame gold watch after a sudden machinery break on Tuesday afternoon. J Whitehead acted on behalf of the workers during the repair effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussey, Binns & Co
Frank B. Newton
Enine
J. Whitehead
Didn't Wear Good Clothes James Graham Attempted Death
James Graham, in Central station, attempted self harm while suffering tremens. He first used a pair of trousers and an undershirt, which failed, then tried his drawers, but they failed as well. An officer remained with him through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Central Station
Miners Progressive Union District 4 to Meet Next Month
A convention of District No 4 of the Miners Progressive Union will be held in this city about the first of next month. Delegates will be led to the Inter State Convention of Miners and Operators to be held in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Progressive Union
Indianapolis
Chief Brown Orders Right-Side Driving for Vehicles
Police directed wagon and cart drivers to stay on the right on all streets and yield to streetcars without entering vacant tracks. Violators face a fine of five shillings for turning left, with enforcement announced by Chief Brown yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
O'Brien Proposes Amendment to Cruelty Act
The Humane Society met in the Penn building to review routine reports and $284 in subscriptions. O'Brien submitted a manuscript of an amendment to the Cruelty-to-Animals act, which was unanimously adopted for submission to the Philadelphia parent society for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Penn
Egent O'Brien
Parent Society of
Philadelphia
Ex-Auditor Challenges Knights of Labor Figures
Joseph Maize former Auditor of N T A 135 Knights of Labor says there are about 29 000 miners in the vicinity and disputes claims that 75 percent belong to the order He tabulates sub division counts 490 in 5 and 700 in 6 and asserts only 4743 miners in the Knights in Pennsylvania as of December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maize
Joseph Maize
Knights of Labor
Knights
Pennsylvania
Presentation of bound book to Marttie J Hopkins
Marttie J Hopkins received a handsomely bound book presented by her class in the Welsh Presbyterian Sabbath school and the Band of Hope on Second avenue. Miss Louden of the Soho school gave a pretty presentation speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marttie J. Hopkins
Welsh Presbyterian Sabbath School
Band of Hope
Second Avenue
Miss Louden
Soho
Numerous Robberies Reported in Brownstown
Inspector Stevens of the Southside district yesterday filed charges against Thomas Carroll William Haney and T Ammon for committing numerous robberies in Brownstown recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Stevens
Southside
Thomas Carroll
William Haney
T. Ammon
Brownstown
James McAteer Defends Boycott Position in Union Dispute
In a letter to the Dispatch dated January 2 1630 Pittsburgh reader James McAteer asserts the Plumbers Union owes him money and causes friction by denying acknowledgment. He denies involvement with the boycott as misrepresented and explains his stance from his Penn Avenue address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAteer
Dispatch
Sin
Plumbers’ Union
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Freight wreck halts Limited Express near Wall Station
An east bound Pennsylvanias freight train derailed and split into sections near Wall station, smashing four freight cars and blocking the line for nearly two hours. The Limited Express remained held up but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanias Road
Wall Station
Cow Injury Sparks Assault Case in Penn Township
The cow with the crumpled horn allegedly led to trouble as Pat Whalen sues Patrick Boyle for assault and battery before Alderman McMasters. Whalen claims Boyle bit an ear and attempted to maim a finger during the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattrick Whalen
Penn Township
Patrick Boyle
Alderman McMasters
Whalen
Powder Victim Body Taken Charge By Frick Co
An inquest into the death of John Billak from the Valley Forge powder explosion heard that the body was taken charge of by H C Frick & Co. after the incident. The report notes six companions were involved in the powder division at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Frick & Co
John Billak
Valley Forge
H.C. Frick & Co
Rooms Ready for Occupancy in Dispatch Building Diamonds Street
Parties needing power service and central city location should inspect rooms of all sizes now available at the new Dispatch building 75 77 and 79 Diamond street. Elevator service prompt janitor steam heat and electric lighting free with ample light and ventilation. Economy and other advantages in renting here apply at Dispatch new building Diamond street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Diamond Street
New Building
Bie Letom Edition Promises Attractive Supp Edition
The Volksblattoes announces a newly released supp aoeeT edition featuring a girl on the cover and priced at waigke pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Letom Edition
Thomas Means
Volksblattoes
Waigke
Fatal family feud clash in Castle Shannon
An evening paper reports a revival of the Clatty Berdling feud in Castle Shannon. A Berdling allegedly struck a Clatty boy with a pickaxe last Thursday night, possibly causing a fatal wound, with the assailant not yet arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clattys
Berdlings
Castle Shannon
Clatty
Coke Operators Say No Adavance At Prevent Meeting
Coke operators state they cannot raise wages until coke price increases. They have not been advised of any planned meeting and report they cannot pay higher wages without a price hike.
Two cable car accidents disrupt Citizens' Traction line
Two thrilling accidents on the Citizens' Traction Railway left the line demoralized with only 15 cars running between Sixth street and the East End. A grip mechanism failed on No. 208 causing a violent stop and injuries to several bystanders. The second incident on the East Liberty division sparked panic as a car slid on a dark stretch, breaking windows before brakes finally held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Railway
Sixth Street
East End
East Liberty
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thirty-third Street
City Division
Alever
Casper Miller
J. Gottser
John Kelly
Clark
Patterson
Gottschalk
Gripman
Penn Avenue
Thirtysixth Street
Crayon Portraits and Cabinets at Low Prices
An Allegheny ad from Stanford & Co promises crayon portraits and cabinets of all styles at the lowest prices with prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. It also notes a caution about drinking impure water and suggests adding 20 drops of Angostara bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford & Co
Federal St
Alleheny
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S Committee of Ministers
Prase
Pitteborg
Chartiers Gas Co
Treasury
Panhandle
W. McKnight
HE Has
Miners' New Union
Cane
Lodge No. 45
Monongahela House
H. D. W. English
Victor Woodward
Foreman Newton
Chief Brown
Moen
the Humane Society
New Orleans
J. T. Fawcett
Cincinnati
Mr. Fawcett
Jos. Horyxe & Co
Rosalia
Whitmyre
Faery Street
Ateetesy
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenuec
Corry School of
Heard, Biber & Easton
Market Street
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Janu
Derwear
Horne & CO
Lock NO. 7
AGALL
U. & Attorney
Allen
Alles
Phas
Monongahela Navigation Company
Lock Na
W. C. Connelly
W. C. Connelly, Jr
Associated Press
Ross Street
John G. Brown
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Wilks
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