Graham Pleased With License Law And Speakership Split
Allegheny representative James L. Graham voices support for the Brooks influenced license law while noting divided county backing for Speaker and opposition to Brooks from some members. He foresees a long session and discusses canal projects, apportionment, cleomargarine, liquor policy, and the potential for an additional Allegheny judge.
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Graham
James L. Graham
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
House
Ways and Means
Andrews
Brooks
Findley
Monongahela City
Baker
Stewart
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Few
Glass trade slowed as English shipments prevail
American makers struggle to compete with English glass along the coast. Harry Newkirk of Chambers & McKee reports a slow season with few sales. Rates to the Pacific coast remain unchanged and American coke is edged out in Arizona and other distant Western markets.
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Harry Newkirk
Chambers & McKee
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Far West
Arizona
Looks for a Revival in Money Stringency, Says Conley
Wolliam H. Conley of Hiter & Conley traveled east and declared the money stringency would end within two months. He reported contract business as fair for the time being.
Conley Sees Quick Revival After Monetary Tightness
Mr Conley notes continued orders and predicts a trade revival soon after a two month period of financial stringency. He admits difficulty identifying the root cause but remains optimistic about the national condition and a swift return to normal business.
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Mr. Conley
New Yorker Touts Stone Pavements In Pittsburg Debate
A New York man urges Pittsburg residents to replace brick sidewalks with flag pavements. He argues bricks trap water and become slippery when cold, risking damaged clothes and bones, and asks locals for a solid counter to brick pavement praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Magee Denies Candidacy for U S Senator
In a Philadelphia paper a Pittsburg special claims C L Magee will run against M B Quay for the United States Senate in 1893. Magee told reporters at the Duquesne Traction Company office that the reports are nonsense and he is not a candidate.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
C.L. Magee
United States
M. 8. Quay
Magee
Duquesne Traction Company
Dull Ocean Traffic Hits North Atlantic Steam Lines
Captain J. J. McCormick describes the dull season as many arrivals are Hungarian Italian and Russian Hebrew travelers while outbound business remains strong. He notes Pittsburg visitors over the holidays and expects return traffic midmonth as New Features for the first Sunday issue of the New Year appear in tomorrow's mammoth Dispatch.
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J. J. McCormick
Pittsburg
Mammoth Dispatch
Electrical Eclipse Darkens City Businesses for Two Hours
An outage last evening cut electric service along Market Street and Virgin Alley, leaving streets lit yet offices dark as the Market Street switchboard burned out. The Dispatch notes only gas and oil lamps remained as workers tentatively assessed the outage and losses, including about seventy five dollars at Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum. The South Side also felt the glow fade.
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Market Street
Virgin Alley
Allegheny County Light Company
Works
Penn Avenue
Dispatch
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue
Charles Lamb
Will Elect Delegates Allegheny County Democrats
The Allegheny County Democratic Committee will select state committeemen at rooms on Grant Street. William Brennen, Esq., will join the State Committee as county chair. Foley, Giles, and Sullivan are likely the other three members with no opposition evident.
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Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Erie
Pattison
Congress
Republicas
Granger
House
Senate
Allegheny County Democratic
Grant Street
William Brennen
Patrick Foley
John Giles
Pittsburg
John Sullivan
Man charged with assault after dispute in Allentown
John Raul of Allentown told police that his son in law Barney Bowen attacked him last night. Bowen appeared before Alder man Beinhauer and was held for a further hearing. Raul says Bowen came to his home and “wiped up the fur” without cause.
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John Raul
Allentown
Barney Bowen
Beinhauer
Bowen
Aca
Barney
Man Confined Watchman Sent To Dixmont
George Leech a 47 year old unmarried watchman from Forty-eighth street who had been confined at the Seventeenth ward police station for several days was sent to Dixmont yesterday after being arrested on Monday.
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George Leech
Seventeenth Ward
Dixmont
Duberry
Forty-eighth Street
David Bissell
Canada
Allegheny
Chief Murphy
Thomas McKee
United States Secret Service
Bissell
Detroit
Kornman
McDonough
Bisser
Murphy
Mayor Wyman Advances Funds For Police Payroll
Allegheny mayor Wyman borrowed $9 000 from Third National Bank of Allegheny to meet the police department payroll as city appropriation for that period ran short.
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Wyman
Allegheny
Third National Bank of
Popular Mcies Rocks Man Narrowly Survives Pneumonia
John McChessner, a well known young man from Mcies Rocks, faced a near death experience due to pneumonia but yesterday was reported to be out of danger.
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John McChessner
Mcie’s Rocks
Braddock Riot Forces Massive Guard Deployment
Braddock remains tense after New Year clashes at Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Sheriff deputizes 350 more officers, 550 deputies on site, and 400 strikers paid off with no re employment. Hungarians loiter, saloondas open briefly. authorities warn against further outbreaks as operations resume Monday.
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Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
McCandless
Joe Wolf
Hibernian Rifles
McGowan
Schwab
Coke
One Change in the Force in County Commissioners Office
Joseph Mitchell is succeeded by W H Magill in the County Commissioners Office. Mitchell will lose duties of state records and depart. Magill from O Hara township and former Legislator will take charge. Clerks Weir Seibert Murray Rowley keep posts. other details from Washington social season noted by Miss Grundy.
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Joseph Mitchell
W. H. Magill
O'Hara Township
Mr. Magill
Weir
Paul W. Seibert
Webster Murray
Harry Rowley
Washington
Electing Representatives of Thinkeries
The Press Club holds its annual meeting at 7 30 this evening to approve a new administration and elect delegates to the International Convention of Press Clubs in this city on January 27.
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Press Club
Press Clubs
Allegheny Ordinance Committee Advances Building Inspector Office
The Allegheny Ordinance Committee met last night and ordered printed an ordinance creating the Building Inspector’s office. It authorizes building inspections and bans car bells within city limits.
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Allegheny
Oil Rules Formulated by Producers' Protective Association
The Executive Committee of the Producers' Protective Association met in the city last evening and formulated new rules to be submitted for approval at the next meeting.
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Producers’ Protective Association
Priced men suits and boys clothing offer
The Prnspure Combination Clothing Company advertises today’s sale with men’s suits at 20 to 25 dollars and overcoats from English and melton fabrics, all claimed first rate. Boys’ suits size 4 to 14 years priced at 1.50 to 2.50 and cape overcoats for 4 to 12 year olds at 1.50, located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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Cma
P. OC. CG. C
Prrnspure Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Handsome seven color calendar arrives in city
Rawsthorne Bros. engravers present a calendar printed by Percy F. Smith at 53 and 55 Virgin Alley. The seven color calendar features vases of flowers delicate china and glass ware and intricate shading.
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Rawsthorne Bros
Percy F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Carpets at Half Price for Small Rooms or Rugs
Having finished taking stock we offer short lengths of carpets from 3 to 20 yards marked at about half price. These are choice goods offering great savings for small rooms and rugs. Come soon and save at Grover W. Syaman 196 Federal Street Allegheny Pa.
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Grover W. Sy Aman
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
RAIL-MAKERS READY For Keen Trade and Prices Fixed
The steel rail industry faces a busy year with lower prices, plant upgrades, and expanded capacity at Edgar Thomson Illinois Steel Pennsylvania Steel Sparrow Point. A Steel Railmakers Association regulates allotments while price discipline falters and potential trust consolidation looms amid disputes over the 30 dollar Pennsylvania mill rate.
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Edgar Thomson
Illinois Steel Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Sparrow Point
Steel Railmakers Association
Allegheny Bessemer
Carnegie Association
Pennsylvania
Adams process boosts output in open hearth plants
A Steel and Iron Improvement Company spokesman explains that the Adams system places an apparatus over the furnace, charges two thirds of raw ore through overhead transport, and keeps bulky material off the floor. Pig is the only material stocked near furnaces, raising output about fifty percent and reducing floor space demand.
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Steel and Iron Improvement Company
Knights of Labor to Elect Delegate for Harrisburg Convention
The Executive Board of the Knights of Labor will meet on Monday to elect a delegate to the State Convention in Harrisburg. J L Evans seeks reelection as Master Workman, with Dempsey and Groomes as possible candidates. Laura Powell and John D Hughes target reelection as Secretary and Treasurer amid a district membership around 4,500, up about 1,500 this year.
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The
Knights of Labor
Knights
Harrisburg
Ross
J. L. Evans
Building Bureau Proposal From Builders' Exchange
A Builders' Exchange committee urged Chief Brown to create a building bureau with a chief at 4000 dollars a year and three assistants at 2000 dollars each. The bureau would supervise all new structures and require three story or taller buildings to be fireproof with proper fire escapes. Chief Brown will present the resolutions to Councils but concerns about expense remain.
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Builders’ Exchange
Brown
Merchant Tailors Elect Officers for the Year
At the Merchant Tailors' Exchange meeting last night H. J. Hale was elected President Henry Smith Vice President Martinez Secretary George Campbell and A. L. Sailor were noted as officers with delegates chosen to St Louis for the year’s activities
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St. Louis
Merchant Tailors’ Exchange
H. J. Hale
Henry Smith
Martinez
George Campbell
A. L. Sailor
Brad brothers named delegates to National Exchange conven
Lloyd and John Brad were elected as delegates to the convention of the National Exchange in St Louis in February.
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Lloyd
John Brad
National Exchange
St. Louis
Clark Says Lake Erie Switchmen Have No Grievances
General Passenger Agent Clark of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad stated that switchmen show little cause for agitation. He claimed concessions were already granted and that most workers support calm operation amid solid business and holiday trade.
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Clark
Lake Erice
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Grant
Wire Strikes Hit Rankin Braddock Works Near Pittsburgh
About 300 workers at Braddock Wire Works in Rankin downed tools after a grievance meeting with Amalgamated Association officials. Management refused formal recognition, prompting the walkout. The dispute is described as locally significant with no official notice given to the association.
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Braddock Wire Works
Rankin
Amalgamated Association
Lewis Block Cashier
Hand Street Bridge Rebuilt In 1890 Near Allegheny
The Pleasant Valley Company expects to finish the Allegheny bridge project in two weeks. The new sign proclaims Hand street bridge was rebuilt in 1890. Work proceeds on aligning permanent tracks and clearing routes. Superintendent E G Allison was re elected to head the Allegheny Poor Farm as inmates reach 261 with 106 in the insane department.
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Allegheny
Pleasant Valley Company
Hand Street
Allegheny Poor Board
E.G. Allison
Great Sale of Ladies Muslin Underwear Opens This Season
In our annual season sale we offer a larger varied stock of Ladies Muslin Underwear. Each article showcases latest styles and best materials for the money. We invite scrutiny of styles, quality and prices, confident customers will call every item a bargain and the best value yet. The following leading items are highlighted.
Ladies' Muslin and Cambric Mother Hubbard Arrangements
Describes various ladies’ muslin and cambric Mother Hubbard garments with neck fronts sleeves and yokes finished with tucks Valenciennes inserting Hamburg patterns and embroidery. Emphasizes value and quality at 75c 85c and $1 with grand value claims.
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Sec
Mother Hubbard
America
Hamburg
New Advertisements for Dress Goods and Garment
At $150 a best quality muslin outfit featuring Mother Hubbard yoke four rows of fine cluster tucks with Hatmburg insertions between collar front and cuffs. The workmanship is extra fine and presented as a bargain.
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Mother Hubbard
Joe Hamburg
Hatmburg
Cambric Corsets Priced From Twenty Five Cents
Quality cambric corsets in multiple styles offered at five to fifty cents. Features include square fronts high backs V necks with embroidered edges and Torchon lace trims. Extra value units boast Hamburg embroidery and tiered tuck detailing.
Bargain Muslin Goods In Wide Range Of Embroidered Styles
A sale note describes fine muslin garments at 75c and 65c with burgundy Hamburg embroidery and tucks, ruffles, and wide hems. It highlights several quality levels, prices, and mentions missy and children undergarments with half price closeouts. A large staff offers prompt service.
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Hamburg
Horne & Co January Clearance Cuts Across Departments
The store announces Great January Clearance Sales extended through all departments with the lowest prices and sharpest reductions on a large stock.
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Poeumonia
Parther
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Spangler
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Michael Dobosh
Andrew Pect
Andy Eichter
Joseph Kucherabik
Joseph Polaaschak
John Schwartz
Andy Stosko
Frank Werol
George Beck
John Luckay
Peter Polaski
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Michael Sabol
George
Father Hickey
Hunk
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Lee
Joe Wolfe
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Common Pleas Court
Patrick Nvland
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Tomorrow's Dispatch
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Fourth Avenue
Jos, Honne & Co
Louvre
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Hucus & Hacke Ussa
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T Trhssa
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
Bones & Evan
Nick
Jos, Horse & Co
Iron City
Trhssu
Lapres
Hucus & Hacer
Usso
Curry University
Try Tron City Brewery
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Ulrich & Spencer
Brussels
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Groetzinger
Allison
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