Sunday paper selling faces law and order clash
Detectives probe Sunday paper sales as Law and Order League pushes repeal of the 1794 law. Union News Company vows to keep distributing Sunday papers, while labor groups prepare actions and a Topographical Union No. 7 meeting considers measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Company
Jones
Station Street
McClure
Darry
East End
George Smith
Sindar
Bret
Law and Order
Society
George Dabney
K. of L
Law and Order Society
J. Kimpton
Assembly
Law and Order League
Tesides
Topographical Union No. 7
RK. GE. Burke
Pennsylvania
Ishort Sud Attorney West
Mater
Wessinger
Artack
Ingot Rolled Into Armor Plate for US Monitor Monterey
The ton nickel steel ingot cast at Homestead Steel Works was rolled into a armor plate for the US monitor Monterey. The operation succeeded with the plate 5 inches thick and 56 inches wide, finished smooth and polished. Chairman Abbott, Secretary Childs and several firm members witnessed the rolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Steel Works
United States
Monterey
Abbott
Childs
Wallace to Succeed Mason as Erie Division Passenger Agent
KR H Wallace is named to replace W H Mason as division passenger agent of the Erie at Youngstown. Wallace was previously the Oil City ticket agent. W H Beatty of Cambridge will take over Mason’s old post. the transition will occur February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. H. Wallace
W.H. Mason
Erie
Youngstown
Mr. Wallace
Oil City
W. H. Beatty
Cambridge
Mr. Mason
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Featured
In the article the Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is promoted as the most successful and reliable nourishing choice for infants. It notes that proper nourishment and wholesome food are essential and mentions that grocers stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Moreland Confident On Favorable Court Rulings For Street Laws
City Attorney Moreland expresses confidence that the new curative and pro spective street acts will be upheld by the Supreme Court and that no bonds are needed. Arguments began in Common Pleas with five equity suits testing constitutionality and applicability to assessments, paving, and sidewalks, as city and contractors await a final ruling expected in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Common Pleas
Moreland
Banc
George S. Whitney
Hamilton Avenue
Courts of Common Pleas
Stowe
No. 1
White
McClung
Ned
D. T. Watson
W. C. Moreland
Johns McCleave
Joseph A. Swearingen
C. A. O'Brien
J.H. White
Booth & Flinn
Eneeres
Clity
Chy
Ees
Mr. O'Brien
Amberson Avenue
Delay Breeds Trouble in Pittsburgh Political Row
Backers of Mier and Fetterman clash over Revenue Collector post as delays fuel campaign fights. Miller denies guarantees of appointment while foes push to deny him the Pittsburg district post. Fetterman contends delay harms his own plans and judgeships.
Brennen Reports Craig-Stewart Contest To Be Brought Up
Chairman Brennen returned from Washington saying Congress will take up the Craig-Stewart congressional contest tomorrow. He notes no plan for Stewart to hold the seat or Scull to become Collector of Internal Revenue. He predicts Craig will be unseated and Kerr re-elected as state Democratic chairman. Trennen disputes Kuhns Greensburg plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Washington
Craig-Stewart
Congress
Colonel Stewart
Colonel Scull
Craig
Kerr
Democratic State Committee
Trennen
Kuhns
Greensburg
Ex Sheriff McCandless Seeks Washington Post for Collectorship
Ex sheriff McCandless traveled to Washington last evening answering an urgent telegram from Congressman Dalzell about a collectorship. He met with George Miller before leaving and declined to reveal details, joking he wants Pittsburg weather to escape the grip for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Washington
Congressman Dalzell
George Miller
Pittsburg
Ward Republican primary ends in row over council nomination
In the Twenty-eighth ward race John Bentz won the nomination for Select Council. Martin Shafer faced threats from supporters as they tried to back the Straightout candidate. An attempt was made to throw Shafer through a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
John Bentz
Martin Shafer
Bentz
Shafer
Hends
Mr. Shafer
Candidates for Allegheny Controller Clash in Vote Fight
Clerk of Councils Dilworth and Superintendent McLaughlin of the Allegheny Bureau of Health run against incumbent Brown for Controller. They promise a lively campaign and a spirited contest for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth
McLaughlin
Allegheny Bureau of Health
Allegheny
Brown
East End Robbery Suspect Arrest Ties to Butler County Man
Miss Mary Simmons 22 of East End known as Mrs. Mary Black was housekeeper at Mrs. Church on Summerles Street. Detectives linked a prior theft at Mrs. Charen’s and a stolen watch to her confession. David L. Allworth of Butler County arrested with the watch found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Simmons
David L. Allworth
Eldora
Uutler County
Central Station
Miss Simmons
Nancy L. Church
Summerles Street
East End
Mary Black
Charen
McTighe
Coulson
Franklin
Butler County
Allworth
Mercer man reports loss of a remarkable pearl
Isaac Hetrick of Mercer Pennsylvania reports a stolen pearl on December 23. He offers a liberal reward for its recovery. The gem weighs about a half grain, purple lilac color, seal shaped, with a microphotographic surface showing golden images of a laughing man with a cone hat and other scenes including a fish and colorful animal forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hetrick
Mercer
Golden Gate Special Reaches Pittsburg En Route to California
The first Golden Gate special of the winter on the Pennsylvania road arrived at Pittsburg last evening en route to California. The five sleeper train carried about 100 passengers led by H. P. Dilworth. Eastbound travelers included Commodore Abell of New Jersey and Dr. E. H. Williams of Philadelphia. Baggage master Harry Mingus, brother of the night baggage man at Union station, received a silver horse shoe from co workers, who were thanked warmly by the veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
California
H. P. Dilworth
Commodore Abell
New Jersey
E. H. Williams
Philadelphia
Harry Mingus
Union Station
Mingus
Waited Two Years On An Indemnity Contract
William H. Denniston of Pittsburg sues William S. Kirk and others of Philadelphia over an indemnity agreement tied to the Home Life Insurance and Investment Company. Denniston paid 6563.14 to agent James G. Fulton after a failed charter sale and seeks recovery as officials dodge service. The case, filed after a Pittsburg meeting, tests the indemnity agreement's validity amid tangled dealings with Bertz and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Denniston
Pittsburg
William S. Kirk
Philadelphia
Home Life Insurance and Investment Company
East End Investment Company
Kirk
Denniston
James G. Fulton
Young & Trent
Home Investment Company
the Concern
Charles R. Dardore
Phillip Bertz
Fulton
Bertz
Stayton-Wyman Fight Near End for Allegheny Mayoralty
The Stayton-Wyman struggle for the Allegheny mayoralty nears completion with Wyman holding a about 575 lead as two districts remain. Affidavits from election officers on nonregistered voters indicate illegal votes. Wyman expected to win by around 550 despite these issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayton-Wyman
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Wyman
Hughey & Bennett
Slayton
Colonels Plan Bridges Across Hudson Attract Railroads
Colonel James B. Andrews pursues a scheme to build a Hudson River bridge to New York with several railroads ready to sign, while a few resist to avoid locking out rivals. Authorities warn about navigational injuries and a river studded with bridges if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Andrews
Hudson
New York
Congress
Andrews
Artificial Linera Co. promotes trusses and braces in Pittsburg
Manufacturers of trusses shoulder braces artificial limbs and related orthopedic devices promise perfect fitting and superior quality. Open Saturdays evenings at 909 Penn near Ninth in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artificial Linera. Co
Penn
Ninth, Pittsburg
Woods Lunacy Case Nears End After Testimony
The lunacy hearing for John Woods of Mt. Washington continued with witnesses arguing he can manage his affairs. Dr. Wood said Woods suffers senile dementia but can conduct estates, while Digby and Mrs. McCormick testified to his steadiness and housekeeping of accounts. The case will be argued Thursday with Judge Fetterman leading for the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woods
McClay
Mt. Washington
Woods
Percy Digby
EF. A. Wood
George 8. Hays
Nancy McCormick
Ada McCormick
McCormick
Wednesday Calls for Aid in Local Accidents
A Pittsburgh area report lists multiple injuries from falls and mishaps with several people hospitalized or sent home. Notable cases include Philip Seroth of Knoxville who jumped from a car to escape arrest and suffered serious internal injuries, and John Driscoll a Panhandle conductor knocked from a moving car with potentially fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Seroth
Knoxville
Mercyr
Seroth
Schoflekl
Limerick
Driecott
John Driscoll
Panhandle
Washington Street
Cranwronp
Charles Crawford
Haymaker & Miller
Wilkinsburg
Rexain
Cotemas
Elizabeth Coleman
Collins Avenue
East End
Mer Lome
Haztett
Duquesne Sacto Road
WH. Walker
Larmner Avenue
John Hazlett
McLavertis
William McLaughlin
Linden Steel War
Murphy Street
New Brighton Man Robbed After Lodging Search
Charles Wilson arrived in the city on Tuesday unable to return home and sought a boarding house. He stored watch and about £30 under his pillow. Dawn revealed the loss and a pursuit led to Charles Atkinson, who was captured after a struggle in a Wylie avenue pool room. Detective McLaughlin suspects Atkinson in East End robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
New Brighton
Charles Atkinson
Lowry
Water Street
Wilson
Atkinson
McLaughlin
Wylie Avenue
East End
Dorset Sheep Rooters Meet and West End Electrifies Rails
The Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association held a sparse meeting at the Monongahela House with delegates listed from New Jersey Connecticut New York Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Officers were reelected and a first class exhibit for the World's Fair was planned. Separately the West End Street Car Line directors voted to adopt electricity with the North and Chartiers branches built first and Mansfield service planned afterward. A memorial resolution honored Pius Martin Wolleber a Mount Troy Building and Loan director, and his family received sympathy from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset Sheep Rooters
Dorset Sheep Breeders’ Association
Monongahela House
H. H. Miller
New Jersey
F. H. Tarkingham
J. Allen
Connecticut
J. M. Jum
New York
Buchannan
Hickory
Cooper
Coopersburg
J. L. Henderson
Washington
J. B. Wylie
J. F. McFarland
Pennsylvania
West End
Chartiers
Mansfield
Ladies Travel Styles On Sale At Jones Five Avenue
Shoppers heading to the South for travel or formal events will find silk dresses and travel costumes at Jones on Fifth Avenue. A preparatory stock taking sale offers notable reductions on chalice and India silk garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Fifth Avenue
Musicians Split Over Contract for Carrier Reception Band
Dispute erupts after the Musical Union allegedly awarded the carrier reception contract to the Great Eastern band ahead of rivals including Guenther’s and a Southside group. Italians claim biased committee, union officials refuse inquiry, and carriers threaten action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letter Oarriers
Great Eastern
Renther'’S
Toerge’s
Letter Caorriers
Iitonhat
Muosical Union
Ahre
Guenriel
Guenther
Musical Committee
Rhue
Hoel
Gnenther
Special train to Washington January 21 from Pittsburg
A special train with Pullman parlor cars and handsome coaches departs Union Station for Washington D C on January 21 at a.m. Rates are $9 and ten days from Pittsburg with proportionate low rates from principal East stations. Tickets valid on all trains except the Pennsylvania Limited. Sleeping cars available on night trains with a Baltimore stopover allowed within the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cooch
Pittsburg
Union Station
Pennsylvania Limited
Baltimore
Day travel offers and flour quality comparison
To Day January 14 VIA BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD round trip tickets nine dollars valid ten days trains leave at 8 am and 9 20 pm parlor cars on day train sleeping cars on night train Best value for economical travel. Minnehaha flour costs slightly more but yields better bread and goes farther than many competing flours in quality and quantity.
Possible Strike Looms Over Pittsburg Allegheny Line
Reports last night indicate a potential strike on the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Street Railway within days. Knights of Labor members and local postal groups held a Turner Hall event with speeches by Assistant Postmaster Edwards and a regret letter from Postmaster McKean, followed by music, supper, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester
The
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Turner Hall
Edwards
McKean
Guenther
Master Painters Session Highlights Harrisburg Meeting
The second day of the State Association of Master Painters and Decorators session in Harrisburg featured paper readings and discussions. L. E. Haid of Pittsburg presented about liquid wood fillers and questions on price parity for direct consumers versus dealers. Conductors and Motormen Notified: a circular from D. A. 3 K of L warns of a pending strike on the Second Avenue street car line and advises workers not to enter company employment until settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Rugg
Citizens’ Traction Company
Graham
Pleasant Valley Line
State Association of Master Painters and Decorators
Harrisburg
L. E. Haid
Pittsburg
Wexterday D. A. 3
K. of L
Second Avenue
Invites 14-inch India Camel Hair in new color range
The listing promotes 14 inch India camel hair in latest hues with noted effects, priced at 1.50 each after a reduction from 1.75. Also advertised are 1.50 inch English suitings with neat pin stripes and checks, described as very soft wool, reduced from 1.37 to 0.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Knights of Labor organize on Tae Penn Avenue night
The Tae Penn Avenue Street Railway Assembly Knights of Labor initiated about 75 new members employed on the Sharpsbury division. LaLeaues's AZ EMHLY No. 4977 initiated new members. A reception for members is planned next Thursday at Saller's Hall. Charters granted to United States Excelsior Building Association and Standard Burial Case and Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Penn Avenue Street Railway Assembly
Knights of Labor
Sharpsbury
LaLeaues
Saller’s Hall
United States Excelsior Building Association
Washington County
Standard Burial Case and Manufacturing Company
McKeesport
Notable Reductions in Trimmings Stock
A local shop advertises deep cuts on decorative gimps and trims. It lists 75 yards of velvet applique gimps at 6 dollars per yard, 150 yards of Persian applique gimps at 5 dollars, 1760 yards of silk applique gimps at 2.50, and smaller gold and jeweled gimps at 1.50, all previously priced higher. A large center table displays these items this morning.
Sale on Pattern Dresses and BEDFORD CORDS
All pattern dresses marked down for sale. Robes listed at £50 and $40 reduced to $15 and $20. $25 dresses cut to £12 and $18 dresses to $10. Beds of BEDFORD CORDS offered at one third off value.
Poisoning scare at Penn avenue: licorice mistake?
John Donnelly and his two daughters of No 2120 Penn avenue fell violently ill after taking powdered licorice for colds. Dr Slonaker diagnosed poisoning and treated them. By evening they were improving. The doctor believes a mistaken substance caused the illness even though licorice itself is harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donnelly
Penn Avenue
Slonaker
CENT-1-WORD COLUMN SHOWS RISING POPULARITY AT THE DISPATCH
Readers flock to the Cent-1-Word column in The Dispatch with strong engagement. The 1890 feature by Pat de Sit marks growing interest in concise news items and reflects broader demand for quick, compact reporting.
Bargain Men and Women Underwear sale at reduced prices
Catalog announces discounts on men’s natural wool underwear from 1.85 to 1.50, ladies’ ribbed vests from 33c to 25c, ladies’ natural mix vests to 40c, and equestrian tights at 1.25. Special values in men’s natural wool and camel’s hair in red and scarlet at 1.00 to clear. Children’s combination suits now 55e and 60c in natural mix and ecru.
January Sale of Ginghams
A January sale offers Ginghams at low prices with multiple grades. The ad notes Anderson’s beat Scotch Ginghams and mentions a price of 20 cents per yard and 20 grades available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Gimps in Various Widths and Patterns Sold
A catalog of gimp trims described as available in black colored gold and silver in widths from 1 to 10 inches with numerous patterns and lengths ranging from 134 to unspecified yards.
Great Sale on Fur Trimmings and Fancy Feather Trim
During this sale, all Fancy Feather Trimmings in Black and Colors are offered at one half former prices. Special reductions apply to our entire line of Fur Trimmings in all kinds and widths. The sale aims to clear shelves and counters to make way for new goods and will appeal to frequent shoppers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roche
Tam
Attorner Yost
League
Mier
Fetterman
Stewart-Craig
Congressman Scull
Internal Revenue
Friends
George W. Miller
Miller
Warmcastle
Reed
McCandress
Ward
Will Ficht
McTirsha and
Conison
Stayton
Absalom M. Bowser
State Department
Western Penitentiary
Obediah Haymaker
Murraysville
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Brichton
Gallinger
Fat Kriel
Marvin
Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway
Wood* A
P. S
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Royal Wiltons
Body Brussels
Bigelow
Lowell
Hartford
Tapestry
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Jay O
Biber & Easton
A. T. Rowand
Allegheny’s Public
Congressman Stone
Committee On Appropriations
Ohio Street
Diamond
Federal Street
NEW Advertis
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Pat E de Sit
Market
N. B
jaotTrssn
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Wrough Steel
Penn Ave
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