Powderly Returns to Knights of Labor Meeting
General Master Workman Powderly addressed the D A 3 convention in Philadelphia amid secrecy and crowd reaction. He denied misconduct, defended the order’s health, and pledged to answer questions while asserting the Knights of Labor remains strong with about 300 000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Doyle
Order
Powderly
Barry
Doyle
Mester Workman Powderly
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Knights
John F. Doyle
Mr. Powderly
D. A.S
Knights of Labor
W T Lewis Called to Refute Serious Charges From Watchorn
Telegram from Columbus reporting that ex Master Workman W T Lewis of North Dakota Assembly 135 faces charges by Secretary Watchorn. Miners convention adopts a new constitution for the National Progressive Union of Miners and Mine Laborers and appoints temporary officers John McBride and Ebenezer Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Robert Watchorn
W. T. Lewis
National Progressive Union of Miners and Mine Laborers
District 10
John McBride
Ebenezer Lewis
K. of L
National Federation of Miners and
National Progressive Union of Miner
Cigarmakers' International Union
Watchorn
National District Assembly K. of L
National Progressive Union
Knights
Lewis
National District Assembly III
Workman
Powderly
Miners’ Organization
District Assembly
Saint
Ae Powderty
District 134
Alen
Wateborn
Sheen Yegates
Del
Mr. Watchorn
Afso
Ming
John D. Conway
Subdivision 5
Mr. Conway
Tomn
Hence Miners’ Progressive Union
Indianapolis
Flowers materialize in Allegheny spiritualist circle
In Allegheny a prominent flower materializing medium known as Green, a Mexican by birth, astonishes Pittsburg Spiritualists in a Sandusky street room. Twelve participants witness him entering a trance and producing roses and hyacinths as walls appear to fill with blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Bliss
Sandusky Street
Pittsburg
Spirit Manifestations and a Fatal Premonition at a Psychic Circle
A chaotic report describes a Philadelphia séance where Green battles an unknown force while Josephine supposedly warns of a death between 10 last night and 10 tonight. A trance portrait, a pencil writing to spell out spirits, a blue glow, and a narcotic room scent accompany mesmerism and a collapse as observers debate scientific explanations for the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Fred
Unclear Embers of a Botanical Scene
The passage notes flowers appearing wet with dew and cool, with stems torn from the parent plant. It suggests the incident could be explained by Spiritualists or unbelievers, leaving the true cause unresolved.
County official admits bribery in liquor case
Thomas Burns Penn avenue saloon keeper confessed to paying four hundred dollars to several jurors, including a county official, to avoid a true bill on illegal liquor selling. He said a private tip led him to flee to Youngstown before a second true bill was returned. Burns named jurors who accepted money. Inspector McAleese noted the count and said action was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
Penn Avenue
McAleese
Grand Jury
Burns
Joans
Youngstown
Inspector McAleese
Sixth Ward Prefers Allegheny Third Class Status
About 100 residents of Allegheny's Sixth ward met in a schoolhouse to oppose second class measures and push for city status as a third class. Dr W J Riggs chaired the meeting, with George Bothwell as secretary, and a five member resolutions committee was chosen to present at a future gathering. Members named were John Wilhelm George Bothwell Dr Gilliford Councilmen Cochran and Steffan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Allegheny
W. J. Riggs
George Bothwell
Gilliford
Steffan
Cochran
John Wilhelm
Westinghouse Wins St Louis Electric Plant Contract
The Westinghouse Electric Company secured a major contract for a large electric light plant in St. Louis. The sale ends the monopoly of four local firms believed to oppress customers with high rates. The initial order covers 16 candle power lights, planned to grow to 32, with expansion in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric Company
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Congressman Johnston Visits Harrison On Indiana Vote
Indiana Republican Congressman Johnston, a member of the Electoral Committee, called on President-elect Harrison to notify him of Indiana’s official electoral result. He said Harrison would not hint at a Cabinet or commit to any portfolio until official election and notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Indiana
Washington
Indianapolis
Harrison
Japanese Merchants Discuss Trade via New York Stop
Y Wooyeno manager of the Kan Sai Trading Company in New York City passed through on his way to San Francisco. He plans to sail for Japan to buy heavily for his firm and noted a craze for Japanese goods rivaling Anglomania in New York. He was accompanied by Nakamura of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooyeno
Kan Sai Trading Company
New York City
San Francisco
Japan
Nakamura
Apan
British American Association to Rally in Lawrenceville
The British American Association of Pittsburg plans a Monday rally in Lawrenceville as the Lawrencville branch is organized under the National Association. The group has four Western Pennsylvania branches with over 1,500 members, about 1,200 naturalized citizens and others with first papers.
Baltimore and Ohio Board Meeting Sparks VP Pick Talk
Railroad workers in the city showed interest in a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company directors meeting. A second vice president election was anticipated and the name of Thomas M ag King was mentioned among possible nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Thomas Mag
Rumor of Phipps Seeking Wood Street Property
The report claims Henry Phipps leads a syndicate to buy the block from Fifth Avenue to Diamond Street on Wood Street to erect a large hotel. It also mentions a supposed new union depot at The Point with riverbank tracks and a bridge, which is denied by Fort Wayne Superintendent E B Taylor and Pennsylvania Superintendent Pitcairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phipps
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Allegheny
E. B. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania
Remarkably Preserved Centenarian of Spring Alley Dies
Daniel Cain of Spring alley, age 102, a longtime Twelfth ward resident born in County Kerry Ireland in 1786, remembered the capture of Napoleon at Waterloo. He emigrated to the United States in 1868, lived at No 319, died peacefully after a long, memory filled life with four children, two surviving sons Michael and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cain
Spring Alley
Allegheny County
Twelfth Ward
County Kerry
Ireland
Limerick
Twelfth
Michael
John
Twenty Eighth Street Roundhouse
Mr. Cain
Waterloo
Cain
Runaway Fleet Captured After Chase Near Saw Mill Run
A fleet of barges broke from Joseph Walton & Co. near Saw Mill Run yesterday morning. They endangered Davis Island lock walls as two steamboats pursued. After about two and a half miles a rope secured one barge and the fleet was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walton & Co
Saw Mill Run
Davis Island
Knights of Labor Hold Semi annual Convention at McKeesport
The Knights of Labor Division No. 5 and National District Assembly No. 135 met in McKeesport at Odd Fellows Hall. Twenty eight delegates plus officers discussed credentials, forming a wage scale for Monongahela and Youghiogheny valleys, and the two weeks pay rule while suspensions and idle mines were considered. John B Rae and Robert Watcham spoke on district leadership and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National District Assembly No
Knights of Labor
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
McKeesport
Odd Fellows
John B. Rae
Coalmont
Huntingdon County
Monongahela River
Kanawha
Pomeroy
Pittsburg Freight Rates Restore Old Tariffs January 28
The Pittsburg committee of freight agents met to restore rates from special to old tariffs, boosting shipments to Chicago and Cleveland by about 10 percent. Western class rates rise as well, excluding iron and steel. New rates take effect January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Means
Chicago
Cleveland
Jr O U A M Parade Plans Washington Birthday Event
The Jr O U A M has chosen Stephen Collins as Chief Marshal for the Washington Birthday parade. Three divisions are led by G M Murphy W Angot and A J Ellie with a 1 30 p m start and about 10 000 in line. State and National Council officers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins
Washington
Railroad officials tour Turtle Creek Valley Road finds work for 300
Pennsylvania Railroad officials returning from a Turtle Creek Valley tour with two engineers report that 300 or 400 laborers will be employed next month on the small line. The news pleases residents around Murrysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Turtle Creek Valley Railroad
Little Road
Murrysville
Freight Wreck Delays Washington Accommodation at Wildwood
A slight freight wreck on the Panhandle Railroad at Wildwood station occurred at 5 PM yesterday as the Washington accommodation headed west failed to flag the siding. The train collided with the freight, tearing two cars and delaying all passenger traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Wildwood Station
Washington
Goat Theft Allegation In Twelfth Ward Suit
Edward Canbury accuses Frank Neely before Alderman Nobbs on Twenty-eighth street claiming Neely seized a prized neighbor’s goat after failing to buy it. Canbury says the goat defeated all local rivals. Neely allegedly took the animal by force to possess it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neely
Alderman Nobbs
Edward Canbury
Twenty-eighth Street
Canbury
Neely
Ready for the Indians A minister becomes western missionary farewell in Pittsburg
Rev W W Carothers, long time Wilkinsburg pastor, exits for Indian Territory to start a mission near Ft Sill under the Women’s Missionary Society. A farewell gathering at Eighth Street RP Church drew about 700 in Pittsburg and included speeches by Rev Dr D McAllister and Hon Felix Bronot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Carothers
Eighth Street R. P
Indian Territory
Women’s Missionary Society
Pittsburg R. P. Presbytery
Mr. Carothers
Wilkinsburg
Ft. Sill
Pittsburg
Carothers
D. McAllister
Felix Rt. Bronot
The
Indian Commission
A. 8. Grant
Far West
McClurkin
Miss Bressley
Women's Indian Association
Mrs. Carothers
Miss Martin
Auction and clearance notices fill city pages
A burst of sales trade advertising announces stock clearances and price cuts. Pianos and organs at S. Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue showroom urge quick purchase before stock take February 1. Campbell & Die offer ribbon savings at Wood Street stores. Watts & Co. promote books and stationery sale at 431 Wood Street. Jackson’s Star Tailors advertise remnant suits and measured pants. An auction of dry goods at M. Fire’s, 102 Federal Street, Allegheny. Various shops tout remnant silks, cashmeres, and ready made wear with extended sale windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Hamilton
M. Fire's
Federal St
Allegheny
Brace Bros Boycott Case Hearing Resumes Before Master Woodward
The Brace Bros boycott case resumed with J. B. Johnston identifying the matter on the postal card from John Phillips. Mr Brace identified his reply to the postal card. Mr Moore objected that Phillips is not a defendant. the objection was overruled. A further session is set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brace Bros
Woodward
J. B. Johnston
Brace
John Phillips
Mr. Brace
Moore
Phillips
Potters to Convene in Washington Next Week
A party of about 30 pottery owners from East Liverpool and nearby areas will travel through the city Saturday evening en route to Washington for the annual potters convention beginning Monday. They will discuss trade and prices, elect new officers, and conclude with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Washington
Death at a crossing near Union Depot
John Corraher, a peddler from East Liverpool, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at the Ft Wayne Railroad crossing of Eleventh and Liberty streets while attempting to cross a moving freight train. The body was identified at the morgue and friends were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corraher
Ft. Wayne
Eleventh
Liberty Streets
East Liverpool
Mrs Andrews Tries Laudanum in Personal Crisis
Mrs Mark Andrews of Evans Court Anthony Street attempted suicide last night by taking laudanum. Dr McCord gave her emetics and she is now believed to be out of danger. In a letter she cites lack of belief in her husband’s care as motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Andrews
Evanscourt
Anthony Street
McCord
Andrews
Allegheny Bunko Suspect Netted in Windsor Sting
Detective Matt Pinkerton arrested a man who gave the name C. W. Goodyear at Windsor Canada. He is believed to be the con man who defrauded John K. Lemon of Allegheny out of 10 000 dollars. Mr. Lemon left for Windsor to identify the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Pinkerton
C. W. Goodyear
Windsor
Canada
John K. Lemon
Allegheny
Mr. Lemon
Woman Dies After Bedroom Fire at 314 Carson Street
Mrs Roddy who was burned in bed at 314 Carson Street died at 5 this morning in Homeopathic Hospital. An overturned lamp caused the explosion that started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddy
Carson Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Apprentice Plumber Dies In Westinghouse Elevator Shaft
William Calhoon a young apprentice fell down the elevator shaft in the Westinghouse building corner Penn Avenue and Ninth Street yesterday and was killed. For the Sufferers proceeds of the Cathedral fair directed by Father Wall will go to night to the sufferers from the Wood Street fire the fair has been well patronized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Calhoon
Westinghouse
Ninth Street
Father Wall
Wood Street
Church property statement on Wylie avenue near Tunnel street
An agent for the Wesleyan Church property on Wylie avenue near Tunnel street denies that the church sits over the Pan handle tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Avenue
Tunnel Street
Panhandle Tunnel
Anxious For Son Ed Miller Missing From Brenwick Street
The mother of Ed Miller of 6 Brenwick Street reports his disappearance on January 4. Aged 25 with a dark double breasted coat the man was last seen on Seventh Street and is described as of good habits, causing great concern for his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Miller
Brenwick Street
Seventh Street
Excursion Train to Washington from Union Station
Special train to Washington D C via the Pennsylvania Railroad departs Union Station at 8 A M on Thursday January 24. Excursion tickets are valid on any regular train that date and returnable within ten days with exceptions for limited services. Sleeping cars on night trains secured in parlor and sleeping cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Millvale youths prosecuted for shoeshop mischief
William Becker John Vochnts Corrie Oswald Joseph Richter John Jones John Osching George Seibert John Beitzer Charles Wagner and John Smith all of Millvale borough faced Alderman ener for malicious mischief in smashing items at J. L. Shallenberger's shoeshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Becker
John Vochnts
Corrie Oswald
Joseph Richter
John Jones
John Osching
George Seibert
John Beitzer
Charles Wagner
John Smith
Millvale
Alderman Ener
J. L. Shallenberger
Foot Crushed at Linden Steel Works
A heavy iron pile toppled onto Fred Reymer’s foot at Linden Steel Works yesterday causing a severe injury. He was treated at the plant clinic and his condition was not immediately released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reymer
Linden Steel Works
Ladies Hats and Bonnets at Campbell & D ex Prices
Before buying trimmed hats or bonnets, view styles and prices to save money. Campbell & D ex, 531 and 533 Wood Street offer French lotlines and remnants at 15c tomorrow morning. Boccs & Bull advertise underwear at low fixed prices and Rosalia Flour from Whitmyre & Co. at Jackson's Liberty Street locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savery
Campbell & Die
Wood St
Campbell & D
Wood Street
Boccs & Bull
Notable Officials Travel to New York on Business
Hartman Manufacturing President H W H Antwan and Wabash agent A M BrackeneidgeH arrived in New York for meetings. Charles L Cone of the Pennsylvania Company and two daughters left for a brief New York visit. Hotel Duquesne proprietor James P Witherow heads to the Central Republican League banquet. Senator T A Delamater of Meadville consults with Sheriff McCandless on political matters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Hantwan
Hartman Manufacturing Company
New York
A.M. Brackeneidgeh
Wabash Western Railroad
Charles L. Cone
Pennsylvania Company
James P. Witherow
Hotel Duquesne
Central Republican League
T. A. Delamater
Meadville
McCandless
Gard
Fire destroys two frame houses on Sycamore Street
Two frame houses on Sycamore Street in Southside owned by Mrs. Katherine Walters were burned yesterday afternoon. The loss totals 3000 dollars, covered by insurance. Occupants Fred Walters David H. Smith and Hugh Fierst lost their entire household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Street
Southside
Katherine Walters
Fred Walters
David H. Smith
Hugh Fierst
Allegheny Citizens Back Second Class Charter Move
At a citizens meeting in the Allegheny Common Council chamber last night the Citizens' Committee urged choosing a second class charter or altering the third class city act to fit the city’s charter. William Price led a resolution to instruct Councils to accept a second class charter. it passed with few opposed. The committee is empowered to represent citizens before the Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Allegheny Common Council
Citizens’ Committee
William Price
Allegheny
Young Philadelphia runaway boy Louis Wertshafte released after note
Louis Wertshafte, a Philadelphia runaway, was locked up briefly and later released after his parents were notified. A letter from his mother cited the cost to free him. Officers Installed at No 81 Fourth Avenue by David Camp Sons of Veterans with H A Davis as Captain and R R Foulk as Division Delegate among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wertshafte
Philadelphia
David Camp
Sons of Veterans
No. 81
Fourth Avenue
H. A. Davis
R. R. Foulk
T. Miller
New Goods This Season Priced Marked Down
The listing notes items priced at $00 after markdown from $23 for the current season. It highlights new merchandise and reduced pricing to attract buyers.
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Tom Barry
Commodore Perry
Master Workman Powderly
City
Haskell
Denver
John W. Hayes
Dovey
General Assembly
Minneapolis
Hayes
Aeah
Tom O'Reilly
Florida
Derry's
Prin
HE Was
Magnetic
Coopers
Coopers of
Hgr
Seuss
Gotea
National
Os Ueng
NT. A
Newo
L. A. 300
Central Hotel
McCallin Hicka
Moo
John Mercer
Peon Avenue
Dim
Believer
Scoffer
Green
Enya
Mr. Burns
Fall Grand Jury
Westinghouse Company
Electric
Congressman Johnston
Queen Vic
British American Association
Thomas M. King's Name
Bonaparte
McHeespert
Turtle Creek Road
Wildwood
Oakland
Cal
Department of Charities
Nicholas Carten
Carten
Wheeling
People's Store
Watts & Co
Boces & Bubl
Jackson
Star Tailors
Liberty Street
Ussu
Boces & Bunt
Liberty St. Ussu
Jackson’s
Liberty St
Tisa
Bocas & Bua
Bsc
Newmarket
Cape
Heard, Biber & Easton
Market Street
Mr. Moore
Union Depot
Dr. McCord
Mrs. Andrews
the New Mineral Union
Allegheny Bunko
Jackson's
Tirsa
Whitmyre & Co
Star Corner
ParTsu
Horne & CO
SEAL
JOS. Horne & CO
Sien Anderson
Walter J. Osborne
Arrows & Osborne
Richard Sarrows
Sly
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