Quay Libel Trial Hearings and Editorial Sedition Claims
Testimony links Bardsley to a stolen note while Quay denies knowledge of him. Witnesses including Porter and Yardler discuss the case as editors defend or attack the press coverage. The trial proceeds with anticipated verdict and potential suspended sentence if guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Yardler
Kerstone Bank
Martin
Senator Quay
Buchanan
Star
Tardsley
The
Wickham
Quay
Philadelphia
Daugherty
Ritchie
Beaver
Two Beaten Men and Two Arrests in Nineteenth Ward
James Hackett colored of River Avenue Nineteenth Ward faced two female assailants yesterday. Caroline Oliver sister-in-law struck him with an umbrella injuring his eye. Elizabeth Hackett sister attacked him with a beer bottle cutting his scalp. Hackett pressed assault charges and both women were taken to the Nineteenth Ward station for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hackett
River Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Hackett
Caroline Oliver
Backett
Instrate Hvedman
Gimbert
Elizabeth
Schaffer
Miss Oliver
Prosecution of Allegheny Officials Faces Tight Net
City Solicitor Elphinstone and reform lawyers Patterson and Lanefitt met with Controller Brown to discuss pursuing charges against current and former Allegheny officials. They reviewed law and notes late, aiming to weave a close net around defendants. Chief Murphy case: Councils committee postponed action awaiting witnesses and further testimony to be heard soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Elphinstone
D. F. Patterson
Joseph A. Lanefitt
Citizen's Reform Movement
Controller Brown
Cour
Murphy
Speculation on Police Superintendent Delay Continues
Speculation about the appointment of a Police Superintendent remains unsettled until after February 1. Chief Brown again stated there will be no appointment before his new term begins, with him personally leading the Police Bureau in the interim. The only new name raised was Major L. T. Brown, councilman from the Fourteenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
L. T. Brown
Rivers Fall After Rain Despite Flood Fear
In steady rain yesterday the rivers continued falling and reached a standstill by evening. Melted snow last week removed flood danger and yesterday's rain is not expected to affect the water level. A boating stage was reached with little coal available. only twelve barges were taken out.
Democrats Hold Ward Twenty-Ninth Meeting on Candidacy
Democrats of the Twenty-ninth ward convene at Bedford schoolhouse tonight to name candidates for the municipal election. Select Councilman Benz, Republican nominee, is to be endorsed for re election and supporters of Dr Brewster will push for his endorsement to the Common Council. The gathering is expected to be lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth Ward
Bedford
Benz
Brewster
Gail Bortled Condensed Milk Endorsed for Good Sauce Quality
The label on Gail Bortled Condensed Milk promises consistent quality for sauces and cooking. Sold by your grocer, it emphasizes reliable results in every home kitchen.
Will Fight It Out Over Manchester Street RY Strike
Citizens back the strikers as Dalzell vows to run cars today. After a mass meeting in Wagoner Hall, strikers pressed for union control and operations while the company warned of legal action to protect franchises. By daylight cars to restart limited runs, with 21 new electric cars almost ready for service and more men expected to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Manchester
Wagoner’s Hall
Mr. Danks
George B. Hill
Greenwood
Joseph Evans
C. L. Magee
Fred Gwinner
Yerceies
H. F. Dempsey
Dem
Dempsey
Delvery
J. H. Davcet
A. & M. Traction Co
Strike Run: Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Claims Fair Schedule
A Pittsburg newspaper prints a communique from the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company defending a new timetable. Management says the plan concentrates service during peak hours to aid the public, not to reduce workers’ hours, and details firing of strikers for car wreckage and failure to follow rules while seeking union recognition. It notes attempts to settle and warns of further prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Oes
Effects of the strike shift to old time travel on Allegheny line
The strike drives Manchester line residents in Allegheny to use horse and buggy transport with old vehicles. Hackmen and livery services see a boom while Northside pauses to the sound of rickety carriages. Fifth avenue residents pay a premium for rides as coke industry tensions spark talk of independent coke production in Ohio and Fayette county leases for land under coal.
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Manchester
Allegheny
Tdescon
Northside
Lower Allegheny
Fifth Avenue
Arso
Suspension Bridge
Pittsburg
Allerheny
Coke Syndicate
Coke Combine
Ohio
Fayette County
Builders' Exchange National Convention in Cleveland
The National Convention of the Builders' Exchange opened in Cleveland with strong Pittsburgh representation. Delegates prepared resolutions and plan to seek a salary cut for the National Secretary from 6000 to 3000 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
National Convention of the
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Mine Boss Certificate Examinations Set For Jan 26 In Pittsburg
Bituminous mine inspectors from districts met in Pittsburg and finalized plans for uniform candidate examinations for mine boss certificates to be conducted January 26 across all districts. Beaver Falls Glass Company election results show John Cushman as President and A W Clein as Secretary Treasurer with directors Cushman Clein Houser Aggeman Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls Glass Company
Co-Operative Glass Company of
Beaver Malls
John Cushman
A W. Clein
C. W. Clein
Jacob Houser
John Aggeman
James Young
Fisher Sick Amid Turmoil Over Koreshan Leader
Trustee Fisher of the Economite Society is ill with rheumatism, reports say, but this rumor is incorrect. He recently supervised timber lands in Michigan. the condition is mild and not bedridden. The society faces a festival week when applications for membership are heard, including a Hebrew candidate named Silverthorn, who is expected to face opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Economite Society
Cyrus Teed
Koreshan
Michigan
Silverthorn
Tin plate fears shadow US tin industry pace
James B. Scott predicts American demand will outstrip supply as black plate remains scarce. He warns tariffs and foreign competition threaten tin plate prices and job prospects while urging American mills to expand. Cronemyer agrees shortages hinder growth but foresees imminent relief from U S tin plate producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cronemyer
McKeesport
Scott
United States Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Mr. Cronemyer
New Democratic Club Aims to Reorganize Allegheny Democrats
Charles O'Brien outlined the objects of the Democratic Association of Allegheny County during a meeting at C A O'Brien's 402 Grant Street. F P Iams reported on organization efforts, with about fifteen membership applications received though responses were slow. The group, seeking to avoid being seen as social, plans to keep candidates before voters and address county disorganization, adjourning to meet February 1 in O'Brien's office.
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Democratic Association of
Allegheny County
C. A. O'Brien
Grant Street
L. B. Duff
O'Brien
F. P. Iams
Committee On Organization
Iams
Democratic Party
Pittsburg Association for the Improvement of the Poor Meeting
The semi monthly meeting reviewed two weeks of activity with 18 new applicants, 511 families visited and 337 aided, totaling 1 432 persons with 707 visits to the poor and 103 for the poor. Assistance included 2 placed with employment, 36 given day labor, 17 children in schools, and distributions of beef tea, milk, sugar, coal, grocery orders and garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Association For the Improvement
Fire in Cellar at Armour & Co Building Union Street
Shortly before 10 last night fire broke out in the cellar of the Armour & Co meat houses at 6 and 11 Union street. The blaze, started from a stove left burning, was soon controlled with little damage. Henry Palmer was arrested after resisting fire lines. One-cent-a-word ads seek help in The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
Union Street
Henry Palmer
Central Station
Fragmentary ad brief in mixed prose
The readable fragment mentions bread and asking about shoes, with unclear context and no clear news event or names.
Minneapolis Moves Against Democratic National Convention
In a bold effort, Minneapolis pursues the Democratic National Convention as city leaders travel to Washington. Mayor Kelly, Judge Lapham, and Sheriff Connors led the delegation, signaling a full-throated bid despite rivals from St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Washington
Kelly
Lapham
Connors
Resting Monday mood in L O Society over Sunday edicts
Sunday activities by the L and O Society and law enforcers paused as probes into newspaper carriage on Sundays faced doubt about pursuing the case, while labor groups push for broader reform of the 1794 act. Public opinion remains split between preserving newspaper access on Sundays and supporting Sunday edition suppression.
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Law and Order
Excelsior
McClure
Roche
Supd
Unitesbyterian
Brown
L. and
Neeb
Senate
House
Major Patterson Sees Short War Recruitment Possibility
Major Patterson of Kittanning, inspector of the Second Brigade, departs for Philadelphia to begin inspecting companies on February 1. He notes reports from St Paul about the government seeking Minnesota troop numbers on short notice and asserts Pennsylvania would provide 8,540 guard troops in case of war with Chile while the regular army would handle the Chileans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Kittanning
Philadelphia
St. Pauii
Minnesota
Chile
Ssiff
Sam
Pennsylvania
Pacific
United States
Tom
Station Fire Near Pittsburg and Lake Erie Junction
A night fire at the junction station of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Montour railways damaged flour, beer kegs, and milk cans. the safe and tickets were saved. Sparks from a passing locomotive suspected. Discussion of rebuilding lower down to reduce three stations in one village. George Pressel jailed on $300 bail after assault case with Samuel Anderson over a right of way dispute on December 31. T. H. Baird Patterson denies withdrawal from the legislature race, stating he will continue to contest. Gallinger, Jeweler remains at 1900 Penn avenue.
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Pittsburg
Lake Erie Railway
Montour
McAdams
Coraopolis
George Pressel
Donovan
Samuel Anderson
Penn Avenue
Anderson
Pressel
T. H. Baird Patterson
Patterson
Sewick
GOOD ORGANS AND PIANOS AT LOW PRICES AND TERMS
Bargain advertises second-hand organs with mirrors drawers and good tone priced at 25 35 50 60 and uprights with full outfit at 190 215 225 250. Highlights reliability and well-known makes. Claims large stock and accommodating terms at Hamilton 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue.
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Cele
Amilton
Fifth Avenue
READY FOR COUNCILS REMISSIONS AND PETITIONS IN ALLEGHENY
Council committee discussed remitting a $50 drunkenness fine for John Davis who claimed poverty and sought remission. Mayor Wyman refused after being misinformed. Delphi Club request for $75 hall rent relief for Carnegie Music Hall was denied due to an anti free-use policy. Observatory Hill toll change faced questions of fairness before referral.
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Allegheny
Finance Committee
Nesbit
John Davis
Davis
Wyman
Henderson
Gerwig
Mr. Gerwig
Dahlinger
Wertheimer
Delphi Club
Carnegie Music Hall
Kennedy
Observatory Hill
Perrysville Avenue
Bargain sale on long garments and jackets
Wide selection of ladies garments and coats offered at deep discounts. Newmarkets in various prices, Fancy colors, long garments and cheviot jackets reduced from high original prices. Fur trimmed jackets and reefers offered in tan gray navy and black with substantial savings.
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Newmarkets
FURS At Great Reductions In All Styles For Season
Retail notice proclaims deep markdowns on furs including Monkey Muffs cut from five pounds to three dollars and Astrachan and Labrador seal capes in satin lined grades reduced to eight nine and ten dollars from sixteen and eighteen.
January 18 Sale On Moquettes At 75 Cents Per Yard
On Monday morning January 18, a large lot of regular one dollar Moquettes goes on sale at an extraordinary price of 75 cents per yard. These are new styles and colors with matching borders. The offer states one dollar a yard everywhere. A large line of Lowell All Wool Ingrams is also available at 9 cents per yard.
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Lowell
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Dr. Brewster
Allegheny Traction Road
Dalzell
Rheumatiam
Oversanguine
James B. Scott
Johnstown
Mr. Scott
America
England
Organization For Business
Charles O’brien
New Democratic Club
Marvin
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
L. & O. Fores
Gallinger
Queer Petition
Observatory Hill Road
Board of
Herr's Island Stock Yard Company
Messrs
Ober and Henderson
Thomas Shaw
Biber & Easton
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Meaday
JOS. Horne & Go.'s
Penn Avenue Stores
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Jall-Rissn
Barrlert Tougiztsteel
Lon Te Cerderella
Stoes
Broile
Aos
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