Senatorial bribery dispute erupts in Ohio House
Chairman Hahn accuses Tiernan of bribery schemes as grand jury probes claims of foraker and Sherman supporters. The evening clash in the Ohio House ends with a confrontation, denials, and a resolution denying Tiernan floor privileges to be debated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distator
Cottmans
Grand Jury
Ford
McConsica
J. D. Harris
Foraker
Harris
H.W. Tiernan
Sherman
Toledo
Hahn
Tiernan
James
Wood County
Dresbach
Stark County
Hahno
Chairman Hahn
Mr. Dresbach
Mr. Hahn
Tinian
Mr. Dreshach
Taylor
Attorney Moreland Confident On Curative Legislation
City attorney Moreland returns from Philadelphia to appeal curative cases before the Supreme Court. He predicts a favorable ruling for the city on all points, enabling Pittsburg to proceed with improvements safely. He notes past bills and East End growth, stressing the 1887 act spurred development after delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alterney Moreland
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
D. T. Watson
Harvey White
T. D. Carnahan
Controller Morrow
Johns McCleave
Joseph M. Swearingen
C. A. O'Brien
Supreme Bench
Morrow
Booth & Flinn
Pittsburg
One-Cent-a-Word in Demand Columns Promote Dr Bull’s Syrup
A want-ad style note urges readers to buy One-Cent-a-Word space in THE DISPATCH for advertising. It extols Dr. Bull’s Syrup as the people’s remedy and promises reliable exposure at a nominal price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Special Excursion To Washington by Pennsylvania Railroad
A special excursion train to Washington D C departs Thursday January 21 from Union Station at 9 A M Tickets are 29 cents from Pittsburgh and reduced rates from points East Pullman parlor cars and sleeping accommodations included Tickets and seats can be reserved at 110 Fifth Avenue office including berths on the night train
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Special Sale Garments At Horer & Co Penn Avenue
Jacket discounts listed with varied price breaks from 5 to 14 items and different price points. Advertisement promotes rent by word-rate in The Dispatch cent a word columns on Penn Avenue.
Strong canal argument and patent medicine prices shift
Benjamin Frankland of the Western Seamen's Friend Association travels through the West arguing inland navigation is growing and vital, citing canal traffic and church shifts among Quakers. George A. Kelly attends a New York conference on patent medicine pricing, noting declines in profitability and middlemen profit loss, with plans for an agreement restricting sales to maintain prices.
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Benjamin Frankland
Western Seamen's Friend Association
Home Hotel
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Suez
Mediterranean
Chicago
Liverpool
Frankland
George A. Kelly
New York
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Mr. Kelly
Faithful Service Rewarded by St David's Society
The St David's Society at 99 Fourth Avenue honored longtime secretary Robert H. Davis with a surprise desk and gold pen gift from members led by Assistant Postmaster Al Edwards. Davis thanked the group but humorously rebuked their generosity as the evening ended with social talk and a pipe of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Society
Fourth Avenue
Robert H. Davis
Davis
al Edwards
Mr. Davis
Jail Committee Appointed by Allegheny Prison Society
At a meeting of the Allegheny County Prison Society officers were elected with Rev. L. Milligan as president and Rev. E. R. Donahoe as vice president. A yearly slate of jail committee appointees was named for each month and two visiting committees were formed for the penitentiary and work house. The notice also urges securing boarders and ledgers through The Dispatch cent a word ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Prison Society
Rev. L. Milligan
E. R. Donahoe
R. ©. Miller
J. D. Carlisle
J. L. Milligan
Donahoo
E. K. Whiteside
James RK. Reed
J. W. Neeley
Robert Marshall
H. C. Westervelt
L. Fullwood
C. ©. Locke
E. P. Cowan
L. Rose
J. W. McFarland
E. K. Donahoe
John A. Caughey
Charles Arbuthnot
Burning Leg Ulcer Cured by Cuticora Remedies
A former patient recounts severe leg ulcers from a bruise on September 24. After failing with surgeons and costly treatments, he used Cotocoura Remedies and reported healing in five weeks with a lasting scar as a reminder. John Thiel, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
John Thiel
E. 90d Street
New York
Blood and Skin Purifier and Cure Advert
Old newspaper ad touts Blood and Skin Purifier to cleanse impurities and remove the cause. It promotes CUTICUNA Skin Cure and CUTICORA Soap as beautifiers for skin scalp and hair. Claims remedy for lice burning itching and hereditary skin issues from infancy to old age.
The Kabo Corset Ad Claim Unbreakable Comfort
The advertisement claims the Kabo corset lasts a year without breaking or shifting a bone and offers refunds if any failure occurs within a short period. It touts unbreakable, unwear-out-able quality and urges readers to visit the corset counter if they want the Kabo.
St Jacob’s Oil Claims Patient Relief in Ads and Jacket Sale
Letters praise St Jacob’s Oil for sciatic rheumatism relief and limb injuries amid a sale notice for 25 inch real Alaska sealskin jackets at Jos Houxe & Co. Penn Avenue Stores offering $40 off usual prices with other jackets available at similar savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Houxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Remnant and dress-length sale at Honne Co. stores
Hesey Berch of 644 Liberty Street promotes a dress goods sale at Jos. Honne & Co. Penn Avenue stores selling remnants and dress-length pieces. The notice urges customers to inspect goods and prices before choosing elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesey Berch
Liberty St
Corner Sixthay
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
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Hahn Mad
Moreland
Washington, D. C
Horer & Co
Dispatce
Mr. Frankland Sages Inland Navigation
See
Price
Cutictra
Soc
SOAF
Porren Droug
Boston
THE
People's Store
Fifth
Fifth Ave. Jalz
Horne
Penn Ave
T. J. Murphy
Debeydice Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. Jacob's
Mahwah
N. J
Wssu
C. P. Brown
Standard Oil CO
Pittsburg, PA
Wheeling, W. Va
Oe Oil Co
One Mu
Altoon
Capital City
Oi Te Batbase
Ohio
Ofloes
Standard Oil Company
Col. Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Howus
Florence Bindley
Saturdun Rantineee
Indy
Joseph Arthur
Tony Farrell
D"rittsburn
Reading Theater
Ate
Julius Cusar
Alvin Theater
Charles L. Davis
Garden Theater
Richard Golden
Carry Williams’ Academy
Hyde's Big Vaudeville Co
Hyde & Rehman's
Sixth Street
Ieee
Repugson
Akers AD
Bernard E, Arons
Voltaig Diamonds
New England
H. & F. Ahlers
Merchant Tailors
Smithfield St. Nods
Trssa
Douglas & Mackie
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
Congress
Hood
Postmaster Foster
Lubec
Koedler
Theomeant
P. Cox
Rochester, N. Y
Milwaukee
Kaufmanns
Fifth Ave
Smithfield ST
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