Widespread Strife Over Day Nursery control in Sterrett Union
Stormy session in Allegheny Day Nursery reveals a battle for nursery management and a constitutional amendment. Miss Etta L. Clark proposes removing union membership as a condition for managers, while Mrs. Campbell challenges the process and proxy votes. The dispute ends with resignations, torn loyalties, and rumors of a national temperance alliance’s political ties led by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterrett W. C. T. U
Allegheny Day Nursery
Etta L. Clark
Sco Cee
Cs Mane
Angoo
Waion
Sterrett Union
Board of Managers
Orr
Mra. Stevenson
Day Nursery
United Presbyterians
Ihe Covenantson
Mr. Haslett
Pew National Temperance Organisation
New Alliance
Republican Party
Repub Pees
Thas Dors
Promibines
Thes
Cleveland
Mra
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Ublicant
Pennsylvania Delegates Face Lively Convention Debates
Fragmentary text describes political maneuvering for presidential candidates Mrs Foster and Mrs Phinney, with mention of Pennsylvania Keystone delegates, and notes on officers to be elected at a Cleveland convention opening at 10 o'clock. Etta L. Clark departed for Cleveland, awaiting morning orders.
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Foster
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Phinney
Aces Ball
Enon
Enien
Oseph D. Weeks
Mercing Ocean
Etta L. Clark
Cleveland
Amending Dues in Monongahela Conclave Defeated
A lively Grand Army Hall meeting of Monongahela Conclave last night debated a by law amendment to raise annual dues to 10 with a attendance rebate. The plan, aimed at boosting lodge work and insurance funding, was defeated by a narrow vote amid threats of withdrawal to join other conclaves. Supreme Archon S. A. Will supported the plan, arguing payment of dues ties to insurance and attendance safeguards benefits.
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Grand Army Hall
Fourth Avenue
Alor
Order
A. Will
Deserter Thomas Mack Surrenders After Years Eluding Arrest
Thomas Mack a former regular army deserter was taken from the city to Columbus barracks. He fled Buffalo 1] years ago after enlisting, wandered Michigan and elsewhere in furniture business, repeatedly avoided capture. Aiding his surrender, a Congressman advised selling his stake in the business, but he chose to face the penalty, arriving from the old country and going to a recruiting office before being sent to Central station then Columbus with a sergeant yesterday.
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Thomas Mack
Columbus
Mack
Buffalo
N. Y
Jefferson Barracks
St Louia
Ais
Michigan
Eea
Penn Avenue
Central Station
Changes of Base at Philadelphia Gas Company
Mr McGinley resigns as exSecretary and remains on the board and executive committee while handling Wilmerding and others interests. W D Updegraff named secretary. Mr Westinghouse aide Messie M Bigeer and L W Sieman elected General and Assistant General Agents.
Aldermanic Fight Looms in Southside Contest
The Southside race centers on Squire Schaefer versus Twenty-ninth ward contender Beinhauer. Beinhauer secured the Independent Citizens' endorsement and aims for a large vote, while Schaefer counts many ward friends who vow not to let him be beaten. Citizens' meeting last night yielded no decisive action.
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Squire Schaefer
Ar. Beinhauer
Schaefer
Cald
Gobin Denies Criticism of State Artillery
General Gobin states he never criticized the Gate artillery and confirms a telegraphic excerpt of his annual report was false. He explains he did criticize the guns and equipment only in general terms, denying any adverse statements about the unit.
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State Artillery
Pittsburg
J. P
Gobin
Huot
Ledanon
Ja Pines
On Sea
French Ursuline Dispute Resolved with $60000 Award
A Monday conference involving Bishop Phelan Archbishop Ryan and others from the Diocese and French representatives led to Pope's decision awarding the Ursuline property dispute settlement of $60000. Plans to raise funds for Ferruson’s building were discussed though details remain unsettled.
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Phelan
Ryan
Philadelphia
George Wilson
C. F. McKenna
J. Beott Fergnson
John M. Kennedy
de Pope
Wesgaon
Tinned Plate Association Elects New Officers At Meeting
At yesterday’s annual meeting the Tinned Plate Association elected officers. W. J. Lewis of Piteburg was named President, Charles L. Gil of Philadelphia Vice President, S. Marabail of Boortars as Treasurer, W. C. Cronemeyer as Assistant Secretary, and Uel F. Lutz as Secretary. Also notes an advertisement for Salvation Oil priced at 2 shillings 50 pence.
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The
Tinned Plate Association
W. J. Lewis
Piteburg
Charles L. Gil
Philadelphia
S. Marabail
W.C. Cronemeyer
Uel F. Lutz
Dissolution Talks At Pittsburg and Southern Coal Co Meeting
A heated Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company stockholders meeting discussed winding up the firm. William Rodgers left angrily as factions from 18 coal firms debated dissolution. The pool, chartered in Virginia with 1000000 capital, faces overwhelming coal inventory and uncertain New Orleans sales. The board planned further talks while signaling imminent cessation of business.
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Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
Iron Exchange
Exchange
William Rodgers
Miaka
Mono
Virginia
New Orleans
Rishers
O'Neil
Buile
Will They Secede A Gratuity of Marble Tile Unions
A dispute over secession from the Federation of Labor dominates a meeting planned by Marble and State Workers and Tile Layers Union. They may join the Knights of Labor after tensions with Gompers, who left for New York on the 20 o clock train.
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Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Gompers
Federation
New York
Herrick's
Pittsburg
Marble Cutters
Molver
A. Paar
Wrick's
Strikers Not Satisfied Over Limited Readmission
The Allegheny County Light Company and the Federation of Labor reached a settlement in the electricians strike. Eight strikers would be rehired with back pay and non union workers would not be obstructed from organizing. Most workers rejected the deal expressing that only a minority would benefit and a meeting could be held to decide further action.
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Electricians
Blaxter
Allegheny County Light Company
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Braxter
Enostrite
Ageant Alse
Fifth Avenue
Corkworkers Demand Full Wages Under New Scale
A Corkworkers meeting last night critiqued the new scale adopted last week. Speeches argued lost time from machinery accidents should be paid in full. a four minute stoppage due to betting broken yesterday was not compensated. The foreman refused, prompting plans for action to ensure a full day's wages.
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L. A
L. Corkworkers
Theoemployen
Armstrong
Twenty Thousand Offered for Crystal Glass Plant
The Crystal Glass Works on the Southside was offered for public sale yesterday afternoon by Auctioneer James W. Drape. A bid of $20,000 was made but not accepted. A well known manufacturer reportedly offered to pay more at private sale.
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James W. Drape
Tennesser
Dee
A Bennett
Jeannette Tank Burst Denial Cites High Costs
H. Sellers McKee denied yesterday that the tank at Jeannette had burst causing a major joss. The glass boiled over and the actual joss is expected to run about sixty dollars, with fifty dollars reportedly lost.
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H. Sellers McKee
Jeannette
Library Statistics and Cost of Allegheny Library
At the Allegheny Board of School Control meeting a report on the present public library's organization was presented by A C Miller. It covers formation, funding, membership, books and maintenance costs over 17 years totaling 37 470 in expenses after fines.
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Allegheny Public Library
Board of School Control of
Allegheny
A. C. Miller
Allegheny Library Association
Anderson
Hieach
Shaw
United States
Great Britain
Board of Control
Miller
Library Committee
Waite
Kelly
Alice Morrow
Wilkinson
Grasse
Citizens discuss steps to connect Duquesne Hall with Carson street
About five residents met at the Duquesne Rink to back a plan for steps crossing under the incline to link the hall with Carson street. A committee will study rights of way and costs, with subscriptions already around 600 dollars and a target near 900.
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Duquesne Heights
Duquesne Rink
Carson Street
A. C. Robertson
Frank W. Gordon
George L. Halliday
K. Q. Bigham
Alex McFarland
John Moren
Ward and
McCombs
Halliday
Holliday
Bigham
Alexander McFarland
Bernard Cavanaugh
Select Council
Fifth Avenue Bound: Buyer Purchases Cherry Street Lot
A machine shop owner from Riethmauller buys a Cherry and Strawberry alley lot for about 16,500 dollars per foot, totaling roughly 16,500. The parcel sits near Cherry alley and Fifth Avenue, with depth around 80 feet. Details on purchaser identity remain undisclosed amid rival claims and local disputes.
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Fifth Avenue
J. C. Hithmutler
Strawbearé
Riethmauller
Fourth Avenue
Junius
Avery A. M. E. Church
Duncasne
Reed
Refunds ordered for overpaid city taxes townwide
The Board of Assessors reported to Controller Morrow the list of properties in the city entitled to refunds of overpaid city and special taxes under the latest assessment. A Supreme Court decision on September 14, 1580 forced revisions, uncovering over a thousand cases and totaling 10,603 60 dollars charged to the contingent fund. Most refunds are small, from 24 cents to 10 dollars, with a few above 100. The largest refunds go to the Carbon Ironered and several works and railroads noted. The action follows owners appealing assessments. the Finance Committee will adjust the next year's tax levy accordingly. In other news, the Pittsburg Domestic Training School mourns the death of Charles A. Ashburner and passes resolutions expressing sympathy to his wife and family.
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Board of Assessors
Morrow
Supremee Court
Finance Committee
Living Works
Phipps Er
Pittsburg
Charles A. Ashburner
H. E. CoLitis
Carnahan
KE. W. Pattersox
Pretty little watch tale ends in station arrest
At the Allegheny Mayor's office Mrs. T H Kemp recounted a Christmas gift plan that led to theft. Horace White, an advance agent, took the gold watch pawned it then nearly escaped exposure until a trap at Fort Wayne station nabbed him. Kemp and her husband intend to recover the timepiece rather than prosecute.
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Allegheny
T. H. Kenyp
Fayettetreet
Mis. Kemp
Mr. White
White
Marka
Kemp
Sas
As GOOD AS GOLD Plainfield Addition free lots near Denver
An offer promotes 200 lots in Plainfield on the Fort Worth and Denver line near Denver Colorado. Each 25 by 125 foot lot is free with park reserves and wide streets. One lot per person, no contract to improve, postage required and mail to Plainfield Addition Company Castle Rock Colorado. Also notice of a separate sonar goods sale and Alaska sealskin prices at Jos Homne Co Penn Avenue stores.
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Denver
Col
Plainfield
Fort Worth
Union Depot
Plainfield Addition Company
Castle Rock
Cel
Alaska
Jos. Homne & Co
Penn Avenue
Echo Attachment Promises Subtle Musical Expansion
The Aolian Echo Attachment, a new third pedal device from Opera pianos makers Peek & Son, claims to render faint echo tones with ease for any player. Demonstrations at H Kleber & Bro 506 Wood St showcase its expressive range, while a sale at Jos. Horsx & Co. offers plush coats at deep discounts today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesurs
Peek & Son
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Take Your Choice Five Dollar Overcoat Sale
An old style sale notice touts $5 all wool overcoats with velvet collars and satin sleeves at P. C. C. on Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Also advertised are $25 and $20 items, $7 to $15 sealskin plush jackets, one dollar cabinet photos per dozen at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, and Z. Wainwright & Co. ales. The ad claims goods rival Jos. Hoaxm & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and urges early purchase.
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Jos. Horsx & Co
Penn Avenue
P.C.C. C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Jos, Homez & Co
P.C.C.¢. Cor
Grant and Diamond Sts
the New Court House
Glass used in horticultural buildings praised
Titus Weathered’s Sons report their glass is superior to all American glass and equal to French glass used in several projects including Ponce plant houses at Allegheny Park and six houses at Park Brooklyn. They request arrangements to handle the section and views on the subject from Forp & Co.
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Orricz
GronGr F
Kinsalll
Chicago
Ill
Chambers & McKee Glass Co
Pittsburg
Ponce
Allegheny Park
Allegheny
Park
Brooklyn
Titus. W. Weathered
D. H. Ropers
Forp & Co
Marcus
Lovimsville
Messrs
Chambers & McKeerlacs
Pitt
Erman Marcus
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Aptee Schaeper
Tin Plate
Slaters
F. Ofl
Crystal Glass Company
Library Statistics
Politica
Fifth-Avenue
Aufrecht
Market St
Z. Wainwright & Co
Iron City Brewing Co
Jos. Hoaxn & Co
Penn Avenus
Orricr
Chambrns & McKee Glass Company
Chambers
Pittsboare Glass Works
Jeansette
Pittsburg Dispatch
Sre
Youra
Chambers & McKer Gass Co
A-Chambers
Oy Janes H. Rice Co
Pitsburg
James H. Rice Co
LoCure Truly
George F. Kimpall
Jone & Co
Cotcage, Inc
Jonny A
Palmer, Fuller & Co
Orfice
E. L. Ropers
Carcago
Inn
Chambers & Mestee Ginasa Co
Gentlemef
E. L. Ronents
Orrick
Jexxins Co
H.O
Jenkins Co
Obert Jenkins
Thos. W. Weathered
Waterbury Lumber and Coat Co
Waterbury, Conn
J Mostra
McKee Glass Co
Pitteburg, Pa
Guegk de HL Roberts
Orgueu Waterbury Lumber and Coal Co
Brooklyx Door & Sash Co
Chambers & Mchice Glass Co
D. EH. Roberts
Urs Truly
BuooxLyn Door & 8asEz Co
D. H. Bowers
Toledo MovLprxe Co
Cheers
Matey Co
Aanasa
Tae Toledo Moulding Co
Cen
Formas, Forp & Importers
Pos
Mrewka Pouis
Mixn
Geentlemen
Ofrfice of RicHaRpson
Dave i ‘Wholesale
Omaha
Neb
Gextlemen
Dave Co
Keewxnaird Glasa & Purt Co
Omaba
Nes
Kannano Biase & Parr Co
Willian
Sis
W — Louis
Pert ‘& McKee Glass Co
Seat Pa
Aia
Ostomers
Puatré Thorsburg Paint and Glass Company
ST. Louis
Chambers , McKee Glass Co
H. Beanp ™As
Champe Ber
Office Westerns Glass Banprep Works
St. Loui
McKee Gisss Co
Glenny Bros, Glass Co
Jone M. Gomes
WM. Glensy Glass Co
Cincinnati
Chambers & McKice Glass Co
Wa. Glenny Glass Co
AupErn BornMen Paint Axd] Lass Co
Chambers & Meice Glass Co
Albeert Boehmeer Paint & Glass Co
Enwin Lore & Co
Tras Fuieg
Tete Lony & Co
W.C. Peale & Bro
Croctzaxatt
Chambers & McKee Glasa Co
Pittebure, Pai
Havin
Tinburg
Eure Pele
Bros
Deniers
Daytos
Lowry
Roneet Rippie & Co
When Glass
Nashville
Tasy
Chambers & McKee Glass
Southside
Robert Riddle
Raptorp Bros. & Co
Osukosh
Wis
Chambers & McKee Gises Company
Hnos. &Co
Meyer Bros, Dave Co
Daluas
Tex
Chambers & McKee Tilass Co
Pitteburg
Cariia
Meyer Bros. Deve Co
Ofrfries of Cayeere Wispow Glass Sera
Janbeny
McKee Glass Company
N Ginvanaxp
Wisvow Glass Company
Te Iron City Brewing Co
Tobias
Linan
Horne & CL
Penn Ave
Horne & CD
DR. C. McLane
Fieming ‘Bros
Pittisburg
Cousterfais
Jylwwe
Sicabax
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim Td
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