Organize the Hums and Labor Strife in Coke Regions
Knights of Labor appoint Steve Stannix as a Hungarian organizer for the coke region. Several officials including the Sterling Coke Works secretary and Lessening No. 2 recording secretary have been discharged. Open meeting in Stonerville to hear Kerfoot speak as wage talks unfold with a Scale Committee set to meet operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Knights of Labor
Scorrpatt
Steve Stannix
Moelwood
Sterling Coke Works
K. of L. Assembly
Lessencing No. 2
Taylor
Stonerville
R. D. Kerfoot
Peter Latters
Kerfoot
Columbus
Ohio
Sesson
Bricharers
Stonemasons and Plasterers International Talon
Stonemrsonk
Andrews Murder Trial Heats Court as Blood Evidence Grows
The second day of the Andrews murder trial draws crowds as witnesses testify. Blood on his shoes is identified as human, with experts noting possible domestic origins. A postmortem finds a bullet wound through the pulmonary artery, and testimony links Andrews to the murder path near the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Hopkins
Newting
Ray
Senator Morris Praises General Goethals in Virginia Assembly
Senator P W Morris of Ritchie County spoke for General Goethals during a two hour joint session address in Charleston He criticized Democratic partisanship and questioned Republican probes without offering new light on the issue The remarks sparked partisan tension among lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Virginia Legislatere
Charleston
W. Va
P. W. Morris
Ritchie County
Gof
Ingigen
Parti
Contested Church Bequest Wins For Abigail Brooks
In Crawford County Court Abigail M. Brooks wins judgment against First Presbyterian Church of the city over a codicil to Alonzo Lindsey’s will. The suit argues church trustees deceived the claimant and the settlement was challenged, with prior rulings reversed and a release later deemed invalid. The case grew bitter through proceedings before Judge Menard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Judes Menard
Mercer
Pennsylvania Grand Army Post Protests Gettysburg Monument Plan
George Simpson Post 40 G A R members met to discuss a proposed monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. The group opposed federal monuments yet favored a marker honoring positions and veterans, weighing a public marking offer between two opposing armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Grand Army
Ecial Telegman
Husitingpor
George Simpson
Fight Over A Body At Columbus Medical College
A Columbus Medical College representative, armed with a requisition, was refused a body by Superintendent Hunter as the infirmary authorities dispute the use of the remains. Myers, a local resident, has threatened legal action and the case centers on whether the body may be dissected. A separate note reports Amanda Hailey of Kirby claims cure from cancer by faith after medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manerreco
Calumbus Medical College
Eeenie M
Hunter
Columbus
Myers
Distatch
Warsmsnves, Pa
Janoszy
Amanda Hailey
Kirby
Tall County
Flood Declines Congressional Run in Crawford Erie District
Dr. T. S. Flood of Meadville states he will not seek Congress in 1890s Crawford Erie district. He announces partnership to found Chautauqua Century Press, to publish books and operate publishing and editing work, citing heavy commitments and urging Republicans to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
T. S. Flood
Congress
Crawtorn-Erie
Chautauqua Century Press
Chautauguation
Thie House
Chautauquan
Crawford
Erie
T. L. Fioop
Patterson Named to Post Office Ship Post
Telegram from Untroxtowy reports great rejoicing among Patterson supporters as he is appointed to the post office ship in Washington. Sturgis backers are disappointed though they believed they had a winning chance with Frick's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J Patterson
O. G. Sturgis
Patterson
Washington
H. C. Frick’'s
Wheat Market Outlook Split As McCracken Predicts Slower Price Rise
Mr. B McCracken of the Grain Exchange doubts high wheat prices this year while noting improving global cereal markets. He cites good harvests in France and Britain but warns of vine disease and reduced imports, with Russia planning substantial exports. Coexisting factors suggest no uniform crop failure across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCracken
B. McCracken
United States
Europe
Britain
Hove
Russia
Alderman Foley Denies Embezzlement Motive
Warrant served on Alderman John Foley of the Ninth ward on embezzlement charges after $5450 in rentage for Collins property was reportedly collected by Foley. He admits the money was kept, blames carelessness and illness, and says settlement talks will proceed once he recovers. Foley has served as alderman since 1885 and had no prior trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McMasters
John Foley
B. Collins
Ohio
Foley
Collins
J. A. Evans
Collinge
Wood's Run
Pattison
Michael Woods
Second Avenue Electric Road Near Operation Test
The Second Avenue Electric road has reduced fares from Market Street to Glenwood to five cents. The cars are all here and the road is nearly complete with wiring to be connected to machinery. A test run will precede operation and an Extraordinary Sale of Silks is announced by Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores with discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Market Street
Glenwood
Scents
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
Guneral Farpay
Main
Eighth Streets
Sharpsburg
Robertson
Jonn Rudolph
Acmetonis Station
Est Penn
West Penn Railroad
Oakland Cemetery
Townsend
Simas C. Townsend
Amos E. Townsend
John Miller Davidson
Forty-fourth Street
Pittsbarg and Allegheny Area Obituaries and Notices
A page of death notices and funeral announcements from Pittsburgh and Allegheny area towns. Names include Mary Boyce, Catherine Bucher, Casey, Jennie Clark, Peter Cosley, Florence Amelia Gray, Anna Margaretha Hoerr, Elizabeth Hill, and Eva Mertz with ages, addresses, and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Mary Boyce
Franklin Street
Allegheny City
Brennan
Morris Street
Pourteesth Ward
John Brennan
Martin
Thomas
James
Patrick Brennan
St. Agees
Fifth Avenue
Soho
2 Bucher
Catherinee Bucher
St. Michael's B.C
Southaide
Casey
Catheeine Casey
Daniel Casey
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mansfield
Clark
Jennie K. Clark
John A Clark
John
Catherine Headrick
Rebecca Street
Alleghany
Johnstown
Altoona
Blairsville
Conley
Peter CosLey
Meyran Avenue
Oakland
Gray
Flonrence Amelia
James Gray
Chartiers
River Road
Buxpay
Hoerr
Sneeaeer
Anna Margaretha
Alexander Hoerr
Philp
Chas. F. Hoerr
John Niebel
M. Weitz
Department Store Sacrifice Sale Announced
Friday and Saturday mark sales for surplus lots across departments. Bargains include 50c yard fabrics, 75c to $1 dress goods, 15c silk brocade velvets, and midprice velvets. coats, cloaks, curtains, lace, furs, and underwear priced to clear. Multiple lots, center counters, and stock-taking price tickets promise rushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Theerican
Wanamaker's Clothing Promises Lower Prices and Custom Fits
A sales pitch touts Wanamaker's as offering better clothing than rivals with trousers made to measure at 5, 6.50 and 8 dollars. The ad claims dresses are produced by mills at home, promising two pairs for the price of one from high priced tailors. The push emphasizes lower prices to move winter goods quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goff
Trist
State Medical College
Flood
Alderman Foley
Hoovs & Hacre
Hood
Blooker
Ierday
Pittabarg i
Allegheny
Erve Township
Etna Borough
Etna
Pitteburg
Mittuhirrs
Hichard Kenerschner
Gitte Kroenert
Michael Gobeer
Pheressa Hobelaberger
Cencrerene
Dieber
Filsanets Bleak
Robson
E Walthers
a_i
Misburg
Piteburg
Pittsburg
Re Street
Allehome
Elaza Hi
Joseph Hill
St. Paul's M. E
Bloomfield
Fortieth Street
Ednesday
Ane
Olevia
Kirkpatrick Avenue
aMes
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
J. B. Murdoch
Uwr
John R
A.murdoch
Ee Street
Carver
Jolt Uwy
Insurance Co. i
China
Rooma
Wood Street
St. Charles
Third Ave
Wallace
KEW
Jewelers
TM. Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
Jai-Mwrsa
Danziger’s
the Money Saving Stores
Sixth Street and
Penn Ave
Dan
Bat
Ata Ea
Huck and Damask
A.C. Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Himmelrich
Wren
N. B
Vsat
Jalmwr
Sixth Street
J. P. Smith
Lamp, Glass & China Co
Bet
Ninth and Tenth Streets
Federal St
Chocolate Menier
Pittsburg, PA
Broom Manufacturers
Een Dickey & A den
Laird
Ceylon
Joseph Tetley & CO
London
Great Britain
On A. Renshaw & CO
Liberty At
Lister & Shaiblee
Runs & Bro
James Lockhart
Tor
Bogos & Buhl
Federal Street
Wanamaker
Brown
Isle
D. D. Lewis
Solicitor of Patents, Sign
Mils
Hopper Bros. &Co
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