Voter Endorsement Vote Divides Party Across Allegheny
A party meeting narrowly approved a resolution endorsing court and district attorney candidates, despite a large opposition vote. The record lists numerous district and ward officers, with Pittsburg backing 7 to 32, Allegheny 6 to 50, and a call to seat citizens for vigilence while Mayor McLaughlin questioned partisan involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbore
Siathwari
John G. Bryant
H. Miller
I LK. Warren
James McCandless
John Thema
William Gauss
Toreshirg
J.C. Cox
Siy
Enet
J.P. Rapid T
Allegheny
Jos, Horne Jr
W.S. McDonald
K.P. Hiraud
W. Trul
J.T. Kermode
Bereushs—etierne
John Jolson
Glen- Held
T. M. Shales
Millvale
M S. Wallace
Sewichley
Sewichley—First Dist Cas Per Kauffman
Sharpsburg
W. P. Porter
H. P Patterson
Tarentum
T. P. Pivason
Verona
A. T Lowand
Wilkinsburg
Creelman
Harry Krut
Aldwin
John Moore
F. C. Wolf
Crescent
John F. Batart
Mith
Jeffergon
Micker
Kilbuck
J.T. Richey
Luet
Vic
Fetterman
Upper St. Clair
Murray
Pittsburg
Ha ‘Allegheny
Gripp
E Vigilece
Carnatic
James McLaughlin
John Mr. Kennedy
W. PD. Porter
A. McCleng
Clarence Starleigh
Jnd
Court of Common Pleas
Sand
Flinn
Kennedy
Pattison
Cooper for Harrison and the Philadelphia Delegation
Ex chairman Thomas Cooper predicts James Blaine renominated and urges Pennsylvania harmony. He criticizes factional fighting between Jack Robinson and Darrell, urges compromise, notes debt of the state committee, and says Am L is not seeking the chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilh
Dalell
Jack Robinson
Thomas ¥. Cooper
St Paul
National Eollorini Association
Philadelphia
Harrison
Cape May
Ben
Hoe
Jierrigon
Jony
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Darrell
Bardsley
Philadelphian
Wanamaker
Quay
Tam
Supreme Court
Randall Club fete at Sliver Lake Grove July 2
The Randall Club invites friends to its fete champetre at Sliver Lake Grove on July 2 with 4000 plus requests and invitations limited to 5000. No tickets are sold by members, and many leading Democrats including Governors Pattison Fleming Campbell, Secretary Harety and Attorney General Hensel are expected. The Great Western Band will lead the street parade under General N Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Sliver Lake Grove
Pattison
Fleming
Campbell
Harety
Hensel
Wen
Cleveland
Great Western Band
N. Guthrie
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Judge Fetterman Opposes Low Attendance Plan
Judge Fetterman reports only about one third of members attended the meeting and notes moves toward new meetings. He cites the OLeary Flinn coalition as shaping events and suggests district delegates form a convention if the chair refuses another session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodoe Fetterman
O'Leary
Judge Vetterman
Filynn
Plan Advocated by The Dispatch Wins Support, Judge Porter Says
A meeting excerpt shows doubts about an opposition ticket but praise for the committee selection. Judge Porter hails the plan as the dispatch’s advocacy and predicts triumph with the afternoon vote. He claims the plan offers safety and strength against opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suring
Tromfi
Discontented Attorneys Question County Judicial Appointments
A crowd on Diamond street reacts to the county committee action over the Common Pleas No. 3 judges. Lawyers including C. C. Dickey James Young B C Christy M A Woodyard and H i express mixed views on the governor's appointees with some opposing the method and others offering cautious support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Yuma
Ion
Judges of Common Pleas No. 3
Messrs
Dickey
Christy
C. C. Dickey
James
Russia
Late State League meeting eyed for September Scranton
Republican leaders and Jack Robinson back a late meeting of the State League likely to be held in Scranton on September 23. Philadelphia clubs with delegates have not instructed voting. Dalzell hopes for favorable action. Admission requires a $10 fee and 20 members per club, with nearly 200 clubs started in Dalzell’s interest and State total near 3,000. each club has three delegates, posing a crowded convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robinson
State League
Scranton
Philadelphia
Dalzell
New Sherman Republican Club Formed in Pittsburg
Last night at Armory Hall the Sherman Republican Club of Pittsburg completed its organization. H. H. Neeley was elected president and Charles B. Thomson secretary and treasurer. A charter membership of 40 was secured and the group has rooms on Center avenue for permanent use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Sherman Republican Club of
Pittsburg
H. H. Neeley
Charles B. Thomson
Center Avenue
Reform Moves Proposed by Eighteenth Ward League
The Citizens and Taxpayers League of the Eighteenth Ward plans improvements in lighting and water, urges reestablishment of a McCandless Avenue rail station, and seeks a 5 cent fare to Sixth Street. It also pushes oil refinery removal west of Sharpsburg bridge and coordinated talks with the Traction Company. James H. Clinch presides with Henry Gram as secretary at Fifty-second and Butler streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ and Taxpayers’ League
Eighteenth Ward
Etcc
F. H. Torrens
H. Gram
Christian Seibert
John Herron
Robert Ellis
S. G. Gardner
S. M. Sands
Celedine Street
Fifty-fourth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
McCandless Avenue
Citizens’ Traction Company
Sharpsburg Bridge
Sixth Street
League
James H. Clinch
Henry Gram
Fifty-second
Butler Streets
Navy drills set for Fisher's Island July 25
Due to talks between the Navy Department and Adjutant General Porter of New York, Fisher's Island will host the New York Naval Militia drills on July 25. The island lies off the Connecticut coast at the entrance to Long Island Sound and is a key defense position for eastern approaches to New York. The Navy Department has directed Admiral Walker to cooperate, amid local anticipation and crowds. B. M. Hammas. Evert throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Porter
New York
Fisher's Island
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Admiral Walker
Evona
Pisa
Hoe
Wires Underground Debate Divides City Officials and Firms
Urban leaders clash with Western Union and Postal Telegraph over moving overhead lines underground for rapid transit. Central District Telephone Company advances conduit plans in Pittsburgh while telegraph firms warn of technical and safety risks.
Builders Advance New Building While Bricklayers Stall
Reports indicate a new building site nears completion but faces delays as the contractor presses for progress while bricklayers appear stalled. Electric light concessions in Garrison alley lacked official comment though officials are said to oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Garrison Alley
Complaints in Alleged Gas Conspiracy Hearing
Captain Aull and attorney Ramsey clashed at a hearing before Alderman McNulty on a conspiracy charge against W F Aull C S Crawford W F Casey and George Poterie related to a gas well dispute. Ramsey accused Poterie of stock misrepresentation while Aull challenged the claim. a potential altercation was restrained. Decision postponed to July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aull
J. D. Ramsey
Alderman McNulty
W. F. Aull
C.S. Crawford
W. F. Casey
Pottery Gas Company
Allegheny
George Poterie
Alderman McKelrey
Laintiff
Baany
Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Captain Aull
Ann
Pittsburg
Mrs Jacobs Reports Husband in Disappearance Case
Mrs James Jacobs visited Alderman Gripp and alleged her husband James Jacobs may be linked to the missing wife and child of George Blanzy a Black Diamond Steel Works laborer. Blanzy claims Mrs Blanzy left July 4 with clothing, possibly to Chicago, as he contemplates another partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jacobs
Alderman Gripp
George Blanzy
Durr Junior Remanded To Complete 60 Days At Workhouse
John E K Durr Jr faced habeas corpus in Commons Pleas No 3 after magistrate Gripp sentenced him to 90 days for stealing a watch and cigars from his father J K Durr. The court refused release and ordered service of the remaining 60 days starting June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EK. Durr, Jr
Judges of Commons Pleas No. 3
Durr
Gripp
J. K. Durr
Thieves Roam Cigar Store On Liberty Avenue Heist
Thieves entered S Huck’s cigar shop from the rear on a Friday night at 519 Liberty avenue and helped themselves to cigars and meerschaums, then exited via the front door with the door left open and gas burning. Mr Huck’s son was inside until 11:30 pm and woke later as the patrolman called to report the open doors. The thieves appeared to monitor the roundsman’s movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Avenue
S. Huck
Local News Briefs From Allegheny and Southside
Improvements are underway at Engine House No 12 on Carson Street. The Fourteenth Regiment N G P will attend church services on Fifth Avenue. Orangemen celebrate with bright orange papers. Fresh Air Circle in Sewickley donates clothing to Oakmont Home. Two men report assault on Gray Road near Knox School. Duquesne Fract ion Company fires seven motormen for ignoring signals. Health Bureau chief sues Dr Small over death certificate. Aliquippa Grove hosts a free picnic August 22. Wildwood dancing class outing attracts 300. Grand Army Band opens Highland Park concert for about 5000. A Duquesne Company concert set for Schenley Park. Lotus Club heads to Thousand Islands camping trip four weeks. Keystone Club journeys to Port Huron. Teutonia Mannerchor pleased by portrait of Prof Von der Stucken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Southside
Fourteenth Regiment
Oakmont
Tae
Gleason
Patrick Warren
Gray's Road
Knox School
Benjamin
William Thursby
Duquesne ‘Fraction Company
Baker
Bureau of Health
Dr. Small
Alderman Gripp
Aliquippa Grove
Albert Yohe
Oxx
Wildwood
Thumna
Highland Park
Grand Amy
Duquesne Traction
Duquesne Company
Schenley Park
Tus Lotus Club
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Keystone Clat
Allegheny
Lake Erie
Port Huron
Mich
Teutonia Mannerchor
Frank von der Stucken
Lohman
Mahonington chosen for Allegheny shops location
The article notes Mahonington selected as the site for new Allegheny shops and reports on a Saturday half holiday taking effect for workers and families. It covers recreational trips by riverboat and park, plus a County Prison Board decision on jail work hours and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahonington
Allegheny Shops
Schenley Park
Sylvan
Ewing
McCleary
Boyle
P. K. Soffel
James Marshall
J. McB. Robb
J. Y. Irwin
M. J. Price
James Larimer
George McIntyre
Marshall
Douthett clarifies settlement of misunderstandings with Porter
A. T. Douthett visits the Dispatch office and explains that suits involving himself and Porter were settled by him and his partner after a misunderstanding. He denies being interviewed and states the matter was arranged and dropped with both sides confident in their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Douthett
Dispatch Office
Mr. Douthett
Removing to Ellwood Southside Families Move to New Glass Town
Theodore Langenbecker, longtime foreman of George A. Macbeth & Co. Southside plant, left yesterday for Ellwood to oversee a new plant as Superintendent. He has already relocated about 30 families, with more to follow as the plant prepares to start next fire and employ 400 to 500 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Langenbecker
George A. Macbeth & Co
Southside
Ellwood
Quarterly Meeting for D A 3 K of L Sets Dempsey as Representative
The quarterly meeting of D A 3 K of L will be held Wednesday with no major business beyond electing Master Workman Dempsey to represent the district in the General Assembly. Reports indicate rapid membership growth with three new locals and over 400 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Workman Dempsey
General Assembly
Quiet Duquesne Strike Continues With Players Quiet
The Duquesne strike remains orderly as workers hope to win. A large meeting with two mill committees was held from other towns and workers feel cheerful. Brick layers stay out for now while deputies remain. Journeymen painters end their strike and plan to return to nine hour work by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Union No 88 Rejects Rules At Special Meeting
At a special meeting of local union No 88 fresco painters held yesterday the members voted unanimously to refuse working under the rules set by the fresco bosses opposed to discrimination. A large gathering of coal operators along the Allegheny Valley Rail were noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Valley
Meeting on East Brady area freight dispute held
In the vicinity of East Brady a meeting was held yesterday to consult a situation arising from freights by the Allegheny Valley Railroad management. The result of the meeting was not made public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Brady
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Pittsburg Aluminum Loses Second Injunction Suit
The Pittsburg Aluminum Company fails to block Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company from manufacturing aluminum. Judge Ricks in Cleveland issues a decided victory for Cowles. A further motion before Judge Swan in Detroit seeks extra time to take testimony in the infringement suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Aluminum Company
Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company
Ricks
United States Court
Cleveland
Dec
Cowles Company
Detroit
Swan
Pittsburg Company
Cowleslectric Company
Pittsburg
Dodge
Allegheny shops to be moved to Lawrence Junction
Information states the Allegheny shops will be removed to Mahoningtown due to crowding at the Pennsylvania Company. Officials say Lawrence Junction is the chosen site, with removal regarded as a fixed fact and expected before long to alleviate space and traffic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania Company
Lawrence Junction
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters elect officers
Permanent officers chosen at the East Liverpool convention include President Henry J. Layden of East Liverpool, Vice President John Hunter of New Cumberland West Virginia, and Secretary Charles Dargue of Kittanning Pennsylvania. The next convention is planned for Wheeling West Virginia in July 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
East Liverpool
Henry J. Layden
John Hunter
New Cumberland
W. Va
Charles Dargue
Kittanning
Wheeling
Picnic and civic gatherings across the region
Anoiirers and hardware dealers held a picnic at Ross yesterday. The Helping Hand Society of working girls spent a day at Oak Shade on the Pittsburg and Western Road. Jerry Bostise elected to represent the Southside union at the bottle blowers convention in St Louis starting tomorrow. Joan P Stranmann and others from New Castle offered 25 acres of land and 30000 to City Tube Works if they locate a plant in Beaver Valley town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Helping Hand Society
Oak Shade
Pittsburg and Western Road
Jerry Bostise
Southside Union
St. Loui
Joan P. Stranmann
P. L. Kimberly
A. McDowell
Frank Buhl
New Castle
of City Tube Works
Beaver Valley
Miss Bauss Found Sane by Jury
The jury yesterday ruled Miss Elizabeth Bauss sane allowing her to remain on the Brighton road rather than go to the asylum. The decision affects all her sisters except Mrs Franzman and follows a courtroom hearing that clarified her status. Chief Brown has not released the future Chief Engineer of the Bureau of Fire and will wait for Mayor Gourley to sign the ordinance after a Tuesday conference with the Board of Fire Underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bauss
Brighton Road
Miss Bauss
Franzman
Brown
Bureau of Fire
Gourley
Chief Brown
Board of Fire Underwriters
Rooms for Rent in Diamond Street Building
To Renters With Power, rooms available at 75 77 and 79 Diamond street with electric light, elevator, and janitor service. Listings include 100x60 room for £2,500, 60x30 for £1,200, 28x18 for $600, plus spaces with power and heat from $4.00. Apply to John T. Shields, second story Disp business office, Diamond and Smithfield, between 11 and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
John T. Shields
Corner Diamond
Smithfield
New Patents From C D Levis At 131 Fifth Avenue
Patents issued include a Pitts burg lubricator for loose pulleys by John J Tunney and a potato digger by Jesse Childs of West Deer Pa. Items assigned to H Brunt & Son of East Liverpool include knob molds by James Kr Griffiths Allegheny trolley pole stand by W F Gaul Myersdale Pa ot box by F D Cook Allegh Pa tile by W Br Shindler Findlay Ohio and a washing machine by Walter S Shindler Findlay Ohio. United States and foreign patents secured with over twenty years in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Evening Leader
John J. Tunney
Pittsburg
Jesse Childs
West Deer
Harry Headley
H. Brunt & Son
East Liverpool
James KR. Griffiths
Allegheny
W. F. Gaul
Myersdale
F. D. Cook
Alleghen
W. BR. Shindler
Findlay
United States
Rail excursions and sales notices flood Pittsburg ads
The column lists special excursions by the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad to Toronto and Niagara Falls with dates, prices, and durations, plus multiple ads for furniture and fabrics. It notes B&O and Pennsylvania line trips to Atlantic City and seashore destinations, with round trip fares and travel days, and advertises Chamberlain’s remedy for travel health.
Railroad tragedy and linked accidents shock city
A deadly chain of railroad mishaps leaves four dead and several injured within and near the city. Conductor C. H. Clarke is crushed at Ben Venue crossing, while Mrs. Connelly dies after being struck at Thirty third street. An unknown man is killed at Thirty third street and Antonio Le Daldi dies near Braddock. Charles Wach, three, drowns after falling into a rain barrel. Other injuries follow from falls and collisions as families cope with the day’s disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Clarke
Pennsylvania Road
Ben Venue Crossing
Connelly
Allegheny Valley
Thirtythird Street
Thirty-third Street
Berryman
Pennsylvania
John Stroder
North Sixth Street
Manayunk
Braddock
Antonio le Daldi
Dees
Charles Wach
Hill Street
George Peyton
Harry Kegle
George Mullvan
Webster Avenue
A. E. Gillett
Ft. Wayne
Palestine Station
Chicago
Gotlieb Hummel
Sonman
Johnstown
Oscar Jackson
Summer Clearing Sale At 75 Cents A Yard
Continuance of our summer clearing sale this week featuring fabrics at 75 cents per yard and new lower prices on exclusive styles formerly priced at 125 to 150 dollars per yard. More India silks offered at 50, 75, and 1 dollar per yard with plain, hemstitched and lace striped options, among other novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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Roway
H. i
Ors
T. O'Leary,jr
Squire Handel
P. Foley
C. W. Scovel
Robinson and
Cinba
Dre
B. M. Hamma
Evert
Penn Street
Telegraph Line
Central District Telephone Company
Western Union
Postal Union Telegraph Companies
J. D. Flynn
Western Union Company
John Campbell
Postal Telegraph Company
Delcon Cable Company
Smithfield Street Bridge
Postal
Henry Metzger
Seventh Avenue
Cherry Alley
Water Street
New Exchange
Liberty Street
Third Street
Liberty and
Market
Third Avenue
Penn Avenue
Eleventh Street
McKeesport
McKee's Rocks
Western
Glass Town
Toledo
Duuquesne
Pittsburg Reduction Company
The
Industrial Notes
Toronto
Oay
Niagara Falls
Lake Chadennias
Chamberlain
Atlantic City
Washington City
Michigan Furniture Co
Smithfield Street
Thornton Bros
Cones
Inox City
Fifth Ave
Market St
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Dyt-Tresa
Rene
Baltimore
Aieans Hospital
James James O’connor
Forty-third Street
Charles Ratena
Smith
Old Sam Golden III
Monongahella House
Sam Golden
Monongahela House
Sam
Themis Jefferson
Washington
Angosturs Withass
Sone Sous Epibhetas
Trssu
SILKE
ST. Jyib-Rrasa
Marshell
China
Queensware
Diamond Square
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
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