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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1892

Page

10

New Electric Road To Wilkinsburg In Pittsburgh Plan

The Central Passenger Railway Company aims to build an independent electric system linking Wood Street to Liberty Hall with new track from Center Avenue to Neville Street and a loop via Penn and Center. Planned capital kept steady. no new stock. An ordinance from Council is anticipated to authorize the project and extension to Wilkinsburg.

Street Railway Checker Board Central Passenger Railway Company King Row Central Traction Company Duquesne Way East Liberty Wilkinsburg Thirty-third Street Herron Avenue Wylie Avenue High Street Sixth Weed Fourth Avenue Grant Webster Wylie Fulton Street Center Avenue Duquesne Traction Neville Street Duquesne Negley Avenue Center Penn Liberty Hall Fulton Central Wood Street Westinghouse Ures Pittsburon Feletesteragae Central Traction Johnston Soho Street Wylie and

New Traction Corridor Aims To Link Duquesne Central Lines

The Duquesne and Central Traction plan a lease backed alliance to extend tracks along Sixth Avenue Wood Street Fourth Avenue and Grant Street. Acknowledged opposition from Pittsburg Traction may occur but is expected to be overcome. The route would cut 15 minutes to properties along Center Avenue and access hilltop and Minersville areas.

Centrastion Positouquesne oMdnances E Central Traction Central Sixth Avenue Wood Street Fourth Avenue Grant Street Pittsburg Traction Duquesne Central Traction Sebenley Center Avenue Hilltop Minersville

Birmingham Short Line to Run Electric Cars Soon

The Birmingham Traction Company expects electric cars on the short line within ten days. tracks are completed from the city to the South Tenth street bridge. after a switch is installed, service will extend to South Eleventh street pending completion of the upper end of the line.

Birmingham Traction Company South Tenth Street Bridge South Eleventh Street

Maimed Newsboy in Birmingham Traction Line Crash

Edward Gallagher 12 of Southside was struck by Birmingham car No 2 on Carson near Twentieth, suffering severe head injuries, facial disfigurement, and a crushed skull. Patrol arrested motorman John Mosser, though not deemed responsible. Gallagher's recovery hoped. other injuries and two fatalities listed in yesterday's total.

Edward Gallagher Southside Birmingham Carson Twentieth Street Twenty-eighth Ward Southside Hospital John Mosser Gallagher Musser Benjamin Musser Bedford Street Pennsylvania Railroad Waxpentiz Charlie Christy Park McKeesport Sternex Carl Stephen Braddock Diay Itatta Charles Israel Shaefer Fisher’s Boundry Athattle

Jewelry theft report at Ohio Street store

Detectives Steele and Aiken of Allegheny arrested Charles Patterson after a shoplifting incident at Otto Heineman’s jewelry store 128 Ohio Street. Patterson asked to view watches, swapped a low value watch onto the display tray, replacing a $55 gold watch.

Steele and Aiken Allegheny Charles Patterson Itia Otto Heineman Ohio Street

Plumber Blair Charged With Assault on Gribbin

Thomas Blair a 23 year old plumber of Federal street Allegheny is charged with assaulting 64 year old Robert Gribbin of Rebecca street Gribbin says he went to Blairs shop to collect a bill and Blair beat him severely.

Thomas Blair Federal Street Allegheny Robert Gribbin Rebecca Street Se Saye Gribbin Blair

People’s Party Mass Convention Called in Allegheny County

A mass convention to form a People's party county ticket is planned in Pittsburg for July 30 1803. Chairman C A Burrows of Sharpsburg and Secretary pro tem Thomas J Roney of Allegheny lead the effort which seeks workingmen support and cross party backing to oppose old parties. Burrows notes the movement aims to let the people name their candidates amid labor interest backing and broader reform discussion.

People's Party C. A. Burrows Sharpsburg Thomas J. Roney Allegheny Allegheny County Pittsburg F. C Curry University Hall Sixth Street Pennevennue People’s Party Burrows Sharpaburg Cauer Sang Ps Ellow

Welsh Republicans Form Club To Back Harrison And Reid

A large Welsh gathering at St. David's Hall on Fourth avenue elected D. W. Lllewellyn president and named John Jarrett Jonas B. Hughes and Joseph D. Jones as vice presidents and David A. as secretary to organize a Welsh Republican Club supporting Harrison and Reid.

St. David's Hall Fourth Avenue D. W. Lllewellyn John Jarrett Jonas B. Hughes Joseph D. Jones David A

Cambrian Republican Club Formed by Welsh Community

The Cambrian Republican Club forms as Welsh leaders enroll, with Jones as treasurer and officers including Evans Davis Llewellyn Jones Lewis Roberts Powell Price Johns. The group promotes Republican principles and backs Harrison and Reid in the election.

Rev Father Leander Schnerr Named Arch Abbot Elect

Rev Father Leander Schnerr, rector of St. Marys Church in Allegheny, chosen by the Benedictine Chapter as Arch Abbot to succeed Rt Rev Andreas Hintenach. Election on the second ballot at St Vincents Monastery, Westmoreland County. Rome confirmation expected in two to three months. Schnerr, 36, was ordained at 23 after Benedictine training. he has led St Marys for about 14 years.

Father Leander Schnerr St. Mary's Church Allegheny Andreas Hintenach St. Vincenta Order of St Benedict St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Hintenach St. Vincents Westmoreland County Leander Leo Hard Chicago St. Jesiph's Church Chicago Avenue Market Hill Streets Boniface Wimmer Pennsylvania Indiana

John Limegrover Insane. Liquor Dealer Confined

John Limegrover Jr a large wholesale liquor store owner on West Ohio street Allegheny was sent to Mercy Hospital as insane yesterday. He has prior short confinements and his illness is described as periodic and mysterious with concern from friends that it may become permanent. Dr Kerker examined him and ordered removal to Mercy Hospital noting he preferred Mercy to Dixmont.

John Limegrover, Jr West Ohio Street Allegheny Mercy Hospital Limegrover Kerker Dixmont

McClure's Great Privilege: Kerr Rules Sabbath Work Legal

Alderman Kerr ruled that McClure's agents may work on Sunday in the Commonwealth v. Harry Horne case. Horne, a Law and Order Society detective, was charged with worldly employment on Sunday. The decision followed testimony by Charles Clinton and stated that any agent commissioned by McClure could be employed on the Sabbath.

Alderman Kerr Law and Order Fuiday Commonwealth Va Harry Horne and Law Order Society Horne J. W. Jack Charles Clinton McClure

Builder sues to recover 20000 for materials block due to strike

Thomas Buchanan, a contracting bricklayer, sues H A Barnes James Bradshaw John Carr and William Van and other Builders Exchange members for 20000 damages alleging a conspiracy to block his access to materials and halt his business. He says the actions caused heavy losses and were driven by his willingness to pay current wages.

Thomas Buchanan H. A. Barnes James Bradshaw John Carr William van Builders’ Exchange Buchanan

Signs point to congressional nomination in Twenty first district

reporters in Sattsburg Pa report that the Republican race in the Twenty first district nears a winner with Nesbitt seen as weak and Huff and Heiner in contention. Indiana county backs Nesbitt briefly amid a tangle of ballots and regional bargaining. Westmoreland remains influential. claims Huff not out yet.

SatTspune Twenty-first District Nesbitt Indiana Jefferson Armstrong County Heiner Armstrong Bhar Jefferson Westmoreland Huff Indiana Indiana County Bond Jefferson County Colonel Huff

Cleveland and His Cal JRB Heads Campaign Visit

From the Whit­ney mansion in New York on July 21 Mr. Cleveland was driven to the Fifth Avenue Hotel where parlor B had been reserved. Lt. Gov. Sheehan, Dem National Committee members including William F. Sage, and others visited. Cleveland said he was not at a conference, merely receiving callers as the campaign discussion continued with local celebrities and national officials. General Stevenson was also present in the scene.

New York Whitney Cleveland Fifth Avenue Hotel Twenty-third Sheehan Democratic National Committee William F. Sage Pennsylvania Harrity Brice National Committee Mr. Cleveland Stevenson

Cleveland aides move to Gray Gables amid meeting plans

Report describes Mrs. Cleveland leaving the city for Gray Gables with friends from the Garden exercise and notes Mr. Cleveland and Don M. Dickinson departing the hotel for Mr. Whitney's residence. An anticipated absence from a National Committee meeting is mentioned amid enthusiastic demonstrations.

Hoffmen House Ms. Cleveland

Cleveland and Stevenson Toast New York Democracy Rally

Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson spoke at a Democratic event in Harlem on July 21. Supporters packed the Sagamore Club as fireworks lit the street outside and a portrait of Richard Croker hung inside. Judge Andrew J. White presided with Thomas F. Gilroy calling for order before a banquet followed.

New York Grover Cleveland Adisi Stevenson Harlem Cleveland Stevenson Richard Croker Andrew J. White Thomas F. Gilroy

Republican State convention nominates Rich for governor

The Republican State convention in Sacravan Michigan adjourned after a hard race for governor between farmer candidate John T. Rich of Elba and Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree. Rich was nominated with a full state ticket including Wright Giddings for lieutenant governor and John C. Hambitzer for governor.

Pingree Michigan Mich Farmer John T. Rich Elba Hazen & Pingree Detroit Wright Giddings Cadil- Inc Eee Joan W. Jochim Marquette Uver John C. Hambitzer Hancock Stanley W. Turner Roscommon County Gerret J. Dickema Ottawa County General Land Office John G. Baey Otseto County Public Instruction Pattengi Ingham County Board Pblic Instruction E. A. Wilson Pawpew

People's Party Nominates Florida State Ticket

The Jacksonville Florida convention added nominations for Secretary of State R. A. Montealvatge Treasurer A. N. Cheef and Justice of the Supreme Court D. L. McKinnon. The platform endorses the Omaha national platform and condemns the National House for failing to pass Tom Watson anti Pinkerton bill.

Jacksonville Fuia People’s Party R. A. Montealvatge A. N. Cheef Supreme Court D. L. McKinnon House of Representatives Tom Watson

People's Party to Nominate in Connecticut Convention

The People's party will hold its nominating convention in Hartrorp Conn. The call for the convention will be issued within days and nominations will be made by the first week of August.

People's Party Connecticut Hartrorp Conn

Republican Headquarters Secured at Fifth Avenue Site

New York July 21. The Republican National Committee headquarters will be located at 518 Fifth Avenue near Forty third Street, a decision settled tonight by party officials.

Republican New York Republican National Committee Fifth Avenue Forty-third Street

Political Nominations Reflect Party Conventions Across States

The text lists several party nominations: W H Crane for Congress in Texas Eleventh District for a fifth term. A Basher nominated by People’s Party in Illinois Sixth District. Judge D B Zarle by Minnesota Republicans for Congress. D Cook nominated by Demercata in Kansas Fifth District. New Haven chosen as Connecticut State Convention site with Sept 6-7. J Hackney nominated for Supreme Court by Indiana Democratic State Committee replacing Jed D New, who died by suicide.

Hom Hartford

Miners Union in Coeur d Alene Broken Up by Force

The miners union in Coeur d Alene is broken up but will need federal troops for six months or more to maintain order as tensions rise in July.

Cour d'Alene Walace Ipain Coeur d’ Alene

Contempt Charges Set After Wardner Wallace Arrests

One hundred eleven men arrested at Wardner and 190 confined at Wallace face contempt of court charges in Boise before they are returned to the district for trial on several indictments.

Mors Isure Wardner Wallace Boise

Mitchell Trial: Lillie Johnson Reopens Testimony

In Memphis on July 21 Lillie Johnson resumed testimony in the Mitchell case under cross examination by AG Peters. She withstood probing questions about Alice's plans and flirtations, while her father and brothers showed visible sorrow. Alice Mitchell remains cheerful despite family gloom, recalling sports and a temperament given to getting her own way.

Lillie Johnson Alice Seboo Memphis Sperial Mitchell Peters Oussinger Mr. Mitchell Alice Mitchell Robert

Greatest Wash Goods Sale Of The Season

A listing pitches silk capes and fancy striped Sangalese cloths with shirred ginghams and novelty French and Scotch fabrics at less than half price. The notice markets it as the season’s best wash goods sale with high quality materials.

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Duquesne Company Eddie Gallagher Will Xiw Republican Club Harrison and Reid John Limegrover M'Clure Cal Florida Fenother Fhralf Anderson J. J. Scotch Glasgow Jos. Horne &Co Penn Ave
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