Democratic County Conventions in Harmony Nominations Made
In Allegheny yesterday both parties held orderly county conventions. Democratic leaders kicked off with a harmonious love feast style session at Old City Hall appointing secretaries and nominating judges, prothonotary, and jury commissioner while declining an Orphans Court associate judge nomination. Republican proceedings featured swift credentialing and rapid nominations, with a focus on civil service reform and reelecting Bradley as Prothonotary. The day closed with orderly adjournments as both sides preserved party unity and prepared for the campaign ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Josiah Cohen
Cyrus M. Gray
W. J. McDonald
W. B. Kirker
W. M. Galbreath
William M. Johnston
John Kay
Orphans’ Court
RB. W. Pier, Esq
Mr. Lambie
Bradley
Lambie
John Briley
Ihs
Sridley
Archibald J. Berry
Jones
Fran Patterson
Patterson
J. W. Kirker
William Fox
Millvale
Iing-Look
Fox
Ang
Andrew Jackson McQuilty
W. J. Trennen
Old City Hall
Sen
Troy
Charles Anderson
E PL Kearns
Joh K
Thomas J. Keenan, Sr
T.J. Leary
Thomas Molien
Wee
O'Leary
W. J. Brennen
Cue Committee
Tait
Mens
Ani
Ee Rong Tae Ap
Don Gard
Tong Pam
W. F P. Shell, Jr
Hem
Jammes W. Over
Alkeglennyr County
Sipe
Patrick Foley
Anderson
Oakter
W. A. Sipe
Fecom
Allegheny County Democrats Convene and Elect Committee
The Allegheny County Democratic meeting carried a unanimous resolution to appoint an Executive Committee and select Democrats to organize for 1801. Thomas Mullen received a floral gift as honoring remarks closed the convention, which adjourned shortly before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
T.d. Oneeny
Cneres Sante
Maines
Thomas Mullen
Brennen
Presbyteries Discuss Building Fund and Appointments
The Allegheny United Presbyterians in Session met at the Eighth U P Church with Moderator Parke. Mt Nebo Church offered Rev Imbrie a salary of 760 dollars yearly, increased by 250 from the fund. The Seventh U P Church seeks five thousand dollars donation and five thousand loan for a new California Avenue church, cost twenty two thousand. The Board of Church Extension disfavored loans. Sabbath schools report five thousand eight hundred ten scholars and sixty five officers. Rev W J Wishart ordained at Eighth U P Church, and Rev Iliam Parris to Nebraska as missionary. Dr Miller resigns as Superintendent, with vote to reconsider aid to Seventh U P Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny U. P. Presbytery
U. P
Allegheny
Parke
Mt. Nebo
Imbrie
R. Church of
Suewne
Ion Joann Eye
Peattery
Kyle
U. P. Church
Board of
Church Extension
California Avenue
Superior Street
Exa
R. J. Miller
Eighth U. P. Church
Iliam Parris
Nebraska
Mr. Black
Albert Flick
Seventh U.P. Church
Miller
Jer
Pittsburg Baptist Association Holds 52nd Annual Meeting at Sharpsburg
The Pittsburg Baptist Association began its 52nd annual gathering at First Baptist Church in Sharpsburg with A. B. Campbell presiding. Rev. Dr. Stanton delivered a sermon on Complete Salvation, then officers were elected and discussions held on church representation and new church additions. Mary J. Burert delivered a keynote address and a missionary meeting followed, with a Sunday school convention planned for the evening as the session closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Sharpsburg
A. B. Campbell
McKeesport
Dr. Stanton
Shady Avenue Church
John A. P Ler
Rebbick
W. Ww. West
Oakla
Sewickley Presbytery Holds Quiet Session
The Sewickley Presbytery met yesterday from morning to 4 30 in the afternoon with committee reports and two ordinations as chief business. Visitors were royally entertained by the Sewickley ladies, and the meeting proceeded in orderly fashion.
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Sewickley
Rail Accidents Fill Allegheny Valley Express Crossing
A report details multiple rail mishaps including Romonexy-Frank Rnotowsky struck by the Valley express at the Twenty-eighth street crossing with a fractured skull but expected to live. Albert Gerade burned by hot iron at Parkhouse mill. James Hole run over by a ship railroad, leg torn requiring amputation. William Alliott struck by machinery at Westinghouse shops with a fractured skull. Willie Howell injured while riding a bicycle, skull fracture and dislocated shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rnothowsky
Twenty-eighth Street
Graape
Albert Gerade
Parkhouse
Charles
James Ho
Pittsburg
Vi In
Charleston
South Ninth Street
Allsott
William Alliott
Westinghouse Shops
Penn Avenue
Howrrt
Willie Howell
Raaeaere
Ladies' Association Continues Push Against Smoke Bill
An informal meeting of the Ladies Health Protective Association discussed Governor Pattison s veto of the smoke abatement bill. They decided to keep agitating the issue and form ward committees to influence councils to enforce powers to prevent nuisances. A member clarified that the Pittsburg Traction Company shifted from soft coal to natural gas about a month ago and is testing smoke consumers to minimize resident inconvenience.
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Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Pattison
Duquesne Traction Power
Pittsburg Traction Company
Oakland
Eon Traction Company
Inspecting the Road Pennsylvania Officials Weigh New Depot
President Roberts and party arrived from Chicago for a Pennsylvania system inspection tour. J. M. Harding noted several potential depot sites in Pittsburgh with no decision yet. The plan aims to unify facilities with the World’s Fair traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Duquesne
J. M. Harding
Depo
Mr. i Central
Williams
Thomas J
H. B. Robert. Hutchineon, Jr
J. M. Ea
Power x
Altoona
Charleroi Woman Seeks Donation For Church Construction
Captain Sam Brown received a letter from a Charleroi woman requesting a contribution to build a church. She said he had promised to help with charity and asked why he could not run to the hotel for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Charleroi
Daughter of Mr Mooney in Charlotta Street Illness
A year-old daughter of Mr Mooney on Charlotta Street is very ill. It is claimed she was misused by a man, and an investigation will be made today.
Conservatives Ultimatum Divides Church Assembly
In a heated session of the BR. P. Synod proceedings Rev. Milligan and Rev. McAllister clash over minutes, affidavits, and accusations of misrepresentation. The debate centers on East End platform, political dissent, and church discipline with motions to sustain complaints, condemn the East End actions, and end the dispute. The day closes with routine reports and a late evening recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCracken
Michigan
Howtons
Sognumne Gate
A. W. McQurkin
Pittsburg
Pture
Christ
God's House
National Refo Association
Fireworks Contract Awarded For Schenley Park Fourth
The city let a $2,500 fireworks contract for the Fourth of July at Schenley Park to Heyl & Jones of the city as the best bid. Mayor and officials will meet vendors to discuss stands and pricing while limits on numbers are set. The athletic contests fund and prizes are being organized with lists of contributors and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Heyl
Boonies
Charlies and F. Ft
Preal Traction
Oh Hill Dent
Shes Py Rheeeghony
Chester Traction
Dunlap & Co
Bernd
James Williama
Curlough & Go
Miner Fooled at Train Depot by Confident Con Artist
John McGinnis a Beach Creek miner traveled to Washington D C for his sister’s funeral and was duped at the Baltimore and Ohio depot by a man posing as a distant relation who claimed goods awaited payment. A second man identifying as freight agent urged McGinnis to pay a storage bill and fled with the fake cashier, leaving McGinnis short of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGinnis
Beach Cliff
Pittsburg
Washington, D.C
Baltimore and Ohio
John Anderson
McGinnis
Beach Creek
Anderson
Tretepe
Miners Vote on Withdrawing From Union in District 5
A District 5 miners convention failed to ratify previous action to withdraw from the United Mine Workers. About a quarter of the district’s miners attended, with division over instructions to vote. President McLaughlin abstained from the decisive vote, sending the matter back to the miners for a fresh decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Miners of District 5
United Mine Workers’ Union
McLaughlin
Boyd
Penna
National Board
W. H. Brown
Walton
Brown
Old High School Faculty Re-Elected by Central Board
Central Board of Education re elected the existing high school staff with little opposition after a push for new teachers failed. The meeting confirmed the current principal C B Wood and a full slate of department heads, with minor debates over school governance and a few resignations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Aere
En City
Pecmeanenes Tonauube
C. B. Wood
Fred Merrick
B. C. Jileon
R. F. Patterson
Prof
Sleeth
E. L. Elliott
Belles Letters
Patterson
Guttenberg
Jenkins
Loteaiess
T. J. Littie
Mary Smith
E. E. Rinehart
R. M. McCargo
Amotion
Wainwright
Charlotte Ballou
Suspect Arrested After Dinner Pail Stolen Goods Clue
Late Monday night Officer Neumer arrested a man carrying a dinner pail that held a complete set of steals. Detectives believe the suspect may lead the Nee gang leader in Pittsburg as inquiries continue. Evidence at Chris Dixon’s house near the Cathedral and a broken gold watch found with the prisoner hint at wider thefts and future prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neumer
Muth
Nee
Pittsburg
Aeleases Apie Inves
Cuesre
Glenn
Monte
Pristmer
Ewatch
Church and College to Sell Site and Build Two Churches
At a meeting of Christ M E Church incorporators the decision was made to sell the Penn avenue site and construct two new churches one in East End and one in Allegheny The Pittsburg Female College trustees will meet to decide relocation for the institution and to weigh shifting parts of the membership toward East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ M. E. Church
Penn Avenue
East End
Allegheny
Pittsburg Female College
Ing
Christ Church
Claims of Victory in Eight Hour Struggle Matures
The Allegheny County Planing Mill Association reported over 300 men employed and expects to win the eight hour fight. Carpenters District Council heard encouraging signs and a May victory seems possible. The Amalgamated Association did not receive the zone’s transfer, while the bricklayers’ committee endorsed resolutions pledging moral support to strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Planing Mill Association
Carpenters' District Council
Ron
Allegheny District
Amalgamated Association
Bricklayers’' Committee
Echoes From the Prisons Appeal in Allegheny County
Reported jailings include Luster McGaw and Jamurs Haven on various charges. Others named are Alderman Mellivors and Sarah Flee, with multiple men jailed or awaiting court on burglary, liquor sales to minors, and concealed weapons allegations in McKeesport and Guardans' Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luster McGaw
Jamurs Haven
Janus Butter
Mellivors
Mereee
William Suzrram
Sarah
Alderman McMillan
Guardans
Maron Freene
Humane Society Action on Horse Tail Docking
The Humane Society debated tail docking of horses at its meeting. Letters from Boston and Cincinnati societies described local work, while state laws on the subject were discussed. President Eaton appointed agents for branches in Newn, McKeesport, East Brady, Brookville, Clarion, and Warren with donations and fines totaling $58 reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Humane Societies
Boston
Cincinnati
Eaton
Th Koo
Newn
McKeesport
East Eady
Brookville
Clarion
Warren
da Davidson
On Society
Amalgamated Association Debates Scale at Convention
The annual wrangle over the scale continued with little progress. Delegates spent much time on the floor while the roughers and catchers demands are set to be discussed today as the remainder of the scale is finished this week.
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Amalgamated Association
York County Man Finds Cure for Diarrhoea
During harvest Mackay a medicine agent tried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for severe diarrhoea. One dose brought relief and three doses cured him. he praises its pleasant taste and effectiveness and recommends it. Also mentions Marvin crackers and new fixtures at Bocas & Buhl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Chamberlain
Henny Brennan
Dillsburg
York County
New Furnaces Boost Mahoning Valley Capacity
Two new furnaces were put in blast yesterday in the Mahoning Valley increasing capacity. The average output will be about zero tons per day.
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Mahoning Valley
Cholera Remedy Praised For Summer Ailments And Ginger Snaps Ad
Rev John Hertzler recounts summer stomach illness relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. An advertisement touts Jos Horne Co ginger snaps for hot weather and notes a Beaver of McAlisterville endorsing the product for stomach cramps.
Hundreds of Invalids Seek Healing from Father Mollinger
More than 500 invalids gathered at Troy Hill church courtyard to witness Father Mollinger's touted healing powers. A Fall of Feraiyete arrived the city recently and mobility returned for Mayen Wall. Mrs Mc Laughlin of Baltimore, once blind, reportedly regained sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Mayen Wall
McLaughlin
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Treasen
Coroner's Jury Rules Death From Asphyxia In Leonard Case
The coroner's jury finds death by asphyxia due to alcoholism in the Thomas J. Leonard case. A Wilkinsburg council committee weighs building a sewer to the Monongahela river. Currain FP. A Watt notes a June 2 Recreation Park event funds the Pittsburg and Allegheny horse ambulance, not the Voters Infirmary. A East End petition seeks injunction to stop car blockades near car houses by Pittsburg and Citizens traction. An Elkhorn village explosion injures a child after a match strike. cottage wrecked. Two contributions totaling 95 dollars to Hospital. 0 coal donated to High Street German Zion Church. Coroner's jury also rules accidental death for Paul Hartwig on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad and for George Cook of Chicago on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Maus. Etton Mater, on Thirtieth and Smallman, drank ammonia and was treated. condition critical. Jubilee Day committee plans largest turnout of children. music funds needed. firms may again employ bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Leonard
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Citizens Traction Companies
Elkhorn
McKeesport
H. &. Neel
W. H. Hamilton & Co
High Street
German Zion Church
Tuer
Paul Hartwig
Pittsburg and Western
George Cook
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Maus
Etton Mater
Thirtieth
Small
Dunkard Minister Praises a Remedy for Diarrhea
Rev Jacob Conner a Dunkard minister of Jeffer... Ford Montgomery County Pa reports using Chamberlains Colic Diarrhea Remedy for diarrhoea and cramps with excellent results. He says it is one of the best ever used in his family and recommends it. Jos Horne & Co 609 Penn Avenue act as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jacob Connér
J's Ford
Montgomery County
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Presbytery Business
United Presbyterians
Seventh Church
Baptists IN Meeting
Ladies’ Association
Mr. Samson
Miss McConnell
Walter L. Miller
Mr. Milligan
Milligan
J. R. Milligan
McAllister
J. Grazier
Poin
George
Wilson
Mitt
Dr. George
McClurkin
J. 5
T. Milligan
Mr. Reed
Devi McAllister
E. M. Milligan
Church of Rome
J. R. Mill
Reed
Rev
Sassen ‘Arnock
Dr. McAllister
KE. M. Milligan
Milgan
Prof. Wilson
Elder Torrens
Brooklyn
Torrens
Orrens
Hons
Ab Hee
Howe Soren
Erris
J. R. James
Presbrytery
Thom
Cannon
M'Ginnis
Miners’ Union
Tocal Planing Mill
Finleyville
Grant Brown
Early Anderson
J. P. Peterson
William Anderson
Johnstown
Johnstown Association
McSwiggan
The
Post
Pittsnet
Counse Rectory
Cambria County
Rous Hospitals
Hucus & Hacxe
Mousseline de Soie
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market
S&t. Jesse
E. Schauer
Church
College
San Francisco
Hngh
Bocas & Buhl
John Hertzler
Bethel
Berks County
India
Marvin
B&b
Efi
Boces & Brut
Beaver
McAlisterville
Juniata County
Homwe & Bo
Brun
Dunkard
Jos. Homne & Co
Boccs & Buhl
Jos
Horge & Co
Hillsboro, Pa
Joseph Beeeey
Somerset County
Pawsu
C. Weisser
Penn Ave
Desmmaste
Reetgin Geze Tommren
Haey
Roc Yard
Leylen
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