Dark horse eyed in Allegheny GOP race for Pa district
Leading Pittsburgh Republicans discuss the Twenty third congressional district contest with a focus on stone versus shiras. A dark horse candidate may emerge to unite factions as Byers and others favor Stone over Shiras citing iron industry experience and manufacturing knowledge.
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Twentythird
Allegheny
A. M. Byers
Drs Patch
Stone
Shiras
United States
White
Pennsylvania
Senate
McKinley
Washington
James H. Lindsay
Joom
Charles C. Scaife
Bayne
Shiraz
Roe
Es Ae
W. D. Porter
Gubernatorial Candidacy HQ Launches For Major Montooth
The new headquarters on Fifth Avenue and Wood Street hosts a large opening room over the Baltimore and Ohio offices with flags and portraits. Walter Ashworth leads the citizens committee as Major Montooth’s campaign gains momentum with anticipated support from Anderson Taylor Thomson of Washington county and from Fayette and Somerset next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Montooth
Baltimore and Ohio
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Walter
Ashworth
Citizens’ General Committee
Montooth
Captainn Batchhelor
Anderson, Taylor and Thomson
Washington County
Fayette and Somerset
Elphinstone for Lindsay in strong potential candidacy
The Richmond field backs James H. Lindsay of Lindsay & McCutcheon for the Carroll nomination. Lindsay, a Fifth Ward resident and president of Allegheny's Select Council, was said last night to be a candidate with others declaring support. Reports indicate Lindsay is favored by local political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Lindsay
Iron Grim
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Select Council of
Allegheny
Lindsay
Mr. Lindsay
Porter Facing Decision On Twenty Third District Primaries
Chairmen W D Porter of the Republican County Committee weighs delaying second primaries in the Twenty third Serene district as the fate of a new committee’s chair remains undecided. The Third ward Magistrate awaits Porter's choice on contesting Congress or returning to chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
W. D. Porter
Republican County Committee
Attorney Porter
Sanen Gripp
Third Ward
Postponed Iie Campaign Work
The County Democracy at a brief meeting last night turned campaign responsibilities over to its officers for a work session after the State Convention was adjourned.
Dido Find the Mover Arrest In Steamer Andes Loot
Charles Coleman a colored roastsbout on the Steamer Andes was arrested by Detective Robinson for stealing from a bunk-mate. Money and items were found in Coleman's pocket but not the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coleman
Andes
Robinson Ch
Coleman
Doubt Cast On City Ball Ante In Dakota Farm Move
Chief J O Brown is in Dakota tending his wheat farm while Superintendent Wier remains in New York. Some doubt remains about the City Ball ante and Irene the priltee bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Brown
Dakota
Wier
New York
Priltee Bee
Census Report: Thirty-Sixth Ward 30 Percent Gain
The Thirty-Sixth Ward reports 3,606 residents, up from 2,768 in 1850, a little over 30 percent increase. Enumerators faced vacant houses, odd precincts, and language barriers, with 17 enumerators finishing early and some voicing low pay concerns. A house fire damaged papers, delaying results and prompting a restart of the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cevens
Oliver Im
Temperanceville
Pittsburg
McKelvey
Es Iggy Senn
Schenley Wins Fee Simple Title in Pittsburg Property
Judge Ewing ruled Mrs. Schenley holds fee simple title to her Pittsburg property, a decision later affirmed by the Supreme Court. The trustees’ failure to transfer during Mrs Croghan’s lifetime did not alter Schenley’s ownership. An attorney for the estate questioned O Hara’s claim and discussed a pending aliens bill in Congress.
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Ewing
Supreme Court
J . Thomas D. Carn
O’hara
Oates
Alabama
United States
Prirania
Pennsylvania
Robinso Robinso
Pittsburg
Torrens
D. Carnahan
Con
Water Cutoff Strikes Souhedde Hilltop Residents Again
Last night around 7 the hilltop Southside district lost water as pumps failed at the pumping station and the main river Seng station pump broke down. Engineers were unable to restore pressure and the reservoir drained, prompting renewed fears of a water famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souhedde
River Seng
Bill
County Recorder's Office Behind Schedule Sparks Reform Talk
Trained scribes in the County Recorder's Office lag six weeks on deeds and mortgages as the volume of real estate business grows. Officials warn the backlog signals systemic weakness and bolsters calls for a curtailment crusade led by the Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder's Office
Bar Association
Tocarenee Bay
Real Cve
Myst ic Shrine Bangurt and Meeting Held at Monongahela House
The Mystic Shrine committees held a joint meeting at the Monongahela House yesterday. Officials announced the meeting and banquet will be on June 2. Committees reported progress and the financial end is in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangurt
Monongahela House
Local items touch courts and infrastructure in city wards
Peter Harry Meisres sues Charles Stewart and Elmer Hobsugh before Alderman Hyagh man over alleged drunken incident and theft of $73 from pocketbook. Harry Hook, 14, arrested for assault on school pupils before Alderman King. Garfield hill iron tank and pumping station planned. six week timeline. Sewer final report for Liberty Center Graham streets. Various court actions and local incidents noted including theft, assaults, and police staffing in Wilkinsburg.
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Peter Harry Meisres
Lawrenceville
Charles Stewart
Elmer Hobsugh
Hyaghman
Whiem Heenna
Stottler
Thirteenth Ward
Allegheny
Harry Hook
Alderman King
Southside
Brortler
Heck
Ulder
Council
Bigelow
Garfield Hill
Nineteenth Ward
Atlantic Avenue
Men of Medicine Unveils Disjointed Medical Systems
The fortieth annual session of the Medical Society of Pennsylvania opens with Dr. Murdoch in the chair as delegates discuss reforms to unite scattered medical groups. Papers from Dr. Wagoner and Dr. Jackson highlight progress, while debates cover licensing, educational aims, and contagious disease views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society of Pennsylvania
J. B. Murdoch
W. B. Atkinson
Philadelphia
W. W. Dale
Carlisle
R. B. Mowry
J. A. Wood
Traill Green
LL. D
Easton
John Curwen
Warren
Recordling Bacestory
C. W. Duley
J. B. Keyser
W. B Ulrich
Chester
W. B. Lowman, Jr
Johnstown
E. M. Corson
Norristown
R. Earley
Ridgway
John Bronton
W. Forbes
E. E. Moo
B. Schults
Danvile
Foster
Pittsburg
P. Barileson
Media
J. C. Wilson
David Jones
E A. Wood
Mays
Mo O
J.C. Wilson
Awl
Maya
J. M. Batten
Pittaburg
Heading
Committee On
Largest US girder built for San Francisco City Hall
The Keystone Bridge Company finished a 105 foot long 70 ton girder for San Francisco City Hall, the largest in the nation. It will be transported on three cars from Pittsburgh to the West, with special trusses added to support weight on the rails, and the second girder awaits feasibility of westward shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Bridge Company
San Francisco
United States
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Allenheany
E. Heer
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Utley
Pinesdine
Pacific
Tonsorial Tourists On Their Travels To The Seaside
Knights of the Razor Jorning the Hegira to the Seaside. Pittsburg barbers anticipate arrival of thousands of customers at Atlantic City and other resorts. Barbers report summer rush. many will travel while some stay home. drive to ocean resorts for work and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Pittsburg
Toy Dispatch
Atlantic Cite
Otfier
Valgar
Bommidt
Allegheny
Charles Nonge
Federal Street
Young man flaunts new hat on Smithfield Street
On Smithfield Street near City Hall at 6 30 pm a well dressed young man admires his own reflection in shop windows while others note his new hat with amused comments. A group of schoolgirls and a newsboy overhear the praise and giggles follow him as he passes.
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Smithfield Street
City Hall
Anap
Ana
Exposition Society fills vacancy with Schoonmaker
At yesterday's Exposition Society meeting Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker was elected to fill Colonel Unger's vacant board seat. The group discussed the October visit of the British Iron and Steel Association and two international sessions of the Iron and Steel Institute to be held in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
J. M. Schoonmaker
Unger
British Iron and Steel Association
Iron and Steel Institute
Pittsburg
Hearing Delays In Multiple Local Cases
The Mt Olivar Inclined Plane case before Master Patterson was postponed due to Mrs. Miller the wife of counsel dying. The Stayton-Wyman election contest also failed to proceed. The Tenth Ward Select Council contest between Haslett and Foster was postponed a week as the council or prosecution could not attend.
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Mt Olivar Inclined Plane Company
Pittsburg Inclined Plane Company
D. F. Patterson
Miller
Jacob H. Miller
Stayton-Wyman
Bhafer
Mr. Bennet
Tenth Ward
Caldwell
Firm Endorses Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy at State Fair
A large man suffered stomach pain at the state fair after water and diet changes. He sought ginger and brandy, refused patent medicines, then tried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and found relief after the first dose. Arnold & Co. Des Moines distribute it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bengés
Arnold & Co
Morgan House Drug Store
Des Moines
June sale and bargain roundup at Campbell and Diaz listings
Local merchants announce a June 9 sale featuring low prices on carpets and hosiery. Campbell & Diaz advertise discounts and a $1000 forfeit challenge, while A. Campbell & Sons and Jos Howe Co promote ladies hosiery and large stock deals for June.
United States Tin Plate Plant Opens as Tariff Debate Rises
The McKeesport based United States Iron and Tin Plate Works began producing sheet tin this week with a new Leyhous and Sons process. Amalgamated Association pressure grows over protecting tin plate via McKinley tariff, aiming to boost domestic mills. Imports mostly come from South Wales and other European producers, while U S demand runs to millions of boxes annually.
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North
South America
United States
House
Senate
Leyahou & Sona
Tipton
Sagland
Dleman
McKeesport
LePage
South Wales
France
Italy
Germany
Russia
Amalgamated Association Debates Bar Mill Scale
Yesterday the Amalgamated Association session focused on bar mill scale disputes the base rate 70 cents per ton for rolling and heating 2 cents per pound was reviewed. Extra clauses proved contentious with lengthy speeches delaying decision and potential wage advances tied to eastern manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Tae Disra
Stonecutters in Trouble With Renewal of Strikes In Allegheny
The stone cutters of Alex Boggs & Son face renewed trouble after a settlement. Three workers William Rae James Shea and John C Davidson did not receive a 4 cent per hour advance on payday. Rae and Shea received the raise but Davidson did not. A vote by the Stone Cutters of Allegheny county ordered a strike starting today. about 180 men are employed by the firm with large projects, including the Bindley block on Seventh avenue, awaiting settlement.
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Alex Boggs & Son
William Rae
James Shea
John C. Davidson
Rae
Allegheny County
Nho
Ben
Bindley
Seventh Avenue
Yeager Denies Sale of Columbia Iron and Steel Plant
A Uniontown report claimed the Columbia Iron and Steel Company was sold to an English syndicate for 1 850 000, a price Yeager called a lie. He said the works have not been sold and would welcome such an offer if true.
Reorganizing the Smythe Swindell Company and Charter Application
The Smythe Swindell Company applies for a charter as the Swindell Smythe Construction Company plans a wide scale reorganization after Henry Swindell Sr's death. Remaining members Joshua Nene E M Bass and others from the old firm may join. The Pennsylvania Tube County project advances with a July 15 completion target, while Pittsburg tube workers' strike effects persist and many strikers seek other jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swindell-Smythe Construction Company
Henry Swindell
Joshua Nene
E. M. Bass
Architest
Pennsylvania
Boilermakers Set Meeting to Push Wage Demands
Southwest Penn road employees across all departments received wage increases June. About 800 workers heard a 1:1 raise. boilermakers plan a meeting tonight to finalize a uniform wage schedule and demands for manufacturers.
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Penn Road
Flint Workers and Manufacturers Reach Settlement
A conference between the flint workers and manufacturers yesterday secured a satisfactory agreement on the scale for the ensuing year. The talks concluded with a settled wage scale and terms favorable to both sides as announced by the negotiating parties.
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Kcale
Flint
Acale
Pullman Dining Cars Upgrade On Pennsylvania Lines
On and after Monday June 16 Pullman Dining Cars will operate on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg. Ft Wayne No.9 from Pittsburgh to Chicago at 9 daily morning serves breakfast dinner and supper. Panhandle No.9 from Pittsburgh to Richmond arrives 8 PM with breakfast dinner and supper. Panhandle No.6 from Richmond to Pittsburg departs 7 AM arrives 5:55 PM. Ft Wayne Nos.4 and 6 depart Pittsburgh 6 AM arriving 5:55 PM with breakfast dinner and supper. VFrsa SILE dress shirts at James H. Aiken Co 100 Pitt Ave.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Panhandle
Richmond
Ft. Wayne No
Ft Wayne
Pittsb
Uncle Jerry and the Farmer A rural interview on reform and farming methods
Uncle Jerry Rusk secretary of Agriculture toured the city with his family en route to Wisconsin for the summer. He discussed restless farmers and grievances, noting postwar gains, legislative aid, and the Farmers Alliance. He cautioned reforms rely more on improved farming methods than on new laws and predicted a growing influence on politics as the granger movement expands.
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Jarry Rusk
Agricultura
Wisconsin
Farmers’ Alliance
Fmt
Ers
Alliance
Toms
Democratic Party
Sirst
Poleadth
Bonth Oe
Barbour Arrested in Cincinnati for Embezzlement
Barbour, a former Pittsburg railroad employee and later General Freight Agent at Harriman Junction, Tenn., was arrested in Cincinnati on a charge of embezzling 2400 dollars from his employers. The case centers on shortages uncovered by expert accountants in his books.
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Barbour
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Southern
East Tennessee and Virginia
Harriman Junction
Tenn
Cincinnati
Cinati
Cincinnati Southern Life
Seco Aias
Cramps While In Swimming Deaths Reported
Eddie King aged 15 drowned at Richmond ice pond on Shady Avenue East End after cramps while swimming. Edward Johnson, colored man, died at West Penn Hospital after fall from telegraph pole on Decoration Day. Post mortem to determine cause of body in fatal Allegheny Valley Rail Road crossing incident. Inquest to be held for a man who fell from a building on Federal Street and was injured.
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Eddie King
Richmond
Shady Avenue
East End
Edward Johnson
West Penn Hospital
Federal
River Avenue
Mansfield Valley to build electric street railway line
An ordinance introduces a plan to construct an electric street railway from Mansfield Valley through Crafton Idlewood Ingram to Temperanceville Omopeny Raving the psy in Comayaster el will be tenon eter. The line from Fifth Avenue foot to the West End will switch from horse car to electric operation.
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Mansfield Valley
Crafton
Idlewood
Ingram
Temperanceville
Omopeny
Raving
Psy
Comay Aster el
Tenon Eter
Fifth Avenue
West End
Obsequies Attendance and City Row Over Obstruction
Mrs J M Gusky and Miss J De Wolf travel to New York to attend the obsequies of J Cohen. Mr and Mrs EK Solomon depart the city after the Cohen death. Captain W B Merriman, riverman, jailed by Officer Garrett Crossan for obstructing the Casino sidewalk. bail posted for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gusky
J. de Wolf
New York
J. Cohen
EK. Solomon
City
Mrs. . Cohen
W. B. Merriman
Garrett Crossan
Fifth Avenue
Equitable Aid Union Convention Convenes in Pennsylvania
The Grand Union of the Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania met yesterday in Citizens Hall at 102 Fourth Avenue and will continue for about two days. About 150 delegates from across the state attended to discuss public business of importance. A testimonial from B Copps praises Essence of Health by Danner Medicine Co as a cure for dyspepsia and weakness, noting prior failures with other remedies and urging sufferers to try the product sold by Orr & Son in Beaver Falls and Danner Medicine Co in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union
Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania
Citizens’ Hall
Fourth Avenue
Danner Medicine Co
Messrs. Orr & Son
B. Copps
R. A. Dodds & Co
Seventh Avenue
Beaver Falls
Federal Street
Allegheny
New Hind of Insurance Against Summer Bowel Attacks
25 cent policy offers family protection from bowel illness during summer. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy claimed to cure ordinary cases and be safe to take. Available at multiple Pittsburgh area outlets including E G Stucky 1701 2401 Penn Ave and various nearby stores.
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Chamberlain
E. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
Hanover and
Preble Aves
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. A. Eggers & Bon
Smithfield St
Verbeck
Messrs
Earnhardt Bros. & Spindler
E.G. Stucky
E. G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Cor. Penn
Frankstown
Theo. E. Ihbrig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler At
John OC. Smi
Peon Ave
Main St
Jas
L. McConnel & Co
Pittsburg
Reduction sale and millinery at Fifth Avenue stores
Advertisement notes June patterns from Beverick & Day at 27 Fifth Avenue and claims sole agency for Pittsburg and Allegheny. Campbell & Sons also at 27 Fifth Avenue adjoining Hugus & Hacke. Offers embroideries pedestian ribbons millinery and hosiery with contact 5525.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Beverick & Day
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Allegheny
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Hugus & Hacke
Jos. Honwn & Co
Penn Avenue
Rescue on a cliff by Fire Captain ends in capture
A Mercy Hospital inmate leaped from a cliff beside the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lodged halfway down a shrub covered ledge. Fire Captain George W. King of Engine Company No 3 belayed down to seize him and lift him back to safety with the help of other firefighters and workers. The man suffered a twisted ankle but survived the perilous fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
George W. King
No. 3 Engine Company
Mercy Hospital
Clarke
Dixmont
Blofoo
Stevenson
Matt
Ereas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
City Hall
Evans
Seventh Avenue
Tenth Street Bridge
Captain King
Second Avenue
Hoffman
Ascen
Fort Pitt Lecline
King
Chamberlains Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Sold Locally
A Pittsburgh area chemical dealer recounts a customer trial of Chamberlains Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The story lists multiple local vendors including E G Stucky, Markell Bros, Theo Ihbrig and others where the remedy was for sale.
CamMroEe LL & Dicx to close out stock sale
Prices reduced from Monday June 9 featuring moquettes Speier cames Tagrea ast atal russels ingrains and curtains. Choice from entire stock under mark down. 700 Koechlin satin pieces and 1890 French satines shown at 30c 35c 37 40c 20c and 2c with hundreds of styles from Jos Horn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Diax
Speier
Tagrea
CamMroEe LL & Dicx
Fith Aveous
Huse
Koechlin
Jos. Horn & Co
Penn Avenue
Priests Review Absolution Policy At Western Pittsburg Meeting
A semi annual conference of the western Pittsburg diocese discussed granting absolution to parents who send children to public schools. The Baltimore Council advised against absolution in such cases. A Priests Mutual Aid Society was formed with initial officers and two membership classes. A sustaining fund supports clergy who cannot afford dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Council of Baltimore
Setar
Dent
Phelan
Music for the Pares Plans Band Stand at Herron Hill
Chief Bigelow will build a band stand at Herron Hill reservoir for Central Traction Company. Seats for the people have been advertised. The stand will be located near De Sudivors, with music rising to Highland End. The Fast Bed volunteers to hire the Western Band at intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Herron Hill Reservoir
Central Traction Company
Tomes An de Sudivors
Highlan End
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Elphinstone
Dido
County Recorder's
Board of Awards
Liberty
Center Avenues
Graham Street
Lee
John M
Wilkinsburg
The
Humane Society
Caroline
David Brerrs
John Getney
Hyndman
East Street
Pleasant Valley Road
Belder
William Cowles
Bouthside
Duxixe
Amoskeag
George P. Hamilton
Gallinger
Poeun
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Galttenes
Wee
the Men OF Medicine
B. A. Wood
E. A. Wood
Vhce
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Edward Jackson
Nashville
Schiesser
Murdoch
Dru
T. Green
A. M. Pollock
Mowry
Actalts
Johnstown Sangre
Bisgas
Contin
Knights of the Razor
Joroing
Ironard Steel
Hart
Mwfsu
A. G. Campnell & Sons
Jos. Howe & Co
Togra, Hendricks & Co
America
MR. Yeager
Ranner
Columbia Iron
Smythe-Swindell Company
Pittsburg Tube Workers
Spprenitica Boys and
Pullman
SILE
Jamey H. Aiken & Co
Uncle Jerry and
the Farmer
Equitable Aid Union Convention
Wainwright's
T Coaten
Jos. Hors: & Co
Marvin
James
Alten Os
Fleming Bros
St Loula
Cholos
Brock
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Wilawp
Priesta’ Mareal Aid Society
Pittsbburg
Jane
Horne & CO
Black Henrietta Latines
Ones
JOS. Horne & CO
Oes Penn Avenue
Baraneo
Fancy Grocers
Liberty and
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