Wardworkers claim state majority in heated prohibition drive
Prohibitionists conduct intensive outreach across Allegheny City and Pittsburgh with workers in every precinct. Brewers and liquor dealers backers finance efforts to influence late voters while anti prohibition forces expect big results in the Second Legislative district. Wertheimer projects a 100000 vote defeat for the amendment, predicting strong second ward resistance but broad anti victory elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amendment
Brewers’ Association
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Allegheny City
Sovasinen Seki
Allegheny
Amalgamated Association
Wertheimer
Emmanuel Wertheimer
A. Guckenheimer & Bro
Antis
Drs- Patch
Allegheny County
Albeny City
Pittsburg
Susquehana
Kate Field Talks Prohibition Stance At Pittsburgh Lecture
Miss Kate Field, author and lecturer, arrived at the Hotel Duquesne and planned to speak in Allegheny. She told THE DR PatCh reporter she believes prohibition does not prohibit, cites Bible study, personal liberty, and argues against banning drinks for others while noting some lack of self control. She asserts society is growing more sober but acknowledges exceptions among some who misuse stimulants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Field
Hotel Duquesne
Miss Field
Allegheny
Drs- Patch
Temperance Debate At Opera House Led By Campbell
James Campbell presided at a workingmen only constitutional amendment meeting in the Opera House. R F Trevellick argued that intemperance defeats organized labor, tracing ancient Rome and England to show how wealth from others and alcohol toppled civilizations, and asserting America’s progress hinges on temperance and labor discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
R. F. Trevellick
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Opera House
R. F. Treve
Greece
Rome
Nevar
Captain Trevellick
England
Trevellick
Alfred I
Henry VIII
North England
America
Americas
Observations on Liquor Use by Captain Trevellick
Captain Trevellick speaks at an amendment meeting on liquor effects observed during voyages. He cites Africa's shrub bark drink as intoxicant, beetlenut in Bay of Bengal, opium in China, and notes Turkey’s lack of drunkenness. He claims cholera outbreaks and crew deaths on ships with liquor versus none on his voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Trevellick
Opera House
A. C. Rankin
Richard Trevellick
Africa
Bay of Bengal
China
Turkey
Asia Minor
New York
Singapore
Trevellick
Special meeting on Constitutional amendment at First U P Church
A special meeting at the First U P Church Union Avenue Allegheny last evening at 7 45 presided by Rev W J Robinson discussed the Constitutional amendment and platform services. Speakers included Thomas McCance on home life Jamieson on church John White on youth J J Porter on children BR S Smith on business concerns and De D M Ure on opposing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Union Avenue
Allegheny
W. J. Robinson
Thomas McCance
Jamieson
John White
J. J. Porter
BR. 8. Smith
Campaign Notes Highlight Prohibition Efforts in Allegheny
A series of prohibition event notices outline speakers at the Grand Opera House and Union Baptist Church in Allegheny. E B DotGhetty of Beaver, Capt R F Trevellice, Edward Murphy, and a Constitutional Amendment Committee program are listed with free admission and musical performances by the Verdi Choral Society and local singers. A women’s meeting at Fourth U P Church invites participation with addresses and a varied program.
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E. B. Dotgheety
Beaver
R. F. Trevellice
Union Baptist Church
South Nineteenth Street
Constitutional Amendment Committee of
Allegheny
Union Rink
Edward Murphy
U. P
Belle Tomer
Carrie
T.J Fie
Ella Graham
Grubbs
J. T. Irwin
Clara Miller
Miza Mame Leak
W. 5. Weeden
Verdi Choral Society
Decorating the Cathedral A Congregational Meeting Yesterday
A congregational meeting at St. Pauls Cathedral discussed complete renovation and decoration for summer. About 150 members attended and $2,100 was raised quickly. Attendees debated committee visits, timely subscriptions, and prompt collection to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Father Wall
Leffler
God
Frank Totten
James Quinn
Dangerous Work On Center Avenue Pipe Installation
City workers under J H Brown and Street Commissioner Andrews direct a large crew digging a new 12 inch pipe trench from Center avenue to Reed street to drain Center avenue pond. Water rise fears prompt actions while the Philadelphia Gas Company aids in protecting the line. a strong lime odor and foul conditions affect nearby residents as work continues amid concerns over safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brown
Water Department
Andrews
Center Avenue
Reed Street
Philadelphia Gas Company
Cacao Carlin & Sons
Lawyers Picnic Draws Crowd for Rock Point Court Day
The Allegheny County courts sit in woods at Rock Point for Law Day as janitors and office staff occupy firms citywide. A special train carries grangers to the event with an upbeat slogan Intellect on wheels while the crowd enjoys an early country ride and possible sport on board.
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Allegheny County
Rock Point
Grant Street
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Digby
Percy
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Silent picnic tames the stern Pittsburgh lawyer
A pasted placard tale recalls a Pittsburgh legal scene where a dour Allegheny County attorney misses a picnic at Ligonier and a farmer’s wife learns the truth upon visiting his office. The unexpected gossip follows the somber lawyer, who finally snickers at her questions.
Picnic at Rock Point draws crowd despite petty lawsuits
A Rock Point picnic draws a larger crowd as lawyers delay cases over a frivolous matter. Two spouses seek divorce but wait for an attorney, while bar leaders like Major Negley and Judge Mellon family join the event after years of friendly hosting. The Executive Committee includes J. S. Young and E. Y. Brecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dickey
Torney No. 1
Rock Point
J. 5. Young
E. Y. Brecht
Sec- O
Dickey
Thema
Dicke Omss Pattee
R. V. Thomas Patterson
Messler
George B. Gordon
W. E Negley
Bar Associaton
Judge Mellon
Ligonier
Mellon
Fatal river skiff accident claims two youths and a girl
On the Allegheny River near Fourteenth street a skiff carrying Lizzie Coates 15 Nannie Long 14 and two men overturned when a wave struck. Coates drowned despite Harrison and Hoff rescuing Long. both girls were choir members at St James Episcopal Church.
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Ohio
Lizsie Coates
Penn Avenue
Nannie Long
Mulberry Alley
Thirteenth Street
Allegheny River
Fourteenth Street
Anthony Hoff
Duquesne Club
Harrison
Singer & Nimick
Glass House
Sawmill Run
William Thaw
Miss Costes
O'Donnell
Miss Coates
Miss Long
Thirty-sixth Ward
St.James’ Episcopal Church
Sixteenth Street
Captain Nesbitt Returns from Johnstown Visit
Captain Nesbitt of Company C Fourteenth Regiment arrived home from Johnstown last evening. He notes smooth local government under General Hastings and expects no relief date yet. Union depot guard Michael Harrison captured a professional pickpocket at the depot. Passenger J. T. Morrel, son of Dr. Morrel, arrives from the East. a West Point cadet on leave for the first time in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbitt
Johnstown
Hastings
Michael Harrison
Union
Harrison
Baltimore and Ohio
J. T. Morrel
Dr. Morrel
National Military Academy
West Point
A Cross of Flowers at First M. P. Church
Children's Day exercises at the First M. P. Church Allegheny featured a floral cross and a collection of several hundred dollars for foreign mission work. Flowers will be sent to hospitals today.
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M. P
Allegheny
John Artzberfer
Carrie Seamen
wLite
Padres
Samu
Sean Ng
Ia Arteberger
Louise Stedeferd
Zie Newman
Ammonia Rising in Drinking Water Says Professor
Professor Hugo Blank, chemist, reports a steady rise of ammonia in the city drinking water after daily analyses. The researcher continues his investigation as officials monitor the supply and assess public health implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Blank
Growie Seeger
Plans for Ready Made Houses for Johnstown Sufferers
A relief conference in Chicago discussed immediate aid for Johnstown victims. The General Relief Committee plans 100 portable 12 by 26 foot houses with stoves, utensils, beds, and bedding to shelter six per family, to be shipped this week. Carpenters will assemble them next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreery
Marvin
General Relief Fund
Johnstown
Citizen's Committee
Messrs
Moxham
Lewis
Roberts
Ray
Attorney Ketchem
General Hastings
Citizens’ Committee
General Relief Committee
Citizens’ Committee of
Final Arrangements for Rebuilding Johnstown After Disaster
Town leaders outline plans to lift order from ruins with movable homes and new shanty stores. McCreery envisions buying up to 1000 houses, Hastings mobilizes lumber for business shelters, and Mrs. McCreery proposes district restaurants funded by payers. Further talks planned as Citizens' Committee urges higher-site houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreery
General Hastings
Ladies’ Relief Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Johnstown
German Charity Marks Anniversary of Orphan Asylum Jubilee
German Protestant churches in the city celebrated the second annual reunion of the United Evangelical Orphan Asylum at West Liberty with open air services. Rev. Rueff led the morning rite aided by other ministers. Dr. Schmidt spoke on the asylum’s progress, including enlarged facilities and sheltering over 70 orphans. Donations were raised via the Ladies’ Aid Society and public generosity. A second service followed, with clergy praising urban aid and church cooperation for the institution’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Churches
West Liberty
F. Rueff
German Evangelical Church
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Schmidt
West Liberty Institution
Ladies' Aid Society
Pittsburg
Tyne
Delano
Thevangelical Lutheran Church
Doastion Purpoers
Abner
Ghurth
Relief committee struggles with Johnstown refugee case at Pittsburg Female College
The Ladies' Relief Committee at Pittsburg Female College faced a dilemma over a lone Johnstown refugee. A penniless Baltimore native, ill and transported by mayoral order, cannot be housed freely and was moved between Allegheny General Hospital and committee rooms. Four other refugees, E. Whitelaugh and wife, B. Kinby, and Patrick Harney, were cared for yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Female College
Public Safety
Mae
Baltimore
Women’s Relief Committee
Johnstown
Allegheny General Hospital
G.A. Kelly
E. Whitelaugh
B. Kinby
Patrick Harney
Germans Taken Care Of Report on Johnstown relief
Rev Frederick Ruoff German Commissioner filed a report after inspecting Johnstown relief operations. He found provisions and clothing were distributed impartially with only heavy shoes and underclothing needed, and noted hill residents sometimes aided flood victims before receiving proper credentials from J B Scott and General Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ruoff
Citizens’ Committee
Johnstown
Conemaugh
J. B. Scott
D. H. Hastings
Harvard Professor Advocates Constitutional Restriction Over Prohibition
The piece argues against placing a prohibition clause in the U.S. Constitution, urging restraint and alignment with foundational principles. It warns that enshrining such detail risks constitutional degradation and cites Pennsylvania’s repeal difficulties.
Speak Easy Raid Captures Sixteen at Water Street
Detectives and police raided the Monongahela Gymnasium Club venue at Nos 60 and 61 Water Street. Sixteen men were arrested as officers found beer and whisky and learned Ely had run the operation under Baylor after Ray and Emma Miller’s prior closure. Kaylor hid in a wardrobe until discovered in a blind girl’s room. he escaped earlier via a trap door. Arrested men include Peter Johnson Thomas Iy Henry Williams Ed Richards James Pearson Sam Shaw Ed McCue James Ward Harry Mitchell Dan McCloud W Reynolds Dan Kelly Tom Lovelock William Donohue and William Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTighe
Kaylor
Brenners
Peter Johnson
Thomas Iy
Henry Williams
Ed. Richards
James Pearson
Sam Shaw
Ed. McCue
James Ward
Harry Mitchell
Dan McCloud
W. 8. Reynolds
Dan Kelly
Tom Lovelock
William Donohue
William Campbell
Inaugural Address Quote From President Harrison
The selection warns that a community denying citizens their plain rights under the law undermines social order. It states that con or secret acts corrupt both the doers and sufferers, eroding faith in law as a protective force and inviting dangerous influence on those with challenged trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Z Cottian
Ae Teehee
Be Sure and Hear the Discourse on Prohibition
Miss Kate Field of New York speaks this evening at Old City Hall on June 17. Admission is free with reserved seating for Indies. The Great Western Band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Field
New York
Old City Hall
Great Western Band
Bargain offers and goods at 203 205 Market Street
Headquarters for adjustable window screens offered at 30 to 60 cents each with fitting for any window. Also fencing of every description. Extraordinary offers on India silks and all wool French chemises. See Boecs & Bran for cigars, jackets, wraps and other items. Promotional pitch promises cures and savings to boost trade.
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Prohibitionists
SITLL
Labor and Temperance
Pleasant Rock
Manoay
The
Allegheny County Bar Association
Bar Association
Ligonier's
Oldister
Micnic
Josiah Allen
E. Y. Breck
Sawyer
Tamary
Reer
Nic
Captain Nesbitt
United Evangelicals
Rev. F. Ruoff
Thayer
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy Port
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Klein
Houeys & Hacxe
Mwfsu
Key West
G. W. Scumaipz
Mwfsu Hucus & Hackkee
G. W. ScuMior
Bocas & Bret
Huoeus & Hacks
E. B. Dougherty
Hospitans
Klein’s
Silsee
Tayloe & Dean's
Market Street
B&b
India
Boces & Bunt
Cura
Havana Key West
Hueus & Hackze
Grand Opera House
Mws
Kidd
Draggista
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg, PA
T. T
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Miss Kate
Sarah
Hall
Tommget
Horne & Co’s
Penn Avenue Stores
Sik
Ettas
JOS. Horne & CO
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