Pattison 15 on top with 21 delegates in county race
Democratic primaries produced a tight county contest for County Commissioner between Daniel McWilliams and Dennis J. Boyle. McWilliams led with 53 delegates from several wards and townships, while Boyle claimed numerous Allegheny districts. Party leaders expect two nominees for County Commissioner with possible cross support, and Scranton state convention delegates appeared split 13 Pattison, 7 Wallace, 1 Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McWilliams
Dennis J. Boyle
Pattison
Wallace
McWilliams
Beltzhoover
Knoxville
Braddock
Wilkinsburg
Brushton
Edgewood
Osborne
Berrett Township
Allegheny
Elizabeth
Greentree
Millvale
Union Township
Alexander Wilson
Pittsburg
James Tallon
J. E. P. Duff
Borvie
Boyle
Scranton
Black
Visionary Ajax Jones Sees Political Scroll While Dreaming
Ajax Jones of Pittsburg, a colored Demosthenes figure, woke from a troubled dream after a day spent sparring with citizens. In his vision a wall vanished, revealing a scroll listing national and state offices such as President Speaker Reed and Secretary of State Hayne, prompting questions about governance and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax Jones
Demosthenes
Pittsburg
Ajax
De'tly
Speaker Reed
Hayne
Quary
Stone
Hastings
United States
Fitter
Mon tooth Delegation Heads to Harrisburg on Special Train
Friends of Major Montooth have arranged a move to Harrisburg next Tuesday morning. A special train of six sleepers will carry the Montoothee and 30 pieces from the Montooth Land as the delegation travels to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Montooth
Montoothee
Harne
Delegates to Harrisburg Rally For Montooth via Train
Captain C W Batchelor leads the group as rumors of a Delamater Montooth governor ticket are denied by supporters. A Harrisburg telegram says the Pennsylvania Railroad will sidetrack the Pittsburg Monmouth delegation train near Union depot, giving the party better accommodations. Tickets go on sale at headquarters at 10 o clock with a $750 round trip price including sleeper use in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Batchelor
Delamater
Montooth
General Hastings
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg Montooth
Union Depot
Allegheny Delegation Chooses Brown as Chairman
The Allegheny County delegation to the State Convention met in the Common Council chamber with 16 present. Chief J C Brown was unanimously elected chairman and William A McDonald chosen secretary. They plan to leave Tuesday on a special Montooth Club train and arrange 20 rooms at Lochiel Hotel Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Common Council
J. C. Brown
Lochiel Hotel
Harrisburg
William C. Moreland
Montooth
Sturtevant Hotel
New York
Quay Attends Beaver Visit Reaffirms Delamater Nomination
Senator Quay arrived from Philadelphia and met with local politicians at the Seventh Avenue Hotel before traveling to Beaver. He reiterated his belief that Delamater would be the gubernatorial nominee and planned to stay until Tuesday morning before heading to Harrisburg, with possible company from the Montooth delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Seventh Avenue
Beaver
J. O. Brown
C. 8. Fetterman
William Flinn
Warmcastie
E. F. Acheson
Washington, Pa
James L. Graham
Lyon
Quay
Delamater
Harrisburg
Montooth
Blair for Pattison Delegates Shift at State Meet
Rody Morgan of Harrisburg predicts Pattison will win the Democratic nomination for governor as Blair county backs Pattison. Two delegations head to the State Convention but he expects the Pattison slate to be recognized. Delegates named: Fiske Conrad, R. E. McFadden, Ed Flick, H. H. Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Morgan
Select Council of
Harrisburg
Blair County
Pattison
Democratic Party
Fiske Conrad
R. E. McFadden
Ed Flick
H. H. Herr
Jubilee children's feast planned by Allegheny schools
The Board of School Control approved a Jubilee for children on the 27th at the old school ground in Allegheny with brass bands provided by a citizens committee. Children assemble at 3 50 and 4 40 o'clock, enter at signals from the Second ward bell, and depart by 7 30 after the final bell. No rope games. Several wards did not attend the meeting, and their participation is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Board of School Control
Citizens’ Committee
Father Mollinger Illness Causes Church Alarm on Troy Hill
Members of Father Mollinger's church on Troy Hill were alarmed by reports of the pastor's serious illness yesterday. Congregants feared he might not live, while visitors flocked to his home for guidance. J King of Arch Street said the priest's condition improved overnight as he rested to regain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Father Mollin
St. Anthony's
J. King
Arch Street
Divine
Musical Charms at Allegheny Free Organ Recital
The Allegheny free organ recital at Carnegie Hall featured Mr. Wales delivering popular airs with charm, drawing an attentive audience. Public taste shows keen appreciation as weekly recitals deepen interest, with next Saturday promising an entertainment filled with attractive features for music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charme
Wales
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Italian peddler arrests over licensed fruit sale
Last Tuesday Inspector McKelvy of the Southside police district arrested an unlicensed Italian peddler with two bunches of bananas and three boxes of lemons. The fruit was kept at the station until daybreak when it was given to the Routhaide Hospital, where inmates were served banana and lemonade at the Italian's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvy
Southside
Jay
Routhaide Hospital
Mary McNamee Resigns From Park School Post
Mary McNamee resigns as teacher at Park school in the Sixteenth ward. An alumna of the same school, she has served there without giving a reason for stepping down. Dr B M Hawa Saha sirest Pittsburg ear nose and throat 720 Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McNamee
Park School
Sixteenth Ward
B. M. Hawa
Sahasirest
Pittsburg
Penn
Fears of foul play in Sharpsburg death of Thomas Pryle
A former Southside resident, Thomas Pryle, was found dead in Sharpsburg with head and throat marks fueling suspicions of foul play. An inquest returned death from unknown causes. family urges further investigation as undertaker and doctor weigh signs of possible blows versus convulsions from alcohol. He will be buried at St Michael's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Thomas Pryle
Southside
Wharton's Row
Sidney Street
Twentyfifth Street
Bouthside
Elba Iron Works
Sullivan
Alderman Baird
McDowell
Eccased
Pryle
Mr. Sullivan
E. A. Ward
Mr. Ward
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Law for It. Authority for Peddlers' License Enforced
Officials act under 1881 act creating licenses for hawking peddling or selling within cities. Thirty three licenses issued yesterday with agents for installment houses among applicants. Chief Brown expects no trouble as law well defined and enforced by city authorities. The act requires payment to city treasuries and license before conducting house to house sales. Farmers gardeners or dairymen selling their own farm produce are exempt from licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Ainge
Decision on Grand Army Day Parade or Campfires
The Grand Army Executive Committee met in City Hall to decide if Grand Army Day should feature a street parade or observance with campfires. Due to partial attendance the committee called a joint meeting with the Grand Army Day Committee of the two cities in Common Council Chamber on Saturday July 19 at 3 PM to finalize the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Executive Committee
Pa Grand Army Day
Common Council Chamber
Cases for the Coroner in a City Death Note
Daniel Herman aged 40 collapsed at his No 263 Forbes street boarding house from heart failure. He formerly worked at Moorhead's mill and the coroner will investigate. Alfonzo Cabruzgo a 15 year old Italian boy and water carrier at Stoops Ferry received fatal injuries after being struck by a boat wheel or wire rope near the locks. death was pronounced at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Herman
Forbes Street
Moorhead's
Alfonzo Cabruzgo
Stoops’ Ferry
Pitts
Lakes Secs Sol
West
Watlen
New Bases of Conduct at Mt Gretna Ban Ladies at Night
Circular No 1 from Brigadier General Snowden tightens camp rules at Mt Gretna forbidding ladies to stay overnight in summer encampments. Visitors and meals will be curtailed. consent from officers required for entertaining guests. Officials defend measure as preventing distraction from military duties and ration shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Snowden
North
T. J. Hudson
Artillery Service
Armac
N. M. Smith
Eighteenth
William M. Awl
Highteenth
Centenarian and Twin Stall Census Answers in Allegheny
Census supervisor Oliver reported rapid, generally solid returns in Allegheny County as officials compare with the last census and voting lists. An enumerator added 100 names, boosting returns 8 percent, while a Braddock enumerator noted a 100 year old man and 70 year old twins. John Slezak, a 2 Hungarian, was jailed for stubbornly refusing to answer census questions after being warned by an interpreter. The case marks the district's first jail commitment for persistent census obstinacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Allegheny County
Allegheny
Ainst
John Slezak
George Lawless
Braddock
United States
McCandless
Slezak
Competition Sparks Rate War in Wilkinsburg Lighting
New electric light firm enters Wilkinsburg and cuts rates benefiting customers. East End Company, previously dominant, retaliates by lowering regular charges by 60 percent for private consumers while Wilkinsburg keeps street illumination contract. The meter rental fee of 25 cents monthly is dropped as contracts shift and a corporate clash looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
East End
New York Art Students Plan Sketching Tour Start
A party of New York art students gathered at the Union depot last night identifying valises and bundles likely containing paint boxes and easels. Leader Frank Duncan announced they would use the city as headquarters for a day or two then proceed toward Pittsburgh and the Ohio border to sketch. The party includes J. H. Edmundson W Schwartz O D McKengie Arthur Moran David Moran F Dunean Edgar Devigne and John D. Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Depot
Frank Duncan
Businese
Pittsburg
Western
Ohio
Sill
J. H. Edmundson
W. Schwartz
0. D. McKengie
Arthur Moran
David Moran
F. Dunean
Edgar Devigne
John D. Pearce
City to hire 31 more police in Allegheny
Mayor Wyman announced the ordinance signing to add 31 policemen for Allegheny. With over 100 applicants for 81 positions and new applications arriving at about five per hour, selections will take time to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Wyman
Death of Mr Eccles Robinson and Amalgamated Scale
The record notes the death of Mr Eccles Robinson and reports that manufacturers are satisfied with the amalgamated scale. The quarterly D A 3 K of L meeting at 101 Fifth Avenue will discuss Pleasant Valley road issues and union harmony. Local assemblies return to D A 3, boiler makers to endorse shorter hours, and Master Workman Evans aims for strong first-quarter results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Fifth Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Henry
L. A
K. of L. Hall
Robinson
National Trades
Hayes
Evans
Death of Eccles Robinson Labor Leader and Temperance Advocate
Eccles Robinson a prominent labor and temperance figure in the city died unexpectedly at his Washington avenue home in Allegheny aged about 40. A brass molder by trade turned labor organizer, he led the half holiday movement for molders, became the first National Master Workman of the Knights of Labor, and later served as associate editor of the Commoner and Glassworker. He helped Pittsboro Tube Works workers win an arbitration strike, and campaigned nationwide for temperance with Francis Murphy and for Harrison in Indian campaigns. He leaves a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles Robinson
Washington Avenue
Allegheny
William Robinson
Robinson
William O’hara Robinson
Knights of Labor
John F. Doyle
Pittsboro
Commoner
Francis Murphy
Harrison
Huston
Amalgamated Association settles steel wage scale
The Amalgamated Association concluded the steel wage scale after lively discussions over a requested 10 percent rise. Western iron scale manufacturers seem inclined to sign, with several already pledging agreement. Signing is expected before July 15, and the convention is nearing adjournment next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Hew trade departure by Tilghman and Matthewson sand blast machine
The Chambers-McKee Company introduces a Tilghman and Matthewson sand blast machine to obscure and decorate glass, replacing crude sand and gravel methods. The new process is a notable trade departure that could expand the glass industry and improve product quality while offering deniers access to goods from first hands at manufacturer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers-McKee Company
Tilghman & Matthewson
Committee Hearing On Jeannette Case Advances
The Committee of Investigation on the Jeannette case met again last night and took further testimony. A member said they would soon be ready to hear Mr McGaw's side of the case. It is believed the committee will report to the Central Trades Council next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaw
Central Trades Council
Colored pickpockets caught by officers at Washington and Wylie
Officers Cross and Hanley arrested Thomas F. Burke and John Edmondson, both colored, at the corner of Washington street and Wylie avenue last evening while attempting to pick the pockets of a drunken white man. They were locked up as suspicious characters at the Eleventh ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Burke
John Edmondson
Washington Street
Wylie Avenue
Cross and
Hanley
Eleventh Ward
Theft charge after dispute in Francis Street home
Mrs Lizzie Hahn of Francis Street charged Mrs BE Caler with larceny alleging the theft of dishes linen towels and other household goods from her portion of the house. Mrs Caler was arrested by Officer Moon and jailed in default of 300 bail for bearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Caler
Lizzie Hahn
Francis Street
Thirteenth Ward
Hahn
Caler
Moon
Joseph Shipukinski
Frank Pnetski
Warner
Pnetski
Shipukinski
Liberty
Twenty-eighth Street
Guns at Gallinger's Store on Peon Avenue
An OCR fragment notes guns, equipment, and sales at Gallinger's locations 1200 and 1106 Peon Avenue. The text is garbled but indicates firearm availability and shop details in a city area, with emphasis on the Gallinger name and street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger's
Sunday Trespassers Spark Townland Conflict in Allegheny
Farmers in O’Hara and Shaler townships clash with crowds of weekend picnickers who camp, drink beer, and even threaten with revolvers on private land. Grangers vow united resistance as Branot Island residents demand police protection and safer Sundays amid ongoing disorder linked to proximity to the Ohio River Connecting Railway bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Shaler
Branot
Brunet Island
Allegheny City
Ohio River
Ninth Ward
Allegheny
Bridge Company
Herron Hill
Taken by Storm: Southside Officers Mobbed Arresting Two Men
Inspector McKelvey and Special Officer Corrigan battled disorderly suspects on Carson street near South Twenty-fourth, arresting Frank Cregan and J. R. Davis. A bystander mob attacked the inspector, with Mrs Hearbe and Mrs Hearbe later arrested seeking release. Davis recaptured and George Hearbe also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
McKelvey
Corrigan
Frank Regan
J. R. Davis
Carson Street
South Twenty-fourth Street
Cregan
Davis
George Hearbe
Knights Visit as Imperial Council Arrives
Mr Henry Owenson of Baum Temple and Mr Jacob J Gough of Al Karan Temple arrived in town last night and stay at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. They attend the Grand Imperial Council and expect others to join at Al Koran and Baum Temples tomorrow. Past State Councilor Evans of Aleppo Temple is at the Duquesne and may move to the Monongahela as many from his temple shelter at the Riverside house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Owenson
Baum Temple
Knights of the Mystic Shrine
Jacob J. Gough
Al-Karan Temple
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Grand Imperial Council
Al-Koran
Baum
Evans
Aleppo Temple
Duquesne
Monongahela
Riverside House
Police raid on disorderly house at 37 Washington Street
Police raided the rear of No. 37 Washington Street, arresting proprietor Matilda Brown and seven inmates, four men and three women. Bertha Landon, a white woman, among them. Mrs Brown’s husband, running a speak-easy at the same property, is now in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Brown
No. 37
Washington Street
Bertha Landon
Business and Pleasure for C H Booth in Town
C H Booth of Youngstown pig iron manufacturer spent a day in town on business that doubled as pleasure. He laughed off questions, saying the trip is his own business and the enjoyment matters most to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Booth
Youngstown
Reduction Sale In Inees and Embroideries
Local ads announce a reduction sale featuring embroideries, founcings, ruchings with rare bargains from A. G. Campbell & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave. Catholic prayer books in German and English available at Jacob J. Fuchs, 1710 Carson Street. Joed4n’s swimming school opens Tuesday and Friday mornings for ladies. Argostura Bitters touted as a renowned South American digestive aid. Neapolitan awnings advertised as sunproof. Mamavux at 539 Penn Ave offers furnishings. Headquarter outlet for tents from Pittsburgh Water Proof Co. at 426 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Jacob J. Fuchs
Carson Street
Italians Invade Pittsburg Housing Sparks City Health Debate
A Pittsburg report describes a surge of Italian laborers arriving from Italy and rail lines, forming crowded lodging clusters from Virgin Alley to High Street. Officials warn pestilence risk, noting enforcement gaps, wage-driven moves, and concentration in zones near Diamond Street and Central Station. Local detectives describe living conditions and potential public health actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Italy
McTighe
Detective MecTighe
Estern
Pennsylvania
Virgin Alley
Tunnel Street
High Street
McAleese
Boards of Health
Board of Health
Sericea Iene
Beadle
Third Avenue
Central Station
Diamond Street
Pittsburg Children’s Hospital Opens For Destitute
The Pittsburg Hospital for Children Forbes street near Craftayve is ready to receive destitute sick or injured children not suffering from contagious diseases. Applications should be made to Dr. F L Morse, No 9 Fifth Ave. D D A Hengist, 3600 Fifth Ave. Dr W E Hat Fifth Ave cor Aiken Ave. Da T M T McKernan, 14 Penn Ave. MorrTooth Headquarters at Cor Frrra Ave and Woop Sr. Committee on Transportation says excursion tickets for Harrisburg convention will be ready at 10 a m Monday the 22d inst. Train leaves 8 a m Tuesday. Tickets valid three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Hospital
Forbes St
Craftayve
F. LE Morse
Fifth Ave
D. A. Hengist
W. E. Hat
Fifth
Aiken Ave
T. M. T. McKernan
Penn
Morrtooth
Cor
Frrra Ave
Woop
Harrisburg
Gro. L. Hourmar
H. P. Forp
Alex . McCanpness
Forfeit if Floraplexion proves best liver remedy
One thousand dollars to any claimant who proves Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint dyspepsia nervous debility biliousness consumption. It cures where all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it sample bottle sent free. FRANKLIN Haut New York. MWFsa Tw: Famous wallpaper designs Water Lily Pond Lil in natural colors with matching freeze ceiling. Engravings at lowest figures J J Fuens 1710 Carson street. Proposals to contractors for erection of a school building Third ward Wilkinsburg PA due July 3. See S B Donaldson architect Stevenson building Sixth Ave Pittsburgh. The Board reserves right to reject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Haut
New York
Mwfsa
Third Ward
Bort
Wilkinsburg
S. B. Donaldson
Bailey
Seevenson
Iced Tea Deals at Low Price Offer
Choice Lemons at 13 cents per dozen and iced tea priced to suit. Offers include tea supply options with cheap irrigation, plus a note that 2le Mixture is recommended for iced tea usage and is especially adapted for this purpose.
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McWilliams and Boyle
George
Wallace Delamater
Frank Fertig
Frank Stiebr
Lee Frasher
Fred J. Manley
Joseph Stokely
John Dunn, Jr
Charles Anderson
Alderman John Burns
Charles A. Fagan
Patrick Joyce
James M. Guffr
Ed Wainwright
Patrick Foley
Thomas Mullen
Dr. Johnston
County Democracy
Wilson
Girard House
Illiam J. Brennen
Mattanaugh
Frank Murray
Maries
Joseph A. Winterhalter
McWilliams del
John W. Douthitt
Winterhalter
J.B. Shale
Congress
Twenty-fourth
McKeesport
Shale
William A. Keller
Atax Jones Dream
Ent Teesday
Chief Brown
Wedersdar's State Convention
Crawford
Blair
Rody Morgan
Lg Popelar
Bansens
Mystery
THE
LAW
Grand Army Committee
MR. Eccles Robinson
Labor
Oxc
Chambers- McKee
Gallinger
Pens
Mystic Shrine Council
Boggs & Bubl
E. Joed4n
Mamavux
Penn Ave
Pillaborg Water Proof Co
Liberty Street
Tanne
Jay Gould
Homewood
Children's Hospital
Jacon J. Fuons
Garson St
J.J. Fuens
Rosixpaum & Co
Daly
Maeder Building
Bundsys
XEW
Marshell
Ohio Street
Gobelin
Axminster
Moquette
Bern
Rayal
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Rae
Eeenntinn
Bhostery Gisdiey
Binck Hosters
Feot Wales of Cambric
Saaezen
Windsor
Sarah Silk
Iace
Ak Bie
Ari
Market Street
Sotices
Arcanum Tag and Lean Association
Pennars
Tresawm
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