The Vote Hunter in Western Pennsylvania Campaigning
A staff correspondent chronicles a charismatic candidate cruising 17 western counties. He courts farmers at crossroads and barns while promising favors and urging macadamized roads, with mixed views from Clarion to Jefferson and Armstrong counties on farming profits and land values amid lower field-product prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PriTrtseourne Distaton
PosTorrice
Pennsylvania
Shay
Paps
Everett Piano Factory Expands to Double Production
Everett company, already producing 80 pianos weekly, announces foundations for a second factory with equal capacity and aims for 160 pianos weekly by October. The firm, praised for efficiency and lower prices, has dealers eager for Everett pianos and Alex Ross of Allegheny holds a major order while offering reduced prices on various styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Alex
Federal Street
Allegheny
Alex. Ross
Federal St
Usn
American-Style Home Building Emerges in Pittsburg Area
The piece notes rising wealth and taste in American residential architecture around Pittsburg, with stone first stories and wooden uppers, two-story layouts, attics for servants, and features like bathrooms and hot water. It describes a move from boxy settlers’ homes to varied styles influenced by Romanesque, Queen Anne, colonial, and French Renaissance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Stevens
DisPatch
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Newport
Saratoga
Stone
Wilt Case Disposed Of Counterfeit Verdicts Given
Jeremiah Wilt of Somerset county was found guilty of counterfeiting by a United States court after Secret Service agents testified to purchasing a spurious coin. His son James H. Wilt faced trial later that day but was acquitted, with Judge Acheson admonishing Wilt to respect his liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Jeremiah Wilt
Somerset
Edward Brisbin
Hugh Miller
Wilt
Lizzie Black
Stanger
John Sipes
Earnhart
Coal Bank
Somerset County
Hunt
Alcorn
Sipes
Sullivan
Lizzie
Plaster of Paris
Blakely to Arrive in Pittsburg for Vienna Orchestra
Mr D Blakely general manager in the United States for the Strauss Vienna Orchestra will arrive in Pittsburg this morning. A New York telegram says Boston has 2500 advance subscriptions for the first day with public sale not yet open. Several hundred tickets have already been purchased by mail for the Pittsburgh engagement.
New Hosiery Counter Opens With Large Importations
Promotional notes describe new patterns and fabrics at Jos Howe & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and Jos Horne & Co 35 Fifth Ave. featuring silks cottons and laces. Friday and Saturday sales showcase Remnants of Gingham dress goods white goods and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Howe & Co
Penn Avenue
Enable & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Jos, Horne & Co
Escaped judgments cloud property titles in state records
A long unsettled Bailey era judgment against state funds remains on file, with bondsmen Ferguson and Frick paying but deeds still bearing unsatisfied judgments. Purchasers fear hidden liens, and no mechanism yet wipes paid judgments from the record, prompting calls for legislative relief to restore title clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joss
Bailey
Messrs. Ferguson and Frick
Heaven
China
Cesar
Commonwealth
Bar Association
Grand Jury Discharged After One Case In Civilian Court
The United States Grand Jury finished business by noon yesterday and will be discharged this morning by Judge Acheson. They will report at 10 o clock for final discharge. Only case acted on was Thomas Carmody of Lackawanna County. A true bill for perjury was found against him for allegedly giving false testimony in the case of Ww. Casterline and others charged with robbing the Nicholson post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Grand Jury
Grand
United States Court
Acheson
Thomas Carmody
Lackawanna County
United States
Ww. Casterline
Nicholson Post Office
Brison Recommended for Mercy in Obscene Email Case
James E. Brison was found guilty with a recommendation for mercy after witnesses testified he sent an obscene letter by email to Mrs. Sarah C. Barr of East Liberty. The trial began Tuesday and concluded yesterday in the U.S. Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brison
James E. Brison
United States
Sarah C. Barr
E.st Liberty
Judge Acheson Denies Dismissal In Davis Bengal Tiger Suit
Judge Acheson yesterday denied the motion to dismiss Charles Jutte suit against John M. Davis owner of the Bengal Tiger for want of jurisdiction. The plea claimed the vessel was domestic. The court disagreed on the vessel status.
Counterfeiters Case Laid Over By Judge Achesop
Judge Achesop granted a contingency in the Somerset county counterfeiters case against John Sipes. An affidavit stated witnesses could not be secured due to short notice. The case was continued until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achesop
John Sipes
Somerset County
Watterson Secures Certiorari in McCaffrey Signer License Case
A. W. D. Watterson obtained a writ of certiorari taking to the Supreme Court the record in Henry McCaffrey's case, who was denied a wholesale signer license in the Thirteenth ward, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. D. Watterson, Esq
Henry McCaffrey
Pitisurg
Court listings show common pleas dockets and cases
The fragment lists multiple Common Pleas and district dockets with names such as Wittmer vs Allegheny City Dufford vs Frederick DuBois executor vs Cosgrave and others. It mentions railroad and traction company matters and various civil actions in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Wittmer
Allegheny City
Dufford
Frederick
DuBois
Cosgrave
Lewis
Echols Et al
Luther
McAllister 'S
Munhall & Co
McNeil
Smith & Co
Lanahan
Pennell
Howley & Co
Williams
Rothemend
Fligte
McIntire
McUandless
Kuho
Russell
Aecagsuring Company
Barnhart
McKallip
Itimate Pleas
McFall, Hetzel & Co
Mekoops
Youguogheny
Henry
Wall
Har- Traction Avenue
Pitt
Tulz
Beavey Ve
Coarsio Ve Schrader
Opera House Company Appeals Over Diamond Street Widening
Pittsburg Opera House Company seeks a jury trial to contest the Board of Viewers award in the Diamond street widening. The company, owner for 15 years, argues damages and lost income due to taking 25 feet and the destruction of the Opera House, while the board awards 8,000 in benefits and 200,000 more in excess damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Thomas N. Miller
Pittsburg Opera House Company
Diamond Street
Fifth Avenue
Opera House
Iamond Street
Deposit Company Audit Reports Good Standing
J C McCombs appointed by the Orphans Court filed a report on the Safe Deposit Company. He did not conduct a thorough inquiry but found trusts kept separate from each other and the general business. Investments are mainly real estate mortgages. The company has paid 6 percent dividends for years. assets total 3 345 497 21 with capital stock 500 000 estates and trusts 2 806 105 38, unclaimed valuables 50, and net assets 39 441 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C.mccombs
Orphans’ Court
Safe Deposit Company
Aise
McCalmont Oil moves to stop Alexander oil well
In Franklin township an ejectment suit by McCalmont Oil against Thomas Alexander and others seeks possession of oil territory. A writ to prevent production was granted with ten days to post a $20,000 bond and a supervisor appointed to manage the well and its petroleum during the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCalmont Oil Company
Alexander
Thomas Alexander
Franklin Township
Multiple 19th century cases and verdicts reported
The report lists several court actions: W Kraus versus C L Kreps on a mortgage with a verdict of 6995.33 dollars. John Penman versus Matthew Henderson from a Sorge sale. Commissioner named in Elizbeth Upperman v George Upperman divorce. Frank Schiffelbein v Charles Krane damages from blasting. Frank Schiffelbein and wife are involved in another case. J White presides. Charles Crawford appointed in the divorce case. Josepho Sadiuvsky and Charles Calverly receive naturalization papers. A jury deliberates in W G Hunter et al. v Edward Jennings et al. ejectment suit. A verdict for the defendant in Holman v Allegheny City for damages from California avenue opening. Anna M Jones et al. v Jefferson Gas Co. verdict for plaintiffs amounting to 425 dollars. Deputy Marshal D N Pomeroy of New York orders removal for Tollmer alias Reuben Spear, charged with mail fraud. transported to Lockport, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kreps
John Penman
Matthew Henderson
J White
Charles
Crawford
Elizbeth Upperman
George Upperman
Frank Schiffelbein
Charles Krane
Collier
Josepho Sadiuvsky
Charles Calverly
Acheson
United States
W. G. Hunter
Edward Jennings
Othan
Raw Township
W. A
Ellen L. Holman
Allegheny City
California Avenue
Anna M. Jones
Margaret Bauman
Jefferson Gas Company
D. N. Pomeroy
New York
Clarkson Aims Rest After July Resignation
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson says he will resign around July 1 and that his successor will not be from Pennsylvania. He notes this state’s tail quota of officers and mentions Wanamaker is not a Senate candidate. Clarkson has sold his stake in the Des Moines Register and will retire for a long rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
James
Pennsylvania
State Commission
Clarkson
Wanamaker
Senate
Des Moines Register
Help Them In the Nursery Figs Promise Quick Relief
Hambure figs should be kept in the nursery where they help with constipation or indigestion and are liked by children. Quick and efficacious action. Dose one fig. Available at all druggists Mack Drug Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Drug Co
N.Y
Remnant Sales and Apparel Promos at Fifth Avenue Stores
Local ads announce a big remnant sale on May 9 and 10 with one third off wool remnants. Also promotions for gingham dresses for children and misses, hemed and plain fabrics, light English cloths, and marked down silks and cloaks. Plus health capsules advertised as convenient alternatives to powders and elixirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyapie & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Rosenbaum & Co. Handkerchiefs At Fifth Avenue Deal
Bargain notice for silks and handkerchiefs from Rosenbaum & Co located at 35 Fifth Ave or nearby Market at. Offers a range of colors including blacks with promotional pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Silks
Kwame & Suuster
Fifth Ave
EuasLe & Suvusrest
Rosenbaum & Co.'s
Pittsburg Hospitals Outshine Brooklyn in Food and Care
A Pittsburgh survey contrasts local hospitals with Brooklyn facilities. West Penn Mercy Homeopathic and Allegheny General hospitals provide ample meals, clean wards, milk, and literature for patients, while Brooklyn’s St Catherine’s and Kings County Hospital face poor food, crowded wards, and unsanitary conditions.
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Pittsburg
Dispatch
West Penn Hospital
West Penn
Mercy
Homeopathic
Allegheny General Hospitals
Kent
Est Pem
King’s Hospital
Pittsburg Hospital
Pittsurgers
Brooklyn
Pitsburg
West Peon
Allegheny General
Churches Hollow
Arrest in Larceny Case Leads to Hearing
Constable Heiner arrested Andrew Jubarz of Duquesne on a larceny charge filed by Anna Kosteluk of the same area. Accused allegedly took $75 from a truck. Hearing set for Saturday with proceedings to begin Friday. KNABLE SHUSTER advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiner
McMasters
Andrew Jubarz
Senate Debates Over Silver Bill Delay and Amendments
In Washington May 7 the Senate debated delaying the Treasury notes on silver bullion bill. West opposed postponing, while Jones Nevada sought next Tuesday. Sherman and Plumb proposed amendments. no vote occurred as the chamber adjourned with notices of substitutes from West and Telfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixotox
Senate
Treasury
Stewart Rose
West
Plumb
Vegt
Nevada
Mr. Jones
Morrill
Jones
West Ho
New York
Ines
Stewart
Sherman
United States
Mr. Plumb
Snerman
Allison
Mr. Telfer
The Pathmaster Crisis on American Roads
A 19th century critique argues America faces a road crisis as pathmasters and toll systems fail. It calls for abolishing pathmasters, widening and leveling roadbeds, and adopting scientific roadmaking while criticizing local town meetings for overruling practical improvements.
Larrabee Free After Fourteen Years In Penitentiary
Charles Larrabee, inmate at River side Penitentiary, was released after fourteen years of imprisonment for murder in Venango county. The Board of Pardons at Harrisburg granted clemency a few days ago. He did not disclose his intended destination or trade. During confinement he learned several trades and pursued self education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Pittsburg
Redbank Creek
Allegheny River
Jefferson
John DuBois
Charles Larrabee
Riverside Penitentiary
Heal Baker
Venango County
Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Larrabee
Two Woods' Row Gentlemen to Face Hearing Today
John Spoehr and Andrew Spoehr Jr will appear before Alderman Foley of Woods Run today on an assault and battery charge. The prosecutor is their father Andrew Spoehr Sr, over 60, who says his sons had repeatedly threatened and carried out threats last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobnetown
John McGuire
Cherry Hill Township
Indiana County
L. B
John Spoehr
Andrew Spoehr
Alderman Foley
Woods’ Run
Mayor Gourley Named Honorary Chairman For Seoted Irish Congress
Mayor Gourley accepts honorary chairmanship for the Seoted Irish congress and will call a citizens meeting in Old City Hall on Saturday afternoon to plan defraying the event expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Old City Hall
Secretary Corwin Returns from P V and G Road Meeting
Secretary D P Corwin returned yesterday from the annual meeting of the P V and G road at Philadelphia. The old officers and board of directors were reelected. There was an increase in earnings of 282,854.79 over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Corwin
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Freight Agents Meet to Clear Unimportant Business
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents will meet in the Lake Shore office this morning to dispose of accumulated matters. The agents say no special business will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Ferocious Dog Hearing Before Alderman Foley Today
Beary Fowlel faces a hearing before Alderman Foley to answer to the chance of keeping a ferocious dog. Information provided by William Ginn ness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
William Ginness
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Jos. Horge & Co
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Tissa
Jos. Horxt & Co
Peon Avenue
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Krause
King’s County
St. Catherines
Reuge
King’s County Hospital
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