Northside politics spark amid American Defense Association rally
The Twenty third district race centers on Colonel Barne and George Shiras I as the American Defense Association meets in Allegheny to back Shiras and oppose immigration policies. Jr O U M officials decry politicizing their order while party lines sharpen around Bayne and Shiras with active campaigning planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barne
George Shiras I.1
American Defense Association
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Order of American Mechanics
Movement in Ohio presses Standard Oil charter issue
In Ohio a push to force Standard Oil to surrender its charter meets silence from a spokesman who says he knows nothing about it. He will not discuss politics until a nomination is made, and he believes Delamater won’t be nominated, showing little interest in commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Phillips
Delamater
Delamater Talks Campaign Prospects in City Visit
Senator George W. Delamater, then in good health, said his gubernatorial bid was progressing well and declined to comment on opponents. He noted resolutions show Armstrong's deletes aligned with Senator Quay but offered no pledges. He favored Philadelphia talks at a later date and left for Philadelphia on the 3:20 train after meeting several political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Delamater
Armstrong
Quay
Philadelphia
Delamater
Brotherly
Foxes for Schenley 700 and the Zoo’s animal surplus
Three tall men from Westmoreland County entered City Hall with two red foxes seeking sale to Chief Bigelow who referred them to Superintendent McKnight at the Zoo. The contractor on Oakland Avenue declined bears and foxes as expenses mount. Charles J. Clarke then offered three black raccoons, easing Bigelow’s worries as the Zoo’s supply of animals grows ahead of opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Chief Bigelow
Westmoreland County
Oakland Avenue
McKnight
Charles J. Clarke
Captain Bean Debates Crime Rise With Civilization
Captain E. D. Bean, ex Boston police officer and hotel guest, describes inventive police devices. He praises new leather clubs and a throwing chain to subdue suspects, claiming criminal activity grows with intelligence and civilization. A conference with Chief Brown may test nonlethal alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Hotel
E. D. Bean
Boston
United States
South America
Brown
Pattison Delegation Prediction From Allegheny Region
Selid Pattison supporters praise Pattison favor across Western Pennsylvania. Timothy O Leary Jr notes strong Pattison sentiment in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Guffey cites Armstrong county Democrats electing two Wallace delegates. county committee to set delegate timing before the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy O'Leary, Jr
Pattison
Esndall Club
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland
Fayette
Incians
Wallace
Black
W. 5. Guffey
Armstrong County
Mayoralty contest in Allegheny City awaits court order
The Tayton-Wyman mayoral battle stalls as the court delays issuance of the start order. Master explains proceedings require a court order before defenses are set, notifying W J Brennen to proceed. Brennen expects to request the order today with no further developments indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
W. J. Brennen, Esq
J. Brennen
Rutan Denies Retirement in Forty Second District Race
State Senator Rutan rejects retirement rumors as baseless and confirms a visit to C. H. Neeb, denying any link to Northside political matters. His supporters claim he leads the race and will stay in until the finish despite whispers of quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutan
Forty Second District
Northside
Bsiliwick Hum
Neebs
C. H. Neeb
Pee Ae
Neeb
Mr. Rutan
Noted Oil Clerk Reports 100 Wells in Operation
Mr. T. W. Phillips of New Castle said after touring the Butler oil fields with at least 100 wells in operation. He spoke briefly when asked what lay behind the legal matters discussed in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
T. W. Phillips
New Castle
Duquesne
Blind asylum proxy vote dispute quoted critic
Rev. E. R. Denehoo denies writing a scurrilous letter or threatening to derail the blind asylum project. He condemns rival supporters and says he will endure further attacks while absolving himself of responsibility for the enterprise. He notes others have seized the work by improper means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Denehoo
A. M. Brown
Donehoo
Gay Boys Away From Home
A hotel clerk notes many young men from neighboring towns come to the city to drink, fearing their families and maintaining appearances. He observes they are generally good natured but become loud and unruly when intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Boy Accused of Relieving Grocer Till of $20
Charles Goldbeck of Penn Avenue grocery reported a $20 shortage from his till. Police traced Thomas Haus, a boy, to Steubenville and arrested him on arrival of the train. Ds. B. M. Hawra, eye ear nose throat specialist, 720 Penn Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goldbeck
Penn Avenue
Thomas Haus
Steubenville
B. M. Hawra
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pasau
Strength Test as Plumbers Strike Deepens
The journey men organized a twenty man committee led by Frank Stewart to audit shops and report noncompliant workers, aiming $5 daily fines. Apprentices plan to form an opposing association to disrupt busy job sites, while master plumbers meet at 78 Fourth Avenue to reject demands and form a eight member visiting committee. The steamfitters and tinners align with the master trades, signaling a broad strike across building trades as the dispute widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Stewart
James Hay
Allegheny
Fourth Avenue
Jas. J. Kennedy
Halpin, Kennedy & Co
George Sands
Southside
East
Old City
Samuel Arthura
West Diamond Street
Builders’ Exchange
Rasner
Rasner & Dinger
Rupple’s
Glass Workers See Shutdown Bluff Over Tariff Bill
Report circulated among glass workers claim manufacturers plan a June shutdown as a bluff to pressure Congress on tariffs. Some say the stoppage could be postponed to July 1. William Loeffler, former Chicago Convention secretary, denied tariff links to the closure. John J. O Leary of O Leary Bros denied June 1 ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loeffler
John J. O'Leary
O'Leary Bros
Geneg Ae
Pleasant Valley Muddle Discussed by Executive Board
The Executive Board of D. A. 3 Knights of Labor met last night to confer with District Master Workman Evans about the Pleasant Valley trouble. The committees reported their work and the Board voted to sustain Evans plan of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knighta
Labor
Evans
Pleasant Valley
Railroad officials attend Grand Division meeting in Rochester
John Malone chief yard master of the Middle Division of the Baltimore and Ohio and conductor T. Darby traveled to Rochester New York yesterday to attend a meeting of the Grand Division of Railway Conductors.
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John Malone
Middle
Baltimore and Ohio Road
T. Darby
Rochester
N. Y
Grand Division of Railway
Duty on Tin Plate Raised by 2.1 Cents to 2.10
The tariff revision proposes lifting the tin plate duty from 1.75 to 2.10 cents per pound, depending on plate quality. The Tinned Plate Association accepts the figures. Masters plasterers and journeymen committees met last night and expect an amicable settlement of their dispute.
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Tinned Plate Association
Italians for Con Mince to Organize Trades Council
One hundred seventy four Italian immigrants arrived in the city this morning to work along the Monongahela river. A meeting of building trades representatives will meet at 537 Smithfield Street tonight to permanently organize the Trades Council with Carney to be reelected. The Republic Iron Works presents the central difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ql Whaseae
Monongahela River
Building Trades
Smithfield Street
Trades’ Council
Carney
Republic Iron Works
Hard Guessing In Looming Glass Workers Election
In the 1 A 300 presidency contest of the Glass Workers' Association, last hours bring uncertainty as votes are counted. Eberhardt led yesterday, Clarey supporters dispute the lead, and final results depend on tonight's official tally. Betting remains about even as inside sources differ on the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Glass Workers’ Association
Eberhardt
Clarey
Rumored Big Real Estate Sales Shake Squirrel Hill
The Dispatch reports authenticated transactions covering about 100 acres on Squirrel Hill between the park and the Monongahela may have sold for 1 000 to 2 000 per acre, totaling around 200 000. Purchasers and precise properties remain murky amid talk of a new road link and park projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
East End
Fourth Avenue
Squirrel Hill
Park
Monongahela
Greenfield Avenue
Hill Burewin
Chas. E. Speer
John D. Scully
Burgwin
W. C. Stewart
Sansom
Duquesne
Homestead
Schenley Park
Squirrel Hall
A Collection for the Pope Called by Pittsburg Diocese
The Rt Rev Bishop Phelan issues a circular for a Sunday May 18 collection at all masses to support the Pope. He cites the Holy Father’s deprived temporal possessions and urges Americans to offer a generous contribution from Catholics of the diocese as a sign of devotion. The letter will be read at masses before the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Pittsburg
Pope
Trials of a Polish Lover
Two young Polish suitors clashed over a widow in the Southside. Theodore Federo viski accused John Kimbasky of striking him with a beer glass during a confrontation at the widow Mrs Koskobach’s home. Kimbasky is jailed awaiting settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Succop
Southside
Theodore Federoviski
John Kimbasky
Federoviski
Kimbasky
Kimbusky
Duquesne Traction Aims to Extend Line to Wilkinsburg
The Duquesne Traction Company hopes to extend its Penn avenue line to Wilkinsburg by July first. A shortage of ties from the West halted work after 100 men labored daily. If ties do not arrive soon finishing on schedule will be hard as Penn avenue remains torn up and the summer repaving pushes ahead in Wilkinsburg and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg
South Street
Wallace Street
Married Woman Accused in Disorderly Conduct Case
Alderman Hartman issued a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Dilest of Pius street on a disorderly conduct charge by boarder Valentine Loeb. Loeb says she lectured about kissing a married neighbor woman before friends. Mrs. Dilest denies the charge and vows to wed someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Dilest
Pius Street
Valentine Loeb
Mortgage Ties up Convent Building Over Dispute
A $50 000 mortgage filed by Charles F. McKenna for Rev. Stephen Wall secures funds raised by 25 Catholic laymen to end years of turmoil at the Oakland area convent. Mother Alphonse and Sister Emanuel plan to sail for France on the 17th to open a new school under the Paris diocese. The total debt on the property reaches about $115,000 including prior loans from William Thaw.
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Recorder's Office
Charles F. McKenna
Mother Alphonse
Stephen Wall
St. Paul's Cathedral
Father Wall
Thin City
Alphonse
Emanuel
France
Paris
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Phelan
Holy See
Ryaa
Oakland
William Thaw
Western Theological Seminary
Pny
High School Commencement Plans Set by Central Board
The Central Board of Education High School Committee met last night. Principal Wood reported department enrollments 424 academical, 170 commercial, with average attendances 89, 152. Commencement set for June 26 with class night June 20 and exams June 23–25. Hall arrangements referred to Dr. Benham, Wood, and Reisfar. Extra pay for diploma work denied. repairs contract approved at 7350 dollars to H L Kreissler.
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Central Board of Education
B. Wood
Commercial
Wood
Dr. Benham, O
Reisfar
Prof
Everhart
H. L. Kreissler
Committee On
Two Shoplifting Trials Open in Court Hearings
Two shoplifting cases heard yesterday before Magistrates Gripp and McNulty involved families. Mrs Anna Onsoit of Mansfield and the Spearers of Allegheny faced court with varying outcomes and bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annan Onsolt
Manafield
Gripp
Alderman McNalty
Margaret Spealer
Pittsburg
Allegheny
General Blakely
Anna Onsoit
Mansfield
Onsoit
Philip
Margaret Spearer
Julia
Humboldt Street
Porter & Donaldson
Alderman McNulty
Billings
J. J. Porter
Chief Bigelow's Turn a Public Nuisance Case
Alderman McMasters hears suit by H. B. Hulings against Public Works chief E. M. Bigelow and contractors George and Michael Egan and G. L. Peabody. He accuses them of maintaining a public nuisance for 300 feet on Duquesne way west of the Exposition building due to piling of rubbish obstructing the wharf with Bigelow allegedly a consenting party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
E. M. Bigelow
George and
Michael Egan
G. L. Peabody
Alderman McMasters
H. B. Hulings
Duquesne Way
Exposition Building
Mr. Bigelow
Court Question as Widener and Elkins Stand Firm
P A B Widener and W L Elkins, traction magnates, faced the Duquesne Company suit at the Anderson Hotel. They returned to Philadelphia last evening. Widener said the matter is for the courts to decide and he has nothing to add. He does not fear a large loss of traction business for the Duquesne road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. B. Widener
W. L. Elkins
Traction Road
Anderson Hotel
Duuesne Company
Philaelphia
Widener
Duquesne Road
Great Wool Assabet Cheviot Suits At Bargain Price
A newspaper ad touts all wool assabet cheviot suits in black serge lined and first class. They claim value of $15 with a sale price of $7 90 and invite readers to view at P. C. C. on the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond
China
Japan
CHAT WITH A SOLDIER S SURGEON AT DAYTON HOME
Dr F H Patton surgeon in charge of the National Home for Soldiers at Dayton checked into the Seventh Avenue Hotel returning from Washington with 20 insane veterans. He stands six feet two inches and speaks warmly about the work, praising nonpartisan care and the Dayton facility with a 1500 seat theater and a large park for 5000 soldiers.
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F. H. Patton
National Home For Soldiers
Dayton
Seventh Avenue
Washington
Saato Omes
Wholesale and retail moquettes offered in New York City
A broker advertises 10 000 yards of moquettes for sale in New York City. Prices range from 125 to 150 dollars per yard, with wholesale and retail options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Retail catalog clippings promise bargains and fashion
Advertisements tout Canton and Shanghai prints at low prices, infant caps and bonnets by A G Camprent & Sons, remnants of linen, dress shirts at Rosenbaum Co and James H Aiken Co, and warnings about impure water with Angostura Bitters as well as Walker's Wax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Camprent & Sons
After Non-Union Men Beating at Local Plumbing Shop
Two men attacked tinner Charles Camphouse at Cunning ham’s shop on Wylie avenue after asking for him. They threatened and assaulted Cunningham then returned and beat him, with Mrs. Cunningham driving them off. He planned to sue the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cunningham
Wylie Avenue
Charles Camphouse
Cunningham
Camphouse
C. Angloch
Fulton Street
Mr. Cunningham
Temperance Meetings In Allegheny County and Manchester
The Allegheny County W C T U holds its monthly meeting next Tuesday at 2 PM in Third U P Church Diamond Street with reports from department superintendents and plans for the Verona quarterly convention on June's second Tuesday. The Manchester branch meets at 4 PM tomorrow at Washington and Beaver to mark their eleventh anniversary with short addresses and music by the Spencer Y W C T U choir.
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Allegheny County
U. P
Diamond Street
Verona
Manchester
W. Cc. T.C
Washington and
Beaver Avenues
M. L. Swager
Spencer Y. W. C. T. U
Thanking Supporters for Incurables Home Donations
The Protestant Home for Incurables thanks friends who remembered the institution with donations on donation and reception day. Gratitude is extended to the press for many favors, by order of the Board. Mary E. McCandless, Secretary Malinda Pressly, President.
Latest Hats and Flowers at Low Prices
A large display offers Ladies' Straw Hats in rough and ready straws and braid at factory prices. Also new styles of headwear for boys and a vast flowers display for various uses. Ribbons in multiple sizes and shades with sash ribbons at 87 cents and 1 dollar per yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos. M. Bayne
Patriotic Sons of America
American Protestant Association
Bayne
Tee Distatch
Mr. Shiras
Mr. Shiraz
Spiras
Senator Delamater
FOXES
Schenley
Bigelow
James McKoleht
Boardere
Captain Bean
Selid Pattison
Allegheny Conny
Plaintif
Senator Delama
Waem
E. KR. Desehoo
Gay
Cauget
Journeymen Plumbers
The
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Glass
Feil Tose
1. A. 300
Phelan Aske
Ursula
Messrs
Widener and
Elkins
Duquesne Company
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
New York Ciy
New York
Edward
Gruetzinger
Canton
Shanghai
Ussa Hucus & Hacks
Rosenbaum & Co
Hemstrienen
Huaus & Hacke
Ttssu
At&l
van Dyke
Rae Een
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
Black Chantilly
Sos
507
Market Street
A. Ae CO
John A. Renshaw
Liberty
Uudureu
John A. Renshaw & Co
Fascy Grocers
Cor
Liberty and
Ninth
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
London
Lee Yard
Moa
Gents’ Furnishings
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