Turbulent Sixth District Legislative Contest Follows Magee Quay Clash
The Sixth Legislative district battle between Magee and Quay produced a stormy scene with accusations of delegate capture and irregularities. Magee supporters claim votes were shifted from Fifth district to Quay, while Quay forces fought to seat their own committee men. The contest involved Findlay township, West Elizabeth, Beltzhoover, and Lower St. Clair, with confrontations over credentials and attempts to influence delegates.
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Quay
Magee
Quay Committee
Don
North Fayette
Beltzhoover
West Elizabeth
Findlay Township
Lower St. Clair
Barton
Hood
Flinn
Kauffman
Ed Hayes
Egate
Andy Robertson
John
Robb
Murray
Neville
Shenk
Hotel du Meane
Bonnhorst
Teanaostt
Pittsburg
Bayne
War and a Waterloo at City Hall Fifth Assembly Conventions
The Fifth Assembly conventions convened at City Hall last night. Convention No 1, led by Chairman Samuel Conners, nominated a long list of candidates for the County Committee including Magee Upperman Gosser McKinley Wressing Conner MacGonigie and others. James Fitzsimmons then nominated a second slate with Shangie Perry Robbing Thursby Joylr Thoms Rostler and more. The delegates' vote favored the first group.
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Samuel Conners
A. C. Hoyer
W. A. Magee
John Upperman
George Gosser
William McKinley
Phillip Wressing, Jr
Wiliam Fitna
S. P. Conner
KR. G. MacGonigie
W. Wilson
John Bottles
Mark Donnelly
C. H. Stol
Franken Leaver
Jones
John A. Heed
Thomas
Heed
Dr. C. Evans
Thomas James Fitzsimons
Max Leslie
Seaman
Bamuel D. Warmeartle
James P. Dabtem
Sts
Controversy at Allegheny County Republican Convention
The convention debated a resolution condemning city officials for using Public Safety employees to influence votes. A heated exchange followed as several members challenged coercion claims, ultimately defeating the measure amid disruption. Similar resolutions passed in Fourth and Eighth district conventions.
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Department of Public Safety
Vss
Hoger
W. A. Magee
Aioe
Reed
John Black
Leiderman
Schafer
Rk Ned
Coates
Chris Magee
Piguigiat
Bei Doyle
Magee
Win
Bianco
Doyle
Conners
Mr. Hoyer
C. L. Magee
Anne Ae Ward
Allegheny County
Fourth Assembly
Bayne Explains Home Rule Split and Eastward Travels
Colonel Bayne and Chairman Andrews left for the East last evening heading to Washington and Philadelphia respectively. Bayne condemned Magee’s position, claiming state politics and city contracts shifted away from Magee and that Home Rule supporters remain unified against broken promises. Magee protests the treatment and asserts his own claims to revenue and power.
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Bayne
Andrews
Philadelphia
Washington
Colonel Bayne
Walter Lyon, Esq
Hayne
Mages Sears
Fiee
Wenena
Onmen
Magee
Aera Nana
Mane
Convention delegates named for county picks in Broad County
Yesterday’s conventions elected delegates to the county meeting this afternoon to nominate candidates for Judge of Common Pleas Court No 1 District Attorney Coroner and Director of the Poor. Names listed include James M. Fahnestock Henry Marcellas James A. Steele Alex Pentecost and others from multiple districts. The narrative notes a likely quick action by delegates and references a sketch of Judge Fr will have... born in Lancaster county February 2 18... son of Rev William Coll D.D., a distinguished Methodist of the period.
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Common Pleas
James M. Fahnestock
Henry Marcellas
James A. Steele
Alex. Pentecost
Eorge Schad
Theodore Myler
Thomas
G. J. Neta
Seebad
Ira Aang Crewe JoRe Glenn Simon Roll
Martin
Leon J. Long
William Stumpf
Acum D. Wood
Een
Susman
Joseph Bresker
Philip New
Peter _Bowsiac
Gamble Weir
John Harvey
Albert Zamvan Davis
Patoce
H. Reed
A. L. Pearson
H. Saha
Arthur Waliseo
John Piles
C. Eliott
W. J. Friday
Eliot
W. Wilson
Dr. C. Evans
Mark Donley
Morgan McDonald
Charles Habiandt
Ngenbacher
Crawford
Jacob Solfell
Ord
Samoond
H.kummer
John
M ‘Willis
Pittsburgh Political Figures in Allegheny County History
The text outlines career paths of local officials in Allegheny, detailing elections for District Attorney in 1856, a decade as judge, and Arch Rowand’s early public service. It highlights Coroner Heber McDowell born 1854 in the First Ward, education at public schools and Iron City College, and his rise from messenger to coroner in January 18XX, noting Civil War service and a nickname Handsome Hobe.
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Sereda
Arch Rowand Carly
Leonharl
Pafiane Tela
Paul Leonhart
Gaonge Shiras, Jr
Company K
Wea
Virginia Calvary
Co Cra
Phil
Sheridan
First Ward
Iron City College
Tribute to Flinn Vindicates Allegheny Republican Lead
Mr. Magee defends Allegheny County Republican strength against outsiders and lauds Mr. Flinn as a capable lieutenant general. He notes Allegheny’s large majority, contrasts Philadelphia shifts, and denies any rift with Flinn, calling him a top employer and of high integrity.
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Magee
Allegheny
C. L. Magee
Blaine
Philadelphia
Harrison
Ieeeeey County
New County Republican Committee Members Listed by Districts
A complete roster of the new County Committee elected at yesterday's Republican conventions is published by district. First district names include W. M. Gibbs F. Meese and others. second district lists James Sendley James P. Stewart and more. third district features Getty Jr Fred Greluer and George Albertson. fourth district H. Jones George Nell Truesh. fifth district M A George Gosser William McKierny. sixth district Miles Bryan Charlies Wilhelm J B Hamilton John Moore. seventh district Thomas Bayne John Shafer Walter Lyon. eighth district William Germa F Davitt John Walker. The tally shows numerous local party figures joining the committee.
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W. M. Gibbs
D. T. Mulvey
W. B & Sonnats
Harry Carewv
F. Meese
William Langhurst
James Sendley
James P. Stewart
William E. A. Rudolph
Charles W. Dahiinger
C. Stiffen
W. ¥. Trimbell
Thomas R. Morris
William McKier
Y. Pullip Drese Paing
I Willies
Ees
Gonlgyn
Aes Wilson
John Sates Erolzenbach
William Hes
Charles E. Succop
J. M. Shafer
Martin G. Frank
John A. Shock
Soffel It
Andrew Robertson
H. Fren
Pelos Miles Byran
Charlies Wilhelm
J. B. Hamilton Charles
Delegates Named to State Treasurer Convention
The State Conventions selected delegates for the State Treasurer race. First District Emanuel Wertheimer and Arthur Poeneeny. Ae District James Bradley John H. am. Third District H E H Bitten B K Wachter. Fourth District W H Meeg. Fifth District James pil MacGonigle Samuel Andrews C H Stolze. Sixth District Josiah Speer Ian Boyce. Seventh District Walter Lyon Harry Arm etl District Van Erk Scoti. Bradleys said he would vote for Smitley at the State Convention. Wertheimer and Kennedy spoke at the First District gathering and urged delegates to a hotel supper.
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Emanuel Wertheimer
Arthur G.poeneeny
James Bradley
John HH
H EH. Bitten
B. K. Wachter
W. H. Meeg
James Pil MacGonigle
Samuel Andrews
C. H. Stolze
Josiah Speer
Ian Boyce
Walter Lyon
Harry Armetl
van Erk Scoti
Bradley
Smitley
Wertheimer An Kennedy
Possible Supreme Court Nomination for Harper Succession
The article speculates that Chief Justice will nominate a successor to Major Samuel Harper and Judge Acheson would appoint the nominee. It suggests Shafer is favored to wind down Harper’s business, noting the office’s heavy duties and limited pay. The piece mentions August 1878 and unresolved cases, hinting at the era’s legal expectations and tensions.
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Samuel Harper
United States Supreme Court
Acheson
Sternhafer
Harper
Shafer
Cies
Ous
Shad
Woman Held on Writ Habeas Corpus Over Hidden Money Claim
Mary Camp nee Moran claimed money found under her Poplar alley steps and sought a writ of habeas corpus alleging unjust detention in Central station. Inspector McAleese released her after the writ was served.
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Mary Camp
Moran
Poplar Alley
Arer
Ee Cma Nervings
Willan Reardon
W. H. McGary
Central Station
McAleese
Desperate fight ends with arrests in ward thirty six
David Carson and Michael Williams are held at the Thirty sixth ward station house after a regular fun fight drew a large crowd. Dick Beer intervened describing injuries and witnesses noted Williams had a bruised face as the melee unfolded.
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David Carson
Michael Williams
Thirtysixth
Dick Beer
Eng
Ray
Williams
Legal clash over Sawyer-Mann Westinghouse lamp patent
A high profile court battle opens in federal venues over the incandescent electric lamp with a vegetable carbon filament. George Westinghouse and Edison’s camp clash with the McKeesport Electric Light Co before Judge Bradley and Judge McKennan as a flood of documents and experts fill the docket.
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McKeesport Electric Light Company
Bradley
United States Supreme Court
McKennan
United States Circuit Court
George Westinghouse
John Dalzell
T. B. Kerr
George H
Lengthy Hearing Closes Ahead in Patent Case Clash
Report outlines a contentious hearing with many witnesses and testimony on lamp technology from 1845 to 1885. Dalzell argues Sawyer Mann patents predate Edison, while Westinghouse contends infringement. debates among Justices Bradley and McKennan weave through complex lamp history and patent claims.
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Westinghouse
S P.M
Edison
Sawyer-Mann
Bothes
Dalzell
Mann
Broadnax
Lowery
Bradley
McKennan
Sawyer
Sawyer and Mann
Thrs
G. P. Lowrey
Lowrey
Trial Proceedings Unfold in Sawyer Mann Light Case
Mr Lowrey rejects Justification and apology in court as Wetmore rests his case. Witnesses describe Sawyer Mann light as straight carbon. Judge and audience observe courtroom humor as proceedings continue.
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Lowrey
Sawyer & Mann
Westinghouse
Tile Sayers Lie Ofp Strike At Monongahela House
Reported yesterday that tile workers at the Monongahela House and helpers are on strike over a $275 claim and wage cuts from 1 to 27 1 2 per day. Proprietor Anderson reportedly shifted the contract to Young of Allegheny. Shaw declined comment at first and said he offered to pay union wages. He promised further remarks today.
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Monongahela House
John Shaw
Anderson
Shaw
Young
Allegheny
Pooling with a Phonograph at Western Pennsylvania Engineers Meeting
The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania spent most of its meeting last night conversing with a phonograph. It proved the most entertaining speaker, echoing the sentiments of those who spoke with it. Messrs. George H. Paine J. J. Keenan John McDonald and Henry Aiken were elected members.
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Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania
George H. Paine
J. J. Keenan
John McDonald
Henry Aiken
Unprecedented musical treaty event at Exposition Hall
A grand concert night promises the greatest orchestra conductor singers pianist and Steinway pianos. H Kleber & Bro. at 506 Wood St display duplicates of Conover Opera and Emer son pianos. Belmont street items and curtain work offered by Jos Horse Co. plus a vast sale of fabrics and dress goods at Horne Co. and James H. Aiken & Co. venues with clearance bargains across departments.
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Exposition Hall
Steinways
Steinway
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood
Conover
Emerson
Klebers
Pittsburg
Wood Street
Britain's Blowers Faced With Glass Industry Vacancy Surge
A Jeannette Pennsylvania report notes a glass tank project expanding as 400 workers already toil. Managers seek foreign blowers to fill vacancies, with union leader James Campbell noting shortages and cautioning about imports and contract terms.
Iron Workers' Convention Opens at New Turner Hall
The Amalga mated Association of Iron and Steel Workers holds its annual convention at New Turner Hall starting Tuesday, June 4, with major issues on the agenda. Proposals include a two to three year scale tied to bat on card rates and possible concessions on wages while resisting any reduction.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
New Turner Hall
Nocamaode
Whiner Carnegie
Sias
Doyle Named Superintendent of Pittsburg and Western
C E Doyle formerly trains master and telegraph superintendent of the Cairo Vincennes and Chicago Railroad was appointed yesterday to head the Pittsburg and Western replacing J S Johnston who resigned Johnston will rest several months before deciding his future plans Me ome alleged to be a factor in the resignation with speculation of further departures.
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C. E. Doyle
Cairo, Vincennes and Chicago Railroad
Mount Carmel
Pittsburg and Western
S. Johnston
Doyle
West
Pittsburg
Johnston
Meome
Central Trades Council Examines Foreign Glass Workers
The Knights of Labor Hall hosts a star chamber style session of the Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania as two witnesses are questioned about imported glass workers under contract. President Evans offers little detail while a possible public meeting follows amid tensions with the Window Ginng Workers' Union.
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Star Chamber
Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor Hall
Mie Hs
Evans
Ula
Mice
Cornell
Willdo
Central Trades Car
Pittsburg Reduction Company Chartered
A charter was filed yesterday establishing the Pittsburg Reduction Company to reduce refractory ores and hares at $100 each. Directors named include A. E. Hunt, H. W. Lash, Robert J. Scott, Willard Hunsiker, and W. S. Sample.
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Pittsburg Reduction Company
A. E. Hunt
H. W. Lash
Robert J. Scott
Willard Hunsiker
W. 5. Sample
Wayne Iron Works Strike Shuts Brown and Company Bridges
Workers at Wayne Iron Works initiate a strike against Brown and Company halting bridge fabrication work. The stoppage affects ongoing projects and supplier schedules as labor actions spread through the plant.
Coughs and Colds Remedies Highlighted in Ad Notice
An old newspaper ad promotes treatments for coughs colds sore throat influenza and hoarseness. The listing emphasizes versatile remedies and preventative care for common respiratory ailments.
Acquittal of Master Workman Ross in Embezzlement Case
Master Workman Ross of D A 3 E of L was found not guilty of embezzlement after a court proceeding described as a secret meeting that extended to 4 am. The paper notes denial of charges by court members and says Ross declined to discuss details or confirm any allegations.
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Workman Ross
D. A
E. of L
Ross
Strikers and Mine Workers Face Tensions Over Race and Wages
James E. Wilson of Solar Iron Works protests a Dispatch report saying colored non union men quit, stating they continue working until labor groups value colored workers beyond names. Miners on the Pittsburg and Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad pass resolutions at Venilia, accusing operators of violating recent conference agreements. A convention is planned on the 6th to review the issue.
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James E. Wilson
Solar Iron Works
Pittsburg and Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Venilia
Mtb
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Westinghouse and
George Westinghouse, Jr
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Sayers
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Great May
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Honne & Co
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Horne & Co
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Sexorweck
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Mwyflu
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Menx
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Great Western Gun Works
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Britain
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New Exposition Building
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Thompson Brothers
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Bedford Springs
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Liberty
Ninth St. Eee
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Jos. Horne
Walcome
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