City of Pittsburg Contends for Naval Ship Name
City leaders press to name one of nine new navy cruisers after Pittsburg as senators, navy officials, and citizens debate this prestigious honor. The proposed name would honor the city and its wartime vessel fame, with Pittsburg previously bearing a government boat named Hercules.
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Congress
Pittaberg
Navy Department
Chicago
Boston
Baltimore
Atlanta
Pittsburg
Grand Lodge Session Opens After Long Roll Call
After a three hour roll call the Grand Lodge of the I O O F began its morning session with extensive discussion and reporting photographs of post grands. The article notes the unwritten tasks demonstrated during the meeting and the formal progression of the day.
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Grand Lodge
City of Pittsburg Named for Cruiser No 6 in Navy Plan
Local Alderman McGarey petitions Secretary Tracy to christen cruiser No 6 as The City of Pittsburg citing the city’s steel industry prowess and its role as a center of iron, coal, and gas. Washington replies that the request will be considered as councils draft a formal petition.
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Bewjamin F. Tracy
Washington, D C
Dean
Crusier
Pitts Burs
Miltsboro
United States
Kke
America
Enery
Preerem
Push
City of
Pittsburg
Ally
J. McGanry
Washington
Mon
McGarey
Mtteburg
Pittisbang
T. M. Rawsay
Navy
Tracy
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Baltimore
Navy Department
Wilson
Philip Hichborn
United States Navy
Melville
Grand Lodge debates lodge representation at annual session
The Finance Committee report was amended to pay the Grand Master 1200 yearly for travel. A committee was appointed to revise the constitution and by laws. A motion to equalize lodge representation failed by a small margin after a lengthy debate, with about 300 grandlodgers outside Carnegie Hall and Past Grand Sire James B. Nicholson presenting unwritten work.
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William A. Witherup
Charles Moore
J McGregor Gibb
H. Steuernagel
William R.charler
Grand Lodge
Carnegie Hall
James B. Nicholson
New Home for Orphans Declared by Daughters of Rebekah
Delegates from 46 lodges gathered for the Daughters of Rebekah annual convention at 67 Fourth Avenue. Mrs Abbie Lynch was elected president and a new lodge constitution was adopted with one delegate per lodge plus additional delegates for members over 100. The constitution awaits Odd Fellows approval and western lodges plan to back a Home for Orphans near Pittsburgh or Allegheny within five miles.
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The
Daughters of Rebekah
Fourth Avenue
Abbie Lynch
Odd Fellows
Home For Orphans of Odd Fellows
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Wealthy Allegheny man attempts suicide in melancholia
Henry Swindell, head of the Swindell Construction Company, attempted to cut his throat yesterday morning. He lay in an easy chair with a near fatal wound until Dr. Hazzard operated with a silver tube to keep his windpipe open. Despite initial revival, physicians deem the case hopeless though recovery could occur in a day or two. Swindell’s wife and mother died recently and his son is a business manager. the family is prominent in Allegheny.
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Henry Swindell
Swindell
Dr. Hazzard
Montgomery Avenue
Mr. Swindell
Swindell Construction Comoy
Lewis
United States
Messrs
James
William Swindell
Allegheny
Bargain China Silks Sold at 0 Cents a Yard
Jos GHomyn & Co offer genuine printed China silks at zero cents per yard in their Peon Avenue stores, promising the best value available. The bold advertisement highlights a drastic price, inviting shoppers to visit the outlet for bargains.
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Bargolos
Jos, Ghomyn & Co
Peon Avenue
China
Japan
National Tube Works Strike Faces Long Protracted Fight
McKeesport workers at the National Tube Works strike after General Manager Converse rejects a wage scale. A conference committee proposed a five member panel to study wages and return to work, while strikers convene a meeting to decide on the new offer. Many workers remain adamant as other tube mills eye the dispute.
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National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Converse
White
Opera House
Todamea Mohan
Thomas McGinley
National Tubs Works Company
Tue
Convaner
Mr. Converte
Itas
Eco
Ohio
the _ix
Passinegies
Anid
National House
John Cunningham
Oil City
Glasshouse Shutdown Debate Among Pittsburg Glass Makers
A Pittsburg and Western window glass manufacturers meeting at Hotel Anderson will hear the Chicago report on a potential June 15 shutdown. If 75 percent of workers favor it, closures may begin June 15 though many expect July 1 otherwise. former President Thomas Catlin supports price coordination but not binding change.
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Charles Loeffler
Chicago
Thomas D. Catlin
Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
the Anderson
Catlin
Glass industry meetings held in Anderson discuss trade
Three gatherings of glass makers convened in Anderson with the flint and green bottle groups in the morning and a plate glass session with New York jobbers in the afternoon. No prices were set as supply and demand signals varied and organizers reported no firm agreement or pools.
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Anderson
Flintmakers
Green Bottle
Plate Glass
New York
J. T. Gorsuch
Zanesville
Flint and
Gorsuch
Conger
Tinners Strike Unsettled After Conference
The tinners strike remains unsettled as both sides refuse concessions. A conference between muster tinners and journeymen ended without an agreement. journeymen had no demands, and the master timers' committee did not receive instructions. President Rasner suggested accepting a $250 per day minimum with association sanction, but the associations declined.
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Rasner
Plumbers Trade Strike Standoff Persists with Firm Stand
The master plumbers remain firm while workers resist with a promising resistance, watching for unauthorized labor. No new developments or settlement appeared yesterday as the stalemate continues unresolved. A local ad promotes Krause's Headache Capsules and baby buggies at Harrison's Toy Store.
Conger Discusses Quay and Foraker in Tariff Debate
Akron Republican Col. A. L. Conger met in Anderson with W. W. Cox to review the metal market and address rumors of discord in the National Executive Committee. He defended Sen. Quay, praised Foraker as a potential chairman, and noted the impact of the McKinley and McComas bills on Ohio politics and the iron market.
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A. L. Conger
Akron
Republican National Executive Committee
Anderson
W. W. Cox
Syracuse
National Republican Executive Committee
Qusy
Congressional Committee
Conger
Pares
Saides
Governor J. K. Toole Visits Pittsburg After Montana Marriage
Governor J K Toole of Montana and his bride, recently married in Washington, stopped in Pittsburg on their way home to the new Western State. He discussed politics after the election and supported a silver bill while noting Montana’s lead oil and tariff implications for the lead trade.
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J. K. Toole
Montana
Anderson
Washington
Pittsburg
Electric railway poised to run from Creighton to Latroma
A Tarentum resident predicted a four mile traction line through here from Creighton to Latroma. He noted no liquor license in town and many citizens would ride the cars to Latroma where saloons exist. Construction could start this summer with completion next fall.
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Pittsburg
Tarentum
Creighton
Latroma
Ork
Ft Wayne Director Favors Double Tracking of Road
ER P Williams a Ft Wayne Railroad Company director attended an Anderson meeting and will join today’s inspection tour. He favored double tracking and hoped the Pennsylvania Company would fund it. No betterment stock was voted. Williams was not opposed to improvements. Senator Sherman and Mr Cass opposed betterment stock. About $1,000,000 is spent yearly on road improvements.
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Williams
ER. P. Williams
Ft. Wayne Railroad Company
Anderson
Pennnsylvania Company
Sherman
Cass
Citizens Protest Adverse Assessments for Webster Avenue
Citizens from the Eighth Eleventh and Thirteenth wards met last night with about 150 property owners to condemn Webster avenue straightening assessments. T C Lascar chaired the meeting with Henry Meyer as secretary as speakers supported a resolution urging ward councilmen to oppose the Board of Viewers report citing alleged injustice.
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Webster Avenue
T. C. Lascar
Henry Meyer
Board of Viewers
Bayne Plans Mass Rally Amid Shiras Campaign Clash
Allegheny politics heat up as Colonel Bayne readies a large turnout at Union Rink to counter George Shiras III in the congressional race. The American Defense Association meetings yield no action beyond endorsing Shiras, while Bayne allies push circulating appeals and a sizable donor demand.
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The
Defense Association
Shiras
Stone
American Defense Association
Allegheny
George Shiras III
Congress
Patriotic Order
Colonel Bayne
Roderick Chu
Mr. Shiras
William A. Stone
United States District Attorney
Cardinal Richelieu
de Mauprat
Chairman Andrews in Town Sees Crops and Party Enthusiasm
State Republican Committee chairman William H. Andrews visited the area meeting local leaders including Walter Lyon D Warmesade Dr. George Gladden W M Gibbs and others. He praised McKean county Republicans after recent fray and predicted strong convention energy then departed for Philadelphia.
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William H. Andrews
State Republican Committee
Walter Lyon
D. Warmesade
George Gladden
W. M. Gibbs
Andrews
McKean County
State Committee
Philadelphia
Doctor Versus Coroner in Allegheny Death Case
Charles D. Thomas telegraph operator of 98 Ridge Avenue Allegheny died suddenly yesterday morning. Dr J W Kerr summoned said death due to overdose of chloral and bromide and refused to certify. The Coroner issued a certificate stating death by heart trouble.
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Charles D. Thomas
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
J. W. Kerr
Great Clothing Deal Sparks Deep Discounts
A bold cash purchase by P. C. C. 0. involved $500,000 worth of men’s clothing from three firms. Buyers snapped up the stock at about 33.4 cents on the dollar and now offer suits, coats, vests, and other items at unusually low prices at their Grant and Diamond corner store opposite the Court House.
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Prince Albert
Guitars and Mandolins Offered by H. Kleber & Bro
New Lakeside antique oak Arion mahogany and Conservatory rosewood guitars priced at 750 2 50 and 15 with concert size roses at 18 Mandolins from 5 88 10 15 Washburn models from 22 up and warranties against splitting. Also Angostura Bitters trademark ruling against O W Abbots Co with exclusive rights granted to Siegert Sons. Extra clerks at the Latino counter to serve customers. Penn Avenue stores.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Lakeside
Arion
Conservatory
Washburn
Jupes Lawrence
Supreme Court of New York
Dr. 8. G. B. Siegert & Sons
Angostura Bitters
O. W. Abbots & Co
Baltimore
Jos. Hans & Co
Penn Avenue
Large stock of gloves and dress goods offered this week
Largest stock of reliable gloves priced at 75¢ to 160 and dollar value gloves praised as best for the money. Foreign dress goods and imports greatly reduced to close. Marshall self-class hatchway gate advertised as a durable safety device. Children's sailor hats and an immense stock from Boanw navn & Co featured.
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Liossx- Baum & Co
Ussu Honous & Hacke
Scotch Irish Congress Expected in City Next Week
Preparations for a large Scotch Irish Congress proceed in the city with participation hoped from President Harrison and Secretary Blaine. The Citizens Committee reports about 3500 dollars raised and seeks additional funds from banks hotels manufacturers and other businesses before Decoration Day events.
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Harry Filson
Campbell and
Beaver
Blaine Corning
Citizens’ Committee
General Citizens’ Committee
Common Council Chamber
Hamilton
David McAllister
Nevin Woodside
Doneboo
James Andrews
William McCreery Seft
East
Harrison
Blaine
Windom
Stanford
Quay
Cameron
Cleveland
Gourley
Campbell
Congress
Cat Nail Manufacturers Hold Secret Meeting at Schlosser
About 25 members attended a secret gathering at the Schlosser yesterday. The group, described as anxious to hold buyers to their contracia, remained reticent about the meeting’s purpose.
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Cat Nail Manufacturers
Schlosser
Sale notice of Geot’s Own Shir Made Up and Hosiery
For men women and children the ad promotes Geot's Own Shir made from French Flannels and Madrasa in new shapes with window display. It lists hosiery, night shirts, unlaundried shirts, undergarments, muslin wear, corset covers, stockinet jackets and cloaks with prices and features aimed at all ages.
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Geot
Bargains Flood Wash Goods as May Week Sale Opens
Prrrazone May Day sale showcases unprecedented discounts in Wash Goods. More sales staff added and prices slashed on Cashmere Ombre Latines to 2 cents, Finest French Latines at low rates, and a vast Silk assortment led by Genuine Indias and India Silks. Early buyers secure best selections.
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Regence &Ilks
Summer stock of Muslin Skirts and undergarments in new sale
New stock today features full size Muslin skirts with Cambria ruffles at 5 cents, hemstitched designs in Rome at 1 dollar, and embroidery rich skirts priced 1 75. Corset covers, drawers, gowns and colored batiste gowns offered with varying trims from lace and embroidery to value prices from 2 to 275.
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Rome
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