Rumors of Charges Against Postmaster Larkin
Washington rumors allege charges of offensive partisanship against Postmaster Larkin, echoed by Senator M. S. Quay who returned to Beaver. No city confirmation found. Quay trips home after meeting President about an Inland Revenue appointment.
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Larkin
Post Office Department
Washington
M. S. Quay
United States
Senator Quay
Beaver
Martin
Philadelphia
Union Station
Colonel Quay
Post Office
Independent bid eyed by L. K. Porter for District Attorney
Porter says he has heard of a possible Independent Republican push for the District Attorney nomination but admits no formal movement or decision. He notes previous public service as Kilbuck Township auditor and says he may consider the path if urged, though he is cautious about entering politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Porter
Emsworth
Beem
Orter
Fenet
Kilbuck
Hoe
Mount Union
Oil firm to drill new well in Terre Haute territory
The Pew & Emerson Oil Company has leased land in Terre Haute Indiana where a 500 barrel well was struck earlier. They will immediately commence drilling a 70 barrel well on the large oil tract near the Pew & Zarm area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew & Emerson Oil Company
Terre Haute
Ind
Pew & Zarm
Wood
Okston
Burglary Report From Allegheny Garvin House
Burglars entered the Garvin House on San Satesen in Allegheny during the early hours yesterday morning. Police investigate the break in and seek witnesses to identify suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
San Satesen
Allegheny
Inquest Planned Morning for Martin Parker
The coroner will hold an inquest this morning over the body of Martin Parker of Sharpeswood killed Wednesday. The event concerns the Sulphur Furnace incident and involves the Stars, a local league team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Parker
Sharp
Wes
Brewers Fight Prohibition Tide With Campaign Leaflets
Allegheny County Brewers Association opened anti prohibition efforts with street distribution of circulars from its Fourth Avenue HQ. Eight delegates were chosen for the National Brewers Convention at Niagara Falls in June as Pittsburg brewers push to turn the state election into a national issue. A four member fundraising committee canvassed saloon keepers, noting liquor dealers face cash shortfalls and tension could erupt, with next meeting moved to Wednesday for Decoration Day.
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Allegheny County Brewers’ Association
Fourth Avenue
National Convention of Brewers
Niagara Falls
Pittsburg
Noa
Matthiaa Weiss
Samuel Bing
George Beineman
Thomas Delaney
Lion
Canm
Smithfield Street
Spelor
Wearabcen
Peonie Eee Agating A
Mystery Around Nellie Holloway Deepens With Mollinger Link
Telegram from Youngstown says Nellie Holloway found at Father Mollinger's home, a faith healer in Troy Bill area. Mollinger denies recalling a girl by that name, adding he cannot clear up the mystery. Relatives plan steps to bring Nellie home.
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Youngstown
Pittsburg
Nellie Holloway
Father Mollinger
John E
Troy Bill
Father Molling
Abe
Father Molitores
Troy
Neillie Holloway
Anita
Siad
Travelers Commercial Club Changes Date for Grand Excursion
At the Monongahela House a Travelers Commercial Club meeting announced the grand excursion date moved from June 18 to June 18 due to an election. The Entertainment Committee proposed Colonel R G Ingersoll speak if possible and pledged funds to furnish club rooms and support Pittsburgh area business interests.
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Travelers’ Commercial Club
Monongahela House
R. G. Ingersoll
Pitts Isburg
F. K. Kohler
China
Anderson
Prietor Monongahela Ha
William W. L. N. Clark
O Mayfower
Spearborm
City Assessments Nearing Completion Amid Tax Shortfalls
The city faces a tighter budget as Judge White’s raid on saloons lowers alcohol revenue. Finance Committees misjudged receipts, leaving estimates off this season. Assessors struggle to collect the same tax from fewer saloons while some taxpayers face full levies and others remain unassessed.
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White
Street Ordinances Re sent to Chry Councils for Conformity
A special Public Works meeting considered many street improvement ordinances already referred by the Board of Viewers before the May 1859 Morrow street bill. The new law raises constitutional questions, so the committee moved to alter the ordinances to fit the new act and return them to Councils with a favorable recommendation.
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Chry
Committee On Public Works
Board of Viewers
Holliday
Father jailed for alleged cruelty to wife and children
Henry Hoffman is jailed on cruelty to family charges after alleged abuse reported by his father-in-law. The accusations describe striking and mistreating his wife and children, with the incidents occurring at home over an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
Street Committee Recommends Paving Experiment on Federal Lane
The Allegheny Street Committee met last night and heard a report from members in Eastern cities. They recommended asphalt paving on Federal Avenue as an experimental project. End streets work was accepted and committees will canvass the area this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Street Committee
Parker Dies From Yard Engine Injury at Isabella Furnace
Mr Martin Parker died yesterday from injuries after a yard engine struck a trestle at Isabella Furnace on Thursday. He was well known in two cities and survived by his father T Parker. Funeral arrangements were not fully detailed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Parker
Isabella Furnace
T. Parker
Western Glass Association Holds Large Meeting in City
The Western Window Glass Manufacturers convened at Monongahela House in secrecy to discuss trade, wages for the next fire, shutdowns, and a wage committee. Leaders include Thomas D. Catlin, James Chambers, William Loeffler, and others coordinating to set a wage scale and potential factory timelines.
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Monongahela House
Thomas D. Catlin
Ottawa
Ill
William Loeffler
James Chambers
C. W. Phillips
Pittsburg
W. T. Gray
Zanesville
D. ©. Goolman
Ravenna
Chambers
Downstairass
Trouble at Two Mills Sparks Union Inquiries
Amalgamated Association executive committees for the First district investigated workplace turmoil at Waxes Food Works and Oliver Bros. & Phillips as iron and steel workers gathered at union headquarters. The sessions included witness questioning and a later meeting. outcomes were not disclosed. President Weihe avoided involvement. Secretary Martin was absent.
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Amalgamated Association
Iron and Steel
Waxes Food Works
Fifteenth Street
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Weihe
Martin
Carpenters Stand United Against Rival Trade Group
Special agent Swartz denies reports of a split between the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Knights of Labor carpenters. He says no K of L carpenters remain in the county, all are in the brotherhood, and that federation orders to oppose the K of L have not been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Swartz
Building Trades
Carpenters
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
K. of L. Carpenters
Swarts
Federation of Labor
Shipment totals for coke week ending Saturday
A garbled report lists weekly coke shipments with errors. Notes include Seton line with 1 0 cars and a decrease of 76 from the prior week. Points west of Piteoure show 8 cars down by 3. East of ereson records 2 cars down by 4, and overall totals unclear due to corrupt text.
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Seton
Piteoure
Ereson
Workers Vote to Strike at Rainey Coking Works
At a meeting held yesterday the men resolved to stand firm for advance and join the Knights of Labor. A convention of Valley Clinton Franklin and Fountain works employees is planned at En erson on the 20th. Accegate at Frick's works will be watched with interest.
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Rainey's
Coke Works
Knights of Labor
Clinton Franklin
Fountain Works
Moet
Enerson
Frick's Works
Muck Bar Rates Set for June Increase
On June 17 muck bar rates from Pittsburg to the valleys will advance from 6 to cepts per ton. The rate applies to the vege billet and bloom. Officials describe muck bar as a stronger article than pig iron, calling it more of a man’s product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nail association suspends 10 cent per keg pool rule
The Cut Nail Association of 14 Ohio Valley mills met in Wheeling to decide on the LaBells Mill withdrawal and the pool’s 10 cents per keg extra charge. The session ended with the fee suspended for now allowing mills to market independently while discussing remedies for the trade. Some western mills’ sales and price competition were cited as troubling.
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Cut Nail Association
Ohio Valley
Wheeling
LaBells
Cos
Belleville, Jr
Terra Haute
Shenango Valley Furnacemen Wage Talks Update
A 10 percent wage reduction proposed for Shenango Valley furnacemen is unlikely to affect Pittsburg. A Carnegie Phipps & Co. representative stated Brad dock workers would not have wages reduced as they are employed on a work up. The Lucy furnace wage cut is described as under consideration.
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Shenango Valley
Pittsburg
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Braddock
Labor Notes on Pittsburgh Industry and Labor Movements
Burce Bros Southside glass plant plans a new furnace next week. Workers from Black Diamond Steel Works named as involved. Annott of Carnegie Phipps Co denies sworn guard officers at Home works. Six heats run at Allegheny Bessemer Steel Duquesne. 25 rails produced. Strikes quiet. Shippers expect rate cuts by the 2th, a railroad man warns ten days notice would paralyze roads.
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Chatamas Annott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Duquesne
Diamond Alley Hearing Sheds Light On Widening Costs
The Board of Viewers held a morning hearing with Diamond alley property owners to gather data on widening the street. Participants debated value and damages with bankers contesting cost, property owners estimating high values and leases affecting compensation, while the board plans to inspect the street and assess damages under the new street bill.
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Diamond Alley
Ajorrogiey
Clemens? National Bank
Mark Watson
A National Bank
Charles Mey
George Relneman
John
Lambie
Isaac Craig
Howard
Lee Mason
Ian
William Crale
Addibase
Archbishop’s visit to Ursuline Convent tests property claims
Archbishop Ryan did not visit the Ursuline Convent yesterday but reviewed testimony from the prior day. He assessed Oakland property value and the institution’s debt to settle Mother Alphonse’s claim. final payment amount to be announced after afternoon deliberations. He, with aides, toured the city including St Mary’s Church and will visit other convents and churches before returning home.
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Ryan
Ursuline Convent
Oakland
Alphonse
Hortsman
Phelan
Father Wail
St. Mary's Church
Sistae Peat c
Anage
Pitta
Pittsburg tops tourist cities for summer outings says railroad men
Railroad officials and camping club members tout Pittsburg as a premier tourist hub citing lakes mountains and seashore access. They note Lake Erie road traffic last summer drew over 76 clubs to lakeside destinations while other lines shared in the travel boom. Delegations from Santa Fe Wisconsin Central Manitoba Chicago and Northwestern among others visited the city seeking summer routes and leisure travel for passengers.
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Pittsburg
St. Oveatarda
George Pauborn
Santa Fe
Tom Campbell
Wisconsin Central
F. J. Whitney
Manitoba
Warren
Charles Travers
Chi
Northwestern
Charlquire, Cout
Banta Fe
Concordia Club Holds Multigenerational Evening Soiree
The Concordia Club hosted a multi session gathering for members and families spanning yesterday afternoon last night and this morning. About 10 children aged 3 to 8 occupied the clubhouse until 6 o'clock. From 8 o'clock onward activities shifted to older attendees with Toerge providing music and attendees reported an enjoyable event.
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Concordia Club
Occu
Pee Ee
Toerge
First Emergency Police Force Professions Duties at Central Station
Night shift begins at Central station as eight officers transfer to new beds and the first force is on duty. They will respond to calls from the First district and any urgent necessities statewide.
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Central Station
First District
Erie schedule to start June 2 by Buffalo Express
The Erie schedule will take effect June 2 as Buffalo Express departs from Echoing Belia and serves Canadian and New England points with air scriptions era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Lane Erie
Buffalo Express
Theft Report: Porne With Money Stolen From Harber House
A sneak thief entered the Harber residence and stole a child for a price set at Rosenbaum & Co. in Market Street. Police are investigating the theft and urge any witnesses to come forward.
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Harber
Aur
Ane
Nickly
Rosenbaum & Co
Pittsburg Turners Enter Cincinnati Contests for Prize Turning
A large Pittsburg delegation led by Oscar Scheer plans to attend the twenty-fifth North American Turner Band convention in Cincinnati June 22 to 26. About 238 from Pittsburg will compete in prize turning and gymnastic events, with other societies from Johnstown Birmingham and Southside also represented.
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Western Pennsylvania
Turnvereins
Central
Turnverein
Pittsburg
Turner Band
Cincinnati
United States
Turner Societies
Oscar Scheer
Central Turnverein
Pittsburg Central Turnverein
Allegheny Turnverein
Cincinnati Club
Turner Hall
Scheer
Pennsylvania
Central Townverein
Messrs
Joseph Kramer
H. Conrad
Albert Fechtner
Rich Mirzwa
Karl Buende
H. Noll
Christian Franch
Theodora Axthelm
Julians Pannier
Carleee I. Winpas
John Kugel
Golden
Little
Owaed
Triesell
Edward Stobner
Ernest Nickel
Charles Turner
Carl Albenevins
L. Keldel
John Geis
Carl Guenther
Emil Roeble
Fred Stolte
Theodor Pfalz
Johnstown
Birmingham
Southside
Pittsburgers
Pittsburg Turners
Beer prices debated as monopoly undercuts spirits sales
Citizens discuss potential beer price drops under the city liquor monopoly. They note saloon practices, the risk of driving buyers out of town, and reliance on shipments from other cities to obtain beer. Residents predict changes in demand and delivery through warehouse systems.
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Jupiter
Col
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Bane
Decoration Day services set for Southside with multiple posts
Memorial Day arrangements are complete on the Southside. Colonel J W Patterson Post 11 G AR will lead the services. H B Hays Camp Sons of Veterans and several other local organizations have accepted to participate.
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J. W. Patterson
Ark
H. B. Hays
Sons of Veterans
J. Cabinel
W. RC
Ae A Councils
U.A. ML
Aonen City
Smoky
Jr. A. M
Avalon Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Cee
Ae Dan
Ewe Counc
Adjutant Onsen
Greatest cut price clothing sale in Pittsburg opened
The P C C C announces a big sale to clear spring and summer stock with prices cut in half. Suits at ten or twelve dollars compare to twenty two elsewhere. Stores listed include cor Grant and Diamond streets near the new courthouse and various outfits offering dresses, gloves, and perfumes.
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Pittsburg
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Cor
Grant and
Notable Local Notes and Incidents of the Era
Reelected Battery B commander and a volley of city events including accidents at French's works, street widening costs, arrests in the East End, theater cantatas, bridge contracts, and police activity. Distinct figures include Captain, R. K. Jonsson, ETHELBERT NEVIN, W. M. Parker, and E. A. Foxp with rail, church, and civic cases across Pitlsburg area.
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Tercely
Captain Host
Battery B
Pitwburg
Jonx McCavsexyr
French
Arch
R. K. Jonsson
East End
Ethelbert Nevin
Boston
Sons of Temperance
Warren M. E
W.M. Parker
Lacy Furnace
Geneeral
E. A. Foxp
Albion
St. James
Central Station
Sewickley
Jory Munroy
Fifth Avenue
Soho
Hanrry Newman
Center Avenues
CaAnLe
Mt. Oliver
Ohio
Expee
McMasters
W. W. Edwards
Pennsylvania Grand Lodge closes with regalia on holidays plan
Yous Pa May 23 The Grand Lodge of Fellows of Pennsylvania closes its session in Yous Pa with decisions to allow regalia on Decoration Memorial and Independence days and to consider 18 year old applicants for membership. Officers installed include Rev J J Melliyar G M William A Witherup G H P A Shaner Charles L Kenyon L Bailey. Next annual meeting set for Pittsburgh pending constitution vote.
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Yous
Grand Lodge of Fellows of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
G. M
J. J. Melliyar
William A. Witherup
Philadeler
G. H
P. A. Shaner
McKeesport
Charles L. Kenyon
Sylvania
L. ¥. Bailey
Philadelphia
Mail Contractor Goes Insane After Washington Talks
ISPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Harrisburg May 23 J W Parker of Atchison Kansas while talking to a gentleman at the Lochiel Hotel in Harrisburg about mail contracts he had secured at Washington suddenly lost his mind and was taken to New York to a residence
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Harrisburg
J. W. Parker
Atchison, Kan
Lochiel Hotel
Washington
New York
Van dergrift Clark and Westinghouse Deny New York Move
Captain Vandergrift Charles J. Clark and George Westinghouse Jr deny plans to relocate to New York. A Dispatch reporter quotes Vandergrift saying he plans to stay near his current interests and that the New York Star misreported. Clark also denies leaving Pittsburgh. no plan to move his family to New York is indicated.
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Vandergrift
Mr. Clark
Mr. Westinghamss
New York
Pillsburg
New York Star
George Westinghouse, Jr
Charles J. Clark
J.J. Vandergrift
Metropolis
Dispatch
York
Puta
United Pipe Lines
Thom
Heller
Clark
Pittsburg
George Westinghouse
Joe
New York Journal
Kleber & Bro Offer Lovely Washburn Instruments
H Kleber and Bro's Music Store advertises Washburn mandolins guitars and zithers at No Wood street. It promotes Klebers stock of violins music boxes banjos corners cor nets sheet music and Arion guitars at ten dollars guaranteed equal to twenty dollar instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
No. Wood Street
Klebers
Besson & Slater
Klebera
Great Cut Price Clothing Sale in Pittsburg
The P C C C promotes a major clothing sale in Pittsburg offering suits at 10 to 12 dollars and other garments at deep discounts. Specials include ladies undergarments and infant wear with brisk savings, plus rail trip offers via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Wheeling or Ohio Pyle with multiple daily departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wheeling
Ohio Pyle
Bargains on Walnut and Antique Bedroom Suits
Extensive ad copy markets walnut and antique bedroom suits by M. Serseet & Co at Lacock and Hope avenues Allegheny near railroad bridge. Also promotes India silks at Jos Horre & Co Penn Avenue stores and a cabinet photo service at Pearson's. The text lists other furniture and liquor shop offerings with little narrative.
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M. Serseet & Co
Cor
Lacock and
Hope Ats
Allegheny
Railroad Bridge
Jos. Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
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von Bornhorst
Pictaberg
Bob
Western Glass Association
Thia City
the Wage Committee
Prder
Simost Ail
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Brotherhood of Carpenters
K. of L
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Haights
Labor Notes
Burce Bros
Southside Glass Manufacturers
Black Diamond Steel Works
Mentite Iron Mills
Yestery
Archbishop Ryan
Lake Erie
Grand Army
Aufrecht
Jos. Horve & Co
Parker
Hucus & Hacke
MWFS
Exbaumm & Co
Liberty
CovLso
J. C. Logan
S Farmer's
Thomas A. Eprsom
Loca Fishing Club
Sharpsburg Tennis Club
Main Street
Nene Alittle
John Bartell
Lawrence Monusso
Mansfield
Allegheny Sub-Water Committee
R. McAfee
T. M. Scanlon
Smithfield Street Methodist Church
C. E. Locke
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Sea of Galilee
Chamwaan Hunter
Allegheny Common Council
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Morrow
Fourth Ward
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United States Court
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Stow
George H. Smith
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Charles Munson
New
Odd Fellows
Pittasburg
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Sixth
Hueys & Hacks
Mwfsu
PoruLaz
Sixth St
Pearson's
Geo. H. Beanet: & Bro
First Ave
Wood. St
Ezra
A Gough
Kidd
Price
Thompson Brothers
Tog Feperal Street
Alleghenny
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Terest
Cloak Building
Paris
India
Mall Children and Girls
JOS. Horne & CO
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