Accused Leaders Reputed in OPR Movement Debate
In a tense Synod session, ministers sparred over a controversial letter tied to the accused and alleged influence of elders. Moderators refused to rule, then paused libel readings as factions clashed over responsibility and disapprobation, with McAllister’s action ultimately disapproved and the libels postponed to the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opr
Mr Carson
Roth
Carson
Measter
Dr. McAlister
Afternoon Session Roils Over McAllister Libel Case
The afternoon session opens with renewed debate on libels as Dr. McAllister and Rev. Mr. Carson clash over publications. Personal attacks flare amid calls to limit discussion while ministers-and more women than usual-listen as procedural moves, objections, and appeals unfold, plunging the assembly into a heated, recurring dispute.
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McAllister
Eyosin Fg Iy
B. Wilson
Committee
Jes
Brooklyn
Wilson
Mr. Carson
Carson
McClurkin
Prof. Wilson
Rey
J. 5
J. Opee
Pittshbug
New York
Milligan
Dispute Over Trials in Pittsburgh Presbytery Meeting
The Pittsburgh Presbytery debate centers on trial order for suspended ministers and elder accountability. Profs. Johnston and Wilson clash over strategy while McAllister defends liberal approach. The Synod to adjourn after routine business and a plan for destitute widows fund is noted. Franklin Carpenter begins a Mexico tour for The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sider
James Bees
George
J. F. Carson
Ana
R. J. George
Pittsburg
Armor
Johnston
Ilson
Wilson
Geneva College
McAllister
J. W. Sproull
Edor
New York
Rey
Laird
McClarkin
U. P
New Southside Bridge Faces Charter Challenge at Site
Report notes a prior charter for the South Twenty second street river bridge may block the project. Company officers were told another party holds a valid charter and will resist upheaval, while talks aim to merge the two efforts into one company and proceed by next year. A conference is planned and a rival scheme may emerge after the talks. Today's Dispatch promises full sports coverage in tomorrow's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Southside Bridge Company
Prospecta
South Twenty-second Street
Southside
Postponed Tower Business In Allegheny Council Meeting
Allegheny sub committees convened with little action. Public Lighting considered a resolution for 50 arc lamps and mast arms to be installed. returned to Public Works with a contingent plan. Surveys subcommittee reviewed engineer salaries, boosts approved for four tires, and the Literary Committee failed to form a quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Common Council
Committee On Public Works
Pat
District Attorney Johnston Heads to Philadelphia for Hungarian Murder Hearings
District Attorney Johnston will depart tomorrow evening for Philadelphia to attend three Hungarian murder cases heard before the Supreme Court, identified in the report as upcoming appellate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Pittsburg Police Chessmatch Over Roanoke Murder Suspect
Allegheny lockup holds Jacob Evans amid a murder case tied to Roanoke suspect Charles Watkins. Webber Detective Bureau claims Evans resembles Watkins and was in Pittsburg working for Kerr. Evans denies involvement and asserts innocence while authorities weigh identity clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Jacob Evans
Allegheny
H.A. Webber
Henry Muth
Evans
Charles Watkins
Susie
Webber
Watkins
Webber Bureau
Allegheny Police
Pusey & Kerr’s
Federal Street
Deteoves Steele and Johnson
Alleheny
Kerr
Pittsburg
Frank W. Allen
Crozier Iron Company
Mr. Kerr
Connellsville
Muth
Relieved of his watch in Oak Alley robbery
George Hoffman, a Bedford Avenue machinist, was knocked down near Liberty Street by two young men after leaving a Liberty Street saloon. They stole his gold watch and chain, then fled. Hoffman notified Central Station and detectives were dispatched but not yet found them by late hours.
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George Hoffman
Oak Alley
Liberty Street
Hoffman
Bedford Avenue
Central Station
McAleese
Held by the Enemy C A Yinger Bound to Court
C A Yinger of 1817 South Carson street had J E Klinzing arrested for assault and battery. At Alderman McGarey hearing Klinzing held for court to answer the charge. He then sued Yinger before Alderman Bernhauer for forcible entry and detainer. Last evening the assault case was dismissed and Yinger held for court on forcible entry and detainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Yinger
South
Carson Street
J. E. Klinzing
McGarey
Klinzing
Yinger
Bernhauer
Furs
McKonns
Wsertiam Marshall
John Ane
Squire Miles Bryan
McKee's Rocks
Charles Stenxs
Alderman McMastera
Anthony Oo ’Brien
Franz Gratsos
Murphy's Court
Lizzie Hogan
Reilly
Harris Charged with Embezzling Braddock Firm Funds
J H Harris a collector for an Allegheny grocer was arrested on a charge of embezzling four hundred dollars from his employer. He was lodged in the Allegheny lockup after claim that he failed to turn in the money collected. Peter McCoy was also arrested in Oakland on a charge related to theft from a kitchen on Oakland Avenue and is to have a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Harris
Allegheny
W. L. Goult
Harris
Braddock
Peter McCoy
Kenney
Oakland
Fourteenth Ward
Ake
Oakland Avenue
Three Boys Arrested in Groceries Theft in Woods Run
James Bradley Samuel Geary and John McMullin aged 9 10 and 13 were arrested yesterday by Officers Livingston and Cosletty and lodged in the Allegheny lockup charged with stealing groceries. Peter Ford the Soho star gazer was arrested last night by cer Moran and held as demented. Proprieties held for court John Threnhauser Mrs J Bronder and others comprise a crowded docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bradley
Samuel Geary
John McMullin
Woods
Livingston and
Coslett Yesterda
Allegheny
Peter Ford
Soho
Cer Moran
Arrests for illegal liquor selling headline remains unclear
M Graber and an unnamed associate were arrested by Special Officers Kelly and another aide of the police force for illegal liquor selling. They were brought before Alder man Succop last evening and held for trial at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Graber
Kelly
Bouthaide
Assault at Thirty third and Pennsvenue shocks passerby
Wallace, a mill worker, was attacked at Four o clock in the afternoon as he tied his shoe strings on Thirty third street and Pennsvenue Connelly delivered a kick to the face and the charge was investigated and deemed true by Officer McAleese of the Twelfth ward jail.
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McAleese
Twelfth Ward
Wallace
Thirty-third Street
Pennsvenue
Connelly
Thirtieth Street
Ghost of Whisky Bottle Sparks Church Fight at Stoop's Ferry
A Sharon Presbyterian Church dispute near Stoop’s Ferry over an alleged whisky rumor escalates into a street confrontation. Walter Holsinger challenged James A Fetzer after accusations, Fetzer replied he did not know or repeat the tale, and a later clash left Fetzer with facial injuries. Fetzer seeks legal satisfaction as tensions rise.
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Stoop's Ferry
Sharon Presbyterian Church
Stoop’s Ferry
Sharon
Walter Holsinger
Holsinger
B. Dally
Mr. Mercer
Holvague
Adam
James A. Fetzer
Fetzer
Tomorrow's big issue teases stable European government
A fleeting line hints at tomorrow's THE DISPATCH feature on Europe. It claims a stable government exists in Europe and promises more detail in the upcoming edition. The note serves as a promotional blurb with no dates or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Big hall needed for profitable fall exhibition
Manager Johnston of the Exposition Society traveled to New York to finalize plans for a fall show. He cites the May Festival's losses as proof a public hall is needed in Pittsburgh for conventions and musical entertainments, noting business leaders could fund such a venue. He argues locals will support a meritful, well built hall to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Exposition Society
New York
Pittsburg
Edgewood School Delayed by Strike Halts Progress
Residents lament slow progress on Edgewood's new public school after work paused during a strike. Foundations were laid weeks ago, but delays caused families to travel to Wilkinsburg or Braddock for schooling, while the plan promises a handsome building with sanitary improvements and cherry interior detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Wilkinsburg
Bradd
Sariebenk
Preparations for Colored Baptist Association Meet in Allegheny
Rev R and Laws D D chair of arrangements for the Colored Baptist Association meeting in Allegheny on June 16 has returned from Washington and reports letters from Uniontown Contesiavit Brad Wa ington Midway and Mi ing they will be represented. Sermons will be preached by Rev Dr George W Lee and Rev Dr B Johnson from the District of Columbia. Wakeman describes a ride with Ruskin in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Allegheny
R. & Laws
D. D
Colored Baptist Association
Washington, D.C
Uniontown
Contesiavit Brad
Waington
Midway
Miing
Bermons
George W. Lee
B. Johnson
District of Columbia
Bakery damaged as wall washed out at Farr home
A rear foundation wall at 712 Filbert Street owned by Joseph Farr was washed out in Thursday night rain and yesterday morning the structure collapsed, leaving the house in danger but causing no injuries. Inspector Brown notified and the home secured for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Farr
Filbert Street
Inspector Brown
Beooe
Carpenters Strike Tactics Stir Pittsburgh Labor Scene
Striking carpenters face incoming replacement workers from the East and Indiana as contractors push to break the stoppage. Union committees monitor trains while the city braces for a flood of labor, with strike benefits and a government building dispute further fueling tensions at the Builders' Exchange and Southside factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Express
Indiana
A. A. Verner
A. M. White
Master Builders’ Association
Carpenters’ Council
Joslyn
Swarts
New Co-Operative Company
Pittsburg
Pattison
Joliet
Builders’ Exchange
Hamilton
Simon
Allegheny Planing
Irwin
Brill Advocates Fares and Seating In Street Cars
Philadelphia street car builder John A Brill stops at the Monongahela House and says 3 cent fares are a mistake. He criticizes laws forcing seats for all, argues lighter or stronger cars are needed, and notes that standers on bad days inconvenience the public and hurt rail revenues. He cites European ordinances as nuisance and favors American freedom to stand when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brill
John A. Brill
Philadelphia
Monongahela House
Brill
Duquesne
Europe
Flint Bottle Factories Decide to Stay Open to July First
The Western Flint Bottle Association met and chose to let manufacturers decide to close or keep running through June 1, with most expected to stay open until July 1 due to trade conditions. A factory owner stated that unanimity on closing would be unprofitable even in poor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Flint Bottle Association
Coal Loaded In April Amid Anticipated Strike
Mr Osbourne coal operator at Union depot reported April loading of about 130000 tons across multiple points as a strike looms May 1. Demand weak with prices similar to last year. J B Ford of Pittsburg Plate Glass with local manufacturers travels Northwest to pursue an economical future in glass manufacture. Pennsylvania Company bridge at McKeesport completion will boost Lee Virginia and Charleston branch traffic to Homestead Duquesne and McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Union Depot
J. B. Ford
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Northwest
Pennsylvania Company
Oriver
McKeesport
Trafic
Lee Virginia and Charleston
Homestead
Duquesne
Phillips Glass Company to build fuel plant project details unclear
Fragmentary report notes Phillips Glass Company in the South aide erecting a fuel plant with ties to steel and manufacturing sectors. Mentions a fourteenth local mill payday with workers receiving wages a day late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Glass Company
L A 6111 delegates weigh loyalty to AFL over Knights of Labor
The L A 6111 union elected J J Connery D A Hayes Tim Hovey Samuel Griffiths John Reesler Jerry Bunton William Reiff Henry Winters and Al Lohner as delegates and passed a resolution to withdraw the entire organization from the Knights of Labor and join the American Federation of Labor. A F G W A convention in July will be largest yet with about 230 delegates. The move aims to align with the Flints and benefit from federation support.
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L. A
K. of
J.J. Connery
D. A. Hayes
Tim Hovey
Samuel Griffiths
John Reesler
Jerry Bunton
William Reiff
Henry Winters
al Lohner
Dely
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
L. A. 6111
Flints
6111
Key Smith _ y
Becre Dillon
Eontasenes
Corning Glass Company
The Committees Named For Iron and Steel Scales
Officials of the Amalgamated Association completed their scale committees for next fear. The Snow Wonresns and Wonmrus committees list members from Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Anderson Piqua Youngstown Greenville Wheeling Bridgeport Joliet and more with names such as James Penny D H Williams J D Hechey and W Spence. The document notes committee chairs and a wide roster of workers across several states.
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Wethe
Amalgamated Association
Snow Wonresns
Pittsburg
James Penny
A. H. McAninch
Joan Pierce
James J. Gannon
John P. Sheehan
Piqua
D. H. Williams
Milwaukee
J. D. Hechey
Anderson
Ind
John Martin
Youngstown
T. S. McVey
Hugh Goff
Greenville
U Iown
S. M. Yomelli
Balira
Wisac Fanacion
William Mecinty
Excelsior Glass Works to Move to Kensington
The Excelsior Glass Works will relocate to Kensington on the Allegheny river. The plant will be ready to operate at the start of the next fire season, and will be a third larger than the current Forbes street facility run by John Flinn. Duquesne seeks the site for a power house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Glasar Works
Kensington
Allegheny River
Excelsior
Forbes Street
John Flinn
Duquesne
Mendelssohn piano factory ready for machinery
The article notes the Mendelssohn piano plant ready for gear and plans for a new iron works project in Soukente Michigan. It mentions the Iron and Steel Band Company in Mendelssohn moving toward full operation and shipments via Baltimore and Ohio, with local freight paused.
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Mendelssohn
Bannen
Soukente
Mich
Edgesteel Works
S. Dostner Atroiser Lrow
Iron and Steel Band Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Gnayville W. Monesca
Cleveland
N. Y
Chicago
Penn
Orman Bartel
W. Mueller
H. A. Tananon
New Brighton
Co. J.P
Pitsburg Coxing Manufacturing Company
Beavers Fan Cries at Local Club Defeat No One Else Sobs at Beaver Barn
A Beaver admirer, famed for tears at losses, mourns a Pittsburg club defeat in a barn, while others tease him. Jack Borden is freed on 600 bail after arrest. train routes and local notices appear amid scattered ad copy and odd fragments from Elite Gallery promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Pittsburg
Left to the World a Penniless Girl in Pittsburg
A 15 year old Buffalo girl Tillie Hammer, left motherless after her mother died in Pittsburg, was found homeless in the Twenty-eighth ward. She says her father died in Buffalo and she sought work after moving with relatives. Taken to Mercy Convent, she attempted to escape to find employment, with the police noting a similar description in Allegheny.
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Twenty-eighth Ward
Tillie Hammer
Buffalo
N.Y
Wright
Mary Brown
East Liberty
Bendley Alley
Alden
N. Y
Pittsburg
Miss Hammer
Allegheny
Steele
Do You Want a Piano A Sugary Slogan Ad
A local advert offers the largest stock of pianos and organs in the city. It highlights well known makes such as Three Kings Decker Bros Knabe and Fischer and promotes low prices and easy payments at 93 Fifth Avenue Hamiltons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitianos
Hamilton’ S
Fifth Avenue
New American challies at H. J. Lynch’s Market Street
Advertises 100 pieces of new American challies in multiple prices including 6c 10c and 12 e. Also offers handsome all wool challies and new cuttings at 8i c, We 124c and Mo per yard. Located at 438 440 Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Wssu
Aufrecht's Gallery Opens Decoration Day in Market Street
Dasess, a renowned photographer, invites families to visit 516 Market Street as June is touted as the best month for fine photographs. The gallery focuses on cabinets and portraits for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Market Street
Dasess
Engineer Dies After Pittsburg and Western Collision
J H Sarver died at Allegheny General Hospital from burns suffered when engines on the Pittsburg and Western road collided near Sharpsburg yesterday afternoon. Both trains were nearly stopped and steam escaped injuring Sarver who later succumbed. Others were treated for injuries at the scene or hospital. Celia Logan remarks on fashion in The Dispatch.
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J. H. Sarver
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburg and Western
Sarver
Neelie
Sharpsburg
Ce Il
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Nebraska
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Mr. McClurkin
T. Milligan
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Committee On Discipline
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Frank G. Carpenter
Mexico
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J. H. Harris
Spesk-Eacy
John Threnhauser
J. Bronder
Eicked
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Ruskin
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Carpenters
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Tron and Steel Wage Committees
Industrial Notes
Bessie Bramble
the Dispatch
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Borden
Fort Wayne
Ellwood
Trisa
Topay D. Luts & Son Franziskaner Beer
Elite Gallery
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Dan Quinn
Cinnabar Camp
Cinnabar
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Weltr’s
Parkway
Matels
Fara
Placenties
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
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Celia Logan
Cassign
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Murphy
Ehlers
Ohio and Federal Sts
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Maysa
Biber
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