Anarchist Leader Frick Promotes Polish Web of Societies
A Dispatch interview with Joseph Frick, Western Pennsylvania anarchist chief, details his travels through Allegheny Beaver and Westmoreland counties organizing reform societies and central branches. He vows unity among anarchists and defends bloodied means while praising future revolutionary action. He reveals no clear dates but cites a second grand memorial celebration at Lafayette Hall and a network of diverse named branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierr
Joseph Frick
Jeader
Pennsylvania
Hhen
Westmoreland County
Herr Frick
Beaver County
DisPatch
Chicago
Lafayette Hall
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Train Derailed Near Pittsboro Crashes Into Buildings
Yesterday morning engine 166 of the Pittsboro Virginia and Charleston Railroad jumped the track while rounding a curve from the White Hall branch at Twenty first and Josephine streets. Cars were derailed and several buildings, extensions of T Campbell and Co, were demolished. Travel resumed by evening as repairs began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Virginia
Charleston
White Hall
South ‘Twenty-first
Josephine Streets
T. Campbell & Co
Glass
Seeing the Sights: Miner In Town With $100
John Boyd a Connellsville miner visited town to see sights and asked for Poplar alley. He vanished until late night when Officer Resompeny found him with a small group of women on Grant street. Boyd claimed the women were not his but sisters. he was arrested for drunkenness and money recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Connellsville
Poplar Alley
Meen
Grant Street
Boyd
Mt. Washington youths fined for disturbance at Clair incline
William Wilbert John Hoffman Florence Shafer and Alfred Wheatley, Mt. Washington youths, appeared before Magistrate Brokaw for disturbing the peace on Twenty Street last Sunday. Each was fined five dollars and costs for making noise and disturbing others after Sunday liquor depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilbert
John Hoffman
Florence Shafer
Alfred Wheatley
Mt. Washington
Brokaw
Horeka Land Improving Company Formed in Soho
The Horeka Land Improving Company Limited of Soho organized with officers elected Dr. T. Goott as President C. Wills as Vice President W B Beach as Treasurer and W Haysbill as clerk committees of six met at a corner to discuss by laws. The membership is 200 paying 1 dollar per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horeka Land Improving Company, ‘Limited
Soho
Dr. T. Goott
C. Wills
W. 8. Beach
W. Haysbill
Eee
Fitsavonse
Rowand denies labor bribery rumors behind campaign
Arch H. Rowand dismissed rumors of a labor vote bargain with a Braddock union leader and forged seals supporting his candidacy. He said such stories injure only rumor spreaders, denies any truth, and asserts his campaign draws strength from labor supporters without compromising integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowand-Johnston
Arch H. Howand
Lsbor
Braddock
Honus
Arms] Association of Iron and Steel War
American Flint Glass Workers Union
Rowand
Anguiganaved
Sai
Mont Os
Arch H. Rowand
James C Chaplin Council Formed at Silver Palace Hall
The James C Chaplin Council No 365 U A M was instituted last night at Silver Palace Hall by State Vice Councillor Stephen Collins. Eighty names signed the charter list with most in attendance. Officers elected included George R Beecher Councillor A K Bowman Vice Councillor W W Chaplin Junior Past Councillor Samuel Horr Secretary Selwyn Taylor Secretary W Wolf Treasurer F Mugele Doctor John Kalb Warden BR C IS and Emil Poerstel 0 S On a names change vote the motion failed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Chaplin
Silver Palace Hall
Stephen Collins
W. T. Kerr
N. Byran
C. A. Reckow
Thos, Jelly
W. A. Davis
Thomas Daf
E. Becker
J. Patton
W. Scott
George R. Beecher
A. K. Bowman
W. W. Chaplin
Samuel Horr
Seeretarr
Selwyn Taylor
W. Wolf
F. Mugele
John Kalb
BR. C, I S
Emil Poerstel
TURN HALL DEDICATION PARADE ROUTE CHOSEN
The Allegheny Turn Verein committee laid out a Thanksgiving parade route from Isabella and Federal through Ohio William Perry Chestnut Third East North Avenue Second Madison Main Chest South Canal to the hall for dedication. Dr Heckelman to give the German oration and City Solicitor Elphinstone the English address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Turn Verein
Isabella Street
Federal
Ohio
William
Perry
Chestnut
Third
North Avenne
Madison
Main
Chest
South Canal
Heckelman
Elphinstone
Politician Davis Passes Through on Return to Chicago
Colonel George R. Davis a noted Cook county Republican and treasurer travels from New York toward Chicago. He remarks on annexation issues and the political landscape including figures like Joe Cannon and debates over party advantages. Additional notes cover business shifts, such as Mr. Alexander considering the Charlton Plate car project, and updates on several local figures and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Davis
Cook County
Ila
Chicago
New York
Davis
Republi
Joe Cannon
Ponge de Campers Sabu al Chemeet House
Cal
McKinley
Reed
Committee of Ways
Eens
Ana
Tom
Davis Sal
M. J. Alexander
Western Land and Improvement Company
Enone Ey
Alexander
Sateen
Jay
James P. Witherow
Edwin Peecham
Roanoke
Clarke Iron Works
Philadelphia
South
Eecham
Mr. Witherow
Clarke Mills
Witherow
Tre
Combe Tennessee
Wasera
American Santtela
Soltek Ae
Westinghouse Foresta
City chooses post office site amid secrecy in Allegheny
The Allegheny post office site race narrows to two locations the Semple building and the West Diamond and Ohio street lot with Governor inspectors undecided. Colonel Bayne hints at local recommendations while officials weigh rent convenience and access, officials say the West Diamond site appears favored though no firm decision is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Allegheny
Semple
West Diamond
Ohio Streets
Avion
Billingsley
Haneuee
Posto N R
Ohio Street
Charles Hays
Allegheny Remeeh
Wbout
Thomas M. Bayne
Post Office
Ohio
Harbison
Bound to Dress Well
George B Hayne a young man was arrested by Officer Wockley in Allegheny lockup on a charge of stealing a suit of clothes from Carnahan. Carnahan rooms with Hayne's mother on High street and the clothes were taken from that room. Hayne wore the suit at arrest and is to be examined this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Hayne
Allegheny
Wockley
Carnahan
Hayne
High Street
Broaday's Opponents Meet in Thirteenth Ward Assembly
Enthusiastic gathering of the Thirteenth Ward Colored Men's Political Association opposed Broadax Smith and Robert Smothers faction. T. J. Gatewood presided with Robert Allen secretary as they form an auxiliary of the Workingmen's Political Protective Association. Officials named include Illiam Gatewood as delegate, Henry Staunton Joseph Highgates and Robert Allen to draft Constitution and By Laws. Speakers included Gatewood Delphy Steunton Mitchell and others praising the race and actions of the Colored Iron invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward Colored Men's Political Association
T. J. Gatewood
Robert Allen
Broadax” Smith
Robert Smothers
Thirteenth Ward
Workingmen’s Political Protective Association
Workingmen’s Association
Illiam Gatewood
Workingmen's Association
Henry Staunton
Joseph Highgates
President Gatewood
James Delphy
Henry Steunton
John Mitchell
Scott Tapir
William Gatewood
Richard Keys
Andrew Walker
J. M. Foster
Lawrenceville Growth Sparks Housing Surge in 1 Year
Lawrenceville's postal district sees rapid growth with at least 500 houses built in the past year. Superintendent Patterson of station B notes population influx prompts plan for two more carriers as local prospects look up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Twentyninth Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
Allegheny River
Pearl Street
Patterson
Station B
Ths
Threats of Arson Hit Trent and Wylie Reed Dinwiddie Areas
J A Shafer, building on his property at the Trent Wylie corner and Reed Dinwiddie streets, complained to police that youths in both neighborhoods have stolen his building material. He warned of arson against the unfinished houses and offered money to convict the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shafer
Trent
Wylie
Reed and
Dinwiddie
Poor Guardians Meet Approves Bills and Reports
The Allegheny Poor Guardians Finance Committee approved bills totaling 2530.72. Expenditure for October outdoor relief stood at 321.05. Home enrollment reached 258 with seven admissions, one death and one birth. Hospital, intermediate, and insane departments housed 11, 36, and 71 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Poor Guardians
Hanker
Money orders increase with post office activity
The post office money order business for the month ending yesterday totaled $200,975.21. Domestic orders issued reached $23,049.39 while British orders issued led all foreign totals at $4,785.07. Domestic orders paid stood at $6,540.89 with $123,483 remitted to Philadelphia and a fixed reserve cash on hand of $500.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Death of Braddock drug clerk ruled overdose
D. Lewis of Braddock, a drug clerk employed at Duquesne Pharmacy, died yesterday under suspicious circumstances. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from an overdose of poison with no causal motive given. He was well liked and his loss saddened the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Lewis
Braddock
Atahe
Duquesne Pharmacy
Lewis
Ready for November Ward Twenty-Six Meeting
The Republican Executive Committee of the Twenty-sixth ward met in Alderman McGeary's office on Carson street with Phillip Hoerr presiding. Reports from district committees were heard showing readiness for the election week after next. all voting precincts were represented. Another meeting is set for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth Ward
McGeary
Carson Street
Phillip Hoerr
Man Arrested in Garrison Murder Case
Edward J. Abbott was arrested at his Hastings station home and jailed by the Coroner for the murder of Thomas Garrison. He arrived at the jail yesterday afternoon. Police also report further speak easy raids with Captain Richard Brophy detaining Hugh Daly and two constables. A stranger died of pneumonia at West Penn Hospital. his envelope marked McOristle contained $600 but no directory match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Garrison
Edward J. Abbott
Hastings
Richard Brophy
Hugh Daly
West Penn Hospital
McOristle
Fowl Cruelty Halt Prods Shippers to Relieve Crate Crowding
The Humane Society campaign against crowded chicken crates has yielded action. Overcrowded shipments are now inspected on arrival and birds removed to better quarters.
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Commission
The
Humane Society
Oil Territory Development Near Stanton Mills and Storystown
Local figures A G Bontaro and R H Robinson plan development of oil territory near Stanton Mills and Storystown in Somerset county. Boiler room wrecked at McIntosh Hemphill Sates on Thirteenth Street, repairs completed, mill work resumes. Gas shortage persists and mills struggle to operate during the day, with night work increasing.
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A.G. Bontaro
R. H. Robinson
The
Petroleum Exchange
Stanton Mills
Storystown
Somerset County
McIntosh & Hemphill
Thirteenth Street
Jonx
John
Kelvey
Allegheny
Board of Viewers
Urbanna
Chestnut
Fee
Acus Council No
Ae Oo
Southside
Instalas
Onr
Huck
West Poeun
Arbuckis
OO Eeesa Omy Burushcan
Mai? Kessiter Woot’ Bas
Bas
Six Million Buskela Gone and River Rise
A two day river rise caused extensive activity with forty six steamboats deployed. Six million spacetingates Ptenya wan u funded the effort as the CW Batchellor packet endured an accident at Beaver bridge yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saue
Beaver Bridge
Hartman issues arrest warrant for J Burchfield in town dispute
Alderman Hartman files a warrant for the arrest of J Burchfield amid a daytime scuffle involving boys aboard a shiptag tan Gen Bay. Police report a fighting incident between youths ends without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Hartman
J. Burchfield
Glass price surge and tanks push Chambers & McKee
An industry-wide price uptick follows a Chambers & McKee circular offering 80 percent off single glass and 6 off double strength, prompting reactions from manufacturers and the Window Glass Manufacturers' Association. Jeannette's factory runs at full capacity, with two tanks active, complicating timely fulfillment amid rising tank glass demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers & McKee
Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Spie
Jeannette
Three Million Bricks to Furnish Virginia Blast Furnaces
Two large orders for fire brick totaling 3,000,000 bricks were let to Mount Savage Fire Brick Co. and West Virginia Fire Brick Co. for three new Virginia blast furnaces at Buena Vista and Graham. E. C. Peechin of the Virginia Steel Co. visited Roanoke and Philadelphia, praising the region’s iron district. Uniontown Iron Works, led by E. M. Butz & Co., also builds a blast furnace adjoining its mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Savage Fire Brick Company
West Virginia Fire Brick Company
Virginia
E. C. Peechin
Virginia Steel Company
Roanoke
James P. Witherowns
Peechin
Philadelphia
Bouthern Iron District
Pittsburger
Dunbar Furnace Company
Witherow & Co
Buena Vista
Graham
Pittsburgers
Mount Savage Company
Henry King
Duncan & King
West Virnia Company
King
Comed
Cripple Creek
Messrs
Kimball
Clark and Bullitt
Grafton Iron Company
Leetonia
E. M. Butz & Co
Uniontown Iron Works
Uniontown
Forcing Trade To England From Local Potters Firm
A Powell and Bishop representative arrived after an order for $20,000 worth of ware from a local jobber who refused American pottery. The Potters Trust allegedly forced prices high, causing 25 U S firms to reject trust products and seek English goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell & Bishop
Increased Membership in American Flint Glass Workers Union
The quarterly report notes membership up by 276 due to natural growth. Almost entire membership is employed with only 263 of 6,521 unemployed in 99 Incals. The glass trade is described as in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Glass
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers Union
Founders Sign the Scale in McKeesport Strike News
Hilliard and Sterritt along with a McKeesport firm signed the molders scale yesterday. Strikers held another lively meeting and heard encouraging reports. Four left the city last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilliard & Sterritt
McKeesport
Factory resumes operations after six months idle
The Robert Cunningham & Co. green glass works plans to restart today after an idle period of six months. About 100 men will be employed as production restarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cunningham & Co
Green
Heter
Toda
Coal Miners Strike at Stone's Works Near McKeesport
Coal miners at Stone's works near McKeesport went on strike yesterday seeking a wage advance from 22 4 to 28 cents per bushel for digging. One hundred forty men joined the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone's Works
McKeesport
Fragmented Note on Window Quality and Blast
The readable lines describe window glamour and quality issues related to a blast, noting the overall poor persistence of material and a claim that performance had never been good. No clear entities or events are established in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginas
Alleged Speak-Easy Hearing Set for John Boyne
John Boyne faces a hearing next Wednesday on a charge of maintaining a speak-easy at Yat No. 249 Second Avenue. The brief mentions Linste Worth and related pinsesutris in the case notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyne
Second Avenue
Linste Worth Tuihe Pinsesutris
United States Railway Mail Service Association Meeting
Stephen Collins reports from New Orleans on the fifteenth annual convention of the Railway Mail Service. The association shows growth, Millard Wood elected president, delegates hosted by Southern brethren with city freedoms and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins
New Orleans
United States Railway Mail Service Association
Shout Cintion
Millard Wood
Washington, D. C
Denver
Col
Latesportsmen
Harvest Home Services in St Mark's Church
A Harvest Home service was held at St Mark's Episcopal Church on South Eighteenth Street with Rev. Robert Meech of Allegheny delivering a sermon. Tomorrow afternoon a charity collection will aid the sick at Southside Hospital, with donations accepted until 4 o'clock. The week closes Saturday evening with a special sermon and a full vested choir, violin, and organ accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
South Eighteenth Street
Harvest Home
Robert Meech
Allegheny
Southside Hospital
Sander
Collision on Liberty Street causes wreck on railroad tracks
Brakeman William Strank misdirected the signal causing a Pennsylvania B Railroad collision on Liberty street near Third Avenue yesterday afternoon. Engine No. 107 and a second train on the same track collided at the switch, wrecking the engine and last car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Strank
Pennsylvania B
Third Avenue
Liberty Street
Strank
Policeman Fights Off Boulder Attack on Dinwiddie Street
Henry Green, described as a colored man, was acting disorderly on Dinwiddie street last night. He threw a large boulder at Officer Joe Smith, striking him on the head and knocking him down before Smith subdued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Green
Dinwiddie Street
Joe Smith
Smith
Stop the Time, Officer Grimes Arrests Wagon Driver
Officer Grimes yesterday afternoon arrested Joseph Schaur at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street after his wagon for Bissel & Co. failed to slow near Fifth, narrowly endangering two women. A rumor misnames a local elopement. the Allegheny suitor is William S Buerkle, not Joseph Urk le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Joseph Schaur
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Schaur
Bissel & Co
Forman Jacobs Held on Ear-Biting Charge
Forman Jacobs, described as a golden haired Negro, bit an ear off John Woods during a fight at the veeee lnst lay two ng before Magistrate pp ya ene. He was held for court in default of $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman Jacobs
John Woods
Pp Ya Ene
Afault
Constable Taken to Dixmont for Mental Derangement
Patrick Clare constable of the Seventh ward was taken to Dixmont yesterday after two days of a derangement that grew violent and required confinement in an institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixmont
Patrick Clare
Controversy Over District Attorney Candidates in Allegheny
The Trades Journal reprints claims about Richard H. Johnston and Arch H. Rowand Jr. from Pittsburg noting alleged bias against workers. It accuses Johnston of shielding employers and savors Rowand for freeing strikers during the Solar Iron Works and Duquesne cases. The piece questions whether workingmen will back Johnston or Rowand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Trades Journal
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor
Richard H. Johnston
Allegheny County
Iis
Quarter Sessions Court
White
Melville Gaines
Joseph Kenna
K Sheep
Solar Iron Works
Arch H. Rowaard
Mr. Johnston
Johnston
BR. H. Johnston
Duquesne
George McAllister
Rowand
McAllister
Will Dunn
Sat
Sweeny
Ewing
Richard H. Vores
Pressor
Arch H. Rowand, Jr
Additional Seats for Thomas Concert at Old City Hall
The gallery in Old City Hall will host about 200 extra chairs for those unable to sit in the main hall. Contact St Klebers' music store for reservations immediately. Also advertisements for coats and ladies wear appear from Busy Bee Hive and other local shops along with Walker's wax slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
St Klebers
J C Brown Club Formed By Eighth Ward Colored Republicans
The J C Brown Republican Club was formed by about 20 colored men in the Eighth ward at Franklin schoolhouse with Broadax Smith presiding. Speakers urged unity and a clean Republican stance not tied to any candidate, emphasizing loyalty to the party and readiness to back Morton for District Attorney and HL for Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brown
Eighth Ward
Broadax
Robert
William Flinn
C. L. Magee
Franklin
Broadax Smith
John H. Chilton
S B Simon
an = Rowand
Thomas Concert Musice Headquarters Adverts at 506 Wood Street
An old notice advertises music headquarters in Pittsburg and Western regions with sheet music offered. B Kleber with 00 years experience claims to provide safe choices and easy terms at 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Concert—Musice
Pittsburg
Givania
B. Kleber
Wood Street
Excursion to Baltimore via B and C BR announced
The B B and C B railway will sell excursion tickets to Baltimore for eight dollars round trip from November 7 to 12 inclusive with return by November 16 for the Catholic Congress. Trains depart Pittsburgh at 8 a.m 2 p.m and 9 20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Unclear OCR Notice of Street Incident in City
Damaged text reports a cornerman injured at the corner of Sanithiald and Water streets. It mentions crowding and a group near a corner officer, with unclear names and a reference to T. J. Blackmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanithiald
Water Streets
T. J. Blackmore
Fragmentary crime note hints at theft and danger
A damaged OCR fragment references thieves and a dangerous act with unconscious or petrated victims. The readable text is unclear about location, people, or dates.
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details about a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allegheny, Beaver and
Westmoreland Counties
Teannot
Reform Societies
Vereins
Inspector McKelvey
Martin
J.C. Chaplin
Putreburgers
Pearson
Kirschler
Washington County
George R. Harries
Washington Evening Star
Ravy McLain
Company E
Fourteenth Regiment
N.G. P
Robert H. Lindsay
State League — Clubs
Phi
Union Depot
George Stalliday
Prodan
Gomainees Council
Pitts
Silentio Mallacy
BIG Store
Paerekham
H. D. Parkham
Postoffice
Allegheny Postoffice
Toook
Dapatiied
Col. Bay
Semple Building
George Hayne
Broaday
Association
Gsright Oatlock
Squirrel Hill
Willie Duffy
Nineteenth Ward
Dunn
Collins Avenue
McCarthy
Buskela
Western Glass Makers’ Association
Pineburg
England
Trust
A. FP. G. W. Ualen
Collins
Joy of
Harvest Home Services
St. Maark's
Southalde
Smith Wirth
Finch Avenue
William S Buerkle
Joseph Urkle
Sophie Eiseckle
Nunnery Hill
Buerkle
Iseckle
J Johnston and Rowand
Goop News
Thomas
Liza
Bsee
Liberty
Sid & Maurin, Cae
Saunters Shear Ae Heyden’s
Smithfield St
Walker
BROWN
Simon
Broadaz
Rte
Bowes
Seal Ley
Flion
Magee
Kiven
Enythlonten Simtel
Joe
Wayne
Angels
Morton
DR. C. McLane
Eas Cat Te Aoe
Alee Ganna
Chamber of Commerce Toomorrow
Pits
Eapositien Alli
Gatunday
Horne & Co’s
Penn Avenue
Thos
Band
Jos. Horne
Penm Avenue Stores
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