Books in the Critic's Bundle Spark Reader Interest
The monthly selection highlights Homer and Shakespeare with essays on Japan India and science. Notables include Stan ley and Browning introductions, Crti c's reviews praise Scribner's Atlantic and Century offerings, plus children's titles and moral maxims.
Great Fire Insurance Clothing Sale Crowds Pittsburg
Crowded salesrooms at 546 Wood Street report a historic clothing sale with 65 percent off on dollar value and goods appraised at one third. Hundreds turned away as bargains in fall and winter men youths and boys garments attract crowds daily with late hours and no-reserve pricing.
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Bank of Commerce
Grover Peytos
Gents Gloves At The People’s Store Listing
Complete line of gloves for men boys and workers offered by The People’s Store. Includes walking gloves driving gloves fur tops lined bast gloves gripmen’s gloves and other varieties.
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People’s Store
Eminent Pennsylvania Republican Views on Desertion
A prominent Pennsylvania Republican, trusted by the party in the gubernatorial race, condemns desertion for malice or personal spleen, declaring such a person unworthy of the Republican name now or in the future.
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Pennsylvania
Men’s Cardigan Jackets in All Sizes and Colors
Men’s cardigans offered in navy and dark green with a range of sizes. Prices span from five to eighteen dollars, suitable for varied wardrobes.
Supreme Court Rule on Wholesale Liquor Licenses
Judge Magee's ruling clarifies penalties for wholesale liquor violations. The 1856 general law set first and second offense fines and licenses forfeiture, later raised by 1875 to higher fines and longer forfeiture, with revocation only after a second offense. Other appeals and cases follow, including Orphans' Court legacy disputes and street paving disputes, with a Monday argument list.
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Court of Quarter Sessions
Tullie
Supreme Court Advances Straub Protest and Regular Docket
The court opened with an order setting Strand versus City of Pittsburg for Monday morning. The docket followed with appeals from Luzerne, Allegheny, and Philadelphia matters, including trespass on railroad lands, land title disputes, limited partnership actions, and a gas supply contract dispute over illumination versus fuel use.
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Common Press No. 1
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Louis Beinhauer
Common Pleas No. 1
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Chess notes from Pittsburg clubs and problem tourney
Communication directs readers to the Chess Editor. Pittsburg Chess Club meets at the Pittsburg Library and Allegheny Club meets at Dr. Millers Hall weekly. Reports include problem tourney entries by Mackenzie Mitchum Salvion and others, with solutions and a local chess position and mate announcements.
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James McGinty Found Guilty In Amalgamated Funds Case
James McGinty pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of appropriating 360 dollars from Monongahela Lodge funds of the Amalgamated Association. Sentencing set for Saturday. Acquittals and other verdicts were returned in related cases, and a large execution was issued in a separate matter. No U.S. court session yesterday due to Judge Acheson's absence. The dispatch promises more on the Crime and the Jack the Ripper coverage in tomorrow's issue.
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Jack the Ripper
Dispatch
Franklin C C to Meet Manhattan C U in November Chess Match
The first round of the Franklin C C Philadelphia versus Manhattan C U match is set for about November 20. The Minneapolis Chess Club plans an active winter campaign and Kansas State Correspondence Tourney starts November 3. The Sixth American Chess Congress results and a forthcoming Book of the Sixth American Chess Congress are noted with printer delivery in a week. The address for ordering is Mr. F Rose, P O Box 3070, New York. Price ten dollars.
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Checkers Problems and Masters Match Highlights
The column details players and positions from a Pittsburgh era checker scene. It references J B Ferguson and Freeman Barker matches on Fifth Avenue with notes on problems, double corner games, and reader participation.
Republican Control Shifts in Ohio and Pennsylvania
The piece questions current GOP power, noting Ohio redistricting eliminates control and Major McKinley fights to preserve his seat in a Democrat-leaning district. It raises concerns about Pennsylvania's free trade stance and potential congressional influence, signaling a broader warning about political consequences.
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Veteran checker player hosts lively games at old house
The article highlights a renowned checker player who, after a 13 year hiatus, keeps his home open for players on Seanaieee avenue. It notes his influence in encouraging young players in Pittsburgh and mentions ongoing matches at the Home Hotel and the World’s Museum in Allegheny City, including John Thomson’s strong play and a stalled Jones and Reynolds match. Election returns will be in next Wesday morning's Dispatch.
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Allegheny City
Leeds
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Mulholland
W. Tracy
John Thomson
Tina Checker
Philadelphia
Extra winter under garments and outfits on sale
An old style advertisement notes gents winter under wear and full suits in natural wool at $1 to $3, camel hair and striped options up to $450 per suit. Also mentions Oxiorn shoulder capes once $10-$15 now $5, from CampBen. & Dice and Ussa Houers & Hacez.
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Prices on Silk Shirts and Wool Hose at Local Stores
Local ads promote silk shirts for ree boys and small men at 350 each, wool hose for ladies in fast black, and Penade Sose silks. Stores Boses & Burr, The People's Store, and USSu Huevus & Hacer are advertising special values with items priced from 1 to 3 per yard.
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Ladies' Neckwear Novelties at The Iron City
The store displays new pompadore rackings trimmed with ribbon offered by the rack or by the yard. Also mentions Iron City Brewing Co. beers Pilsner and Jager as popular favorites to ask for when ordering prime drinks.
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Iron City Brewing Co
Fashion and Bargains Hit The People's Store Deals
Linen departmen towels offered at 10c and 12%o c each with regular values of 175 and 240 a dozen. Mitts for ladies and children in wool and silk priced from 15c to 2.00. Cleveland and free trade noted in promotions for wholesale clearance on winter underwear.
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Houeus & Hacer
Boces & Brun
Gents 38 inch Umbrellas Sold By Mail Drive
A mail order offer promotes 38 inch gentlemens umbrellas with silk serge frames and choice handles for 200 dollars. The ad encourages postal card requests for a large 40 page catalogue of music goods from Will L Thompson Co at 259 Wabash Avenue Chicago. Also mentions Real Estate Savings Bank at 401 Smithfield Street with 100000 capital and 9000 surplus and 4 percent deposits.
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