Senator Quay Kept in Question Over Indorsed Check
The hearing centered on a check indorsed to John Bardsley and related notes tied to funds for the Republican Campaign Committee. Senator Quay claimed no knowledge of the transactions, while opponents pressed for clarity on signatures, deposits, and payment origins amid questions of possible misuse of state funds.
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John Bardsley
Mr. McCook
Mr. Quay
Martin
Mr. Bardsley
Senator Quay
Washington
Republican Campaign Committee
Marshell
McCook
Marshall
Barnsley
Quer
The
Fox
M. & Quay
Mr. & Quay
Guay
Alderman McMasters
Alleged City Hall Bribery Feud Rocks Allegheny
Allegations of corruption target Mayor Wyman and Chief Murphy as affidavits and a sub auditing committee report claim misused funds from 1841 to 1891. The audit details unaccounted cash, witness fees and docket irregularities while Koerner and Braun substantiate claims amid political clashes.
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Allegheny
Court of Justice
Wyman
Murphy
Pleasant Valley Company
Ae Ee
City of
H.x
Pearson
Sr Aeien
Lewis Koerner
H. O. Price & Co
Exposition Grounds
James & Wyman
Wel. Braun
Koerner
Sam Mason
Federal Street
William Broun
Napoleon
Braun
Henricks
Gilliford
Togree
Price
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Colored man arrested for horse stealing in Oakland
Louis Travis was arrested early yesterday and held at the Nineteenth ward police station on a charge of horse stealing. He allegedly hitched a horse to a buggy at Moses Salt’s stable on Boquet street and drove off. A 2:30 p.m. capture occurred with a woman driving nearby. Travis was to have a hearing tomorrow afternoon after being discharged by Magistrate Hyndman yesterday morning.
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Louis Travis
Nineteenth Ward
Travis
Moses Salt
Boquet Street
Oakland
Salt
McLaughlin
Wichair
Highland Avenue
Hyndman
Zoo relocation plans eyed for easier park access
The Schenley Park Zoo may move from Panther Hollow to a site closer to the main entrance. Chief Bigelow says the current location is too distant from visitors. Chief Bilow suggests placing the zoo facing near Joncaire Street in the hollow by the park bridge.
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Schenley Park
Panther Hollow
Chief Bigelow
Bilow
Joncaire Street
October Money Order Report from Post Office
The October money order report shows domestic orders issued total 32046. The remittances from other offices amount to 172678.53. Domestic orders paid reached 72279.41. Remittances to Philadelphia totaled 139837.03.
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Philadelphia
Windstorm Strikes Pittsburg Downtown Yesterday
A severe windstorm hit Pittsburg shortly after noon yesterday. No major damage reported, but pedestrians were showered with dust, hats were blown away, and people were discommoded on downtown streets.
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Pittsburg
Battle Over Allegheny County Elections Seen With High Stakes
The article previews a pivotal election in Allegheny County. Republicans claim wide leads while Democrats and Straightouts project narrow county margins. Analysis weighs former votes, party machinery, and weather as key turnout factors ahead of next Tuesday’s vote count.
Republicans Hold Meeting in Old City Hall on State Ticket
A Republican gathering in Old City Hall discussed the State ticket with Major E A Montooth presiding. He saluted General Gregg and Captain Morrison for war records and urged voters to support Republicans. Colonel Frank A Burr praised Gregg's leadership and character as a fighting citizen.
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Old City Hall
Gregg
Morrison
E A. Montooth
Ublican
Frank A. Burr
Custer
Sheridan
D. William Gregg
Pennsylvania
Party Leaders Predict Large Turnout and Voter Sweep
Dispatch reporters canvassed county chairmen and workers from all parties. Democrats expect the judiciary ticket to win by at least 10,000 and a strong statewide Democratic showing. Republicans forecast county margins from 15,000 to 20,000 with strong city and district wins. Straightouts claim full county organization and ward victories, while Judge Fetterman cites daily improvements and optimism for a big majority.
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Delamater
Pattison
Gill
MeShavring
Ola
Ae En
Enon
Fetterman
Arch Rowand
Paries
Tar Drsraten
Smithfield Street
Gripp
DisPatch
William Brennen
Democratic County Committee
Judiciary
Straightonia
John Gripp
Republican County Committee
Pittsurg
Legheny City
Pertach
Dunn
Pittsburg
Cnrvorers
East End
Southside
Mystery Woman Ent ers Allegheny Home
An elderly well dressed woman entered a Cedar avenue parlor in Allegheny near Ohio street, refused to answer questions, and was taken to the central station. She grew ill with a hemorrhage at Allegheny General Hospital, and her condition remained serious. Political activity and betting at party headquarters dominated the day as campaigns near polling time.
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Cedar Avenue
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Allegheny Central Station
Allegheny General Hospital
Ex President Bishop Predicts McKinley Victory in Ohio
Ex President Bishop of the Amalgamated Association urges support for McKinley citing campaign travels in Ohio and a likely Republican legislature. In Hancock County Democrats back George Kearney for Representative, seen as sure to win. Mandolins advertised by H Kleber & Bro promise varied American makes with ornamental options and guaranteed quality.
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Bishop
Amalgamated Association
Ohio
Major ScKinley
Hancock County
George Kearney
American Conservatory
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Stubborn Cash Drygoods Advertises Unbeatably Low Prices
A local ad proclaims bold big figures and steadfast prices at the popular Cash Drygoods Store. Thornton Bros at 123 Federal Street lists the cash values while other shops like ParloRee reupholstered and Hayes & Keeway at 33 Water Street advertise related services. Anacoture Bitters before meals is also mentioned.
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Cash Drygoods
Thornton Bros
Federal Street
Hayes & Keeway
Water Street
Allegheny Bond Issue Debate Draws Citizen Outrage
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall saw strong opposition to a proposed bond increase for city projects. Citizens and reformists argued the timing was rushed, finances mismanaged, and funds could be raised via taxation or reassessment. Speakers called city leaders corrupt or incompetent, urging voters to reject the bond proposal.
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Allegheny
Carnegie Hall
Ers
C.W. Gerwig
Albree
Ci F Reform ! Peraawmentene
Citizens’ Reform Association
Butchers’ Run
Trego
Theseioux
Theseioux Wa Chairman. Griner Fotiansssr
Seery
Alfree
Light Committee
Henderson
Hhe Proto
Pearce
Gerwig
Commodore Counta
John B. Kennedy
E. A. Knox
Westinghouse
David F. Oliver
Ieee
Iain
Community honors Chief Humphries with worker resolutions
At Southside Turner Hall a crowd gathered to present Chief Humphries of the Fire Bureau a framed set of resolutions from Amalgamated Association lodges General Custer and Williams Evans. John Smith of Oliver Bros. & Phillips spoke, with remarks by Clarence Burleigh and John Kilgallen. The Cambria Glee Club and Stephen Madden provided Irish songs, followed by refreshments.
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Iron and Steel
Turner Hall
Humphries
Fire Bureau
General Custer
Williams
Evans Lodges
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
John Smith
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Tenth Street
Clarence Burleigh
John Kilgallen
Amalgamated Association
Mahlon Garland
Cambria Glee Club
Stephen Madden
Select Knights
Head wound reported in Allegheny home shooting
Humane Society agent found Mrs. Lige Barker intoxicated at 182 Spring Garden Ave. Walter Barker, 12, said to have shot her in the head with a revolver after being struck with a shovel. he claimed self defense. No arrests.
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Berryman
The
Humane Society
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Lige Barker
Walter
Johnson
Government orders large steel shafts for lake propellers
Besver Falls etee mill receives government contract to forge several large steel shafts from 1200 pound ingots. Finished shafts will weigh 13 feet long and 9 inches in diameter, with each ingot contributing to the final weight. City Farm property at Homestead divided into lots by new owners the Carnegies. Streets named Andrew Martha Louise and Margaret.
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Besver Falls Etee
City Farm
Homestead
The
Carnegies
Andrew
Marths
Louise
Margaret
Chamberlains Cough Rem Draws Criticism In Local Paper
The Herald Houston Missouri notes the senior editor and his wife used Chamberlains Cough Rem for throat troubles but reports worsening conditions. The ad mentions 50 cent bottles and other holiday photo products offered by Lies' Strpro on Sixth Street.
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The
Herald
Chamberlain
W. L. Lyles
Dress Suits and Measurements at Pitesirn's
A short notice urges customers to leave their measurements for a well fitting dress or business suit at Pitesirn's located at 4344 Wood Street.
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Pitesirn’s
Wood Street
Garment Line Offers Wide Range at Lower Prices
The catalog touts choice quality and value across large assortments with complete size lines in new shapes at low prices. Jackets at 25 inches, SEAL best grade marked 225 to 185, SEAL sacques offered below prior levels, and a 50 inch wide wool cheviots line valued at 1 at five cents per yard.
Pittsburg Carnegie Library Plans to Open Exhibition
The Library Board will not exclude late competitors and will allow public inspection of submitted plans after the Building Committee arranges them in the Ferguson building and reports to the trustees with a recommendation to open the plans for public view.
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Pittsburg
Marshell's Halloween Nuts Sold Fast Despite Rail Delay
Marshell the cash grocer offered nuts at a rock bottom price to help youngsters celebrate Halloween. He aimed to aid boys who could not raise a quarter, selling more than planned until a railroad delay stranded many nuts east of Pittsburg.
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Marshell
Hallowe’en
Pittsburg
Our Meat Departments Open in Pittsburg Stores
The store announces new Meat Departments in Pittsburg with plans for Allegheny stores soon. Experienced butchers will handle sales and only first class meat will be offered. The aim is to save customers money while maintaining quality. The departments are expected to be popular with shoppers.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Biber and Easton Offer Full Range of Children Garments
Our line covers 4 to 16 years with school jackets gretchens long wraps and capes, fur trims and exclusive designs all at low prices. Prices range from $2 up to $12.50 for various plaid and Astrachan trimmed options including Gretchen and Chevron jackets and Opossum cape seal trims.
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State Funde
Keystone
Third National
Quay
Themnet Co
Qnar
Ien
Mr. Marshall
Major Montooth
W. C. Schover
Schorer
McG
Robbb
Morehett
Major Mentooth
A. Meyers
Penn Street
Department of Public Safety of
Reform Association
Dahlinger
Loo Yman
Stauffer
Bein
Mark Twain
Stagg
Cleveland Easy
Wable Designers
Tme
Allegheny County
Jeine Renereee
Conai
Poten
David M. G
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
United States
House of Representatives
W. A. Stone
McKinley
John Wilhelm, Jr
D. L. Boardman
Cochrane
Commodore Kouitz
Ring
Department of Pit Safety
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Kranich & Bach
Lecuser & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Brussels
Sc. Ae
Sacca
Seto Se
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Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Hucus & Hacxe
Alaska
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Market Steel
Wwree
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
Edward Schauer
Biber & Easton
Navy
Astrachan
Market ST
W. W. Dermitt & CO
T Grant Street
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