Freight Bureau Promoted to Ease Pittsburg Rates
George T. Oliver argues Pittsburg suffers from discriminatory railroad freight rates. He urges establishment of a chamber linked freight bureau, funded by manufacturers and merchants, to secure equalized regional rates and boost local finishing of raw materials. The plan draws on Cincinnati precedent. Chamber committees review.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
George T. Oliver
Pittsrg
Robert J. Iiley
Committee On Transportation and Railroads
Bailey
Spen
Oliver
Chamber of Mercs
Way
Cincinnati
Bond Issue Debate Draws 200 Citizens in Allegheny City
In a Sixth ward hall meeting, about 200 residents from wards five through eleven discussed the proposed bond issue and city reforms. Speakers criticized past council deeds, praised improvements, and urged electing capable officials in February to oversee funds and projects.
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Allegheny
John Wilhelm, Jr
Messrs
Alex,Wilson
Geo. Cochran
Wilson
Barbour
David Fulton
CG Gamble
Allegheny City
George D. Riddle
John H. Rickettson
James B. Scott
Mr. Rickettson
Robinson
Silsby
Mr. Robinson
Select Council
Select Council For What They Have Not Done. Mr. Robinson
George Cochran
Thompson Walkup
Walkup
Murphy
John Trimble
John Wilhelm
Trimble
Many Visitors and Local Figures Stop at Pittsburgh Hotels
A list of visitors and residents in Pittsburgh shows Matthews returning with his wife from England after nine weeks away, Bowles and others heading East or watching political struggles, and numerous figures from surrounding towns staying at major hotels like Duquesne and the Seventh Avenue. The report notes hotel registrations for politicians, lawyers, and businesspeople, including J. P. Quinn, General John A. Wiley, and Geo A. Jenks, with scattered mentions of the ongoing federal races and local affairs.
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EH. Matthews
Twenty-fourth
England
J. K. Bowles
Cleveland
Depot
Tom Johnson
Congress
Lew McQuistion
Butler
Philadelphia
Greer
Martin
Jangeship
John Quinn
Mingo Junction
Isabella Sutherland Castlemaine
Mary Sutherland
Charles O. Scull
B.C. Road
N. Nichols
Spring Creek
Ralph J. Wick
Youngstown
Monongahela House
J. P. Quinn
New York
John A. Wiley
Fraklin
H. Mobwebing
Ol City
Seventh Avenue
Frank T. Hogg
Brownsville
J. M. Woodruff
Salem
Duquesne
J. B. Reed
New Castle
J. M. Borryhill
Dit. Pleasant
Central Hotel
F. Bennett
Arlington Hotel
Westingen
Citizens Debate Water Bonds and City Improvements
Speakers at a meeting urged approving water bond issuance to fund clean water, streets, a park, and a boulevard. Addison Lysle proposed a five citizen commission to manage spending. a motion to approve all bonds passed amid cheers as the meeting adjourned.
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Addison Lysle
Seeee Ke
Allegheny
Tse
Pittsburg
Boggs
Joseph Evans
Remarkable October for Coroner McDowell With 80 Cases
October yielded 80 coroner cases for McDowell with many novel and deadly incidents. Cases included 19 railroad deaths and 25 accidental deaths, several elevators in factories, and four homicide reports. Unknown deaths rose, and several high profile inquests tested the factory law and employer carelessness.
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McDowell
Dell
Central Traction Company
Blivison
Stuart Rodgers
Frank Carmaux
Sheridan
Pittsburg
Marx
McKeesport
Julia Rice
Ohio
J. J. Shaffer
Richard Johnston
Anton Schaab
Whicky
Ad. Brush
Charter Granted to Bellevue A M E Zion Church
Six new diphtheria cases and one scarlet fever case were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. A telegram from North British and Mercantile Insurance Co notes Milwaukee fire losses will not exceed 34000 dollars. Pennsylvania Railroad says no tickets sold to Dallas and Torrens henceforth, Fifth avenue station to replace earlier. Theosophical Society holds a branch meeting at Mercantile Library rooms this evening inviting all interested. Two Southside Indians aged 10 and 90 have disappeared from their homes, Albert Cypher and Joseph Muhalley. Rev Honace G Unprrwoon to lecture at First Presbyterian Church on Corea with stereopticon views.
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Bellevue A. M. E. Zion
Bureau of Health
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company
Lews
Milwaukee
Pennsylvania Road
Dallas
Torrens
Fifth Avenue
Theosophical Society
Mercantile Library
Albert Cypher
South Twenty-eighth
Mary Streets
Joseph Muahalley
Carson Street
Honace G. Unprrwoon
Presbyterian Board of Missions
First Presbyterian Church
Corea
Local political briefs on parades and meetings
Mason Fowens and the Allegheny Republican Cadets plan an 18 man march to McKeesport tomorrow night. Sharpsburg Taz Republicans parade tomorrow evening. Republican meetings addressed at Freeport Opera House. Eleventh Ward GOP assembles at Dinwiddie street 6:45 tonight for McKeesport parade. Allegheny General Republican Club to meet 6:30 tonight for parade escort. Merritt charged by wife in Huntfield street case. bail posted. Santos Democratic meeting at Jacksonian Club Allegheny discusses tariff on McKinley bill. B McKenna Democratic Association members to rally in uniform at Ross and Grant and escort to Wheeling.
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Mason Fowens
Allegheny Republican Cadets
McKeespers
Taz Republicans
Sharpsburg
Hox
Jomm Catzett
Opera House
Freeport
Eleventh Ward
Republican Club
Dinwiddie Street
McKeesport
Allegheny Ganeral Republican Club
Henry Merritt
Huntfield Street
Merritt
Santos Democratic
Jacksonian Club
Allegheny
Aaneae J
B. McKenna Democratic Association
Ross
Grant A
Wheeling
W.va
Jobes hopeful on politics and county focus in race
Independent Republican candidate Rev. Campbell Jobes, seeking Congress in the Twenty fourth district, outlines a campaign centered on Allegheny and Fayette counties and denounces Acheson while denying coalition claims. He predicts election success as he touts support from Greene and Washington counties and notes primary disputes and rival candidates Williamson and Aiken. Muncy Bank executives Bowman and Green are held on 25000 bail each to face trial in Pittsburg for bank losses.
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Campbell Jobes
Congress
Monongshera House
Allegheny
Fayette
George Lawrence
Sipe
Acheson
Washington County
Washington
Littl Greene
Greene County
Allegheny County
McKeesport
Greene
Williamson
Aiken
French Woolens Crystal Velours in rich shades
A local advertisement highlights French woolens and crystal velours fabrics. It lists tan, two shades of navy, light porcelain blue, and light marine blue as superb goods, 52 inches wide, suitable for elegant upholstery or garment use.
French Camel Hair Vigogne Delivers Luxury At Low Price
A sale notice advertises French Camel Hair Vigogne fabric at 2.25 per yard. The ad touts authentic quality from a top maker in France, emphasizing reputation and value with wider fabric for gowns, offered in a range of shades from light grey to dark street tones.
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France
New French Woolens Offer Wide Serge Fabrics
A retailer touts two dollar per yard pricing for new French woolens. Includes fine serge with a soft finish and a rope cord narrow stripe, all in solid colors, 47 inches wide.
Navy Blue Woolens Sell at Loss in New Silk Goods Room
A textile dealer notes high demand for Navy Blue woolens across the country forcing a sale at low prices. The item described is extra good all wool fabric 42 inches wide offered at 75 cents per yard, with the dealer promising to stock Center dress goods aisle in a new Silk and Dress Goods Room.
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United States
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