Treachery Allegations Stir American Mechanics Protest
Letters and circulars circulated among members of the Jr. O U A M and other groups as officials report attempts to influence ballots. Protests claim circulars push politics into the organization and accuse secretaries of leaking member addresses. A decoy letter mentions a sealed package of circulars described as dynamite to be used carefully to avoid jeopardizing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Pits Connell No. 20, Jr. O. U. A. M
American Mechanicsto
Pattison
Delamater
Monongahea Council
Crafton
Camp
Aien
Ont Oe
Deaniel Nulton
Kittanning
Norton
H. L. McGay
Solcr
J. A. McGraw & Sons
Allecus City
Colins
American Mechanics
Colored Democrats Hear Speeches At Lafayette Hall Meeting
The Barclay Colored Democratic Club met at Lafayette Hall to urge voting for Pattison. Walter Brown chaired with Thaddeus Murry and others as vice presidents. Speakers defended independence for colored voters and criticized Republicans for neglecting black education and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay Colored Democratic Club
Lafayette Hall
Pattison
American Cornet Band
Walter Brown
Thaddeus Murry
James Manks
Mahoney
MM. Strantios
Eel
W. J. Brennen
Applenee
Republican Party
Eratica Spas
Washington
Borelay Club
Thomas Wilson
W. H. Holtand
Springheld, O
Mair
J. Wilkimson
Quay
Allegheny County
William Slanger
J. Fields
Braddock Republicans Hold Late Campaign Meeting
Republicans of Braddock closed the campaign with a mixed blaze of story tel fire and Americanism in a rink venue. A Good Dinner by William Lapsley delayed the start as Indies and the Americus Club attended. Speakers arrived near 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Hastings
Seatator Indies
Americus Club
William Lapsley
Brass band and crowd fill Braddock meeting with Independents and Democrats
A Braddock gathering drew large Independent and Democrat attendance despite Republican leadership. Hon. Miles B Humphries and General Hastings spoke on tariff and national issues, defending Quay and urging Independents to join the GOP fold. A Grand Army band accompanied after arrival and campaign songs followed on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Humphries
Hastings
Allegheny
Monongahela
Miles
Wallace
Quay
Montooth
Stone
Delamater
Lapsley
General Hastings
Hastlinge
Democratic Party
Pattison
Bo-peep
Americas Club
Don Cameron
One More Appeal Sets Tone For Allegheny Campaign
A local Independent Republican group issues an appeal to voters reviewing eight years under Pattison and past charges against Quay. It accuses Delamater of failing to address Emery charges and argues tariff politics distract from fitness and integrity for governor. Blam and Patterson sign as chairman and secretary.
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Patthen
Allegheny County
Republican Party
Quay
Delamater
Emery
Pattison
Pastison
Fattison
Arene
Kemble
William IL Blam
Thomas Patterson
Bets on State Election Run Small Across Town
Voters place numerous small wagers on the gubernatorial race with bets mainly from 25 to 150 dollars. In Allegheny County bets of 100 to 60 dollars on Pattison and 75 to 25 on Delamater appear. A Democrat urges a 50 dollar even bet that the next Congress will be Democratic. Chief Clerk Crosby at the Hotel Anderson still holds 5500 dollars sent him by ex State Chairman Cooper to bet on Delamater, but Cooper later ordered him to hold back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Delamater
Disratch
Crosby
Anderson
Stidl
Cooper
Neutral man refuses to aid Delamater supporters
A colored man aboard a Central Tract ion car declares neutrality during a straw vote in a political dispute between Pattison and Delamater partisans. Sheriff McCandless took the car home, and the canvass showed an even split among the two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Pattison
Delamater
Logan Street
Envelopes misaddressed in Delamater campaign
Republicans mailed about 3000 circulars advocating Delamater from Protestant and Catholic standpoints to the wrong recipients, sparking widespread voter indignation across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
John Jarrett Visit at Marseillaise Club Rooms
John Jarrett was the guest of the Mar seillaise Club at its rooms on Southside’s St Carson and Twenty-third streets last evening. This item appears on the seventh page of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett
Marseillaise Club
St Carson
Twenty-third Streets
Southside
Sunday School Dance Sparks Church Controversy on Southside
The Southside Dispatch reports a Sunday school teachers dance at St Clair Hall hosted by Pastor Lord's church and attended by many congregation members. Clergy from several denominations criticized the public event as improper while the pastor defended it as a matter of opinion among German Evangelical parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
The
Dispateen
Gaubd
P. Brandt
Eighteenth Street Lutheran Church
Brandt
Cular Danner
F. R. Farrand
Southside Presbyterian Church
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Carson Street
Corner Stone Box of New Westminster Church Found
Rev I N Hays of the Allegheny church reported the corner stone box from the New Westminster Church was removed and later found under a board ten feet away. The copper box remains unharmed and will be kept at his home to prevent further tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster Church
I. N. Hays
Allegheny
Cost of Living Up Pushes Restaurant Prices
A Pittsburg waiter explains prices rose a few days ago reflecting higher costs for crops fruits vegetables and meats. Cheaper eateries keep pie rates but reduce portions. hotels maintain base prices yet costs to operate have increased. The article notes hotel meat averages shift with seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Deaths on the Rail at Braddock and Valley Tracks
Two men were killed and a third man found dead on railroad tracks. Lewis Reese, 27, died in a Braddock collision while riding a Peermickey freight. Matt Carlson, a Finnish Edgar Thomson worker, was struck near Braddock after hospital recovery. An unknown man, about 36, described by clothing and appearance, lies at the morgue in Lawrenceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Lewis Reese
Homestead
Edgar Thomson
Morrne
Reese
Baltimore and Ohio
Matt Carlson
Finland
West Penn Hospital
Lawrenceville
Congress
Fire Chief Jones Seeks Probe of Charges
Allegheny Police Committee met to review Mayor’s office receipts totaling 275,248 dollars with 1,555.35 from disorderly conduct cases and 69.35 from drunkenness. Chief Jones asked for a committee to investigate an afternoon paper’s claim about wages paid to a boy. the panel declined due to lack of specific charges but offered to investigate if any charges are brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Police Committee
Jones
Fire Department
Southside Girl Wins Typewriter Contest at Fifth Avenue Museum
A Southside girl, Miss Aliia Hamm of 25 South Twelfth street, Beaver College graduate, wins first prize in a Fifth Avenue Museum of the Typewriters contest. Second goes to Miss Sadie Brown of Nunnery Hill Allegheny Smart's Business College, and third to Miss Ann Lamb of 20 Ann Street Allegheny. During the week contestants wrote 130 minutes including copy, dictation and shorthand notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Museum of the Typewriters
Aliia Hamm
South Twelfth Street
Beaver College
Sadie Brown
Nunnery Hill
Allegheny
Smart’s Business College
Ann Lamb
Ann Street
Southside butcher arrested for disorderly conduct
Louis Zoller, a Southside butcher at the Southside Market House, was arrested by Officer Miller for disorderly conduct last evening after an argument with an Italian over bananas led to a punch and a fight. Zoller posted $50 bail for his appearance this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Zoller
Southside
Miller
Zoller
Twenty-eighth Ward
Colonel Andrews Slams Chicago World Fair Finance
Colonel Andrews voices strong disapproval of Chicago World’s Fair managers arguing over the site. He accuses ward politicians of handling the project and warns Congress might repeal the appropriation and abolish the commission. He says Chicago has not provided the money, calling the donors beggars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Colonel Andrews
Chicago
Congress
National Commission
Mishaps Of A Day In Pleasant Valley And City
A Pleasant Valley car and a car on the Charles street line collided at Arch and North avenues. Detective Kornman suffered a wrist injury and Charles Fitzsimmons, a messenger boy, broke his arm on Fifty-second Street. A YMCA meeting discussed reports from State convention delegates Gudor Taggart Orr Greggs Gillespie Callander Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Charles Street
Arch and
North Avenue
Kornman
Charles Fitzsimmons
Fifty-second Street
Jennin
McKelvey Nominated to Advisory Committee at Pennsylvania Road Meet
Delegates from all departments of the Pennsylvania road yesterday nominated W D McKelvey a passenger engineer on the Pittsburg division for membership on the Relief Dent Advisory Committee. No other business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
W. D. McKelvey
Pittsburg
Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital College Board Censors Elected
At the annual trustees meeting Dr. Bingaman of this city and Dr. McNish of Allegheny were elected members of the Board of Censors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital College
Bingaman
McNish
Allegheny
Board of Censors
Coroner's Jury Probes Washington Death at Braddock
The coroner's jury verdict yesterday cites carelessness in the death of Robert Washington after he touched an electric wire in Braddock on Thursday. William Fields of Fayette City was found drunk and fell into the Monongahela River. he was recovered and taken to Central Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Washington
Braddock
William Fields
Fayette City
Monongahela River
Central Station
Seven Stores Affected as Labor Walkout Closes Shops Early
Salesmen and saleswomen in seven large Pittsburgh clothing stores stayed away from work demanding shorter hours and full holidays. Stores refused, many closed all day with customers urged away as union leaders face opposition. Knights of Labor faction blamed. Central Trades Council and Building Trades' Council back the strike and plan to urge transfer of patronage until a settlement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kaufmanns
Gusky's
Jackson & Son
Saller & Co
Charles Ruben
William DeWolt
Pittsburg
Keutmanos
Knights of Labor
Knights
Central Trades’ Council
Building Trades’ Council
Bengough Endorsed by Central Trades Council
The Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania endorsed Herbert H. Bengough for Pension Agent of Western Pennsylvania. The meeting also saw resignations by M. P. Carrick as Vice President and Charles F. Warde as Secretary, with Thomas McNamace and Fred P elected to fill the vacancies. Committees were named on the salesmen’s strike and talks planned with the Retail Grocers’ Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert H. Bengough
United States
Western Pennsylvania
Bengough
Central Trades Council of
United Toilers
West Pennsylvania
Sir. Bengough
Eoton
M. P. Carrick
Fred P
Charles F. Warde
Thomas McNamace
Warde
Retail Grocers’ Association
Local union forms with 49 members amid labor rumors
The Federation of Labor reports a new local union of 49 members including route owners and carriers. A rumor circulates that slaglayers may strike tomorrow over employers not stopping the use of boys punching holes on machines.
Miners Form Walton Fund To Aid Wounded Members
Joseph Walton's miners organize a mutual aid group to build an accident fund. Members contribute weekly and receive financial assistance if injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walton
Allegheny Gas Hikes Rates After December First
The Allegheny Heating Company plans a 15 cent per 1000 cubic feet increase starting December 1, aligning with Philadelphia rates as gas supply improves. Residents fear higher costs will push some back to coal, while The People's Natural Gas Company weighs a response at a planned meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Heating Company
Philadelphia
Allegheny Company
Allegheny
Bellevernon
People’s Natural Gas Company
Fortunate escape after wagon strikes barouche at Postoffice corner
At five yesterday evening a wagon coming up Smithfield street caused a barouche to overturn near the Postoffice corner on Fifth avenue. Mrs Scaife and another lady escaped serious injury. officer Charley Grimes aided the injured and the carriage occupants returned home in another vehicle. The colored driver was faulted for crossing where space was insufficient.
Fleming Brothers to Resume Business Soon
Mr. John L. Dawes reported arrangements are under way for Fleming Brothers proprietaries to resume trading after a suspension a few weeks ago. Creditors will be involved and the matter likely settled satisfactorily. Dawes has a personal stake in the outcome. Rumors say the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway plans a direct route to Trinidad Colorado within months, tapping into the growing coal trade after purchasing key coal lands nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Dawes
Fleming Brothers
Dawes
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Trinidad
Colo
Kansas
McKexey Sees Pennsylvania as Gauge for 1892 Prestige
Republican leader McKexey argues Pennsylvania will judge the tariff bill and set the tone for the 1892 race. He urges every Republican in the state to fulfill their duty, stating that November returns will fix the party's prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKexey
Pennsylvania
Pattison Cleve land and Mills bill voter choice
A county ballot statement links Pattison to Cleveland and the Mills bill while portraying Delamater as supporting the McKinley bill remaining in place. Voters are urged to consider these alignments when casting ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Cleveland
Mills
Delamater
Blankets offered at The Cash Store prompt comparison
Thornton Bros lists scarlet blankets 412 lb at 198 dollars per pair and gray blankets 98 cents per pair. They advertise home made factory blankets at 3 dollars, with prices elsewhere up to 450 dollars. Also available are blankets from 79 cents to 10 dollars at The Cash Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Allegheny
Tur Great METROPOLIS to Play at Grand Opera House
A grand melodrama Tur Great METROPOLIS will be shown at the Grand Opera House next week. It is hailed as the most elaborate presentation to date. Democrats deny tariffs influence the Pennsylvania gubernatorial fight while Cleveland expects free trade endorsement from Pennsylvania after a Post interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Twe
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
The
Post
Pattison
Wanted Sales at Kaufmoons Clothing Store
Classified notice seeking buyers for cloaks shoes hats and furnishings at Kaufmoons. Applicants urged to apply on Monday morning at the shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmoons
Arthur Named Candidate for 1892 Presidential Nomination
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at its Friday convention named Grand Chief P. M. Arthur as a 1892 presidential candidate. The decision followed talks about an assistant Grand Chief to enable Arthur to retire in a year for active training. Delegates praised alliance potential with Chauncey Depew and predicted broad railroad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. M. Arthur
George Cummings
Toronto
Canada
Cummings
Arthur
Rowland
Ossawottomie
Mr. Arthur
Chauncey Depew
Brotherhood
A. B. Youngson
Meadville
Open Acknowledgement of Westinghouse Forces Watches
Westinghouse Airbrake staff praised jeweler Henry Terheyden of 550 Smithfield street for supplying 180 watches with only two faulty movements replaced promptly. A committee led by Oscar Neubert and T J Coakes endorses his service and recommends him to the public for watches and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Henry Terherden
Smithfield Street
Eory Terneyden
Terheyden
Oscar Neubert
T. J. Coakes
E. B. Cossarnc
W. 8. Souther
J. H. Fox
Pattison Campaign Attacked Over Tariff Allegations
The speaker accuses Democratic operatives of deceit in Pattison's campaign and free trade advocacy, stating Cleveland exposed their real stance and that they favor Pattison and free trade while denying a tariff dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pattison
Cleveland
Pattison
Klebers Music Store Sells High Quality Pianos Instruments
H Kleber & Bro at 500 Wood Street promote Steinway Conover Gabler Opera pianos and urge refined music over club play. They offer time payment terms 25 down and 10 monthly or 260 weekly and claim three quarters of regional sales. Waxstrop-Room available with boarding. references given. P O box 1047.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Opera
Gulzar
Wood Street
Mason McKinley Urges Working Men Vote For Dela Mater
The message portrays Mason McKinney as a champion of Pennsylvania workers recommending a vote for Dela mater and protection, aligning with James G. Blaine in backing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason McKiney
Pennsylvania
James G. Blaine
Housekeepers' Department Offers Broad Blanket and Linen Deals
Hucus and Hacxe Sterling advertise blankets in all colors and grades bought direct from mills at low prices. Priced from $ to $4 each with chintz and satine comfortables, white cotton filling, elderdown assortments, and exclusive colorings. Large table linens, pillowcases, napkins, towels, and more. tariff rises noted but current stock sells at reduced prices. Limited stock to be exhausted before price increases on new imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Free Trade Victory Reported in Pennsylvania This Year
Communicated notes describe New York free traders shaking hands over a free trade victory in Pennsylvania during the current year. It highlights political alignment and regional influence shaping policy outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Crayon Portraits and Cheap Fall Overcoats at E Schauer's
Advertises Crayon portraits at low prices from Henxpericks & Co. 68 Federal St Allegheny and a sale on fall and winter overcoats at E Schauer's Wood St. Mentions Maine’s Rexp and Bisine, Ohio’s McKinley, and Delamater endorsement while noting Pattison’s backers include Grover Cleveland in Pennsylvania politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henxpericks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
E. Schauer’s
Wood St
Rexp
Maine
McKinley
Ohio
Bisine
Pattison
Grover Cleveland
New York
Trade discount offer undercutting New York prices
Special to dealers announces a temporary supply at less than New York prices and below manufacturer’s pricing, inviting trade purchases at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blanket Prices at Scarlet Country Store Offerings
The advertisement lists various all-wool blankets in colors such as red gray white pink and blue under Scarlet Country Blankets. Prices shown include $4 450 $6 87 50 $850 and $10. The copy emphasizes extra size and handsome borders.
All Wool Blankets Sale Prices List
A brief notice lists blanket prices and colors with bold bargains. Prices range from 3 to 10 dollars per pair and include Stone bean and Delicate shades in Pink and Blue with borders. The entry emphasizes affordable All Wool options in various grades and sizes.
All-Wool Blankets Sale Prices Highlighted
The ad lists gray blankets at 90c and 125 dollars, two per pair. It mentions bright-bordered country-made gray blankets at 450 dollars and soft Saxony Natural Wool extra sizes priced at 7 dollars and 80 cents and 80 dollars.
Delicate Robe Designs and Comfort Goods in Soft Shades
A catalog note describes pink and blue robes with whites scarlets and fancy designs praised for softness warmth and lightness. Prices listed from 115 to 225 with Latin covers and eiderdown comforts and pillows offered in medium to finest grades at low prices.
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Demoy
Rittann Iso
United American Mechanics
P.M. Kirrassixa
Frephess Collins
Pattisan
O. S. Marshals., Ak. Ao
U.A. M
Stephen Collins
Krisrrre
Gebetera
Boanup
Sirvaen Comins
State
Somnelion Pittsbane
Hinam
Suiren
Sale
Ssee Avenue
Weet Filadelphia
Wrvowrn
Lancaster
Deewrn
Marshall
Dean Staxp
Kitshales
Still Miles &. Humphries
MR. Delamater
Jarrett
B. M
Oiaba
Penn Street
Pittaburg
S&sa
Fifth Avenue Museum
Indorses Bengough
Bengough Indorsed
Central Trades Council
Government
Ignee
Building Trades
James L. DeLong
McKeesport
C. B. Stuckslager
Duquesne Tube Works
Wee
the Heating
People's Company
Rock Island
Westinghouse
P. O
Hucus & Hacxe
Pr Accordant
Elderdown
Fifth Ave
Market St
Groetz
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
California
Soy Market Street
neol-iTrssa
Marshell
Calif
Cali
Delaware
Ohio Street
Cknight & VicTvuby
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