Federal authorities warned to enforce laws at polls
The piece argues that laws must be enforced and U S marshals deployed to protect citizens' rights at polling places. It cites a New York Democratic circular urging resistance near polls and notes the Acting Attorney General and Attorney General Miller discussing federal action and the need for proper authorization and respect for authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Miller
Democratic National
New York
United States
Washington
Law on Polls Empowers U S Marshals to Enter Booths
New York dispatch reports United States Marshal Archie E Baxter issues definitive instructions to deputy marshals regarding election day duties. The letter asserts marshals may position inside guard rails to protect supervisors and enforce federal and state laws, and that interference by local officers may lead to federal arrest and punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Exmma
N. Y
William F. Sheehan
Democratic Executive Committee
Archie E Baxter
Wiliam F. Sheehan
Democratic State Campaign Commmities
Mr. Sheeran
Brewer, J
United States Supreme Court
Sheehan
Austen
Ral
Sherif
Ewing Quietly Attacks Aldrich Tariff and Force Bill
General Thomas Ewing of Ohio addressed 2,500 Democrats in Taylor Opera House Teaneck New Jersey detailing opposition to the tariff and the federal force bill He argued the Republicans aim to control Congressional elections via federal intervention and condemned Davenport as the evil genius He warned the bill would cost at least 18 million dollars for election supervision and marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teextox
N. J
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
Taylor Opera House
Republican Party
South
Sania
Ewing
John Davenport
Davenport
Ublicans
Merse Rau Company Fails. Receiver Appointed
New York Nov. 1 The W TI Merse Rau Company brass and brass bedsteads maker with plants in this city and Newark failed with liabilities of 120000 and assets of 90000 Frederick Adams of Summit New Jersey appointed receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. TI. Merserau Company
Newark
Frederick Adams
Summit, N. J
Ballots in Allegheny County Mailing Room Whirs With Activity
County Commissioner Mercer notes the scramble to print and distribute ballots for 427 districts in Allegheny. Workers in a Court House mailing room prepare return sheets triplicates and voter lists while spec ballots are printed and mailed to judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Allegheny County
Court House
Turnout At People's Party Demonstration In Turner Hall
Nearly 200 people attended a People's party demonstration last night at Turner Hall on South Thirteenth street. W. Burtt of the Southside presided. Speakers included T. J. McGonnell and J. H. Stevenson, candidates for Congress in the Twenty second and Twenty fourth districts, Henry Grammod and William Hadley senatorial candidates in the Forty third and Forty fifth districts, and John Vilsack speaking in German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Turner Hall
South Thirteenth Street
W. ©. Burtt
Bouthside
T. J. McGonnell
J. H. Stevenson
Con
Henry Grammod
William Hadley
John Vilsack
Republican meeting in Spiketown draws large crowd
A Republican gathering on the Brownsville road last eight drew a large audience. Principal speakers were Samuel Steele and Dr. A J Barchfield. Steele defeated Barclie for the Forty-fifth Senate nomination, while Barclie urged the election of his opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiketown
Brownsville
Samuel &. Steele
A.J. Barchfield
Senate
Barclifie
Voter Booths Opened in Third Pre Cincinnati Ward
Center avenue above Roberts street hosts new polling booths and a voter school. Several hundred voters have already used the facility, with more expected as the program continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Center Avenue
Roberts Street
Voters Turnout Expected From Precinct
A precinct reports a little under five hundred votes cast with nearly all expected to be counted.
Betting on the Result Reflects Sparse Pittsburg Wagers
Pittsburg bets on the presidential race remain thin with less than 10 dollars staked so far. Some locals offer larger sums but few have found takers while Harrison and Cleveland money circulate at saloons and on exchanges. Prominent bets include Harrison by Downing 150 and McKee 200. Cleveland by Flinn 500 to 400 and Burns 750 awaiting backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harrison
Cleveland
Sharpsburg
Dispatch
New York
Indiana
Grain and Flour Exchange
G. W. C. Johnson
Mr. Cleveland
New York State
R. Patterson
New Jersey
Onnecticut
Grover
Dunsent
Stock Exchange
W. S. Mustin
Evens
T Penn Avenue
William Downing
Thomas Callahan
Fifth Avenue
James McKee
Fulton Street
Mr. Callahan
Charles Stix
Twelfth Ward
John McCabe
John Armstrong
Alderman Donovan
David Flinn
Brady Thompson
J. H. Armstrong
Alderman Burns
Ninth Ward
John Kiner
John Hunter
Paddy Dean
Tomorrow Night's Parade in City Planned by Republicans
The Republican demonstration in the city is fully arranged with three parade divisions and named aides. Major E A Montooth serves as chief marshal ensuring a parade route from Smithfield Street through multiple avenues to a final review before disbanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A. Montooth
Smithfield Street
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Diamond Street
Boss Street
Fifth Avenue
Dinwiddie Street
Center Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Wylie Avenue
Green Street
Fulton Street
Market Street
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
At Street
Seventh Avenue
Southside
Allegheny
McKeesport Businessmen Switch Sides in Local Politics
Two McKeesport figures FE Kline a grocer and Edward Mayor a county stockman moved from the Democratic to the Republican side yesterday. Both had long records with their former party and hold local political prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Kline
Edward Mayor
Republican mass meetings crowd Allegheny area
A mass meeting is held this evening at the Allegheny General Republican Club rooms on Federal street with speakers General William Blakely Colonel W. A. Btone and Prof. Elliott. A large meeting last night in Coraopolis drew about 500 people with W. H. Roland presiding and A. UC. Robertson and Harry Hall as speakers. A Republican gathering at Thirty-first Street and Penn avenue drew many colored citizens with Senator Upperman presiding and remarks by Wm. H. McElroy Wm. Woods James G. Mortomery Rev. Overton Mr. Urben and Mr. Downgend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny General Republican Club
Federal Street
William Blakely
W. A. Btone
Elliott
Coraopolis
W. H. Roland
A. UC. Robertson
Harry Hall
Thirty-first Street
Penn Avenue
Senator Upperman
Wm. H. McElroy
Wm. 6 Woods
James G. Mortomery
Rev. Overton
Urben
Downgend
Allegheny Citizens Meeting On Bond Issue Planned
Mayor Kennedy calls a meeting at Carnegie Library this Saturday evening to discuss the bond question. The Saver will present his case for issuing bonds with speeches by T Watson James B Scott John Rick etson A M Marshall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Allegheny
Carnegie Library
Alleheny
T. Watson
James B. Scott
John Ricketson
A. M. Marshall
Queen of Flowers at Phipps Conservatory Chrysanthemum Show
The Phipps Conservatory in Allegheny prepares for its chrysanthemum exhibit opening in early November. Superintendent Hamilton reports 45 seedling plants, with many blossoms expected, and notes the annual display draws visitors to view a dazzling array of colors. The Pittsburgh show will be held in the Auditorium in the third week of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phipps Conservatory
Allegheny
Hamilton
Walla
Pittsburg
New Chrysanthemum Varieties Showcased by Superintendent Hamilton
The article details orchid like pink and rose chrysanthums bred by hand crossing near Hamilton’s claim of record seedlings. It notes seeds from Japan, large white and pink blooms eight inches across, and a world fair style George W. Childs cultivar in dark crimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Japan
Confucius
Colorado
George W. Childs
John Thorpe
Buda
Central Station Lease Confirms Five Year Term
Chief Brown stated the Central station property lease is valid for five years from last April 1 with an option to extend ten years. The lease terms were verified by owner L Jackson who noted the city can purchase on fair terms when it expires. The property fronts 144 feet and the owner reserves 30 feet in the sale, not affecting the Central station building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlinsburg Improvement Company
Cline
Murrayaville
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Murraysville
Cline Farm
Newlinsburg
Duff
Newlinsburg Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Old Pike Road
Duff Bros
Pitteb
Duff Bros. Ottaburg
L Jackson
Dispatch Office
Central Station
Lawrenceville Strikers Hear Beaver Falls Leaders
The Lawrenceville strikers met at Eintracht Hall with J. W. Brown T. M. McCarthy and C. W. Carnegie of the Beaver Falls advisory committee as speakers. They denounced a petition to Carnegie Company to hire union or non union workers and warned of boycotts by other trades. Amalagamated Association leaders urged unity to win concessions amid mills’ peculiar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Eintracht
Arrangement Reached For Witherow Iron Works Start Up
Creditors of James P. Witherow met at the Monongahela House and arranged for the Witherow Iron Works at New Castle to resume operations under new management soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Witherow
Monongahela House
Witherow Iron Works
New Castle
Deposit National Bank Vaults and Box Rentals
Fragments indicate a notice about vaults and safety boxes at the Deposit National Bank, located at 68 Fourth Avenue, with boxes rented on an annual or longer basis. The readable text suggests storage services and pricing terms for long-term storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareiare
Deposit National’ Bank
Fourth Avenue
Death on the Rail at City Crossings
Coroner McDowell notes that most railroad deaths in Allegheny county occur at grade crossings. He cites past fatal cases at Federal street, Roop station, and Washington street, and highlights the Southside along the P V & C line with 18th street crossing as the riskiest. Residents push for an overhead bridge at 18th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
McDowell
John Culp
Harriet K. Weyman
Federal Street
Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and
Chicago
Thomas Chidlow
Richard Ray
Roop Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daniel Tolan
John McDonough
Washington Street
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Virginia
Charleston
Twelfth Street
Thirty-second
Twenty
Eighteenth Street
Coal operators satisfy no plan to rival B B O road
Secretary H Boyle of Hackett Coal Company says no move to build a competing line to the Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio. He notes a Baltimore conference with President Mayer was satisfactory and expects promised relief. No further meetings protested the B and O management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Boyle
Hackett Coal Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Coal Operators’ Committee
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
Mayer
Baltimore
Roberts and Sons Promotes Holiday Gift Stock
P Roberts and Sons touts a vast stock of bridal gifts and advance holiday goods. It highlights silver, cut glass, lamps, tables, cabinets, clocks, bric a brac and urges shoppers to visit its silver department and art rooms for a wide selection and diverse styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tna
Youths' Shoes Offer Bargains for Small Sizes
When it comes youths shoes offers values that save money with many styles. Veal calf lace or button shoes priced at 1 dollar for sizes 11 to 2. Satin oil calf lace or button at 1 dollar twenty five cents. Genuine calf lace spring heel at 1 dollar fifty cents for sizes 11 to 2. Genuine calf button spring heel 1 dollar fifty for 11 to 2. Heel lace or heel at 1 dollar fifty for 11 to 2.
Dyeing Times and Addresses from Historic Pittsburgh Notes
Fragmentary notes mention Chas Pfeifer dyeing two years ago and still active. Addresses include 469 100 Federal Street, Allegheny and 1664 1918 Carson Street Southside. Mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers as a bowel remedy and other medical claims with vague dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Pfeifer
Federal Street
Allegheny
Carson Street
Southside
Bargain Jackets in All-Wool Diagonal Cheviot Styles
Advert reads a department store sale offering women jackets in all-wool diagonal Cheviot at 5 dollars, a black all-wool diagonal Cheviot double breasted at 10 dollars, plus jackets priced 12, 15, 18 and 20 dollars. Fur trimmed options start at 3.50 with novelty jackets highlighted among many styles and lengths.
Ladies' Gapes Fashion Assortment in New Markets Styles
Comprehensive display of children and womens garments including plain and fancy cloths, double-breasted New markets with hoods or military capes, and waist styles. Prices range from $4 to $50 with sizes 6 to 16 years and cashmeres for 2 to 4 years. Special cloakings priced from $7.50 to 150.
Fur Department Offers Low Priced Scarfs and Furs
This week extra collection presents head scarves in varied furs with natural and artificial heads handsomely mounted at the lowest to finest qualities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Mr. Miller
Tom Ewing
Aldrich
Mr. Mercer
the Phipps Conservatory
Beaver Falls
B.C
P Roberts & Sons
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
End Market St
Simen
de Witt
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
JOS, Horne& Co,s
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
Hugus
Hagke
Market ST
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