Pittsburg Mayor weighs inviting Irish MPs to visit
Mayor Gourley considers calling a citizens meeting to extend a formal invitation to Irish MPs Dillon OBrien and OConor now in New York. Supporters urge a warm reception as a gesture of friendship and constitutional liberty, with praise from local leaders for leadership and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
New York
Westminster
Steel
O'Brien
Harrison
Cleveland
Llores
Buuness
National Committee
Jos
Pittsburg
Charlee FL Geary
Dublin One
Dillon Vries
Tie
Steubenville
Geary
Liel
Ben
Boston
Haltimere
Philadelphos
Mettala
Marty
Philadel
Sion
Thomas Fsmonde
America
Cous
Titeburg
Pitteburge
M. MM. Sheedy
Farse
Sauder
Atlantic
Horgan
Order of Diilernians
Evenune
Messrs
Poe Hong
Putte
M. P
Piceburg
Mr. Gladstone
Philadelphia
Chicago
Retail Grocers Meet in Pittsburg for Debts and Banquet Planning
The Retail Grocers Association of Pittsburg met at Smithfield Street to review debt collections totaling 107.44 over two weeks and to organize a November 20 meeting and a December banquet held at Turner Hall with elaborate decor./postals will be sent to debtors. Turner Hall venue secured. Hon H I Gourley to give welcome and P F Smith to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers’ Association
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
O'Donnell
Witte
Pat Carroll
Brownsville Avenue
Agenta
Association
Charters
Turner Hall
H. I. Gourley
P. F. Smith
Pennsylvania Grocer
Elopement Ends As Father Intervenes In Honeymoon
A Norwich Connecticut couple elopes to Jersey City and marries. The bride’s father pursues, arrives in Philadelphia, demands resolution, then accepts the marriage after the couple presents the certificate. The honeymoon ends as the pursuer capitulates and returns with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Mitchell
A. C. Shell
Eastern Express
Norwich Town
Conn
Mitchell
Shell
Micawber
Jersey City
Sharpshore
Philadelpha
Norwich
Ena
Wroth
Washington Birthday Parade Planned by American Mechanics
The annual Washington Birthday parade committee meets in Moorhead building to plan a larger event with the Washington monument dedication at Allegheny Park as a feature. Election of chief marshal is likely to T. J. Morey, longtime Tren City Council member now with LeSaltette Council, guiding the effort as the parade moves through Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mechanics
Moorhead
Washington Monument
Allegheny Park
T. J. Morey
Tren City Council
Les¢altette Council
Allegheny
Helped Himself: 11-Year-Old Vanishes With Cash
Jacob Yochum, son of a Southside butcher, left home yesterday with 470 dollars from his father and items that could fetch cash. Police search for the boy who left without telling anyone his destination. The father says he has no knowledge of his son’s whereabouts or companions and fears he may have traveled far east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Yochum
Yochum
Mr. Yochuma
Coroner Probes Baltimore Line Collision Fatalities
Coroner McDowell investigates the death of Engineer W. H. Flick in a Baltimore and Ohio collision. Engineer Peter Tobascoe, on the other train, is dead. Evidence suggests Flick ran without orders. hearing adjourned to consider statements from B&O officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
W. H. Flick
Baltimore and Ohio
Peter Tobascoe
Flick
Inauguration Mobilization by Pittsburg Democrats
The Randall Club in Pittsburgh plans a large Harrisburg trip for Governor Pattison’s inauguration. Officials anticipate 2 000 to 3 000 travelers on 10 to 12 special trains with 100 000 attendees rumored. A parade led by The Great Western Band is planned in Duquesne Way with 40 Randall Club flags.
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Pattison
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Randall Club
A. F. Keating
J. E. McCrickart
A. Duncan
J. P. Fleming
B. J. Foley
Messrs
T. J. O'Leary, Jr
H. T. Marr
Thomas McBride
F. Patterson
J. J. Wallace
O'Leary
Bucketes
Jackson Club
Columbus
W. A. Taylor
Guthrie
Philadelphia
Americus Club
Young Men's Battalion
Moyamensing Club
Central Democratic Club
Syracuse
Democratic Club
Reading
Ranilal
Great Western Band
Duquesne Wars
Hengough Expected to Be Appointed Pension Agent
H H Hengough expressed cheerful anticipation of his speedy appointment to succeed Captain Barclay as Pension Agent. He cited G A H fraternal support and endorsements from Senator Quay and Congressman Dalzell. Hengough, born June 11 1845 on Penn avenue, is a printer with Civil War service and prior public resignation plans surrounding the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hengough
Barclay
Quay
Dalzell
Bengough
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Nashville
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Pennsylvania
Ange
Peculiar Wind Action on Campaign Banners
In a City Hall debate on weather and politics, a City Controller aide recalled how a 1834 wind storm wrapped the Cleveland banner while the Blaine flag remained unfurled. The tale suggests winds may reflect campaign fortunes from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Cleveland
Blaine Flac
Philadelphia Company opens 36 inch gas main to Pittsburg and Allegheny
The Philadelphia Company completed its 36 inch natural gas main on Second avenue tapping Bellevernon fields. Gas will serve Pittsburg and Allegheny, with abundant supply for the Allegheny Heating Company and rolling mills. Connections exist at Laughlin to Continental Tube Works and Elba Iron and Steel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Company
Second Avenue
Bellevernon
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Wilcox
Allegheny Heating Company
Bellevennon
Laughlin
Continental Tube Works
Elba Iron and Steel Company
Hanging by a thread over Chancellor Goff health
Milton B. Goff of Western University lies in intense agony after a broken leg and pneumonia. Doctors Cooper and Woodard report uncertain prognosis and fear possible internal injuries from a fall through a culvert during a delegates' visit to Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Goff
Western University
Cooper
Woodard
Homestead
Iron and Steel
New City Office Created for Public Lighting
Allegheny Committee on Gas met to abolish the Superintendent of Gas position with a 1200 salary and create a Superintendent of Public Lighting post at 2500. The Chief Engineer salary was set at 125 per month and assistant engineers at 10 per month. The ordinance was returned to Council with these amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Gas
Snaman
Coun- 5
The Doctor Refused to Come for Dying Child
William M Strump aged four months died at his parents home 15 Robinson street Allegheny after a bad cold. The father swore to the coroner he had been ill for several days prior. An Allegheny doctor refused to come without upfront payment, Dr Bloome arrived too late. Coroner to investigate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Strump
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Bloome
Partial Hearing Held in Allegheny Burglary Cases
Mayor Wyman presided over a partial hearing for Joan Hamilton alias F Franklin and Arthur Laster alias Frank Thompson. Captured Sunday by Special Officer Eckert for attempting to rob Ommert's store on Federal Street. Hearing continued for more testimony. Funeral of Dr S N Bentham draws large attendance at St Peters Episcopal Church with many local officials and physicians among pallbearers.
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Allegheny
Wyman
Joan Hamilton
F. Franklin
Arthur Laster
Frank Thompson
Eckert
Ommert
Federal Street
8. N. Bentham
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Second Ward
Central Board of Education
Allegheny County Medical Society
Bencham
G. A. BR. Post
Benjamin Darlington
McKelvy
James H. McClelland
Dr. Daily
Harry Darlington
W. G. McCandless
James Kerr, Jr
D. T. Watson
Allegheny Street Funds Move to Pave Poor Roads
A Allegheny Street Committee meeting chaired by McAfee heard Charles Hartman call for a special November 2 session to devise funds for street improvements. They anticipate needs of 500000 to 1000000 dollars and plan a systematic program prioritizing worst streets while seeking annual taxation.
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United States
Allegheny
Rebecca
Charles Hartman
Allegheny Street Committee
Hartman
McAfee
C. W. Neeb
Rebecca Street
Craig Street
Western Avenue
Neeb
Knox
Mr. McAfee
Ohio Street
Settlement Ends Salesmen Strike After Five Day Walkout
The Building Trades Council brokered a settlement with store proprietors at the Hotel Schlosser. Salesmen agree to one holiday and to work till 12 on Christmas Eve while closing at 7 30, and stores will close an hour earlier on Saturdays. Merchants yield to union demands and prepare to curb non union shops, boosting trade for union shops and intensifying the anti non union campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Schlosser
Trades Council
Wee
Residents Protest Penn Avenue Paving Plan
Citizens along Penn Avenue held a hearing on a triple alliance proposal to fund repaving by the city, residents and Duquesne Traction. The plan split asphalt costs with Belgian block on tracks and asphalt elsewhere, and locals argued they should not pay and opposed street car tracks on ground.
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Penn Avenue
Point Breeze
Triple Alliance
Duquesne Traction
Duquesne Traction Company
Abottine
Sons of Freedom
Linden Wl
Knights' Convention Delegates Leave for Denver Assembly
Two Pittsburg delegates to the 1800 General Assembly of the Knights of Labor depart for Denver. Joseph Evans will represent District 3 and George A. Kamback the green bottle blowers' assembly. Laula Arrington withdraws. his alternate will attend. Powderly may seek re election amid strong opposition. John B. Rae of United Mine Workers could lead if he runs for Master Workmanship.
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Pittsburg
Knights of Labor
Denver
Joseph £ Yvans
George A. Kamback
Green Bottle Blowers’ Assembly
Laula Arrington
Blowers
Powderly
Knights
John B. Rae
United Mine Workers
Defaulating Grand Treasurer Returns to Lawrenceville
J W Patton once Grand Treasurer of the Sovereigns of Industry, who vanished in June 1880 with over 1400 dollars, has returned home. He was a station agent for the Allegheny Valley Railroad and held other trust offices. The order paid 500 to Johnstown Relief, later marked no funds, exposing Patton’s shortage.
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J. W. Patton
Sovereigns of Industry
Lawrenceville
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Twenty-ninth Street
Johnstown Relief Commission
Patton
Grand Council
American Window Glass Company nearing completion of plan
H Sellers McKee says Eastern window glass men form a company similar to United Glass and expect absorption by American Window Glass Company at the next meeting on the 25th. The plan aims to improve warranties and discounts for jobbers while letting manufacturers retain individuality. Carrie Furnace workers seek wage increases January 1 from 10 to 40 percent. a committee led by John Negley and Andrew Love will represent about 300 employees.
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H. Sellers McKee
United Glass Company
American Window Glass Company
Carrie
John Negley
Andrew Love
Braddock Man Held Over Piano Theft Hearing
Henry Layvberger of Braddock faces a hearing before Alderman Hartman on a charge of stealing a piano from his mother Mrs Catherine Layberger. The case stems from a promised 700 piano tied to his marriage delay. Bail set at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Layvberger
Braddock
Alderman Hartman
Catherine Layberger
Harmony potteries form trade harmony association meeting
Representatives from seven potteries held a short session at the Monongahela Hotel to form an association aimed at greater harmony and price regulation in the trade. Delegates announced resumed arbitration for Frick Coke Company disputes and other labor matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Frick Coke Company
Hueus and Hacke Offer Latest European Ladies Garments
A superior assortment of European novelties in ladies over garments fur capes plush jackets and wraps. Alaska seal mink lynx sable astrakhan and monkey furs in all grades and sizes. New jackets feature mink astrakhan Persian lamb and beaver trims.
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Garmenta
Alaska
Allegheny Considers Replacing City Hall With New Building
Mayor Wyman urged action to relieve crowding in Allegheny City Hall. Departments lack space and no expansion is planned. Some favor razing the old structure and erecting a new one from the ground up rather than adding to the building. The project may be delayed until next year while space is rearranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Allegheny
City Hall
Official vote count underway in Alleghany County
The Returning Board began the formal tally in Alleghany County with Judges Stowe Collier and Magee and clerks listed. No totals were released yet but Delamater leads for County Commissioner by 4 613, Dalzell ahead by 6 40, Stone near 7 000 in the Twenty third, Neen about 5 700 in the Forty second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghany County
Stowe, Collier and Magee
BR. H. Lee
Leon J. Long
E.randolph
Charles Porter
A McLain
Alex, Lindsay
Jacob Keating
eColley
M. Rafferty
William Wallsnd J. M. Rourke
Delamater
Maker D
Wilson
Dalzell
Congress
Colonel Stone
John Neen
masquerade ball planned in Lawrenceville for Albert Gangwish
Preparations are underway in Lawrenceville for a masquerade ball at Turner Hall Butler Street on November 18 to benefit Albert Gangwish a popular young man made a cripple in a railroad accident at the city The event is managed by Frank C Devers and Charles W Cartwright
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Lawrenceville
Turner Hall
Butler Street
Albert Gangwish
Il City
Frank C. Devers
Charles W. Cartwright
All for a Jug of Beer
A Colored man named Thomas Turner beat Robert Miller with a brick after a dispute over change from a jug of beer near Second avenue and Try street. Turner and two others were arrested by Agent Dean. Miller suffered non fatal facial injuries.
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Robert Miller
Thomas Turner
Second Avenue
Try Street
Miller
Turner
Lewis
Miler
Haman
Dean
Dr. Moyer
Crest Miller
Fata
Health workers strike over missing October salaries
Allegheny Health Bureau employees report no October wages. The Health Committee was scheduled to meet Wednesday but a quorum was not reached, leaving the meeting date unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Health Bureau
Kleber & Bro. Pianos Offer Elite Instruments
H. Kleber and Bro. promote grand pianos and organs by Steinway Conover Gabler Opera as superior to club use. Music for refined listeners, with time payment plans of 25 dollars down and 10 dollars monthly. Office at 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Kleber’s
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Opera
Kleber
Wood Street
Bound for Salt River A Novel Street Parade in Allegheny
A late night parade in Allegheny featured over 100 Republicans from the Seventh ward led by a drum corps carrying flags and banners bearing foraging Salt River inscriptions. The procession moved through central streets, drawing onlookers and marking a notable local display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Seventh Ward
Salt River
Headache Linked to Sight Defects in Local Cases
An oculist notes that many headaches stem from refractive errors. A Somerset County girl found full relief after tailored glasses, and a Greene County woman regained ability to work with proper correction. Dr. Sadier at 804 Penn avenue reports frequent remedies through individualized lenses.
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Somerset County
Greene County
Dr. Sadier
Penn Avenue
Young Men's Tariff Club Adds Members and Plans By-Laws
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club met in regular session and added several new members to the roster. A committee reported a draft by-laws set and a special meeting was set for next Thursday evening to vote on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Tariff Club
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
Notable Visitors and Encampment Plans Add to City Scene
Commander Wheelock Vearny Captain John Taylor and Colonel Joseph Davidson with the Executive Board arrived in Detroit to arrange next year’s Grand Army encampment. Captain Wils on McClelland and others joined the party. Various travelers including McKenna Schmidt Montgomery Weaver Crawford McMasters and McKee are seen at local hotels and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock A. Vearny
John Taylor
Philadelphia
Joseph Davidson
Detroit
Wilson McClelland
Grand Army
C. McKenna
Harrisburg
McKenna
Court House Quiet as Debris Clears After Wreck
Prothonotary Bradley noted slow business as officials surveyed wreckage in the Court House. Democrats claim a number of Sharpsburg residents who voted for the party were affected by the incident and may affect forthcoming measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bradley
Sharpsburgers
This Friday Morning Special Attention Note
This Friday morning the notice calls attention to upcoming events and reminders with emphasis on punctual attendance and participation. It summarizes schedule details and identifies organizers and location for participants.
Hosiery Bargains Below Old Tariff Prices Draw Crowds
A sale highlights 1 200 pairs Ladies Black Cashmere Stockings at 0c per pair, 600 pairs All Wool Cashmere at 25c, 600 pairs All Wool in shades at 66c, 1 200 pairs Silk Stockings at 125 per pair, and more for Misses sizes. Prices beat pre McKinley tariffs and the Hosiery Department expects a 50 percent rise in business while offers last.
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Erin
Dellon and O'Brien
Cass
Reveree
Cera
Stry Thay
Eileen” Ldxon
Dillon
Treland
Beejain Whitterworth
Jomns
Seveda
Taemerail
A. Colling
Ule
Ée Menor
le Cioane
Motanntess
John B. Larkin
Man
Washington
Bross
Jarrett
T. J. O'Leary
Frank J. Weizel
J. E McArickart
D. O. Barr
B. McCalley
H. T. Morris
John O'Neal
A. Mamanuz
J. J. Fletcher
John Vilsack
J. K. Jacobs
Cela
Kane
B. J. Foles
T. J. O'Lary
George & Fleming
Joseph Cuneo
Thomas Wallace
P. Fitzgubon
George H. Hopper
F. Papperson
G. Aaron
Samuel Houston
D.C. Ca
Pe Jerey
Herman Handel
W. J. Right
Donahoe
Luke Mellon
Geofre Eo Foley
D. C. Barr
Dispatch
5. N. Benham
Allegheny Council
Esty
the Knights’ Convention
General Assembly
the Sovereigns Returns
The
Beck
Marble Polishers’ Unions
George A. Macbeth
Horne & Co
Franklin Hart
Mwfsu
Iron City Brewing Co
Jos, Horne & Co
Pero Avenue
Pittsburg Natatorium
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Wfsu
Vnline
Eslin
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Frep
GoopwYs
Jos. Horse & Co
Every Express
Reining & Wilps
Penn Ave
Iron City Brewnne Co
Pitestrn's
Wood St
Hueus & Hacke
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Market St
Astrakhan
Trump
Alegheny
Adolf Schmidt
Cincinnati
L James Montgomery
Belfast
Ireland
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Montomery Saye
R. E. L. Weaver
Covington
Youngstown
R. P. Crawford
Arnold, Pa
G. L. Schermerhorn
P.c. c. Cc, Bulletin
Pittssturg Compination CrorHixe Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
the Court House
Lake Erie
Phillipsburg
Pierce
Coraopolis
Smarl
Rodgers
Montour
Lemoni
Dikp
Atc
Drygoods House
Pittsburg, I
JUS. Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market Stedl-Mawr
Crane Elevator Co
Lewis Building
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