Secrecy at Polls Sparks Discussion of Ballot Reform
The piece outlines Indiana style voting practices under the Australian system with booths, chutes, and a challenge window. It notes strict procedures to prevent interference, including voter privacy, stamps, and limited voting time, and discusses nomination powers in emergencies and broader call for ballot reform.
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Lidiiwa
Weesday
Ter Election Board
Dts Tainse
Qomace
Dustans
Ter
Statuyg
Nci
Pell
Fie Voll Cerke
Eures
Indiana
Political Cartoons Spar Over Party Tickets
In the election coverage a symbolic display shows Republican, Democratic, and Prohibition tickets each topped by a vivid illustration: a log cabin for Republicans, a herald of dawn for Democrats, and a cannon for Prohibition. The piece notes polling booths in crowded districts were insufficient, with three booths common but deemed inadequate.
Relic of Ye Olden Time Arrives at Heinz Home
Heinz family preserves a 1599 carved stone pew from Bavaria. The massive 1500 pound seat, once in Kahlstadt near the Rhine, now sits outside the Heinz home near a vineyard. The German home doorway bears 1590 above the court arch as photographed in a view of the mansion.
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Heinz
Bavaria
Clarence
Europe
Kahlstadt
Rhine
Rhenish Palatinate
Worms
Luther
Worse Than the Complaint Mrs Morgan and the Flea Infested Cat
Mrs. Morgan’s Maltese cat Tommy, once beloved at Second Avenue Park, got fleas after a tumble with other cats. She used kerosene to treat the fur, producing grief among Mr Morgan’s circle. The cat remains distressed and vocal, fleas gone but Mrs Morgan not endorsing the remedy.
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XN. H. Morgan
Second Avenue
Second Avenue Park
Nice
Dave
Tommy
Tiscutucle
Job
Mrs. Morgan
Educator Hears Plan To Sell Gettysburg Cyclorama
The Gettysburg Cyclorama owners propose using the historic painting for school history education in two cities. Prof. Morrow liked the idea during a meeting with company officers. Previous talks in other cities stalled due to cost, with the 70 000 dollar price cited as prohibitive. The sale date was moved from Thanksgiving to likely Wednesday December 3.
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Gettysburg
Morrow
Board of Education
Inquest Finds Negligence Led To Fatal Baltimore and Ohio Crash
The inquest into Engineer W. H. Flick's death from a Baltimore and Ohio collision concluded that the accident arose from gross negligence by both the deceased and his conductor Patrick Carr. Telegraph operators were censured for allowing running orders to be signed by either party. Coroner McDowell held Carr for manslaughter and the case goes to the Washington County District Attorney for action.
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W. HH. Flick
Baltmore
Ohio
Patrick Carr
McDowell
Carr
Washington County
Piano Purchases Promise Quality at Mellor Hoene Firm
The notice warns buyers against inferior instruments and touts Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue. It highlights Wardman Krakauer and Vose pianos as durable reliable choices with renowned reputations. An examination at their showroom near the waterrooms will prove the claim.
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Mellor & Hoene
Wardman
Krakauer
Vose
Avenu
Stock of clothing stock to be offered at same rate
We have secured the entire stock of a large manufacturing clothing concern and will offer it tomorrow morning at the same rate as we obtained it. Anyone needing a suit or overcoat this week can save money by visiting GUSEY'S.
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Ehall
Gusey’s
Gusky’s
Silk lined chinchilla coats and silks on sale
Monday morning offer at 600 gate features silk chinchilla coats in blue black and brown at $10 each. Also silk velvets priced at $100 to $266, lace curtains, undressed kid gloves, women’s hose and other fabrics advertised by multiple merchants including Prrisscree Comnunatiox CroTraixe ComMPaNY and A. G. Camprell & Sons at 77 Filth ove.
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Co. C. C
Prrisscree
Grant Sod Diamond Sts
the Court House
Gige
A. G. Camprell & Sons
Mermaid Bark Drawn by Six Dancers At Grand Opera
Commiuitested notes an exceptionally attractive tableau in Han lon's Superba at the Grand Opera House this week where six mermaids perform a graceful water display.
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Hanlon
Grand Opera House
Rival Rail Makers Meet to Form a Union
Blacksmiths discuss forming a union as telegraphers plan a meeting. Reports link the Allegheny Bessemer Steel sale to Pennsylvania Steel Company plans for a Sparrow Point rail plant, with engineers detailing an extensive mill that could outpace Edgar Thomson and Chicago mills, intensifying competition in southern markets.
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Iron Age
Allegheny Bersemer Steel Company
Carnegie
Alleghenies
Cambria Iron and Steel Company
Johnstown
Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Sparrow Point
Henry Aiken
Lewis Block
Edgar ‘Thomson
Chicago Mills
Duquesne
Tredgar Thomson
Time reduction urged for drug clerks to cut hours
Drug clerks in two cities seek a one hour and thirty minute daily cut. A meeting at the College of Pharmacy aims to form an organization and press for hours from 7 AM to 10 PM, versus the current 6:50 AM to 11 PM. They argue imports are blocked by a registration law and local clerks are unavailable.
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College of Pharmacy
Aid for Striking Molders Funds Sent to California
The Molders' General Committee ended its business with no amount left after the strike settlement. About $500 remains in treasury and is ordered sent to San Francisco to support striking molders there. Local Union No. 46 Iron Molders Union of North America will convene today at 2 in the Moorehead building.
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California
San Francisco
Iron Molders* Union of North America
Moorehead Building
Pittsburg Firm Formed to Build Large Gas Meters
A Pittsburg company organized to manufacture large natural gas meters. Led by George W. Simonds, with partners John F. Scott Oliver C. Padan Charles B. McLean and Thomas Woods. They purchased the Sterritt & Thomas machine shop to produce the Padan invention meters.
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Pittsburg
George W. Simonds
John F. Scott
Oliver C. Padan
Charles B. McLean
Thomas Woods
Sterritt & Thomas
Charges Filed Against Allegheny Fire Chief Over Missing Wages
William H. Winn files sworn charges with Mayor James G. Wyman alleging Chief Robert Jones of the Allegheny Fire Department siphoned $200 due Winn as superintendent of the patrol system. The affidavit details partial returns given to Winn, demands for more money, and attempts to influence Winn’s position. Mayor Wyman had not decided on action and planned to wait on his return. Chief Jones refused to comment, signaling readiness for a full investigation.
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Wyman
Allegheny
Chief Jones
Fire Department
William H. Winn
James G. Wyman
City of
Robert Jones
Jones
Sain City
German National Bank
Affiant
Said Jones
William EK. Winn
Pearson
Winn
Just One Day More Gera de Sentenced to Hang
A Saturday session in the county courts produced extended arguments with five cases carried to tomorrow. Fisher Beatty’s appeal over a $192 debt and $300 exemption issue against Knoxville Land Improvement Co. led the docket, followed by Henry C. Bunting and wife’s collision damages appeal against Hogsett over damp slag on a private track. Other matters included Levi Felty’s land sale consent suit and Alderman Doughty’s appeal linked to Bauder gang convictions, with multiple allied appeals listed for the next day.
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Superior Court
Paxson
Fisher Beatty
Knoxville Land Improvement Company
Beatty
Henry C. Bunting
Robert Hogsett
Common Pleas No. 1
Lamont Furnace
Southwest Penn Railroad
Dinkey
Bunting
Haysett
Levi E. Felty
D. EK. Jones
Mifflin Township
Pittsburg Division of Telegraphers to Hold Open Meeting
Pittsburg Division No 52 Order of Railway Telegraphers will hold an open meeting at 152 Fourth Avenue on the 16th instant at 7 20 PM. Speaker A J Hall and others will address the gathering. The division organized in 1887 now numbers 210 members.
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Pittsburg
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Fourth Avenue
A. J. Hall
Carrie Furnace workers eye Knights of Labor role
The Carrie Furnace employees consider joining the Knights of Labor and have given notice seeking higher wages with an average raise around 30 percent.
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Carrie Furnace
Knights of Labor
Blacksmiths District Meet in Moorhead Hall
About 30 mill and machine blacksmiths from the district gathered in Moorhead's Hall last night to discuss organizing. They favor forming a national body to represent their trade and interests.
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Moorhead
Painters and Decorators Union Set Meeting on Wage Scale
Painters and Decorators Union No 15 will convene at its rooms 19 Federal Street Allegheny tomorrow night to fix the wage scale for next year.
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Union No. 15
Federal Street
Allegheny
Quail Out of Season Fined in Local Case Bouts
Warden Hague reports another quail market harvest. David H. Lauber was found guilty for possessing 16 quail out of season and fined 210 per bird. Mrs. Taylor of Allegheny market was sued for two quail, found guilty, and paid 20.
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Warden Hague
David H. Lauber
Alderman Burns
Lauber
Taylor
Allegheny Market
Alderman Braun
Tron City Microscopical Society Plans Monthly Meeting
The Tron City Microscopical Society will meet next Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in society rooms on Fifth Street. Prof. James A. Logan will discuss Some Observations on Microscopical Life and Dr. Chevalier D. Jackson will present Dust Especially in the Relation to Catarrh and Consumption. George Alsop won first prize from Web Murray of the County Commissioners' office. Alsop is Union township assessor and the first to file complete assessment accounts.
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Tron City Microscopical Society
Fifth Street
James A. Logan
Chevalier D. Jackson
George Alsop
Web. Murray
County Commissioners’ Office
Mr. Alsop
Union Township
Rustic Dairy Lunch Room Promises Cheap Quality
The Rustic Dairy Lunch Room on Diamond street touts first class fare at low prices with best and purest foods. Patrons praise its coffee and menu while the ad claims no brands and a novel serving style. Also advertised are satine-covered eiderdown comforts at 500 dollars and a fixed price piano from Everett with unique city sale, plus Hexparicks and Co. photographs at 63 Federal Street.
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Weldin's
Diamond St
Sovereigns of Industry Hold Meeting and Nominate Officers
The Grand Council of the Sovereigns of Industry gathered at the Moorhead building reporting membership at 8 887 and a treasury balance of 1 26455 after bills paid. A defaulting treasurer J W Patton action was dropped. A new code of laws was ordered printed and sent to subordinate councils for approval. Officers nominations were announced for February with Buckley and Kepple among candidates. Buckley, completing his fourth year, declines re-election.
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Grand Council
Grand Council of the
Sovereigns of Industry
Moorhead
Treasury
J. W. Patton
W. H. McCullough
Thirty-sixth Ward
J. D. Buckley
G. E. Kepple
G M. Murphy
W. H. Graham
Samuel Harper
Theodore F. Anschutz
Irish Deputation Seeks Mayor’s Invitation to Visit Pittsburg
A deputation led by Rev. Father Sheedy met Mayor Gourley and urged inviting Irish members of Parliament to Pittsburg. The mayor asked for signatures from prominent citizens to back a letter, then he would fulfill its hospitality offer.
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Father Sheedy
Gourley
Pittsburg
Ireland
Investment terms and stock withdrawal details announced
The notice outlines a series opening with 96 month maturation, dues at 60 cents monthly, 6 percent interest, 7 percent premium, and 18 percent payout to investors. It notes paid up stock at 6 and 8 percent, 30 day withdrawal notice, and interest paid to withdrawal time by Inter-State Building and Loan Association.
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Inter-State Building and Loan Association
Penn Building
Judge Grants Injunction in Ford Plate Glass Directors Case
Judge Ewing issued an injunction in the John F. Scott v Edward Ford et al. suit against the Ford Plate Glass Company. The ruling bars interference with Scott as a director, allowing him to inspect company books and premises, stating directors must know the corporation’s condition and that current officers cannot exclude him.
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Ewing
John F. Scott
Edward Ford
Ford Plate Glass Company
Scott
Directo 3
Heinz Brothers versus Lutz Brothers label dispute in equity suit
Judge Ewing heard Heinz Brothers against Lutz Brothers over a label used on pickling goods. He noted similarities despite label differences and urged testimony to settle disputed facts before a decree. A separate petition from Sewickley citizens seeks borough ward division with commissioners appointed to report findings.
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Quarter Sessions Court
Sewickley
White
RB. McCready
Charles Atwell
L. M. Miller
Judge Acheson Hears Debate Over Coal Land Transfer
Judge Acheson of the United States Court heard an argument on a request by H. T. Stewart to compel Addison Allen to honor an agreement for the transfer of coal land in Fayette County. The case had previously been decided by default, and yesterday’s argument sought to remove that decree.
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Acheson
United States Court
H. T. Stewart
Addison Allen
Fayette County
Sentenced to Death in Shimmy Court Drama
Judge Magee imposes the death penalty on Frank Gerade for the killing of his stepdaughter after two juries found him sane. The governor’s warrant will appoint the execution time. Several other criminal cases follow, including Paradine fined for manslaughter and Bossan jailed for liquor violations.
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Magee
Frank Gerade
Gerade
Johnston
Cracie
John Paradine
Campbell
Lawrenceville
Paradine
Mandus Bossan
Bossan
Washington Irvine Literary Society
Matthew Dougherty
Annie Leyden
Henry Vogle
W. McDonald
Levi Felty
Samuel Walker
William Stewart
Wilkinsburg
Common Pleas Docket List of Cases and Defendants
A docket summary lists numerous cases in Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2 with defendants including Latshaw Baldoff Cook Gombas Barryasz Kermey Stolzenbach Miller Murray McKay Gudinsky Kimberlin Swan Gilmore Knoxville Land Co Beymer Hoeveller Stoner Gollon Heppely Karn Haller Holling Forsythe Koypitz Wellinger Davison Topping Willey Simon and others. The Criminal Court docket includes Commonwealth vs Samuel Walker Jacob Hasley Annie Sardey James Toner J A Rattigan Trappman and multiple named defendants. The long list reflects a busy session with numerous civil and criminal actions before Common Pleas and the Criminal Court.
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Common Pleas
Treet Cridge
Walter Cridge
Fred Grace
Peter Schandel
Three Beer Drivers Arrested for Larceny
Officer Peoples arrested Fred Frowimky Otto Kneppler and Joseph Mechler on warrants charging larceny. The trio, drivers for George Schmidt a beer importer, were found siphoning beer from barrels and selling cases while stealing the proceeds. They await a hearing at Central station.
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Peoples
Fred Frowimky
Otto Kneppler
Joseph Mechler
George Schmidt
Schmidt
McAleese
Central Station
Price list ad boasting steady lower rates on staples
Jas J. Weldon advertises a wide assortment with unchanged or lower prices on items like evaporated raspberries dried grapes coffee sugar tea and canned vegetables. The notice offers delivery across two cities and prepaid freight for orders of ten dollars or more from No 20 Market Street Pittsburg telephone 1964.
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California
Weyman
Persack
Jas J. Weldon
Market Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Reduced Erate to Chicago for Fat Stock Show
Pittsburg and Western Railway offers visitors a Fat Stock Show special. Those paying regular fares to Chicago receive certificates redeemable for return tickets at one third the usual rate. Round trip from Pittsburg set at $14. Going tickets on sale November 10 to 15. Certificates valid for return through November 21.
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Pittsburg and Western Railway
Chicago
Pittsburg
Overcoats and Bargains Amid City Store Closings
Advertisement notes bulk overcoats and fine pita sold below cost due to dissolution of partners in New York. Merchandise includes merino hose reduced from 50c and 7c, with 50 dozen items from A G Campbell and Sons at 97 Fifth Avenue. Also promotes Iron City beer in first class bars and benefits of continued beer use.
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Bry
Ee Ee Ae
I En Ork Haa Pp
A.G
Campbell & Sons
Iron City Brewing Company
Misfit Garments Offered at Half Price to Bose Customers
A confidential notice advises Bose customers that unreturned misfit garments can be purchased at half the original making price. It promises a large savings by avoiding tailor adjustments and selling imperfect items at reduced cost.
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Bose
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