War Flares Between Bijou and Grand Opera House Lithographs
Three Bijou and Grand Opera House lithographers face hearing for conspiracy with Colonel Samuel Dawson under $1000 bail. Wilt accuses Dawson of stealing lithographs and sabotaging posters as war escalates over advertising battles and disputed newspaper bills at Pittsburgh venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Grand Opera House
Samuel Dawson
E. D. Wilt
Anthony Kearney
Charles Bosrini
Dawson
Alderman McMasters
Wilt
Colonel Dawson
Mayor Gourley proposes reform to city reports
Mayor Gourley plans a radical shift in city accounting by requiring department heads to report twice yearly and by presenting all department reports in one annual volume. He aims to replace scattered rate reports, cut costs, and guide council legislation with complete yearly data. Book agent F M Stewart, held on false pretense accusations, posted bail for December court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Stewart
F. M. Stewart
Wood Street
McKenna
Cour
Ladies Win in Two Churches on Woman Question Vote
In Emory and St Paul churches in the East End the Methodist ladies led a local ballot on the woman question with a strong majority despite low turnout. Emory recorded 93 votes with 6 from women. St Paul saw 19 ballots cast with 15 against female representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
St. Paul
East End
Penn Avenue
C. V. Wilson
St Paul's Church
Liberty Avenue
B. F. Beazell
Resignation Accepted of Pittsburg Post Office Superintendent
Stephen Collins, superintendent of mails at Pittsburg, had his resignation accepted by Railroad Mail Service officials after a months long dispute. Collins said the move followed his absence without leave and tied to political tensions from the recent election. He claimed he faced a trap over campaign documents mistaken as circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins
Pittsburg
Bell
Mai
Washington
Collins
Larkin
Post Office
Stranded Miner’s Family Seeks Missing Husband in City
Mrs John Farmer and five children from Morrell near Connellsville arrived at Central Station seeking their missing husband and father a consumptive miner who left for Pittsburg. The family, aged 1 to 13, faced distress. Inspector McAleese aided them with lodging and search plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farmer
Morrell
Connellsville
Eloped Couple Returns Without Mrs Joseph Dobson
Joseph Dobson of the Southside returned from an elopement with Miss Annie Ackerman last Tuesday. Ackerman did not accompany him, arriving with a woman he introduces as Mrs Joseph Dobson. The couple traveled to Youngstown and Jamestown N Y before returning. the tale ends with uncertainty about a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dobson
Southside
Annie Ackerman
Miss Ackerman
Goodby
Youngstown
Jamestown
N. Y
State Canal Commissioners Discuss Lake Trade Route
The Ship Canal Commissioners met at Captain John A. Wood's office to review topographic maps and the proposed Beaver River route to Lake Erie. They noted they would draft a report for the Governor and Legislature, and discussed possible private capital involvement if state funding fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Canal Commissioners
John A. Wood
T. P. Roberts
Harrisburg
Act of Assembly
Goodwin
Beaver River
Lake Erie
R Roberts
Rochester
Ohio River
Brewer
Pittsburg
Avearage
William L. Scott
Brewers
Roberts
Money Assured for World’s Fair Board Plans
E. Brewer of Erie, a member of the Erie Canal Commission and assistant secretary of the World’s Fair, reports strong funding. Chicago bonds total 5 million, Paris Exposition cost nine million, and Chicago may raise 11 million more. States already pledge at least 20 million for exhibits including Pennsylvania, Iowa, California, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brewer
Erie
Erie Canal Commission
Brewer
Chicago
Hoe
Windy City
City of
Chi
Hrewer
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Iowa
California
Texas
John Martin Sued for Cruelty to Dog in Hazelwood
John Martin of Hazelwood was arrested on cruelty to animals charges after allegedly shooting a neighbor’s dog 12 times and leaving it to die. The owner, a woman neighbor, was frightened into hysterics and confined to bed since the incident last Monday. Martin posted bail for a hearing before Alderman Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Hazelwood
Humane
Berryman
Martin
Alderman Moore
Dillon and O'Brien Tour Held Open for Pittsburg
Manager T P Gill says December 16 will be held for Pittsburg for the Dillon O'Brien tour. A telegram was received confirming the date and the invitation will be presented to Mayor Gourley. Father Sheedy urges an earlier date to speed fundraising for election purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Gill
Pittsburg
Dillon and O'Brien
M. P
Dillon-O'Brien
City Hall
Gourley
Mornig
Invita
Baron Lindenan Returns Then Disappears From Pittsburg
Tired of Pittsburg. Baron Lindenan, who left his wife about a year ago, returned within two months from Philadelphia, his wife sending money to pay his fare. He resumed his waiter job at the Duquesne but vanished again last Tuesday saying he could not support a family on zero dollars. No one knows his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Lindenan
Philadelphia
Church Building Scheme Aimed at Diocese Growth
Bishop Whitehead promotes a Protestant Episcopal Church expansion plan in the diocese. He forms a church company to buy property in small towns for new churches and parsonages, intending to sell buildings for profit to fund the project. A committee will test the scheme's practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Ballot reform urged on Harrisburg visit by K of L leaders
General Master Workman Powderly and Master Workman Campbell have been appointed by D A 16 K of L to visit Harrisburg during the next Legislature to urge prompt ballot reform. A resolution from the district also calls for more mine inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powderly
D. J. Campbell
D. A. 16
K. of L
Harrisburg
Will Hold Their Millions in Tin Plate Tariff Fallout
Manufacturers halt tin plate production and delay investment of millions until after 1892 when the tariff question is expected to be settled, influencing the industry and market outlook.
Objected With a Poker Ends in Hospital After Fight
John J. Foster of Carson street fought with his sister-in-law Lizzie in the Twenty fourth ward. A poker blow drove his band and shattered windows. Foster was taken to Southside Hospital with feared blood poisoning. He lodged an information against Lizzie at Alderman Snecop's office before admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Foster
Carson Street
Southside
Lizzie
Foster
Southside Hospital
Snecop
Governor Beaver fills a Pennsylvania Reform School vacancy
Governor Beaver appoints A. J. Pen to fill the vacancy at the Morganza Reform School following John N. Neeb's resignation after election to the State Senate. The move completes the managerial lineup for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
John N. Neeb
State Senate
Pennsylvania Reform School
Morganza
A. J. Pen
Allegheny Sub-Water Committee Inspects Works for New Furnaces
The sub-Water Committee of Allegheny will visit the water works today to inspect new machinery and obtain estimates of the cost to introduce furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
What People Are Doing Some Who Travel Some Who Do Not
Beaver Falls resident Henry W Hartman reports tin plate projects stalled since the election as a free trade majority in the House deters investment. Newton W Simmons travels through with a United States fish car carrying bass from Mississippi and Illinois rivers to New York streams. Treasurer J B Meeds of Dollar Savings Bank recovers from a Tuesday illness. Merritt Green general manager of the Pittsburg Company departs for North Carolina for health reasons. Henry Hall of Mercer leaves for Easton to lecture. Florence Miller goes to Indianapolis on private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dawson
Bijou
Mr. Ddaweon
Opera
Eit
Eit Mr. Wilt Or Fred McCiloy
Alt
McCloy
Gireen
Pittsburg
Opera House
Superba
Henry W. Hartman
Beaver Falls
Eant
America
Newton W. Simmons
United States
Mississippi
Illinois
New York
J. B. Meeds
Dollar Savings Bank
Exy
Banker Wilson McCandless Dies in Paris
Wilson McCandless a prominent Pittsburg banker died in Paris after years of Bright's disease. Born August 22, 1840 in Ohio, he rose from bank messenger to president, beloved for generosity and good will. Remains to be brought home for interment in Pittsburg with funeral likely here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wilson Mc Candless
Paris
France
Bright
Mr. McCandless
Ohio
Sanction Mock
McCandless
Europe
Uncle Sam Appoints Cattle Inspector at East Liberty
Dr. F. L. Armstrong of Indianapolis arrives as cattle inspector at East Liberty yards under a new law. Inspectors will operate at export points along the Atlantic seaboard and in London Glasgow and Liverpool to prevent diseased cattle from being sent abroad. The act aims to address foreign complaints and requires Texas cattle below the fever line to be shipped separately to avoid spreading pleuro pneumonia, though Armstrong expresses skepticism about the foreign worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Armstrong
Indianapolis
United States Veterinary Corps
Pittsburg
Congress
East Liberty
Atlantic Seaboard
London
Glasgow
Liverpool
Armstrong
Texas
Mishaps on the rail line leave several dead or injured
William Temple, 60, a track walker on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Pack Saddle, was killed instantly by a passenger train yesterday after two decades of avoiding the track. H. J. Madden, a freight brakeman, died in the Pittsburg and Lake Erie yards at Chartiers after stepping in front of an engine. S. K. Straight, a carpenter, fell from a scaffold at Bellevue, injuring his nose and causing deep cuts. Albert Robertson, a Panhandle brakeman, fell from a boxcar in yards, dislocating his right shoulder. Simons was knocked down by a Fifth Avenue cable car near Washington Street, but sustained no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Temple
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pack Saddle
H. J. Madden
Pittsburg
Erie
Chartiers
S. K. Straight
Bellevue
Albert Robertson
Panhandle
Simons
Fifth Avenue
Washington Street
Broker schemes trigger false panic on Wall Street
KR. Thompson, a Wall Street banker, decries a broker sparked panic in New York as a tactic to profit. He says brokers stirred fear after the Gould era signal, while insisting the money market is solid and genuine business remains unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
KR. Thompson
Wall Street
Will Sue For Damages Over Marbury Street Vacation
The Marbury street vacation ordinance faced a veto and remained unsettled. Mawhinney now plans a lawsuit against those who filled the street to Forbes street grade, alleging the action has made the path impassable for travel and against the officials who ordered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbury Street
Forbes Street
Mawhino
Mawhinney
Trusted Kleber & Bro Music House Attracts Buyers
Purchasers rely on H. Kleber & Bro for honesty and judgment in pianos and organs. Lore brands like Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Burdett and Earhuis are favored. Klebers offer prices $25 to $50 lower with easier terms, drawing many customers to 506 Wood Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Kleber
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Unique concert programme features famed Edith Foss
The programme for a distinctive concert lists Edith Foss the contralto, humorous Scotch readings by the Glas gow Bailie editor, and violin reels by William Maclennan the famed dancer and organizer. Reserved seats go on sale at Campbell and Dick and A te and Son, with the event set for Monday. Also notices Indies' day at the Natatorium and a lost probate petition for Martha J. Taylor to Orphans Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Foss
Glasgow
Bailie
William Maclennan
Scotland
Messrs
Campbell & Dick's
Fifth Avenue
A.te & Son's
Federal Street
Ben Hur Draws 5000 In Cleveland Tuesday Night
Telegram from Pittsburg Star Course manager reports 5 000 people greeted Ben Hur in Cleveland Music Hall last night to a grand success. The show, illustrated by over 100 views by Mr Armstrong of Montreal, comes Friday night November 14 in Old City Hall. Tickets for the full course or single seats are on sale at Mellor Hoene’s Music Store 77 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackabee
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Cleveland
Music Hall
Old City Hall
Armstrong
Montreal
Mellor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
Local Labor Grievance Committee Meeting Headlines Shortages and Hours
The General Grievance Committee of the Pennsylvania system west of Pittsburg reports plans to present a petition seeking wage adjustments and uniform daily hours. The group aims to address overtime rules, grievances against yardmasters dispatchers and division superintendents, and to meet with officials in Columbus and Ft Wayne. The full committee is to reconvene at 10 o'clock with most members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Alliance
Crestline
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Owever
Ev Y
Watts
Northwest
Webster
Wood
J. F. Muller
Columbus
Panhandle
Local Labor Leaders Question Powderly Address
Labor leaders dissect Powderly's annual address printed in yesterday's dispatch. Ross of D A 3 criticizes the tariff talk as light and ineffective for the central strike. Cal Wyatt faults Powderly for revisiting defeats and lacking courage to speak plainly before the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Powderly
Eix
Workman Ross
Cal Wyatt
Powderly
Salesmen's Assembly votes thanks after strike
The Salesmen's Assembly of the K of L held its first post strike meeting and passed resolutions praising cooperating unions and federations for supporting the shorter hours movement. They thanked the public and urged patronage of union stores, noting Strasberger & Joseph of Federal street, Allegheny, signed the scale and workers will resume today. A walking delegate is expected to be appointed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasberger & Joseph
Federal Street
Allegheny
Acting on the Demands by Painters and Decorators
The District Council of the Painters and Decorators will hear reports on the demands list this evening. Four assemblies have voted on it and two more will decide. Revisions by locals require re reference before final action by the firma.
Prescription bottle makers hold dull six week outlook
The Monongahela House meeting saw J. T. Gorsuch report no change in prices and a slack trade ahead for six weeks. Of 33 nanos in the association, 27 attended. A new window glass trust committee met to finalize details, with W. D. Keys representing De Pauw interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
J. T. Gorsuch
Zanesville
New Window Glass Trust
W. D. Keys
New Albany
de Pauw
Atkinson describes reelection and post office foes
Congressman Louis E. Atkinson recounts his 1882 House tenure and reelection battle. He cites disappointed post office applicants as opponents and says he will not retreat under fire while noting alleged abuse of Senator Quay and the Dalzell postmaster nomination issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Quay
the Loyal Legion
Louis E. Atkinson
Mifflin
Sam
Dartell
McEears
Dalzell
Stewart's Small Majority in Twenty-Fourth District
Return judges reported the official count from Washington PA showing Stewart ahead of Craig by 123 votes in the Twenty-Fourth Congressional district. County representatives collected fees. Allegheny, Fayette, Green, and Washington counties named McQuitty, Jonson, Wiley, and Aker respectively. The report details the district results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Washington, PA
A. J. McQuitty
Alle- Ebeny
William J. Jonson
Fayette County
Joseph Wiley
Green County
Samuel Aker
Washington County
Central Board of Education Mourns Dr N Benham
The Central Board of Education of Pittsburg records with regret the death of Dr N. Benham on November 3 1890. He served since 1883 representing the South sub-district and is praised as a zealous, faithful member. The board expresses sympathy to his family and directs the tribute be published in papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF , EdUcation
Pittsburg
Central Board of Education
N. Benham
N. Bentham
South
W. H. McKutry
Dyas, Reisfar, JR
To-Day’s Fine Trouble at Frank Guckert’s Planing Mill
A planing mill dispute at Frank Guckert’s mill draws attention as five workers face fines for alleged scale violations. The article suggests further action may occur today with calls for fines and possible lineups of those to be summoned, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guckert
Loyal Legion Banquet Brings Eastern Leaders to Pittsburg
A distinguished Loyal Legion banquet at the Duquesne Club marked the first history making State Commandery meeting in Pittsburg. Governor Beaver and notable eastern guests arrived by special train, with the reception featuring full dress attire, star spangled decorations, and delayed start to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
Duquesne Club
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Beaver
Gregg
Green
Pennsylvania Road
Mayor Gourley Signs Deed and Contracts for Poor Farm
Mayor Gourley signed the deed for the Poor farm and in the afternoon signed contracts allowing city occupation of the reserved portion. Chief Elliot says someone must pay for the loss of interest during litigation, but the mayor says he sought an indemnity bond from Mr. Strand. Controller Morrow confirms the mayor’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Elliot
Strand
Morrow
Grand Winter Opening at Horne & Co Millinery
Horne & Co continues its public display week due to weather, offering fresh Paris and London novelties, New York fashion leaders, and in house workrooms. The sale features Evening Laces, German Bleached Damask table cloths and napkins, heavy curtains, and eight big bargains in ladies and misses apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
New York
Hosiery Department Offers Deep Discounts on Wool Cashmere
Catalog lists Black All-wool Cashmere and Silk Stockings at speculative low prices with a note that value is much higher. Describes various colors and ribbed styles with per pair prices, claiming strong business prospects for the hosiery department. All hosiery advertised as selling at very low prices to attract customers.
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Western Penitentiary
Eljou and
Sixth Street
Frank McCloy
Henry Green
Mr. Dawson
Penitentiars
Seni
Colonel Stima
St. Paul's
Central Station
Usk
Papa
State Canal Commissioners
W. L. Scott
Dillon and
O'Brien
Bishop Whitehead
P. E. Church
Wilson M'Candless
Withon McCandless
Uncle Sam
Carnegie Music Hall
Lapries
Martha J. Taylor
Orphans’ Court
John W. Taylor
City Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
D Street
General Grievance Committee
Mr. Powderly
WAT
Agai
Campbell
Dr. Benham
J. K. Emmett
Fritz
Fred Goodwyn
Duquesne Way
Ussa Hueys & Haacke
Jos, Horn, & Co
Alaska
Unsur
Usssu
Hvuevus
Haces
Jos. Homan & Co
Peno Avenue
Houcus & Hacke
Iron City Brewing Company
G. D. Simon's
Ohio Street
Keny
Fparcels & Jones
Fifth Ave
Everett
USA
Jos. Horse & Co
G. D. Simon’s
Lies’ Porutar GaLuezey
Sixth St. Usu
Pances & Jones
Royal Dresden Fruit Knives
Durbin & McWatty's
Thssu
N. Patterson’s
Trinity Church
Single
J. M. Schoonmaker
Nichol Dr. Murdock
Lambert
Oril
Mathew B. Riddle
Henry Werner
THE
Legion
Samuel L. F. Ayres
Aries J. Karcisy
Daniel W. Kland
Alexander S. Buchanan
Henry , Buebler
John K Bricker
John H. Cain
Charless Comiett
Guyan L. Davin
Benoni C. Valiaine
David M. Falmer
Joseph W. Garrett
Frederick Grill
John H. Grove
David B Green
Ctrartes B. Hall
Geo R. Holt
Andrewg. Happer
Chillon W. Havzard
Samuel A. Horne
George P. Kimball
James Lewis
Charles G. McCawley
James McGregor
William B. Miller
Thomas Monror
Joseph 5. Usterstock
William H. Prawler
James P. Posties
Edmund Randall
Thomas V. Keam
Matthew
Kiddie
Charles W. Noberta
George Sch
George L. Senat
Il Nomas
Biber & Easton
Biber & Eastln
Market Street
nol-Trasa
ERS
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
York
Slater
Wiliam
Stockton
Thomas
Thadstens
L. Vandersilce
Henry Warner
Krewson
Ae Alban Spooner
A i. Soe Ik
William M. C. Janes
Ofhcers aTohsee
Verdinand
Bonnaison
C Sci Nagle
John H. Rhoads
Charles A. Oliver
Claus
John C. W. Brooks
William AM. Camas
Brown Cokie
Joseph K. Davison, Jr
William Macpherson Barnes
Aoeeey Leidy
William W. Lawrence
Wash
Open Business Society
Legislative Committee
M. BH. Hackett
CM. Cers
A. St. Savage
Lewiston
Maine
Adam Warnock
Boston
O. M. Shedd
Poughkeepsiee
Washington, D.C
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JS. Hurne & CO
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