Four Pittsburg Men Plan Stanley Route Expedition
Four young men from Pittsburg set Monday to travel Stanley's route in a bid to prove his accounts false. They will skip guides, carry a Sunlight diet, and sail to Liverpool on Tuesday to begin their journey, aiming to replicate Stanley's travels and collect testimonies from locals. The party includes Michael Hawkins, Martin Conway, George Jackson, and Thomas Collins, all single and financially prepared for the venture. They expect to publish findings and argue that Stanley overstated hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stanley
Liverpool
Michael Hawkins
Martin Conway
Youngstown
George Jackson
Akron
Thomas Collins
Nother
Cleveland
Mr. Stanley
Barttelot Clair
Stanlee
Great Forest
Stanlery
Victoria Nyarra
Monongahela
Piresberg
Italy
Africa
Theronchiyeo
Dnsraten
Hawkins
Stsburg
Inspector crackdown on street obstruction under city ordinance
Inspector McAleese filed actions against H. Caplans of 64 Wylie Avenue and clerk J. Cohen for street and sidewalk detraction violations. A fire was found burning in front of Wye store. cases also named H. Breuning for sidewall obstruction and M. Maloney for blocking Cecil alley with wagons. Voters urged strict enforcement thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
H. Caplans
Wylie Avenue
J. Cohen
Wye Store
H. Breuning
M. Maloney
Cecil Alley
Maloney
Accidents Marred By Unavoidable Mishaps
Three incidents described as unavoidable occurred yesterday. An American Iron Works worker broke his right leg above the knee while shifting heavy metal. A six year old boy on Gazeswood avenue was badly bitten by a dog. A boy on Lemington avenue was shot in a minor incident. East Kol school pupil fell and broke his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adawa
American Iron Works
Southside
Charles
F. F
Gazeswood Avenue
Gor
Ward
Lemington Avenue
East Kol
Women Win Vote On Women Question at City Meeting
The election on the women question occurred at Union M E Church on Pennsylavania Avenue and Liberty Street. The women won 96 votes with most suggesting a forthcoming decision. Dr Himmes announced results as attendees sang the closing hymn. Ticket sales for Gilmore’s Thanksgiving concert opened, with Hamilton’s noting the need to enlarge Old City Hall for the event and over 100 tickets sold that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union M. E Church
Pennsylvania Avenue
Liberty Street
Himmes
Gilmore
Hamilton
Old City Hall
Langston Denounces Law and Order Stance in Virginia
John M Langston arrives to attend a Law and Order Convention asserts he was not re elected claiming a 5000 vote majority and contemplates contest. He defends constitutionalism while attacking Mahone and notes Southern Democrats blamed Quay for the inaction bill and predicts 1902 political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Langston
Virginia
Law and Order Convention
Law
Tom
Langston
Mahone
Hoe
Grievance Committee Adopts Agreement for Pennsylvania Lines West
The General Grievance Committee for the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh completed its work in Pittsburgh yesterday. They issued a notice thanking the city and stating the agreement lists all grievances and that division Superintendents will be asked to sign it. The panel elected committeemen to handle business during the adjourned period and thanked company officials for favors received. The majority of the committee departed the city last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
S’ittsburg
Prominent Alleghenians Involved In Afternoon Affray
Georgge S. Hays and R. Rainey of the Allegheny Heating Co clashed yesterday afternoon over a late collection. Hays was stabbed in the left breast and cut on the arm. Rainey was arrested on a felonious cutting charge after the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgge S. Hays
R. Rainey
Allegheny Heating Company
Hays
Rainey
Hainey
Allegheny Station
Ee Rainey
Stal
Caring for the Blind Seeks State Aid and Subscriptions
The Directors of the Blind Asylum met at the schoolhouse on Forty second street to inspect the building. Secretary Percy Smith listed subscriptions from William Thaw estate 5000 Spang Chalfant Co 280 Samuel Hamilton 250 Arm strong 25 Tolworth 250 Dulworth 250 Knox 100 Dean 100 Mellor Hoens 100 Shea 60 Arrott 100 Herron 100 Duff Sons 50 Caldwell 50 A resolution directs the Executive Committee to seek State Board of Charities endorsement for legislative appropriation for maintenance and education of the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind Asylum
Percy Smith
William Thaw
Spang, Chalfant
F. Dean
Mellor & Hoens
C. B. Shea
J. W. Arrott
W. A. Herron
P. Duff & Sons
J. Caldwell
State Board of Charities
Burglary at Carroll Lane Home. Burglar Flees
James Fischer of Carroll lane in Lower St. Clair township woke to a noise and saw a man descending a bedroom ladder. The burglar fell but escaped, taking a purse of 170 dollars a gold watch and jewelry from Mr. Fischer's bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fischer
Carroll Lane
Lower St. Clair Township
Fischer
Baltimore and Ohio Extends Glenwood Yards Growth
The Baltimore and Ohio plans to use 85 acres at Glenwood to extend freight yards amid growing traffic in Pittsburg. Local officials say shops will not be enlarged now, but Glenwood expansion will relieve crowded facilities. The land should have been bought two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Glenwood
Pittsburg
Claimants contest estate of Coleman station agent
Charles Stowater of the Allegheny Valley Railroad died intestate leaving a house and cash. Nephew C A Borman enforces sale of effects at McKeesport. heirs of Stowater's wife may own the house. Expect court action at a later session. Scottish Rite Masons sessions continued with Knights of the East and Princes of Jerusalem degrees. Pennsylvania Sovereign Land Consistory held rendezvous for petitions and degree conferment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stowater
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Coleman
C. A. Borman
McKeesport
Borman
Stowater
Pennsylvania
Sovereign Land Consistory
No Lack of Charges Bail Put Beyond Their Reach
A crowd gathers at Alderman McKenna to witness the Granite State Provident Association case in Pittsburg. Fifty victims press for informations as the bail is set at 5000 dollars per defendant. Defendants depart to a patrol wagon amid hostile shouts while Inspector McAleese vows further evidence and a Central Station hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State Provident Association
Pittsburg
Alderman McKenna
Great Loan Association
Shore
Inspector McAleese
Department of Public Safety
John M. Robb
Inters
Sonera
Clark M. Eggleston
Mr. Edgleston
Henry Kimberly
Robert Snyder
M. Jacober
Association
Mena
Inspector McAleene
Central Station
Jacober
Quay Residence Rumor Dense Asks About Move to Sewickley
Reported revival claims Senator Quay bought Cochran Fleming residence at Sewickley for 35000 dollars and planned to move there. C L Reno, assignee of Fleming Bros, says no knowledge of intention to relocate or any purchase negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Beaver
Pittsbur
Cochran Fleming
Sewickley
C. L. Reno
Fleming Bros
Quay
Pittsburg
Parnell Urged to Retire by C E E Childers
C E E Childers son of Hugh Childers, a Liberal leader, says Parnell should retire from the Irish party leadership unless he vindicates his record. He fears Liberal support will be harmed if Parnell remains, noting Parnell’s conservatism has helped the Irish party but the recent affair may force retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. E. Childers
Hugh Childers
Parnell
Childers
Gladstone
Minor Police Items From City Stations
Police reports list Jon Lawkins jailed for disturbance at Hazelwood B&O Station in Martinsburg. John Little faces assault and battery and felonious assault charges while working on the Tenth Street bridge. Confidence men swindled Samuel Totten at Parker's Landing, and Lisa McCressery and Frank Glendon charged with armed grip theft from John Glen house's saloon. Frederick Doerhauser released then re jailed for drunkenness and wife beating. Mrs J O Wenitz accuses husband of desertion after 30 years of marriage and a large family. William Stmon eon accused by Max Rosenburg of selling purchased furniture on installment. fraud alleged. Perke Stroutz Michael Hede kovitz and John Henignean sent to jail for larceny by Justice Holtzware. Joe Stuber and driver Robert Lixcous held on suspicion after a night-time robbery on Sylvan avenue bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Lawkins
Hazelwood B
Scott McCressery
Frank Glendon
John Glenhouse
Fourteenth Ward
Frederick Doerhauser
Succop
J. O. Wenitz
Minersville
Max Rosenburg
William Stmneon
Perke Strourtz
Michael Hedepkovitz
John Henignean
Justice Holtzware
Bradd
Joseph Stuber
Robert Lixcous
Brennan
Twenty-third Ward
Susjcion
Eyose Sie Ginley
Sylvan Avenue Bridge
Latrobe Report Probes Alleged Pit Mule Cruelty
Deputy Humanea Berryman traveled to Latrobe to investigate a complaint alleging mistreatment of pit mules at the Goal Aeten facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humanea Berryman
Latrobe
People in Brief: Politicking and Travel Notes
Congressman John B. Robinson returns to Media and reports strong youth GOP opposition to Senator Cameron’s re election. Henry Hall of Mercer heads East to lecture on politics. Eastern Pennsylvanians include William Flinn D P H W Oliver Jr John H Ricketson and wife. Tyrone prohibition leader A A Stevens visits the city. Norris M H of Youngstown is registered at the Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robinson
Cameron
Senate
Henry Hall
Mercer
Pennsylvania Road
William Flinn
D. P
H. W. Oliver, Jr
John H. Ricketson
A. A. Stevens
Tyrone
City
M. H., Norris
Youngstown
Duquesne
Sixteenth Ward Republican Club Election Supper Set
The annual election supper of the Sixteenth Ward Republican Club is scheduled for November 20 at 8 PM at the Friendship Hotel located at Liberty avenue and Edmund Street. In downtown news, James Schell was involved in a saloon incident last night resulting in a broken jaw and chin cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Ward
Republican Club
Friendship Hotel
Liberty Avenue
Edmund Street
James Schell
Lively Knights of Labor Session in Denver Ends
The Denver gathering of the Knights of Labor concluded its sessions amid signs of internal revolt against Powderly. Key figures from Harrisburg and Pittsburgh backed rival political lines, while Costello’s defeat for the General Executive post stirs miner ire and hints at Western Pennsylvania tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
Denver
Powderly
M. H. Bater
Harrisburg
Pattison
A. M. Dewey
James Campbell
Pittsburg
Delamater
Yenterally
Democratic Party
John Costello
Pennsylvania
Ito
K. of L
Niedringhaus Visits City On Tin Plate Mission
Congressman Niedringhaus of St. Louis and his brother arrived at the Monongahela House for tin plate talks. He confirmed a St. Louis plant with machinery from Pittsburg and said he would not join local tin plate schemes or return to the Senate. He blamed the Republican defeat on ignorance and predicted party change when the current order shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
St. Louis
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Local Firms Plan Shift to Soft Bes semer Steel Spikes
Dilworth Porter and Co will stop producing spikes from old rails and begin manufacturing spikes from soft Bes semer steel, with a transition around December 1 following a National Convention of Road Masters resolution. Iron spikes will still be offered in muck bar on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
Messrs. Dilworth, Porter & Co., Limited
Union Fuel Gas to lay long main linking McKeesport and Belle Vernon
The Union Fuel Gas Company of McKeesport plans about 34 miles of 12 inch main to connect McKeesport with the Philadelphia Company's Belle Vernon main along a new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Fuel Gas Company
McKeesport
Philadelphia
Bellevernon
National Tale Works to Erect Coal Elevator Near McKees Works
The National Tale Works Company of McKeesport plans a coal elevator on the riverfront near their plant to relieve yard congestion and improve loading capacity. The project will involve riverfront equipment and local construction, with details pending approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tale Works Company, of
McKees
Mayor Urges Early City Reports From Departments
Mayor Gourley orders swift submission of annual department reports with detailed receipts and expenditures. Copies go to the Central Board of Education, City Treasurer, City Controller, and Public Works Charities and Safety. Controllers warn December rush and possible delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Central Board of Education
Pubic Works
Charities and Safety
Finance Committee
Morrow
Saloon Smash And Assault Charge Against Jack Welsh
This morning Inspector McAleese will file information against the well known Jack Welsh for malicious mischief. He is charged with smashing windows and the transom of Joseph Stoltzer’s saloon at No. T7277 Penn Avenue and beating the proprietor after a remonstrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Welsh
Inspector McAleese
Welsh
Joseph Stoltzer
Penn Avenue
Keystone Role for Pennsylvania at Chicago World’s Fair
Reports from Leonard Wales and National Commission members indicate Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh will play a leading role at the Chicago World’s Fair. Captain William McClellan', on three key committees, shapes exhibit grouping and classification. Local directors face reduced power as the National Commission gains control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Leonard Wales
Windy City
National Commission
Pittsburg
William McClellan
Mr. Wales
McClellan
D. H. Hastings
Davis
Palmer
Classification
Tariffs
Transon
Committee of Manufactures
Pitg
Hastings
Keystone State
Commission Hascome
DeYoung
California
Tousley
Minnesota
Hodges
Maryland
Messrs. McClellan
Woodside
Natio Commision
Brewer
Erie Dispatch
Robinson
United States Army
Philadelphia
Bureau
Mary McCandles
Ladys’ Board of Managers
American Harvester Company Formed In Springfield
Cyrenco reports the charter filed in Springfield for the American Harvester Company with capital stock to manufacture harvesting machinery. Directors named include Cyrus H. McCormick William King Hon Walter A. Wood Lewis Miller Colonel A L Conger and General A B Bushnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrenco
Springfield
American Harvester Company
Cyrus H. McCormick
William King
Walter A. Wood
Lewis Miller
A. L. Conger
A. 8. Bushnell
Receiver offers sale of Indianapolis Car and Manufacturing plant
The receiver for the Indianapolis Car and Manufacturing Company invites sealed bids by December 17 1890 at 12 o'clock for the entire plant in West Indianapolis with 15 acres of land buildings machinery and gas fuel capable of 25 cars daily. If no acceptable bid is received the property will be sold at auction December 18 1890 at the south door of the Court House Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Car and Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Court House
Matthew Henning
Leeceiver
Schenley Park's Elephant Arrives Amid Celebration
The baby elephant named Haky reached Pittsburgh via the Pennsylvania Railroad and was greeted by a brass band and large crowd. Superintendent McKnight and Hokey welcomed the animal at the market house, sharing hopeful remarks about its future in the city and the care it will receive from Pittsburgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Pennsylvania Railroad
India
Third Avenue
Gusky'’s
Fifth Avenue
Market House
Pittsburgers
McKnight
Hokey
Sta Ots
Haky
Sie
New York
Levi de Wolff
de Wolf
Rumors of Large Development Around Cherry Alley Area
Town talk centers on potential sale and redevelopment of the MecTighe block near Fifth Avenue, Grant Street, and Cherry. Church authorities and other stakeholders deny knowledge of any purchase while speculations mention widening Scrip Alley and combining it with Cherry alley for a major project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's P. E
MecTighe
Bet N Grant Street
Fifth Avenue
Cherry Allef
Diamond Street
Cherry Alley
Ladies Lunch and Retail Bargains on Ninth Street
St Andrew’s Church ladies host an annual lunch in the church society rooms today and tomorrow. Meanwhile local stores advertise large on sale offerings including 1,000 men’s overcoats at $10, fine hats, shoes, jackets, and a claim that Pittsburgh will soon reach a half million population with Marvin’s New Palace bread promoted as wholesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
Ninth Street
Pittsburg
Marvin
Gilson's Hard Nerve Lands Him in Riverside Jail
Inspector McAleese hunts Jack Gilson after a dramatic arrest in Joseph Stoltzer's saloon. Gilson, a famed member of the Dirty Dozen, fought off officers while attempting to peddle 3,000 pounds of city iron, swearing the scrap belonged to him. The case links to a string of prior imprisonments and relatives also in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Jack Gilson
Joseph Stoltzer
Gilson
Peter Schaefer
Penn Avenue
Schaefer
Seventeenth
Liberty Streets
Squire Donovan
Ninth Ward
Tenth Street
M. Sherman
No. 7
Seventh Avenue
Price
Sheriman
McAleese
Horizon
Sixteenth Street
Larry
New Advertisements In Cloak Room Today
The cloak room presents today special values on jackets and cloaks across ranges from $3 to $200. Includes fur trimmed and plush jackets, novelty designs, carriage garments, seals and capes, with Alaska seal jackets priced at 125 to 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal
Alaska
Roenigk Bros exhibits oriental ruga stock and fur notices
Mrs Cleveland's Taste Has approved oriental ruga on display at Roenigk Bros 611 Smithfield street with seal skins promising value. Bargains on 50 inch wide wool serge at $1 yard 46 inch serges 75c yard and various dress goods. Louvre Glove Sale and other apparel offers fill the page along with household wares and infants remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roenigk Bros
Smithfield Street
Hueus & Hacks
Tissa
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
All-wool Scarlet Flannel and Scotch Flannel Sale Prices
Market notes advertise various flannel fabrics with prices per yard and quality levels. Item highlights include all-wool scarlet flannel at 20 to 25 cents, quality Scotch flannel at 4 to 6 cents, elder-down flannels at 1 to 2 cents, heavy wide country flannels at 2 cents, and printed cashmeres and flannelettes at 5 to 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I2ge Aon
Premier Blanket Sale Promises Wool Bargains
The ad touts all wool White Blankets at 75 per pair, claiming large value and comfort. Country Wool Blankets and other fabric goods are priced from 1 to 5 plus, with extensive underwear lines for men women and children in Merino Cashmere Wool and Silk selections.
Special values in stockin gs and gloves on sale
Special values in Ladies Black and Colored Stockings include Cashmere ribbed Wool and colored cashmere with various prices. Children's ribbed wool socks also listed. Men's Merino Sox and Scotch Wool Sox priced up to 75c a pair. All gloves are fitted and promoted alongside representative items like Foster Lacing at 75c and Real French Kid Gloves at $1. Many best makes and fits advertised.
Finest display prices fall for Thanksgiving linens
Beautiful table linens and ready to use sets on sale with table cloths from 2x2 to 234x5 and matching napkins. Lace curtains upholstery fabrics drapery materials and art supplies offered to beautify homes at the lowest costs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wittsburg
Oke
Wishart
Sulim
Granite State Association
Mr. Childers
Liberal Party
K. OF L. General Assembly
Gore
Humane Society
The
St. John's Episcopal Church
Davis & Watson
C. A. Verner’s
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave
Market St
Louvre
Sixth St
Golden Glove
Bijou Theater
A. Verner
Cor
Boces & Box
Fifth Avenue and
Lies’ Ponmax
Tru
Verner’s
Market Street
M. Patterson
Trinity Church
Keystone
Pittsburger
G. Aufrecht
Sarony
Tabor
San Francisco
Mr. Autrecht
DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Terrence V. Powderly
Scranton
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Aufrecht
Cincinnati
Boston
London
Paris
Vienna
G. Autrecht’s
Telephone
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Prrssure Commbination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
the Court House
Fiftheas
Jos, Horne & Co
Thie Rosenbaum & Co
Verner’ S
Riverside
Penn Ave
Newmarkets
Brussels
Wilton
Edward
New Wvoerkelsee
Nelét
Boces & Bunn
Lapres
Ussu Hucus & Haacke
Reizenstein’s
Federal St
Winslow
Astrakhan
Horne & CO
Gar Penn Avenue
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