Lawrence Bank Depositors Seek Removal of Assignee
Depositors' committee in the Lawrence Bank moves to remove assignee William M. McKelvey and appoint a receiver to wind up affairs. They plan to file in court and notify the state, alleging violations of Commonwealth law. Mr Hoerr remains silent about bank liabilities as talks proceed.
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Long & Co
Young
McKelvey
President Young
Long
Browne
John Matthews
Lawrence Bank
Kkelvey
Lawrence Burk
William M. McKelvey
Oe Ask
Commonwealth
Hoerr
Senator Upperman
Harrisburg
Den
Lawrence
Lawrence School
Denis
Moon
John B. McKe
Creek & Wake
Nerley Avenue
Lawrence Bask
Im Thi
Ational Bank
Coke Workers to Confer Over Parade Plan
Labor circles report a clash between H. C. Frick Coke Co. management and about 14 000 workers over a planned turnout. A Scottdale meeting will decide tonight if workers strike tomorrow and whether Scottdale contingents join the Armetrong parade.
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H. C. Frick Coke Company
Scottdale
Boxmakers Strike Over Nails At Chambers McKee Jeannette
Boxmakers at Chambers and McKee's Jeannette factory walked out yesterday to protest use of cut nails instead of wire nails. They refused emergency cut nails and backward measures led Master Workman Ross to order a return to work, with operations to resume today.
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Chambers & McKee
Jeannette
Ross
Boiler Explosion at Duquesne Steel Works Kills Two
A boiler blew at the Duquesne Steel Works about 1:30 a m killing two men and injuring several others. The dead men could provide details before dying, while others escaped serious harm. Night foreman William Marshall leaves a widow and children. age not specified. Sam Cooper, who resided in Salisbury, died at about 5 p m.
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Duquesne Steel Works
William Marshall
Ildren
Sam Cooper
Salisbury
Dr Jessi the Mexican Investor and American ties
A Mexican physician Dr Jessi at the Seventh Avenue Hotel comments on Mexican sentiment toward American investors and the abundance of ore near the North mine. He notes Americans are less popular than English investors and criticizes American machinery and mushroom companies. Other brief society items follow.
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Jessi
Zacontecas
Mexico
Seventh Avenue
Jensi
Mex
Nonnie faction splits from W C T U plans state convention
Chester and Butler counties lead a nonpartisan W C T U faction preparing a state convention to map a plan for future action. About 200 unions are expected to participate as members withdraw to form a separate non league amid debates over party alignments and temperance goals.
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Philadel
Ccal
The
Christian Temperance of
Chester
EvThis
Christian Tem Neo League
A!t
Joleen Setae
Butler
Ee T .U
Exposition Society Exalts Pittsburgh Show
The Exposition Society managers held a meeting with expectations of a report from Johnstep on his Paris visit. The Finance Committee noted receipts were higher than any first year expo in the nation, and Mr Sohmeten urged public support to push the Pittsburgh Exposition beyond rivals in coming years.
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A. P. Burchfield
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Pittsburg
Ao Committee
Exposition Society
Johnstep
Finance Committee
Sohmeten
George Rosewell Dead After Self Inflicted Gunshot
George Rosewell died at Allegheny General Hospital at 3 50 PM after shooting himself in the head at Sharpsburg on Sunday. Daniel Ashworth, Rosewell’s brother in law, was present when death occurred. The coroner's clerk viewed the body last night and an inquest is planned for today. A minor house fire on Carson near the Point caused a brief alarm at 7 PM when a blaze at John Brady's home was traced to a defective chimney.
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George Rosewell
Sharpsburg
Allegheny General Hospital
Daniel Ashworth
Rosewell
John Brady
Carson
Ieanceas
Braddock Wire Mill Closes All Departments Over Gas Shortage
Idle for want of Gaz, the Braddock wire mill shuts all departments as natural gas supplies fail. The workforce is sidelined while operations halt pending fuel restoration. Local officials monitor energy shortages affecting industry and jobs.
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Gaz
Braddock Wire Mill
Local items report Gustav Excen held for trial on licensure and minor sales charges
Gustav Excen faced a hearing before M Pearson on charges of selling Aquor without licenses and involving minors. He was held for trial with bail set at $2,000. BILL Laws of Braddock was jailed for an assault on John Fajan, who was nearly killed the previous night. Debarles Black, a Fort Perry student, started for school yesterday morning.
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Gustav Excen
Mathilda Broadhead
M Pearson
Bill Laws
Braddock
John Fajan
Elopement of 17-year-old Miss Heaps and Chester Thompson
A 17-year-old Miss Elia Heaps, daughter of a Fifth Avenue grocer, elopes with Chester Thompson, a young Fidelity Trust clerk. They marry in Camden after a dawn trip to Philadelphia, then return to report to her family. Heaps forgives them. the father regrets the timing but accepts their choice.
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New Jersey
Elia Heaps
Fifth Avenue
Chester “Weet
Fidelity Tithe and Ramer Sie
Fourth Avenue
Corner Avenue
Logan Street
Mr. Thompson
Heaps Dener
Ella
Camden
J. C. Disinger
Philaia
Thompson
Chatham Street
California
Trust Company
Heaps
Braddock Pawn Dealer Dies By Own Hand
In Braddock on Monday Frank Tausey a brother in law of Charles Zugsmith jeweler killed himself with a Dictator revolver after a period of despondency. Neighbors found him with a bullet wound and the coroner was to hold an inquest the following morning.
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Braddock
Frank Tausey
Charles Zugsmith
Tansey
Thea Noes
Harrisburg
Rase
Emme Gpisler
Professor Patterson of Sewickley Near Death
Prof Robert Patterson editor and proprietor of the Presbyterian Banner, Sewickley, is stricken with paralysis and not expected to live. He was seen in this city October 17 1571 and educated at Canonsburg Academy and Jefferson College. He read law with T H Baird and practiced in Mississippi and Center Danville before 1864 joining the Banner.
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Robert Patterson
Sewickley
Patterson
Presbyterian Banner
Canonsburg Academy
Jefferson College
T. H. Baird
Officer Shaul Keeps Up Terror Rep Arrests in Old Avenue
Officer Truby Shaul detained Mike Shuly for assaulting Mrs. Kate Luts with a hatchet at No 30 Old avenue. Shuly, wounded in the attack, was jailed for court trial after a hearing before Magistrate Grip. A late night disturbance at No 28 Old avenue led to the arrest of Garver and two others for disorderly conduct.
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Truby Shaul
Old Avenue
Mike Shuly
Kate Luts
No. 30
Shuly
Madetrate
Garver
Deetral Station
John Philips to Speak at Trades Council Meeting
John Philips and A 300 plan to appear before the Trades Council to state his case regarding expulsion. Editor John M. Kelly of the Commoner is to be present. The Pennsylvania Company Employer Relief Association issues a circular starting January 1 1800 requiring medical exams for entrants over six years.
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John Philips
Trades Council
L. A
John M. Kelly
Pennsylvania Company
Employer’ Relief Association
Serene Fo
Robbery in Allegheny Bakery Ends With Suspect Detained
A bold attempt at robbery at C F Pritzschkre bakery on North Canal and Chestnut streets fails partly as a revolver is fired toward workers. The thief grabs about $10 in silver, escapes toward Madison Avenue, but is later arrested by officers Wilson and others. a woman witness misidentifies a suspect, and Charles Helmol d of Saxonburg is jailed for drunkenness.
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Allegheny
C. F. Pritasohkre
North Canal and
Chestnut Streets
Miss Breicht
West Penn
Wilson
Troy Hill
City Hall
Extradition notes and gun auction draw longshore crowd
Attorney Charles McKee questioned Governor Beaver on the Dennis Meagher extradition case and whether the record warrants return. The governor said extradition requires a criminal offense and that bondsmen motives are not enough. Detective Coulson said he would go to New York to fetch the suspect. Meanwhile twelve Wesley Richards guns sold at the Custom House for 92 to 135 dollars each, drawing a large crowd.
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Charles McKee
Harrisburg
James McKnight
Beaver
Dennis Meagher
Porter
New York
Fie Menghes
Governor Hill
Coulson
Meagher
Wesley-Richards
Custom House
Penn Avenue
Handsome chinchilla coats attract buyers at Thanksgiving sales
Shoppers flock to Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House for chinchilla overcoats priced at ten dollars for the next two days. Plaid and striped Newmarkets offered from twelve fifty to small stock. Also advertised are California shoes at five dollars and a variety of ladies and gentlemen footwear. Stores closed tomorrow for a day.
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Grant and
Diamond
New Court House
Pittsburg Coal Market Faces Slim Margins at New Orleans
An analysis from New Orleans shows coal prices near production costs with little or no profit for operators this fall. Major producers fear losses as margins shrink, sparking a contest among Pittsburgh rivals to defend the Southern market against independents and price slashes.
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New Orleans
Water Street
Mojors
TSE
Cena Peentey Steee Orleans Iy
Seatuadegt
Pittsburg
Org and Southern Company
Moren
T. L. Wood and Brother
Pittsha
Allodda
Humane Society Reorganizes Under New Laws
The Humane Society approved a new charter at yesterday’s meeting and reorganized with officers to serve until the annual election on the third Tuesday in January. James E. ys named assistant to Agent O'Brien. Mars. C. Hauch elected life member. several donors listed with small contributions.
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Cere
The
Humane Society
James E. Ys
O’brien
Mars. C. Hauch
John Dunlap
Weyman & Es
C.eeniene Lee
Postel Reese
George Stevenson
Demmler Bros
Hings
A. H. Reed
Mra
Yeager
W. T. Dart
Inc Eee
Bargains and Dress Goods Advertised Across City Stores
An assortment of sale items highlights fashion bargains including blue black gray or brown corded edges and cloth lined pieces priced at ten dollars. Paris robes dress goods slashed to half price, and washtime offerings from multiple stores on Penn Avenue Fifth Avenue Market Street and more with mention of umbrellas and handbags.
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Paris
Jos
Southside Councils clash over bridge question and rights
Councilman Misbet claims the free bridge issue now involves five live votes and challenges East End dominance. He asserts the Southside Contsilmen seek quicker action on a proposed by fourteenth bridge, while opposition prospects remain unclear.
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Misbet
East End
Department of Public
Soust
East Lib
Local Advertisements Observe Mixed Goods and Services
An assortment of items is listed including masubbetari jewelry at various prices such as six to twenty five dollars, decorative figures and vases with broad price ranges. Local firms G H Dickey and William ea receive approval and file for handling and laying plea, while Comfort Shoe promotes ladies hand-sewn shoes at Cam & Veuner’s on new Market Street.
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Cam & Veuner's
Nwws Avenue
Market Street
Local Political Figures See Broad Dissatisfaction Mentioned
State Chairman W. H. Andrews travels to Philadelphia with supporters amid broad discontent. A senator returns to Meadville as factions of the Democratic party face civil issues and shifting views surface in afternoon talks.
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W. H. Andrews
Wits
Philadelia
Democratia Ae
Civietary
Georg
Meadville Dock
Thweir
E W. Delaminger
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Aris Boaneta
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