Powderly Faces Harsh Tory Clash Over Alliance Tie
Knights of Labor General Master Workman Powderly seeks to ally with the Farmers Alliance to save the order, risking defections from L A 300 and window glass workers who demand protection remains. Costello warns any affiliation endangers the order, while miners press for a strong stand and Dewey case uncertainty lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
The
Knights of Labor
Powderly
LL. A.3m
L. A. 300
K. of i
Costello
Congress
John Costello
General Assembly
Larmers’ Alliance
West
L. A
Soe
Farmers’ Alliance
Eberhardt
Dewey
Wittsburg
Patrick McBride
Miners’ Executive Board
Mr. Powderly
Manhunt for Antone Schmoerts in Southside assault case
Constable Lomgenblacher seeks Antone Schmoerts for assault and battery on George Gedeon of 45 Welsh Row. Gedeon alleges Schmoerts, who married his daughter 18 months ago, moved in with them six months ago and demanded their child after the daughter gave birth. Gedeon refused, and Schmoerts allegedly struck him with a fence paling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomgenblacher
Beinhauer
Antone Schmoerts
George Gedeon
Schmoertz
Kineertz
Gadéeg
Enlarging the Parks Adds 28 Acres in City Open Space
Mayor Gourley signed ordinances to purchase 19 acres on Forbes Street as Schenley Park entrance and 8.875 acres from Marvin F Sealife at 500 per acre for Highland Park. Total parkland expands to 456 acres with the new Highland Park parcel valued at about 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Forbes Street
Schenley Park
Marvin F. Sealife
Highland Park
Bar Association Notices Attendance at Ex‑Judge Purviance
The Allegheny County Bar Association took action on the health of W. B. Purviance. Ex Judge Acheson presided and delivered a touching address. Other bar members spoke and resolutions of respect and regret were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegeny County Bar Association
W. 8
Acheson
Fugitive Nabbed After Long Chase Returns to Face Court
Deputy Sheriff Peter Kramer captured Wesley Grier, sought for a brutal 1889 assault on Harbison in Bakerstown. Grier fled to Washington Territory and California before returning east to Semple station. Kramer secured bail for Grier with Judge Ewing after appealing for Thanksgiving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kramer
Butler County
Allegheny
Wesley Grier
Bakerstown
Harbison
Grier
Greer
Washington Territory
California
Semple Station
Pittsburg and Western
Offcer Kramer
Butler
Fail
Kramer
Pittsburg
Hhis
Practical joke taints traveling agent visit to Wilkes-Barre
The incident centers on John F E Pott traveling passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road who was lured to Wilkes-Barre by a phony party of 50 bound for Portland Oregon. The jailer exposed the gag revealing 50 prisoners as the supposed group, prompting humor and pursuit among fellow agents and hotelkeepers as the mystery grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
John FE. Pott
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pott
Portland
Ore
Sandwich Islands
John
Pat Cooley
Kansas City Road
Mr. Pott
Wills and justice in testator bias toward unequal shares
A commentator urges limits on court support for biased will divulges arguing that discrimination against certain children stems from parents' sins. He advocates psychology studies and heredity considerations to curb testator tyranny, noting cases where heirs inherit vice and suffer hardship and tax burden.
Prominent Coraopolis Citizen Charged With Receiving Stolen Goods
An irate oil operator filed information against M. W. Watson a Coraopolis plumber for receiving stolen pipe. A separate charge accuses a boy named Hicks of larceny of the same property. The accused were held for trial at court by Squire Ferree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
M. W. Watson
Watson
Hicks
Squire Ferree
Mrs. Luther Delivers Free Carnegie Lecture on the Continent
Mrs Colby Luther spoke at Carnegie Library Hall for over two hours on The Danger and Destiny of the American Continent. A fair audience attended and the talk included a thorough critique of politicians.
Notable Movements and Recoveries Among Local Figures
Captain Howard W Burns of Coraopolis has recovered enough from typhoid fever to move about a sick chamber and may be out in days though appetite for lawn tennis will lag. W P Cooley, Chicago St Paul and Kansas City official, introduces F E Ford to Pittsburg passengers. W H Andrews Republican state chair quits for Titusville home. A C Fraser travels to Cincinnati for Thanksgiving. Miss Matilda Hindman returns from lectures in South Dakota and Washington. A E Clark Lake Erie road official heads to Cleveland for Thanksgiving. C L Magee and H Sellars McKee travel to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Burns
Coraopolis
W. P. Cooley
Chicago, St.aal
Kansas City Road
Philadelphia
F. E. Ford
Pittsburg
W. H. Andrews
Republican State Committee
Seventh Avenue
Titusville
A. C. Fraser
P.U
South Dakota
Washington
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie Road
Cleveland
C. L. Magee
H. Sellera McKee
New York
Old Agents Blamed for False Statements in Conspiracy Case
A hearing in the Granite State Provident Association conspiracy case in Manchester, N H, indicts agents Kimberley Snyder and Eggleston with taking money for loans that never materialized. Victims, mostly women, testified of misrepresentations and failed loans while Jacober, the missing former superintendent, remained absent. The court set bail at 3000 dollars per defendant and heard defendant-side assurances of the company’s solvency from Frank S Streeter, with New Hampshire Bank Commissioners affirming assets exceeding liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State Provident Association
Manchester
N. H
Central Police Station
Henry Kimberley
Robert Snyder
Clark M. Eggleston
Harris
Jacober
McAleese
Bar of Justice
McKenna
Frank 8. Streeter
Granite State Association
Pittsburg
Bank Commissioners of
New Hampshire
Concord
Streeter
Eggleston
Association
Officer in Trouble Over Pole Arrest on South Sixteenth Street
A police officer, Michael Liston, is accused of forcibly arresting a Polish man, Quanda, in bed at a house on South Sixteenth Street near Muriel. Quanda, who cannot speak English, says Liston dragged him to the station unclothed after entering via the cellar during a Polish wedding. Quanda’s wife and others raised bail and an information against Liston for aggravated assault was entered before Alderman Beinhauer. Liston posted $500 bail for a Saturday hearing. witnesses include Smith and Lieutenant Johnson. Magistrate Succop sent Quanda to the workhouse based on Liston’s testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Liston
Tospector McKelvy
South Sixteenth Street
Michael
Sixteenth
Muriel Street
Quanda
Cmrde
Liston
Smith
Johnson
Shim
Succop
Organization Disbands Working Girls Progress Club
The Working Girls' Progressive Club on the Southside disbands after several months under prominent ladies. The group offered music, dressmaking, millinery, cooking, and English education for a 5 cent monthly fee. Attendance declined, blamed on sectarian feeling though not a religious institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Girls’ Progressive Club
Southside
Carson Street
Thirteenth
Irls
Indies
Iate
Restaurant Keeper Sues Boys for Malicious Mischief
J H Chandler of 1117 Liberty Avenue files an information before Alderman Donovan accusing James Butler William Butler John Nagert Dennis Brice Joseph Cummings and Joseph Moroney of malicious mischief. He says they bombarded the restaurant with stones, driving away patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Chandler
No. 1117
Liberty Avenue
Donovan
James Butler
William Butler
John Nagert
Dennis Brice
Joseph Cummings
Joseph Moroney
Wounding at Lappe's Spring Garden endangering hand
Joseph Kyatsak and August Dunval argued on Jannery night at Lappe's Spring Garden avenue when Kyatsak slashed Dunval on the back of the right hand with a long knife. Dunval received a dangerous wound and Kyatsak was arrested amid fears of permanent impairment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kyatsak
August Dunval
Lappe
Spring Garden Avenue
Dunval
Kyvatsak
Local items report corrections and meetings in Allegheny district
In Allegheny Mayor’s office a hearing misstate led W L Braun’s 90 day workhouse sentence. he paid a fine after police involvement in a family matter. Fifteenth ward Republican Club met at the Tew rooms with speeches and camaraderie. Blair property sale to Baltimore and Ohio Co completed at 600 per acre totaling 258671 60. Eleven Chippewa Indians bound for Carlisle Bohvol passed through town. Thanksgiving included dances. ten public bulls held citywide. Alarm from box 67 at Daniel Davis residence 615 Center Ave. Rea switch ordinance committee to meet Friday at 2 pm. A slight blaze on Frankestown Ave caused a box alarm from yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lispaton
W. L. Braun
Braun
Fifteenth Ward
Republican Club
Tew Rooms
Blair
Glenwood
Wisconsin
Daniel Davis
Center Avenue
Special Committee of Common Council
Frankestown Avenue
Murdered by Huns in McKeesport After Inquest
Michael O'Toole died at Mercy Hospital after an inquest in McKeesport. Two Hungarian men, Michael Parbrie and Michael Bonicks, are jailed on murder charges. Michael Monicks remains at large. The attack occurred on Red Onion Row near Center Street as O'Toole and friends faced a group wielding an ax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Michael O'Toole
Mercy Hospital
Heber McDowell
O'Toole
Michael Parbrie
Michael Bonicks
Michael Monicks
Red Onion Row
New York
Pittsburg
Yellow Row
Martin O'Toole
Charles Lee
Pat Sullivan
Center Street
Seventh Street
Fourth Street
Michael Manicks
George Adams
Lee
Toole
Samuel Dierstein
Dierstein
Bonicks
Monicks
John Monicks
John
Colorado
Michael Purbrick
Scott Haven
Homestead
Braddock
Wood's Mill
Mrs Daffy Held Over Violating Police Rules
Mrs. Daffy of 104 Second Avenue is again under arrest for disregarding police regulations after refusing to close her house despite a warning. She is ill and not expected to recover. two young inmates, Mrs. Duffy and another girl, were also taken into custody, with Mrs. Duffy too ill to be moved.
Car No 5 Delivers 48000 Fish to Four Cities
Car No. 5 under E. Johnson traveled through the city yesterday carrying 48 000 gold fish and German carp to be distributed in Indianapolis Chicago Columbus and Madison Wisconsin for public placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. §. Johnson
Indianapolis
Chicago
Columbus
Madison
Wis
Minor Police Items From City Court Docket
A string of minor offenses is recorded including NremenAs Conontes a Greek agent enticing a 7 year old girl Myrtie Owens into a basement. Louis Speigel and his brother Peter face assault charges at Carnegie's mill. A Queen is charged by Mrs. Rogers with taking two sheets from a drying yard. W D Herrer was arrested on a charge presented to Alderman Richards. Jonns CanestTo Samuel Smith and Henry Martell paid fines for attending a dog fight. Tostas Cosyons was jailed for assaulting his wife. James Wilson and John Smith jailed for larceny theft of a horse and wagon. B S Warrens accuses George S Osborne of embezzlement. Osborne jailed on $500 bail. E F Lindley released on bail after desertion charge. Jonns Dago faces arson and burglary charges. Rorent Mille alias Robert Peters John McMahon James Morton held without hearing on felony entering a building. Mrs Miller identifies articles. defendants remanded in default of $1,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NremenAs Conontes
Central Station
Myrtie Owens
Louis Speigel
Peter
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Rogers
Federal Street
W. D. Herrer
Forbes Street
Alderman Richards
H. J. Hull
Jons CanestTo
Samuel Smith
Henry Martell
McKee
Hocks
Donovan
Tostas Cosyons
No. 2
Penn Avenue
James Wilson
John Smith
George Winkler
B.S. Warrens
Eail
George
Osborne
CoxsTable Billings
Alleheny
E. F. Lindley
Marvin's Cracker Bakery
Liberty Street
Alderman McNalty
Jonns Dago
Bellefeld
Moorhead
Rorent Mille
Robert Peters
John McMahon
James Morton
W. H. Brown
Miller
Question of Residents in Lottery Case Involves Millions
In New York a circuit court suit by Isaac Bernstein heirs seeks profits from the Louisiana Lottery Company and Charles H Murray Co claiming 2 to 4 million dollars. The dispute centers on whether John A Morris is a New York resident or Louisiana resident and thus whether the court has jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Morris
Louisiana
United States Circuit Court
Issac Bernstein
Charles H. Murray & Co
Louisiana Lottery Company
Mr. Morris
Morris
United States Court
Gas Lines Under Construction Expand City Supply
Two new gas mains are being laid to supply manufacturers. Park Bros. & Co. build an eight mile 8 and 10 inch line from Wildwood to Black Diamond Steel Works costing about 60000 dollars. A 12 inch line from Butler county field to Pittsburg Plate Glass at Tarentum costs 45000 dollars. The American Tube and Iron Co. supplies the pipe using Matheson lock joints. More extensions are planned as confidence in ample gas grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Territories
Park Bros. & Co., Limited
Wildwood
Black Diamond Steel Works
Butler County
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Tarentum
American Tube and Iron Company
Matheson
Pittsburg Pinte Glass Company
Festna
Pittsburg Printers Resist New Union in Allegheny
Typographical Union No. 7 faces a clash as another group seeks to organize printers in Allegheny. Most No. 7 members oppose the move fearing it would split strength and cause confusion if two scales are adopted. Also noted, Simonds Manufacturing Co. received a charter for steel fabrication with $30,000 capital led by directors George W. Simonds, Charles B. McLean, and Oliver C. Pudau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggleton
John McEaston
Jacober
John Mason
Brushton
Mason
Kimberley
V. P
Edgleaton
Whon
No. 7
Allegheny
North
No. T
No.7
Simonds Manufacturing Company
George W. Simonds
Charles B. McLean
Oliver C. Pudau
Corkworkers Fair Opens at Grand Central Rink Today
Corkworkers employed by Armstrong Bros. & Co. will open a six week fair at the Grand Central Rink this afternoon. The strike at T. C. Jenkins & Co. ended yesterday with the reinstatement of driver John Burch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Bros. & Co
Grand Central Rink
T. C. Jenkins & Co
John Burch
Unknown Man Killed by Train at Brinton Station
An unknown man about 40, possibly Polish or Hungarian, was instantly killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Brinton station. A card with a contractor’s employer code was found on him. A heart tattooed in ink is noted on his right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Reeves
Muriel
South Eleventh Streets
George Hoeffle
Steuben Street
Singer, Nimick & Co
West End
Oliver & Roberts
Robert Gensner
Spruce Alley
William Patterson
Black Diamond Steel Works
John Toleski
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
Hype
Wonderful IZolian Echo adds charm to opera pianos
The article touts the new third pedal called the IZolian Echo for opera pianos, claiming delicate fairy like tones and soothing effects for nervous or health sensitive listeners. It notes Opera pianos surpass most rivals except Steinway and Conover and highlights eight year durability guaranteed by Kleber brothers of 500 Wood Street. It mentions over twenty pianos sold as Christmas gifts, reflecting strong local confidence in the Kleber firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Conover
Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Klebers
Coats In 16 Shades Offered At Reduced Price
Today offers 16 shades of kersey melton and chinchilla overcoats with silk and satin lining. Regularly priced at 24 dollars, the sale price is 10 dollars. Store closes at noon. Paterson Comprarms Clothing Co at Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pc. C. C
Pitrspore
Compr Arms Clothing Company
Cor, Grant and Diamond Sts
Opp. Court House
Banter of Holiday Provisions and Retail Notes
A jumble of vendors lists mince pies, plum pudding, fruit cake, creams and fees for dinner from Kennedy on Sixth Street. Novelty goods advertised with prices like $20, with references to Hnews & Hacker and various beverages from Iron City Brewing Co and Pilsner. Also mentions Silk novelties at 2 dollars per yard and an all-day elevator operation at acetone Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
No. 2
Sixth Street
Gas Shortage Prompts Coal Use at Twelfth Ward School
Allegheny City residents complain of a gas shortage affecting daily life. The Twelfth Ward School Board votes to switch to coal as gas supply remains unreliable. Philadelphia Company and Allegheny Heating scrutiny rises amid curtailment rumors. Public offices close for a holiday with limited services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Allegheny City
Squire McNulty
Squire
Pleasant Valley
Charles Street
Allegheny Heating Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Company
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Browne
Bureau of Water Supply
Holiday Stock Sale Offers Watches and Jewelry
Complete stock of watches, precious stones, sterling silver, cut glass, clocks, and leather goods displayed at 43 Market Street corner Fifth Avenue. Louis XVI styles and ornate items priced for every purse. Includes art furniture and various travelers clocks and vintage pieces.
Seasonable Bargains in All-Wool Flannels
All-Wool Twill Flannels offered in Navy Blue Scarlet and other shades with prices from 24c to 33c per yard. Fancy striped and plaid onating flannels in select colors and grades priced 37c to 50c. Shaker flannels in scarlet brown and gray mixtures up to 50c. Opera flannel outings in delicate colors and tones. Embroidered flannels in multiple colors priced 65c to $1 and up.
Housekeeping Goods In Almost Endless Variety
An advertisement touts a wide range of linen towels and textiles. It lists all linen Huck towels with borders at various prices, knotted fringe damask towels, hemstitched and large towels, extra fine damask towels with open work, borders and fringes, embroidered towels and scarfs, stamped towels and napkins, and stitched table cloths and napkins in multiple sizes and grades.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Icke Costello
Eow Be
K. of L
Denver
Mr. Costello
Lesreux
Ocala
Tweslas
Sid
W. S. Wilson
Tioga County
Powdery
Wilson
Turis
K Costello
Judge Ewing
Far West
Mr. Jacober
Berlin
Mr. Eggleston
Thomas M. Marshall
John Robb, Jr
Bertie Brown
Union Avenue
Carey
Snyder
No. 83
Fourth Avenue
Eggieston
Saycer
Messrs
Eegleston and
Burke
Olive B. Haslett
Mary Faunce
Caner
Robert Anderson
Mia
Floyd
Neor
Working Girls' Progressive Club
Charles
Red Onion
Fish
Tn Allegheny
New Steel Company
Conpresation PatTrenNs
Ussu Hnews & Hacker
Iron City Brewing Co
Reining & Wilds
Srubs
Tissu Hueys & Hacks
Acetone Gallery
Police and Fire Department
J. C
Grogan
Market ST
Fifth Avenue
Soy Market Street
Wilson McCandless
Paris
Joshua Rhodes
John A. Harper
William T. Dill
F. C. Hutchinson
C. E. Speer
John Caldwell, Jr
H. 5. A. Stewart
Trinity Church
Leadingygoods House
Pittabarg
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Ave
Pers
Holiday
Horne & CO
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Exclu Nes
Asive
Rew
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