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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1892

Page

5

Sensational damages suit linked to Frick and Carnegie Company

William Freyvogel, juror in the Critchlow case, claims he is owed 715000 damages and alleges Carnegie Company officials including H C Frick and Secretary Lovejoy orchestrated his dismissal from East End Electric Company. He cites letters on Carnegie stationery and a planned Philadelphia venture, with other jurors supposedly affected.

H. C. Frick Carnegie Company Disratch William Freyvogel East End Electric Company Iowans Lovejoy H. C Frick East End Light Company Criterilon Carnegie Duff & Son East End Company William Reardon Messrs. Erwin Argo Critchlow Erwin Mr. Erwin Mr. Eaton H.C Frick Freyvogel Frick Americant Electrical Construction Company George Westinghouse, Jr The Dispatch

Street car collisions disrupt city transit yesterday

A Central traction car and a Duquesne electric car collided at Grant Street and Sixth Avenue yesterday morning. No injuries reported though passengers were frightened and both cars left the tracks delaying service. A second collision occurred yesterday morning at Citizens' Station weed in Lawrenceville where a car hit a heavy wagon. no injuries, passengers shaken.

Central Duquesne Grant Street Sixth Avenue Tsantion Weed Lawrenceville

McKeesport Robbery Suspect Confesses After Detective Hunt

Bert Peterson of McKeesport faces jail after a September 7 burglary at Kirk and Co.s hardware store. Detective P J Murphy traced stolen guns and ivory knives to Burwick and Peterson, with a note revealing their collaboration. Peterson confessed as police closed in. Burwick awaits separate assault and robbery actions.

McKeesport Bert Peterson Kirk & Cao P. J. Murphy Eacey Horatio Burwick Moore Murphy Kirk & Co Burwick Peterson Gripp

Escaped From The Workhouse John Volka Vanishes

John Volka, 21, the latest inmate to escape from the workhouse last Friday, fled during guard pursuit near Powers Run. He was serving a 10 month sentence from Washington county for three months served. charges include alienating another man’s wife and malicious mischief. Police in two cities have not been notified.

John Volka Volks Washington County Powers Run Grand Ay

Will of William Harbaugh Filed for Probate in Sewickley

The will names Sonia E. Harbaugh as widow and primary beneficiary. It provides no trust of the remainder for ten years after Sonia's death. Trustees include Sonia, Charles T. Harbaugh, and Sarah Harbaugh. Sonia receives two thirds of income during her lifetime. the children one third. Upon Sonia's death, income is divided among children and grandchildren for ten years, then estate divided among the same parties.

William Harbaugh Sewickley Sonia E. Harbaugh Charles T. Harbaugh Sarah & Harbaugh Harbaugh Mra W Hoarbaugh

They Must Obey Two Women Arrested for Liquor Sales

Becky Hoyt and Maggie Cousor of O'Brien's court were arrested yesterday on charges of selling liquor at their resort. Police Superintendent O'Mara said these are the first arrests under Mayor Gourley's order to suppress liquor sales or close such resorts. Archy Came Back at Georgie follows as Georgie Price was arrested on a disorderly house charge on Thirty-fourth Street based on a warrant by Archibald Warner.

Becky Hoyt Maggie Cousor O'Brien O'Mara Gourley Archy Georgie Georgie Price Alderman Kerr Archibald Warner Thirty-fourth Street Miss Price Varner Leslie Varner Kerr

Zarva brothers endure awaiting fate after suicide attempt

Joseph and Angelo Zarva, condemned for murder, remain at peace as a priest explains the sentence will not be carried out for months. The brothers believed they were being led to the gallows and attempted suicide in the courtroom, inspiring their calmer outlook.

Joseph Angelo Zar Va

Duquesne Plans To Block Early Sale For Lillian Russell

Management received telegrams that speculators will try to grab all seats for Lillian Russell's engagement at the advance sale starting tomorrow. Measures are in place to checkmate the attempt and protect ticket availability.

Duquesne Lillian Russell

Two Macs for Mayor in heated Allegheny race

Dr. Alex McCandless seeks Republican renomination for mayor amid a maneuvering Democratic bid by Magistrate Bernard McKenna. Guffey signals tacit backing, while McKenna rushes to place delegates citywide and court party support.

Alex, McCandless Bernard McKenna J. M. Guffey McKenna Squire Gourley Eighth Ward Randall Club McCaneless Lama

Morrow May Reconsider Amid Gourley Support

Mayor Gourley backs Controller Morrow for reelection and urges reconsideration. A circulating petition urged Morrow’s renomination with signatures from bank presidents, cashiers, and Stock Exchange brokers naming Gourley as their second choice. Assistant Controller Davis said he won’t run if Morrow seeks the post and will push for Morrow’s candidacy.

Gourley Morrow John J. Davis

Allegheny County Increases Delegates At State Convention

Allegheny County gains one delegate as the Republican vote in legislative districts determines delegates at the State Convention. At the 1891 convention there were 270 delegates. Allegheny held 22 and will have 23 of 26 in the next. Beaver Clearfield Erie Fayette Indiana counties lost delegates. eastern counties mostly supported Harrison. George Miller returns from Washington with Internal Revenue post but will not bond until Senate confirms.

Allegheny County Alleheny Allegheny Ee Beaver Clearfield Erie Fayette Indiana Harrison George Miller Washington Internal Revenue Ater Senate

Opposition grows to renomination of City Treasurer Denniston

After Major Denniston Now, opposition crops up to his renomination as City Treasurer though his record as officer is not attacked. Critics note four terms in office and say other old soldiers seek the post, urging a complete change in city offices. Allegheny council race heats as candidates file.

Denniston

Syndicate Meeting at Randall Club Ends in Fray

A Randall Club syndicate meeting aimed at smoothing the club election devolved into a deeper conflict. W. W. McClelland, C. Rott, H. T. Morris and four trustees were backed by the 40-member syndicate, while challengers for each post faced opposition. A committee was formed to assess McCrickart’s eligibility and the applicable corporation election laws.

Randall Club Png! Indorsed W. W. McClelland C. Rott H. T. Morris Louis Cella H. Obernauer A. Mameux McCrickart F. J. Weixel Pressley Fleming Henry Myer A. F. Keating

Reformers Endorse Kennedy and Urge Council Election Shift

The Allegheny Reform Association publicly endorsed Mayor Kennedy for re election and pledged unwavering support if eligible. It also urged Councils to move department chief elections from January to April to align with reorganization and bond funded street projects.

Allegheny Reform Association Kennedy Allegheny Reform Association

Murphy Keeley Temperance Meeting Draws 400 at Lafayette Hall

Continuing the work, the Murphy Keeley temperance meeting at Lafayette Hall drew about 400 attendees. More than 100 signed the pledge before adjournment at 10 o clock. The program featured singing led by Mrs Goettman and Prof Weeden with a chorus. A drunken woman attached her name to the Murphy pledge.

Murphy-Keeley Murphy Lafayette Hall Mra Goettman Prof. Weeden Dave Hall Joseph Thomas Mulholland A. K. Bakewell Keeley

Pianos and Organs Showroom Busy at 506 Wood Street

Shoppers flock to H Kieber & Bro at 506 Wood Street to buy Steinway Conover and Opera pianos and seven octave piano organs as holiday presents. The firm promotes trust and warns stock may run out before Christmas.

Kiebera Wood Street H. Kieber & Sro Steinway Conover Hiebers H. Kieber & Bro Elebers

Grand Sextet Music Co Debuts In City Stores

Grand opening December 6 and 7 at 101 and 103 Fifth Avenue features Wver, Wheelock, Lindeman, Stuyvesant pianos, Farrand Votey organs and Palace reed organs. Ads tout $25 small tables and $20 oak dining tables, plus Mahogany and oak piano cabinets and accessories from Mellon Horne and others.

Fifth Avenue Wever, Wheelock, Lindeman and Stuyvesant Piannos Farrand & Votey Palace ExRtcks Music Co Ltn Fifth Agenus Pennsvania Hewnioxa Moore Co., Lp Mellon & Horne Firth Avenue

Portrait Studio Holiday Portrait Offer

Liga Portrait Studio at 10 and 12 Sixth Street advertises Christmas cabinet photos priced at 150 per dozen with a free panel picture for every dozen, plus a guarantee. Crayons, up assortments of frames, and lower prices highlighted.

Sixth Street

A Boy With A Record In Pittsburg A Grim Tale

A Pittsburgh report follows a 12 year search for Charley Raft a 14 year old boy picked up by police on a Southside street. The Anti Cruelty Society placed him after claims from multiple women that he could be Charley Allen or Charley Raft. A farmer from Glenfield and a Missouri wife seek the boy while a Missouri mother pleads for aid after her husband abandons her and a child in Dent County.

Anti-Cruelty Society Charley Raft Young Raft N. F. Dorente Frederick Jay Murraysville Raft Society Dorente William Allen Charley Charley Allen Allegheny Police Newsboys Allen Glenfield Minnie Johnson Missouri Pittsburg James F. Johnson California Dent County Pittburg Ridge Avenue Orphan Asylum Johnson Eeree

Union meeting of patriotic orders in Allegheny county

A joint gathering was held at McKnight's Hall in Allegheny with True Blue Loyal Orange Lodges inviting all county orders. Leaders from several groups spoke as the aim was to form a union advisory committee to create a political league backing like minded officeholders. The motion to endorse the union was unanimously carried.

Allegheny County McKnight’s Federal and Lacock Streets Allegheny True Blue Loyal Orange Lodges My Patriotic Sons of America Orangemen W. J. Colwell James Newell W. G. Griffith O. P. Cochrane A. D. Wilkin John Thresher Long Mr. Donaldson Robert McNeally Eg T. Kerr H. E. Johnson Samuel

Extraordinary Jacket Sacrifice Sale At Bargain Prices

A remarkable sale cuts deep on top jackets this season with prices listed from eight to thirty dollars. Styles include gray cheviot and tweed, whip cord, beaver cloth and English whip cords with double-breasted cuts and tailored finishes. Early shoppers secure widest selection and best materials at significant discounts.

Cashmere Waist Collection At Bargain Prices

See this morning a lot of Cashmere Waists lined plaited at yoke gathered at the waist with black lace collar and cuffs in cardinal navy blue and black at 5 formerly 3.

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Br. C. Frick William Freyvogle Charles Eaton Burns Wadsworth Medecesport Ube Freyvorel McKeenport Charles S. Eaton Hoeveler Street John Volks Gouriey Macs McCandless Major Denniston Allegheny Council Charles V. Lewis Allegheny Common Council George Schad John Born Dr. Holman Frank A Dispatch Torrence Grand Sextet Senonseca & Son Liberty Street Pictabury, Pa Lindeman Pianos Hotel Anderson Fon Chris Presenta Kid Jamey H. Aiken & Co de Witt Angel Iton Goa, Fifth Ave Market ST E. P. Roberts & Sons Fifth Ava and Market St. Niawr G. D. Simen Ohio ST Allegheny, PA Bnew Advertisements Pistavarg Wes JOS. Horne & CO Penn Ave
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