Home rule and clean politics in a tax debate
The speaker argues this campaign centers on government by the people and a return to home rule with clean politics. He condemns bosses and spoils systems, urges voter turnout, and cites revenue inequities, calls for secret ballots, and constitutional reform to strike the numbering system, urging an apportionment fair to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salames
Sesson
Maron
Illinois
Harrisburg
Thas
Republicacs
Vetera
Decikis
Black Confident Speech at Democratic Meeting Promises Reform
Chauncey F Black addressed a Democratic gathering declaring the ticket led by Pattison will win. He praised honest government, attacked bossism, and urged ballot reform and a new constitutional convention. He warned that reform must deepen and pledged to dethrone corrupt elections. The crowd cheered throughout the remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uccess
Patetheon
Ballet
Chauncey F. Black
Leason
Nhe
Robert E. Pattison
Thice
Philadelphia
Becaus
Crawford County
Delamater
Aries
Quay
Black
Marshall Sparks Rally as Old Tom Denounces Quay Foes
A crowded Republican rally features Thomas M. Marshall, “Glorious Old Tom,” in the front row. Marshall rebukes rivals, defends freedom, and derides Pattison’s leadership as Black and other speakers press the crowd.
Large Democratic rally in Lehigh County with Hensel and Wright
A lengthy speech by Hon. Robert E. Wright praises Democratic nominees and criticizes Bossism while recounting Pennsylvania political history. Hensel follows, denouncing the opposition and recounting a tale of Republican tactics. The crowd hails the speakers as a major demonstration with strong bets on November gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Wright
Lehigh
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Delamater
Montooth
Hensel
Lancaster Statesman
Watson
I Will Not Support A Puppet Quay Cameron Supporters Denounce Quay
A speaker denounces Quay and Cameron decrying puppet governance and patronage in high places. He cites delays in the Senate and calls out fishing in Florida as absence. He condemns Pattison supporters and warns laboring men against corporation interests, ending with Marshall’s sudden applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Rascality
Quay
Habychev
Ben Harrison
Montooth
Hastings
Florida
Mr. Delamater
Dinston
Cameron
Senate
Tom Marshall
Matthew Stanley Quay
Mr. Marshall
Pattison Receives Enthusiastic Welcome at Excelsior Club
Ex Governor Robert E Pattison arrived in the city to an eager welcome from the Excelsior Club Ninth and Tenth wards. Reception committee members met him at the Baltimore and Ohio depot and escorted him to the Penn avenue clubhouse where yard lanterns flags and flowers decorated the scene. Mr Pattison and the committee greeted by club members and local citizens enjoyed a cordial reception amid festive display. Continued on Seventh Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Pattison
Excelsior Club
Ninth and Tenth Warde
John Cooney
J. G. Reinhardt
C. O'Donnell
John Burns
John Donovan
John Lappan
J.J. McGuire
James Weizel
Mr. Pattison
Baltimore and Ohio
Penn Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Ninth
A Roast for Emery and Mason Rally at Grand Opera House
About 1,200 Republicans gathered at the Grand Opera House for a lively GOP event. Major Brown and Congressman Mason delivered sharp, humorous attacks on the Democratic ticket led by Delamater, blasting alleged bribery claims and praising Republican unity. Mason mocked national issues and tariff policy while urging support for the party and its senator candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Major A. M. Brown
Congressman Mason
Delamater
Congress
Major Brown
South
Allegheny County
Senator Delamater
Emery
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Mason
Grant
Lincoln
Logan
Bng
Onlo
Pittsburg
Skirmish lines and political appeals frame Erie rally
A Philadelphia campaign note recounts Colonel Stone backing Delamater against Quay in a heated Republican clash. Jarrett recalls 1583 arrival, militia service, two skirmishes, and a refused draft due to wounds. The Erie gathering ends with cheers, glee club music, and calls to mobilize laborers for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pennsylvania
Jarrett
Attempted Youngstown trial on $50,000 suit over railway explosion
Testimony continued in the McKinney v Pittsburg McKeesport Youghiogheny Railway case seeking $50,000 for injuries from engine No 29’s explosion on February 13. Witnesses described water in pipes, boiler gauges, and water quality on the Youghiogheny, with defense objections and expert testimony detailing steam and safety valve readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Watson
John McKinney
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Pittsburg, McKeesport and Youghiogheny
Youngstown
G. P. Wilson
W. J. Terrell
Jones, Anderson & Terrell
Arlington Fields
Yough
Suterville
Douglass
Fields
Youghiogheny
John M. Ludwig
McKinley
Ludwig
Brain Tumor Found After Death of Local Brickmaker
David Ratter, a renowned brick manufacturer from Beltzhoover, died after a ten month illness. Post mortem revealed a large brain base tumor and excessive head fluid. Physicians believed the tumor caused death and potential mental decline. The Father Theobald Matthew centenary observance follows at Duquesne Hall with speeches by J A McNamee and Rev J Regis Cunsyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ratter
Beltzhoover
Southside
Ratter
Wood
O'Connor
Martin
Riggs
Father Matthew
Father Theobald Matthew
St. Mary of Mercy Ladies’ Temperance
Duquesne Hall
J. J. Regis Cunsy
J. A. McNamee
Temperance
Saturday Night in Pittsburg Brims With City Fete Spirit
A vivid portrait of Saturday night in Pittsburg, showing crowds flooding Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets. The piece describes the rush to theaters such as Bijou and Fifth Avenue Museum, vendors selling snacks, and shoppers filling markets. Police manage pedestrian flow as lights fade and the Sabbath begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Twin Cities
Ohio
Crowds Managed Across City Venues By Police
Inspector McAleese led the First District crowd control with officers guarding the Opera House. Captain Silvus oversaw Old City Hall with his men, while Lt Denniston supervised the Exposition. Captain Taterbaum commanded eight officers at the Exposition as extra units patrolled Fifth Avenue, Smithfield Street and Market Street. Assistant Superintendent O Mara featured in continued coverage of public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
First District
Silvus
Denniston
Old City Hall
Taterbaum
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Market Street
O’mara
No incident reported after evening circulation
Circulated through the district all the evening and saw that nothing went wrong. No disturbances or issues were noted, suggesting routine operations proceeded without incident.
Finest Armory Planned For Fifth Avenue Market Site
The Eighteenth Regiment backs a new armory on the old Fifth Avenue Market House site. Construction advances with iron roof trusses and a 164 foot span. Officers say the plan for first floor luxury stores is impractical due to structural strain, while residents urge storefronts to spur rapid retail growth and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Market
Fifth Avenue Market House
Secrets Of State lady Navan Letter To Harrison Revealed
A Birmingham street car find uncovers a Stockholm dated letter praising Harrison and urging Blaine’s cabinet appointment, referencing Lady Navan and a predicted Colorado senator. The note hints at European travels, personal ties, and possible motives behind Blaine’s future staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
United States
Stockholm
Harrison
Blaine
E. 0. Wolcott
Denver
Colorado
Navan
Duke of Leicester
Queens County
Allegheny Water Works Bid Sparks Subcommittee Session
Allegheny sub Water Committee held a star chamber meeting to tabulate bids for the new water plant. Several bidders were refused admission. The group believes a single firm can build cheaper than multiple bidders. Only Municipal Waterworks of New York and F Gwinner & Co. bid, with Municipal Waterworks offering the lowest outright bid. The subcommittee report will be presented Tuesday night and the Municipal bid is favored for award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny sub-Water Committee
Star Chamber
Sub-Couse
Municipal Waterere
New York
F. Gwinner & Co
Municipal Company
Weather Woes Halt Navy Bean Harvest in New York
Captain Breck reports Western New York farming hit by persistent wet weather. Beans rotting on vines as harvests stall, risking a heavy loss for farmers and regional supplies. Local officials fear lasting economic impact pending better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck
New York
Navy
Holiday gifts at Gallinger’s stores Penn Ave
Why, for holiday presents. Well, where can I buy them. Why at Gallinger's, 1106 and 1200 Penn are. P. 8.-A full line of musical instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’s
Penn
Exposition visitors urged to buy from Kieber brothers pianos
After viewing the Exposition many visitors visit H. Kieber & Bro. at 506 Wood Street to choose pianos and organs. The firm stresses reliability and warns against new houses offering inferior goods, claiming brands like Steinway Conover Opera Gabler Emerson and Vocalions are unmatched. They offer an eight year warranty and easy payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Pittsburg
Kieber Bros
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Emerson
Carpets and Curtains Prices Advance
Manufacturers have raised prices and a larger fall stock was bought to be sold at opening-season rates. Hotel keepers and others planning refurnishing in fall or winter can save by purchasing now, as the next lot will sell 10 to 25 percent higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timon
Dane
Pittsburgh State
Bargains at Pittsburgh clothing houses feature overcoats and fabrics
The Cash Store at 128 Federal St Allegheny advertises low prices on wide ranges of fabrics including 50 inch gray wool, 36 inch all wool, and corduroy velvets. Pittsburg’s leading Gussky’s at Market St displays menswear, while P. C. C. C. touts comparison clothing at Grant and Diamond near the Court House with 20 styles of fall overcoats priced at eight to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belding
Fifth Avenue
Federal St
Allegheny
Purspure Compararion Clothing Company
Cor, Grant and Diamond Sts
Opp
the Court House
Gems and precious stones show at R Siedle and Sons
Beginning Monday we unveil a tall display of gems and stones in our large show wind. Diamonds rubies eme and rare stones will be shown loose and mounted in the latest wear styles. Goods originate from great European marts. R SIEDLE & SONS 54 Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Siedle & Soxs
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg's Largest Clothing House Impresses Visitors
A notable sight in Pittsburg beyond the Ex position is GuskY'Ss a mammoth clothing house at 300 to 400 Market Street described as the largest in the state. The prominent store draws attention for its size and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Gusskry's
Market St
Gusky’ss
Edward Groetzinger Ad Notice at 627 and 629 Penn Ave
Dealers are warned that goods are being sold at lower prices than in the Eastern market. The notice references Edward Groetzinger and specifies the addresses 627 and 629 Penn Avenue with a local sale announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
New Arrivals in Henrietta Fabrics at Bargain Prices
This week one case 40 inch all ows Henrietta Cloth at 50c per yard offers soft medium weight textures with colors Dahlia Salome India Red Coronde Iris Pansy Lava Ore Red London Brown and more. Also one case Camel's Hair Dress Fabrics inch priced 750 and one cane 40 inch All wool Henristra at 75c. Extra fine grade at 1 and newest fall colorings AT 750 46 inch All wool Cut Cashmeres AT 85c 46 inch soft All wool Serge in fall shades AT 1 46 inch extra grade weight Henrietta in black and colors arrived from spring orders and below current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Houcus and Hacxe Fabrics Offer New Cheviot Silk Displays
Houcus and Hacxe announce vast assortments of Cheviot, camel hair, home spuns, and plaid fabrics with checks stripes plains and mixed effects. Prices range from 1.25 to 2 per yard with excellent values on Henrietta and broadcloths. A new season collection features exclusive patterns for French robes priced from 12.50 to 20 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeacion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall
Glorious Old Tom
Matthew “Tasley Quay
Thomas M. Marshall
Tom
Coverybody
Mahshall
Republican Party
Robert BE. Pattisson
Matt
Atlantic City
Quay Fellows
Lancaster
Republican State Committee
John Morris
Morris
Itician
G . W. Delamater
D. T. Watson
Meadville
Delamaer
Westmoreland
Greene
Fayette
Tom” Marshall
Opera House
Col Stone
John Jarrett
Sue Emery
Costa
Judge Briggs
Committee of 100
Briggs
Garrett
Briges
Mr. Mason
Chicago
Colonel Stone
Erie Glee Club
Select Knights
Beash Ela
Fremingen
B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
Pasé&tau
East End
Oakland
Soho
Lawrenceville
Minersville
Pleasant
Hazelwood
Grant and
Eleventh Streets
Two Rivers
Garrett Crossan
Smithfield
Market Streets
Byron
Bijou
Fifth Avenue Museum
Harris’ Theater
City Hall
Eighteenth Regiment
Lady Navan
Aan Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Harrrison
Mr. 1
Eo Perto
Washington
Burlington Depot
Canal Street
Burlington
St. Paul
Mr.Bolden
Kansas City
Southwest
Mrs. Peach
Mr. Olmstead
St. Louis
E O. Wolcott
San Francisco
Homas F. Thorne
Thorne
Europe
Franklin Hart
Mwfsu
Bee Hive
Sixth
Liberty
Tssu Hucus & Hacks
McCullough’s
Liberty St
Fifth Ave
Hueus & Hacke
Ussa
Haven &Keexan
Water St
NEW Water Works
Gob
Diamonds
Kicher Bro's
Thornton Bros
Edward Groetzinger
Sos
507
Marshell
Ohio Street
Houcus & Hacxe
Cor
ock-Mowray
UROPE
Lestern of
Ax Schamberg & CO
Smithfield St
Pitwbuarg
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