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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1892

Page

5

Jail Food Dispute Tied to Marsh and McIntosh Case

Mrs Jennie Marsh and James McIntosh, jailed in the county facility on Smreeny charges tied to estate administrator Harry Fehl, arrived from New York under detectives Sol Coulson and Robert Robinson. Marsh hints at disclosures at trial while police praise their cunning in custody, and county official Weir dismisses any forthcoming statements as material to the case.

Jennie Marsh James McIntosh Smreeny Harry Fehl Gamble Weir New York Sol Coulson Robert Robinson Richmond County N. Y Marsh McIntosh Coulson Gamble Mr. Weir

Widener Praises The Dispatch On Trolley Attitude

P A B Widener, returning to Chicago for a World's Fair dedicatory meeting, lauded The Dispatch for its stance on trolley uses and abuses. He noted Pittsburg’s ongoing busyness and refrained from detailed comments, citing accidents as largely due to individuals' carelessness rather than system flaws.

P. A. B. Widener Chicago Committee On Pittsburg

Allegheny circle of LL. C. reorganizes with 16 members

The Allegheny circle of the LL. C. met at Miss H. B. Kerr home on North avenue with 16 members. Officers elected include President Rev. H. McCormick D. D. Vice President A. W. Boyd Secretary and Treasurer Elmer Heckman and Prof. McClennehan of the U. P. Theological Seminary.

Allegheny Circle of LL. C H. B. Kerr North Avenue Allegheny 8. McCormick D. D A. W. Boyd Elmer Heckman McClennehan U. P. Theological Seminary

Barber in Trouble Before Alderman Reilly

Conrad Dippel appeared for a hearing before Alderman Reilly on a Sunday shaving charge. George H. Trishler of Pittsboro Lodge No. 1, National Barbers' Association filed the information. Reilly set a 4 o'clock decision time.

Conrad Dippel Alderman Reilly George H. Trishler Pittsboro Lodge National Barbers’ Association Squire Reilly

Beck's Run Man Held After Robbery Hearing

James McGabe of Beck's Run was arrested by Detective Corrigan last Tuesday for a robbery against John Macannally on Saturday night. McGabe appeared before Judge Succop yesterday evening and was proven to be part of the taking. He is held for court.

James McGabe Beck Corrigan John Macannally Succop McGabe Fuom Maccannally

Arrest for Not Paying Car Fare Arrested by Officer Kisch

Officer Kisch removed Jobn Naley of Birmingham from car No. 10 at Lake Erie station and escorted him to Mt. Washington police station after Naley failed to pay his fare. The conductor pressed the charge and the arrest faced some trouble.

Kisch Jobn Naley Birmingham Lake Erie Mt. Washington Naley

National War Museum planned in Philadelphia site chosen

The Loyal Legion backs a $300000 National War Museum to house relics of the Civil War era. Colonel S Bonnafou visits Philadelphia to promote funding as subscriptions reach about $60900. The project envisions a war library and a headquarters for allied military groups with donations from Pennsylvania and other states.

S. Bonnafou Philadelphia National War Museum Loyal Legion Bonnafon Pennsylvania Flest New York Washington

Church Women Meet to Discuss Mission Work in U P Church

The semi annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Monongahela Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church convened at St Clair Church. Delegates heard reports and lectures on U P missions including Egypt and India and 136 delegates attended with fourteen elected to the Western group meeting in Omaha next May.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Monongahela W. J. Reid Egypt Omaha Society Tenth United Presbyterian Church Wylie Avenue

Scholarly Exhibit Aims for Pittsburg at World’s Fair 1903

Mrs Van Wagoner of Pittsburg visits Harrisburg to coordinate with other districts on school exhibits for the Great Exposition of 1903. Space is limited and no commitments are yet made. The plan calls for showing paintings, needlework, drawings, architectural models, miniature high school works, and samples from every child’s work.

Pittsburg van Wagoner Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pittaba

New York Claimant Seeks Heirship in Mollinger Estate

A nephew in New York has filed a claim to the estate of the late Father Mollinger. Register Conner awaits proof of relationship to establish his right as heir. The would be claimant cites his mother as the priest’s sister and says she told him of potential share if he survived the uncle. He asks about any will and the status of the property.

Maresh McIntosh Father Mollinger Conner James Miller New York Enid

Two Allegheny Boys Victims In Wagon Strap Accident

Trevo Gramkin and Charles Wright were dragged by a wagon strap iron on Washington Avenue. Both suffered serious injuries with Gramkin having a broken leg and arm and severe body wounds. Wright was cut but not seriously hurt. They were sent home on Walnut Street. Gramkin’s condition is critical.

Trevo Gramkin Charles Wright Washington Aevenue Gramkin Wright Walnut Street

Woman Catches Thief After Attempted Larceny

Joseph Mack visited Mrs. McCormick at 212 Carson Street seeking a room. He was found upstairs packing clothes and fled downstairs. Mrs. McCormick pursued and detained him until Constable Wall arrived. Mack was bound over for court on larceny charges.

Joseph Mack

Trouble in Randall Club Settled and Members Meet

The Randall Club resolved its dispute over nearly $1,000 advanced by ex President Weixel after a suit was filed. Trustees Foley and Bellman resigned. John O Neill vacancy filled by Iams, Wallace, and Scott. The club plans to attend a West Virginia Democratic reunion and to welcome visiting tariff students from Wheeling. A finance committee was formed and a late gathering celebrated the settlement.

Randall Club Weixel T. K Foley Samuel P. Bellman John O'Neil F. P. Iams James H. Wallace Charles P. Scott Democratic Committee Morgantown W. Va West Virginia W. L. Wilson Tariff Wheeling W. Vs Baltimore and Ohio

Allegheny General Republican Club Forms In Allegheny

The Allegheny General Republican Club met at Gregg's Hall Allegheny last night and formed a new organization temporary officers named H H Mohler president E C Upperman secretary and Fred Goet t man treasurer Membership rose to 120 and plans include a club house and a permanent structure modeled after the Tariff Club Gripp county chairman and S Miller spoke to the group and aided formation

Allegheny General Republican Club Gregg’s Hall Allegheny H. H. Mohler E. C. Upperman Fred Goettman Tariff Club Gripp Secre W. Miller

Baker ballot law seen as guide for visitors

The article argues the Baker ballot law provides visitors from across the state with a clear chance to obtain useful information while exercising their rights.

Baker

Paying for Their Own Votes at County Tax Office

Citizens flood the delinquent tax office as voters rush to pay county taxes to secure ballots for the presidential election. Daily totals rise from 250 to around 400, with crowds expected to swell tonight and tomorrow. Officials note politicians abandoning paid taxes for supporters and hint at abolishing the occupation tax in a state conference report.

Lewis State

Republicans Court Public Sentiment With Vigilance Committees

Republican leaders say steady gatherings at headquarters and district vigilance committees in Braddock and Rankin towns aim to gauge real sentiment before election day. Ward meetings and ward schoolhouse sessions are scheduled, while efforts in McKeesport and South Side voting schools are highlighted as beneficial.

George W. Miller Republican County Committee Braddock Township Rankin Borough Eleventh Ward Republican Club McKeesport

Beaver County Farmer Builds a 22-Inch Gauge Miniature Locomotive

H Merriman of Hopewell township Beaver county spent seven years constructing a full scale miniature locomotive. The 11 foot long eight wheeler uses a 170 psi boiler, 6 horsepower, and 19 inch driver. He built tools, forge, and all parts himself after a 1885 start. a fire damaged his workshop and destroyed tools and $1300 of the engine, yet he completed the project last week to exhibit at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot.

H. Merriman Hopewell Township Beaver County Merriman Woodlawn Station Pittsburg Lake Erie

Anxious crowd attends MecGarey ballot law school

The voting school opened by Alderman MecGarey at Carson and Eighteenth streets drew a crowded audience from opening to close. Attendees asked many questions about the ballot law and learned how mistakes are detected and corrected after every 25 to 30 votes. The program will run each evening to teach Southsiders how to vote.

MecGarey Carson Eighteenth Streets

Many New Citizens Naturalized by Judge Buffington

Judge Buffington naturalized about 200 men yesterday and more applicants may be heard today. This was the last day to file votes in the upcoming election at the United States Court. Judge Arlington commended the orderly and intelligent appearance of the applicants. In a meeting of the James F Richards Republican Club in the Excelsoir clubrooms at 583 Fifth Avenue officers were elected: B F Call president and captain Robert Reed vice president J J O Hanlon secretary E E Beck treasurer John Ginley first lieutenant Joseph Jones second lieutenant. The club will field 100 members for the Southside parade on Saturday night October 15.

Buffington United States Court Arlington James F. Richards Republican Club Excelsior Fifth Avenue B. F. Call Robert Reed J. J. O'Hanlon E. E. Beck John Ginley Joseph Jones

Democratic colored orator Walter 8 Brown invited to speak

Walter 8. Brown of the Thirteenth ward has been invited by the Fayette County Committee to speak in Connellsville next week. Democratic clubs plan extra appearances in Fayette and Allegheny counties over the next three weeks and a Washington county group asks him to stump among colored voters there.

Walter 8. Brown Thirteenth Ward Fayette County Connellsville Brown Fayette Allegheny Washington County

Quay Plans Pittsburg Visit Amid Congressional Contest

Senator Quay is set to return from the East to Pittsburg next week and will consult with local leaders on the congressional contest in the surrounding districts. He is expected to meet with officials to discuss strategy and candidate standings amid the regional race.

Quay Pittsburg Senator Quay

Fourteenth Ward Club Meeting for Uniform Issue

The Fourteenth Ward Harrison and Reid Club will meet at 7 30 this evening at the entrance to Schenley Park. A full turnout is desired as new uniforms will be issued.

Harrison and Reid Club Schenley Park

Homestead Tensions Persist as Soldiers Stay On Duty

Disturbances at Homestead prompt deputy sheriffs to protect non union workers. Charles Shotsky killed in mill machinery. three more treason arrests bail set at 10000. Advisory board members and plant officials discuss costs and operations while the State Board of Agriculture cancels the fat stock show due to iron shortages from the Carnegie strike.

Homestead Fifth Avenue City Farm Station Wiley Colonel Hulings Pittsburg Greenland Hulings Potter W. J. Roberts W. L. McConegy George W. Sarver Mr. Roberts Adam Walfartt Jacob Pletsch Stephen Bauer John H. Best Hugh Gaytor James MecCarina McConegly A. C. Ackard George Jacobs W. W. McLaughlin Sarver State Board of Agriculture Carnegie

WealthyPoles to Fund Polish Relief in U S

Professor Emil Habdank Dunikowski arrives at the Monongahela House to report on Polish immigrant needs. He cites a potential fund exceeding $1,000,000 to aid poor countrymen in the United States, with disbursement to be determined by U S authorities after case by case inquiry. A mass meeting at Polish Hall tonight will hear from him.

United States Emil Habdank Dunikowski Temberg University Poland Monongahela House Chamber of Deputies Dunikowski

Committee to survey railroad aid for River avenue paving

The Allegheny sub Committee on Streets and Sewers met last night and appointed Mesara Lowe Einstein and Oliver to approach the Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company to determine its plans for repaving River avenue above the Sixth street bridge. Contracts recommended to Thomas Carson include a sewer on Franklin street for 342 50 and paving La Monte street for 1 037.

Allegheny sub-Committee On Mesara Lowe Einstein Oliver Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company River Avenue Sixth Street Thomas Carson Franklin Street la Monte Street Ohio Street

Mr Frick Reunites With Striking Braddock Workers

Carnegie Steel chairman H C Frick visited Braddock and met strikers Henry McGarry and James Curlay by the Braddock Avenue bank. Superintendent Schwab observed and introduced the men, leading to a cordial handshake. McGarry reportedly refused a £5000 offer to return to work.

H. C. Frick Carnegie Steel Company Braddock Braddock Avenue Mr. Frick Henry McGarry James Curlay Frick Schwab Edgar Thompson Steel Works Braddock National Bank McGarry

Prisoner Faces Larceny Charge in Homestead Case

Policeman James Wall of Homestead was arraigned before Alderman Masters on larceny allegations by D. C. Reed. Reed said Wall stole a watch and chain from him while in the lock-up after a prior arrest with Reed and Smith. Magistrate Kuhn heard Reed’s claim and discharged the other man. decision withheld.

James Wall Homestead Mo. Masters D. C. Reed Reed Smith Wall Kuhn

Farewell Reception For Rev V Wilson In East End

After prayer meeting last night members of Emery M E Church East End Shady Avenue gave Rev V Wilson and wife a farewell reception A purse of 100 and many valuable presents were given the minister and his wife Rev Wilson goes to Olean NY.

Emery M. E. Church Shady Avenue East End

Delp and Bell Bed Prices Quick Sellout

Delp and Bell advertise a bed priced at 25 dollars, with fast sale advised and customers urged to call early to place orders.

Bargains in Chamber and Parlor Suites Offered

Delp and Bell advertise chamber and parlor suite bargains at their store located at 15 Federal Street Allegheny offering value in home furnishings.

N. B

Fifth Avenue Residents Favor High School Over Market House

Fifth avenue neighborhood residents express strong support for transferring the market house property to the High School. They plan a public meeting to push a petition to Councils, urging the market property be given to the school, while Chief Brown gains local goodwill and Chief Bigelow’s stance is watched.

Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue Market House Brown

HUGUS AND HAGKE ANNOUNCE NEW FLANNEL LINES

The store promotes Printed French Flannels in white and colored varieties with embroidery, priced 65c to 3.00 a yard. Flannelettes offer over 100 styles at 12 1 4c to 4c a yard. Eider Flannels come in complete color assortments and the Linen Department showcases D olives linens and related damask items with hand-worked pieces and moderate prices.

Eider

Mercer Jail Escape Suspect Sought in Police Telegram

A telegram from Mercer County Sheriff A H Burnet asks officers to locate Joseph Lewis a 22 year old Russian who escaped Mercer jail at 3 pm yesterday.

A. H. Burnet Mercer Joseph Lewis

County Commissioners to Open Polling Booths This Afternoon

County Commissioners will visit this afternoon to arrange polling booths giving voters a chance to see the working of the system. The event aims to facilitate on site observation and smooth operation for the upcoming election.

Pennsylvania Railroad Excursion To Rhododendron Park October Ride

The passenger department announces the annual Actamn excursion to Rhododendron Park on Saturday October 8. Depart Union Station Pittsburg at 8 10 with a special train stopping through Shadyside East Liberty Wilkinsburg Braddock Turtle Creek and other points. Round trip fares apply from Pittsburg with return privileges until October inclusive and a top off option at Altoona on return. The train will depart for return by 4 PM and offers autumn foliage views along the mountains.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Actamn Rhododendron Park Union Station Pittsburg de Meyere Shadyside East Liberty Wilkinsburo Braddock Turtle Creek Altoona Aoe Mto Pp.m Na Tor An Rm

Underwear department offers full selection and low prices

A retailer touts a large stock of leading underwear brands bought direct from manufacturers for cash. By cutting middlemen profits and charging only a small maker’s margin, the store promises advantageous selection and prices for ladies and children, urging readers to recall yesterday’s pitches.

Merino Garment Prices Listed with Wool Content

An advertisement lists White Merino and Brown Merino garments with varied wool content and prices. White Merino ranges from one fourth to three fourths wool from 1.25 to 2.00 per garment. Brown Merino offers one third to two thirds wool options at 1.50 to 2.50 per garment. Good Gray Merino priced at soc per gar.

Wool undergarments offered at low prices in sale

Wool garments in stock include pure wool at 2.75 per garment natural wool 75c to 2 per garment natural regular made 2 to 2.50 per garment mixed camel hair and wool underwear 1.50 to 2 heavy ribbed Balbriggan 1.25 per suit plain Balbriggan 1.50 to 2 per garment. More items at lowest possible prices plus complete lines available.

Celebrated underwear advertised as exclusive in select cities

Fine hand made underwear sold only by us in these cities offers four weights of White Merino three weights of fancy Merino and various Fall and Winter Natural Wool Silk-and-Wool and Pure Silk options. Includes Cartwright Warner Morley Co Bre telle lines with 12 16 and 20 thread Pure Silk. Buy now to wear proper weight.

Cartwright & Warner Morley & Co Bretelle

Men’s Fraif-frose and Wool Socks Sale Prices Listed

Gray wool 25c black cashmere 35c colored merino 25c 35c natural wool plain and fancy merino from 50c to 3 dollars a pair steady stock of English socks available priced by type and finish.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Marsh and J. G Weir Cc. L. 8. C. Reorganized United Presbyterians Sentimen Lear Wiley and Hulings Return Chas, Shotley Uncle Sam Pittsburg and Western Delp & Bell Bargoainaein Furniture Wand Federal St Simen’s Globe Paris Opera London Picidilla G. D. Simen Ohio ST Allegheny, PA Hugus Hagke Roberts & Sond ART Department Red Room Trallaneign Real Sevies Dresden Bare China Doulten Crown Derby Royal Cee Herlin An Vienna ONYX Police Carenke Cor, Fifth Ave and Market ST Penn Ave Allen Solly & CO JOS. Horne & CO
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