Treason Trials Prominent in Homestead Strike Case
Chief Justice Paxson will chair a grand jury charge on treason in the Homestead cases. Thomas M. Marshall and W J Brennen lead the defense while Captain Breck and District Attorney Borleich press the state. witnesses from riot and murder cases will be examined. Commotion surrounds treason powers and jury rules as the fight looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Homestead
E .Y. Breck
Asid
Thomas M. Marshall
Supreme Court
Oyer and Terminer
Troops may leave Homestead if no disturbance by weekend
The colonel signaled to deputy sheriffs that the Homestead camp could be locked up after Saturday if peace holds. A drunken prisoner was refused entry to the camp but later accepted for transport to the borough lockup. The 23 inch mill operated all day and Sunday activity rose. Religious services in the mill were discontinued as workers can attend borough churches. Typhoid cases appeared with four sick in A Company and reports of men returning home ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pote
Knights of St John to parade in Columbus Day event
A Catholic Knights of St John battalion meeting discussed Duquesne Commandery’s stance on Columbus Day parade participation. Despite rumors of a boycott, the battalion plans to march as a group with full turnout, aiming to ensure a successful celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battalion of
Catholic Knights
Catholic Knights of St. John
Duquesne Commandery
Marshal Denniston
Centlemen
Knights of St. John
Towboat Robert Jenkins Destroyed by Fire at Port Perry
The Robert Jenkins towboat, owned by T M Jenkins & Co, burned at Port Perry near the Monongahela river. No lives were lost though a deck hand barely escaped. The hull sank in 16 feet of water and the machinery may be ruined. the vessel, valued at about 20 000 dollars and built for 26 000, was not insured and nothing was taken from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jenkins
T. M. Jenkins & Co
Fourth Pool
Davis Island Dam
Port Perry
Monongahela River
T. M. Jenkins
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
George Farrell
George Lyon
Henry Siddel
Street Car Collision Injures Actress at Fifth Avenue Corner
Early yesterday a Pittsburg traction car collided with a Birmingham car at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street, throwing Miss Dallis Tyler and two other Siberia Company actresses to the floor. Tyler suffered a badly hurt knee and was taken to Union Depot. the Birmingham car lost its steps and the forward headlight on the Fifth Avenue car was smashed, delaying lines for over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Siberia Company
Esther Lyons
Dallis Tyler
Jessie Bacon
New Eagle coal mine leased for reopening row looms
The New Eagle coal works have been leased by Thomas Cain of Homestead who plans to reopen the mine. A rebuilt coal road crossing the Pennsylvania line was torn down by the Pennsylvania Company citing danger to brakemen, with further dispute anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Eagle
Thomas Cain
Homestead
Monongahela
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Theft Reported From Rebecca Frank's Car
A man and a woman visited Rebecca Frank at 199 First Avenue around 11 PM. While the man spoke with Miss Frank, his companion stole a diamond earring valued at 1500 dollars from her car. Police seek the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Frank
First Avenue
Pullman Masses Cars for World's Fair Dedication
The Pullman Company prepares for the dedication of the World's Fair buildings on October 2. The superintendent is ordered to assemble cars in Pittsburgh for the East and expects 1,000 cars in Chicago for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Pittsburg
Chicago
Mortuary Report of Allegheny Week Ended October 8 1892
The Allegheny mortuary report for the week ended Saturday October 8 1892 records 42 deaths: 17 males and 25 females. Causes include cholera infantum five, consumption five, diphtheria three, bronchitis four, scarlet fever one, and old age two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Brereton Man Freed After Street Revolver Incident
Charles Dusheyed of Brereton avenue was arrested at Twenty eighth street and Penn avenue for shooting a revolver in the street Saturday night and was discharged yesterday on payment of 5 dollars plus costs. New Plaids store advertises fabrics and apparel on Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dusheyed
Brereton Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Penn Avenue
Farmers' Deposit Safe Boxes Open at 66 Fourth Ave
The Farmers' Post National Bank offers safe deposit boxes at the Fourth Avenue location. Boxes are rented starting at a low annual rate, providing secure storage for valuables such as bonds and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Cpost National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Tripartite Fusion A Pittsburg Printer Ready to Take Ballot Contract
Three state parties the People s the Prohibition and the Social Labor unite to seek ballot recognition. They plan an alphabetical three column arrangement on the Baker ballot with first 32 electors from the three parties to gain future access. Stevenson predicts 50 000 total votes and balance of power in the Electoral College.
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People's
Prohibition
Social-Labor
Thompson
People’s Party
Patton
Prohibition Party
Social Labor Party
Pittsburg
Baker
J. H. Stevenson
Allegheny County
The
Stevenson
Weaver
Printer makes bid to print Allegheny ballots
William P. Bennett of Pittsburg plans an early morning presentation to the County Commissioners with a proposal to print the Baker ballots. He says he can complete the work in time if awarded the contract immediately and will bond as required to ensure ballots comply with the Brooks ballot law. Bennett refused to reveal details of his proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Bennett
Pittsburg
Baker
Bennett
Allegheny County
Solid in Blair County Rivalry Buoys Republicans
Altoona Gazette editor Frank Bell asserts Blair county favors Republicans with a majority at least 1000. He notes Altoona workers lean toward the Homestead and Lawrenceville strikes but deny politics caused the labor troubles, saying Democratic papers admit no party bears responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bell
Altoons Gazette
Blair County
Altoona
Bell
Homestead
Lawrenceville
Prohibition Meetings Planned in Mt Washington Bellevue and Springdale
Prohibitionists in Mt Washington will host a Tuesday mass meeting with Rev. E. B. Taylor of Iowa and cornetist Kennedy. A Bidwell and Cranfell Club will be formed afterward. Bellevue also schedules a Tuesday mass meeting to organize a Bidwell and Cranfell Club. Springdale holds a meeting tonight with Rev. E. S. Taylor and Kennedy to perform cornet pieces and form a club.
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Mt. Washington
E. B. Taylor
Iowa
Kennedy
Bidwell and Cranfell Club
Bellevue
Springdale
E. 5. Taylor
Town
Dress Goods Sale at Half Price by Horyxe & Co
A newspaper ad offers dress goods at half price 4 or 50 cents per yard. The items are all wool in choice colors such as red browns and greens. Sale promoted by Horyxe & Co. located on Penn avenue.
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Horyxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Opening Fall Display of Ladies Costumes at Panorts & Jones
Fall display showcases ladies costumes presented by Panorts and Jones at 9 Fifth Avenue. Includes product results and notices on health remedies such as De Witt's pills for constipation headaches and sour stomach.
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Panorts & Jones
Fifth Avenue
de Witt
Parcels & Jones
Presbytery approves local option resolutions for Synod action
At Huntington Presbytery a paper with preamble and several resolutions on local option was heartily approved and sent to the Synod of Pennsylvania meeting in Washington Pa for similar action. The paper is signed by many of Pennsylvania's prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Presbytery
Synod of Pennsylvania
Washington
Pennsylvania
Somerset general Koontz at Monongahela House
General W. B. Koontz of Somerset lodged at the Monongahela House last evening. He said politics in his county are very quiet and he received a lot from Chairman Reeder while here for the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Koontz
Somerset
Monongahela House
Supreme Court
Reeder
Politician Plans First Speech at New Wilmington
He has been too busy to appear on the stump but intends to deliver his first address in New Wilmington Friday evening. The move signals a formal entry into campaigning as supporters await his remarks in the town.
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New Wilmington
Rural voters aroused by smaller ballot plan debate
Representative Sam Cochran of Kittanning travels east to study ballot printing options amid a county ballot crisis. Commissioners in Armstrong weigh a 46 by 22 inch ballot as other counties adopt smaller tickets. Cochran, a Speaker candidate, expects political shifts after the election and anticipates Philadelphia opposition.
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Sam Cochran
Kittanning
East
Harrisburg
Baker
Philadelphia
Reeder
Cochran
Armstrong County
Wright
Allentown
Erie
Berka
Berks County
Armstrong
People’s Party
Labor
Hastings Sees GOP Prospects in West Virginia and Connecticut
General D. H. Hastings on a stumping tour through West Virginia and Connecticut predicts Republican gains. He stops in New Castle, Butler, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with plans to campaign in Center county, noting ballot printing challenges and voter enthusiasm shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Hastings
Duquesne
Sharon
New Castle
Butler
Baltimore
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Connecticut
Center County
Tennessee voters eye Cleveland as electors debate
W S Duckworth of Nashville reports the electoral vote will favor Cleveland while predicting the Republican candidate for governor will win. He notes two Democrats contest the race and cites public dissatisfaction with Governor Buchanan over miners riots.
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W.S Duckworth
Nashville
Central Hotel
Tennessee
Cleveland
Buchanan
Hastings to Speak at McKeesport Meeting
The Republican County Committee has secured General D. H. Hastings for a single meeting in Allegheny county. He arrives Wednesday and the event is expected to be held in McKeesport.
Hanged on a spike in alley near Island and California Aves
Police found Charles Bechtel 52 of 161 Adams Street hanging by the chin from a spike in a plank spanning a sewer ditch on Island Avenue near California Avenue. He was unconscious and rushed to Allegheny General Hospital. His son identified him. he had been drinking and the wound under the chin was severe.
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Casper Haneray
Circuit Court of
Philadelphia
Greer
Haneray
United States
Christiana
Charles Joerner
Homestead
Southside Hospital
Joerner
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Baltimore
Hutchinson
Allegheny
Island Avenue
California Avenue
Allegheny General Hospital
Charles Bechtel
Adams Street
Speak-Easy Proprietor Sentenced to Sixty Days in Workhouse
John Lamb who ran a speak-easy at 612 Forbes Street was sent to the workhouse for 60 days by Alderman Hyndman after a raid at 1 am. Three men and two women used aliases including Jonn Jones and Mike Kilroy. Kilroy offered ten dollars while Doyle and Jones paid six hundred forty dollars and the women were discharged.
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John Lamb
Forbes Street
Hyndman
Jonn Jones
Mike Kilroy
John Doyle
Annie Reilly
Mary Given
Kilro
Doyle
Jones
Southside Columbus Meeting Plans Parade Role
A Southside meeting is called for tonight at New Turners Hall on Thirteenth Street to finalize Columbus day celebration arrangements. Officers seek a large turnout to reflect strong Southside interest and they anticipate a prominent parade role for the district.
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New Turners’ Hall
Thirteenth Street
Arrested burglar jailed six months after laboring past release
Martin Muchenbach, known to police, was arrested Saturday night by Officer Thompson on South Eleventh street while attempting to break into a temporary market booth. He was sent to the work house for six months after appearing before Judge Succop, claiming he had just been released from there last Thursday.
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Martin Muchenbach
Thompson
South Eleventh Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Succop
Man Arrested At South Side Market Stalls
Martin Muchenbach was arrested Saturday for attempting to enter market stalls on the South side. He told Judge Succop he had just been released from the workhouse and was sent back there for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Muchenbach
Succop
Hosiery Bargains At Jos Honne Co Penn Avenue Stores
Center table display offers odds and ends hosiery and table goods sold at three pairs for 1 dollar. Each pair valued 50 to 70 cents, with shoppers urged to come early to take advantage.
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Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Deposit and Rent Figures Sketched in Bank Ledger
Fragmentary banking note shows a deposit and a rent figure for a property at 66Exes, with a yearly rental of 50 dollars. The text also hints at references to thieves or a fire but remains unclear on details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Deposit National Bank
Dress and Silk Offerings At Special Department Values
An assorted newspaper ad highlights savings on dress and silk goods from multiple vendors. It promotes layaway options, fall suitings, and overcoatings with low price points and special “value in every yard” messaging aimed at buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honge & Co
Pennayo
Cavern Home on Hill Sells as Hidden Lair for Provisions
Scott Robinson, a colored vagrant, was arrested on Monument Hill Allegheny by Detective Johnson after neighbors reported missing provisions and items. A cave retreat he carved into the rock 100 feet above Thomas Street served as his snug hiding place where he claimed sickness and inability to move. He had been living there about three weeks and was recently released from the workhouse.
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Scott Robinson
Monument Hill
Allegheny
Johnson
Thomas Street
Ely Herdley
Muth
Central Station
Rebecca Street
Robinson
TO INSPECT DIKES ON OHIO RIVER VOYAGE PLANNED
United States Engineer R R Jones in the city for several days to charter a boat for river observations from Pittsburg to Cincinnati. He aims to inspect the dikes and dams near Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, secure measurements for Government work, and take immediate steps to improve the channel. Accompanying him are pilot Lew Speer and Captain John A Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. R. Jones
City
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Jones
Lew Speer
John A. Wood
Honoring the Pennsylvania Reserves Gathering In Allegheny
Veterans from the two cities will assemble at 49 West Diamond Street Allegheny to honor the famous Pennsylvania Reserves. The event will feature narration of incidents from the division’s history and a tribute to its bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Diamond Street
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Car 16 Loses Control on Soho Hill Collision
Yesterday on the Fifth avenue line car 16 descended Soho hill uncontrollably. A man jumped clear and was badly stunned. At the hill foot it collided with No 1. no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Soho Hill
Theatre People On The Move In Pittsburgh Area Gossip
Louise Royce quits the Tar and Tartar Company and sails for New York to join Spider and Fly. W H Lees travels to New York with Lost Paradise Company via Union depot. Mrs. George V Marshall and daughter Misa Vardie head to New Bethlehem to visit her son Lee. Several Pittsburgh visitors and locals are noted at hotels and depots as they travel to New York or return home.
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Louise Royce
Central Hotel
New York
W.H. Lees
Union Depot
San Francisco
George V. Marshall
Locust Street
Allegheny
Misa Vardie
New Bethlehem
Lee
James B. Oliver
J. E. Umstaetter
H. W. Hartwan
Beaver Falls
J. S. Corbett
Greene County Democratic Committee
James Harts
Kittanning
St. James
Charles Schwarm
Colorado
Nebraska
J. J. Spearman
Sharon Iron
Monongahela House
Chill Hazzard
Monongahela City
President Wade
Hocking Valley Road
Albert E. Maltby
Slippery Rock Normal School
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Gus Hill
The
Central
Henry H. Kubo
Johnstown
Duquesne
Percy Harden
David Heiskell
Wheeling
Charles, H. Harris
Louisville
Schlosser
Mies Dalzell
Mra
B. G. Follansber
W. Hamilton
A.C. Robertson
D. L. Wright
Westminster
W. ER. Ewing
J. E. Marshall
Astor House
R. Gerry
BF. Jones
H. M
W. Long
Soon Ak Riinglag "Su "Painten
Mevsopater
Metro Tan
T. B. Roberts
Grand Union
Boby
J. J. Turner
Windsor Hotel
J. Vi It
Imperial
G. Warhot, Jr
Murray
Trouble With an Incline in St Clair Ward
The St Clair incline plane on South Twenty-second Street has halted for two weeks, leaving Twenty-seventh ward residents unable to reach the hilltop easily. Residents cite boiler foundations and dam concerns, or management negligence, as causes and demand action while noting reduced patronage and irregular service. George Story, a hill resident for five years, says lack of accommodations and neglect hurt business and urges officials to restore service promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
St Clair
South Twenty-second Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
George Story
Five Drunken Passengers Arrested After Train Riot
On a Pennsylvania Railroad accommodation train Saturday evening five drunken men caused a disturbance and were arrested at East Liberty. They registered as James Steve Mike Raffer E J McGuire William Donahue and J A Mc Minn. Raffer paid 25 dollars and costs Donahue forfeit 50 dollars for failing to appear, others paid 10 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Liberty
Nineteenth Ward
James Steve
Mike Raffer
E. J. McGuire
William Donahue
J. A. McMinn
Raffer
Donahue
Mystery Woman Held After Conference in Allegheny Ward
A woman with a small boy was taken to Allegheny Central and placed in the women’s ward after a four o’clock incident. Police could not disclose the charge. Superintendent Muth conducted a lengthy, unexplained conference with the detainee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Central
Muth
Multiple arrests and fines in local incidents reported
The report lists numerous individuals arrested or fined by city police and magistrates. Names include David Sureax and Officer Dodson arresting for domestic abuse, June Garr sending a man to the workhouse for an assault, Tomas Waller charged with attempting a break in, and others fined or detained for drunkenness, vandalism, or theft.
Fought his children Seibert ends in workhouse custody
Larry Seibert of the West End returned home after two years away and began abusing his family. He fought his daughter over wages at Kaufmanns and was arrested by Officer Donaldson. Judge Succop ordered 90 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Seibert
West End
Donaldson
Main Street
Youngstown
Seibert
Kaufmanns
Hisson
Succop
West End Poker Players Raced by Police in Ward Thirty Six
West End officers chase a gang of youths gambling at poker in Gorman's stable on Sunday. The crowd fled through windows as officers approached, leaving a 63 cent pot behind. Police vow to continue crackdowns to end the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Gorman
Stones
Alter Air
Hugus and Hacke Ladies Fur Garments Catalog
The store presents a wide range of fur garments including jackets mantles capes storm collars muffs boas and neck scarves in mink stone martin Persian and Russian sable. Alaska seal pieces are highlighted as an especially attractive line with distinctive styles and high quality at guaranteed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fall and Winter Dress Goods Big Stock Discounted Prices
Our dress goods department offers the largest fall and winter stock yet with a wider variety of styles and fabrics than ever before. The entire stock is marked at the lowest prices seen, promising satisfaction in quality and savings on every yard purchased.
Fancy Gheviot Fabrics Arrive in Wide Stripes and Diagonals
About 50 pieces of Gheviot in stripes and diagonals, 42 inches wide, offered in the season's leading new colors.
Fabric Clearance Offers Value at One Dollar Yard
Advertises a wide range of fabrics offered at $1 per yard with many styles including plains, plaids, stripes, and tweeds. Highlights 50 inch widths, English cuttings, and new lines such as Jancy Wave Suitings, storm serges, camel hair, and Velour Russe. Notes limited quantities and urges shoppers to come today for best picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayard
Seavard
Silks Parade of New Fabrics For Afternoon And Evening Wear
Advertisement promotes new silks including Brodie figured silks for dresses, plaid silks at 75c to 1.25 per yard, plain crystal silks in 40 shades for street wear, Nacoise silks in 15 styles for entire suits, and wedding gown fabrics like Peau de cygne Crepes and Crystals in cream and pastel tones. Extra values listed on Todias and Indias fabrics.
Velvet Dresses and Velvets Take Center Stage in Sale
The advertisement touts a largeVelvet collection with fashionable novelties including Plaids Iridescents and changeables at low prices. Plain Black Velvets start at 1 and 1 25 with new Black Costume Velvets Pure Silk from 3 50, promises others at higher prices and notes velvet sleeves are a must this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milar
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Thos. M. Marshall
Commonwealth
King’s Juries
West
Pittsberg
Frauenfeld & Co
Morganstern & Co
McClure
Lowrie
Europe
Charles Shaler
Frederick H. Collier
Thomas M. Verre
John Mellon
Sam Tino
Homedtead
Marren
Nuckle” McAllister
William Murphy
May
E E Greth
Murphy
City Farm
Halings
Allegheny City
Jon. Horse & Co
Penn Ave
Pitteburg
General Hastings
Warants
Interior Counties
General Hastings Banks
Southside Columbus Meeting
Peonk
Jos, & Co
Penn Avenus
Wood Street
Ds Wrrt
Harry Essers
Ohio
Soho Hii
Eiot
David Sureax
Smallman Street
Dodson
Garr
Charles Meyers
Fingleham
Nion
Tomas Waller
F. Maroney
Thirtieth Street
Micsazy Sullivan
W. J. Larley
Twelfth Street
Albenr Thommos
Charles Sedwick
Mattie Green
Twenty-ninth Street
Grovor Kase
McKelvey
Kerres
Mike Donohoe
Moyer
Delp & Bell
Wand
Federal St
N. B
Simen’s
Congress
Fifth Ave
Market ST
HP. Roberts & Som
E. P. Roberts & Sons
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
JOS, Horne & Col
JOS. Horne & CO
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