Mayor Gourley Backs City Information Bureau At No Cost
The mayor advocates a city information bureau to guide visitors without increasing taxes. He envisions a uniformed officer directing strangers to sites and questions handled through the City Hall near the police patrol telegraph. Proposals aim for self funding and quick access to city data including real estate and financial transactions.
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BUNKO
Department of Public Safety
Mayer Gourley
Police Bureau
Bureau of Information
City Hall
Gourley
MATOR
Byers
Lavedemen Elect Officers and Finish Their Work
The laundrymen formed three tour groups to view Ed gar Thomson McKeesport glass houses and mills on the South side. C A Beyer Springfield Mass was elected president with Thomas Spee Louisville first vice president Merrill Spaulding Chicago second vice president I G Carr Pennsylvania treasurer H W Swer Ohio secretary. St Louis chosen for October 180 L convention site Executive Committee named Lawson Purchase Reed Doremus Dusten Diamond pins awarded to Doremus and Stoerr A four member Boston visit committee appointed to organize an association there.
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Edgar Thomson
National Tube Works
McKeesport
C. A. Beyer
Springfield
Mass
Thomas Spee
Louisville
Merrill Spaulding
C Cao, Ti
I. G. Carr
Pennsylvania
H.W. Swer
Ohio
St. Louis
Messra
Lawson
Purchase
Reed
Doremus
Dusten
Stoerr
Boston
Monks in the Market Plan Municipal Museum Opening
Winter Quarters for McKnight's Pets in the Fifth Avenue Music Hall will showcase animals from Schenley Park and other sites. Chief Bigelow weighs admission options as the elephant donated by Mracae is expected soon, boosting a hoped for crowd drawing attraction.
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McKnight
Fifth Avenue Music Hall
Chief Bigelow
Fifth Avenue
Stokeley
Schenley Park
Mracae
Carnegie Address Receives City Gratitude for Free Library
City officials presented Andrew Carnegie with resolutions thanking him for a free library and museum to serve Pittsburgh. Carnegie praised the project and pledged support for a technical museum and American art collection, while Mayor Gourley urged ongoing civic honor and a planned Schenley Park site.
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Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Gourley
Ford
Lolliday
Booth
Keating
Wright
Bigham
oMoe
Lambie
Milteburg
Mass Meeting Plans Stir Pro-Commerce Campaign
Political teams prepare schedules for mass meetings across Pittsburgh area. Clerks tally precinct voter lists at Democratic and Republican headquarters as speakers like Major McKinley and Emerson Collins are slated to address crowds in Carnegie Hall and other venues. Senator Emery to arrive Saturday with illustrated proofs against Delamater.
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Canious
Grant Street
Pattison
Maling
Squire Gripp
Philip Flinn
James Bradley
George A. Sheridan
Gourier
Wikimaburg
A.C. Robertson
Harvey Henderson
Sixth Ward
Pittspurg
North Avenue
Third Ward
Allegheny
Somer Street
Thirteenth Ward
Lafayette Hall
Senator Emrey
Ayres
Pitesburg
Emery
Delamater
Scanvas
Funeral of Lee Quon in Pittsburg
The funeral of Lee Quon, a 41 year old Chinese man, was held from the morgue and buried at Uniondale Cemetery. About a dozen Chinese attended with only the deceased's brother as mourner. one man rode on the hearse. Paperburning rites were observed en route. no service at burial. Quon had lived in Pittsburgh for five years and was well known among local Chinese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Quon
Homeopathic
Uniondale
China
Lee Quan
Pittsburg
Guessing the Result on Allegheny County Vote
Street betting and verbal wagers swirl around the November election as bets float on Delamater’s Allegheny County majority. Lawyer John D. Watson, backing Independent Republicans, predicts Delamater’s margin will be written in red ink, a sign of a strong win.
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Allegheny County
Delamater
Pattison
John D. Watson
Watson
Neces
I Bookkeepers
Mr. Watson
Europeans Sour On Hill Tariff Says Gates
J W Gates of Braddock Wire Works returns from Europe and argues the tariff bill will hurt foreigners and protect U S home industries. He notes tin plate duties are sufficient though European exporters complain about impacts of American competition. Gates cites London exporter claims about low paid labor as evidence.
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J. W. Gates
Braddock Wire Works
Europe
Chicago
London
Gatea
Ticket Speculator Arrested at Central Station
A man calling himself Lawrence Brown of Forty-fifth Street was arrested by Officer McClellan at Central station for selling 5 cent tickets at inflated prices. Word of the scheme reached Golick, who had the suspect run in custody.
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Bijou
Central Station
Lawrence Brown
Forty-fifth Street
McClellan
Wnooner
Holiday Musical Instruments at Gallinger’s Stores
Why for holiday presents. Where to buy them Gallinger's 1106 and 1200 Penn are. A full line of musical instruments available.
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Gallinger’s
Penn
Grand Open Meeting for Engineers Convention Opens
The Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers begins its twenty seventh annual convention with 420 delegates present at Old City Hall. Grand Chief P M Arthur and other leaders address members as sessions adjourn until tomorrow morning. Chauncey M Depew expected at the Opera House today with Governor Sg. Pennsylvania Railroad shops to be inspected at Altoona. Ladies Auxiliary organises.
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Convention of Engineers
Old City Hall
Arthur
Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Central Hotel
Murdock
Chicago
Stets
Lart
Orr
Peoa
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Atery
Onics
H. K. Adams Wee Gang Chaptain
G. Ik
Pittsburg
Gourley
Allegheny
Elphinstone
Carter Aires
Borereond EK
Campbell
Fennell
Slisody Maguire
Aptos
Montooth Hee
Asin
Pigs Eric
Sesstvanashor SA OM Ghomes
Leper
Faud
P L M. Arthur
Coffey Addresses Labor Stage On Gubernatorial Campaign
John Coffey spoke in the Odd Fellows' Hall Southside to a crowded audience on labor issues and the gubernatorial race. He defended Pattison against Republicans and argued Delamater opposed labor measures while praising the Working People.
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John Coffey
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Southside
Robert E. Beck
John H. Gass
J.M. Miller
J. W. Pierson
John Douthitt
Joseph Hirsh
J. Roessler
John Keil
Jesse Boyle
EK. Locke
Tim Haoey
Thomas Pierson
Edward Wheeler
John Nelson
K. Roessler
M. Nolte
Wetzel
Printers’ Union
McCarthy
Luzerne County
D. A. 149
Eastern
Coffey
Pattison
Dewey
Carlton
Turner
Delamater
Smoldering fire at Penn Cotton Mill disrupts operations
A fire at the Penn Cotton Mill on River Avenue Allegheny caused extensive damage. Workers kept a line inside the building for hours to prevent a fresh outbreak while 26 bales of newly stored cotton were moved out. The blaze started unknown and fire suppression continued into the day with careful handling of burning cotton.
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Penn
River Avenue
Allegheny
President Roberts Leads Ninth Annual Pennsylvania Inspection
President Roberts and his party began their trip in Pittsburg for the ninth annual inspection of the Pennsylvania Company's lines. Local officers accompanied them at 6 30 P M as they proceed westward via a planned route through Allegheny and surrounding areas.
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Roberts
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor District No. 3 Endorses New Wages and Shorter Hours
The quarterly meeting in Knights of Labor Hall drew about 30 delegates as District Assembly No. 3 adopted new scales for salesmen and warehousemen. Stores close earlier with holiday exceptions. preference for union members and broader regional posting for noncompliance were outlined amid committee appointments and a unity pledge.
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Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor Hall
W.j.ward
L. A
Thos. Baldwin
Thomas Morgan
L. Hoechstetter
John Easily
John Fernan
L.A
I. SN. Rosa
M.J. Ward
L A
H. EB. Bright
Tf. J. Dicns
H. F. Dempsey
Frank Vincent
George J. Snyder
O. A. Williams
Thomas Baldwin
W. J. McKeever
T. BR. Fitzsimmons
John Flannery
D. Hughes
John Reed
West Virginia
Ohio
Estern
Pennsylvania
George J. Sneider
Ubames Brothers
Thomas Wisdom
Organized Labor
Millionaire Workman Probes Love Across Long Range
A two time millionaire named George Siegel tells THE Dispatch he is courting Miss Nina Van Zandt of Chicago with twelve diamond rings and bold declarations. He travels from Dunbar to press his suit but she does not respond and he fears malicious rumors. Siegel, claiming kin to a general, says he met her in Chicago last Christmas and has her photograph, hoping she will name the day. He quotes Tennyson in anguish over unrequited matrimony.
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THE
Dispatch
Chicago
the St. James
Dunbar
Miss van Zandt
Siezel
Siegel
Mr. Siegel
Tennyson
Marianna
Humane Societies To Meet In Nashville Next Week
The annual meeting of the humane societies of the United States and Canada will be held in Nashville Tennessee on Wednesday of next week. Pittsburg’s representative will be President Leonard H Eaton who has long served as an International Association vice president. Eaton says the care of orphaned children is a primary humane effort and warns that without intervention these youths could join the criminal class. He cites pre natal influence and the need for proper treatment to prevent social decline.
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Humane Societies of
United States
Canada
Nashville
Tenn
Pittsburg
Leonard H. Eaton
International Association
Eaton
Boy Rescued After Allegheny River Rafting Incident
Thomas Wartell, ten to twelve years old, sailed a small raft on the Allegheny River with two companions. The raft broke apart and Wartell disappeared. two companions reached shore while an unknown rescuer dived in and brought him to consciousness after a period of hard effort.
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Thomas Wartell
Allegheny River
Wartell
Convention Call From American Federation Leader
President Gonpers of the American Federation issues a call for the tenth annual convention to be held in Clauson's Hall Detroit Michigan in December next.
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Gonpers
The
American Federation
Clauson
Notable Visitors and Local Officials Arrive in Harrisburg
Ed Smiley of Franklin, Journal Clerk of the Senate, visits Harrisburg to tidy work details and predicts a 400 Republican majority in Venanzo county. Harry Welch, formerly Johnson’s private secretary, becomes Halbrook’s secretary. World’s Fair Commissioner Captain William McClelland says early planning is premature. William Wanamaker travels from Evans City with dry goods talk. Uniontown’s F. Mestrezat, a Mayette attorney, registers at Monongahela House. W. C. Walker & Co. partner F. Hamilton stays at Hotel Boyer. George B. Hill visits Media to see his son. D. C. Irish of New Castle owns the Penn building in town. J. M. Elliott and wife of Parker City stay at Anderson Hotel. H. E. Robinson of Sydney, Australia, registers at Schlosser. H. A. Anderson of Washington, Pa., is in the city on business.
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Ed Smiley
Franklin
Senate
Harrisburg
Venanzo County
Harry Welch
Johnson
Valley Road
Mr. McElvaine
Halbrook
William McClelland
W. C. Walker & Co
Bradford
Boyer
George B. Hill
D. C. Irish
New Castle
Penn Building
J. M. Elliott
Parker City
Anderson Hotel
H. E. Robinson
Sydney
Australia
Schlosser
H. A. Anderson
Washington, Pa
Divides on Heresy Charges Mark Presbytery Session
A crowded Wilkinsburg Presbytery session faced heated debate over charges of heresy tied to liberal platform ideas led by 17 ministers including H W Reed and H W Temple. The committee on discipline was instructed to report and appoint a judiciary to decide whether charges should be filed while next steps awaited Synod action.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
O. B. Milligan
East End
Committee On
D. B. Wilson
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Wilson
H. W. Reed
Rh. P
Youngstown
Mr. Reed
Reed
Presbytery
H. W. Temple
Brooklyn
Indiana County
Christian Union
New York
United States
C. B. Milligan
Committee On Discipline
Milligan
David Mcallister
J. T. Carson
A. Ernisse
Elders
N. M. Johnston
S. D. Johnston
A. W
H. P
J. K. McClurkin
J. McCullough
BR. J
A. R. Mitchell
S.J. Shaw
J. Eh. Thompson
Great Exposition Day Boosts Jr O U A M Support and Highway Debate
The Jr O U A M special day at the Exposition drew large crowds and strong indicators of order influence in Allegheny County. A vote at the Drs-PaTem headquarters favored forcing petty criminals to work on public highways by nearly two to one, with supporters citing crime reduction and state service benefits while opponents warned of unemployment and future prospects. The article also highlights mechanical hall patents, lock navigation innovations, steam drills, and a sale-by-close plan for exhibit goods including furniture with delivery assurances through Mr. Frank Hopper's stand schedules.
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Allegheny County
Ees
Drs- PaTem
Brunswick-Balke- Callender Company
Irvine
Arthur Kirk & Son
Frank Hopper
Massive Bargains in Men’s Underwear and Fashion Items
Advertises gray merino shirts and drawers at 50 cents, gray wool shirts at 1 each, natural wool shirts 150 each, and other woolen goods up to 2. notes extensive clothing stock from Jos. Horne & Co. and others at 259 Wabash Ave Chicago and 609-621 Penn Ave. Includes fur trimmed jackets, seal skin garments, capes, plush jackets, and numerous clothing items with aggressive pricing and large stock.
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Jos, Horrie & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Hornne & Co
Penn Ave
Jos
Horse & Co
Norfolk
New Bronwick
Derby
Allen, Sally & Co
Jos. Horne & Co
L. Thomps & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Lil. US
Alaska
Seal Plush
Peon Avenue
Benaksone Alee
Ee City
Tpf
Silverman Appeal Highlights Original Package Case at Court
The Supreme Court heard the Silverman appeal over selling liquor in original packages in Leechburg arguing against state liquor laws and interstate commerce limits. Also reviewed were Oliver Bros. & Phillips liability and a Lawrence County brake injury suit as part of a rapid docket session. The court concluded eight cases and adjourned to Monday for cases from Indians, Washington and Butler counties.
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Silverman
Quarter Sessions Court
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Supreme Judges
Leechburg
United States Supreme Court
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Supreme Court
United States
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Lars Anderson
Lawrences County
Anderson
Paxson
Pee
Common Pleas
Potter County
Washington
Butler
Ex-Chief Justice Gordon Visits Bench Colleagues
Brookville based ex chief justice Janac N. Gordon visits fellow judges and speaks on politics. He endorses Delamater, attacks Emery as a quack, and criticizes Pattison while signaling support for the present Republican candidate. He notes Jefferson county will not give the regular party majority and mentions Montooth. An Angostura Bitters line appears as a product tie-in.
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Janac N. Gordon
Brookville
Delamater
Po Nog Delamater
Emery
Republan
Montooth
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