TALKING FOR VOTES AND POLITICAL MEETINGS LOOMING
A lively political scene unfolds with German English circulations labeled libelous by Democrats. Republicans plan large meetings at Eleventh Street Opera House Bradstock and McKeesport with speakers Robb O'Brien Walls Porter Dalzell Burleigh. Kerr to be honored at Monongahela House. Debates touch on conventions nominations for Forty third Senatorial district. Large Republican gathering in Westmoreland with Morrison Gregg and Congressman Dalzell praising party while denouncing Democratic misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olla Podrid
Straichtaat Republicans
Common Pleas
al. Stead
Pine Creek
Bickerr
Eleventh Street Opera House
Bradslock
Robb CG
A. O'Brien
William Walls
L. K. Porter
McKeesport
Congressman Dalzell
Clarence Burleah
Thurman Club Mourns Loss of Leader's Wife
The Thurman Club of Pittsburgh Pa held a meeting to honor the late wife of Hon Allen G Thurman. W McCullough Chicago man delivered an address and a telegram of condolence was sent to the statesman. A resolution expressed sincere sympathy and ordered copies engrossed in the minutes and sent to the bereaved leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Club
W. McCullough
Chicago
Allen Ghurman
Kemlved
G. Tourman Cinic
Pittsburg
Missing cashier case unsettled in Canadian capital
Mrs Livesey, wife of Ishier Livesey of the State Treasury, tells an officer she does not know his whereabouts. George Hutchinsor, Senate sergeant at arms, searched for the missing cashier yesterday, found Mrs Livesey in a distracted state and planning to move to Milwaukee with a son. Authorities seek the husband, believed to be somewhere in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinsor
Senate
Ishier Livesey
State Treasury
Mrs. Livesey
Milwonker
Livesey
Tutchinson
Counda
Ex-politician Boyer predicts Fritz Fassett over Flower
Walter F. P. Boyer of New York City, speaking yesterday, forecast Fassett beating Flower for governor by 10,000 votes. He noted Flower will have Tammany at his back in the city, but in battleground districts the Tiger cannot harm the Republican cause, which is the source of the big vote estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter FP. Boyer
New York City
Fassett
Flower
Iovernor
Democratic optimism shapes Philadelphia city race
John O’Neill a Philadelphia Democrat and relative of Congressman O’Neill attended St James yesterday. He predicts the Democratic State Committee will win and cites several prominent Republicans not voting for the city ticket. He believes the Democratic candidate for City Treasurer will prevail as Democrats claim superior organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neill
O'Neill
the St James
Milladelphie
Reception for General Grege Captain Morrison and Colonel Stewart
The Greeg and Morrison clubs arrange a reception this afternoon for General Grege Captain Morrison and Colonel Thomas J. Stewart. It will be in the parlors of the Hotel Duquesne starting at 3 o clock and continuing until Lovelock, welcoming all old soldiers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeg and
Morrison
Grege
Thomas J. Stewart
Hotel Duquesne
Porest
Lovelock
County Democracy Meeting Shown In Luzerne Visit
A county Democracy gathering was held at night with energetic attendance. J. McCarthy of Luzerne County was among those present, reflecting local party activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCarthy
Luzerne County
Politician’s State Campaign Address At Meeting
A speaker made an address on state campaign issues. Backing remarks came from Squire Harman Handel and Chairman W J Brennen, with other supporters present. The Democracy will reconvene next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Harman Handel
W. .J. Brennen
Fassett Seen As Favorite In Newark Campaign
Colonel Culyer says Tammany is rattled and Fassett has a good chance to win in Newark. He notes New Yorkers are highly engaged, Tammany divisions persist, northern state rebels refuse stump support, and Democratic press lacks unity while Republicans capitalize on the turmoil in a high-stakes political fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culyer
Fassett
Newark
Schenley Park
New York
Tammany
Duquesne
Democracy
New York City
Plans for a new Southside market house by Chief Bigelow
Chief Bigelow of the Department of Public Works proposes a new Southside market building next summer. He visited markets in major cities to adopt better features, estimates a rough cost near £20,000, and aims to maximize revenue by housing market stalls with space-saving layouts. He argues a new market will yield higher revenue than current temporary setups and notes potential rent improvements if market use replaces entertainment use of the Diamond Market hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Southside
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Alleheny
Gregg in the City Confidence in Republican Ticket
General Gregg, Republican candidate for Auditor General, spoke in Pittsburg and West Newton stating strong support among veterans. He predicted victory, urged a Senate investigation, and planned veterans meetings at Duquesne and Lafayette Hall with Captain Morrison and Con an Darrell present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Gregg
Pittsburg
City Hall
Gourley
Senate
West Newton
John W. Morrison
Conan Darrell
Duquesne
Lafayette Hall
Charity Bazaar Planned by Southside Hospital Ladies Aid
The Ladies' Aid Society of Southside Hospital outlines preparations for a bazaar the week of November 16 to fund a Thomas A Armstrong memorial ward. A Flora MacFlimsey doll will be a centerpiece, with gowns donated by leading dressmakers and stock certificates proposed for contributors. Committees for visiting, fruit, jelly, and flowers are named, and chrysanthemum exhibitors will donate arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
Thomas Armstrong
Dir. Saddler
Garfield Memorial Fund
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Flora MacFlimsey
Bavoar
Pittsburg
Allgheny
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
McFlimsey
Hazaar
Theodore Schlickers
Wharton Street
N. J. Lowe
T. G. Jones
Olive Colwell
Nellie Whitmore
Jelly Com Witter
Emma Haberman
Annie Davis
William McGeary
Fullert
Special Privileges for Delinquent Tax Notices
Delinquent tax collector Ford plans to continue mailing final notices on postal cards despite opposition from Superintendent Palmer. Ford cites a prior department authorization and a 1888 U.S. Attorney decision. Palmer claims not to have known of the privilege and says he will halt any undiscovered notices found, though the matter arises as a city issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Palmer
United States
Mishaps From Surgeons Note Darken Homes in Several Cities
Five accidents yesterday left several residents injured but not fatally. Dorsa-Nicholas Doret, carpenter of 16 Ohiostreet Allegheny, broke his leg after a fall from a platform and was taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Elvie McCorn, telegraph line man for Pennsylvania Company, suffered a broken leg when a tool rolled onto him while he was carrying a load at West Beaver, Pa, and was treated at the hospital. Frank McPherson, worker at Fr Warne Railroad shops, Allegheny, was crushed between an engine and tender and taken home to Charles street after severe injuries to leg and back. Thomas Atchison, 14 years old of Etownborough, fell on Butler street near Forty-seventh, breaking a leg. A boy named Negon was seriously injured at Painters West End mill by a flying fragment of ginger and was treated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsa
Nicholas Doret
Ohiostreet
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
McCorn
Elvie MecCorn
Pennnsylvania Company
West Beaver
New Lixbon
C. McPurries
Frank McPherson
Fr. Warne
Tie
Charles Street
Butler Street
Forty-seventh Street
Necos
Negon
Lodging Shortage Hits Pittsburgh Hotel Men
City hotelkeepers face a month of room shortages as street railway workers scramble for scarce beds. Duquesne and Anderson hostels show no single rooms, forcing double occupancy and cots. Despite crowding, food supplies remain ample and no one goes hungry.
Exposition Society closes with strong net earnings
Board of Managers reports the exhibition nearly finished, with most bills paid and expected net clearings between 45000 and 50000. Last year’s net was 62000 and 1889 earnings stood at 59000. Main hall exhibits have mostly departed leaving a deserted look, while few art pieces are removed and tapestry works by A G Roegnik & Co remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Exposition Society
A. G. Roegnik & Co
Boy 4 Sent To NY Parents After Crying in Train
Four year old John George was sent to parents in New York last evening. He had been left with relatives in the city but became homesick to see his mother. He rode in a Pullman car with proper labels and cried when his caretaker departed, but will likely reach home safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George
New York
John
Piers
Conference sessions held in German for delegation arrangements
The Indies of the congregation arranged the entertainment of delegates. About 50 delegates are expected to attend this morning. Yesterday was spent enrolling delegates and handling private government business. The morning session will tackle more important matters as the conference sessions are closed and conducted in German.
Opening of the U P Synod Focuses on Dr Reid Case
The Western Pennsylvania Synod of the United Presbyterian Church met at Sixth United Presbyterian Church Collins Avenue. The event featured devotional exercises and delegate assignments as the core business. The anticipated highlight is Rev Dr Reid hearing over the case involving Rev Dr Ewing and marrying the sister of his deceased wife, violating church rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
The
United Presbyterian Church
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Collins Avenue
Reid
Ewing
John S. Speer
Synod
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Packaged Southside notices and obituaries in one report
Loris Rogatixen recovering from malaria after three weeks in bed. Coroner's jury finds infant Mary Cox dies from exhaustion during summer illness. Street scene: Jacob Mockiey sued for moving a house without permit. new Fourteenth ward station nearly ready. Funeral for Looris Yours set at Presbyterian Church with Southside police attending. Jr O U A M union meeting at U V L Hall Sixth Avenue with remarks by Dalzell Kerr Wilkin Stone Shanor Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris Rogatixen
Mary Cox
Wrights Alley
Southside
Paster
Jacob Mockiey
Ella Street
Hyndman
Fourteenth Ward
Looris Yours
Presbyterian Church
South Twentieth
Sarah Streets
Ati.m
Inu. V. L. Hall
Sixth Avenue
Advisory Council of Western Pennsylvania
John Dalzell
W.T. Kerr
Advisory Council
A. D. Wilkin
W. A. Stone
P. A. Shanor
C. P. Cochran
Mail Men In Conference Aims at Philadelphia New York Mail Load
Superintendents of the Railway Mail Service in New York Cincinnati and other chief clerks met at the post office to discuss loading and unloading mails in Philadelphia and New York. They noted increasing business about 10 to 15 percent yearly and described the new morning Ohio river mail train aiding East Liverpool and Wellsville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C. Jackson
New York
Burt
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Liverpool
Wellsville
Mr. Burt
Louisville
United States
Reunion Of A Kentucky University Class Held At Hotel
Twenty seven members of a Kentucky University class gathered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel Lexington yesterday. Attendees came from Maine to Utah including KR Matthews Lexington F M Rains Utah J J Irvine Birmingham C W Dick Louisville and J C B Stevens and wife Uniontown. The meeting was quiet and brief followed by a banquet and dispersal. By evening no one could be located and hotel staff had no information on the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky University
Lexington
Seventh Avenue
Maine
Utah
KR. T. Matthews
F. M. Rains
J. J. Irvine
Birmingham
Ala
C. W. Dick
Louisville
J. C. B. Stevens
Uniontown
Revenue agents stir intrigue in city visit
Samuel T. Culbertson of Maryland and Ariah Eastman of Minnesota, United States revenue agents, are registered aboard the St. Charles. Culbertson, chief of the bureau, previously busted the Chicago whisky trust. They offered no comment to reporters and hinted a forthcoming development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Culbertson
Maryland
Ariah Eastman
Minnesota
St. Charles
United States Revenue
Mr. Culbertson
Culbertson
Chicago Whisky Trust
Detectives Arrest Two Men Over Gold Headed Cane
Detective McFighe arrested Thomas Rafferty and Hugh Bagnall on Smithfield Street while they tried to sell a fine gold headed cane inscribed Presented by O. C. Geunther to Major H. Hoffernd May 13 1889 The men will be held until the case is investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFighe
Thomas Rafferty
Hugh Bagnall
Smithfield Street
O. C. Geunther
H. Hoffernd
Cold Weather Drives Homeless to Police Stations
As winter sets in, officers at the Fourteenth and Nineteenth ward stations report being overcrowded with tramps and others seeking a night’s lodging, highlighting a growing shelter need.
Capuchin Monks Hold Annual U S Conference in Lawrenceville
The annual conference of German Catholic Capuchin monks in the United States opened yesterday at St Augustine Church in Lawrenceville. The church was beautifully decorated as attendees gathered for talks and religious services marking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Augustine Church
Lawrenceville
Doctor Greene's Nervura Promises At‑Distance Help
A long standing medical plea invites readers to write to Dr. Greene at 35 W Fourteenth Street New York for distant letter diagnosis and free explanation of symptoms. The advertisement touts Dr Greene as discoverer of Dr Greene's Nervura and claims success in nervous and chronic diseases with his vegetable remedy. recipients are asked to send a symptom blank and description of their case for a thorough, cost free response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Fourteenth Street
New York
Missionary Society discussions in Allegheny church
The Foreign Christian Missionary Society met at First Christian Church in Allegheny. Committees were named for Europe Turkey India China Japan and for Negro Evangelization which urged a college for colored men. Secretary reports showed funds raised and missions active with plans to add New Mexico workers and rename the body to American Christian Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
First Christian Church
Allegheny
C. I. Loos
Society
Kentucky University
Europe
J. H. Garrison
J. M. van Horn
G. B. Fanington
C.K. Marshall
A. T. Myher
Rev
G. W. Muckie
Turkey
Breeden
C. B. Henry
B. L. Smith
E. A. Bagby
J. H. Reese
India
H. D. Clarke
George Anderson
T. Dodd
C. E. Morgan
F. W. Norton
China
I. J. Spencer
F. E. Meigs
J. P. McCune
C. C. Smith
George Munro
Japan
B. S. Dean
A. M. Atkinson
C. E. Garst
W. J. Lehman
William Duncan
R. T. Matthews
R. M. Bishop
J. B. Thomas
W. A. Belding
General Board
Moffatt
West
Missionary Fund
Missionary Intelligencer
Southern Christian Institute
Missionariea
New Mexico
General Christain Missionary Convention
American Christain Missionary Society
Mueckle
Isas City
Louis
Committee On
Robert Graham
College of the Bible
Lexington
United States
A. J Atkinson
Indiana
Missouri
John S. House
Kenucky
F. M. Rains
Kansas
W. F. Richardson
Allegheny City
F. E. Miegs
PE Clark
Christian Endeavor Societies
Clark
Father Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Movement
Butcher Arrested After Cattle Block Street Car Window
C. F. Nieman an Allegheny butcher was arrested on East street Allegheny last night after driving cattle along the road a stubborn animal halted the electric car and a stick he swung flew through a car window. The conductor summoned an officer and Nieman offered to pay for damages. He left a deposit at the Mayor office to appear this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Nieman
Allegheny
East Street
Nieman
Money Slow in the West Says Mr Barclay
J L Barclay Western agent of Westinghouse reports local firm in good footing with funds to operate and produce. He notes Western money scarce for new railway ventures, real estate slow, bankers holding cash for grain and developments, while wood and crops boost confidence. He sees a convention as a prompt for orders and a brief postmeeting boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Barclay
Westinghouse Company
New York
Preacher Banker Takes Canonsburg Bank Post
Rev John S Speer of Canonsburg in Washington County, attending the Western Pennsylvania Synod in the East End, has become cashier of the newly formed Canonsburg bank. Once planning retirement after giving up his fee, he accepted the cashier role and serves creditably. He also still preaches Sundays in Canonsburg pulpits, aiding his fellow ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8& Speer
Canonsburg
Washington County
Western
Divines
Died in the Harness No 12 Engine Loses Horse Frank
No 12 Engine Company mourns its horse Frank a valued eight year veteran of nearly six years. After backing the truck from bar 146 around 130 pm he slipped on the pavement bursting a blood vessel and died instantly. The crew, with tears in their eyes, watched the carcass be removed with an ax to spare the other aboard from injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 12 Engine Company
Frank
Bar 146
Robbery as Foreman James Melrose Attacked Near Hospital Grounds
James Melrose, foreman at Keystone Bridge Works, was ambushed at 5 50 am while walking to work through St Francis Hospital grounds. He was found unconscious at 7 am minus his watch and 16 dollars. His injuries are not serious. two men fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Melrose
Keystone Bridge Works
St Francis Hospital
Comrades With Capital Arrested at Allegheny Works
Walter Brown aged 69 and James Colwell aged 55 were arrested while sleeping at the Allegheny Works. Brown had 204 dollars and Colwell had cents. They were detained awaiting identification and further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
James Colwell
Allegheny Works
Brown
Colwell
Bargain Linen Damask Sale From Horne & Co
Jos Horne and company advertise deep discounts on bleached damask linens and napkins in assorted widths and yardages. Items include damask tablecloths, napkins matched to linens, and double damask cloths with Latin finish, offered at unusually low prices per yard and per dozen.
Linen goods sale listing with assorted towels and linens
A dated advertisement lists bleached Huck towels at 150 per dozen and hemmed towels, hemstitched Huck towels, and Momie scarfs priced per piece. It promotes old bleach towels famed for wear and notes infants’ bids and splasiters with various unit prices, plus linen sheeting in all descriptions and grades.
Opening of Evening Millinery Display
A grand exhibit showcases hats and bonnets for weddings operas receptions and tens as part of a novel display event.
Horne Sale Offers Half Price Damaged Linens
Jos. Horne & Co announces a one day sale of nearly new linens used in their display at the Exposition. Damask cloths napkins and doilies will be sold at about half price. goods are not damaged, only slightly soiled, and must be sold today.
Hucus and Hacke New Fabrics Offerings This Week
The department reports a large volume of business and continuous restocking with the latest novelties. Scotch cheviots include plaids stripes diagonals and mottled effects at a yard. Camel's hair suitings in four qualities priced 1 1 combination. New French robes feature camel's hair and embroidered trimmings priced 10 to 15 dollars. Also on sale this week a 50 inch storm serge in blue green and brown at 1 a yard, a bargain versus a 1 50 retail price.
New styles in ladies coats jackets and capes open daily
N. B. announces new styles for ladies coats jackets and capes in handsome designs. The shop advertises daily opening hours and invites customers to view the fresh stock and latest fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Och-Uwre
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Greeg
Dalzell
Kerr TeDay
Mittebang
Chairman Kerr
Kerr
Monongshela House
Boyle
Democrace
Comwen Council
McKenna Preening
J. Coll
Thoms Herriott
S. A. Temean
Herriott
Iynecan
W. Dick
Fortrearth
Vol Dames J. Hopkins
Lewis Holtz Tien
Dolyell
Morrison Nol Grege
Yough House
Sr Sutton
Gregg
Bardsley
Hunter
Westmoreland
Thurman
County Democracy Meeting
Sister
Republi
Charity
Anderson
Netto
U.P. Synod
Dr. Eeld
City News
Eastman
Seasion
Fates
Him
No. 12 Company
C. Weisser
Market ST
E. P. Roberts & Son
Fifth Ave. and
Edward Schauer
Wood Street
Oci-Wīu
Drygoods Hoss
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue
Tic
JOS. Horne & CO
Fifth Ave
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