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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1891

Page

5

Veterans Pack Lafayette Hall for Republican Candidates

A large veterans gathering in Pittsburg celebrated Republican candidates General Gregg and Captain Morrison at Lafayette Hall. The crowd, aged veterans, heard brief remarks amid flags and muskets on display with Grand Army Band music.

Lafayette Hall Gregg Captainohn W. Morrison Pittsburg Tle Ald House Burchfield Grepe Greeg Taylor Grand Army Pennsylvania Denniston A. P. Barchfield Lawrence Stevenson Chas. Miller W. H. Lambert Thomas Baker Arin M. Head Thomas J. Stewart Morrison

Kerr Sees Democratic Rally In Allegheny County

Democratic Chairman Kerr reports strong organizing efforts in Allegheny with 75 to 100 delegates at the Monongahela House meeting and at the Randall Club. He predicts a statewide victory, noting better organization and a shift of Republican strength in Philadelphia to offset gains, as he urged school district organization.

Kerr Monongahela House Allegheny County Mr. Kerr Seventh Avenue John B. Larkin John Giles WL. Brennen T. J. O'Leary Judge McKenna Randall Club Litien John Gaffer J. M. Gaffey Samuel A. Duncan Duncan Pennsylvania Pattison Quay Philadelphia Quaker City

Political Routine Reveals Campaign Financing and Alliances

A Finance Committee meeting at Democratic HQ aims to raise funds estimated between £5,000 and £10,000. Speakers including John Sullivan and D Leon Larkin address Allegheny County support, while Kerr’s State Committee notes Republican factions and a Bradley nomination. President Eae of Unite Mine Workers predicts Republican tariff protection aiding coal and miners.

Squire Herman Handel Finance Committee Democracy John. Larkin Squire Hand Ammons John Sullivan Allegheny County Kerr Bradley Eae Unite Mine Workers Columbus Pevereny Meinley Ohio

Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Endorsed

The article promotes infant nutrition emphasizing the Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most successful and reliable option. It notes that proper nourishment and wholesome food are essential, with the product recommended by grocers as a staple for infants.

Gail Borden Eagle

West Virginia rail push eyed by Pittsburg leaders

The interview with Governor Fleming of West Virginia discusses rapid state development including new east–west rail lines Norfolk and Western and Camden systems. He cites Fairmont as a key coal and coke hub and notes Pittsburgh’s interest in connecting via rail to unlock regional resources.

Pittsburg Wheeling Fleming West Virginia Dispatch Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Railroads Norfolk and Western Railroad Norfolk Camden Oyster Fairmont E State Coceapeake and Ohio Davis Piedmont Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Grafton Pittsry Camden Morgantown Baltimore and Ohio Uniontown Baltimore Ad Ohio Railroad Airmont M. Laxman, Jr Latrobe Don Cameron McCreath Monongah Con United States Camden Road Williams River Virginia

Howley Predicts Democratic Upset in Coal Regions

W E Howley and Kerr toured the anthracite coal region with optimism for November. He reported large attendance at meetings, Hazelton event larger than the Patti son tribute, and predicted Democratic tickets would win. He said Republicans lack enthusiasm, Quay shows worry, and Flower will win in New York with a bigger Kings County majority.

W. E. Howley Kerr

Quay Returns From Philadelphia Holds Beaver Conference

Senator Quay arrived in Beaver and met with Chair man Gripp and Recorder Von Bonnhorst at his home during a train conference. Mr Von Bonnhorst led the discussion while Judge Gripp kept details private as rumors circulate of county ticket assistance. Discussions between DL Magee and Quay show a thaw after persistent talks this fall.

Senator Quay Beaver Philadelphia Gripp von Bonnhorst DL. Magee Quay Chris Pittsburg

West Virginia Senate and 1892 election outlook

Secretary of State W. A. Ohley of West Virginia, visiting Pittsburg, argues the Democrats will keep the state in line. He notes past Democratic majorities and defeats for Republicans, dismisses GOP claims to win West Virginia in 1892, and asserts the state’s Democratic control in both legislative chambers.

W. A. Ohley West Virginia Pittsburg Senate

Signs to Come Down Over Twin Cities Theaters

Detectives probe dis honest lithographers as police order theater managers Davis and McCullough to remove overhead signs at the Alvin and Duquesne. Officials cite city law, noting complaints from merchants about illegal signs and possible political funding rumors tied to the timing.

Weir Davis Alvin Theater McCullough Duquesne Alvin Algin and Duquesne Theater The

Novelty Brocades and Wedding Silk Offer in Paris and London

Design selection includes rich novelty brocades dark and light for street and house wear. Fabrics cover plain crepes embroidered crepes printed crepes and velvet embossed shades in cream white and evening tones. Also white wedding silks Epangalines Duch Failles Lyons brocades self and two tone. About 1000 yards high color stripe sarahs and brocaded stripes for house wrappers children’s dresses and robes. Won't last many days at this price.

Lyons

Public Safety Committee Deliberates Smoke Ordinance

The Committee on Public Safety will meet at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon to consider the smoke consumer ordinance from Mr. Warmcastle of the Nineteenth ward. The panel recommended it earlier to Councils, but it was referred back and no meeting has been held since.

Committee On Public Safety Warmcastle

India Silks Closing Out This Week

India Silks will be closed out this week. The items measure 24 and 27 inches in width.

Williams Alleges Threats by Deputy Sheriff Brother

R F Williams testifies before Alderman Donovan against his brother James L Williams Deputy Sheriff and Sixth ward councilman alleging threats to his life and multiple revolver confrontations.

R. F. Williams Donovan James L. Williams

Health report notes scattered diphtheria and typhoid cases

The report states very few diphtheria cases in Allegheny and no signs of a general epidemic. Typhoid fever is more common but still not at levels that would cause alarm.

Allegheny

Velvet fabrics bold sale at Velvet headquarters

Regular customers are told Velvet line offers many varieties with large selection. Colored Velvets priced from 75 cents to 250 dollars per yard and Black Silk Velvets in Jet and Blue Blacks also from 75 cents to 250 dollars. Exposition display Velveteens 350 yards, normally 75 cents, discounted to 25 cents per yard today.

Daghestan Smyrna Anl Guarante

Diphtheria and Scarletina Cases Reported. Church Plans Welcome

New diphtheria cases and three scarletina cases were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. St John’s Church on South Fourteenth Street will hold a meeting in the shop building tomorrow evening to arrange a reception for Rev Fathers Wall and Gallagher returning from Europe early next week.

Bureau of Health St. John’s Church South Fourteenth Street Schop Fathers Wall Gallagher

Cloak Department Offers Ladies Wears at Hope & Co.'s Stores

The Cloak Department promotes ladies waists in flannel cashmere and silk in black navy brown and cardinal. Shoppers are invited to visit Jos Hope & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores for the selection and prices.

Jos. Hope & Co Penn Avenue

Lace curtains and bitters advertise in vintage print

Heavy Nottinghams and Brussels lace curtains offered at 250 dollars per pair with many styles. A note promotes Angostura Bitters as a digestion aid for all lovers of delicacies.

Brussels Cs & Buu

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