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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1892

Page

12

East End Republican Parade Lights Up City Night

A spirited East End Republican parade drew crowds for a night of fire works and red fire as bands, cadets, and dozens of clubs from Pittsburgh and surrounding towns marched from Centre avenue through Negley avenue. The procession featured musket lamp drillers, cadets, and a large mounted patrol, with leaders including Chief Marshal Perciment and Adjutant General Baum guiding over 100 aides to a bannered, colorful display.

East End Center Avenue Negley Avenue Veun Avenue East Liberty Ellsworth Arere South Neghey Mace Oclene A. J. Need Ameridos Club H Stebreliss Elon Ryoven Leoucht Republican Club Fourteenth Ward Eleventh Ward Club Allegheny Republican Cadet Club Colonel Stone Uh Allegheny Conklin Cub Fifteenth Ward Timuddeck Bridgeville Etna Sharpsburg Mansfeld Brushton Wilkesburg Centre Avenue Aiken Avenue Morewood Avenue Ellsworth Avenue Nerley Avenue Howe Street Penn Avenue Collins Street Broad Street Franketown Avenue Park Avenue Larimer Avenue Highland Avenue Brrant Street Stanton Avenue Negley Sheridan Avenue Ught Mounted Park Ourteenth Segient Marechal P. D. Perciament St. Joseph Oe ‘Ard Speer I. NaecGonnigle Wiliam Lemon Boyene Pittsburg Grase Ward Po Careon Bn Eerort Marshal Stam Mereless Janes McKoalgeht Star MoCal Aguteot Wilson Braddock Seain Sheehan Braddock Howman Breddock Jeniors Kirkpatrick Republcan Dg. A. A. Oe Leon Trentieh Ward Erich Ebedyeide Republican Club Baghes Zyrcomi Ward Sepevies A “Loge Sirase Magee Ewing Dresiton Republican Klein Wilkinety Murray Renee Whitin Apenas Ob Allegeent

Alegheny Republican Cadets and commanding officers listed

The fragment notes various cadet units and their leaders including Major Fowler Captain Coronel Captain Sprger Captain Harrison Reid Cadets of Sharpeburg Captain Cool Jester Captain Murray and others in the Seventeenth Ward Southside Division with names such as Harrison Reid Mansfeld and Jonlord among listed officers and men.

Alegheny Republican Fowler Renan Snes Coronel W. A. Stone Republican Cita Sprger Iyee Eiis Harrison Iid Marciog

Homestead Hosts Large Democratic Demonstration Parade

A huge Democratic demonstration in Homestead drew over 4 000 marchers from Homestead and Lawrenceville with a 16 car Pittsburg train delayed until 8 30 pm. The procession featured decorated wagons, red helmets, and banners echoing recent city parade themes amid festive crowds along major streets.

Homestead Pittsburg Lake Erie Fourth Street Lawrenceville Station Thomas J. Crawford Sam Bennett Doherty Iron and Steel Hick Naho Tilden Club Eleventh Cok Thirteenth Ward Democratic Marching Club Excelsior Braddock Democratic Club East End Democratic Marching Association Twelfth Ward Drom Jobo Kearna Club Homestead Out Lawrenceville American Li Doherty Hickory Club Soho East End Littl

Heiner Predicts Big Majority in Twenty-First District

Indiana Republican D B Heiner toured the Twenty first district and forecast a strong victory. He cited expected margins in Armstrong 1000 to 200, Indiana 2500, Greensburg Latrobe area boosts, Westmoreland a swing, and Huff versus Keenan tensions shaping the race.

Heiner Twenty-First D. B. Heiner Indiana Congress Kensington Armstrong County Indiana County Westmoreland Greensburg Scattdate Latrobe Astor Jefferson Captain Keenan Westmoreland County

Watching the Speakership Stronger in National Front

Representative Sam B. Cochrane of Kitanning visits to campaign for the speakership of the next Legislature. He aims to unite the country against Philadelphia, hoping a city bloc can be blocked as Thompson of Warren was two years ago. He plans active campaigning after House elections.

Cochrane Philadelphia Sam B. Cochrane Kittanning Dalzell and Stone Captain Johnston Cocrane Thompson Warren

Cox Confident After Fayette and Greene Campaigns

John F. Cox returns from a district swing through Connellsville Uniontown Dawson and nearby towns. He cites a growing supporters club of Homesteaders and predicts improved chances for his 24th district congressional bid. Local anti Stewart factions blame Acheson for Stewart’s renomination influencing votes.

John F. Cox Connellsville Uniontown Dawson Twenth-fourth Cox Stewart Fayette County Acheson

Practical Furrier Offers Care at 707 Penn Avenue

An advertisement invites readers to leave furs for reshaping re-dying and cleaning at a modest cost. William Gunsowsky, a furrier at 707 Penn Avenue, promises furs will look like new after service. Also notes children’s caps by Bolo mon Ruben described as cutest.

Penn Avenue Easbh Gunsowsky

New Cooley Gang Robs Bluff Street Home Near Holy Ghost

Mrs E Wolf and her daughter report a bold midnight burglary at their Bluff Street residence under Holy Ghost College. The intruder rifled drawers, smashed fruit jars, stole silverware and nearly all potatoes, escaping as neighbors rang alarms and detectives investigated clues like a pried cellar stone.

Holy Ghost College House U Cooley E. Wolf Bluff Street Mra Wolf Miss Wolf Mr. Wolf Mrs Wolf Jacob Miller Vickrey Street

Piqued Jealousy Sparks Assault Charge in McKeesport

John Kalobas of McKeesport was jailed on an assault charge filed by Mary Camponawi after a dispute over a servant from Austria who won Kalobas’s affection. Kalobas, employed at National Tube Works, denies the claim, calling it a result of pique and jealousy before Squire Douglas in Boston.

John Kalobas McKeesport Mary Camponawith Kalobas National Tube Works Austria John Mary Squire Douglas Boston

Protection at Street Crossings in Allegheny

Corner men will be stationed at the intersections of Federal and Ohio streets Sandusky and Ohio streets and Federal and Robinson to guide pedestrians and watch street cars and vehicles until after the coming election. This marks the first time cornermen have been placed in Allegheny to prevent accidents.

Allegheny Federal Ohio Sandusky Federal and Robinson

Republicans Rally at Kensington

Republicans gathered at Kensington last evening under the New Kensington Republican League. The crowd reached about 2 500 with 250 lining the club. New speakers were T. L. Gaertner and I Gilbert of Pittsburgh.

Kensington New Kensington Ublican League T. L. Gaertner I Gilbert Pittsburg

Theft Hits Southside Tillkeeper at Market Stall

A Southside butcher, George Englert, was away from his stall when a thief tapped his till and took $19 in silver. A large roll of bills in an adjacent compartment remained untouched.

George Englert

Officer Elmore Arrests Men After Sealing Incident

Officer Elmore arrested William Willis Ketter and Charles Robbins after a sealing incident. The trio faced charges as authorities pursued a swift response to the disturbance and secured the scene.

Elmore William Willis Ketter Charles Robbins

Governor Reynolds Delivers Cautious Delaware View On Cleveland Vote

From Pittsburgh Governor Reynolds of Delaware reports crowds returning from Chicago and predicts a Democratic victory nationwide, with Cleveland favored. He notes a broken bridge kept him in Pittsburgh Sunday and mentions attendees like D T Marvell and G H Carpenter while others travel toward Philadelphia.

Reynolds Delaware Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago Oe Branch Philadelphia R. J. Reynolds D. T Marvell W. H. Stephens G. Jay Hart H. G. Carpenter D. J. Fink Charles Terry Er. G. Boyd E. Stacy H. G. Conrad Mr. Cable Churchman R. Alladand RK. W. Reynolds M. T. Moore Ida Bacon New York Windy City Governor Brown Maryland Senator Morrill Vermont W. L. Elkins P. A. B. Windener Friends New Jersey Commissioners Keystone East

Courage Amid Homestead Strike Meeting At Home Stead Rink

The locked out men met at Home stead rink with George Hatfield presiding in T J Crawford absence. John Etigallon praised their firmness as worth world recognition while Austin and David Lynch spoke for supporters. A 48 ton armor plate was rolled at the mill as deputies massed nearby but no trouble occurred.

Homestead T. J. Crawford George Hatfield John C. Etigallon Amalgamated Association Austin David Lynch

Accident at Bissell & Co stove works in Allegheny

John Krekeley the blacksmith was injured when an elevator cage jammed between the second and third floors. The cage struck him on the head and forced him down the shaft into the cellar where an iron cask halted its fall. He suffered a broken back and severe head injuries, but was alive and unconscious when removed.

Stove Works Bissell & Co Robinson and Darragh Street Allegheny John Krekeley Krierley Brierley Charles Street Sod

Secretary Lovejoy denies conference with strikers at Homestead

Secretary Lovejoy said no meeting would occur with the Amalgamated Association. He noted Homestead mills ran satisfactorily and conferences were unnecessary. He denied consultations between Beaver Falls business leaders and Frick. The Amal Association favored a settlement at Homestead, with Beaver Falls sympathy strikes seen as risky for the broader strike.

Lovejoy Amalgamated Association Homestead Beaver Falls Frick Amal Association Homestead Mills

Hat Left Behind After Market Street Assault

A Polish woman at the Southside market last night fought off a pocketbook thief. She resisted, knocked the man down, and he fled. Captain Stewart holds the suspect's hat and asks the man to call and claim it.

Southside Captain Stewart

Hotel Keeper in Trouble at McDonald Station

W T Shirling hotel keeper of McDonald station was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing drilling tools from Bovard and Seytang oil well dealers. Constable Ayers took him to Washington Pa for a hearing.

W. T. Shirling McDonald Station Bovard & Seytang

Chambers Glass opens new Kensington plant

The Chambers Glass Company started a 72 pot tank glass house at Kensington yesterday. The facility will employ about five hundred men.

Chambers Glass Company Kensington

Notable Visitors and Local Notables Check In

A string of travelers and locals are reported staying at area hotels. Major Eugene Carrington of Baltimore inventor and others from Uniontown Youngstown Emmersburg New Castle Meadville Monongahela City Cleveland Toturville Cresson Johnstown Lew Castle Oakdale and more are listed among recent arrivals and registrations. Patrick McGee James Powers and Frank Dodson are noted traveling to New York for political updates.

Eugene Carrington Baltimore D. E. Hawilton Uniontown H. N. Wick Youngstown Monongahela House H. Easter Emmersburg Frank Newell St. James’ Hotel Jesse, Ferkins Charles Greer New Castle Earl Bush Meadville Seventh Avenue E.G. Acheson Monongahela City W.H.K. Rose Cleveland Anderson Patrick McGee James Powers New York George Carr Toturville Frank Dodson Cresson Johnstown D. Hallowee Lew Castle

One Fare Is Enough Opposed by His Honor

Property holders protest a Bellefield Street Railway franchise seeking tracks on Center avenue. Mayor Gourley may veto after delays as Central Traction Company lobbies, arguing two fares vs one. Stanton and Sheridan avenue residents fill council chambers to oppose the Morovingside line, citing fare increases and insufficient demand.

Gourley Bellefield Street Railway Company Center Avenue John McGinley T. B Atterbury Calvin Wells Herron Avenue Duquesne Neville Street Central Bellefield Duquesne Company Stanton and Sheridan Avenues Seleat City Hall Ees A. O D. P. Heighard J. J. Davis N. Sawyer MacGonigle P Flvin Corncila

They Lack Nerve Says Female Surgeons Doomed

Dr Fellows of Chicago argues women should not practice surgery and lack nerve at critical moments. He notes some medical fields accept women but he claims surgery shows deficiencies among female physicians.

Dr. Fellows Chicago H. B. Fellows Hahnemoon Medical College

Unruly customer clash at Penn Avenue Italian store

Uncle Kerr’s altercation with a city Italian fruit store proprietor on Penn avenue at Twenty eighth street ended with items tossed and Officer Wilkofaky placing Kerr under arrest. Henry Rodgers, a school carrier at Carbon Iron Works, fell from a scaffold and vows to sue the company over a poorly erected structure. Solomon & Euben announce a new Savings Bank promoting thrift with 4 percent interest, listing local merchants aiding stamp sales to bring banking knowledge to homes and workplaces. Mr Townler, Solomon’s cashier, stands near the store entrance.

Uncle Kerr Penn Avenue Twenty Eighth Street Wilkofaky Henry Rodgers Carbon Iron Works Siena Solomon Isbor Ro’ L. Townler Solomon & Ruben

Renovation Ad Promotes Savings On Home Upgrades

An old newspaper fragment advertises renovating services and practical savings for home improvements. It mentions a trade name Practical Forrier and a business location at 707 Penn Avenue, suggesting a local contractor promoting cost conscious upgrades.

Sean Wx Guasoweny Penn Avenue

Gatekeeper Refuses Entry to Black Visitor While Admitting White Daughter

William Johnson, at Central station after a visit to the Exposition with his 17 year old daughter Annie Scribner, was denied admission at the gate but observed his daughter allowed inside. Johnson suspects racial bias, quotes no grievance being heard, and says Annie is his wife’s daughter from a previous marriage. He describes their plan to reunite at the Union Station as he searches for the girl.

William Johnson Central Station Johnson Tr Johnson Annie Scribner Beaver Parker Union

Mayors Ban Liquor Sales in Disorderly Houses

Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny and Mayor Gourley policy on liquor sales in disorderly houses led to a joint decision. An order to Chief Murphy instructed Superintendent Math to notify all proprietors to cease illegal liquor sales. Math said notices were sent and the order will be enforced, barring those expelled from Pittsburgh from reestablishing themselves.

Kennedy Allegheny Gourley Murphy Math Pittsburg

Love taps lead to arrest for beating wife

Mrs. Michael Gruber charges her husband Michael Gruber with assault and battery after he pinched her repeatedly until she was bruised from the waist up. He acknowledges the pinching but says it was playful love taps and blames their quarrel on affection. The 614 man was taken into custody by Alderman Succop.

Michael Gruber Foralley Southside Succop

Kate Dugan Murder Mystery Unfolds in Suburban Case

Wimrsdon, Dern Oct 22. State and city detectives probe Estie Dugan murder with a nearly decapitated body found in a suburban field. They pursue a secret marriage to a hidden man and possible family disclosures amid reports of disturbances at First ward venues.

Wimrsdon Dern Estie Dugan Katie

Alley concert draws large crowd at Carnegie Hall

Dense fog delayed B and O trains for hours while a city parade by ward and club units moved along Penn avenue. Lawrenceville MCA officer E W Bassi named secretary after J C Allen's death amid steady injuries including James McCoy’s fall and a child’s broken leg from a house floor hole.

Alanes Carnegie Hall Baltimore and Ohio John Kearns EK Z Wainright Penn Avenue E. W. Bassi Lawrenceville MCA J. C. Allen James McCoy Smallman Street West Penn McCoy Brent Anrure Jerretes Ancers Horrsn Howley Street

Prisoner Escort Attacked. Five Men Arrested Nearby

Orrroen Gurzr of Sharpsburg was assaulted while taking a prisoner to the station. the prisoner escaped. Five colored men Jack Daniels William Taylor Walter Jones Larimer Jacobs and Edward Spinner were arrested while gambling in a house at Fifth Avenue and Tunnel Street by Officer Myers.

Orrroen Gurzr Sharpsburg Jack Daniels William Taylor Walter Jones Larimer Jacobs Edward Spinner Fifth Avenue Tunnel Street Myers

Refusal to bury brother of suicide shocks Coroner

George Rotenauer, found dead by his own hand in Miller's Grove, was interred with no mourners or relatives present. Brother Philip Retenauer refused to contribute to or attend the funeral, prompting the Coroner to order immediate burial and denounce the indifference as uncivilized.

George Rotenauer Miller's Grove Potters Sregeecy Philip Retensuer OS Oer Prussia McKeesport

Weaver Campaign Draws Weary Voters In Colorado

Captain D W D Freeman spoke for the People's party at West Elizabeth where about 100 voters attended. Freeman cited a Denver Silverite leader's letter predicting Weaver's large Colorado victory and said he would campaign in small towns this coming week.

D. W. D. Freeman Weat Middlesex J. H. Stevenson J. B Aiken People’s Party West Elizabeth Freeman T. M. Patterson Denver Cal Congress Silverite Democrats Weaver Colorado Captain Freeman Republican Party

Old Bridge Replaced in Temperanceville

Temperanceville completes iron bridge replacement started three months ago. One track was unusable during work, slowing traffic. both tracks reopen today enabling normal flow.

Temperanceville Trafic

Real Sacques Made to Order at Low Prices

Practical Furrier GUABOWSKKY offers latest style real sacques made to order for less money than ready made options. Located at 707 Peon avenue, this storefront promises value and custom fit.

Guabowskky

Linen Collar Sale Sparks Swift Trade at Solomon and Ruben

A fragmented note reports 3100 linen collars priced at 0c and cuffs at 20c prompting rapid customer turnout as Solomon and Ruben’s furnishings firm promotes a brisk sale.

Solomon & Ruben's

Sweets Offer for Keeping Boys Busy at Home

A promotional note suggests giving children nuts and candies to keep them occupied at night. It lists mixed candy, stick candy, French cream bonbons, old fashioned mixes, lozenges, taffy, plantation drops, caramels, and cocoanut caramels with varied prices per pound and per piece.

Boston

Quality Nuts Candies and Dates Offer

Advertisement notes first class nuts candies and dates with prices and mail order option. Readers are invited to request a weekly price list and place orders by mail.

HUGUS & HAGKE CLOAK DEPARTMENT OFFERS FUR LINE

The store showcases European novelties and ladies jackets from 32 to 40 inches priced 12 50 to 20. Cheviot cloth jackets and capes priced 5 to 50. Fur garments include shoulder and military capes with a 20 inch fur shoulder cape at 10. Head scarfs and seal jackets featured with emphasis on early season demand.

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