Pattison Leads in Allegheny County Campaign Rumors
Independent Republicans rally across 19 wards with Pattison favored in Allegheny County. A Democrat notes Pattison’s likely landslide, while Philadelphia and surrounding counties show disaffection. Republicans claim visible energy and plan to boost get out the vote as campaign funds worry persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
8. B. McLean
Allegheny County
Robert EB. Pattison
Allegheny City
Tre
Convens
Allegheny
Comort
McKinelys Hard Fight in Ohio Tariff Campaign
Governor Hill campaigns through McKinleys Ohio district with Brice the Democratic National Committee chair, predicting McKinleys defeat. Warwick expected to win by 1200 to 1500 votes as Democrats aim to flip about half of Ohio’sHouse seats, aided by tariff opposition and Pittsburgh manufacturers fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Ohio
Pittsburg
Calvin
Brice
Democratic National Committee
New York
Democratic Congressional Committee
McKinley
Grice
Herald Warwick
Coneion
McKiniey
McKinley Iehard
Pennsylvania
Mehkinsey
Friends of
Warwick
Lampt
Quay
Pattison
Meeting Committee Reviews Election Field With Positive Outlook
A committee meeting discussed surveying the field to determine the best actions amid election prospects. Officials report overall optimism about the political climate and Congress.
East End Meeting Debates Delamater and Tariff
The Americus Club met at the Frankstown avenue rink in East End drawing 60 attendees. Speakers included John S. Rebb who defended Delamater against charges and attacked Pattison over tariff issues, with notes on Cameron Quay correspondence. General Cyrus Bassey urged defense of protection and criticized Democratic free trade policies citing McKinley tariff benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John & Robb
Emery
General Bassey
Americus Club
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Grand Army Band
Rink
A A Baer
Alexander Dempster
John S. Rebb
Senator Delamater
Ewery
Delamater
Pattison
Mckinsey
Kabb
Senator Cameron
Quay
Pennsylvania
Chall W. Hazzard
John Wanamaker
George W. Carr
Oil Producers’ Commission
Harris
Lorg
Boas
Philadelphia
Cyrus Bassey
Secre of the Interior
Pittsburg
Commandant Position at Lawrenceville Arsenal Recalled
The dispatch outlines the command history at the Lawrenceville Arsenal including Colonel A. 8. M. Morgan and Major George W. McKee. It notes rumors of Major Frank H. Phipps as the potential new chief and recalls past incidents such as the Fort Sumter weather excuse and the 1875 railroad riot involving Major Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. M. Morgan
A. S. Arsenal
Lawrenceville
George W. McKee
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphi
War Department
Frank H. Phipps
Phipps
Piccatinny
Dover
N. J
West Point
McKee
Pittsburg
Washington
Henl
Wood Street
Dr. Robinson
Fifteenth Ward
Symington
Fort Sumter
R. H. K. Whitely
Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church
Richard Lea
Edward Johns
Army
Baltimore
Hoe
Buffington
Arsenal
Philadelphia
Penn Avenue
Independent Republican Meetings Draw Lively Attendance
Large crowds attended gatherings in the Hancock and Eleventh Ward schools as John D. Watson and Thomas Patterson urged voters to back independent Republican candidates. Watson spoke about the governor race while Patterson urged fearless votes despite ticket manipulation concerns. Additional meetings were announced for the Thirteenth and Fourteenth wards with top speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Republican
Hancock
Spakers
John D. Watson
Thomas Patterson
Allerheny County
Peter Richter
Riverside Penitentiary
Watson
Patterson
Eleventh Ward
George Chambers
Thirteenth Ward
Oakland
Fourteenth Ward
Delamater Pallbearers Named at Colored Meeting In Rink
A small crowd of colored men and some white attendees gathered at the Grand Central Rink for a meeting to support Delamater’s gubernatorial ambitions. Rev G M Townsend of Washington and ex Senator W M Jones of South Carolina spoke as EW Scott presided and a list of vice presidents was read. Townsend criticized those who infringe on popular rights and a preacher’s remarks followed for about 20 minutes before the session closed with a band rendition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Rink
G. M. Townsend
Washington
W. M. Jones
South Carolina
Committee On
EW. Scott
J. M. F. Foster
Hubert E Mercer
Sam Warmcastle
James McKean
Heber McDowell
Scott
Townsend
Clinton
Delamater
Brennen and His Brass Band Rally for Congress
William J. Brennen, challenging John Dalzell, plans a vocal and marching campaign starting from Point Bridge. A band wagon, carriages, and Second Brigade Band accompany him as the procession travels to Smithfield and along several South Twelfth to South Thirtieth streets, with brief speeches at each stop. The caravan continues Tuesday on Avenue and next Saturday on Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William J. Brennen
John Dalzell
Dave Kirk
Russell Errett
Brenmen
Point Bridge
Thirtieth Street
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Warders Entertained At Forbes Street Meeting
A large gathering of Sixth ward citizens met at the Forbes street school house last evening. George H. Hoffman of Philadelphia spoke on Quay and the ballot system. John Coffey of the Glue Blowers Association discussed store order and conspiracy theories amid strong addressing by D. J. McCarthy of Luzerne county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Forbes Street
George H. Hoffman
Philadelphia
Quay
John Coffey
D. J. McCarthy
Luzerne County
Independent Republicans hold meetings at three local venues
The Independent Republicans plan gatherings tonight at Morris Hall in Hazelwood and at the Thirty-third Street Schoolhouse. Hazelwood hosts speakers Thomas Marshall W B Pier and N G Ayres. At the Thirty-third Street Schoolhouse John D Watson Thomas Patterson and KR Blair will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ Hall
Hazelwood
Thirty-third Street
Thomas Marshall
W. 8. Pier
N.G. Ayres
John D. Watson
Thomas Patterson
KR Blair
Sixth victim dies at Mercy Hospital after furnace blast
The sixth person killed in the Moorhead McCleane furnace explosion died at Mercy Hospital yesterday. He had been working at the Keystone Mine and was nearby when the blast occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead-McCleane
Mercy Hospital
Keystone
Musical instruments at Gallinger’s shop sale line
Reader inquires where to buy a 7 Way product at Gallinger’s store located near 1106 and Peon avenue. The message notes a full line of musical instruments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger'’s
Peon Ave
Two Officers Missed As Allegheny Arsenal Hostelry Notables
The Allegheny Arsenal along Butler Street housed a string of commanders from 1813 to 1880s. Major McKee and Colonel Morgan, active in civilian Pittsburgh life, sit among its notable occupants. The article recalls Wooley, Brereton, Baker, Craig, Harding and others who shaped the post’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Pittsburg
McKee
Colonel Morgan
Penn Avenue
Duquesne
Allegheny Arsenal
Reranon
Cer
Washington
Tegal
P1itabu
Murzan
Phipps
Aolonel A. R. Wooley
Old Hickory
Wooley
Jackson
Armory Stone Fortress
Armory
Stone House
R. L. Baker
H. EK. Craig
Edward Harding
T. J. Rouman
Ganmaker Knapp
Fort Pitt
Pike Street
Drawing the Line and Pass Books at Pittsburg Grocers Meet
The Retail Grocers Association of Pittsburg met on Smithfield Street with strong attendance despite bad weather. Agents reported $29 465 collected in two weeks, with larger totals over months. complaints against Heinz Co and Lutz Brothers for selling to consumers were discussed and resolved. Passbooks, neat and valuable, enable holders to open accounts with any Pennsylvania grocer, serving as recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz & Co
Latz Brothers
Keipers
Luts Brothers
Kespere
O'Donnell
Egents
Associaion
Lutz Bros
Lutz & Uo
Associaion Room
Pennsylvania
First Regular Train Crosses New Ohio River Bridge
About 1 30 this morning the first regular train crossed the new Ohio river connecting bridge. It carried 40 cars of coke from Connellsville to the West via Fort Wayne. Superintendent Starr of the Fort Wayne road said this marks the start of through trains using the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Connellsville
Fort Wayne
Starr
Fort Wayne Road
Jagr Nigh
Pittsburg
Allegheny
West End
Bishop Coxe Lectures on Old Catholic Church at Trinity
Bishop Coxe spoke at Trinity Church on the Old Catholic Church of France and church reform. He praised supporters, urged unity, and urged offerings for the reform movement in France after detailing Dutch, German, and Swiss church connections and cautions about reform strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Coxe
France
Episcopal Church of
Tennessee
Pittsburg
Charles Todd Quintard
Christendom
Sen
Bishop Coxe
Paris
Potter
New York
Ae. Coxe
Holland
Switzerland
Church of
Germany
Episcopal Missionary Council Ends Session With Resolutions Adopted
The Episcopal Missionary Council finished routine business and adjourned after approving numerous resolutions and reports. The American Church Building Commission reported funds, loans, and repayments, with total contributions of 190000.49 dollars and 137 loans totaling 144175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Missionary Council
Church Building Funds Commission
American Church Building Commission
Laneford
J. Lytle
Robert
Slaterlea
New York
Stark
Connecticut
House of Bishops
Coxe
Aineon
House of Bishops Plans Visit to Japan
The House of Bishops closed its deliberations without electing new bishops. A bishop of Yeddo, Japan, will be appointed after a visit by a current bishop, arranged by presiding officer Bishop Williams of Connecticut, to assess conditions and report for final appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Bishops
Yeddo
Japan
Bishop Williams
Connecticut
Bigpop
A Trip to Bessemer by Missionary Council
Members of the Missionary Council toured Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Bessemer last evening. The Entertainment Committee escorted the delegates through the plant with a firm representative guiding the group. The party included John Nichols Breen Harold Brown Reva W. M. Hines John Wilkes A. W. Seabrean William Windsor Dr. Malcolm Mrs Hoff man and wife Mise Stone Mrs Canfield J. N. Macomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Missionary Council
Bessemer
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Denot
John Nicholas Breen
Harold Brown
Reva W. M. Hines
John Wilkes
A. W. Seabrean
William Windsor
Malcom
William Sallowstall
Hoffman
Mise Stone
Canfield
J. N. Macomb
Gas Pressure Caused Two Small Fires in Allegheny
Last night at 12:30 Allegheny fire plain 83 responded to a fire in the furniture store of F. Lee on Diamond Street. A low gas pressure during the day and an open valve led to a stove flare up. A later alarm at 10:30 reported a minor gas explosion at a nearby house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fire Plain
F. Lee Diamond Street
Sire Kisgu
Pa Madioon
Women’s Auxiliary reports progress in mission work
The annual report shows $1,685 received toward a new mission house and six new branches across Arkansas Mississippi Virginia West Virginia and West Missouri. Direct and indirect mission giving totaled $144,516 with 197 boxes sent valued at 197.33 making a substantial yearly contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
Board of Missions of the Episcopal Oe
Arkansas
Mississippi
Virginia
West Virginia
West Missouri
Sma
Missionary Meeting Sunday at St Andrew's Church
A general missionary meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in St Andrew's Church on Ninth Street. Bishops Talbo Leonora and other speakers will address attendees, with the Bishop presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
Ninth Street
Talbo Leonora
Looking for Her 80H William Thompson Missing Allegheny City
William Thompson of 21 Anderson Street Allegheny has been missing since last Tuesday evening. His mother Mrs Nancy J Thompson sought help from Alderman Gripp who circulated notices. police are asked to locate him. Mrs Thompson also sues Marella C Smith for perjury over a marriage license. family tensions are linked to the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Thompson
Anderson Street
Allegheny
Nancy J. Thompson
Gripp
McAleese
Thompson
Road reform drive calls county convention
The DisPaTch reports a farmers committee in Allegheny County calls a county convention to press for state road improvements. Posters urge precinct delegates to meet October 25 from 4 to 7 PM to elect reps for the convention at Court House Room 30, October 34 at 10 PM. Committee members include W. H. Roberts S. A. Graham Wm. Knoderer W. S. Bryson and A. B. Boal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Court House
Pennsylvania
W. H. Roberts
S. A. Graham
Wm. Knoderer
W. 5. Bryson
A. B. Boal
New Combination Forms Among American Window Glass Makers
The American Window Glass Company is launched with plans to organize at a Chicago meeting on the 22d proximo. Prices will likely hold steady with hints of future increases as the firm aims to boost native glass production, earnings, and quality to compete with imports while preserving each factory’s distinct identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
American Window Glass Company
Chicago
Tegompany
Ooka
United Glass Company
Rapids strides to wealth in Pittsburg real estate
A Pittsburg board of assessors report compares real estate and personal property valuations for 1880 and 1890. Real estate rose from 96,721,883 to 199,751,500, while personal property fell from 2,862,081 to 1,205,175 due to tax exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Board of Assessors
Porter
Gourley
Mbiy
Bold threat letters spark local fear in Bloomfield
Charles Tischer, a Bloomfield baker, received a blood inked note warning of tar and feathers if he stays in Pittsburg. He vows to repulse the White Caps when they come, while still facing the intimidation with resolve. Professor Edward Orton Otto discusses gas use in glassmaking, comparing flint gas efficiency to window glass production in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tischer
Thos. Jackson
Bloomfield
Pittsburg
Edward Orton Otto
Flint
Ohio
Hueus and Hacxe Dress Goods Active Sale
Hueus and Hacxe announce fall and winter dress fabrics on sale with Paris robes and silk embroidery options. Prices range from 40 cents to 12.50 per yard, including Scotch Clan Plaids and Astrachan interwoven weaves plus all wool Henriettas. Samples by mail require explicit requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Klebers Piano and Organ Offer Low Prices in Pittsburgh
Advertises Klebers music house at 506 Wood Street Pittsburgh pa offering Steinway Conover Gubler Opera Burdett or Earhoff organs and pianos with $25 to $50 lower prices, easy terms, and praise from customers. Notes a new improved vocalion church organ with remarkable tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Steinway
Conover
Gubler
Kleber
Kiebers
Wood Street
Pittsburg
M. B
Vocalion
Millinery Sale: 500 Imported Wings at 35c Each
The advertisement offers 500 fine imported wings at 35 cents each, a sacrifice price well below their value of three to four times. Wings come in all colors shapes and sizes, ideal for felt hats for young ladies and children, at Jos Horss & Co.'s Penn avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horss & Co
Penn Avenue
Morning Work of Episcopal Missionary Council
The Morning session focused on the needs of colored missions with Bishop Dudley of Kentucky delivering the opening address. Delegates began departing the city with Bishop Potter heading to Buffalo for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal Missionary Council
Episcopal Union Council
Dudley
Kentucky
Rachel Oew
Maioon
Brettinini
Mismon Connell
Bishop Potter
Buffalo
English wall coverings and new dress goods debut locally
W B Barker at 503 Market Street showcases popular English wall papers with subdued tones and solid, comforting impressions. Psu New Dress Goods Today features 43 inch goods at 50c a yard in neat stripes, English styles with best shades and 20 plaid styles, offered by Honne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psu
Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Special Jacket Bargains at Low Prices
Cloth jackets offered at various low prices with multiple quantities listed. Dealers advertise fine and cheviot jackets with tagged amounts such as 3, 25, 36 and discounted rates ranging around 45 15 and 75 cents, highlighting bargains for buyers.
Cream Ale and Porter Highlight Seasonal Drinks by Iron City
Iron City Brewing Co. makes Bocas and Bunt CREAM ALE and porter the seasonable drinks. Sold at all bars, the text notes their availability despite unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewing Co
Best Time to Buy Linens This Season
This advertisement invites buyers to purchase linen goods now, promising complete importations, large selection, and early picking. It highlights upcoming demand next month for new table linens, urging readiness and claiming the loveliest designs, including French damasks and extra long cloths.
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M'Kinley
Depeat
Campaig
Timothy J. O'Leary, Jr
Harrishore
Bradford
Coes
Mr. O'Leary
Philadelphia County
Lackawanna County
Bingaman
Cepartment of Public Works
Chester County
Delaware County
Squire Herman Handel
Greensburg
Allegheny County Committee
Ciaire Chic Brown
Brown
William Filius
J. A. Clarke
Chic. Brown
M’kinley
Cal Brice
Lawrenceville Arsenal
Senators
Brennen and His
Brass Band
Hik
William H. Bell
T. J. Brereton
Brereton
Denny
Pitteburg
Twelfth Ward
Allebeny Arsenal
John Syntogenn
Floyd
New Orleans
Ship Island
Gulf of Arab
Tina
Alleegheny
Woop Street
J. W. Rally
Ca Om Reilly
Pitsburg
Augusta
Reilly
Morgan
Washington County
Norannsa
James V. Morgan
Aaron Burr
Morganza
Burr
Protestant Episcopal Mission Board
the House OF Bishops
Dr. Liot
Aon
York
W. H. Hampton
Aahan
the Women’s Auxiliary
Department of Missions
William Thompson
Kidd
Charlies Tischer
Ware
Tischer
Hueus & Hacxe
Fifth Ave
Market St
N. B
Southsiders
Kleber Bros
Millinery Department
Colored Missions
W. 8. Barker
Market Street
E. P Roberts & Sons
Dresden
Worcester
Doulton
Verni Martin
London
Vienna
Bocas & Bunt
Prristane
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Huck
JUS. Horne & CO
Capes
C. Weisser
Crane Elevator Co
Lewis Building
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