Billy Brennen Leads Southside Brass Band Amid Voters Rally
A Boston area political parade winds through Smithfield Street with Billy Brennen and a host of speakers drawing large crowds. The procession features fiery fireworks as Brennen champions Pattison and attacks his opponents, while crowd scenes grow from Bridge Street to Twenty Sixth Street. Three carriages carry Brennen supporters including Patrick Foley and Timothy J. Olzary Jr, with later speeches by William Walls and George Hofman. A minor incident involving a blaze on the brass band wagon is noted, but enthusiasm remains high as Brennen greets residents and promises to work with the people if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Brennen
Baliwick
County Democracy
Smithfield Street
Mr. Brennen
Patrick Foley
William Walls
Thomas Mallen
Timothy J. Olzary, Jr
P. W. Joyce
Frank Kirk
T. F. McCarthy
Luserne Counnry
George i. Mc@wan
Philadelphia
J. M. Miller
John Coffey
Timothy Harvey
Dennis Scarle
Jon Lytle
Harry Ikerhoorer
Point Hridge
Sey
Bridge Street
Bren
Ering
Daleek
Howse
Centleman
Artle Pittsburg
Lake Erie Depot
Brennen
George H. Hofman
Sixth Street
Goithanan
Pattison
Sorth Street
McCarthy
Billy
Twentysixth
Shovel Works Signatures Show Gubernatorial Preference
Paper yesterday printed a list of 60 signers indicating their gubernatorial choice. Sixty signers favored Pattison with 45 Republicans among them, while 3 signers backed Delamater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shovel Works
Pattison
Delamater
Pension Agency Fight in Allegheny County Heats Up
A delegation presses for Secretary Noble to name a pension agent as contesting candidates push their claims. Captain McGill backed by Bayne and Stone faces Colonel Chill Hazzard and Senator Quay H. H. Benough, with Benough clinging to his candidacy as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension
Noble
Barclay
McGill
Allegheny County
Bayne
W. A. Stone
Quay H. H. Benough
Dalzell
Quay
Chill Hazzard
Hazzard
Bengonugh
Messrs. Hazzard
Bengough
Benpough
Pension Agency
Republicans Fight Off Copperhead Taunts At Allegheny Rally
A lively open air Republican meeting at Ohio and Chestnut streets Allegheny drew about 150 with interruptions from opponents. Speakers included Rev Carl Weil in German and Clarence Burleigh who argued for Pattison and denounced Delamater as a copperhead. Colonel Stone later urged party unity and predicted victory for Delamater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
Ohio
Chestnut Streets
Allegheny
Henry Stockman
Carl Weil
Delameter
Pattison
Colonel Stone
Republican Party
County claims diverge on Pattison majority
Peter Shields of the Independent Republican Committee claims Allegheny County will deliver Pattison a 5000 vote majority. Republican Porter refuses to predict and vows to reveal results on November 5. Mayor Gourley targets a 6000 majority for Delamater, while Democrats promise strong turnout to assure Pattison’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shields
Independent Republican Committee On Organization
Allegheny County
Pattison
Porter
Republican County Committee
Gourley
Delamater
Politics Grow Hot in Washington County Race
Editor Alexander of the Washington Review and Examiner reports lively local politics with Pattison leading in Washington county despite a Republican majority of 1,500. Three Washington ministers agreed to serve as vice presidents at an independent meeting this week, sparking sharp exchanges between Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Washington Review
Exominer
Washington County
Pattison
Washington
Tlemon
Tariff and Delamater Explored by James Campbell
James Campbell ex president of the Window Glass Workers Association explains the group supports Delamater for governor. He frames their stance as aligned with McKinley era tariff principles and notes Campbell’s public campaigning travel across Pennsylvania. Campbell is billed as the leader who imported glassworkers from Belgium for Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Delamater
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Ohio
Campbell
Belgium
Jeannette
Hawkins Will Stick Candidate Fight Over Senatorial Nomination
Washington County Republican Committee backed Colonel Hawkins for the Forty sixth district senate seat and printed both Hawkins and White on the ticket. White proposed arbitration and third-man panels, but Hawkins refused. Anecdote shows rapid shifts in political advice as Hazzard reportedly advised both sticking and quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Haozzard
Washington County
Republican Executive Committee
Washington
8. P. White
Colonel Hawkins
Washington-Beaver
Marshall
Hawkins
Pittsburg
Washington and Beaver
Pennsylvania
Chill Hazzard
Senator Quay
Hazzard
Sam
Colonel Hazzard
Independent Rally Draws Record Lawrenceville Attendance
A mass meeting at Turner Hall Butter Street drew the largest crowd in Lawrenceville history. Speakers included Colonel W. D. Moore and Francis A. Shoemaker with supporters from Independent Republicans and Democrats praising the Democratic nominee and contrasting past records and party leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Butter Street
Lawrenceville
W. F. Taylor
W. D. Moore
Moore
Republican Party
Francis A. Shoemaker
Evansburg
Cambria County
Johnston
Quay
J. A. Wakefield
J. C. Miller
Strain of sadness marks Porter's appeal to county committee
The Allegheny County Republican Committee held a crowded meeting in Common Council chamber with all districts represented. Chairman Porter urged a united effort for the State ticket while Kirker and Filton reported on meetings and campaign work and urged vigilance committees to intensify the canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Republican Committee
Common Council Chamber
Kirker
Committee On Meetings
Filton
Porter
Delamater
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Alleghany County
Origin of the murderous Mafia described in Italian New Orleans case
A dispatch from New Orleans details threats against Italians linked to the Henessey killing. Immigrants aboard the Elysia face control, while Mayor and police debate a mass meeting that could spark riots. The piece traces the Mafia's roots in Italy and its new iteration in New Orleans, including brigandage history and Guiseppe Esposito's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Nichols
Bisine
Hennessey
Signor Conti
Washington
Blaine
Mafia
Italy
Kingdom of
Sicily
Guiseppe Esposito
Exposito
Naples
Stopagherra
Hennessy
Stepagherra
Stapagherra
Independent Republican meeting in Oakland Fourteenth ward
Enthusiastic gathering at the Oakland school house Fourteenth ward with W. W. Chaplin as chair. A long list of vice presidential nominees was presented and speakers included Thomas A, W. S. Pier and William R. in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ward
Oakland School House
W. W. Chaplin
H. Barnstein
John Flinn
J. T. Ragan
F. Lingenfelter
M. Schroder
Beckert
Theodore Hipert
John Smith
Fred Perret, Sr
Ernest Busch
Charles Kurtz
William McElroy
Philip Kramer
Eph. Davis
C. Schroeder
F. Hawkins
William J. Smith
E. C. Dennavant
James Smith
L. Hewitt
Thomas Smith
H. Boschert
John Ehrier
George Wilson
D. L. Hendrickson
D. W. Rodenbaugh
W. D. Lewis
J. G. Steinhauser
Thomas A
W. 8S
Pier
William R. Ir
Blaine's Big Boost
The article notes Blaine’s comeback after voice loss and treatment in the South. Former rival Dr. A A Freeman remains a candidate again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Lature
A. A. Freeman
Great Applause Greets His Answer to Charges Against Him
Philadelphia October 25 A grand meeting at the Academy of Music heard Lewis Emery Jr and Thomas Marshall respond to attacks by Republican papers on Emery. Rudolph Blankenburg chaired and praised Emery while denouncing Quay Delamater and Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpala
Academy of Music
Lewis Emery
Thomas Marshall
Acker
Independent Republican State Committee
Rudolph Blankenburg
Quay
Delamater
Andrews
Lewis Emery, Jr
Emery
Tom Marshall
Hill Heartily Received In West Virginia Towns
Governor Hill toured West Virginia towns amid large crowds after a collision near Moundsville with the Chicago express damaged only the cowcatcher. He spoke at Grafton Benwood Cameron Littleton Burton Mannington Fairmount Grafton Newburg Rowlesburg Terre Alta Piedmont and Keyser then addressed a crowded Cumberland Opera House before heading to New York via the B and O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Chicago Express
Moundsville
W. Va
Grafton
Newburg
Rowlesburg
Terre Alta
Piedmont
Keyser
Opera House
New York
B. & O. Road
Jarrett and Campbell Speak in Opera House at Uniontown
A brass band drew a small crowd as John Jarrett and James Campbell addressed tariffs and their impact on American workers. Will Davis announces independent bid for the Twentieth District. Reed tours northern counties and heads to Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
John Jarrett
James Campbell
Sproul
Ebensburg
William T. Davis
Twentieth Congressional District
Congress
Kipling Serial to Debut in Territory Dispatch
The Dispatch secures rights to a Rudyard Kipling serial to be published in the territory. Publication begins Sunday, November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
THE
Dispatch
Southside Baptist Church Rumor Overblown
A Southside congregation faced false alarm of a breakup after rumors spread that the deacons planned to expel someone. The six year pastor Rev J W Riddle faced a possible move to a Western church with a $2500 salary offer, higher than the current $1500. The deacons will report their decision to the church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Nineteenth Street
J. W. Riddle
Riddle
Chicago
Pittsburg Visitors Praise Washington and Pittsboro Hospitality
Washington hosts a party of British German and French iron and steel men who toured the capital after arriving by Pennsylvania Railroad. The visitors praised Pittsburg’s industry and the American hospitality, with officials Kirchoff Shinn and Lightner cited for arranging the trip and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinetown
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hades
Paradise
White House
Washington
Pittsboro
Kirchoff
William P. Shinn
Committee On
Nickel supply adequate for American war ships
Reports from officers who surveyed world nickel mines reassure the Navy Department that nickel is not scarce. The department expects to obtain all needed nickel at its own price and sees no need for immediate purchases or continued bids despite speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Navy
When the War Really Began
The War Department fixed the rebellion dates from April 15, 1861 to May 1, 1865. The retirement act for enlisted soldiers after 30 years of service and double pay for rebellion service hinges on these official dates. The first volunteer call set the start, while Congress in 1984 established the end date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Hastings to Attend Braddock Rally Next Saturday Night
Telegrams received in the city last night confirm General Hastings and General Stewart will attend the grand rally at Brad dock next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Braddock
General Hastings
General Stewart
Detective Arrested as Impostor in City Case
A man named J. B. Sweverland was arrested at Central station around midnight, accused of stealing 107 dollars from Joseph Winderson of 37 Ross Street. He claimed to be a detective with badges from the ansas Detective Agency and the United States Detective Bureau, but Inspector McAleese cautioned him that the insignia were invalid and he must answer impersonation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sweverland
Central Station
Joseph Winderson
Ross Street
Inspector McAleese
Ansas Detective Agency
United States Detective Bureau
McAleese
Silk warp prices hint at monopoly in black dress goods
The ad compares silk warp Henrietta prices, claiming McKinley bill raises costs and anchors a local monopoly in black dress business. It lists 69¢, 1.49, 2.25 quality prices and invites samples for comparison at The Cash Store Thorn ton Bros. Also advertises ladies tailor-made jackets and novelties from Hooovers & Hacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntox Bros
Tssu
Fall and Winter Opening at Dickson the Tsijor's
Nobby suits and overcoating offered at Dickson the Tsijor's corner Fifth Ave and Wood St second floor. Telephone 1558.
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Dickson the Tsijor’s
Wood St
Tailor E Schauer Offers Fine Clothes at Low Prices
E Schauer, a tailor at 407 Wood Street, advertises fine garments at affordable prices.
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E. Schauer
Wood St
Thornton Bros Allegheny Linen Towels Sold at 250
The Cash Store at 125 Federal Street offers 600 dotted fine linen towels from Thornton Bros of Allegheny. Each towel features knitted fringe and measures 25 inches by 50 inches, priced at 250.
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Cash Store
Federal St
Accidents of a Day Highlight Local Injuries and Crashes
Patrick Harrigan suffered a crushed right foot when pig iron fell at Eliza Furnace and was taken to Mercy Hospital. Robert Milligan slipped from a Peon avenue cable car at Highland and cut his head, treated at a drugstore and sent home. Daniel Mulling, 30, on Fort street, struck by a train near Larimer with a fractured skull and doubtful recovery at West Peon Hospital. John McCormack, 5, was run over by a lumber wagon at Forbes and Magee, leg crushed and returned home. A 70 year old man was knocked down by a wagon at South Twelfth and Carson, driver Adam Young arrested.
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Patrick Harrigan
Eliza Furnace
Mercy Hospital
Peon Avenue
Highland Avenue
Robert Milligan
Daniel Mulling
Fort Street
Larimer
West Peon Hospital
John McCormack
Forbes and
Magee Streets
Magee Street
Gleee An Meen
John Io
South Twelfth
Carson Streets
Adam, Young
Germany's veteran hero honored on Moltke birthday
Berlin crowds gathered for a torchlight procession in honor of Field Marshal von Moltke's 90th birthday. Count von Moltke received a congratulatory address, praising the empire's foundations and Emperor William I, with Moltke crediting his companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Marshal von Moltke
Berlin
Marshal von Moltke
Count von Moltke
William I
von Moltke
Pennsylvan ia Railroad Officials Arrive for Annual Inspection
President G B Roberts and a party of Pennsylvania Railroad executives including N G Shortridge W H Barnes A C Biddle A M Fox A BR Little H D Welsh L Biddle J M Harding I H Speakman John Cassels and General Superintendent J F Miller arrived in town for their yearly tour of the line. They will stay until Tuesday morning and attended local social events and theater visits after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duquesne
G. B. Roberts
N. G. Shortridge
W. H. Barnes
A. C. Biddle
A. M. Fox
A. BR. Little
H. D. Welsh
L. Biddle
J. M. Harding
I. H. Speakman
Philadelphia
John Cassels
Washington
Colors and fabrics on sale at Thornton Bros Cash Store
listing of textile remnants 1000 yds 35c fancy Silesias stripes checks figures 19c a yard, 100 yds silk spool 7c, 80 doz, 20 twist, cambric 43c yd by piece at Thornton Bros. also cream ale and porter from Iron City Brewing Co sold at all bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Iron City Brewing Co
Allegheny Eyes Cyclorama for a Giant Theater Conversion
The Cyclorama building may be rebuilt into a grand theater rivaling Pittsburg and Chicago venues. Plans envision a 60 foot ring with galleries and stage, seating about 15 000, and exits on all sides. Alterations could cost from 10 000 up to 20 000, with central location and easy streetcar access cited as benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Monster Auditorium
Fred Sibell
Thomas Keene
Sibell
Cyclorama Company
Chicago Auditorium
Metropolitan of
New York
Knife Fight After Social Glasses Ends In Wounds
Philip Riley and Joseph Reynolds, boarding with Mr. Smith on Cass Avenue, Allegheny, quarreled after drinking. Reynolds stabbed Riley twice, one wound under the right arm and another in the right side near the rib. A third deep groin wound was found later. Riley sent to Allegheny General Hospital. both men jailed. Dr Huselton treated Riley’s injuries. Also note Rudyard Kipling’s first serial coming Sunday, November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Riley
Joseph Reynolds
Allegheny General Hospital
Motors for Street Cars in Conjunction With Pullman
Westinghouse will manufacture street car motors in partnership with the Pullman Company. A late arriving limited, delayed by a minor derailment on the middle division, brought aboard Vice President Wicks who said Pullman has more orders than it can fill. The court ruling confirming Pullman’s sole right to the vestibule buffer principle stands, and arrangements are being made to produce cars with motors at Pullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Kirchoff
Shinn
New York
Times
Lightner
Westinghouse
Pullman Company
Limited
Middle Division
Wicks
Engine Breaks Down Delays Ft Wayne Train No 4
Ft Wayne train No 4 ran several hours late after an engine failure at Homewood. A locomotive from Beaver Falls was used to haul the train to its destination. Passenger Charles E. Hoyt, famed for Brass Monkey, traveled with a young lady bound for New York Dramatic School and lamented the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Homewood
Beaver Falls
Charles E. Hoyt
Frisco
Dramatic School
New York
Hoyt
Chicago
Murder Arises Over Woman Named Mrs Hobbs
In London a woman found slain at South Hamstead is identified as Mrs Hobbs. The killer’s method differs from known ripper cases. Nellie Piercey, a family friend, is questioned after blood is found throughout the house. Piercey is arrested and their wife is also under suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
South Hamstead
Hobbs
Jack the Ripper
Fire damages two houses near Carey alley
Last night about seven o'clock a fire broke out in the stable of Pollock and Hutchinson in Carey alley near South Twenty-seventh street. The flames spread to two adjoining frame houses, each damaged about 500 dollars. The stable had little value and its destruction causes no large loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock & Hutchinson
Carey Alley
South Twenty-seventh Street
P. Preil
First annual hall of painters and decorators
The first annual hall of the United Painters Paper Hangers and Decorators of America will be held Tuesday November 11 at New Turner Hall Forbes Street. Mr Wilson in charge of work on the Birmingham Traction road says the line will be in operation by December. A A Alles head of the cameo committee in the West notes fever exists to a considerable extent in the Thirty second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Painters
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Wilson
Birmingham
Nave
Tris
A. A. Alles
Minor Police Items From City Desk
Brief local notes report Bull White attempted suicide at the Central Station and received a ten day jail term. Mary Renee tae dene costs and Richards, her neighbor, had a dispute over a debt. Max Keifenstein was held for court by Alderman Doughty on a charge of assault and battery preferred by Catharina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull White
Mary Renee Tae Dene
An Richards
Mery Seaennas
Max Keifenstein
Doughty
Catharina
McLaughlin Funeral Planned After Saturday Death
Obituary note states McLaughlin funeral is to be held Saturday at 11:45 P M from Mrs Weima residence on Hill street with time of funeral to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
McLaughlie
Weima
Hill Street
Scandalous Forger Robinson Sparks Citywide Panic
Charles W. Robinson, clerk of Local Municipal Court and stock exchange operator, confessed to forged notes and frauds. partners report losses likely exceeding 100000. He vanished last Friday, and investigators describe his ledgers as a Chinese puzzle as they seek full extent of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Charles W. Robinson
Stock Exchange
Robinson
Home Bank
Seymour, Baker & Co
New York
Ohn
Yani
The Dancing Craze in New York Dancers and Haunts
The article surveys a public fascination with female dancers in New York and nearby venues. It highlights Miss Kenward Otero Carmencita and Miss Glover, noting their street appearances, Broadway presence, and shifts in social standing from London origins to local stages. The piece portrays dancers as well‑trained athletes, with press agents overworked amid brisk competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Daily Press
Miss Kenward
Otero
Victoria
Broadway
Carmencita
Miss Glover
London
Twenty-third Street Music Hall
England
Decline of New Jersey Applejack Industry Report
The New York Tribune notes the apple crop failure in New Jersey ends the applejack trade once thriving in the state. The piece describes applejack as a powerful, seductive intoxicant and likens New Jersey without it to China without Chinamen. A separate note reports a drowning incident in Chicago after a boy named George Derry was pushed from a viaduct, with a letter to his parents from W. L. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
New Jersey
Jersey
China
Inspector McAleese
W. L. Smith
South Water Street
Chicago
Lim
George Derry
Crawford Street
Coroner Investigates Death of Mary Johnson at Home
Coroner McDowell was notified that Mary Johnson 26 was found dead in bed at No 18 Thirteenth Street McKeesport. The jury returned a verdict of death from heart failure. In Boston this week Mr Davis visited Judge Jonge Netsom, a former law student, now Attorney General of Worcester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Mary Johnson
No. 18
Thirteenth Street
McKeesport
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iDipkes Bedi
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Paresinge
J 4. McCarthy
Luzerne County
Jome
Matthew Suaene Willow
Philadelphia Record
Billy Ever Nore
Sohn
Mr. Walls
Mark Donley
Conner
Twenty-fourth Ward
Dolavil
Justice of the Peace
Donley
Freak Case
Dale Ts
Getheaman
Hoffmen
Hussey, Bion & Co
M’gill
Uncle Sam
Safety Committee
Elysia
O'Malley
America
Chief Hennessey
Jos
Fleming 'E
Campaige
Oakland
Hill
West Virginia
Jarrett
Reed
Rockfued
Rock Island
Iron and Steel
Germany
Penny Officials
Rudyard Hipling
Brockton
Sewall P. Howard
Robinoes
Emersson Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite
Ampete
Kelly
Boston Commission
Boston
John Stetson
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