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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1892

Page

5

Tariff and Homestead Talk Riles Metropolis Meet

Hon. John Dalzell and Major Gourley address Lawrenceville gathering on tariff and money. Dalzell defends tariff as protection for industry and discusses Homestead, labor rights, and immigration. Local Democrats and Republicans rally in different districts as campaigns frame the issue.

Lawrenceville Southside Mt. Troy John Dalzell England United States Dalyell Homestead Dalzell Mr. Dalzell Liverpool Republican Party Noone Allegheny County Braddock Major Gourley Harriison Harrison Benjamin Harrison

Randall Club Chooses Parade Plans and Officers

A Randall Democratic Club special meeting approved a parade on Saturday night with full uniform. D C Barr chaired the session which elected Guthrie, Stevens, Wallace and Cuneo as parade officers and tasked a committee to raise funds for campaign expenses. An invitation from Wilson Teritt Students to visit Wheeling on November 1 was accepted. A follow up meeting is set for next Monday.

Randall Democratic Club D. C. Barr P. N. Guthrie Joseph Cuneo A. G Wilson Teritt Studenta Wheeling B&o. R. Até Ata P. X. Guthrie Btervens Thomas J. Wallace P. O'Doherty George J. Free C. W. Vyens Phil Fiteilbons A. Learn Ecaumibons

Making Democrats of Slave Peter V. Bovnianek National President

A historical notice records Peter V. Bovnianek named National President as part of a political organization’s leadership update. The announcement highlights the party’s organizational changes and leadership roles.

Democrats Peter V. Bovnianek

Slavonic Society Speaker to Tour East for Democracy

A Slavonic Society member travels to the East to deliver speeches in support of democracy. He plans talks in New York Connecticut and New Jersey tomorrow.

The Slavonic Society New York Connecticut New Jersey

Rusk Sees New York as Pivot. Fears Registration Surge

Secretary of Agriculture Rusk toured Milwaukee on a political swing, predicting Wisconsin stays Republican and Michigan loses three electoral votes. He noted heavy registration in New York and other cities, hoped to keep New York out as a pivotal state, and praised McKinley tariff benefits to tobacco farmers while discussing Harrison’s funeral and party strength.

Rusk New York Jerry Rusk Washington Wisconsin Mra Harrison Milwaukee Michigan Spooner Rouch Colorado Chicago Harrison Nevada Jones South Kings County Connecticut

Reed of Maine to Speak at Republican Mass Meeting

A large audience is expected tonight at Old City Hall for a Republican mass meeting headlined by Thomas B Reed of Maine. The venue plans include reserved seats for ladies and vice presidents with no premeeting demonstrations and no reception committee. Reed will be the sole speaker and is noted as a witty, in demand speaker.

Republican County Committee Old City Hall Thomas B. Reed Maine Reed Indies Gripp Maine Statesman

Party Nominees Favor Acheson in Greene and Allegheny

Colonel A L Hawkins and Dr W and Grim are defendants in the Sams case and stopping at the Central Hotel as the court session on the Sams matter opens today. Hawkins predicts Acheson will win Congress with tight margins in Greene and Washington counties but a stronger showing in Allegheny and Fayette. He praises Greene’s voters and notes Republicans are in line while Democrats lean toward Acheson.

A. L. Hawkins Dr. W. & Grim Central Hotel Sams Acheson Congress Greene Washington Allegheny Fayette Greene County

Democrats March in Allegheny Parade and Meeting

The Mt. Troy Democratic Association led a parade of about 1500 men through Allegheny last night with fireworks and many Pittsburg clubs in line. A mass meeting followed at Rhein hart's Hall with John P. Kunkel presiding. speeches were five minutes and the event adjourned after midnight.

Allegheny Pittsburg Mt. Troy

Jenks Seeks Lawyer Help to Vote in Baker Ballot Case

George A. Jenks ex Solicitor General of the United States traveled from Brookville to Pittsburg to attend the Supreme Court Thursday in a partnership case. He criticized the Baker ballot law calling it an imitation of the Australian system and predicted ballot reform, while noting he would engage a bright lawyer to assist him on election day.

George A. Jenks United States Pittsburg Brookville Supreme Court

Squires Brapsey and John McGeary Open New School

Squires Brapsey and John McGeary will open and Vouing school in the Homewood School. Twenty-first ward to-night Tarpen hall of the Shadyside Prohibitionists on Filbert street will be dedicated tomorrow evening. A fine programme has been arranged. A Bic Republican demonstration is to be made at Mansfeld tomorrow night.

Squires Brapsey John McGeary Homewood Tarpen Hall Shadyside Filbert Street Mansfeld

Noted Divines Honored at Presbyterian Union Reception

A large assembly of ministers, judges, merchants, and professionals gathered at Monongahela House in Pittsburgh to honor Rev. Dr. William C. Young and Rev. Dr. Robert Christie. Judge Ewing presided as toastmaster. speeches celebrated enthusiasm and religious instruction, with brief remarks by Christie and a closing doxology led by Dr. McCandless.

Monongahela House Presbyterian Union of Pittsburg Allegheny William C. Young Robert Christie Western Theological Seminary Union Judge Ewing E R. Donehoo Kenmawr Christie St. Paul Young First Purves Theological Seminary Danville Cincinnati Louisville Kentucky Donehoo Dr. Christie Harper's Grant Illustrated Paper Williams and Heydrick Judge Slade T. G Lazear James B. Scott Charles Speer First National Bank Calvin Wells J. McFarland Carpenter Murdock C. C. Mellor W. H. Cook Washington Assembly J. D. Moffat Washington and Jefferson College Dr. Holmes J. Guy McCandless Dr. Robinson James R. Mellon J. R. Sutherland George C. Wilson Judge McClung John A. Renshaw Richard Wood Mathew Bigger John Lannitz George A. Berry W. A. Shaw David Robinson John Caldwell T. E. Orr J. W. Smith H. W. Fulton A. Duncan J. A. Libbey W. W. McKinney Ewing Dr. Xo Dr. Young Presbyterian Church Henry Watterson Johnstown Jesus Paul Young Conclu Virginia Scotland Guy McCandless

Doerr Confesses Robbery Then Returns to Make Amends

Julius Doerr, a German, was arrested by Officer Kim on Sycamore Street after a tip that he was wanted. He confessed stealing $105 and a silver watch from his roommate Sylvester Schnethers in July, then traveled to Germany before returning to face charges and apologize.

Kim Allegheny Force Sycamore Street Julius Doerr Central Station Doerr Muth Leggate Spring and Axle Works Sylvester Schnethers Bucente Street Reserve Township Schnethers Muthey Germany America New York

Bids Open for New City Home Erection Contract

Chief Elliot to open bids tomorrow in Common Council chamber for the Poor Farm buildings. One contractor must handle the entire job, estimated at 300 000 to 400 000 dollars with 500 000 security. The design features modern fittings, electric light, three dynamos, a 1200 horsepower engine and a central bath room to thoroughly cleanse inmates.

Elliot Common Council Chamber Pittsburg

Officer Finds Lost Boy Near Twenty Second Street

Late Monday officer Story located a seven year old boy crying from cold near the Twenty second street incline Southside. The child, Joseph Berk hart, cannot identify his parents or home and was taken to the Twenty-eighth ward lice station for the night. If unclaimed, he will be turned over to the Humane Society.

Story Southside Twenty-eighth Ward The Humane Society Joseph Berkhart Dent

Sheriff Faces Tight Schedule for Election Notices

Sheriff McCleary must post polling place notices ten days before the election under the Baker law. The official candidate list from Harrisburg is expected today, leaving little time to finalize and publish notices. Commissioners wrestle with locating polling places, study Morse subdistrict school as a polling site, and face a court injunction over using the building.

McCleary Allegheny County Twenty-fourth Harrisburg Roper Baker Morse Twenty-fifth Ward J. S and E G. Ferguson Messra C. Lode John McKaine M. M. Felker John Shook W. & Jones

Mayor Opposes Separate Contract for Dead Animal Removal

Mayor Gourley plans to discuss with Chief Brown a five year contract with Dr. Czamecki for removing dead animals. He favors including this service in a general garbage disposal contract. A city official notes bidders could profit from hides bones and carcasses, with Dr Czamecki earning 3500 dollars a year.

Gourley Brown Dr. Czamecki Cxamecki

World’s Fair committees to meet in Pittsburg on Saturday

Two meetings will be held in Pittsburg this Saturday the Pennsylvania branch of the World’s Fair Art Committee gathering at the Monongahela House in the evening Prof. H Ives head of the art department will attend the meeting A joint daytime session will bring Committees EK from the State Senate together with the Art Committee at the Pittsburg Art Society rooms

Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Letter to the Editor on tar and wage issues in diatriot

James W. Breen Democratic nominee for the Twenty second Congressional District writes to the Dispatch. He plans to present questions to Hon. Thomas Reed of Maine regarding tar and wage topics and invites fair discussion with voters and electors from both parties.

Card Dispatch John Dalzell Thomas Reed Maine James W. Breen Twenty-second Congressional District

Simple Pile Cure Powncade Ad by Fleming & Son

No barbarous method employed insuring piles with Hill's Pile Powncade. No cutting no cauterizing but a simple and positive cure for piles. Printed guarantee with each pack. Price 1, six packages 5. By mail. For sale by Jos. Fleming & Son Market Avenue.

Hill Jos Fleming & Son

Damaged Stock Sale At T G Evans Co Third and Market

Fire and water damaged stock from T G Evans Co is offered at low prices. Bargains include cling glass lamps and ladies hats reshaped in Wales style with quick service. Os trich tips curled and shaped at 707 Penn Avenue by practical hatter and furrier Wm Ganoasr.

T. G. Evans & Co Iice of Wales Gaanowsrr Penn Avenue

Runaway Boy Captured After Fifth Avenue Chase

William Muesen pursues his 14 year old son John along Fifth Avenue. A crowd gathers as police use mace to separate them. The boy is freed and escorted to Schmidt building where he works. father to follow is blocked by a janitor. Mr Muesen says the boy refuses to live at home. the boy accuses beatings and threats. Further proceedings expected today.

William Muesen Southside Fifth Avenue John Smithfield Street Chase Schmidt Building Maesen Morganza

HUGUS & HACKE CLOAK DEPARTMENT

The store advertises European novelties in ladies jackets capes and fur garments. It promotes clay diagonal jackets Cheviot cloth jackets and various fur capes with prices from five to fifty dollars and notes new arrivals and better qualities for the season.

Simen’s $3 Gents Shoes Highlight Varied Styles

The advertisement touts SIMEN'S $3 Gents Shoes in calfskin leather from a top tannery. It lists Bluchers Balmorals and Congress models priced at three dollars, with tipped and plain toe options for all classes.

Congress

Dress Goods at Jos Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores

Jos Horne and Co on Penn Ave promote dress goods with larger finer current season stocks. They emphasize quality first, claiming prices are lower while maintaining their usual high standard.

Sale Ad Promises Big Savings on Wide Shade Assortment

The notice touts prices above market, listing regular and sale prices from one to four dollars. It advertises a 50 piece lots of 38 inch wide shades in brown green tan red and blue, imported for sale at one dollar, highlighting a morning sale with a large stock.

Gheviots and diagonals sale at new widths and colors

Advertisement notes Gheviots and diagonals in 9 and 42 inch widths offered at new shades of all desirable colors. Previously priced at 75 cents, these items are now discounted and sold.

Fabric Sale Shows Wide Price Difference Across Widths

Storm Serges offer fabric at one-fourth less than competing prices. 38 inch wide at soca yard, 48 inch wide at 75c per yard, 50 inch wide at $1 per yard. Available in Navy Blue and Black with complete lines in wider finer grades.

Soca

Scotch Suitings Go On Sale In Varied Weaves

Advertises new Scotch suitings with desirable colors. Prices are 75c for 42 inch widths and 1.50 for 50 inch widths, with regular values of 1.50 and 2.50 respectively.

Printed Cashmere Exquisite Wool Prints in Navy to Black

Variety of exclusive cashmere prints on navy blue red garnet brown tan gray and black grounds. High quality all wool cashmere with durable weight and specialty designs. Includes own distinct styles not found elsewhere.

Gleakings Feil Yard Wide Fabrics in Plaids and Colors

A brief description of yard wide fabrics offered in plain and fancy solid colors along with Scotch and English novelty patterns. Includes mentions of plaids and checks available from Gleakings and Feil.

Feil

Bargain 46 Inch Wool Henriettas and Cheviots Dress Goods

The Black Dress Goods Department offers 46 inch Wool Henriettas 46 inch Imported Scotch Cheviots and 46 inch Imported Whip Cord Suitings at 75 cents a yard, down from a regular dollar. These fabrics promise superior quality in cloth dye and finish and appeal to today’s shoppers seeking stylish options.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metropolis Troy Hill Randall Club Sixth Ward W. A. Btone E Cornelius Uncle Jerry Colonel Hawkins Democratic Association Presbyterian Union Drs. W. C. Young and Guents of Honor Fulton Westinghouse Carnegie Milton Byron Hawthorne Lexington Morse School Kcking Federal Street Ineemony James H. Aiken & Co Cloak Department Fifth Ave Market ST Simen’s G. D. Simen Ohio ST Allegheny, PA Oclo-uwer Delp & Bell Bargainain Furniture Wand Federal St N. B Penn Ave Bedford Storm Serges JOS. Horne & CO
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