Prepared for War The Coming Big Strike
European capitals report a looming strike among English cotton operatives with Liverpool and Manchester mayors pushing arbitration. The Masters' Federation and Cotton Spinners' Association discuss terms as 13 to 15 million spindles could idle 52,000 workers. The operatives fund stands at £120,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Manchester
Manchester Exchange
Masters’ Federation
Lancashire
Bolton
The Earl of Onslow Leads Inquiry Into Salvation Army Funds
The committee chaired by the Earl of Onslow began hearings into Salvation Army receipts and expenditures. General Booth appeals for 60,000 pounds before Christmas to sustain the Darkest England scheme, warning the inquiry may delay reporting and funds could be withheld. Booth seeks to avoid a financial dilemma and continue the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Onslow
England
Lonnes
Salvation Army
General Booth
Dynamite for Her Wrongs Declared by Suffragist
Miss Cozens, a noted woman suffragist, told a Woman's Emancipation Union meeting that women must act to obtain redress. She stated women had dynamite at their disposal and could use it if other means failed, a remark met with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexipos
Miss Cozens
Woman’s Emancipation Union
England Scared Again Over French Portable Gun
The Morning Advertizer reports the English War Office holds sketches of a new French melinite gun with power to bombard Dover from Cassis and designs for a coastal light railway to move the weapon along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
War Office
Dover
Cassis
Empress Portrait Ordered Hung in German Barracks
Treth reports the German Emperor angry at sentinels at Potedam palace for failing to recognize the Empress. He orders her portrait hung in every barrack room in Germany. Spain Urges Trade Steamship links among Spain Portugal and South American States to deepen ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Spain
Mabutu
Geographical Congress
Senor Reparaz
Portugal
South American
Workers Reject Eight Hour Day Plan in Referendum
In a landslide vote workers reject a proposal for an eight hour legal working day. The current standard remains seven hours with the decision signaling continued shorter shifts.
Trade concerns at London Chamber of Commerce meeting
The London Chamber of Commerce president Sir John Lubbock warned trade was unsatisfactory but not due to the McKinley tariff. He said British America trade declined less than with other countries, while American farmers suffer. Canada could gain if duties fall, and bimetallism remains unlikely in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chamber of Commer
Canada
London Chamber of Commerce
John Lubbock
America
Sir John
West
Great Britain
Milbank Dies in Davos-Platz After Ill Health
Harry Vane Milbank, the duelist tied to the Coleman-Drayton-Borrowe scandal, died Monday in Davos-Platz Switzerland after a period of illness. He had traveled there seeking rest and recovery at the popular resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Harry Vane Milbank
Davos-Platz
Switzerland
Milbank
French Army Invasion Surrounded in Dahomey Report
Uneasy reports circulated in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies that Colonel Dodds was surrounded by enemy forces in Dahomey and in critical condition. Evening papers note the rumors and publish a semi official statement about dispatches from Dahomey released by the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Dodds
Dahomey
Pittsburg Leader Presides At National Humane Convention
The sixteenth annual American Humane Association meeting opened in Philadelphia with L. H. Eston of Pittsburg presiding. Secretary Davis reported 21 665 child cruelty complaints in the US and 339 in Canada, 4 446 US prosecutions, 54 in Canada, and 19 241 US children aided with 494 in Canada. Animal cruelty complaints totaled 45 592 in the US and 1 085 in Canada with 4 744 US prosecutions and 426 in Canada. $5 122 animals aided in the US and 1 772 in Canada. The secretary highlighted topics for discussion including Berlin to Vienna horse driving cruelty. A sympathy resolution for President Harrison and family was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Berlin
Vienna
Harrison
Final Arrangements for Mrs Harrison Funeral
Washington October 24 The body of Mrs Harrison lies in the room where she died as preparations for burial proceed. President Harrison and family receive condolences from across the nation as Cabinet members and officials arrange travel to Indianapolis for the funeral. The service is to be simple with a large public interest and many relatives and friends expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Confederate Veterans
He Department
Reunion
Atlas
Tex
Mra
Harrison
United States
Mia Biarrison
John W. Foster
Indianapolis
W Harrison
Foster
Tracy
Noble
Susk
Miller
Charlies Foster
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Morton
Charles Foster
Haford
East Room
Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Bartlett
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Arsenal
First Presbyterian Church
Halford
Dartmoor at Duquesne and other stage notes
A Duquesne next week presents the comedy drama Dartmoor by Arthur Law with J. H. Gilmour and a strong cast including Owen Westford and Marguerite Fields. The program also notes Blue Jeans at the Alvin, Lady Lil at Grand Opera House, and other attractions such as The Blacksmith's Revenge and vaudeville at Harry Williams' Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Dartmoor
Arthur Law
London
E. 8. Willard
Miss Terry
Jim the Penman
Captain Swift
Comny
J. H. Gilmour
Owen Westford
Sheridan Block
Adolphe Lestinn
Littledale Powers
Bettina Gerard
Hazel Seldon
Emmile Fossette
May Fields
Augustin Daly
Marguerite Fields
Joseph Arthur
Grand Opera House
Lillian Lewis
Lillian
Harry Davis
Eden
Marquis
M’llearretta
Empresa
World's Museum
Joseph D. Cliften
Louise Agnott
Littl Cuay
Harry Williams’ Academy of Music
Early Morning Robbery Near Market House
John Sawyer, an agent living on Ninth Street, was knocked down at 1:30 AM and robbed of a gold watch and chain by three companions. Officer Conner searched for the attackers. Henry Smith of Stewart Street Allegheny was arrested and jailed at Central police station. The seized jewelry was recovered. Sawyer faces drunkenness charges and highway robbery charges are to be filed against Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sawyer
Ninth Street
Market House
Sawyer
Conner
Henry Smith
No. $ Stewart Street
Allegheny
Central Police Station
Pattison Speaks to Farmers at State Board Meeting
Indiana Pa October 26 Governor Pattison addressed the State Board of Agriculture gathering in poor weather drawing many farmers. He spoke on agriculture's greatness in a nonpartisan speech. Visitors were given carriage tours to the State Normal School with a reception and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Agriculture
Pattison
Wecome
State Normal School
Wyoming World’s Fair Commissioner jailed in libel suit
A. S Mercer, Wyoming’s World’s Fair Commissioner, was jailed on a capias after failing to post 5,000 bail. He faces criminal libel charges filed by John Clay Jr. in Chiaco, linked to the Johnson county cattle war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiaco
A. S Mercer
Wyoming
Mercer
John Clay, Jr
Johnson County
Pabst Brewery Tops World Size After Merger
Milwaukee October 26 consolidation of the Pabst Brewing Company with Falk Jung and Borckert Brewing Co creates the largest brewery in the world. Capital stock rises to 10 million dollars as the Falk Jung and Borckert unit is virtually merged into Pabst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Pabst Brewing Company
Falk, Jung and Borckert Brewing Company
Pabst
West Virginia Gusher Report From Tyler County Field
A large oil gusher eight miles east of Sistersville on Elk Fork, Tyler county, is reported to be producing up to barrels an hour. Owners include J. M. Guffey and partners, with activity drawing operators to Midway and nearby McDonald field. Dry holes and ongoing drilling continue as multiple rigs rise near Midway and Sistersville.
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Sistersville
Martin
Noble Farm
McDonald
Midway
J. M. Guffey
Chris Glatshaw
Captain Kountz
Billy Johnson
Elk Fork
Tyler County
W. Va
West Virginia
Greenlee & Forst
Walker
Fitzgibbons & Co
Royal Gas Company
Mark Robb
Forest of Company
Clever Farm
McCurdy
Wheeling Gas Company
N.G. Cook
Ed. McDonald
Venice
Panhandle
Marshall
Sistersville Field
National Transit Company
Buckeye
Mackeburg Field
Lima
Eureka
Southern Pipe
New York Transit
Western and Atlantic
W. L. Mellon
Tidewater Pipe Line Company
Local Meat Inspector Finds Lamp Jaw Case at Virginia Cattle Yard
The Meat and Milk Inspector reported a lamp jaw case in a carload of Virginia cattle at the stock yards. The animal was killed and its companions quarantined in a separate enclosure until infection status is known. Also notes a mass meeting at Franklin schoolhouse in the Seventh ward with speakers including Evans Foster Benham Will Robertson. turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Franklin
Seventh Ward
W. D. Evans
J. M. Foster
W. W. Benham
A. Will
Hon
A. ©. Robertson
Thomas Oenorse
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thirtyfourth
Twenty-eighth Street
Denis Lison
Twentieth Street
Henry
Willliam Brows
Cari Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
C. V. Lewisn
Committee On Public Works
Carrats Gronoe J. Fare
United States Court
Pennsylvania Road
West Tewn
A. J. Kine
Dravosburz
58 Undertakers Nabbed in Anti-Trust Crackdown
Toroma reports 58 Kansas undertakers to be arrested for violating the Sherman anti trust law. Warrants issued for Undertakers' Association members over alleged price fixing and market control. Leavenworth and Atchison are key centers in the case. If proven, the measure could dissolve the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toroma
Kansas
United States
Undertakers’ Association
J. M. Knight
Leavenworth
Atchison
People Moving In And Out Of Town Headlines
Mrs J C McLaughlin of Saline avenue East End left for Washington to attend White House funeral ceremonies. James Amm of Buffalo, traveler in Pittsburg, returned from Europe after three months abroad. Jesse L Ross and wife of Waynesburg and ex Senator Joseph B R McLain of Claysville stay at St Charles Motel. John Philip Sousa and his Chicago band passed through en route to Washington and New York. A P Dickey Greene county Republican chairman visited Monongahela House.
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J. C. McLaughlin
Saline Avenue
East End
Harrison
Washington
White House
James Amm
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Europe
Jesse L. Ross
Waynesburg
Joseph BR. McLain
Claysville
St. Charles
John Philip Sousa
Chicago
New York
A. P. Dickey
Greene County
Monongahela House
Pittsburgers Arrive in New York Hotels List
A special Pittsburg arrival list for New York names guests at major hotels including Astor House, Holland, Broadway Central, Hoffman House, Westminster, Windsor, Metropole, and Grand Union. Notable travelers include A. D. Anderson T. Banner J. H. Newell and others.
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N. P. Hill
L. Kaufmann
Hoffman House
A. Ee Misses Whitehead
Bishop Whitehead
Windsor
W. G. Wilmatt
Gilse House
Barker
Bartholdi
Rowdermaker
M. C. Lansing
W. C. Tempie
Imperial
Sirs
D. Darge
Grand Union
Weinhaus
Metropole
Well and Hearty at 1034 Birthday Milestone
Lewistown UL October 26 Mrs Christian Tordner of this place celebrated her 1034 birthday anniversary today. She is well and hearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Christian Tordner
Fire destroys house on Liberty and Cedar streets
A fire at 1 15 this morning gutted the dwelling of Anna Fowen on Liberty and Cedar streets. Firemen battled the blaze to prevent spread before the house was completely destroyed. Cause unknown with losses estimated at £2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Cedar Streets
Anna Fowen
McKeesport Stores to Close for Mrs Harrison Funeral
McKeesport Mayor Tilbrook issues a proclamation urging all local businesses to close from 10 to 12 next Friday for Mrs. Harrison's funeral. City bells to toll at five minute intervals, with half-mast flags and a sympathy message to President Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeeesport
Harrison
Tilbrook
Exquisite Paris Gloves In Latest Styles For Society
Hoar Co presents Paris imports of evening gloves in 15 16 and 20 button lengths. The newest shades and designs are showcased to suit current and upcoming season tastes of exclusive French and English society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dos. Hoar: & Co
Safe deposit vaults offered by Farmers' Deposit National Bank
Promote safety of valuables and papers urging use of vaults at Farmers' Deposit National Bank located at 68 Fourth avenue. Box rental starts at five and a half cents per year, emphasizing security against fire or theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Ladies in Pennsylvania Missionary Synod Meet in Harrisburg
About 150 delegates and officers gather in Harrisburg for the decennial gathering of the Women’s Home Missionary Synod Society of Pennsylvania. Corresponding Secretary Ruth P. Andrews reports cash receipts 603.44 and mission-box contributions 388.42, totaling 87,991.76 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Women's Home Missionary Synod
Society of Pennsylvania
Ruth P. Andrews
Beaver
Fire and explosion damage across multiple towns
In Greensburg a frame residence burned with a baby perishing in the upstairs fire. Loss at $1,590 with light insurance. Indianapolis reports the Indiana Bicycle Manufacturing Company stock and factory damaged by fire, losses around $5,000 with $1,010 insured. Salhieville notes a lamp explosion during a Republican parade causing $3,000 in damages. Pauls Valley records near 50,000 in losses at C J Grant Co store with about 26,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Peter Stanffer
Indianapolis
Indiana Bicycle Manufacture Company
Salhieville
L B. Cameron
Paul's Valley
I. T
C. J.grant & Co
Harrison Re-election Bet Placed on Southside Wager
The first large bet on the campaign was 2500 dollars in Alderman Beinhauser's office. William Meyers backed Harrison with 2500, Barry Johns laying the same amount on Harrison's opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beinhauer
William Meyers
Barry Johns
Harrison
Mr. Johns
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the Kaiser's
Lady Churchill Dangerously
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Dorham
Harry Milbank
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Dallas
Ong
Edward J. Hassan
Harris’ Theater
Caste
Boston Foward-Atheneum
Opera Trouse
ManxaGen Henperson
Alvin Theater
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Milwaukee Breweries
Cambine
Hoge
Peay Ik
Antwerp
City
Belge
Undertakers
M'Keesport
McKeesport
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pilleor
Contdence
Livia FE
Pivxaw Manmar. Co
James Getty & Co
First Ave
Galveston
San Francisco
Sacramento
Clay Atreeta
Chinatown
Hong Fong Low
Syqurtligg
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louisville
York
Mlv
Hopper Lrds. &Co
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Vox
Gotiva
Seeiny
Pond Lily Company
Flower Bipek
Detroit
Pittsty
Leming
Maruet
Beck, Graves
Manhattan
Campbell, Gledhill, Strahan
Nevins & Haviland
Cary
Cresswell & Washburn
Janaway & Carpender
Mairs
Bartholomae
Wilson Fenimore
Warren Fuller
Frankford
Yerkes
Birge
Howell
Hobbs
Empire
G. G. O'Brien
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Court House
Gabriel
Melton and Kersey
Agieme
Rae
City Hall
Whittier
Renn Avenue
Lit
Sburg
Pittsboro
Ely City
Aliciron
Deva
DE Whitt
Poun Avenue
Laa Ie
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Cinelamail
DR. Sanden
F& Illustrated
Sanden Electric Ca
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Weoconpy
Sixth Street
Cork Gee
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