Fire destroys two workshops in a swift blaze
A large fire swept through the planing mill and box factory owned by McClure and the Hussey Binns Co in Mansfield. Losses are estimated at 60 000 to 80 000 with insurance of up to 240 000. Delays in alarms and water reach are cited as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Hussey, Binns & Co
Werringen
Alexander McClure
Acd Bes
Mumphries
Dietricta
Hox 58
Hassey, Binns & Co
Pianize
Planing Mill
J. W. Arrott
Charleroi
Edwards
Hussey, Binns
Morris Mead
Bureau of Elentricity
Eceli
Lanse
Man and money missing after wedding in Mansfield
Mrs Walker married Thomas Benton of Idaho after a 20 year romance gone wrong. Benton allegedly vanished last night after leaving with her wallet to buy tickets at 6 30 pm. Police notified as the case unfolds with questions about the couple and the timing of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Mansfield
Thomas Benton
Idaho
Waller
Benton
Collision at Fifth Avenue and Grant Street Involving Streetcars
A collision occurred last night at Fifth Avenue and Grant Street between streetcar No 31 of the Write avenue line and No 26 of the Titt bure Traction line. No injuries were reported though both cars were badly damaged. The official stated the Write avenue car had the right of way and could not explain why the Fifth Avenue car did not heed the signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Write Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Fuemsan
Wrlie Avenue
Price Arrested Over Alleged Bicycle Theft in Baltimore
J B Price advance agent for the Emma Joeh Opera Company was arrested yesterday in Baltimore on a bicycle theft charge. He says he hired the bicycle and, while away by telegram, arranged a replacement rider. He went to Esitimore last night with De twoelive MeTighe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Price
Emma Joeh Opera Company
Baltimore Pelies
Price
Esitimore
Detwoelive MeTighe
Lights Illuminate Second Avenue for First Time
Last night electric lights ran from the Tenth Street bridge to Bates Street along Second Avenue. Citizens complain the bulbs are too far apart and fear the lighting won’t properly illuminate the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
Bates Street
Potato Peddlers Suspected After Barroom Robbery Claim
John Malarker George Johnston and Edward Woods were in Central Station last night as suspicious figures. Another potato seller named White accused the trio of robbing him of $10 at the American House barroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malarker
George Johston
Edward Woods
Central Station
White
Narrow escape as horse drags driver at Gilchrist shore
Samuel Jones nearly drowned yesterday when a horse he rode stepped off the seat at Ninth street near Gilchrist's shore and pulled him into the water. He was rescued by several spectators who intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jones
Gilchrist
City Maters Swap Shots and Local Tragedies
Jonett was discharged yesterday by Major Wyman amid a felonious stabbing case involving his brother George, with two brothers declining to testify. A Braddock church service featured a gold-headed cane and a silver dessert dish as a man allegedly attacked, and a woman named Omusx survived a hanging attempt, planning to live on. An inquest will be held on Maggie Smith’s newborn death at Farmers Hotel, linked to impure milk poured into a sewer at Fass Lab. farmers face prosecution. A Mt Washington youths’ recreation and bell was moderated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonett
Wyman
George
Pr Tevers
AM Saints Church
Braddock
Bel Wie Terewell
Maryland
Irvine
Omusx
Cherry Alley
Comesm
McDowell
Maggie Smith
Farmers' Hotel
Fass Laberty Station
Tfarmere
Mt. Washington
Lodging Granted to Elderly Woman at Police Station
A 70 year old woman named CaTuaine Camsry received lodging at the Twenty-eighth Ward police station last evening after stating she had no home. The report followed the Allegheny Reform Association executive committee meeting where sub-committee updates were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater's
Allegheny Reform Association
CaTuaine Camsry
Twenty
Wanl
New Union Depot Assured by Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad officials including President Roberts state the Pittsburg union depot will be built at the present freight depot site near Grant Street. Downtown sites were rejected after high prices and shifting plans. freight operations will move to Seventh Avenue and Grant Street area as shippers favor the older Old Avenue route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roberts
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsboro
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
Schmidt
Roberts
Wilkinsburg
Old Avenue
Rom
Junction Railroad Eyes Penn Avenue Property for Depot
The highest bid for government land between Penn avenue and the Allegheny river, auctioned last Wednesday, comes from the Junction Railroad for a depot and offices. McCann may win the full tract, while Robert Douglas’s $51,500 bid for the 50 foot corner front was rejected. department decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Allegheny River
Junction Railroad
Garrison Alley
James A. Smith
War Department
Robert FB. Douglas
F.q
McCann
Department
California Orange Districts Pictured In Tee Dispatch
Tomorrow’s Tee Dispatch will feature pictorials and descriptions of California orange districts. The item outlines visual coverage and accompanying captions for readers interested in regional horticulture and local agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
TEE Dispatch
Evading the Law in the Southwest
Colonel Thomas J. Garrizon, a Philadelphia government officer, visits Dr. Nardyz in Pittsburg and describes his anti illicit distiller work. He notes corn scarcity limits distilling, explains risks to officers, and predicts Oklahoma Territory will soon become a state with better settlers ready for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J.garrizon
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Nardyz
Garrison
Mr. Garrison
Oklahoma Territory
United Presbyterian Woman's Association Holds Thirteenth Meeting
The thirteenth annual meeting reported funds and allocations for the United Presbyterian Woman's Association. Treasurer notes show receipts of 2359 93 and expenditures of 3429 + 3887 81 for Orphans Home and Memorial hospital contributions totaling 567 66 with balances carried forward. MetH. C. Campbell was re elected President with Etta Clark Secretary and M J Steele Treasurer. several managers for the association and affiliated homes were chosen. Reverend Kyle proposed a plan to secure a site for an Aged People's Home, though no success was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Woman's Association
Memorial Hospital
C. Campbell
Etta Clark
M. ¥. Reed
M. J. Steele
Association
Orphans’ Home
The
Hospital and
Aged People's Home
Letter circulates anger over Robinsons political push in Pa clubs
Republican clubs in Pennsylvania react to a State League circular from John B. Robinson urging unity and action to elect the Republican ticket. Dalzell club members denounce his tactics as double dealing after Scranton exclusions, while Dalzell mushroom clubs defend their ongoing support and activity for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robinson
State League
Dalzell Club
Robinson
Scranton
League
Dalzell
Republican League of State of Pennsylvania
General Grant
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
John Robinson
David Martin
Randolph and
Linn
Mr. Robinson
Bob Lindsay
Ohio Campaign Rumors and Election Ticket Distribution
Mr. Shirley tours Ohio amid uncertainty about the outcome. He predicts Gresham will defeat Harrison in Indiana and that the man with the big hat will not gain the Republican nomination. Democratic and Republican county HQs report widespread distribution of tickets pollbooks and Vigilance Committee names to out-of-town districts, with city districts to get them soon. Straightouts and Prohibition tickets have circulated for weeks, many expected to be missing by election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Shirley
Buckeye
Union Depot
Washington
Gresham
Harrison
Indiana
Gripp
Warmcastle
Brown
William Flinn
Allegheny County
Judiciary
Democratic
Herman Handel
Dunn
Fetterman
John Robb
Gregg and Morrison War Veterans Make New Club Roll Count
The Gregg and Morrison War Veterans met in Common Council Chamber with 58 delegates. A. P. Burchfield presided as four new clubs joined, bringing the total to 34 and over 2,200 members. A resolution to continue the organization was adopted to form a permanent group. The veterans plan a meeting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg and Morrison War Veterans
Common Council Chamber
A. P. Burchfield
Armanent Organization
Ward Groups Back County Ticket In Local Meeting
Democrats of the Seventeenth ward endorsed the regular county ticket while the Thirteenth Ward Independent Republican Colored Club backed Gregg and Morrison and the Straightout county ticket. The Twenty-sixth Ward Republican Vigilance Committee held its final pre election meeting at Humboldt school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Ward
Thirteenth Ward
Independent
Republican Colored Club
Gregg
Morrison
Republican Vigilance Committee
Twenty-sixth Ward
Humboldt School
Straightouts Hold Ward Meeting at Eleventh Ward Schoolhouse
Michael Quinn chaired the gathering with speakers John KR. Large R. H. Scott, colored, and Alderman Reinhaver. Reinhaver predicted a 2000 majority for the Straightouts on the Southside. About 200 people attended last night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Michael Quinn
John KR. Large
R. H. Scott
Alderman Reinhaver
Southside
Unfortunates of a Day: River, Rail, and Mill Accidents
A string of deadly and injurious incidents reported yesterday includesEdward Whalen struck on the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over Turtle Creek. Charles Hoggett killed in Keystone Milling. Patrick Connelly crushed at Carnegie Twenty ninth Street. miner killed near Glenshaw. George Hamilton injured after being thrown from a buggy. William Hamilton injured by a fall on Penn Avenue. W H Freeman’s arm crushed between cars. Vincent Hertzman’s foot amputated by a Pleasant Valley car. John Downing and John Mangan struck by an electric car. and Margie Brown burned by lye after a bottle broke at her Allegheny home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrates
Edward Whalen
Baltimore and Ohio
Turtle Creek
Hoeaerts
Charles Hoggetta
Hamilton
George Hamilton
Humphries
Hasitos
William Hamilton
Penn Avenue
Frankstown Avenue
Furewas
W. H. Freeman
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Penn Hospital
Herrzway
Vincent Hertzman
Pleasant Valley
Sixth
Smithfield Street
Mangan
John Downing
John Mangan
Beaver
Franklin Streets
Bronn
Margie Brown
Lane Alley
Allegheny
Pittsburg Leads Nation in Johnstown Relief Gifts
Final report by William R. Thompson as treasurer of the Johnstown relief effort shows Pennsylvania total contributions of 330,788.83 with Pittsburg and vicinity at 253,059.54. The record lists individual state and city gifts, including Chicago 137,708 for houses and other items, and notes expenses and refunds. total contributions reach 531,82 0? with orphan funds and interest. Auditor notes affirm correct accounting and that costs of managing the relief work were privately paid to maximize aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Thompson
Citizens’ Committee
Johnstown
Recorder's Office
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Greorgia
Idaho
Linois
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Detroit
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Missouri
St. Louis
Montana
State
Butte City
Ohio State
Canton
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Dayton
East Liverpool
Toledo
Youngstown
Oregon State
Portland
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Pittsburg and Vicinity
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Salt Lake City
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
D.C
Tacoma
West Virginia
Wheeling
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Australia
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Buenos Aires
United States
Canada
England
Germany
South Fork
Hospital
Poor Relief Association
Orphan Asylum
Flood Relief Commission
Wm. R. Thompson
Wm.a. Robinson
W. P. Herbert
Allegheny
Vicinity
Orphan
Citizens’ Committee of
George W. Macbeth & Co Cn
Bellaire
Robert Thode & Co
Dresded
Boots and
Amet On
Seneca Siete Peggy Foods
Johnsatown Association For Relief
Union Benevolent Association
James A. Beaver
Ww. A. Roprnaon
Wx. P. Henneart
Ohio miners weigh strike as officials urge restraint
Dispatch from Columbus says Ohio miners will work despite dissatisfaction in Hocking Valley over Laurel Hill cars. Mine Workers' officials advise against a district strike, while mass meetings in Irwin and five other locales pursue action. Port Royal mine workers and others may join today as 250 cars output yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Laurel Hill
Mine Workers’ Association
Pittsburg
National Organization
Irwin
Baltimore and Ohio
Whittie Banning
White Lily
Eureka
Port Royal
West Newton
Banning
Jacob's Creek
Holmes Case Nails Carpenters Union 250 No Obedience
The Carpenters Union 250 voted to refuse the General Executive Board's demand to reopen the court and grant Holmes another trial. Resolutions harshly criticizing the board and secretary were adopted and sent to the general body. A suspension from the Brotherhood likely, risking 1500 carpenters breaking from the union and possibly forming a new group or remaining unaffiliated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGuire
General Bracaive Board
Amalgamated Association
Western Nail Association Meets in Pittsburgh
The Western Nail Association gathered at the Hotel Duquesne to discuss market strategies amid weak prices and heavy competition. Members included F Backes J A Ambier J Sharp of Salem Ohio and C B Beach S H Chisholm Norman Spang of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nail Association
Hotel Duquesne
F. Backes
J. A. Ambier
J. Sharp
Salem, O
C. B. Beach
S. H. Chisholm
Norman Spang
Cleveland
Chisholm
Ohio
McKinley
Joseph Horne & Co Eyes Penn Avenue Site For New Store
Joseph Horne & Co plans a new elaborate building within thirty days and is negotiating to buy the Leonard property at Penn Avenue and Fifth Street for a north side location between Fifth and Ninth. Negotiations involve several owners with varied asking prices and split opinions, including women as part owners, delaying a final deal. The site, favored for lack of cable car interference and easy access, is seen as ideal for a modern, light-filled department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Fifth
Ninth Streets
Joseph Horne & Company
Leonard Propery
Fi Street
Seimeri
A. P. Burchfield
Leonard
Christ Church
Izer
Senate
Fifth and
Penn
Political Headquarters Buzz Ahead of Election
Campaign activity runs high as leaders from various districts meet voters. Gripp predicts a Republican sweep with majorities in state and Allegheny county, while Democrats remain confident about judiciary and state tickets. Straightouts push funds and canvassing. rumors of a mystery ticket circulate at Republican and Straightout HQs.
Halloween Edict Gloom Over Old Time Festivities
An old Scottish note recalls a centuries old public safety order permitting revelry on Halloween Eve and All Saints Day. The piece laments modern excesses such as bonfires and drinking replacing quaint customs and childlike tricks of earlier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Scotland
Hallowe'en
Bobby Burns
Hallowe’en
A Rich Man Without Money
H Chisholm of Cleveland Ohio, noted at the wire nail meeting, faced prior arrest in Pittsburg for alleged counterfeit money. He claimed the supposed counterfeit bills were real but borrowed to avoid arrest, noting his pocket roll dwindled from tens and twenties to three with only one in each corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Chisholm
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chisholm
Shepard to Resign as Bank Examiner in Two Weeks
Robert Ostermaier announces his candidacy for the district bank examiner post with mayoral clerk Gourley backing him. George Shepard plans to delay resignation until December 1, with several other contenders in the field. Dr. B. M. Hanna advertises ENT services at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Robert Ostermaier
Gourley
George Shepard
Cloaks and Dress Goods Exhibit Delights Shoppers
Cloaks wraps and furs exceed prior sales with wide variety and prices. Indies garments offer school sizes 4 to 16 years with plush novelty options. Dress fabrics include Bedford cords Camel’s hair chevrons and serges in new textures and patterns. Bargains in solid wear from 250 per yard. Pattern dresses in camel’s hair and chevrons priced to $14 and up.
Phi Gamma Delta Convention Closes With Banquet
The Forty third Annual Convention of Phi Gamma Delta ended with a banquet at the Monongahela House attended by about 100 delegates. Toasts honored the fraternity’s beginnings and Greek world, with telegrams from notable figures read and the new national yell adopted. The next convention will be in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Gamma Delta
Monongahela House
E. B. Heckel
G. 8. Gilson
J. JD. Moffat
Washington-Jefferson College
Cyrus I. Pershing
Lew Wallace
James H. Hopkins
L. P. Bach
James &. Marquis
Old Jefferson College
G. E. Davis
Fred
Oo Cahma Delta Quarterly
John F. Dravo
Phi Gammon Delta
Samuel McCormick
C. EB Fe
John Ewing
Phi
Gamma Delta
Philadelphia
Lockhart Iron and Steel to switch to natural gas line laid
The Lockhart Iron and Steel Company at McKee's Rocks plans to resume natural gas firing after coal use. Fort Pitt Company operates wells between McKee's Rocks and Forest Grove, with a 12 inch pipe line being laid from the works to the wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart Iron and Steel Company
McKee
Closing Campaign Meetings of the Republican Committee
The Republican County Committee completes campaign plans with tonight’s Old City Hall meeting to wind up the campaign. Speakers include A. W. Stone of Warren Colonel F. A. Burr of New York Major Montooth Moreland and Clarence Burleigh. Monday night in Allentown features John Lambie A Sullivan and Burleigh. Coraopolis hosts the same night with John Patterson and John C. Haymaker as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Old City Hall
A. W. Stone
Warren
F. A. Burr
New York
Majore Montooth and Moreland
Coraopolis
John Patterson
John C. Haymaker
Looks Horse and Horse Congressman Shirley Comments on McKinley Chance
Indiana Congressman Shirley becomes the first Democrat to acknowledge any chance for McKinley. The remark signals shifting expectations in the party over McKinley’s prospects and future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Shirley
Indiana
McKinley
Gilliford urges tax on streetcar franchises in bond dispute
Dr. E R Gilliford, chair of the Allegheny Auditing Committee, writes to John Walker of the Citizen's Reform Association urging action against a million dollar bond issue. He proposes a 5 percent tax on streetcar franchise values, citing Pleasant Valley at about 800000 and Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester above 4 million. The Allegheny sub Auditing Committee met in Controller Brown's office with Gilliford Henricks and Bothwell present. the session was held in secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. H. Gilliford
Allegheny
John Walker
Citizen’s Reform Association
Gilliford
Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg
Manchester
Brown
Messrs
Henricks and Bothwell
Fourteenth Ward Station House to Open Today
The new Fourteenth ward station house, hailed as the finest in the State, will be formally opened today with floral decoration and potted plants donated by J. R. Murdoch. The first hearing is scheduled for Sunday morning at the new station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ward
J. R. Murdoch
Union Builders' Association to Relocate Headquarters Today
Several Pittsburgh area business moves noted include THs Union Builders' Association shifting its headquarters from Os Street to 22 Wharton Street South 2. Edgar Thomson Steel Works reports an electrical indicator showing mill output. Errixo Cannexter & Co. wins pump contract for Allegheny County Light Co. United States Iron and Tin Plate Plant invests 500000 in a large rolling mill. Plans include a 200 by 146 foot building. News on labor talks and a glass works project near Jeannette. Local stores promote discounted goods at Henry Terheyden and Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue and Manchester stables sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Marshall Kennedy Milling Company
Hope and
Lacock Streets
Liberty Avenue
Ths
Union Builders' Association
Os Street
Wharton Street
South 2
Tas Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Errixo, Cannexter & Co
Penn Avenue
Allegheny County Light Company
United States Iron and Tin Plate Plant
McKeesport
Netra
James A. Caamnens
Chambers & McKee Glass Works
Jeannette
Kensington
Allegheny Valley
New Advertising Men’s Department Open Saturdays Till Nine
Leading Pittsburg dry goods house announces extended hours for the men’s department every Saturday until 9 PM. The item notes a specific Sailersday date and promotes late shopping opportunities for city shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Pa
Saterday
Oct
JOS. HORNE & CO MEN'S GOODS OFFER WIDE STOCKS AND VALUES
A detailed 1890s catalog style notice from Jos Horne and Co announcing the widest supply of men's furnishings. It highlights underwear overcoats socks handkerchiefs neckwear gloves shirts and accessories with multiple price points and claimed best values. It emphasizes Natural Wool underwear at 65 cents per garment and special Scotch Wool units at 1.00, plus various gloves stockings and neckwear lines.
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Re. Walker
Chacced
Jones
City Matiers
UNION
Eaid
Woman's Society
Jack
Dalzell Mushroom Club
Senator Flinn
Ward
Thompson
Holmes
Carpenters’ Union
Finleyeb
Au Cronies
Notting Floersheim
Shirley Dare
de. B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
PasSu
Advertiser
Henry Terheyden
Royal Worcester
Bono
Sixth Street
Jos
Horse & Co
Biber & Easton
Market ST
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
W. V. Dermitt & CO
GR. Street
Pitteb - Antarg
NEW Advertisi
JOS. Horne & CO
Perrin
Dent
Penn Ave
Oc3l
Edward Groetzinger
Moquettes
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
Brussels
Smyrna
Bartley
Wroughtsted
Wn Wedi
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