Democrats in line as meetings clash over local ticket
Delegates in several districts elect to the State Convention while frictions over nominating a District Attorney vacancy dominate discussions. Stewart criticizes party leadership as factions clash with calls for a unified Democratic push.
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Democratic Party
Iate
Johnston
William Brenson
Clarence Burleigh
Harry Belthoever
Burleigh
William Brennen
William Beardom
Neeny
Pattison
Grover Cleveland
Public Works Committee Recommends Ward Street Updates
The Committee on Public Works approved a large batch of sewer and street improvement ordinances after resolving a prior error on Ward Street. A new petition from majority property owners will be prepared for the September 14 council meeting, covering Larimer Avenue to Ward Street and related streets for grading paving and curbing.
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Committee On Public Works
Wilmot
Ross Black
Ward Street
McKee Place
Frazier
Bates
Ee Place
Wnderstanc
Larimer Avenue
Broad
Station Streets
Thirty-third Street
Webster Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Botton
Solo Streets
Ella Street
Friendship Avenue
Liberty Street
Howe and
Hartman Streets
Dunston Avenue
Marsiland Street
Frankstown Avenue
Lincoln
Fifth Avenues
Moulbery Alley
Sixteenth Street
Schweinbart
Pitchfork and Hatchet Fight at Homewood Race Track
At Homewood race track stable yesterday morning Michael Castor and Jacob Risbeck fought over work. Risbeck struck Castor with a pitchfork and Castor used a hatchet to strike Risbeck on the jaw, drawing a three inch gash. Risbeck filed charges of assault and battery against Castor. Castor was arrested and held.
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Michael Castor
Jacob Risbeck
Homewood
Risbeck
Castor
Orsvack
Bisbeck
Isbeck
Macistrate Aynaman
Man Arrested After Alleged Assault in Soho Barber Shop
David Dale was jailed on a charge of assault and battery after resisting arrest at Henry Stomfels barber shop in Soho. Dale allegedly struck Constable Walesky, drew a billy, and suffered a split lip before being subdued. Bail set at 300 dollars for a hearing tomorrow.
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David Dale
Henry Stomfels
Kaltenhauser
Stomfels
Soho
Dale
Walesky
Billy
Sai
Neglect Allegation Filed Against Local Mother
Agent James E. Berryman of the Humane Society will appear before Alderman Leslie today to press information against Mrs Mary at 419 Ellis Street. The charge alleges she neglected and deprived her three small children and left them without food, claiming they were cared for by friends instead.
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James E. Berryman
The
Humane Society
Leslie
Maryeee
Ellis Street
Bowman Arrested in Greensburg on Counterfeit Money Charge
Thomas Bowman was arrested in Greensburg on counterfeit money possession charges and was jailed awaiting trial in the United States District Court.
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Thomas Bowman
Greensburg
More
Idle Glass Hous es War Over Wage Demands
Nearly 10 000 window glass workers face a stalled restart as Elba Iron Works and other plants delay operations. A July wage conference failed to bridge a 5 percent raise demand versus a 0 percent concession. Both sides vow to fight. a general settlement now unlikely before October.
New P. L. E. Line and Rail Improvements Planned
The P and L E railroad plans new valley line work to be finished this fall with double tracking expected this year. Major upgrades include long Viaducts totaling about 2 000 feet, a 311 foot three span bridge over Beaver River, and a 335 foot double span bridge over Shenango River.
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Beaver River
Shenango
Carnegie and Hie Coke Stir Talk of Trouble Ahead
Rumors swirl around the Homestead and Braddock coke yards as a large stock draws attention. A labor leader hinted at a possible strike for ore ages, but officials deny immediate action. Fewer ovens operate amid a dull season, with some fearing idle time could ease supply until demand picks up.
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Hom and Steel
Homestead and
Braddock
Carnegie Association
Informa- Suenene
Airbon
Tele A
Bricklayers Seek Conference Over Demands
President Barnes of the Master Builders' Exchange said bricklayers asked for a conference and he told them he would meet only after they withdraw their demand for 4 580 a day. He noted pay limits on the Mellon East End job and questioned contractor willingness to pay higher wages, while bonuses and the Mellon estate figure in labor tension. A meeting was planned for Friday at K of L Hall to discuss unifying contractors under a rival scheme.
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William Loeffler
Messrs
Chambers
Hart
Loeffler
Eberhart
Winter
BR. C. Schmertz & Co., Limited
Ashe
Mr. Loefffer
Maces
Eberhardt
Cake
Barnes
Master Builders’ Exchange
Mellon
East End
Coowsmans
Getti
Eek Mellon Estate
Igang Fa Builders’ Exchange
L. Hall
Sohemage
Restored Cotton Tie Industry Surges in Pittsburg Mills
Local manufacturers report a boom in cotton tie production with Painters' mill in East End operating three turns per mill and output about 1 250 bunches daily. Lindsay & McCutcheon and other firms hold large inventories for the year as tariffs revive the industry.
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Pittsburg
Painters
East End
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Allegheny
Cleveland
Painter
Northwest Ammonia Power Company Organizes
A stockholders meeting at Prothonotary Bradley's office formed the Northwest Ammonia Power Company to implement C H Campbell's ammonia power invention. Attendees included Bradley Ex County Controller Speer R M McKinney Frank Patterson John Mars and others. The plan aims to use ammonia gas in engine pistons to cut fuel costs and avoid steam. General Manager Speer cited a recent East test on the tug E J Hartley showing limited success per several scientists and engineers.
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Northwest Ammonia Power Company
Prothonotory Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Speer
R. M. McKinney
Frank Patterson
John M. Mars
Campbell
C. H. Campbell
East
E. J. Hartley
Lloyd and Inman Steamship Lines
Vesuvius Irop Works Strikers Begin Receiving Benefits
The Vesuvius Irop Works strike continues with workers now receiving strike benefits from the Amalgamated Association. Officials say legal limits restrict funding to July and August, while Moorhead claims the fight is nearly won. Seventeen furnaces were lit yesterday with sufficient labor ready to repace idled workers.
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Vesuvius Irop
Amalgamated Association
Moorhead
New Elba Mill Starts Up Amid Incomplete Works
The New Elba Mill at Elbs Iron Works began operation with eight and ten inch mills started yesterday. About 75 men work there and the plant produced BR pipe at Continental Tube Works. Oli Well Supply Company owns the plants and Mr. Palmer says there is good demand for pipe and a promising season with little stock in the market. The Western trade is expected to be unusually strong.
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Elbs Iron Works
Continental Tube Works
Oli Well Supply Company
Palmer
Fire Destroys Large Stable on Liberty Street. Boy Fatally Injured
A large stable and wagon shop on Liberty Street between Thirty-first and Thirty-second burned last evening, causing about 200000 in loss with 15000 insured. Fifteen year old Albert Grant was severely injured by a horse and hospitalized, while 16 year old, he lives at 2500 Penn Avenue. The Citizens' Traction Company installed a new fire bridge after the blaze.
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Bros
Liberty Street
Albert Glant
West Penn Hospital
John Skinner
Veterinary Hospital
Company No. 6
McKinley
Greneer
Tee Termwee
Oldie Cearie
Oldie Cearie Oo
Ormer
Arrott Agen
James
Robert
Frank Ardary
Albert Grant
Penn Avenue
Citizens’ Traction Company
Thirty-second
Humane Society Adopts Resolutions on Lee Brown’s Death
The Humane Society board met to honor Lee Brown of Chicago NL noting his long service as President of the National Humane Society. The secretary listed multiple memorial contributions from individuals and firms, totaling a substantial fund in his memory.
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The
Humane Society
Lee Brown
Chicago
National Humane Society
Davidson
C. G. Hussey
Cash
A. B
L. Abott
James H. McAteer
Schwartz
Cheas Bead
Eess
Eagh
E. P. Roberts & Son
J.G R
J. G. Nimmick
Changes in Teachers at Allegheny Public Schools
Allegheny Public Schools reopen with strong attendance about 16 000 pupils. E E Miller named principal of Second Ward School with Dr James E Morrow succeeding him. T N Nolin from Washington and Jefferson College joins as Latin teacher replacing Prof Woods who resigned. Percy E Farran added as teacher at the high school.
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Allegheny High School
E. E. Miller
Second Ward
James E. Morrow
T. N. Nolin
Washington and
Jefferson
Allegheny Public Schools
Chronic Insane Asylum Commission Visits Western PA
The commission appointed by Governor Pattison to locate and build an asylum for the chronic insane will arrive in McKeesport this morning to inspect offered sites. Members include Barker Dickert Reynolds Storm and Corwin with Chief Filfot guiding. They plan to visit Pittsburg Greensburg Ligonier branch and New Florence sites tomorrow.
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Pattison
McKeesport
Collision Between Streetcars on Fourth Avenue
A Birmingham Line traction car No. 2 collided with a Duquesne Electric car near Fourth avenue and Smithfield street around nightfall. Only minor damage occurred: a smashed headlight on the Birmingham car and a small dent on the Duquesne car. Authorities cite a signaling misunderstanding as the cause.
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Birmingham
Duquesne Electric
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Duquesne
Pittsburg Post Office Money Orders Profit Figures Decline
The money order department reports business total of 19953119 with domestic orders paid 5361638 and German orders paid 169990. German orders issued led all countries.
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Pittsburg
Peebles Promoted to Local Freight Agent for Allegheny Valley
General Superintendent David McCargo announces William J. Peebles is appointed local freight agent for the Allegheny Valley Railroad, succeeding F. E. Coombe who resigned. Peebles has long served in the freight department and his promotion is well received by employees.
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David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
William J. Peebles
W. Coombe
Mr. Peebles
The
Round
Mrs McCrea Pleads Guilty to Fashionable Club Charge
Mrs L. McCrea, arrested days earlier on a charge of keeping an illicit fashion club home on Penn Avenue, pleaded guilty to a single count before Alderman McKenna yesterday afternoon and did not enter a formal hearing.
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L. McCrea
Penn
Alderman McKenna
Hardware dealer G B Hendry on annual continental tour
G B Hendry formerly of California now based in Honolulu as a hardware dealer made an annual states tour buying stock for winter. He purchased extensively from George A Macbeth & Co and other manufacturers. He leaves this morning to continue placing orders.
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G. B. Hendry
California
Monolulu
George A. Macbeth & Co
Record of Order of Railway Telegraphers Membership and Finances
A published report shows over 1000 members in good standing for the Order of Railway Telegraphers. It lists cash on hand at $10.00 and an insurance scheme capable of raising funds from $5,000 to $25,000 if needed, with the organization projecting financial resilience.
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Order of Railway Telegraphers
Inspection Begins By Deputy State Factory Inspector
Deputy State Factory Inspector Miss O Reilly arrives Monday and will inspect local factories workshops and stores. She expected to work in district overseen by H Baker who has been absent from the city for a few days.
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Miss O'Reilly
United States Glass Company to Sell 5000 Shares of Preferred Stock
The United States Glass Company plans to raise 590000 dollars by selling 5000 shares of its preferred stock to fund a working capital loan. About half the issue has been subscribed. the remaining shares are in the hands of Robinson Brothers.
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United States Glass Company
Robinson Brothers
Bottle Houses Reopening By Cunningham and Thurson Firms
Bottle houses of D. C. Cunningham and Thurson & Co. resume operation after a pause. Local industry observers note renewed activity and anticipated demand for container products as production returns to normal.
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D. C. Cunningham and
Thurson & Co
Local Developments Stock Up Regions And Firms
Lapor Cat to be observed at Zanesville and Mahoning town sees building boom. McKxesfort plans an electric road within 30 days. Birmingham electric line cars to receive air brakes. Akron hosts Tun Street Railway Association convention. Acro Roofing opens a new plant. N Boors travels to New York to represent C L Flaccus glass. 5407 K of L admits 28 new members. Ellwood Tin Plate Co life in construction soon. Board Hose r & Co to test coal gas as substitute for natural gas. Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association at New Castle weakening. Keystone Lodges consider meetings with Union Noa.
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Zanesville
Tuerre
Mahoningtown
McKxesfort
Birmingham
Tun Street Railway Association of Ohio
Akron
Castos
Acro Roofing Company
Hr. N. Boors
Laurelhill Street
New York
C. L. Flaccus
Dumesne
New American Tin Plate Company
Ellwood
Buard Hroser & Co
Improved but Critical Ex-Mayor Brush Remains Hospitalized
Ex Mayor Brush showed partial improvement after a restless period. Dr. Stephens reported Brush slept for the first time in two days and rested more easily while under medical care.
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Brush
W. RB. Stephens
City Clerics Set Friday Survey Meeting and Parade
The Committee on Surveys meets in the City Clerks office at 3 pm Friday. Slavonic societies plan a parade and picnic in Ross Grove. A Grand Opera House bill change and matinee take place today. A group of 6 German and Irish emigrants arrived yesterday, to settle in Pittsburg area. Repairs to City Treasurer office pending September taxes. Judge Reed dismissed bankruptcy objections involving Baum of Coenena Seane. Marr Sagan sues Reagan for alleged defamation. Jonathan Crowey, 19, died after being struck by an ice wagon on Preble avenue. Coronor orders arrest. Jr. C. U. A. M. councils plan to use Pullman sleepers. hotel accommodations may be insufficient.
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Ross' Grove
Grand Opera House
Union Statlon
Pittsburg
United States District Court
Reed
Aindaree Ok A. F. Baum
Coenena Seane
Marr Sagan
Preble Avenue
Ceiver
Coronur
Vine Cliff
Pullman
Ng Brgs
Tired Brain From Over-Exertion
A brief note describes feeling exhausted from heavy labor and mental strain. The account emphasizes fatigue, slowed thinking, and the need for rest and recovery.
Pilener Beer Promises Strength Through Iron City Brew
Advert says drink Pilener beer to gain strength and vigor and urges patrons to call for it at saloons. Iron City Brewing Company Manufacturers lists telephone No. 1185 for inquiries.
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Iron City Brewing Company
Allegheny School Board Moves to Enforce Textbook Use
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers adopts a resolution requiring teachers to use only board adopted textbooks and certify monthly pay rolls. If not followed, the state may forfeit the 50,000 appropriation. experts report the High School building sinking three inches on filled ground.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Board of School Controllers
Minnie Donahey
Annie Warren
Bertha Kaltenbaugh
Hattie Brown
Mamie Stone
Oliver
Charles Davis
Andrew Peebles
Mn ‘ Re
Olive
Rd of School Controllersaas
J. Oliver
Bennett
Walton
Peer Young
Atese Law Uices
Adt
Iulea
State Department
Young
Wedding Fete Ends in Pepper Smell Dispute
Paul Bachman sought Deputy Mayor McKelvey to file charges against Mrs. Wittash over alleged red pepper on a basement stove causing nausea at a wedding party. Bachman fainted on stairs as he confronted the accused. Deputy Mayor declined to take the case. Wittash lives at South and Cherry streets.
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Paul Bachman
Allegheny
McKelvey
Settled After Years in McLean Bankruptcy Case
Attorney A Y Smith successor to Samuel Harper closes 18 year old McLean bank failure matter. Creditors receive final dividend of 2 16 100 cents per dollar, about one eighth of claims, with Gold note payable. Henry Clews & Co also listed as creditors for 316.04 dollars.
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A. Y. Smith
Samuel Harper
Thut
Samuel BR. McLean
Mr. McClean
George B. Hill & Co
W Woodward
Hegister Harper
Mr. Smith
Thos Credite Ee
Imis
Ani Phelps
Too
New York
Prine
Enry Clews & Co
Music goods and horses advertised for sale in Pittsboro era
Notices promote Lakeside, Arion, Keystone, Conservatory and Washburn instruments with prices, plus a large stock of banjos violins accordions and sheet music. Also Arnheim Livestock Co lists 25 draught horses 1500 to 1800 pounds and 75 head of mules. Advertising copy touts low prices and maps and price lists for Pittsburg Lake Erie depot offerings and town development.
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Lakeside
Coe
Conservatory
Lea
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Imprisoned Detective Faces Test Over Firearm Arrest
United States Detective Daniel Mc Sweeney was arrested in Warren Pennsylvania for pointing firearms while guarding a prisoner. A habeas writ aims to test the legality of the arrest as legal action moves through the federal courts.
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Daniel Mc Sweeney
Warren
Acheson
United States Circuit Court
United States District Court
Erie
Chauncey Marble
Warren County
Marble
Reed
McSweeney
Barring
RicManus
Wey
Ientiary
Frearms
Atableste
Gifford
Tive McSweeney
Freihart
Warren Coun
United
Lyon
Pitt Cane
McKeesport Thrives as Iron Trade Hub and Real Estate Draw
McKeesport centers on three iron trades including wrought iron pipes sheet iron and tinning. The city has tripled its population in the past decade and will likely do so again. Real estate climbs as Highland Land Company's building lots remain affordable. contact W. C. Soles & Bro., Bank of McKeesport building, Room 1, McKeesport, Pa.
Summer Clearing Sale Embroidered Paris Robes and Linens
EXTRA BARGAIN last week of our Summer Clearing Sale offers Paris robes at $10 each and embroidered cashmere fichus with deep cuts. All wool French challis at 25c a yard, linen hemstitched pillow cases priced to clear, and chenille portieres two values per pair. High discounts apply to higher priced items.
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Paris
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