Congressman Bynum’s Tale Of Two Postmasters And Patronage
Indiana Democrats recount stories of campaign money buying patronage that failed to deliver offices. A contributor paid for a postmastership but the prize went to a shoe dealer. another $200 backfired when a rival secured the post and refunded the cash. The pattern shows campaign finance influencing appointments across towns.
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Congressman Bynum
Indiana
Bynum
United States
Huston
State Republican Committee
Bkt
McKee
Harrison
Grand Army
New Jersey Prohibitionists Split Over Local Option and High License
General Clinton B. Fisk, a Prohibition ticket candidate, said New Jersey Republican platform language is vague on local option versus high license. Prohibition candidate George La Monte called the plank ambiguous and satisfactory to brewers. La Monte argued it could sway Prohibition votes, with Republicans often deferring to party bias rather than a clear stance.
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New York
Clinton B. Fisk
New Jersey
George la Monte
Prohibition Party
Arrest of Two Officers Sparks Disorder Charge
Police officers Alexander and Davis were arrested by Special Officer Caldwell of the World's Museum for disorderly conduct. They deny loud talk and claim they were performing their duties. a hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Alexander
Davis
Caldwell
The
World’s Museum
Two Italians Arrested Over Express Package Theft
Antonio Stork and Antonio Ossini were arrested yesterday for stealing an express package from A. Siedle's jewelry store on Frankstown Avenue. The package contained three silver watches and a gold case valued at 127 dollars.
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Antonio Stork
Antonio Ossini
A. Siedle
Frankstown Avenue
Gocom
Walls Collapse Buries Two Hungarians in Allegheny Trench
Early morning incident on Marion Avenue Allegheny leaves two Hungarian workers trapped under a cave in. Rescuers pull both men from the rubble and rush them to Allegheny General Hospital. Officials of the American Flint Glass Workers' Association have not decided on actions amid the Chicago strike's unsettled status.
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Marion Avenue
Allegheny
Sa A Sera Ata George Hudac
American Flint Glas Workers’ Association
H. N.L
Leataina Ie
H. N
Invitations Sent for Catholic Congress Delegates in Pittsburg
Bishop Phelan received many blank invitations to be distributed among Pittsburg Catholics. Laymen chosen as delegates to the Baltimore Catholic Congress will meet Monday November 11 at the Baltimore Academy of Music. The executive committee includes Archbishop Ireland and bishops Foley and Harkins with several notable figures.
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Phelan
Pittsburg
Baltimmore
H. F. Spaunhorst
St. Louis
Will They Make Money Editorial on English Syndicate
The American Manufacturer editorial surveys the English syndicate that bought the Oil's Iron and Steel Company's Cleveland plant and the Thomas Iron Company at Easton. It analyzes the sale, questions future earnings and dividend prospects, noting English experience does not favor profitability.
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Oil
Iron and Steel Company
Cleveland
Thomas Iron Company
Easton
Campbell's Place Nominees for LA 300 President
The list of candidates for President of LA 300 K of L includes John Eberhart cutter Pittsburg Riggins cutter Millville Samuel Githens blower Brownsville Granville Nenus blower Canastota James K Tarr blower Pittsby and John Gray gatherer Bellevennon Pa. The retiring James Campbell will leave office after his term to enter real estate business. Voting requires a majority of votes cast.
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L. A. 300
K. of L
James Campbell
John Eberhart
Cutter
Pittsburg
A Riggins
Millville
N. J
Samuel Githens
Blower
Brownsville
Granville Nenus
Canastota
James K. Tarr
Pittsby
John Gray
Gatherer
Bellevennon
Mont
Machinists Plan Meeting on Unions and Federation
A meeting is called for tomorrow evening to organize nonunion machinists and discuss forming a trades union. Some local machinists belong to the Knights of Labor with a national trades district, and there is a proposal to join the Federation of Labor.
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Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Local court action over embezzlement case and injuries in city
J. C. Azues sued Fred Kimpel for $70 alleging embezzlement while Kimpel, a former employee of Alles & Bailey, was jailed for a hearing set for Monday. A string of minor injuries and accidents flow through the day from scaffold falls at Edgar Thomson Steel Works to a box car incident at Jones Ferry. Police dealt with robberies and liquor arrests as the Republican Party met to plan campaigns.
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J.C. Azues
Alles & Bailey
McMasters
Fred Kimpel
Kimpel
Jons Herenixsox
West Penn Road
West Penn Hospital
Joan Tiere
Mercy Hospital
Tighe
Johnstown
Allegheny Republican Club
Hartman
Dora Steplein
Grorcge Galya
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Davin Exxiss
Allegeny Police
Pearson Yonerday
James Kenny
William Magee
Alderman Richards
Morris’ Foundry
George Carves
Singer, Nimick 4 Co
X. C. Wernher
D. Hammond
Shady Avenue
Reynoldton
Baturden
Charles F. Gotthold
Liberty Street
Predicament of a Witness Who Was Rather Too Willing
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Cos Valley notes a coke shortage in the Connellsville region with idle ovens being fired up. The Courier compares iron trade patterns to past booms, predicting moderate growth ahead and possible price advances around two dollars. last week’s production reached 126,488 tons with shipments near 6,400 tons despite constraints.
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Cos Xelis viLts
Connellsville
The
Courier
Saloon Keeper Davis Turned Defendant For Perjury
Cantos September 19 Charles Davis a saloon keeper testified to aiding the minor Eddie Waltner by supplying liquor then faced potential perjury charges. Prosecutors obtained an affidavit against him and he was arrested after leaving the witness stand and bound over to Probate Court.
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Cantos
Charles Davis
Joseph Kraft
Law and Order Society
Eddie Waltner
Avis
Davis
Waltner
Big Fire Dept Parade Draws 40000 In Carlisle
A massive state fire department parade in Carlisle drew about 40 000 firemen and visitors from across Pennsylvania. Some 89 music bands and 72 companies formed by 2 pm, with a grand display of fireworks to end centennial ceremonies of the Union Fire Company. The next convention is planned for Chester on September 15, 1800.
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Union Fire Company
Chester
All Because of Three Brothers Strike Hits Bellaire Steel
Bellate steel workers, about 400 employees at Bellaire Steel Works, walk out in a sudden shutdown sparked by a dispute involving the three brothers and a manager's decision not to discharge. The telegram notes the mass action began in the evening with workers halted at the plant.
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Bellame
Bellaire Steel Works
Asa Brothers
Raphites
Will Hanpre weds Miss Barbin in Hap ist Church ceremony
On Thursday evening September 19 1889 at Fourth Avenue Hap ist Church the Rev William Ward West presided over the marriage of Will F Hanpre to Miss Axnis G daughter of Amos M Barbin with details of the ceremony and participants as reported.
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Hardie—Barbin
Fourth Avenue Hapist Church
William Ward West
Will F. Hanpre
Axnis G
Amos M. Barbin
Funeral notices list several Pittsburgh area deaths
At 10 50 a m September 19 in Canonsburg Pennsylvania A Clare Bans a gangster at RoartC and A M Smith of Swissvale Pittsburgh aged 23 funeral at First Presbyterian Church Saturday morning September 21 interment private. Francesa Baper Elena Bader daughter aged 18 years 9 months 19 days funeral September 21 at 8 00 am from 08 Vista street Allegheny requiem mass 9 am St Marys Church Friends invited. Gottthold Thursday September 19 8 a m son of Gott hold deceased and Helena Gottthold in 25th year funeral from his mothers residence 1119 Liberty Street Friday September 20 2 pm Friends invited. Kum Gott On Thursday September 19 3a 6 545 am daughter of war an of aged end Ianuthoe and 3 ave Funeral from parents residence 8523 Butler Street Friday September 2 4 pm Friends invited.
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Bane
Canonsburg
A. Clare Bans
Roartc
A. M. Smith
Swissvale
Pittsburg
First Presbyterian Church
Ec Owonner
Francisa Baper
Elena Bader
Vista Street
Allegheny
St. Mary's Church
Gotthold
Fanes
Helena Gotthold
Green
Liberty Street
Fripar
Kumgott
Ianuthoe
Butler Street
Businessmen subscribe to test for nitro fuel in Wheeling
At a Wheeling meeting on September 19, businessmen subscribed nearly 12 000 dollars to organize a company to conduct a thorough test for nitro fuel in the city or immediate vicinity.
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Wheeling
Pittsburg firm offers wide range home repair services
A Pittsburg based tinkering company markets itself as a Jack of all trades for households. It lists roof repairs, stove setup, glass work, furniture repair, carpeting, plumbing, electrical work, moving, cleaning, piano tuning, and more, using contracted artisans as needed. The operation, led by Mayer and associates, has been active for nearly four months with a touring inspection from Baltimore to Cumberland and on to the Pittsburg and Chicago division.
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Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio
King
Odell
George de B. Keim
W. F. Frick
Douglass
Alfred Walter
Baltimore
Aoe
Deer Park
Cumberland
Pittsburg
Chicago
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Victor
Voumesrs
Campbell
L. A
Davis Island
Wennesda
Republican County Committee
Fifth Avenue
David Cassy
Singer & Nimick’s Mill
Carson Street
Singer's Row
Edward Slax
Panhandle
Jones’ Ferry
How
Jomax Dews
Water Street
Richard Dorris
J.J. Miller
James Kearns
Sevcrant McCurry
Thirtieth Ward
John O'Brien
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cresson
Oonferensburg
William Carrol
Marin Bros
de. Duscan
Penn Avenue
Maryland
James Canroy
M. Kettering
Alderman Porter
Law
Taerin
W. F. Rarnes
Dr. Watson
Horsford’s
Cassy
Liberty St
Horne & Co
Kyable & Shuster
Horn & Co
Gibson and Dillinger
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Avenue
Woo Street
Booces & Bush
Klein
Enable & Shuster
Arte Wainwright
Viole
Philadelphia Press
Sarerg
Rome
Andrew Patterson
Eva Julin
William F. Hardie
Annie G. Barbin
William J. Towsen
Magale le E Dougherty
Tse
Michael Strabik
Frances Carvesk
Henry Thetenbruck
Annie Krumenacker
James Cuff
Mary Jane Price
William G. Ae
Carrie N Eee
Albert J. Saint
Matilda A. Ones
Michael Sullivan
Joshua Whitworth
Mary A. Williams
Wilson T. Kearney
Alattle V. Barbourik
Stella Beckerl
McKeesport
Rilers
Reeseittaborg
Pittsburg - Allegheny
Pittaburg
Alleghen
Pitteburg
Walls Station
Vitteburg
New Castle
Colesos
Pimdute Ooo
Pittaborg
Pitteborg
Hese
S. Pittsburg
Hiewe
Ddlewood
Manafield
Braddock
Irwin Station
Saitegneny
J. R. Anderson
T. Mi. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
DR. Jeager
Tvs
Frank Vonnelly
George C. Jenks
Adolph Belot
John Griet
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Keystone Beaters
Crown Meat
Our
Ae Ea Vontalatan
Imne
Federal St
Wrea
Org
Knox
York
Oclock ?. x
Agnes
K. Kine
New Galilee
Ae Irae
Mt. Lebanon Church
James Montgomery
Keystone and
McCandless Avenues
Mahlstern
Annie MaTiipa
Adolph
Margaret Mahlstern
Juniper Street
Schmitt
Catharine Schmitt
Phillip Schmitt
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Ofice and Residence
Penn Ay Bu
M Fite
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
wFsa
Wheeling Wonds Nature Gas
Jack OF All Trades
Holkar
Darlington& CO
Astina Insurance CO
Hartford, Conn
Wood Street
Sixth Street
Penn Ave
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield
Telephone
John R. &A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Blooker
Wm.Semple’s
Allegheny, PA
Saxony
Paris
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St Alleghany
Jenness Miller
Goody
Butwerick & Co
Penn Building
the Mercantile Agency
Boneco
Furniturg
Hopper Bros. & CO
N. B
Crummac, Bane & Bassett
Houston & McShane
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