Pittsburg Center of Republican Campaign activity in Western Pa
State leaders arrive in Pittsburg for a Western Pennsylvania swing as the campaign heats up. W H Andrews and H A Boyer forecast a solid off year majority with no public speaking this year and discuss possible gains in Allegheny and Washington counties. James Kerr and W J Brennen also visit while discussions on Wallace and Black for governor spark party debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. H. Andrews
Pennsylvania
H. A. Boyer
Seventh Avenue
Washington
Boyer
Boyer and Andrews
Andrews
James S. McKean
Bigler
Wherry
State League of Republican Clubs
Americus Club
Oil City
Hon. C. L. M
Europe
Mr. Andrews
Harrison
M.L. Quay
James Kerr
Clearfield County
W. J. Brennen
Squire Borie
Black
Pattison
Samuel J. Randall
Wallace
Binack
Larkin
Brick Accident Leaves Man With Fractured Skull
John Davis suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm when bricks toppled from a high pile at Keefer's brickyards on Stan ton avenue. The wagon horse valued at $600 was severely injured and shot. Davis was taken to his home in Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Keefer
Stanton Avenue
Davis
Sharpsburg
Railroad chiefs delayed on inspection tour visit
President Moyer and Second Vice President King of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were due in the city last night but did not arrive. Their special train was held at Rockwood overnight and the magnates are expected today as they continue a tour of inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
King
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rockwood
Druggist Seeks Clarity After Delayed Milk Shake Verdict
Druggist A. C. Kaercher expressed regret over Judge Ewing's lengthy verdict in the milk shake appeal cases. He said the decision would allow him to reopen the rat warm day next summer and that he simply wished to know his legal standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kaercher
Ewing
Swede Dr Weidenstrom to preach last night
A distinguished Swede named Dr Weidenstrom was announced to deliver a sermon last night, promising a notable spiritual address for the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidenstrom
Two Toughs Arrested After Dr Campbell Robbery Attempt
Detective McTighe arrested Thomas McEwen alias Jack Spratt and C H Kennedy after they attempted to steal Dr F Campbell's watch in a Sixth Street saloon yesterday afternoon. Campbell, 78, identified the men. McEwen yielded the watch after a struggle, Kennedy offered a bribe to drop charges. both face a morning hearing.
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Thut
Thomas McEwen
Jack Spratt
Black Tom
C.H. Kennedy
McTighe
F. Campbell
Sixth Street
Campbell
Lacock Mreet
Allegheny
McCarthy
McEwen
Young McEwen
Mc-Ewen
Kennedy
Duquesne Way
Wen
The Treacherous Gas at Vogel’s Bakery
Yesterday at William Vogels bakery on Bluf and Chestnut streets a gas leak caused an explosion after a valve was left open. The inspector and Vogel escaped injury, but Vogel sustained burns to his mustache brows and hair as a ten foot column of flame erupted from the oven door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vogel
Bluf
Chestnut Streets
Vogel
Evergreen road strike shuts down Pittsburg and Western
Workers on the Evergreen road a Pittsburg and Western branch have walked out over pay. The narrow gauge line with an engine and two cars saw engineers and firemen forced to work all day and rotate night watch without extra pay. Manager McDonald threatens to suspend the road if profits do not improve, leaving patrons to walk the ties to reach destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Road
Pittsburg and Western
McDonald
Benkart Denies Insulting Tenants in Pleasant Valley
John Benkart faces a charge of insulting Mrs Linkert based on an information filed by her before Mayor Pearson. The case follows her husband’s eviction from Benkart’s rented home after the alleged incident. Bail set at 1000 dollars for a morning hearing. Benkart, an elderly Pleasant Valley resident, is said to be financially secure.
Notable visitors pass through city amid cold spell
Charles Stow editor of Barnum and Bailey's show literature toured the city after a stop in New Castle. Rev Father Fidelius Stone, missionary to Chili, is northward for several months. George McCain, Philadelphia Press political writer, was in town. Mrs Nagle and Mrs Mulligan head to London. Rev W S Williams preaches on national ahao. John Murphy plans three weeks in the East. James H Hopkins visits from Washington. Assistant Supt W Coates tours Philadelphia and New York. George A Huhn Jr visits Steer Saneaties. T Clifton Jenkins returns to Harvard after Maine summer. Carl Wilhelm recovers from illness. General Manager Pease goes East. John A Wagner takes a mountain vacation. Carrie M Brown and sisters seen about town. Edward Lindeman heads East. C E McKim visits Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stow
Barnum & Bailey
Mr. Stow
New Castle
Pittsburg
Stowangs
United States
Baltimore
Washington
Cincinnati
Father Fidelius Stone
Chili
South America
Father Stone
George McCain
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
City
McCain
W. Nagle
Pittsburg Junction
J. Mulligan
London
Mercy Convent
W. 8. Williams
Christ Universalist Church
John Murphy
New York
Boston
James H. Hopkins
William Coates
Bureau of Fire
James M. Swank
Iron and Steel Statistician
Erie Budtetin
Shay
T. Clifton Jenkins
T. C. Jenkins
Harvard College
Maine
Carl Wilhelm
Pease
Westinghouse Electric Company
John A. Wagner
Penn Avenue
Old Mission and Indian Lore Spotted in Latelustrated Dispatch
A preview notes a Latelustrated feature in tomorrow's Dispatch exploring the early mission era and the Indians who formed its subject, offering insights into their history and European contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Mission
Indole
Tomorrow's Dispatch
Shaky Coke Syndicate Faces Terms Clash in Pittsburgh
William Shinn, heading a Monongahela river coal deal, met with Pittsburgh operators to push terms. Eastern buyers demand cash and reject bonds, mortgages or preferred stock. Confidence wanes as delays mount, with Shinn aiming for a 5 percent commission on a potential sale worth 15 to 14 million dollars across 16 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Shinn
Monongahela
Fawcett & Sons
Mr. Shinn
Coke Move Imminent as Frick Probes New Producers Group
H C Frick & Co negotiates a possible deal with the new Producers Association of small operators. A private conference occurred yesterday between H C Frick and John F Acheson, Pittsburg sales agent, at the Hotel Duquesne. No details were disclosed and both sides called it a private discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C., Frick & Co
New Producers’ Association
H. C. Frick
John F. Acheson
J. W. Moore & Co
Frick
Acheson
Pittsburg
New
Hotel Duquesne
Knights of Labor to Send Investigating Board to St Louis
Word from the Knights of Labor head quarters in Philadelphia states that the executive board to examine the dispute between the E. L. musicians and the M. M. P. will not arrive before October 1. The board meets in St. Louis next Tuesday week and will stop over en route. If they stop, the matter may be settled at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
E. of L
St. Louis
Rate clerks to meet on new passenger tariffs
Central Traffic Association calls a meeting of general passenger ticket agents and rate clerks at the Southern Hotel in St. Louis on October 1 to prepare November 1 tariff changes. The circular aims to finalize quarterly joint rate sheets. President Smith of the Flint Glass Workers' Association is in Wheeling seeking a peaceful settlement of the glass packers' strike with no expected trouble.
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G. R. Blanchard
Central Trafic Association
Generalssenger
Southern
St. Louis
Smith
Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Wheeling
Glass Packers
Asettlement
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Boosts Plant Capacity
The Allegheny Bessemer Steel Co. contracted a Pittsburg firm to erect a soaking pit furnace at Duquesne works, increasing plant capacity by about one fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Co
Hasing
Pittsburg
Duquesne
May's Hearing Testimony Misquoted About Bob Shepard
Humane Agent Dean clarifies May Sullivan's testimony at Magistrate McKenna's hearing. She reportedly saw Bob Shepard on a Baltimore and Ohio train and asked his help locating a house. They walked near the depot and Shepard pointed out the target house. he did not enter the house or cross the street with her.
Otterson Reported Safe After Prolonged Missing Spell
A search continues for Gus Otterson amid rumors he is alive and well. Authorities and friends express confidence in his safety and urge continued efforts to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Otterson
Seeey
Pope Leo XIII Remainder March Saint’s Day Observance
The text notes Pope Leo XIII and references a March Saint’s Day observance with brief heads up of liturgical activities. It preserves limited details due to OCR garble but indicates a church calendar item involving the pope.
Local Crime and Community Notices Highlight City Troubles
Local items report William Rinehart assisting his wife on Fifth Avenue Cable road where a following car crowd led to a confrontation with the conductor. Disputes include Harry Amler accused of disorderly conduct and a drunken assault on Mrs Langford. Reports cover jail hearings, burglaries, a fire at John Yager’s barn, injuries to a boy from Liberty Avenue, and various court actions, thefts, and donations to the Humane Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rinehart
Fifth Avenue Cable Road
Messra
Lamb
Wild
James Rosisson
Sanseleas
Thirtieth Street Bridge
Central Station
Kate Lips
The
Humane Society
O'Brien
Kate McSrees
St. Agnes’ Catholic Church
Fresh Air excursion ends with 33 colored children to Oakmont
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor finished its Fresh Air program by sending 33 colored children and their mothers to Oakmont for a day trip. The Children’s Temporary Home, run by the society, will open for applicants around October 1.
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Society For the Improvement of
Oakmont
Holmes Best at Gaillard’s on Boulevard des Capucines
Holmes draws attention at Gaillard’s, located on No. 30 Boulevard des Capucines. Patrons note the strong display and the venue’s classic Parisian atmosphere.
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Holmes’ Best
Gaillard’s
Boulevard Des Capucines
Stanley's Friend Views Africa and a Desert Canal Dream
Charles Fayes, a French scholar living at 1816 Carson Street, discusses Stanley and Africa. He describes Stanley as brave and likable, praises Tunis and Morocco, and envisions canals across the Sahara with vast costs and potential climate effects. Fayes notes Africa's riches in ivory gold diamonds and tropical fruits, and cites political unrest in Europe.
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Charles Fayes
Carson Street
Southside
Mr. Fayes
Africa
Stanley
Henry M
Tunis
Morocco
Tropics
Sahara
Mr. Bayes
Boulanger
R. Fayes
Boyers
Carnot
Europe
Fayes
Turkey
That Programme Row Forces Barker Arrest At Exposition
R V Barker printing a competing programme opposed to the official Exposition issue was arrested after refusing to stop distributing inside the Exposition. He and an assistant were seized by officers, taken to Central station, and charged with disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Barker
Central Station
Johnston
Barker
Grand Army Day Committee to Meet in Council Chamber
The Grand Army committee in charge of Grand Army Day will meet this afternoon at 3 30 in the Common Council chamber. The committee includes two representatives from each post in the county. Communications will be read from the West Virginia contingent who will date in the financial. They will also request subscriptions and ask merchants to decorate their homes in tribute.
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Grand Army Committee
Grand Army
Common Council Chamber
West Virginia Contiant
A Menace to Health on Taylor Street
Bloomfield residents fear disease as Taylor Street sinks into stagnation after heavy rains. Alderman Doughty notes nine year old wooden pavement rotted, leaving large holes that trap water and emit foul odors linked to diphtheria and other sicknesses.
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Taylor Street
Bloomfield
Doughty
Board of Arbitration meeting on McKnight claims delayed
The Board of Arbitration for State work at Johnstown did not meet as expected yesterday. A Harrisburg message said Secretary Kremer of the Relief Commission cannot arrive before the first of this month, so the session will likely be postponed to then.
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Board of Arbitration
James McKnight
Johnstown
Harrisburg
Kremer
Relief Commission
Aubrey Held for Trial in Liquor Charge
Andrew Aubrey appeared before Mayor Pearson in Allegheny on a liquor without license charge. Chief Kirschler filed the information and the testimony was strong enough to commit Aubrey for trial in default of $100 bail. His Chestnut street location is noted.
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Andrew Aubrey
Pearson
Allegheny
Kirschler
Aubrey
Chestnut Street
Actress Marie Wainwright to sue PA railroad for damages
The actress Marie Wainwright threatens legal action against a Pennsylvania railroad for $2000 in damages over lost baggage car shipment. The line reportedly refused timely transport, with partial transfer details and a late arrival noted in reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wainwright
Pennsylvania Road
Louis
Philadelpis
Alge
Allegheny High School awards contracts and hires teachers
The Allegheny Board of Control met at the new high school to award seating contracts to Dunnell & Co and lighting to Allegheny Light Company. They planned October 18 dedication and to hire three male teachers for commercial, mathematical, and language departments at $1,000 salaries. They also decided to hire one male and one female lecturer in anatomy and physical hygiene for boys and girls respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny High School
Allegheny Board of Control
Messra Dunnell & Co
Joe
Allegheny Light Company
Cme
Ao Redhaadt
Turners Building and Loan Boosts Capital to One Million
Stockholders meet to raise capital stock from two hundred fifty thousand dollars to one million dollars. The move aims to accommodate growing applications for membership and to spur business activity and prosperity for the society.
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Turners’ Building and Loan Association
Mellor & Hoene Show Piano and Organ Line at Exposition
Visit the Great Exposition to see Mellor & Hoene's stand at 77 Fifth Avenue with Hardman Krakauer Kimball pianos and Aeolian organs including self playing models. The Palace of Music at 77 Fifth Avenue features an array of grand pianos and ornate cases. Mellor & Hoene at 17 Fifth Avenue offer standard well known makes with easy payment plans and catalogues by postal card.
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Pilsburg
Mellor & H
Hardman
Krakauer and
Kimball
Fifth Avenue
Palace of Music
Palace
Chase
Chicago
Mellor & Hoene’s
Mellor & Hoene
Pittsburg
Anions Fall Excursion to the Summit of the Alleghenies
A special Pennsylvanians Railroad excursion departs from Union station Pittsburg at 8 10 am on Thursday September 26 for Lloydsville Pa on the Alleghenies summit. Fare round trip is 3 from Pittsburgh with low rates from other points. Tickets valid to Sept 27 and may stop at Altoona. return from Lloydsville at 5 pm with dinner stop at Altoona.
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Union Station
Pittsburg
Pennsylvans Railroad
Lloudaville
Alleghenias
Pitteburg
Altoona
East Liberty
Wilkins
Braddock
Lloydsville
Fragmentary Pittsburg Ad Catalog Highlights
A crowded page lists silk hats from J. G. Bennett Co and other makers with promises of free hat ironing. It promotes Kid gloves at $1, markets fall wear like plush coats and cashmere hosiery, and advertises wall paper and gas appliances. The fragment closes with an Opera House notice for Marie Warwickat in Twelfth Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bennett & Co
Youman
Dunlap
Miller & Evans
Heath & Co
J. G. Besnett & Co
Corner Wood
Fifth Avenue
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Roseate
Shrine
Feerer
John Benkart
Piusbergers
George A. Huhn, Jr
Carrie M
Clarissa
Caroline Brown
Uniontown
W. M. Clark
Ace Railroad
Edward Lindeman
Twenty
C. E. McKim
Wellsville, O
Anderson
Eastern Coal Combination
Dicker
H.C. Frick
Agent of the Producers
EH. of L. General Executive
May
Bob Shepard
Otterson
B. M. Harwa
Tis
Penn Street
8&Su
Charles Laxepor
Forbes Street
Doreey
Robert Mercer
Jonx T. Geovge
Twenty-eighth Street
Peter Fable
George
Alderman Warner
Fable
Geo Bain
Hector
Irvine
McGlynn
Sanford
L. E. Bolton
J. BR. Clarke
J. de Witt Miller
George Airaham
J. M. Darkham
John Brooks
C. W. Cook
Anteetes Grove
Alderman Lohrman
Tuer Gospel Temperance Union
Curry University
John A. Moreland
James White
Liberty Avenue
Thirty-third Street
John Yager
Allegheny Fire Department
Patrick Hitt
Wm. Boling
Hugh Wallace
Market Street
Grice
Mire Brorer
Frank Bauman
Bau
Black Diamond Steel Works
Bauman
Katie &Miley
C. A. Smiley
Evee
Wm. Semple
Citizens’ National Bank
Andrew Carnegie
Jons Flanagan
Thomas McPherson
Cook
Lake Erie Road
Lohrman
P. C. Exox
South Fork Club
Lake le Boeuf
South
Frank Brews
Joseph Mack
Warner
Brown
Ford
Dawster Surxecn
Carnegie
Fred McGrew
Gass Avenue
Tariff Club
Engine Company ‘No. 14
J.B. Smith
Ellsworth Avenue
Charles Wertis
James Willis
Oliver & Bro’s
Woods’ Run Iron Works
James Deis
Nae
Thomas Malone
Linden Steel Works
Oes Duff Company
Alleveny
Leo
Geo
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Avenue
Wood Street
Carpenter
Adrew Aubrey
MONEY
Anions
Allegheny Mountains
Pickering's
Cor
Tenth St
Penn Ave
O’exere Gas Appliance Co
Jos. Hoare & Co
John S. Roberts
Kwase & Shuster
Jos
Marie Wairwaricat
Hosene
Shakespeare
Mex’s
James H. Arcus & Co
Fifth Ave
Io Pooky
Morrows Dimpatch
Building and Loan Association
Eagle Building and Loan
Pinp Adler
Dele
Wal
Liberty
Avenue
Hara
Birest
Oil Seventh Avenue
JOS. Horne & Co
TSC
St Sc S
Ses Yard
Lapin
Woal Sergas
Sue Yard
Pittsburg, PA
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