Second Convention of Pennsylvania Republican Clubs Opens
Preliminary arrangements for the state League of Republican clubs convenition at Lafayette Hall. Edwin S. Stuart to preside with John Dalsell as planned resolutions chair. Contenders for vice presidency include Burr Mackintosh and A J Logan amid a Philadelphia caucus and regional bets. Delegates from all districts will elect officers, delegates to the National Convention, and the permanent executive committee with Stuart signaling a finish today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State League of Republican Clubs
Edwin S. Stuart
Lafayette Hall
Stuart
Philadelphia
League
Pittsburg
John Daulzell
H. T. Fairlamb
West Chester
Fairlamb
Spokane Falls
Wash
John Dalsell
Kent Stuart
William Thornton
United States
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Randall Demon
Raek
Chas. F. Etta
State Central Committee
William Lion
Cameron Club
Eula
Burr Mackintosh
Tariff Club
A.J. Logan
Americas Club
William Flinn
Flion
Logan
Pillsbury
Scranton
Lancaster
Committee On Resolutions
Annie Laurie
National Convention of
Republican Clubs
Paul
John Neeb
Colonel Bayne
William Leeds
Eee
Oae
H. K. Boyer
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Prominent figures to receive Lnnovation honors
Mestra, Boyer and Stuart are named as recipients of the Lnnovation with State Chairman Andrews also slated to receive. Hox A C Bortxsom, former League chairman and first PA delegate to the National Lessee ot Claba, is noted. QUAY was expected at the Boyer reception but was recalled to Philadelphia, with claims the event is in peak form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestra
Boyer
Stuart
Andrews
Hox
A. C. Bortxsom
Pennsylvania
Public pump gifted to Allegheny city parks
Citizens gathered for a public meeting in Common Council chamber after the Allegheny pump between Federal and Boyle streets was turned over to the city. Dr. C. L. Miller chaired, with Dr. R. B. Mowry as chairman. Kennedy of the Park Committee received the key and praised the gift as a practical fountain benefiting the public. reference was made to future donations including a public observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Parks
Federal
Boyle Streets
City of
Allegheny
Common Council
C. L. Miller
R. B. Mowry
Iton
Lindsay
Select
Hunter
Kennedy
On ‘Ur Amit
Third Ward
Park Committee
Mowry
B. F. Woodbern
Conservatori Aquatic |Eus
Bethany Mission Opens In Moorhead Building
Miss Mary Moorhead granted a Grant Street room for a gospel mission declared free to all. The Bethany dedication featured singing prayers and speeches by Miss Campbell of London Mission schools Mrs Baker of Rochester N Y Mr Stone of Chicago and Mr Whitesides a faith care missionary. The main topic urged reaching those living without hope and enslaved by sin. The crowd was small yet deeply engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moorhead
Moorhead
Grant Street
Bethany
Mies Campbell
London Mission Schools
Baker
Rochester
N.Y
Stone
Chicago
Whitesides
Freight wreck blocks Fort Wayne line at Agnew station
Delays followed a freight wreck at Agnew station last evening on the Fort Wayne road. A journal box overheated on westbound No. 75 causing a car to bend and break, toppling cars and scattering merchandise across both tracks, blocking service for hours with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Road
Agnew Station
Death by Heart Failure Under Knife at Braddock
Coroner McDowell held an inquest into Thomas Jordan of Braddock who died on the operating table of Dr Dean. The verdict found death due to heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jordan
Braddock
McDowell
Dean
Diners of Allentown Turn Hall Faced Bomb Threat
A postal card warned that the Allentown Turn Hall would be destroyed within a week and urged readers to beware. authorities ponder the motive amid rumors of internal strife over recent purchases and governance. The blast scare followed a previous alleged arson attempt on a Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown Turn Hall
Dispatch
Allentown
Gymnastical Society
Turn Hall Society
Notable Visitors Stroll Through City from Washington
Colonel John Stewart United States Consul to Antwerp returns from Washington and will stay a few days at his relatives home. Ex Senator M C Butler of South Carolina and Brigadier General F H Stith arrive for several days at Seventh Avenue Hotel. They consult with Colonel Echols about southern iron interests. Senator Butler praised as a leading Democratic statesman. Also appearing are Barnum press agent Tony Hamilton and various officials en route to conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
United States
Antwerp
Washington
State Department
Stewart
Europe
Joseph Woodwell
Butler
South
Tony” Hamilton
Barnum's Circus
Tony
Ngee
C. Kennedy
J. W. Shields
J. M. Marshall
Indiana
Seventh Avenue Hotel
John M. Leech
Allentown
C. Isham
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Sharpabuter
Japhen General Hospital
Philip Spieler
Alderman Grip
Spieler
Henry Carter
Denver
F. P. Bell
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Western
Himan Poones
Ohio River
Alto
Sis Nue
Tustin Street
Larseo
North Avenue
Law and Order Society
Carlisle
Squire Lindsay
Garrison Alley
Ee Street
Costello and Labor Delegates Named for General Assembly
John Costello of the Knights of Labor was in town from Wilkes Barre after attending the N D A 135 convention. Delegates elected to the General Assembly in Atlanta in November include John B. Rea Robert Watchorn Thomas McQuade M L Beaty W B Wilson and John Costello. Costello will speak at a mass meeting in Jacksonville Ohio before heading to St Louis for the General Executive Board meeting starting Monday the 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costello
Knights of Labor
Wilkesbarre
General Assembly
Atlanta
John B. Rea
Robert Watchorn
Thomas McQuade
Bram, Ind
Robert
Scranton
Kan
M. L. Beaty
Pike Run
W. B
First Commandery of Knights of St John Formed
The first Commandery of the Knights of St John organized in the city with 26 charter members at the episcopal residence by St Pauls Cathedral. Elected officers include President John Cosgrove First Vice President J A Onatores Vice President P J Rowan Recording Secretary James P Ka eet and others. The group is described as a benevolent and mutual aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of St. John
St. Paul's Cathedral
John Cosgrove
J. A. Onatores
P. J. Rowan
Coen
James P. Kae Eet
HB. L. Aland
Lincoln School Board to Hold Meeting on Writing Teacher Issue
The Lincoln School Board reports no mandatory election for a writing teacher after Director Candy said all school rooms are staffed and doubts the impact of Judge White's recent order. A meeting will be held this week to try to resolve the muddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School Board
Candy
Braddock Youth Dies After 30-Foot Fall From Ladder
Joseph H. Tomlinson aged 18 fell thirty feet from a building at Main and Ninth Braddock while repairing tinwork on a cornice damaged in a fire. He was employed by A Reid, a tinsmith, and was instantaneously killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Joseph H. Tomlinson
Main and
Ninth Streets
Ida Grewsgessy
A. E Reid
Steamboat Elsine Returns to City After Six Week Gap
The light-draught steamboat Elsine arrived from Marietta yesterday. It is the first vessel to reach the city in six weeks and the first to pass the Davia Island dam since the bear trap began. Beesham's Pills cure bilious and nervous issues. Peans' Soap promotes a beautiful complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsine
Marietta
Davia Island
Wealthy Men Banquet at Duquesne Delights No Outsiders
A select group of 23 financiers dined at the Hotel Duquesne in a private banquet described as the most luxurious dinner ever prepared under Calinari Artist Menjou. Guests included Andrew Carnegie H C Frick and other magnates, with strict secrecy and no press access. The event lasted past midnight and featured costly arrangements while excluding outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Hotel Duquesne
Menjou
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
John W. Chalfant
Thomas M. King
J. ¥. Patton
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio Road
J. S. Schoonmaker
Robert Mayer
John McCleave
A. E. W. Painter
M. A. McDonald
E. D. Smith
Warehouse Plan for Pittsburg Seeks Charter
Attorney Edwin Carpenter announces that on October 15 an application will be made to the Governor for a charter for the Pennsylvania Storage Company. Five organizers are John W. Haney E F Pearson James F Keenan H S Toynbee and Edwin S Carpenter. The four story Water and West street building will be renovated for storage with a steam elevator. Capital stock expected near 100000 and operations to begin soon after charter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin 8. Carpenter
Pennsylvania Storage Company
John W. Haney
E. F. Pearson
James F. Keenan
Toynbee
Edwin
Carpenter
Union Storage
Chicago
Pittsburg
Water and
West Streets
Gas Shortage Plagues Southside Residents
The natural gas supply remains tight on the Southside with major providers American, Republic and ae aes Works all reporting shortages. Philadelphia company has arranged special supplies for homes and pressure in houses shows improvement, with full restoration expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Republic
Ae Aes
Philadelphia Company
Penn Avenue
Free fight at Fourth avenue and Market street leads to arrests
Local item reports a nighttime brawl at Fourth Avenue and Market Street using beer glasses and stones. Several men were badly cut and arrested, including John Harrison James spat Charles McGurdy John McLaughlin James Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Market Street
John Harrison
James Spat
Charles McGurdy
John McLaughlin
James Sheridan
Lindsey & McCutcheon
Iron and Steel Works
Allegheny
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Epinecopal Church
Lawrenceville
W N
Butler Street
Offricer Pamir Doxogh
Woods
Pearson
Robert Cunningham
William Jefferson
Daxxis Frei
Temperanceville
Lake Erie Road
Brown's Landing
Ecomeet
Roth Legs
Locating the Fair Would Benefit Central Park
Central Park would suffer no damage from the 1902 World’s Fair in New York. Temporary lawn repairs could be completed within six months. The fair would bring permanent horticultural buildings and at least 500000 plants, boosting horticulture nationwide. Chicago figures anticipate larger pledges from city magnates upon Palmer House head’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hamilton
Allegheny Party
New York City
Central Park
Hamilton
New York
World's Fair Commission
Europe
America
Half Rates to the National Capital via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers half fares to Washington for the Knights Templar triennial conclave October 8–11, 1889. Excursion tickets from all stations are valid for return until October 31, with a stopover within the limit at Baltimore Harrisburg Williamsport. Pittsburg rate listed as 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knights Templar
America
Pennsylvania Cmpany
Attimore
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Pittsburg
Excursion Excursions and Retail Offers Advertised
On Thursday September 26 the Pennsylvania Railroad runs a special excursion to Lloydsville Pa via Union Station at 8 10 p m with stops at East Liberty Wilkinsburg Braddock Irwin Greensburg and eastern points returning Lloydsville 5 p m arriving Pittsburgh about 9 30 p m Round trip fare from Pittsburgh $3 00 Tickets valid two days with Altoona stopovers Also Cincinnati and Columbus excursions offered by B O R R at $6 six days and $4 four days Cloak room jackets wraps and hosiery promotions from local stores including Knable Shuster and others. Wall coverings from John S Pee and more promotions noted at various downtown addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lloydeville
Rhododendron Park
Union Station
East Liberty
Wilkinab Braddock
Irwin
Greensburg
Altoona
Lloydsville
Pittsburg
Chinaman for police force seen as interpreter role
Rev E R Donehoo supports adding Jim Blaine a Chinese American officer to the police by exercising English skills for interpretation. Chief Brown to approve upon formal application and vouchers. Blaine would be paid only for duties performed such as interpreting or serving as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
E. R. Donehoo
Ims
Donehoo
Jim Jaine
Jim Nisses
Deneboo
Jim Blaine
Exposition Crowds and City Commerce Dazzle
Crowds swarmed the exposition and circus attractions as 14 000 plus attended, with Welsh music planned and floral displays expanding. Vendors advertise silks and dress goods while local merchants tout bargains in hats, fabrics, and ready to wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearure
Weis
EwxasLe & Shuster
Banquet and boat ride for national navigation delegates
A meeting of river operators arranged entertainment for the National Board of Steam Navigation delegates. The eighteenth annual meeting will be in the Monongahela House October 1 and 2 with about 100 members. Pittsburgh will send 20 delegates, more than any other city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
Water and
Wood Streets
National Board of Steam Navigation
Monongahela House
New York City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
New Orleans
Cleveland
Chicago
John A. Wood
I. N. Banton
Joseph Walton & Co
Josep Walton
Ton
Simpson Horner
B. F. Wilson
Pitt Pens
Pittsburg
National Board
Pittaburg
Fine $600 Chickering Piano and other instruments for sale
An advertisement lists a $600 Chickering piano at $225 with tone quality and finish noted. Also offered are a Haines Bros plaza piano for $0, Mason & Hamlin at $50, and more at J. M. Hiotamas & Coy 53 Smithfield Street with Sohmer, Colby, and Hallett brands. Other mentions include silk bargains, a dancing academy opening next week, and neckwear from James H. Atken & Co 100 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally Warran
Haines Bros.’ S
Mason & Hamlin
J. M. Hiotamas & Coy
Smithfield Street
Sohmer
Colby and Hallet
James H. Atken & Co
Fifth Ave
New Store Opens With Elegant Dry Goods Stock
A new shop announces extensive improvements and an open store showing. It features 61 dry goods items including cloaks and fabrics. yardage prices range from $0.75 to $2 per yard with various weights and diagonals, plus a wide selection of coloring in new shades arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Vienna
New York
Eden Musee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Order OF the Day
State League of Clubs
Dalzell
Resolutions Committee
ALL Right
Petes
W. Pergon
Pennrania Association
D.C
Eya Setenes
the Gospel Free
Agnew
Ft. Wayne
Society
Powers That Be
Ochabail
al. Koenig
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George A. Delamater
Meadville
Frank H. Morrison
Maryland
H. ©. Tudor
George T
Elizabeth A. Crawford
Ki Pa
Father Graham
Latrobe
St. Paul's Co
D. C. Reinohl
Id J. Johnston
C. H. Jackson
Standard Underground Cable Company
Rothchild
Texas
Kuhn
J. P. Kuhn
P. J. Egan
Anderson
Costeliao
Knights of 8&1
John
Sudge White
Ing
Milla
Eresopizz
Northside Gun Club
Perrysville
Michael Harrison
John Tock
Seunetown
Thomas Grant
George Starker
Jomes Grant
Josefh Camp
Frank Noland
A. Gg . Jones
Seidie
Hance Dunlap
Alderman McMaster
Mra. Dunlap
Corer Sarah
Eleventh Streets
Maggie Connelly
Fleishman
Second District
Whitshouas
Frank Brobat
Palmer House
Brobst
Potter Palmer
Philip Armour
Marshal Field
Mr. Palmer
National Capital
Horne & Co
P. C
New Court House
Fifth Avenue
Cincinnati
Columbus
Usso Huoeus
Hacer
Knable & Shuster’s
Wood Street
City
Exasie & Suvster
Gro. H. Bexyerr & Bro
First Avenue
Caprese
Poular
Med
Chief Brown
the Queen's
Black Brigade
Santiago
Diller
Saul
Washburn
H. Kleber & Bro
Marvin & Co
Marvin
Ussu
Jos. Horne & Co
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Fiannel Barenina
Kwasie & Shuster
Hucus & Hacks
Tissa
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
Avenue
Huoys & Hacks
John S. Roberts
Wood St
Liberty
UrSsu
O’kerre Gas Aprilance Co
Parker
Salonen
Chickering
Gur
Jon Pill
Orne & Co
Peon Avenues
Falkins, Barnels Baraine Ewasre
Thuma's Dancing Academy
Biber
Easton
Market St
Biber & Easton
R. J. Horner & CO
Artistic Furniture
Tyhzeror
Tadao
JUS. Hornett's
Penn Avenue Stores
Serges
Totors
Georgetta Serge
Grand Valun
Serge
Benge
Doe Yard
Finch
Armares
Hietta
Welong
Fabrica
Paria
Horne
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