Resolution Driven Republican Platform Amid Speech Finales
The convention adopts a platform endorsing President Harrison’s administration, civil service reform, and tax policy while condemning Southern racial oppression. It backs General Boyer for governor, Beaver’s administration, and endorses party unity with N. B. Goff supporters. Delegates reinforce national league ties and nominate officers in a heated but harmonious process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Callaghan
Ph Hinn
Ben. Harrison
South
Congress
United States
West Virginia
Nathan B. Goff
Aumes
Union
Henry E. Boyer
Repubilice Eee Teat
Commonwealth
Aril
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Johnstown
Liberty
Vania
Repubblc
Republicas
Co Seon
Grover
Ced Wien
Treasury
H. K. Boyer
Dalzell
Percell
Pittsby
Stuart
Appomattox
Autlantic
Pacific
Harrison
Eas
Beirabion
Herois
Hospitality reception for President Stuart at Seventh Avenue Hotel
An elaborate reception to President Stuart drew about 800 Republicans who crowded the Seventh Avenue Hotel's second floor. Steward Adam Meyer provided lunch with over 1,000 chicken croquettes and four bowls of I1. Julian continued on Sixth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Adam Meyer
Julian
The Wakeful Giant by the Pittsburgh Water Works
A night voyage near Pittsburgh reveals the water works as a silent power house. The 2,700 gallon per stroke pumps drive the city’s daily supply while the giant never sleeps and workers sustain a tireless cycle.
Night Visitor Examines Great Pumping Station
Night Engineer Mc Clune leads a mysterious guest to the enormous pumping station. The visitor asks to view the engines by night as the moonlight streams through a glass roof. Two small figures stand among vast machinery, capable of starving Pittsburg by manipulating a few wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Lawrenceville
Brilliant Station
McClune
Pittsburg
Wayfarer
Case of Lydia O Connor sparks family dispute
Two South Side women fight over Lydia Birdie O Connor a 16 year old girl daughter of Emerson O Connor. Lydia lives with Emerson’s half sister Mrs Matthew Coleman after the father’s workhouse sentence. Each woman accuses the other of keeping a disorderly house and abusing the girl. Agent Dean advises Mrs O Connor to charge Lydia with incorrigibility before Alderman Brokaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Lydia
Birdie O'Connor
Emerson O’connor
Emerson
Matthew Coleman
South Sixth Street
Cabot Way
Dean
Mrs. O'Connor
Alderman Brokaw
Painters Refuse Parade Over Armstrong Monument Day
Industrial mill notes report tensions among Allegheny Turners and band members over Thanksgiving demonstrations. Great Western Band offered lower rates than union scale, prompting threats of resignation and a union dispute linked to the German society and the KofL. Delegates push to use the lower price as evidence of non union conduct and seek charter annulment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
German Trades Council
Allegheny Turners
Turners
Northside
Charles H. Hart
Grand Army Band
Great Western Band
Great Western Sum
German Trades Assembly
General Executive Board
Central Trades Council
K. of L
Kicking on the Committee Sparks Parade Dissent
Labor groups in the Ohio Valley area refuse to join the Thanksgiving Day parade over disputes with two committee members. Unions including the decorators and the ters’ refuse to participate, citing past controversy over imported window glass workers. Secretary of the Ohio Valley Trades Assembly says his group will not be represented, though the parade committee reports broad support and plans to fine members who skip the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Club
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
John Need
Bayne
J. K. Aiken
Dalsell Republican Club
Ford
Hugh Kennedy
Neeb
Allerheny County
National League
Stuart
Bill Leeds
Philadelphia
League
John M. Thurston
Féwin
Pennsylvania
Dean Sun
Republican League of the United States
Saratoga Springs
Mibinet
National Organization
State League
Easyvilley
Toon
Add
Joax M. Thurston
Ters
Ohio Valley Trades Assembly
John M. Kelly
Smithies Still Striking Amid Union Shop Checks
A committee from Horseshoers' Union No. 9 led by William Sheedy John Barry and Roger Sweeny surveyed city shops to verify signings and planned to visit non union shops to explain the issue. Strikers allege non union workers lack proper heel and toe shaping and a Jr O U A M member was found at Troy Hill car line blacksmith shops for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheedy
John Barry
Roger Sweeny
Horseshoers’ Union No. 9
Troy Hill
Boycott Drives Knights of Labor action in region
Master Workman Ross says a 10 cent assessment funds the fight against Marvin & Co. The nationwide boycott spreads from the city to Beaver Falls and Connellsville as coal syndicate actions surface. Builders' Exchange meets on Liberty Street, and a large clothing sale at Jos. Horse & Co. advertises net cost bargains for three days.
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Workman Ross
Knights of Labor
Marvin & Co
D. A. No
Beaver Falls
D. A. No. II
Connellsville
Coal
Monongahela River
Kanawhe
Builders’ Exchange
Liberty Street
Atcensis
E. P. Stolesberry
Orange Belt Railway
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
DP Black
Baltimore
J. F. Constang
Ohio
George Bretsler
Davis McCauley
Eity
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
the Lakes
Persian Matrimony Customs Given By Persian Lecturer
Samuel B. Karib, Persian native, lectured at Curry University Hall on marriage customs in Persia. He described betrothal practices where parents arrange unions, girls wed young, and elaborate wedding outfits are provided by the bride’s family. The talk covered age ranges for brides and grooms and the lack of romance in early arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leane
Hastings
J .Muel B. Karib
Persia
Curry University Hall
Karib
W. H. Pearce
Butler Street
M. E
Toady O’ Hamilton
Barnum
Philadelphia
W. A
Hamilton
Europe
W. H. Ritter
Butler
Republican State Executive Committee
Butler County
Fashi Brokaw Bros Fall Line for Boys at Sailor's
New York originators Brokaw Bros present desi mer cuts and nobby shapes for boys and children's wear this fall. Available exclusively at Sailor's on Sixth Street numbers 56, 58 and 60. Materials boast unusual prettiness and wide pattern variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashi Brokaw Bros
New York
Sailor's
Sixth Street
Excursion Tickets Sale and Kids Event at City Stores
The Thiensial Conclave of Knights Templar in Washington. D C announces excursion tickets Pittsburg to Washington and return good Oct 5 to 8 with stopovers at Baltimore and Harrisburg on the return. Also ongoing at Jos Hones Co Penn Avenue and Aufrecht Elite gallery Market Street Pittsburg with children, fall styles, and dancing academy notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Knights Templar
Washington, D. C
Penna. R. R
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Harnsburg
Penns
Isburg
Aufrecht
Market Street
Children’s Department
Jos. Hones & Co
Fine Dress Goods Prices and Colors Displayed
Customers praise the selection of dress goods with prices and colors noted. Highlights include Berges in various widths at 75e and $12 per yard and Georgette Berges at 116 per yard offering grand value. The store emphasizes large color offerings and broadware fabrics for all-wear use.
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William E. Leeds
Mr. Stuart
John Dalzell
Mr. Start
H. A. Paul
The
Americas Club
Nashville
Leeds
Paul
Joan Gripp
Westmoreland County
KR. A. Fulton Lyon
D. Bingham
West Chester
Alex. White
Wencel Hartman
R. A. Felton Lyon
Westmores
L. R. Walter
Phenixville Iron Works
Walter
Fairlamb
William Walker
Bates
Meadville
Republican Party
Harry Kal
Philadelp
A. J.logan
W. D. Porter
Logan
William &. Miller
Scranton
Everett Warren
T.C. Wiley
Lancaster
John B. Ream
Mr. Brown
Mercer County
J. F. Downing
Erie
Sam McCord
J. P. McCord
Mr. Downing
A. J. Logan
Messrs. Ream
Downing
Liam Thornton
Stee
Tain Thornton
Bob” Lindsay
Bob Lindsay
League Center
Pittsburgh
Stuartee
Me. Linn
Philaphia
Charles F. Eula
State Central Committee
Dalell
Blume
Jeaner
Americas
Allegheny
Brilliant
A. V. KR. RB
Mt. Albion
Rudolphh Demler
Allegheny Arsenal
Rudolph Demler
Hoboken
J. F. Macdor
Fifth Avenue
Maeder
Cathedral
P.C
Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
F. & W. Pilsner
Overholt
Gibson and Dillinger
Anlog
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Avenue
Wood Street
Brown
James H. Arxen & Co
Klein
Armstrong Monument
Labor Notes
Molders
Matthew Englehart
Millvale
Union Station
Lous Engle
Engle Hart
Mr. Engle
P.O
Cor
Jos
P. O
Jubilee Singers
Pitsburgere
James P. Witherow
Hotel Duquesne
M. C. Butler
South Carolina
F. H. Steth
North Carolina
J. N. Echols
J. H. Sawyer
Weat End
John Murray
Oefense Auncy
Lakewood
Henry Fox
George Fox
Denver
Louis Fox
B. Taylor
B. R. MecNeirney
William H. Tarr
Wheeling
Bessie
James B. Lanz
Greensburg Press
Samuel Warden
W. D. McKeefrey
Leetonia, O
Kenochan
Titusville
Monongahela
Horrie & Co
Jos, Homaz & Co
Frauenheim & Vilsacks
Max Klein’s
Muscatel
Elkca
California
Teachers of Dancing
Thuma’s Academy
Fourth Avenue
National Association of Teachers of Dancing
Fincet. Klein
Exsition
L. Breuninger & Cos
Smithfield Street
I Co
San Francisco
Pittsburg Steel
Velie & the Free For
Reece
Dr.o.mclane
Price
Mic
Fleming Brothers
St. Louis
Biber & Easton
Matt
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Horne & CO
Serges
Bergen
Georgetta Berge
Serge
Antil Aner
Berge
Rayard
Ual Armores
Wales
Paris
Pines
Rietta
Jus. Horne
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