Voters List Yields Mixed Shifts Across Pittsburg Districts
County voters show apathy in registry with declines in several Pittsburg wards and gains in others. The report notes losses in Allegheny City wards, evictions affecting Thirty-third ward, and Braddock gains, while Wilkins and Fawn fall slightly. Data compares 1850 and 1890 tallies amid political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Bellevue
Pitsburg
Allegeny
Elizabeth
Millvale
Alleppo
Bethel
Lincoln
Pine
Crescent
Shaler
East Deer
Springdale
Sewickley
Scott
Stowe
Fawn and Wilkins
Braddock
West Deer Township
Wilmending
Jeannette
Allegheny
Voter shift tied to naturalization under alcohol amendment
The text discusses a large registry last year and claims foreigners naturalized to vote against a Constitutional Amendment aimed at abolishing the manufacture and sale of liquor. It frames this as an offbeat or unusual political maneuver affecting the vote.
Pittsburg Shenango Lake Erie railway plan progress
Reorganization leaders including Colonel Samuel Dick A T Huidekoper and J F Blair arrived in Pittsburgh to push the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie railroad. About 300 men will lay rails next week as the line expands from Butler toward Conneaut and the lakes with Ottawa connections and docks ready for ore freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dick
A. T. Huidekoper
Meadville
J. F. Blair
Greenville
Pittsburg,Shenango and
Lake Erie Road
City
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Butler
Osgood
Conneaut
Haffalo
Rochester
Connesot
Bish
Ohio River
Saw Mill Run
Hull
Monongahela
Pittsboro Shippers
Rom
Iron City Bridge Co Faces Large Executions in Pittsburgh
The Iron City Bridge Company of Chartiers enters financial distress with an $183,351 execution against C. J. Schultz, its president, tied to a confessed judgment for £91,675 across 27 notes due 1890 1891. Attachments target multiple railways and industrial firms. Schultz unavailable for comment. his son doubts the report, while the broader firm impact remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Bridge Company
Chartiers
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
C. J. Schultz
American Bridge Mannufacturing Association
Ohio Connecting Railroad Company
Union Storage Company
Pitteburg and Western Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ww. T Lindner
Pleasant Valley Railway Company
Swan & Mee
Howard Plate Glass Company
Pennsylvania Company
Schlitz
Christina Strong
Executrix
Strong & Sons
Ce Pt
Wayne Roard
Allegheny
Eleventh Street
Schultz
Etee
Counterfeiter Keener Arrested on Warant Charge
Joseph Keener was seized by United States Detective McSweeney on a warrant from Commissioner McCandless, accused of possessing counterfeit silver dollars with intent to defraud. The case notes a violent past including a year sentence for shooting at a colored man and killing McCabe, with prior imprisonments amid a regional flood of fake currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keener
United States
McSweeney
McCandless
Keener
Center Avenue
McCabe
Studies in the Allegheny Observatory Lecture Compiled
At the Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society meeting in Pittsburgh a paper titled Studies in the Allegheny Observatory was read by Prof. G Guttenberg. The talk used stereopticon and showcased new mosses from Colomina College Herbarium and Haepatica from L M Underwood Syracuse. The group discussed charter incorporation as the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania and raising annual dues from 1 to 3 dollars, with next meeting set in Thaw building Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny Observatory
G. Guttenberg
Colomina College
L. M. Underwood
Syracuse
N.Y
Blind School Receives Legacy After Bequest
The Elina School Tresenter receives a £10,000 legacy from the late Miss Jane Holm ad. Executives James J. Donnell and John Porterfield are informed the board secured a Forty-second Street building, enrolled 12 pupils, and plans to open October 1. Will iam A. Herron and Charles F. Dean deliver the funds and plan circulars to solicit subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Herron
Charles F. Dean
Union National Bank
James J. Donnell
John Porterfield
Jane Holmad
Forty-second Street
Dean
Miss Holmes
Visitors From the Country Visit Penitentiary Impress Officials
Sheriff McDowell of Crawford county toured the local institutions with three visitors. John Pratt of Titusville received four years for burglary while Join McMullin of Meadville drew two years and William Rreble served fifteen months for felonious shooting. The guests, impressed by the high character of the facilities, planned to stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif McDowell
Crawford County
John Pratt
Titusville
Join McMullin
Meadville
William Rreble
Thernians Call All Rifles to Meeting at McKoe's Rocks
Colonel Felix McKnight and officials rally the Hibernian Rifles to meet at Water and Smithfield streets at ten o clock sharp to march to McKoe's Rocks for a First Regiment phony stand. The band escorts Company A from its armory to the grove amid tourist advice and syrup promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thernians
Phole
Felix McKnight
Thomas Larke
Edward Kennelly
Hibernian Rifles
B. of E
Water and
Smithfield Streets
McKoe
UNCLE SAMS STEEL CONFERENCE ON YARD SPECIFICATIONS
Secretary Tracy calls Carnegie Phipps and other firms to a Washington conference with the Steel Board on October 8 to discuss naval material needs. The talks aim to show how specifications might be loosened without reducing strength to speed up government orders and broaden steel production beyond a few firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Tracy
Steel Board
Steelmen
Washington
Naval Service
Edgar Thomson Men to Meet on Organization Plans
A Braddock meeting of Edgar Thomson employees is set for this evening to advance union organization. Peter Weise of Scottdale, a United Mine Workers organizer, will be invited by Master Workman Evans to address German and Hungarian workers and guide their stance. Weise’s expenses are covered by District 3. A note on terminating the present wage scale is to be announced before October 1, with new departmental scales to follow by year’s end from both the Amalgamated Association and Knights of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Peter Weise
Scottdale
United Mine Workers
Workman Evans
District 3
Weise
Amalgamated Association
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company Dissolves
A meeting held yesterday at the Coal Exchange offices resulted in formal dissolution of the Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company. Accounts were audited and a final apportionment of leases must await another meeting, while river coal shippers begin operating as individual traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
The
Coal Exchange
Alvar
Philadelphia Firm Locates at Wood's Run for New Plant
The Schonn Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia has decided to locate at Wood's Run. Announcement appeared in THE Dispatch about two months ago. Construction of the plant is already advanced. The firm will manufacture novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr
Schonn Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Wood's
Wood
DisPatch
Italian Laborers Discharged at Schenney Park
Superintendent McKnight acting on Chief Bigelow orders discharged all foreign laborers at Schenney Park because Controller Morrow refused to sign warrants for their pay. Councils consider an ordinance allowing laborers of any nationality if Americans cannot be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnight
Bigelow
Schenney Park
Morrow
Carpenters and Plasterers Strike on Allegheny Job
A group of carpenters and plasterers struck yesterday on an Allegheny job against a Knight of Laborman. The Knight quit, and the two unions are now in a lively dispute.
Conductors to Ride Cars on West End Line
A conductor was placed on car number six on the West End line yesterday. It is understood the company will have men on all the cars by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Line
Young Man Fights Robber Then Finds One
In Allegheny at No 18 Sheffield Street the 10 year old Russell Smith heard a back door attempt and found the door locked after a domestic took the key. He was struck by the intruder as he investigated and the thief rifled his pockets before escaping. Police could not locate the robber. Mr Smith denounced police protection and claimed prior attempts without police presence. Officer Noble says he was in the area and would have heard an outcry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Smith
Sheffield Street
Allegheny
Russell
Smith
Noble
Black Eagle Club Members Held for Court After Raid
Five members M Schultz Leopold Arkauski Jacob Gonldauf Charles Heuler and A G Patton were held for court after a Sunday raid on the Black Eagle Club rooms at 207 Sarah street Alderman Succop presided. Testimony showed admission cost two cents to join and members included Birmingham Traction road employees. The club served as a rendezvous for drivers and conductors with conductors described as stockholders in the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Eagle Club
Southside
Sarah Street
Succop
M. Schultz
Leopold Arkauski
Jacob Gonldauf
Charles Heuler
A. G. Patton
Lioyes
Birmingham Traction Road
Ono
Eacle
Reception planned for Pattison visit by Randell Club
A large Ran dall Club meeting last night arranged reception plans for ex Governor Pattison when he visits the city on October 4. Democrats will be invited and the new club house will be formally opened at a social event in Sent oresgton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Pattison
Agnet
Oresgton
Allegheny City Council Keeps Organist and Approves Library Seats
City council reduces organist salary to 600 a year with the rest to be covered by private subscriptions. Several ordinances pass including contracts for library books and maps, extending the electric plant, and funding gas and street projects. Contested votes show opposition to free recitals and certain staff positions, detailing council members who opposed free time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Select Council
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Westinghouse Electric Light Company
Kennedy
Hunter
Carnegie Library
Carnecie
J. B. Lippincott Company
Armor Lithographing Company
Carnegie Hall
Andrew Carnegie
Hantiah Iron and Btuel Institute
Hackenstein & Co
Pittsburg and
Western Railroad
Gas Department
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Pine and
McFadden Streets
Preble Avenue
Spruce Street
Benton Street
Carnegie
Federal Street
Broadway
Wabash Avenue
Pearl Street
Compromise Street
Spring Garden Avenue
School Street
Messrs
George H. Cochran
R. H. Gilliford
C. A. Maehlbrenner
Anton Rothlein
Theo, Huesken
Staak
Pittsburg Grocers Protest Conger Lard Bill
The Pittsburg Retail Protective Association adopted resolutions denouncing the Conger lard bill now before Congress. They urge Senators Quay and Cameron to oppose the measure in its current form, arguing it unfairly targets compound lard with onerous licensing and penalties. The resolutions will be sent today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Pennsylvania
Ecoators
Pittsburg Grocers’ Association
Smithfield Street
J. T. Burgess
National Grocer
New York
P. F. Smith
Pennsylvania Grocer
Quay
Don Cameron
Merchants’ Retail Protective Association of
Pittsburg
Closed Cipper Theater Cited for Poor Business
Manager Peet explains doors closed due to low receipts while star performer Sun says the orchestra was unpaid and refused to play. Sun notes a new ground floor venue and plans to keep the company in nearby towns as Cyrene joins next week with four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipper
Peet
George Sun
Sun
Cyrene
Pittsburg
Eight Arrested in McKeesport Speakeasy Investigation
McKeesport officers arrested eight persons accused of operating hushberies. Finley Pavel filed informations before Magistrate Gripp alleging a secret speakeasy in McKeesport. Constable Murphy and detectives Robinson and Fitzgerald led the raid. several detainees were released on bail while others were brought to Pittsburgh for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Pavel
Gripp
McKeesport
Murphy
Robinson and
Fitzgerald
Curry
John Malloy
William Rush
James Kearney
William Hanson
Bridget Flaherty
Pittsburg
Semi-Centennial Committee Clears Bills in Allegheny
The Allegheny Semi Centennial Committee approved about $1,000 in bills last night and closed business. The treasurer reported roughly $330 remaining from a $5,000 appraised fund. A motion to compensate Clarks Dilworth and White failed as clerks refused payment and received thanks instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Clarks Dilworth
White
Italian man seeks evidence for divorce after seven months
Ambrose Caroline, an Italian resident of Woods' Run, was at the central station last night looking for his wife who left him for another man. He states he does not want her back but aims to obtain evidence for a divorce suit. The marriage lasted seven months and the ceremony followed a threat to sue for breach of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Caroline
Woods
Central Station
James C. Kemp Taken to City Station In Weak Condition
James C. Kemp aged 52 of Townsend street Wo was taken to the Eleventh ward station yesterday afternoon very weak from dropsy. He was a newes to Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Kemp
Townsend Street
Eleventh Ward
Mercy Hospital
Banquet closes Teutonic Congress with honors to Dr Liever
Clergy and guests toasted the Teutonic Congress at Schlosser Hall after a two o'clock banquet amid cigars and Latin verses. Dr Liever attracted most attention, with Father Eisner’s songs and Latin verses praising him. Speakers praised American church growth while bishops and priests spoke, as plans for future congress sites and topics were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lisher
Reichstag
St. Paul
Father Eisner
Peru
Rotunda
Father Faerber
Liever
America
Congress
Schrader
Catholic University At
Washington
Lieber
Germany
Tzer, Flash
Hard
Father Duffner
Swindlers Arrested After False Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Fund Push
Police nabbed Edward Way and Joseph Layer as they collected money in the Southside claiming to represent a firemen convention and the Official Convention Book. They had $175 and assorted contracts, with hearings set today as investigators seek victims and lodge connections. Inspector McKelvey doubts the NY convention tale and notes possible cross-city swindling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Edward Way
Joseph Layer
Keystone Brewery
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
New York
Keystone
Sev
Winter Brothers
Christ Hauch's
Hauch
Frank Risch
Twenty Eighth Ward
Bearmmne
Southside Elopement Ends in Buffalo Marriage
Miss Liszie Fitzpatrick daughter of Southside saloon keeper Thomas Fitzpatrick and Alfred Day Pittsburg Abbots Check Punch Co Chicago eloped Monday and wed in Buffalo New York Tuesday. Parents objected to the age and the couple returned home amid family tension. Day has an Oakland address and the couple plan to live there unless the parents intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liszie Fitzpatrick
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Alfred Day
Pittsburg
Abbots Check Punch Company
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
Day
Miss Fitzpatrick
Flagler director in city tours business progress
J H Flagler formerly manager and now director of National Tube Works arrived from New York to inspect local operations. He notes business mood improving after money-market stringency and says voters show interest in the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Flagier
National Tube Works
New York
Flagier
Tema
Practical joker places large baby doll at watch station steps
A large baby doll wrapped in clothes was left on the steps of the Fourteenth watch station house last evening. Authorities investigated the odd prank and secured the area. No injuries or property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Watch
Opening Lectures At Carnegie Library Hall
Chill W. Hazzard and Dr. Fairbairn opened the lecture season at Carnegie Library Hall in Allegheny. Hazzard, a Monongahela editor, spoke on Switches, using humor and anecdotes to explore how small choices affect life and nations, drawing laughs with tales of pie at a mother-in-law’s and a moneylender’s usury misperceptions. The audience greeted him warmly, praising the engaging talk and its moral lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chill W. Hazzard
Carnegie Library Hall
Dr. Fairbairn
Oxford
England
Allegheny
Monongahela City
Hazzard
Irfe
Tos Lord
Dr Fairbairn Lectures On Theism At Seminary
Dr A M Fairbairn of Mansfield College Oxford spoke at the Western Theological Seminary on Ridge Avenue Allegheny delivering an introductory philosophical discussion on theism. He linked the necessity of the idea of God to individual and racial higher life and traced the roots of knowledge and belief through ancient and modern philosophy. Dr Fairbairn lectures today at 11 and preaches at North Presbyterian Church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Theological Seminary
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
A. M. Fairbairn
Mansfield College
Oxford
England
Goe
Des Cartes
Bacon
Fairbairn
North Presbyterian Church
A Plague of Rats Scourges Countryside Farms
A report details a rat infestation in rural districts between Montour and Moon, with a weasel failing to curb the rats as poultry losses mount. Farmers rely on poisons while noting rats rival cats in fearlessness, and even hawks and skunks may be thinning their natural enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montour and
Moon Runs
Robb’s
House of Hanover
England
United States
Ople
Norway
Australia
Not Leprosy Case at Union Depot Hotel
Police officials investigated a foreigner found sick at a hotel near the Union depot. A Penn avenue physician cited the man as not showing leprosy symptoms and suggested the illness was in an early stage of a common ailment caused by lack of medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Penn Avenue
KR. M. Sanda
Twenty-second
Grocer Grubbs Arrested Over Confessed Judgment
William Grubbs, a long time Allegheny Diamond grocer, was jailed in $1000 bond after arrest for alleged actions against buyer Peter Gumbert. Gumbert says Grubbs confessed a judgment to force sale of the store and dodge the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Grubbs
Allegheny Diamond
Alderman McMasters
Peter Gumbert
Grubbs
Gumbert
Weakness and Indisposition Signal Remedy Need
The listed symptoms include weakness indisposition to work headaches dullness heaviness lack of appetite and constipation indicating a need for a few doses of the genuine remedy.
Grand Silk and Dress Goods Display by Jos Horne Co
Jos Horne & Co. promotes a fall and winter display of silks and woolens on Penn Avenue. The ad claims an extraordinary variety in woolen dress fabrics and silks with wide price ranges. It invites ladies and visitors to visit the Exposition display and the Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Agit
Penn Avenue
Pocketbooks
Jewelry Sale Offer at 530 Smithfield Street
Diamonds, brooches, lockets, earrings, finger rings in every style and at popular prices. A large lot of loose stones can be mounted in any style on short notice since the manufactory is in the same building as the storeroom. Herry Terherpex, 530 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry Terherpex
Smithfield Street
New Dress Trimmings Feathers and Ostrich Collarettes
Ostrich feathers scarce and sought after, with a large stock of straight and curled varieties. Jos Horne Co offers ostrich feather collars at prices from 800 to 1500 in their millinery showcase. The People's Store invites shoppers to Fifth avenue for Miasco and children's trimmed garments as opening events occur Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Hoxaz & Wann
Fifth Avenue
Miasco
Children's Trimmed
Jim & Wa‘ap
All-wool Camel's Hair Cheviot Suitings and Hosiery Offer
All-wool Camel's hair cheviot suitings with shaggy finish and new shades. English homespans in gray and brown mixtures. All-wool check suiting. Ladies' and Misses' hosiery addition to yesterday's underwear ad. Special items include 50 dozen Misses' all-wool black stockings 5 to 14s at 2 20 per pair. 100 dozen Ladies' cashmere stockings at 2 per pair. Infants' cashmere stockings 3 for 1 dollar.
Grande display of new silks and dress goods
The advertisement touts imports of men's fashion items and a grand display of silks, dress goods, and woolens. It promises a rich selection on long counters, with diverse colors, weaves, and finishes unmatched by rivals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.W. Murray
County Commissioners’ Office
EwerAmece Seas
Pichteenth
Teente-econd
Tewenty- Eurth
Dwomis
Bertehonver
Sraehten
Bellevie
Coraopoli
Aevneditiogn
Sbargelurg
Spring Garden Jae
Dorentum
Sane
Balasin
Chatiers
Eetsioentt
Wielcke
Pichland
Shiltt Ss
Aptana
Aene
Sewichiey
Ee Wormatiles Co
City of
Pitesboro
Allerheny
Boroughs
Townships
Lis
Plumberg
Sheenango
Lake Erie
Bronte
Bouther
Lakes
Tren City Bridge Company
Olivers
Geto State
Botanical Societys
Tre Jannestinee
Lreney
Elina School
Tresenter
Buss
In &O
Uncle Sams Steel
Streck Agsinat 1
Kolehr
Ste Annie
Vethas
Bangact
Carnegice
Piper
Clipper Theater
N'Keeesport
Dr. Lieber
Schlosser
Louisville
St. Louis
MR. Flagler
Mew
James H. Arkex & Co
100 Ave
Fleishman
S. S
Cconic
Cierent
Grocer Grubbs
Peter Gumbert Saye
Fleming Bros
Pittspure, Pa
Hucus & Hacxe
Brown & Liddle
People’s Store
Cloax and
miU'inery
Flaishman's
Fifth Ave
Market St
W Wren
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Telephone
Eohiorwe
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
East
Horne & CO
L. Weisser
Lewis Building
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