Free Text Books Defeated by Pittsburg Board Vote
Pittsburg public schools again reject free text books after a committee meeting. The Central Board of Education will consider the negative report, with six members voting against and one in favor. Debate covered cost estimates, taxation, and health concerns cited by Dr. Kearns, while Luckey defended the plan as educational aid. The panel backed same ward books and proposed high school substitutions in Civics Physics and Psychology.
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Pittsburg
Central Board of Education
Messrs
Kearns
Horgan
Swenteel
Trash
Weunar
Berger
Relatar
Luckey
Central Board
Swentselinqui
Treasury
Lucke
Ben
Pave & Sunmnary
Chilren
Swentzel
Oe Sd
Weimar
Wickersham
Legislative Committee
Lancaster
Tae
Lackey
Sierce
Sterret
Fisk
Townsend
Scholz
Soldier Letters From the Coke Region Plea and Pride
Citizens reflect on absence from the front and the clash of home life with military duty. Mothers lament sons and lovers while Governor Pattison’s policy stirs debate as soldiers endure hardships and seek pride in service. The piece blends sorrow, humor, and wartime sentiment.
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Coke Region
Pattison
Coke Field
Not Single Spies Out by Battalions in Coke Trouble Era
A fragmented, humorous column notes disruptions in Pittsburg newspapers amid social clubs clashing with press, plus a nationwide housecleaning fever. It muses on wartime sentiment, civic duties, and the irony of chores becoming public spectacles during renovation season.
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Clooly
Pittsburg
Italy
Uncle Sam
Jose
Getting Ready for Chrietznaa and Self Knowledge
The piece satirizes holiday prep with a family using a novelty “nitkie-in-the-intrlanc machine” to enforce English-only speech and fund Christmas gifts next December. It then shifts to a phrenology expert in Boston touting mind reading and propensities, promising precise head readings and moral assessments for visitors.
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Epiteo
East End
Bob
Tugart
Tom Aweel
Pitsburg
Palmistry fad draws prominent society ladies to bands reading
An epidemic interest in palmistry spreads among city ladies including Ida Easton and Mrs Mareere. Closer study by enthusiasts like Mrs Prest and Mrs Cob—among others—highlights the entertaining flair of hand readings and the social pull of this growing craze.
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Nevers
Ida Easton
Mra Mareere
Preke
Miss Grave Boyls Weds Sir Harry Exe Wons in Wilmerding
The wedding of Miss Grave Boyls daughter of John C and Mary J Boyls occurred last Tuesday at 3 am in Wilmerding with Rev W A Cunningham officiating. Groom Matt Boyle and bridesmaid Sims Carne Boyle attended. reception followed a ceremony noted by many guests and a bridal tour to Washington DC.
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Grave E
John C
Mary J. Boyls
Harry M. Exe Wons
W. A. Cunningham
Wilmerding
Matt Boyle
Sims Carne Boyle
Fannie
Kate
Merry-Mal
Retiring pastor honored by St Peter's Pro Cathedral
A committee from St Peter's Pro Cathedral Allegheny presented Rev J W OConnell with a gold mounted purse in gratitude for ten years of service. Bishop Phelan and others spoke, a meal followed, and OConnell moves to Mt Washington with a successor to be chosen.
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St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral
Allegheny
C. G. Dixon
Sherman Avenue
J. W. O'Connell
Dixon
Father O'Connell
Bish Phelan
Father O'Shea
A. Kennedys
Katie
Stella Callahan
Rose Curran
A. B. Kennedy
James Curran
Patrick Gearine
Thomas Curran
Charles Eagan
G. Dixon
Mt. Washington
Grand Army Day Committee Formed and Officers Elected
The Grand Army Day Committee was formed in Council Chamber with Comrade A P Burchfield nominating Comrade Thomas G Sample for chair. Sample was elected unanimously. Officers include W C Russell and W J Patterson as vice presidents, H H Bengough as secretary, A C Frang as assistant secretary, and Edward Abel as treasurer. The group planned to celebrate Grand Army Day as last year with Rock Point style, set for Tuesday August 18.
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Council Chamber
A. P. Burchfield
Thomas G. Sample
Sample
W. C. Russell
W. J. Patterson
H. H. Bengough
A. C. Frang
Post
John
Lamble
W. H. Lambert
Edward Fister
John Thomas
W. B. Krooesen
C. F. Moran
Samuel Scott
H. C. C. Ocimler
W. H. Lockhart
George W. McCutcheon
L. 8
Houghton
John M. Brown
Fred Buechter
James Lewis
OC. R. Shepler
Thomas R. Boas
A. C. Frank
D. A. Jones
H. L. Hoburg
R. C. Miller
J. W. Caldwell
R. W. Jones
W. L. Madoe
Stewart St. Clair
Charles Ganta
John W. Jenkins
E T. Smith
James Atkinson
E. W. Hutchinson
John Powerson
Lewis Mallassee
Thomas Fording
F. C. Dorrington
L. W. Smythe
John W. Thomas
Thomas G. Jones
Thomas J. Hudson
Edward Abel
O. M. Head
Grand Army of the Republic Mark Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
The Grand Army of the Republic observances marked the silver anniversary with readings of the Commander in Chief’s order in Old City Hall and Carnegie Music Hall. Noted speakers included General E S Osborn, Colonel W A Herron, and Past Department Commander Thomas J Stewart, delivering a stirring address to a large audience.
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Grand Army of the Republic
P. U
Vearey
Old City Hall
Pittsburg
Carnegie Music Hall
Allegheny
A. L. Pearson
Musica Num
W. HL. Lambert
Post 5
E. S. Osborn
Wilkesbarre
W. A. Herron
Frank E. Hrowneil
Ellsworth
W. D. Moore
Rev. M. B. Riddle
John & Lambie
New Republic
Thomas G. Sample
Post 128
Thomas J. Stewart
Stewart
Pennsylvania
A. P. Burchfield
Judge Volker
Post Department
Joseph F. Denniston
BR. G. Shaw
Ellsworth Post
Beattdale
C. Bievenson
Testimonial committees named for retiring commander Denniston
A Department Encampment at Altoona adopts a resolution to appoint a five member committee to present a testimonial to retiring Department Commander Joseph F. Denniston. Names include William MevUtelland Post 29 Pittsburg A P Burchfield Post 162 Allegheny Thomas G Sample Post 123 Allegheny Ww Hayes Grier Post 118 Columbia G Williams Post B Philadelphia. A second five member panel is set to draft resolutions recognizing Assistant Quartermaster General H G Williawe for eight years. Members listed from Pittsburg Harrisbore Milesture Philadelphia and others.
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Joseph F. Denniston
Altoona
Joseph F. Denaoston
William MevUtelland
Pittsburg
A. P. Burchfield
Allegheny
Thomas G. Sample
Hayes Grier
Columbia
G. Williams
Philadelphia
McClelland
Quarriowaster
H. G. Wililawe
H. A. Bengough
Frank B. Kinneard
Post
Harrisbore
Austin Curtin
Milesture
David 5. McClure
E. G. Seliors
Union Veteran Legion celebrates anniversaries at Turner Hall
Encampment No 1 held a Thursday evening event at Turner Hall to mark the seventh anniversary of the Union Veteran Legion and the twenty sixth since Lee’s surrender. General A L Pearson chaired and recounted Lee’s surrender while speakers including Judge Collier National Commander Miller Captain A S y and General Samuel Hogskin son shared remarks. The program featured songs, readings on the New South and the Boy Soldier, followed by a banquet and social time.
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Union Veteran Legion
Lee
Turner Hall
A. L. Pearson
A. 5
Eneral Samuel Hogskinson
Ohio
J. J. Singie
New South
L .R. Balsley
Uniontown
Guess
Post 155 reception and camp fire honors team leaders
Friday evening in Maenner eber Hall a Post 155 reception featured speeches by Commander John Lambie of Post 8, Commander Scott, and O M Hean, with Howard Morton and others. Andrew Enogle led a 20 piece band procession and a ceremonial flag presentation accompanied by Comrade Soffu.
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Maennereber Hall
John 8S Lambie
Scott
O.M. Hean
Courade
Howard Morton
Andrew Enogle
Wowern
Maga Materia
Happy Adress
Sees N Amos
Comrade Soffu
Impressive Impromptu Programme At Moody Circle Event
Colonel W H Moody Circle No 62 of the Ladies of the G A R held an open meeting on Mt Washington despite bad weather. A self made program featured recitations and songs by Post 165 and Sons of Veterans members plus Circle officers, with about 200 in attendance and a social close with refreshments.
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W. H. Moody
Mt. Washington
Post Post
G. A
Sons of Veterans
America
Montreville
Mre. C. V. Sheriff
Allegheny
Wilson
Sallie E.seabaee Messal Medley
Harry Bpeer
Ebberttes
Samuel Hibbs
W. R B. Patterson
Davia Star Camp
Boston
Emma Snead
Virginia
Clause
Comnaps O. A. Jonxsom
Jonx
Louis Brook
Commade
Rees
James Lewis
Grip
Jaurs Gracy
W. R. Phillips
Post 165
Comrad
Bexgough
Washington, D D. C
Pension Bureau
Mangu
Sonexce
Wisconsin
Aoceies
Post 155
Maennercher Hall
Charles Holyland
Detroit
Betier Corps
Detroit Association of
H. Lt. Hoburg
Mussel
Post 88
Stone
Graham
Lockhart
Stewart
Geany
G.A.R
Gettysburg
Southern Avenue
Addresses Wanted in Gen Orders No 8
Public call from Gen Orders No 8 for the dresses of wartime individuals including Charles Hathaway of the Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Henry Wetter, William B Jackson, Joseph B Bradley, John Hank, John Balkeld, Benjamin Wilcox, and others. Notices come from Adjutants and Posts in Scranton Philadelphia and Minneapolis.
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Boyer
Charles Hathaway
Twenty
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Winchester
J. BR. Thomas
Scranton
Fennsylvania Artillery
Henry Wetter
Plymouth
N. C
Buttouw Strest
Philadelphia
Seventh Michigan Cavalry
William B. Jackso
George T. Jackson
Eighth Street
Benjamin Wilcox
Voaneater
A. EK. Long
Moore Street
Joseph B. Bradley
Mra. Bradley
N. Eleventh Street
John Hank
United States
J. P. Jackson
Mississippi River
Adjutant Naval Post No
Eighth and
Vine Streets
John N. Balkeld
Pennsylvania Volana
Will D. Briggs
Rivers
Pleasant Surprise Party At Frank Weaver Home
A surprise party was held April 9 at 918 Wylie Ave for Frank Weaver. Guests arrived around 8:30, euchre and games followed, then a repast and dancing till late. Music by Ulmer Orchestra and Silver City Quartet wowed attendees with several fine selections. Attendees included J F Roser and family, B O Taylor, Blanche Weaver, Eadie Robinson, and many others. Also advertising millinery and mourning designs by E Dr Itsu at 644 Penoo Ave.
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Frank Weaver
Wylie Avenue
Ulmer
Silver City
J. F. Roser
Mr. and
Mra
B. O. Taylor
Blanche Weaver
Eadie Robinson
Annie Elwell
Emma Wilson
Lisale Robinson
Hat
Itsu
Penoo Avenue
Band Concert And School Absences Reported In City
Band concert tour at Old City Hall on Saturday afternoon May 2 features Miss Jotta De Anmuit of the Howard School on leave due to ill health. Miss Annie E Conrad of Bobo School will miss a month from illness after a grip attack.
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Old City Hall
Jotta de Anmuit
Howard School
Annie E. Conrad
Public
Hiland
Homewood
Lincoln
Wickersham
Riverside
Stevens
Halston
Mt. Washington
Duquesne
Sterret
Liberty
Bloomfield High School
New York Death Rate Shows Grip Dominates Week
New York reports 1216 total deaths for the week ending noon today, up from 1000. Bronchitis rises to 83 from 60, pneumonia to 229 from 224, and grip deaths total 108, up from 40 last week, with 174 deaths in the 24 hours and 22 where grip contributed to death.
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New York
A Glimpse of Paradise Farce at Pittsburg Club Theater
A benefit performance of the farce A Glimpse of Paradise will be staged for the Church Home by the Tuesday Night Club at the Pittsburg Club Theater on Thursday evening, April 16. Tickets are available from H. G. Hale and the Women’s Exchange.
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Pittsburg
H. G. Hale
Women’s Exchange
Inter-State Building and Loan Association Investment Notice
April series now open shares priced at $100 payable in monthly 60 cent installments. Dividends declared semi annually with last year exceeding 18 percent. Stockholders may withdraw anytime earning interest to withdrawal. Borrower pays 7 percent and receives dividends on own stock. Paid up stock drawing at 6 and 8 percent with withdrawal on demand and interest to withdrawal. For information call or write to Inter State Building and Loan Association Room 606 Penn Building Pittsburg Pa.
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Inter- State Building and Loan Association
Penn Building
Pittsburg
Pittsburg schools win Paris Exposition medals 1889
Superintendent Luckey announced Paris Exposition awards for Pittsburg schools. Two bronze medals for Irmce and grammar work arrived unheralded by express after a two year notice. Diplomas from Paris recently reached. safekeeping planned in district archives then in Central Board rooms with Philadelphia Centennial medal.
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Luckey
Paris
Pittsburg
Express
Irmce
Central Board Rooms
School notes and upcoming events in Howard district
Miss Stein was elected to a Hiland School position replacing Miss Bauersmith. Miss Kizzit Moore from Luckey schools recovers from two months illness. A SEW room opens in Bloomfield School next Tuesday with Miss Gledhill in charge. Allen school pupils plan a grand Turner Hall entertainment to fund the yearly picnic. Parms from multiple wards join the 800 valve chorus under Prof. E Rinehart to assist the Marine band.
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Hiland
Bauersmith
Kizzit Moore
Luckey
Bloomfield
Howard
Gledhill
Charce
Allen School
Turner Hall
Parms
E. Rinehart
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Lugkhlaod Avenue
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Alder Street
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