Pittsburg Nurses Bureau Created Amid Epidemic Demand
The Pittsburg Nursing Bureau plans to register all nurses with references from four physicians and families. It aims to weed out incompetent applicants, assign skilled nurses to wealthier homes, and supply from multiple city bureaus. Prices range by skill from $15 to $25 a day with three classes of nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Willis Sed Pass
Pass
Willis
Philadelphia
New York
Quaker City
New Jersey
Gripping Tale of a Pittsburg Sick Man and a Noisy German
A Pittsburg manufacturer felled by the grip seeks rest at a boarding house near the Pittsburg Club. A German attendant sleeps in his room but cannot be woken, provoking a loud alarm that frightens guests into the street. In panic the crowd shouts and a carriage number is called as the commotion ends with the patient reclaiming strength to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Anyadience
Improving Soda Water in Some Creditable Fountains
A Pittsburg reader notes marked improvement in fountain sodas since last year. He visits at least a dozen city spots where strong syrups and good flavors elevate drinks, though some druggists still overcharge and serve poor quality. He hopes standards stay high as summer brings profit to skilled mixers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
America
Mack
Soda Water Mixes and Ephemeral Beverages
A reader notes that syrup-water ratios vary and a skilled mixer can craft soda drinks rivaling nectar. The piece mentions using chocolate and acid phosphate as a panacea for drinkers and references several men who turned from alcohol to soda water as a cure.
Michigan Senate Bill Aims to Raise Upper Berth Policy
The Railroad Committee of the Michigan Senate favors a bill to require sleeping car companies to put up upper berths when unused. Travelers say the rule is reasonable and would reduce nuisance and awakenings. A Pullman porter argues the existing setup forces lower rates to fight the crowded condition.
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Michigan
Railroad Committee
Michigan Senate
Maade
Cyrus Merrill
Union Station
Pollman Company
Battle Over Creation of County Board of Revision
Lawmakers debate a proposed County Board of Revision to equalize tax assessments. Opponents argue the three appointees would be county officers, elected by voters, not appointed by courts, risking political influence on judiciary. The bill, amended to include 500000 inhabitants threshold and six year staggered terms, would empower the board to compel attendance, hear appeals, map properties, and seal real estate transfers, with $3000 salaries for members and county funds covering expenses.
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Court of Common Pleas
Board of Revision
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Taggart
Collier
Robert Berry
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Kearns
Nesbit
Joseph Hays
W. W. Thompson
Cincinnati
Fetterman
Donaldson
W. Scove
Ies
Boards of Assessors
Court Notes Debated Bill On County Board Officers
Objectors to House Bill No. 141 argue the measure makes the board county officers who must be elected by the people, challenging the act under the closing 13 words quoted. The discussion centers on whether surveyors auditors or controllers and clerks of the courts district attorneys fall under elected county officers.
Grand Army Men Deny Misuse Claims Over Orphans’ Schools
Veterans deny allegations that the Grand Army of the Republic funds were misused in soldiers’ orphans’ schools. Edward Fisher and W J Pattgyson voiced faith in the organization and said public awareness would reveal if pupils were mistreated, while a joint memorial committee meeting sidestepped the issue.
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Grand Army
Joint General Memorial Committees
Grand Army of the Republic
Council Chamber
Edward Fisher
No. 3
Mr. Fisher
W. J. Pattgyson
Railway Station Agents Meet in Pittsburg
The Railway Agents' Association of the Pittsburg division met at 102 Fourth Avenue with 67 members present and 19 new admissions. Delegates were chosen to attend the May Denver convention, and Grand Secretary Albert Cline spoken of wage discrimination between departments amid a Milwaukee road wage cut. He urged solidarity to protect worker interests and suggested diverting traffic to other lines if needed.
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Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Denver
Albert Cline
Allegheny
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Cline
Milwaukee
Cooper Knew in Advance Foretold Election Loss
Thomas V. Cooper the Republican campaign manager discussed last fall’s election with friends at the Anderson. He admitted knowing the result early and warned friends not to bet on Delamater. Cooper had previously lost money after Blaine’s defeat and faced a $1,000 bet that never fully went up.
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Thomas V. Cooper
Anderson
Pittsburg
Cooper
Delamater
Blaine
Cleveland
Phil Daly
Daly
Attorney William Reardon Defends Federal Treaty Power
Reardon argues Italy not bound to recognize Louisiana murders by its citizens. He says treaty power rests with the President and Senate, sovereign states lack rights to alter treaties, and the national government must enforce justice even if a foreign government is weak. He asserts foreign states are not obliged to study our Constitution.
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William Reardon
Italy
Louisiana
Senate
Reardon
Young Becomes Local Contracting Agent for the Santa Fe
The family of W P Cooley eastern general agent of the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City road now lives at West Newton near Mr Cooley. Cooley visits Pittsburg every two weeks while headquarters remain in Philadelphia. F S Young, former contracting agent for the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City road, takes a similar position with the Santa Fe line.
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W. P. Cooley
Chicapo
St. Paul and
Kansas City Road
West Newton
Mr. Cooley
City
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Young
Chicago, St. Paul and
Kansasky Road
Fine Upright Pianos At Great Reductions
An advertisement offers an upright piano in excellent condition with splendid tone and solid construction for 225 dollars, a two month used model at 190, and a seven octave toll iron frame upright at 190. J M Horrunxy & Co at 537 Smithfield Street also lists a Sobmer Decker and a Steinway Square Piano at low figures.
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J. M. Horrunxy & Co
Smithfield Street
New Goods and Services Advertised at Local Stores
Up to May 1, 1891 notices show Twelve-eetos and large sized crayons offered at Elite Gallery 516 Market Street, with dress trimmings notions and linings at 10 Penn Avenue. Reixine and Whips advertise old gold and silver paid at Hauch's 295 Fifth Avenue.
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Elite Gallery
Market Street
Trsa
Penn Avenue
Case
Hauch's
Fifth Avenue
Wrsu
Man Arrested After Offering Keys To Farm And Letters
A young man named Burguin, on South Twelfth street, tried to give Officer David Smith three brass keys and a Yale lock key claiming they were “the keys to his farm.” He also produced two letters to Mrs. James McKee of Crafton Pa that had been mailed and stolen. He refused to accompany the officer, caused a minor scene, and was detained for a morning explanation about the keys and letters.
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Burguin
David Smith
South Twelfth Street
Yale
James McKee
Crafton
Minister J A Burnett Revoked for Voting Views
The license of J A Burnett a young Reformed Presbyterian minister in Wilkinsburg was revoked over his views on voting for federal officers. He will not preach in that church though many friends and his former congregation stand by him. He remains hopeful to continue in the ministry despite the Presbytery's condemnation.
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J. A. Burnett
Wilkinsburg
Bargain Carpet Offers Across Pittsburg Stores
J H Kunkel and Bros advertise low prices on Ingram carpets and velvets with no recent price raises. They claim strong holiday and post holiday sales at uptown and downtown locations and offer free shipping within 100 miles of Pittsburgh.
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Brussels
Pittsburg
J. H. Kunkel & Bno
Penn
Union Depot
Bargains at Thompson's New York Grocery Offer Broad List
The ad lists numerous low prices for sugar, canned fruit, dried fruits, spices, soaps, teas, and groceries. Thompson’s store at 301 Market Street and 69 Third Avenue in Pittsburg preoffers prepaid freight on orders of $10 or more within 100 miles, with a request to send for price lists.
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Orleans
Market Street
Third Avenue
Gusky’s
Pittsburg
Music stores offer half-price sheet music and wide instrument range
AT ALEX. ROSS' MUSIC STORES advertise half-price sheet music and a large selection of instruments from pipe organs to small items. The note claims a commitment to pleasing patrons and invites calls. It also jokes about vision and spectacles attributed to Prof. LitTone at 511 Penn Avenue.
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Federal Street
Allegheny
Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburg
Blaine Dominates Queeen City Republican League Convention
Republican League delegates and supporters boarded the Congo boat from Harrisburg for Cincinnati to attend the fourth annual club convention. Blaine is the leading candidate with Clarkson favored to be League president, Alger mentioned as a challenger, and Harrison largely sidelined. About 125 aboard, with Blaine buttons, decorations, and widespread enthusiasm evident as preparations and arrivals continue.
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James &. Clarkson
League
Charles Fulmer
Philadelphia
Blaine
Fulmer
Alger
Harrison
Thompson
Beverlein
Stubb
Congo
Pennsylvania
Dispatch
Cincinnati
Republican League Club
Foraker
Sherman
Rhnee Ceelemen
Big Blaine Club
McKinley
Humphreys
Winston
Maine
Foraker Club
Florda
Idaho
One Day $7 Suit Sale At Purapore Combination Co
A Pittsburgh ad promotes a Monday only sale featuring 4000 men’s suits at $7 each. It touts Cheriot and cassimere styles in varied patterns and asks customers to attend the “great $7 sale” at Purapore Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Also cites Pitcairn’s Wood Street 434 and Sauter & Co Diamond streets for other spring overcoats and custom fittings.
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Purapore Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
Saller &Co
Smithfield
Loomis water filter patent touted in Pittsburgh exhibit
The Loomis filter presented by Loomis Improved Filter Company president Joseph T. Manning is shown to purify water from city mains using a magnetic carbon medium that cleans itself by a lever action. Demonstrations at J Rhodes Miller’s cigar room draw business interest for factories stores and homes.
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Baltimore
Pittsburg
Southside
Loomis
Joseph T. Manning
Loomis Improved Filter Company
Pitts
J. Rhodes Miller
Smithfield Street
City Main
Washington
Historic Pittsburg souvenir spoon offered for 300 dollars
The city’s celebrated sterling silver souvenir spoon recalls Indian French and English control during Washington Braddock and Bouquet times. Sold only by E P Kerts & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Also advertised are dress fabrics at Reining & Wilds and Saller & Co. plus health pills and optical services by Little and Mamaux & Son.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Braddock
Boquet
E. P. Kerts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
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West Rewson
The
Santa Fe
Thompson's
Alex. Ross
Prof
LitTne
Penn Svenue
Mamsux & Son
Queen City
Tariff Club
Republican League
House
Harrisburg
Grand Army Band
C. L. Magee
John Neeb
Sheriff McCleary
Chief Elliot
John Doyle
Flinn
T. O'Leary, Jr
C. I. Magee
McDowell
William Witherow
White House
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Honiton
Mamauzx & Son's
Sauter & Co
Switchfield
Barnes Bros
Troy Laundry
Sixth Street
Fort Pitt
Reining & Wilds
Peon Svenie
Harttox Awnixees
Mamaux & Son's
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