West End Priest Warns Youth Against Masquerade Balls
Father Cosgrove of St. James Catholic Church in West End denounces round dancing and masquerade balls as demoralizing mortal sins. He vows to stop attendance and urges parents to keep children away, warning of steps to enforce the ban and potential church action next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cosgrove
St. James Catholic Church
West End
West Enders
Meade
Armory Hall
Baltimore
Cutiders
Ineet Hall
St. James
Those Poker Players in Allegheny Face Fines After Raids
City records show gamblers arrested in two Allegheny raids before Mayor Pearson. All but two were fined 3 dollars plus costs. two were discharged. John Smith, a fictitious name, was held for further hearing. Fred Wilson collapsed en route to jail, sent to Allegheny General Hospital. Some arrestees accused Chief Kirschler of offering a bribe to access a room. officials deny needing keys. Several clubs cited as active gambling hubs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pearson
John Smith
Fred Wilson
Allegheny General Hospital
Kirschler
Speak Easy Raid Nets Eighteen at Bills House
Police from the Second District raided Henry Bills’s house on es street opposite St Agnes Catholic and arrested 18 occupants. They entered Fourteenth Ward Station with detainees posting names. cash $350 found on Bills. Pending court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
Inspector Whitehouse
Captain Mercer
Fitzjch
McClurie
Wackter
Dean
Henry Bills
Es Street
St Agnes Catholic
Fourteenth Ward
Daniel Dougherty
Frederick Langcamp
Frank Gallagher
Sean Elias
John Straares
James Colton
John Quiley
J. Thompson
E. Doyle
James John Connors
Geo Massey
H. Shori
Charles Norton
C. McFadden
James
Eir Aating
Bilis
Remarkable Weather Report From Signal Service
Mr. Stewart of the signal service reports a weekly average temperature 9 degrees above normal and a Saturday peak 14 degrees higher. No precipitation occurred all week and yearly rainfall remains below the average through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Signal Service
Elderly Woman Wanders Penn Avenue. Identity Unknown
An 89 year old woman was found wandering on Penn Avenue yesterday. She could not provide personal details or a clear address and appeared disoriented, with limited memory of her residence or next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Reform's Quarter Century Sermon Promotes National Conference
The Rev Dr D McAllister preached on Twenty five Years of National Reform at Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church. He forecast a decisive next quarter century for reform as the National Reform Conference in Old City Hall begins tomorrow with leaders from religious and civic groups. He cited $250000 already raised and urged patriotism guided by the hand of God amid school, labor, immigrant, and mission concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McAllister
Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
D. McAllister
D. D
Old City Hall
McAllister
Allegheny
National Reform Association
McAll
Aone
Pittsburg
T. F. Stevenson
Philadelphia
A. Rittenhouse
Dickenson College
L. Hays
James Morrow
The
Pennsylvania Bible Society
George K. Morris
V. D
Charles A. Blanchard
Wheaton
Jonathan Edwards
Meadville
Mary A. Woodbridge
W.C.T.U
J. G. Butler
United States Senate
Arthur T. Pierson
America
Sons of St George Attend Easter Service at Lawrenceville Church
The Pittsburg district of the Sons of St. George packed the Lawrenceville Episcopal Church near Forty second street for Easter services drawing about 300 attendees plus a music band. Rev W M Webb preached from Proverbs thirty four with a lesson on diverse nations and ideals. A duet titled Oh Morning Land was performed by Mrs F G Fricke and Mrs Joseph W Wigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville Episcopal Church
Forty-second Street
Pittsburg
Sons of St. George
W. M. Webb
Maces Aips
Hire
F. G. Fricke
Joseph W. Wigley
Federation of German Societies Formed to Oppose Prohibition
Anti Prohibitionists on Pittsburg Southside organized a permanent group calling itself The Federation of all German Societies of the Southside of Pittsburg for the Defense of the Noblest Properties of Humanity Freedom and the Rights of Man. Andrew Stock was elected Chairman and H Troetschel Secretary. The body draws 43 societies with three delegates each, claiming about 25000 members. An Executive Committee will canvass precincts to naturalize German aliens and seek votes against the June 18 prohibition amendment. A three member committee handles naturalization. The meeting at Iron and Glass Bank building drew large attendance and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stock
H. Troetschel
Pittsburg
Iron and Glass Bank
Sunday Fire at Arnold Bros Stable Sparks Alarm
A small blaze broke out in the brick stable of Arnold Bros on First avenue between Ross and Grant streets around 6 AM. Chief Evans sent in a second alarm but the fire was quickly extinguished with minor losses to hay and the building, about $50 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bros
First Avenue
Ross
Grant Street
Evans
Raid on Tunnel Street Gambling House Nets Seven Players
Inspector McAleese Detective Coulson and officers raided a gambling house on Tunnel Street early yesterday morning capturing the proprietors seven players and a poker outfit. They were taken to Central Station and gave fictitious names at the hearing before Magistrate Gripp. The morning hearing set bonds at $500 each for the proprietors and players. Disorderly and suspicious persons were reported among those present. A disordered liver advert follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Coulson
Tunnel Street
Central Station
Gripp
Costa
Easter Service Decor and Confirmations Across Churches
Easter in Pittsburgh and Allegheny drew large crowds as churches displayed lavish decorations. At St Mark's Bishop Whitehead confirmed 28 children, amid special music and a processional of Easter offerings.
Party rate restoration urged by Trunk Line Passenger Association
General Passenger Agent O Schull discussed the withdrawal of the party rate in Philadelphia. He argued Judge Cooley erred in ruling against the rate, noting only one ticket was issued per entire trip and saying the judge’s reasoning would not hold. The association plans to press for reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Schull
Philadelphia
Scull
Trunk Line Passenger Association
Cooley
Dan
Boom in iron works as rollers start double turn
All the Republican Iron Works on South Twenty third street begin double turn today and Jones Laughlins departments run in full blast this morning. Workmen report a sudden boom in the iron trade and abundant demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Iron Works
South Twenty-third Street
Jones & Laughlins
Allegheny Politics Stir In Northside After Leader's Death
The Northside discusses a possible three way fight for the Allegheny State Senate seat among Senator Rutan W W Speer and Arthur Kennedy Esq. The death of Peter Walter unsettles plans as Hunter and John N Neeb are mentioned as potential successors while committee reshuffles and health inspector posts circulate amid election talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
State Senate
Rutan
W. W. Speer
Arthur Kennedy
Northside
Peter Walter
Hunter
Common Council
John N. Neeb
Walter
Lindsay
Earth Committee
Messrs
Westheimer
Sheer
Gilliford
Roethlein
Einstein
Walther
McAuley
Curry
Robison
Jackson
Smith, Slayton
Bradley
Washington
Ffice
Brad
John “Bill
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pittsburgh Hotels Under Renovation Transform Seven Avenue and Monongahela
The Seventh Avenue and Monongahela House in Pittsburgh are undergoing extensive improvements. Proprietor Mr Wilson upgrades dining rooms and private spaces with white paint, gilded mirrors, and bright decor, while Mr Anderson plans to maximize space including a European plan cafe and a new private dining room for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Seventh Avenue
Monongahela House
Wilson
Anderson
Poisonous Easter egg dye nearly kills two children
Two Johnston grandchildren, S and 5, nearly fatally poisoned after eggs dyed with a toxic aniline dye by their grandmother. Doctors used antidotes to save them as the eggs were eaten at breakfast. The incident followed dyes purchased for Easter and raises concern over toxic colorings in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnston
Carson and
South Thirty-fifth Streets
Mission Arrives for St Paul’s Cathedral Parish
The Paulist Fathers Nevin Doyle Smith Nyman Hughes Hopper and Cullen arrive for a cathedral mission at St Paul’s. A four day school children mission begins Wednesday with 8 am mass and afternoon instructions, followed by daily sessions through Saturday. Women’s mission runs four days later ending the following Saturday and men’s mission starts May 5 at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Nevin
Doyle
Smith
Nyman
Hughes
Hopper
Cullen
Pittsburg Viewed as Nation’s Great Iron Center by President Roberts
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad praises Pittsburg after a return trip describing its air of business and workforce. He notes rapid industrial growth along the railroad line with large capital projects and firms like Westinghouse Downes and Chambers McKee Glass Works, cementing the city as a leading iron center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pitsburg
Four Rail Road Vision for Future Freight Network
Colonel James Andrews proposes a four rail freight system, linking Pittsburg to Cleveland to move ores and coal, with cars carrying up to 500 tons. He predicts passenger trains will run on tracks and freight routes will require wider roadbeds and four rails. The Tehuantepec Ship Railway directors planned a Pittsburg meeting for a presidential election but postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrews
Tehuantepec Ship Railway Company
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Lake Erié
Cleveland
Man Strikes Conductor On Pittsburg Traction Car
John Smith of Wilkinsburg attacked a Pittsburg traction conductor after refusing to pay fare on a Oakland line car. He knocked the conductor down with a handy billy as the officer arrived and Smith was jailed pending a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Oakland
Smith
Wachter
Akerman
Fragmented Notes Include Names and Local Quips
A collage of brief items mentions Dandelions, orange blossoms, and odd quotes. It notes D. Reighand and Captain Murdoch in New York, Bismarck apologizing, and Gerard PylimMam in transit to Chicago. Various snippets cover local crime, politics, and social chatter with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reighand
Captain Murdoch
New York
Bismarck
Gerard PyLimMam
Chicago
Boulanger
Denmark
Bad fall from trestle injures Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham, laborer, fell about 15 feet from a trestle at South Eighth Street. He suffered a severe scalp wound and internal injuries after striking a stone and impaling against a stick. He was treated at the Twenty-eighth ward-house by Dr. Riggs and taken home. Injury severity unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Conningham
Michael Cunningham
South Eighth Street
Cunningham
Twenty-eighth Ward
D. W. Riggs
Clinton Row
West
Carson Street
Stranded Youth Identified as John O Conor in Allegheny
Last night at 8 near Frasier and Shefield streets in Allegheny a starving young man was found on the street. Private Watchman Stedlefi sent him to the patrol wagon and he was fed. The man claimed Cleveland as home, aged 18, and said he was jailed on a vagrancy charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedlefi
Frasier
Sheffield
Allegheny
Cleveland
John O'Connor
A Very Full House and a Night of Misadventure
A crowded Saturday evening ends with brawls and arrests as bar patrons clash with barkeepers and police. Notable incidents include Thomas causing a scene, Matthew Bazan resisting jail, and John McCann yelling in a hotel. Plus a parade of local shop notices and theater ads punctuate the chaotic night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gripp
Gange Edwards
David Thames
Little Man
Matthew Bazan
Old Avenue
Ed Carroll
Fifth Avenue Traction
Oakland
Resights Templar At Church Easter Service
About 25 members of Cyrene Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar marched to Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church on Arthur street yesterday afternoon and attended the Easter service conducted by Rev. William Palmer assisted by Rev. J Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrene
Knights Templar
Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church
Arthur Street
William Palmer
J. Powell
Allegheny firm Fiocker & Co opens new Water Street premises
Messrs John Fiocker and Co long established in Allegheny since 1844 announce a new office and salesroom at 89 Water Street with Italian and American hemp packing, bell cord, cotton mops and engine-ready hemp. They highlight long dressed hemp used on railroads and point readers to their display ad and telephone 1370. An extra bargain in dresses and a silk sale are also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John Fiocker & Co
Allegheny
Arenas
No. 89
Water Street
Heptasopha Viele Lee Receives Virginia Welcome
Representatives of the Supreme Conclave of Heptasophs returned home yesterday. Governor Lee hosted a reception as members praised the Virginian. The next conclave will be held in New York. S. A. Will was elected Supreme Archon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Conclave of Heptasophs
Lee
New York
Will
Serious Charge Shanks Foley Acquitted? No, jailed for assault
Martin Foley jailed on aggravated assault and battery charges. Accused of leading three others to beat Samuel Wicks on Olf Avenue about a week ago. Police report details remain limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Foley
Mies Samuel Wicks
Wicks
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Pather Cosgrove
Fie
Forbes Street
the Sons OF ST. George
Southside
Beecham
ST. Mark's Church
Trinity
Sixth Avenue
Samuel Maxwell
St. Andrew's Church
Ninth Street
White
St. Matthew
St. Peter’s Church
Mackay
Whitehead
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
South Eighteenth Street
E. R. Cameron
St Paul’s Cathedral
Father Conway
Molyneaux
Edward Duffy
St. Vincent’s
Father Wall
St. Philomena’s Church
Liberty Avenue
Father Werner
Schantz
Schaefer
Father Lentz
Haydn
Great Western Orchestra
Halleluab
Haniel
Perrysville Road
J. 8. Vogel
St Peter's Pro-Cathedral
Phelan
St. James’ Church
Menthe
Littles
St. Paul's Cathedral
Colonel Andrews
Jake Smith
His
Handy- Billy
Reed
Knox & Reed
Adrian
Mich
Episcopal
L. G. Rousseau
Philadelp
Iliam Henry Rawler
Tae
F. Marionn Crawford
Boston
Wanamakeer
William M Bowes
J. H. Wormser
Samy
Emer Cochran
Allegheny Street Department
Jon Manutamaker
Bologna
Ology
Pune
Canada
Uncle Sam
Eno
Louisville
Traby
William Gore
Tiamond
Rhodes
W.C.T. U
Grover O'Neill
Mr. O'Neill
Miss Witty
Chataaa
Toith
Hueys & Hacks
Mwfsu
M. Seibert & Co
Lacock and
Hope Streets
Railroad Bridge
Fisz
Hocus & Hacre
Ace Coy
Ighans
Lavar’s Toy Ho
Liberty St
Our & Ty
Boces & Bunt
Mwfso Hueys & Haerz
Harris’ Theater
la Matilde
G. W. Schmipt
Fifth Ave
Ours
Hueys & Hackx
Gue
Kidd
Couugh
Thompson Brothers
Rog
Federal Street
JOS. Horne
Charlies and
Mobairs
Armares
India
San Umm
Brellas
Nobby
Sait
Walsta
Tomers Promptly
Resights Templar
Colored Masons
Hacus & Hacur
Mwrsin
Boees
Heptasopha
Viele Lee
South Penn
Carnegie
Valley Railroad of Ohio
Eastern
Andrew Carne
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