Weary of Wanting Few Travelers Are Going West
Adjutant General NeClelland is worried by rioting in the coke country and plans to beat hotels out of meals. Passenger agents report a sharp drop in westward travel with explanations ranging from epidemic fears to hard times. Lake Erie lines show mixed results but optimism on excursion business remains. a boycott talk involving Chicago and Alton stirs passenger circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carpenter
Union Station
New York
Chicago
Thomas
Spear
Union Pacific
Lake Erie
Clark
Pitueburge
Jdoete Bolalo
Thousand Ielands
Lake Chautauqua
Beycott
Chicago and Alton
Western Association
Ome
Alten
Racial rights council split over discrimination views
Rev B S Laws criticizes the Eureka meeting's stance on anti discrimination and real estate bias in a Manila interview. He argues that prejudice against colored citizens persists and cites claims that 8 000 000 colored Americans are a substantial portion of Alleghen county’s population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Wall
Arthur Street
B.S. Laws
I. D
Ministerial Council of Human Rights
Laws
Ic Am
Thea
Pittsburg
Allegens County
Airy reminiscence of vaudeville manager and smuggling tale
Colonel Sam Dawson recalls past adventures in show business starting with a broke tour in Beller Falls New Hampshire. He describes taking a low paying job to cover bills and smuggling schemes to travel to Canada while booking dates in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
Beller Falls
N. H
Laramie
Yankees
Hibernian
Tosr
Canada
New York
Snipe on Toast at Underwriters Banquet
A recent underwriters banquet at a clubhouse featured snipe on toast as the dinner course. Diners noted the diminutive birds and quipped that they were the "club bird" with the joke that the bill had no meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tablean
Not as Bad as Reported Hebraic Meeting in Chicago
Beni Ordmain, representing Odessa Hebrews, arrives in Chicago to discuss relief for Russia’s Jews. He says there is no violence, but trade and intercourse are heavily restricted by the government. The meeting aims to devise methods to aid brethren in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russia
Beni Ordmain
Odessa
Burden of Taxes and Anti-Hebrew Sentiments Hint at Czarist Tyranny
The passage notes taxes as a heavy burden and alleges Russians are taught to hate Hebrews to divert attention from the czarist regime's agents. It mentions Mr Ny seneky of this city traveling with the subject to Chicaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nyseneky
Chicaya
General McClelland Reflects On Peace Time Duty
Adjutant General William McClelland returned to Harrisburg after reporting quiet in the coke region. He warned trouble may arise with Mt Pleasant meeting, praised local officers and people, and spoke at length about the burden of calling out the military in peace time. He refused a direct answer on liking the job.
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William McClelland
Harrisburg
Coke
Mt. Pleasant
Patriot Republican Club Set To Open New Home
Prominent Republican Congressmen attend and speak at a banquet as the Americus Republican Club marks its fifth annual banquet and formally opens its new club house at 412 Smithfield Street Freehold Bank building. The two story space includes an assembly room second floor billiard cafe and decor featuring frescoed walls oak woodwork and a rusted iron chandelier. Logistics handled by A J Logan J D Littell and S M McLarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Republican Club
Monongahela House
Smithfield Street
Freehold Bank
Board of Trustees
Scotch Irish meeting in Louisville to draw national delegates
The third annual Scotch Irish of America meeting opens May 14 in Louisville and runs to the 11th. Colonel Herron and Colonel Echols urge strong Pittsburg turnout with rail fare deals and river trips. C W McKeehan reports East interest and Philadelphia delegation. Mrs Thaw plans to attend. Buckalew Breckinridge and Dr J H Bryson are listed as speakers. Dr John Hall will close with a sermon. Previous proceedings have been published by Secretary Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Herron
Echols
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Packet Line
C. W. McKeehan
Philadelphia
State Association
J. H. Bryson
Alabama
John Hall
New York
Floyd
Hotel dining room fraud at Monongahela House exposed
Clerk Carney recalls a bold deadbeat who exploited crowded rooms during a British Iron and Steel delegates visit. The man lived off meals, left a grip near the cigar store, and was identified by staff as he tried to flee without paying. He was publicly challenged by the staff and escaped punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Monongahela House
Iron and Steel
Kelly
Immigrant party arrives from the East in large numbers
A group of over 400 immigrants, mainly Scandinavians, reached the city last night. Of the total, 329 went to Chicago, with a few going elsewhere and some remaining in Pitts ure. Avent Pitkin praised the Swedes and Scandinavians as law-abiding and promising farmers, saying they will become good citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsure
Tennyson Discovers First Violet of Early Spring
An evening walk ends with Alfred Lord Tennyson kneeling to sniff the first violet of the new English spring. He proclaims the find to his companion and calls on him to join in the moment as nature awakens from winter. The friend, less poetically inclined, follows suit and sniffs the violet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Not a political dinner with Senator Flinn at the Duquesne
Senator Flinn hosted a banquet at the Duquesne last evening for New York business associates involved in surface road contracts. Eleven guests included C. L. Magee, Chief Brown, A. F. Keating, A. C. Robertson, Sheriff McCleary, and George H. Welshouse. Magee attended briefly due to another engagement, fueling political rumors.
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Senator Flinn
Duquesne
New York
C. L. Magee
Chief Brown
A. F. Keating
A. C. Robertson
Sheriff McCleary
George H. Welshous
Mr. Magee
Cardinal Gibbons backs Australian voting system
James Cardinal Gibbons, head of the Catholic Church in the United States, expresses favorable views on the Australian system of voting. He states that in theory it is sound and in practice largely satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cardinal Gibbons
Father of Rev W. W. McCorkle Dying Called Home
Rev W W McCorkle of the First Congregational Church Allegheny rushed to Ft Wayne Indiana last Thursday as his father lay dying. The elder McCorkle suffered a grip turned pneumonia and is not expected to recover, preventing the minister from filling his pulpit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCorkle
First Congregational Church
Allegheny
Ft. Wayne
Ind
McCorkle
Americas Club Plans Banquet and Reception in City
The Americas Club seizes the day with preparations for tomorrow at Monongahela House and the new club headquarters room 10. A banquet committee lists speakers including Shelby M. Cullom Louis Emery McComas Julius Caesar Burrowes and John Thurston with a reception from 6 to 7 followed by a seated dinner at 7.
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Monongahela House
Louis Emery McComas
Hagere Town
Washington County
Willian Walsh
Julius Caesar Burrowes
Kalamazoo
Mich
Erie County
Burrowes
Major McKinoley
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Republican League
Aluba
Clarkson
Americas Club
Smithsfield Street
Americas
Major A. J. Logan
A. M. Voigt
James H. Willock
B. L. Wood, Jr
W. H. Reech
H. 5. Paul, Captain John A. Reed
W. M. Gibbs
J. P. Anderson
G. W. Dorr
L. Schoonmaker
Willock
Ciagraw
J. C. Borrows
German Catholic Congress Plans Held in Buffalo
Rev Father G Bornneman announces the German Catholic Congress will meet in Buffalo New York September 22 to 24 Guests from distant parishes expected train charters may be used due to limited hotel space Allegheny Valley Railroad to provide about 15 coaches for transport A Pittsburg diocese meeting will be held May 5 at St Josephs Mt Oliver A delegate meeting for Catholic youth societies was held at Trinity School Hall Webster avenue with another planned for Sharpsburg in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father G. Bornneman
Lancaster
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
St. Joseph's Schoolhouse
Mt. Oliver
Father Borniewan
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Trinity School Hall
Webster Avenue
Sharpsburg
Catholic Prisoners to Receive Easter Services at Workhouse
Catholic prisoners at the workhouse will receive annual Easter services led by Fathers Schwab Laengst and Murphy with sermons by Rev. Father Murphy. About 250 Catholics are housed there as eight priests visited the institution last evening and mass will be held in the chapel early today. No afternoon services at St Marys Church Sharpsburg due to the workhouse events. Charles Beck the organist and the choir will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers of the Holy Ghost
Workhouse
St. Mary's Church
Sharpsburg
Charles Beck
Officer Matthew Bell to Stand Trial for Murder
Coroner's inquest found Joseph Savano died from a head wound caused by Officer Matthew Bell. Witnesses described Bell striking Savano after the altercation near a store. the jury ruled the death a result of the police action and Bell was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Bell
Joseph Savano
McDowell
Dr. Jacobs
Dominick Dalanio
Bell
Angelo Seville
William Shoulman
Savano
Bagley
Washington Council entertains at hall with music and addresses
A pleasant reception and musical entertainment was hosted by Washington Council, Independent Sovereigns of Industry, at its hall at Twenty second and Penn avenue. Mrs. Dr. Green presided. Grand leaders spoke and the Fisher family with Lewellyn performed. Ice cream and cake followed. Big evangelistic meetings at Woods Run attract large crowds. George W Willis leads Riverside M E Church services with ongoing events through today.
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Washington Council
Independent Sovereigns of Industry
Penn Avenue
Dr. Green
Order
W. M. McCullough
Harper
G. W. Murphy
Fisher
Lewellyn
West End
Riverside M. E
Kerr Street
Woods’ Run
George W. Willis
Henderson figures total receipts at 231000 with 4000 from liquor
Henderson of Seventh avenue told the License Court that his business grossed 231000 in total receipts with 4000 coming from liquor sales. He also quoted a total receipts figure of 45000.
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A. ©. Henderson
Seventh Avenue
Thompson's New York Grocery Bargains Guide
Thompson's New York Grocery advertises deep cuts on staples including beans, sugar, tea, soap, preserves, tobacco and fresh produce. It promotes free delivery in both cities and prepaid freight for distant orders, listing multiple items with quantities and prices and urging readers to send for a price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Pittsburg
M. R. Thoomeson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Record of Grip Epidemic Deaths in Pittsburg Week
The report shows 187 Pittsburg deaths for the week ending April 18 due to grip and complications, with 40 in the old city and 87 in the East End. Pneumonia caused 47 deaths, bronchitis 13, cerebrospinal fever 14, and other diseases contributed to the toll. nativity and marital status are listed for decedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bureau of Health
Old City
East End
Southside
Dry Blissful Winter Day Promises Fruit Harvest
The weather director keeps frost forecasts in suspense as Friday night frost caused little harm due to extreme dryness. Squire Herman Handel reports the fruit crop appears OK with the great Supervisor resting earthly imitations, roads remain good, and growers plus city people fear another year of high prices while a large crop would help all. Some suggest converting surplus fruit to jelly for export to Europe.
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Herman Handel
Europe
Senators Visit Riverside Penitentiary
The senatorial committee toured Riverside Prison and endorsed it as first class in all respects. Eddie Myers protested his alleged involvement in his aunt’s death. An insane inmate accused the Warden of mistreatment. A Hartman property was inspected as part of the visit. An appropriation of 30000 dollars was requested to purchase iy. The committee departed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Myers
Hartman
The Colonel and the Count Brawl in Baltimore Hotel
Count Leonetto Cipriani clashed with Colonel Talliaferro at the Washington House after trading insults about Secretary Blaine and Bayard. The confrontation escalated when Cipriani drew a stiletto, the Colonel knocked it away, and both men were ejected to the police station.
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Baltimore
Leonetto Cipriani
Tallisferro
Washington House
Talliaferro
Virginia
Bayard
Crispi
Cipriani
Palermo
McComas
House of Representatives
Count Cipriani
Marquis Imperiali
Real Fighting on the Stage in Philadelphia
Late Thursday night during Joan of Arc at the stage, Miss Margeret Mather warned manager Migle that Hartsell was laughing on stage. Hartsell retorted his place was at the box office not in the wings. A scuffle broke out with Hartsell striking Migle in the face and injuring his thumb. Stage hands separated the fighters and the show continued despite the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpata
Joan of Arc
Margeret Mather
Migle
Hartsell
Coincidences in a Criminal Career
Larkin Lancaster convicted of first degree murder for killing Zeck Dixon and disposing of body parts in Richland Creek. He faces execution on the second Friday in June after a prior repeated pattern of April convictions and hangings. He has appealed to the Supreme Court, keeping the case unresolved.
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Ponasei
Tens
Larkin Lancaster
Zeck Dixon
Riehland Creek
Jane
Supreme Court
Put a Ring Around This Offer
2000 men's fine business suits offered in one lot for 750 dollars. The sale features silk mixed cassimeres worsteds cheviots blue flannel tweeds and more at a massive single price. Limited quantity 2 000 suits divided into 66 lots sold Monday at 7 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp. Co. C& C
Pirrssure Compiration Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Ingrain Carpet Sale at J H Kunkel & Bros
Advertisement lists ingrain carpet at J H Kunkel & Bro s 1347 1349 Peno Avenue. Claims large reductions and encourages buyers to shop Monday. Includes misspelled phrases and a boast about matching other fine suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kunkel & Bro.’s
Peno Avenue
Cure for Chronic Skin Disease Succeeds in Six Weeks
Hiram F. Carpenter of Henderson New York recounts twenty years of psoriasis and leprosy like scales. He credits Cuticura remedies and Resolvent after trying doctors and long travel. Six weeks after starting treatment his skin became smooth and relief followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutioura Remedios
Hot Springs
Detroit
Lansing
Mich
Mre
Ik. H. Davie
Hiresal
Liett
Hiram F. Carpenter
Henderson, Jefferson Co
N.Y
Curicuna Remedies Promoted In Advertisements
An advertisement touts Curicuna Remedies for skin care with products ANTICURA Cori-CURA Bo4P and CUTICULA RESOLVEST. It markets a booklet How to Cure Skin Diseases and claims 36 illustrations with 10 testimonials. It also promotes CUTICURA SOAP for black heads and rough chapped skin.
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PI Mies
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