Penitentiary inquiry finds looseness and waste in methods
Harrisburg reports from the Senate committee on the Western Penitentiary fault lines note a costly looseness in procedures and excess spending while finding no guilty party. They cite weak discipline, outside visits by inspectors, and inadequate hospital and cell conditions with calls for tighter oversight and stricter governance.
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Harrisburg
Reyburn
McAleer
Stedman
Mylin
Watres
Goblin
Betts
Wilson
Senate
Western Penitentiary
Senster Gobin
Frank Corry
Mabarneke
Board of Charities
Maharaeke
Penitentis
Fai
Maharnecke
George A. Keily
Board of Public Charities
Diruian
Sapsbion
Erepeaia
Secrets of a Castle Mystery Unexplained
Madame De Montcalm, widow of Marquis Charles Edward B Montcalm St Varian, and two lawyers with a detective obtained search warrants for Ravenswood Old Castle. They explored rooms and a hidden panel and ancient cellar seeking jewels and papers she says were stolen by secret society members linked to her husband’s past as a secretary to the Duchess of Orleans and Thiers.
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Dispatch
New York
Madam de Montcalm
Duchess of Orleans
Thiers
France
Napoleon III
Post Office to Observe National Day with Early Closure
The Postmaster General orders post offices to close on April 30 1889 for a day of prayer and Thanksgiving. In this city the main offices close at 9 A M with money order and registry divisions shut all day. Carrier windows open 7 to 9 A M for business delivery and Sunday collections.
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Uncle Sam's Mall
Genera WasEiretos
D. C
Searie
Jonhn Wannamaker
Impetus to Dairy Farming in New South Wales
Consul Griffin reports American dairy appliances boost butter and cheese production in New South Wales. quarantine laws hamper cattle improvements while inoculation curbs pleuro pneumonia spread. cooperative butter making gains appeal and a new protective duty on dairy products may shift trade.
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Washington
Griffin
Sydney
New South Wales
State Department
Incitement to Riot Charges After Enterprise Strike
John Ryan Samuel Conrad and Jerediah Crowley posted bail of 500 each on breach of the peace and inciting to riot charges tied to a strike at Enterprise Manufacturing Company. The company president testified that replacements were hired, and the strikers allegedly harassed new workers with threats and intimidation, requiring police protection.
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Philadelphia
John Ryan
Samuel Conrad
Jerediah Crowley
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Ryan
Conrad
Crowley
Kennan Lectures On Tent Life In Eastern Siberia
Distinguished traveler Mr George Kennan lectures Monday at Lafayette Hall under Pittsburg Press Club auspices. Reserved seats available at Kleber’s music store Wood Street. sale opened yesterday and seats are moving quickly. The Russian traveler arrives Monday morning to visit local sites. he has long worked with the Associated Press and Western Union.
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George Kennan
Siberia
Lafayette Hall
Pittsburg
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington
Associated Press
Silk Sale Ad Promotes Yard Silk at Half Dollar
Local ad from Jos Heinz & Co. at Penn Avenue Stores promotes silk by the yard at 50 cents, with 12 yard lengths and higher quality silks offered early today. Consumers urged to shop early for best selection and price.
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India
Jos, Heinz & Co
Penn Avenue
Morgantown North Carolina A Pleasant Mountain Resort
In Burke County Morgantown known for beauty and healthful climate features a mild winter with two snows, fair air, and scenic views. The article extols clean streets, good schools, Protestant churches, absence of saloons, hospitable residents, and lodging, calling it a resort for invalids and overworked minds.
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Morcaxtown
N.C
Morgantown
General Morgan
Piedmont
West North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Richmond and
Danville
Burke County
North Carolina
Catawba River
Blue Range
Brighton
Grandfather Chestnut Knob
Hawk's Beak
Table Rock
Chimneys
Linville
Mitchell
Rockies
Prout
Guna
United States
State Insane Asylum
Seston
N. B. Drwworts
President appoints several to federal posts in rapid slate
The President announced appointments including Daniel Dorchester of Boston to head Indian Schools and Warren Truitt of Dallas Oregon as Register of the Lakeview Land Office. Also named were Thomas Baldwin of Folarm New Mexico as Register of something and John H Baker for Cherokee lands with Indians. Ames H Atrrex & Co. advertises in Fifth Avenue.
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Washington
Daniel Dorchester
Boston
Mass
Warren Truitt
Dallas
Ore
Lakeview
Thomas B. Baldwin
Folarm
New Mex
E' MeGonienl
Colby
Kan
Nigel
Saerta
Beaiedewis
Minneed
John H. Baker
United States
Vice President Morton Involved in Baltimore Train Collision
A Baltimore and Ohio collision near Locust Point injured four workers and endangered Vice President Levi P. Morton and Ohio Governor Foraker, who were aboard the Philadelphia express and the Philadelphia to Baltimore train. Both engines were damaged and passengers thrown from seats as brakes failed to avert the crash.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Foraker Alee
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Levi P. Morton
United States
Locust Point
Washington
Philadelphia
Camden Station
Camden
Istter
Governor Foraker
Ohio
Schofield
Martin J. Bourne
W. Fowler
Henry Smith
William Akers
Morton
Howard
Sharp Streets
Ready for a strike in Chicago railroads rumor
The News reports a detective agency is hiring engineers for several railroads amid rumors of wage cuts and prestrike preparations. Agency manager says engineers are being hired for emergencies but refuses to name roads. managers deny any wage reductions planned.
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ChicaGo
Not 80 bad as reported Yorktown gunboat defenses corrected
Naval Constructor Hichbern dispels rumors the Yorktown shows weakness. He says propping up an after sponson with heavy timber is standard pre deployment work and not a design flaw. No weakness in previous design. recent work normal prior to guns being shipped.
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Wasninotos
Hichbern
Yorktown
The Champagne Contest Decided
The Committee on Champagnes selected the Meet & brand as the preferred wine for the centennial celebration banquet after a long spirited contest among champagne importers. The choice aims to serve wines based on merit at the April 26 decision.
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Irpecial Telegnam
New Yor
Committee On Champagnes
Excursion to New York for Centennial Inauguration Anniversary
The B and O Railroad will sell excursion tickets to New York from April 27 through 30 at 1339 dollars round trip. Tickets are valid for return passage until May 6.
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New York
Gen
Wash
Great Auction Sale At H Holtzman & Sons
Read sheriff notice of sale of Dispatch Property fronting 30 ft on Fifth avenue and 249 ft to Virgin alley in estate of J Herron Foster deceased in today s Dispatch and Times. Private morning sales at H Holtzman & Sons 35 Sixth st with bargains on lace curtains heavy curtains portieres upholstery goods and more for days only at 2 PM and 7 PM to close out stock.
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H. Holtzman & Sons
Sixth St
Dispatch
Fifth Avenue
Virgin Alley
J. Herron Foster
Dispatch and Times
Lerdon Styles in Men’s Neckwear at Waldmanns and Stores
Third importation of the day features white and fancy vests on fitting in the men’s department open till closing. Jos. Horse & Co. promotes Peon Avenue stores with a wide display. Rosenbaum & Co. advertises 150 dozen gents’ hem-stitched handkerchiefs at 12 1 4 cents and 18 cents ladies’ embroidered handkerchiefs, a value relayed as bargains.
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Lerdon
Jos
Rosenbaum & Co
Catching the Big One Costs a Young Buyer
A Fifth Avenue tackle shop showcases a hypothetical outfitting of a novice fisherman. A teen seeks top gear for bass and trout, from lancewood rod to a $230 total spread including reels lines flies cases and camping gear. A salesman notes modest 10-cent poles would perform better for a barefoot boy with worms.
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Walton
Fifth Avenue
Greenheart
Ane
Starvard
Wright Responds To Attacks On Orphan School Management
Ex Senator George W Wright of Wright & Gordon defends running four state orphan schools. He claims contracts with the State allow operation, disputes accusations of a syndicate, and asserts high child welfare amid criticism and jealousy over Mercer and McAllisterville schools. He cites low death rates and healthy children to counter claims.
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Jesseasy
George W. Wright
Wright & Gordon
Seventh Avenue
Wright
Grand Army Committee
McAllisterville
Mercer
Mt. Joy
McAllisterville Springs
Mercer School
McAnie
State Department
Pennsylvania Inventors Patents Issued This Week
A Pennsylvania list of patents issued by the U S Patent Office covers diverse items. Names include Milo B Stevens Co and Joseph B R Anderson with two thirds assigned to B and C H Reeves. The list mentions devices for mirrors, electrical wire distribution boxes, water conductors supports, sewing machine components, a belt and pulley system, flexible apparatus, and various machine tools. Also cited are William Griscom and George Westinghouse Jr among others.
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Wasmixer
United States Patent Office
Box
John Davis
Allegheny
Sapport
John W. Dewees
Philadelphia
Staigner
Union Special Sewing Machine Company
New York
Xing
William Aehiladelph
John F. Plad
Aselenor Tank
Dichaus
Logieritie
Lebbe Garrett
Bilesell
Williamh. Griscom
Averso
Electrical Accumulator Company of
Secon Battery
John W. Harris
Shippensbe
Herendeen
Geneva
Fiction Ld
York
Cing-Tooth Harrow
John W. Henderson
Ork
Springs Electric
M. Bunter
Phillade
el Way
Arthur Kitson
Sanford Agnes O W. Lasor
Nisteatrx
Chambers, Jr
Philadel Kingston
Hiram E
Grartron
J.T. Fee
F. P. Crotzer
J. Ditty
Fis Schwartz
Orpeet
ReReesport
Nationompany
Aaiee Fem
Gm, Peirce
Ee Nitter Jgglacoe Oc
Fittaburg
Ae Yar Enee Company
Oe Pot
Ee Aes
Ron
Stat’ Susen
Gustavus A
Button
John W. Schafle
Atow
B. Valve
Wettaghene Ae Org
George Westingouse, Jr
F. Maces
Pitraburg
Schoolroom Entertainment Delights O Hara Pupils
Pupils of room No 9 in the O Hara School on Twenty fifth street staged an afternoon program. Miss Lucy De Armitt led the event with decorated surroundings and musical numbers. Fanny McKee and Stanley Harris earned special mention for a duet.
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O’hara
Twenty-fifth Street
Lucy de Armitt
Citizens’ Line
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fanny McKee
Stanley Harris
America
Sweet Home
William A. Proudfit
Engineer Wick Builds Red Bank Wing Dam on Allegheny
Verona engineer Wick has started a $30,000 wing dam at Red Bank on the Allegheny river to narrow and deepen the channel. A similar dam at Kittanning is planned and more dams may follow to improve river navigation for lighter craft.
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Wick
Verona
Red Bank
Allegheny River
Kittanning
Jewelry theft tie to burglary as Burke jailed in Pittsburgh event
Interview reveals John Burke arrested with large jewelry haul linked to a burglary at Keaner W Vos. Authorities notified. Advertisements promote Black Bead Wraps 8300 and neckwear from Jos Homme Co Penn Avenue stores while Dr Smith’s illustrated tees draw crowds at Grand Opera House with free admission.
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Sol Coulson
John Burke
Keaner
W. Vos
Grand Opera House
Miss Ida Voss's Cure Shown By Dr Blair Treatment
A Cincinnati young woman from Price Hill describes long lasting stomach and nose troubles. After a month under Dr Blair care her health improves. she reports clear nostrils and no more hawking or sour taste. Her father also notes relief from catarrh. The claim invites verification of the statement.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Ida Voss
Price Hill
Warsaw Pike
Purcell Avenue
Miss Ida Vols
Dr. Blair
Blair
Voss
Warsaw
Purcell
Dangerous and lingering bronchial catarrh described
The passage details progression from head catarrh to bronchial involvement, with coughing, mucus, wheezing, and chest pain. It notes fever, night sweats, rapid pulse, weight loss, and possible transition to catarrhal consumption, including mucus with yellow particles and occasional blood.
The Pince to Bay Spring Hosiery
The fragment notes hosiery items including fast black cottons cable dyed in fancy stripes and balbriggan priced at 25 cents a pair, reflecting a vintage catalog or advertisement from a historical paper.
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Bay Spring
Wanamaker Spring Light-Weights Overgarments
The ad touts Wanamaker's Spring Light-Weights Overgarments with prices and luxury levels. It promises ready made Spring Suits in stylish designs and lighter colors to harmonize with sunny days.
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Wanamaker
Wanamaker's
Wanamaker's Low Prices Highlight Storewide Deals
Wanamaker's advert touts low prices across departments with emphasis on value for money. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to take advantage of discounted goods and special offers advertised in the weekly circular.
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Nan St
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Ant
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THE
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Kennan
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N. C
Old North
Happy Land
MeEs
Ames H. Atrrex & Co
Johore
Frank G. Carpenter
Bajar
MR. Morton
Walsttt
M. Seibert & Co
Lacock and
Hope Streets
Railroad Bridge
People's Store
Campbell & Dick
Hornie & Co
Boces & Bua
Henry HA
Emarrow
Izaak Walton
McKeesport
Cleveland
Breez 4
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Schoolroom Entertainment
Ceaterds
Jos. Homme & Co
Bocas & Brat
Tinghem
Os Honxe & Co
Copeland
Sixth Ave
IL A. M
Drs. Copeland
Spll-Temsa
Pitsburg, Pa
Brown
Sixth Street and
H Golden
Pitts
E. Holden
Federali
Heny- de Ee Geo
A. Kelly & Co
Busmvests Oe
James E. Morris
Pratt
Bayne
Sole
Phtaburg
Mathes Street
John Flocker & CO
Tahan Simeriees
Bell
Mater Pittsburg
Blakeman & CO
Warven
EPPS
Epps&Co. “Een
Eaclande
Edford Mineey
Seen Mountain
Dare Place
Sewickley
Park Place Hotel
Se . Pa
Haa Dees Wit & McKelyt
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