Best of Music and Decorations at Randall Club fete
Yesterday the Randall Club hosted a large fête at Silver Lake with about 8000 attendees and up to 6000 inside gates. Two bands provided music while a central pavilion dazzled with flags and lanterns as Alderman Handel delivered a concise speech and supper and fireworks followed. Auld Lang Syne drew applause as the crowd reflected on a day of dancing, ice cream, and merriment with letters of regret from notable guests.
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J. Prewly Fleming
Grove
Randall Club World
Cathedral Band
Great Western
Great Central Pavilion
Alderman Handel
Allegheny
Squire
Champetre
Randall Club
Brewers Likely Rebuff English Syndicate Bid
E Frauenheim of Frauenheim and Vilsack says a syndicate offered far more than 1.4 million for their brewery but they will not sell. He notes they seek a capital sum to invest in real estate or securities yielding a similar annual dividend. He believes Americans’ whisky stigma may deter outsiders and predicts the bid will fail to take the city.
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Frauenheim
Obsequies Held For Monongshhela River Victim Benbow
Conducted by the Bishop, the funeral for Leslie Winfred Benbow, one of three boys who drowned in the Monongshhela river Monday, was held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Southside. Bishop Whitehead led the service with Rev. J. G. Cameron assisting. Benbow, a chorister, was buried with a solemn, impressive ceremony performed by fellow choristers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Winfred Benbow
Monongshela
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Southside
Whitehead
J. G. Cameron
Young Benbow
Typhoid Outbreak Reported in Spring Garden Avenue
Typhoid fever cases rise in Allegheny with 35 illnesses over three days in Spring Garden Avenue. Walter's drugstore reports a northern town outbreak. Charles Soler, a Hill Street plumber, is severely ill, with family and neighbors affected.
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Spring Garden Avenus
Allegheny
Walter
Chestnut Street
Spring Garden Avenue
Charles Soler
Hill Street
Coke Price and Wage Talk Spurred by Operator
An operator seen near Fifth Avenue reports a secret meeting at Hecla Coke Company's offices to discuss a possible coke price increase. He says he did not attend but expects a conference occurred. He believes a wage rise may exceed what workers will accept and that action will follow.
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Fifth Avenue
Hecla Coke Company
East End Wedding on Winebiddle Avenue
Miss Pearl H. White of Harrisburg married William Dickson yesterday afternoon at 5 in Winebiddle Avenue Benvenue. Rev C E Locke officiated the ceremony with Caterer Hagan at the reception. The couple plans an extended eastern honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl H. White
Harrisburg
Elmer L. White
Winebiddle Avenue
Benvenue
William Dickson
C. E. Locke
Hagan
Exposition Society Pushes Contractors to Meet September 1 Finish
A committee of the Exposition Society urged contractors to increase labor so the buildings would surely be completed by September 1. They were assured the work would be done. In the main building most departments can be ready in a few days. Captain Batchelor received a $5,000 check from Mrs. Schenley through Mr. Torrens.
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Exposition Society
Batchelor
Torrens
Schenley
Clifton Starts for Louisville Tow of Flats Despite Low River
The Clifton arrived from Louisville Tuesday night and departed yesterday with a tow of eight flats. The packet lines show strong river freight as water remains low. Separate notes mention appeals by Druggist A J Kaercher and Milk Shake John A Martin over Sunday-law judgments, while John McConville faced a hearing on panet selling without permit and was held on $600 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Louisville
Reso Bertle
Cincinnati
Kaercher
Martin
A.J. Kaercher
John A. Martin
Tatem
Carlisle
Brinker
John McConville
Fifth Avenue
Robinson Street
Alderman Jones
Jones
McConville
Keating Furnace Strike Picket Line Holds Back Workers
At Keating on the Baltimore and Ohio line a long picket line of men and boys barred passage to strikers from the Carrie Furnaces. Violence was avoided by the pickets while deputies clashed with more militant strikers on the hill. Furnaces were banked as workers stayed away.
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Keating
Baltimore and Ohio
Carrie Furnace
Sweeney
Senet
Mark
Haller
Nam Baker
Neither Beer Nor Ox A Picnic Deal Gone Sour
Southside residents and St. Michael's parish pupils planned a joint Twenty-seventh ward picnic at Trost's Grove. The promised barbecue failed to materialize and the free ox was offered to Rev. Father Bernard but declined, leaving Hartman with the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Parochial School
Twenty-seventh Ward
Trost’s Grove
Ty One Hartman
Father Bernard
Hartman
Father and 80N Sued Over Alleged Conspiracy
Mrs Minnie Marsden filed suit before Alderman Porter against Evan Jones the contractor David Jones and Thomas Nevin foreman alleging conspiracy to have her jailed to block the hearing in the malicious prosecution case against Nevin. Warrants issued relate to Nevin's earlier offense on the Thirty third street sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Marsden
Alderman Porter
Evan Jones
David Jones
Thomas Nevin
Jones
Marsden
Nevin
Alderman Warner
Thirty-third Street
Witnesses in Con Diets Case Point at Colonel Scott
Witnesses charged with insulting Emma Sebefferth claim Colonel Scott. they say his statements led to his arrest. The Colonel states he was sitting on steps at Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street when the incident occurred and he did not speak to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sebefferth
Colonel Scott
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Sel Megs
Railway Lines May Consolidate Despite War Hints
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway Line and the Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Company are reportedly negotiating consolidation rather than war. Current talks focus on terms as Pleasant Valley seeks favorable arrangements for a merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway
Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Company
Pleasant Valley
Flemon or Yel dell meeting on aid for Flemon in South Carolina case
A sparsely attended Lafayette Hall meeting discusses raising funds and organizing support for E F Flemon in his murder defense against charges tied to James Blackwell's death. Speakers urge restraint, praise pulpit effort, and plan a Monday adjournment after a $25 hall rent dispute. Community leaders outline a Pittsburgh aid network and urge contributions by noon to fund legal defense.
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Lafayette Hall
Flemon
South Carolina
Franklin School
J. H. Baldwin
Thomas Fawcett
Foster
Beaver
Brisco
Lemon
Pittsburg
James Blackwell
Blackwell
E. F
En Hallee
F. Stewart
A Penn Avenue Raid by City Detectives
Detectives Coulson and Demmel with Captain Silvus and officers Mulvehill and Denniston raided 301 Penn Avenue arresting proprietress Mother Veney two inmates Bingey Wilbert and Georgie Bailey alias Frances and two callers Peter Snyder and C D Haines. The house, long watched for disorder, was described as a thieves’ resort. An information was expected to be filed against Mother Veney and Samuel Musgrave noted for possible action learned at the scene.
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Coulson and
Demmel
Silvus
Mulvehill and
Denniston
Penn Avenue
Veney
Bingey Wilbert
Georgie Bailey
Frances
Peter Snyder
C. D. Haines
Drowned Son of Union Station Barber Reported
Archie Billows Jr aged about seventeen was drowned in the Monongahela river at Lock No. Four near camping fishing clubs. A telegram to his father Archie Billows a longtime barber at the Union station gave no further details. The boy had not been home since Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Billows
Union Station
Archie, Jr
Monongahela River
Hither and Thither Highlights From City and Rail Tour
A jumble of items lists travelers and officials in Philadelphia Pittsburg and beyond. Davis Page returns after a circuit court appearance while James McManes remains estranged. Managers Odell and Waltera inspect the Baltimore and Ohio lines and several Pittsburgh notables, cricket player McPherson, and a lecture announced for Canton are noted among many city visits and travels.
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Davis Page
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
James McManes
L. Mayes
J. T. Odell
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Alfred Waltera
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Ohio
Alex. McPherson
Detroit
Canada
Chatham
London
Mccouson
Detroiters
Mr. Kinley
Connoquenessine Creek
Pay Lauer
Gua McCullough
Edward Beehan
D. A. Beehan
Pease
Westinghouse Electric Company
Car Trolley Tragedy Ends Life of Young Richmond
A cable car from Penn avenue pulled into East End station at 5:30 last afternoon, its grip snagging the cable and sending No. 206 speeding onto Frankstown avenue. Frank Richmond, 19, fell 25 feet and died ten minutes later after being treated at McLaren's drug store. His family, Juniata Ice Company, and others prepare for a $20,000-plus damages claim, while authorities investigate with an inquest set for 10 o'clock today.
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Citizens’ Traction Road
East End
Penn Avenue
Frankstown Avenue
Juniata Ice Company
Frank Richmond
Lee
Richmond
McLaren
David Richmond
Dallas Avenue
Homewood
McDowell
William D. Marky
Gripman
No. 206
Nineteenth
Samuel Creelman
John
Henry Schuster
H. P. Krebs
Drs- Patch
Citizens’ Traction Company
George Eice
Curbstone
Penneee
Smith Acer
Caser McDowell
Garbage complaint at 25 Pearl Street in Allegheny
A complaint filed at the Board of Health reports garbage left under the steps at 25 Pearl Street, owned by D. W. Jones. Health officers will investigate after a three month period of alleged rubbish accumulation.
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The
Board of Health
Allegheny
Pearl Street
D. W. Jones
Fire Laddie Cut. Fireman Attacks Fellow With Knife
Thomas Buckley a Eureka engine house fireman Allegheny jailed on felonious assault and battery John Reilly prosecutes Buckley claims he was attacked with a knife and cut across the abdomen Buckley to have a hearing before Mayor Pearson tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Thomas Buckley
Eureka
John Reilly
Buckley
Pearson
Graf Bennett Mills to reopen under Chicago firm
The Graf Bennett Mills at Bennett station will start next Monday as North Chicago Rolling Mill Company takes charge after a year idle. A new corps of teachers from the Order of Mary will join St. Michael's Parochial School for next term with Brother Philip in charge. term begins Monday August 19 with about 800 children expected.
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Graff-Bennett
Bennett Station
North Chicago Rolling Mill Company
St. Michael's Parochial School
Order of Mary
Philip
George
Alexander
Guthstoff
Andrew
Carriage Horses Flew in Pittsburgh Livery Stumble
A funeral procession along Allegheny Liveryman Kress's carriage line was spooked by a first horse near Nicholas Street every Friday morning. The pole broke after a sudden dash in front of F. Andriessen's store, injuring one horse slightly while the occupants escaped.
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Allegheny
Kress
Nicholas
Seideek
Cie Ia
F. Andriessen
Injured Woman Hurts Knee at Southside Picnic
About 5,000 people attended the Southside German Protestant Church picnic at Shingiss Park yesterday. At about two in the afternoon Missie Bart fell on the dancing platform and knocked off her knee cap. She was taken to her home on Martins alley near South Twelfth street for treatment.
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Shingiss Park
Missie Bart
Martin's Alley
South Twelfth Street
Prom one station to another prisoners moved last night
Prisoners of the Eleventh ward were moved to the Central Station last night. A new story was added to the Eleventh and the gunpipee bad bets.
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Prom
Eleventh Ward
Central Station
Th Eleventh
Woman Bitten by Stray Dog Shows Hydrophobia Signs
Excitement in Lawrenceville over a hydrophobia case as Mrs. Jacob Wilbert of Laurel Avenue reports biting by a strange dog. The bite on her right hand followed by feverish symptoms, dog-like behavior, and intense fear of water alarm neighbors until Dr. Sands treats her and notes arm swelling. The incident coincided with a prior lawsuit filing.
Rapid Transit Test On Two-Mile Circular Track
On a two mile circular track at Laurel Maryland the Electro Automatic Transit Company demonstrated a three miles per minute capability with a three ton motor driven by Davis G Weems. Plans include a five mile loop on Long Island to show tethered passenger service and automatic area control while Edison hails the concept. The system uses insulated overhead wires for telephoning and signaling and features a unique wheel bearing arrangement to keep cars on track at high speed.
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Baltimorsg
Electro-Automatic Transit Company
Baltimore
Laurel
Davis G. Weems
Long Island
Edison
Fatally Injured in Trost's Grove Parochial Picnic Accident
A horse pulling a buggy at St. Michael's school picnic in Trost's Grove ran away. The gentleman in the buggy was severely injured and Ambrose Rupert, an elderly shoemaker, was trampled when he tried to stop the animal. The old man died of injuries. another passenger suffered ribs and leg damage with internal injuries. The piece also notes funds for a new parsonage.
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St. Michael’s Parochial School
Trost’s Grove
Ambrose Rupert
Led
Pius
Deserters From Uncle Sam's Army Reported At David's Island
It was learned this morning that 28 United States soldiers deserted the barracks on David's Island late Monday night. Government authorities had attempted to keep the matter quiet before the escape became public. The deserters were all privates enlisted for the regular army.
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New Roce Xe
N. Y
United States
David's Island
Chronic Catarrh and Its Varied Effects Across the Body
The text outlines chronic catarrh as inflammation of mucous passages causing nasal discharge, throat fullness, hoarseness, and potential progression to bronchitis, consumption, or digestive disorders. It cites Dr. S. G. Moore of Allegheny Pa promoting a long term treatment and includes patient testimonials of partial or full cures.
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G. Moore
Arch Street
Allegheny
Kossurs
Cranton Co
Deax Snr
W. Espee
Garecez Crry
Deak Sru
Onailaes
Fresh suspect Dougherty in Bauder case arrest
Inspector Whitehouse arrested 23 year old John A Dougherty linked to Bauder activities He worked as an apprentice detective two months for Bauder and claimed he expected pay and a badge He described Bauders method of sending him to suspects to buy liquor and gather witnesses before Bauder would take the case Dougherty held on 3000 bail with hearings slated Monday.
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Inspector Whitehouse
John A. Dougherty
Bauder
Dougherty
Juniata Street
Allegheny
Bauder’s
Duquesne Greys
Kansas Detective Bureau
Gil
Baudor
James Doyle
Doyle
East End
Whitehouse
Brockett
Bunder
Bowers
Peach
Riverside
Bander
Christina Surran
Troy Hill
Jobn Bauder
Mejor Moreland
Squire Maneese
Alderman Hyndman
Mortgage satisfaction for Pittsburg city debt disclosed
City of Pittsburg recently satisfied a mortgage of 1 046 720 issued to Mesars Thomas Bakewell John Bissel and James B Murray signed by Mayor George Wilson. The loan covered debts from 1831 to 1860 and was cleared at the instance of McIntosh Hemphill and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bakewell
Joh Bissel
James B. Murray
George Wilson
Pittsburg
McIntosh, Hemphill & Co
Strickes In the Hospital Death of John Martin
John Martin, a patient at West Penn Hospital, died suddenly at 6 o'clock last night after suffering a severe hemorrhage earlier in the day. He resided in Allegheny and the Coroner was notified. Local business mentions Coleman’s Fat and other items at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
West Penn Hospital
Sowe
Allegheny
Coleman
G. W. & Flag
Scumrer
Fifth Avenue
City
Holmes Best Rye Whisky At Gaillard's Paris
Visitors to the Paris Exposition can find Holmes best rye whisky at A. D. Gaillard's No. 30 Boulevard des Capucines Paris. Tissu.
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Holmes
A. D. Gaillard’s
Boulevard Des Capucines
Paris
Tissu
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Wheeling
Seventh Avenue Hotel
J. H. Seaton
Lesdville
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Sharon
Anderson Hotel
Quincy Wakefield
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Atlantic City
J. B. Mills
Chase Andere
Redt
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Monongahela
Henry W. Hartman
Beaver Fails
George L Whitasy
New York
Allegheny Sanitation
Ambrose Ruppert
Uncle Sam
Patrosi
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S & Vilsack
Home Indus
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Hyodman
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Strickes
California
Koleferd
Barney Hughes
Hughes
Collier Ane Hughe
Jos, Henry & Co
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Fravenheim & Villaca
Bsc. A Selling Inc
Jos. Housk & Co
Chicago
Pittsburg and
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Central Time
Horne & Co’s
Penn Avenue Stores
Tinue
Dia Silka
Sarah Silka
Nottingham
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