Soldiers Orphans' Schools Report Recommends Statewide Care
Inspector Greer reports five schools closed, others under review, and dependent children in Pennsylvania to be cared for by the state. He urges adopting Michigan-style custody, noting about 1000 dependents in a 5 million population and ongoing school reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Uniontown
Harford
Commission
St Paul's Orphans
Butler
Tressier
Joyeville
Philadelphia
Buller
Sioka Oor
Uniontown Credit
Chester Springs
Chester 8
Amentown
Loysville
Pennsylvania
Jumooville
Republican State League Leaders Plan Philadelphia Convention
A dispatch reports William Linn of the Republican State League outlines reorganizing York clubs for representation at the State Convention in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music on September 7 and 14. Edwin B. Stuart directs the third annual meeting with address by James G. Haine and others. an excursion to Lincoln Park on the 9th is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Linn
Corre
York
State League
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
League
Mth
Delaware
Lincoln Park
Nt Ee
Mr. Linn
Lingage Ined
Alrgedy
Locating a Railway Route Recommended for State Line Line
Pittsburg Canonsburg and State Line Railroad directors’ committee reports a preferred West Middleton route from Rea farm via Wilsons Mills toward West ortape near Alli tons mill, then toward the State line of Pennsylvania West Virginia. Board adopts route and asks citizens along it to subscribe 2000 dollars for right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonspurne
Pittsburg, Canonsburg and State Line Railroad
Rea Farm
West Wa Bute
West Middleton
Wilson's Mills
West Ortape
Street H allwayes in Scranton Want an Increase in Wages
Street car conductors and motormen in Scranton threaten a strike over wage raises. They claim current pay tops at 40 dollars a month and seek at least eight dollars per day. Officials review the petition, with a decision expected later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allwayes
Scranton
Man Fatally Shot in Accident at Pier
An 18 year old named Harvey was killed at the pier near Johnstown around six o clock this evening due to an accidental discharge. The incident involved a firearm and occurred in a public area. Authorities are investigating the accident and have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Harvey
Saloon Fight Ends in Death as Two Men Arrested
August 18 report from Zanesville says Thomas Donnelly aged 2 died from a fractured skull after a saloon fight last night. Frank Jomelyn and Robert fate were arrested for murder. Dispatch adds that another alert notes a gas explosion in McKeesport injuring Joan B. Edis, a young druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Thomas Donnelly
Frank Jomelyn
Robert
Tspaclal
McKeesport
Joan B. Edis
S Natural
Fishing with explosives in French Creek leads to arrest
Patton was arrested at Carlton station on a charge of killing fish in French Creek with an explosive device. He testified to a new method using a lime bottle sunk in a hole to cause a blast, claiming it would eliminate game fish. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepecaltel Franklin
Patton
Carlton Station
French Creek
Burgettstown
Jon
Davie
George Shaw
Senecaville
David No Res
Pleasantville
McEersport
Roland
Ashe
Falcowfield
Charleroi
Juurus Cains
Serene Sheehie Wats
Woman Fatally Fires Supposed Empty Revolver
In AbshTabula August 18 Mrs Fannie Galvin shot Del Hedlock while pointing what she believed was an empty revolver. The bullet pierced his head. he died four hours later. Hedlock remained conscious and the shooting was ruled accidental with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Galvin
del Hedlock
Albert Schmitt
Claridon
Sand
World in Brief: Prorogation to Dampen Parliament News
Items from late news in brief include the Queen proroguing Parliament, a claimed silver mine at Mays Landing New Jersey, and Sweden Norway reviving press censorship under King Oscar. Other notes mention the Des Moines labor convention, famine fever in Ireland, and various criminal and maritime incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays Landing
N. J
Duksburg
Prince Bismarck
Quay Oe
Lews State
George Debel
Joseph
Local Police Roundup of Alleged Felonies and Thefts
Yesterday, Edmundson & Perrine reported E. O. Mitchell for cruel treatment of his motherless children. Wiliam Peezen, an East Ender, charged with felonious assault on Mrs. Phiomecs Hofman. Mollie Flocker faces larceny of a silk curtain and Mary McDonald larceny by bailee of a plush one. Two youths pulled a fire alarm near Fifth Avenue. Tepane’s jokers W. N. Garros and Franklin Butler sued for running a bogus building and loan association and were held for court. Waller Hubner arrested on Alderman Kerr’s informant claim for stolen tools from Shelby Jane. A hearing set for Saturday. T. L. Fry of W. J. McClurg’s tobacco firm faced related information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumane
O'Brien
Mitchell
Wiluram Peezen
East
Fifth Avenue
Tepane
WN. Garros
Franklin Butler
Joan Association
McKenns
Waelliam Huber
Alderman Kerr
Sarah Witserbacher
Huber
Shelby Jane
T. L. Fry
W. J. McClurg
Serene Corr
Final closeout at B. and B. Summer Dress Goods
Local store runs heavy seasonal clearance on summer curtains and dress fabrics. Bargain tables feature 40 inch Mohair Striped Dress Goods formerly 500 a yard now 35 cents, All-Wool Beiges Stripes Plaids and Checks reduced, new Stripe and Plaid Suitings added, and 60 inch French Wool Serge targeted for autumn wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Goods Department
Guinn
Remarkably Low Prices Close Last Seasoned Carpet Patterns
To clear Fall Goods we are ending last season patterns at Remarkably Low Prices. Extra Super Ingramnia from S5c to 65c, Tapestry Brussels 5c, Body Brussels 85c, Moquettes 1 to 125 dollars. Buyers needing Carpets for now or Fall find the best bargains here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapestry
Brussels
Body
New Fall Cloaks From Adver Dansiger Advance Styles
Our Cloak Department adds new Fall styles daily with no leftovers from last season. We lead the trade by offering cloaks bought before the New York cloak strike at prices lower than competitors. Prices include Black Cheviot Blazers at 399, Broadcloth Jackets at 274, Fine Broadcloth Jackets at 498, Stockinette Jackets at 274, Peasant Cloaks at 498, Astrachan Wool Capes at 299, plus Jersey Waists newly arrived on sale Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey
Dorset
Newfall
Wily Platt's Plans for Mayoral Trade in New York
The Fassett investigating committee will press next month to topple Tammany and Mayor Grant. Senator Platt leads a bid to trade for a Republican mayor with a strong bloc from County Democracy to gain Assembly seats, despite internal GOP resistance. Strong entities include Platt, Tammany Hall, Mayor Grant, Dick Croker, Van Cott, and the World’s Fair opposition, with potential shifts in the New York City political balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fassett
Grant
Dick Croker
Senator Platt
Tammany Braves
Postmaster van Cott
Pratt
Tammany Hall
Ummany
Evarte
Tammany
Tamman
Sevarts
Platt
Repubs
County Democracy
Plague of White Flies Haunts Pittsburg and Allegheny
Nighttime swarms of white flies darkened Pittsburg and Allegheny, clustering around electric lights and crowds. Residents dabbed at faces with handkerchiefs as Dr. Arnholt’s Carson Street office flagged crowds and the insects died off near lighted streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Holy Day Memorial Service At St Michael Church
The Southside church observes a holy day with Rev Father Bernard leading a memorial service for the 1854 cholera epidemic victims. Prayers for the dead, mass for the absent, a high mass at six, and vespers with sermon and benediction at seven are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Father Bernard
Shelter for a Night at Twenty-eighth Ward Station
Mrs. Tevens, a 30 year old homeless woman who recently gave birth at the workhouse sought shelter. After a failed stay at the Poor Farm she returned to the station house and was housed for the night. Meanwhile Austrian Consul Max Schamberg raised the flag to mark Emperor Francis Joseph's 61st birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schamberg
Francis Joseph
Bargains Begin Front to End in Varied Apparel Deals
Bargains on gents scarfs, tecks and puffs priced 35c each, 3 for $1. Boys waists in ages 11, 13, 17 offered at 50c to 75c, previously $1 to $1.50. Flannel boys waists selling 75c to $1.50, down from $1 to $2. Trimming tray 5c to 25c per yard. Tinsel gauze 75c per yard from $1.50. Gutta Percha shields 8c each or 75c per dozen. Kid and silk gloves on sale. Infants caps 25c from $1 to $2. London shirts 30 and 32 sold $1.50 to $2, now 75c. Boys and men fancy percale shirts at 75c from $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday and Local Notices
Yesterday in Pittsburgh and surrounding Allegheny County areas, marriage licenses were issued to several couples including C. W. Erxcarp and Lips MILLIcan of Pittsburg, with further listings of residents and obituaries. The notice details various births, deaths, weddings, funeral times, and private interments across Ebensburg, New Brighton, McKeesport, and Allegheny City, dated August 17 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schaets
Pittsburg
Maria M. Enders
Sheena
Ivan C. Lebands
Hahn
West View
Allegheny Co
Allegheny Gortrautha Scheel
Allegheny
William Caldwell
Udm Bigim
Oscceeberseesneee
Aldwin Township
Lttsburg Seteenseenesesss
Eeapors
Nsmereesport
George Miller
Lizsie Rauh
Charles Willfreth Etta Soyder
Hons Anderson
New Brighton
Mary E. Br Lthy
Fieedoie
James J
Milligan
Ebensburg
E. T. Bowman
C. W. Erxcarp
Lips Millican
Baltzer
Robert
F. Tfer
Marchand Street
East End
Boolge
Elizabeth Hooves
Market Street
McKeesport
Flower Place
Hazelwood Avenue
Irwin
Jessie J
William H
Minerva
No. Sma Center Avenues
Twentieth Ward
Tuespar
10Th
Kerr
Clifton A
Port
Lauie A. Kerr
Clifton Avenue
Moore
George W
Spring Creek
Warren County
Robert Moora
North Street
Seventeenth Ward
McFaden
Elliza M. McFaden
John McFaden
H. J. Bailey
Wateins
Ridgeview
Westmoreland County
Bow
William Oureb
Smithfield Street
M. EL
Weier
Queetener
Ohio Street
Allegheny City
Cloaks and Jackets Price Reductions Prompt Store Improvements
Retail house announces deep cuts in cloaks and jackets as part of a forthcoming enlargement. Officials say extensive alterations will create more space while customers seek details on the exact scope of reductions.
Money Tales Ad Promises Savings This Week
An old saying touts money tales and savings at local stores this week. The ad urges readers to compare prices and promises readers can tell by a penny how much money is saved by patronizing the listed shops.
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Republican State League
Freporiog
Pittsberg, Canonsburg and State Line Road
Mapecial Telegha
Tne
Walnut Street
Siemens
Bottam
Greenville
Hig Bend
Mercer County
Rankin Station
James Brixam
Stonersville
D. W. Stafford
Youngstown
Westmoreland
G. F. Huff
Congress
Jefferson Iron Works
Steubenville
Lakeshore
Erie
New York Central
Lima
Edward King
Osceola
Amos Brows
Greensburg
Robert Lawrence
Auburn
Lawrence
Brown
Philip Bonacker
Birmingham
Peery Doxampson
Martin Crawley
Unionis
Sweden
Norway
Oscar
Samuel Merritt
Oakland
Worthley
Lynn
Dave
M. Dawson
Jane
Converante
Pene
Capezzuompany
Mexico
Rolla Jones
Richfield
Utah
Tascot
Samuel Jacobeon
San Francisco
Southampton
Besancon
Hermite Ee
North Pole
Spitzberron
Mary Rothebhilds
St. Louis
Charles Ballau
Star Sprin Lake
California
Albert P . P. Quinn
Nellie McNamara
Lizzie Garl
Hessia
Libag
Baltie
Baltic
Germany
Sarah Sills
Danziger
Wily Platt
New York City
Thia
Union
Theo
H. L. Stopparp
Breuerleix Brewixg Company
Telephone
Bennett's
Pa. US
Tissa Hueys & Haces
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Sarah
Huovus & Hacks. Tirssu
Francis Joseph's
McClintock&Co
Jos. Hormwe & Co
James Archibald & Bro
Second Avenue
Wood
Smithfield Streets
Psep
United States
New Jersey Commission
Ohio Food Commission
Cleveland
Fulton
Fifth Ave
Aulé P
Market St
Pereaneeey
Aysiscigernia Co
North America
William L Jones
Ourth Arenua
Western Insurance CO
Epps
Henry Gockery
Penn
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
Seta
Vitalized
Ania
JAS. Mneil & Bro
General
Twenty-ninth Street
Alleghen; Valey
Clhloaks
Jackehts
N. W. Cor
PITT
BURG
Tioga Street
Department of Works
Aes
Commonwealth of Pauneee
Togs Street
Albion Street
Albion
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Aneust
Connell
Niacin
Geo
Boot H
Select Council
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
Z J. Martin
Ayor
L Gourley
Root
O8termaier
Virginia
Kearsage Street
Wyoming
Department of Politic Works
Pittburg
Wyoming Street
H. P. Ford
Geo. Booth
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Couneil
E. J. Martin
ieve pe ——_yor
Aeust
H. L. Gourley
Robert Ostermaier
Luma
Park Avenue
Everett Street
Department of Public Works
Acts of Assembly
Park Avanus
Ett
P. Ford
Georg Booth
Cledhe Sark
G. L. Paollid
O . Gourley
Savor
Friendah
Clerk of Counells
Friendship Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Shisten
Augers Aldi Ltd
HL P
Ageen
Bowery Alley
Geneva Street
Government Alley
Commonwealth of Pennsyvania
Gewers Street
Commonwealth of Pivada
HP. F
Mén Council Artest
Butus
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