Barracks in Schools Delayed for G A R Use in DC
Washington officials face sharp criticism as District Commissioners plan to convert city school buildings into barracks for the Grand Army of the Republic. The move delays school openings by nearly a month, affecting about forty thousand pupils, while critics allege public funds are being misused for veteran entertainment and private profit.
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Trom
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
District Treasury
Zanesville Debates Woman Deputy Appointment
The appointment of Miss Lizzie Oldham as deputy to Treasurer-elect Frazier sparks Republican opposition in Zanesville. Critics argue she cannot vote or distribute tickets on election day or handle party funds, and plan to form a group to boycott officers who appoint women to salaries over 400 dollars a year.
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Zanesville
Frazier
Lizzie Oldham
A Permanent Vacation Taken by Lancaster Bookkeeper
John F. Miller a bookkeeper at First National Bank Columbia Pa has absconded and is a defaulter for a large sum. Bank officials refuse to state the amount while Miller has been away since July 11. An investigation followed and a reward is offered for his capture. Age 23. An expert accountant A A Ross of Philadelphia has been reviewing the books. defalcation estimated 30 000 to 35 000 dollars.
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Lancaster
John F. Miller
First National Bank
Columbia
Miller
A. A. Ross
Philadelphia
Special Excursions and Train Schedules for August
Advertises August trips including Niagara Falls toronto Cleveland Put-in-Bay and Detroit excursions with round trips and return options. Note dates vary with two and five day durations and prices not shown.
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Niagara Falls
Nisarn “Falls
Toronto
Lake Chautauqua
Cleveland
Detroit
Saturday Niagara Falls trip from Pittsburg
Saturday night excursion offers a round trip by special train leaving Pittsburg at 7:15 PM Central time to Niagara Falls with breakfast on arrival. Return to arrive by 4:30 PM Central time. Tickets valid five days for return passage on all trains.
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Niagara Falls
Pittsburg
the Falls
Niagara
Dr Price’s Flavoring Extracts Endorsed for Purity
An advertisement extols Dr Price’s Delicious Flavoring Extracts as the finest and purest for desserts. It claims purity endorsed by leading chemists, use by the U S government, and patronage by top hotels, restaurants, and major grocers.
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Dr. Price
United States
Special sale on linens with deep discounts
Ready made pillow cases in 42x36 and 45x36 inch sizes priced at 16c and 112c respectively. Full size sheets at 48c each. Prices are stated as below cost. Sale runs today and tomorrow.
Clearance Sale on Verner's Foot-Form Shoes
A local ad promotes a clearance of 400 pairs of footwear. Ladies Street Oxfords drop from 5 to 3 50 and Boys Button styles from 3 50 to 2 50. Emphasizes fit, durability, and comfort with Verner's Foot-Form as a recommended brand.
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Oxford
Verner
Bal Briggan Stripes and Glove Bargains Offer Low Prices
Retail ad touts B and B tan and grey knit gloves and fancy chamois gauntlets from 75c to 25c a pair. Promotes fabric gloves, silk mitts, and specials on handkerchiefs, gents furnishings, underwear, and blazers on the second floor with storm serge suits and ladies shirt waists.
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Best
Eton Storm
Tea Gowns and Wrappers Spark Bargain Sale
Last week our sacrifice sale drew hundreds of buyers and this week even greater values are offered in Tea Gowns and Wrappers. Prices may seem low but garments are well made and quality guaranteed.
Water main contract bids tied to unusual bond pairing
Allegheny Common Council failed to achieve a quorum causing routine business to be postponed. Public Works approved a 5600 foot 30 inch water line from the basin to Howard street with H O Howard winning at 114 dollars per foot while Hastings bid 175 and Scanlen 155. Hastings also bonded for Howard and bid against him. A request from J M Gusky Uphositve and Home for the Aged to be exonerated from a 910107 water tax was granted with a pledge to extend the policy to similar institutions.
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Allegheny Public Works Committee
Allegheny Common Council
Committee On
Public Works
Howard Street
H. O Howard
Joseph Hastings
T. M. Scanlen
Hastings
Howard
J. M. Gusky Uphosive
Obituary notices from a Pittsburgh area 1892 1893 page
Multiple death notices and funeral announcements list names such as Bishop Ganey Hartman Keisling McAve al O Seil Saint Scanlan Slack Thorsell Atkins and Watson. Details include ages from months to years and addresses on Roberts Street Penn Avenue Liberty Avenue and Cliff Street with funeral times and venues in Allegheny and East End areas.
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Bishop
Harner S
Maury
Frederick Bishop
Roberts Street
Farmar
Ganey
Tr. U
Leonard
Michael
Catherine Ganoy
Hartman
Auconve
Kare Ecizanera
George Edward
Kate Hartman
Keisling
Stella M
George
Emma C. Kei
Mansfield
North Mansfield
Famay
McAveal
Ayonew J. McAreal
Lnte Residencs
Cliff Street
Pittsburg
Farmay Arrearoor
O'Seil
Hxtex
W. D
Martha O'Neil
Feneral
J. N. O'Neil
Elizabeth
Isa Grace
Joan J
Emily Saint
Negley Avenue
East End
Scanlan
Buswear
Seanion
Slack
Mary E
John D
Mary C. Siack
Theamily
Pennavenus
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thorsell
liSa
Mary Cinra
Jean A. Thorsell
Jauiuta Street
Alleheny
A.m
Paris
Atkins
Harry
Richie Watking
Sarah Watkins
Liberty Avenue
Bloomfield
R. Wu
Watson
Broxx
Bargain Textile Sale On Gowns and Wrappers
A local sale lists dozens of percale and indigo wrappers at 98 cents, gingham and chalk tea gowns down to 1.84, printed cambric wrappers at 1.98, and various linen lawns and India silk tea gowns with deep cuts from their former prices. Discounts claim half price on all imported novelty tea gowns.
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District of Columbia
Boley
Treasury Department
Europe
New York
Treasury
Eer
Navy Department
Nod
Carnegies
Carnegie
Soley
Utt Rey
Eng
America
Bethlehem
Carnegie Company
Halena Eick
Fitisburg and
Lake Erie
Swall
Greene
de Witt
Cara
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Alex
L. Matchett
Snereeeensnenee Oloe Orafino
Andreas Babonese
Allegheny
Anna Barlog
Mikola
MeHeesport Ary Toth Neeretee
A. Senveeene
Mokcosdote
George Malavitz
Aeneee Nee McK Kade Kramawis
Fred W. Herzberg
Frieda Edelmann
Jeane Kieln
Piitsba
Pitttsburg
Edward Beck
Sharpeburg
Florence Dru
Etna Ebure Fein Nh
Enrr
Madison
Pare Brennan
John B. Kessler
Pitteburg
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Tim
Jxndertaker
Embalmere
Omoe
Penn
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Strees
Wreo
Cesena Lam
J.B. Murdoch
Swswithield Street
Loun R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Penn Svenus
Westinghouse Ofice
LN Lol Ins. CO
North America
Comort
Bicycle Outfit
Pittsburg Cricket Club
Wood Street
Cor, Fith Ave
Market St
Horne & Ward
Fifth Avenue
N. B
J. G. Bennett & CO
Lesding Hatters and Farriers
Cor
Wood ST
Fifth Ave
Himmelrichs
Braddock
Braddock Avenue
G. G. O'Brien
Court House
Avienburg. Pc
Apeteawres
Boggs & Buhl
Market St. aulT-wr
Peck
Bad Boy
Jcksons
Liberty ST
Ang
Espich
Gusky
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