Permanent professional orchestra planned for Pittsburgh
The Allegheny County Musicians’ Union plans a complete permanent professional orchestra in Pittsburgh. Charter for Musical Assembly No. 1583 is granted. initial meeting to admit more A. C. M. U. members and align with the union. Rehearsals will start after the Exposition, with Charles Gernert directing enlistment and John Gernert discussed as conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Knights of Labor
Musical Assembly
Pittsburg
Allegheny County Musicians’ Union
F. H. Bottkay
J. S. Jordan
Jacob Friesel
George Eschier
Uity
A. C. MU
of Labor
G. M. W. Powderly
Bar Association
Art Society
K. of L
Lee
Isbor
Musical Mutual Protective Union
Charles Gernert
John Gernert
J. H. Walters
Cora Sellers
Oakland
Amateuur
W. J. Caskey
Messrs
Harry Roake
James Loughery
Charles Bunton
Caskey
Anson McVer
Charles Johns
Charles Seibert
Erwin Omohundro
Florence Russell
James McGowan
Fred McFeely
Stieven
George Young
Edward Omohundro
John McFeely
Charles McVey
Hakill
James P. Barr, Jr
Separate Trial Sought in Cronin Conspiracy Case
In Carcagno August 24, O'Sullivan and Coughlin move for separate trials from Cronin case. Attorneys argue joint trial would risk prejudicing their client with confessions tying to the Carlson cottage murder night. State’s Attorney Longenecker and officers await court ruling as six defendants face conspiracy indictments.
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CarcaGco
O'Sullivan
Longenecker
Cronin
Donohue
Carlson Cottage
Dr. Cronin
Burke
Ees & Méente
Ger
Forrest
Coughlin
Senator Kennedy
Burk
Loer
Slow settlement rumors hit Lewis Bros. & Co
A New York telegram notes Lewis Bros. & Co plans to file its schedules in Philadelphia late this week. The firm failed a month ago and creditors fear a poor showing with liabilities rumored at 6 to 7.6 million against assets of 4 million. A partner allegedly moved 225000 in real estate weeks before the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
New York
Lewis Bros. & Co
Philadelphia
Henry Lewis
Franklin Street
Alister Greene
White Street
Elliott Zborowski
Slong
Howard Method Gains Praise From Critics In Vocal Study
The Howard method of vocal training led by John Howard draws attention in Pittsburg and New York. Frantic endorsements come from Frank Sargeant Carl Duitt and Dr F E Miller as well as The London Musical Times Herald and F W Pease. During the year five Boston teachers studied with Howard including one from the New England Conservatory. A testing session is offered at 502 Penn Ave between 2 30 and 3 30 for interested singers.
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John Howard
New York City
Pittsburg
New York
Frank Sargeant
Carl Duitt
The
London Musical Times
Physiological School of Voice
Ee Ork Herald
F. W. Pease
Detroit
F. E.miller
Church of the Holy Trinity
N. Y
New England Conservatory of Music
Penn Ave
The Exposition Opening Draws Wide Attention
The exposition will open next week drawing friends and relatives from across the country. Suggests skipping baking and visiting Marvin's for cakes and crsokers to celebrate.
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Marvin's
Prances Jerome Attacked in Prospect Hill Robbery Attempt
Mrs. Prances Jerome of the Yellow Cross Society was dragged from her horse by two assailants on a deserted Prospect Hill road. They searched for money in her handbag as keys jingled, but she escaped with injuries. Authorities have not yet captured the attackers.
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Jonxstowny
C. Souther
Johnstown
Dubuque
Waverly
Waterloo
Beaver
Wreck at Silver Run Tragedy Tied to Wrong Orders
A wreck near Silver Run yields multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Engineer James Layman of Parkersburg and Firemen Baley and Fletcher of Grafton die, with several injured. Dispatcher in Grafton allegedly issued conflicting orders causing the collision.
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Parkersburg
W. VA
Silver Run
James Layman
Baley and Fletcher
Grafton
Joseph Rowland
J. A. Hanier
R. L. Heillin
Michael Graham
Thomas Henry
R. J. Malley
Manly
Central Station
Baltimore
Rowland
Incer
Sagins
Bailey
Layman
Sherman Escorts Reunion Opens in Cleveland
The Sherman Escort reunion of the Seventh Independent Company of Ohio Volunteer Sharpshooters began in Cleveland and closed with a grand campfire. The unit, formed in 1862 with 136 members, served as General Sherman’s escort to the end of the war. About 27 of the surviving members attended, officers were elected for the coming year, and General Sherman was unable to attend due to business. The event drew large local interest.
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Sherman
Independent Company of
Ohio Volunteer
Cleveland
Chattanooga
de Sherman
Bherman
Ponte William
Mingoapooil Fooks
Couns Ous
Catarer Ames
Violinist Theodore Carant Dies After Morning Preparations
Theodore Carant, a renowned violinist born in Silesia and a Hebrew, died yesterday in New Orleans after rising to put on his hat to visit pupils. A Conservatory student in Vienna and a protégé of Strauss, he had a brilliant career and had lived in the United States since 17. His impaired health led him to seek refuge in the mild Southern climate.
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New Oeleana
Theodore Carant
Silesia
Vierns
Strauss
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Aug 1889
A sequence of death notices, funerals and family notices dated August 1889 list names such as Jane Grouse Donovan Conroy Lowstetter Moodie McCrady Natcher Salmon Need, with ages from 11 to 78, residence addresses, and scheduled funeral times on Sundays and Mondays. Interments are often private and notices invite family friends to attend.
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Forward Avenue
Second Ward
Donovan
John Donovan
Kitty Donovan
Agfogg
John Bab Piel Jl
Wells
Penn Avenue
Hemingray
P. Hemingray
Arch Street
Allegheny
Lowsteiter
Sas
Whlezam
Thomas
Mary J. Lowstetter
Friendship Avenue
Ella Street
Moorhead
Foun Hor
Roches Rorest, Rowe & Pescukea Memore
St. Agnes’ Church
Fifth Avenue
Moodie
Geonan
George
Jans Moodie
Tirty-Third Street
City
McCrady
Lla
Rady Os Ane
Lizzie Rank
Hes Station
Slater Hour
Natcher
M. Joux T. Natcher
Dithridge Street
Salmon
Atia M
Bapani Samenacion
John Glenn
Elm
Poplar
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Moz Club
Roossa
Chopin
DeFaye Jr
Joe Howard
Cri
Lonnen
Marcia Roosevelt
Rhage
Scovel
Italy
London
Frances Jerome
Yellow Cross Society
Johnstons
West
Tecumseh
Findlay
EGRAM
Frederick Hartiers Township
Tae
Hood
Waugaman
Smithfield Reat
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
LM Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
H. Devube
Tutt’s
Tutt
Orricz
Murray Sterer
New Yor
KEW
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
Himmelrich
Ladies
Oxfords
Federal St
Market St
Braddock
Braddock Ave
A. G Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
DE. J. M. McClaren
Conner Smithfield
Risa
Boston
Wood Street
Ber Dolla, LLC
Pian Dolla
Chilcem Tae
Carta
Sela Wen Ae
Seeeies Cour Het Stock
C. D. Lewis
Bolletter
Wg Fee Eas
Russia
Stationery
Scholar’s Companion
Victor
Whiting
Fairchild
Eagle
Dizon
Faber
Arnold
Stafford
Stevens
Davies
Pomeroy
Fleishman & Co.’S
Market Street
the Dispatch
W.H. Thompson & CO
Cash OR Credit House
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