Public health guidance on preventing spread of disease
Advice stresses boiling water before drinking or disinfecting with sulfuric acid added to a gallon of water. It recommends dis infecting clothing in affected households, burning items used by the patient, and removing all well family members from the residence. The person suffering should not be moved under any circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Ohio
Yorkshire
Berkshire
Poland
Shropshire
State Board of Health chief urges more funds
The State Board of Health president Dr James H McClelland complains Pennsylvania lags in appropriations with a 10000 annual allowance to protect public health. He cites Massachusetts New York and Louisiana figures and criticizes Philadelphia quarantine efforts amid cholera concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Pennsylvania
Board of Health
James H. McClelland
Massachusetts
New York
Louisiana
Philadelphia
Allegheny Health Official Declares City Cholera Free
Major McLaughlin of the Allegheny Bureau of Health notes rapid inquiries about cholera and sanitary conditions. He asserts the city is healthy with a lower death rate and better drainage, praising the garbage furnace and nuisance reporting system. He rejects claims that street renovations trigger disease and cites long-standing inspection practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McLaughlin
Allegheny Bureau of Health
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Brown
Bureau of Health
Murphy
Department of Public Safer
Cleanliness a Safeguard The Effect of Sanitary City
Dr McCandless of the Bureau of Health reports a healthy city with low death rate and few contagious cases. He urges ongoing public education on cleanliness and argues for police supervision of sanitation with a larger force to prevent epidemics even if cholera does not arrive. Immigration from infected areas should be prohibited to aid public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Bureau of Health
Vinegar and Brandy Remedy for Cholera Say Indian Engineer
J Wilson recounts 15 years in India on Public Works duties in Lower Bengal during cholera outbreaks. He claims a simple regimen of diluted vinegar and water, followed by a strong glass of brandy, stabilized vomiting and saved many lives in famine relief zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilson
India
Public Works Department
Lower Bengal
Dinagspore
Basins Should Be Cleaned To Fight Cholera
Dr. Fred Scherer urges immediate cleaning of city basins to prevent cholera. He notes the upper Bedford avenue basin water smells foul and suggests diverting park funds to basin cleaning to ensure a pure drinking supply amid the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scherer
Bedford Avenue
Slow Coffin Trade Hits Summer Dull Patch
A prominent casket maker notes a slow coffin market despite expectations of higher summer demand. He explains summer orders skew toward larger sizes and public institutions, with common grades kept in stock due to long finish times. Varnish drying also slows production.
Man Seeks Ticket To England From Public Charities
A sturdy man applied on Saturday for a ticket home to Old England. He claimed Chief Elliot would provide tickets to those agreeing to depart and swear not to return. The Chief was absent. George Hoffmann advised the man he had been misinformed and he left disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Charities
Old England
Elliot
George Hoffmann
Not at their post Homestead guards hunt for rifles
The Homestead strike era report details arrests for riot conspiracy and a guard camp at Camp Thomas BR near Swissvale. Constables searched Munhall Hollow for guns while three officers and 109 militiamen held watch above the Monongahela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Advisory Committee
Pinkerton
Munhall Hollow
Wall
Webber
McMaster
James Wall
Homestead
F. E. Windsor
Cook
Sixteenth Regiment
Pittsburg
Thomas F. Ackerman
William Bonser
Abraham Lincoln
Seale
Gray
Heitz
Squire Deffner
Armory Stored Munitions Guarded by Police
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate 16 men involved in guarding armory munitions. Police protection is stated for the stored war material, with mention of munition safety and security measures.
Five Strikers Surrender Amid Conspiracy Charges
Alderman McMasters faced a stream of surrendering Home stead men including Hugh O Donnell and four others. Each charged with conspiracy and aggravated riot, bail set at 1000 dollars. preliminary hearing slated for Thursday at 2 pm with Messia Brennen and Cox handling for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConaghy
Roberts
Lynch
Carver
Donnell
Alderman McMasters
Hugh O'Ponnell
Homestead
O'Donnell
Michael Maloney
William McConagler
Homestead Advisory Board
Davi Lynch
William T. Roberts
George Sarver
Daniel Thomas
McConagley
Maloney
Sarver
Brennen
Cox
Naughton Waives Hearing in Homestead Riot Case
Harry Naughton, a Homestead striker, waived a formal hearing before Alderman MecMasters after being sued for riot. He was committed to jail in default of $2,000 bail for trial at court following surrender by his attorney Mr. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naughton
Harry Naughton
MecMasters
Agate
Cox
Louis Losson
John Carlson
Thomas Foley
Razor
South Fourth Street
Cop. Foley
Fayette Republicans unite behind Stewart for Congress
Fayette County Republican Chairman John R. Byrne says the county will vote as a unit for Colonel Andy Stewart in the Twenty fourth district nomination for the unexpired term of the late Congressman Craig. He claims Cox is mistaken about Fayette and that Uniontown delegates will back Stewart to restore his seat, avoiding a split like the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
John R. Byrne
Fayette County
Republican Committee
Craig
Andy Stewart
Fayette
Stewart
House
Colonel Stewart
John F. Cox
Homestead
Allegheny
Uniontown
Acheson
Sipe
Waynesburg
Celebration ideas for Pittsburgs 400th discovery anniversary
Rivermen along the river discuss a proposed 400th anniversary celebration of Americas discovery in Pittsburg. Captain Lud Keefer offers to donate his boat and the City of Pittsburg for the event if river traffic uses it, while Commodore Johnson supports rivermen involvement and urges backing from business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiverman
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Lud Keefer
Commodore Johnson
Goons in a Hickory Tree From Allegheny Ward Outing
A group of Cleveland men from the Sixth ward in Allegheny, led by Alexander Watson, traveled to a Perrysville road farm owned by a Democrat’s daughter. They felled a hickory tree to use for presidential poles. After the crash, three dark gray animals fled the scene, prompting a hunt that ended without capture and leaving the party in low spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sixth Ward
Allegheny
Alexander Watson
Perrysville
Reward seekers in Cambria county murder case
Stephen Archer and his son from Gazzaam's Hill pursue the $500 Cambria county reward for turning in Edward Bruner, charged in the Samuel Reese murder in Cambria. Bruner hid at Archer’s house in Latrobe city. Chief of Police Cannon of Latrobe also seeks the reward and Bruner’s arrest. Depositions support claims to be shown in Cambria courts. Cannon expects Bruner conviction by September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Archer
Gazzam’s Hill
Samuel Reese
Edward Bruner
Cambria County
Bruner
Archer
Cannon
Latrobe
Bothies
Cambria
Braner
Labor Day Excursion to Rock Point From Pittsburg
Labor Day excursion details from Pittsburg via Pennsylvania Lines. Travis leaves Union Station at 7 30 a m with return from Rock Point at 6 p m Central time. Round trip fare is sixty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Point
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Travis
Union Station
Pr. W
F. W
Tarentum Fair Showcases Allegheny Farms and Stock
The Tarentum Agricultural and Driving Park Association opens its third annual fair with strong farm exhibits. Blooded cattle and herds from the Allegheny County Workhouse, Jersey bulls, and Clydesdales headline. Farmhouse breads and women’s handiwork join school art, while racing opens with $50 purses and grows to a $400 free for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Tarentum
Jerseys
Hoboken
Bland Bloom
May Bloom
William C. Black
Balin
Jersey
Joseph Woodrow
Advertising in Dispatch Drives Local Room Rentals
The Dispatch reports more rooms rented via its cent-a-words classified ads in the past six months than any other paper. Readers are urged to test the service with a few small ads to confirm the impact on rental activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Dispatch
Fifth Legislative District Democrats Name Four Candidates
The Fifth Legislative District Democrats named four legislative candidates after an adjourned meeting in the Common Council chamber. Chairman J C O'Donnell presided. T O'Leary Jr reported on resolutions supporting Cleveland Stevenson and opposing the city ring. Balloting narrowed the slate to Howley and Routledge, with Howley chosen as the fourth candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Legislative District
Common Council Chamber
J. C. O'Donnell
E P. Kearns
T. O'Leary, Jr
Committee
G. W. Acklin
A. P. Burgwin
Adam Schuster
F. J. Gosser
F. L Routledge
F. H. Lauer
Patrick W. Joyce
J. A. Wakefield
Joseph Howley
John F. Miller
Larry B
Nugent
O'Donnell
Joyce
Lauer
Howley
Wakefield
Routledge
Miller
Rotledge
Uncle Jerry's seeds spark beans and turnips bloom tale
Mayor Gourley received a package of seeds from Jerry Rusk via Agriculture Dept. assistant Thomas Gale. The 40 by 100 foot Homewood farm yielded beans, beets and turnips instead of corn, with Gale noting ample seeds remain for next year while praising Jerry's kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Department of Agriculture
Jerry Rusk
Thomas Gale
Gale
Homewood
Jerry
Secretary of Agriculture
Dale
Teachers as gripmen on Fifth Avenue cars
A cable car conductor reports teachers briefly returning to driving the line citing low pay and the appeal of exercise. He notes several prominent instructors have tried the job, left for teaching, and sometimes return after brief stints away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Roughers Repudiate Secession After Pittsburg Report
Roughers here dispute Pittsburg reports that they planned to secede or form a separate roughers’ association. They say the graded scale vote ended any talk of leaving the Amalgamated Association and that they are true members who will return to work and stay with the union. A social group will be formed, but it has no link to the scale dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Younestows
Roughers
Roughers’ Association
Amalgamated Association
Dr Hodges In Europe Before Return Home
The Rev George Hodges D D departs Europe for home amid honors earned during his visit. He preached before a large Canterbury cathedral audience and met with Canon Fremantle and Dean Burgon at Winchester. Henry Phipps hosted Hodges at Knebworth, England before his destined arrival in Pittsburgh around September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodges
Hodges
W. H. Fremantle
Canterbury
Patton
Dean Burgon
Winchester Cathedral
Henry Phipps
Knebworth
England
Striking Miners Win a Victory at Wheeling Conference
In Wheeling on August 30 a conference of coal operators and striking miners was called by President McBride at the request of Wheeling district operators. The move signals a victory for the miners as district Vice President Moran is notified to convene the meeting Friday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
McBride
M. F. Moran
Honest Advice for Indigestion and Liver Inactivity
A short ad touts Were ein's Sliver Ave and Duqueane rye as cures for indigestion thin throat and fatigue. Claims toning up the system and vigor with prices listed at $1.50 and 61.25 per quart. Includes dealer sales and a free mailed catalog from Max Klein 82 Federal Street Alleheny Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Ein
General Y
Max Klein
Federal Street
Alleheny
Camellia Flour Delights Housekeepers with Fine Milling
The demand for Camellia flour is rising as bakers praise its light, rich bread. Each bushel is carefully inspected and tested by baking before leaving the mill, ensuring top quality for the Indies and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Reliable Justice of the Peace Credits Chamberlain Remedy
A Michigan justice M J Griner claims one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saved his life after three weeks with bloody flux. He says it also saved the lives of three nearby railroad workers. Griner is described as reliable and conscientious and urges druggists to stock the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Griner
Print
Mich
Chamberlain
Squire Griner
Wrhsa
Yee Lee Triumph Returns After 60 Days in Limbo
Yee Lee the Pittsburg Chinaman returns home amid curious merchandise at No 179 Second avenue after a 60 day ordeal. He faced U S immigration refusals, Canadian fines, smallpox quarantine, and a renewed effort by Rev E B Donehoo to secure his admission, ultimately granted after official explanations. The tale blends personal family marriage, international travel, and wartime immigration drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee Lee
Pittsburg
Second Avenue
Homestead
E. BR. Donehoo
Gourney
McKean
McGunnegle
E .B. Donehoo
Yee Gob
Celestial
Chicago
China
Vancouver
San Francisco
Yee Goh
Yokohama
Pittsho
Victoria
United States
Nelson
Gretna
North Dakota
Yee Tang
Irwin
Doneboo
Tee Yee Lee
the Treasury
Judge Crounse
Rev
Donehoo
UGUS AND SACKE Fall 1892 New Dress Goods and Linens
UGUS & SACKE promotes fall arrivals in exclusive novelties across departments. New colored and black dress goods iridescent velvets capes wraps jackets table linen napkins towels blankets including eider down and lace curtains. Largest brass and iron bedstead line in the vicinity at Fifth Ave and Market St.
Exposition of Styles in Dress Goods and Silks
The store showcases daily arrivals in Dress Goods and Silk Departments. New fashions from foreign and American looms are displayed. The exposition of styles promises to delight women from the cities and surrounding towns visiting the shop.
New Fall and Winter Fabrics Hit Stores
New goods arrive by carload offering plain weaves and solid colors plus striking novelty effects for Fall costumes. Parisian modiste ideas inspire, but a store visit will help buyers choose by taste and pocket. Low prices on high class fabrics are already in force. come and compare selections now.
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the Provisional Guard
M. P. Schooley
Jennie Hope
East End
Pitteburcg
Grentatee
Monongahela
Baltimo
Fred EK. Windsor
Warren
J. Spencer
Eri
Leon Windsor
D. F. Wheelock
Willard Leheide
Kirk James
Hulings
Reilly
Greenland
Harrisburg
Wiley
Inill
Fourteenth Regiment
Polles
Benge
Tarentum Band
Farmera
John
Thomas Woodroes
Hee Eiecins Veredves
James Bradley
Mayor Beal
Lynchburg
Jonell Owens
Appello
R. A. Travis
Will Decker
Monteve
Mac
Sutelle
Monro
Brister
Frank Dorch
Dallas
Kin Brister
King Hiero
Bella V
Phillippe
Guy Wilkes
Butler Chief
de H
Marksman
Billy Book
Lady M Ashby
Mollie C
Billy Hall
McCall
Association
Rove
Deane Eeneens
Grover Cloveia
Cyiyier
Pry Roanok
Jerry Rousk
DR. Hodges
Europe
Yee Lees
Pitsburg
Howard
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Wifth Ave
Market St
Ugus & Sacke
Cor
Fifth Ave
Autem
Jos. Home & Co
Penn Ave
Dos. Horne & Co
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
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