False Messiahs Delusion and Imposture Across Races
A long historical account describes repeated claims of Christ or divine power by diverse figures in Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, and beyond. It notes white and Black followers, arrests, asylums, and sensational outcomes, highlighting credulity and the harm from impostors and fanatics across decades.
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America
Christ
Patterson
Tennessee
A. J. Brown
Brown
Soddy
Chattanooga
South
Bell
Savannah
Idward James
James
Milledgeville
Cherokee County
Camden
Bronswick
George J. Swoeintorth
Rockford
Dupea
Rock Ord
Dora Beckman
Brvas
Beckman
Schweinfurth
Ann Lee
Gum Chewing Debated by Schoolteacher On Dangers
A schoolteacher warns gum chewing may harm health and woodwork. She cites students chewing the same piece repeatedly, staining desks and allegedly contaminating gum with saliva and saliva and other substances, turning the gum blue and potentially causing decay.
Greer appoints clerks as County Controller-elect
County Controller-elect James A. Greer named his clerks including D. W. McBryar chief clerk from Elizabeth and Robert R. Moore bookkeeper from Sharpsburg. John M. Ader son bond clerk, E. N. Randolph register clerk, and W. Edwards docket clerk from Braddock township. A medical note recommends Dr. Jayne's Expectorant for throat and lung inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Greer
Kis Offee
D. W. McBryar
Elizabeth
Robert R. Moore
Sharpsburg
John M. Aderson
Fourteenth Ward
E. N. Randolph
Twenty-first Ward
W. Edwards
Braddock Township
Fifty Per Cent Increase Highlights Brewery Stand
The Inon City Brewing Company reports a fifty percent rise over the past year in public estimation and states it will continue supplying only first-class beers and ales directly to families, with telephone contact 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inon City Brewing Company
Kennedy Pew Notion For Entertaining Servings
A fragment notes Kennedy offers ideas for serving at ties receptions and teas. It directs readers to visit him at Sixth and Duquesne Way for entertaining inquiries.
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Kennedy
Duquesne Way
Usu
Holiday shipments bring fine china and pottery in store
Fresh daily stock arriving from Royal Dresden Couldon Crown Derby Doulton Royal Worcester and Royal Stafford in new shapes and decorations. Jewelers and Silversmiths Durnsrex & McWatry 53 Fifth Avenue promotes cabinet photos and crayon portraits with handsome frames. Also offers dress goods on sale at 2505 yard and up during a great clearance at Huсus & Hackz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Dresden
Couldon
Crown Derby
Doulton
Royal Worcester
Royal Stafford
Durnsrex & McWatry
Fifth Avenue
Porular
Usu
Tresu
Hucus & Hackz
December Planets And Their Conjunctions For Starlit Observers
The article outlines December planetary positions with Mars Saturn Jupiter Venus and Uranus details. It notes solstice December 21 eclipses December 11 and 4th and 8th conjunctions, Jupiter's approach Mars close by, and Uranus distant. It highlights Venus dimming and reappearing in dawn skies and Mars as a focus for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Mars
A Year’s Charity In Pittsburg Society Met
The Pittsburg Society for the Improvement of the Poor held its annual meeting on Sixth avenue with Mrs. W A Herron in the chair. Officers were re elected and the board extended. An anniversary meeting is planned for next Sunday at 7 45 PM at Rev Belfour’s church on Grant Street near Sixth Avenue with talks by Rev John H Progh and Rev E Belfour.
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The
Pittsburg Society For the Improvement of
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Sixth Avenue
W. A. Herron
8. E. Lippincott
Y Yar
Herron
Theo. Ewing
L. M. Harding
William Thaw
Grant Street
John H. Progh
Rev. E. Belfour
Chief Jones Case Reopens as Prosecution Seeks Verdict
The Allegheny case against Chief Jones resumed with several witnesses recalled. Testimony on box 224 being a false run was disputed while others noted improper box operations. The hearing adjourned with defense resting and testimony to resume.
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Robert Jones
Morrow
Jones
Allegheny
William Winn
Kirschler
Turnkey Hamilton
Wyman
Paying Injured Firemen by Disability Board
The Disability Board met yesterday and ordered warrants drawn on the disability fund for firemen injured in the past month. Names include Peter Wilkinson injured by a falling stack at a brickyard fire in the Nineteenth ward, Langdon with a nail in the foot, Feoster struck by a ladder, Keenan with an ankle sprain, and Gillespie injured by a tall incident. Secretary Crosby Gray reported a balance of $14,853.67 on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disability Board
Disability Fund
Peter Wilkinson
Enn Langdon
Ree
Keenan
Qrlasebh
Burlington Road Seizes Control of Dubuque Davenport Line
Officials confirm that the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railroad has acquired control of the Dubuque Iowa and Davenport road. The Burlington line buys bonds of the carrier, takes stock from bondholders, and assumes control under a lease.
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Crpan Eaprps
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern Road
Dubuque, Iowa
Davenport Road
Burlington Road
Tier Company
Bonaholders
Linstetter's Mtoiivided Bitters Promoted for Kidney and Liver Aid
An old health advert urges early use of Linstetter's Bitters to invigorate sluggish kidneys and bladder. It claims diuretic tonic properties and broad benefits for malaria liver and rheumatic complaints, presenting the product as a general alterative and preventive measure.
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Linstetter
Bargains at 41 Fifth Avenue Across Various Goods
See Our 85 Pattern Bonnets And bats sold at eight to fifteen dollars at Horse and Wap located at 41 Fifth Avenue. Clearing sale offers include Nottingham face curtains reduced to two dollars per pair and a selection of Gloria pod handles and electr ic items with various prices.
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Fifth Avenue
Iace
Tissa Huevas & Hackr
Peaceful movement under war methods reshapes economy
Washington dispatch reports a slow business season linked to bank fear and hoarding cash, sparking discussion of a new economic school. A congressman predicts a peaceful pivot toward government banking and rail/telegraph control, potentially reshaping politics ahead of a crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangers
Greenbackers
No Decision Yet on Salt Water Pollution by Oil-Boring Firms
Article discusses misbeliefs about lawsuits against oil-boring companies over salt water seepage into springs wells and streams. It notes pending Supreme Court action, potential appeals, and judge Ewing’s hints that firms might be required to spend 50 to 250 dollars to prevent harm, with decisions not final until January term.
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James Baily
Alabama
Queen of Heaven
Sullivan
Springfield
Shea
Michigan
Woodworth
Oakland
St. Louis
Erenee
Ewing
Supreme Court
Supreme Tribunal
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Scranton
Justice Clark
Braddock Case Hearings Extend Overtime in Common Pleas
Judges Collier and Slagle heard the Braddock and Turtle Creek Electric Railway Company vs. the borough of Braddock. The dispute centers on pole placement and borough jurisdiction over line and railway work. The argumentative session, with Rod and Gost for the company and Stevenson for the borough, will resume today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier and Slagle
Common Pleas
Braddock and
Turtle Creek Electric Railway Company
Borough of
Braddock
Mesars
Gost
A. B. Stevenson
Supplementary Water Assessment Yields Strong City Revenue
The supplementary assessment of the Water Bureau, filed with the Controller by Superintendent George Miller, shows total 12 314 25 from 23 wards. Regular assessment exceeds the $540000 estimate, with receipts near 630000 plus 12314 25 and about 10000 from contractor water rents, signaling a near 100000 over the prior forecast by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Bureau
Bureau of Water Assessments
George Miller
Finance Committee
Water Assessment Bureau
Lion Slayer’s Victim At Local Museum Exhibit
A lion slayer ape in a museum exhibit swallowed a rabbit after a paw reached from a cage. The incident left the animal scene in alarm and a manager mourning the loss of his pet.
Cattle thieves lynched by South Dakota vigilantes
Two men living on Bad River were lynched by a vigilance committee after cattle theft reports. Local investigation pointed to the squaw men as the principal participants in the unrest.
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South Dakota
Mixseapouis
Chamberlain
Bad River
Stockholders Fight to Recover Money From Sleuthing Agents
In Cleveland the Granite State Provident Association office was locked by agents Max Fuerst and Maurice Mattus after stockholders accused them of defrauding 316 investors. A meeting of about 200 stockholders adopted strict rules, debated investigation to Manchester and New York, and debated continuing dues to learn if funds were safe.
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Cleveland
Granite State Provident Association
Max Fuerst
Maurice Mattus
Association
Blackstone
Manchester
N. H
N.H
J. M. Hurlburt
Hurlburt
New York
Pittsburg Branch of Institute of Sacred Literature Organized
The Pittsburg branch was organized at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms with Dr. Purves as President and Dr. McMillan as Vice President. The group plans Bible study through classes, lectures on Bible subjects, and Hebrew and Biblical Greek courses under a 30-member self-perpetuating Board of Directors. The board will meet annually on the fourth Tuesday of September to plan the year. Ladies and Gentlemen. Also an auction sale ad appears for M G Cohen with a large display of diamonds, watches, jewelry and clocks at 533 Smithfield Street.
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Pittsburg
American Institute of Sacred Literature
Young Men's Christian Association
George T. Purves
McMillan
George Hodges
Durbin Horne
Woodburn
T. J
McClenahan
McClurkin
Institute of Sacred Literature
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Collier and
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Granite State Provident Branch
Ladies and Gentlemen
M.G. Cohen
Smithfield Street
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California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
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Littleton, NH
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