A New Battlefield Overcomes Alcohol with Keeley Cure Talk
Francis Murphy led two packed Carnegie Hall meetings with 1500 plus attendees as Joseph R. Hunter and Captain J. K. Barbour testified about the demon drink. Murphy urged pledge signing while Mayor Gourley’s stance drew praise and Charles L. DeLay recounted a St Louis judge’s fall and sober pledge. About 50 joined.
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Francis Murphy
Carnegie Hall
Mr. Murphy
Joseph R. Hunter
Keeley
Murphy
J. K. Barbour
Dr. Keeley
Columbus
Gourley
W. McCrakle
Togelther
Gourier
Charles L. DeLay
St Louis
Pittsburg
Ermission
de Exid
St. Louis
Hadss Brichta
Be Seys Defends Murphy Amid Controversy
Rev E R Donehoo published a card defending Francis Murphy against being called a fraud. He disputes the mayor’s harsh comparison between Murphy and city churches and ministers and recalls a case involving a young woman he says Murphy helped.
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Francis Murphy
Murphy
Tony
Atm Hetel
Vacancy Ads Reach Lodging Seekers in The Dispatch
Room and boarding house keepers announce vacanciees using centa word columns in The Dispatch. A few email ads can quickly send you tenants, filling rooms and attracting prospective lodgers through concise notices.
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Dispatch
Quarrel Leads to Arrest After Stones Fly in Ward
During a quarrel yesterday afternoon John Kelly and his wife Sarah clashed as she threw stones at him. Officer Johnston attempted to arrest Sarah but was mistaken for the man in a clvi inns suit. John Kelly intervened and was placed under arrest. Both were taken to the Twelfth ward police station.
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John Kelly
Sarah
Offcer Johnston
Johnston
Twelfth Ward
Italian celebrant fined for disorder at boarding house
George Blacktoer, an Italian resident of Franks town, was fined eight pounds and costs by Judge Hyndman yesterday. In default he faces time at Claremont. Blacktoer had left the workhouse last Tuesday and, after celebrating, damaged dishes and furniture in the boarding house. Three other Italian boarders were discharged.
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George Blacktoer
Frankstown
Hyndman
Claremont
Blacktoer
Japanese Visitors Observe World Fair Exhibits
Yesabro Wooyene and G. Nagai of Tokio arrived in the city last evening en route to Japan to view the World’s Fair construction. They expect extensive exhibits from their countrymen and note rising demand for Japanese cric a brac and a trend toward finer articles in America.
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Yesabro Wooyene
G. Nagai
Tokio
Japan
Mr. Nagai
America
Foley for Democratic City Chairman Faces Reelection Question
Friends of Patrick Foley deny he will not be reelected as Chairman of the Democratic City Committee. T J O Leary said Foley is canvassing for reelection with little or no opposition. The committee may meet on Saturday or Monday.
Sunday sale raid ends with arrests and fines
William Moffitt real estate agent hired a Newark band to draw a crowd for a North Elizabeth auction. Police raided the scene and arrested Moffitt and two clerks along with the caterer and 15 musicians. They were jailed then arraigned and found guilty of disorderly conduct, each fined one dollar and costs, then released.
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Etizaners
NX. J
William Moffitt
North Elizabeth
Newark
Terry
Rankin
Pakree
Patterson Hotel
Moffit
Paterson
New Jersey
Spaniard Leads Mexican Treasure Search for 21 Million
Ignace Despa a wealthy Spaniard and local businessmen search Typozxottan near here for 100000 in gold said to be buried in the old cathedral by Jesuits two centuries ago. A French Jesuit traveler arrived in Vera Cruz with plans to locate hidden wealth tied to historic church treasure.
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Crrr
Mexico
Ignace Despa
Typozxottan
Nes
Typorutan
Pierre Guirre
Vera Cruz
France
Typozotlan
Guirre
Paris
Orm
Panther Surgery at Circus Ends In Accident
A veterinary surgeon performed a 15 minute operation on a coal black panther named Devils Imp at Walter Main's circus to remove an ulcer from its tongue. The tongue was partly cut away and anesthesia given. The animal collapsed as the surgeon left the cage when a keeper struck it, knocking the panther unconscious.
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Greeva
Walter Main
Gambling raid nets seven arrested in Louisville
At 2 am a raid on Boro & Kessler’s gambling room above the St Blaise saloon in Louisville led to the arrest of seven operators. Charges include twelve felonies with bonds posted by four of the seven, including John Kessler and Sam Davis. Warrant swearing by George D McCawley and Louis Vismann followed.
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Lowisvilte
Boro & Kessler
St. Blaise
John Kessler
Sam Davis
Flynn Davis
Loce” Wade
BR. H. Thompson
George D. McCawley
St. Leger
Louis Vismann
H G Vismann & Co
McCawley
Phil Boro
John Hessler
Andy Kessler
John Egcers
Flynn C. Devyis
Hydrophobia in the Milk From a Cow Bitten by a Mad Dog
Henry Jackson's two children Charlie and Ethel, aged 7 and 4, died after drinking milk from a cow bitten by a mad dog five months earlier. The cow died in convulsions soon after, and the children showed severe spasms when offered water. The dog is described as a Newfoundlander killed after biting many cattle in Hamilton County.
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Sopursvitts
Henry Jackson
Charlie
Ethel
Sackson
Hamilton County
Inaugural Ball Timing for Cleveland In 1885
Washington Post notes the inauguration ball tradition is a reception usually ending by midnight, making Friday or Saturday scheduling impractical. With March 4 falling on a Saturday, experts say Sunday morning constraints and visitor travel justify keeping the customary inauguration evening.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
West End electric road opens as charts branch nears completion
The West End line began operation with rapid transit praised as horse cars fade. Projections promise extension toward Crafton Ingram and Mansfield along the Panhandle, while Chartiers branch awaits finish by January 1.
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West End
Spring Garden
Butler
Pittsburg
Aeo
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
Chartiers
J. Dawson Callers
Chicago
Mr. Callert
Panhandle
Crafton
Ingram
Mansfield
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg Traction
Callery
Second Avenue
Homestead
Birmingham
Monongabela River
Commercial Telegraphers Unite Merge of Two Orders Reached
In New York representatives of the rival Commercial Telegraphers of North America and the Order of Commercial Telegraphers of the United States met today. It was agreed to merge interests and recognize the North American order as the sole commercial telegraphers organization on the continent.
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New York
North America
Order of Commercial Telegraphers of
United States
Commercial Telegraphers of
Hat Styles and Details in Velvet and Feathers
The text describes coral velvet hats with black passementerie, bright sparkling small theater hats, and various capotes with broad strings. It notes round hats shrinking in size, Marquis shapes with feather borders, satin ribbons, and two bright bows. gray felt hats with white faille ribbons, back bows, and birds. Velvet hats feature ribbons, aigrettes, and bird ornaments, while chinchilla muffs and trims appear on velvet jackets.
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Marquis
Faille
Brown Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Liquor Ring
Jacob Brown a colored man was arrested by Lieutenant Andy Scott on embezzlement charges. He allegedly collected and retained 86 dollars, sold two wagonloads of beer and kept the proceeds, bought beer from Pier Dannals & Co., and disposed of it for personal gain.
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Jacob Brown
Andy Scott
Brown
Browaraki
Fifth Avenue
Hoe
Pier, Dannals & Co
Notable Visitors and hotel guests in Pittsburgh area
The city hosted a stream of notable visitors. Thomas M. King and Johns McCleave conferred on legal matters while W. M. Dunlevy and Col H. C. Sherrard stayed at the Duquesne. George F. Muncey and B. F. Martin lodged at the Schlosser, and Lillian Russell was due from Chicago. Several figures from politics and industry checked in at Monongahela and Central hotels with other Pittsburgh residents listed among recent travelers in New York hotels.
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Thomas M. King
Baltimore and Oulo Road
Johns McCleave
W. M. Dunlevy
Barry and Fay
H. C. Sherrard
Steubenville
McKinley
Duquesne
George F. Muncey
Straggler” Company
B. F. Martin
Reading
Schlosser
Attorney questions Henry Ives suit against estate
J. Dewson Callery said he cannot understand why Henry Ives and the estate suit continues. He notes Ives repeatedly failed to appear and the case was continued, and he believes Ives plans to have the case thrown out of court.
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J. Dewson Callery
Henry & Ives
Ives
Roper Sure Colored Charged With Highway Robbery
Roper Sure colored, accused of assault and robbery against George Ziero on Water Street, was brought before the court on highway robbery charges. Several others were fined or jailed for various offenses including assault on officers, disturbances on transit and fights in local establishments.
Gould Natural In Death Quiet Funeral at Home
New York reports a subdued scene at the Gould residence as Russell Sage meets George Gould to arrange tomorrow afternoons funeral. Sage notes the deceased’s face appears natural and plans call for a quiet, unostentatious service in line with Gould’s tastes at 4 o clock.
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New Yorke
Gould
Russell Sage
George Gould
Sage
Holiday Flower Sale At Parlor And Library
Lilacs 62c and 1.25 per bunch Hyacinths 45c per bunch Chrysanthemums 35c and 45c A large variety of Holiday Goods with newest styles and an attractive display Shop in comfort and save money with a pleasant browsing experience.
Brakeman Awarded Sixty Thousand Verdict
In a Denver and Rio Grande Railroad case the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 60000 dollars. The trial drew intense interest as Hoskin son suffered injuries when a car gave way during braking, leaving a wife dependent with no children.
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Dreaxco, Cor, Dee
Son
Denver and
Rio G de
Hoskinson
Fire damages venues and factory buildings across cities
A blaze on Harvard street in Som damaged a residence. York Pa saw a Park Opera House owned by Charles Wilhelm with about 4000 dollars insured as incendiary damage. Toledo’s National Malhieabiong Company annealing building and offices suffered 25000 dollars loss. contents uninsured. A stable on Harvard street belonging to Walter Han sustained 450 dollars in damage. A housekeeper advertises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
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Som
Harvard Street
York
Park Opera House
Charles Wilhelm
Toledo
National Malhieabiong Company
Walter Han
Border Raids Commissioner to Meet Congress Team
Benjamin M Nead secretary of the Border Raids Commission will travel to Washington to confer with Congressman elect Abon of Franklin and Captain Skinner of Falton. They will discuss policy as the border raids bill remains on the calendar and is expected to be called up before adjournment.
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Benjamin M. Nead
Border Raids Commission
Washington
Abon
Franklin
Skinner
Falton
Congress
Market for American Vines Amid Free Import Decrees
The decree authorizes free importations of Eyenephylenses to support vine cultivation across the five districts of Spain, signaling an open market move. The document outlines terms and enforcement for growers and traders.
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Spain
Slightly Used Grands At Mellor & Hoene's
Slightly used grand pianos offered by Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue. Pianos have been voiced regulated and overhauled in repair shops. A chance for students or musicians to buy a grand at low prices with payment options. Also advertised are other musical goods and accessories from Jos Bronmace and Co and related shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene's
Fifth Avenue
Chick+ arte
7Lton & Horxx
Fifth Avenua
Jos
Bronmace
Samoa Nears Joint Action to Restore Order
Lexpos Dec 4 report says England Germany and the United States plan a common effort to restore order in Samoa. Also an ad states all foreign and domestic wines, liquors and cordials at Max Klein’s. A brief note mentions a small pill with claims of perfection.
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Lexpos
England
Germany
Samoa
Max Klein
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Ingram, Crafton
Panhandle Road
Commercial Telegraphers
Lillian Russell
M. J. Blackwood
United States Navy
Anderson Instuen
Ce Carney
Weddell
D. T. Watson
George F
Pittsburgers
A. Ncaire
Astong
W. Dean
E. M Singerr
Iminla Sumils
Broadway Central
E. Ore
Ww. Feddenheim
W. Avand
W. He Sturtevant
A. C. Kerr
Park Avenue
K. Kerr
Westminster
F. Sutherland
St. Cloud
Roper Sure
George Ziero
Water Street
Micuaxt Trexey
Succop
Tuomas Sweeney
Brennan
Liaz Presant Gatlant
John Cochran
John McLaughlin
Fourteenth Street
Smowatten
James Qouixs
Henry Thomas
Binnen
Thirty-sixth Ward
Frank McCuser
John Cook
Klein
Leeds
Market St
Dr. Bull
Companion
the Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Ster
Ercunave & Co
Avenue
Scott & Bowne
RP. Roberts & Sond
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Liberty St
Star Corner
Detil
Uwr
Bath
Market Street
Keech
Penn Avenue
G. G. Obrien’s
Court House
Six Street, No
Sehenck
J. J. Schenck
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