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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1889

Page

12

Dr Talmage In Rome Plans Colosseum Duplicate Idea

BeixDist reports from Rome that Dr. Talmage proposes duplicating the Colosseum as a national educational symbol. He notes acoustics proven by standing where Nero once ruled and describes Pope Leo XIII and a Papal audience as part of his Roman visit. Ex-Governor Porter calls Rome and its antiquities a rich resource.

St. Peter's Talma Dr. Talmage United States Brooklyn Cincinnati Farrell- Sang Ne Erican College Soma Janet Tin Marcy China Phenev Cahen Sousa Marin Porter Italy Quirinal Hotel Rome Colosseum Steenann Pekar Talmago Rennie Nero Farrelly Talmage Sapp Pope Ameo

Indians at Carlisle School Show Civilizing Promise

Carlisle Pa December 6 The Indian question nears solution as Carlisle Industrial School under Captain Pratt grows to 685 pupils. Classes mix sexes with work and wages, while English is taught to replace tribal dialects. Indians from 40 tribes study carpentry blacksmithing sewing and cooking, with strict yet humane discipline and monthly sociable nights.

Carlisle Carlisle Institution Ospiain BE. H. Pratt War and Interior Departments Pratt Indus Crete Indiana Captain Pratt United States James Plains Ind

Fraternal Gathering of American Mechanica Councils

A Regular Love Feast at Acme Council No. 219 Jr. O. U. A. M. hosted a fraternal visit Thursday evening with members from Southside Councils Bunker Hill Crafton and Duquesne Pittsburg. Past State Councillor D. G. Evans and about a dozen State Deputies attended as speeches discussed consolidation of patriotic orders and related interests.

Acme Council No. 219 Southside Bunker Hill Crafton Duquesne Pittsburg D. G. Evans

Education First for Heart and Health Concerns

Fragmentary note emphasizes education prioritized for emotional well being before physical health. Aims to address broader needs, referencing dining accounts and personal experiences, but text remains incomplete and unclear.

Lodge of Sorrow Elks Set Memorial Programme

The Elks Lodge No 67 announces a first city ceremony to honor dead members. The to morrow evening program at Fourth Avenue lodge room includes hymns prayers eulogies and a closing benediction with remarks by Chaplain Stephen Ornett and a toast.

Lodge of Sorrow B. P Elks Tien Elks’ Weir Lodge Fourth Avenue Zee We Ho Myers Henry Vierheller Lewis Chas Brown Ellis Dob Johnson Rach H. Wallace Jas P. McCord Suu Davi Davin Pincy G. Lag James Kellys Elke Stephen Ornett

South Side notes and clubs on the move

The South Side scene features boat card games at clubs, ward alderman candidates in the Twenty-ninth ward, and various society groups. Murphrey Club rooms on Sarah Street, St Shuren Catholic Association organized, and Goastion ao suppmbeniond era. Local business and social life include druggists with slot machines, raffles at Lochiel Club, and political organizing by the Taxpayer's Protective Association with plans for an official organ.

St . Shuren Murphyee Club Sarah Street Pittsburg Nail Works Pope Ay Dorned Dendeamadr Ralph Thats Twenty-sixth Street Butcher's Third Pro St Fass Birmingham Hay Lotus Club Gameplayer Southside Southsider One Ulub Dumbbella B. F. Bewnow & Co Carson Street Taxpayer's Protective Association MacGinty Lochiel Club Fifteenth Street James W. McCiEann Smoky City Connell Ain

Allentown And Knoxville Local Notices And Events

Local notes report paving on Zara Street Knoxville and community happenings in Allentown Mt Washington areas. Socials, clubs and church groups plan events at Odd Fellows Hall and South Street M and Church.

Allestons Knoxville Washington Arnold Kock Mt. Vernon Zara Mt Washington Musical Club Aveusr Wilmes Walter Avenue Allentown John Richter Mra. Hoffusas Iahouver M. Garland Maple Avenue Howestead Trust Company Kyoxvrie Council No Odd Fellows’ Hall Southside South Street M. & Church Albert Hare Waltey Avenas Brane Leetsdale Glace Works Crafton Chalfant Joseph J. D. Benne Seacer Te Mayle Avenue Eee Hest Ao Avenue Allen Sass William Knoutions Industry Kulgallora Ipaliora Pope Herdiy Hawthorne South Mt. E

Hops Glean Sings Career Rise in Opera

Pittsburgh girl Hops Glean narrates her ascent to operatic stardom in the upcoming DISPATOR feature. The profile tracks early training, pivotal auditions, and onstage triumphs shaping her professional path.

Hops Glean Pitteburg

Azores Vistas and Gipsy Hospitality in Furnas Valley

The writer recounts Azorean warmth among carboneiros in Ribeira Grande and a dawn descent to Furnas valley. Temples of nature, canaries and merles fill the fir forests while streams sing. a mountain inn, local fare, and rustic hospitality shade into reflections on volcanic geology and Jesuit farming. The valley’s heat, thermal waters, and peaceful peasantry define Furnas as a healthful, storied retreat sought by locals and travelers alike.

Manuel Canaria Matello Ponta Delgado Ribeira Grande Boniface Spoase Furnas Nol Vale

Fire-damaged hotel shows open floors and charred walls

Flames filled two thirds of each story in the hotel as firemen flooded upper and lower floors with water. Many rooms, especially on the fifth floor, were ruined while some northwestern quarters survived with little damage. Boarders on eastern and southern halls suffered losses including a chair, books, and valuables. several guests reported missing belongings and a Cincinnati traveler failed to recover his valise.

St. Peter's Papal Guard Ellestae Gore Guar Azores Seererne de Mesnes Carson Monongahela House W. Morris H. Dansiger J. Blum Cincinnati

Missing Bodies Searched River After Drowning Incident

Authorities continue to search the river following the November 2 drowning of George Maul and John Reid, brothers-in-law of Charles J. Bennett of Bennett and Wilson. Attempts along Woods Landing and surrounding areas have yielded no bodies.

George Maul John Reed Charles J. Bennett Bennett and Wilson John Reid Woods

Pittsburg Incline Contract Awarded for Rapid Track Work

The Pittsburg incline project moves forward with a Thursday contract award to complete 2650 feet of track after 800 feet of iron trestle. Power plant construction is near, and car design discussions suggest no major obstacles to line completion while a settlement with the Indian Company is reportedly not yet known.

Pittsburg Snd Mt. Oliver Adiaessantee Cind

Electing Marshals for Washington Birthday Parade

The General Committee of Arrangements of the Junior Order of American Mechanics of Western Pennsylvania meets at Moorhead's Hall next Saturday to elect the Grand Marshal for the Washington birthday parade. Candidates include Thomas Morley P. K. Sofiel and J. Davis of Homestead for the parade to be held on this side of the river.

J. Davis Homestead Wes

Potting on Their Armor Twenty-Sixth Ward Independents Meeting

The Twenty-Sixth Ward Independent voters plan a Monday evening meeting to discuss actions on taxes and the free bridge to the Sixth Ward. Citizens may express views on local issues as ward members consider next steps.

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