Crusade Against Quacks Targets Improper Female Practitioners
The Southside Medical Society discusses prosecuting illegitimate and inept female practitioners. A meeting at Dr. F. Koeller's residence pledges support to county actions to silence impostors harming the profession. Police traced a Southside woman to the East End amid cases of deception and malpractice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Medical Society
F. Koeller
County Society
Pitwbure
Allegheny
East End
Southside
Iidorsin
O'Mara
Allegheny County Medical Society
Southside Society
Robison Secures Options on Ground Near P and W Depot
Hon C W Robison, notable Allegheny City legislator, holds options on a large tract around Pittsburg and Western depot from Anderson street to Arbuckle alley and Mill between Robinson and Isabella. He claimed options total about $100 000 in value and suggested the P and W could buy it if desired. The move appears for investment with no immediate building plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Robison
Allegheny City
Pittsburg and
Petty
Anderson Street
Pittsburg Eastern
Exoneration Request On School Property At Allegheny
The Allegheny Finance Committee discussed a request from Father Carroll of St. Andrew's Church seeking tax exoneration for school property tied to the church on grounds of public charity. The matter was referred to the City Solicitor for opinion. Reports showed November receipts 26944.69 and expenditures 69270.70. the committee also reviewed purchase and cancellation of bonds valued at 10000 and issued 500 and 620 thousand? The notes mention bonds paid in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Brown
Father Carroll
St. Andrew's Church
Echoes of the Big Fire Meeting at Monongshels House
A meeting of hotel owners and lessees at the Monongshels House yielded no significant actions. Participants included Lawrence Dilworth E Bish Florence C Miller Mr Hayes and Anderson Woog. A further meeting is planned for today with a state session and insurance men to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongshels House Oe
Lawrence Dilworth
E. Bish
Florence C. Miller
Mr. Hayes
Anderson
High School Preliminary Examinations Scheduled Next Week
The preliminary trial for the High School examination will begin Friday December 20 and continue Monday December 23. Students from Minersville Moorhead Oakland Franklin Forbes and South districts are to participate at Central High School with officials noting the tie to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Moorhead
Oakland
Franklin
Forbes
South
Miller Teagan Pex Sistom
Central High School
Gena Bord
Buon Wl
Bee
Lawrenceville Bank Sale of Long & Co Personal Property
A sale of Long & Co personal property at Chartiers mill is set for Thursday at 10 o'clock to benefit the Lawrence Bank. The auction includes pig iron and iron products, with the mill real estate excluded. Bank holds first lien. creditors meet after March first Monday. Willis McCook, Esq., notes 6000 accounts in one ledger and a five week timeline for the assignee’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Co
Willis McCook
Chartiers
Tom Disparcu
Lawrence Bank
Suhaema
Willis eCook
McKelvy
Ian * Co
Presbyterians Weigh Vote in Church Union Debate
The Reformed Presbyterian Church split in 1833 over whether members should vote in public elections. Each branch formed three then ten member committees to study the issue and report to synods. The General Synod will meet in May 1890 and the Synod in June 1890, likely at Geneva College Beaver Falls with Rev. John Grabbie and Dr. George, D D., leading committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian Church
General Synod
New School
Synod
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
John Grabbie Perma
Ir. George
D. D
Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary to Hold Annual Diocese Meeting
The programme for the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Pittsburg Diocese of the Episcopal Church outlines events across Thursday to Sunday. Trinity church hosts the missionary meeting with Bishop Kot and Bishop Leonard. Emmanuel Church hosts litany and Holy Communion with welcome from the Pittsburg bishop. Afternoon business includes officer elections, then prayer services and missionary talks by visiting bishops Kendrick Talbot and Leonard. Final service Sunday evening closes the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Woman's Auziliary
North
Allegheny Avenues
Pittsburg
Kendrick
Talbot
Leonard
the Auxiliary
People Board Trains Ahead of Philadelphia Trip
H Sellers McKee and Murray Verner occupied a section on the Fast Line bound for Philadelphia. John N Straud of Eberhart & Ober called as passenger to New York. H C Frick embarked on the Limited for a westward trip and Charles J Clarke was a passenger eastward last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sellers McKee
Murray Verner
Philadelphia
John N. Straud
Eberhart & Ober
New York
H. C. Frick
Charles J. Clarke
Lincoln Republican Club Hosts Reception in Lawrenceville
The Lincoln Republican Club of Lawrenceville held a reception with a program of literary and musical exercises led by George Sheppard. Tension surfaced between Sergeant Mc Quaide and Lieutenant Frank Reich, the sergeant discharged and the lieutenant suspended by Chief Brown. Officer Fred Diorst also suspended. Street incidents involving Charlies Back and spouse led to arrests amid a troubled night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican Club
Lawrenceville
George Sheppard
McQuaide
Frank Reich
Brown
Fred Diorst
Charlies Back
Caneen
Gratitude Note to Dr O W Sadler for Restored Sight
A patient from Johnstown expresses thanks to Dr O W Sadler of 804 Penn Ave Pittsburgh Pa for restoring sight. The letter praises the doctor’s skill, wishes him health and continued usefulness, and prays for his well being and the Lord’s blessing on his family and patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johustown
O. W. Sadler
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
Patrice Pease
Twin City Bridge Plan for Free Rapid Transit
Colonel James P Andrews proposes a four track bridge with wide footways between Pittsburg and Allegheny. Cost estimated at 450 000 dollars funded by both cities and a transit company to create a free bridge for rapid cross river travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Andrews
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Andrews
Pittsburg, Allegheny and
Manchester
Sixth Street
Transit Companion
Wayne Road
Transit upgrade promises faster Pittsburgh Allegheny service
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway reports 25 Pullman cars nearly ready with 10 already expected in city yesterday. Officials expect operation within two weeks, as workers accept a nine hour day at 20 cents per hour. Uniforms costing each man $33 will be deducted at 25 percent until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway Company
Pullman Company
Wattles and Shearer Open Holiday Jewelry Store
Messrs Wattles and Shearer celebrate their new Fifth avenue shop No 37 with a rich holiday stock of jewelry diamonds cut glass watches and silverware. Special display includes sterling silver novel ties and gifts for ladies gentlemen and children. best time to select before Christmas rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wattles & Shearer
Fifth Avenue
Acces
Great Cloning Out Sale At Ohio Street Allegheny
Auction notice for a wide assortment of dry goods including underwear gloves and hosiery with no regard to cost. Public sale to quit the line. Visit 68 and 70 Ohio street Allegheny. Arthur Schondelmyeer & Co announce the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Tri Arthur, Schondelmyeer & Co
Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co
US 68
Ohio St
Holiday neck wear from James H. Aizex & Co.
James H. Aizex & Co. of 100 Fifth Ave offers holiday neck wear for shoppers. Local merchants promote seasonal accessories and gift items with selections suitable for style and function during festive periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Aizex & Co
Fifth Ave
James H. Aiken & Co
McEns’s Underwear
Semaphore system to summon police at city outposts
An inventive semaphore device linked to patrol boxes will alert officers via a gong and flash light when their help is needed. City uses gas lamp signaling at night and plans three week rollout with Gamewell Company involvement to guard depots and exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ochman
Gamewell Company
Oehman
Union Depot
Pittsburg
New York
Woman Worker Not a Nun in Mercy Convent Incident
A servant at Mercy Convent near Webster and Fulton streets allegedly feigned insanity and attempted suicide by leaping from a second story window on Wylie avenue. Mary A. Kelly, 3 years in service, fled the convent, was found near her brother’s home, and is now in St. Francis Hospital with slight mental aberration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
Webster Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
Mary A. Kelly
Bisters
St. Francis Hospital
Dedication Planned for New St James Church Wilkinsburg
The new St James Church at Wilkinsburg nears completion. Father Lambing intended to bless it on November 26 but moved the ceremony to December 22 to align with the old church's destruction anniversary last Christmas morning. He was aided by collections from other leading diocesan churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Wilkinsburg
Father Lambing
Mellor and Hoene Offer Pianos and Organs in Pittsburg
Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue advertise as a longtime Pittsburg house with a wide range of pianos and organs. They promote Luce pianos including Hardman Kimball Harrington and other brands, plus Chase Palace Kimball and Chicago Coinage organs for churches halls and homes. They emphasize courteous service and easy payment plans with catalogues available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene
Pittsburg
Luce
Hardmanner
Kimball
Harrington Beerseid
Andl Stuie Jeteeipian
Anic
Sang
Chase, Palace
Chicago
Fo Messrs
Fifth Avenue
United States
Ellor
Everett Club Piano Delivery Boosts Local Sales Surge
Mrs. L. B. Johnator of Allegheny takes delivery of an upright piano through the Everett club, the eleventh weekly sale under easy payments. The program, limited to 350 members, promises low wholesale prices and widespread approval with many city residents joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recon
Federal St
Alleghany
Miners' unions unite as electrical rail line opens long day
Campbell Mayron reports miners' organizations plan unity. The council aims to force withdrawal of two presidential candidates and back James Campbell as a last hope. Controversy over Cleary's candidacy grows amid fears of sectarianism and broader welfare aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. 300
Council
James Campbell
Campbell
Dhilhit
Sistorhey
Er Ata
James Cleary
Mass Meeting Aims to Unite Molders Through Amalgamation
A mass meeting of molders is planned for Thursday evening to discuss measures toward an amalgamation. Committees from various groups have not agreed on how to proceed, and a renewed effort seeks to overcome jealousies among unions and promote reconciliation for the common good.
Suit for Conspiracy Alleges Interference With Orphans' Court
Hearing before Alderman Rupp in Allegheny heard Norman King administrator of Lewis King sues Robert Humphreys and Joseph Ackerman for conspiracy to affect an Orphans' Court sale. Testimony claims Humphreys urged a sale to Ackerman for 100 dollars and bid suppression to let Ackerman buy cheaply. Both defendants bound to court in 500 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupp
Allegheny
Norman King
Lewis King
Etnnborough
Robert Humphreys
Joseph Ackerman
Etna
Orphans’ Court
Humphreys
Mr. King
Ackerman
Alderman Rupp
Miners Unite with National Groups for Indy Convention
A letter from Patrick McBryde of the National Progressive Union invites miners to an Indianapolis convention on December 1 to discuss unifying rival organizations under one national set of officers and a single fund. The appeal urges cross group concessions to end factional fights and strengthen miners bargaining power nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.T. A
John
Indianapolis
Organization of Miners
Patrick McBryde
National Progressive Union
Robert Watchorn
Sra
Pittsburg
Rae
McBryde
Ree
Columbus
Algeree
Pas
Highway Robbery Involving Wagon and Tobacco Heist
A. Mazovsky reported a bizarre city robbery as his driver H Blom was ordered to chase right and then two assailants halted him at Thirteenth Liberty. While one man questioned the driver the other boarded the wagon, knocked Lea from the seat, and the pair drove off with the wagon and up to 800 in tobacco and cigars. Police hunt the wagon and culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mazovsky
Hebrew Opera Company
H. Blom
Thirteenth
Liberty
Lea
Reinstatement clash echoes Chicago labor dispute
The article recounts L. A. 7190 reinstating Homer L. McGaw and similar Chicago actions where George Detweiller and a local expelled a General Assembly member. The local overrode the assembly, kept its charter, and appears disconnected from the general body. The Executive Board in Philadelphia is expected to rescind. About 120 members exist in 7190 with only around 45 present at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Homer L. McGaw
Chicago
George Detweiller
Knights of Labor
Philadelphia General Assembly
T. W. Powderly
Detweiller
General Assembly
Sua
Workman
Executive Board
Philadelphia
Me Iaw
Bargain List No 3 Offers Pianos and Holiday Goods
The ad section promotes Kranich & Bach pianos praised as best on the market with favorable sales, plus Stultz & Baner and Jas. M. Starr organs. It lists numerous stores, open late for holiday shopping, with discounts on silverware, toys, albums, bookcases, silk, and other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stultz & Baner
Jas. M. Starr , Miller and Packard Organs
Lecayer & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Beatty Glass official meets on tableware trade scheme
R J Beatty of Beatty Glass Works Tifio Ohio conferred with Jenkin Jones A H Bryce and Captain Anderson of O Hara factory about tableware and pressed ware industry conditions and efforts to curb sales to scheme houses through first hand channels. Some firms resist change, delaying a proposed industry combine to remedy the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Beatty
Beatty Glass Works
Tifio
Jenkin Jones
A. H. Bryce
Captain Anderson
O’hara
Amalgamation Meeting for Local Molders Set in Lafayette Hall
A mass meeting of machin ery molders from two cities and nearby districts will meet Thursday evening in Lafayette Hall to pursue an amalgamation. Master Workman Roses will preside as committees seek to harmonize divides and obtain union-wide support for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hall
Will Kirtland Resign At Year’s End Amid Rail Debates
A long report recounts talk of resignations among West Penn officials after accusations linked to stone quarry interests. Superintendent Kirtland denies pressure to quit and says any issue will reveal itself early next year. He notes his health, denies broader railroad ties, and asserts all freight was properly accounted for. The item closes with an unrelated advertisement for Pianos and Organs from Mellor & Hoene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
Tug Dispatch
West Penn Road
Nee Philadel
Dobson
Enerew Eens Oe Cinbarge
Theco
Pon
Kirtland
Philadelphia
Barga
West Penn
Hirtland
Pugh
Blairsville
Slaughter Sale of Winter Wear and Music Boxes Prompts Bargains
The advertisement touts a mass sale of overcoats and winter garments including underwear and fur goods starting at 8 o clock, with no prices given and emphasis on quick turnover. It also promotes a large assortment of music boxes guitars mandolins and other instruments at lower prices, plus a note about Angostura Bitters as a Christmas staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Washburn
H. Evener & Bro
Special Bargains at White Coomb Saloon and Furs Purchase
A sale listing many discounted items from White Coomb Saloon including eiderdown quilts, English silts, all wool checks, Henrietta fabrics, silk warp, and furs for children. Also advertised are silk umbrellas, jackets, wraps, and a large variety of fabrics. emphasis on closing out lots at great reductions.
Gloves and Hosiery Promoted for Christmas Trade at JOS. HORNE & CO
In a Christmas sales pitch, JOS. HORNE & CO promotes wide glove selections and hosiery. It highlights English pique walking gloves from $1, suede mousquetaire, laced and button kid styles, and assorted pure silk hose up to $2.50 per pair, with many colors and grades to attract holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint Sienties Saunas
Rome
Chamber Discusses Western Silver Policy At Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting led by President W. E. Schmertz. Discussion centered on silver policy including issuance of silver certificates and the question of supporting increased monthly silver supply, with references to Western states and tariffs. matter referred to Finance and Banking and Rivers and Harbors committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On
Schmertz
N. W. P. St. John
Mercantile National Bank
New York
Chamber of Com— Yi
Chamber of Com— Yi Nalhe E Bheghe
Pennsylvania
J. F. Dravo
Foster
Committee On Finance and Banking
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The
Allegheny Church
Llonesgabela
Lawrenceville Bank Affairs
Terre Cities
Pleasant Valley Company
Ninth Street
Seventh Street
Quick Transit
Wood Street
TS Fz Bros. & Co
T. James
L. B. Johnator
Uebreea &J
Alle
Will L. Thompson
U. S
Canada
Witt L. Thompson & Co
East Liverpool
Tris Co
Patsy Parker
Gini
Harrison's
Peat
Bahia
Manny Aw Eor
Campbell Mayron
Aid
Miners Organizations Unite
Moon
H. L. Mgaw
Hasiace & Box
Diamond Square
Renee of
Eichbaum & Co
Horrek Bros. & Co
Harpy & Hayes
Art Deasers
Smithfield St
Trssa Hueys & Hacks
Hamilton's
Decker Bros
Harrison
Federal Street
Hopper Bros. & Co
Priestley
Ussa Hueus & Hacks
Frauenheim & Vilsark
Crozce Sile
Cash Or Credit
Horra & Co
Aufrecht
Die Gallanss
Masbach
Lechoer & Schoenberger
Boardman & Gray
Chickering
Eevee Eeeeeseneens Union Eee
Taylor Farley
Ton & Co
Ces Pelton & Co
Organ
Errnee
Kevaoue
GTRAR
Ceneesyses Cessanes
Eae
Mellor
Hoene
Lewes
Yuyu, Ae
Harpy & Hares Jewelers
Aoe
Eee
Toc
Fara
UsSu
E. P. Roserts & Sons
Market St
Kendrick & CO
Etre
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Colossus
Penk Avenue
Beecham
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