Burial of Bishop Tuigg Draws Western PA's Largest Funeral
Remains of Bishop Tuigg laid to rest in Altoona Catholic cemetery as Altoona and Western Pennsylvania observe a citywide day of mourning. Cardinal Gibbons attends with a vast clergy presence. sunlit church interior contrasts with somber black drapery and a packed St John’s Church.
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Ite
Tuigg
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
St. John’s Church
Ceremeonien
Sisters of Mercy
Sisters of Charity
Shearse
Bishop Tuigg Leaves All to the Church in Will
The late Bishop Tuigg’s will names the Pittsburg diocese as sole beneficiary and executor Bishop Phelan. He disclaims personal property, aiming to prevent relatives from challenging the estate. Details note his first 1877 will and the church’s practice of holding real estate in trust.
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Phelan
Father Wall
St. Paul's Oath
Tobin
Doffeer
Cavevin
Blabop Kittell
Tyrone
Mullen
Jesus Christ Lumeell
Tuigg
Pittsburg
New York
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Kane
Wheeling
Nano Erie
Father P
St John’s Church
Altoona
WN. O'Reilly
Father O'Reilly
Into Schenley Park dispute over right of way
A clash erupts between the Squirrel Hill Electric Railway and Pittsburgh authorities over a proposed track through Schenley Park. Officials debate the park’s boundaries, with Brown and Bigelow opposing encroachment while the company asserts prior rights. The issue centers on a July ordinance and the line slicing the park’s western edge.
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Squirrel Hill Electric Railway Company
Schenley Park
Francis Torrens
Schenley Estate
Schenley Bae
Eared Et Rees Rens
Vether
Joneaire Street
Squirrel Il Lanes Senos
Joe Tenistosh
Wnt Mae
Bigelow Vee
Dangineer Brown
Bies
Martin Frank
Trimble
Elena
Squirrel Hill
W. H. Brown
Railroad clash halts Boundary avenue work warning
Street Commissioner John Hunter notified contractor McKibben that continuing the railroad across Boundary avenue in the present direction could force suspension of operations. The warning marked the first official confrontation and led to monitoring railroad progress.
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John #. Hunter
McKibben
Boundary Avenue
Big steel movements at Pittsburg casting works
Oliver Bros. have bought the Smallman Street corner portion of the Pittsburg Steel Casting Company mill while the original plant continues. The company will add a Bessemer converter and two cupolas to expand steel casting, with a 200 ton per day capacity and two 14 ton hydraulic cranes.
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Oliver Bros
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
Smallman Street
Steel Casting Company
Bessemer
Bessemer Fureace
Lawrence Bank Matters and Check Protests in Accord with Assignee
Depositors' committee presented three protested checks totaling $12,000 to Assignee McKelvey, who refused to honor them as funds were not yet ready. Affidavits were filed with Auditor General McCamant for later investigation into the bank's ability to meet checks, with Fidelity Trust and Title Company named as favored receiver. Additionally, a separate sefa issued against the Concordia Bank mill and its firm arises from overdue installments and an insurance premium, with the mortgage dating to 1887 and a last payment due in 1892, while existing Lawrence Bank levies on stock and personal property proceed separate from the mill mortgage.
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Lawrence Bank Depositors' Committee
McKelvey
McCamant
Fidelity Trust and Title Company
Conaortention Bank
Authens & Co
Chartiers
Lawrence Bank
Depositors to Receive Dividend From Defunct Bank
Postal cards have been issued to the depositors of the defunct Farmers and Mechanics Bank announcing a dividend of 2 63 cents to be paid next Monday morning. Bank officials will assist at temporary offices in Odd Fellows corner South Side to close books. This marks the third fixed date for the first dividend, with expectations high that payments will proceed.
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Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Southighteen
de Ts O Sons
Chats Beak
Southside
Important meeting of Philadelphia Gas Company directors
The Philadelphia Gas Company held a full board meeting yesterday afternoon described as important and private. The board reportedly authorized replacing 14 674 feet of 16 inch line between Telford and Niblock and the segment between Niblock and the Mole field.
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Philadelphia Gas Company
Telford
Niblock
Mole Field
Mrs Julius Rosenthal Found Dead in Allegheny Attic
A 30 year old woman living with her husband at 50 Second Street Allegheny was found dead yesterday in the attic. The husband had gone upstairs to arrange linen. The servant reported she failed to return to the kitchen and the physician ruled heart disease as the cause.
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Julius Rosenthal
Second Street
Allegheny
Sstter
Tells bill against Porter faces grand jury action
Alderman W. H. Porter says through his lawyer Charles Bulliven he has nothing to dispute in the grand jury true bill against him and his constables for conspiracy. Mononghela Home question unsettled as Crossan and Clark meet in Monongahela House with no press-ready outcome. Pittsburgh appointments appear unlikely after the death of Scott-Lord, Harrison's household member.
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W. H. Porter
DisPatch
Grand Jury
Charles Bulliven
Monofgshela
Messrs
Dilworth
Blair
Hays
Crossan
Clark
Monongahe Ouse Yesterda
Pillsburg
Mr. Scott-Lord
Harrison
Debate Over Beck's Run Schinderg Nuisance Heats Southside
The Southside fights a Beck's Run schinderg nuisance outside city limits with officials weighing jurisdiction and health risks. City and state health authorities, plus government river ownership, may set the remedy as doctors warn sewage dangers exceed the schinderg.
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Southside
Moreland
Baker
Board of Health
Clerk House
Beck
E. A. Mundorf
Bureau of Health
William N Biddles Funeral Moves From Jersey City
The remains of William N. Biddle depart Jersey City at 6:30 PM led by Michael O Toole and arrive Pittsburg at 7:48 AM. Notables including General A L Pearson and Dr E A Wood will greet at the depot. burial planned in a Canonsburg area cemetery. Biddle born November 27 1846 in Armstrong County. former Penn Bank president.
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William N. Biddle
Jersey City
Michael O'Toole
Hoffman House
Pittsburg
A. L. Pearson
E. A. Wood
W. W. Fallwood
Tancred Commandery
Union Depot
Cincinnati
Penn Bank
Cleveland
Manchester
Kan
H. W. Weller
Riddle
Armstrong County
Davenport
William
Washington County
Japanese Ware Bazaar Opens for Holidays
Holiday display at Hasiace & Sox and Select Family Grocers promises rapid stock turnover. Special discounts on Dione apes until Christmas with delivery at set hours. Jewelers and art shop offer guaranteed satisfaction and punctual Christmas delivery. Cash or credit options available.
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Hasiace & Sox
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Hastace & Son
Select Family Grocers
Missionary Bishops Arrive for Episcopal Auxiliary Meetings
Four bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church arrive in Pittsburg for the annual Woman’s Auxiliary missionary meetings. Bishops Leonard Talbot Kendrick and the senior Washington are to address sessions at Church sixth avenue Emmanuel Allegheny and Trinity Church. Bishop Whitehead welcomes attendees and hosts tea after sessions.
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P. EK Charch
Pittsburg
Protestant Episcopal Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Society
The
Missionary Society
Jen Upe
Bpooopal “Church
Pesan F
Coweave State
Talbot
Life Shop
Washington
Northwest
Leonard
Kendrick
Sixth Avenue
Emmanuel Church
Allegheny
Whitehead
Pennsylvania
Naal
Marison Byllesby
Trinity Church
Ran
Holiday Jewelers Display At Hardy and Hayes Collection
A lively note praises Hardy and Hayes store for a rich display of rings from Marquise and others with colored gems and diamonds. Hanpy and Hares Jewelers on Smithfield Street hosts a new collection and a US Japanese Ware Bazaar opens for the holiday with extended hours before Christmas.
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Hardy & Hayes
Marquise
Hanpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
Geo Kappel's Offers Largest Stock at 77 Fifth Avenue
A promotional notice invites the public to inspect the musical instrument stock at Geo Kappel's, located at 77 Fifth Avenue. The ad promises a first-class establishment with a complete and handsome variety and the largest stock at the most reasonable prices.
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Geo, Ka ‘S
TT Fifth Avenue
Geo. Kappel’s
Holiday gift sale listings from multiple merchants at Wood and Ohio streets
A cluttered trade notice lists holiday goods from Horror Bros. & Co. and partners, offering diamonds, unset stones, jewelry designs, dress trimmings, gloves, bookcases, chairs, clocks and other wares. It promotes cash or credit terms and multiple stores including 307 Wood Street and 68 70 Ohio Street, Allegheny, with various fabrics and novelties.
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Bros. & Co
Harris
Wood
Wood Street
Horror Bros. & Co
Aerat Remon Eee &Co
US 68
Ohio St
Allegheny
Hopper Bros. & Co
Cworcs
Noted Armstrong County case ends in favor of assignee
After a week long trial the jury ruled for A. C. Houston as assignee of G. W. Wilkins in a dispute with Collins, McCain & Co over timber claimed sold fraudulently. The timber proceeds will go to the assignee for creditor distribution. city lumbermen attended.
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Armatrong County
Wilkins Failare
Pittsburg
DisPatch
Hoe
A. C. Houston
G. W. Wilkins
Collins, McOsin & Co
Wilkins
Pice Creek
Kittanning
Canada
FroGain & Co
Collins, McCain & Co
Charles Corbett
Brookville
Geo. A. Jenks
United States
Messrs
McCain
Twelfth Ward Patrol Station Reopens After Renovation
The Twelfth ward patrol station, held by contractors for six months, is handed to police authorities after a major renovation. The interior is transformed and now regarded as one of the city’s prettiest station houses. Sergeant Sticka will preside from the new station, with Magistrate McKennis holding court there starting today.
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8. Diescher
Bigelow
Joseph Loughrey
Howard Morton
Pittsburg
Pabey
Fara
Eee Weir
Sergean
McKenns
No Let Up in Kleber & Bro Music Store Ads
The Kleber & Bro store at 506 Wood Street promotes a large holiday stock of pianos organs and music boxes. It touts an honest reputation and easy terms, urging customers to compare prices claiming unbeatable value and the appeal of Angostura bitters as a gift accompaniment.
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Kleber
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Ata
Klebers
Opportunity For Ladies at Busy Bee Hive
Advertisement notes a sales event at Busy Bee Hive located at Sixth and Liberty offering cloaks and dresses. The garb described targets women, urging shoppers to seize the chance during a gale of promotions.
Prices and Fabrics in A Holiday Catalog
A catalog lists wool checks and stripes fabrics at 60 inch width with reduced prices. Silk warp Henrietta 40 inch fabric offered at bargain rates. Furs including mink and other coats promoted with durable covers and novel handles. Coats, jackets, and wraps alongside an umbrella as a Christmas gift option.
Pittsburgh Police Rescue Buggy From Traction Woes
A Pittsburg officer quickly acted after a buggy wheel jammed on Sixth and Penn. Using levers and a 12 foot cantling, Roger O Mara procured tools at the Hotel Allemarle and freed the wheel lifting the buggy free as a cheering crowd looked on. The incident highlighted swift emergency response by local police.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Roger O’ Mara
Alhemarle
Pittsburgh area railroad relief fund officers named
For the officers of the voluntary relief fund of the Pennsylvania Railroad the following election results are announced W W D McKelvey electoral division Köln row Coombe electoral division Wo 2 and Eric James A Wilson electoral division NW Northern Central Railway Edward Foulke electoral division No Philadelphia Kees and Baltimore Baltimore and Potomac D F Vaughan electoral division No 4 Jersey and Camden and Atlantic Rail
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Voluntary Relief Fund
Pennsylvania Railroad
W.W. D. McKelvey
Kolrow Coombe
Eric James A. Wilson
Northern Central Railway
Edward Foulke
Philadelphia
Kees
Baltimore
Baltimore and Potomac
D. F. Vaughan
Jersey and Camden
Atlantic Rail
Engagement Breaks Over A Music Box
A person declines a marriage proposal after an argument over a music box. He refuses to accompany the woman to 1200 Penn Avenue to purchase it. The article notes that the woman cites their broken engagement and asserts control of the situation.
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Eles
Eleles
Gallinen
Penn Ave
Ady
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John Tuigg
Nee
McTighe
Wertenbach
Braddock
McKeon
Latrobe
Hickey
Corcoran
Mel Deviin
Ean Guide
Corrie
Ard
Kaufman
Fieckinger
Congrove
Homing
Scranton
Rae
Eonoy
Cam City
Trobnstown
Iit of
Trion
Uniontown
Bisho
Ellen Pone
Hartabeag
Erie
Archbishop Ryan
Cardinal Gibbons
Sean Ean
Joho
Eaid
Tuigz
Bin
Rae McC. Arthur
Frederick Be Shenk Rile
John O'Toole
Ee Callum
Joan Joan O'Nel Nell
A. A J. Henderson
Ie T. O'Freil
James Brown
Altoons
Fulton
Evac
Squirrel Hill Road
Bigslow
Brown
EB. Q. Whitten
Internal Revenue Collector
Whitten
R. Loughry
Kay
F. G. Kay
Sant of Ot
Willon H. Brown
Saate
Murdoch
Glrre
Sn Os
Power Coure
Traction Company
Oakland
Nothi
Schenley
Pittsburg Steel Co
Prospect
Lawrence
Dollar Bank
Philadelphia Gas Co
Bill
Porter
Bill Attorney
State Board of
Departminalts
Lee
State Board of Health
J. D. Thomas
W. N. Biddle
Canonsburg
Prescot
Sin
Art den Evers
Smithfield St
New Baila
P. E. Mission Work
Jewel Silvereuiche Ery Ewe
Smiti
Vrs
Hosus & Hacke
Rosenbaum & Co
Koechlin
Houeus & Hacks
James H. Arxon & Co
Fifth Ave
Boogs & Bust
James H. Atken & Co
Filth Ave
Vexheem & Vilmck
Iron City
Tae
Es Bari
Furnitare
M. Beibert & Co
Novartis
James EL. Armes & Co
Twelfth Ward
Ave
Hacer
Mayennes
Mink
Dentanse Werlian, Poaver and
Saal Ao
Tony
E. P. Roserts & Sons
CHINA
Oellier Kendrick & CO
Peasey Butler
Horne
Penn Avenue
Ficus Im
Fauntleroy
Evaras
Alaska Beal
At &G
Sean
Drem
Camal
Paris
JUS- Horne & CO
Pens Avenue
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