Emin Pasha Lecture Reveals Stanley and Emin Feuds
The talk recounts Emin Pasha’s perilous 1880s trek and Stanley’s expedition, noting feuds with the Egyptian government, discipline issues among natives, and tolls of desertion. It covers battles of reputations, Lake Albert Nyanga, Mountains of the Moon, and Stanley’s banquet with Emin absent, ending with financial praise of Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barttelot
Tippoo Rich
Emin Pasha
Lake Albert Nyanga
Moon
Emin
Trackless Wilds
Stmuoley
Pleased With Pittsburg Lecture Leaves for Columbus
After a lecture Mr. Stanley Wil expressed pleasure with his reception and his favorable view of Gas City. He plans to return for the annual event of the tens Prem Club if engagements permit. Lieutenant Jephson will join them at midnight. The receipts of last evening's lecture were unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stanley
Washington
Monongahela House
Mr. Stanley
Jephson
Bury
Eggs in Market Priced Like Oranges Amid Quality Concerns
A Pittsburgh area report notes eggs remain costly and mixed in quality as dealers cite weather and storage issues. Fresh eggs under 30 days old fetch 27 to 28 cents a dozen wholesale, while ice‑house varieties go for 23 to 24 cents. Tennessee sources supply much of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vi Ciin
Pittsburg
Liberty Street Commission
Tennessee
Old Murder Revived A Telegram From Arizona Recalls 1868 Killing
Inspector McAleese received a telegram from Nogales deputy James Speedy recalling the 1868 murder of Policeman Stack on Smithfield street. The message asks if a reward exists to deliver the murderer, naming Bender and Caugher jailed then acquitted. Golden the hack driver aided the cover up. he later left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Policeman Stack
Inspector McAleese
James Speedy
Nogales
Arizona Territory
Yesterda
Shite City
Stack
Smithfield Street
Steck
Bender
Caugher
Golden
Detective Coulson
Coulson
Four Pittsburgers Told To Inherit English Banker’s Estate
Four Pittsburgers named B F Ballard John J Ballard William Ballard and George A Ballard tobacconists and painter all of Minersville near the Thirty third street hill are said to be heirs to a vast English banker James Woods estate valued between fifty and sixty million dollars. Relatives include J D Huff Philadelphia Misses Carrie and Catharine Eakin of Trenton Robert Eskin Wilmington and the Ballards. A reporter sought the Ballards locating George at 19 Linton street Thirteenth ward and B F at 50 Flora street but Flora street proved hard to find and so did the fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
DisParch
George A
Linton Street
Thirteenth Ward
B. F
Flora Street
Tth
Francis Murphy to Start Gospel Temperance Meetings in Indianapolis
Francis Murphy prepares to undertake a series of gospel temperance meetings in Indianapolis starting this week. He expects about 15 days of events after receiving a cordial invitation from the local ministerial association and notes this will be his fifth visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Indianapolis
Fountain of Perpetual Re
Bree
Gallinger Sells Finest Movie Line at Penn Avenue Store
At 1200 Penn Avenue Gallinger displays a premier collection of movies and tax-free lines of finest film options. The store emphasizes a ready stack of popular titles for immediate purchase and genre variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Deneiey
Penn Avenue
State Poor Laws Reforms Planned to Replace Overseers
Harrisburg reform talks push sweeping changes to Alabama style alms and county poor houses. A state commissioner would supervise almshouses, overseers to be eliminated, counties to elect three directors, and new work requirements for paupers. The plan aims to standardize laws, reduce costs, and create 15 to 20 new county almshouses across 65 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. McGonnnigle
Allegheny County Light Company
Harrisburg
Poor Law Commission
Lochiel House
Messrs
Lewis Pughe
Scranton
BK. D. McGonnigie
Pittsbore
J. Nevin Hill
Sunbury
William N. Appel
Lancaster
D. Watson Rowe
Chambersburg
William Lawson
Philadelphia
William E. Marsh
Corry
Elliott Rodgers
Beaver
Court of Quarter Sessions
Board of Public Charities
McGonnigle
Terte
Tax reform debate outlines urgent action for PP
Fragmentary passage discusses reasons for and against immediate tax reform, noting pressure on the PP to act and the broad array of justifications on both sides. It hints at policy debate and decision timing without concrete specifics.
Reform Not Punishment Should Rule Prisons
Dr. R. P. Falkner of the National Association for Prison Reform argued at Trinity Church chapel that crime should be treated with reform rather than punishment. He cited prison conditions past and present, noting confinement harms, and urged a reformist approach where criminals are cured rather than merely confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. P. Falkner
National Association For Prison Reform
Trinity Episcopal Church
R. P. Falkner
Dr. Falkner
Maine
Turkey
Prison Reform Association
Resolution changes exam time limits at Allegheny High School
The Allegheny High School Committee met to adopt a resolution proposing an indefinite but reasonable time for exams. Dr McMillan noted a monthly procedure of ten questions with a one hour limit, which advantaged active students. Rev Woodburn argued exams should reflect monthly work. The resolution passed and will be shown to Prof Dodds as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny High School
W. H. McDilllan
D. D
McMillan
Woodburn
Dodds
Kreps
One Way 70 Build Roads Cement Road Plan
Sharon resident J A Fetzer proposes a sand based cement road method free of patent claims. He suggests mixing 1000 to 2000 barrels of cement on mud saturated roads to form an 18 foot wide smooth durable surface at 2000 to 3000 dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fetzer
Sharon
Demand the Earth street widening sparks local protest
Residents along Iten Street Allegheny voiced strong opposition to a Board of Viewers plan to widen Iten Street from 35 to 40 feet. The meeting drew a large crowd with many property holders objecting to assessments while the majority of higher valued parcels favored the improvement. The gathering lasted until noon though officials said only Councils could act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iten Street
Allegheny
Board of Viewers
Select Council Chamber
Love Letter Mixup in Twenty Fifth Ward School
A teacher at the Twenty Fifth Ward School found students circulating a love letter between two pupils. One boy, posing as a girl, engaged another in a theater outing, illustrating playful “Young America” mischief in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-Fifth Ward
Hweht
Werner
Notable visitors and locals stay at city hotels
Cleveland coal man D B Hanna and General A W Jones from Youngstown register at the Duquenne. Loyal Aout, a French silk maker, visits the city amid concerns over silk quality. John Newell, Lake Bite 1908 president, completes a routine monthly check. H B Kerr of Clarion Lumberman notes downturn in lumber due to low prices. J C McKinney, Titusville oil man, and Mr Mrs John W Taylor of East Liverpool stay at the Anderson. G H Strong and family from Olean, N Y, visit Negley Avenue. E A Ford, General Passenger Agent, and Anton Vogt, German iron manufacturer, also noted. General Manager E Pugh of the Pennsylvania Railroad was in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BR. Hanna
Cleveland
A. W. Jones
Youngstown
Duquenne
Stanley
Aout
Lyons
France
John Newell
Lake Bite
H. B. Kerr
Clarion Lumberman
Seventh Avenue Hotel
J. C. McKinney
Titusville
John W. Taylor
East Liverpool
Anderson
G. H. Strong
Olean
N. Y
M. P
Gas Leak Causes Blaze in Six Story Building
A gas leak ignited by a lighted match caused an explosion at Hamilton Lemon and Arnold at Sixth Avenue and Grant Street. Elevator engineer Joseph Martin and manager Taylor Douglass were burned on hands and face but not seriously injured. Glass shattered, occupants evacuated, and damage estimated under $2,000 with no exterior damage to the business's casket showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Lemon & Arnold
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
First District
Joseph Martin
Taylor Douglass
Martin
Edose
Seasee
Douglass
George Gordon
John Nevitt
McGann
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Webster Avenue
Wits
Poeerty
Baxs
Dwelling burns at 82 West Market Street
Fire at Michael Kress residence 82 West Market street yesterday afternoon gutted the interior while the family was away at a funeral. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in damage with 700 dollars of insurance on the house and 200 dollars on household goods. The cause is suspected as overheated fire.
Oil Tank Blaze At Schew Refinery Sparks Alarm
A fire at Schew's refinery on Preble avenue Allegheny last evening roared for three hours. Workers transferring oil from an underground tank to a car lowered a light inside, triggering gas ignition and a blaze that destroyed about $200 worth of oil and severely damaged the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schew
Preble Avenue
Allegheny
Opening for Men in Domestic Service Promised by Higher Wages
An article argues for training men to perform housework, noting high wages and indoor work. It claims girls already fill many roles and that domestic jobs offer better pay and weather protection. It compares farm labor at 15 dollars monthly with indoor housework pay and discusses social acceptance.
Bloody Work of the Railroads in Pittsburg Area
A string of railroad accidents yesterday left several workers and bystanders injured or killed in Pittsburg vicinity. Victims include Henry Schuls who survived a collision with a wagon dragged by a horse. Robert Hughes crushed and burned after a freighter collision near Uniontown. William Powell, Charles Gowen, George Fritz, and others sustaining crushed limbs or loss of use of limbs. An elevator incident at Bank of Commerce building injured Alexander Cleaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grim Reaper
Harry Scuviz
Whitehall
Baldwin Township
Henry Schuls
Thirtieth Street
Weadowe
Schaltz
Pittst Rg and Western Railroad
Roe
Robert Hughes
We Bal
Ohio
Uniontown
William PoweLl
Glenwood
Charles Gowen
Ucharles Gowen
George Fritz
Carey
Everson
Bogthwert
Pennsyivenie
Lexander
Cleaman
Bank O Commerce
Hartzell Wins Presidency In Heated Press Club Vote
In a fierce contest for the Press Club presidency Major Hartzell defeated incumbent vice president John W. Black. With 96 of 120 votes cast, the election showed strong interest, far above last year’s 57. Other officers named include W. H. Gutelius as Vice President and W. H. Seif as Treasurer. John B. Collins won Librarian with 96 votes. editors Hepburn Johns H. H. Marcy Charles Reese C. A. Riddle George H. Welshons and others joined as Directors along with the Membership Committee selection of Richard Collins W. C. Connelly Jr D. E. Davis A. S. McSwigan and C. Mooar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Major Hartzell
John W. Black
Black
W. H. Gutelius
W. H. Seif
John 8. Collins
Hepburn Johns
H. H. Marcy
Charles Reese
C. A. Riddle
George H. Welshons
Richard Collins
W. C. Connelly, Jr
D. E. Davis
A. 8. McSwigan
C. Mooar
John Collins
Arrest of former councilman Jack Sewell by Officer Scott
Police arrested Jack Sewell, a former Allegheny Councilman and Court House clerk, last night as a suspicious character. The force, acting on Inspector McAleese’s information, mentions Sewell’s alleged activities on one riverbank with associates the police have been urged to monitor. No charge has yet been stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
London
Beaver
British Isles
McGonnigle
Jack Sewell
Andy Scott
Sewell
Allegheny
Court House
McAleese
End of Figley Inquest Recommends Underground Wires
Coroner's Jury concludes the Figley death resulted from a falling wall at the Liberty street fire on the 5th. Chief Evans testified overhead wires troubled the fire department. Jury recommends placing all overhead wires underground to protect life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Figley
Liberty Street
Evans
Figley
Fie Department
Protection of Life and
New York Press Club to Send Delegates to International Convention
The New York Press Club the nation’s largest will send 11 delegates to the international convention to be held in this city January 27 at the clubs venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwards Addresses Union League Club On Club Organization
Assistant Postmaster Albert Edwards spoke last night at the Union League Republican Club on The Advantages of Club Organization. He filled a vacancy caused by Mayor Gourley illness after being invited just yesterday and delivered a well prepared speech that satisfied the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Union League
Albert Edwards
Union League Republican Club
Union League Club
Tyne
Grantote
Falls into justice and fines levied on city watch
The report details arrests by Officer Mercer for street fighting on Thirty seventh street and a local saloon run by Moreland at No 6 Sage Street where patrons were fined by Mayor Wyman. Alderman Kerr hears a non support case involving Martha Couture and her husband Thomas with four children. Willis Morgan, a 10 year old, is detained for coal theft near a Pennsylvania Railroad yard. Braddock resident Co H Reamer is accused of suspicious activity at Central Station. Police note thefts of carpenter tools from Frick workers, bearing Ph Fimen ped marks, and John F Wilson faces charges after a street incident with ether and razors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Prirce
Lewis Barth
Mercer
Cusham
Enue Batten
Pennsylvania Railroad
CO. H. Reamer
Braddock
Shore
Central Station
Frick
Ph. F. Timen
Puilir Olwell
Maleese
John F. Wilson
Death by Own Action in a Cell Near Sora
Michael Finney, a 55 year old Soho vagrant, hanged himself in a cell after entering the station house to end his life. An inquest will be held. he had lived for years on charity, suffered from ruptures, and faced isolation with no known friends or relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Finney
Finney
Hendrick
McKelvey
Soho
Babe found in market basket at Arsenal incident
A six month old baby was left in a market basket near the Arsenal on a Sunday night. The cradle was discovered crying by Jacob Lennheim of Thirty-ninth Street who rescued the child. The infant is now in the care of the benefactor's family awaiting adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Jacob Lennheim
Thirty-ninth Street
Elebery Pianos and Organs Stock Safe After Fire
The public is told that the fire next door did not injure or affect Elebery Pianos and Organs stock. Pianos and organs remain perfect and available as holiday gifts. Visit 06 Wood Street to choose an instrument at Ele & Bro.'s music store, trusted as the best in the city. H. Kisser & Bro., 06 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ele & Bro
Wood Street
H. Kixser
Fine Guitars and Mandolins Holiday Gift Guide
A holiday shopping guide lists Lakeside guitar at 750 dollars Arion guitar at 950 dollars and Conserv rosewood guitar at 15 dollars. Washburn guitars are praised as leading instruments and available at H Kleber and Bro 506 Wood Street. Also advertised are music boxes banjos violins and other instruments plus ladies desks jewelry and winter wear from local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Arion
Washburn
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kibbers
Fime
H. Kieneer & Bso
Diamond BR and ANTS SCA PINS and Bonnet Bangles
Advertises diamond accessories including pins, bonnet, bangles with phrases on quality and variety. Claims immense stock double ordinary and endless designs.
Fall goods sale offers seals coats and wraps
Merchant advertises Genuine Alaska Seal Capes and Coats, Plush Coats and Wraps, children’s clothing sizes 1 to 16, men's smoking jackets, solid colors with rich linings and trimmings, office and bedroom jackets at seven dollars, plus games and nuts for ladies and children.
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Cairo
Mr. Jephson
Ewin
Reston
Parke
Zanzibar
Stanley Party
Bogamoya
Lake Victoria Nyanza
Lake Superior
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Jupiter
Missouri
Africa
Explorer
State Poor Law Commission
Newark
Maj. Hartzell
Justice
Sora
the Mateos
Elebery Pianos and Organs
Jos. Homye & Co
Caristmas
Micnicas Fusawitrone Co
Lisens
Huevus& Hacks Tresu
Hardy & Hayes
Ewelers
Gestiemen and Childre
Arthur, Schondelinger & Co
Ohio Street
Gheny
Metelanhoudt
Cit Brewing Co
Sen Ay
Petes
Morningside Road
Mary Denny
Joseph Denny
Bond
Market ST
Fitch Avenue
Grogan
J. C
Fifth Avenue
Gloria
Bao
Eiderdown
del-Ussu
Brussels
Ingram Carpets
Edward
Groetzinger
Peon Avenue
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