Pittsburg Pastor Likely to Head South Dakota University
Howard B. Grose of Fourth Avenue Baptist Church in Pittsburg appears chosen to become President of the State University of South Dakota. The Northwestern Institution trustees offered the post last Thursday and Grose indicated he will accept, with discussions noting higher pay and strong support for his leadership. Grose, a Rochester alumnus, served as New York Tribune correspondent and later Baptist minister before moving to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Grose
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
State University of South Dakota
Northwestern Institution
Dakota University
Minnesota
Olson
Minneapolis
H.grose
University At
Rochester
New York
The
Chicago Tribune
Ok Sony Sreenaaga
the Tribune
Erominen Baptist Church
Oes N.Y
Yonkers
Pittsburg
Dakota
Cassiday's Real Motive Shown in Ward Colonizers Soup Plot
Local alderman Cassiday's crusade against certain houses hints at deeper aims. Evidence suggests his faction targeted "colonizers" in the ward and used populist rhetoric to sway votes. The case centers on residency rules and political maneuvering surrounding the precinct battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassiday
Cassidey
Mr. Cassidy
Boy Starving Seeks Shelter at City Station
A ten year old boy named Mike Flood was escorted to Twenty-eighth ward station by two peers. He said he had not eaten in three days and asked to sleep in the station house. He lived with his father on South Twenty-first Street and gave the name Flood. He spoke of hunger and distress to Inspector McKelvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grose
St. Paul, Minn
EM. Allen
University
Gross
Oakland
Disrator
Quest
Bor
Twenty-eighth Ward
McKelvey
Hiss Starr
Mike Flood
South Twenty-first Street
Fle
Arbuckle Farm Oil Prospects and Sand Formations
The Arbuckle Field notes No 2 well in the Gordon Sand shows oil but not in large quantities yet. Projections expect nitro effect and better sand texture may improve yields. reports mention a possible war impact and forthcoming farm developments promising clearer production directions.
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Iin
Mr. J.ee Aive
No Advance in Prices for Card Barrel Pipes
The regular monthly meeting of the Wrought Iron Pipe and Tube Manufacturers Association was held yesterday at the Hotel Anderson. Captain James H L Murdoch chaired as prices were reaffirmed and listed with ranges including inches and percentages, showing no change from prior figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipe and Taube Manufacturers’ Association
Anderson
James HL Murdoch
Furnace expansion near Sharpeburg by local companies
The Sewlesbelia Forracer and The Isabella Furnace Company of Sharpeburg plan to erect another furnace at their works Rich & wills the tren. The cost is reach.
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Isabella Furnace Company
Sharpeburg
Rich & Wills
Mind Your Eye Graceful Lecture at Pennsylvanian YMCA
A large crowd gathered at the Pennsylvania branch of the Young Men's Christian Association to hear Dr. F. H. Edsall present a practical talk titled Mind Yer Eye. The illustrated lecture covered five points including eye mechanism, eye diseases, color blindness, when to wear glasses, and gratitude for sight.
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Pennsylvania
Young Men's Christian Association
F. H. Edsall
Wanted Witnesses Seek Alibi From Traveling Vagabonds
A jail correspondence names George Smith and Jobo Ring seeking a brakeman from a lone car run last Saturday to testify they traveled with them without criminal intent. The letter to The District seeks to prove an alibi and clear their names amid the ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowbridge
George Smith
Jobo Ring
Maestela Pa
Wholesale Salesmen Officers Elected in Allegheny County
The Allegheny County wholesale salesmen met at their Liberty and Sixth hall for the coming year. Officers were elected including president John H H and W J Bream as president and other posts such as conductor and sentinel. After adjournment they gathered at the Hamilton Hotel for a supper and social hour with songs and addresses from several speakers.
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Allagheny County
Liberty
Sixth
John HH
Dickwen
Aary
W. J. Bream
Creake
Frank Cease
Chea
Venttinel
Otis Satter
Hamilton Hotel
A. Geteeneth
MM. Ana
Nee
New York
Taylor
Twenty-Sixth Ward Independents Hold Large Meeting
South Twentieth Street hall in the Twenty-Sixth Ward hosted a broad turnout of locals from multiple parties. An Executive Committee of Fifteen was elected to direct campaign affairs and a committee was named to notify nominees. Speakers urged vigorous efforts with Dr. H L Reinecke RB Steinecke ex Alderman Jarrett among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth
Humboldt Echooihouse
South Twentieth
Sarah Streets
Mee
H. L. Reinecke
RB. T. Steinecke
Jarrett
Miners Start Work at O Neil & Co Operations
O Neil and Co miners began work in the third pool while second and third districts show activity. first and second districts idle with no prospect of work. The report notes ongoing inauguration of operations and cafe seating areas among site workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil & Co
A of Neil & Co
Sree How
Randall Club Plans Columbus Trip for Governor’s Inauguration
Randall Club members met last evening to finalize travel for the Columbus trip to attend Governor James E. Campbell’s inauguration. About 200 members are expected. guests include Tackate Chatot of Galumbes and the Deckworth Club of Cincinnati, with many other Democrats anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Columbus
James E. Campbell
Tackate Chatot
Galumbes
Deckworth
Cincinnati
Petty Embezzler Caught by Philadelphia Police
A brief report notes a petty embezzler was apprehended by Philadelphia police. The item mentions publishers E. E. Patterson and H. M. Nichols along with Ww. Walker & Co., but precise details and full affiliations are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bigamy Charge Sends Bystander Alert in Pittsburg
A Youngstown officer says Frank Pickering is in Pittsburg in search of Miss Ma, a Lowellville resident, after a warrant issued for bigamy. Police tracked him to hotels last night but could not locate him as the search continued.
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Youngstown
Pickering
Frank Pickering
Mathe
Lowellville
Uiscounty
Neral Moos
Iea
Notable local figures depart and arrive in town
H Sellers McKee of Chambers McKee Window Glass Company goes East regarding labor importation cases. John J. Lanes of St Joseph leaves after discussions with capitalists on western land ventures. W M Clark of Missouri Pacific Railroad Commercial Agent visits home for holidays. C A Egley of Cincinnati Southern Freight reports booming road business. Belya Lockwood tours town while J C Straus of Philadelphia visits. J B Jamie of Du Bois, brother of ex solicitor general Jenks, remains in the city.
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H. Sellers McKee
Chambers McKee Window Glass Company
Merfid Hse
Es Seanoeten
John J. Lanes
St. Joseph
W. M. Clark
Missouri Pacific Railroad
C. A. Egley
Cincinnati Southern
Carl
Belya Lockwood
J. C. Straus
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Work Discusses Strength and Outreach in City
The Presbyterian Union met at First Presbyterian Church on Wood Street for a banquet and discussion led by Rev. Donchoo. Clergy and lay leaders debated methods to disseminate Presbyterianism, stressing hard work, self reliance, and expanding social outreach while addressing agnosticism and confessional alignment.
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The
Presbyterian Union
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
E. BR. Donchoo
Purves
Union Union
Tessier Als
Soabun
R. George
Mr. Kelly
Stevenson Agency Eyes Pittsburg Plant Purchase
The J. H. Stevenson Agency discussed buying an iron or steel plant in Pittsburg with a projected cost between $600,000 and $1,000,000. Stevenson claimed no consultation with iron men yet and suggested the purchase might proceed if an established iron or steel company partners with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stevenson
Compan
Pittsburg
Stevenson
Thought & Co
Plasterers' Convention Meeting Announced By President Tellary
Robert Tellary of the Operative Plasterers' International Association issues notices for the annual meeting. The session will be held Tuesday January 7 at the Burnett House Cincinnati. All workingmen not with the art axe are entitled to one delegate and one more for each additional fraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tellary
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Burnett House
Clincinnati
Thesseart Axe
Lumbermen Convention Set for Dayton Next Month
Lumber dealers from two cities prepare for the annual meeting of the Union Association of Lumber Dealers to be held in Dayton. Delegates include John M. Tings of Allegheny, D. Spener, and others from Sharpsburg Beaver Falls and nearby towns. The trip will include a visit to Old Point Comfort, Virginia.
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Union Association of Lumber Dealers
Peleagente Teem
Ntde
Thie Vila
John M. Tings
vAulegheny
D. Spener
Sharpsburg
Beaver Falls
Old Point C Comfort Va
Martin Named to New Commission Amid Steel Workers’ Honors
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers announces William Martin, secretary, has been appointed as a member of the new commission created at the last session. The commission was signed into existence by the secretary of labor affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Amalgamated Association Iron and Steel Workers
Eevsnes Commission
Art
Shoenberger Nail Mill to Resume Work After Idle Period
Wheeling insiders report the Shoenberger Nail Mill will restart after two years idle. Most machines are being overhauled and new furnaces may be added to expand horse shoe production. Frank Hearne and J M Vanes visited the city to discuss the flourishing cut nail trade and a possible reorganization of the old association.
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Shoenberger
Nes
Shoenbergers
Frank Hearne
Wheeling
J. M. Vanes
Old Cut Nail Manufacturers’ Association
Funeral rites of Daughters of Liberty honor Nellie Price
The Daughters of Liberty held public funeral rites for Nellie Price yesterday at Smithfield Street Methodist Ob. Members in unit badges attended as the procession moved from the church to the wharf. Pallbearers from the Junior Order of the American Mechanica helped carry the casket to the hearse and the resting place aboard the dock hillside. Floral emblems included the Goddess Liberty scales.
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Daughters of Liberty
Nellie Price
Order
Hermon
Smithfield Street
Order of the American Mechanica
Meee Ty Pall
Twe Daughters of Liberty
Num 20
Se Seater
Ss Senneeran
Yemen
Berty
Infatuated Woman Sequel Reported at Central Station
Arthur Demont a Belgian glassblower and Camille Demanil another Belgian face arrest in Cochran city. The two men plan to pursue legal action to stop the woman from returning to her husband Remeene. Authorities say the pair intend to travel by train to reach Central station for further information.
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Arthur Demont
Camille Demanil
Cochran Station
Central Station
IncAleens
Pal Ra
Dumont Ee ‘Demaall
Pat Ny Tee Tate
Aenee Daan
Sub printers to present pointed resolutions to union
Resolutions prepared by city sub-printers will be submitted at Typographical Union No. 7. The measures, adopted at a subs meeting last week, urge remedy for uneven work distribution and improve proofreadership allocations among workers in related trades.
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Typographical Union No
Cmon
Two Southside Cadets Charged in Horse Theft
Edward Renner, a Southside butcher, and Martin Tatzer are charged before an alderman with larceny of a horse. John Doeffler reports the men allegedly took the horse after it was brought to the market. Renner and Tatzer appeared for a hearing this evening.
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Edward Renner
Martin Tatzer
Inn
John Doeffler
Renner
Tatzor
Dall
Niepave
James Gor
John O'Brien
Rhoenberger & O'Brien
Dean
Anti
Cradley Bocintr
Bay
Shane Mie
Notice to file claims on Cecil alley widening project
The Board of Viewers will send notices to interested parties to call at the office and present claims for damages from the widening of Cecil alley from Liberty Street to Duquesne Way. One owner, A Speer & Sons, has objected. the committee plans a quick finish since the street is short and fewer leasehold issues arise. Separate items include a Sunday School Conference note and a fatal railway accident near West Penn Hospital.
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Cecil Alley
Liberty Street
Duquesne Way
Basid
Cedal Alley
Diamond Street
A. Speer & Sons
Pi Bainet Ube Ook Place
Con
William Baumberg
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
West Penn Hospital
W. B. C Laex
McKean County
Frederick Summervile
Public School System Advocates Rally in Old City Hall
National Reform Association sessions in Boston pressed for public schools over denominational institutions. Speakers argued state funding should not advance sectarian education, while opponents cited Catholic schools and parochial systems. A heated exchange followed Miss Cusack’s remarks before the meeting adjourned.
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National Reform Association
Old City Hall
Felix BR. Brand
McKelvey
I. N. Hays
Kelmare
Qusack
Builders Exchange to Send Delegates to National Convention
The Builders Exchange plans to send delegates to the National Association of Builders convention in St Paul on January 27. Local builders Wenema Murphy Hamil Dinger will travel on a special city tram with a sleeping car for delegates. The trip will run via acidmere Ohio lines toward St Paul and Kansas City routes.
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Builders’ Exchange
National Association of Builders
St Paul
Wenema
James Murphy
T. J. Hamil& Dinger
New York
St. Paul
City
Acidmere
Ohio
Ohienge
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Peculiar Death In Pittsburg Attends Funeral
Mrs Rees of Philadelphia traveled to Pittsburg to attend her uncle Mr Naughton’s funeral. He was killed in an accident at the P R R. she then fell on stairs in Crafton and died shortly after after being removed to an undertaking establishment. An inquest is planned. heart disease is suspected given long illness.
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Pitusburg
James M. Roen
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Mr. Naughton
Crafton
Rees
Panhandle
S. M. Ward
O Brien Faces Superintendent Starr Over Stock Car Delays
Agent O Brien of the Humane Society challenges A S Starr of Ft Wayne Railroad's Eastern division about live stock delays between Ft Wayne outer yards and East Liberty. Starr demands evidence, O Brien seeks reform assistance, dated around October 14.
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Starr
Ft. Wayne Railroad
O'Brien
Ft. Wayne
East Liberty
Rene
Brien
R.o' Brien
Mr. Starr
Catie
Ohio
Americus Club backs Erie canal circle drive
The Americus Club plans to rally Republican League clubs in Georgia in support of the Erie canal project. A circular requests favorable facts from leaders including Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps and B F Jones. Reports show state commission findings discussed in Congress.
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Americus Club
Republican League
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Phipps
B.F. Jones
Amd
Lakea
Eee Uebe
State Commission
Congress
Money to Spend Chief Elliot Insists Funds Adequate
Chief Elliot of the Department of Public Charities says last night that last year’s appropriation suffices and there is an unexpended balance. He claims the department can manage for the next month with no need for additional money and that no deficiency will be seen in the charities fund.
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Cann
Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Holiday shopping offers and gifts in Pittsburgh stores
Open for the Holidays Only. Special discounts on tea baking powder and coffee until Christmas. Free panel for purchases of tea baking powder or coffee daily. Music Boxes at H Kleber Bro No 66 Wood St. Reduced prices on ladies cloaks at Jos Hongz Co Penn Ave. Christmas Morning fur and wraps from C A Summer Co and others. See silverware clocks and emblems at Jas McK Jeweler 420 Smithfield St. Store hours extend every evening.
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Alge Im
Etanos & Sox, Family Grocers
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Atlantic and Paciric Tea Co
Jos
Jas. McK. Jeweler
Smithfield St
Diamond St. Brore
Kris Kringle
J. H. & Co. Wagoon
Priestley
Music dealers tout quality pianos and organs in Pittsburg
Mesers Kleber & Bro, pioneer music dealers of Pittsburg at 506 Wood Street, hail Steinway Conover Opera and Gabier pianos and Burdett and Earbuff organs. They promote the Vocalion church organ at 900 dollars as a cost saving alternative to pricey pipe organs, claiming long term maintenance is minimal.
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Steinway
Conover
Vocalion
Ips
Mesers, Kleber & Bro
Pittsburg
Wood Street
Mellor Hoene offer home music instruments at 77 Fifth Avenue
Promotes placing piano and organ in every home with easy payments. Encourages readers to request catalogs or visit to learn about methods and instruments, noting their New York address and the appeal for joyful Christmas carols and New Year songs.
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Kimball
Fifth Avenue
Cardboard Back Juvenile Books Offered for Christmas
A sale offers 1,500 cardboard back juvenile books before Christmas with various bulk prices. Packages include 150 books at 8.75 cents per dozen, 200 books at 1.25 dollars per dozen, 12 cent 135 per dozen, 30 cent 150 dozen, 350 books per dozen, and 0 cent 5e per dozen. Teachers and buyers may use these values for gifts or classroom use.
Cold Weather Goods Prominently Displayed at Local Stores
Mild weather notices hint at forthcoming chill while ads list Alaska seal jackets from 94 and up and Astrakhan capes at 35 to suggest winter stock. Local firms Klein’s Silver Age wines, Horne & Co Penn Avenue, and D Casey &fs promote bargains as shops urge trial purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal Astrakhan
Alaska
Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Honyz & Co
Peon Avenue
Ameri can Tinned Plate Association notes rising imports
W C Cronemeyer secretary of the American Tinned Plate Association received a Bureau of Statistics circular detailing growing tin plate imports from England. Figures show rising values and duties with 1885 totals near 506 million worth and 14 million in duty, and projections expect about a 26 percent rise in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cronemeyer
Congress
Newly Appointed Postmaster Overwhelmed by Congratulators
Crowds gathered to honor James and McKean as the newly named postmaster with friends filling the scene. The scene spanned the day as well wisher notes and messages poured in, reflecting a celebratory community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James & McKean
Sorisa
Na K. Boyer
Newsboys' Benefit Christmas Pantomime at Bijou Theater
Reserved seat tickets for the Newsboys' Home Christmas Pantomime go on sale today at the Bijou Theater. The event features performances by children and is organized by the Pann Mutua Seeras group of Philadelphia after their annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeree
Pann Mutua Seeras
Philadelphia
Queme
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H. B. Grose
Prof. Olson
South Dakota College
Pat
Arbuckle Farm
Southside Independents
Campbell
Sichols
E. E. Patterson
H. M. Nichols
Walker & Co
Ee WE
B. Janie
du Bois
Jenks
Westminster Confession
St. Pevera
Axen
Seeitta
Ota Ranean Uly
John Kenneay
Cameron
Peenes Hall
Thomas Lascar
William P. Shrom
Wiliam B. Neegley
J. H. Baldwin
Bear
Poearure
Rhidwis
Eiven Moe
Dmaddle
Francis Herron
Pittaburg
Riddle
Preoyurani
Robinson
Holland
Msters
Souseaea
Plasterers’ Convention
Cincinnat
Mest
Asses
Dayton
Martin
Bovenor
APTSR
Shoenberger Mall
Ali
Absat Jnauvers
the Daughters of Liberty
Southsidera
Sprectal
Alexaydeer McWrorter
Eee
Aerman
Tee
West Penn Read
Teaok
Boston
8. Colling
United Presbyterian Church
Pease Ns Tram
Oesaen
Occasio Fous
Rowan Catholic
Lberty
C. W. Smith
David McAllister
Utah
Miss Cusack
Locke
Mys
Ipid
Lafa
Anid
Supt. Starr
Americus
Tiself
Erie
Sarah Silkees
H. Kleber & Bro.’s
Children’s Furs. Co. A. Surier & Co
D. Luts & Sons
Corner Spring Garden Ave
Chestnut St
Allegheny
Children’s Furs
C. A. Summer & Co
Conte
Any & Trustee
Fifth Ave
OC. A. Suruzy & Co
Cromline
Bane & Bassett's
Wood St
Sarah Silks
Kyasne & Suverer
C. A. Lurber & Co
Harrison
Jos. Honne & Co
M. Szrpear & Co
C. A. Surizy & Co
Ewase & Suuster
Myfsu
James HH. Arner
C. A. Smiley & 'T
Hsuch’s
Able & Saveres
Christman
C. A. Sumer & Co
Rae
Parker
Klein
Max Klein
D. Casey & Fs
Peente
Jon E
Frauenheim & Vilasck
HoLmpayrs
CrrraTmas
Jos. Horxz & Co
Fine Seal Sacques
A. Suruer & Co
Dr.c.mclane
E.P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
Kendrick & Co
Doulton Tray
Omeistmas
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Express
Nation Department
Penn Ave
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