Personal pledge by Governor Beaver funds Johnstown flood work
Governor Beaver pledged his private property to cover flood relief and road repairs in Johnstown after authorizing nearly 100000 for sanitary work. The State Board of Health claims authority to fund and later account for these expenses, with criticism over lack of legislative appropriation and questions on source of funds. Financial reports detailing expenditures are awaiting publication.
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Beaver
Johnstown
Colonel Hill
State Board of Health
Chicago
Samuel W. Hill
Flood Relief Commission
Ao Ferns
Chicago seeks full report on Johns town flood relief contributions
Johnstown Flood Relief Commission treasurer W R Thompson says the printed donor list is not yet ready, delayed by many corrections. Chicago City Controller asked for a copy, with two weeks expected. Contributors continue to arrive, including small Northwest gifts, and a reviewer notes prior omissions. Hertry of Johnstown praises an identifier who helped prevent fraud but seeks higher pay from the commission.
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W. R. Thompson
Johnstown
Thompson
Northwest
Tne
Hertry
Commission
Rumors of Freight Rate Cuts in Steamboat Lines
Authorities deny cutting prices but chatter suggests steamboat freight rates to the Northwest run 2 to 6 cents lower than rail. River shipping grows as lines plan a small boat on the Allegheny to boost local freight, while western routes report new rate notices and competition.
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Par N
Northwest
Allegheny River
Political Fight Features Sixth Ward Suggestion Meeting
A quiet Sixth Ward suggestion meeting ended without injuries. Republicans in Forbes school house discussed nominations for Common Council and school directors, with M. J. Malone objecting to closing nominations and nominating John Ritenour. Foley signaled no public response to a Republican challenge, while other wards outline forthcoming nominations and party activity.
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Rhienour
Connell
Foley
Forbes
M. J. Malone
A. A. Bengough
John&. Ritenour
John
Ritenour
John Esrich
H. R. Newlin
J. W. Hoag
Jacob Ruch
George Jackson
H. L. Hoburg
William Martin
B. Charters
J. Greer
John Hamilton
Charles Fritz
Constable
Michael Hughes
Gripp
Squire Cassiday
Democratic City Committee
Gourley
Randall Club
Judge Bailey
Twelfth Ward
Alleheny
A. J. Brinker
William Ebay
Edward Klotz
William Eisenbeis
Edward L. Hoffman
George Dutter
Julius Ludwig
William Tucke
Thomas Matthews
Robert Hughey
Joseph Shand, Jr
A. Binder
Fourth Ward
Allegheny
A. G. Neeley
Lewis Mendel
Peter Reiseck
Robert Brooks
William Green
EB. ©. Miller
Fifth Ward
Delamater Confident on Nomination and GOP Support
Senator Delamater visits the city and asserts he cannot be beaten for the nomination. He says he will endure the Allegheny delegation's vote and, if nominated as he expects, will win the support of all Allegheny county Republicans.
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Delamater
City
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Work of the storm closes streets and delays trains
Snow turned to rain and flooded streets in the city, with pedestrians wading through water as trains faced delays. Reports say rivers near Davis Island Dam were falling, while the Allegheny region suffered six inches of snow and cold conditions. Authorities worked to keep telegraph lines intact and a storm-related expense hit receipts at James H. Aiken & Co. in New York.
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Davis Island Dam
Pittsburg
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania Road
Derry
Latrobe
Yough Express
Dunbar
Fairdance
Pleasant Valley
Secrets of Mounds and Cobbled Remainders Unveiled
Ethnologist Gerard Fowke visits the city sharing insights from Monongahela Valley mound digs. He urges careful excavation of every mound, notes varied layers and ancient to modern constructions, and warns against shallow tunneling or theft of relics.
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Gerard Fowke
Smithsonian Institution
Ohio Historical and Archeological Society
Washington
Bailey's Reply Dissected Over Graff Bennett Co. Record
The article critiques John H. Bailey assignee of Graff Bennett Co for not addressing key charges in the record about sale of Graff Bennett assets. It questions valuation of property, adequacy of price, and duties to creditors while contrasting with the syndicate’s profits and actions. It highlights Bailey's silence on the real estate sale and questions whether proper appraisal and record-based evidence were used.
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John H. Bailey
Graff, Pennett & Co
Democratic Party
Pittsburg
Graff, Bennett & Co
Bailey
McIntosh, Hemphill & Co
Court of Common Pleas No. 2
Allegheny County
Connellsville
United State
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
New York
Chicago
ST. Louio
Extraordinary Hosiery and Underwear Bargains
Bargains on men’s hosiery and underwear highlight fine cotton hose priced at 190 and 290, extra fine merino hose at 5c, 50c, 75c, woolen hose at 5c and 75c. Stock includes 500 and 800 pairs respectively. Open until 9 A M Saturday at A G Campbell Belt and 710 Penn Ave.
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CampBelt
Penn Ave
Alfrecht's Elite Gallery Portraits In Pittsburg
Come to day Basin or Shine offers photos at Alfrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market St Pittsburg. Bring baby use elevator for accessibility and convenience.
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Basin Or Shine
Alfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street ads and early 20th century notices
The fragment lists a Capital address at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue with a surplus figure and money received at 4 percent interest. It mentions Dreydoppel Soup and a soap reference, then a product ad for a full pound bar at grocers and new scarf styles at James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth Avenue. A Sunday letter magne PATOR was atcne in encouraging the improvement of
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James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Advertied Overcoats For Sale At 87 Today
Advertised sale of men's fine overcoats offered in light or dark colors with velvet collar or plain. One dollar buys one today. Location at Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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New Court House
Athletic Sales Price Drops for Rowing Apparel
Fleishman & Co. of Pittsburg announces deep reductions on rowing shirts and pants and gymnasium shirts and bicycle pants. Shirts cut from 450 to 3 and 150 to 1. pants from 3 to 2 and 2 to 125. bicycle pants from 3 to 2.
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Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg
Aca of Men’s Pants and Beer Ad Ends at City Stores
An advertisement states with 175 cents you can buy an aca of men’s pants in 50 styles of mixtures priced at seven. It mentions P O Box Cor Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new Court House. It promises entire satisfaction from using the best. It notes Iron City Brewing Company uses choicest ingredients and patrons are always All dealers in Pittsburgh and brands.
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P.O
New Court House
Iron City Brewing Company
Olty
Pittsvarg
Messrs
F. J. Allen
Astor House
New York
D. M. Hildreth
West End
Long Branch
St. Charles
New Orleans
Broadway
Prince Street
Metropolitan Hotel
BECA
The Gripmen's Big Dance Benefit Ball at Imperial Hall
The grand benefit event by L A 2126 Knights of Labor supported gripmen on strike against Fifth Avenue traction. About 900 gripmen and friends attended amid heavy rain and poor footing, with 115 couples in the grand march led by William Burke and Miss B M Mallen.
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L. A
Knights of Labor
Imperial Hall
Grant Street
Fifth Avenue Traction Line
William Burke
B. M. Mallen
William Nash
D. L. Noon
J. J. Cox
Ed. Flaherty
GM. Donnell
Wi. Lague
J. Henderson
John F. Barry
William
P still entertains the PAYSIB fe Siararontan Mantes Mine
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local note about entertainments or listings at a mining site named Mantes and involving entities abbreviated as PAYSIB and Siararontan. Unclear details prevent full factual reconstruction but indicates a community or club event.
Mystery Clothes by the River Hint at Possible Death
A well worn coat and hat were found by the river at the foot of Twenty first street by John C. King. A dirty sheet tucked into the hatband held doggerel verse suggesting a last act before death. No body was found and police deny knowledge of the clothes. The river’s depth and recent rain hinder searches.
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Twenty-first Street
John C. King
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Mr. King
Twentieth Street
Carson Street
Overcoats at Unmatched Prices From Storm Coats to Ulsters
The store promotes a large fall coat sale with Storm Coats and Ulsters in black and blue Cheviot. Prices range from $18 down to $12 for cheviots, $20 Ulsters to $15, $15 Ulsters to $10, and Storm Coats at $12 to $8. Trousers offered to order from $5 to $8. More styles available for quick selection.
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