Washington Birthday Parade Plans Noted By Councils
James Matinee Coanel no. 55 orders flag for parade. Stoyestown Council No. 602 and Braddock Council celebrations noted. Waynesburg No. 191 instituted. several councils visit Vine Clift Connell New snr Falte. Templeton Lee Thompson Council No. 434 to attend Pittsburgh parade. details of divisions, formations, and route for the Washington’s Birthday procession announced with transportation aid from AV. R. R. and officers named for parade leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Council
Futeoe Council
Vine Clift Connell Newsnr
Falte Council
Ananey
Homewood Coun
Waynesburg Aa
Waynesburg
Irwin
Em Gances
J.J. Miller
Pittsburg
Collins
Lee Thompson
Templeton
Washington
J. P. Anderson
AV. R. R
Thomas J. Ae
Bsohn Gri
Colo E. G. Trio
Jobo Foros
A. J. Barchfield
J. B. Koehne
No. Lia
South
Pittetarz
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Water Street
Tenth Street Bridge
Susith Held Streat
Water
Grant
Second Avenue
Wood Street
Market Street
Ferry Street
Ferrysteel
Sandusky Street
Chareau
Cedar Arenue
Ohio Street
Allegheny Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Beaver Avenue
Washington Avenus
Fremont Street
Jackson Street
North Avenue
Wirs Regiment
and Lascalette Council
Lodges Form in Several Cities Amid Charters Issued
Hot Springs Arkansas sends a lodge list as Pittsburg Lodge No 11 benefits in pear futcare Bokomo Inn and Red Wing Minnesota will Boon Lave lodges Deputy Williams will institute Trinidad Col Lodge February 14 new charters received by all old lodges this week Greensburg and Ol ay pining for Elk lodges Williamsport Lodge No 173 hosted a social Wednesday night Dover New Hampshire Olympia Washington and El Paso Texas among new lodges Lock Haven Lodge No 162 formed January MH composed of active citizens Exalted Ruler William E Friday of Brook Isa Lodge captured a valuable set of tengas paying 500 Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Borland issued Pennsylvania judge circulars naming cities needing judges Sharon Lodge No 102 organized January 14 conferred nine degrees at its second meeting with Greenville brothers assisting, a steady procession of charity events and lodge activity.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Pittsburg Lodge
Red Wing
Minn
Willams
Trinidad
Col
Olay
Greensburg
Lodges of Elks
Williamsport Lodge
Dover
N. H
Bronageuery
Ala
Olympia
Wash
Paso
Tex
Portland
Anniston
Lock Haven Lodge
William E. Friday
Brook Isa Lodge
United States
Borland
Pennsylvania
Franklin Lodge
Sharon
Pa) Lodge
Greenville
Masonic Lodge Activities In Allegheny City District
Organizers and grand officers push lodge work in Allegheny City with new Pleasant Valley lodge to open next Tuesday. Grand Recorder McNay and Grand Recorder C. K. Gardner visit Butler and report strong member progress. Deputy Grand Master Workman F W Brooks and others show active participation as Manchester and Union lodges host visiting brothers and entertain with talks and presents. Local figures like Henderson announce political bids in Second Ward.
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D. L Osmond
Rock Sarieg
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny City
Recorder McNay
Butler Lodge No. M
C. K. Gardner
Henderson
Alleghen City
F. W. Brooks
Butler
Butler Lodge
A.J. Gill
Allegheny Lodge
Aiicpe Ony
W Cc
Font Ee
Linden Crafters Initiate Two Candidates at Meeting
Linden Lodge in Oakland reports two candidates initiated at its meeting. The group emphasizes planning for assessments and confirms ongoing funding for initiations within the Supreme Lodge ranks.
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Linden
Oakland
Paterson Lodge
Ener
Lodge invites and membership notes in Pittsburg lodge
The Pittsburg Lodge reports multiple invitations from sister lodges for ceremony participation. At the latest meeting Pittsburg Lodge No. received three st tions for membership amid discussions affected by Dr Koch's treatment and home care progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
A Com
Koch
Branch 88 set to start in little Washington
Mrs Brady aims to establish Branch 88 in a few days with 17 charter names on the list. District oty F J Brady leads efforts in Groesaburg and a Branch 17 East End meeting drew strong attendance with readings and music. Deputy Sullivan and Molauphy spoke, and four members wait to join.
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Sapte Sades
Imers. F
East Bod
Sullivan
Molauphy
Electricity in Law and Emerging Litigation Trends
The piece surveys how rapid electrical advances create novel legal questions across property, taxation, and circuitry. It notes disputes over whether electric utilities are manufacturing concerns, whether electric current is taxable, and who may claim rights to earth return circuits. It highlights ongoing debates in Bell systems, telegraph lines, electric railways, and transformer patents, with courts weighing definitions of potential, current, and ownership.
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Pennsylvania
Treasury
Western Union Company
Massachusetts
American Bell Telephone Company
Bell
United States Supreme Court
Telephone
The Heptasophs Conclave Prospects In New York Meeting
The Heptasophs plan a Supreme Conclave in New York on April 2. Zeta leads with 89, two others contest second place. districts across Allegheny report strong promise of increased membership. West End Conclave hosts recruiting teams and prize badge. Turner Hall marks sixth anniversary with a five-team program. Monongahela reports a successful assessment funding plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zeta
Eer
Allegheny County
West End
Metro= Hall
C. S. Koerner
W. J. Hamilton
Solon Supreme Lodge officers report rosy outlook and growth
Supreme President J M Ball reports a rosy outlook for Ball Lones and Howard lL Strickler, aided by Treasurer Godfrey, as a Derry dance proves successful. Secretary Lloyd of Sharpsburg Lodge notes fair prospects. Warner Lodge No 12 awakens. Naylor of Charters relocates to Warren. Success Lodge No 12 hosts open meeting with ministers and officers.
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Supreme Trustes
W. C. McKelvey
Parker City
Supreme Office
Supreme
J. M. Ball
Howard Ll. Strickler
Laurer Godfrey
Derry
Cleveland
Lloyd
Sharpsburg Lodge
Warner Lodge No. 12
Warner
A. J. Rodgers
Eee
Supreme Ag
Naylor
Chartiers
Warren
Eim
Warren Lodge
Solon
Success Lodge No. 12
Omega Castile establishes power with 102 members
Brother 5S. Jones serves on the jury. Brother N. T. Wilson was in Wheeling last. Brother W. E. Maguire left for Steubenville, O., Friday. Brother D. G. C. Samuel Hackwelder lent his only sister last Monday. James B. Lesli received books and papers for Omega Castile. Omega Castle has purchased the finest paraphernalia in Pittsburg or Allegheny. Omega Castle No. 49 was instituted with 102 members Monday night at Lorena Castle Ball. C. P. Bailey of Venus attended the institution. Brother D. Benton Patterson assisted and was well beat with the showing.
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Jones
N. T. Wilson
Wheeling
W. E. Maguire
Steubenville
D. G. C. Samuel Hackwelder
James B. Lesli
Omega Castile
Omega Castle
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Lorena Castle Ball
C. P. Bailey
Venus
Institution of Omega
D. Benton Patterson
Electric city plans near South Lakewood imagined
Electrical experts push a plan for an all electric city at South Lakewood near a New Jersey resort. The project would use a water power to generate current for night lighting day power for motors, electric cooking and heating, making electricity the primary servant of daily life. Streets are named after famous electrical inventors as villas rise and enthusiasm grows among regional electrical communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lakewood
New Jersey
Richardson
Hygeia
New York
Philadelphia
Florida
Knights of America Officers Installed in Bellevue
Select Knights of America Bellevue Legion installed officers Thursday evening amid a jovial crowd at the mechanics reception. Major J A McKee attended with others. Rumor links Commander J B Hamilton to a firm making secret society goods. Past Grand Commander Shaner lost horse and wagon last week but remains active with the order. Grand Recorder Thomson visited Erie Legion No 8 in Erie and found its legion busy. Colonel C V Lewis asks legion records to promptly send officer names and addresses of all elects in the First Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of America
Bellevue Legon
J.A. McKee
J. B. Hamilton
Shaner
Grand
Thomson
Erie Legion No
Erie
C. V. Lewis
Dental vibrator promises pain free tooth extractions
A report notes that modern storage batteries mature into commercial use and that a portable dental vibrator uses a ruptured current through the patient to pass through the teeth. The device, with hand grips and forceps, aims to render extractions painless without traditional anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Northelde Conclave Initiates New Member and Elects Three
Northelde Conclave No. 85 initiated a new member on last Monday night and elected three others. The group has progressed rapidly over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northelde
Knights Templar Pilgrimage To Erie Conclave May 24 28
Pitaburg Commandery No 1 Knights seek to attend the Grand Commandery of Templar of Pennsylvania conclave in Erie May 24 28. About 70 members with ladies will lodge at Reid House and will parade Tuesday. A reception for Masonic friends and visiting Sir Knights will follow the drill corps event after the parade. The group intends to maintain their strong Erie visit reputation from 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Pitaburg
Knightsee
Erie
Grand Commandery of
Templar of
Pennsylvania
Reid House
Arill
Monongahela House
Armll
Order of Tont L. Christen Lodge Holds Notable Meeting
The Tont L. Christen Lodge met Thursday in Willow Dale Hall. Four candidates were instated and three officers were elected. Brothers Juhn A Christen and Philip Schlender donated a marble lodge slab. John A Christen received a gold badge. Officers elected included Philip Schlender Past President and Fred Emwel President.
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Christen Lodge
Willow Dale Hall
Fourth Avenue
Juhn A. Christen
Philip Schlender
Kisnder
C.O. P
John A. Christen
Sentinel
MelLain
Trosioox
Pliditin Schrender
Robert McUlain
Edward Stell
Frosting Electric Lamp Bulbs for Softer Light
Readers ask how to modify electric light brightness. Frosting glass with a saturated alum solution and sealing with collodion provides ornament and reduced glare. Proper lamp placement and shade use improve comfort, while aiming for even, daylight-like interior illumination.
Marked-down sale at C Reinenstein's on Federal Street
The advertisement announces a sale at C Reinenstein's located at 152 154 156 Federal Street in Allegheny offering best value in all grades of teas coffees and chocolates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Reinenstein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Special To-Let Advertisements Describe Rooms
Special to Let notices outline room rentals and matched requirements in a dispatch style that aims to meet renter needs. Vendors promise units with specific features, locations, and terms, presenting several options for tenants seeking short or long term accommodations.
Flats boom reshapes Pittsburg housing scene in 19th century
A Pittsburg growth of flats reshapes the city housing market as early investors turn to apartment living. The piece cites Andrew Hopkins of Baxter Thompson & Co noting the first flat on Wylie and Federal now thriving, followed by ventures on Ann Street near Chestnut and the Watson mansion remodel. More flats rise along Fifth Avenue, Forbes Street, Magee and Colwell streets, with 20 to 30 flats already operating and costs ranging from 5000 to 25000 dollars. Flats attract tenants due to proximity to downtown, busy thoroughfares, or pleasant outlooks, with expectation to expand through next autumn as a downtown feature.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Hopkins
Baxter, Thompson & Co
Henry Smith
Wylie Avenue
Federal Strees
Smith
Wylie
Samuel W. Black
Ann Street
Chestnut
Watson
Briley
Ann and Chestnut
Mages
Fifth Avenue
McCracken
O'Connor
New York
Forbes Street
Stevenson
Magee Street
Forbes
Yhe Avenue
R. McCracken
Power House
Federal Street
Hopkins
Fifth
Penn, Wylie
Forbes Avenuas
Home Securities Week On Change Electric Climbs Old Level
Electric stocks dominated a volatile week in the stock exchange with total sales near 12,415 shares and electric issues leading activity. Prices showed small gains across several sectors including gas, traction, coal, and mining. New York exchanges recorded heavy listings with notable gains, while weekly gold and silver exports totaled 312,888 dollars with gold leading the bullion mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Vienna
Propecus
Prn
Provines
Saird
Philadelphia Gas
Swi
Signal
Central Traction
Luster
New York
Cleveland
Westinghouse Electric
Union Switch and Signal CO
Westinghouse Air Brake Co
Bat Lite
Pleasant Valley
Atchison
Lackawanna
Louisville
Nashville
Missouri Pacific
Northwestern
North American
New Jersey Central
Northern Pacific
Pacific Mail
Richmond
West Point
St. Paul
Union Pact
Western Union
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Whitney
Pittsburg
New York Stock Exchange
Money Market Surges as Bank Clearings Rise
A bullish week boosted Pittsburgh money markets with bank clearings about 600000 higher than the prior week. Loans rise while idle funds seek employment. The Clearing House index signals improved trade prospects and renewed confidence across business lines, despite past stringency. New York calls on money ease and steady exchange rates. Weekly bank data show reserves down and deposits up, with circulation modestly increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Chicago Money Rates and Bank Clearings Snapshot
Chicago money remains steady with rates at 6 7 percent. Bank clearings for the day reach 533,000 and 67,700,000 for the week, with New York exchange at a premium. Weekly totals show clearings around 22,062,781 and balances near 5,459,000, reflecting steady liquidity across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Tis
New York
Ation
Oil trading gains pace with two cent rise in week
Oil trading picked up with more transactions than the week’s prior days. Prices rose by over two cents on the week as traders debated waiting versus unloading. Tables show daily open and close fluctuations and a 2c weekly gain, the strongest in months, while refiners and shipments moved higher with Wilson & Co. reporting quotes on nuts and calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Maturdaf
Tina Close
Saat
eGrew
Wilson & Co
Fourth Avenue
Wall Street Gossip and Market Outlook in Telegraphic Letter
A telegraphic letter to John M. Oakley & Co. reviews stock market moves from buoyant opening to weak close. Pacific Mail leads gains at Start, Atchison finishes lower, while coal stocks stay active yet volatile. The piece laments December losses for Atchison and delays silver legislation, notes bank losses and rising loans, and predicts mixed prices next week with western stocks weakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley & Co
Pacific Mall
Atchison
South
Central America
Pacific Mail
Southwest
Western Railroad
Crawice
Wall Street
Mining Stock Quotations
New York stock list shows Aspen 500 Bast and Hebner 240 Bodie 110 Chotlar 225 Colorado Central 100 Consolidated California and Virginia 46 Eureka Consolidated 3 Gould and Corry 26 Hale and Norcross 150 Home stake 80 Hiorn Silver 900 Ron Silver 100 Mexican 240 Ontario 900 Ophir 14 Sierra Nevada 200 Standard 140 Yellow Jacket 200
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aspen
Bast and Hebner
Bodie
Chotlar
Colorado Central
Consolidated California and Virginia
Eureka Consolidated
Gould and Corry
Hale and Norcross
Homestake
Hiorn
Ron
Mexican
Ontario
Ophir
Sierra Nevada
Standard
Yellow Jacket
Markets by Wire Bears Dominate Wheat and Corn Trading
Chicago reports a Bear driven session with May wheat sliding to 84 1 2 cents as sellers outpaced buyers. Prices rebounded briefly to 97 1 2 cents before slipping to 70 1 2 cents while corn and oats also declined amid rising receipts and weak Bradstreet figures. Provisions remained weighed down by cautious demand and lower Saturday reexports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bears
Myce and Safe
Wijge
Minneapolis
Duluth
Bradstreet
Iowa
Nebraska
Oil Markets Update From National Transit Cer
Feb 7 report shows Atlantic open and close prices mixed. Trade details include 77 000 barrels sold and 90 150 barrels run with 80 062 barrels moved in clearances and shipments across transit lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrr
Cer
Atl&c
Télgc
New York Stocks Quiet Early as Bears Hammer Prices
In the morning trading the market showed little movement with banks’ reports delaying strength. Lackawanna dipped as the sole notable stock, while Chesapeake and Ohio preferred and Edison General Electric moved. Edison fell sharply from 107 to 102 and then to 1. Rail bonds traded lightly with total session turnover around $559,000 and smaller issues contributing $147,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eak
New York
Bears
Lackawanna
Chesapeake
Erle
Ios Agee
Wall Street Turns Upward on Western Roads Earnings Hopes
In a weekly financial review Henry Clews & Co reports improving Wall Street tone. Prosilver sentiment grows amid talk of free coinage while Granger railroad earnings rise unexpectedly, signaling potential higher future profits. Western roads show generalized gains, Chicago rates edge up, and the Western Railway Association nears full operation. Hostile state bills threaten but face constitutional opposition, with local verdicts likely to set a standard. London liquidity and Bank of England moves add further market stimulus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Review
Henry Clews &Co
Wall Street
Chicago
Western Railway Association
Grangers
Farmers’ Alliance
London
Bank of England
Bank of France
Coffee Options Steady as Prices Shift Across Months
New York markets show coffee options steady with mixed month prices. February to June futures range from 10 to 15.90 cents. Rio spot remains firm with fair cargoes and no sharp changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yong
Infair
Local Livestock Market Report From Liberty Stock Yards
Official dispatch from Pittsburg February 7 reports receipts of 582 cattle and 3,50 head of cattle shipped to New York. Market steady for mixed and selected cattle with 3.90 to 4.00 for fair to best Yorkers. Hog receipts 12, ears shipped to New York. sheep receipts 1,000 head, shipments 1,100. Market firm with lamb prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officy
Pittsanced
SaTonpay
Lear
New York
Abesp
Sion
Lamba
Home seekers advised to visit special to lets tomorrow
Readers are urged to consult the special to lets tomorrow to simplify housing search. Rent days are emphasized on Thursdays and Mondays to save time and travel costs.
Danger of Mining Disaster and Preventive Measures
A historical item warns of the Mam moth mine gas explosion as the worst disaster yet in mining and urges strict safety practices with lamps. It also promotes Drs Copeland and Blair's treatment for catarrh as an effective remedy, citing many statements of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Blair
Patient Credits Copeland and Blair Care for Recovery
Mr Thomas Marbury of 218 Thirty-ninth Street reports severe catarrhal trouble worsened over a year. After examination by Copeland and Blair and affordable charges, he began treatment and improved quickly with symptoms nearly vanishing, now feeling 100 percent better than years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonongh
Moultrie Street
Soho
City
Thomas Marbury
Thirty-ninth Street
Carneron Works
Forpes
Copeland
Blair
M Maybury
Foca
Pts. Henshaw and Hose praise Copeland Blair cures by mail
Prospect Pa resident W T Henshaw says he was treated by mail and cured for catarrh and eye issues by Copeland Blair at Des. Henry Hose from Ecknerte M testifies to relief from catarrh. Doctors Copeland Blair advertise at sixth avenue Pittsburgh offering cures for catarrh and eye ear throat lungs with consultations and hours from 9 to 11 and 2 to 4 daily.
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W.T. Henshaw
Prospect
Dee Copsiand
Henry Hose
Ecknerte
Faye
Copeland Blair
Des
Copeland & Blain
Sixth Avenue
Ene
W. H. Copeland
Pittsburg
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Manchester Lodge No. 4
Odd Fellows’ Hall
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D. G. M. John
Union Ledge No
Golden Chain
Electricity IN Law
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K. Ave. No. 8
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Shady Lane
J. C. Palmer
Hamilton County
Charles Bomers & Co
Penn Avenue
Bloomburg
Minersville
Thomas Liggett
Stockton Avenue
Dispatch
Pittabure
Frank Cauldollar
Thirty-eighth Street
Agust Bracenrea
Lorid
Freeland Street
Charles H. Roff
Rosetta Street
Hannah F. Schnitz
Julius Street
Twenty-first Ward
Albert Jahn
Patterson Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
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Main Street
Sixteenth Ward
Jacob Miller
Mary Street
Black & Baird
Charles A. Splane
G. D. Simen
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Pete K. Ewing & Co
Alexander M. Black
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Locwtat Street
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Chesapeake and Ohio
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Wotaman
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Pluteburg
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