Education Session Highlights Hayes on Manual Training
At Pittsburg Teachers Institute in the First Presbyterian Church ex president Rutherford B. Hayes urged practical schooling through manual training. He contrasted learned versus wise men and stressed labor as a path to character, health, and civic readiness.
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Pittsburg
Teachers’ Institute
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
Kearns
Liberty School
Lorelei
Robinson
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Friends of Industrial Education
Tecumseh
Wilds
America
College
Guaunocy
Callon
Carl Schurr
Haygood
Georgia
Hente
Annie Asper
M. A. Newall
Public Instructions of Land
Funeral of Robert Chessman in Etna at Beie val Church
The funeral for Robert Chessman of Etna who died Tuesday aged 68 was held yesterday from his Ridge street home to Beie val Church. Rector Calvert officiated in a solemn service. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with a notable estate value reported as high as 00,000.
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Robert Chessman
Etna
Ridge Street
Calvert
Beieval Church
Greenwood
Bad Mat Business Prevails at Riverside Penitentiary
Riverside Penitentiary board meeting at James McCutcheon’s Allegheny residence discusses finances and the Maharuke investigation. Warden Wright insists the Maham eke case was not discussed and notes mat demand declined while employment rose to two hundred forty five workers, many returning to cells. Governor Beaver and a state legislative committee denial is noted.
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Wright
Prison Board
Riverside Penitentiary
James McCutcheon
Irwin Avenue
Allegheny
Maharueke
McCutcheon
G. A. Kelly
Mahameke
Kelly
Beaver
Pittsburg
Allegheny Turnverein Plans Largest Gymnasium Hall
The Allegheny Turnverein begins plans for a new Turner Hall on South Canal street to replace the destroyed building. Architect Josef Stillburg will unveil plans next week. first stone due by April 1. Cost tops $15,000 with a 44 by 76 foot gymnasium up to 40 feet high and asphalt ground floor.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Turnverein
Fie
South Canal Street
Allegheny Tarnverein
Tarnverein
Josef Stillburg
Woman Found Dead Under Ice Near Herr's Island
Mrs. Clara Nossack of Millvale is identified as the missing wife of Joseph Nossack. Her body was recovered by ice-cutters on the Allegheny river near Forty third Street bridge after she reportedly threatened self harm and disappeared weeks earlier. An inquest returned a verdict of death by her own hand, leaving two children, the eldest 14. The husband had offered a reward for information.
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Joseph Neossack
Millvale
Herr's Island
Allegheny River
Herman & Ebbert
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Clara Nossack
Joseph Nossack
Nossack
Renee
Ta Nossack
Nasseck
Forty-third Street Bridge
Not Quite To A Pinish street brawl among newsboys on Fifth Avenue
Two newsboys in Sullivan-McCaffrey district staged a brutal bout described as a clash of grit and science. One spat tobacco during the match, causing distractions that allowed the other to draw blood, ending the fight and leaving both parties distracted from their business.
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Fifth Avenue
Sullivan-McCaffrey
Ac Id
Suse Toms
Central Traction bids to be untangled and reconsidered
The Central Traction Company opened bids for the road yesterday but found them too mixed and referred them to a committee. A next meeting will decide on awards. George J. Whitney claims costs will be about $20,000 per mile less than Pittsburg Traction and that stock may eventually sell at par.
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Central Traction Company
George J. Whitney
Pittsburg Traction
Grand Council closes tenth convention at McKeesport
The tenth convention of the Grand Council of the Royal Templars closed in McKeesport yesterday. A resolution thanking Lincoln Council for courtesies was passed.
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Grand Council of the Royal Templars
McKeesport
Lincoln Council
Broken Heart and Roman Frucal Coronet Mystery
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a broken heart motif linked to a Roman style Coronet. References to Pittsburg and a street name appear garbled, leaving uncertain connections between the objects and the location.
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Bill Nye Iin
Surprises Hit Allegheny Primary as Veterans Fall
Allegheny voters delivered a lively primary with unexpected upsets. Charles W. Gerwig, long a leading figure, lost nomination for Common Council in the Third ward, while James Hunter faced strong opposition from reformers in the Second ward. Returns were slow and incomplete at midnight, with districts still pending in several wards.
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Allegheny
Charles W. Gerwig
County Controller's Office
Grand Army
Common Council
Mr. Gerwig
Sam Grier
Barton Grubbs
City Hall
Squire McNulty
William 3B
Rodgers
William Meese
Select Council
H. D.renwick
Wm. Wettach
E. Wertheimer
Cigne
J. G. Ebbert
John Datt
R. L. Thompson
C. W
H. Seookmss
Etriepeke
Hi B. F. Itynd
Wm. Swindeft Iia
Harbison
Sion
Issati
James Hunter
George J. Parkin
Parkin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Org
Lowe
Parkin, 631. the Ninth District Is Mr. Parkin
Will
Fam A. Coens
Frank Curry
Toon Rim
Thos A. Parke
David Winis
James Bao
William A. Ford
Lewis McMullen
John L. Gullery
John T. Ragen
Constable
Ram
Eiect
William Bader
Peter Alter. Jr
Bate
Tandy
Ehmann
Cafe
Sarnee W. Prescoteck
Landis
Ehmsan
Allegheny Free Schools Progress Report of 1855 Growth
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers reports ward finances with 249310.05 received and 220002.45 disbursed, total school property valued at 1169514.66 and bonded debt 457500. Ward debts range from 87000 in Second ward to 9000 in Fourth ward. The history table shows growth since 1855 including teachers, male and female counts, attendance, costs per month, and taxes.
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Board of School Controllers of Allegheny
Second Ward
Fourth Ward
Puplin
Mayor Admits City Erred in Fire Engine Contract Case
Mayor McCallin admits that city specifications excluded bidders and that the Manchester Locomotive Works contract price was higher than Clapp & Jones and La France bids. He says no money was appropriated and a sinking fund would cover payments, while noting boiler type and lack of guarantee for Manchester engines.
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Amon Keag
McCallin
H. E. Safford
Pittsburg
Manchester
Pitwabu
Karte
Karte S Perens
Manchester Locomotive Works
Clapp & Jones
la France
Amoskeag
Ogor
Clapp & Jones Company
Manchestermpany
Benedof Awards
No Gas In California Professor Predicts Fuel From Water Gas
Professor 8 C Low, inventor of water gas, says he has sold his process rights to United Gas and Improvement Company and will manufacture fuel gas in California with concessions from Mexico. He doubts natural gas exists in California, citing past volcanic activity and volcanic loss, while noting Westinghouse and others seek privileges.
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8. C. Low
California
Low
Mexico
Ashburner
Architects Exhibit Planned by Western Pennsylvania Society
The Architects' Society of Western Pennsylvania met on the Penn Building seventh floor and agreed to an exhibition of designs on the 26th, 27th, and 24th of the current month in society and Engineers' Society rooms. Architects will contribute works, and a committee will secure displays from others with free public access.
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Architects’ Society of Western Pennsylvania
Penn
Engineers’ Society
Pittsburg
Despondent Woman Takes Long Jump Into Monongahela
Mrs Mary Doran of Forbes Street Soho attempted suicide by leaping into the Monongahela River near Moorehead and MacCleane's mill. She left two children on the bank. officer rescued her and the children. The husband was arrested for a hearing this morning.
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Mary Doran
Forbes Street
Soho
Monongahela
Moorehead & MacCleane's
Sysrioents Ward
Mayor McCallin Promotes McMichael in Sixth Ward Meeting
A lively Sixth Ward gathering at Buck's Hall drew about 200 supporters for Thomas McMichael against James Williams. Mayor McCallin praised local sentiment, urged honest city governance, and signaled backing for McMichael, as others spoke passionately about the campaign.
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Sixth Ward
Thomas McMichael
Select Council
James Williams
Buck’s Hall
McCallin
Seventh Ward
Williams
W. Helmold
McMichael
Sale of Eight-Year-Old Hens at Low Prices
Odd brief notes describe a cabinet opera and a sale at 508 Wood Street. Only two hens remain unsold as prices drop to $750 for eight years. Call at the store for details while stock lasts.
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Rae Hens
Amy Pee
eCall At & Bro
Wood Street
Céline
Dentist Praises Dr. Taft For Crown Work
Hampton J. Miller of this city attests to Dr. Taft’s excellence in gold filling and crown work. He notes the skill shown in the mouth and endorses the doctor’s ability as “as good as human hands can do,” calling the results wonderfully perfect.
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Charles
Hampton J. Miller
Taft
Hats and beverages highlight Fifth Avenue store display
DunxiAp and other leading hat styles shown at C A Smiley & Co. Fifth avenue. World renowned Bitters advertised as a South American appetizer. Saturday Evening Prep Lecture at Curry University under Mr. P Barnes. Major Howard Morton discusses lubricants. Dos Lap and other hats featured at A Smiley & Co. 23 Fifth Avenue.
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DunxiAp
C. A. Smiley & Co
Fifth Avenue
Curry University
P. Barnes
Steel Department
Jones & Laughlins
Lim
Howard Morton
Day St
A. Smiley & Co
Dunap's and leading ring hat styles at Smiley Co
Local retailer C A Smiley & Co showcases Dunap's and other top ring hat styles with an apron department promotion. Booges and Bunn advertise the lowest prices in the rt cities.
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Booges & Bunn
Local Woman Committed on Larceny Charge
Kate Foley was committed to jail by Magistrate Brokaw for a hearing next Wednesday on a larceny charge. She is accused of stealing a gold watch and chain from an Indies' wearer.
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Kate Foley
Brokaw
Itisa
No More Advances in Western Rail Rates
Freight agent says there will be no further increase in western rates as navigation limits rise. He notes railroads cannot afford higher iron rates due to dull business, though Mahoning Valley manufacturers remain hurt by current prices.
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Mahoning Valley
Gas rights tied to Ninth Street well in McKeesport offered bonus
Operators secure several leases near the Ninth street gas well in McKeesport and offer a $500 bonus plus a percentage of profits to attract interest.
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Ninth Street
McKeesport
The Doctor to Contribute Papers for Sunday Dispatch
The celebrated New York sedan The Doctor will contribute a few papers for THE DISPATCH Sunday issue. Health minded readers are urged to watch for the essays and guidance offered.
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New York
Dispatch
Wanted bargains at Hit Remember on Smithfield Street
Bargains advertised for men and boys to take away suits overcoats pants and underwear at the Hit Remember store on 439 Smithfield in Sanitation and Water Cure area. The notice mentions a clothing sale before a stated deadline. It also references a sanitarium and mud baths with an address linked to Dr John Starsbuilt M D Green Spring Ohio.
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Coaton Clothing House
Ouse
Smithfield Streets
Green Spring
Nac
Aftur Sr
T.d Donahue
Red Lion
Coe
Olla Th
Train Vandal Standoff in Jeannette Ends with Arrest
A drunken man boarded a mail train near Jeannette and started a disturbance. Conductor Watt intervened as the assailant threw stones, injuring Ganduek Watts who handled the incident until county officials arrived.
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Jeannette
Cain
Watt
Ganduek Watts Wan
Cae Ee
County Fail
B. and B. Men’s Neckwear Sale Reported
Fragmentary notice notes a sale of neckwear at low price 25 cents per item and references Fisk Cheek and Fi Dahan with unclear names and dates.
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Tne
Fisk
Cheek
Soa
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R. B. Hayes
Demosthenes
Turner Hall
Central
Old City Hall
Chairman Hunter
Peter Walter, JR
Wis
Allegheny Free Schools
Westinghouse
The
Society of Western Pennsylvania
Sobo
McCaffrey
Schaefer
Times
Newlin
Chris Hess
Reuben Lewis
Sixth Ward Colored Club
James Flinn
Merlied Proiic
Bones & Bun
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
New India
Moires
Rhadames
Newmar
Horne
Pratt
Dunap
Astrachan
Beaver Newmarket
Directoire
Alaska
Wil
Fahepaay
Gas Landa
Aaithibamtataeestet
Taz Dispatch
Pittsburr
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Mth
Penn Ave
E. G. Stuckey &Co
Wylls Ave
N. Bickrely
Fifth Avenue Market
J. W. Wallace
Oakland
McAllister & Sheisler
Ith Av
RaAtwood Eh
Southside
Jacob Spohm
Chas. Schwarm
Carson Street
J. Kaerche
Poederal
H. J. McBride
Federal
Ohio
Fred H. Eggers
F. H. Eggers
J. F. Stevenson
Jackson
Thomas McHeney
Twin
G. W. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Perry M. Guelmn
Kebesea
Allegheny Aves
T. L
Washington Street
Wsstely
Oica ST. A
Tellig Iy
Pernhan
Ussues Abeken
Uenne
Cannonsburg
Pranretown Ave
Pitts
ROSEN
Tusell Tea
Yamashiro Tea Co
Jackson St
Catia
Solla
Mare Burnerymen
Kocer
N.Y
Doon
Albany
N. Y
O - United
Fmory & Cl
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Cincinnary
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Pittaburg
Louis Kees
Ted Nortgag
Grenarty
Aos
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Slac Fourth Avenue
Fourth Ave Avenue
Cabies Seach Caries
Foitsburg
Napa , Ave
Eens
Fusnnsnen
Paleo
Fourth Avenue
Ssante
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