Harmony of Economy marks eighty sixth founding anniversary
The Harmonites, a 40 member community at Economy Beaver County, celebrate their 86th foundation with a church service and feasts at the Town Hall. Leader Jacob Henrici governs the German rooted society, which owns thousands of acres and employs about 500, maintaining a self contained village.
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The
Harmonites’ Society
Harmonites
Beaver County
Pittsboro
Jacob Rapp
Germany
Zelienoale
Harmonite Society
Jacob Henrici
Henrici
John S. Kuss
Pittsburg
Europe
Vaterland
Harmony Police
Refused to Roast at Allegheny Temperance Meeting Sparks Debate
A Sunday night Sons of Temperance gathering at 68 Ohio Street Allegheny grew heated over a proposed resolution condemning judges for granting licenses. Young members defended the judges while others urged boycotts, leading to a postponement and a pledge to debate again next week with police on hand for order.
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Allegheny
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Laurence Mooney
Mr. A. Bruce
W. H. Carlisle
Robert Grundy
D. Swoger
Bryce
Order of American Mechanics
William G. Hohman
Mr. Swoger
Atlower
Judge White
Hohman
E. N. Parker
William Bigger
Fire in Caramel alley tenement causes heavy damage
A blaze discovered at 245 o clock in a double frame tenement in Caramel alley Thirteenth ward gutted the interior. Four families Mrs Patch Fred Ulig W A Woffett and Upton Reed lost most possessions. Loss about 400 on goods 500 on house insured. Cause suspected: a boy’s match in a cupboard.
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Caramel Alley
Thirteenth Ward
Patch
Fred Ulig
W. A. Woffett
Bringing the Remains Home for Charles Fitzwilliams
The body of Charles Fitzwilliams of this city, killed by an electric wire in Connecticut, will arrive tonight at his home at 108 Clark Street. He was a member of the Dr. O. U. A.M. The burial will be in Little Washington. He leaves a wife and two young children.
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Charles Fitzwilliams
Connecticut
Little Washington
Clark Street
People Who Come and Go in Pittsburgh Travel Notes
Dr ONeil of Lexington on Eastern express to Philadelphia. Mrs M L Myers, daughter Minnie and Miss Ida McClurg of Allegheny plan a six week Florida trip. Harry Askin of the McCaull Opera Co and Digby Bell stay at Duquesne for the week. J R Erringer Jr and W J Jobngon registered at Monongahela House. Dr W A Shuey and W B McCandlish of Pekm ont depart with Judge Hudson party. John Pizer of White Sulphur Springs and S M Goodrow of Saginaw at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Pauline Halil the operatic singer bound for Detroit. C Niedieck Jr of Fabberick and F L Goodenough of Windsor at Anderson. Stowaway Co passed through en route Columbus to Lancaster. H Kirk James of Oil City returned home. E C Carter of J P Witherow & Co left for Roanoke. Judge Harry White of Indiana arrived. Major Howard Morton left for Philadelphia. S & Maurine and wife went East. Special To Let Lists This Morning.
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Harry Askin
McCaull Opera Company
Digby Bell
Duquesne
J. R. Erringer, Jr
Pennsylvania Road
W. J. Jobngon
Uniontown
Monongahela House
W. A. Shuey
W. B. McCandlish
Pekmwont
Florence
H. Kirk James
Oil City
E. C. Carter
J. P. Witherow & Co
Roanoke
Harry White
Indiana
Howard Morton
Philadelphia
S. & Maurine
Purified by Police Speak-Easy Crusade Elevates City Note
Inspector John A. McAleese reports in the First police district from May 1890 to January 31 1891 arrests rose to 13 000 from 9 500 with speak-easy suppression credited. Gambler eradication and dives limited. 131 disorderly houses closed. 425 informations filed. 628 important arrests. total district arrests 12 725. Public support and political interference discussed.
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John A. McAleese
J. C. Brown
Fores
Une
Pitsburg
Pittsboro
Pittsburg
Resolta
Gripp
McKenna
First District
Duquesne Traction First Trial Car Proves Successful
The Duquesne Traction Company tested a refurbished car on Neville street last night. An Ellsworth and North Highland division car with motor and trolley ran between the car house and Ellsworth avenue bridge from midnight to 3 30. Power came from East End Electric by connecting two wires to the Ellsworth circuit. Officials called the run a success as 23 cars in process of fitting will be tested before road service.
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Duquesne Traction Company
Ellsworth and North Highland Division
Neville Street
Ellsworth Avenue Railroad
East End
Etna Street
Peter Haun
Penn Avenue
May
William Teemer
Mulberry Alley
Kearns’ House
John Coates
Tim Driscoll
Coates
Lake Erie
Mary Kindon
Eighteenth Street
Twelfth Ward
Annie Wavall
Kilbuck Street
Alleheny
Bittner and
Donaldson
Waging War on Liquor Opens Temperance Meetings
A series of temperance meetings began at the Glenwood Temperance Hall with an afternoon and evening session led by Gilbert McMasters. An upcoming Tuesday gathering will feature McMasters and J. K. Barbour. The Little Jim church event on Rebecca Street, Allegheny, drew the largest attendance yet with James A. Wherrey presiding and speakers including Thomas Jones Father McGraw J Moreland and David Hall. A choir provided special music and eight pledge signers were secured.
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Glenwood Temperance Hall
Gilbert McMasters
Mr. McMasters
J. K. Barbour
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
James A. Wherrey
Thomas Jones
McGraw
J. Moreland
David Hall
Crowfoot Killing and Indian Agency Allegations
A letter from Standing Rock Agency corruption accuses the Indian agent of protecting misconduct and fabricating charges. It describes abuse of halfbreeds, suppression of crimes, and a fatal incident at Sitting Bull's home where Crowfoot, Sitting Bull’s 17 year old son, is said to have been killed by police after being found under a bed. The writer urges accountability and laments mistreatment of Indians.
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Standing Rock
E. P. McFadden
Todas
Sitting Bull
Louis Prinsean
Bull Head
Shave Head
Shave
Crowfoot
Record year of liquor and a neighbor’s tale
A gentleman from a nearby county recounts a year of drinking after liquor was allowed again. He claims to have bought two gallon jugs from a distiller, tallying a large personal supply and joking about his “record.” He notes hotels resumed sale and mentions a friend fond of the flowing bowl.
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Anderson
George
Hotel Hurdles in Fruit Supply and Staffing Changes
A hotel proprietor laments poor fruit quality and scarce varieties with high prices, noting bananas common yet overripe. New South articles bring relief from the monotony. H. Perdu at the Duquesne resigns. George B. Wells of New York succeeds him as bookkeeper, bringing hotel experience and his son along.
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H. ©. Perdu
the Duquesne
George BR. Wells
New York
Mr.Wells
Barber’s clever rake contrasts dirt and polish day
An Allegheny barber faces a dirty laborer with a three week beard. The worker refuses soap, insisting on staying dirty. After shaving, the man leaves with a multicolored face, drawing laughs. The barber defends his business and refuses to wash customers.
All Live on One Street In Federal Appointments
An East End resident notes a striking coincidence that both new Federal judicial appointments went to Amberson avenue Shadyside. On the west side seven houses stand, with three occupied by attorneys who lead the Federal Courts in this district. Nearby residents include Hon. M. W. Acheson, Hon. James H. Reed, and Albert York Smith.
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East End
Amberson Avenue
Shadyside
M. W. Acheson
Circuit Court
Fifth Avenue
James H. Reed
District Court
Albert York Smith
Raids Target Speakeasies In Allegheny District
Police from the First district conducted raids on multiple speak-easies, including Jesse and Rose Ann Pavey at 48 Fourth Avenue. Arrests followed at several homes with payments made for release and warnings issued to others as officers seized liquor and detained suspects.
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First District
Jesse Pavey
Rose Ann Pavey
Fourth Avenue
Silvis
Maxwell, Yeager
Conwell
Steve Fanson
Pavey
Fannon
John Kearns
Eighteenth Street
McGovern
Johnstown Man Wins Hospital Contract in Pittsburg
Jacob J. Strayer of Johnstown reports being awarded the contract for the Johnstown Memorial Hospital. The award was made by Mr. J. B. in Pittsburg. Details, including the bond and final price, are not yet completed and not to be made public.
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Jacob J. Strayer
Johnstown
Johnstown Memorial Hospital
Pittsburg
J. B
Strayer Anys
New Lansdownes Dress Goods At Value Prices
Spring dress goods featured include Lansdownes in soft graceful wool silk sheen and a special line of Cashlomeres at 1 dollar per yard. Camel's Hair novelty in ultra shades, 165 dollars per yard, plus All-wool Batiste 1 dollar yard and lightweight Cheviots at 9 cents. Several widths and lines of All-wool Plaids and Serges offered at various sale prices.
Westinghouse Vice President Doubts Consolidation Rumor
Vice President Bannister of Westinghouse Electric says he expects Mr. Westinghouse to return from New York this morning. He has heard nothing about a rumored consolidation with Thomson Houston and does not believe the report.
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Bannister
Westinghouse Electric Company
Mr. Westinghouse
New York
Thomson-Houston Company
Saloon Closures Urged Ahead of Election Day Crackdown
Police vow strict enforcement of the 1887 act prohibiting any liquor sales or gifts on election days. Inspector McAleese warns saloonkeepers and individuals who distribute drinks will face fines, imprisonment, and trouble from the First District officers.
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McAleese
Thomas H Lemon Dead After Assault Injuries
Thomas H Lemon 50 died at his home 1324 Virginia street Duquesne Heights after a rapid decline following illness. He had worked at Joseph Horne Co stores and is said to have sustained injuries from a prior assault. A brother of Hon. M B Lemon, he served in the 28th Pennsylvania Volunteers and was a member of Post 187 G A R, which will honor him tomorrow. Post 187 members are asked to assemble at Devore’s undertaking rooms on Grant street this evening.
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Thomas H. Lemon
Virginia Street
Duquesne Heights
Lemon
Joseph Horne & Co
M. B. Lemon
Twenty-eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Missing Boy Peter Leeshuck Reported For Three Weeks
Peter Leeshuck a 29 year old Polish youth from 74 South Twenty eighth Street has been missing for three weeks with no trace found since he left for school nearly a month ago. Kleber Takes the Lead in Music as Ever at 506 Wood Street sells Vocalion organs praised for tone and durability.
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Peter Leeshuck
South Twenty-eighth Street
Steinway
Conover
Messrs. Kleber
Kleber’s
Klebers
Wood Street
Mondays and Thursdays Special Rent List Days
The Dispatch urges readers to consult the To Let columns on Mondays and Thursdays for rental lists. Snow Crry beer is praised as uniformly excellent and only the perfect article should leave the brewery. Ask for it at your dealers.
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Dispatch
Fragmentary Local Notice Offers Little Readable Content
The readable fragments offer no clear action, date, or authority. No distinct names or places are identifiable to summarize as a proper newspaper item.
New Spring Imports Showcase Range of Coats and Fabrics
Importations feature striking coats and jackets in early spring designs at attractive prices. CHALLIS and High Novelty Paris Dress Robes add lace, embroidery, and trimmings. Spring dress stuffs include Cheviot Tweeds and Mousseline De Soie with rich Grenadines, all offered in varied colors and patterns.
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Paris
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