Hospitals and nursing in Pittsburg reveal needs and generosity
A Sunday talk at Trinity Church on hospitals prompts visits to Mercy and West Penn facilities. Mercy Hospital reports 1712 admissions this year with growing charity cases and donations lagging. West Penn Hospital shows 218 inmates and plans for beds and a roof expansion. State support remains essential as resources fall short of demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Maxwell
Trinity Church
Mercy Hospital
Magdalene
Pittsburg
Cowen
Allegheny Sanitary Hospital Fund
Allegheny City
Pennsylvania
West Penn Hospital
George L. McCay
West Penn
Homeopathic
General Allegheny Hospital
Tindle
Penn Avenue
Allegheny General Hospital
Florence K. Tildesley
Aste
State Board
Moxry
J. C. Patterson
Saturday and Sunday Hospital Association
W. D. Black
J. B. McClelland
State Board of Charities
Keith
Edinburgh
United States
Workhouse Inmate Trends and Prison Mortality Highlighted
A nineteenth century report reviews postholiday jail counts showing males and females confined after Christmas from 1880 to the current year. It notes female shares averaging about ten percent and reports Southern states harboring higher mortality percentages, with 124 prisoner deaths out of 48 000 over nineteen years signaling sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Abel
Warner
National Prison Association
Alabama
Tennessee
Man Returns to Settle Discrepancies in Firm Accounts
Gideon P. Brown, once senior member of Brown Steese Clark and treasurer of Riverside and Oswego Mills, arrived in Boston from Canada. He disappeared from Boston on August 6 and now says he returned voluntarily to settle affairs, blaming the abrupt departure on health and shock, and denying any intent to wrong anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet
Boston
A Famous Iowa Medicine and Local Drugstores
A druggist from Dolgeville New York endorses Chamberlins Cough Remedy from Des Moines Iowa praising its superior cures for coughs colds and croup. The item lists multiple Pittsburgh Allegheny City and surrounding stores selling the remedy at 50 cents per bottle and mentions Armore Cord Sattings and other fabrics with reduced prices.
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Frank Faville
Dolgeville
N. Y
Iowa
Chamberlsin
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
E.G. Stuckey
Seventeenth
Twenty-fourth
Penn Ave
Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton Sts
Merkell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Theo. E. Thiig
Firth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
Pitteburg
Allegheny City
E. E. Heck
Federal St
Thos. R. Morris, Cor
Onio
Street
Diggers & Bow
Ohio Street
Son
Ohio
Chestnut Streets
USA
January underwear sale at Maslin and partners
Embroideries and gowns advertised at Maslin Underwear and related stores. The notice promotes a January sale beginning today at 8 Peon Avenue and 35 Fifth Ave with offers on wearables and new goods. Two gentlemen are sought for paying business at Hotel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Homme & Co
Peon Avenue
Mastin Underwear
Kwansir & Shuster
aTr
Fifth Ave
Anderson
Hnasle & Suuster
The Value of Small Details in Every Business Plan
A discussion on starting the new year with strict attention to minor costs and careful accounting. It emphasizes saving pennies, avoiding waste, and recording daily expenses to improve profits, urging patience and diligence for workers, mechanics, and owners alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eman
Lots of Sugar in Kansas Report on Sorghum Industry
George F Kellogg Kansas sugar inspector filed his annual sorghum sugar industry report. It shows total sugar manufactured this year at 1 293 275 pounds versus 698 274 pounds previously. Kellogg estimates about 200 000 more pounds will be produced from the second crop in a month or six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Eas
George F. Kellogg
Sterling
Kansas
Keilogg
City of Paris Collision Near Moracy Passage
In a fog bound morning collision near Moracy a City of Paris bound for Liverpool from New York December 25 collided with an outward bound steamer. The City of Paris sustained the loss of a mast and topmasts of the other vessel damaged masts. Passengers aboard the City of Paris were alarmed but uninjured amid the thick fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moracy
Liverpool
Inman Line
City of Paris
Watkins
New York
Sera
Pan American Spanish Delegation Buys New York Home
A New Year telegram from the Pan Americans reports a Spanish speaking delegation in New York buying real estate and considering further investments. Countess Chambord de Peseta purchased W Bourke Cochran’s 125 West Sixty fourth street residence through Ames & Co. and others. They favor New York as a settling place due to favorable interest rates, with plans to expand into banking or export trade while pursuing 4 to 6 percent net returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senor Henriques
Count Villareme
Countess Chambord de Peseta
Ames & Co
W. Bourke Cochran
Sixty-fourth Street
Cochran
Slavery Deed From 1802 In Allegheny County Recalled
A Pittsburg merchant John Irwin sells a slave named Jackson to George Miltenberger for 250 dollars in 1802. The record notes the 1812 deed and remarks Jefferson era slave valuation and a comment that such sales are not currently recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irwin
Pittsburg
United States
George Miltenberger
George Miltee
Jackson
Crotary
Allegheny County
Miltenberger
L. Stewart
Aiken Poe
Eny County
Jore
Aaid
L. Stewee
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
County Recorder's Office
Jr. O. U. A. M. Not Warring as an Organization
State Vice Councilor Stephen Collins states the Jr. O. U. A. M. is not issuing orders to expel Hungarians from Connellsville region. He notes only individuals may act and cites strong American opposition to employing such foreigners. The order advocates restricting or limiting immigration of this class of emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Stephen Collins
Jr. 0
Connellsville
Order
General Manager of Queen and Crescent Route Resigns
John C. Gault, General Manager, resigns effective February 1. Richard Carroll named General Manager, C. C. Harvey becomes General Traffic Manager, and Charles H. Davis appointed Controller. Also includes various advertisements for apparel, textiles, and a real estate sale in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crecrswatt
John C. Gault
Queen and Crescent Road
Richard Carroll
C. C. Harvey
Charles H. Davis
Erie Canal’s Early History and Later Court Rulings
A historical overview recounts the Beaver and Erie Canal from its 1831 start near New Brighton to Erie power, noting state funds, key engineers, and the long effort to connect the Ohio River with Lake Erie. It covers legal rulings on public land taken for canals, the Erie Canal Company charter, and later sheriff sales of canal properties and liens in 1870s Pennsylvania.
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Corr
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Beaver Creek
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Canal
Allegheny
Ohio Rivers
Canal
Beaver
Shenango
Erie
Charles T. Whipps
M. R. Stealey
Joseph Hoops
New Brighton
Pre
Robert Davas M
Ohio
New Castle
Erie Canal Company
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie and
Pittsburg
Erie County
William L. Scott
Canal Company
Beaver County
Andrew J. Boyle
Acias
John XR. McCollough
M. L. York
Washington City
Thomas Henry
New Brieuron
Oil Field Traffic Delays Haul Road Blocks Imperial
Confusion surrounds the new oil field near Clinton as supplies move via Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Montour to Imperial. Poor road conditions hinder timely deliveries and a premium is offered for hauling lumber to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Clinton
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Montour
Mexico and United States relations praised at Diaz reception
President Diaz praised ties with the United States during a reception for Nebraska Governor Thayer at the American legation. The Inter-Oceanic Railroad earned 121000 in December, up from 75000 last year. Mexican Foreign Minister Mariscal fell ill and is bedbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crry
Mexico
Diazx
Thayer
Nebraska
United States
Lake Chala, Rift Valley Gem Near Taveta and Kilimanjaro
The letter describes a two hour march north of Taveta to Lake Chala a pristine crater lake set in still air with a glassy surface. Kilimanjaro is veiled by clouds while surrounding cones and old lava forms rise from the plain. The lake is said to host crocodiles hippos and many fish within a five mile rim crater offering a striking East Africa view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taveta
Lake Chala
East Africa
Kilmanjaro
Banka
Kibo
Kimawensi
Crater
Philadelphia Millionaire Suicide In Pennsylvania Woods
Reading January 1 report of Thomas Jeffries a 34 year old Philadelphia patient who died by suicide on a mountain near Wernersville after leaving a hotel midday with a bed sheet. His body was found about 145 p m and Coroner Hoffmann returned a verdict of death by own action while insane. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Reading
Thomas Jeffries
Philadelphia
Wernersville
Hoffmann
Somnambulist Major McGoodwin Injured In Kentucky Incident
At 3 o'clock this morning Major Al McGoodwin, a Mayfield Democrat correspondent, was found on the Capital Hotel portico with a broken leg a dislocated shoulder and severe facial injuries after falling from a second floor room. Authorities believe a sleepwalking episode caused the fall. no signs of alcohol use. The injury outlook is grave. In Nevada, Carson hosted a phonograph ball where Ellison's device played iconic voices including Edison Nye and Gladstone among others.
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Frasmort
al McGoodwin
Mayfield
Democrat
Capital Hotel
Cansox
Nev
Carson
Ellison
Schubert
Edison
Bill Nye
Boulanger
Barnum
Harrison
Gladstone
Parnell
Henry Grady
Americans Involved in Portuguese Coronation Ceremonies
Secretary Tracy defends Admiral Walker and other U S officers for their conduct at the coronation ceremonies of the new Laminian rulers in Portugal. He asserts their behavior was consistent with United States decorum and official standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Tracy
Admiral Walker
Portugal
Walker
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DR. McLelland
West Pexn Hospital
the Hospital Association
Homeopathic Hospital
Canada
Jos. HoRNg = Co
Jou
Knable & Chester's
Wister
Carry University
Girard
Mary
Ocean Steamees Coliade
Paris
Galt
Donner
Danner Medicine Company
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
Maarted
Jeckerers
Jos, Honne & Co
Boces & Bunn
Orleans
Logan St
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Shuster
Curry University
Sonsekberg
Wederal Ut
OLD Canal History
Deaver and Erie Waterway
Bostrom
United States Navy Department
War Department
Great Britain
H. W. Davis
Cincinnati
Nae Benson
Barnes City
Dak
Lif Insurance
Connecticut
Thomas E Salas
Teuliien
Ooo
William C. Éoder
Callender Insurance
Cortlandt Strest
New Sect
Ces
W. Palmer
National Bank
Hespera
George Jessup
Scranton City Bank
WH Sherman
Grain
Oacee County
Lebanon
Frank Callom
Minneapolis
Allen
Green Street Railroad
Ay York
Tsuing
San Francisco
Chonee Phillips
New Orleana
J. V. Roa
Citizens’ Bank
Prairie City
Iehneet
Botham
Marshallston
Kan
Eee Fhem
Teil Ae Gelder
JH. E&. van Gelder
Malden
van Hoesen
Tase Retenal Bank
Toledo
O. W. Asat Furaman
Pon mL
Doctor Beacom
Beacom
Forest Grove Presbyterian Church
Robinson Township
Noh
Vanteyerty
David
Callas
Seles
New York World
New York City
Pond's Extract Co
London
Wilford
Ja26o Rhasu
Hester
Comempton
William Street
New
Berke County
Beecham
Brokers—Financial
Wer &Stephenson
More Ina Co
Wallat
Stevenson & Brokers
Irsa
News
David M. Ford
Houghton
L. S
Mich
Lake Superior
Michigan Gold Co
Solichted
Carter
Nolt
Trasa
SiRamai Hs
John M. Oakley & CO
Bankees
Chicago
Sixth ST
Piuburg
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louisville, Ky
Ely’s
ELY Bros
Warren
Jam. D. Callery
John W. Taylor
City Savings Bank
Sixth Ave
Smithfield
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenur
Oe von Penn
Vane Pa
Deel
Earlg
Lai Lake
Sle
KR. C. P
SP. M
Sanday x
Lake
PatelS-to-pwk
Drucgist Cotion Root Company
Pold Lily
Woodward Ave
Detraid
Mink SP
Pisted Invediaen Tng & Bon
Diamond and Market Oy
Chichester
Momeed
Prom
E. Fowler
Hood
Hare
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