Pittsburgers Praise Local Tenor in Old City Hall Concert
Pittsburgh social scene highlights F Milton Hunter returning from Europe to sing at Pierse Blamphin concert with Miss Pierse Hortense, James Blamphin, and Miss Baxter. Hunter, praised for Carmen aria and duet, receives lavish flowers amid warm acclaim as Harpist Blamphin and pianist Baxter contribute to a varied program.
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Old City Hall
Mr. Hunter
Bizet
Hunter
Miss Pierse
Hortense Pierse
James Blamphin
Excellent Programme at Pennsylvania College Musicale
An evening concert at Dilworth Hall filled with student and faculty performers. Miss Bradley drew praise with Protestation, Miss O Neill offered Schumann, Mamie Reuck played Sarasate, and Miss Edenburn closed the first part with Reinecke Ballade. A Chopin Ballade, Valse Brilliant, Liszt pieces, and Rossini aria highlighted the second portion.
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Dilworth Hall
Pennsylvania College
Rubinstein
M. Jones
J. H. Gittings
Miss Bradley
Old City Hall
Norris
Miss O'Neill
Reinecke
King Literary Society Triumph at Curry University Event
The Carnegie Literary Society at Curry University envied the King Literary Society after a packed University Hall performance. Highlights included violin solos by Miss Etna Vogler and Master Louis Boomer, recitations by Miss Adian Milligan, singing by Miss Nannie Hammer, a society journal read by Miss May Campbell, a violined Rigoletto portrayal, and the comedy American Fascination. Byron W. King directed the show.
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Curry University
King Literary Society
University Hall
Etna Vogler
Rossini
L. Lewis Todd
Adian Milligan
Nannie Hammer
Kunkel
May Campbell
Society Journal
Louis Boomer
Nina Milligan
Byron W. King
Luscious Church Lunches Attract Curiosity And Crowds
A local report describes church lunch events drawing business men and townspeople alike. St. Peter's Episcopal Church saw better attendance and stronger support from the Ladies' League, while Christ's Methodist Church offered temptations that drew many visitors, including prominent locals, though decorum and restraint remained the aim. The piece highlights social energy around church fundraisers and a shared appetite for meals prepared by young ladies of the congregations.
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Ladies’ League
Christ's M. E. Church
Sun Study Lecture at Carnegie Hall by Prof Young
Professor Young of Princeton discussed solar phenomena in a distance study spanning millions of miles. He delivered a second Carnegie Hall lecture in Allegheny last evening under the Academy of Arts and Sciences, noting eruptions and their effects with keen interest.
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Prof Young
Princeton College
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Academy of Art and Sciences
Noted educator draws crowd with stereopticon views
Wholly, and his stereopticon views of things seen by him in his many years of work and research added to the interest of the lecture and the understanding of his audience. There was quite a good audience Po, and the greatest interest was many in the talk of the noted educator.
Hunter to Sing at Free Organ Recital in Carnegie Hall
Mr F Milton Hunter of Pittsburg will perform at the thirty-eighth free organ recital in Carnegie Hall today. The program includes selections from Stradella Flotow Cramer and other composers, plus a vocal number Love's Sorrow. He previously appeared with the Pierse Blamphin Concert Company and promised to sing for City Organist Wales months ago.
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Pittsburg
Old City Hall
Pierse-Blamphin
Poor Farm Site Hunt Tracks Monongahela River Lands
City officials and real estate agents scouted six riverfront parcels along the Monongahela for a potential Poor Farm site. They inspected Kenney, Large, Gille, Somers, and Snyder tracts, judging each for river frontage and suitability, with one being rejected as unsuitable. A second day would survey more land along the Red Valley route before returning home.
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Mifflin Township
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Jefferson Township
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Wylie
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Elizabeth Township
Elaborate Bijou Theater Party Hosted by Mrs Bennett
Last evening’s elaborate theater party at the Bijou was hosted by Mrs H M Bennett of the Hotel Schlosser in honor of Mrs J S Hays and her daughter Miss Stella. Guests wore enchanting costumes while escorts wore evening dress, making two lower Bijou boxes especially picturesque. A Schlosser supper followed the play with a green themed menu and accented by green candelabra. Attending were Mrs John S Hays Miss Stella Hays Mr and Mrs W C Quincy Mr and Mrs J Scott Ward Mr and Mrs John Murphy Mr and Mrs Paul Zimmerman Joseph T Speer Mrs Kate D Von Bornhorst W D Zimmerman and Guy Lockhart Livingstone.
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Schlosser
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Stella Hays
W. C. Quincy
J. Scott Ward
John Murphy
Paul Zimmerman
Joseph T. Speer
Kate D. von Bornhorst
W. D. Zimmerman
Guy Lockhart Livingstone
Manhattan Club Holds Sixth Annual Reception at Turner Hall
The Manhattan Club held its sixth annual reception last evening at Turner Hall on Jane Street in Southside. A large number attended and the event was one of the most pleasant this season. Dancing was featured with music by the Manhattan Orchestra. The committee in charge included H. G. Vallowe, John Woct, Charles A. Miller, John Gill, Martin Goodberlet, John B. Deakin and Philip Horr.
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Southside
Manhattan Orchestra
H. G. Vallowe
John Woct
Charles A. Miller
John Gill
Martin Goodberlet
John B. Deakin
Philip Horr
Reception honors Mrs H McL Harding at East End
Mrs Winfield S Arter of Marchand street hosted a reception from 4 to 6 PM yesterday in honor of Mrs H McL Harding. It was noted as one of the season’s most successful social events at the East End.
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Marchand Street
Socialities and Events Highlight Pittsburg Evening Scene
Western avenue’s Miss Wrixin hosted yesterday a gathering from noon to 4 pm. Kendal theater party was entertained by Mrs. Park Painter. Allegheny Coalition Club danced at Monongahela House. Mrs Otis Sheppard gave a euchre party on Center avenue Shadyside. Sewickley Dramatic Club staged the play School by Robertson. Society folk, with Mrs. James A. Chambers, attended Kendals gathering. Miss Jillson’s euchre party, 45 guests, East End home. Annie McDonald and Lillie Ogee enjoyed lawn tennis at Lincoln avenue and Lawrenceville. Mrs Eumna Lovisk lectured on Self Culture. Pupils of the School of Design and Pittsburg Art School will tour Carnegie Galleries to study Verestchazin paintings.
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Western Avenue
Park Painter
Kendal
Allegheny Cotision Club
Monongahela House
Otis Sheppard
Center Avenue
Shadyside
Sewickley Dramatic Club
Pretty Little Play “School
Robertson
James A. Chambers
Kendals
Jillson
East End
Annie McDonald
Lincoln Avenue
Lillie Ogee
Tac Renceville
Eumna Lovisk
Trinnity Lutheran
School of Design
Pittsburg Art School
Carnegie Galleries
Verestchazin
Literary Landmarks Letter From Wakeman At The Dispatch
Edgar L. Wakeman writes from The Dispatch about Literary Landmarks in the British Isles in a charming note destined for morrow’s edition. The writer highlights historic sites, authors, and storied places that shaped British letters, inviting readers to explore literary heritage across towns and regions.
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British Isles
Edgar L. Wakeman
Ehret Express Robbery Case Heated by Corporate Standing
In Chicago on January 30 the defense argued United States Express Company cannot appear as a corporation since a New York Secretary of State certificate says it is not organized under statutes but only by agreement. Judge Shepard overruled a request to acquit on this ground, with the case proceeding as defense cites authorities. Crawford’s Witch of Prague serial dominates The Dispatch.
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United States Express Company
Shepard
Edget Express
Secretary of State of New York
Ebret
Secretary Denies Topeka Meeting Authorship
Kansas City dated Jan 30 reports C W Worthington editor of the Midland Mechanic received a letter from Ralph Beaumont secretary of the National Citizens Alliance. He says the Topeka convention was unauthorized and he will not serve as organizer for that body. A Topeka source says preparations are made for a third party convention on May 19.
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C. W. Worthington
the Midland Mechanic
Ralph Beaumont
National Citizens’ Alliance
Ocala
Fla
Topeka
Uncle Sam's Show at Jackson Park Exhibit Site Details
The Government Board of Control chose a 15 acre lakefront site in Jackson Park opposite Fifty ninth street for the federal exhibit. The four acre main building will be ornate stone iron and glass with a 120 foot dome and 420 by 350 feet footprint. Departments ranged from War 23000 sq ft Treasury 10500 Agriculture 45250 Interior 23000 Post Office 8500 Fishery 20000 and Smithsonian space to be determined.
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Government Board of Control
Lake Shore
Jackson Park
Fiftyninth Street
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Agriculture
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Navy
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Patent Office
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Trivial quarrel triggers Missouri tragedy in Nevada
In Nevada Missouri L T Yowell was fatally stabbed by Nick Warren after a quarrel over a 69 cent debt owed to Yowell’s son. Warren is jailed on the night of January 30 continuing investigation into the fatal stabbing.
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Nevada
L. T. Yowell
Harwood
Nick Warren
Warren
Yowell
Ladies Umbrellas On Sale At HornE & Co Penn Avenue
One thousand umbrella pieces extensively reduced with some items below half price. Featured prices include 150, 5 and 10 cents. Early shoppers urged as selection is strong. Also advertising new 50 cent neckwear display and extended department hours until Saturday evening.
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Rees
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Kean testifies missionary funds not held in trust
Chicago January 30 S A Kean the insolvent banker was asked about funds raised by Bishop Taylor for African missions in which Kean served as treasurer The witness said the money was not a trust but to be used by him in his banking business as payment for services Thus the African heathen will wait for settlement of the bank accounts
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Narrow Escape From a Wreck at Lexington
Lexington January 30 Early this morning three freight cars broke loose from the Cincinnati Southern yards and rolled onto a trestle over the Louisville and Nashville tracks. The engine jackknifed off the track as the cars struck the third, barrel loaded with pig iron. Damage estimated at five thousand dollars. A passenger train narrowly avoided plunging 50 feet to the lower track.
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Cincinnati Southern Railroad Company
Louisville and Nashville
Wreck leaves one dead from fright after switch failure
Kansas City dispatch reports an inbound freight on the Kansas City Wyandotte and Northwestern Railway struck an open switch near Calorifie brick yard six miles from the city. Engineer and fireman hurt but to recover. Victim John Aroken of Delavan Kansas dies from heart disease after a fright on board. Other crew members injured but surviving. Also notes forthcoming feature by Robert Louis Stevenson and various notices.
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