Science Hall Planned for Observatory Hill New Building
A new Science Hall is to rise on Observatory Hill as part of the Western University of Pennsylvania project. The design includes multiple floors with laboratories for geology chemistry and metal and wood working, plus a forge and equipment rooms. The report outlines staffing changes and curriculum additions including electrical engineering and French instruction as the university plans growth.
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Observatory Hill
Science Hall
Keets Axe Barains Oun
Bes Hess
Swartemore Science Hall
Philadelphia
Sees Dias
The
Western Union
Pennsylvania
Tlee
Bis
Polytechnic
Elvents
Unclear OCR Summary of Court Action Mentioned in Tomorrow’s Session
Fragmented text hints at imminent court rulings and filings. Mentions a judge named Stowe and references to appeals to the Supreme Court. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations are established in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Supreme Court
Fas McGannee
Ned
Jong
Pottery Trust Talks Fail. Eastern Western Firms Split
Mr L P Smith of the Smith glass and china company says the pottery trust has not formed as Eastern and Western firms failed to agree. Trenton firms press for higher prices while Western firms object to stock share disparities. Negotiations resume late month at Long Branch New Jersey with possible trust formation, likely impacting Pittsburg pottery prices and hurting poorer consumers.
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L. P. Smith
Glass and China Company
Distatch
Pottery Trust
Trenton
Cular
Parti Iy
East Liverpool
Jr U A M Relief Report Shows 9400 Balance and Aid
At Moorhead Hall the Jr. O U A M Relief Committee heard a report from George Lovely and Charles Temple. The balance is 9400 with more aid expected from councils yet to report. 54 Johnstown members received help and 2400 sons benefited. The plan was to place future fund distribution under the Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ald
Old Man From West Gees to Union Depot
An aged man arriving on the Western Express from gold mining regions drew attention at Union Station. He appeared frail and refused to speak when questioned by a Dispatch reporter. He could offer nothing beyond mentioning the general area before trailing off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Western Express
Dispatch
York
Harry Flann Sickness Raises Inquiries at County Jail
Inquiries were made at the county jail about the character and extent of Harry Flann's illness. The jail physician Dr Chessrown was not alarmed, noting his active life and current low mood as expected factors. No one appeared at the clerk's office of the United States Court to offer to become Flann's bondsman.
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Harry Flann
Chessrown
United States Court
Flann
Fire at Kaufmannes Clothing Store Sparks Alarm at Corner
Fire was discovered shortly after midnight on the awning of Kaufmannes clothing store at the corner of Firth avenue and Smithfield street. Officer Robert Holmes and the watchman checked the fire before much damage occurred. The source of the blaze was said to be a shooting cracker.
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Kaufmanne’ Clothing
Firth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Robert Holmes
Eee
Sanitary Matters in Allegheny Health Committee Report
At the Allegheny Health Committee meeting last night Meat and Milk Lippert reported condemning in June two calves twenty yen one half hogs seven gallons of milk taser a and burches f bananas Health Bradley reported tribunal permit issued and 255 Raisances re-
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Allegheny
Allegheny Health Committee
Health Bradley
Overcome by the Heat on Bedford Avenue
An elderly man, James Canavan, collapsed on Bedford Avenue yesterday, overwhelmed by the heat. An onlooker described him as dressed in a military-style coat, and bystanders alerted responders who transported him to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
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James Canavan
United States Army
Bedford Avenue
Convention of Window Glass Workers to Meet at Kauffield's Hall
A major convention of the Window Glass Workers' Association is set for next Tuesday at Kauffield's Hall Southside. Delegates from Pittsburg factories will review a proposed wage scale for tank furnaces and discuss new payment structures tied to box outputs at Jeannette and local plants.
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Window Glass Workers’ Association
Kauffield’s Hall
Southside
Pittsburg
B. V. Lawrence
Wightman & Co
Frank Ames
Wightman's
James Chambers
Jeannette
Chambers
Iron workers scale signs ease wage conflict for iron mills
Over 30 iron firms sign the Amalgamated Association scale, easing fears of a strike in the iron industry through June 30, 1890. Some firms oppose the steel scale, citing required mill changes, while conferences continue led by Kent Weibe. Carnegie and Homestead works remain central as negotiations foresee no major disturbance this year.
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Amalgamated Association
Aes
Long & Co
Muncie Iron Works
M Ind
Akron Iron and Bolt W. Aseoalse
Homestead Works
Carnegie, Phipps& Co
Ee Sto
Saa
Carnegie
A. M. Byers
Abbott
Phil Co
Trey Martin
Te All Coretary
Trivune
Enou
Ihe
Sinminte
Mmaibinecatine
Aon
Coke trade schemes swirl around Atchison hire
Reporters note a brewing agitation in the coke industry as John F. Atchison, former head of a coke syndicate and ex-manager of J. W. Moore Coke, joins Frick Coke Company. Operators see his hiring as significant while prices have dropped from two to one dollar per ton and further movement is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Atchison
Coke Syndicate
J. W. Moore Coke Company
H. ©. Frick
Ante Boon
Atchison
Frick Company
Dispatch
Perstate Nematenans Atchison
Secret session of the Central Trades Council Board
The Central Trades Council Executive Board held a lively secret meeting last night. Members hinted at potential action on President Campbell but finished with routine business and no outside steps. Carrick spoke briefly on coin issues during the session.
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The
Trades Council
Central Trades Council
M. P. Carrick Mate
Campbell Case
Oball
Miners Suspend Work Across Three Coal Pools
Delegates from the Second Third and Fourth pools meet in Brownaville and vote a ten day work suspension along the river. They cite a price gap with the Brownsville bend about 40 cents per bushel below district levels. Knob mines had lagged but now join the idle period, with work halted for the immediate period.
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Coal Center
Brownaville
St Eee
Brownsville Bend
Knob
The Prescription Beale Conference Takes No Action
The Prescription Conference decided not to act after the Vie! annual ouvrentia. American Flint Glass Workers' Gntone whites set a meeting in pena next week. Several important changes are noted.
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American Flint Glass Workers
Gntone Whites
Pena
Gate City official resigns amid reorganization
In Gate City Alabama Matt Wims, recently elected Vice President of the Seventh, resigns from the post amid a broader leadership reshuffle. The move follows a promotion within the same organization and signals a shift in local governance.
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Matt Wims
Gate City
Ala
Tie
Anal Ts
Alleged Fire Engine Contract Bid Controversy in Allegheny
A controversy over awarding a fire engine contract in Allegheny prompted hearings. Controller Brown and others faced accusations of influence peddling regarding the Bilsby bid, which were disputed by minutes and committee explanations. The panel chose a known engine over a newer model, citing experience and quality concerns despite higher figures.
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Allegheny
Brown
Dot
Bilsby
Mr. Brown
Tal
Clapp & Jones
Illegal Voting Charged At Second Ward Hearing
James Douglas and C W Hall, two colored men, faced Alderman Cassidy on charges of illegally voting in the Second ward election. Douglas admitted he had not resided a year in the state. Hall denied voting. Four witnesses could not contradict Douglas. Prosecution urged holding for court. alderman adjourned hearings to Friday for Douglas and Wednesday for Hall, with a decision to follow.
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Cassidy
Broadex Smith
James Douglas
C. W. Hall
Douglas
Broadax Smith
Hall
Cincinnati
Canvemee
Morton Hunter
Commonwealth
Army Pay Station Opens in Pittsburg as Paymaster Assigns
Secretary of War Proctor orders Pitt sburg made a U S Army pay station with General Witcher told to open an office there. A vacancy in paymaster position exists at New York. Pittsburgh and Columbus likely included in Witcher's duties as disbursing officer. General Witcher and his family will move to the new post.
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Newport
Proctor
Pittsburg
U. S Army
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Genera
Pittspurg
U.S. Army
General Witcher
Randumbus
Stone Bridge
Johnstown
Charles L. Cole
Fort Wayne
Petroleum Exchange
SN Om
Dam Removal Drive Moves to Court Action in Ward Thirty Six
City Attorney suggests suit to remove the dam at Little Sawmill Row after a citizens meeting of the Thirty sixth ward. The committee of Herah berger Andrews Rodgers Jones and Robertson seeks legal advice and plans to press the action in court against heirs or trustees of Woods estate.
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Messrs
Herahberger
Andrews
Rodgers
Jones and Robertson
Iy al Moreland
Saver
Ace
Arte Woods Estate
Eres
Ai Tlooshied
Local Day in Two Dities Reports and Incidents
A rapid roundup notes Henry Frick injures his foot at Edgar Thomson Steel Works and is sent to Mercy Hospital. A report tallies Juno mortuary deaths at 345 with a 12 rate. A wheel accident injures Grance Betterer at Black Diamond Works, and Joseph Rowe’s burial occurs at St Mary’s. A hand amputation occurs at Byers pipe mill, and a boy’s arm injury demands amputation. Multiple traffic mishaps, arrests, jail commitments, and a horse market dispute are listed with various injuries and legal actions.
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Henry Frick
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Ha Wal
Mercy Hospital
Juno
Grance Betterer
Black Diamond Steel Works
Joseph Rowe
Fourth Ward
St. Mary's
John Doyle
Byers
McClurg Street
Jomx
Co Neen
Homeopathic Hospital
Grant
Allegheny
Mae Eotesma
Ges Cone
Thomas Groves
O’brien
Jacov
Central Traction Road
Stina
Coe Is Corner Avenue
Hoberts Street
Catherine Kelly
Doughty
Locust Alley
Thirteenth Ward
James Finkegay
Seventh Street
Webster Sweet
Happy DakiireTor
Renee
Ee Panagante
Sytenon
Atach
Fourth of July Celebrations in Pittsburg Report
The article recalls a patriotic Fourth of July in Pittsburg with the American eagle motif and a boy celebrating with firecrackers. It notes weather forecasts for picnic day, varied outdoor amusements, and many local groups planning events including picnics, steamer excursions, lawn tennis, sword dances, and parades. No large fireworks display is planned, though families have rockets and bombs for celebrations.
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Terra Firma
America
Pittsburg
Signal Service
Gein
Saar Ar
Rann
Lowell
Eee
A Small Freight Wreck
A UK style? The fragment notes a freight wreck around 5 PM yesterday when a coupling pin jammed in the frog of a switch on the Pittsburg McKeesport and …
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Son Sues Father in Felonious Assault Case
A son, A. E. Betsger, brings information against his father for felonious assault and battery before Alderman Porter. He alleges the father hurled a tea cup at him, causing a severe gash. A warrant of arrest has been issued.
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A. E. Betsger
Porter
Post Office Reclassification Sparks Merchants Anxiety
Clerks fear changes to rates and regulations at de Eiken place on Jalyi ned, as whispers about bonded goods and tax schemes circulate. Names include Gibson, Monticello, Hermitage, Overhill, Sloss, Guckenheimer, and vendors such as Bond & Lilliard and C. F. C. Listed prices for whiskies like Old Crow and W. H. McBrayer appear amid the confusion. G. W. Schmidt at 95 97 Fifth Avenue is noted as a contact.
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Uncle Sam
de Eiken
Jalyi
W. H. McBrayer
Old Crow
Hermitage
Bond & Lilliard
Hume
Carlisle
Ree
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
City
Bargain Second-Hand Pianos and Organs at Mellor Hoene Palace
Large stock of second-hand pianos and organs offered at unusually low prices. Many first-class makes in good condition with some as good as new. Pianos as low as 25 dollars and guaranteed instruments. Visit Spartan Leeroy picaic Rock Point today. trains from Union depot at 8:05 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Mellor & Hoene’s
Palace of Music
Spartan Leeroy Picaic
Rock Point
Union Depot
Imported Brandenberg Freres Wines by the Case
The notice lists wines including Brandenburg Freres Medoe Pontet St Pierre and Chateau Lafitte Grand Vin with a selection of labels by the case or bottle. G. W. Scumiert located at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue, City.
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Brandenburg Freres
Medoe
Ee St
Firework Promotion and Local Notices Across Groveland
Fireworks sold at cost for the Fourth with hours through the night. Groveland near Beaver advertised as a day trip for the holiday with home sites at low prices. Ads promote old port varieties and Riesling wines, cabinet photos, and a joking quip about divorces if residents lived nearby.
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W. J. Mrunesg
Groveland
Beaver
Dark Ground and White Ground Challis and Silks Sale
All wool challis in dark and white ground offered at low prices. Wide Zephyrs and ginghams in new Gingham prints. French satin fabrics in lace stripes and plaids. Embroideries, flouncings, and India silks priced to attract buyers. Mohairs and fancy dress goods also advertised with low prices.
Forester's Parade Scheduled Across Pittsburgh Divisions
Grand Marshal William J. Davis announces a citywide foresters parade today with two divisions. First Division led by Thomas Kean covers north and central wards. Second Division on South Side under Alexander McCormick follows a Water Street to Carson Street route, with formations on Smithfield and Wood streets, line marching at 7 o clock.
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Monongahela
James G. Binnie
Superior
No. 7
Rock Po Ae
Ancient
Order of Foresters
Thomas McKean
Alexander McCormick
H. A. Dommette
Southside Council No. 133, Jr. C. U. A. M
Grove Station
Castle Shannon Road
William J. Davis
Pittsburg
Thomas Kean
P.C. R
H. A. Dummett
Omens
Third Ae
Water Street
Sere Street
Carson Street
Randall Club Plans Fireworks Session After Remodeling
Notes of the Day report the Randall Club will host a fireworks session this evening to honor the day. A French chef and white attendant have been installed, with extra police on duty and regulars detailed for safety.
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Randall Club
Cuizr Kirschler
Allegheny
Trusted H. Kleber & Bro Piano House Reputation
Purchasers trust the H. Kleber & Bro music house for honesty and judgment in instruments. Klebers certify Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Pianos as reliable, with customers praising their final opinion. Prices run $25 to $30 lower than competitors and flexible payment terms attract buyers.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Kleber
Phan
Do You Want to Keep Cool Then Use Marvie's Ginger Snaps
A fragment promotes Marvie's ginger-snaps claiming they act Sabon tticate and positively cool. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details or context for full confirmation.
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Marvie
Excursion to Johnstown and Groveland Ads
Excursion to Johnstown next Sunday July 7 offered by B and O rail at round trip rate with special morning trains. Also advertise Groveland Grove picnic on the Fourth with excursion rates and elegant homes among forest trees. Various ads urge La Perla del Fumar cigars, Budweiser beer at Schmidt’s, and sales at Anderson’s ginghams with limited stock.
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Groveland
Lake Erie
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Pittsbury
Johnstown
Havana Key West
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Beaver
Louastangent
Peggy Amen
Esa
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Western University
Pitwburg
Polytechnic Institute
Charles Volvey Kerr
Prisg
Committee On Stree and Sewers of
Alden
L. H. Harris Drug Company
Isaac B. Jose
Judge Stowe
Harry Flanns
Biase
Chambers & McKee
Iron Workers
Price
Inte
de Secares
Atcolson
Frank Waarrington
William Sproul
Duquesne Way
Ords
Warbington
Sproul
Mbpsa
Pep
Cironlsteng Seporm
Sipe
Marion
Wasa Iby
Nent Strow
Westinghouse
RYE
George Davis
Baltimore
California Wines
James Sevan Riana
J. H. Jongxston
Smithfield
Smithfield St
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
HM Wards
Allentown
Knoxville
Southaida
Enterprise Hasite
Bradford Street
Puitaburs
Virginia
Preston
Washington Street
Brownsville Avenue
Mt. Oliver
Beaver Valley
New York
Wiliam Wolf
Itzel & Co
Uniondale
McAmee
Roo
Howard School
Horne
Penn Avenue
Bbc
India
Ginghams, Fc
Bariner, Bo
Sarah
Horne & C
Penn Avenue Stores
CW. Kraus
C. W Kraus
Forester's Parade
Hall Tower
Tnd
Musical Headquarters
Kilebers
Excurien
Manvin & Co
Entoy
Ohio
G. W. Scumrpt
Anderson
Bocs
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Usssu
Axgostv
Croveland
Castle Shasnen
Spartan Legion
Union
Market ST
California
G. Eisenbeis
Zral Street
Miterre
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