President Harrison Visits Pittsburg for Scotch-Irish Congress
President Harrison arrives from Cleveland to Pittsburg with Governor Campbell and staff. He tours Mechanical Hall after breakfast at the Monongahela House, greets about 800 to 1,000 locals, and shakes hands with many as he proceeds to his train at Union depot.
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Harrison
Pittsburg
Washington
Cleveland
Cleveland and
Roberts
Campbell
Ohio
Upion
Gourley
Holliday
Ford
Echols
Samson
Pitcairn
McCreery
Hamilton
Anterblum
Eighteenth Regiment
Penney
Fourteenth Regiment
Smith
Windom
Rusk
Wanamaker
Hattori
Monongahela House
Great Western Band
Company G
Se A
Halford
Campbel
Marquis
Hawking
George T. Groesbeck
Spangler
Bresler
Herman
Hoffman
Denver
Mechanical Hall
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Duquesne Way
Cabine T
Scotch-Tri*® Society
Gourier
Colonel Echols
Bonmer
Eotiety
Union Depot
Prof. McCloskey
Princeton Ee
T. T. Wright
Scotch-Irish Congress
Wallace 8. Brace
United States
Edinburgh
Belfast
Ireland
Columbia, Tenn
Columbia
Tenn
Scorch-Irish Congress
Prof
McCloskey
Beaver and
Coming of the Campbells at the Congress Hill meeting
Governor James E. Campbell of Ohio spoke on The Scotch Irish in Ohio and the Northwest Territory, noting Ohio’s Scotch Irish influence from early governors to McKinley. Rev Dr Henry Alexander White read on Scotch Irish history in Virginia and Bethel Church, referencing 1785 protest and church taxation battles.
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Ohio
Northwest Territory
Northwest
James Rogers Clark
Hannibal
Pennsylvania
New York
Virginia
Carolinas
Arthur St. Clair
Washington
eSre Court
William McMillen
William McKinley
Coop Labs
Buckeye
Ohio Becton
Ohio River
Tawi
Henry Alexander White
Washington and Lee University of Virginia
Old Dominion
Bethel Church
General Assembly
Ulster Scots Irish Congress Concludes With Gratitude And Calls
The Scotch Irish Congress in Pittsburgh drew a large crowd with talks by Dr. John Hall of New York and Rev William McClure of Londonderry. Resolutions praised US leaders and local hosts, invited more visits, and noted cross border unity and future gatherings in Charlotte and Birmingham.
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Bonner
Woodside
Allegheny
John Hall
New York
Ulster
William McClure
Londonderry
America
Ireland
Canada
United States
Stewart Acheson
Toronto
Ontario
Hall
Congress
Dominion
Byron
Tom Moore
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Norman M. Smith
P. D. Perdhwent
Peony
Smith
Robert F. Pites
Hamilton
W. A. Herron
J. W. Echols
I.E. Er
G. W. Chalfant
Ker
R. Donehoo
Mel. Carpenter
Charlotte
N. c
Si Asten
Athenaa
Seana
Colonel Johnson
Alabama
Birmingham
Aiken
L. Gays
Curry University
Furnuiture Sale Offers 30,000 Value Below Prices
A store advertises 30,000 dollars worth of fine furniture offered at 20 percent below the lowest cash prices. Shoppers are urged to visit before buying. Micuigas Fourxrrvize Co. located at 437 Smithfield Street.
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Micuigas
Cholera Infantum Cure Promoted at Liberty Street Store
An 19th century advertisement touts MecCulloughs Specific of Ey as a preventive tonic for cholera infantum, claimed to fight the dread disease in warm weather and advertised at 523 Liberty Street.
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MecCullough
Liberty Street
Catholic Societies Plan Fourth of July Parade Aid Committee Formed
A citizens' committee of Allegheny County Catholics, led by A. V. D. Watterson and William A. Golden, met at Union Veteran Legion Hall to organize funds and support for a large Fourth of July Catholic Societies parade. Subcommittees were named to solicit donations, enlist clergy support, and coordinate congregational backing ahead of a June 21 report.
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The
Union Veteran Legion
Sixth Avenue
Citizens’ Committee
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Allegheny County
A. V. D. Watterson
William A. Golden
D. O. Barr
F. J. Weixle
C.F. McKenna
J. J. McCaffrey
A. J. Barr
D. J. Boyle
J. B. Larkin
Pittsburg
Dennis Behen
T. D. Casey
J. W. Flowers
F. A. Hopper
John Lee
Daniel McWilliams
Joseph Rahe
Jeremish Donnevy
W. A. Golden
Max Adler
James McKeever, Sr
JJ. B. Sullivan
M. D
Pennsylvania
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Money Order Report for Pittsburg Postoffice May
Report from the Pittsburg Postoffice Money Order Department detailing the May money order activity. It covers total orders issued, amount serviced, and related revenue figures for the month.
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Pittsburg Postoffice
Cruelty Charge Against John Devers Heard
Superintendent M J Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society presented evidence before Alderman Warner charging John Devers with cruelty to his wife of Twenty-ninth street. He allegedly locked her out of the house for a day about a week earlier. A hearing is set for Tuesday.
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M. J. Dean
The
Anti- Cruelty Society
Alderman Warner
John Devers
Devers
Twenty-ninth Street
Veteran praises Chamberlain's remedy for chronic diarrhea
A former First Maryland Volunteers soldier testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy gave permanent relief from chronic diarrhoea after other medicines caused stomach troubles. He urges fellow veterans to use the preparation and lists multiple local dealers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny for purchase.
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Maryland
Chamberlain
A. E. Bewpixe
Halsey, Ore
E. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
E. G. Stucky & Co
Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn and
Faulkston
Theo. E. Ihrig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
John C. Smith
Main St
James L. McConnel & Co
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal
Thos. R. Morris
Hanover and
Preble Aves
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St
Original Package Case Deferred in Allegheny Court
A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Acheson in the United States District Court addresses Charles Silverman of Leechburg Armstrong County alleged to have sold liquor in violation of state law. Judges Neal Fetterman and Acheson discuss original package rights and inter state commerce with defense claiming agency via a brewing company. Silverman remanded to jail with future rights to seek relief in U S courts.
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Acheson
United States District Court
Charles Silverman
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Neal
Commonwealth
Heiner
Armstrong
Silverman
Pittsburg
Fetterman
United States Supreme Court
Brewing Company
M. T. Season
United States
Pennsylvania
Sentences Handed Down in Criminal Court
Judges Ewing and Magee presided as several defendants faced penalties. Phoebe Collins and her daughter Ann Wilson of McKeesport received three years and one year respectively for shoplifting with Wilson electing the same penitentiary, while Collins protested innocence. James McKee got six months for felonious assault. Barbar Mangus received $500 fine and three months in the workhouse for selling liquor without a license. Adam Grier drew 30 days for disturbing worship. Margaret Turner paid $500 and three months for illegal liquor selling. Bail set at $1,000 for Emma Beck in a murder accessory case. Chief Justice Scott observed part of the proceedings.
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Ewing and
Magee
Phoebe Collins
Ann Wilson
McKeesport
Collins
Wilson
Ewing
James McKee
Adam Grier
Margaret Turner
Blakeley
Emma Beck
Miss Douglass
C. H. Cook
Magen
Scott
Illinois Supreme Court
Grand Jury Drawn for Jane Criminal Court Term
The Jane term of the Criminal Court opens Monday with Judge Collier presiding. A large docket includes many homicide cases as jurors named Charles Addy foreman and others are drawn to serve this term.
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Jane
Criminal Court
Rewhart Herbster
James Harper
Frank Heilig
Louis Kelly
James McClintock
James R. Mulvehill
Michael Pender
Fred Rinehart
James Sherron
Philip Smith
W. C. Smith
James Scott
Ansel Sweitzer
Molder
H. Stewar Liceman
Henry Wilson
William
Bartley Welsh
Tarbell v Pennsylvania Railroad in Johnstown flood suit
The sole case on the Monday Common Pleas trial list is Tarbell versus the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Tarbell seeks 350000 damages claiming criminal negligence after the ill expressed flood disaster near Johnstown that killed his entire family. about 200 witnesses are ready.
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Common Pleas
Tarbell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Johnstown
Guardian's Authority in Pension Expenditure Case
Judge White appoints L L Davis to audit pension ex penditure for Mrs Rowe acting as committee for BR W Bell who escaped from Dixmont and was found sane. Committee reports only 265 due Bell while Mrs Rowe claims about 4300 spent on her mother and ward. Bell objects to guardian spending pension funds and questions authority.
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L. L. Davis
White
Cape
Married but Not Mated Divorce Suits Filed
Harpea James Jack seeks a divorce from Margaret Jack alleging cruelty and threats. Maria W. Tyler also sues W. H. H. Tyler for cruelty. Additional divorce actions include Lilah Jerrome vs W. H. Jerrome John F. Campbell vs Lena Campbell Amelia Seachrist vs George Seachrist and Robert Padfield vs Rhoda Padfield. John Clements petitions from Hannah Clements for infidelity. Commissioner Raymond named in George Egley vs Lizzie Egley.
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James Jack
Margaret Jack
Maria W. Tyler
W. H. H. Tyler
Lilah Jerrome
W. H. Jerrome
John F. Campbel
Lena Campbell
Amelia Seachrist
George Seachrist
Robert Padfield
Rhoda Padfield
John Clements
Hannah Clements
Raymond
George Egley
Lizzie Egley
Heirs of Martha Newell Win Court on Note Case
Judge Hawkins ruled in the dispute over the A H Newell estate. Creditors argued the 3500 dollar note to Martha Fiscus and subsequent marriage to her offset gifts for real estate. Heirs contend advancements were gifts. judge found them reasonable provisions and the note remains enforceable.
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Mra. Newell
Mark
Hawkins
Newell
Moorhead Sues Inspector for Libel Over Speak-Easy Report
Tobacco shop owner Moorhead filed a libel suit in Pittsburgh against Police Inspector Henry J. Whitehouse seeking 5000 dollars in damages. He accuses Whitehouse of reporting Moorhead ran a speak-easy to the Chief of Public Safety, leading to Moorhead being named in a list of places where liquor was sold illegally and since closed.
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BR. J. Moorhead
Henry J. Whitehouse
Moorhead
Frankstown Avenue
Legal Notices From Common Pleas and City Court
The Union Switch and Signal Company sues the Second Avenue Passenger Railway Company for 50000 damages over an electrical patent infringement. A Meyer v. McKeesport and Belle Vernon Railroad case seeks damages for property injury tied to railroad construction. verdict favors the defendants.
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Union Switch and Signal Company
Second Avenue Passenger Railway Company
Gustav A. Meyer
McKeesport
Bellevennon
Com
Fer
Spectacular Bankrupt Assignee Clothing Sale in Pittsburg
Crowded salesroom on 546 Wood Street draws buyers all day as hundreds are turned away. Deals show heavy discounts from manufacturing cost with suits priced well below regular stores, limited time only. The assignee Richard Maursy, Esq. announces extended hours to 9 PM and 11 PM Saturday.
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Pittsburg
Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
New Bank of Commerce
Richardd Maursy
Turkish bath at Pittsburg Natatorium touted as finest in country
Advertisements tout the Pittsburg Natatorium as the finest Turkish bath in the country with experienced staff and reopening tomorrow. Men and women mix details about nearby cafes, photography offers, and fabric departments while urging readers to try Turkish, Russian, and salt water baths for health and savings.
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Pittsburg Natatorium
Arkansas
Pittsburg
Man of millions arrested for desertion to stand trial
Jordan 8 Neel, wealthy coal operator, appeared before Alderman McMasters after his wife Catherine EB Neel filed a complaint of desertion. Neel posted 500 bond to appear June 7 at the Court of Quarter Sessions. Neel is a pioneer coal operator with mines and fleets employing 400 men.
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Jordan
Neel
Court of Quarter Sessions
Catherine EB. Neel
McKeesport
Alderman McMasters
Thomas M. Marshall
Mr. Neel
P. C. Knox
Knox & Reed
William W. O’ Neil
Elisabeth
Jordan 8
Monongahela River
Captain Neel
No. 144
Water Street
Coal Center
Greenfield
Eclipse
Courtney
Garfield
Holmes
New Cincinnati
Thompson's New York wholesale catalog advertises varied groceries
A dense list of goods for sale from M. B. Thompson at 301 Market Street corner Third Avenue includes boxes of parlor matches, pearl hominy, rolled oats, oatmeal, Carolina rice, corn starch, sun dried peaches, evaporated peaches and apricots, raisins, evaporated apples, dates, coconuts, bakers' chocolate, canned fruits, preserves, jams, starch, and other items. Also advertised are clothing bargains, Turkish bath services at Pittsburg Nantaraio, and various offerings from A. G. Camprenyi & Sons. Delivery, cash terms, and a catalogue offer are noted.
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Ceeere
Schumacher
London
M. BR. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
California
Orleans
Welsh Folding Beds as Dual Purpose Furniture
The Welsh Folding Bed acts as a sideboard with French plate beveled glass and a marble slab, then converts to a bed. The Combination Wardrobe Bed also hides clothes storage and provides a night sleep. Available in Sixteenth Century, Antique and Ash with oxidized trimmings and carvings, prices from $50. Woven wire springs and cotton fiber mattresses come with a ten year guarantee, with free replacements if unsatisfactory.
Keech's Clothing Department Offers Suits at $5.50
The advertisement urges men to inspect Keech's Clothing Department for bargains with suits priced at five dollars and fifty cents. It promotes easy payment plans and notes better grades, new styles, fashionable patterns, and reliable materials.
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Keech
Keech's Offers Superior Refrigerators and Ice Chests
Keech's markets emphasize quality by offering only the best refrigerators and ice chests at lower prices than rivals for inferior goods.
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Keech’s
Neat tasteful and substantial makes on display
A display of varied fashion items described as neat tasteful and substantial features prices that promise favorable value for shoppers. Local vendors invite comparing offerings and emphasize quality and affordable pricing across styles.
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Hill
Dr. Ferguson
Westminster College
James E. Campbell
Europe
England
Pitteburg
Actian
Bel
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Cuneeees
Tarestem
Godfrey & Clark
King Farm
Tarentum
Eketner'’S
Strassburg Beer
Exsctric Portrait Copying Company
Sixth St
Oriyon
Wsau
Enable & Shuster’s
Firth Ave
Baby
Au‘recht
Kentner
To-Morrow
Mueano
Mamavux & Son
Peon Ave
Beaded Capes
Wia Price
Rosenbaum & Co
Eeller
Straasburg Beer
Bayers
Enable & Shuster
Allegheny County Court News
Pisco
R. J. Moorhead
Common Pleas No
Haddock
Abbott
Schatz
Bellevue
Belforth
Evans
van Voorhis
Trustee
Gumbert
Hanna
Freeborn
Henderson
Johnson
Reimer
Herbert
Regan
City of Pittsburg
Miller
S, P
Hays
Kevuen's
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
A. G. Campozet. & Sons
Kecheer
Beaver
Beaver County
Washington County
Higdon & Higdon
Fourth Ave
Opp
Washington, D. C
R. W. Bayley
Samuel Tretheway
Jegheny
I. W. Frank
Thos. Hipwell
Chas. McKerahan
J. M. Rose
Saltsburg
M. J. Piper
Beaver Falls
F. G. Tallman
Pickering
Thomas Pickering
Children’s
C.G
A. G. Camprenyi & Sons
Keller
Anfrecht
Elite
MamMavux &Sox
Pennare
Lapirs
Rosenbaum 2 Co
Beren
KEW
W. H. Keech
Gash and Credit House
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