Walking on a Wager Walkers Run to Wilkinsburg End at 9:57
George Singer Jr of Sproul & Lawrence in a public bet walked from Wilkinsburg to the Court House and back, completing a 74 mile round trip in one hour 27 minutes 30 seconds. A crowd along Fifth Avenue and Morewood Avenue cheered him as his friends urged him on. He started at 8:30 and finished at 9:57 with witnesses recording split times at key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Court House
Wilie Avenue
George Singer, Jr
Sproul] & Lawrence
J. & Atterbury
W. B Rhode
Wilkinsburg
Atterbury
Mr Singer
Singer
Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Pittsboro
Will
Shady Lane
George
Morewood Avenue
Joseph Dilworth
Thomas McKee
Ferguson
Otishikis
George Dilworth
Harry Beggs
Mr. Singer
Sengus
Daley
Astrinn
W. B. Rhodes
AL IT. Wilkins
James Marshall
W. Harry Singer
Oller Ricketson
H. B. Rea
J. Moorhead, Jr
H. B. Patton
W. 5. Shiras
W. Mitchell
Garrison McClintock
George A. Howe
Marshall Childs
H. B. Crossman
Fifth Avenue Bank
Fifth Avenue Market
Soho Hill
Convent Build
Power House
Point Breeze
Wooneburg
Homeopathic Hospital Annex Opens With Visitor Day
The annex to the Homeopathic Hospital opened yesterday with many visitors including Mr William Thaw. Leonchen was served and guests toured the rooms. The silver key was presented to hospital authorities in the evening and refreshments served. The annex near Grant street will house an eye and ear department and a nurses dormitory. About $500 was raised in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Hospital
William Thaw
Leoncheon
Grant Street
Wigwam Roof Raised for National Democratic Convention
The canvas roof was today placed on the Wigwam in Crtcaco where the National Democratic Convention will be held. Officials expect completion soon as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crtcaco
Sergeant at Arms Bright Reports Week-End Readiness
Sergeant at Arms Bright says everything will be in readiness by the close of the week, signaling preparations are on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant At Arms Bright
Purser Denies Misappropriating Johnstown Flood Funds
A London dispatch reports Purser Miller of the City of Paris denying any misappropriation of funds raised aboard the ship for Johnstown flood sufferers. He recalls paying the money to a newspaper fund in New York and will search for a receipt, while Pittsburg claimsants alleged the funds were not acknowledged.
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Pittsburg
London
Paris
New Yorke
James & Thompson
Johnstown
James Fahnestock
James F. Moore
John O'Day
Tony Pastor
Evans and Hoey
James Powers
Miss Moore
Charles Wyndham
Purser Miller
Thompson
City of
Liverpool
New York
New York Herald Fund
Walking Around With Smallpox In The Penn Avenue District
A new smallpox case, Paul Mania, a Pole on Brereton Avenue, Thirteenth ward, strolled seeking a doctor. Dr Mc Cready notified police, Mania wandered to Dr Sabrowsky who sent him home. Mania and his wife are moved to the pest house today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Paul Mania
Brereton Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Manin
Dr. Sabrowsky
Mania
Baker
Three Ministers Ordained at Christ Lutheran Church
An ordination service at Christ Lutheran Church East End ordained George G. Ruff of Greensburg J Martin Hankey of Armstrong County and Frederick A Bowers of Nova Scotia graduates of the Theological Seminary of Philadelphia The service was led by Rev James Q Waters with Rev J L Smith and sermon by Rev J G Kauzman Afterward the ministers were assigned to Derry Manchester and Nova Scotia with music by the church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Lutheran Church
Sheridan Avenue
East End
George G. Ruff
Greensburg
J. Martin Hankey
Armstrong County
Frederick A. Bowers
Nova Scotia
Theological Seminary of
Philadelphia
James Q. Waters
Pittsburg
Collector Hynes Arrested for Embezzlement in Packet Line
George Hynes, collector for the Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line, was arrested on a warrant by Alderman McKenna for embezzlement. An expert found he reported $10 to $20 less than collected, then altered totals after Miss Browne reviewed the books. He was jailed for a hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hynes
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Alderman McKenna
James A. Henderson
Hynes
Miss Browne
More Seals Than Ever in Bering Sea Hunt
Ottawa reports that Indian hunters in British Columbia indicate abundant seal life in the Bering Sea this season. Some 40 British sealers have already crossed north of Silks, ahead of gunboats sent to deter them, as British officials clash with owners over disputed claims. The fleet plans to sail for England mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
British Columbia
Flerth
Bering Sea
Iisish
England
Disappearance of Miss Norma Priski Shocks Braddock
Word reached Braddock last night that Norma Priski, daughter of Prof J Priski head of St. Francis German Catholic College, vanished after leaving home to learn the senmaenen trade with Mrs Redfer on Pittsburg’s Southside. She did not reach Mrs Redfer’s house, causing local alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Priski
Prof
J. Priski
St. Francis German Catholic College
Braddock
Their Good Time Had an Ending
Isaac Harrison is charged by Robert Long with stealing two eighty five dollar bills after a day of drinking. They stayed together Wednesday and Harrison took Long home, then searched his house while he slept and took the money. A bill was found on Harrison, who claimed he borrowed it but could not name the lender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Harrison
Robert Long
Harrison
Long
Platform of 1890 Republican Convention on Trade and Liberty
TheRepublican platform reaffirms protection and reciprocity, calls for bi metallism and a strong currency, and pledges free and fair ballots. It advocates a mercantile marine, a navy, strict immigration laws, civil service reform, and overseas canals while supporting territorial expansion and veterans’ care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lberty
Ruies
PostaMce
Civil Service
Republican Party
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Record of Pledges Kept in National Honor and Duty
Fragmentary text notes faithful performance of pledges at home and abroad. It references markable sperity and the honor of the nation, presenting a record of kept commitments as proof of loyalty and duty.
Diamond Street to Be Widened Next Spring Opens Downtown Growth
Ninety per cent of property owners support widening of Diamond Street, with an ordinance in preparation for presentation to Council. The project, long sought, is expected to transform the business core as office blocks fill and a new tenant surge follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Supreme Court
Black & Baird
Opera House
Dalzell
Ferguson
Peddlers Ordered to Pay Licenses Amid Evasion Probe
The Mayor and Controller vow strict enforcement after a probe shows 50 to 100 peddlers and hucksters evade the $35 single wagon or $50 two horse license fees. An ordinance officer will compel display of licenses and initiate fines, targeting fraud in the retail coal trade and other violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Shelters and Music Stand Planned for Schenley Park
Schenley Park improvements include a 15 by 30 foot shelter at Forbes street with a double end flag stall and a central entrance, to be painted and finished before the Fourth of July. A 32 foot diameter music stand with a 40 foot roof, balustraded perimeter, and 30 foot height is also planned at the main park beyond the bridge, featuring a sounding board and rustic pedestrian bridges to span Panther Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Colonel Culver
Forbes Street
Public Works Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Panther Hollow
Will Bring the Remains Home M E Elliott Killed at St Louis
M E Elliott former resident of Cannonsburg Clarion county and twenty four year old electrician who led the electric railway lines in St Louis was killed there on Wednesday. His parents live at Cannonsburg and Augusta Council Jr C U A M a member of the city group has sent for his remains to return to Cannonsburg for burial approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Elliott
St. Louis
Cannonsburg
Clarion County
St Louis
Street Eye Company
Augusta Council, Jr. C. U. A. M
Youth under liquor displayed roll of money on Penn Avenue
A young man heavily intoxicated displayed cash on Penn Avenue near Eleventh Street. Constable Connelly of Alderman Donovan's office took him to Central station. He gave the name CGL Bees He waste later and forfeit. Alderman Donovan assumed custody of his valuables.
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Penn Avenue
Eleventh Street
Connelly
Donovan
Central Station
CGL
Cupid in a Convent at Bethlehem Shocks Seminary
A Bethlehem Moravian Church Seminary faces a scandal as seven graduating seniors are dropped from the class amid alleged improper relations with Lehigh University students. Reports describe kissing and letters between professors and pupils, prompting a probable faculty inquiry and defense by Rev. J Blickensderfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cupid
Moravian Church Seminary
Bethlehem
Lizzie Weaver
Fannie Roth
Helen Shields
Ernestine Bredt
Mary Smith
Butler, Ps
Laura E. Lane
San Antonio
Tex
Laura Humphrey
Chicago
J. Blickensderfer
Lehigh University
Indies’ Seminary
Tny Indies
Mary Currie
Florida
Staifd
Nellie Clark
New Brunswick
N. J
Laura Lane
Boston Conservatory of
Hattie Cranwell
Nellie Spence
Kidnapped paymaster robbed in daylight in Chicago
Charles M. Dustin, paymaster for the Green Dredging Company, was kidnapped and beaten on North Branch Street in broad daylight. A robber seized his satchel containing 21,500, but the money vanished after the attackers fled. Dustin was found in Graceland Cemetery and later released after police questioned him.
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Chicago
Caicaco
Charles M. Dustin
Green Dredging Company
North Branch Street
Halstead Street
Dustin
Graceland Cemetery
Timber Fire Threatens Creede Mines and Town
A timber fire on Bachelor Mountain near Hidden Treasure shaft house burned rapidly, destroying several acres of timber vital to the mines. Miners fought the blaze around the mines, fearing a wind shift could reach Bachelor City. Creede’s Park, Regent, Stanhope, and nearby timbered shaft houses reportedly endangered with narrow escapes noted.
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Bachelor Mountain
Hidden Treasure
Bachelor City
Creede
Park
Regent
Stanhope
Newfoundland's Action Under English Government Inquiry
In the House of Commons Mr. Lowther said the government is studying why the Newfoundland Legislature was dismissed and whether Parliament should act or the legislature should reintroduce measures. He stated arbitration would be impossible until this is decided and noted the modus vivendi had been extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpon
House of Commons
France
England
Newfoundland
Lowther
Newfoundland Coast Actions Under Modus Vivendi Mentioned
The passage notes uncertainty about the expiration date and states that activities on the Newfoundland coast mirrored those done under the modus vivendi, implying parallel actions or arrangements without specifying dates or details.
Epworth League Holds First Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburg district Epworth League met at Smithfield Street M E Church for its first annual convention. Delegates from chapters across 20 churches attended. Officers elected for the coming year include President Dr R N Eaton and Vice Presidents Dr R H Grube Louis Kubel Miss Lelia Stitt, with J A Ballantyne as Corresponding Secretary and Roland Remley as Recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Epworth League
Smithfield Street
M. E
League
M. E. Church
R. N. Eaton
Oakland
R. H. Grube
RE. H. Grube
Louis Kuble
Lelia Stitt
J. A. Ballantyne
Roland Remley
Martha Booth
S L. Wood
Hubbhs Weimer
McKnight
J. L. Cooper
Lelia
Giolitti Sets Credit Vote Timeline in Chamber
In Rome the Italian Chamber of Deputies debated credit length. Premier Giolitti said a six month credit delays the budget until November while a one month credit requires immediate budget discussion. IMF Imbriani of the Left challenged the government and called for limited credit no vote of confidence. The premier stressed no political question, amid applause from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giolitti
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Imbriani
Signor Giolitti
Local bets surge on McKinles nomination at convention
In Ocanton Ohio Republicans and Democrats react to a telegram from Minneapolis via J. E. Kitzmiller reporting a $400 bet on Governor McKinles’s nomination. Local Republicans show strong enthusiasm while Democrats also show interest in the wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocanton
J. E. Kitzmiller
C. A. Dougherty
Minneapolis
McKinles
Richards Secures Democratic Nomination on Fifty-Fifth Ballot
James A. D. Richards of New Philadelphia was named the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Seventh district on the fifty-fifth ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotemecvs
James A. D. Richards
New Philadelphia
Congress
The Honolulu Conspiracy Trial Progress
Twenty defendants face conspiracy charges to overthrow the government. The May 23 start before Judge Dote saw a demurrer overruled, with evidence heard and a likely commitment for jury trial. Penalties cited include death for treason or up to ten years and $1,000 fine for conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxotote
Dote
Supreme Court
Mey
Royalist Deputies Publish Pro Pope Encyclical Reply
Royalist members of the Chamber of Deputies issue a manifesto titled French Royalists opposing any imposition on France’s political form by the Pope. It asserts national suffrage over government choice, notes the Pope has recognized various French regimes, and mentions 49 of 61 deputies signed, with dissent among some as imprudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
France
Big sale offers suits at one dollar in cash
Overwhelming sale in progress at PCC C Clousters corner Grant and Diamond streets. 600,000 involved with 74,000 suits offered at 25 35 or 40 cents on the dollar, promises big crowd and three dollars worth for one dollar in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sten
PCC. C
Clousters
Cor. Grant
Diamond Streets
Walker's Family Soap Claims Economic Superiority
A short advert claims Walker's Family Soap is the most economical, lasting longer than other brands and gentle on clothes, containing no alkali and not injuring fabrics.
Lynch Funeral Notice for Anna Sue Lynch
On Wednesday June 8 1583 at 1 16 a m Anna Sue eldest daughter of George BR and Abbie Lynch will be laid to rest from the residence of her parents 357 East street Allegheny at 2 oclock in the afternoon Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Anna Sue
George BR
Abbie Lynch
East Street
Allegheny
Western iron scale sparks union manufacturer clash at Amalgamated convention
At the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers convention a heated discussion over the Western iron scale unfolded with Pittsburg delegates clashing with visiting groups. A conference committee is expected to be appointed soon as the two sides brace for a potential protracted labor dispute linked to World’s Fair preparations and railroad contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Pittsburg
Sesse
Chicago
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated
Westinghouse Expands to Meet City Demand
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plans to occupy the Allbrakes Building again and scale up production. Manager Bannister says three plants in operation in this city Newark and New York cannot meet demand, so old airbrake works in Allegheny will be refurbished to manufacture electrical a vances. The airbrakes company move to Wilmerding hurt local housing owners who expect partial restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Bannister
Newark
New York
Allegheny
Hodcarriers Protest Nine Hour Saturday Work
Hodcarriers union to hold open meeting at Hibernian Hall in Wylie Avenue to discuss bosses order forcing nine hour Saturday shifts. They plan to protest and appoint a committee to seek reconsideration of the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodcarriers’ Union
Hibernian
Wylie Avenue
Contempt Case In Braddock Glass Co Suit Heard
A hearing before Judges Acheson and Buffington in the George A. MacBeth & Co versus Braddock Glass case addressed an attachment against the defendant for contempt of court. The injunction sought to restrain manufacturing and sale of pearl top chimneys. A decision was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson and Buffington
United States Court
George A. MacBeth & Co
Braddock Glass Company
Cera
Soldier
Pennsylvania Railroad builds three steel lake steamers
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company is constructing three steel lake steamers said to be the finest of their class. They will operate between Erie and Lake Michigan, carrying coal west and grain east, increasing the line’s fleet of steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Erie
Lake Michigan
Pennsylvania
Reinstatement Expected in Lockhart Steel Row
The Lockhart Steel Works dispute over muck roller John Reese is likely to settle peacefully. Officials of the Amalgamated Association withhold the day’s results but Reese is expected to be reinstated. The Carriage and Wagon Workers Union will meet tonight at K of L Hall Third Avenue and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart Steel Works
McKee’s Rocks
John Reese
Amalgamated Association
Reese
Carriage and Wagon Workers
Mert
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union
K. of L. Hall
Third Avenue
Promotion at Homestead Elevates Foreman to Superintendency
W. E. Correy, longtime figure at Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock, promoted to the armor plate and press shops superintendency. Local Assembly 385 signs scale for furniture and carpet salesmen with A. E. Wells Hopper Bros Household Credit Company and Pickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Correy
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
A. E. Wells
Hopper Bros
Household Credit Company
Pickering
Baby Health Story by Local Mrs Morris A Smith
The piece by Mrs Morris A Smith from Haverhill Massachusetts praises a pure food for infant health. She claims it helped her own baby recover when other aid failed and emphasizes it as food not medicine keeping babies well naturally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris A. Smith
Hace Street
Haverhill
Mass
Vienna 1 wovie for porches or windows description
The notice promotes Vienna 1 wovie decorative porches or windows suitable for suburban homes. It highlights easy adjustment, longevity, ornamental value and low cost. Sold by Jon Hlousa & Co at Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon, Hlousa & Co
Penn Avenue
H. J. Lynch Offers Indian Silk and Summer Novelties
Dress goods including India silk and English broadcloths. Brittany etic French ch lands. chevrons and serges. plaid fabrics and summer novelties at special prices to close. Market Street store closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sarah Etik
H. J. Lynch
HO Market Street
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Pittebere
Cincinnati Packet Line
Mercantile Marine
Justice For
Maerearonis
Jones
Committee On
Mississippi River
Republican Congress
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Union
Republic
Ireland
Uss
Trinrronics
Axio Laxos
Sareigon
Es Haeed
Old Moravian Church
Minlog
Italy
McKinley
Honolulu
P. C. c. c. Clothiers
Amalgamated Association Convention
Allegheny Airbrake
Labor World
Allbrakes
Westinghouse
Homestead
J. F. Croston
Silka
Imperial Silks
Boggs & Buhl
Boots & Shoes
Pahiee
HM Street
Koehler’s
Weaconpy
Sanehee
Busincestra
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