Taste for Art Grows in Pittsburg as Citizens Buy Paintings
Alfred S. Wall discusses rising art interest in Pittsburg, noting more paintings by leading artists sold here in recent years. Wealth and population growth, plus Carnegie Library exhibitions, spur local collecting and bids to house favored works at the Carnegie Gallery and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Art Society
William Thaw
Alfred S. Wall
Eeen
Carnegie Library
Pittsburgers
Carnegie Gallery
Allegheny
Aman
Sroam
Crime on the Increase in County Jail Population
Warden Berlin reports 310 cells with 30 prisoner capacity and over 250 inmates housed. He notes bail removes many before trial, leaving 18 awaiting trial and predicts a busy Criminal Court as crime grows and jail demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Two Lookalike Rail Men Trick Captain McCormick
Captain J J McCormick confuses A G Robinson with Charles Traver as they meet in his office. Rob inson and Traver joke about their resemblance, prompting another mistaken introduction and laughter among the group before a lemonade break reveals the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCormick
A. G. Robinson
Chicago and
Astor Road
Charles Traver
Chicago
Northwestern
Mr. Robinson
Captain McCormick
Mr. Traver
Alton Fine
Robinson
Traver
City
Duonnavant
Lake Erie
Mr. Trayer
Dennis
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Gather for June Meeting
Temples from across the country expected as Syria Temple hosts the Imperial Council reception at Monongahela House. About 250 banquet places sold. Kismet Temple of Brooklyn arrives with Pullman cars. Delegates from Abdallah Leavenworth Acca Boston Akoran Almas Osman Pyramid Salaam Syria Syrian Ziyara temples anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shrine
D. W. English
Syria
Sondar
Imperial Council
Monongahela House
Abdallah Temple
Leavenworth
Kan
Acca Temple
Growing Old Gracefully As A Practical Morality
William A. Sipe argues for aging with health and comfort. He urges good nutrition, cheerful disposition, physical exercise, and proper footwear chairs and beds as essential. He says once comfort is achieved one should stop hoarding wealth and aim to grow old gracefully without burdening family or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sipe
Mr. Sipe
Even Lawyers Disagree Over A Law Case
The article discusses debates among judges in the Silverman case. Judge Neale argues a jury of lawyers could have understood evidence and convicted Silverman of shipping directly from Cincinnati Brewing. Judge Fetterman counters preferring a jury of lawyers, citing Acheson and Rayburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Courts
Silverman
Neale
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Fetterman
Acheson
Rayburn
President Harrison Sees Fine Draft Horses in Pittsburg
President Harrison visiting for Scotch Irish congress expresses fascination with Pittsburg’s draught horses pulling loads through streets. Secretary Bush praises the city’s quality horses, noting it as a standout in the Union. Frexen LaTrixes offers 100 pieces of Boechlin and Scheurer Rott goods, with 40c styles at 20c. Hosiery and underwear bargains also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Gourley
Harrison
Bush
Union
Frexen
Boechlin and Scheurer Rott
Ussa Hoovs & Hacer
Marine Band Concert and Sham Battle at Exposition Park
More than 2,000 spectators watched a drill by Battery B and the Fourteenth and Eighteenth Regiments at Exposition Park. A staged battle with gatling guns thrilled the crowd until a rider fell from a horse, but no serious injuries were reported as a hospital detail attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
West Penn Hospital
Gened
Kodak
Orman M
Nenville
P. D. Parchment
Battery B
William Ewing
A. E. Hunt
Perchment
Norman L. Smith
Review of Troop Parade Before Brig. Gen. Wiley
Brigadier General John A. Wiley reviewed about 600 troops with staff including Major J Patterson Major Broughan Captain Sousa Captain Mur leader of the Nation dock Captain Hamat Music Makers Major Hazlett Major Silliman. He praised the Fourteenth and Eighteenth Regiments and Battery B for their appearance and performance after the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
John A. Wiley
J Patterson
Braohn Philip Sousa
Yen
Murleader
Nationdock
Marine Band Concert Delights Pittsburgh Terrace
The Marine Band held a well attended evening concert in Mechanical Hall with a decorated stage and a crowd including 32 hospital veterans and many G A R members. Soloists Miss Marie Felix Maion and Mr Henry Jaeger received special recognition as the audience applauded the performances. The event featured a flag presentation by Mrs B Sheriff with Major Montooth accepting for the hospital. An intermission sale offering numerous canned goods and groceries was advertised by M R Thompson, with delivery to both cities and prepay terms for out of town orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Band
Musio
Marie
Felix Maion
Henry Jaeger
New York
California
London
S.cos
C.sees
Datencaeeas Adie Saebaass Hs
M. R. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Summer sale blitz cuts prices on clothing and pianos
A bustling melee of bargains announces a month end blowout with half price summer stock. Customers are urged to arrive early for first pick of suits, pianos, beer vendors, mantels, and jewelry from multiple Pittsburgh area merchants.
Bible Lost in Pittsburg Restored by Missionary Tour
Frank Semple, manager of the Thaw estate, recovers his late father’s Bible, found on a voyage from Alexandretta to Pittsburg by three Methodist ministers from Pittsburgh. The ancient Polyglot Bible, dated 1844 Philadelphia imprint, bears the name John B. Semple and faded marginal notes. Semple recalls the book once used in the Third Presbyterian Church pew and thanks the minister who carried it home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Frank Semple
Thaw
Holy Land
Pittsburg
W. H. Pearce
D. D
T. J. Leak
J. A. Ballantyne
Mediterranean Sea
Alexandretta
Mediterranean
Pearce
John B. Semple
Semple
William Thaw
Fourth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
Otleman
Daya
Europe
Weekend Bargains Drive Summer Stock Half Price
Auction style notices advertise cuts of up to half price on summer weight clothing and dress goods. Stores promote early Monday starts, public rush for best selections, and savings on suits, skirts, furs, and furniture across multiple Pittsburgh shops including P C 6 66 Grant and Diamond, H J Lynch Market Street, Michigan Furniture Co Smithfield, and Dalbs photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
P.C
Grant and Diamond Sts
the Court House
New Attorneys Admitted and Local Notices in Atlantic City
Nine new attorneys were admitted to the bar including A. Robertson and J. Wakefield. Prothonotary’s office lists five law students who passed the examinations such as Miss Florence Cook. Local ads promote Fidelity Title Trust Co. vaults and seaside enterprises in Atlantic City with mentions of several streets and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Robertson
J. A. Wakefield
G. W. M Herriott
William Beaife
J. H. Bredin
J. L. Richie
Alex. Edwards
Bruce Miller
A. E
Prothonotary’s Office
Florence Cook
J. M. Prescott, Jr
William V. Martin
Marshall Reno
A. Billows
Keech's Building and Extension Sale Draws Crowds
Keech's Great Buripine and Extension Sale attracts hundreds of housekeepers over six days. The ads promise 15 to 25 percent undercutting rivals and urge purchases of furniture carpets and house furnishing goods to beat dust and construction damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
Timely Furniture Bargains From Parlor to Wardrobe
Advert reads deep discounts on furniture including parlor suites dining sets wardrobes and cabinets. Promises lower than value on rugs carpets Brussels fabrics and summer mattings with many items at rock bottom prices. Mentions refrigerators at $10 and carriages offered at low prices as well as men and ladies clothing sold regardless of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering, Roabe, Miller, Shoninger
Lechner & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Kranich & Bach
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Captain McCormick Welders
Sipe Soya
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Wis
Vicaborg
Erab Groetsinger
the Marine Band
C. D. Levis
Leader
George H. Everson
Hugh Kennedy
Sharpsburg
J. L. Campbell
West Elizabeth
H. C. Evans
Bristol
H. L. Beach
Montrose
W. L. Fox
Mt. Pleasant
G. H. Dickey
Tarentum
Jacob H. Jones
Jacob Reese
George M. Kern
John D. Bowman
Altoona
Z. Wainwright & Co
Telephone
Wfsu
Mancela
James
Tuompson
Liberty Avenue
Irsu D
Lurz & Sox
Hocus & Hacker
Uss
E. P. Eo & Sons
Car
Fifthave
Market St
Lapiss
Rossexaacm & Co
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
The
H. J. Lynch
Market St. Wfsu
Michigan Furniture Co
Smithfield Street
Dalbs
Groetzinger
Hewpkens & Co., Photographers
Eweasie & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Edward Groetzinger
Michi- Furniture Co
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Groetzinger’s
Horsford
Enable & Shuster
Fidelity Title 4 Trust CO
HE Argyle
Atlantic City
N. J
Ocean End
Alex. M. Oppenheimer
Anderson
Usssa
Hochheimer
Appointi
Atlantic Ave
Atlentic
Diamond
Bell & CO
Wood St
Pbs
WN. J
He Hot Wales
Edford Mineral Springs
Allegheny Mountains
Les
Torre
Seation
Doty
Tockton Hotel
Cape May
Pens
F. Theo
Walton
A. B. Dennis
Hotel Duquesne
Jet
Mountain House
Cresson Springs
Cresson, Cambria Co
Albion
Mans
Poked
Merchants Hotel
Johns- Charles Exopp
American House
Trenton
Idlewood
Atlantic City, N. J
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Superior Table
R. Hamilton
Pittsby
Youghiogheny River
Cumberland
Ferncliff
J. E. Schrock
Ohio
Pyle P. O
Park Place
Sewickley
P. Ft. W
McKelvy
Westview Oil Field
Keating House
Rissu
Brophy
Charles McGlade
Deer Park
Oakland
Alleghanies
Allerhanies
Baltimore and
Oislo
Aji
Baltimore and Ohio
George D. Dyeshields
Baltipore
Ohio Hotel
Spee
Garret
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
Winth Street
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