Golden Jubilee of Mother Elizabeth at Sisters of Mercy
The fifty year milestone of Mother Elizabeth, last of seven Irish founders of the Sisters of Mercy in the United States, marked by a holiday Mother House celebration in Pittsburgh. Bishops, clergy, and a large diocesan turnout attended pontifical mass, a jubilee operetta, and a formal luncheon as the order honors its unique democratic governance and long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Mary Elzabeth
Elizabeth
Issa Strange
Josephine Cullen
Philomena
Agatha
Justa
Elizabeth Strange
Alvisia
Erica
Elizer
Oliday
Pittig
Tsburg
Whburg
R. Phelan
Jin
St. Mary's
Canevin
Paul's Cathedral
Conway
Mullen
Erie
Mother House
Jand Beth
St. Elizabeth
Mig
Elizabet
Pnd Nona Reedly
Clare
Land of Thu 7A
Lulu Minick
Ool
Alice Larkin
Phebe
Missie McNamara
Graziella
May Sweeney
Madeleine
Kate Fitzgerald
Jane
Anna
Margot
Kmaid
Bertha Barns
Grace Daschbach
Mary Dacith
May Vogel
Anych
Order of the Sisters of Mercy
Amon -Sister
Pittsburg
Last Founder Remains as Regent Mother Elisabeth Heads New Era
The piece describes the passing of several founders while the last founder remains a revered figure. She continues to hold her noble office with a second Mother Superior as regent. It notes Mother Elisabeth as a unique figure in America, likely worldwide, guiding a generation as life moves forward with the queen’s lineage maturing.
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Tree
Apt
Elisabeth
America
Lots of Trouble for Luster in Multitude of Felony Charges
Irwin Luster, a Black man, faces felonious assault, surety of the peace, and assault and battery charges from multiple complainants in Allegheny. Marie Vogel alleges a criminal assault. Chris Segenglen and Constable McCleary report threats and attempted break in. Dorente of the Anti Cruelty Society also files against Luster for a felonious assault on Dora Lightner. He was released from the workhouse after 30 days for disorderly conduct and is linked to a past stoning and drowning case at Glenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Luster
Kornman
Allegheny
Marie Vogel
Glenfield
Chris Segenglen
Glendale
McCleary
Luster
Dorente
Anti- Cruelty Society
Alderman Cahill
Dora Lightner
Washington Canal Funding Debate Prompts Pacific Coast Benefit
In the Senate, Mr. Squire argued for a $500,000 appropriation to start the Washington Canal project linking Lake Washington with Puget Sound. He claimed the plan would vastly aid commerce, greatly help Seattle, benefit Washington state, the Pacific coast, and national interests.
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Washington
Conference Committee On
Senate
Squire
Washington Canal
Lake Washington
Puget Sound
Seattle
Pacific Coast
United States
Parents Charged With Cruelty In Alderman Court
Suits filed before Alderman Kerr by the Anti Cruelty Society accuse Pat Berry of cruelty to his 15 year old daughter Maggie who suffers from the St Vitus dance and Mia Hilty of cruelty to her 16 year old daughter Lydia. Berry resides on Nineteenth street and Hilty in Garfield. Allegations include neglect and forcing the girl to seek shelter with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kerr
Dorente
Anti- Cruelty Society
Pat Berry
Maggie
Mia Hilty
Lydia
Berry
Nineteenth Street
Hilty
Garfield
Postmaster in Jail for Embezzling Registered Letters
E F Geller, postmaster at Port Hill Somerset county Pa, lodged in jail by U S Marshal Harrah on a charge of unlawfully secreting and embezzling eleven registered letters with valuables inside. Hearing set for next week.
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E. F. Geller
Port Hill
Somerset County
Harrah
People's party holds convention claim disputed at hotel
A new county party announced a convention at the Home Hotel yesterday to choose delegates for a Franklin State Convention on the 22d instant, but hotel staff deny any knowledge of such a meeting. The platform reportedly follows Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward theory.
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People's Party
Franklin
Edward Bellamy
Relief committee thanks donors for Titusville flood aid
Allegheny relief body passed a resolution thanking contributors in the city for flood victims in Titusville and Oil City. Yesterday’s gifts included First U P Church 154.12, Eighth Ward School 954, Third Ward School 24, Twelfth Ward School 795, bringing total receipts to 5,026.68, with 190 from the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Relief Committee
Titusville
Oil City
First U. P. Church
Allegheny
Eighth Ward
Third Ward
Twelfth Ward
Ratification Meeting Held by Don Cameron Republican Club
Last night the Don Cameron Colored Republican Club held an enthusiastic ratification meeting at the Franklin school house. President Ajax Jones spoke. Harrison and Reid were loudly cheered. Secretary K. W. Scott was among the other speakers as the crowded school house overflowed with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cameron
Franklin School Board Reorganized Elects New Officers
The Franklin School Board for the Seventh and Eighth wards reorganized last night by electing J. O. Brown as President George Letsche as Secretary and the Fidelity Trust Company as Treasurers The present corps of teachers was re-elected and Dr J Guy McCandless and Scott Diebert are the new board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School Board
J. O. Brown
George Letsche
Fidelity Trust Company
J. Guy McCandless
Scott Diebert
City faces suit over Sehenley Park entrance lots
Chief Bigelow yesterday criticized Baird's suit to block condemnation as a city squeeze. He said the case will be decided by the courts and alleged the lots were bought to force the city to pay a high price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Bigelow
Baird
Sehenley Park
Polish Husband Reports Wife Elopement with Boarder
Mike Slousky a Pole of South Sixth Street accused his wife Mary of taking 150 pounds and eloping with John Zubal a boarder. He asked police to recover his money and stated he does not want his wife back.
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Mike Slousky
South Sixth Street
Mary
John Zubal
Excursion to Beaver for K P Reunion by Pennsylvania Lines
Beav er excursion on June 18 via Pennsylvania Lines for K P Reunion offers round trip from Pittsburghe with 6 10 a m departure from Union station and central time. Tickets admit holders to Fair Grounds and dancing platform. return coupons valid June 18 for Beaver trains and Western trains from Weat Rochester. Lantern Parade in schedule, decorations available at Center and Ellsworth rooms. Ellwood Works advertises wage levels and worker home ownership potential.
Lager beer and summer neckwear advertised
Voikabraa lager beer described as pure and unadulterated and available bottled or on tap from Eberhardt & Ober. Summer neckwear offered in new styles at James H. Aiken & Co. 100 Fifth Avenue.
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Eberhardt & Ober
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Russia at Chicago a Picturesque World Fair Preview
The Russian section of the Chicago World’s Fair plans its location in the United States with M. Dobronitsky leading preparations. About 450 exhibitors from across the Russian Empire will showcase art, industry, and culture with state funding and free space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterssora
M. Dobronitsky
United States
Russia
Dobronitsky
Russian Empire
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Baltic
Poland
Siberia
Caucasus
Turkestan
M. Dobrovitsky
Stragonov
Stieglitz
Chicago
Industria Peeseeen
Passive Resistance and Ulster in a Contingency Debate
A Belfast Ulster Unionists convention opens with a large pavilion as delegates prepare papers including Passive Resistance or the Position of Ulster in Certain Contingencies. The author defends passive resistance to a separate Irish Parliament and taxes, argues elections must be blocked, and compares Ulster to colonial America in 1775 while outlining strategic defenses and implications for Dublin and Ulster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ulster
America
Ireland
Canada
Gorter
Dublin
Mystic Chain wind-up names new officers and fallout
Assistant City Controller John J. Davis was re elected Supreme Corresponding and Recording Scribe of the Supreme Castle A C K M at the final session of the annual meeting in this city. A movement to make him Supreme Commander was rejected. New officers include Dr G B Bogel as Supreme Commander and W M Williams as Supreme Inside Guard. Atlantic City was chosen for the next annual meeting and Pittsburg members hosted a banquet for visiting delegates from 14 states at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Davis
Supreme Castle
Charles Naylor
Philadelphia
George P. Chandler
Harrisburg Pa
G. H. Waithe
New York
J. B. Nobbs
Pittsburg
W. M. Williams
Piedmont
W. Va
Charles Alexander
F. J. Scarett
E. 5. Edwards
D. K. Riton
Columbia
John Gray
Providence
KRL
A. New York
Atlantic City
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Grain Exchange elects new officers for coming year
At yesterday’s Grain Exchange meeting, George W. G. Johnston was chosen president, E B Matood vice president, John A. McCracken secretary, S. KR. Patterson treasurer, and Oscar Alexander superintendent with a salary increase of ten dollars per month. Retiring President James Herron praised attendance and market activity despite a mixed crop outlook, noting last year’s surplus offset this year’s shortages.
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The
Grain Exchange
George W. G. Johnston
E B, Matood
John A. McCracken
S. KR. Patterson
Oscar Alexander
James Herron
Exchange
Thomas McMichael
Whisky rate case challenges Southern Railway charges
A suit filed in Common Pleas Court by W. W. Johnson & Co. and Rheinstrom & Co. seeks to restrain Queen and Crescent and Louisville and Nashville from enforcing new whisky freight rates to the South. Plaintiffs allege Cincinnati rates higher than New York, risking their whisky trade southward. They claim a carrier franchise cannot delegate rate fixing, potentially ending the Southern Railway and Steamship Association. A temporary restraining order was granted.
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Discoynatr
Common Pleas Court
W. W. Johnson & Co
Rheinstrom & Co
Queen and Crescent
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati
New York
South
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Flour’s Heaviest Week Shatters Records at Minneapolis Mills
Minneapolis mills reported 214,990 barrels produced in the week ended June 16, the busiest period on record. Ten mills operated Wednesday, with output far exceeding prior highs and suggesting a strong run despite weak trade. If demand does not improve soon, output is likely to slow.
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Minneapolis
Multiple Forces Shift Global and Local Trade Ties
The Standard Oil Company agrees with English and Scottish partners to cut paraffine output. Bankers foresee up to 4 million dollars in gold exiting New York on Saturday steamers. Louisville see a failing $50,000 Mutual Assurance Fund. Chicago trader gains control of Bourdon Stock Yards with July 1 opening. Whisky Trust declares 1 percent dividend after reserving 8 percent for litigation. Spirits price cut noted amid competition. Geneva Clock Company seeks receiver amid stockholder dispute led by President Foster against Joseph Bachoeur. Remington patent injunction blocks Franklin sales in New York Circuit Court. South Dakota reports strong grain and garden growth, cattle in good condition. American Boiler Manufacturers refuse nine-hour day unless universal, aiding Boston and Chicago strikers. Central Creek Mining sells eight mines in Webb City for over $2,000,000 to English and Dutch-backed investors.
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Standard Oil Company
England
Scotland
New York
Taz People’s Mutual Assurance Fund Comy
Louisville
Cupany
Chicago
Bourdon
Whisky Trust
Geneva Clock Company
Foster
Joseph Bachoer
Chicago Board of Trade
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cou Y
United States Circuit Court
Remington Typewriter Company
Franklin
Remington
South Dakota
Taz American Boiler Manufacturers’ Association
Boston
Central Creek Mining Company of
St. Louis
Webb City
Webb
London
Lancenys
John D. Bockeeller
Gladstone Refuses Eight Hour Labor Reform Hope
A June 14 deputation of London tradesmen pressed labor legislation and the eight hour law on Gladstone at Carlton House Terrace. He replied that home rule blocked progress and the eight hour principle could not be supported now, a stance that could hurt the Liberals before the general election.
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Lord Salisbury
Priest Pleads For Family After Reilly Cruelty Charge
Mary Reilly faced a magistrate on cruelty to children charges filed by Agent McDonald of the Anti Cruelty Society. She was fined ten dollars plus costs after Father Devlin petitioned for leniency and promised to keep the children safe, offering to bring them before the magistrate if future abuse occurred.
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Mary Reilly
Agent McDonald
Anti-Cruelty Society
Succop
Devlin
Special 85 90 and 88 90 Men’s Suits Bargains
Public sale style notice announces two remarkable bargains on men’s suits at P. C. C. C. Clothiers at Corner Grant and Diamond streets. Prices advertised as low as 5 90 and 6 8. Sale targets affordability and undercuts competition.
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Grant and
Diamond Street
Railway Interests Report Reorganization Of Valley Railway
Cleveland announces a reorganization and readjustment of the Valley Railway Company finances. Four months show gross earnings 3 218 241, net 916 205, with decreases and increases in gross and net figures. National Association of Local Freight Agents ends session in Louisville electing James Treviling president. Lake Shore’s Joan Newett visits Ellwood to select the site for a new bridge over the Beaver River linking Ellwood with Lake Erie Railroad. East St Louis railroad superintendents form a committee to begin Layee embankment plans to shield tracks from high water, deferring roadbed raises to each line.
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Valley Railway Company
Cleveland
Asion Paccurro
National Association of Local Freight Agents
Louisville
James Treviling
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Joan Newett
Lake Shore
Ellwood
Beaver River
Lake Erie
East St. Louis
Lantern parade invites cyclists for tomorrow’s ride
A cordial invitation extends to all cyclers to join the lantern parade tomorrow evening with lunch afterward. The route runs Center to Morewood to Fifth to Halket to Forbes to Fifth to Amberson to Howe to South Negley to Rural to Hiland to Stanton to South Negley to Baum to Center to Ellaworth. Decorations can be arranged at East End aniesroom today and tomorrow. reporting to Chief Marshal Culbertson at 7:30 PM at Prrazvre Croiz Company headquarters for assigned positions.
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Morewood
Fifth
Halket
Forbes
Amberson
Howe
South Kegley
Hiland
Stanton
Sout Negley
Baum
Center
Ellaworth
Ellwood City housing sale promo and rail trip offer
An old advertisement fragment promotes life insurance and self investment with Equitable Life, claims 6 percent returns from building investments in Ellwood City, and urges readers to see Ellwood via a Putnam and Western train, advertising a Chicago and return trip on several June dates. It mentions 1,200 workers and 6,000 population by September, with a sales event and orations.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
Putab
Fire record details wide city losses and suspects
Incendiary speculation follows fires in Elizabethport New Jersey and nearby towns. Large store and six frame buildings burned in New Jersey with losses around 80000 dollars. Denmark, France and Buckeye Cart Company stock and buildings also damaged. Rich Hill Missouri reports five large business houses affected with combined losses near 40000 dollars. Local firms named include Harris Gilleshall Wilson Patterson Widener Kogel and others. Chicago and Pittsburgh lines advertise June tickets and travel validity through July 9 1892. De Witts Little Early Risers blamed for constipation headaches and sour stomach.
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Charleston
W. Va
Buckeye Cart Company
Rich Hill
Soon Tee
T. Thorn
Merchan
An Harris
Gilles Hall
Hall
Wilson & Patterson
Widener & Kogel
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Mary Elizabeth Strange
Order of Mercy
Gots
State of
People's Party Meeting
Beaver
Pennsylvania Lines
K. of P. Reanion
Rooms
Ellsworth
Evert
Western
Voikabraa
Gladstone
Hague
William
Humbert
Germany
Italy
Berlin
House of Commons
Lapras
Thomas Sexton
McCarthyite
Westerat
Great Britain
North
South America
Andrew Carnegie
Mystic Chain Wind-Up
NEW Grain Exchange Officials
Herron
the Business World
Minneapolis Mills
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Easy
de Bards
de Bardeleben
Richmond
Escamero
Huidekooper
United States Court At
Atlanta
Richmond and
Danville
Labor
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Matto Grosso
Columba
Adelaide
South Australia
Pitfal
Dahomey
Venezuela
Barcelona
Spain
Magdeburg
Hzner M. Stamper
Sheffield
Romonep
Palacio
Unifi
Eywonep
Rio Grande Do
Lory
D. Thompson
Orricial
William Gorpos Cummina
Gouneben
Elginborough
Srprerx Opawrxg
Emperor William
Faksely
Paris
St. Polen
Lower
Austris
Bakker
Netherlands’ Line
Obdam
Dog Licenses
Equitable Life Assurance
Epward A. Woops
Man
Market Street
Pitts Ung
Ellsworth Avenues
Via P. le, FR. R
Cleveland and Lake Shore Railroad
Elizabethport
N. J
Seturn
Vin Pittsburg and Western Railway
de Witt
Laird’s
Uairds
Noon St. Stores
Market ST
Worth Soc
Oxford
Opera
Congress
M. LA Mammoth Bargain Shoe Stores
Wood ST
Wood Street
Jeli-Wreo
J. Harper Bonnell Co., Voxk
Perrysville
Maral
Tenth Ward
Perrysville Avenue
Smithfie
John K. Ewing & GP
Federal St
A. J. Penteco
Nice
Charles Street
Itriee Cars
Perrysville Ave
Charles Si
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