On Deck Mysteries and Sporting Talk Aboard City of Rome
Aboard the City of Rome crossing the Atlantic from Rome to England the writer encounters Tom Cannon and Jack Carkeek in successive shipboard meetings. The dispatch details a ringer rumor about Carkeek, Cannon, and a Denver sprinter, plus reflections on rugby wrestling and baseball fan dynamics among passengers. The account also notes a sudden near-shipwreck at Fasinet Rock and the shipboard gambling scene as Monte Carlo on the ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cannon
Jack Cikeek
Carkeek
Cannon
Sean
Catron
Tsoun
Hhis Tame
Mr. Budson
Denver
Pouer
Texas
Mr. Hudson
Hudson
Cannon Ve Bim
Pard
Cicepi
Aver
England
Lake
Hke
Evi Raatrelin
Austratralia
Thaveret
Tamoe
Australia
Almos
Thorne
America
Jackson
Slavin
Sullivan
Rome
Fasinet Tocka
Fastnet
Ca © Young
Hoey
Evans & Hoey
Are You Supplied With Chamberlain Colic Remedy
Families urged to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the reliable bowel complaint cure. Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents, available from multiple Philadelphia area agents including E G Stucky Penn Ave, Stucky Co., Ihrig, Hartwig, McCannel, Heck, Morris, Eggers and others across Allegheny and Pittsburgh addresses. Paid ad promoting widespread local retail sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. G
Stucky
Penn Ave
BE. G. Stucky & Co
White Ave
Fulton St
Worms Bron
Penn
Frankstown Aves
Theo. E. Ihrig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Bitter St
John C. Smith
Main St
Jas
L. McCannel & Co
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal St
Thos. B. Morris
Hanover
Preble Aves
F. Eggers
Ohio St
F. A. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St
Thsu
Everett Plano Club Piano Offer to Members
Miss Mary Crown of 227 Market Street Allegheny holds certificate No 10 and is entitled to a piano delivered this week via weekly payments. The club lists 350 members and will close this month. Due to national demand for Everett Pianos the club cannot renew terms with Everett at the club price. retail prices will apply after July 1 1890, ranging from 425 dollars. Members must apply before July 1, 1890 to obtain the club price of 350 dollars. Ale x Ross M Tu su 137 Federal Street Allegheny.
First Popstar Excursions to Atlantic City
The First Popstar Excursions of the Seaten travel to Atlantic City via the Baltimore and Ohio routes through Washington D C, Baltimore and Philadelphia on Thursday July 3, 1990. Round trip fares are ten dollars with ten day tickets and stopovers allowed in Washington D C returning. Special trains with Paullman parlor and sleeping cars depart the B and O Railroad depot at 8 am and 9 20 pm. For details contact B D Smith Division Passenger Agent Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Ashington
Paullman
B.D. Smith
Pittsburg
Wallpaper at present in natural colors on wall
Wallpaper at present in natural colors for water seat and pond lily to match ceilings. Choice goods on sight and guaranteed to produce a lovely wall covering effect. Some available at the old stand. Jacobn J. Foucns 1710 Carson st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobn J. Foucns
Carson St
Local Ads and Services Highlight City Shops and Photographers
A jumble of ads lists Pearson the leading photographer at 96 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal St offering cabinet photos. It advertises new hose and fabric assortments at Rosenbaum & Co. 4th, Huous & Hacke awnings by Mamaux & Son 559 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, and various notices for taxis, waterproofing at 498 Liberty St, and Senate & Son 539 Penn Avenue with an assortment of awnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Pearson
Fifth Ave
Federal St
Xegbeny
Shipboard shark tale of a French governess and pool gambler
A New York dispatch recalls on a White Star voyage a French girl Arline and a middle aged American trader Bissell. He builds pools on the ship while Englishmen gamble alongside. A peeping incident reveals Arline's secret and subsequent loss of diamonds and money as other passengers fall victim to Bissell's schemes. The tale moves to Central Park where a beach of winter nurses and babies unfolds, underscoring a recurring pattern of shipboard con games and their aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
New York
Shipboard
Manauger
Exnee
Atlantic
St. Paul
Bissell
Arline
America
Mademoiselle Arline
Shi
Central Park
Last Act of the Drama on the Shipboard Shark
A fragment from Charles T. Murray recounts Arline's distress and a barroom death scene aboard a shipboard drama. The narrator recalls a vanished figure, a pimped life, and the dead horse dealer Bissell whose fate shocks onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissell
Comen
Louncers
Jimmy
Charles T. Murray
Gambling Tale on Shipboard Between Englishmen and Bissell
The narrator reveals Sissell or Bissell as a skilled gambler on a ship where English passengers lose sizable sums. After supper, the game continues past midnight with rising stakes and Bissell resisting high limits while the Englishmen chase losses. A horse dealer proposes a split, which is politely declined, foreshadowing further deceit amid cautious retreat to quieter amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sissell
Bissell
Second annual reunion of American Flint Glassworkers set then
Pennsylvanialame: On Monday June 30 the American Flint Glassworkers plan their second annual reunion in the city. A special train will depart Pittsburg at 7 am on the Pittsburgh and Columbus and St. Louis routes. Round trip fare is $1.35, tickets valid for return through July 1. Vendors advertise lace sacs and capes at deep discounts, summer excursions to Atlantic City on July 3 via B&O with $10 round trip, 10 day validity and Washington DC stopover. Displays include fabrics, buttons, awnings, upholstery, tent rentals, and furnishings from local Pittsburg merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint Glassworkers
Pittsburg
Cholera Misdiagnosis in Michigan Epidemic
Dr. F. D. Larke of Rogers City, Michigan, states that the summer epidemic in Presque Isle county during 1888 was cholera dysentery, not cholera. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with success, claiming not a single case failed when treated. The remedy is described as highly reliable for colic, cholera morbus, dysentery, diarrhea and bloody flux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Larke
Rogers City
Mich
Presque Isle County
Chamberlain
Mistakes in Dress The Transition in the Church Illustrated
A village near Pittsburg hears a rich man say he hopes to tell rich from poor daughters. A poor widow crafts a gown for her daughter to match the rich girl’s, seeking dignity. The tale argues rich dress reflects wealth, not true self respect, and condemns shallow imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Quakers face fashion shift as they drift from distinct dress code
The article argues Quakers increasingly adopt worldly fashion and modern comforts, with young members dressing flamboyantly and homes adding pianos. It asserts this fashion shift erodes the old separatist standard, predicting the distinct Quaker identity may vanish in Philadelphia within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quaker Dress and Swearing Stir in Local Tales
A discussion on Quaker attire notes the charm of old time dress and laments the shift toward mixed styles among Friends. An elderly Quaker man, resisting propriety, learns to swear but remains cautious, until a train incident sees him strike a ribald youth with a stern curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal
High Magnanimity and Despotic Power in a Pittsburg Tale
A Pittsburgh anecdote recalls two gifted rivals in law. One rises to national fame and power in Washington, wielding harsh authority. The other, fallen on misfortune, seeks aid from the successful man, who grants a clerkship in his department with a solid salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Washington
Times
Criticised Chief Yet Did Not End the Struggle at Desk
In a Pittsburgh office, a smarting new clerk openly criticized his chief. Repeatedly dismissed and reinstated, he clung to his desk until his death. Edwin M. Stanton led the department, noted for forbearance though reflecting a national habit of enduring hardship. James, Purpy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Summer Trips to the Seashore via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers summer trips from Western Pennsylvania to New Jersey coast resorts Cape May Atlantic City Island City Ocean City on July 10 24 and August 7 21. Tickets valid ten days cost 10 from Pittsburgh with special evening trains to Philadelphia and onward to the shore next day. Passengers from Pittsburgh area may take later trains to join the shore trip next morning. Thomas E Watt is the Western district passenger agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Cape May
Atlantic City
Lex Isle City
Ocean City
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Seashore
East Liberty
Irwin
Uniontown
Connellsville
Scottdale
Stonerville
Greensburg
Johnstown
Pittson
Anl
Thomas E. Watt
Avent
Western District
Fifth Avenue
Ekestroms Patent Ventilator and New Patents Listed
Ekestroms Patent Ventilator helps vent heat steam or cooking odors ideal for natural gas appliances. James C G Thompson showroom 640 Liberty Ave displays operation. D patent solicitor advertises new patents issued including Kinney Richey Maloney Linden hal Cloekner Adams Brown Peck Williams and more. Office open every evening until 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cg, Thompson
Liberty Avenue
Oo. D
Fifth Avenue
Evening Leader
J. 8. Kinney
J. H. Richey
W. H. Maloney
Gustav Lindenhal
C. A. Cloekner
John A. Adams
Allegheny County
J. C. Brown
Dover, O
E. Peck
Kent, C
John A. Williams
Moundsville
W. Va
Local Ads and Notices Highlight Goods and Services
Weather turns warm as readers seek light nutritious foods like Marvin’s XXX milk biscuits from grocers. Rosex Baum & Co. advertises WFSG gear for women and children, hats, drapery, nets priced $1 to $5 per yard, with new designs. Pearson crayon portraits promise satin action from galleries at Fifth Ave and Federal St Allegheny. Catholic prayer books in German and English offered at Jacob recy Manone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Fifth Ave
Federal At
Allegheny
Jacob Recy Manone
Chinese Funeral for Yee Been Wah in Uniondale Cemetery
Yee Been Wah dies after brief illness at West Penn Hospital at age 28. A Christianized Celestial, he lived in this country nine years and worked in a laundry. Funeral services at Second Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Dr Sutherland, with Chinese Sabbath school members in attendance. Pallbearers named Yee Om, Yee Kim Wah, Yee Que, Yee Yuen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee
Wah
Uniondale
Dr. Sutherland
Second Presbyterian Church
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Yee Om
Yee Kim Wah
Yee Que
Yee Yuen
New Hall Planned by East End Mechanics on Penn Avenue
The American Mechanics of the East End bought an 83 by 200 foot lot near Highland Avenue for 22000 dollars to build a three story hall with store rooms a large concert hall and lodge rooms. The concert hall will seat 2000. A committee led by R G McMillin W L Lytle F S Bell B Jones W D Cyphers Robert Porter A G Tim J C Thoma and A B Jones will oversee stock issuance and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mechanics of
East End
Penn
Highland Avenue
R. G. McMillin
W. L. Lytle
F. 5. Bell
B. Jones
New Patents Reported By Higdon Higdon Firm
Higdon Higdon patent lawyers report recent patents filed in Pittsburg and Washington. J W Abrahams joint for metal tubing C A Gloekler meat rack G Lindenthal suspension bridge W J add peo parsion of gas for gas engines H J ng bottle all of Pittsburg and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higdon & Higdon
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg
LeDroit
Washington, D. C
C. A. Gloekler
G. Lindenthal
W. J
H. J. Ng
Allegheny
Demmler Bros Advertises Gas Stoves and Home Goods
During the summer Demmler Bros advertises gas cooking stoves priced from 85 cents to 90 dollars at 526 and 528 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh. The catalog includes Alaska North Star and fibre lined refrigerators, Gem ice cream freezers, Crown ice chippers, Pasteur water filters, fans, water coolers, ice cream dishers, lemon squeezers, lawn chairs, carpet sweepers, and various kitchen novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demmler Bros
Smithfield Street
Pittsbore
Alaska
North Star
United States
Demmler Brothers
In vogue beer leads in estimation and sales
Advert says beer is premier and urges trying it, mentions D. Lurz & Son with Telephone 3002 and US NEaPoLitayN awnings, guaranteed fully. Also cites Mamacx & Son at 539 Penn Ave Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lurz & Son
Telephone
Mamacx & Son
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
Our Furniture Department Offerings and Bargains
Our Furniture Department features oak and walnut bedroom suits folding beds chiffoniers wardrobes sideboards china closets hall trees high back diners extension tables plus cane perforated and wood seat chairs Parlor Department offers parlor suits tables and assorted fabrics Visit our Carpet Warerooms to find bargains as we cut stock before summer crowds call early to avoid haste. We boast the largest variety and best selection of bugs ever shown in the city.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cannon and Carreek
Eschet
Boano
Henry Brussell
Thid Jetter
Enola
Will Lang
Acros
Europe
Carkeok
Carnnon
Jack
Carkeck
City of Rome
Detroit
Players’ League
Peer
Kame
Ingeeee
Monte Carlo
Maliecki
Asner
Everett Plano Club
Aleex Ross
M. Tusu
Tewe
Rosenbaum & Co.'s
American Challs
Huous & Hacke
Mamaux & Son
Pitwburg
Pittsburg Water Proof Co
Liberty Street
Cin St
Ces
Monsieur
Monsieur Beeseli
Rible
LDA
Mademoiselle Artine
Hoffman House
Wheeling
Pennresylvania
Roser Baum & Co
B.&o. KR
Frex Co Eatines
Koechlins & Schaerer
Oes
de Ayerd Hueys & Haczce
Tissu
E. P. Rogertis & & Son
Market Street
Mamavex & Son
Haves & Krenas
ABE Ing
Pittsburg Fy Ater Prop Co
Liberty At
Mamaux & Sor
Peon Ave
J.J. Focus
Carson Street
Michigan
Edwin M. Btanton
Moonnlog
Jimieddy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ekestrom
Marvin
Rosex Baum & Co
Hucus & Hacks
Triasn
Yee Been Wah
Americas Mechanics
Bammer Drinks
Hero
Eysread
Te Wolff
Wolfy & Randolpr
J.vax
Pittsourg
van Dyck
Pittsnury
Jericttea
Siemess
Avarram
Aren Co. Masa
Our Furniture Department
Pete
Hopper Bros. & CO
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