Workers at International Sun-Gay School Convention
The second day of the International Sun-Gay School Convention drew larger attendance than Tuesday with about 4,500 at the evening session and many delegates from distant areas. Weather improved, the hall featured a 30 foot green curtain with flags, and President Harris led as chair. The cafe passed from Methodist to United Presbyterian hosts, with chicken and cake plentiful. E O Excell will lead music. sessions will cover primary work and city mission efforts, with lectures on Bible study and foreign land missions.
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United States
Harris
William Reynolds
George C. Stepkins
E. O. Excell
Chicago
W. Harper
Connecticut
Dr. Schauffler
New York
Jacobe
Woodruff
Foreign Sunday School
Temperance Lessons Feature at World Sunday School Meeting
Rev. E. P. Armstrong led devotionals in Springfield Mass as convention heard state reports. Highlights include South Carolina progress, separate Sunday schools, reports on lessons and European objections to the international series. Delegates discussed Bible study’s rise, temperance messaging, and Canada’s two-flag cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Armstrong
Springfield
Mass
B. W. Arnett
South Carolina
J. W. Robson
South Dakota
D. W. Diggs
Tennessee
John R. Pepper
Mr. West
Vermont
F. Fairbanks
Texas
George Bachman
West Virginia
C. B. Graham
Wisconon
Benjamin
Wyoming
Barnum
B. F. Jacobs
Jacobs
Mr. Armstrong
Massachusetts
Worden
Warren Randolph
Newport
Isaac Errett
Cincinnati
London
Europe
America
England
France
Seitserland
Sunday School Union of
Theological Seminary
George C. Stebbins
A. E. Dunning
Boston
Gladstone
Stanley
North America
Bishop Vincent Talks at Chautauqua Assembly
A 4500 strong Mechanical Hall audience greets Bishop Vincent of New York at the Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly. The talk praises Bible study, the Lesson System, and the secular press influence, urging living scriptures and heart knowledge over creeds. A Syrian-born visitor, Rev G B Howi, shares his faith journey and calls the Presbyterian Church the greatest. A telegram from General Clinton B. Fiske's daughter sends greetings. Continued on Twelfth Page.
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Chautauqua Sunday School
Mechanical Hall
Vincent
DeWitt
Tennessee
New York
Word of God
Ingersoll
Lambert
Gladstone
Hazley
Wave
Talmage
G. B. Howi
University of Edinburgh
Mr. Howi
Syria
Palestine
Joshua
Howi
Canada
Giese
Clinton B. Fiske
Foreign Sunday School Convention Adopts Resolutions
A committee reports flattering resolutions honoring ex President Reynolds and urges action on temperance in schools and Sabbath observance. Delegates refer several items to a special committee and nominate new members for the International Lessons program beginning 1893.
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Reynolds
Committee of Five
Jaccobs
Executive Committee
America
Lewis C. Peake
Thomas P. Barnefield
J.P. Barrett
William Shaw
B. J. Loomis
W. H. Black
E. G. Wheeler
John A. Bright
William Reynolds
Greek Hero of Cumberland Rescue Reveals Naval Feat
A Greek seaman Demetrius P. George recounts saving 17 Cumberland sailors during the Merrimac–Monitor clash near Fortress Monroe. He describes boarding the sunken ship’s rigging to pull men to safety amid continuous fire, while noting lack of official recognition and his wish for credit. He later settled in Allegheny and worked in varnish making.
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Allegheny
Henry Hauck
Perry Street
Demetrius P. George
Merrimac
Mr. George
Cumberland
Washington
George
Thessaly
America
New York
East Indies
Webster
South
United States
Fortress Monroe
Newport News
Webster’s
Union Navy
Morrin
Norfolk
Met
Congress
The
Newport
Chicago
Red Sea
Constantinople
Mrs Kendal’s Wonderful Fan Reveals Hidden Trinkets
A London gift to Mrs Kendal from New York World features a gauze fan with a velvet masque and ebony sticks. Inside are a powder puff, hairpins, pins, a pencil, buttoner, scissors, and a tiny vinaigrette. The concealed contents highlight fashion’s playful practicality and luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty
New York World
London
Merry
Kendal
Embroidered Vandenbilt Bejeweled Garments Sold to Actress
A World recounts a Vanderbilt anecdote where a rare pair of oriental embroidery fronts with gold and beetle wing designs were offered for 800 dollars each or 1500 for the pair. The seller’s client Mire. W. K. Vanderbilt declined, and the pieces later sold to an actress where beetle wings fell apart and were replaced with spangles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KK. Vanderbilt
Fat Society Ladies Face Diet in New York to Lose Surplus Weight
The New York World reports on a diet afflicting wealthy women to curb obesity. Wealthy New York society women follow a two meal plan with fruit vegetables and no sugar, plus obesity tea and morning exercise. A month of treatment is required before changes appear and society men show similar indifference to appearance.
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New York World
New York
United States Collar and Shirt Company forms in New York
A new collar and shirt trust named United States Collar and Shirt Company will start July 1 with headquarters in New York. Five firms join forces including Lion brand, Standard Indies shirts, Anchor brand, M. & 8. brand and Cabinet brand, all with Troy factories and a capital of 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Collar and Shirt Company
Troy
Allegheny OASIS on Neville Island Produces Delectable Asparagus
The Allegheny market buzzed with brisk fruit demand as watermelons and berries attract crowds. Neville Island is highlighted for its asparagus with a strong local market, though cool wet weather trimmed a bounty. A rare strawberry misfire ends with a tiny payout to the grower after express losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Allegheny
Mr. Leech
Rome
Tennessee
Pittsburg
Neville Island
Liberty Street Commission
Adams Express
Pittab
Commission
Farmer John Baughman Shoots Self in Head in Perry Township
John Baughman, a 60 year old Perry Township farmer in Newank, Ohio, died by suicide using a shotgun triggered by a toe string. No reason given for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newank
John Baughman
Perry Township
Fragmentary Oddities From Market Listings
OCR text shows mixed shop names and items with unclear context. Mentions Paarie al drain Drug Co and Kott's best styles and finest qualities. Prices include 20e a yard and references to Hucus and HackE Tssa.
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Paarie
Koeehlins & Schaerer
Kott
Hucus & Hacke
Tssa
Neville Island Bridge Plans Stir County Debate
The article details Ward Brown and local officials arguing over a bridge to Neville Island and a proposed 60 foot driveway. It notes the superstructure contract awarded to the Pittsburgh Bridge Company and discusses potential rail options and financing concerns, including county taxes and possible lower-end bridge solutions.
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Neville
Ceanty
J. W. Brown
Gome
Brown
Pittsburg
Coraopolis
Neville Township
Neville Island
Davis Island
Ralph Bagaly
Our Girls in College Health Effects of University Study on Women
Health statistics from Cambridge and Oxford show that university education does not harm women’s health nor their fertility. married rates are low but childbearing among those who marry is strong and children are healthier. Health declines during college are minor and linked to routine factors rather than mental work. Many sisters work in households, music, or nursing, while more students have no occupation.
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Cambridge
Oxford
J. Guy McCandless
Register of Vital Statistics
Old City
East End
Southside
Old
Health Bureau Urges Hospital Improvements and Water Plan
The annual Health Bureau report urges additions to the Municipal Hospital including a new ambulance and separate buildings for destitute patients with scarlet fever diphtheria and erysipelas. It calls for expanding garbage cremation facilities and improving Southside water supply amid high infant and child mortality and a diphtheria death lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Baker Inye
A Romantic German Custom Gains Foothold in New York
The piece discusses a growing trend in New York where wives present husbands with wedding rings or rings as souvenirs. It notes husbands wearing a simple twisted gold cord as a lovers knot and suggests men may gain greater ceremonial importance beyond being a wedding accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
First Popular Excursion to Atletico City by B & O Rail
The season opens with a scenic excursion from Washington D C to Atletico City via Baltimore and Philadelphia on Thursday July 3 1890. Round trip ten dollars with ten day validity and stopovers at Washington D C. Special trains depart from B and O R R depot at 8 am and 9 20 am with Pullman cars sleeping cars. For details contact E D Smith division passenger agent Pittsburg Pa. Also advertises cool lightweight garments from Jos Houwe Co Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Stashington
E. D. Smith
Pittsburg
Madras
Jos, Houwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Local Ads Feature Beer, Silk Stock and Bargains
A community page advertises selons of beer from D. Luyz & Son and low priced meat stock from Ussa Huovwus & Hackz. Also promotes 50 pieces black and colored silk at Peters Peepie’s store with a bargain price. Camrsett & Dice push related goods and discounts.
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Ussa Huovwus & Hackz
Camrsett & Dice
The Baseball Season and New Linen Offers at Hurxe & Co
A note on baseball season treats by Marvin’s cakes disliked by many boys. Grocers stock Turkish towels in various qualities and Turkish toweling by the yard. A 100 dozen wash rags in assorted sizes appears at the white goods counter. Jos. Hurxe & Co Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hurxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Old Ocean a Dumping Ground Near Asbury Park
Beachfront from Deal Beach to Ocean Grove shows heavy refuse washed ashore. Bathing master Joseph Ross notes garbage boats from New York dumped within a mile, creating an unpleasant scene until shifting winds improved water quality later. Authorities plan measures to prevent repetition.
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Asbury Park
Deal Beach
Lillagore Pavilion
Ocean Grove
Elberon
Coney Island
Joseph Ross
New York
Wreck on Rock Island Line Kills Brakeman Charles Rider
A freight wreck on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad three miles east of town last night killed Brakeman Charles Rider of Chicago. The train split into three sections before collapsing near Ladies' Walats and Londos Shirta where freight cars were scattered and damaged.
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Jotter
Inn
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Here
Charles Rider
Chicago
Londos
Wrhssa Bosexsaum & Ca
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J. B. Vincent
Rew
John Potts
Ontario
Asissod
Ss Woch
J. D. Wattles
Pennsylvania
J. Green
Georgia
John RB. Pepper
John McEwen
E. D. Wolf
Missouri
Droit Npc
Uae
Natsrot Veres4ie
L. H. Biglow
Treasury
Awley
A. Ha
William Kerr
International Lesson Committee
Jesus
Danning
J. 8
Gerald
Hall Street of
Mission
Montgomery
Als
Toronto
Ple
Bre
Ainete
Colorado
District Columbia
Guasos Rd
Ad As
Neste
LA Virginia
Anne
Wyoming Territory
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Greece
Oe Een
Errimac
Mrs. Kendal
Collar Trust
Isadore Brown
Federal Street
Ohio
Baker
Hill Street
Lawrenceville
Dentha
Atlantic City
Atletico City
Selons
D. Luyz & Son
Tissa
Marvin
Rock Island
Pacific Railroad
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