St Louis Wins Bid to Host 1893 World Convention
A Chicago era of convention planning unfolds as St Louis secures the 1893 International Sunday School gathering. Delegates hear speeches by William Reynolds and William Randoph while committee work on nominations andLesson plans shapes the event. John G Harris, Alabama lawyer and Baptist leader, is introduced as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reynolds
South
St. Louis
William Randolph
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
World
Chicago
B. F. Jacobs
United States
Canada
England
Pennsylvania
United Presbyterian Churches of Allegheny Conatr
William J. Reid
U. P
Pittsburg
The
Reformed Church
J. 8. Brabr
Lancaster
United Presbyterian
Allegheny
United Presbyterians
Dr. Stabr
United Presbyterian Churches
John G. Harris
Hale County
Alabama
University of Tennessee
Major Harris
Masons of Alabama
Alabama Grand Chapter
Alabama Baptist
Jacobs
Wharton
Ee Soerame
Warren Randolph
Rhode Island
F. N. Peloubet
Bothnia
J. B. Burhaus
Epish
W. B. Jacobs
Mr. McLean
John A. Bright
Mr. Fergusson
E. P. Porter
W. Chidiaw
New York
J. A
Heated debate marks World Sunday School Convention color question
The International Sunday School Convention sessions were lively with warm debates and strong remarks. About 1,500 attended as E. O. Excell led singing and reports covered Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Utah, and Indian Territory.
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Far Wear
E. O. Excell
Chicago
Michigan
Kentucky
Indiana
Utah
Indian Territory
J. D. Wattles
Philadelphia
William Reynolds
Jetee
South
Nominations and Decisions at St Louis Sunday School Convention
The convention confirmed nominations for vice presidents and executive committee members, elected B. F. Jacobs chairman, and named 14 to the International Lesson Committee. It selected St Louis Missouri as the next convention site and discussed adding a Reformed Church representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
B. F. Jacobs
Chicago
International
John H. Vincent
New Jersey
Joan Hall
New York
S. H. Hinke
Ontario
Ilinois
Moses D. Hoge
Virginia
W. G. E. Cunningham
Tennessee
John A. Broadus
Kentucky
Warren Randolph
Rhode Island
H. Louis Bangber
Pennsylvania
John Potts
A. E. Dunning
Massachusetts
J. J. D. Hinds
D. Berger
Ohio
B. B. Tyler
New
Yor
Errett
Cincinna
Rufus W. Miller
Second Reformed Church
Reading
Reformed Church of the
Reformed Churches
Europe
America
Church of the United Starea
J. W. Love
Wichita
Kan
J. &. Stabr
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
F. R. Loomis
Norwalk
C. B. J. Loomis
Reformed Church
Dr. Tyler
Stahr
Unis
James Morrow
Philadelphia
Dr. Staler
Kool W
Stanley
Edison
Drowned Son Cast Shadow Over Evening Session at Convention
The gathering of 3,000 heard Rev Samuel Houston of Kingston Ontario told of his son’s drowning and offered prayers. Miss Lucy Wheelock and Miss Mabel Hall presented papers on teaching methods, stressing home visits and Bible study. Drs Schauffler and Morrow spoke on city mission work and support for families, with fundraiser plans and future talks announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Houston
Kingston
Ont
Lucy Wheelock
Boston
Mabel Hall
Immanuel Baptist Church
Chicago
B. F. Jacobs
King’s Sons
King’s Daughters
Gibraltar
Christian
Houston
Dunbar Toiners
James, Morrow
Philadelphia
Potts
Eee
Morrow
Mistoe
Physician Dr Langfitt Dies Falling From Home Window
Bellevue physician Dr George W Langfitt aged 46 killed himself by leaping from a third story window at his residence on New Brighton road and Sherman avenue. Witness Officer Bigsey said Langfitt showed insanity risk and had recently taken chloral. Jury ruled death due to injuries from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Langfitt
Bellevue
New Brighton Road
Sherman Avenue
William Bigsey
Bigsey
Lanefitt
Langitt
Unia City
Joseph Langfitt
Fourth Avenue
F. J. Langfitt
John C. Langfitt
Riverside Penitentiary
W.J. Langfitt
Woods’ Ruan
Dr. Langfitt
Pattison favored by Democrats seeps into Pennsylvania politics
John C. Shoemaker, York attorney and Lyon associate, travels to Philadelphia for Eastern political talks. He predicts Pattison will be nominated, Delamater sidelined, and warns Republicans of “boodle” tactics. Shoemaker notes Pattison’s broad appeal in Philadelphia where 20 000 floating votes exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Shoemaker
United States District Attorney
Lyon
Union Station
Philadelphia
Scranton
Walter Lyon
Pattison
Delemater
Delamater
Wallace
Boodle
Coler
Twenti
Weiss Sestle
John £. McCutcheon
James McCutcheon
Will of Bishop O Connor probated in Omaha
The will of the late Bishop O Connor of Omaha has been probated. It leaves 5000 dollars to Woodstock College in Baltimore County Maryland and 50 dollars to each of his domestic servants. Reverend A Cola ner, his private secretary, is named in the bequests. See also Bishop Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Connor
Omaha
Woodstock College
Baltimore County
A. Colaner
Rae Bishop Cosgrove
Javent Trust
Bish O'Connor
Eet Willis
Irwin Pa site eyed for huge plate glass plant
Reports say Irwin Pennsylvania will host a new plate glass facility claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world. English capital and the Pilkerton brothers figure in the push while Robert Pitcairn of the Pennsylvania Railroad is noted as having an interest, mainly to place the plant on his line. The plan envisions a massive consolidation as U.S. makers expand amid growing demand and natural gas advantages.
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Irwin Pa
America
Pilkerton & Brothers
New York City
England
Europe
St. Helens
Robert Pitcairn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Pitestrn
Pitcairn
Irwin
Ellwood
Charleroi
Times
R. Jennings, Jr
New Jersey
Jennings
United States
Board of Health
Will Form a Union for Plate Glass Workers
A plan to organize plate glass workers into a Knights of Labor aligned assembly in New Albany Indiana moves forward. Joseph Kechner and James Michaels lead the push with preceptories planned in Butler and Duquesne as leaders anticipate General Assembly approval before September.
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Plate Glass
L. A
L. Assembly
New Albany
Ind
Joseph Kechner
James Michaels
Butler and Duquesne
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
Tarentum
Creighton
Ford City
Evans
Secret Conference Between Iron Makers and Union Leaders
Yesterday a private meeting between local iron manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association Conference Committee began at 2 o'clock to avoid reporters. Directors of the People's National Bank on Wood Street hosted at a private office as talks focused on extras on the boiling and muck rolling scales with no agreement reached and a further 0 o'clock session scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
People’s National Bank
Wood Street
B. F. Jones
Joseph D. Weeks
Weihe
Martin
Proposed Consolidation Considered by L A 6111 and Flint Glass Workers
The L A 6111 composed of green bottle blowers will meet tonight to discuss consolidating with the Flint Glass Workers. Delegates to the Flint Workers convention head to Baltimore with uncertain action and no clear local instructions to proceed.
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L. A
EK. of L
Flint
Flint Workers’ Convention
Baltimore
Married at Last Runaway Pair Wed in Camden New Jersey
John Stabley an oil painter and Katie Logan of Bakerstown were married by Justice James M. Cassaday in Camden New Jersey. The couple, a runaway match, faced parental consent hurdles before marrying.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United
John Stabley
Katie Logan
Bakerstown
James M. Cassaday
Camden
N.J
Tale by Rudyard Kipling on Saturday's Dispatch
A charming tale by Rudyard Kipling will appear in Saturday's issue of The Dispatch. The author, famed worldwide as a storyteller for young readers, contributes a new piece.
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the Dispatch
Rudyard Kipling
Jackman building condemned over unsafe foundation risks
M H Pillow reports the Jackman stable on Penn avenue, slated for the Duquesne Theater transformation, is structurally unsafe with rubble stone foundations frost damaged 18 inch walls and a shell-like frame. A formal demolition order requires a two-citizen complaint, with a conference with the Building Inspector expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Pillow
R. J. Godfrey
Duquesne Theater
Jackman Stable
Penn Avenue
Hoffman
Pillow
Brennan
Walla
Godfrey
Citizens’ Traction
Woman Burns Self With Kerosene Fire Tragedy
Mrs. F Berkoben of 2901 Carson street Southside suffered severe burns while attempting to light a fire with kerosene yesterday afternoon. Doctors warned two thirds skin loss risks death by blood poisoning. Willie Ross body recovered after drowning in Atleone River. Inquests planned and several accidents reported around the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whllie Ross
F. Berkoben
Carson Street
Southside
Southside Hospital
Willie Ross
Atleone
Twenty-fourth Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Matthew Watson
High Avenue
Station Street
Watson
Philip McQuaide
James McKay
Brad Staites
Glanders Outbreak Report Spurs Call for Action in City
A glanders scare in Allegheny prompts health officials to act. Agent Berryman found three sick horses at Philip Stack’s East Street stable and ordered destruction and fumigation. The piece urges legislative and financial measures to eradicate glanders and prevent epidemics.
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Agent Berryman
Humane Society
Philip Stack
East Street
Allegheny
Blue Line
Berryman
Board of Health
Stack
Arnheim’s
J. F. Smith
Lowry’s
O'Neill & Co
Burns & John
Elks Plan Cleveland Trip and Lodge Meeting
Local lodge No 11 of the B C P Elks met at A A Heiner's office to arrange the Cleveland general convention expedition. They will stay at Hollenden House and require 500 hats for members. McKeesport Lodge No 128 may send 15 members. many locals named plan to attend.
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Elks
Cleveland
B. C. P. Elks
A. A. Heiner
Grant Street
Hollenden House
Cleveand
McKeesport
Charles H. Holmes
J. F. Moore
J. Gliesenkampf
J. J. O'Rielly
J. H. Stophel
John Roland
H. P. Ecker
W. H. Wallace
Miller
W. W. McClelland
J. P. McCord
Thomas McElrar
Robert Moore
J. G. Scorer
John Johnson
George Relneman
Backward Signature Mystery Baffles Hotel Clerk
A veteran bore clerk described a new trend as a commercial traveler registers his name backward on the hotel book. He notes the practice began in New York and is spreading westward among drummers who write names right to left like ancient Hebrews. The clerk hopes the fad remains isolated and not epidemic.
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New York
Mothers Case of Depravity Arraigned in Pittsburg
Superintendent Dean from the Anti Cruelty Society prosecutes Mrs. McKeever a white mother about 40 jailed for neglect and immoral training of five children. She left her husband and moved to Pittsburg with four girls and a boy renting Jones avenue home. She befriended a colored man and introduced two daughters to his friends. The three younger children slept on the floor as cramped rooms were found. Mr Dean seeks to make an example of the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
McKeever
Alderman Warner
Anti-Cruelty Society
Jones Avenue
Mr. Dean Cf
Delegates Return from Harrisburg Amid Mixed Reception
Montooth backers parade the street in Harrisburg while Montooth supporters in town face jeers and groans. A crowd gathers by the post office to hear the District Attorney Lyon and react to the delegation's political shakeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States District Attorney
Lyon
Maret
Montooth
Struck Oil Well Near Jack's Run Boosts Local Pride
A well on Kaiser farm in the Jack's Run district near Fort Wayne road shows a promising strike. Oil gushed yesterday as the rigged sand pipe was set, with Gailroad man 8. P. Kennedy of the St. Louis Arkansas and Texas Railroad and W. M. Clark of Missouri Pacific receiving congratulations from friends. Key figures include E. S. Day, Thomas Berd, R. J. Mellor, W. H. Boyd, D. J. yer, plus Messrs Stevenson Holman and Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’s Ran
P. Kennedy
St. Louis
Arkansas and Texas Railroad
81. Louis
W. M. Clark
Missouri Pacific
Marm
Kaiser Farm
Fort Wayne Road
Ron
Oiny
Mr. Kennedy
Day
Thomas Berd
R. J. Mellor
W. H. Boyd
D. J. Yer
Messrs. Stevenson
Holman
Crosby
Guessing at the Census Controversy Shifts Figures
Superintendent Porter questions accuracy of population counts sent to Supervisor Oliver urging rounding as estimates. The Oliver office work continues slowly while delays and edits hamper timely census totals amid political scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Porter
Olivar
Fourth of July Festivities Upbeat in Environs
Preparations for Independence Day are in full swing with Mayor Gourley hiring two bands for 600 dollars to perform from 11 AM to evening, 5000 ham sandwiches costing 300 dollars for children, and ample lemonade. A baseball club for under 18s will play after patriotic exercises, and 60 Japanese balloons are planned for the afternoon. Subscriptions have reached 1042.50 dollars with many contributors listed.
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Haustinneg For
Fonds
Gourley
George Bauersmith
Eos
Hl.lg
K. Kerrante
Byron
Densiaton
Yas Mghouse J Jr
Binciey
Rapbell & Dick
OT Co
Ames McKibbin
Barvin
Hianer
A . Jones
William McConway
Adam Toussint Charged With Assault by Wife and Daughter
Adam Toussint a cigarmaker on Evergreen road is charged with assault and battery before Alderman McMasters. His wife Barbara and their 11 year old daughter Louise accuse him of abusive treatment and overwork. They say Humane Society agent OBrien found no humane law coverage for the case.
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Adam Toussint
Evergreen Road
Alderman McMastera
Barbara
Louise
O’brien
Humane Society
Humane Lawn
Faction Tensions Rise Over Nomination In Rochester
H C Frye general manager of the Rochester Tumbler Company left for his Chautauqua cottage with son and daughter after criticizing the convention nomination. He cited Delamater and Hastings and said many people agree the choice is wrong, warning the impact on the party remains uncertain.
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H. C. Frye
Rochester Tumbler Company
Rochester
Chautauqua
Frye
Delamater
Sopineth
Hastings
Special Low Rates for NEA Convention Trip to St Paul
Special notice for teachers and the public announces very low round trip ticket rates to St Paul Minnesota for the National Educational Association convention. Tickets go on sale July 1 with routes sleeping car accommodations and full information available at City Ticket Office 99 Fifth Avenue via Geo B Gueasey agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mion
National Educational Association
Northwest
Fifth Avenue
Geo. B. Gueasey
Bicycles and Tricycles Display At Streetfront Store
A dealer at Fifth avenue showcases bicycles and tricycles from leading manufacturers along with wagons and juvenile epipedes. The store advertises a sale on men’s suits priced at eight dollars and invites customers to choose from cheviots cassimeres and tweeds at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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Fifth Ave
Wes James W. Grove
B.C. C. C. Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Court House
Local ads list fireworks and a July excursion offer
Challis sells an immense assortment of elegant insulation and fireworks with prices as low as 50c a yard for cballis and 121¢ to 371g for French goods. An Atlantic City excursion is offered on July 3 via B&O with round trip rate and Washington stop. Also featured are kid shoes at 150 and cool dresses at Pancens Jones 29 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Washington
Knoxville
Board of Health
Cballis
Campbell & Dick
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
James W. Grove
Worthless Watches Mix Up Ends in Safe Return
A Fifth Avenue jewelry house and a manufacturing firm mislaid a watch shipment and paid a bill to a messenger. A mistaken pickup led to a mistaken delivery and several days of confusion. Police were consulted, a detective would cost 25, and the item ended up in a safe with watches intact, costing the firm about $10 in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Terry
Liberty Street
Jeannette Hays Sentenced for Diamond Theft
Jeannette Hays who confessed stealing a $700 diamond pin from A K Dar tagh was sent to the workhouse after a Monday night confession and sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Hays
A. K. Dar Tagh
Workths
Embarrassment of a Groom Sues Bride for Bigamy
Mrs. Stromberg of the Southside sues her son’s new wife formerly Sarah Walker for bigamy and perjury before Alderman McGarey. The bride allegedly did not reveal her name on the marriage license. The groom’s mother seeks redress as the couple had wed about two weeks after the son’s marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromberg
Southside
Sarah Walker
Alderman McGarey
Walker
Freight Depot Falls Injuring Two Men at Greenough Street
A 90 foot section of the Baltimore and Ohio freight depot at the Monongahela wharf collapsed last evening. Two men were injured Patrick Molloy and Michael King, and freight valued at $60 damaged. Forty to fifty workers usually on site were absent at the time.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Greenough Street
Monongahela
Patrick Molloy
Michael King
Meate Bu
Molloy
King
Heat Closes Mills Briefly in Penn Avenue District
Intense heat last night forced temporary shutdowns in mills along the Penn avenue district. About half a day’s work was done as temperatures rose. At about 6 PM, George Lingenhall, a watchman at Iron City Brewery, collapsed near River avenue and was aided home by Officer Blaze. His condition is described as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
George Lingenhall
Iron City
River Avenue
Blaze
South Canal Street
Lingenhall
Most Attractive on the Lawn at Wilkinsburg Fete
The Young People's Singing Clans of the U P Church Wilkinsburg hosted a lawn fete last evening on church and parsonage grounds. Dialogues recitations and music filled the church program while the lawn offered the main attraction under favorable weather. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.
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U. P
Wilkinsburg
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