Sunday newspapers stir Pittsburg church leaders debate
Reverends from Eighth Presbyterian to Calvary Episcopal defend Sunday papers against Law and Order Society bids to suppress them. They cite education, rest, and humane progress, arguing blue laws and forced silence harm society and dodge modern needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reini
E R Donehoo
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Donehoo
Law —— Society
Freal
Law and Order Society
Sunday Paper Operations Targeted by Baptist Pastor
Rev. De W. A. Stanton of Shady Avenue Baptist Church urges suspending Sunday newspaper operations, arguing that Sunday work by printers and rail telegraph institutions harms religious observance. He cites western cities as examples and presses for enforcement of the law to curb such activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodges
Calvary Episco Church
Ean
Thad
St. Louis
Cincinnati
de W. A. Stanton
Shady Avenue Baptist Church
Egraph
Major A R Hay issues judgment in Morgan vs Sutton
Major A R Hay issued an execution for 50000 dollars in Mrs Martha B Morgan's favor against Dr B S Sutton after Sutton confessed judgment to his wife for 14000 dollars. The dispute concerns a Beaver county farm bought from Captain Benjamin Morgan around 1891 with 65000 dollars paid, Williams selling interest to Sutton, and an option to Pitcairn Hutt and others for 75000. Master to report. exhibit testimony recorded. Colonel Benjamin Morgan, former Pittsburgh politician, died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Hay
Martha B. Morgan
B.S. Sutton
Sutton
Attorney Hay
Dr. Sutton
Prof
J. ©. Williams
Curry Institute
Benjamin Morgan
Beaver County
Williams
Sutton Azys
Robert Pitcairn
George Hutt
Hay
Soerg
Rees
Benjamin Mo
Pittsburg
Blackmore
Quadrennial AME Conference Set for Pittsburg May
Great preparations are underway for the African Methodist Episcopal Church quadrennial conference in Pittsburg beginning May 3 and lasting about 24 days. About 275 delegates will attend with visiting clergy to preach in leading city churches. Bishops will be elected, numerous minor conferences set for the U S Canada and islands, and dedicatory services plus a notable musical program planned with Rev J C Price and Rev R S Laws among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Islands
Ene. G. W. Clinton
Our Street
J. C. Price
D. D
Lie College
Salisbury
D. C
Will P
R.S. Laws
Reva. Uhn Holliday
P. E
John H. Trimble
P. R. Anderson
John A. Bayden
W. Duvall
C. Asbury
Edward Ategho Shares Kitchen Lamp Diner Tip
Edward Ategho demonstrates a method to cook a large diner using an ordinary lamp as a heat source. The feature preview appears in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ategho
Dispatch
Indignant Fourth Ward Councilman Seeks Umbrella Protection
Councilman King of the Fourth ward, returning from a Bennett Bros trip, complained after his fine silk umbrella vanished soon after he reached Pittsburg. He notes rain on arrival, retrieval of mail at the post office, and plans to push an ordinance to safeguard umbrellas in council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Fourth Ward
Bennett Bros
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Arabian woman locked up for peddling without license
Alan Bostini, an Arabian woman, was detained at the Seventeenth ward police station on a charge of peddling without a license. She sold matches and cheap jewelry in the Eighteenth ward, quarreled with customers, and sought arrest by an officer. She was held for lack of funds, a forfeit was posted for her appearance the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bostini
Seventeenth Ward
Bar Association Holds Election With Multiple Nominations
At today’s meeting the Bar Association will hold an election for five positions. Nominations include President M A Woodward Vice President James B Young and William Scott Secretary E Y Breek Treasurer W S Pier and an Executive Committee slate featuring James Fr eparhead B C McCandless J L McCutcheon T Brown R C Duncan Samuel McClay Marshall Brown J D Shafer J A Lawrence Johnston A Y Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
M. A. Woodward
James 8. Young
William Scott
E. Y. Breek
Tressurer
W. & Pier
James FR. eParhead
C. McCandless
J. L. McCutcheon
T. Brown
R C. Duncan
Samuel McClay
Marshall Brown
J. D. Shafer
J. A. Lawrence Johnston
A. Y. Smith
Coal Wreck Blocks Road Near Groveton Station
A collision involving coal cars disrupted the Groveton area with patrons reaching the Pittsburg and Lake Erie station in a demoralized state while others walked home or rode doubled in coal cars. No injuries were reported and clearing of the wreck continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon Run
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Groveton
Ficht Station
Noone
Firemen's fair honors Carnegie and Birmingham Insurance gift
The Homestead firemen's fair run by the Volunteer and Indt companies received funds matching a Carnegie donation. The Birmingham Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh also sent a check for a like amount.
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Homestead
Ind T
Andrew Carmegie
Birmingham Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Alleged Moonshiner Surrenders in Fayette County
Jacob Tinkey of Fayette county, under bail for illicit distilling, surrendered yesterday by a Miller. He was led by Marshall Rah and, in default of new bail, committed to jail for trial in the United States District Court as scheduled. Dr B M Baxter Eye Ear Nose and Throat Diseases exclusive offices 720.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Tinkey
Fayette County
United States District Court
Bis A
Muarahal
Allegheny Primaries Heat Up as Campaigns Roar
As Allegheny voters head to the polls this afternoon the mayoral race tightens among Mestra Kennedy Braun and Tyler. Campaigners flood streets with circulars and accusations while Kennedy backers rally at headquarters and Braun workers deny charges in a fervent pre election push.
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Allegheny
Mestra
Kennedy
Braun
Tyler
Crawford County
Henricks
Mr. Henricks
Heeler
Reform Movement
Ace — Ae
Dispatch
Garfield
Ed Braun
Allegheny City Hall
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Allegheny City
Kennedy Committee
Mittee Uwnaning
Pippa Ae
Elphinstone
Decidedly & Co
Foraker Aims to Use McKinley to Undercut Harrison in Ohio
Reports from Ohio describe a plan by Foraker to pit McKinley against Harrison and win a McKinley delegation to drop him at the convention for Alger. The scheme aims to eliminate Harrison and the Governor, while boosting Foraker allies.
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Foraker
McKinley
Harrison
Ohio
Sherman
Continental
Buckeye
W. 8. Capellar
Griffin
Fassett
McKinley Accused of Bias in Ohio Gubernatorial Row
Toledo News reporter J M Bloomer warns that McKinley s handling of appointments favors Sherman over Foraker and could cost Republicans Lucas County in the next election. Hayes declines to speak on Ohio politics while in Pittsburgh. Ex Representative S B Cochrane visits. Armstrong County weighs Quay vs Dalzell as Senate contenders, with Dalzell gains and Quay strength shifting.
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J. M. Bloomer
Toledo
Foraker
Sherman
McKinley
Ohio
Lucas County
Lewis
Cochrane
Kittanning
Senate
Armstrong
Erie
Lancaster
Butler
Quay
Dalzell
Fortune Injured in Pool Room Quarrel in Allegheny
Victor Fortune, Allegheny resident, was badly cut in a quarrel with Michael Nugent at Eyrichs pool room 42 Wylie Avenue. Nugent drew a knife and stabbed Fortune on the wrist and face. Fortune was treated at Homeopathic Hospital. They face a disorderly conduct hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Fortune
Allegheny
Michael Nugent
Eyrich
Wylie Avenue
Young Nugent
Fortune
Holdman
Central Station
Homeopathic
Pittsburg Coal Prices Spark Regional Freight Clash
A meeting of the Ohio Coal and Traffic Association at the Monongahela House discussed lake coal rates with Pittsburg, Hocking Valley, and West Virginia operators. Producers argue 90 cents a ton is fair, urge uniform selling prices, and warn of reduced markets if rate disparities persist.
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Ohio Coal and Traffic Association
Monongahela House
Hocking Valley
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
McCrea
William Stewart
Lake Shore
Lake Erie
Newell
J. T. B. McKay
Frank Dean
H. J. Lawrence
Nypano
George Cochran
P. Shane
Baltimore and
Ohio
Wright
E. F
Affieck
Cleveland
Canton
Valley Road
J. B. Caven
Western
A. D. Smith
Columbus
Colonel Rend
W. P. Read
Fairmount
Lakes
Oura
Toledo
Sandusky
Loraine
Wheeling
Cleveland, Loraine & Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Lake Superior
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Westberg
Duluth
Westoo
Ohio Association
Buckeye
Committed to Jail Harry Cochran Charged With Assault
Harry Cochran a 24 year old Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman was arrested by Sergeant Stix at his 2124 Penn avenue boarding house and committed to jail for a hearing after a nurse named Emma Horton reported an assault that occurred Thursday afternoon between 3 and 4. Mrs Moore the nurse’s lodging landlady filed the charge. Cochran is described as educated of good family and a brother of Nellie Bly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cochran
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stix
Twelfth Ward
Penn Avenue
McKenna
Mra W. A. Moore
Cochran
Emma Horton
Moore
Nellie Bly
Young Cochran
Chief Elliott Faces Anton Kolzski in Child Case
In January the Kolzski family and their children fell ill and were sent to the Poor Farm. After parents recovered they were released and promised to fetch the children, but failed. The children were returned to the Poor Farm, while the city claims responsibility. the Chief intends decisive action. MUBRAT HALSTEAD reports on perceptions of the German emperor in Berlin.
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Elliot
Anton Kolzski
Spring jackets for misses in new colors and cuts
Misses’ jackets in sizes 14 and 16 feature Cheviots and lightweight English cloths with Bedford cards and fancy novelties. Latest reefer and fly front cuts offered lined or unlined in new spring colorings.
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Sonday
Morison Byllesby
Emmanuel Evisional
North
Allegheny Avenues
Egypt
Christ
J. B. Koehne
Firstmubeh
Presbyterian
Winee Avenue
Congress Street
Father Sheedy
George W. Clinton
A. M. E. Zion Church
Arthur Street
Porter
Law and Dur Society
Sunday Morning Journal
8. W. McCorkle
Blue Lane
V. Wilson
Emory M. E
East End
B.S. Button
Hain
the Bar Association
Fire Laddies
B. M.bawxa
Rutananid
Joseph Horne, Jr
Lappe
Stauffer
Bolsker
Parke
May
Dr. Holman
Gray
Richard Quay
Internal Revenue Office
Jake’ Walters
Dravo
M’ekinley
Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
Baltimore
Saetter Fund
Methodist
Congregational
Johns Hopkins University
Ohiolinics
Dalsell
Mark Twain
Europe
Japan
Lafcadio Hearn
Rend
Jos. Honxe & Co
Peon Avenue
Angostora
Irasu
Maltess
Mubrat Halstead
Berlin
Biber & Easton
India
SILK
Edward
Groetzinger
Just
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Pitesburg, Pa
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Hubbard
Norfolk
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
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