A Peep at Algiers White City and Its Striking Contrast
Evocative travel sketch from Averers on a March day in Algiers describes the dual city atop the hillside and by the harbor. The piece notes the Boulevard de la Republique, Kasbah shadows, diverse peoples from Arabs to Germans, Mozabites, veiled women, and busy markets, with vivid scenes of street life, natives, troops, and port activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distatch
Averers
Algiers
White
Boulevard de la Republique
Porte Neuve
Tripoli
Egypt
Place du
Forview
Koubah
Marabout
Djamaa el-Kebir
Grand Mosque
Evoar L. Wakeman
Fasting Rules Through Christian Ages and Regions
A survey traces Lent and Advent fasting from early Christian times to modern practices. It notes variations across countries and orders, from Xerophagy in antiquity to modern allowances such as a single midday meal, and cites figures like St Gregory of Nyssa, Charlemagne, St Thomas Aquinas, and St Charles Borromeo. It highlights exceptional Spain dispensation and monastic diets of Cistercians, Carthusians, Trappists, and Jesuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goschen
Gregory of
Nyssa
Theodulf
Orleans
Charlemagne
St Thomas Aquinas
Robert de Brunne
Paris
England
Ambrose
Trullo
Constantinople
Margaret of Scotland
Charles Borromeo
Ireland
France
Spain
Elizabeth
Carthusians
Grande Chartreuse
Certoza
Florence
Syrup of Figs Proves Popular Remedy For Gentle Relief
The initial favorable impression of Syrup of Figs has been confirmed by repeat use and positive experiences of users. The California Fig Syrup Company reports broad success among rectors and manufacturers, supporting continued demand and trust in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
Spring Boys Suits At Sailor's Sixth and Liberty
Fashionable makers unveil exclusive spring suits for boys and children surpassing prior lines. Parents invited to inspect new goods at Sailor's, Sixth and Liberty streets, sole Pittsburg agency. MWF Little Boys' Suits for One Dollar in two pieces of solid goods at People’s Store. Campbell & Dice. Hauch's jewelry store offers bargains with all items plainly marked, 295 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor’s
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Pittsburg
MWF
Little Boys
People’s Store
Campbell & Dice
Hauch’s Jewelry Store
Fifth Ave
Spring Kid Gloves Now Open at Rosenbaum & Co.
Store promotes fine kid gloves with lots described as 680 T5c 89 and prices 1 and 125 150 175 dollars. A special tans lot offered at 75c worth 150. Misses sizes 4 b 38 and 75c with 5 hooks. Men’s fine kid gloves priced 1 118 10 at Rosenbaum & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Jewelry sale at Hauch's on Fifth Avenue
Our stock of watches chains rings pins and earrings is well selected and very complete with prices 20 percent less than elsewhere for strictly first class goods at Hauch's jewelry store No 295 Fifth Ave Established 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch’s
Wfrss
Meyers Answer Filed In Glue Company Case
Gregor Meyer trustee of the Real Estate Loan and Trust Company filed an answer to set aside judgments against the William A Raeder Glue Company. Meyer concedes judgments arose from confessions by L C Haughey but argues they were for loans and discounts to the company, not personal indebtedness. He states all funds came on the company’s credit and the firm remains owed $10,000, with Haughey not personally liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregor Meyer
Real Estate Loan and Trust Company
William A. Raeder
Meyer
L. C. Haughey
Pittsburg
Plaintiff Bank
Judge Orders Parker To Show Cause On Little Rome
Judge Acheson in the United States District Court ordered George W. Parker to show cause why the steamer Little Rome should not be discharged from Marshal custody. Parker, a boat employee, had libeled the vessel for wages. The Sheriff of Beaver County had already seized the ship for other debts and placed a watchman aboard, prompting a bid to release it from marshal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
United States District Court
George W. Parker
Little Rome
Parker
Beaver County
Habeas case places boy with Anti-Cruelty Society for six months
In a habeas corpus matter Morgan Edwards and wife seek their 11-year-old son Thomas from their daughter Sarah Ann Edwards. Judge White orders the boy to be housed by the Anti-Cruelty Society for six months, with the father to cover all maintenance costs. At the end, the court will decide further disposition. A separate verdict favored the defendant in Krebs v Mellon on a contract for property purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Saturday Review
Morgan Edwards
Sarah Ann Edwards
Thomas
Common Pleas Cases Include Numerous Bank, Railway, and Estate Matters
A list of cases in Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2 includes Wallace versus Munhall and Co. Gallagher et al versus Holt et al and others. Proceedings involve Metropolitan National Bank executors, Hackestein versus Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Co, Morton versus Ablet et al, and several railway company disputes. Estate matters include Dr. James L. Reed, Jacob Burrey, Mary Hesner, Benjamin Trimble, and others among various Scully and Reineman names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Christman
Mifflin Township
Wallace
Munhall & Co
Gallagher
Holt
Lucas
Metropolitan National Bank
Hartman
Pfeil
Executrix
Hackestein
Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company
Morton
Ablet
Fulmer
Borouch
McKeesport
Scanlon
Denniston
Girdwood
Wagner
Standing
Schaub
Shaul Et Ax
Gardner
Molseed
Hradwell
Pittsburg
West End
Pasenger Railway Company
Sampson
Pittsburte and Western Railroad Company
Petrie
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway Company
James L. Reed
Jacob Burrey
Mary Hesner
Benjamin Trimble
Quinn
B. F. Gibson
Margaret L. Gibson
Louis Reineman
Charles Reineman
Ann Scully
H. R. Scully
Charles Wirth
Wm. Miller
Verdicts and trials pace 19th century court docket
A verdict for the defendant in the Hufnagte and Chapman suits against Harry C. Miller follows false arrest claims. Gracey suit against the People’s Mutual Accident Association is on trial before Judge Slagte. A defendant verdict is recorded in the McKeeport flood loss case of Childs v Borough of McKeesport. A verdict for $112.50 is awarded to McGregor and Peterman and wife in the pipeline through their property suit. Steinhammer v Pittsburgh and Western Railroad is underway with fatal collision details. An ad announces an Elsessor Estate sale in Allegheny on March 26. Other notices promote portraits, children’s clothing, and jewelry outlets in city stores.
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Fred Hufnagte
John Chapman
Harry C. Miller
Robert Gracey
People’s Mutual Accident Association
Slagte
Joseph Childs
McKeesport
Robert McGregor
John Peterman
Fred Gwinner
P. J. Foley
M. Foley
George Carson
Dames
Barbara Steinhammer
Pittseburg and Western Railroad Company
Stowe
Steinhommer
Allegheny
A Fair Day's Work. Hours vary widely across Europe
The piece surveys working hours abroad, noting few laws limiting time. It cites Turkey, Montenegro, Serbia, Portugal, Belgium, Saxony, Baden, Russia, and only Austria Switzerland and France as having any legal controls. Examples include Turkish days from sunrise to sunset and Belgian crafts averaging 11 hours, with some trades at 15 to 19 hours.
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Europe
United States
Britain
Empire
Germany
Belgian Labor Commission
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Spain
Portugal
Russia
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Chambers* Journal
Montenegro
Servia
Belgium
Brussels
Ghent
Saxony
Baden
Austria
Switzerland
France
New York
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
California
Indiana
Michi
Rhode Island
Maine
Orida
Staryland
America
States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wakeman
White City
Thad
Nick
Church of England
Salvation Army
Dodger
Salvation
Hammeda Chebka
Sahara
Atlas Range
Hamma
Cafe de Bordeaux
Place de la Lyre
Place de Chartres
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Tirailleuis Indigenes
Spahis
Turcos
India
The
Africa
Rue de la Lyre
Senegal
Mediterranean
Gulf of Guinea
Madrid
Galicia
Choza
Brokaw Bros
Haughey
Anti-Croelty Society
Little Thomas Edwards
Krebs
H. P. Krebs
J. R. Mellon
Thomas Davison
Day
Dr. Bull
Elsessor
Jackson and
Webster
Jackson
A. J. Pentecost
Grant Street
Apcl
Aufrecht
Market St
P’g
Bey
Campbell & Dick
Fis
Wfs
Swift
Swift Srecific Co
W. Baker & CO
W. Baker &Co
Dorchester
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Creedmoor
Pitamine
Brockton
Forak
H. J
G. M. Lang
Tssb
Queenstown
Liverpool
Roral
Sienaa
Majestic
Teutonic
Deutoute
Britannic
Dane
White Star Dock
West Tenth St
White Star
John J. McUarmick
Pittsbury
J. Bruce Ismay
Broadway
State Line
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Anchor Line
Atlantic Express
City OF
Rome
Londonderry
Livernan L
Leeraige
Henderson Brothers
N. Y
McCormick
Smithfield
P. Squier & Son
W. Semple, Jr
Orvdveutscher Lloyd 8 & Ou
Southampton
London
Bremen
SAALE
TRAVE
Aller, Elder
EMS
FULDA
WERRA
ELBE
LAHN
Southwestern Railway Co
Southampton Docks
Oelrichs & CO
Bowl York
Max Schamberg
Smithfield Street
Keech
Keech’s
Cash and Credit
Nottingham
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
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