Washington Centennial Gala Honors Father of Country
A 100th anniversary mass meeting for George Washington drew 3 000 to 4 000 attendees at the Grand Central Rink. Prominent figures including James Hood and H S Gourley spoke as a 250 member vice presidential list was read, commemorating the Constitution and early American progress.
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Washington
President Holliday
Henry Hale
William Diehl
Judge Ewing
J. Guy McCandless
Akl
George Lackey
James Reed
A. J. Pen
Stern Collins
Nelivan
Ord
Nevin Woodside
Br Woodburn
W. B
Man Nesbitt
Robert Saids
Sherif
Sheriff McCandy
Jodie Slagle
Gernert
Temueeee
James Hood
H. S. Gourley
Pittsburg
Joby Bion
Josh Sonna
Ricker H. Ae
Doa
Wal BE
Iton
Ultver
Wilson
Tua
Speer
Harbi- McKeivy
John Z. Lacks
Josiah T Wia
Jobo SN. Nees
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Byra Free
Theo
Doord
Jan. Allison
W. d. Meaa
H. J. Murd
W. Dok
Mark W. Wenowith
Brown
McCandies
Paul
Az Stelver
J. Wainwright
Mode
John H. Bailey
J. Carnahan
Higelow
George N. Monroe
McParland
Charles F. Rassins
Lewis
Monumens
Charies 5
W.J. Mrennen
J. E. Mt . Welthe
William Sarit
A. H. Weaver
S Wightman
Calvin Wella
F. P. Case
Willaasa Hanes
Murray Verner
A. E. W. Paister
George Schentdt
James W. Grove
Joseph Etchbaum
James
Atterperry
Abex
Armeasiie
George Ane Tranes
It. Lindsay
George LI Hollidar
Es Shilie
Wood
W. Mackay
Ne “Pd
Mehene E. RB. Woucou
Nevin
A. Bernstein
Rg Fee
Jackson
M. Benham
Lappon
Hernan Streuh
Fire
John Junlap
John & Lambie
Robert U
Hell
Ker
Jehu Em
J . M. Levidson
J ‘Em. Greorge
W. Dilworth
J. J. Willian Vam
George A. Moke
Jobin Runnttte
Fox
LN. Mcnorth
EP Johnson
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Rae Hon
W.G. Hawkington
M. W. Eheson
Pave
A. Emerson
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Heart Phi Wiliam
Jaures Meron
Apcice Bare
Adame
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W. I. Hamilton
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Chis Prier
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W. Kety
O Ketler
L. Evans
Centennial Inauguration Celebration Invitations Read
Fragments show letters from officials in 1859 and 1889 declining invitations to Washington events. The scene includes remarks by Wanamaker and remarks by figures like Ha Senators and others as fireworks concluded a four hour program.
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Wanamaker
J. D. Camera
J. J. Ingalls
William P. Hu
Uel Marwell
D. D
Trinity Episcopal Church
Religious Exercises Highlight Centenary Observances Citywide
More than fifty churches in two cities held thanks giving services for the Centennial. St Peters Cathedral Allegheny featured fine music with Bishop Phelan presiding. Jewish congregations, notably Eighth Street Temple, showed beauty and fervor. B nai Israel observed centenary rites with Hebrew and English addresses praising Washington as the Father of his Country and urging upright citizenship. A special centering chant and music closed the observances.
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St. Peter’s Cathedral
Allegheny
Phelan
Eighth Street Temple
Congregation
B'nai Israel
Grant Street
Third Avenue
Ziewietz
Washington
J. Kornblum
Mr. Alper
Washington Inauguration Centennial Observed in Chicago
Chicago hosts the centennial of Washington's inauguration with eight mass meetings led by notable figures including Associate Justice John M. Harlan and Governor Jo Bees W. Filer. Tonight a celebration continues at the Union League Club with toasts to Washington Madison Jefferson Marshall Lincoln Webster Grant and others.
Misleading Patent Remedy Ad Claims Indigestion Relief
An advertisement fragment from a Philadelphia based notice touts a patent remedy for indigestion claiming success in over 45,000 cases. The copy cites Drs Blarkey and Palen and references Mrs Lovisz Bhoescom of New York City.
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Starkey & Palex
N .Y
Des. Stanger & PaLen
Mas
J. G. Clinxscales
Drs. Blarkey
Whiskey listings at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Pa
A historic storefront advertises in bond and tax paid selections of fine Rye and Bourbon whiskies. Brands include Melvale Mor Monticello Mt Venn Hannisvill Svetialy Gack Hermitage G. McBrayer Old Crow Hermitage W. H. 2 w Herm Bond Lillard C F C Carlisle Hume and Nelson with a telephone contact.
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United States
Gi Melvale
Mor
Monticello Mt
Hannisvill Svetialy Gackgga Hermitage
Cherry Finish Baby Carriages Ad Reflects Toy House Offer
Fine bright glazed finish carriages do not soil and stay bright with prices from ten to thirty dollars. Extras for repairs available at Lauer's Toy House located at 620 Liberty Street. Ali-Black embroidered China silks suitable for mourning at twenty four iv wide priced at 195 a yard. Uevus HackE MWFSu.
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Lauer's Toy House
Liberty St
Uevus & Hacke
Mwfsu
Fine Trouserings and Menswear Advertisements
The notice advertises fine trouserings and good-fitting trousers available at Pi s 434 Wood Street and O' Nett & Co 5821 5825 Penn Ave. It mentions boys waists shirting double fold American cheviots various colors and yard prices. Also promotes baby carriers shade fixtures and a purg ue report for sale at 620 Liberty Street and 96 97 With Ave City.
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Pi *S
Wood Street
The Birth of Pittsburg A Frontier Settlement
Pittsburg began as a rough military post near the Point in 1780 with settlers living in log cabins and defending against Indians. The article traces growth to a major industrial city with vast capital, thousands employed, and dominance in steel, glass, coal, gas, and railroads, urging continued civic progress.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Atlantic
the Point
Allegheny City
Southside
Wood Street
Fort
United States
LIVE STOCK MARKETS SUMMARY Cattle Receipts Rise and Fall
Live stock markets report 8 180 head cattle 1 015 head hog receipts fairly active. Beef and shipping steers steady to higher. stockers and feeders mixed. Chicago cattle receipts 6 000 head market steady with steers 35 to 40 dollars and cows 60 to 115. Lambs quoted 45 to 76.
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Crryo
Preanis
Sana
Chicago
Texas
Toraan
Wool Markets Show Limited Activity and Steady Prices
Domestic wool demand remains flat with small lots only and minor changes in quotes from Friday to today. Limited desirable stock both locally and at seaboard markets supports prices but large lines would move only at concessions. polled wools show steady demand and prices. Australian wools face stronger foreign competition as buyers seek cheaper options abroad.
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Sostox
Seaboard
New McKeesport Belle Vernon Line Expands Summer Service
As Lake Erie and Pennbucky lines switch to summer schedules, the McKeesport and Belle Vernon line will add trains to its terminus one mile above Lock No 3. The line upgrades include a new engine and a grading project costing about $400.
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Lake Erie
Pennbcky
McKeesport
Bellevernon
Won Ee
Gees Ae
A Father's Heroic Deed
A Montreal telegram describes Lancrede St Ours sacrificing his life to save his 12 year old daughter Marie and others from a capsized overloaded boat on the Nicolet river near St Clothilde. He bound his daughter's arm to a board and sank, allowing rescuers to reach the girl as the vessel drifted apart.
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Montreal
St. Clothilde
Lancrede St
Bost
Jean Mariot
Ulrich Lafonde
St. Ours
Almast
Big Gogebic mine fire at Aurora Mine ashland Wis
A mine fire at the Aurora Mine in Ashland Wisconsin began about 11 AM in shaft No 6 occurring 200 feet underground. The blaze spread through two main shafts and is described as the most disastrous on the Gogebic range with losses not yet estimable but expected to be very large. Four workers face unemployment as the fire threatens the mine’s remaining structures.
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Grand Gentral Rink
MR. BH. L. Gourley
Paris
France
Lafayette
Europe
Acreat
Ibe
Rons
United States of America
Asa Nee ‘Deen
Poland
Patrick Henry
Onces
Hamilton
Supreme Court
Acen
Esare Confronts Us. We Have Ceased Oo House of
Ashland
Wis
Aurora
Gogebic Range
Cleveland
Standard Buys Millett Gas Well to Control Findlay Field
The Standard Oil Company bought the Millett gas well near Findlay for 25000 dollars in cash plus eight dollars per acre per year for 660 surrounding acres. The deal sidelines Findlay Gas Trustees and Toledo Gas Board negotiators and gives Standard a dominant hold on the Findlay gas fields.
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Findlay
Dispatch
Frpday
Standard Oil Company
S‘ovelone
Monster Millett
Ohio
Taght
Findlay Gas Trustees
Gas Board of Toledo
Five Convicts Sentenced to Hang in July by Judge Parker
In Fr Surre Arkansas Judge Parker sentences five convicts to be hanged on Wednesday July 17. The accused are Jack Spaniard for murder of Deputy Marshal Eri Frank for killing Minnie Odell William Walker for unprovoked murder of Calvin Church Joe Martin for killing Ernest Adams and Elsie James the fifth woman found guilty of murder. The judge departs from the usual Friday hanging schedule.
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