Dr Cyrus Teed and the Chicago Heaven Scheme Explored
The piece chronicles Cyrus Teed’s plan to form a second heaven in Washington Heights Chicago, detailing his California angels, the resistance from residents, and the Auditors’ investigation into Economite finances. It notes Teed’s disappearance, the influx of wealthy followers, and a looming equity bill by Henry Feight challenging expulsion from the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comex
Chicago
Diane
Teed
Dr. Teed
College of Life of Heaven
Tir
West
California
Hitthe College of Life
Cyrus
Washington Heights
Washington Heirits
Messiah
Cyrus Teed
Washington
Teevt
Angels
Dr. Teet
Economites
Aod
Henry Feight
Ediver County
Locating a Free Bridge to Link East End and Southside
Reports say the free bridge should be built at Twenty second Street Southside with a direct reach to Forbes Street and a wing into Second Avenue. The plan aims to connect East Liberty valley Hazlewood and surrounding tracts via Second Avenue Forbes Street and Fifth Avenue. An electric street railway may join Pittsburgh and Dunes Street traction systems, tying Southside West End and riverfront areas into rapid transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Bridge Affairs
Twenty-second Street
Southside
Forbes Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
East Liberty Valley
Hazlewood
Dunesne
Shatter
West End Company
Trix
Peculiar Insurance Case Settled in Alderman Court
Patrick Trainor as executor of James Sullivan sued Mrs William Shannon at 15 Smallman Street to recover 200 pounds life insurance paid out without Sullivan’s knowledge. The court ruled for the plaintiff, citing a similar Adams County Supreme Court decision from May 12, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Burns
Patrick Trainor
James Sullivan
Mra
William Shannon
Sullivan
Smallman Street
Stit
Supreme Court
Adams County
Boy News Vendor Taken To Hospital After Ordeal
Clement Campbell, a crippled news boy, was taken to Homeopathic Hospital yesterday by police. He is reported sick and at risk of pneumonia and hinted that his parents cast him adrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Campbell
Homeopathic
Six Fights on Hand Promised by City Controller
City Controller states he has six battles with officials at City Hall and the state over issues from gas use in public buildings to contract approval, bond interest payments, a garbage ordinance, McKee place street plans, and street railway back taxes, with court actions expected and public remarks promised later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
City Hall
Pittsburg
State Department
Harrisburg
McKee Place
Fourteenth Ward
Ward Street
McKee Lnee
Butromised
Pittsburg Delegates to Chicago Convene Machinists
George W. Kirk gravel foreman of Pittsburg and James O Connell of Oil City Pa were delegates to the fourth annual convention of the International Association of Machinists opened in Chicago last Monday A committee was appointed to probe the dispute between Panhandle machinists and their employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
George W. Kirk
James O'Connell
Oil City
International Association of Machinists
Panhandle
Captain G A Dake Removed to Dixmont After Insomnia
Captain G A Dake, initially taken from Mercy Hospital to Central police station on Tuesday night for insanity, was yesterday moved to Dixmont by his relatives. It is said his condition was caused by insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dake
Mercy Hospital
Central Police Station
Dixmont
Modern Noah from Lawrenceville Seeks Sister Julian in Mayo
Michael Gallaher of Lawrenceville declares he will lead 200 followers from Swinsford Mayo to escape an apocalyptic fire deluge. He believes a sister employed at the Q Central Hotel is endangered and plans a search warrant to locate her while forecasting world upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gallaher
Lawrenceville
Hanting
John
Swinsford
County Mayo
Ireland
California
Julian
Q Central Hotel
Mr. Gallaher
Pittsburg
Noah
Gallaher
B and O Not Surveying Wilkinsburg Cut Through
Baltimore and Ohio engineers reportedly studied a line from Brown's station to Wilkinsburg and a shortcut to the Pittsburg and Western road. Officials say no plan exists and the project lacks funds, with tunneling dismissed as too costly at about 200 dollars per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikinsburg
P. & W. Rond
Baltimore and Ohio
Brown's Station
Salt Works
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg and Western Road
Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Holbrook
Brown’s
Laughlin’s
Brown's
Body of man found in Ohio river near McKee’s Rocks
The body of a man about 200 pounds and 5 feet 10 inches tall was found in the Ohio river near McKee’s Rocks and taken to the morgue for identification. The clothing matched a milkman described as Charles Weber missing from Troy Hill Allegheny for about a week. an Adams Express receipt to Caroline Schovalin of Homeworth dated April 23 was found in his pockets. Coroners sought Weber’s friends and attempted to contact Mrs Schovalin to confirm the shipment origin and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Weber
McKee's Rocks
Ohio River
Congress
Charles Weber
Troy Hill
Allegheny
Adams Express Company
Caroline Schovalin
Homeworth
Anarchist Threat Letter Targeting Mayor Gourley
A German signed note threatening Mayor Gourley and the Southside with explosions and arson was found in his mailbox. The anonymous writer, calling themselves You No, warned of imminent violence and hinted at seeking the letter writer’s hours if suppression pursued. The missive was discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Want in the Workhouse Meeting on Allegheny County
Allegheny County Workhouse managers meet this afternoon at the institution to discuss staffing. Superintendent Hill plans to appoint subordinates to over 40 open posts, with managers approving except for three exceptions. Strong pressure from applicants’ friends is rumored to secure positions with generous salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
N. A. Magee
Cuba
Hill
Grand jury examines ex Assistant Postmaster Myler case
United States grand jury heard testimony yesterday from Inspector Dickson Miss Steele and Postmaster Gille land in Allegheny but no return was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myler
Allegheny
United States
Grand
Inspector Dickson
Miss Steele
Gilleland
Public Works to Tighten Grip as Overhead Wires Meet Opposition
Cities officials push underground wire ordinance to curb hazards and eyesore. Electric, telegraph, and telephone firms unite to fight for pole access and routing rules, while Chief Brown, the Mayor, and Council aim to minimize overhead wires and improve fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
United Action
Campbell
Rowe
Postal
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Electric Light and Telephone Companion
Philadelphia
East
Public Safety Committee
Eae
A Cry for Water at Pittsburg Ball Grounds
An ardent ball club patron complains about no water on the Pittsburg grounds during a game. He notes no hydrants, sees officials selling 10 cent bottles of pop, and argues paying 75 cents should include water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tin can ride on Central Traction cable delights Fourth avenue crowd
A tin can tied to the Central Traction cable with twine and wire drew yells from onlookers along Fourth avenue near the post office. City Home inspection by the Charity Committee of Allegheny found the home satisfactory. Parks payroll approved at $1,357.71. Surveys Committee failed to reach a quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Charity Committee of
Allegheny
Committee On Parks
Injured John Bloom in Olivers' Tron Works Hospitalized
John Bloom was injured at Olivers' Tron and Steel Works in Southside yesterday. He remained alive at midnight but hospital officials feared he would not live until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bloom
Olivers’ Tron and Steel Works
Southside
Memorial of the Flood to Close as Johnstown Commission Dissolves
The Johnstown Flood Commission will hold a final Philadelphia meeting next Tuesday to dissolve after detailing hospital construction costs and fund balances. James A. Beaver chairs the panel which includes R M Ogden and others. James B. Scott will read the hospital report, covering expenditures and the $65,000 allotted, with total funds of 96,725.52 and a $800 ground cost, plus a reserve for operations. The commission plans to reconvene May 31 in Johnstown for memorial ceremonies and the dedication of the monument to 750 unknown dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Commission
Johnstown Flood Commission
Philadelphia
James A. Beaver
R M. Ogden
Fitler
Francis B. Reeves
Cummings
Williamsport
Ands
Marvin
Reuben Miller
James B. Scott
Pittsburg
Judge Cummings
Francis B. Reever
Russia
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Hospital Commission
General Flood Commission
Hospital Board
Flood Commission
Fatal and Severe Accidents in Morganza Area
A string of accidents reported yesterday includes a Panhandle fireman killed when a locomotive emerged from a tunnel near Morganza and its smoke stack tore off. Other injuries and incidents involve a Birmingham car fall, a stairs fall injuring Alderman Cahill, a fire at Lucy furnaces burning Ponti, a Stable owner Shaw injured by a horse, laborer Bloom fatally crushed by pig iron, a mother giving laudanum to her baby, an old woman drinking bedbug poison, and Sam Wilcott struck by a West Penn train.
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Morganza
Inay
Jones
George Johns
Panhandle
Morzganza
Johns
Hastixes
Patrick Linstings
Birmingham
South Twenty-second
Carson Streets
South Eighth Street
Canut
Cahill
Pontit—Brober Ponti
Lucy Furnaces
Shaw
David Shaw
Staley
Theorse
Walnut
Main Streets
Allegheny
Wilcott
Sam Wilcott
West Penn
McFadden
To Let Rooms and Wanted Boarders Columns Highlight Desirable Homes
The Daily Dispatch notices feature the most desirable houses at moderate rates in prime locations. Readers are urged to notice and use the To Let Rooms and Wanted Boarders columns for best housing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily and Sunday Dispatch
Pennsylvania test measures locomotive fuel and load
Engine 263 hauled a 40 car train weighing 2,463,150 pounds from Chicago to New York on the Pittsburg division. The coal was weighed at start and at each fueling stop. The run prioritized best work over speed, with a test focus on cost amount and material type used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Residents complain about noisy boys at Shadyside corner
Complaints were made to Police Captain McLaughlin yesterday by residents of Shadyside about a crowd of boys gathering at the Walnut and Filbert streets corner. They allegedly fight, throw stones, and make life miserable for neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Shadyside
Walnut
Filbert Streets
Allegheny Steam Dyeing and Millinery Opening Today
Advertisement notes Allegheny Steam Dyeing Cleaning and Laundry Works offering shirt laundering and dyeing services with pickup delivery options at 445 Smithfield Pittsburg 1913 Carson street Southside Pittsburg 100 Federal street Allegheny and a 349 telephone. Also announces Feiseman Co millinery opening with perfumed artificial flowers for visiting ladies at Market street stores 506 and 508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuas
Prxtrer
Prop'r
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
Carson Street
Southside
Federal Street
Allegheny
Fieisuman & Co
Market Street
Night shirts sale and wedding outfits advertised
An old newspaper clipping touts a clearance of about 75 dozen fine night shirts marked at 12 to 150 dollars now slashed to 75 and 40 cents at Annex 411415 Smithfield Street. It also advertises horse harness and a line of fine underwear for wedding outfits from A G Camment & Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annex
Smithfield Street
A. G. Camment & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Standing Off Death with One Hand in Oil Well Feat
In Noblestown Lewis Robb a slender tooldresser descended 85 feet into an oil well to recover a spudding bit. He attached a chain to the bit and signaled for extraction after securing the head. Contractors paid him 330 for the dangerous rescue and the feat is hailed as nerve under extreme pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblestown
Lewis Robb
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Allegheny
Sudekim
Smith Bros
Robb
Merve
Joe
Curen
Greenlee
Forst
McMurray
van Duren
May Novelties in Parasols and Umbrellas at Zoc
A local shop advertises original parasols and colored umbrellas for misses and children with prices from 50 cents to 8.50. The catalog highlights fancy stripes, ruffles, lace trimming, and coachings in a range of sizes and styles, including 26 inch school umbrellas and Twisted Silk parasols with French horn handles.
Colored novelties sale offers best spring fabrics at cut prices
A bonafide bargain sale showcases 100 plus pieces of new Spring Goods bought in New York. Vigoreaux twills, two toned Bedford cards, stripes and plaids in 38 to 46 inch widths offered at 50c to 66c, well below actual values. More than 100 pieces of Bedford novelties, cashmeres, many shades, 38 to 46 inch widths, priced as low as 66c. Large assortment of high class dress goods including Cheveron stripes and Vigo reaux figures, 42 to 50 inch widths, valued up to $1.50, now 75c to $1. English storm serges and Crowfoot bedfords in multiple shades complete the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vigoreaux
All Wool French Faconne Suitings On Sale Today
A line of All-Wool French Faconne Suitings 52 inches wide in new Tan Gray and Light Blue shades. Regular price two dollars fifty cents, today only one dollar fifty cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asick
Newsy
Tor
Ohio
Department of Public Works
Viee Company
Newsies
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Johna
Sehenley Park
Harry D. Squires
Wood Street
Salter & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Mamaux & Son's
Penn Avenue
Tel
Thea
Biber & Easton
Trasa
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Fhr
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Black Bedford
Edward
Groetzinger
W. V. Dermitt , CO
Sixth Avenue
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