Immigration reform debate and refugee relief efforts span cities
The piece argues for stricter immigration control and certification from governments of origin. It notes Hebrew relief groups caring for Russian refugees, with reports of lodging, language classes, and funds raised by diverse donors in Pittsburgh including Duguesne Lodge, Baron Hirsch, and Isaac Kauffman among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon Street
Franklin Street
Morning Star Lodge
S. of B
Pittsboro Lodge
Baron Hirsch
Kaufman & Sons
H. A. Woll
Joseph Fink
J. A. Lipman
Haus Gros
I. Stmesberger
J. PD. Bernd
Finkenberger
George Cohen
C. A. Weilnhaus
J. E. Hirshh
Isaac Kauffman
J. Kauffman
Kinorlinger
Max Friedman
D. Strassbermer
Philip Hornberger
Rosenbaum & Co
L. Markowitz
J. Hymen
A. Fink
C. Sunstein
Louis Smit
Myer Streng
Olendorfl
Workhouse leadership changes at Augheny County facility
Assistant Superintendent Burke resigns and is replaced by C C McClaughery of Joliet Penitentiary. Superintendent Hill names 40 appointments. board confirms them amid light attendance and political chatter. McClaughery, brother of Chicago police chief, previously led Huntingdon Reformatory duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
C. C. McClaughery
Joliet Penitentiary
Hill
McClaughery
Chicago
Huntingdon Reformatory
Augheny County
Messrs. Bell
Hax
Donnell
Messrs
Magee and
Lysle
C C. Hax
C. G. Donnell
W. A. Magee
Hoax
Jnst
May Prove A Fatal Fall In City Hall
Mrs Maud Espy of Boggs avenue Mt Washington suffered a vertigo attack on the fifth floor of City Hall and fell striking her head. She was resuscitated unsuccessfully by Dr Mor eur and nurse clerks then died later at home. the concussion may prove fatal. She was 25 and married to a painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Espy
Boggs’ Avenue
Mt. Washington
City Hall
Moreur
Brennen Confident in Re election as County Chairman
Democrats in Allegheny County debate successors as John Jiles from Harrisburg is floated for the chairmanship. Incumbent W J Brennen asserts his candidacy for re election and predicts victory. The County Committee will decide the chairmanship in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
John Jiles
State Department
Harrisburg
W. J. Brennen
Pittsburg
Jiles
Harrison Invited to Fourth of July Celebration
Mayor Gourley and G L Magee with Congressmen Dalzell and George F Haff of Greensburg urged President Harrison to attend the Pittsburg Fourth of July. The President was cordial and pleased by the invitation but could not say if he could come, though he would be glad to try if he could get away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
G L. Magee
Dalzell
George F. Haff
Greensburg
Harrison
Pittsburg
Marine Band Delights Audiences With Sousa Leadership
The United States Marine Band performed two concerts in the Auditorium under John Philip Sousa, praised as America’s finest military band. Singer Mile. Marie Decca drew warm appreciation and plans May festival dates starting in Dallas, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Band
John Phillip Sousa
Jong
America
Mile
Marie Decca
Marine Band
Dallas
Tex
Pittsburgers Sail on City of Paris for Europe
A New York dispatch reports Charles Lockhart and wife Sallie Arbuthnot Annie Robinson and Alex M Byers with daughter Charlies Lockhart sailed today on the City of Paris bound for various European destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Man Dies From Injuries At Brown's Mills
James Fellows age 62 puddler at Brown's Mills died yesterday at his Forty second Street home from injuries received in the mill last week. Coroner to hold inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fellows
Brown's Mills
Forty-second Street
Feicht Seeks Reinstatement in Economy Society Fight
Henry Feicht filed a bill in Beaver county court seeking reinstatement to the Economy Society from which he was expelled without a trial. He asserts ancestral wealth of about 400000 tied to the society and accuses John Duss of selling to tarnish his bid. Feicht cites a deathbed pledge from Father Rapp and argues his legal heirs deserve their share, while a sale of Beaver Falls Gas Company interests and rumors of Teed’s arrival stir Economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Feicht
Economist Society
Court of
Beaver County
Economite Society
Feicht
Feldht
John Duss
Mr. Feicht
Duss
Tre Disea Tcuman
Society
Theo
Jacob Hen- Thi
Father Rapp
Jacob Henriel
Mr. Henrici
Nick
Young Duss
Beaver Falls Gas Company
F. G. Baker
New Brighton
Economy Society
Economy
Cyrus Teed
Stately Held for Court on Gambling Charge
L and 0 Agent Stately faces two serious charges after a hearing on the gambling house case. His wife Sally Welsh plans a divorce action as police prepare further charges. Witnesses included Detective Shore and the house renter. Stately admitted dishonor toward his wife and hoped she would shield him with a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stately
Law and Order
Sallie Welsh
McKenna
Stately
Detective Shore
Mrs. Welsh
Washington County
Law and Order Society
Billy Ross Dies in Pittsburg Copy Room
William Ross known as Billy Ross, famed Pittsburg compositor, dies after long illness at his Cliff street home. Friends recall his quick skill from the 1870s, and his last duty in The Dispatch room marked by the number slug 30 and the obituary hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ross
Billy
William Ross
Tor Dispatch
Allin
Cliff Street
Conference Debates Bishop Candidacy and World’s Fair Stand
The General Conference of the AME Zion Church met for a second day. A proposal to appoint Rev. Y. C. Price as bishop was rejected by the assembly. A strong anti World’s Fair opening resolution was debated with moves to send it to a committee for signature of all delegates. Dr. Price declined bishopric to remain with Livingstone College. Bishop Joseph P. Thompson delivered the annual sermon in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E Zion
Thomas C. Hood
Baltimore
Chicago
Y. C. Price
E. D. N. Jones
W. F. Fonvielle
Livingstone College
North Carolina
Dr. Y. ©. Price
Price
Joseph P. Thompson
Newburg
N. Y
Thief James Camp Tracked and Collared by Detective
Detective Fitzgerald chased James alias Reddy Camp a Morganza graduate on parole for pocket picking. Camp sprinted through streets on Fourth and Sixth avenues before being tackled in Central Station. Inspector Mekelyy says Camp leads a gang of young pickpockets. likely to be sent back to Morganza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
James
Reddy
Camp
Fourth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Eagn
Tcen
Sng
Mekelyy
Sead
Morganza
Thirsting for blood in brutal attack at city restaurant
Mary Welch, an unstable immigrant, attacked Mrs. Morris with a butcher knife at 163 Third Avenue restaurant. A hand to hand struggle with a young clerk followed as Mary, aided by Mary Moore, was ejected after repeated insanity fits. Authorities plan to press insanity charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
Third Avenue
Mary Welch
Tom Dispatch
America
Alsace-Lorraine
Mary
New York
Evangeline
Mra Morris
Mrs. Morris
City plans numerous street openings and grade improvements
The Committee on Surveys recommended ordinances to open and grade multiple streets including Transit from Bedford to Center, South Twenty-ninth from Carson to Sarai, Copeland from Walnut to Haine, Northview from Arlington to Berg, Quincy from Kerr to Jones Laughlin railway, Cobden from South Third to west, Oakley alley to Jones Laughlin railway, Savace to the railway, Eva from Negrecy to St. Clatr, Boggs from Negley to Highland, Harvard from Highland to Sheridan, Broad from Highland to Sheridan, locate Kerin from Independence to city line, Donegal alley from Manatuka to Linn, Arlington from South Twenty-seventh to Christ Bonner’s, Kent from Stanton to McCullough, relocate Washington from Arlington west, reestablish Woodlawn from Joncastre west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Avenue
Center Avenue
South Twenty-ninth Street
Carson
Sarai Street
Copeland Street
Walnut
Haine Street
Northview Street
Arlington Avenue
Berg Street
Quincy Street
Kerr Street
Jones & Laughlines’ Railway
Cobden Street
South Third Street
Oakley Alley
Jones & Laughlina’ Railway
Savace Street
Eva Street
Negrecy
St. Clatr Street
Boggs Avenue
Negley Street
Highland Avenue
Harvard Street
Highland
Sheridan Avenue
Broad Street
Kerin
Independence Street
City Line
Donegal Alley
Manatuka
Linn Street
Twenty-seventh Street
Christ Bonner
Kent Street
Stanton Avenue
McCullough Street
Washington Avenue
Arlintong Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Joncastre Street
Faulkner Refuses to Cope as Family Split Faces Welfare
The Anti Cruelty Society investigated a Beaver Avenue case in Allegheny where Frank Faulkner allegedly turned his wife and 9 month old child out. The wife reportedly has epileptic fits and Faulkner refuses to live with her while seeking custody of two older children. She stayed with a family on Beaver Avenue after leaving him. Faulkner offered to pay board but not to live with her. she previously returned from the Poor Farm. No action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Cruelty Society
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Frank Faulkner
Manhattan Street
Hollerin
Faulkner
Millinery Opening at Leishman & Co Market Street
A millinery opening offers ladies perfumed artificial violets as gifts upon visiting the department. Leishman & Co at 5H 06 and 808 Market Street promotes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leishman & Co
Market Street
Office hours extend to 9 p.m on weekdays
The office will stay open until 9 p.m on weekdays as usual. This schedule preserves after hours access for clients and staff.
Western Theological Seminary Announces 21 Alumni Diplomas
The sixty-fifth commencement session at Western Theological Seminary in Bellefield Presbyterian Church saw 21 graduates receive diplomas. Alumni meeting featured addresses by Rev. Dr. Hills and Rev. Dr. Witherow, urging ministers to present well dressed, articulate, and Christ driven leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Theological
Western Theological Seminary
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
D. A. Hills
R. F. Sample
New York
Hills
J. S. Nichols
McClelland
Wm. H. Jetters
J. L. Witherow
William E. Allen
Wesley
N. C
F. Kennedy
Beaver Falls
A. Kirkbride
J. F. Kirkbride
North Benton
E. L. McCartney
C. L. V. McKen
Flatwood
C. C. Millar
Brookfield
Nichols
Powhattan
C. H
W. Va
Jon
Roemer
Wheeling
K. P. Simmons
Library
C. W. Swan
Calentti
BR. L. Painorg
Grove City
L. B. Myler
Adrian, Pa
New Streets for Allegheny Officials Recommend City Improvements
The Allegheny sub-Committee on Streets and Sewers recommended ordinances to repave Federal Street from North Diamond to North Avenue with Bel gian block and Madison Avenue from Main to Pine with Bel gian block. They also propose a stone retaining wall on Troy Hill road, a lateral sewer on East Diamond Street, a channel at Butcher Row sewer mouth, and grading and paving Gardner Street. The department chief to advertise for two street sweepers and one sprinkler. Contracts let to McPoland & Graham for Third Street sewer at 3366 and 315, and Rebecca Street sewer from Grant to Sturgeon at 702.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Public Works
Federal Street
North Diamond Street
North Avenue
Department of Public Works
Troy Hill Road
Madison Avenue
Main Street
Pine Street
East Diamond Street
Stockton Avenue
Butcher Row
Gardner Street
Lowrie
Hamilton Streets
McPoland & Graham
Third Street
Rebecca Street
Grant Avenue
Sturgeon Street
Will Take Out Papers For Residence In Pittsburg
Chinese residents discuss the new naturalization law they fear will keep them from returning to China. Leaders say no local Chinamen have sought naturalization, but many will file certificates of residence to stay legally rather than risk being barred from reentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Pittsburg
China
Quong Wo Sung
Dogs to be caught for not wearing 1892 DPS mark
Next Monday morning dog catchers will begin collecting all dogs not bearing the Department of Public Safety 1892 trademark. About 2,000 licenses for 1802 year issued indicate roughly 8,000 dogs roam loose without life preservers and at risk of capture. Early distribution days saw near 500 taken licensees daily, but numbers have fallen recently as the season continues through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Bid results for Herron Hill pump station stoker contract
Chief Bigelow opened bids for a stoker at Herron Hill pumping station. Westinghouse Church Kerr & Co offered 1400 dollars, Raney mechanical stoker 1400, Josiah W Ells 150 per boiler, Samuel W Hay 1500 pounds. contract awarded to Westinghouse Church Kerr & Co.
California Syrup of Figs Public Endorsement Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that gently cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims wide public approval and positions the tonic as the best and only remedy for many users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Best Suit in the World Sale by I. C. C. C. Clothiers
Today and Saturday at Grant and Diamond streets the I. C. C. C. Clothiers offer men’s suits priced regularly 18 to 20 dollars for 10 dollars. A large selection of fine styles and a window display invite shoppers to compare quality and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Metia
Grant
Millinery Opening To Dry Fremaman & Co
Fremaman & Co at 564 506 508 Market Street plans a millinery opening in a dry spell. The event will showcase hats and accessories from the shop as it resumes operations after a temporary halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremaman & Co
Market Street
Decoration That Is Worth While
Win H. Allen offers the season's most effective wallpapers at lowest prices. Estimates for fresco style treatments and all papers. Willing to visit to provide estimates. can travel when needed. Located at 17 Wood Street near Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. H. Allen
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Insurance Rates Rise in Pittsburg Fire Loss District
A Pittsburg fire surge pushes insurance costs up for merchants and manufacturers by about 200000 yearly. Rates on mercantile buildings glasshouses and iron works surged, with larger hikes on tall or hazardous properties. Officials discuss a salvage corps and city fireboat plans to improve protection and reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fire Underwriters’ Association
Authority For
Bright Dongola Shoes Offered in Two Opera Toe Styles
The listing shows 368 pairs of Bright Dongola opera toe shoes with buttons at $1.50 and 744 pairs in patent leather tip opera toe with buttons at $1.50. Local sale includes multiple sizes and stock details.
Store Hours Update Close Time Noted
Notice states stores close at 6 P M daily except Saturdays with later hours. confirms adjusted schedule for shoppers and staff.
Silk Fabric Styles and Prices for This Season
The collection features printed silks indias surahs brocade pongees taffeta glade silks and white jap silks in multiple colors and grounds. Prices range from 1 to 2.50 a yard with a special offer of 250 pieces printed silks at 75 cents per yard. Various new effects include illuminated surahs grace figured stripes polka dots and self colored brocade pongees.
Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St ay awree
Unable to determine a clear event or full readable details from the fragment. The note appears to reference a street junction at Fifth Avenue and Market Street with unclear context or action. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or outcomes are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
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Colonel Stone
Congress
Solomon Green
Wykie Avenue
Saip
Municipal Hall
ME Brennen
The
Pitteburgers
Mit
Harmony Society
John Doss
Rapp
Happ
Hife
Tor Disratch
Livingstone, N. C., College
James Camp
Department of Public Charities
Butler County
Carson Street
No 163
J. A. Moore
Faulknee
Daily
Sunday Dispatcht
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Salvage Corp
Beaver
Allegheny and
Ohio
Brown
Murphy
Chief Brown
Board of Underwriters
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Bear In
Sam
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue
India
France
JOS. Horne & CO
SILES
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