Mrs. J Ellen Foster Addresses Prohibition Amendment Debate
A large audience at the First United Presbyterian Church heard Mrs. J Ellen Foster of Iowa argue the Pennsylvania amendment question. She urged focusing on policy over morality and pressed for attacking saloons as the issue, comparing liquor to other industries and urging voters to press for prohibition by June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Union Avenue
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Indy
Pennsylvania
Guy Emineneney
Christ
Knights of Labor leader endorses prohibition vote
General Worthy Foreman Morris L. Wheat of the Knights of Labor toured D A 5 headquarters and forecast about 75 percent of K of L members will back the prohibition amendment. He noted strong support in the Oil City district but expected vigorous opposition in Allegheny County where only about 6 percent are anticipated to support. Wheat, from Iowa, believes prohibition works and seems to favor the measure though he did not formally endorse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy
Morris L. Wheat
Knights of Labor
Order
Knights
Wheat
K. of L
Oil City
Prohibition
D. A
L. A
EK. of
Allegheny County
Iowa
Samuel Hi Anereas
Asvanin Company
Pelton
Ness
Morris L. Wirat
Ees of Labor
Salisbury Hall
Sea
W.J. McOcoxnell
Forty-third
Butler Streets
Citizens’ Traction Road
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
East End
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Marine Hospital Sought for Pittsburg by Local Delegation
Mr J W Diehl and Rev T H Chap man traveled to Washington to appeal to Secretary Windom for a marine hospital in Pittsburg. They reported government support and funds are ready, urging erection on Ellsworth avenue property and promising quick action if approved. The pair cited urgent need for a Western Pennsylvania marine hospital and said a letter to secure the site would be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Sergeon Senecral
Treasury
J. W. Diehl
T. H. Chapman
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
East End
Ellsworth Avenue
Erik
W. Windom
Shiscsu
Pittsba
Apa
Pennsylvania
Mr. Diehl
Hamilton
Saco
Performance in Odd Fellows Hall Benefits T E Carroll
A crowd under 200 gathered at Odd Fellows Hall for a benefit performance for T. E. Carroll. The event featured a skit and a dance program with local participants and entertainment through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
T. E. Carroll
Damon
Calentic
Elmer
Revival of Bishop Tuigg Reported After Illness
Telegraph from Father O Reilly notes Bishop Tuigg once more revived after a serious illness. The Altoona diocese mourns yet praises his vitality as he battled heart trouble and paralysis. Tuigg had resigned earlier and spent time in Spain. He returned to health briefly before retiring to Altoona.
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Tuige
Father O'Reilly
Tuigg
Spee
Altoona
I. I. Ae
J. O'Reilly
Ering
Ikoe i
Hhu Ye
Spain
Toes
Charleston
D. C
Chen
Bellevernon Man Ends Life Near Allentown
Jacob Amalong a 38 year old laborer from Bellevernon died by his own hand yesterday morning in Bailey's Grove near Allentown. His body, found with a revolver in hand after a gunshot to the heart, was taken to Vierbeller's undertakers. Coroner McDowell and Squire Barr concluded death by self act. Amalong had lived with his wife who bore one empty chamber in the gun. The body to be shipped to Bellevernon for burial. Amalong born and raised there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Amalong
Bailey's Grove
Allentown
Bellevernon
Pittsburg
John Haddigk
Amslong
Vierbeller
Tooms
McDowell
Squire Barr
Haddigk
Shre
Amalong
Dukes
A A. C. Nutt
Strike Ends at National Tube Works McKeesport
About 2000 employees resume work after the big strike ends. Wage restore to last year’s level with 10 to 15 percent raises for skilled workers and 5 to 7 percent for laborers. General Manager John H Flagler plans a sliding scale to benefit both company and workers. The company confirms a nationwide pipe trade downturn but expects improvements if business rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Tube Works
John H. Flagler
Flagler
Comepany
Eens
Knights of
A Association
Imported trio fired from Jeannette glass works
Three Jeannette glass workers went to Tiffin Ohio to work at Belgian Glass Works. The men were blacklisted by union officials and refused to work with them, prompting a three day shutdown. The foreigners were discharged and departed in disgust while the rest of the union men resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
Tiffin
Strikers Align with Amalgamated Association at Solar Iron Works
There are no new developments in the Solar Iron Works strike and no favorable settlement signs. Most strikers have joined the Amalgamated Association which will aid them, while the firm plans to restart the mill soon with a small crew to be drawn from unspecified sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar Iron Works
Amalgamated Association
Iay
Parker criticizes Pennsylvania normal schools for rigid exams
Col Parker of Chicago, touring California lectures, urges Pennsylvania to lead in education. He says wealth exists but the state lacks in intellectual training, blaming frequent examinations for stifling true learning and hoping Governor Beaver supports reform. He cites cramming over development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Parker
Chicago
New York
California
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Stonemasons say guaranteed rate 38 cents not 36
William McGregor of the stonemasons' committee explains that the strike settlement was guaranteed at 38 cents rather than 36, with the remaining 2 cents potentially raised to 40 through arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGregor
Stonemasons’ Committee
Bakers Form a Union at Marvin & Co Factory
Eight hundred eighty eight? workers at Marvin and Co organize a mutual benefit association to protect wages and conditions. Nearly 300 workers attended yesterdays meeting and decided to form a union at the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin & Co
Regiment 123d Pennsylvania Volunteers Adopt New Constitution
A meeting of the One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers was held in Allegheny. They adopted a new constitution calling for a reunion on December 13, 1889, and annual reunions thereafter, with the next access set for the first Friday in June starting in 1800. Officers chosen included President Major Sanders, C. Repple, Charles Robinson, and McCall, Lindsey, Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Common Council Chamber
Allegheny
Meg Beag
Tags Ae Sanders
C. Repple
Charles Robinson
Well - McCall
Mr. Lindsey
Stewart
Strikers claim ongoing wage dispute at Allegheny Bessemer
The workers at Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works in Duquesne hold to their fight, insisting they have not given up despite the firm offering wages above what was demanded. The stalemate continues as negotiations stall and no wage agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Duquesne
Confession of Alleged Train Wreckers Told by Superintendent Starr
Superintendent Starr of the Ft. Wayne road recounts the confession of Ryan, arrested with Sadler in Canton yesterday, regarding a plotted train wreck. The case involves a denied ride on an expired ticket between Canton and Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Ft. Wayne Road
Ryan
Sadler
Canton
Dye
Cantom
Louis
Mellor and Hoene Show Finest Pianos and Organs
The Finest Pianos and the Finest Organs made in the country are offered at Mellor and Hoene 77 Fifth Avenue. Their large establishment displays a wide variety from Hardman Kraupauer and Kimball with thorough workmanship and superior tone. The Palace Chicago Cottage and Kimball are also shown to customers with easy terms and broad stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifth Avenue
Eepeok Ak
Hardman
Krakauer
Kimball
Palace
Chicago
A Golden Opportunity for Ladies to Buy Boys Shirts
A local notice promotes a sale of 2150 dozen pleated front boys shirt waists through Kaufmanns. It highlights closeout quantities and a golden chance for ladies to purchase affordable children’s apparel at a department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenl Ae Ae Kaufmanns
Paneer in fancy canes case at Gor. Fifth Ave and Market St
A local legal notice details a dispute titled Paneer in fancy canes warranted EP Repents and Bons versus Gor. Fifth Ave and Market St PaLAWt shirts for boating and James H. Ateew & Co. with a claim amount of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Market St
James H. Arken & Co
Ticket Sellers Versus Piano Sellers at Kleber Brothers
The piece argues music firms manage ticket sales for events while Kleber & Bro. supply instrument material, insisting Steinway pianos are essential. It highlights Steinway, Conover, Emerson, Burdett organs, and Vocalion church instruments as top picks, noting Kleber Bros. claim authority and listing address 808 Wood Street.
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Kleber & Bro
Gilmore
Rosenthal
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Emerson
Burdett
Vocalion Church Church
Kleber Bros
Sbelk Guvarsees
Wood Street
Balbriggan Undershirts Socks At Low Prices
To Day Balbriggan undershirts and drawers at S30 plain and fancy socks at Je and aay nan S88 Seek eas Se Ore Tee c G C cor Grant and Diamond sts opp the new Court House
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Cor
Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
Untitled Note to Tomorrow's Sean Bese Tyenaree
A brief note addresses Sean Bese Tyenaree with a forward looking tone about plans for tomorrow. The fragment hints at scheduling and anticipation without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Bese Tyenaree
Idlewild picnic and local incidents in June notes
The article records June city Sunday schools planning a picnic at Idlewild. It lists injuries at Keystone Mall and Pittsburg Traction, union and lodge activities, a shop burglary, and arrests. It mentions traffic fare talks, a fountain petition in Lawrenceville, and upcoming meetings with local officials and workers.
Princeton Alumni banquet at Allegheny College
The seventh annual Pittsburg Alumni Association of Allegheny College banquet was held at Seventh Avenue Hotel with about 100 covers. Judge White acted as toastmaster and speakers included President W. G. Williams, Judge Wickham, Judge Wood, and Dr. Patton. Attendees praised the college, debated its mission, and recalled Princeton ties and future aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny College
Seventh Avenue Hotel
White
Wickham
Beaver
Wood
West Virginia
W. G. Williams
Sauerin
Amherst
Duguesne
Princeton Co Association
Ident Patton
Princeton
Wennt
Association
William Scott
Scott
Patton
Im Lea
Dr. Patton
T. H. White
Connellsville
Jud
Harry White
W. A. Guthrie
Andrew W. Wilson
James Sutton
the Sutton, Jr
Unclear Market Fees Prompt Regulated Price Cuts
Fragmentary note discusses price regulation affecting Kaufmannens and a Grand Army suila regulation. It mentions prices reduced to 396 and hints at penalties for competitors matching the set price. Full context and entities are not confidently identifiable.
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Grand Army Suila
Kanufmanna
Precia Ie Sc
Steinway Grand Dominates May Festival Recital
Observer notes the Steinway grand piano as the sole instrument deemed suitable for grand concerts at the Gilmore event. The endorsement pleases Steinway enthusiasts and the local dealer, Vue & Broz, as representatives in the region. The text also mentions a sanitarium offering mad baths and massages by trained staff, with Dr. John Marshall in Green Spring, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway Agg
Steinway
Vue
Broz
Ohn
Marshall
M. D
Green Spring
Sale Ad Sparks Bright Deals On Coats And Suits
A bold storefront sale advertises 1,200 men's fine flannel coats in 30 patterns and 500 children's sailor suits at reduced prices. The promotion runs from morning hours until noon at P.O. C. on Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaushi
P.O
Cor. Grant and
Digmond
the New Court House
Fragmented ad copy for men's coats and accessories
Readable lines describe stylish fashionable items including flannel coats and vests in various patterns. Mentions prices and sourcing details with promotional tone. Contains misspelled brand cues and unclear references. No clear event or outcome identified.
Flannel Shirts Discount At Kaufmanns With Free Windsor Scarf
Kaufmanns offers 1500 flannel top shirts at 39 cents and 900 fine French flannel shirts at 98 cents each. A Windsor scarf comes free with every shirt purchase. The notice promotes tomorrow's displays and pricing at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Extra Values in Dress Goods Prompt Spring Sale
A chaotic listing advertises dress goods and fabrics with special prices on spring textiles. Items include wool faced geode, cashmeran, challies, satin, embroidered flouncing, and India linen with various widths. Also advertised are umbrellas and German Gloria plate caps with noted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albatros
Beater Cing Ag
Water and silk bargains flood a busy market page
The page lists fabric prices from A Renshaw Co and James Anderson, notes on garb ages and wine imports, mentions a New York educational notice for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and cites a will probate. It highlights silk yardages from 65c to 190 per yard, black silks 94 inches wide, ginghams, and general shop offerings.
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Satan
Massachusetts
Senate
Gurall
Bishop Tuigg
Southside
The
National Tube Company
Col Parker
State Normal School System
Bakers
123D Regiment
Deguesne
B. M. Haws
Penn Pittsburg
s&Su
Palace of Music
Idlewild
TroThy KeEre
Keystone Mall
Patrick Forst
Baltimore
Ohio
Johnstown
R. M. Spomw
R. H. Jones
Trinity
John Mcaliater
Itteburg
Greensburg
Alexander McHenary
Aaron
Joen McKee
Yellow Row
Lawrenceville
Piteburg
Lake Erie
Allegheoy County Butchers’ Association
Detroit
McDowele
Martha Miles
Warg
J. D. Anderson
Women's
Far- Miss Society
U.P. de Cumadon
S.J. Bhs
Rteustner
Judge White
Box 76
Dundesschool
Eigading
Teutonia Secreer
Suni
Coulsox Eane
Stern
Market Street
Dall
Whlism Malis
Tue Universalist Church
Imperial Hall
Sixth Avenue
Grant and
Smithfield Streets
Ave
W. B. Williams
Charles Clendenning
West Deer Township
Denton Scamasc
Moses
Pharaoh
Ection
Testis Ware Made
Henry Jeppreys
Ile Aliey
Haymarket
Berg
Boughton
T Club
Itty
Bongs
Temperance
Ment
L. Mooney
Jonxn Murfry
Pearl Street
van Sen
Tas
Clifton, 8. C
Clifton, 8. L
Tobin
Tobin Wan
Arch Streat
Ra Lge
Saebeoees
John F. Dravo
Jackman
Daya
Os Taut
Wotela
Charles Edward Locke
New the
Alleoad Na Ta
DEPEW
Yale
Ideal College
North American Review
Aaa
Miami
Kuabe
Estey
House & Waap
Vesta
Mae Ugly
Ales Lange Horns & Waxo
Histal Radésete
Sixth St
Ocean Greyhounds
Mads
Angostura Bitters
John L. Sullivan
OT Market ST
Wrisezesa
Apliws
James Anderson
East Diamond Ae
Twyman
Lexington
Asia
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Uasten
Myls- Tra
Pisberg
Aod
Eneiane
WEW
Horne & CO
Tom House
Tse
Tsc
Lansdown Salting
India
Real Shanghai Silke
Sitka
Tics
Sarah Gilks
Hlerania
Grenadines
Tross
Charlies
Ard
Fmr
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
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