Death of Charles Clendenning Walked From Canada to Pittsburg
Charles Clendenning died in West Deer township at 7 A M yesterday. He would have turned 101 today. Born in Ireland he came to Allegheny county as a boy then walked from Canada along the Allegheny river to Pittsburgh while teaching Irish linen weaving in Meadville. He settled in West Deer near Bakers and raised a large family. He remained active, tending bees and reading without glasses until a few weeks ago when a slight paralytic stroke ended his vigor. An earlier 100th birthday gathering drew friends from across the county.
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Charles Clendenning
Canada
Pittsburg
West Deer Township
Clendenning
Allegheny County
Ireland
Allegheny River
Meadville
Bakers
Ecclesiastical inquiry to settle Mount St. Ursula dispute
An ecclesiastical investigation ordered by Rome will be held in Pittsburgh to decide if Mother Alphonse receives payment to leave the Oakland Mount St. Ursula convent. Archbishop Ryan visits to hear complaints as two factions contend for leadership, with a possible division of dioceses and Rome’s final decision pending.
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Alphonee
Gertrude
Mount St. Ursula
Oakland
Rome
Pittsburg
Alphonse
Cish
Mother Alphonse
Canen Oter
Mia
Havre
Tome
Bottlers’ Plea Heard by Supreme Court in Philadelphia
John S Robb Esq attorney for the Pittsburg Bottlers Association and Mr Einstein traveled to Philadelphia to file or present an argument before the Supreme Court. Robb argues the bottlers hold valid licenses and cites reasons for license continuance. A prior case involved James McUiffery suing Martin Jacoutt after a seven cent dispute before Alderman O’Donnell.
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John 8. Robb
Pittsburg Bottlers’ Association
Einstein
Philadelphia
Robb
Supreme Court
Pumps keep Center avenue ponds from rising waters
Thomas Carlin and Sons, managers of the pumps at Center avenue ponds, report success in preventing water levels from rising further. No additional details provided.
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Thomas Carlin & Sons
Center Avenue Ponds
Soames
Romantic elopement ends in tragic death of Annie Stanley
A sorrowful tale of Annie Stanley a young English Gypsy who died in a Merrie England style tent in MacCarthy's Hollow Thirty sixth ward after giving birth to a baby. Her story traces a Baltimore to Bristol to Bridgewater marriage between Dick and Annie and their American exile with a reunion in Charleston before Annie's death on a feverish night. The inquiry by James Stanley of Coatesville rekindles interest in the event.
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James Stanley
Coatesville
Chester County
Annie Stanley
MacCarthy’s Hollow
Annie
Merrie England
Wina
Richard
William
Fel
Bristol
Bridgewater
America
Ates
Pony Ip
Charleston
8. C
Dickee
Jook
East End
Oben James Ae
Changes in Pittsburgh Banks Two Decades of Trade Shifts
A Pittsburgh merchant reflects on how banking and credit practices have evolved over twenty years. He notes a move from reliance on personal paper and personal bonds to a cash system, with higher interest and tighter scrutiny. He recalls how trust and custom once sufficed for credit.
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Pittsburg
Ees
Noaness
Ocean Eee
Ener
Pot
William Collingwood recalls Lafayette and early Pittsburgh
The well known Pittsburg resident William Collingwood recounts his boyhood in 1826 when Lafayette was greeted in the city. He details his role escorting Lafayette into town and later helping escort President-elect Harrison toward Washington. He also recalls the Lake Erie veterans’ ovation on Wood street and the lasting memory it left on him as a four year old.
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City
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Rome
William Collingwood
Lafayette
Arsenal
Harrison
Wilkinsburg
Washington
Cincinnati Packet
Collingwood
of Ae
Lake Erie
Wood Street
Emma Abbott as a Girl in Peoria A Hustler’s Early Rise
A Peoria friend recalls Emma Abbott in school days with energy and resolve. He notes her early public concerts, a music-teacher father, and a 25 cent-a-line newspaper notice she proudly showed, marking a determined path to later fame. The recollection also mentions contemporaries Bob Burdette and Hob Ingersoll living in Peoria at the time.
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Emma Abbott
Peoria
Emma
Bob Burdette
Chillicothe
Hob Ingersoll
Italian Catholic Church Planned in City
Last Monday Ter Dispatch announced an Italian Catholic church would form after the current mission at St Pauls Cathedral ends. A temporary Italian service will be held Sundays in cathedral space while plans proceed for two masses and a church to serve Italian families. Funds, site, and construction details remain to be arranged as the mission shows strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
St. Paul's Cathedral
Ema
Sunnya
How to Get There New Park Proposals From Schenley Ground
Chief Bigelow urges City Councils to secure 20 to 30 acres and gain a donation of over 300 acres from Mrs. Schenley for a public park. The Dispatch provides a ward map showing the site in Schenley property in the Twenty second ward and access routes.
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Chief Bigelow
Schenley
Twenty-second Ward
Roof of Eternity Bids for New Government Building
Bids are being received for the iron roof of the new Government building and many proposals have been sent to the Supervising Architect in Washington. Ags is customary in the asking for bids on public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sameed
Washington
Proposed Schenley Park area near Oakland power house described
The article outlines a 379 acre proposed Schenley Park southeast of the Oakland power plant with entry near Forbes Street. It details boundaries along Brightwood Joncaire and Nixon streets, multiple access routes, and viewpoints from high ground. Council members McGunnegle Magee Carnahan Lambie Keating discuss funding, land gifts, and potential offers from Mrs. Schenley and Mrs. J Gunky, with bids for a marble fountain project open until June 11.
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Schenley Park
Oakland Power House
Forbes Street
Brightwood Street
Joncaire
Junction Railroad
Nixon Street
Fifth Avenue
Halket Street
Wa Street
Meyran Avenue
Atwood Street
Oakland Avenue
Boquet Street
Bates Avenue
Four Mile Run Hollow
Western Boundary Line
Joncaire Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Second Avenue
Laughlins
Junction
Bryson Street
Cornera
Park Place Road
Neville Street
Pittsburg
East End
Linden Grove
Allegheny to Hold Mayor Election With Multiple Candidates
Allegheny residents face a crowded mayoral ballot next February with several announced contenders. J. M. Hanna, a local furniture dealer, declares candidacy in the Republican party. Others named include James Goe, Wm. Cruikshanks, Wm. Griffiths in the Second Ward, Wm. Boer in the Fourth Ward, and Chas. Yer in the Eleventh Ward.
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Allegheny
J. M. Hanna
Republicaries
James G Oe
Wm. Cruikshanks
Wm. Griffiths
Wm. Boer
Chas, Yer
Anrother Landmark Demolished For New Business
A long standing Southside landmark at South Ninth and Carson was torn down to clear site for a new business house. The two old houses, part of the Wood estate, stood over forty years.
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Southside
South Ninth and
Carson
Hai Me
Wood
Death-Game Hero: Allegheny Man Foiled Suicide at Drugstore
George Bucher a prominent colored resident of Allegheny's Third ward attempted to swallow laudanum after losing 1000 in bets. George W Haering and his clerk wrestled the bottle away at the corner of James and Ohio streets yesterday afternoon. Bucher once drove on the Troy Hill line and had long bought from the shop.
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George Bucher
Third Ward
Allegheny
George W. Hacrng
James and
Ohie Streets
Haering
Jim
Bucher
Troy Hill
Home for Young Women opens in Allegheny
The Home for Young Women at 49 Stock ton avenue Allegheny opened with about 50 advocates present. It aims to provide a boarding place with donors pledging furniture and other support. The home will house 20 to 30 boarders with six already enrolled and weekly charges range from 300 to 350 dollars.
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Stockton Avenue
Allegheny
Bouse
Notes and Notions on a Hodgepodge Evening
A patchwork local column recounts social names and happenings in Pittsburgh area. Mary and a lamb tale, visits by Mary of Washington PA and J W Ray of Waynes re, Indiana. anti prohibition meeting announced at Odd Fellows Hall. missing person James D. Wright from Lawrenceville. transport discounts for Hibernian delegates. speeches planned at Haymarket square and Smithfield M E church. various local incidents include a larceny charge against Kobelinseki and a found unconscious man at Baltimore and Ohio depot. and plans to convert Klopfer's Hall into a Mechanical Hall with $1000 project.
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Mary
Judge Ingram
Washington, Pa
Monongahela House
Jupaz Harm Ware
Indiana
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Lawrenceville
J. W. Ray
Waynes
Ind
Seventh Avenue
Anti-Prohibition Society
Southside
Odd Fellows Hall
James D. Wight
Duncan Street
Hibernian
Thomas Watt
P.rr
John T. Shallenberger
Will
Haymarket Square
Allegheny
Kobelinseki
O'Donnell
Baltimore and Ohio
Hienpathic Hospital
Epwand Murphy
Smithfield M. E
Gheny
Clma
Coulson
Baltimore
Peeter Conway
Jones Ferry
Frederick Noah
Michael Carrigan
Noah
Alderman Jones
The
Ark
Baianeinge Covuwon
Saratoga Council
Peter Oakes Held for Court on False Pretenses Charge
Alderman Doughty jailed Peter Oakes last night on a charge of false pretenses involving a claim to obtain an estimated $150 worth of cattle. The case alleges deception over real estate or estate holdings.
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Peter Oakes
Doughty
Edison on electricity future and lab life in city
Thomas A. Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park, spoke with a Dispatch reporter about his sleep habits, lab routine, and philosophy. He outlined visions for electric rail power with stationary dynamos, direct heat to electricity conversion, and improvements to the phonograph, while noting his disdain for lawsuits and love of lab camaraderie.
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Thomas A. Edison
Wizard of
Menlo Park
George Westinghouse, Jr
Edison
Mr. Edison
Chicago
Philadelphia
Omaha
Chio
A Beautiful Monument Dedicated in September Postponed
Pittsburgh soldiers headed to Gettysburg were delayed as the State Monument Association postponed the dedication from Monday and yesterday to September 1 and 12. The New York centennial celebration caused the delay, delaying the monumental program and orders for work.
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Pitteburg
Gettysburg
State Monument Association
Monument to Gettysburg soldiers to stand 12 feet high
The upper part of a granite monument by the Nothment Pennsylvania Reserve Association is shown. Designed by Alexander Murdoch the piece depicts a soldier marching with his gun leaning on a grave of a comrade near a battlefield grave marker. Free transportation will be offered in September for Gettysburg veterans.
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Nothment
Pennsylvania
Strike at Rainey’s coke works over level wagons
Workers at Moyers coke works yesterday walked out demanding level wagons and a day’s wages for all work done, blaming insufficient work and heavy loads. They cite dangerous air as a factor and plan a mass meeting with Knights of Labor figures to organize the men.
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Rainey's Coke Works
Moyers
Peter
Wise
John Costello
Knights of Labor Executive Board
Julius Side
Knights of Labor
Brice Denies Candidacy for DNC Chair
Calvin S Brice chairman of the Democratic National Executive Committee visited the city yesterday and said he is not a candidate for the DNC Chair though many friends urge him to consider it. He added the committee meeting decisions remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvins. Brice
Democratic National Executive Committee
Democratic National Committee
Great May Musical Festival At Exposition Hall
Music lovers rush to the new Exposition Hall tonight for a premier program led by a famed conductor with top singers and Steinway pianos. H Kleber & Bro. showcases duplicates of Steinways Conover Opera and Emerson, crowning Pittsburg’s musical hub at 506 Wood Street.
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Exposition Hall
Steinways
Steinway
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Conover
Emerson
Kleber's
Pittsburg
Fine Qualities Hosiery Sold At Discount
Local retailer Jos House & Co. announces clearance on ladies silk hosiery at reduced prices. The sale emphasizes premium items discounted after unsold stock moved from the Peon Avenue stores.
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Jos. House & Co
Peon Avenue
Big Record as Lucy Furnace Blows After Long Run
Lucy Furnace No 1 has been blown out after two years ten months and fourteen days of blast. It produced 192 000 tons and now workers remove the salamander from the bottom. Refining work will begin in about a week with further repairs planned to the peg house and hot blast stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Peg House
Prices From Great Scott Sale At Busy Bee Hive
Readable ad notes clear price cuts on children and ladies wear including ribbed vests at 10¢ and 15¢, ladies jerseys 25c, calico basques 23¢, wrappers up to $1, Mull caps 5c to 1, infants slips and cloaks discounted. Busy Bee Hive Corner Sixth and Liberty.
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Busy Bee Hive
Sixth
Liberty
Men’s Mackintosh Raincoat In Stock at Penn Ave Store
Jos. Honne & Co. advertises men’s English Mackintosh waterproof coats available in the men’s department on Penn Avenue Storen. The note emphasizes in stock inventory and local shopping.
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Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Factory Fire Prompts Partial Rebuild in Beaver Falls
A Lawrenceville ax factory destroyed by fire will not be fully rebuilt at Beaver Falls. Reportedly the firm has acquired the old Bee Oil-butte in-BiENt site to remodel the facilities for war production, seeking a cut of wartime profits.
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Lawrenceville
Beaver Falla
Bee Oil _— bettee
Bient
Genuine guitars and music goods at Kleber’s Music Store
H. Kleber & Bro. offer genuine guitars and a large stock of violins music boxes banjos and sheet music at 506 Wood Street. New American wood Arion guitars priced at 10 dollars claim equal quality to 20 dollar rivals and come with a guarantee.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Klebers
Courtois
Besson & Slater
Kibbers
Strikes and Labor Movements Visible at Duquesne and Local Plants
The article notes no new developments in the Duquesne strike as workers remain confident of victory. At Solar Iron Works, beaters and puddlers replace strikers in finishing, while L. A. 7190 K of L warehousemen plan a Friday meeting to set a new wage scale and likely demand raises. Increased orders for electric light plants push Wesouse Electric Co departments to double shifts, with contractor Joms Shaw paying union marble wages of 275 dollars daily at the Monongahela House project, a figure the union seeks for marble work.
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Duquesne
Puddiers
Solar Iron Works
L. A
K. of L
Wesouse Electric Com Y
Joms Shaw
Monongahela House
Bargain Sale Notices and Local Shop Displays
An assortment of sale notices lists bargains at multiple Pittsburgh stores. Items include suits priced at 8 10 and 12 dollars, patterns described as bright and new, watches from E P Roberts Sons, waterproof circulars for women, festival cakes from Jos Horne Co, and a relocation notice for Great Western Gun Works to 706 Smithfield Street.
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Reemoval
Great Western Gun Works
Smithfield Street
Liberty
J. H. Jounarox
Allegheny County Light Company Tests Coal for Electric Light
In a letter to The Dispatch the Allegheny County Light Company explains long running cost tests on electricity production. They report erection of two boiler batteries at Allegheny station and a plan to run on coal for about 30 days before connecting gas to new boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Station
THE
Allegheny County Licur Company
Old railroad officials lose warmth as they rise higher
An elderly observer laments how ambitious railroad officers have grown distant and cold. He recalls how once clever men now seem icy and distant, claiming the duty to be dignified harms the patronage and public warmth they once showed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
Fresh Suits at Five Ten and Twelve Dollars
See a selection of fine suits at five ten and twelve dollars. Call today to view these new arrivals. Located at P C O C corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Bargain Wrap Sale at Baum & Co. Offers Beaded Silk Lace
The balance of beaded silk and lace wraps goes on sale at Baum & Co. at nearly half price. Fine beaded wraps start at 275 dollars. Secure a bargain now before stock ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Baum & Co.'s
Fine Embroideries and Guns at Pittsburgh Stores
Low prices on wide widths flouncings and skirtings plus sew patterns in hemmed embroideries just received at Jos. Horr & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. Guns and revolvers pistols target rifles and cartridges priced from $3 to $275 with bargains across all kinds. J H Johnston 706 Smithfield St and Trissa Geoth gold watches from Roberts & Sons corner Fifth Ave and Market St offer American makes in various styles and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts Sons
Corner Filthave
Market St. Mtt
Jos. Horr & Co
Penn Avenue
J. H. Johnston
Smithfield Street
Trissa
Jos, Horse & Co
Petece
Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market St. Mit
Mining Activity Along B and O Between McKeesport and Connellsville
The mining situation along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between McKeesport and Connellsville is reported as good but proves otherwise. Only a few works are fully active outside Scott Haven, Blackball, Republic, and Penn Gas Works. Three of the largest operate only two days weekly, with limited activity at other operating mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
McKeesport
Connellsville
Scott Haven Works
Blackball, Republic and
Penn Gas
Looking for His Sister Harry Amond Arrives Seeks Missing Teen
A St Louis youth Harry Amond visited police seeking help locating his 16 year old sister who vanished six weeks ago with a drummer. No clues or signs were found up to last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Amond
St. Louis
Ron Aon Lee
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