Growth of Mitteburg Public Schools Since 1856
The annual reports of Mitteburg Public Schools noble growth under Superintendent George J. Luckey detail a flattering rise since 1800, with 613 staff today and 6,724 enrolled in 1880, plus commentary on examinations, science teaching, and dietary kitchen reforms, highlighting financials and the board's optimism for wider access.
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Gentral
Mitteburg
United States
George J. Luckey
Caphors
Gentral Board
Evi
Death of XN J Braden the well known commission merchant
N J Braden a prominent commission merchant of Forcombe and Liberty Street died at his residence after a prolonged illness. He arrived in the city about 1900 from Tramboll county Ohio and built a trusted business serving bowlers and the trade, averaging 1,600 weekly. His loss is deeply mourned by business and church communities. Braden served as vestryman and treasurer of the Episcopal church, having funded 22,000 for the church in a single year, and his death is called a great calamity to the parish. He was 54.
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N. J. Treden
Liberty Street
Poole
Thie Lee
Miner Reserve
Dittebury
Boone
Haden
Liberty
Iraden
Nipaden
Braden
Hin Demine
Western Union Officials Inspect Pittsburg Office
General Manager Eckert and a Western Union delegation, including Colonel Clowry and M. O. Bristol, toured the Pittsburg office yesterday. Eckert praised arrangements at the site, noting Pittsburg’s office as the first in the United States to operate the dynamoom. He led an West to East inspection tour from Chicago to St. Louis, with a new office opened in St. Louis last week before returning to New York last evening.
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Eckert
Clowry
Western
M. O. Bristol
A. S. Brow
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburg
United States
Ni York
Indiana Farmer’s Daughter Elopes After Escape From Home
A telegram from Louisville reports Mise Minnie Nalling, daughter of a wealthy farmer near Columbia Indiana, escaped from her room Thursday evening using a ladder, went to Indianapolis, met Richard Duncan an old man, and they were married. They started for Pittsburgh but are not expected before morning. The girl’s parents are indignant.
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Louisville
Minnie Nalling
Columbia
Ind
Indianapolte
Abe Ie Eal
Richard Duncan
Pitwburn
Colored hotel waiters press demand for wage raise
About 100 colored waiters in Pittsburgh's hotels plan a collective wage demand next week, seeking 25 per month up from 20 to 25 in most hotels, with the Duquesne paying 46. They cite long hours and confinement, and anticipate organization to back the request, with past efforts failing.
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Walters
Duquesne
The
Hoyer
Dover
Anderson
Boyer
St. Charles and Central
Monongahela Hound
Seventh Avenue
Soblonser
Still Hanging Fire On Strike As Meetings Yield Little
Still hanging fire as a meeting last night produced no decisions altering the strike. Reports say one or two new partnership schemes were reviewed, with cards granted to interested men after papers were deemed satisfactory. About 400 are expected at 637 Smithfield street for division among strikers, while 64 are at work and around 200 idle with work on hand.
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Tioners
Schaefler Bronn
Smithfield Street
McMasters
Ce Schaeffer Bros
Agvaces
Irwin
Allegheny
Wilmerding
Pittsburg
Eline
Ohio
Tee
National Tube Works resume full operation at Moioemporh
The National Tube Works at Moioemporh reopened yesterday with about 4500 workers returning after requesting wage advances. Some workers chose to finish a two week holiday while others resumed duties as management and a committee oversee post reopening arrangements.
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Moioemporh
Monsey
Work on Monongahela project faces delays and handover
Workmee at the Monongahela Heevee Kee showed progress but a yesterday delay at the Monongahela Howes interrupted work for about an hour. A Hamilton led duo of painters earned about 60 per day. Ajcont Jowell ordered them out. The job was reassigned to contractor W. lk. Broughton and the crew were relocated.
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Monongahela
Monongahela Howes
Hamilton
Ajcont Jowell
W. Lk. Broughton
Miners Ordered to Stay Away From Boots Mines
Report from Boots Haven notes W L Boots settled with his men while Provident McLaughlin issues order for miners to stay away Boots mines on the Vt Ganens route. Workers are told to seek work elsewhere or endure union pressure under threat of sale or expulsion.
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Columbus
Boots Haven
W. L. Boots
Provident McLaughlin
Wtay
Boots
Vt Ganens
United
Air Brake Order Reaches City From New York Central
An order arrived yesterday from the New York Central Railway Company for 1000 sets of air brakes for freight cars. Arrangements are nearly completed to outfit all new cars built by the Queen and Crescent system.
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New York Central Railway Company
Queen and Crescent
Ex-board of D. A. 3 K. of L. Replies to Reform Labor Letters
The ex-board of D. A. 3 K. of L. met last night and, in response to a letter from the Central Trades Council, agreed to appoint committees to visit legislative candidates to determine their stance on reform labor laws.
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K. of L
Central Trades Council
Chief Clerk Nicholl Declines Temporary Labor Bureau Post
David Nicholl the Edgar Thomson furnaces chief clerk accepted the Labor Bureau appointment created after Harry Torters death but found it temporary and declined the job. He noted the vacancy was not permanent and chose not to serve.
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David Nicholl
Edgar Thomson Furnaces
Labor Bureau
Yvacant
Harry Torters
Braddock Faces Potential Strike Over After-Death Promises
Braddock tensions rise as drillers and EHI clash over a promised 1 percent of the profile. Captain Jones had pledged the share before his death, fueling demands and threatening industrial action. The dispute centers on the promised earnings and who holds responsibility for the distribution.
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Braddock
Ehi
Captain Jones
Linden Beel Works Grievances Heard Today
President Weilie will hear the grievances of the meltere at the Linden Beel Works today. Expect a amicable resolution as discussions proceed with union representatives and management.
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Wil
Fay
Weilie
Linden Bieel
Bammond Mill Lands Negotiations Reported In Mansfeld
Negotiations to purchase land for the Bammond Mill sit are outlined in a report from Mansfeld, with details published in a local issue of Due. The document notes the proposed site, involved parties, and the expected steps toward finalizing the transaction.
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Bammond
Presbyterians Debate token use and church governance
Report on a church meeting where the token ritual from early Scottish Presbyterian practice was debated. Contenders included maintaining the old token or adopting a new form, with votes and motions shaping ministerial committees and a plan to table collections for the year. Names include Joseph Wy Manton and Rev. John Graham.
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Mertinges
Joseph Wy Manton
Hootland
Meory
William McKenney
Philadelphia
Kiev
John Graham
Winance Committee
Daniel Breele
Presbyterian
Northern
D. Browle
Hugh Grahan
Pi Mabong
J. F. Morton
Joseph Long
Philade Ov
John Alford
J. J. He Hill
Gio
J. M. Stephens
John McDowell
Western
G. W. Brownell
Hebert Cooper
DJ. White
Thomas Higearstall
M. Way
James McKinney
J. G. Boles
D. Stole
William MocKibenny
the Times
J. HW. Leeper
M. Garley
Matthew MocKlnvey
Hynod
United Btaton Comitn
Graham
Bynod
New York
General Bynod
Alniiar
Jtem
Adame Discusses Tariff Bill Amid Senate House Debate
Congressman George Adams of Chicago comments on a tariff measure during a Washington session. He notes Republican leaders favor reductions in duties while a Senate panel may revise the cotton and linen schedule. Adams hints he can present evidence before the committee and discusses prospects for promotion within leadership, citing opposition to the tin plate schedule from Akerman and Allison.
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George Adam
Chicago
Wahington
Mewald
Washington
Wbiliey
Adame Ald
Akerman and
Allison
Tim Sullivan Committed for Assault Hearing Today
Alderman Donovan ordered Tim Sullivan jailed yesterday to await a hearing today on assault and battery charges. Richard Jones, 13, alleges Sullivan, a 19-year-old bootblack, assaulted him in the Ninth ward last Monday, beating him severely in what is described as an unprovoked attack.
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Tim Sullivan
Donovan
Richard Jones
Sulliven
Delinquent Taxpayers Listed for Advertisement
The delinquent tax collector is preparing the 1889 water, property and business tax list for advertisement. Final notices already sent. unpaid parties face posted property and added costs up to 150. Liens may be filed within a month after adjournment if taxes remain unpaid. Major Montooth returns from Harrisburg after meeting with the Board of Pardons.
Weighty parade of Allegheny Butchers National Amputation delegates
A lively Allegheny County Butchers delegation heads tonight for a national convention in Cincinnati. Charles James of St Louis presides with William Pove of Allegheny as vice president. J. J. Bellateln leads local delegates. a St Lawrence steamer will carry delegates and wives, with the Pleasant Valley Band providing music.
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Tuonday
Cloclanadl
Charles James
St Louis
William Pove
Allegheny
Anne Hon
Olas Dlanat
Allegheny Butchers’ Association
J. 3
Dellateln
Ahosat of
Din PaTon
Bellateln
Queen City
Grand
Allegheny County
Ox- Tyneon
Ee Dela A
Bollatela
Jaco Obter
Willis Gottlolb Dellenbach
John Hote
Bt. Lawrence
O O'Olock
Allegheny County de Tos
Vinitora
Jacob Richter
Louis Id
M. Marx
Plessant Valley Band
Cincinnati
Louis Rothachuid
Houw
Oceanion
Lnm
Supreme Court
Alleheny
Butehera
Wealthy donor offers ten thousand for widows and orphans home
A retired merchant known as Mr Beutmoyer reportedly offered to fund a widows and orphans home for the Odd Fellows, with plans for a four to five acre site in Allegheny and a ten thousand dollar property expenditure. Grand Lodge sessions close with several actions including rejecting 18 year membership and delaying other business until next year. President John White notes a ten thousand dollar mortgage held by the lodge for the Orphans of Odd Fellows at Tioga remains, with intentions to discharge if lawful.
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I. O. OM Penola
Myler
Grand Lodge
Alto
Beutmoyer
John White
Howe For
Odd Fellows
Tioga
Quiet poker raid ends in arrests at Smithfield street room
Shortly after midnight Captain Unterbaum and Lieutenant Devinieon raided a poker room at 419 Smithfield Street. The game was in full blast on the third-floor room when officers entered. William Smith and an 18 year old, Langbelo, the proprietors, and five others were arrested.
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Unterbaum
Devinieon
Bmithield
Hank
Pation
William Smith
Langbelo
Central Pation
Hans Ray Hors Malvall
Arrangements to Bond Delegation to Harrisburg Tonight
A committee meeting in the Common Council chamber will organize support for Major Mantooth for governor. They aim to form a citizens delegation to Harrisburg and appoint a committee to handle details. Captain O W Watchelors name appears as a mover and ally in the movement.
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Harrleburg
Seation
Miontooth
Common Council
Organiae
Marelaburg
O. W. Watchelor
Mila Soem
Aly
Mantooth
Gourley
Oltumona
Harp of Moore Sent to Booteh-Irish Congress
The celebrated harp of Thomas Moore has been sent by George St Childs of Philadelphia to the Booteh-Irish Congress. It arrived in Fittaburg last Monday and is under the care of Prof. Williams of the Curry Institute. The instrument, known in Irish lore, was previously sent to the first Scotch-Irish Congress in Columbia Tennessee, where Wallace Brace penned a poem.
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Ireland
Thomas Moore
George St, Childs
Philadelphia
Fittaburg
Williama
Curry
Iriah Clarseaoh
Childe
Columbia
Tenn
Wallace Brace
Messrs
Williams
Peter Dick
Rab O' Carrick
Aldo
Hamilton's piano and organ bargains at Fifth Avenue
Great bargains on pianos and organs from Decker Bros Knabe Fischer Estey and similar brands at Hamilton's 91 and 03 Fifth Avenue opposite the Opera House. Small down payment with monthly or quarterly installments and liberal cash discounts for quick payoff. Prices and terms available before purchase.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Hamilton Building
Opera House
Decker Bros
Knabe
Fischer
Estey
Big sale of clothing stock at P C C stores
A large sale at Grant and Diamond streets features three stores selling combined stock at about 40 cents on the dollar. Men’s suits, passmere and other garments offered at low prices with many items such as suits, mandolins, and guitars advertised. Also notes on new instrument lines and a legal notice about Angoatura Bitters trademark rights.
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Vine
Walte
Prince Albert Oonte
Yeas
Jotter Vallas
Oor
Grant and
Diamond
Governor Beavers Aide Pearson Visitor in City
Mae Terne Pacific Coast private secretary to Governor Denver arrived in the city late evening and registered at the Andar on. Pearson’s health has not been fine and he remains unwell with no immediate improvement. Travel and health status uncertain as of now.
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Beavers
Mae Terne
Pacific
Pearson
Denver
Andaron
la Hrawela
Fragmentary Classified Ad Snippet With Erratic Text
A garbled OCR passage shows partial item listings including 40 grade or weight notes and “Body Bruscots Hugs” with prices like 80 to 900 each, plus wool items and band vente. The readable pieces resemble a busy market classifieds card with multiple misreads and broken phrases.
Ladies Cambric Underwear and Summer Wool Goods Sale
A dense catalogue notes Ladies cambric underwear including drawers camisoles chemises and corset covers with prices and trims. Also advertised are wool challies India pongees ginghams and merino pieces with window display mentions and assortments for summer wear and accessories such as neckwear and coats.
Local Advertisements Highlighted Items and Excursions
The page lists various ads and notices including Forever Marvin’s ginger cake praised as popular with grocers and customers. It promotes shirts, silk undergarments, hats, gloves, and underwear from multiple vendors. An excursion to Wheeling is announced for tomorrow at 150 round trip via the B&O Railroad with an 8:30 am departure from Pittsburgh.
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Marvin
St. Jvs
Wheeling
Morrow
RB. R
Pittsburg
Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores Announce May Sale
Wey avertions present at Horne & Co stores on Penn Avenue announce a forthcoming sale in May. The notice promises reductions on remaining stock including woolen and cotton dress goods and other department items.
Misses Fast Black Hosiery In Smart New Lot
A brief notice promotes Misses fast black hosiery with multiple lots and prices, announcing new arrivals at the hosiery counter. It also mentions children’s merchandise including money thread and ribbed cotton fabrics, claiming larger stock and lower prices than before.
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Luckey
Mitteburg Behoda
Luckhy
Luckey Snys
Grammer
Mayer
Meary Pippa
Anchoo Kiteh
Jens
Jomes
Kiunntion
Phippe
Penn
Orwat Melenl
Torrey
Goo Chuan Terk
Hewramimnr
Leuween
Mise
Turtoy
Ine
Mies
Charlotte Ration
Midi Cep
Ueder
Mie
Hallow
Maphood
Church
Wood
C. B. Wood
Ewonewnal
Selene
Mone
Snd
Pera
Wincinenen
Elvetric
Eolool
the Education Boart
Housecleaning, Inc
Tne
XN. J. Bladen
Forcombe Town
Long Mineo
Cleee
Carone
Western Union
Pitteborg
Tubs Works Rehumn
Notthen Pinat
Jong Howra
Aoe
Sald
Attok
Wathons
Metara
Discatow
Wy J Minmond
Bon
Tory
A Conorrniman
Tim
the Bootblack
Pour
Armio
Major Montooth
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Davies
Allegheny County Butchers
Adolly
Har OF Moore
Mellie
Hamilton's
Kloher
Dro
Logan Lakenida
Thawe Banetity
Roeewood
Andolian
Washburn
Allidvon
Home & Co
Juppe Lawunnom
Supreme Court of New York
Dr. & Og, B, Blagert & Bone
W. Abbow & Co
Altimora
Marahall
Marshall Row
Diamond Street
Pivtaburg
Pas
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
myliTrsso
India
Umbrella Bargains
Vor Gunti
Amen
Dette
Gog and
Soz Market Street
China
Japan
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Alliooihmony, PA
J. A
Manns
Gort
Mother Hubbard
Hamburg
Viner
Eneh
Wanea
Wat Merini
Speotal Linge
Winiaue Tina
Howe
Horne & CO
Rue Lanois
Sidiogein Garda
Lew
Aurea
Farnitara
Tesors
Mortal
Adidresa
W. A. Moevaeler
Pike
Pa. A. Pa. A.V. i Care
Metion Hachi
Atone
Oknight & Victoumy
Umba
Pittine
Smithfield St. Wi
Psbue
Penn Ave
Mylierrs
Ralph
Seaheae
Huntington
Jack Jnuipa
Cheviot
Madras
Camrnity, & Sons
Fifth Ave
Marshall Broa
Bocci & Bun
Mexw
James H. Aiken & Co
100 Avenue
Rosenbaum & Co
James i
Alou & Go
Avenue
Haya
Volenipeden
Harrison
Sfogheny
Toy
Houpynavm & Co
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