Veterans Honor Memorial Day Amid Weathering Showers
Memorial Day ceremonies across Pittsburg and surrounding cemeteries faced heavy rain and persisting gloom. Veterans of 1861, school children with thousands of plants, and numerous G. A. B. posts gathered at Allegheny, Oakland, Southside, and other cemeteries for speeches prayers and floral tributes despite downpours.
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Pittsburg
Gettysburg
Usal
Disratcn
Allegheny Cemetery
O. H. Rippey
Alex. Hays
James C. Hull
R. G. Shaw
J. H. Childs
Daursne
Arsenal
Butler Street
United States
G. A. RB
Grand Army
America
W. H. Lambert
J. S Cambie
Post 3
Hving
Iain
J. Meb. Hervey
H. M. Whitmarsh
Johnstown Revisited by Flood Correspondents
Members of the Flood Correspondents Association visit Johnstown for Decoration Day tours. Delegations from Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York receive a warm reception led by Colonel Thomas Waitt and Mayor Horace W. Rose. The day includes cemetery views of flood victims, a luncheon at McAteer's hotel, and a Johnstown Flood Codents Association meeting planning next year’s dinner.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas Waitt
James B. Scott
New York
Philadelphia
Horace W. Rose
A. J. Moxham
John Thomas
John Fulton
S WD. Roberta
A. J. Haws
Joseph Serge, Jr
Herman Bunner
G Wagoner
W. BE. N
W. Eews
James Shoemaker
John Hannan
Cyrus Elder
H. H. Kuhn
Grandview Cemetery
Colonel Linton
Cambria County Medical Society
Life Sketch of George G. Boyer, New Department Commander
Harrisburg born George G. Boyer 1842 grew to Harrisburg after early years in Pottsville He led National Light Infantry and served in the Ninety sixth P V He helped form Harrisburgs first uniformed police force and later held superintendent posts In 1869 he joined the Grand Army of the Republic and contributed to the soldiers orphans school system through commissions and financial duties
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George G. Boyer
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pottsville
National Light Infantry
War Department
Washington
Cnt
P. V
Uylkill County
Carlisle
Hearrisburg
Pare Antifact
Grand Army of the Republic
Commander's St
Soldiers Orphans
Italians Will Come The Nervy New Bridge Debate
Tar Dispatch quotes Robert D. Layton, U S Inspector of Immigration, on rising Italian immigration and U S laws. He notes 93 of 108 recent Union station migrants were Italian, cites prepaid steerage stats, and laments ongoing European emigration while Britain and Germany slow.
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Robert D. Layton
United States
Union Station
Italy
Rome
Sicily
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Scandinavia
Excursion to Cincinnati by Steamers from Wood Street
$12 excursion to Cincinnati with return fare $12 meals and stateroom included. Steamers Keystone State, Scotia, Hudson, Mt. C. Batchelor, Andes depart from Wood Street on set weekdays at 4 PM. Round trip $12. one way $7. Descriptive trip folders available by mail from James A. Henderson, Superintendent.
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Cincinnati Packet Line
Wood Street
Keystone State
Scotia
Pr. M. Hudson
Mt. C
Challies and Satines Offerings at Mc Mahon Bros
Trade catalog notes 100 pieces of American challies priced at 50 60 100 and 12%c and handsome all wool challies plus satines at 8 100. Mentions meet mereseen Bapces for sad societies at Mc Mahon Bros 2 Fourth Avenue.
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Bapces
McMahon Bros. &. T
Fourth Avenue
McMahon Bros
Adams
Wilkinsburg Union Workers Take Break for Decoration Day
Reports from Wilkinsburg indicate a division among union car carpenters and contractors as some laid down tools to attend Decoration Day services. Outside workers continue arriving and a large contingent reportedly gathers. many employed by J. A. Wilson have returned to work at nine o clock.
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Wilkinsb
J. A. Wilson
Pittsburg Forge and Iron resumes full operation tomorrow
The Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company announces a shutdown lasting several weeks will end tomorrow. The mill will operate at full capacity in all departments until July 1, after which additional repairs will take two weeks to complete.
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Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company
Canonsburg Iron Plant Plans New Mill Addition
At a recent city meeting the Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company voted to build another mill south of the existing plant. The expansion will boost capacity and provide jobs for nearly 100 more workers.
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Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company
Master Workman Dempsey Organizes Mixed Assembly
Dempsey organizes a mixed Assembly of the Knights attached to D. A. 3. The body will be instituted next week with about 50 members.
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Workman
Dempsey
Knights
Sharpsburg grocers organize to freeze out dead beats
Beaver Valley Traction fixes capital stock at 300000. Uniontown courthouse cornerstone to be laid tomorrow. Meyersdale Farmers Hardware Association faces 15000 liability. Mahoningtown roundhouse workers head to Youngstown for work. New Castle Wire Nail drills wells for employees. Pittsburg Akron and Western deny strike over back pay. A M Brens denies membership in iron manufacturers group. Contractors in Sharpsburg seek settlements. some depart for other towns.
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Evan Grocers
Sharpsburg
Beaver Valley Traction Company
New Court House
Uniontown
Farmere' Hardware Association
Meyersdale
Pittsburg
Western Roundhouse
Mahoninetown
Youngstown
New Castle Wire Nail Company
Akron and Western
A. M. Brens
Mahoning and Shenangolley Iron Manufacturers' Association
Qurrr
Sharpsbora
Annu Reunions and Low Fare to Beaver from Pittsburg
The twelfth annual reunion of the A A of I and 8. W. will be held Saturday June 6 with round trip Pennsylvania Lines tickets to Beaver at 65 cents from Pittsburg. Trains depart Union Station at 7 5 9 11 AM and 12 20 PM Central time return on the evening of the 6th. Excursion tickets at low rates will also be on sale at stations as far West as Alliance Bellaire Jamestown and Warren. Also listed are various local ads and a sample catalog of goods and prices from a Pittsburg house, plus a note about a souvenir spoon from New York Central Rail. The document also mentions a Monday sale of 500 men s sock suits at $5 each.
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Beaver
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Union Station
Alliance
Bellaire
Jamestown
Warren
Knoxville
Philadelphia
Masabatuvess
United Presbyterians
First Christian Church
Baptists
Boroug
Noxville
Knoxville and Ellentown Traction Proposal Prompts Growth
A proposed Birmingham Knoxville and Ellentown Traction line aims to connect Knoxville to the incline, boosting rapid transit and Southside development. The sale tomorrow offers 200 prime building lots on Brownville Grape Knox avenues and grounds streets with favorable terms and title guarantees.
May money orders and postoffice report feature Pittsburg gains
Uncle Sam’s Pittsburg Postoffice May money order report shows strong activity with remittances to Philadelphia and payments from New South Wales. Coroner rules James H Brush died accidental death from injuries while stealing a freight train ride at West Penn Hospital. his employer status noted. Local ads list merchants Mc Mahon Bros. & Adams and Reining & Wilds, with bar and brewery references.
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Uncle Sam
Pittsburg
McDowell
James H. Brush
West Penn Hospital
Dallas
Bills
Protecting purchasers rights in Jacksons business policy
The text asserts that purchasers deserve protection when buying from Jacksons. It states customers place trust in the store and that Jacksons is bound to satisfy them. If disappointed, customers may shop elsewhere next time, as some losses justify avoiding broken faith in business relations.
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Jacksons
Our Own Make Suits Prove Popular with Shoppers
Our Own Make $10 $12 and $15 suits win popularity because they deserve it. We promise that for the same money you get better workmanship and value than shoddy rivals. A positive guarantee keeps our suit in repair free of charge for one year.
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Great Britain
Australia
United States
Her Majesty's
America
Canada
Ireland
Irish Church Temporalities Fund
Sweden
Cently Sask
Europe
Layton
Baby Carriages at Actual Cost in Bargain Week
This week only a large selection of baby carriages is offered at actual cost to clear space for new stock. Visit for bargains on the largest line of buggies in the two cities.
Furniture stock invites inspection in two cities
The ad promotes a large stock of furniture including springs mattresses pillows brass beds and folding beds. It urges customers to inspect the extensive selection in the two cities to suit their needs and pockets and to fix up their homes for happiness.
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United States
Refrigerators Largest Stock Now Available
A wide assortment of refrigerators is offered with a promise of at least 15 percent savings on any purchase. Shoppers are urged to buy now before stock is picked over and best goods are gone.
Carpets Exhibit Parisian Quality and Variety
A fine showing of new moquettes and tapestry Brussels carpets with extensive Ingrains patterns. Includes lace curtains and fine rugs, offering a complete line for stylish interiors.
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Brussels
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William Thaw
G. A. KR
St. Mary's Cemetery
Post 41
Turner Hall
Sarah A. Gangwish
Oakland Wards
Washington , Sons of Yotocuas
Bertelook
Battery B
Post
Carrie Terrant
Annie Orr
Messrs
Rees
John Braun
Utant
Ren
Einehart
C. E. Locke
Southside
Old Methodist Cemetery
A. C. Frank
Frank XIII
John C. Sins
William C. Russel
D. A. Jones
James Morris
Select Knights
Frank L Gosser
Cetteron Company F
G. G. Walters
Lemington Avenue
James McPherson
North Highland
Penn Avenue
Fourteenth Regiment
Iain A. G. Tim
Penn and
Dallas Avenues
Homewood Dry
W. A. Stanton
J. C Matthews
Dolores
Atdess
George W. McCuichivan
DeWitt Benham
G. A. R. Band
L. S. Houghton
Wiliam Hazelwood
J. G. Klinefelter
G. W. Chalfant
D. D
N. P
Benjamin F. Beal
Post 128
Stockton Avenue
Federal Street
Sherman Avenue
Parkway
Cai
Church Avenue
East Park
J.S. Nichols
R. C. Miller
James P. Stewart
James E. Hut
Thomas D'Holies
A. B. McKenzie
Mr. Miller
Hampton Monument
Sons of Veterans
Uniondale Cemetery
J. H. Miller
Grand Army Band
Monument Hill
Lysle
Brosie
Troy Hill
Camp 33
J. T. Satchell
Mr. Satchell
Mr. Pick
Satcher
Wilkinsburg
Etna
W. G. Lowry
Covenanter Church
Beulah
Williamsburg
Precegpan Js
M Corps
Wilkinsburg Public School
Brave Battery Boys
John FP. ‘Rainer
CB. Stewart
J. C. Hill
Abe Patterson
John L Nevin
Mra J
Mac Donald
Miss Irwin
R. J. Cunningham
John Irwin
John
Lambie
Lee
Smith
Erm
Custer
G A. R
F. H. Collier
Sons of V
Greenwood
Post Hall
Presbyterian Burg
Chartiers Cemetery
Thomas Espy
Mansfield
Thomas A. Garfield
Temperanceville
W. D. Moore
McKeesport
Opera House
T. C. Crawford
M.D. Lichlier
Oem ‘Oater
St. St 'S Iscopa Church
Johnstown Revisited
Johnstown
Secord
Mountain City
ORDER
New Orleans
Land OF the Free
Allegheny
Inman Steamship Company
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Gai Guion
Fabre
Cunard
Cincinnati
Challies
Wileinsburg
Union
Morrow
Industrial Notes
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Upw Co
Eddee Stee
Weyman's
Tobnero
Seeeseeres
Sidabseeeals
Cor. Avenue
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Rail
Messrs. E. P. Roberts & Sons
P.O. G
Birmingham
Allentown
Gaiber
Sendros
Snach
Ellentown
Denniston
John Patney
Kay Murra
Verner
James A. Cham
Knoxvill
Eines
Sean
Mareee
Bradford
South Eleventh Streets
Brownsville
Ricas
Aemlia
Las
Ter
Peene
Ceakes
Brownville
Grape Street
Knox Avenue
Uounds Street
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Pitt
Rs Iy
New South Wales
H. Kunge
Bro
Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Tio Penn Avenue
Reining & Wilds
City Brewery
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Tra
Smithfield Street
Trian
Merchant Tailors
Penn Ave
Tenth St
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