Pittsburg Hosts South American Delegates in Big Reception Plan
Citizens outline commercial and political aims of Pan American visit. Arrangements for a Wednesday arrival include a Monongahela House dinner and a Mech Hall reception. Gas display and mills tour are planned to showcase Pittsburg industry and stimulate future trade.
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Pittsburg
W. E. Schmartz
J. J. Vandergrift
Steubenville
George A Kelly
James Scott
Scott
Ad Terane
Union Depot
McCres
Pennsylvania Company
Stecbenville
Thedel
Monongahela
Southside
D.C. Ripley
Thomas Illespie
Pilinderoha Company
Double Tracking Rumor for Ft Wayne Chicago Line
Railroad circles whisper a planned doubling of the Pittsburg Ft Wayne and Chicago route to cope with rising traffic. The project would add about 200 miles of track, with a winter contracting phase and spring start, pending agreements. Dr B M Hawa advertises ear, nose and throat services at 718 Penn Street.
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Ft. Wayne
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne and Chicago
Here
Chicago
B. M. Hawa
Peon Street
Pas&au
Slades Slate Writing Seance Ends In Fragments
Dr Henry Slade in Pittsburg faced a skeptical Dispatch reporter during a seance attempt after postponements. Slate experiments produced raps and scratches, then a split slate flew across the room and shattered, ending the demonstration amid strong but inconclusive occult activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slade
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Special Delivery Department
Amar
Dr. Slade
Astigmatic Eyes Eyepiece Invention By Optician Kornblum
Mr J Kornblum the optician has invented an eyepiece for opera glasses and telescopes that lets astigmatic users see with unimpaired clarity. The device emerged from a Park Painter suggestion and involved Prof J A Brashear during development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optician
J. Kornblum
Park Painter
Kornblum
J. A. Brashear
United States
Headlights to be Curtailed on Pennsylvania Lines West
Pennsylvania Railroad adopts new rule to dim headlights on westbound engines at night to avoid confusion when switching. The measure targets multiple lights on sidetracked locomotives to reduce miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Manhanttan Street Resident Faces Liquor Charge
James Rooks of 44 Manhattan street Allegheny appeared for a hearing before Mayor McKelvey on a liquor without license charge. Rooks was held on $1,000 bail for trial at court.
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James Rooks
Manhattan Street
Allegheny
Mereing
McKelvey
Rooks
Miss Paulson's Body Found in Prospect Cemetery
The body of Miss Jennie Paulson was found at Johnstown yesterday afternoon after being buried in Prospect Hill during the early flood days. Jewelry identified by her brother Frank Paulson and his sister confirmed the discovery, as Joseph Murtha oversaw the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Cemetery
Jennie Paulson
Johnstown
Prospect Hill
Frank Paulson
Paulson
James Murtha
Seani
James Murthe
Shoemaker
Dr. Lee
Anniversary of Allegheny Congregationalists Observed
The Second Evening of the Thirtieth Anniversary Exercises of the First Congregational Church Allegheny drew many former members. J A Emery presided and contrasted the church’s growth from 1859 to its current building with noted families and leaders recalled, including Dr Sikes and Rev Emerson. Annie Chase sang a solo as planning for Sunday school work and talks by nearby ministers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Allegheny
J. A. Emery
Emery
Columbus West
Ninth Street
Academy of Music
Frost
Wo. Ablett
Gray
Henry Smith
Dr. Sikes
Benjamin Tripp
Henry Ayers
J. E. Ayers
Hammer
Miss Hampton
Lilian Smith
Dickinson
Franklin Woods
William Johnston
D. Paine
Emerson
Sandwich Islands
Annie Chase
Trades Council meeting reports anarchistic themes and union talks
The Trades Council meeting discussed anarchistic teachings and the Armstrong monument unveiling plan, forming a German led committee to evaluate Arbeiter Zeitung editorials. They also noted Bricklayers and Hodcarriers Union support for Hodcarriers, and a move to improve relations between Painters and Decorators and the Knights of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Armstrong
Arbeinter Zeitung
Ce Ee
Bricklayers
Hodcarriers
Bricklayers’ Union
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Knights of Labor
Coroner inquest finds Kaye died of exposure
In Allegheny the coroner's inquest into Kaye's death concluded he died from exposure. Mrs. Kaye and Mrs. Bulger testified he drank for days and ate little. a suspicious bottle contained liniment and was empty for two weeks. Post mortem noted whisky liver and congested organs with pneumonia. jury cleared the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaye
First Street
Allegheny
T. L. Hazzard
Ree
Women In a Fight On Twelfth Street
Last evening four women fought on Twelfth street drawing police attention. Officer Peoples arrested one participant, Mrs. Levy, after discovering she had assaulted another. Levy was sent to Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Street
Peoples
Levy
Ierine
Mrs. Levy
Central Station
Porter Arrested for Counterfeit Pass at Monongahela House
Thomas Porter a young colored man employed at the Monongahela House was arrested by Lieutenant Boyd for attempting to pass counterfeit money. He is said to have tried a counterfeit ten dollar bill on grocer McSteen and may be turned over to federal authorities. Willie Campbell a 10 year old boy was thrown from a wagon on Fifth Avenue near 61st Street injuring his head and right arm. he was taken home on Bluff Street for treatment.
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Thomas Porter
Monongahela House
Central Station
Boyd
Porter
Wylie Agenut
McSteen
United States
Willie Campbell
Fifth Avenue
6Ist Street
Bluff Street
Evening concert offers stringed instruments at half price
The notice advertises a sale of violins violas pianos and other stringed instruments at less than half price. Items include violins violas cellos and concertinas. Location shown is 1200 Penn Ave with a sale date around 06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Aithers
Penn Ave
Touching morgue scene highlights unknown railroad victim
Coroner McDowell recalls a poignant incident at the morgue where a woman from Bedford Avenue prayed over the unidentified railroad victim. She did not claim relation, yet she said she prayed for the poor soul, valuing duty and charity above recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chartiers
Bedford Avenue
Beaver Bridge Obstruction Delays Navigation Cited by Captain
Captain John A. Wood protests ongoing coal passage blockages at Beaver bridge. He notes three days since river obstruction and slow removal, urging immediate repair or risk river men taking action. He blames the Lake Erie Railroad Company and the Government for failing to keep a span open for navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wood
Beaver Bridge
Lake Erie Railroad Company
Johnston confident in DA race as campaign tightens
Johnston says his outlook for election is bright and acknowledges his energetic opponent Archie Row. He asserts his strong lead over the Republican nominee based on canvass results and warns both sides to stay vigilant on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnston
Dispatch
Archie Rowand
Chicago A Hustle: English Traveler Praises Chicago
E. J. Menke of London, after a year in America, extols Chicago at the Hotel Anderson. He says World’s Fair chatter dominates, praises Chicago as one of the world’s most wonderful cities, and notes New York lacks its push and activity. He would like to live in the United States if not for business back home.
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John A. Wood
Dany
Perry
Detroit
Mexico
South America
Rees
South Rails
New Orleans
John Hood
D. G. Stewart
Carnegie
Eng
Frank E. Stephenson
Gang
Uni
Rochester Tumbler Company
Aes
Bombay
E. J. Menke
London
America
Anderson
Soo
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
United States
England
Allegheny High School Praised by State Official
Prof Henry Hauck Deputy State Superintendent visited Allegheny and praised the high school as the finest of its kind in the state noting Philadelphia's school building does not compare in beauty or arrangement. He cited overall good condition of schools statewide and many new buildings under construction with higher attendance in most districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hauck
Harrisburg
Schoolu
Allegheny High School
Adelphia
Chief Bigelow Opposes Chicago Anarchist Hangings Celebration
Chief Bigelow of the Public Works Department said he would not permit a celebration of the second anniversary of the Chicago Anarchists execution in Lafayette Hall. He warned that such a gathering would be undesirable and that steps would be taken to reduce the chance of it taking place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bigelow
Department of of Public Works
Lafayette Hall
Prince of Darkness Nickname Given to Spiritualist Doctor
Controller Morrow expresses skepticism about spiritualism in discussing Dr. Slade's manifestations. He notes the Emperor of Russia was a friend and had ennobled Slade, then quips that Slade was "the Prince of Darkness."
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Morrow
Dr. Slade
Russia
Prince of
Darkness
Zimmerman arrives in city for brief Newark-linked visit
B F Zimmerman general superintendent of the United States Electric Company Newark arrived in the city yesterday and will stay until Monday. He was formerly connected with the fuel gas and electric machinery in this city before joining Westinghouse Electric Company. Captain S L Wood is in Cincinnati on business and will return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Zimmerman
United States Electric Company
Newark
City
Zimmerman
Fual Gas and Electric Meehan
Westinghouse Electric Comraye
Ae States
L. Wood
Cincinnati
Packet Boats on the Move Through Beaver Bridge
The steamer Scotia passed Beaver Bridge safely. The Rainbow, from Cincinnati to Pittsburg, faced fog Friday night but reached destination. The Hudson left for Pittsburg this afternoon. The Rainbow departs Monday afternoon and the Hudson Wednesday afternoon, with daily departures planned during navigation.
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Scotia
Beaver
Rainbow
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Hudson
Pittsbuorg
Woman Named Hay Seeks Missing Husband at Mayor's Office
A woman identified as Hay visited Mayor Pearson's Allegheny office yesterday morning seeking information about her missing husband. She mentioned hearing rumors weeks ago that he might be in the city house, but her statement is incomplete due to the damaged report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Pearson
Allegheny
Ieee
Division Brews Over English Services in Local Lutheran Church
A Southside split forms as members push to create an English speaking congregation under the Ohio Synod, opposing the Eighteenth Street German Evangelical Lutheran group under the Missouri Synod. A site at South Twenty second and Sarah streets is eyed for a chapel with plans for a larger church, while existing Sunday schools and local supporters push toward organization and worship in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheras
South Twenty-second
Sarah Streets
Dimentein
Charles Eisenbach
Weber's Hall
South Twenty-seventh and
Carson Streets
Eighteenth Street
M. Simon
H. Ablers
Allegheny
Ackel
Brandt
Strike Ends as Seven Foundries Sign Scale
The strike eases with seven firms signing the wage scale, bringing total concessions to about 20. About 200 molders remain waiting for word as negotiations near a final settlement before the South American delegation visits. Firms signed include William Yagte & Co and Fischer Foundry and Machine Co. opposition leader from L. M. Morris noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale Foundry Company
Oliver Bros
William Yagte & Co
Lewis Foundry
Macke Pany
Te Fischer Foundry and Machine Copany
Garrison Foundry Company
Kinser & Jon
Thomas Carlin’s
Marsh 1 Foundry and Construction Company
L. M. Morris
Man Dies by Hanging in Jail Cell in Allegheny City
Henry Fulham about 35 years old died by his own action in a Wheeling Street Hall jail cell. Letters and papers found on him suggest ties to Allegheny City. He had a history of drunkenness and was kept at the bars of his cell. his exact residence could not be located in the Pittsburg and Allegheny directory.
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MEX
W. E. Schmertz
James G. Blaine
Blaine
James B. Scott
Pittsburg
George A. Krity
England
Germany
Henry Fulham
Allegheny City
Wheeling Ty Hall
Allegheny
Big haul as police seize disorderly house
Lieutenant Teetera of the Penn avenue district raided the Mulberry alley house of William Green. Inside were William Green Lucy Green Sanford Green James Wilcox and Charles Engie white. All were arrested and taken to Central station on a disorderly house charge based on information from Frank bison vs Green and wife.
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Teetera
Penn Avenue
William Green
Mulberry Alley
Lucy Green
Sanford Green
James Wilcox
Charles Engie
Green
Frank Bison
M Kenna
Central Station
Electric shock halts patrol box in First district
Rain disrupted the patrol system as wires crossed. Officer Manion, at Ninth and Liberty, attempted to use the line at about 11 o clock and was knocked to the ground by a shock but unharmed beyond fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manion
Ninth
Liberty
Building Permits Prominent in City Homes and Commercial Block
Yesterday authorities issued permits for several projects including a two story brick building on Carson Street in the Thirty Fifth ward to Alexander C Doubhett valued at 3000 dollars. A two story frame dwelling on Lovfiler Street in the Twentieth ward to Wendel Steigerwald valued at 1500 dollars. A two story frame dwelling on Edmund Street in the Twentieth ward to William Placke valued at 1500 dollars. A two story frame dwelling on Kent Alley in the Eighteenth ward to William Strot valued at 1000 dollars. A two story brick and stone dwelling on R Street in the Nineteenth ward to Margaret Schwan valued at 12000 dollars.
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Carson Street
Ffth Ward
Alexander C. Doubhett
Lovfiler Street
Twentieth Ward
Wendel Steigerwald
Edmund Street
William Placke
Kent Alley
Eighteenth Ward
William Strot
R Street
Charles Schwan
Disturbance at Salvation Army Barracks Services
During services at the Southside Salvation Army barracks, youths climbed the roof and dropped a crude device into a room. The incident interrupted the service but no injuries or further disruption reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Republican Victory Claimed in Seventeenth Ward
A brief Republican County Committee meeting in the Common Council chamber discussed election preparations and the forthcoming returns on Fifth Avenue. Speakers praised candidate B. H. Johnston and predicted a handsome majority while Democrats offered cautious optimism about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Johnston
Republican County Committee
Common Council
W. D. Porter
John Gripp
McC Undress
McCandless
Fifth Avenue
Teibenise Cuemines Cansas
Noaming Aevie
Psttaporters
Allen
Sudan
McDowall
Wii Rave
Peculiar Tax Sending Raises Ledge Capitation Issue
W. E. Ford of the A. O. U. W. complains this season about officers misfiling or delaying taxes by storing election returns in envelopes not opened for 60 days. He notes the practice wastes postage stamps and stationeries and causes unnecessary summaries and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ford
Anadall
Sane U
Gusky's Monthly Offer Promises Free Reading Pleasantries
A humorous prospectus invites readers to receive Gusky's Monthly at no cost. It jokes about laughter, social commentary, and the gull of a free sample while promising to brighten households with wit and pictures. The notice urges residents to drop in monthly or mail an address to start the free subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusky
Pete Amare
Mrs. Johnson
Effie Gwendolen
Bradlay’s Blanket Sale Highlights All Wool Products
Local ad lists all wool home made blankets from Bradlay and Boc a Pound with prices from low to high, including scarlet blankets and week sid double width options. Umbrellas and handles offered, with general discounts this week and bulk pricing on large lots in Allegheny area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade
Bine 4 It Means Ere Can Have Your Overcoats
An advertisement notes a sale of red overcoats for men at bargain prices near Diamond Street, opposite the Dew Court House. It emphasizes durable colors and fast dyes, promising a wide choice of styles and fabrics including blue ceviots and kerseys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C.C
Dew Court House
Auction Notice for Musical Instruments and Parlor Atypes
Fragmentary listing notes an octave piano or organ need, a cherry case instrument to be ordered and sold fully. Mentions years and prices with unclear bidders, possible bargain at $75. Readability limited. item appears to describe an auction or sale of musical instruments and parlor items.
Fragmented OCR Note About Prices and Terms
An unclear OCR fragment mentions overcoats and prices around 12 dollars. It references a Monday and lists inconsistent phrases, including color descriptions and vague product terms. The text lacks coherent facts, vendors, or dates to form a solid item.
Lynch's Market Ad Locates Low Prices on Fifth Street
An old classified fragment notes Lynch's market at 205 Fifth Street offering low prices. Mentions nearby streets such as Market and Moraris with unclear references to Augostura Bitterrto. Provides a rough street-oriented ad style with scattered illegible text.
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Slade
Ben ‘Butler
Miss Paulson
Allegheny Congregationalists
C. T. Vu
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Riveemen
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Americas Republican Club
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Bradlay
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