Mormons Move Toward New Mexico as Utah Ties Fade
Charles Herman in Pittsburg discusses Mormon relocation after the Gardo House escheat and Brigham Young estate losses. He notes Mormon political strength in Utah Territory and predicts migration to Northern New Mexico. He contrasts Salt Lake City dominance by Gentiles with a narrowing margin in upcoming elections. The article also covers Salt Lake Valley growth, Salt Lake Lakebed formation, and briny salt works around the new inland sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herman
Salt Lake City
Pittsburg
Brigham Young
Mr. Herman
New Mexico
Utah
United States
Great
Salton Lake
Colorado Desert
Salt Lake
Pacific Ocean
Herman
Colorado
Too Much Fruit This Year Frustrates Dealers and Growers
Tony Barcky reports an unprecedented fruit crop with little profit for dealers and growers. Orchards near rail lines suffered losses propping trees, while nearby stations saw minimal freight gains. Grapes were cheap as New York harvests froze. peaches were plentiful but watery. Florida oranges grew in size but suffered dry pulp and over pruning led to undersized fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Tony Barcky
New York State
New York
California
Florida
Premonition Averted Disaster on Twin Rail Lines
A Pittsburg area telegraph operator nearly caused a collision by routing a freight and a passenger train to the same station. The freight engineer sensed danger and diverted to a side track, saving both trains. The operator resigned but was urged to return, reflecting the close calls and luck in railroading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The Fabio Romani Company Arrives in Zanesville
The Fabio Romani Company from Cincinnati will bring 125 performers to Zanesville in a seven car special this evening. Earlier the Braddock Wire Company dispatched ten men to Joliet via the Baltimore and Ohio. Winter railroad schedules take effect this morning and passenger agents warn the public to heed notices to avoid mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Fabio Romani
Zanesville
Emma Judipera Company
Cincinnati
Braddock Wire Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Joliet
Post Schedule Change Discussed with Community
Residents note a shift in posting cadence, expecting weekly updates to keep everyone informed. The talk centers on maintaining visibility and timely replies amid fluctuating participation.
Campbell not cast down says Jones sees brighter fate for governor
Henry Jones of Washington, among few Democrats to back Governor Campbell in Ohio battles, predicted a brighter future for Campbell. Jones described Campbell as remarkable, recovering quickly from defeat, and hinted at a possible national role while noting internal party jealousies and sympathy from the public. George A. Jenks predicted a Cabinet position someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jones
Washington
Campbell
Ohio
Horace Greeley
Columbus
Foy
Virgil P. Kline
Martin Foran
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Neal
Remelin
George A. Jenks
What Mr Price says on Allegheny pooling privileges
In the run up to the Auditing Committee meeting, H. O. Price asserts that Louis Koerner acted only as a laborer and not a park superintendent for the Summer Theater at Exposition Park. Price also disputes Koerner’s claims of paying license fees and wheel privileges, saying no one from Price & Co. benefited, while Mayor Wyman and Chief Murphy defend their conduct and say proofs will clear them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Wyman
Murphy
H. O. Price
E.R. Gasper
Exposition Park
Louis Koerner
John A. Elisler
Koerner
Price
Mr. Price
Barnum
Forepaugh
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Bradley
Mr. Bradley
R. Stayton
Mr. Wyman
Stock Brokers Secrets In Conspiracy Hearing
The Alderman hearing on the Richards Merriman McMullen conspiracy case extends over two hours as brokers fill the room. Witnesses describe telegraph messages linked to stock moves with suspected profit for Richards and Merriman while McMasters reserves judgment for next Tuesday.
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Mek
McMullen
J. N. Richards
F. B. Merriman
Alderman McMasters
I. N. Richards
Frank R. Merriman
M. K. McMullen
Commonwealth
Merriman
Keystone Provision, Stock and Exchange Company
William Reardon
Mr. Richards
Richards
McChesney
Brown
Marron
McMasters
Do You Eat Or What Is Next Important Buy?
A bustling plea offering massive canned fruit dried goods and groceries at bargain prices. It urges readers to place orders with Jas. J. Weldon at 201 Market Street Pittsburgh for home delivery across many cities, with freight terms for distant buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Valencia
Minnesota
California
Rio
Weyman's Tobacco
Seweee
Besbinn Neat
United States
Jas. J. Weldon
Market Street
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Widener and Elkins Deny Traction Consolidation Rumor
Philadelphia visitors led by P A B Widener and W L Elkins, with George W Elkins, arrived in Pittsburg to attend the Traction road annual meeting. Widener said he knew nothing of any consolidation and denied orders from C L Magee to seize the line, while rumors of a Sunday takeover circulated without verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. B. Widener
W. L. Elkins
Philadelphia
City
Limited
George W. Elkins
Pittsburg Traction Road
Kemble
Widener
Dtea
Duquesne
Fifth Avenue
Elkins
Europe
Anderson
C. L. Magee
Birds Share Roof Food Quietly at Italian Hotel
In the Italian colony behind the Duquesne Hotel a resident stores corn on a flat roof for sparrows and pigeons. The sparrows, usually pugnacious, gracefully yield to pigeons when they arrive, and both species take turns with no quarrel observed according to a hotel guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Hotel
Elevator Cricket Returns to Home After Flood
A cricket in the Anderson Hotel elevator survived winter floods after being washed from its nest. It moved to various spots until returning to its old elevator home where it has stayed for months. Its singing, the only sign of life, is now sharper and merrier than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Hotel
German Iron Man Visits Mills Seeks World’s Fair Space
Herr Mollheimer, a German iron man, spent yesterday at local mills and plans to go to Chies¢o to secure space for an exhibit at the World’s Fair. He calls Pittsburg the greatest industrial center and says Emperor Wilhelm may visit the fair if Europe permits a tour of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Mollheimer
Pittsburg
Wilhelm
Europe
America
Heavy Fines Imposed by Chrifinal Court
The court sentenced Robert Savage for assault and battery with a 6 cent fine plus costs. Lizzie Mel Farrell received six months in the workhouse for malicious mischief. Edges of sentences include lar ceny by bailee, jail time, fines for liquor licenses violations, and multiple nuisance charges with fines and workhouse terms.
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Robert Savage
Lizzie Mel Farrell
Dndiey Malia
Lizzie Hannon
J. H. de Carpenter
Robert Bennett
Margaret Carroll
Mrs. Nosie
Charles Heinrich
Alex Adamson
Visitors view Carnegie Library plans exhibit
Citizens continue examining the Carnegie Library design displays with great interest. The director notes many architects and critics spend hours reviewing the plans, praising the work, while numerous ladies provide sharp opinions on the proposed building in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Pittsburg
Smail Adopts Record Increase Beats Previous Peak
A finance note shows mail drafts for the period ending October 12,168 with 8,463 increases attributed to central word 3,705. The result surpasses the previous record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centaword
Winter Opening Brings Wide Stock at Lynch's Market Street
Winter has brought new lines to H. J. Lynch's at 438 and 440 Market Street. The store advertises a complete stock of the latest French and American dress goods, serges, plaids, bedford cords, cashmeres and henriettas in many shades. Undergarments and new blankets and woolens are offered at low prices, with emphasis on quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch's
Market Street
H. J. Lynch
Lynch
Wfsu
Sunday Lectures by Father Slattery on Lincoln’s Assassination
Ex-Priest Slattery delivers Sunday talks on Lincoln’s Assassination at 2 30 in Lafayette i and 7 30 in the evening with the subject Convents and Monasteries. Free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Slattery
Lincoln
Slattery
Lafayette i
Fall Saltings To Order Over Twenty Five Dollars
Fall Saltings is offered for six dollars at Pit Cairn's located at 434 Wood Street. The item appears in a local sales listing with price and shop details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Will Sell The Trimble Estate In Orphans Court Petition
An application was filed in the Orphans Court for leave to sell the Hamilton Hotel property on Penn avenue in trust, to divide proceeds among Trimble's many children and grandchildren after the life interest of his widow ended. The estate is mortgaged for seven dollars.
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Orphans’ Court
Hamilton Hotel
Penn Avenue
James P. Quinn
Benjamin Trimble
Barker's Alley
Trimble
Atee
Notable Ending of a Great Sale at Pittsburg
A crowded three day overcoat sale at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co offers 3000 items valued at 25 to 30 dollars for 12.50 each. The event promises exceptional value on garments usually priced higher and urges customers to visit Monday through Wednesday at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House with Duquesne Electric Car access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K
Pittsburg
P. C
Large stock sale before move to new building at 311 Market
Retailer announces drastic discount sale to clear stock before moving to 311 Market Street. Includes food staples and household items with free delivery in both cities and prepaid freight on orders of ten dollars or more within one hundred miles of Spier. R Thompson at 301 Market Street invites requests for price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Butler County
R. Thompson
Gusky
Gas stoves and fixtures offer cheap heat in Pittsburg
Demmler Bros at 526 and 528 Smithfield Street promote gas saving stoves and gas grate fixtures with prices from 350 to 25 dollars. They feature Leader heating stoves Chicago gas heaters and a range of houseware. A separate note mentions a divorce case halted by a promise to buy diamond jewelry, and Allegheny drygoods cheaper than Pittsburg with a Busy Cash Store sale and Thornton Bros free framed pictures with cabinet purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demmler Bros
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Jewel Champion
Chicago
Mwsu
Allegheny
Thornton Bros
Blaine Town Train Service Announces Free Tomorrow
Notice offers free trains to and from the new Blaine town area with tickets maps and price lists of lots and full particulars available at Fourth Street. Blaine Improvement Co. plans improvements and promotes transit access in the new municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Laxp ImprovemmErt Co
Mtuwzbhrsa
PIANOS AND ORGANS AT PALACE OF MUSIC
Meier & Horne presents a wide stock of ae organs and pianos at reduced prices. World renowned brands like Hardman Pesinase Vose Harrington and United States Chase Chicago Cottage are offered with easy terms. Visit 77 Fifth avenue to view catalogs and arrange purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardman
Pesinase
Vose
Harrington
United States
Chase
Chicago
Meier & Horne
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Piano sale offers upright models at half price
Fine 8600 upright piano 8225 listed at 450. A first class upright piano with handsome carved case, fine action and tone. A 600 instrument priced to sell at 225 with plush cover and stool. Also a second upright at 175 in perfect order. Call J M Horrmanxyn & Co at 537 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Horrmanxyn & Co
Smithfield Street
Portraits for the Holidays Offer at Stvupro Studio
An advertisement for 8x10 framed cabinet portraits at reduced fallow prices. The copy lists Lies' Stvupro, MWwsu location at 10 and 12 Sixth St offering holiday photography services and discounted crmyons.
Our Home Made Cheviot Suits and Overcoats Offer Low Prices
Attractive clothes for men are advertised with emphasis on fit and style. The copy promotes our home made cheviot suits in new shades and overcoats in bottle green black tan bark melton frieze kersey, highlighting low prices and customer satisfaction.
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Mexico
of the Greasers
Utah Territory
Pittsburg Traction Men
Mr. Widener
Mr. Jones
Department of Public Works
Diamond
Adams Market
Southside
Monongahela
Municipal Hall
W. EK. Ford
Bureau of Water Assessments
Bureau of Water Supply
Bureau of Engineering and Surveys
Mus
Geyts
Woodstree
D. Lumsden
West
Carnegie Hall
Aufrecht
Svenue
M. J. Smit
M. J. Smit’s
Drygoods
Pitts
Burg
HeExpbricks & Co
Federal Street
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Smithfield
THE
Kensington
Crampers Grass Co
Brownsville Plate Glass Co
Pittsburg Reduction Co
Bradley Stove Foundry
Rolled Steel Wheel Co
Nelson Piano and Organ Co
Kensington Tube Works
Excelsior Flint Glass Co
B. F. Bynd Planing Mills
Kensington Roller Process Flouring Co
Logan & Sons Planing Mills
Kensington Chilled Steel Co
Fidelity Title & Trust Co
Burrell Improvement GD
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg, PA
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