Faith in Koch Discovery Gains Microscopes Interest
Doctors and microscopists, led by Dr. Thomas, discuss Dr. Koch's tuberculous discovery unveiled after the Berlin congress. They detail bacilli causes, the scope of consumption beyond lungs, and Koch's cautious claims while awaiting further tests and proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Thomas
Koch
Thomas
International Medical Congress
Berlin
Thomas Gue
Dr. Koch
Montana
Nature
Officer Carney Suspended for Taking Dollar from Prisoner
Officer Carney a colored policeman was suspended by Inspector McAleese for taking one dollar from a drunken prisoner. The man paid to warn friends to pay his fine but none came. Carney claims he visited Washington Avenue but could not locate any friends. A trial before the Board of Police Captains is set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
McAleese
Twelfth Ward
Carvey
Washington Avenue
Allegheny
Central Station
Gray
Board of Police
Capwins
Mystery of the Allegheny Body Found Near Cheswick Station
A badly decomposed body was found on the Allegheny river bank near Cheswick station along the West Penn line. A revolver lay beside the corpse and the coroner suspects a link to three burglars chased by Constable Mateer in Tarentum two weeks earlier. Coroner McCall and Detective Finney were notified for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Cheswick
West Penn
Squire McCall
Tarentum
Finney
West Penn Railroad
Mateer
Ateer
Cheswick Station
Died in Jail Cell After Delirium Tremens Attack
Charles McDonald 55 was found dead in his county jail cell yesterday morning after an attack of delirium tremens. He had been committed last Wednesday for drunkenness and previously resisted the tremens with jail physician aid before requesting a padded cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDonald
McDonald
Second Avenue
After Seven Long Years Dousman Boss In Public Hearings
The brother of ex Chief Ross of Allegheny faced Mayor Wymann's hearings after his wife said he left her for seven years. He lived at the Home Hotel part time and returned to her house demanding admittance. Police intervened as Ross threatened to pry open a window. He is 70. Case held for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dousman
Ross
Allegheny
Wymann
Home Hotel
Duquesne Way Bethel
Detec tive Shore in Light Opera Open Scene in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg stage melodrama titled Detective Shore in Light Opera unfolds from Detroit to Cleveland with Sophie the soprano and Jacob Wolkowski the tenor. Friedman pursues his wife and is joined by Detective Shore as they chase through Central Station and a Philadelphia Express to East Liberty. The plot centers on jealous obstruction and a plan to capture the fugitive pair while Inspector McAleese is promised in the next act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Detroit
Cleveland
Sornik Friedmas
Charles Friedman
Basso
Sophie
Jacon Wlw Ees
Shore Barytons Seteeeese
Shiela
Central Station
Friedman
Silvus
Municipal Hall
Shore
Basso Friedman
Barytone Shore
Barytone
Jacob
Husband
Union Depot
Philadelphia Express
Lawrenceville
Ben Venue
East Liberty
Jacob Wolkowski
Ain
Falkowski
Brennan
Wolkowski
New York
Folkowski
Inspector McAleese
The Child Still Lives
Michael Dougherty Charles Keppler Maggie Hanlon and Mary Hanlon were arrested on Brady street last night on disorderly conduct charges. Officers Haas and Connors say a christening led to a melee at Dougherty house with clubs stones and fists. all four injured. A morning hearing is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dougherty
Charles Keppler
Maggie
Mary Hanlon
Brady Street
Haas and
Connors
Fourteenth Ward
Speakeasy Raids Arrest Three Men at Lizzie Morrow House
In a raid on 59 Fifth Avenue the home of Lizzie Morrow was raided as a speak-easy. Three men were arrested and taken to Twelfth Ward station. Another raid at 221 Board Avenue by Lieutenant Lewis captured six men and one woman. The premises held ten eighths of beer and about ten gallons of whisky. A separate note promotes Shiloh's Cure and a local pharmacy advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Morrow
Fifth Avenue
Lewis
Mary Steiner
Board Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Victim of the Electric Flyer Struck on Second Avenue Line
John Kane, 72, was severely injured near Frankstown when Car No. 15 bound for the city struck him on the Second Avenue Electric line. He was found unconscious, had a deep head wound, and suffered internal trouble. His chances for recovery are doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Frankstown
John Kane
Millvale man dies after barroom fight turns fatal
Robert Dalzell aged 23 lies dead at his brother’s Millvale home after a barroom fracas at Joseph Carline’s saloon. Doctors cite brain congestion but only a few minor injuries. three men, including William Johnston, Harry Ott, and Michael Kane, are detained pending investigation into possible murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale
Robert Dalzell
Seventeenth Ward
Joseph Carline
Forty-third Street
Dalzell
Brophy
William Johnston
Westinghouse Electric Light Company
Danzell
Johnston
Harry Ott
Michael Kane
John Stagawait
Kane
Ott
Stagnwalt
Dr. Marquis
Carline
Robbed Benefactoress Mary Loud Hails Cheshire City Crime
Mary Loud reported to police she was robbed of 55 by Mag Money alias Littlehill who fled to New Castle. Loud, a former workhouse inmate and cook, had lived with Littlehill at Fort Street. She had helped Littlehill and his wife after they were jailed for a speakeasy and paid their fines. Authorities in New Castle have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Loud
Mag Money
Littlehill
New Castle
Loud
Warner
Fort Street
Footpads Rob Schilling on Sawmill Alley Encounter
John Schilling was attacked on Sawmill alley Allegheny near the Sixteenth Street bridge around 11 pm Saturday. Two men garrotted him in a hands on attempt, robbed watch chain and 33 23, struck him with a hard blow then fled toward the river as four policemen and a night watchman pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schilling
Sawmill Alley
Allegheny
Sixteenth Street Bridge
Schilling
Pittsburg
Annie Wagner Paralyzed Face Returns to Central Station
Annie Wagner, a regular act at Central station, was brought in for drunkenness amid a stroke from paralysis affecting one side of her face. The regular had last appeared November 1 after a ten day jail term for disorderly conduct, and police noted her deteriorating condition and apparent intent to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wagner
Central Station
Gray
Pursued by Fate: Insane man attacked at Dixmont asylum
D C Bowers, an insane man picked up Friday night in Allegheny, was sent to Dixmont at a brother's request from Akron, Ohio. He suffered a stroke yesterday at the asylum. Ord reported him in critical condition to the Allegheny Mayor's office. Brother and Bakerstown friends notified.
Notable travelers and officials visit Philadelphia city brief
James K. Carmack chief clerk of the Girard House and other notable figures pass through Philadelphia. General A W Jones of Youngstown registered at the Duquesne with a snore conference with William Semple Jr. General passenger agent C O Scull of the B and O returns to Baltimore noting booming business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Carmack
Girard House
Philadelphia
Central Hotel
City
Jim
A. W. Jones
Youngstown
Duquesne
William Semple, Jr
Allegheny
Jones
C. O. Scull
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore
Scull
W. I. Elkins, Jr
George Elkins
East End
J. H. Sims
Jersey City
Anderson
Herman Holmes
Medina
Louisville and
Nash
Fille Sod
Dr. Malatesta
J. H. McVicker
Chicago
Thomas B. Riter
A. F. Keating
J. Deegan
Eastern Express
W. ©. Moreland
Limited
Third Victim Dead In Pennsylvania Wreck At New Florence
C Hicks of Providence R I dies at Johns Town hospital becoming the third victim of the New Florence wreck. S H Angell prepares to transport his wife’s remains to California. A preliminary hearing on responsibility reveals conflicting signals between Nineveh operator and engineer McCormick. Officials debate fault while others injured recover. Meanwhile a rush for 8000 tons of steel for three government cruisers looms, with Pittsburgh firms expected to benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hicks
Providence
R. L
Pennsylvania
New Florence
Johnstown Hospital
S. H. Angell
California
Pitcairn
Nineveh
McCormick
George Miller
Nineveh Tower
Western Express
The Peck Over Bank Name Origin Story
A London bank during the South Sea turmoil kept steadiness while others faltered. The cashier filled a poke with gold as an advertisement, prompting the directors to rename the institution The Peck Over Bank in gratitude and to preserve the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baring Brothers
Bank of England
Peck-Over Bank
Lombard Street
London
Simply A Foolish Maiden at the Grand Opera House
Adonis Dixey, famed for charm, signs autographs for a flirtatious Pittsburgh debutante. The theater box office, ticket seller, and managers circle the actress as Dixey’s autographs multiplied from Dixey to supers and stage hands, leaving the girl delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixey
Pittsburg
Duquesne Hotel
Dizey
Grand Opera House
Annie Pixley
Mystery Solved Identify Body Found in Tunnel
The body found in the Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghingheny tunnel was identified as Patrick Gallagher 25 of South Twenty fourth street and Republic Iron Works. Gallagher had gone to a ball with John Brown and Stewart who were later jailed for disorderly conduct. his disappearance remained a mystery until his mother identified him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gallagher
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Republic Iron Works
South Twentyfourth Street
John Brown
Stowart
Brown
Stewart
Gallagher
Temperance Meetings Rally in Two Cities
Enthusiastic temperance gathering by the Sons of Temperance at 68 Onio sheet Allegheny featured calls for united lodge action. E Brown L Johnson and others spoke as Moorhead Hall hosted Mary Horner Parker and Teets with a later Moorhead Union dinner and supper announced for Wednesday the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
Onio
Death of Wm. Graham Noted by Chartiers Township Board
At a November 14 1890 meeting the Chartiers Township School Board adopted a unanimous minute on the death of Wm Graham a school board member who died November 11 after a brief illness. The resolution praises his education zeal fidelity to teachers and contributions to school improvements and extends condolences to his family. The tribute will be recorded published in daily papers and presented to the family. Committee members John Hays T. Taylor and Alex Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Township
Wm. Graham
Jouhn Hays
T. T. Tayor
Alex. Phillips
Iron City beer and home use ale porter urged
The notice promotes Iron City Brewing Company products as pure and unadulterated for beer ale and porter. It urges dealers to stock Iron City brands and mentions availability by telephone. It also references life insurance claims for Equitable and a special sale on granite ironware at Reizenstein's with tea pots and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewing Company
Equitable
Reizenstein’s
Federal St
Allegheny
Silk department offers deep discounts on rich silk fabrics
The Silk Department lists specials this week on Royal Armores and other silks priced at $1 per yard, with 24 inch Black Gros Grain Silks at $1 and other silks like Velvets and Brocades offered from $1 to $4 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Armores
Faille Francaise
Peau de Soie
Rhadames
Jersey and Duchesse
Nominations for Printers Assembly 1630 Election
The Printers' Assembly 1630 K of L nominated multiple officers and delegates at yesterday's regular meeting. Elections set for the third Sunday in December amid heavy attendance. A large audience heard Mrs. Luther Colby speak on religion and politics, receiving applause for her radical remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printers’ Assembly
K. of L
M. W
Benjamin Fink
W. F
T. T. Lemmon
John A. Miller
Thomas McNamee
T. A. Boullt
C. M. Leighley
G. B. Acklin
John T. McCoy
Joseph McManus
D. A. Williams
T. J. Dicus
George RB. Dabney
J. L. Evans
G. Dabney
J. T. McCoy
Nathan Green
Trades Council
T. McNamee
Cal Wyatt
Spiritualists’ Hall
Sixth Avenue
Luther Colby
Handkerchiefs Display Expanded For Holiday Season
Thousands of new Handkerchiefs are on display with a larger assortment than before. The Ladies' Handkerchief Department has doubled in size, moved into the annex across from the Cloak Department, now occupying space once used by Ruchings and Ladies' Neckwear. Gentlemen's Handkerchiefs offer ample display and quick service, with prices as low or lower than ever before.
Buried in Perfume Chinese Lily Bloom Delights City
A strange plant called a Chinese lily bloomed in windows of Chinese laundries drawing curious crowds. Imported from its native land, the flower perfumes rooms through Christmas, with Chinamen presenting specimens as tokens of gratitude for kindness.
Holidays and Markets Slow Production and Boost Demand
Hon A C Robertson spoke on holidays in Europe and their impact on economies. He argues holidays reduce production but raise consumption, preventing market gluts, and says the United States lags in holiday observance and spending to profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Robertson
Europe
Robertson
Lss
Scrambling for a Job as Steel Firms Chase Three Vessel Contracts
Captain Steele of Cramp and Sons sits at the Anderson as the firm signs contracts to build three government vessels. The industry grapples with securing a major inland or coastal construction project, a rush that shapes employment and shipyard activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Cramp & Sons
the Anderson
CLOAK DEPARTMENT OFFERS FURS AND JACKETS
Exceptional assortments of fashionable garments in ladies coats reefers and fur trimmed jackets. New this week includes rich mourning wraps and Alaska seal jackets sacques and wraps. Prices touted as lowest for genuine furs at Car Fifth Ave and Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Vast Linen Handkerchief Sale With Numerous Styles
A dense catalog touts linen and silk handkerchiefs in dozens of styles and sizes. It advertises pure linen, printed and embroidered options, several hemstitched and unlaundered varieties, prices from a few cents to several dollars, and special mail orders to avoid holiday rush. It highlights mourning pieces, colored borders, and initial monogram options, urging readers to compare and buy now.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof. Koch
Mr. Koch
Ter. Thomas
Labrador
Tor. Koch
Dr. Themes
Carl A. Emmerling
Prof
Dr. Emmerling
Government
W. J. Arsdale
Penn Avenue
Dr. Arsdale
Edgar A. Mundorff
Mundorff
Mundorf
W. H. McKelvy
Browna-Sequard
Brown-Sequard
W. A. Thompson
State Board of Health
H. A. Page
Deliriam
Detective Shore
Shiloh
Jos. Fieming & Son
Ket St
D.C. Bowers
Uncle Sam
Hows
Baring Bros. & Co
Boces & Bull
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
The
Silk Department
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Jewelers
Fifth Ave
Market St
Lewis Building
Astrakian
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Steel Men
Cloak Department
Market St. Nolé
Horne & CO
Penn Avenul
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