Free Bridges Sought to Aid Southsiders in Monongahela City
City discussions center on making across the Monongahela at South Twenty Sixth Street free for South Side residents. Mayor Gourley plans to include in his annual message a concrete plan to end toll bridges within city limits, arguing tolls hinder growth and burden the poor. He notes the need to consider funding such a project and suggests a sinking fund as a possible method.
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The
Monongahela
South Twenty- Sixth Street
Old City
Gourley
Gourier
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Mononcahela
Twentr Sixth Street
Hazlewood
Fought Over Old Feud Sparks Carson Street Riot
Yesterday morning on Carson Street near Twenty seventh, a street clash arose from an old feud between William McNamara and John Burns. A crowd gathered as punches flew with Burns and Sullivan joining in. Officer Brown confined Sullivan and McNamara filed charges against Dennis Burns John Burns and Patrick Sullivan at the Twenty ward station later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Twenty-seventh Street
William McNamara
John Burns
William
Burns
MecSammara
Dennis Burns
Patrick Sullivan
Brown
Sullivan
McNamara
Alderman Succop
Dennis
Patrick Suullivan
Sergeant McQuaid
Angell Taken to California After Wife’s Death
The body of H. Angell, killed in the Pennsylvania wreck, was shipped to California on the Limited last night. Mr. Angell accompanied his wife’s remains aboard the train Warial as Pennsylvania officials withhold blame and anticipate about three weeks before a formal conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & Angell
Pennsylvania
California
Arrival of a Lady Too Big for a Passenger Coach
A 2,500 strong crowd greeted Big Hatte at Baltimore and Ohio depot yesterday. She arrived in a baggage car after paying fare, and a six-horse truck drew a chariot to the Fifth Avenue Museum for her display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Onlo Depot
Sas —E Hixmenesho
Fifth Avenue Museum
Pittsburg Traction and Bank Directors Elected at Annual Meetings
The Pittsburg Traction Company and related lines elected directors with George W. Elkins named president and Thomas Bige low as vice president. The Citizens' Traction Company and allied boards saw new members John B. Jackson and A. F. Keating filling vacancies. Bank of Pittsburg directors also reappointed, with John Porterfield Judge Agnew and Andrew D. Smith retiring per charter. Total receipts about 504,306.39 and net income 195,076.57 amid fare reductions and rising passenger counts particularly on the East Liberty division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Line
Bank of Pittsburg
Pittsburg Traction Company
George W. Elkins
William J. Elkins
George O. Wilson
P. A. B. Widener
William H. Kemble
J. Z. Wainwright
Thomas &. Bigelow
George W. Elk
Citizens’ Traction Company
John G. Holmes
James Verner
James J. Donnell
C. L. Magee
A. Stewart
John B. Jackson
A. F. Keating
Murray A. Verner
Buffalo
N. Y
Wilson McCandress
East Liberty
Wilson McCandless
John Harper
Thomas H. Lane
Josep Woodwell
Charles Hays
Reuben Miller
Robert M. Tindle
Henry King
William A. En William Shaw, Jr
William G
Bankers' Annual Meeting Elects New Officers
The Bankers and Bank Clerks Mutual Benefit Association held its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. President James H. Willock presided as reports showed 2 new members for a total of 417, receipts 1 37451, disbursements 6 48110, treasury 8 59042, and assets 15 622800 40. Since 1973 the group paid 9 000 in death benefits with two deaths this year. Officers elected: President A J Lawrence, Vice President George W Crawford, Treasurer John N M Chaplin, Recording Secretary H S Shire, Corresponding Secretary C S Lindsay. Directors Alex H Patterson, John W Taylor, James H Wilcock, Thomas C Griggs, Otto C Bergdorf, KR J Stoney, George J Gorman. Trustees Alexander Bradley, John 4 Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ and Bank Clerks' Mutual Benefit Association
Chamber of Commerce
James H. Willock
C. & Lindsay
Association
A. J. Lawrence
George W. Crawford
John NM. Chaplin
Shire
Lindsay
Alex H. Patterson
John W. Taylor
James H. Wilcock
Thomas C. Griggs
Otto C. Bergdorf
KR. J. Stoney
George J. Gorman
Alexander Bradley
John 4. Harper
Wandering man robbed on courthouse steps
Slamish Nomiack of Saint Michael's Street Southside wandered to the city Saturday night carrying seventy cents. He slept on the Stone steps of the Court House and awoke Sunday night to a desperate thief striking him and stealing his coat before Slamish returned home to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slamish Nomiack
Saint Michael's Street
Southside
Slamish
Wheelbarrow Collision Sparks City Ordinance Crackdown
Inspector McAleese acted after a woman was struck by a wheelbarrow on Smithfield street. He enforces a sidewalk wheeling ban and orders arrest of violators. Officers arrested William McKelvey Jesse Sanders and A C Winemiller on Fifth avenue Market street for breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Smithfield Street
William McKelvey
Jesse Sanders
Crossan
Fifth
No End to the Victime in Granite State Provident Case
Over a hundred investors in Granite State Provident Association face rapid multipli cation of cases against three jailed officers. Police say 25 to 50 informations have been filed, with more pending to thwart escape. Detective Shore lists nearly 100 name payers or unreturned funds and expects more to appear before Alderman McKenna on Wednesday.
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Granite State Provident Association
Shore
Ates
Alderman McKenna
Green Tree Baptist Church Ordains Two Deacons in Allegheny
John Adams and Charles Hart ordained as deacons at the Green Tree Baptist Church in Allegheny. The church, dedicated Sunday, traces its roots to early 18th century origins and the Zion Baptist lineage, now chartered with a $20,000 property on Scott and Robinson streets.
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Green Tree Baptist Church
Allegheny
John Adams
Charles Hart
First
Zion Baptist Church
Green Tree
Notable Guests Register at Downtown Hotels
Colonel Andy Stewart of Ohio Pyle registered at the Duquesne yesterday with a 123 majority and aims to represent the Twenty fourth district in the next House. Others include W H Morris of Pottstown returning from a South trip with British iron and steel delegates, John H Birch of Wheeling and Lindsey Institute, and W B Woodford of Toledo at hotels in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Stewart
Ohio Pyle
Duquesne
W. H. Morris
Pottstown
British Iron and Steel
John H. Birch
Wheeling
Nigasi
Japan
Monongahela House
Lindsey Institute
W. BR. Woodford
Toledo
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Anderson
John A. Logan
Chicago
GS. H. McKinley
Alliance
William Wood
Glasgow
Seventh Avenue
Canal proposal lauded by commission as grand state project
Colonel Roberts tours Beaver valley route and a final cost figure is debated as the commission nears its report to Governor Beaver. The panel asserts canal superiority over rail for transport, citing vessels up to 13500 tons and 49 locks, with cost comparisons to Manchester. The report will weigh alternative routes and include detailed advantages and disadvantages.
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Roberts
Beaver Valley
Beaver
Brewer
Manchester
England
Lake Erie
Identification of Dead Man Near Springdale Solves Mystery
The man found in a field near Springdale on Sunday night is Joseph Sue of Allegheny. A 19 year old, he had recently worked at Callery’s tannery and boarded with Andrew Meracks at 665 East Ohio Street. After a brief stay at the Allegheny City Home he vanished, later found near Springdale. An inquest ruled death by own action.
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Springdale
Tarantum
Constable Mateer
Joseph Sue
Allegheny
Andrew Meracks
East
Ohio Street
Callery
Allegheny City
Balshouse
Hom
Lue
Roberts
Beaver Falls
Arrest of A M Harkless for Not Returning a Horse
A M Harkless of Allegheny visited Tron City sale stables to buy a horse, chose one to oust Lim, and drove it away before it was hitched to a trap. Stable keeper William Craig alerted police after hours passed with no return. Harkless was arrested on Sixth Street. the horse was later found at the Red Lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Harkless
Allegheny
Tron City
Lim
William Craig
Harkless
Sixth Street
Central Eee
Red Lion
Fire at Booth & Flign Brick Yard Destroys Building
An overheated flue in the drying house at Booth and Flign's Stickyard near Stanton avenue started a fire that destroyed the structure. Insurance covered the $3,000 loss. Fireman John Wilkinson and James Lainey were slightly injured. Nearby, Adam Muhl's barber shop on Larimer avenue sustained $10 in scorch damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth &Flign
Stanton Avenue
John Wilkinson
James Lainey
Adam Muhl
Larimer Avenue
Allegheny Local Notices and City Arts News
Local items report the Allegheny School Library Committee pleased with its new rooms and ample collection of 13 000 volumes. A key witness in the Levy poisoning case has disappeared delaying the trial. Mrs Levy of 1219 Penn avenue faces charges for poisoning neighbors the Smiths. Wilkinsburg residents push for Penn avenue repaving. Davin Bowens, sent to Dixmont last week, died of a stroke. An heirs case contests Mary Brown legacy with her lodger. Turner Hall on the Southside hosted a Birmingham Turn Verein event. A stove exploded at John Lester's Oakland shop, and Mrs Gusky plans to present an elephant to Schenley Park tomorrow.
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Allegheny School Library Committee
Ohio
West Diamond Streets
Levy
Penn Avenue
Smiths
Wilkinsburg
Davin €. Bowens
Dixmont
Allegheny
Akron
Register Conner
Mary Brown
Turner Hall
Southside
Birmingham
West Denies Assault as He Faces Concealed Weapons Charge
Wade West, a young man from Edresville West Virginia, is held for court on a concealed weapons charge after a hearing before Alderman McKenna. He says the revolver found on him was bought from a Schmelz family member and intended for sale, not for harm.
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Irene Schmelx
Wade West
Irene Schmelz
Hazlewood
McKenna
West
Gant
Hazlewood Avenue
Miss Schmelz
John Schmelz
Fourteenth-ward
Pittsburg
Edresville
W. Va
John D. Schmelz
Mr. Schmelz
T. H. Patterson
Sewickley
One Day's Mishaps Reported In Local Accidents
Mrs. Ella Kearney fractured her right lower limb after a fall on Cass avenue Allegheny and lies at Mercy Hospital. Sanda Brattia a track worker had his left leg amputated by a train at Beaver Falls and is at West Penn Hospital. John Forester a nin with a four horse team at Star Sand Company is at home in Knoxville nursing a broken ankle from a runaway. William Bright fractured his right leg falling from an Allegheny Valley box car near Tyler station and is at Mercy Hospital. An unknown man was killed on the Sear McKeesport and Youghiogheny road. Mrs Mary fitrupe was struck on the left breast by a falling window shutter from Christ G Segerli's wholesale liquor house at 423 Fifth avenue and suffered a six inch gash.
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Ella Kearney
Cass Avenue
Allegheny
Mercy Hospital
Sanda Brattia
Beaver Falls
West Penn Hospital
John Forester
Nin
Star Sand Company
Knoxville
William Bright
Allegheny Valley
Tyler Station
Sear McKeesport
Youghiogheny
Mary Fitrupe
Christ G. Segerli
Stanley to Lecture on Emin Pasha Rescue in Pittsburg
Henry M. Stanley will visit Pittsburg to recount his Dark Continent expedition at Old City Hall on December 15 under the Press Club. The lecture titled The Quest Rescue and Relief of Emin Pasha will be a comprehensive history of his principal voyage, and organizers say it will be their costliest event in years.
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Pittsburg
Henry M. Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Old City Hall
Press Club
Stanley
Emin Pasha
Blockade Clogs Smithfield Street Bridge Traffic
A wagon breakdown at the Water street end of Smithfield street bridge caused a 25 minute clearance, followed by a heavy jam of wagons iron cars and merchandise extending to Seventh avenue and Carson street. Water street faced a similar congestion as onlookers gathered. The blockage persisted for over an hour with workers stringing levy lines to resume normal flow.
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Smithfield Street Bridge
Water Street
Seventh Avenue
Carson Street
Iun
Bookkeeping Not Evidence in Pennsylvania Company Case
Counsel for the Pennsylvania Company stated the case served Saturday will not require them to bring books coupons or vouchers to Harrisburg. The dispute is a question of law not evidence and attorneys will reach an understanding. The case covers taxes for 1872 to 1585 and the books would fill freight cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Harrisburg
Seventeenth Time on Earth in Allegheny Lockup
Police arrested a 35 year old man on Ohio Street Allegheny with a leather apron stones and a tin bucket claiming to be Old Cap Collyer the greatest detective and reappeared earth for the seventeenth time He said he authored the Epistle of St James and returned to the world for another life The scene at Emory M E Church East End hosted a Sunday School Association gathering with light amusements and cake for invited members
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Allegheny
Brinker
Ohio Street
Cap Collyer
James Jameson Harrison Harbaugh
Earth
Emory M. E. Church
East End
They Will Sing in Harmony Again
Mrs Sophia Freitman arrested Sunday en route to New York for opera engagement was released yesterday. Her husband agreed to settle with the city and take good care of her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Freitman
New York
Police Roundup and Court Actions From Southside
Local police report arrests and charges including William Allen for club assault on Thomas Malesia last August and James Walker for razor attack on Maud Thomas. Several others face larceny perjury mayhem and assault charges as Aldermen order jail time and bail hearings. A riot case involving three Hungarians near Vista Street is noted along with a funeral interruption at St Michael's Church.
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William Allen
Thomas Malesia
James Walker
Maud Thomas
Vista Street
Charles Smith
St. Michael's Church
Pius Street
Southside
William Car Mainaly Ters
Alderman McNierney
L.W. Schreiber
Justice of the Peace
McCready
Pittsburgers who found success in Michigan panic relief
Rev. Benjamin Hunter of Saginaw Michigan visits Pittsburg and recounts how 45 families from Allegheny were moved to Michigan during the 1879 panic. He now runs a Christian mission with clothing donations and schooling for girls, and supervises an annual New Year dinner for the poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hunter
Saginaw
Mich
Monterey Street
Allegheny
Hunter
Michigan
Travis City
Beach and
Maple
Whistle
Bell
Marri
Northwest
Rates Advance Across Lines Prompt New Tariff Hikes
The DisratcH notes yesterday that Chicago to St Paul and Duluth rates rose. the iron rate moves back to fifth class making Pittsburg to these points 18 cents per 100 pounds instead of 12. Average class increases run about 25 percent with grain livestock dressed beef and some rates restored on the fourth. Pittsburg grain and livestock rates rise to match Chicago New York baselines as railroad men praise the brisk business and rising tariffs as signs of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Duluth
Chicago
Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Grand Trunk
New York
Congressman's Remark After Election Upset in Media
Congressman elect John B. Robinson of Media speaks at the Monongahela House after winning by over 4000 votes. He predicts a lonely next House, notes Democrats deserted Washington, and argues tariff policy could boost McKinley as a future candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robinson
Monongahela House
Washington
McKinley
Thirty-Eighth Annual Scottish Rite Reunion Opens in City
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite starts its thirty eighth annual reunion with three days of degree conferrals from the fourth to thirty second. Prominent Masons Dr Anthony E Stocker and Frank M Highley will attend. The program lists Secret Master to Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason degrees, ending with a banquet at Free Masons Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Croix
Proneylvania Sovereien Grand Cctory
Free Masons’ Hall
Ten Boys Arrested In Freight Car Theft Ring
Special Officer Cook of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad reports ten boys aged 10 to 13 arrested for stealing canned fruit from freight cars. Nine posted bail for appearance before Alderman ng tomorrow. Paddy Duffy lacks funds and remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Paddy
Duffy
Lecture on Egyptology at Emory M E Church
Rev Dr C M Coburn will lecture on Egyptology this evening at Emory M E Church East End under the Home Missionary Society. Coburn recently returned from a long tour of ancient ruins with noted explorers under British Exploration Society patronage. The speaker is hailed for unusual ability and the lecture promises to entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory M.E. Church
East End
C. M. Coburn
Home Missionary Society
Coburn
British Exploration Society
Funeral of Ex-Policeman Diebold in Allegheny
The remains of Ex-Policeman Michael Diebold of Allegheny were interred yesterday at Hilldale Cemetery. His funeral at Father Mollinger's Church was large and Post 123, G A T, oversaw arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Diebold
Allegheny
Hilldale
Father Mollinger
Post 123
In Memoriam Wilson McCandless Bank President
The Allegheny National Bank directors record sincere appreciation of Wilson McCandless a banker and Christian gentleman who died in Paris November 12 1890. He is praised for integrity justice temper kindness and faithful service. The resolution notes the copy to the deceased’s family and spread of the minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson McCandless
Allegheny National Bank
Paris
France
All
Christian
Fatal Saturday Brawl Ended Robert Dalzell's Life
In Millvale on Sunday, William F Johnston was found as the principal and Joseph Croft Michael Kane and John Volk as accessories in the Dalzell murder after a saloon brawl on Saturday night. Coroner McDowell led witnesses through the case with a postmortem showing skull fracture and hyoid bone damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Robert Dalzell
Millvale
William Johnston
Joseph Croft
Michael Kane
John Volk
Joseph A. Carline
Forty-third Street
Dalzell
George Speaker
Johnston
John Olk
Harry Ott
Wm. Johnston
James Dalzell
Sandy Creek
Robert
Hompson
Thompson
Carline
Soverning
Henry Kraus
W. V. Marquis
Fife
Givens
William F. Johnston
Volk
Kane
John Vo K
Orier
Watches to travel with Louis XVI style items offered
A list of luxury items including watches, genuine bronzes, handsome vases, leather goods in silver mounted versions, art furniture, and gold onyx in various sizes. Tubular chimes and traveling clocks are also noted among the offerings.
Natatorium at Duquesne Way Promises Superior Turkish Bath
The Natatorium on Duquesne Way touts unmatched city Turkish bath service. It highlights experienced management and expert attendants, with round the clock access and exclusive ladies days.
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Duquesne Way
Holiday Souvenir Pointer Promotes Local Goods and Services
A tiny pamphlet titled A Holiday Pointer advertises engravings of local stores and leading articles as a holiday souvenir. It lists engraving services at Diamond Street and beauty and photo offerings including cabinet photos and life size crayon portraits with frames, urging readers to visit for the holiday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrssurg PxHoto Engravixig Com Paxy
Diamond Street
PoruLar GauLuery
Sioux breakout unlikely says former interpreter McFadden
E P McFadden, now a Pittsburg clerk, spent ten years among Sioux at Standing Rock and says rumors of a breakout are unfounded. He notes tribes like Two Bears 1200 and Hunkpopes 1200 avoid arms due to tensions, and that Changing Eagle 200 and John Grass 500 are similarly cautious. Phillips’ bid is not improving, says Oscar L Jackson of New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. McFadden
Pittsburg
Standing Rock Reservation
John Grass
McFadden
Phillips
Oscar L. Jackson
New Castle
Monongahela House
Jackson
T. W. Phillips
Congress
People’s Store Offers Wide Range of Ladies Garments
The People's Store advertises an extensive selection of ladies over and underskirts in satin cloth alpaca sateen flannel and zephyr from 75c to 5. A special bargain features 40 inch wide all wool black sewale at 1 a yard. Hats and toques from Jos Horse & Co.s Penn Avenue Stores offered at 8 and 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Hueus & Hacine
Usssu
Duquesne Theater Proprieter Eyes December 1 Opening
David Henderson of the new Duquesne Theater arrived from Chicago and praised progress toward a December 1 opening. He plans to present only first class attractions and has nothing new to offer in his business at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henderson
Duquesne Theater
Chicago
Council to Decide Federal Street Regrading and Repaving
A special meeting of Allegheny Common Council is held tonight to consider a proposed project to repave and re grade Federal street. With Select Council already passing the ordinance, observers expect Easy passage in Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Common Council
Federal Street
Select Council
Delegates Arrive For W C T U Meeting in Allegheny
About 200 delegates to a non partisan W C T U gathering arrive today for a convention at the Fourth U P Church in Allegheny and the entertainment committee will meet them at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Allegheny
Committee On Entertainment
Gilmore Concert Tickets On Sale At Hamilton’s Store
Tickets for the Gilmore concerts will be sold at Hamilton’s music store in Old City Hall. Sales open tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock following the close of the St. Louis exposition. Gilmore has been performing at the arena since the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Luckey
Alice Dorsey
Roke
Gilmore
Old City Hall
Hamilton
St. Louis
Musicale at Wilkinsburg delights gathered crowd
The Y W C T U of Wilkinsburg hosted a pleasant evening at Mrs R L Dudley home with vocal solos duets and fine instrumental music creating a most enjoyable entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
R. L. Dudley
Engravings of Plans of Lots and Cheap Property Prep
Advertising notices for engraving services and property planning help. Includes Diamond street engraving firm contact, granite ironware sale at Reizenstein's Federal street, and clothing offers at The People’s Store. Also promotes Fur-Trimmed Jackets and photo engraving at Jos. Horns & Co. Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puoro Engraving Company
Diamond Street
Reizenstein's
Federal St
Allegheny
Largest and most attractive stock in silk and gauze fabrics
Bold catalog of silk gauze skirtings 43 inches wide priced at 125 a yard and 1 a yard for picot edge ribbons and notts. Includes black cream yellow blue pink shades and velvet polka spots. Also offers mousseline flounces crepe de chine and nettings with decorative embroideries and beading in rich evening shades and bridal costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayarca
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City Solons
Newet
Morrow
Bigelow
Eliot
Re. Dortt
Mr. Angell
Limited
Bankers’ Annual Meeting
Mutual Benefit Association
State Provident Association
Dr. Bull
Ship Canal Commission
Cleveland
Eil
Mary Smith
Wardien Ne
Michael Zawachei
Donovan
Thomas Beadling
Cannonsburg
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Robinson
Congressman Robinson
Diebold
Horse & Warp
Fifth Avenue
J. C. Grogan
Market Street
Cor
Fifth Ave
Astrakhan
Hata
Jos, Horse & Co
S* Penn Avenue
Musicale At
Jos, Honne & Co
Lapres
Ussu Hueus
Hacxz
HopcosiLin
Pittsburg Photo-Engraving Co
Jos. Hornz & Co
Ms Penn Avenue
Soy Market Street
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
Edward
Groetzinger
Mo Carpet House
Rew
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