Great Western Band delights audience with pace event notes
The article covers a day at the track led by Prof. Weiss with the Great Western Band. It details officiating starter June Austin and timer James L. Cravens, fines imposed for pole-hopping, and race summaries from the 2.20 and 2.3 pacing heats, highlighting Horicon and Richmond as top contenders and Ada, Daisy V, and Mac among the notable pacers.
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Great Western
Weiss
Ee. Ir
June Austin
Stam Gy PO
William A. Hadfield
Jorce
James L. Cravens
C Wright
J. A. McCracken
Austin
Alwo
America
Aman Ee
Cadeoenll Ak
Opening an Election Burr Carr-Pfeifer Contest Continued
Hearing before Master John Robb Jr on the Carr-Pfeifer election contest continued yesterday afternoon. Officials compared tax lists with ward registers and poll books to find discrepancies. none found yet as examination began. The Board of Viewers met to review damage claims for Atwood Street grading. none of the claims were allowed.
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Carr-Pfeifer
John &. Robb, Jr. Pasterday
Comsntanioner
Board of Viewers
Ee Ee Claims For
Atwood Street
Bogest
Ns Eee
Marriage License Law Reaches Five Year Mark in County
Five years after Pennsylvania shifted to civil marriage permits, Allegheny County reports 23,369 licenses issued. Growth mirrors population, with 5,633 licenses in the latest year and a small number of divorces. Captain Hieber notes May and June as peak wedding months and prices range from 50 cents to 10 dollars per permit.
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Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
John D. Hieber
Hymen’s Court
Register
Hieber
New Fire Alarm Machinery Installed at City Hall
Work began on the new fire alarm system with battery jars moved to the rear supply room on the fifth floor. Jars are arranged on a double rack and wires run through conduits avoiding wood damage. Some equipment is in place, with most arriving in a few days. Superintendent Morris Mead predicts one of the best fire alarms in the country soon.
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Mark Tapley
City Hall
Morris Mead
Moyen
Rew Offterra Named By Rail Line Authorities
The Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway announces new officers to start October 1. Names include John W Renner Assistant Controller A McElevey Auditor of Receipts John M ae Assistant Auditor of Fresnes Receipts J P Fairey auditor of Passenger Receipts James Instan Auditor of Disbursements D C Copperstone Assistant Auditor of Disbursements.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
John W. Renner
A. McElevey
John M. Ae
J. P. Fairey
James Instan
D. C. Copperstone
Looking After the Jounne in Butler County Case
Dr. Wetherell of the State Commission on Lunacy investigates an isolated insanity case in Butler County. A woman has been kept in a shed outbuilding for years and will be asked to be removed to the State asylum.
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Wetherell
State Commission On Littimacy
Butler County
Sena
Holiday bargains at Gallinger’s two Washington stores
A reader asks where to buy items for the holiday and is directed to Gallinger’s on 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave P. Five with a full line of manual instruments available.
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Gallinger’s
Penn Ave
Postponed park offer spurs citywide frictions
City Hall minds postponement of Mrs. Schenley’s 19 acre park entrance offer at Forbes street. Officials note Southside clashes, East End gains, and calls for a free bridge from Laugtlin station to the park as a top remedy, while market values and road work loom in the background.
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Mra
Magee Flinn
Schooley Park
Magee
Flinn
Bigelow
Doubtiosa
Brother Quay
Southside
Lawrenceville
East End
Lawrencerile
Mra Schenley
Laugtlin Station
Retiring Amalgamated Secretary Passed Torch To Treasurer
William Martin, longtime secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, turned over all association funds to Treasurer James Penney in his final official act. The advisory board praised his honesty and efficiency after a 12 year tenure marked by leadership during crises including the Mingo Junction mill dispute. Stephen Madden succeeds him as assistant secretary. Martin will join the State nine Commission meeting in Philadelphia on October 7.
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Amalgamated Association
William Martin
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers of America
William Welbe
James Penney
John Pierce
Edward O'Donnell
Edward W. Keil
James & Nutt
Youngstown
Mr. Martin
J. Martin
Mr. Penney
Bess
Martin
Ola
Nzation
Mingo Junction
Association
Stephen Madden
John Kngallon
Lower
Union Minls
Madden
Liberty Street
State Nine Commission
Philadelphia
Independent Republican Committee Names Officers in Allegheny
William R. Bish announced the Independent Republican organization of Allegheny County with an Executive Committee led by Blair and four issue chairs. Included are Joseph Dilworth finance, N G Ayres meetings, Peter Shields organization, Magnus Pflaum press and publication, plus J P Bailey and Ralph, Herbst and Mesler.
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Independent
Republican Organization
Allegheny County
William R. Bish
Joseph B. Dilworth
N. G. Ares
Peter Shields
Magnus Pfilaum
Mr. Blair
Thomas Patterson
Shove
J. P. Bailey
Janes Ralph
V. C. Herbst
Remsen
Pflaum
Kencheeapescreces
Bailey
Herbst
Warden, eae &@ Co
Attorne
Allegheny
Thomas D. Messler
Pennsylvania Company
Blair
Promis
Toll Roads Move: Allegheny Plans Condemnations in City
The Allegheny committee referred plans to acquire three toll roads to a sub committee. Three ordinances will condemn Perrysville Bright on and Saw Mill Run roads for widening, with one proposed plan by John Drew rejected as narrow. City solicitoric confirms right to condemn.
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Allegheny
Committee On
John Drew
Perrysville
Brighton
Sawmill Run
Two day old girl found on steps of St Pauls Orphan Asylum
A two days old female infant was found on the steps of St Pauls Orphan Asylum. A note in the basket identifies the child as Mary E Carroll and mentions guardians or caretakers. address appears as 4740 Carson Street near Tau Cher nee J. Fuobe. The Sisters reportedly provide care and seek to identify the family or guardians.
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St. Paul's Orphan Asylum
Mary E Carroll
Mastheaded Oleo Frauds Roil Pennsylvania Markets
An examination reveals a network of oleomargarine sales in Pittsburgh and Allegheny exploiting licenses, with a six-man “Oleo Trust” handling imports via a central Water Street office. Dealers evade state bans by relabeling and skirting enforcement, profiting from margins on contraband imports while public buyers chase cheap butter substitutes.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sam
Waterstreet
Aljeny
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway Bonds Not Issued
At a stockholders meeting in Pittsburgh the plan to issue bonds was not acted on and adjournment set for October 1. The reconstruction cost is estimated at about 1 million dollars. A bill of equity was filed by the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company against executors of BR. C. Gray over stock transfers from trustees to the company and the court granted a decree transferring the stock.
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Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company
Ines
Pittsburg
Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company
James J. Donnell
W. G. Park
D. E. Park
Jacob Painter
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Company
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester ‘Traction Ee
Gray
Pittsburg, Alleheny and Manchester Company
Moreland
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Supreme Court
Straub Et al
Caracese, Phipps & Co
Higher Prices Ahead From Crop Failures Trade Talk
The American Preserve Association met on Fourth Avenue with Mr. B. Fenton of Buffalo stating prices will rise due to poor fruit and vegetable crops. He notes winter trade may hold costs steady if stocks remain bright, but spring scarcity could push prices higher. Reports mention 19,000 cases of peaches exported to England returning for resale at a profit, signaling crop failure impact.
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American Preserve Association
Trust
Fourth Avenue
B. Fenton
Buffalo
Lind
Congress
England
Pawnbrokers in Pittsburg Face Ordinance Clash
Pittsburg pawnbrokers threaten to quit if new ordinance is not altered. A meeting at Levi DeRoys on 1133 Peon avenue discussed required public access to shop ledgers, prompting a suspension of licenses and possible retirements. N Gallinger quit business yesterday and may not return. Samuel Van Allem secured a license under the new rules.
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Pittsburg
Levi DeRoy
Peon Avenue
N. Gallinger
Re OO Ie Peda Ee Nee Weiatyent
Gallinger
Dusiness
Samuel van Allem
Southside
Two Excellent Concerts and Pittsburg Voters Debate City Prospects
Voters at Toe Dispatch headquarters debated whether a Citizens' Committee should promote Pittsburg's natural advantages to outsiders. An affirmative vote passed as residents urged boosting trade and awareness of Allegheny's benefits. Tonight's Exposition program features Emerald Isle airs while tomorrow includes St Cecilia Germania and Robert Blommann choirs. The voting topic asks if a front glass palace and coke home should be erected to advertise Pittsburg's resources.
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Emerald Isle
St. Cecilia
Robert Blommannerchors
Mohr
Moehring
Deuthland
Pittsburg
Toe Dispatch
Allegheny
Lay
Fron
Glass Palace
Coke
Erec
Will of John Hugo leaves estate to Catholic charities
The will filed for probate in the Twenty-seventh ward distributes the remainder to Catholic institutions. Bequests include Sisters of St Francia and Sisters of St Francis, Bishop of Pittsburg, St Michael's Orphan Asylum, St Vincent de Paul Society, and multiple churches and monasteries, with sums ranging from 50 to 200 dollars for masses and expansions. The balance goes to St Michael's congregation.
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John Hugo
Twenty-seventh Ward
Sisters of St. Francia
Piuts Street
Sisters of St. Francis
Lawrenceville
Pittsburg
Rome
St Michael’s Orphan Asylum
Society of the Childhood of Jesus
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Michael's
St. Joseph's Church
Mt Oliver
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Twenty-fourth Ward
St. Paul’s Monastery
Humane Society Deplores Ex Mayor Weaver’s Death
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society members met and adopted resolutions deploring the former mayor Weaver’s death, with honorable mention for police officers aiding society agents. Donations of $23 were received. Also notes postmaster McKean’s September money order figures showing a $69,735.14 year over year increase. Etchings and mirrors advertised at Jacob J. Fuchs, 1710 Carson St.
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Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Weaver
McKean
Jacob J. Fuchs
Carson St
S. 8
Jacob. Fuchs
Grand Millinery Opening and Bargain Hats
Local ads announce a grand millinery opening with Paris and New York patterns at Eusenbaum & Co. and Rosenblaum & Co. Also promoted are low priced gloves hosiery and laces at H J Yochs, with hats and bonnets featured at Jacob Fuchs and Jacob J Fuchs establishments. Ayrıca discounts on striped silks and paper hangings offered by multiple merchants.
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H. J. Yoch’s
Market Street
Miso
Paris
New York
Eusenbaum & Co
Rosenblaum & Co
Mayor Gourley Refuses Deed for Poor Farm Sale Today
The city awaits a signed deed as Mayor Gourley again declines to authorize the Poor Farm sale. City Solicitor Moreland warns of $8,000 in potential losses before the Supreme Court rules, while a closed-door conference with Controller Morrow and Moreland discusses risks of delay and litigation.
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Gourley
Moreland
Controller Morrow
Morrow
Joss
Craig Street
Huanid
Prohibitionists Hold Notable Meeting with Strong County Support
The Prohibitionists reported a well attended meeting yesterday with an active Executive Committee. They praised financial backing and a robust county organization enabling workers at polling places. Plans for a grand mass meeting near month end were announced to launch the campaign, with potential gubernatorial candidate D. Gill and a Kentucky figure Colonel George W. among possible speakers.
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Thes
A D. Gill
Nown Ea
Kentucky
George W
Cloak Department Seeks Latest Fashions This Season
The store offers an extensive assortment of new season garments including fur jackets wraps and Alaska bear jackets. Highlights feature Marie Antoinette and other styled items with emphasis on quality fur and workmanship. Imported braided plush jackets and a full range of sizes and colors are showcased at prices tied to pre rise costs.
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Marie Antoinette
Fat' Gen Gentine
Steph Rieskton
Per ‘2 No i An
Pory Krisser
Monkey
Nerecmagg
Ladies
Alaska
Vance
Curtains and ice goods advertised for sale in Wheeling and Pittsburgh
Classified notices list artificial ice for sale at 8360 per ton in Wheeling, curtains of all kinds from Jos Horne & Co and Rosenbaum & Co, dresses from Danner Medicine Go and others, silk yards at 50c, and fur and sealing items from J G Bennett leading hatters. Also mentions Thomas Academy opening for beginners and health remedy Essence of Health testimonials.
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F.o.b
Wheeling
W. Va
Oa and Storage Company
Wheeling, Va
Their Fourth Reunion of Cavalry Regiment Held Today
The Fourth Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry Association meets today with about 10 members expected and 40 already arrived. Delegates come from Allegheny Westmoreland Indiana Venango Lebanon Om in Lackawanna counties. Chairman Egionel Doster, unable to attend, and Captain Boges of Colorado likely preside. Afternoon social at Union Veteran Legion Hall. banquet at Seventh Avenue Hotel with Major J B Maitland of Oil City as toast master. CEASE can by using in good time, as Gough Syrup. Costs only 25.
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Fourth Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry Association
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Indiana
Venango
Lebanon
Oming
Lackawanna Conn
Egionel Doster
Northampton County
Captain Boges
Colorado
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Seventh Avenue Hotel
J. B. Maitland
Oil City
Price List of Household Fabrics and Accessories
A truncated price list for napkins sheetings pillow casings and related items is appended. The readable portion suggests market quotes for various fabric goods though details are incomplete and prices are not fully shown.
Napkin Prices Advertised in Odd Percentages
The notice lists napkins at 195 percent price and quality shown. It compares similar quality in a different size priced at 295 percent and five dollars per dozen.
Table Cloths at Brown’s celebrated goods and imports
Fine damask cloths 214 yards long from 2 to 8 dollars each with napkins to match. Larger sizes priced proportionately. Imported direct for our department and offered as reliable, time tested linens.
All Linen Towels and Linen Goods Offerings
All pure Linen 85 and 125 per dozen in various sizes with larger stock of Sea piece Huck Towels. Biggest selection of All-Linen Huck Towels at 285 per dozen. Pillow cases bolster cases 90 inch Irish Linen Sheeting 9c yd also at 1 125 135. Pillow linens 45c to 1 per yd. Barnesley Crashes and many small items. Guaranteed best and lowest prices.
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Barnesley
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