After Mr Harrison Civil Service Pledges Debate
The National Civil Service Reform League meeting in Philadelphia, led by President George William Curtis, reviews the new administration’s civil service pledges. It questions whether reform has been fulfilled, citing various party organs praising or deriding reform and noting upcoming business and executive board choices.
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Philadelphia
National Civil Service Reform League
George William Curtis
Carl Schurz
New York
Silas W. Bort
Port of
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
George J. Pope
E. L. Godkin
New York Nation
William A. Aiken
Norwich
Conn
Everett P. Wheeler
Dorman B. Eaton
Sherman B. Rogers
Buffalo
L. B. Swift
Inalis
B. L. Richmond
C. Mason
Geneva
N. X
William Potts
National League
Curtis
Association Hall
Friends of Civil Service Reform
Oie
Cleveland
Utiv
Prom Po
Harrison
Clarkson
Washington
Co I
Missouri
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Anneenae
Civil Service Commission
Two youths fined for stealing pictures at World’s Museum
Edwards and Chambers, one a police known figure, appeared before Mayor Pearson and were fined 10 and costs for stealing pictures from World’s Museum racks. Chambers jailed for nonpayment. A separate incident saw a horse wagon collision on Frankstown Avenue, killing a passerby. Other local notes include multiple arrests in First ward and Sixth district, a day sentence for Mollie White, and various court actions.
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Edwards
Chambers
Core
Allegheny
Pearson
Schuster Bros
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Miller
Pearong
Central Station
Mollie White
Rudolph
Sale Avenue
H. L. Mason
American Homane Association
Louisville
Owen Wertz
Second Alley
Lona G. Haley
R. G. Greenawalt
Eeere
West Newton
J. M. Dr. Munnings
Rumor Baltimore Engine Trial Falls Short by 33 HP
Washington October 1. Rumors reach the Navy Department that the cruiser Baltimore’s engine test shows 8,000 HP contract requirement not met by 33 horsepower. Main fact: a shortfall in power on the last trial.
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Washington
Navy Department
Haltimore
Hastings landslide at Clearfield County Republican convention
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Clearfield County’s Republican convention chose delegates for the gubernatorial convention with General Hastings winning decisively on the first ballot. Hastings drew strong county support, while opponents backed Delamater through canvassing and funding. Delegates named included J A Read, BR Woolri, E A Irvin, and Cyrus Gordon.
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Clearfield
Clearfield County
D. H. Hastings
Hastings
Charley” Andrews
W. H. Andrews
Moré Men May Be Employed
Special telegram reports Dr. Leo arriving to inspect conditions with a possible 500 men to be kept on for ten days. A relief distribution standstill continues until Secretary Kremer returns from Pittsburgh, expected Friday, after a committee pressed the Governor in Harrisburg.
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DisraTch
Jouxsrowx
Leo
Harrisburg
Kremer
Pittsburg
Schools Closed by Diphtheria in Phillipsburg
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Poriurssrea Beaver County Pa October 1 In Phillipsburg schools principal C A Moore reports the directors ordered closure until next Wednesday week due to malignant diphtheria. About 800 to 400 children attend with one death and several cases reported.
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Beaver Country
C. A. Moore
Phillipsburg
Wooster Burglars Indicted in Nine Counts
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Wooster Ohio grand jury returned nine indictments. Hartley Shaffer and Will T. Eaken face burglary and grand larceny charges. Mrs Moses Shafer indicted for concealing stolen goods. The cases concern thefts under investigation by local authorities.
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Wooster
Yeager Cabinet Offer At 75 Cents Per Dozen
Yeager Co proposes a one month cabinet offer at 75 cents per dozen to introduce a pest control solution. Gallery located on first floor with no stairs to climb. Alle ny. ny.
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Yeager & Co
Pest
Alle Eny
Clim Gallery
Obituaries and Notices From Pittsburgh 1859 Era
A fragmentary obituary column lists numerous names and notices across Pittsburgh and surrounding townships. Entries mention marriages such as Ellen Paul to Francis Seelding, and varied notices for deaths, funerals, and residence details, including Saint Thomas Church Oakmont and local church services. The garbled text includes names like William Cable, Donaldson, Freud enberg, Hufnagel, Hughes, Jones, Kost, Murphy, Moore, Patterson, Schreiber, Seibert, Vaughan, Wallace, with associated locations in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh area.
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Skelding—Paul
St. Thomas Church
Oakmont
Cortlandt Whitehead
George Rodgers
Ellen
Jacob W. Paul
Pittsburg
Francis Home Seelding
New York City
Freudenberg
Charles Freudenberg
Carson Street
Hufnagel
Joan Hurnacen
Shaler Township
Evergreen Plank Road
St. Mary's Church
Sharpsburg
Hughes
Mathew
John D
Ellen Hughes
Forty-fifth Street
Titusvilla
Jones
Homeopathic Hospital
Will. Am Brieakin Jones
Lnte
Braddock
Sone Tay
Philadelphia
Louise Jones
Uel Jones
Kost
Comsetine Lure
Frank Kost
Isto
Penn Avenue
St Philomena's Church
Murphy
Amy Lonetta
Willand
Mary Murphy
Second Avenue
Moore
Crafton
Monda
Samuel
Union Depot
P. C
Eases BR
Patterson
Lexington
Jean M
O Martha M
Kody Patterson, Jr
Schreiber
Waltham, Maitz
Henry Schreiber
Tursday
SP. M
Waltham
Jseibert
Oetober
Magdalen Seibert
Vaughan
Jeux Vaughan
Months
James
Jennie
Turtle Creek
Oil City
Corset maker claims Ball's corset fits nine tenths of women
A maker notes Ball's corset fits nine tenths of women and nine tenths of girls. It advises women can purchase Ball's corset at any store selling corsets, wear it for weeks, then return for a refund if unsatisfied. The store offers a primer on Corsets.
Wrorespar Dry Goods Store Claims Great Selection and Low Prices
Advertisement extolls B and B Wrorespar as a premier dry goods store in two cities. It promises a complete line of fine suitings 56 inches wide at 75 cents a yard, many fabrics at 65 cents to a dollar, and extensive cloak rooms with thousands of jackets long wraps and plush and seal goods.
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Aoo
Not Like Other Stores Emphasizes Quality Clothing
An ad proclaims exclusive in-house manufacture and superior workmanship. It contrasts with merchant-tailor prices and cheap goods, pledging reliable clothing at fair prices. The message promises extensive selection and confidence-building service, aiming to convert shopper trust into steady patronage.
New Styles In_Kilt and Short Pant Suits For Children
Huge selection in KILT SUITS sizes 2 to 6 years and SHORT PANT SUITS 4 to 15 years in Plaids Velvets and Cheviots. Prices from 2 to 14 dollars. Men's FALL OVERCOATS and SUITS also priced low to attract buyers amid cool weather. Hats promoted as final touch to outfits with emphasis on value.
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West Suite
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MR. Harrison
League
Marrgaret Logas
Fort Street
McKenna
Clerk McTiene
McAleese
Hyndman
Man Brough
Michael Scanlan
Scanlan
Jos. House & Co
Finent. Klein
Klein
Exposiriox
Rosenbaum & Co
Tor
Hood
C. L Hood & Co
Lowell, Masa
Beecham
Bereti
Bos
Horsford
Sein i Pieret Ee
Minnie Seestuaetisibaceesiauabee
Stephen J. Datley
Charles Moreland
Lower Ferdinand Ja
William K
Maggie Kiefer
Stary Ww
Paltpeet Ior Ae Inte Taylor
William Loizeapf
Mary Colling
Dahvtaaedes An McPoland
Acvencecene
Rose Woods
Benes
Anne George Jerheim
Esacaen Ane
L. Blonaker
Dakadne Eal
Bella Stewart
Daaarne Therega Schulden
Aeseeree Charles P
Ehre
Caroline Schuhmac
Samuel Jones
Levina K. George
Max Killian
Amal la Kampke
George Roesch
Sudie Scot
William E. Fox
Maud £. Burnas
Widenes
Swiserale
Allegheny -Pittabuarg
Pitteburg
Seseey
Iitsburg
Girard
Chepwick
Wtteburg
Pittaburg Deen
Allegheny Allegheny
Pittsburg Eiand County
Joan Ane Ee Aes
Wallace
Jane WatLac
Pese Avenue
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avesue
Mwissu
James M. Fullerton
No. Oleventh Street
Telephone
Milax A. M
Jon B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
John R. &A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Letterwr
Insurance Save Co
North America
TELIA
Ghurth Arama
Osmteaco Constr Co
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Slater
Pittsburg, PA
J. J. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
N. B
Fall Millinery
Paris
London
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Cherry Alley
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of
Sheppard Council
Geo. L. Holliday
BOOTH
Danaiger & Shoenderg
Sixth Street
Penn
Olen Ht
B. Wrorespar
Boggs & Buhl
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Hite Star Line
Queenstown
Liverpool
Royal
United States Mail
Variatio
Teutonic
Germanic
Ipm Germanic
Britannic
Great
Brital
Sonny
McCook
Smithaeia Vttsburg
Bhuce Ismay
Broadway
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Anchor Line
Atlantic Express Service
Liverpool Vis Bsrenero Steamship OS Esd
Higer
Boston Novelty Store
Wood Street
Boston
St . Willow
Howell
Sagcors
H. G. Hayden & CO
Weo
Durr’s ColLege
Fifth Ave
Robert Dickey
Y& Sa
Wate ST
Khhech’s Cash and Credit House
Ninth Street
R. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
BT. Charles
Antwrea
American Fire Insurance
Philladelphia
Edwards & Kenney, Ag't
Popete Ave
Pituborg
Hopper Bros. & CO
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