Danks Trial Sparks East End Church Controversy
A Methodist Episcopal Conference examines Rev. John A. Danks amid a star chamber probe into charges of conduct unbecoming a minister. The dispute centers on a vicious letter and church edda in Mt Washington, with Blashford and Danks presenting testimony and new charges discussed among clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Conference
East End
Star Chamber
John A. Danks
Horner
Johnson
Blairsville
Eaton
Allegheny
Wiliam Cox
Foss
Methodist Ecumenical Council
New York
Messrs, Nesbitt
Meachram
Tarentum
Uniontown
Monongahels City
Greesburg
Greensburg
Coleone] Danks
Biashlford
Latrobe
Danks
Blashford
Mt Washington
Blaashford
EK. B. Sa
Colonel Danka
Mem
The
Leahhard Io
Mt. Washington
Colonel Danks
Dispatch
Emory Street M. E
James Morris
W. L. Phillips
Mr. Blashford
John T. Hedrick
Henry Zilk
Thomas Hodkinson
Ees
Sr Morris
Phillips
Morris
English Lutherans Meet in Grant Street Church
The General Council of North America met in the First Lutheran Evangelical Church on Grant Street. About forty priestly delegates attended from across the nation, representing 1,350,000 worshipers and 4,500 ministers. Joseph A Seiss preached, noted as a leading Lutheran theologian.
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Passavani
First Lutheran Evangelical Church
Grant Street
Strawberry Alley
General Council of North America
Joseph A. Seiss
Church of the Holy Communion
Philadelphia
Lutheran Synod Delegates Meet in Pittsburg Conference
Delegates representing Pittsburg led by Rev W A Passavant comprise a diverse group with 98 total delegates from Pennsylvania New York Pittsburg District Ohio Augustana Minnesota Canada and Indians synods. The gathering discussed Russia’s suppression of German Lutheran churches and elected officers including President Rev G F Krotel and treasurer W H Staaker. An evening address by Rev W Ashmead Scheaffer outlined Lutheran missionary progress in India and Rev Emanuel Edman of Princeton Illinois was consecrated as a missionary to sail for India.
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Pittsburg
W. A. Passavant
Passavant's Hospital
Pennsylvania
New York Synod
Pittsburg Synod
District Synod
Ohio
Augustana Synod
Minnesota
Canada Synod
Indians Synod
J. A. Seies
D.D
Philadelphia
Chi
Russia
Hesse
G. F. Krotel
G. W. Meckling
Lancaster
J. Nicum
Rochester
Holmerain
H. E. de
P. Phattes
Pottville
E. Novelius
Vasse
Minn
W. H. Staaker
Philadel
Ee Eer — Aestoak
Theological Seminary
Chicago
Augustana Synodynod
H. E. Jacobs
D. D
R. F. Weidner
Rock Island
E. Belfour
First Church
General Council
W. Ashmead Scheaffer
Scheaffer
Foreign Mission Committee
India
Emanuel Edman
Princeton
Iil
Missionary Meetings Highlight Society Anniversaries
The inquiry proceeds slowly as the secretary records questions and answers in depositions. The Society Women Foreign onary held its anniversary afternoon with addresses by Rev. Dr. Irwin H. Carrell recently of Japan, Mrs. J. H. Brown president of the Children's Mission Bands, and Mrs. B. F. Beasell. A missionary meeting followed with Rev. Dr. J. O. Peek from New York Nations Missionary Secretary and Rev. William P. Mc Laughlin of New Orleans addressing a large audience.
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Stoker
Society
Women's Foreign Onary
Irwin H. Carrell
Japan
J. H. Brown
Children’s Mission
B. F. Beasell
J. O. Peek
New York
Nations
William P. McLaughlin
New Orleans
Hebrew Opera Draws Crowd at Turner Hall
The Oriental Opera Company staged The Emigrant Shoemaker or the Sailor Lad at Turner Hall. German Hebrew patois, four acts, with Emigrant tale and comic sailor plots. M Golvenstein led the emigrant role. Miss Tomeshevsky and Mme Greenberg praised. Applause was hearty throughout.
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Oriental Opera Company
Turner Hall
Herr Tomeshevsky
Europe
Rosalia
America
United States
U.S. Navy
M. Golvenstein
Meer
Miss Tomeshevsky
Mme. Greenberg
American Flints Tableware Branch Holds Conference
The tableware branch of American Flints held a Tuesday night conference referencing their scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flints
Opening of McKeesport to Bellevernon Railroad Celebrated
Old villagers awaken as the McKeesport Bellevernon line opens with a 28 mile route from McKeesport to Bellevernon. A special train, speeches by Dr J T Van Voorhis and others, a mass meeting, banquet, and tours marked a gala debut amid cheers from residents and visiting Pittsburg leaders. The line costs exceed a million dollars, employs five locomotives, five passenger cars, and 100 freight cars with coal transfers to Lake Erie.
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McKeesport
Bellevernon
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Washington
Monongahela River
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Lake Erie
William McCreery
W. W. Patrick
J. D Scully
Ed Smith
Max Moorhead
T. Fawcett
Alexander Dem
Charles Meyran
R. J. McClure
J. E. Umstaetter
George Hill
John Swan
Allegheny
W. R. Holmes
J. B. Murdoch
John G
Westmoreland County
Dilworth
D. P. Corwin
G. . Taggart
Lake Erie Department
Judge Hunter
Greensburg
Lawrence
Robbins
Ewing
Uniontown
Bayne
Dalzell
Roley House
Beollevernon
Lake Erie Campe
the News
J.eg Goffey
C. H. Sackrider
F. Jones
J. E. Finlay
James Alexander
Monongahela City
Richard Wiley
Elizabeth
Man Overboard At Allegheny Ferry Landing
A man about 25 walked to the Allegheny Ferry landing at Main street West End and plunged into the river. Several men rescued him, bringing him to shore unconscious. Officer Donnell transported him to Thirtieth ward station, where he gave the name James McBride then said he was from Allegheny.
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Allegheny Ferry
Main Street
West End
Donnell
Thirtieth Ward
James McBride
No. 19
Wylie Avenue
Allegheny
Genuine Carls Sprude Saltie Promoted as Stomach Remedy
An advertisement touts genuine imported Carls Sprude Saltie as the grandest remedy for stomach disorders. It claims top physicians endorse the product and urges readers to secure the genuine article.
Allegheny Councils Debate Monument Hill and City Finances
Both branches of Allegheny Councils met with little business transacted. The September controller’s report showed expenses of 619,994.73 and an ordinance for 117,000 renewal bonds passed. Debates focused on Monument Hill improvements and allocation of funds, with calls for more definite plans and opposition that funds may be better used elsewhere.
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Allegheny
Brown
Elphinstone
Schad
Eoe
Frazier Street
Preble Avenue
B. F. Jennings
Neeb
Hunter
Pittsburg
Robinson
Health Committee
Monument Hill
Stauffer
G. A. BR
Rudolph
Dram
Community Notes From Pittsburgs Diverse Congregations
A Pittsburgh page reports on Rabbi A Bernstein of the Hebrew Synagogue and the citys prominent Hebrew residents, their loyalty to the United States, and debates over Zionist colonization schemes. It also lists voyages and activities of local clergy, businessmen, and officials, plus civic notices about exhibits and church missions.
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A. Bernstein
Hebrew Synagogue
Fourth Avenue
Ross Street
Pittsburg
Ras
United States
Spreckels Sugar War Prompts Public Debate on Prices
The piece surveys Claus Spreckels' challenge to the sugar trust, noting potential price effects and shifts in brokerage agencies. It cites Philadelphia refinery capacity, stock moves, freight advantages, and varied local opinions on whether competition will lower costs. The piece also imagines a Santa Claus role from Spreckels and hints at broader tariff implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Claus Spreckels
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Westinghouse
Spreckels
Sugar Trust
New York
Boston
New England
Middle States
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Reading
D. W. Llewellyn
T. C. Jenkins
James Flood
Arbuckles & Co
Flood
Pittsburg
Trust
Scott
Allen, Kirkpatrick & Co
Mr. Scott
Curry
Curry & Metzgar
Dewhurst
Haworth & Dewhurst
Santa Claus
Cincinnati
Tools Stolen From James W. Moore Carriage Works
A series of four robberies at James W. Moore carriage works at Twenty-seventh and Smallman streets involved missing valuable tools. Despite duplications, the thefts continued until a detective uncovered that tools were carried out gradually. Two suspects are expected to be arrested today.
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James W. Moore
Far Room Stock of Alaska Seal Goods at Jos. Honxe Co.
The Far Room on the second floor of Jos. Honxe & Co. Penn Avenue Stores offers a wide Alaska seal garment selection. The firm touts quality, style, and satisfaction with seal jackets coats and wraps, backed by capable attendants in the new suit and cloak room.
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Alaska
Thas
Jos
Auction of Mules and Horses at Ansheim Live Stock Co
Large lot of draught and pit mules of all sizes and many typi pu horses offered for sale. Stable stock includes 100 head of choice animals. Visit Ansheim Live Stock Co in Lumrren between Market and Ferry for details and viewing.
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Reasonaby
Ansheim Live Stoce Co
Lumrren
Ferry
Apostles Birthdate Observed by St Mary’s Temperance Group
The Ladies Total Abstinence Society at St Mary’s Church celebrated Father Matthew’s birthday with a crowded service. Rev F R Canevin praised the apostle and contrasted him with O’Connell. Rev Sheedy urged temperance action and noted many ladies joining the cause pledging total abstinence. 30 members enrolled.
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Father Matthew
Total
St. Mary's Church
F. R. Canevin
Apostle
O'Connell
Father Sheedy
Pan-American delegates to view brilliant city electrical display
County officials plan a large lighted display for the Pan-American delegates visit. C B Shipler and county workers will install a 15 by 12 foot tower piece with an American shield, the word America, red white and blue bars, 200 sixteen candle power lights, 32 candle power lights for 24 side holes, and a 24 light box from the flagstaff, at no taxpayer cost.
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C. B. Shipler
Court House
America
Prelim view on local sewer and street work. town updates
Reports from the Board of Viewers on Fortieth and Butler street sewer work and Geneva street paving. Local incidents include a B and O track collision near McKeesport, the death on Pennsylvan Road, and a family tragedy in Lawrenceville. Police seek a missing husband. street indignation over air quality. alderman fines for disorderly conduct. transit workers oppose new overcoats.
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Fortieth
Butler Streets
Kirkwood
Almond Alley
Geneva Street
A.W. Covent
Lawrenceville
Thomas A. Covert
Iveecine
Evans
Pemnicky Road
South See
Axwie Lorr
Thirty-eighth Street
Suarane
Butler Street
Forty-ninth
Fifty-first Streets
James Ratburn
Porter
Rayburn
Black Diamond Steel Works
Saecee
Pshilk Atwood
Axwie Durant
New York
McAleese
Day
Pittsburg
Citizens’ Traction Line
Pennsylvania Road
Monongahela House
Moncon
Maevate
Shawls and mantles offered by Jos Homme Co
Mourning shawls in Lupin black cashmere and wool range from 25 to 250. Black square and long shawls in checks and stripes, old lady shawls in two sizes three qualities. Real Scotch tartans, white cashmere shawls, light fancy shawls for events. Balance of season’s importation includes black cashmere embroidered fringed mantles and fishus in extra sizes white India silk and Japanese shawls large and small sizes.
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Lupin
Paris 1889 Exhibition awards Wheeler Wilson Mig Co prize
The 1889 Paris World’s Fair awarded the Wheeler Wilson Mig Co the highest premium for a sewing machine. Office No 6 Sixth Street Pittsburg is noted among the exhibition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wheeler Wilson Mig. Co
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Designers Crumrine and Bassett Seek New Wall Hangings
Messrs Crumrine and Bassett of Cramring Bane and Bassett visit New York or Boston markets to select choice designs in est hangings and obtain the latest colorings for mural decorations.
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Messrs
Crumrine and Bassett
Cramring, Bane & Bassett
New York
Boston
Overcoat Department Crowded at Local Store
The text notes a busy coat department with popular items sold widely at P C C C corner Grant and Diamond opposite the new Court House, suggesting strong demand and availability.
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Grant and
Diamond Sth
New Court House
Old Landmarks and Crossroads Mark Early Civilizations
The speaker notes that rivers and fords, including Harris', served as old landmarks near the Yough mouth mid 1800s. He cites mills relying on small streams that could not power a mill. Crossroads became hubs with cottages, stores, blacksmiths, taverns, and a large wooden porch. Dr Keyser spoke on baselail. J C Porter spoke on the Mexican War.
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Harris
Dr. Keyser
J. C. Porter
A Misread Ledger Sparks a Skeptical Household Math
The fragment describes an ordinary family of five using Walker's Wax Soap and contrasts weekly costs with and without tongs, estimating 10 cents weekly per item and 40 cents for a season. It projects annual costs around $31.12 with interest, illustrating a rudimentary household budgeting example.
Arrangement Perfect Of the Cabizer at old Smist jewelry house
Brass and glass arrangement advertised at No. 63 Smist in the old jewelry house ro. Patronize us as prices are low for clothiers and related goods. A cream used for sale is offered near 25 P. 6, with diamond-sted street frontage opposite the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ished
Smist
Ighss Clothiers
China store stock at Greer’s Pittsburg drawn
An informal ad fragment notes looking at stock at the China store of W. P. Greer located at 622 Penn Avenue opposite Library Hall in Pittsburgh. The message mentions a brand and a display event as part of family oriented shopping.
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China
W. P. Greer
Penn Avenue
Library Hall
Pittsburg
Bargain Dress Sale and Exposition Exhibits
A 10 dollar bargain offers about 50 ready made dresses in sizes for all, dark gray to navy shades, new and well made at low prices. F Schoenthal and Jos Horxz Co advertise closing out sale with bargains at 612 Penn Avenue Danes. Aufrecht's Elite Gallery in Pittsburg notes land office business due to low prices for fine work. Exposition features Night Hear 5oom Regiment Band and fashion items attracting crowds.
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Jos. Horxz & Co
Penn Avenue
F. Schoenthal
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
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Col.danks
Methodist
Thomas Blashford
R. B. Mansell
McKreste
T.J. Leak
Halli & Nelson
Ko. Penn Avenue
Leak
W. B. Watkins
Hanines
Asneak
Tom
Ana
Bahar
Turner Ball
J. T. van Voorhis
Napoleon
Westings
Vanderbilts
J. Wainwright
George W. Lawrence
San Francisco
Sield Bath
Ohio River
Emma D. Anderson
U. P
Gheny
Cummings
Bod Me
E. E. Fife
Byth Church
W. of
Nicols
Follanshee
Chamber of Commerce
Ae Rickman
J. W. Rickman
J. W. Stirzel
Clara White
J.D. White
Federal Street
B. F. Woodburn
Sandusky Street
East
George W. Jeffries
London
England
Denver
Col
Colorado
W. T. Eckert
Western Union
St Louis
Panhandle
Warren Wolfersberger
Pennsylvania Raillroad
Buffalo
Separaetberger
Johu Holliday
Duiely
Johnstown
Cigar Makers’ Union
Aner
Jobo Kraus
Sharpsburg
W. J. Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Trades Council
East Iiverpool
J. M. Venn
Tomaig —_ - ha
Apga
John E. Davidson
Ralph Peters
Thomas Lambs
Hines
Matt Brophy
Mr. Brophy, Jr
Stella Gene
Eastern Cliles
Rene
Graal Nad St
Acisaeeuee
T. D. Senep OS
Liberty
DR. C. McLane
St. Louis
Iyl.wr
Mil
T. T Ste
Thompson Brothers
Walnscotting
Ceiaieiel Cama
Trumby
Phuladeipsig Ba
Danes
Fravernem & Vinsack
Iron Ci
James H. Arcen & Co
Fifth Ave
Penn Ayenne
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Children’s Cloak and Suit Department
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