John Howard and Prison Reform in Early America
The article lauds John Howard for exposing prison abuses and credits Philadelphia's early 1770s prison reform efforts led by the Philadelphia Society for Assisting Distressed Prisoners, with Franklin's involvement, as precedents in humane treatment. It notes progress in prison classification, separate facilities for women, and rehabilitative aims, urging continued reform and addressing poverty, ignorance, and crime through humane care and work.
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John Howard
Hving
Howard
Philadelphia
Ponnevivantit
Philadelphia Society
Beith Army
Ae City
Benjamin Franklin
City
Phils. ii Society
Nisrente
Elizabeth Fream
Pennsylvania
Ex-President Hayes Advocates Prison Reform
Ex-President Rutherford B Hayes spoke to the association amid applause, outlining four major prison system errors and urging reform through separated jails, longer focus on professional criminals, merit-based prison officers, and a program of labor education and religion. He urged society to share responsibility for crime costs and prevention.
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Gourley
Warner
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes
McClelland
Fred H. Wines
Pennsylvania
Masanchuactt
New York
Maryland
Nember
Europe
Detroit
America
Iseoyage Totel
Fred H. Vines
Knoxville Man H. T. Hutton Dies After Unconscious On White Ave
H. T. Hutton, found unconscious on White avenue Tuesday and thought to suffer fits, died last night at the Homeopathic Hospital. He had been unconscious since found, with the cause undeclared. He was believed to reside in Knoxville. the Coroner will investigate tomorrow.
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H. T. Hutton
White Avenue
Homeopathic Hospital
Knoxville
Gripp and Magee Endorse Pattison Picks at County GOP
The Republican County Committee meeting in Pittsburgh crowded the Common Council Chamber as Chairman Gripp explained why Pattison appointees were supported for Common Pleas judges. Magee pledged to work for the ticket as the group discussed conventions, vacancies, and a Straightout Republican split.
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Common Council Chamber
Republican County Committee
Gripp
Pattison
Cornneil Chamber
Allegheny City
Thomas A. Parke
Pittsburg
H. P. Ford
Select Council Chamber
G. G. McGunnigle
Forty-tith
John A. Bell
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas No
Allegheny County
Iaw
W. D. Porter
A. McClung
John M. Kennedy
Cout
Inet
Senate
J.W. Over
Orphans' Court
Lens
Republican Party
Court of Common Pleas
S&s A. McClung
KR. H. Fonnnton
Clarence Burleigh
County of
Allegheny
C. J. Magee
Magee
Address of the Straightout Democrats in Allegheny County
The paper presents a bitterly critical address by the Straightout Democrats led by C A O'Brien urging voters in Allegheny County to reject a rushed nomination plan for District Attorney and Prothonotary. It accuses the county chairman and groups of ringsters of betraying party reform for expediency, calling for principle over self interest.
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Burleigh
Clarence Burleigh
John Bradley
Clarence Borieigh
C. A. O'Brien
Straight Out Democratic
A. O'Brien
W. D. Moore
Allegheny County
Lafayette Hall
Pattison
App
Court of Common Pleas No
Ringsters
Pittsburg City Hall
Republican County Committee
Call for Democratic Unity Against Political Rings
A political appeal urges Democrats to vote against both Democratic and Republican rings. It attacks Clarence Burleigh and the Pittsburg ring, rejects party betrayal, and calls for unity to restore decorum and public respect while supporting the Democratic State ticket.
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Clarence Burleigh
Pittsburg
Morrison Denies Private Character Charges in Pittsburg Visit
Harrisburg report claims Watres investigated private conduct of Captain John W. Morrison, Republican State Treasurer candidate, with talk of withdrawal. Morrison dismisses the charges as mudslinging and says no withdrawal plan exists. He shows a Watres telegram scheduling a veterans meeting and notes no further comment from Watres. Straightout Republicans of the Twenty ninth ward host a Bedford School gathering critiquing city governance and criticizing bosses and ring tactics.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Watres
John W. Morrison
Morrison
Dispatch
Chairman Watres
Twenty-ninth Ward
Bedford School
A. Marland
Attorney Nesbit
William Walls
J. W. Foster
A. J. Scott
George Smith, Sr
Republicans Rally Draws Five Thousand in McKeesport
An estimated 5000 people filled the streets of McKeesport for a Republican rally last evening. Speakers included John S. Robb and J. K. Wallace who substituted for Major Brown who was absent. Wallace's remarks drew hearty applause.
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McKeesport
John S. Robb
J. K. Wallace
Major Brown
Mr. Wallace
Breen Plans a Great Series in The Dispatch
Reader James W. Breen, famed writer, has finished a West tour and will publish notes in The Dispatch. The Dainty Issues will feature a twelve item series on topics from Pacific coast millionaires to timber and shipbuilding and Chinese labor, with an introductory letter in tomorrow's issue.
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James W. Breen
West
Tre Disratce
Dispatch
Barron Breex
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Breen
Chicago
Traction War Over Penn Avenue Line Disrupts City Work
Citizens' Traction and Duquesne Electric clashed over a Penn avenue feeder project. Each side rushed workers and dirt in a trench battle near the Penn avenue bridge, threatening a court settlement tomorrow as crews feared a trick to gain the line.
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Citizens’ Traction
Duquesne Electric Companies
Penn Avenue
Duquesne Company
Wilkinsburg
Shady Lane
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shady Avenue
Citizens’ Company
Power
Frankstown Avenue
Paquesne
Citizens
Wee
Duquesne
Duquesne Bass
Kidnap Claim Sparks Cincinnati Hospital Inquiry
Police probe after Jennie Bernard, held in a Cincinnati hospital, says she was kidnapped from Pittsburg. They locate Ada Wolf, sister of the girl, who says the mother and sister vanished from their Pittsburgh home months ago. The husband may be arrested. Weir to coordinate with Cincinnati authorities. Mother’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Annie Ey
Sweet Briar Street
Mt. Washington
Department of Charities
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Hoffman
Mra Tey
Tonces
Jennie Bernard
Cincinnati
Ada Wolf
Webster Avenue
Weir
Italian bootblack death at Mt Washington investigated
Coroner McDowall examined the case of Joseph Pitato an Italian boy whose death after illness led authorities to consider natural causes over foul play. A Mt Washington Italian resident reported knowing the family and said the boy was very ill before being treated by Dr Wilson and sent to a hospital where he died.
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Industrie
Victor Hugo
Paris
Ned
France
McDowall
Joseph Pitato
Mt. Washington
Wilson
Aig A
Thursay
Suspensions and Misconduct Stir Newsboys Union Turmoil
The Newsboys Union leader and adviser Grimes was suspended by Superintendent Weir yesterday amid factional strife and meddling accusations. Separately, inquiries about an alleged Anti cruelty Society agent McEllisan surfaced, the secretary confirming no such person is connected with the society and that any claim is unauthorized.
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Ing
Newsboys’ Union
Weir
Newsboys
Grimes
The
Anti-Cruelty Society
McEllisan
Inquirers
Burglars Steal Apples and Jewelry in Local Burglary Spree
Thieves visited the orchard of Thomas Dawson in Bellevue and took about 15 bushels of apples. Burglars entered William Rebdle's home in Chartiers Township and stole a trunk with a gold watch and valuables. the trunk was later found emptied. The coroner's jury ruled Lucinda Wells died from lung congestion at Allegheny General Hospital. The British Association of Pennsylvania winter session plans a 7 3 p.m. meeting Tuesday.
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Thomas Dawson
Bollevue
Birmingham Traction Company
Lucinda Wells
Allegheny General Hospital
British Association of Pennsylvania
Tenth Ward
Kleber Offers Vocalion Organs at Low Price and Piano Stock
Kleber's Famous Musical Instruments advertises Vocalion church organs at 800 and a large stock of Steinway Conover and Opera pianos. The store at 506 Wood Street boasts diverse instruments, silver pieces, and a broad price range, highlighting vocalion organs as superior to many pipe organs.
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Steinway
Conover
Messrs. Kleber
Voealion
Vocalion
Wood Street
Elegant fall and holiday gifts on display
Sterling silver cut glass art pottery lamps and bric a brac nique and appropriate gifts available. Elegant stock of fall and holiday goods to select from. No trouble to show you. E P Resorts and Sons Fifth avenue and Market street.
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E. P. Resorts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Gusky's Offers Weeklong Deals and Water Purifier Promos
Gusky's will be closed all day Monday while the shop promises compelling prices for the rest of the week to persuade customers to defer purchases. An Angosturn Bitters offer accompanies every glass of impure water. new items include feather and fur trimmings and other low prices at 710 Penn avenue. RetxinG & Wrips.
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Gusky's
Angosturn Bitters
Tissa
Penn Avenue
FALL IMPORTATIONS OF CURTAINS AND LINENS AT PROMINENT PRICES
Hucus and Hacxe announce fall importations featuring new patterns in Guipure Brussels and floral lace curtains, lace bed sets, tambour and genuine Brussels lace curtains with prices from four to twelve dollars per yard or per pair. Edges tape bound in white and ecru, large selection in colors, plus chenille portieres and Eider Down Comfort sets.
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Nottingham
Guipure
Brussels
Bradley Accuses Haggerty of Robbery at Boarding House
Michael Bradley reported last night that he was robbed of his pay by Jerry Haggerty after a night drinking session. Officers traced Haggerty to Sidney Street and found $5325 missing from the $54 Bradley claimed was taken, with a hearing scheduled this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bradley
South Twelfth Street
Johnston
Jerry Haggerty
Haggerty
Rding House
Bradley
Jonston
Richards
Park Improvements Progress in City Parks
The city will halt road work and park improvements until spring. Payrolls are trimmed and most staff laid off, with only essential care workers remaining. The park appropriation covers essential tasks, ensuring a smooth winter. Chief Igelow oversaw summer pest control in Schenley and Highland parks, but further outdoor work is limited this year.
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Igelow
Schenley
Highland Parks
Diphtheria Cases Rise in City Area Despite Efforts
Diphtheria remains prevalent with 17 new cases reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. Last Thursday two deaths occurred in one family, children Martha and James Armstrong aged 5 and 7, from the disease at No 79 Forty third Officer Grimes Lane. Officer Charles Grimes, acting, connected to the case.
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Bureau of Health
Martha
James Armstrong
Butter Co. advertises Cumshaw Tea with mail order sample
Marshell showcases an elegant display in Pittsburg windows and invites customers to a tea party. To reach those outside the city, the company will mail a large sample package with every mail order this week and offers a weekly price list by mail.
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Marshell
Pittsburg
Drese Goods of Foreign Manufacture at Biber & Easton
Autumn collection features Rough Camel's Hair Tweeds Home Spuns and Cheviots in irregular checks and knotted effects. New Chevrons and Billow Weavings plus Diagonals Whip Cards and Bedfords in varied shades from Paris color card. English Pilot Serge in navy fast dye with Paris Dress Patterns and.Pattern dresses in Camel's Hair and Chevron.
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Paris
Exhibition of Paris Berlin and America Goods in Cloak Room
Biber and Easton announce displays featuring Paris and Berlin inspired cloaks and suits for low and medium price ranges. Seals and plush novelties highlighted alongside up to finish quality items for fashion conscious buyers.
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N. B
Paris
Berlin
America
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