Voters 10 Declare on Old Street Contracts
The ordinance to fund street improvements passes Select and Common Councils after long debate. The measure to refund city debt via bonds tied to benefited properties moves toward the mayor for signature with a December 8 vote reread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Branch
Common Council
Philadelphia Company
Select
Supreme Court
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Jones
Lambie
Evan Jones
Mr. Jones
Meiers
Fitzsimmons
Blitz
Rohrkaste
Ford
Keating
City measures referred to committees on licenses streets and water
In both branches papers were presented and sent to proper committees including an ordinance to amend the city code on carriages and vehicle licenses, an ordinance locating Brookline avenue, a resolution on repayment of Butler street by the Public Works Chief, a water main petition on Hamilton avenue, and ordinances for grading Iowa street and Haroum's alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Avenue
Department of Public Works
Butler Street
Hamilton Avenue
Iowa Street
Haroum's Alley
Public lamp petition on Greenbush street advance
Philips Mining and ly Com vy gain right to lay track on any street to support a petition for public lamps on Greenbush street per local authority action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philips Mining and Ly Comvy
Greenbush Street
Fight Over a Gas Bill Deepens City Council Rifts
Philadelphia gas billing dispute dominates Common Council debate. The special committee reports a balance due of 25 305 94 for March to August, with credits and warrants affecting the total. Members clash over whether the city owes the amount and whether to pursue further action against the Philadelphia Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Philadelphia Company
Magee
Philadelphia
Wright
Ancnst
Ferguson
O'Donnell
Tan
Fergnson
Water Department
Flinn
McEldowney
Bigham
Rivham
Mt Olive Incline Railway Route Granted in Select Council
An ordinance in Select Council grants the Mt Olive Incline Railway Company the right to use and occupy streets for an electric railway route. The plan covers South Washington at Maple, Maple to Lillian, east along Lillian, then south to the city line at Hartford with single or double tracks and overhead wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Incline Railway Company
Washington Street
Maple Street
Maple
Lillian Street
Hartford Street
Benz
Monongahela River
Eighteenth Street
Common Branch
Select Branch
Common Council
Select Council
S. E. Warren
Thirty-third Street
Spring Alley
O'Donnell
Fall and Winter Overcoats At The PC Sale
Fall and Winter Overcoats week at the PC offers 0,0, 10,000 men’s coats in light or dark shades with silk faced plain serge lined and velvet or cloth collars. Priced at $10, £12 and $15, with a promise to show and back statements with prices at Pit bination Cloths Company corner Grant and Diamon streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac CG
Pit Bination Cloths Company
Grant and
Diamon Streets
Neckwear Trends at Jos. Homet & Co. Penn Avenue Stores
Swellest neckwear in town shown by New York and London novelties. High rollers wear fashionable neckwear and kerchiefs. Jos Homet & Co. promotes the latest styles at Penn Avenue stores. The ad also mentions Pilseney Beer by Iron City Brewing Co, phone 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Jos. Homet & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Co
Debate on Politics at Ecumenical Council Divides Delegates
Delegates at the Methodist Ecumenical Council discuss the religious press and its role in politics. Attacks spark interruptions as Atkinson and others clash over whether church publications should align with or avoid political matters. The session vows to study the Columbian Exposition and closes with planned interdenominational greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Methodist Ecumenical Council
Hood
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Fayetteville
N. C
Gaines
African Methodist Episcopal Church
C. H. Phillips
A. M. E. Church
C. D. Foster
Philadelphia
Harrison
John F. Hurst
Washington, D. C
Pittsburg
WIFWS
Bishop Foster
G. W. Clinton
Christ
M. T. Meyers
United Methodist Church
Rochdale
Eng
Hugh Price Hughes
London
Dr. Hughes
E. H. Dewart
Christian Guardian
Toronto
Joseph F. Ferguson
Primitive Methodist Church
Ieland
Sean
England
Murmura
Jroe
John H. Lile
New York
Boston
Ress
Thomas Snape
Liverpool
Atkinson
Dr. Atkinson
Mr. Snape
Balmer
Morley
T. W. Chambers
John Hall
W. N. Markland
Reformed Presbyterian Churches
Bargains in Pianos and Organs At Lechner & Schoenberger
Bargains in pianos and organs offered by Lechner & Schoenberger at 69 Fifth Avenue. Steinway Bradbury Decker models and more include three Mason & Hamlin pianos and a self playing organ. Prices range from 15 to 250 with easy payments. Store open until 9 on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Bradbury
Decker & Son
Decker & Barnes
Mason & Hamlin
Wilcox & White
Clough & Warren
Olian
Lechner & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Kranich & Bach
Ivers & Pond
Emerson, Stultz & Bauer
James M. Starr & Co
Miller Organs
Mrs Adair resumes singing and voice culture lessons
Mrs Adair and Thomas announce readiness to resume voice culture and artistic singing lessons. offers attention to ballad singing for the parlor and drawing room. address 327 Denniston avenue or care Mellor Hoene 77 Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston Avenue
Mellor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
tTrvsu
Last Excursion to Washington D C and Norfolk Va
Last grand excursion of the season to Washington D C Old Point Comfort and Norfolk Va. Only 11 round trip tickets for 10 days. Atlantic Land Company of South Norfolk Va will offer a limited number of choice lots for sale during the excursion. For tickets plans and details address Sloan & Co 127 Fourth avenue Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Atlantic Land Company
Equitable Life Insurance Firm Promotes Surplus Strength
Storage of imperfect data mentions 401 Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue Capital 100000 Surplus 69000 deposits to 9 percent and up with 4 percent interest. A blurb notes Hendricks Co and 68 Federal Street Allegheny with a giveaway poster Exposition. Cabinets one dollar. Equitable touted as strongest life insurance company with surplus over 500000 and far ahead of rivals. Manager Enowarp A Woops at 616 Market Street Pittsburg Ps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
Equitable
Enowarp
A. Woops
Gra
Market Street
Pittsburg
Carpet Sale Opens at The People's Store Fifth Avenue
The People’s Store Fifth Avenue announces a carpet sale starting tomorrow with the lowest prices yet quoted. Campsett and Dick offer the promotion to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campsett & Dick
Fashionable boys suits debut at local shop sale
Local garments dealer offers boys fine cassimere and cheviot suits in sizes 4 to 14 with prices noted as 150, 250 and 83 using 1 C. Pittsburg Combination clothing Company at corner and streets storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Exposition Enters Its Last Week With Record Attendance
The exposition draws crowds twice daily as visitors rush to finish viewing before closing. Cappa schedules a concert honoring the Odd Fellows while musicians praise the program. The art collection remains highly popular with out of town guests and locals alike showing growing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cappa
Johnston
Pittsburg
Improved Locks System Promises Faster River Navigation
Arthur Kirk & Son display a large model of a hydraulic gate lock system designed to raise or lower water, enabling steamboats to pass between levels without slowing or shunning engine power. The exhibit invites engineers and rivermen to inspect the dam and Mississippi jetty patents and notes safe, nonexplosive replica blasting packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Arthur Kirk & Son
Kirk
Engineers’ Society of Pennsylvania
Coal Exchange
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Mississippi River
Europe
America
Kirk & Son
Kleber Offers Vocalion Church Organs at $800
Kleber's Famous Musical Instruments in 506 Wood street promotes Vocalion church organs. They claim the Vocalion provides greater tone variety and strength at a fraction of a pipe organ price, touting durability and musical perfection from a trusted longtime dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Conover
Messrs. Kleber Heve
Vocalion
Wood Street
Magnificent Stock At 510 518 Market Street Store
Visitors are greeted by elegant displays on the main floor as 510 and 518 Market Street prepare to astonish with this season’s stock. Millinery wraps jackets furs hosiery lingerie dress goods and art work are offered with materials for working them. Cooler weather draws attention to new wrap shapes.
Cavitt Pollock & Co Showrooms Impress at Exposition
The firm Cavitt Pollock & Co at 935 Penn avenue invites the public to inspect their stock of elegant china glassware and lamps. The display at the Exposition has left a favorable impression, and the 985 Penn avenue location offers a wide range of fine table and toilet wares including library and vase styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Cavitt, Pollock & Co
Comfortable adjustable reclining chairs offered for home use
The notice promotes adjustable reclining chairs that can assume 40 positions, plus rolling chairs for invalids and a large range of desks and office furniture. It invites readers to visit at 1 Sixth Street to inspect the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Hopper Brothers offer sale of admired north gallery furniture
Hopper Bros. Co announce sale of magnificent furniture from their display in the north gallery. Winners will gain handsome fashionable pieces at prices far below cost, and buyers are urged to secure the desirable exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hopper Bros. & Co
North Gallery
Market Street Exhibit Shown by Taylor and Dean
Approved by the People note hints at a display by Taylor and Dean at 201-35 Market Street on the main floor featuring wire and light iron items and a grand display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Dean
Market Street
Elegant brass and iron grill work on display at Dobbs exhibit
The Suekak Asean union showcases brass and iron grill pieces including fire escapes and bank work. Mr. B. L. H. Dobbs presents a valued stock in the Art Gallery drawing critics and art lovers alike. Pieces range from full length figures to small purse cards, with diverse styles and processes offering varied sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suekak Asean Union
Oe Ager A. Et Ee
B. L. H. Dobbs
New Home sewing machines praised for ease and practicality
Henry Carter, agent of 19 Sixth Street, notes the New Home machine stands out for its simplicity and thorough home sewing adaptation. He claims the price equals that of lower quality machines and emphasizes its practical usability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carter
Sixth Street
Notable exhibit in the annex inspires future appliance progress
The yearlong exhibit in the annex captivates visitors and educators, sparking interest in innovations for water, gas, and oil drilling. Mr. Baker will be absent for almost a year, delaying his popcorn lemonade taffies caramels and candies. Ant-woor blankets offered by Jon Hornar & Co at 607-021 Penn avenue attract buyers before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Jon, Hornar & Co
Penn Avenue
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TOCAL
The
Ecumenical
Star
Earth
Religious Papers and Politics
Manele
E. Ber
Nashville
Buckley
Christian Advocate
Manufactu Ubke
Greeley
Secuar
Maine
Texas
Mrs. Adair
Thomas
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Hendricks & Co. Co
the People's Store
Fifth Avenur
Kleber
Stevens Chair Company
Oll Well Supply Company
Epps
Adnaopathie
Uncle Sam
Wood ST
N. W. Cor
Penn Ave
Sixth ST
Pennsylvania
J. C. Smith
Suleaore
Liberty Street
Arbuthnot, Stephenson & Co
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