Child Actress Emma Tomasefsky At Center Of Family Dispute
A 12 year old Hebrew opera performer, Emma Tomasefsky, becomes the focus of a dispute between her Philadelphia father and an uncle as Humane Society Agent O'Brien investigates alleged abduction. Emma asserts she prefers staying with the company in Pittsburgh and denies returning home. The Turn Halle troupe faces local support as a theatrical club stock drive progresses.
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Hebrew Opera Company
Halle
Forbes Street
Emma Tomasefsky
Samuel F. O'Brien
The
Humane Society
George H. Smith
Humane Society of Philadelphia
Tomasefsky
Smith
Pittsburg
Jacob Garterstein
Thomas Silberman
Agert O'Brien
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Emma
Ith
M. Roben
Tnd
Bos Wononen
Eatt Company
Per
Ordinance Limits Train Length at Streets Crossings
A proposed ordinance by A F Keating aims to stop long freight trains blocking Penn avenue crossings in Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad lines. It limits trains to one engine and 15 cars between 6 am and 6 pm, requires five minute intervals between trains, and fines engineers and firemen $50 for violations.
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Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
A. F. Keating
Father charged after child falls from bridge
John Daley of 3325 Thirty-third Street was arrested by Officer Palmer on a charge of throwing his 5 year old child from a Thirty-third Street bridge. Police say the father was intoxicated and claimed he was playing to scare the boy. The child is expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daley
Thirty-third Street
Palmer
Officials Begin Erie and Pittsburgh Line Inspections
Pennsylvania Railroad officials arrived in the city in three special trains and began a tour of lines east of the city. The Erie and Pittsburgh roads were set for inspection the next day and Friday respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie
Rivermen Protest Wheeling Bridge Channel Closure Plans
Pittsburg river operators met with Union Bridge Company officers in Wheeling to discuss closing the eastern channel span of the Wheeling and Lake Erie bridge. They sought openings of 250 feet to allow coal tows of 2.5 to 3 million bushels to pass, while noting potential losses if the span is closed.
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Pittsburg
Wheeling
Union Bridge Company
Wheeling and Lake Erie
John A. Wood
W. B. Rodgers
B. B. Blackburn
Charles Jutte
W. D. Wood
John O'Neil
James T. Wood
8. D. Swaney
R. H. Cochran
Cochran
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Baird Brothers
Eeotrie Mere
Merrill
War Department
Captain Wood
Iain John A. Wood
Wood
Souare
Harry Brown
Bridge
W. H. Brown
Beaver
Steubenville
Catain Brown
Alderman Porter and Deputy Face Conspiracy Charge
Police Inspector Whitehouse filed conspiracy charges against Alderman W. H. Porter of the Fifteenth ward and his colored deputy constable Thomas Carney. Porter was arrested at his office and bailed $1,500 for a 4 pm hearing. Carney fled town after learning of the suits. The case involves Mrs. Plimpton and Penn Avenue near Forty fifth street. Porter’s whereabouts were unknown as of early morning.
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Whitehouse
W. H. Porter
Thomas Carney
Porter
Alderman Porter
Dick Brophy
Staan
Carney
Eustasy Proprietors
Inspector Whitehouse
Plimpton
Penn Avenue
Doctors Confer at Pennsylvania Company Lines Meeting
The semi annual gathering of the Association of the Surgeons on the Pennsylvania Company's lines convened yesterday at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with Dr Ridenour of Massillon presiding. Dr J B Murdock spoke on Fractures near joints and Dr Buchanan on Justifiable Surgeries by Inex Surgeons. Also elected to the Allegheny county medical society were Drs W N Marshell Hoboken T P Graham West End C Brumbaugh J E Miller W F Rowbenson T S Pershing of Pittsburg and J P Golden. About a dozen candidates were nominated for membership to be voted on next meeting.
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Association of the Surgeons
Pennsylvania Company
Seventh Avenue
Ridenour
Massillon
J. B. Murdock
Buchanan
Allegheny County Medical Quarterly
Curry University
W. N. Marshell
Hoboken
T. P. Graham
West End
C. Brumbaugh
J. E. Miller
W. F. Rowbenson
T. S. Pershing
Pittsburg
J. P. Golden
Autumnal Arbor Day Observed in State Schools
Friday is set aside as Autumnal Arbor Day for public schools per City Superintendent Luckey. Pittsburg schools are planted and ready, with no plan for further planting. Some outlying schools may have room for more trees, but celebration would require all schools to participate. A committee on organization was appointed and Society figures including James Redman and E D Smith were noted in passing.
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Luckey
Pittsburg
E. D. Smith
James Redman
John Ehman
Ee Tees
Te Ee
Labor Press Country
W. W. O'Neil
Colored Working Men's Association Convention Denounces Southern Atrocities
The Colored Working Men's Political Association opened at Warren A M E Church in Brooklyn with Ajax Jones elected temporary chair. T. J. Gatewood Andrew Walker and Samuel Wilkinson urged independence from Republicans. A heated debate followed over leadership and recognition by political parties.
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The
Colored Workingmen’s Political Association
Warren A. M. E
Fulton and
Clark Streets
Ajax Jones
T. J. Gatewood
Andrew Walker
Harrisburg
Samuel Wilkinson
Fainting Bride Elopement Shocks Franklin Society
A telegram from Franklin reports the elopement of Annie H. Lewis, daughter of President C Lewis of Eclipse Oil Works, and Willis B. Cochran. They wed at St Andrews Church after meeting at Pittsburg, the bride fainting upon seeing Rev John Crockar White, who baptized her years earlier in Cleveland. The couple then hid with friends before returning home, provoking anger from her father and prompts for forgiveness.
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Franklin
Mr. White
Forest City
Franklin Society
Annie H. Lewis
C. Lewis
Eclipse Oil Works
Standard Oil Co
Willis B. Cochran
R. L. Cochran
Cochran
Lewis
Pittsburg
Young Cochran
St. Andrew's Church
John Crockar White
Cleveland
J. Cochran
Lutherans Preserve Uses in Pulpits and Altars
At the Lutheran General Council meeting, the Akron 1872 resolution restricting pulpit and altar tenure to Lutherans was reaffirmed. The council endorsed protests over abuses of Lutherans in Russia, opposed English language mandates, and commended Johnstown Lutherans to broad generosity from congregations nationwide.
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Lutheran General Council
Akron
Russia
General Council
Johnstown
Mills Resuming at Darlington & Co Frankstown Mills
Work will resume today in the puddling and rolling departments of Darlington and Co mills at Frankstown after a week-long shutdown caused by a lack of softer iron. Pipe mills will begin operating shortly under satisfactory terms.
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Darlington & Co's
Frankstown
Extraordinary eyesight after cataract surgery restores reading ability
Miss Christiana McGillinany of Glasgow Ohio, long blind in one eye, received cataract surgery from Dr. Sadler at 804 Pennee. After glasses were fitted she could read the smallest type and chromo lithographic reductions, marking remarkable improvement over prior expectations. A quote from Geo E Littleton of Bellaire praises the surgeon's yearly results and shared satisfaction with the eye operation.
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Christiana MecGillinany
Oflasgow
Columbiana County
Wellsville
Sadler
Pennee
Geo. E. Littleton
Bellaire
Eye Sur
Anti Boiler Burners Convene At Hotel Anderson
More than 100 Associated American Boiler Makers assembled at the Hotel Anderson, called to order by President Jasses Lappan. They discussed demoralization from cheap boilers and wage differences affecting quality, with plans to study cast iron, wrought iron, and homogeneous steel and improve boiler setting and safety. They adjourned to 9:30 this morning for further work.
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Anderson
Associated American Boiler Makers
Hotel Anderson
Jasses Lappan
Walter
A. T. Douthett
Sosa and Decrease ~ Mesq Life — Petty In Their Use of Arpene Front? Mr. Douthett
E. D. Meir
St. Louis
Ineai
V. Mitchel
Philadelphia
Dissensions Drive Musiker Withdrawals from Grand Opera Orchestra
Tensions between rival music bodies climaxed as Ruhe was forced from the Grand Opera orchestra. Frieberthauser, who left the ensemble years ago over M M P U ties, returned this week as an extra and refused to play with Ruhe. Schwartz urged Ende to withdraw after deeming the tympani more dispensable than the cello. A plan to seek K L Assembly admission for the orchestra followed a Schwartz interview with J H Rottkay of S A 1583. Managers vow to maintain and expand the orchestra amid ongoing moves.
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Ruhe
Grand Opera Orchestra
Frieberthauser
Rube
Schwartz
Ende
J. H. Rottkay
S. A
K. of L. Assembly
Wilt
Brickmakers Not Leaving the K of L
Master Workman Ross denied rumors of brickmakers withdrawing from the K of L. He cited dissatisfaction in Local 2956 District 5 over a tax rise but noted union finances were sound, delinquent members had rejoined, and many new members were admitted. Local 2946 had grown since joining the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
K.of L
L. A. 2956
District 5
American Federation of Labor
L. A. 2946
K. of L
Texan contractor fined for labor law breach seeks repeal
Wilkie faced a 64000 fine for violating the contract labor law by using convict labor on a Government building project. He appealed to Congress hoping a new session would repeal the statute. Scottish granite cutters were imported to replace striking workers as action followed. Labor groups nationwide vow coordinated protest against any repeal.
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Wilkie
Congress
Scotland
Torever
Cars Not Built Right Says Iron Manufacturer
A prominent iron maker urged yesterday that car design causes much of the shortage. He noted wagons like B and O hopper cars could dump loads instantly, saving time and increasing mileage. He observed trains idle as coal, ore, and coke are unloaded by hand and called for immediate dumping to keep cars in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Progressive Co operative Association to open on Wylie Avenue
Pittsburg reports formation of the Progressive Co operative Association by over 100 financially capable colored men. A general store is planned on Wylie Avenue with stock at $20,000 and initiation fees of $1 per share. Officers include Joseph H. Smith as chairman, J B Walker as treasurer, and Henderson as secretary.
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Progressive Cooperative Association
Wylie Avenue
Arthurs Street
Joseph H. Smith
J. B. Walker
Henderson
W. C. McEldowney
Mansfield
McKeesport
Progressive Co-operative Association
Pittsburg
Louis XIV
France
Act of Assembly
Harrisburg
England
Germany
Coal Fund Bids Sought For Supplying The Needy
The Fuel Funds under William Roseburg seek bids for coal delivery for the coming year. The Brewer and Crawford funds, left to West Penn Hospital, total 84 000 dollars and 12 000 dollars respectively. A committee uses the annual interest to purchase and distribute coal to the deserving poor, with 8 725 bushels acquired from the Brewer fund. Distribution is by committee orders without a fixed method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roseburg
Bank of Pittsburg
Brewer and Crawford
West Penn Hospital
Messrs. Brewer and
Crawford
Will Erect A New Temple In Seventh Presbyterian Dispute
Dissatisfied members of the Seventh Presbyterian Church reach an amicable settlement. The Presbytery refused to sanction withdrawal, and a house of worship on Thirty third Street will be built as an annex to the regular church. Former dissidents start cooperative work and a new build contract is reportedly in place.
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Seventh Presbyterian Church
Thirty-third Street
Contractor McKnight Seeks State Flood Recovery Funds
The Board of Arbitrators heard testimony in the disputed payout of 28 531 00 from the State for Johnstown flood work. McKnight’s case closed after cross examination of his bookkeepers and a state attorney warned payments require solid proof beyond doubt. Engineer Colonel Douglass explained district division and supervision to ensure proper claims.
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McKnight
Johnstown
D. J. Lewis
O. H. Houston
J. E. McCielland
Kirkpatrick
Mr. A
H. F. Douglass
Dehelien
Burglary Suspects Held After $1,000 Plunder Case
W Smith and James Burns faced Alderman Gripp on six burglary and larceny charges after a string of robberies in nearby townships. Constables recovered much stolen goods, identified by owners. Key witness John Williams linked items to the defendants. Bail was denied. trial set.
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Reral
W. Smith
James Burns
Alderman Gripp
Charles P. Brown
James W. Peters
James McKee
William Wake
J. W. Rehbeck
August Goldstrom
Murphy
McClure
John Williams
McKeesport
Williams
Smith and Barns
Wilkins
St. Clair
Resignations Rock County W C T U Meeting Minor Turnout
Only 18 members attended the quarterly W C T U meeting at the Third U P Church. Miss S E Gemmill chaired as treasurer’s report showed a 24 debt while Mrs Worth moved acceptance of Mrs Campbell’s resignation and a vote led to 11 for and 7 against. Mrs Gemmill and Miss Campbell were named alternates to the national convention and the meeting adjourned with officers to be elected.
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Bandusey Street
Alleghent
Alle& Oma Feghana County Union
Ee Aly Teat
Seaelsheas Wen
Mea Campbell
Psec
Frank Harrison
McKeesport
Watson
Bar
Sven
Metal Ties for Railroads Dominates Western Pennsylvania Meeting
At the Western Pennsylvania Society of Engineers meeting, J A Brashear presided as J B McGehan presented on metal ties for railroads. McGehan noted early failures with cast iron, now uses soft iron or steel with high resistance, citing 2640 ties per mile and 1000 miles laid by East India Railway, with global reports praising metal ties at the Paris Railway Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Society of Engineers
J. A. Brashear
J. 8. McGehan
Paris
McGehan
Railroad Officials Weigh Forming City Car Association
City railroad officials discuss creating a car association to improve service. Similar groups in other cities ease car movements and reduce loss of cars, aiding efficiency locally. Overcoats advertised at 13 dollars from C G at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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Pittsburg
PC. C.G
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Eeer P. C. C. C
Sohmer Pianos Featured in Auction Sale at Liberty Street
A major auction at 723 725 Liberty Street corner Eighth draws bargain hunters for carpets rugs and Sohmer pianos showcasing their renowned instruments. Daily sales run at 10 A M 2 PM and 7 30 PM with focus on prized Sohmer models and related items in this center of activity.
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Liberty St. Cor
Son
Sailor's Sixth Street overcoat and fur sale items
An ornate advertisement lists a light overcoat in the window at Sailor's, Sixth and Liberty, praised as a fashion-plate winner. It touts Brokaw Brothers clothing for value, fur garments and a large sale on wool cashmeres, kersey overcoats priced at 13 dollars, and fur selections at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores with various fabrics and fur types on offer.
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Sailor’s
Sixth
Liberty
Sailor
Muri
Brokaw Bro
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Inspection of the Fourteenth Regiment at Baum's Grove
General Hastings led a morning arms and equipment inspection of the Fourteenth Regiment at Baum's Grove East End. In the afternoon companies drilled with Colonel Hudson and Frank yea assisting. Hastings praised the regent’s creditable showing and noted the forthcoming result of the inspection.
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Baum's Grove
East End
Hastings
Drivlen
Hudson
Frank Yea
Orner's
Sta
Johnstown
Suraks Sete Introduces Black Silks in City Weaves
Catalog touts Black Silks and Colored Sitka from Suraks at Sete with latent weaves and standard chess makes displayed in the city.
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Sete
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Rigg Rte
Man
Delny
Wheeling Bridge
Squire Porter
Pittsburgeria
G.O.P
Republican Party
Lee Wilkinson
Richard Rees
Thomas Roach
William Smith
Thomas Gatewood
Committee On Permanent Organization
C. A. Jones
Presiden
CHO Desnaiis
Second View
Rew
Tewood
Bey
Ajax
C. H. O'Donnell
Clinton
O'Donnell
G. W. Clinton
T. R B. Roach
J. M. F. Fos
John H. Scott
Committee On Resolutions
South
Richard Keys
Rev
John Tresley
J. M. F. Foster
G. A. Mossett
Warmcastle
Foster
M. IM. P
KH. of L
Colored Progressive Co-Operative Association
Runahe
Meller & Heese
Krakauer, Harrington
Ae Palace
Chase
United States
Mwissa
Fifth Avenue
Pitcaburg
Society of Civil Engineers
A Car Association
Sohmer Pisco
Henryen
Union
Jenness Miller
Horne & Ward's
Fifth Ave
Messrs. I. M. Pennock & Son
Children’s Infante
Jos. Honne & Co
Heat
Iinte Olacalllam
Bares
Ward's ii Tits Ma
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pittburg
Huly
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Allegheny
Mile Enderton
Fourteenth Regiment
Awar
Cee
Hauch's
Wisu
Yara
All Pure Silk Lyons
Velveta
Lapin
Mindi St
Sic & Yard
Dress Goods Department
Clotha
Shade Hhere
Cloak and Suit
Seal
Fur Room
Real
Alaska
London
Bys
Onur
Horne & CO
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