Emperors Arrival in Wittenberg Leads Lutheran Celebration
Wittenberg prepares for a grand festival as Emperor and foreign dignitaries review Luther’s legacy. Processions from Council House to castle church, consecration, sermons, and a special Luther play mark the events. Crowded streets and limited lodging reflect the city’s anticipation and bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Wittenberg
Market Place
Latier
Komm
Heiliger Geist
Herr Gott
Schultze
Saxony
Quandt
Vie- Teg
Frommel
Augusteum
Luther
Castra
Comwiger Strmisco
Arsenal Pisce
Faber
Germany
Harrig
Cnesta
Aamay
Saved by a Bush George Glocker Heroic Rescue at Monument Hall
George Glocker a glassblower living on Von South Avenue Allegheny saved his child from a 100 foot precipice behind the First Ward schoolhouse then narrowly escaped himself. A passerby extended a pole to pull Glocker back to safety as his wife and bystanders frantically aided. He suffered lacerations but survived with his family intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Glocker
von South Avenue
Allegheny
Glocker
Monument Hall
First Ward
Moe. Croker
Beldhing
Dr. Rinehart
Excursion Train From Parkersburg and Wheeling Reaches Pittsburg
A large excursion from Parkersburg and Wheeling rode today to Pittsburg via the Ohio River Railroad. The train of ten cars arrived early and departed last evening. Participants spent the day visiting prominent sights around the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ohio River Railroad
Moorhead Union Holds Meeting in Hall
The Moorhead Union W G T U met in the hall last evening with Mrs J M Foster presiding. Addresses were given by Mrs It M Jones Mrs A Getty Mr Watkins and Mr Swager. Next Sunday evening a lunch will be served from 6 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead Union
J. M. Foster
M. Jones
Mra & A. Getty
Mr. Watkins
Mr. Swager
Kirschner Fined After Police Magistrate Hearing
A. A. Kirschner and H. E Bock appeared before Police Magistrate McKelvey yesterday morning for a street fight. Kirschner was found the aggressor and must pay fines of five dollars plus costs for both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Kirschner
H. E Bock
McKelvey
He Will Work Out His Board Case
Gallagher of Allegheny was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse for knocking down his boarding mistress’s husband when asked to settle a dispute. The incident occurred earlier this week in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Gallagher
Allegheny
Pittsburg's oldest resident Aunt Peggy dies at 112
The life of Margaret Donaldson known as Aunt Peggy ends after a long, remarkable century. Born Peggy Singo in slavery in Maryland to Kongo parents, she was freed by a will and spent decades with the Loomis family before entering the Home for Aged Colored Women in Pittsburg. Her age is supported by a county free papers certificate dated 1835 and her vitality, memory, and devotion to family and faith left a lasting impression on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Margaret Donaldson
Peggy
Africa
Maryland
Singo
Peggy Singo
Annie Sheldon
Sheldon
Aunty
Bowie
Aunt Peggy
Luke Loomis
Peery
Loomis
John Donaldson
County Recorder
Kirkpatrick Street
Brady
Wylie Avenos A. M. E
Asburs
Speak-easy raid shuts alleged venue at 25 Third Avenue
Last night Lt. Waggoner closed an alleged speak-easy run by Blanche Mc Curry at 25 Third Avenue. John Wilson and Fred Kellier were found inside and locked up at Centr on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner
Blanche McCurry
Third Avenue
John Wilson
Fred Kellier
Centron
Stylish Saltings Vestings Trouserings at Pitcairn's
Fabric and ready made overcoats offered at Pitcairn's store located at 44 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
Piteairn's
Citizens' Industrial Party Organizes in Southside Hall
The third meeting of the Citizens' Industrial Party in Odd Fellows Hall Southside drew broad labor union attendance. Delegates endorsed labor candidates across multiple districts and urged a permanent organization to unite industrial workers for political action amid rising capital influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' Industrial Party
Orfec
Ory
Citizens’ Industrial Party
Odd Fellows Hall
Southside
American Flint Glass Workers
Labor Ate
John A. Snee
Jerry Doherty
Senate
Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
Pennsylvania
Forest Fires Subside in Findlay Township
Findlay township forest fires are under control and Jeffreystown is safe as winds eased. Calm conditions allowed crews to confine the blaze to limited areas. by last night only smouldering remained with minor fence damage from fires along the Montour Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay Township
Jeffreystown
Montour
Local political debate and assorted city incidents in Allegheny
A Prohibition Ball debate heats tonight in Springdale with Republicans Democrats and Prohibitions. A rider named E Granny on a horse owned by Dr Bean was thrown breaking his arm. A man found suffering spasms near Grant and Repecca is hospitalized. An unnamed man is held at West Penn yards after police pickup. A pistol shattered a front window on Olin Street. owner J H Eback suspects an enemy. Joan Dunex aged 18 falls breaking his right leg and is taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Granny
West Carson Street
Chartiers
Dr. Bean
Grant Avenue
Repecca Street
Alleheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Axinsape
Allegheny
West Penn
Penn Avenue
J. H. Back
Olin Street
Eback
Joan Dunex
No. 8
Carroll Street
Local notices report sentences and arrests in Southside cases
Wiltian Dorie of the Southside is sent to the workhouse for 0 days for abusing his wife. Mantis Hawn, seeking homelessness, is committed to the workhouse for four months. Jons Lawmoor was arrested Saturday on the roof of 3318 Smallman Street for attempting an entrance and sent to the workhouse for 20 days. Liserewart Waycoren filed with Alderman McKenna charging Kittie Smith with selling Nu yor without a license at 7 Ferry Street. her house was raided Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltian, Dorie
Southside
Mantis Hawn
Jons Lawmoor
Smallman Street
Liserewart Waycoren
McKenna
Kittie Smith
Ferry Street
Union depot force reduced by eight men
The Pennsylvania road plans fall cuts trimming eight workers at the Union depot with four from day and night forces dismissed. One veteran of 22 years receives notice as the company adjusts staffing for seasonal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Charlie Kelly Missing From Home Prompt Police Aid
James Kelly of 4415 Hughes Alley reported his 5 year old son Charlea missing after straying from home yesterday and not returning. request filed at Seventeenth Ward police station for search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Kelly
James Kelly
Hughes Alley
Seventeenth Ward
Charlea
Homesteader Pays Fine After Brandishing Revolver
Patrick Carr of Homestead was fined 225 and costs by Magistrate McKenna for Saturday night arrest on charges of brandishing a revolver and threatening to shoot a man, described as an out of sorts feeling amid a Brown-Seitzer costly bottle reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Carr
Homestead
McKenna
Tariff talk stirs Indiana hotel crowd in 19th century scene
Commercial travelers debate tariff policy in a Seventh Avenue Hotel corridor. A spirited meeting features native American Republicans and foreign-born Democrats, with talks on wool prices, protection, and a provocative idea that Canada could be annexed to the United States to advance American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
England
America
Canada
United States
W. Johns
Monongahela House
Harrison
Johns
Cleveland
Mr. Johns
North America
Dominion
Judge Buffington's Mournful Tale Of A Girdled Tree
A judge recalls planting a tree in Kittanning that a hired man reports was girdled by a horse. The tree dies and the judge, ready to collect a 100 pound fine, discovers two young women claim ownership of the horse. He forgives them and mourns his loss.
West End Republicans Reorganize Club Elects Officers Parade Planned
The West End Republican Club reorganized with 150 members. Officers elected include Captain Thomas Fording First Lieutenant James Reed Second Lieutenant John Anderson and Eugene Lucot. The club plans a parade next Wednesday evening with no marshal or aides and invites local clubs to participate. The route will run along West End street and clubs will form in arrival order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Republican Club
Thomas Fording
James Reed
John Anderson
Eugene Lucot
Brooklyn Traveler Overlooks Party Loyalty for Cleveland
Martin Behrer, a Brooklyn commercial traveler staying at the Central Hotel, says he has always been a Republican but will vote for Cleveland. He claims other Republicans in Brooklyn will follow suit as he reports broad support for Grover across New York State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Behrer
Brooklyn
Central Hotel
Cleveland
New York State
Grover
Tammany Leader H White Heads to Midwest Tour
Tammany figure H White, recently passing through the city last evening, continues to Cincinnati bound travel. Delegated by Chairman Harrity to visit Indianapolis, he undertakes a Western cities tour to promote party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. White
Tammany
Cincinnati
Harrity
Indianapolis
A Talk With a Sick Man in Indiana Claimant
An Indiana claimant discusses tariff reform and politics with W B Lupton a Democrat roofer. He cites New York and Indiana headquarters and argues protection boosts Pittsburg while tariffs hurt smaller towns and iron and glass industries. He notes Silk tariff shifts and buying power influencing votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rison
W. B Lupton
Virgins
New York
Indiana
Cleveland
Mra Harrison
Pittsburg
Pittsby
New England
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Trial of Sams ve Colonela Streator and Hawkins
Deep interest marks the proceedings as lawyers expect appeals to the Supreme Court. Judges Porter and peers attract a large crowd with 100 lawyers present. defense argues jurisdiction issues while Iams’s testimony stands as cross examination advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Buchanan
Braden
Braddocks
Sprowles
Robbins
Iams
Commonwealth
Porter
Ewing
McClung
Slagle
Dre
Thomas A. Marshall
E A. Montooth
R B. Petty
W. D. Moore
Mr. Elphinstone
Allegear
F. G. McGirr
Willis McCook
Illiam Scott
H. Baird Patterson
George B. Gordon
Pp. C. Knox
T. B Alcorn
M. A. Woodward
J. McF. Carpenter
John Robb
W. BR. Blair
William Yost
John Marron
William M. McGir
George von Bornhorst
Homestead
Indiana Going Republican in Drift for 10 Days
Editor J. E. Conner of the Indiana Farmer reports a ten day drift toward Harrison in Indiana. He expects Harrison to carry the state with a larger majority than in 1880, noting business men favor stability to protect trade and that Hoosier state Republicans dominate while Democratic claims are dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Conner
Indiana Farmer
Indianapolis
Washington
Senator Hiscock
Capitol
New Yorker
Buncombe
Death of Sister Avellino of the Sisters of Mercy
Sister Avellino Kate Shields died at the Webster avenue convent of consumption. Funeral services are at the convent at 9 this morning. interment at St Xavier's Cemetery Beatty station at 1. She was nearly 30, served 10 years in the convent, taught at Toonehill orphan asylum, and became an invalid last June. Her home was Port Perry, with Braddock relatives. her brother Charles Shields is superintendent at Braddock steel works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avellino
Webster Avenue
Sisters of Mercy
St. Xavier's Cemetery
Beatty Station
Sister Avellino
Toonehill
Kate Shields
Port Perry
Braddock
Charles Shields
Brewer Theo Straub Heads to New York for Family Return
Theo Straub, a brewer, left for New York to meet his family returning from Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm I. He could not secure berths for wife and children during the cholera scare but managed to arrange accommodations for himself. The Atlantic has been stormy, and he fears his family’s voyage may be unpleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Straub
New York
Europe
Mr. Straub
Atlantic
Drawbacks of Eloquence A Lawyer Story From Sams Case
A courtroom scene reports a young attorney John D. Watson delivering an opening address to the jury in the Sams case. An opposing lawyer shares a veteran’s tale of a failed opening line to illustrate that striking rhetoric can backfire and leave room for the other side to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams
Uma
Criminal Court
John D. Watson
Watson
Whisky quarrel ends with arrest after southside fight
Richard Quinn and Chuck Parker fought over a bottle of whisky on the Southside yesterday. The brawl drew police attention as officers intervened and escorted both men to the Twenty-eighth Ward station for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Quinn
Chuck Parker
Quinn
Parker
Twenty-eighth Ward
Trio Arrested After Break-In on Rebecca Street
Patrick Collingham Henry Otto and John Lawler entered a Rebecca Street Allegheny house while intoxicated and took small articles. Officer Canning tried to arrest them and was assaulted. They were secured and jailed awaiting a bearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Collingham
Henry Otto
John Lawler
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Canning
Stolen Horse and Carriage Case Near Allegheny
David Shields arrested in the East End for stealing the horse and carriage of Mrs. McKnight of Allegheny. He was committed to jail yesterday for a hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Shields
East End
McKnight
Allegheny
Man Falls Ten Feet to Death on Fifth Avenue
John Quinn aged about 47 died after falling from an embankment near his Red Row home on Fifth Avenue. His body was found by boy Howard Jackson at 840 Fifth Avenue. An inquest was planned for today as witnesses and cause remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinn
Fifth Avenue
Red Row
Howard Jackson
St. Agnes’ Church
Forbes Street
Quinn
Pittsburg Dress Goods Sale at Joss, Horne & Co
JOS HORNE & CO Penn Ave stores showcases winter dress goods with vast stock and low prices. 38 inch all wool fabrics from 25 to 45 cents per yard, 40 to 42 inch imported Armores and Cheviots, Bed ford Armores and Bourette Cheviots offered at deep discounts. High variety and color options, value unparalleled in area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soc
Demonstration Orders For Wheeling Event
Dr. C. C. Wiley is appointed Chief Marshal for the Pittsburg and Allegheny Democratic clubs taking part in the Wheeling demonstration tomorrow. All organizations must report to Marshal Smithfield and Water streets at 3:30 to marshal the train departing at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wiley
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Wheeling
Smithfield
Water Streets
Marris Aes
Murray faces two charges after assault at South Side demonstration
Patrick Murray, accused of felonious assault and battery for striking George Townsend with a knife during a Democratic demonstration on the South Side Saturday night, was committed to jail yesterday to await a hearing by Magistrate Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
George Townsend
Aknife
Magistrais Succop
Lewis Perry Sentenced for Family Abuse to Workhouse
Lewis Perry was jailed by Magistrate Succop for an offense against his sister and younger brother after they refused to give him money for drink. The sentence was stated as 0 days to serve in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Perry
Succop
Silk dress linked to Daniel Webster kin in Waldo relic
A 104 year old silk dress once worn by Mrs Benj Kaler’s great grandmother, sister of Daniel Webster, is highlighted as a historic relic. The text extols Camellia in flour as a lasting, popular bread enhancer that yields whitest, lightest, richest bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldoboro
Hugus and Hacke Offers This Week at Lowest Prices
An advertisement highlights affordable department items with heads and handsome mounts, offering lowest to finest qualities at promotional prices this week.
Meeting on Nation's Mower and Reaper stock November 16
Subscribers to the Nation's Mower and Reaper Company are scheduled for a November 16 meeting to organize and elect officers. Books remain open at Mercantile Trust Company, 413 Wood Street, with subscriptions urged before the deadline as stock is rapidly advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower and Reaper Company
Ofocern
Mercantile Trust Company
Wood Street
Pleasure Spoiled By Accident In Allegheny Runaway
Last night Joseph G. Beaver of 121 Webster street Allegheny rode in a barouche with his mother and two ladies when the horse ran wild at the head of South Twelfth street. The carriage struck a post, throwing them and causing painful head injuries that required dressing and care at a nearby house before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Beaver
Webster Street
Allegheny
South Twelfth Street
Mr. Reaver
Our Bridal Gift Selection From P Roberts Sons
Our stock offers a comprehensive range of styles suitable for bridal gifts with an advance holiday display. The Silver Department and Art Rooms showcase a vast stock that spans inexpensive to costly items, promising something fitting for any purpose.
Train Engine Jumped Track in West End Causing Injuries
Engine No 64 on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad derailed early yesterday, tipping toward the river. Fireman George Henderson sustained minor injuries and was taken home in Chartiers. The engine was wrecked. William Anderson, killed by a Pleasant Valley streetcar on Anderson Street Saturday night, will be buried today from 75 River Avenue. Smoky City Lodge K of P members will conduct his funeral. Anderson was a Steenberger mill employee and active in the Excelsior Club and Mouth Corner Bend. An inquest is set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
West End
George Henderson
Sepaar
Chartiers
William Anderson
Pleasant Valley
Anderson Street
River Avenue
Smoky City Lod . K. of P
Steenberger’s Mill
Penn Avenue
Excelsior Club
Lawrenceville
Losses Sell Stock at Evans Third and Market
We offer damaged stock at low prices including china and glassware. Stock ruined by fire water and smoke must be sold at once to make room for new goods. Come early to avoid the rush at T. G. Evans & Co. third and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
T. G. Evans & Co
Pew
Deposit safety tips for valuable papers at bank vaults
A note urges securing valuable papers and bonds at Farmers' Deposit National Bank on Fourth Avenue. It advertises safe deposit boxes rented yearly and up, promoting enhanced protection against fire risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aafe
Farmers’ Deposit National Bari
Fourth Avenue
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Etylish Sailings At Pitcairn Amid Ocean Acreage Claim
Fragmentary OCR notes show a maritime or land claim context near Pitcairn with references to sailing, acreage, and possible corporate or property terms. No clear dates or entities are readable, leaving the core event ambiguous.
Black Dress Goods Sale Offering Low Prices and Varied Stocks
A broad stock of black dress fabrics from top makes offered at reduced rates. Includes 75c 85c and 1.00 yard Black Storm Serges and Silk Warp Henriet tas at 75c and 1.00, with numerous bargains across moderate priced goods.
Youths Shoes in Calf and Satin Styles at $1.25 and $1.50
Youths' veal calf lace or button shoes priced at $1 with sizes 11 to 2. Satin oil calf lace or button shoes at $1.25. Genuine calf lace shoes with spring heels at $1.50 in sizes 11 to 2. Genuine calf button heel models in sizes 12 to 2 also at $1.50.
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Harnack
Civ
Churet
Asiage
de Westenli
Luth
Coureh
Landtag Vhetrenimaren
Imperial Court of Justice
Imperial
Imperial Post Office
Empire
Thorroew
Society For the Prevention of the
Halie
Reichstag
Home Moe
Jane
Fadt
Sette
Westinghouse
LABOR
AEWS
Prohibition Ball
Springdale
Olitia
Tammany Men
Obi
Tams
Supreme Court
Sams Ve Colonela Streator
Hawkins
Grimm
Mesne
Conner
Avelling
Webster Avenue Convent
Bnew Advel
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Coa
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST
Ibody
Tvin
Gem
Rene
Shell
Mr. Beaver
A P. Roberts & Sons
Gvee the Bank
Ohio River
Mr. Anderson
Ask
Westings
Pitcairn'’s
Pte Ee Tt
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Ava
Horne & Go.'s
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
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