Millions in Pennsylvania Railroads Push New Tracks
The Pennsylvania Railroad system halted most work on the fourth track between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia amid cholera fears and World’s Fair delays. Foreman Michael Gorman cited cost-cutting and contractor pauses as causes, while W H L Brown denied broad stoppages and said work continues at multiple sites. Overall, regional lines plan to invest around 12 million dollars in track, roadbeds, and rolling stock this year and next.
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Oyster Season Opens With Fresh East Shipments Arriving
September ushering in oysters with new arrivals from the East. First consignment reaches Pittsburgh this morning and is described as excellent. Dealers expect a prosperous season despite occasional off flavors and seasonality myths.
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Pittsburg
School wardrobe sale features 4600 boys suits
School begins Monday and a clothing sale offers about 4 600 boys suits in sizes 4 to 18. Suits are cassimere in plain patterns checks and stripes, single or double breasted, shown in a Grant Street window, with sale running Friday noon to Saturday 10 pm at Clottiers Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
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Clottiers
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New Scheme Aims at State or City Delegates for Bankers
Delegates to the San Francisco meeting shift to be elected from states or cities under a proposed reorganized national bankers association. Thomas P. Day, Pittsburgh banker, attends the annual convention where bankers from across the country meet. The change aims to elevate the body beyond a social gathering to a permanent, utility-minded organization serving banks and the public.
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People’s National Bank
San Francisco
Mr Day
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United States
Haven
New York
Enon
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Bankers’ Association
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Faces September Interest Default
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company confirmed it will default on the September interest on its five percent general mortgage bonds. The decision was reached at a Monday meeting, reinforcing notes in the financial column.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Cinc
Pennsy
Pittsburg
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company
Cholera Prevention Hints From New York Health Dept
The New York Health Department issues a circular on preventing cholera. Readiness focuses on thorough cooking, avoiding raw foods, boiling water, and washing hands and utensils. Seek prompt medical aid and isolate discharges with boiling water and carbolic acid.
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New York Health Department
Health Department
Health Board
Baron Selliere’s Hallucination and Death Rumor
A Parisian aristocrat Baron de Selliere allegedly believed he was a candidate for a South American presidency. Two men reputedly encouraged his delusion, took large sums from him, and followed him to New York after his death, avoiding suspicion of murder. The family provided few details amid the stir in Paris clubs.
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Baron de Selliere
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Beaver Valley's Maniac Causes Local Fear and Rumors
Isaac Hill, a fugitive from Dixmont, remains at large in Beaver Valley. He haunts Harbinson's Hollow and Beaver Falls, writes letters about labor disputes and cholera blamed on Catholics, and dreams of white horses signaling a Harrison win. No arrest has occurred.
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Late News in Brier Echoes Global Turmoil
Searnet fever floods Texas threats on Colorado river while Kansas City expedition aims to capture the Daltons. New Zealand grants woman suffrage amid global tension as Rhinelander strikers drive non union crews. Authorities in Brisbane arrest a suspected Russian spy. Rain ruins cotton in Alabama and a French minister plans a visit to Russia. Territorial land grabs alarm Oklahoma and a Wisconsin mother confesses to killing a missing girl. A Hudson River mail train crashes near New Hamburg killing three. Austrian frontier rejects Russian Hebrews as undesired immigrants and sends them back to Germany.
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Duquesne Conservatory Announces New Music Courses
Pittburghs leading school of music releases its annual circular for music students and enthusiasts. Information available at music stores or at the Conservatory located at Duquesne College building corner Diamond and Streeta opposite Court House. First term begins September 5.
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Duquesne Conservatory
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Germanys Merchant Marine Policy debated in Berlin
Berlin reports that Imperial subventions for German steamship lines have failed to meet expectations. North German Lloyd has urged Parliament to pass a bill at the next session allowing suspension of Mediterranean and Atlantic services and Samoa routes, and permitting foreign-built vessels on subsidized lines.
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Samoa
Mothers urged to feed babies lactated food to cut infant mortality
Physicians warn of an infant illness surge and fatal summer deaths from indigestion and cholera infantum. They urge lactated food as the safest feeding, noting towns using it see fewer deaths. September could bring higher sickness unless mothers switch to lactated feeds.
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Pittsburg
Mountain Mine and a Moonlit Betrothal
Lucian Hartredge pursues Clarissa Coffee despite her guardians' poverty and a mountain feud. A Shiloh meeting tests loyalties as Clarissa accepts his proposal only to fall fatally ill and die, leaving Hartredge to confront a life built on deception and longing.
Snow Storm on Mars Reported by Harvard Astronomer
Prof Pickering reports from Arequipa observatory that Mars shows two mountain ranges near the South Pole with melted snow collecting between them and flowing northward. Eleven lakes near Solis Locus vary from 80 by 100 miles to 40 by 49 miles, connected by dark lines to large dark areas. Clouds are yellowish and semi transparent, hanging on the south side, while canals observed by Schiaparelli appear incomplete.
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South Pole
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Schiaperrellis
Five Of for Cash Discount Puzzles Local Dealer
A local dealer proposes odd pricing on suits with misaligned discounts. They offer $18 suits for $15, $15 suits for $12, and $12 suits for $16, claiming the scheme is near twenty percent rather than five, while acknowledging an error in the calculation.
Special sacrifice sale for last week in August
This week only we offer a special discount as fall stock is ready and space is needed. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to save on our immense inventory.
Our Pants are Continues for this week
About 500 pairs of our own make The Favorite left to sell for 2.25 dollars. Best value ever offered.
A Chinaman's Woe: Man Chooses Love Over Return Home
Rev Eric Donehoo recounts a Chinaman torn between duty to parents in China and love for a dying wife in America. Ordered to return, he faces ban on reentry to the U.S. as factions in Pittsburg fear naming him. The man decides to stay with his wife in sorrow.
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Lucian Hartredee
Chance
Propitioua
Lucien
Clarissa
Jake
Clrissy
Clariesa
Prom
Eric Donehoo
China
America
Ones
Donehoo
Pittsburg
True Remedy Only Promoted by California Syrup Makers
The pamphlet warns that many cheap vegetable extracts and mineral medicines cause permanent injury to the human system. It urges using Syrup of Figs as a beneficial, permanent remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Pig Syrup Co
Labor Day Excursion to Rock Point By Rail
Sixty cent round trip from Pittsburg via Pennsylvania Lines for a Labor Day excursion to Rock Point. Train leaves Rock Point at 7:30 AM and returns 6:20 PM Central time. Health ad claims include De Wiet's Early Risers as a perfect reliable tonic.
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Pennsylvania Lines
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