Sullivan to Address Crowds Across Ohio Depot Tour
The article details crowds greeting champion John L. Sullivan as his train stops at several Ohio depots from Cleveland to Cincinnati. He receives flowers from a young girl, basks in cheers, and greets crowds and officials, while updates note travel plans, weigh-ins, and ongoing preparations for upcoming boxing match activities.
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New York
Boston
Cnd
Cleveland
Van
Aioe
Irs
Annie Lennon
Brooke Avenue
Bosee Wales
Clere
Casey
Aries
Dia“T Mann
Weehawken
Pier
Brooklyn Bridge
Buffalo
Brodie
Jack Ashton
Skelly
Cincinnati
Lake
Ontario
Ohio
Sullivan
Dela
Crestline
Sthine
Galion
Delaware
Champion
Jim
Wakeley
Tracy
Attenohn
John L. Sullivan
Springfield
Dayton
C. G. McMillan
Grand Central Depot
Corbett Packers Backing Split Among Visitors
Crowds in New Orleans discuss the upcoming fight with Bay St. Louis observers leaning toward McAuliffe while San Francisco voters favor Corbett. The Olympic Athletic Club backs Corbett strongly, citing speed and skill, though Sullivan’s condition is questioned. Western supporters back Myer and MecAuliffe’s backers appear scarce, raising bets on Corbett.
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Eyr
Sullivan
Mrs Green
Rampart Street
Young Men’s Gymnastic Club
Kilrain
MacAuliffe
Joe
Sheehan
Warner
Nelson
Crane
Bay St Louis
New Orleans
McAuliffe
Skelly
Reynolds
McAullffe
Corbett Packers
New Opieans
Sperial
Bay St. Louis
McAntiffe
San Francisco
Corbett
Olympic Athletic Club
Sao
Chicago
Myer
MecAuliffe
Steelly
Corbett Confident for Sullivan Fight Plans to Travel by Special Car
California boxer J J Corbett remains confident he will defeat John L Sullivan and outlines travel plans from Asbury Park to Philadelphia and then to New Orleans. He will travel with manager Billy Brady and other associates, sleep in a library car section, and receive a welcome in Washington and New Orleans before the bout. Corbett weighs 187 pounds and promises his backers a win.
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Asbury Party
N.J
J. J. Corbett
California
John L. Sullivan
Philadelphia
Billy Brady
Mike Donovan
Pete Delaney
Jim Daly
Dennis Dillon
Jack McVay
Corbett
New Orleans
Washington Athletic Club
National Capital
Brady
Charlotte
N. C
J. M. Walmsley
Southern Athletic Club
Lock Harbor
Sullivan
Asbury Park
Wealth Claim in Father Mollinger Estate Case
John de Vries Hoffman of New York seeks to revoke letters of administration granted to Gregor Meyer. Witnesses describe Mollinger’s European kin, including a possible brother Franz and an aunt Frederika. The judge reserved decision after cross examination and evidence on European relations and wills.
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Register Conner
John de Vries Hoffman
New York
Slater and Brother
Europe
Father Mollinger
Gregor Meyer
Register
George Langbein
Messrs. Wise and Minor
Pittsburg
Ed J. Hartje
Fritz
Baroness of
Hellenburg
Hartje
Meyer
Joseph W. Koch
Amelia
Marstrad
Frederika
Cologne
Franz
Aska
Franz Rudolph Peter Mollinger
Koch
Frederick Mollinger
Arnheim
Holland
Frederika Amelia
Father McTighe
Mellinger
Equity suits seek to bar river filling in Monongahela
United States District Attorney Lyon filed in the U S Circuit Court on behalf of the Government against Dilworth Porter & Co Limited and the Oliver & Roberts Wire Company Limited. The suit seeks to enjoin filling of the river banks and narrowing of the channel and to force removal of fill already placed. A hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction is set for September 15.
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United States District
Lyon
United States Circuit Court
Government
Dilworth, Porter & Co. Limited
Oliver & Roberts Wire Company, Limited
Monongahela River
Copperas and Lime Sprinklers Target Allegheny Cholera Fight
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety bought 100 barrels of copperas and ordered 50 barrels of copperas to be dissolved and sprayed through city sprinklers. Lime and disinfectants will be scattered citywide as officials push a sweeping sanitation drive to prevent cholera, with mayoral proclamations and a coordinated effort by police, health inspectors, and the emergency council.
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Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Thirty-third Street
Brown
Highway Department
Health Department
Gourney
Bigelon
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Gourley
T. P. Roberts
Tne Dispatch
Davis Island Dam
The
Coal Exchange
Eer
Chamber of Commerce
Kennedy
Chief given power to cleanse Allegheny streets
The Allegheny Committee on Public Safety empowered the chief of the Department of Public Safety to take any steps he deems necessary to prevent the cholera threat. Debates arose over proposals including creating an office and an inspector, with some members opposing certain measures.
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Allegheny City
Allegheny Committee On Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Suggestion to Merge Building and Health Duties Referred
A council member proposed combining building inspector duties with health work under one office but no action was taken. The matter was referred to the sub committee on health, with a suggestion for a special council meeting that was not pursued.
Hustling Immigrants Through Pittsburg Feeds City’s Rush
Immigrants arriving in Pittsburg are rushed through by rail and bus, averaging about 200 per day. A Swede and German train brought roughly 160 into the Union depot, with 25 diverted to Mt Washington and nearby towns. Baltimore and Ohio trains delivered about 70, while most arrivals head to Chicago or onward to other routes. Authorities debating emigration limits amid cholera fears.
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Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Union Depot
Mt Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Ohio
Union Station
Hamburg
New York
Europe
Layton
Chief Brown
West
Rivermen urged to aid river pollution cleanup effort
Chief Murphy of Allegheny conducted a river survey targeting filthy banks along the Monongahela and Allegheny. He blamed backwater from the Davis Dam for slow current, noted night dumping from city restaurants, and urged rivermen to cooperate to curb cholera risk as the ten week pollution problem worsens.
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Murphy
Allegheny
Rivera
Monongahela
Davis Dam
Wild rumor in McKeesport spurs health inquiry
An alleged cholera case near a slaughter house vanished on inspection. Dr Scott reported scarlet fever at W G Mack 221 Fourth Ave. The Board of Health pursued Furstone Brothers and H Moserts for unclean premises as vaults overflowed. Other reports included typhoid at Charles Carlson Tin Plate Hill and diphtheria at Valente Kozlanski's house with warning cards planned under heavy fines.
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Mc Keesport
Scott
W. G.mack
Fourth Avenue
McKeesport
Mack
Board of Health
Furstone Brothers
H. Moserts
Pierce Vers
Charles Carlson
Tin Plate Hill
McKee
Valente Kozlanski
Railroad officials issue cholera disinfection circular
Pennsylvania Railroad Company issues circular to freight agents and station officers ordering thorough disinfection of all buildings along the line to prevent spread of cholera. If a case is found in a station or passenger car, a physician must be sent, the car removed and fumigated before return to service. Millvale residents form sanitary barricades. Pittsburg mortuary report lists 102 deaths for week ending Aug 27 with 16 from choleraic diarrhea.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Spotting a Spotter at Homestead Bail for Murder Debated
A large sweep of arrests among Homestead men followed the strike turmoil. Jack Clifford, accused of murder, was arrested and held on bail after a hearing with Alderman McMasters. Pinkerton agents linked to the case detail Clifford’s alleged spying while pretended surrender. Several others face murder or riot charges, with bond amounts set and hearings scheduled for this morning.
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Jack Clifford
Clifford
Advisory Committee
Pinkerton
Alderman McMasters
Hotchkiss
Boyer
Pinkerton Acenta
Homestead
A Soldier's Muscle In a Train Scrimmage Ends in Arrest
Private Kalvelege of Company F, Fifteenth Regiment, beat a man who insulted him aboard a Pittsburg bound train after a lunch stop at Jamestown. He was arrested and jailed at Mercer for release, while witnesses gave affidavits to Colonel Kreps. The assailant vanished.
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Enalvelems
Mercer
Kalvelege
Fifteenth Regiment
Erie
Homestead
Pittsburg
Kalyelege
Perry
Jamestown
Kalvyelege
Kelvelege
Camp Slack
Kreps
Wiley
D. P. Packard
Mercer County
Judge Medard
Eight Hundred Slavs May Return to Homestead Mills
A broad-shouldered Slav with five years at the Homestead mills returned to work after quitting at the start of the dispute. Chief McBrown of Carnegie’s special police says a male informant told Superintendent Potter that 800 countrymen would resume work next. The Advisory Board members smiled and denied the tale. Pinkerton detective H. D. Davis, claiming Philadelphia residence, is detained at the Central police station for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief McBrown
Carnegie Company
Potter
Ali
McBrown
H. D. Davis
Pinkerton
Philadelphia
Central Police Station
City man exposes revolver at market house after drinking
A man previously employed at Homestead mills arrived in the city yesterday, became intoxicated, and flourished a revolver at the market house, prompting concern and possible legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Officer Wounded by Accidental Shot at Carnegie Offices
Officer Wilson of Chicago, part of a group serving warrants on the Homestead men, accidentally shot himself yesterday afternoon while removing a cartridge from a revolver at the Carnegie offices. The bullet pierced the gap between his index and middle fingers, yielding a flesh wound not deemed dangerous. The unexpected pistol report caused initial fright but soon subsided.
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Wilson
Chicago
Homestead
Carnegie
Keene Lithographs Vandalism Trial in Pittsburgh Theater Row
Two Varley brothers at 149 Fourth Avenue are jailed on malicious mischief charges after tearing down lithographs of Thomas W. Keene. The case stems from a theater staffing dispute between Duquesne and Alvin managers and the rival unions over a new employment agreement. The Keene opening is planned for Monday as unions threaten strikes. police report ongoing investigations and possible further developments.
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George Varley
Fourth Avenue
Central
Thomas W. Keene
Duquesne
Alvin
American Federation
EL Ot L
K. of L
E J. McCullough
Duquesne Theater
E. Davis
Alvin Theater
McCullough
K. of
Daniel Henderson
Chicago
Davis
Keene
Keights of Labor
Hennessy
Ford and Simpson
Varley Brothers
Grant Street
McKenna
Robinson
Alderman McKenna
A Bust Day for the Constables Arrests in Homestead
Four of Alderman McMasters' constables visited Homestead yesterday morning with 100 warrants and arrested eight men. The first was Onscar Cold flesh for conspiracy. Others named were E. Bail, Matthew Foy, Patrick Harry Bayne, James Peter McAllister and Jack Clifa. Prisoners were taken to the ham on the noon train. The arrests drew little comment.
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Alderman McMasters
Homestead
Onscar Coldflesh
E. Bail
Matthew Foy
Patrick Harry Bayne
James
Peter McAllister
Jack Clifa
Har
Solon's Cash Account Embezzlement Trial Opens
Hearing of Treasurer RB J Godfrey and four officers of the Supreme Lodge of Solon opened before Alderman McMasters. Expert accountant Sawhill testified a shortage of 14233.24 existed up to Sept 26 1891, with accounts kept after June 1891. Case adjourned for one week. Also note: artists in Japan paid seventy cents daily. Bil Perkins details in tomorrow's Dispatch.
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Tressurer
J. Godfrey
Supreme Lodge of the Order of Solon
Alderman McMasters
W. C. McKelvey
R. J. Godfrey
John M. Ball
A. & Mundorff
R H. Jackson
Merron and
Trent
Messrs
Israel
Murray and Stevenson
Godfrey
B. F. Beatty
Supreme Secretary
F. Sawhill
Ball
Sawhill
Japan
Bil Perkins
Jetter
Dispatch
Campaign activity at Republican county headquarters
Campaign work accelerates at No 133 Third Avenue with subcommittees forming and volunteers increasing daily. The Registration and Assessment Committee urges Republicans to register and be assessed, notes September 7 and 8 as final registration days, and requires tax payments for those due within two years by October 8.
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Third Avenue
Committee On
Linden Steel Co signs steel scale in Amalgamated era
The Linden Steel Co signs the steel scale in an Amalgamated Union report. President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association notes the day’s news. The Linden works on Second Avenue employs about 400, makes steel plates. W. J. Lewis of Hazelwood leads the company. Attempts to reach firm members failed. Also notes fashion items from Paris and London to be featured tomorrow. Patrick Denning of Pike Street is charged with stealing two watches from J. T. Elliott on Seventh Avenue and from Edward Barr on Tustin Street. suspect found on Ed Cross on Center Avenue, with a watch recovered.
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Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Linden Steel Com
En In
Second Avenue
W. J. Lewis
Hazelwood
Patrick Denning
Pike Street
J. T. Elliott
No. 60
Seventh Avenue
Edward Barr
Denning
Tustin Street
Ed Cross
Center Avenue
Elliwatch
Fall Underwear Line Showcased with Premium Weights
The catalog outlines Fall underwear weights between heavy and Merino Silk Wool blends. It features pure wool options in white and brown Merino at $250 to $270 per suit, natural wool at $200 and $4 per suit, and a high value heavy full weight Tel Telggen Vado weed style at $350 per suit.
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Teltelggen
Closing Area Sale On Full Weight Underwear And Sox
A clearance offers full weight wool garments priced at five cents each. Complete sets from Allen Solly Cartright Warser and others include shirts and drawers. Also imported heavy cotton socks in multiple price points with black and tan shades and a fast dye lineup. Bargain prices cut to twenty five cents per pair on higher end socks.
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Ular
New Mens Wear Lines Debut At Low Prices
A new Walking Glove line introduces intro prices of 150 and 175 extra value. Stylish New Kid Gloves in latest shades and styles set at 150 and 200 shirts. Stag's Head white shirt popular at 1 and Star shirts from 1. Night shirts 85c with no equal. Silk variants from lowest prices.
President Rowe Faces High Demand At Opening Term
President Rowe struggles to meet hundreds of inquiries about courses and tuition as faculty assist him. The institution offers classical scientific normal seminary English and business courses, plus shorthand conservatory of music and elocution. With vast enrollment, organizing classes at term start is a major task. Daly and evening sessions begin in all departments September 6.
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Rowe
Business College
School of Shorthand
Conservatory of Music
School of Elocution
Daly
Beautiful pipe organ on display at Kleber Bros
Call at Kleber Bros 46 Wood street to see a remarkable pipe organ praised as the most beautiful ever exhibited. Described as solid brick walnut with 12 speaking stops, rivaling a $1,000 piano in tone and suitability for small churches Sabbath schools or lodges. Eyewitnesses are ecstatic about its beauty and excellence and encourage visits to Elebers to view.
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Kleber Bros
Wood Street
Elebers
Lealie Shoe Store Promotes First Class Footwear
The Lealie Shoe Store on Fifth Avenue offers the Lealie shoe praised as first class by every gentleman wearing them.
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Lealie
Ifth Avenue
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Thomas Iry
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Arthur McConville
Patrick Fagan
John Rushe
John Rushe, Jr
Margaret H. Welch
James M. Wilkinson
Solon
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Linden Company
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London
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Paris
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Penn Ave
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