Healing by Prayer Draws Crowds to Bethany
Scotch Australian preacher John Alex Dowie claims divine healing cures for cancers and even raises the dead. He says his work began in Melbourne and has healed thousands, with public and private laying on of hands and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Center Avenue
John Alex. Dowie
Australia
Mary Moorhead
Chicago
Dowie
Plaayer
San Francisco
A. Kelly
Eddy Street
Mrs. Dowie
Lew
Mr. Dowie
Tidnbergh
Chriss
Eseh Malay
Amvens
Hight
Ace
Melbourne
Dewietas
Dewie
Golden Gate
California
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Seattle
Canain
Auditorium
Great Britain
China
Africa
India
Separate School Plan Advocated by Rev Sproull
Rev J W Sproull at Central R P Church Allegheny argues for a separate school for each sect with Bible teaching. He states public schools lack spiritual guidance, warn of secularism and Rome dominance, and urge Bible access or sect schools funded separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sproull
J. L. Andrews
Central R. P. Church
Allegheny
Uade
Rome
New Universalist Preacher Opens Pittsburg Pastorate
Rev. J. J. Andrews, formerly of Wausau Wisconsin, begins duties as pastor of Christ Universalist Church at Curry University Hall in Pittsburg. He preaches on What Is Truth, urging love and universal truth over creed and noting the Bible contains errors but endures as spiritual influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Andrews
Universalist Church
Wausau
Wis
Christ Universalist Church of
Pittsburg
Curry University Hall
Andrews
Christ
Christina
Trath
Iman
The Character of Job Sermon Preached by Rev. Laws
Rev D. D. Laws of Green Street Baptist Church Allegheny leaves for Washington DC for eight days. He preaches from Job 26 14 arguing the law of love righteousness and the eternal facts of righteous relationship to all divinely ordained beings. He contrasts genuine service to God with mercenary ministry and notes the world’s view of ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
D. D
Green Street Baptist Church
Allegheny
District of Columbia
Job
Jol
Satan
Spiritist meeting fills church with 500 believers
At the reopening of the First Church of Spiritualists on Sixth Street about 500 spell bound followers attended an evening. F A Wiggins of Salem Massachusetts delivered a lecture and performed tests of spirit control using a ring or similar article to identify its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Spiritualists
Sixth Street
F. A. Wiggins
Salem
Mass
Barcourt Place Seminary Brief Note
Barcourt Place Seminary text appears fragmentary and unclear. Readable portions mention a school with references to individuals and Cambie, but full facts are not discernible from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcourt Place Seminary
Tor Bright and Earnest
Baresart Plee Seave Cambie
Speak-Easies Cleared From Yellow Row After Police Raids
Police raids have cleared Yellow Row of hidden liquor dens in two Second avenue locations. Mrs E Kindle at 279 Second Avenue and Mrs Doffel at 284 Second Avenue were seized with patrons, filth and beer on ice, while warrants were pursued for others. Additional raids included a poker cluster at Recreation Park and Maggie Raush's speakeasy at 33 Long Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
E. Kindle
Second Avenue
McKelyy
Allegheny Force
Recreation Park
C. Livingston
John Sewell
William Mitchell
J. Allen
Joseph West
Pompeii
William Brennen
Thornton
Allegheny
Maggie Raush
Long Alley
Jewelry dispute leads to arrest on Central station
Barney Jacobs accused Harry Holmes of theft after buying bracelets on installments. A box opened by Sergeant Gray revealed new jewelry. Captain Silvis jailed Jacobs as suspicious and Holmes as a witness while both narratives were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Jacobs
Grimes
Harry Holmes
Smithfield Street
Sixth Avenue
Holmes
Central Station
Silvis
Braddock
Jacobs
Southside
Gray
Russia
Young Holmes
Peculiar death by own action at Sharpsburg river
Clothes found along the Sharpsburg river bank suggest a man jumped into the water and may have repeated the attempt. Tracks show entry and exit points, a silver headed umbrella and two letters addressed to Arthur Smith of Zanesville Ohio. Coroner notified. river search planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Arthur Smith
Elm Street
Zanesville
Edward Leonard
J. C. Wittmer
T. M. Cramer
Seeking Renewed Sight in Pittsburg for Blind Syracuse Woman
Mary Howard, 50, a blind widow from Syracuse, is lodged at Central station with her 13 year old son seeking transport home. After a failed Ark treatment and exhausted funds, she traveled by charity through multiple cities hoping for recovery. Her case will be referred to the Board of Charities today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howard
Syracuse
N. Y
Central Station
Sarandar
Eureka Springs
Ark
Auties
Little Hock
T of Charities
Nuisance of Cats Plagues Etna Area Farm
Christian Young, a farmer at Etna, faces a cat nuisance on his Allegheny General Hospital visit. The reader learns of heavy cat presence on the farm affecting work and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Young
Allegheny General Hospital
Etna
Trave
Hand Amputation after Gunshot Wound
A gunshot injury exploded a hand and forced the amputation of the remaining balance of the hand. The victim was left at the star for medical care.
Inquest Docket With Three Cases For Coroner
Coroner McDowell to hear three inquests today. Charles Ruhmann 43 died when struck by an eastbound Panhandle engine near Mansfield while walking the tracks. John Ward 63 found dead in bed on Mary Street Southside. William Golding 67 killed after being struck by a Birmingham Traction car at Water and Smithfield Streets yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Charles Ruhmann
Panhandle
Mansfield
John Ward
Mary Street
Thirteth Street
Southside
William Golding
Airmingham Traction
Water and
Smithfield Streets
Frank Richardson recounts a life on the stage and stagecoach risks
A Pittsburg audience hears Frank Richardson describe his career from a California stage driver to a performer. He details uprisings by road agents, a near $40 000 stage robbery, and encounters with masked robbers, Wells Fargo guards, and a road-agent in Lodi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Wyman
Uop
San Andreas
el Dorado
Runaway buggy incidents and local events on Butler street
Yesterday afternoon a buggy driven by Leo Vilanck’s son ran away near the forks of the road and wrecked at Thirty-fourth street against a telegraph pole. horse and occupant escaped injury. Later a buggy incident on Fifth Avenue and Grant Street threw Miller and a lady, with no serious injuries. Citizens' Traction Company to hold a lawn fete at Citizens' Grove this week. Iron City Microscopal Society meets tomorrow with Prof. Guttenberg reporting on the American Society of Microscopists. The Standard C. L. Mages Republican Club held a lively meeting with new and prospective members. The Sons of Temperance met at 25 Federal Street with speeches by Groves and [M. ant]. Miss Mar Vouxxen of 41 Craig Street attempted suicide by laudanum and will recover. A fine lynx belonging to Harry Davis died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Street
Leo Vilanck
Rannaway
Thirty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Miller
Jacob Hamm
Iron City Microscopal Society
Academy of Science and Art
Guttenberg
American Society of Microscopista
Tus Standard C. L. Mages Republican Club
Unclaimed Body of Samuel Early After Phoenix Hotel Killing
The body of Samuel Early, murdered at the Phoenix Hotel by Patrick Fitzpatrick last Wednesday night, remains at the morgue. Early, also known as Sam Wilkinson in Duquesne and Homestead, had been discharged from Duquesne Steel Works days before his death. A brass check with the Duquesne Steel Company initials found on him, claiming $110, is under investigation as a lead on his friends or relatives.
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Pittsburg
Frank Richardson
David Richardson
Pacific Coast
Russell & Sisson
Samuel Early
Phoenix Hotel
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Early
Duquesne
Homestead
Sam Wilkinson
Sam Early
Morrison
Duquesne Steel Works
Duquesne Steel Company
Newton McCann Missing From Lawrenceville
Friends of Newton McCann of Lawrenceville visited city hospitals and institutions in search of him. He has been missing since Friday morning and may be unstable after a railroad accident two years ago. He was last seen in a dark suit with a cutaway coat, white shirt, light soft hat, a diamond shirt stud, and a cameo ring, 46 years old, medium height with a bald head and sandy mustache. If found, notify phone number 4071.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton McCann
Lawrenceville
Two Narrow Escapes Reported In Sunday Accidents
Two small boys figured in Sunday’s brief accident tally. William Watson, 8, of Laurel Avenue, was struck by a Citizens' line car at the forks of the road but escaped serious injury. Albert Gordon, 8, fell from a float at Locust Street into the river and was rescued by George Coats and John Woods and sent home to Monterey Street after revival efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warson
William Watson
Laurel Avenue
Citizens’ Line
Gorpox
Albert Gordon
Locust Street
George Coats
John Woods
Monterey Street
German societies hold meeting in Allegheny to mark Pastorius landing
Delegates from 60 German societies met in Masonic Hall Allegheny last night to plan a celebration of Franz Daniel Pastorius landing in Philadelphia on October 6 1683. Officers chosen include Bruno Wahl president and John Baumberger John Gerlach vice presidents Gustave Pannier secretary C F Ludwig assistant secretary Ed Schott treasurer and John E Joos chief marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Franz Daniel Pastorious
Bruno Wahl
John Baumberger
John Gerlach
Gustave Pannier
C. F. Ludwig
Ed Schott
John E. Joos
Diphtheria Strikes Higgins Family on Southside
Within the last week Thomas and Bridget Higgins of South Thirty third and Jane streets have lost three children to diphtheria. The youngest, James aged Arelane, died yesterday. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 AM at Holy Cross Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bridget Higgins
South Thirty-third
Jane Streets
James
Arelane
Holy Cross Church
Disorderly Conduct and Theft Arrests Reported
Frank Heit and Charles Lawson were arrested on Fifth Avenue near an area for disorderly conduct. Annie Corwart was arrested in Allegheny for stealing 173 from a man. Joax W. Brown was arrested on Madison Avenue Allegheny as a suspicious character, claiming Milwaukee Wisconsin as residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heit
Charles Lawson
Fifth Avenue
Annie Corwart
Allegheny
Glenn
Joax W. Brown
Madison Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Baker Charms Ex Pane Visitors With Finest Candies
Baker wins favor at Ex pane by serving the finest candies and best popcorn. Polite attention to all patrons helps explain his popularity and the success of his exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Linen tariff debate crosses Atlantic in Monongahela visit
W McCrum from Northern Ireland travels aboard the Monongahela with his wife. He says the McKinley tariff will barely affect Irish linen, noting climate limits hinder American production and that Irish goods will win on quality. He cites Ashbourne land acts boosting Irish tenancy and predicts a tight Liberal Tory contest in a future England election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCrum
Ireland
Monongahela
McCrum
America
J. McCrum
England
Gladstone
Parrot Trader From Monterey Plans Philadelphia Tour
Edward P. Gifford of Monterey Mexico arrives at St James with seven cages of captive reared parrots. He warns wild birds die in captivity and notes Mexico under Diaz enjoys calm and likely to reelect him. He hopes to bring birds to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Gifford
Monterey
Mexico
the St. James
Philadelphia
Gifford
Diaz
Labor Day Observance Skipped in City
This city marks Labor Day with no observance planned as leaders speak in nearby towns. John Costello and O'Reilly will attend a miners meeting at Venetiy on the Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Costello
O'Reilly
Venetiy
Panhandle
Sunday Morning Magistrates Hearings At Workhouse
Old timers return to the workhouse for old offenses as magistrates dispose of 19 Central Station cases. DAisy Moore’s disorderly house raid leads to new 90 day confinement. others face fines and short terms for drunkenness fighting and theft in Fifteenth and Twenty-Eighth Ward areas.
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Te Workhouse
Central Station
Central Police Station
Mag
Lang
Market Street
James Baron
Fifth Avenue
Ibert Armstead
Bedford Avenue
Daisy Moore
Daisy
Armstead
State Asylum Abuses Highlight Resignation Fallout
In Harmsburg on September 6 special reporting, Dr. J Gerhard the State Insane Asylum superintendent whose resignation was accepted defends his record denying charges of abuse. He accuses attendants and colleagues of shifting blame to his brother and cites staff mismanagement under assistant physicians and a later druggist appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmsburg
J. Gerhard
State Insane Asylum
M. A. Gerhard
David Blouse
Stevens
Hardy & Hayes Expands Art Room in New York
The firm Hardy and Hayes plans a major expansion in New York to double the size of their art room. When finished the space will be one of the largest and handsomest in the city, reflecting a push to enhance their wedding related offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy & Hayes
New York
Bargain on Cassimere Suits at Pittsburg Store
For today’s sale the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offers two bar ins with no men’s fine cassimere suits. Also advertised are sack and cutaway styles in new patterns priced at 700 dollars per suit though their value is said to be 4 85. Every boy gets a present when visiting the Exposition and viewing the stock. Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Private safe boxes offered at Farmers Deposit Bank vaults
To leave stocks bonds and valuables in safes accessible to others when you can for a small sum have your own private box in the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers' Deposit National Bank 66 Fourth avenue Administrators executors guardians and others will find it to their advantage to look into this MWF SPECIAL offerings this week in fabrics for school dresses ex Horne Co s Penn Avenue Stores
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
A Celebrated Beer by Iron City Brewing Company
A note on a Pilsner beer from the Iron City Brewing Company describes it as a popular beverage. A telephone contact is listed as 1186 for inquiries or orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewing
Ular Beverage
National Association of Postoffice Clerks Opens Convention
The second annual convention meets at the Central Hotel with about 40 delegates from first and second class offices. L. Little leads as President, W. K. Osgood as Secretary, and J. T. H. Lewis as Treasurer. Delegates urge Congress to classify clerical wages and end postmaster discretion to raise or withhold pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Central Hotel
L. Little
Kansas City
W. K. Osgood
Chicago
J. T. H. Lewis
Boston
Association of
Department
Congress
Blankets Comforts and Quilts At Unbelievable Low Prices
A large stock of fresh blankets comforts and quilts is offered starting 8 o clock this morning at new low prices. The seller cites stronger value due to bulk purchasing and notes prices are lower than last year despite higher wool costs. Prudent housekeepers should take advantage of the deal.
Blanket sale featuring pure wool profits and bargains
Advertises a broad wool blanket sale with prices from 1 65 to 5 per pair and sizes 68 by 84 inches. Highlights Rose of Sharon and Golden Fleece lines plus gray, Saxony, and comforters. Mentions mail-order emphasis and assorted quilt specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Marseilles
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Prater
Jett
San Francise
Victoria
Jesus Ashton
Randall
Wash
Lees
Wee
Emma Hudson
Peterboro
Canada
Australis
Jesus
Anna Duilel
Charles Hufnagle
McKeesport
Yellow Row
McAleese
Fate of
North of Ireland
Ae A .O
Ae T
Lodi
Comicone
Wells Fargo
Ve Penn Hospital
City News
Sons of Temperance
Federal Street
8. Groves
M. Ant
E&rly
Newton M'Cann
Labor Day
Succop
Twenty-eighth Ward
Joseph Kunnell
Twelfth Street
Kunnell
Geo Hopkins
Kuonnell
Hopkins
James Galvin
Galvin
John Manning
Johnston
Manning
Thomas Evans
Lake Erie
Sppeng
Mt. Washington
Evans
Squire King
Maristrate McKenna
Twelfth Ward
William F. Jones
Thirty-first Street
Ofiver Allen
Thomas McBorland
Thomas Brannigan
Seventeenth Ward
East End
Hyndman
Kate Lawrence
Lis Lizzie Lawrence
Nick Bayne
Oe Carr
William Brown
Allen
Hubert Clark
Davi Risty
John Ormandy
James McCartney
George Yost
John Parnisky
Wyman
Wiliam Trimm
Costa
J. H. Smith
Sarah Street
Gerhard
Mr. H. B. Hayes
Market ST
Hucus & Hackle
Paris
New Portieres
Fifth Ave
London
Vienna
Italy
E. P. Roberts & Son
Blaine
Charles Somers
Pittabarg
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
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