Visions of Wealth in Demand for South Secured Servants
A Pittsburgh area agency led by F Peregrino and wife markets Southern colored laborers for households. Mrs Peregrino notes brisk demand for butlers, valets, and farm hands among wealthy locals. South workers command higher pay here and travel with contracts, meals provided, and one week notice for departure. In Virginia wages are far lower, yet workers are deemed more disciplined and neater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Staunton
Charlotteville
Lexington
Lynchburg
Pittsburg
Virginia
South
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Peregrine
Peculiar Figure Draws Crowd at Union Depot
An odd man in a policeman style hat and long iron tipped staff drew comment at the Union depot last evening. He paraded for hours missing his train, appearing gaunt and mountain worn, inspiring speculation about his recent travels and odd demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Union Depot
SINGEING THE HAIR SUPPOSED TO CLOSE ENDS AND SAVE HAIR
A barber explains no new methods in hair care beyond singeing the ends to seal the hollow hair and reduce moisture loss. He notes the practice is controversial and not universally believed to benefit hair health, with ends opened by cutting allowing nutrients to escape.
Short Hair Beliefs In Hair Loss Treatment Debate
A discussion on hair length for preventing shedding contrasts patient preference with physician guidance. The speaker favors short hair for maintenance, while some doctors argue long hair may be preferable in certain cases.
Overcoats and Cold Weather Forecast for Pittsburg
Weather notes predict fair but cold conditions for Pittsburg and vicinity. Frost possible Monday morning with highs near 76 today and 62–70 range earlier. rain ended, high pressure approaches from Montana driving a cool, dry spell for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ressi
Signal Service Office
Stewart
Sioux City
Neb
Allegheny
Lake Superior
Kansas
Michigan
Canada
Montana
Missouri
Nebraska
Weighty Westmoreland County Girl Weighs 450 Pounds
A DisPaca reporter meets Della Beck a sixteen year old from Apollo now in Cokeville Westmoreland weighing 450 pounds with a 112 inch waist and 40 inch arm. She says she plans city dates after her engagement with Harry Davis ends and plans a 90 yard dress. Relates a family of unusually large members nearby and notes others near Mansfield weighing up to 400 pounds.
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Harry Davis
DisPaca
Della Beck
Apollo
Cokeville
Westmoreland County
Lea
Davis
Mansfield
Bad Rain Causes Landslide and Track Damage
Heavy rain leads to a landslide on Lake Erie at Fallston blocking southbound trains. A bridge washout on the Newcastle and Shenango Valley line disrupts service, forcing coke shipments from Lake Erie valley to reroute via Youngstown. Forecasts warn of a severe storm before the 20th with potential widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Fallston
Newcastle and Shenango Valley
Newcastle
Middlesex
Youngstown
Dean
Special Saturday Ex press to Cincinnati for Theatrical People
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad runs a weekly Saturday night express to Cincinnati at 11 55 PM by special request of the theatrical profession. The first run occurred last evening drawing all local theatrical business. Grieves' Specialty Company travels to Cincinnati and other groups head to Louisville and Indianapolis. About 500 Knights of St George depart for Wheeling by a ten car special train today, remaining three days. The train to Cincinnati departs at 7 AM.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Cincinnati
Comany
Louisville
Indianapolis
Knights of St. George
Wheeling
Baltimore
Ohio
Cabby in Allentown Embezzlement Scandal Leads to Chase
Will iam Eckert, a cab driver for John D. Schaub in Allentown, fled after embezzling hundreds of dollars from riders and clergy. A detective tracked him to Butler then Carson street, where Constable Langenbaker arrested him on the sidewalk and he was jailed. Schaub plans tighter controls to prevent future thefts by drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beinhauer
Southside
William Eckert
John D. Schaub
Allentown
Schaub
Eckert
Reinbauer
Fichert
Rev. J. Fisher
St Paul's Catholic Church
Oliver
Butler
Longenbaker
Carson Street
Langenbaker
Twelfth Street
Reinhauer
Pce Schaub
Ejokert
Cable Car Strikes 11Yearold on Fifth Avenue
John Finley aged 11 was riding a bicycle when a Fifth Avenue cable car struck him near the track. He was thrown about 20 feet and died at about 5 PM after being taken to Homeopathic Hospital. The body was returned to his parents at 46 Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
John Finley
Homeopathic
Congress Street
The Tables Turned in Cruelty Case at Herron Hill
Martin Ochs charged Mrs Hart of Herron Hill with cruelty to animals after claiming she maliciously kicked and beat his cow. Hart was arrested and posted bail for a Tuesday hearing before Alderman Doughty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ochs
Herron Hill
Doughty
Hart
Detective captures Kane for Webster Street robbery
Yesterday Detective Steel captured George Kane, a Black man, for the robbery at Mr. Sieg er s house on Webster Street, Allegheny. About 659 dollars worth of jewelry was recovered from the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel
George Kane
Mr. Sieger
Webster Street
Alleghen
Gelling s tab out guns at 1200 Gallager’s 1106 Poon Ave
Readable fragments note a location at 1200 Gallager and 1106 Poon Ave with action described as setting out guns. Details are sparse and unclear in the OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallager
Poon Ave
Apples of Gold California Fruit Prices and Freight Costs
California apple and fruit trade faces high freight costs and scarce home fruit as shipments to the East reach about 100000 tons this season. Prices for pears peaches tomatoes and other fruits stay elevated while European competition and canal links threaten future markets. The article notes heavy freight charges, price per dozen and per bushel, and the impact on poor consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rockies
Pittsburg
Panama
Golden State
Europe
Malaga
Quiet Street Tragedy Details Death By Self
Matthew Gilchrist a 30 year old former mill worker and coachman died Friday night by self inflicted gunshot in the left temple on Lincoln avenue Boulevard place near Penn avenue and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Contractor William Glue found the body which was taken to the City Morgue. A letter to his mother explained the act and asked for disposal of belongings.
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Matthew Gilchrist
William Glue
Lincoln Avenue
Boulevard Place
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gilchrist
Thomas W. Armstrong
Greensburg
A Pleasant Family Quarrel Ends With Jail
Mrs. Annie Foran and her daughter Rose Hixon were jailed on assault and battery charges after a family dispute at Boston street. John Foran, the husband, testified of rough treatment, while prosecutors claimed an attempt to kill him. The hearing showed tensions over property and family revenge.
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Annie Foran
Rose Hixon
Alderman McMasters
John Foran
Foran
Boston Street
Seven Arrested in Wrights Alley Poker Raid
Inspector McKelvey and officers raided Charles H. Hardy’s house at 1715 Wrights alley after a poker game drew attention. Hardy and six others, all colored, were arrested while Mrs. Hardy escaped. Those jailed at Southside station include George West Walter Butler William Park Cal Gray Hal Blackwell and William Dixson.
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Mrs. Hardy
Hardy
George West
Walter Butler
William Park
Cal Gray
Hal Blackwell
William Dixson
Southside
Rustic Dairy Louch Beg Adds Chairs and Invites Guests
The Rustic Dairy Louch Beg announces extra chairs to accommodate more patrons. They invite all to visit and promise a novel plan with pure food and cleanliness as standards. They advertise delicious coffee Sewickley Dairy milk sandwiches and peete at The Rustico 5 Diamond St behind J R Weldin Co.
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Sewickley
Rustico
Diamond St
J. R. Weldin & Co
Doctors warn grip may spread amid damp season
Physicians report influenza cases and fear a wider epidemic if wet weather continues. They cite Turkish baths at the Natatorium, Duquesne Way, as both preventive and curative, recommended for all ages by Sir Erasmus Wilson, president Royal College of Surgeons.
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Duquesne Way
Sir Erasmus Wilson
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Eng
Greatest values in Voderwear at Campbell Sons
Light and mediumwood heavy voderwear for all ages in cotton merino cashmere and silk. Available in white tan natural and black. See our line at A G Campbell and Sons 27 Fifth Ave for great values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Excursion Train to Olio Fair and Ty Doro Exposition
The B and C Railroad offers excursion seats to the Olio Fair and Ty Doro Exposition at 660 dollars for the round trip. Tickets are sold for the annual Sopcast event with round trip fare quoted.
Grand Army Day at Rock Point Promises Dress Parades
The Grand Army of the Republic plans a large celebration at Rock Point next Wednesday with two dress parades by the Grand Army and the Sons of Veterans. Train service will bring thousands from Allegheny County with estimated round trips from several points and organized meals and entertainment for all attendees.
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Grand Army
Allegheny County
Rock Point
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army Day
Council Chamber
Thomas G. Sample
Committee On Transportation
Union Station
Turtle Creek
Braddock
Wilkinsburg
Harrison
Cresson
Denniston
Lambert
Grand Army Day Committee
Bengough
Itd
Rock Eee
Thomas G. Rample
Samuel P. Town
A. A. General Department of Pennsylvania
Harry G. Williams
Department of
Pennsylvania
W. J. Patterson
A. J. Reed
Allegheny County Executive Committee
A. P. Burchfield
Post
A. Peny
Isin Iiss
Ueeediee
Goumeasd
Judge Hice Finds Bank Directors Not Liable in Oil Scheme
The Beaver Common Pleas Court No2 report by Judge Hice concludes Penn Bank officers Riddle and Reiber bore liability for overdrafts tied to fictitious oil accounts. Directors are cleared of negligence, while Riddle’s control and Reiber’s knowledge are cited as the fraud’s driving force. The 68 page opinion details bank collapse, false assessments, and the run on deposits, with a decree recommending relief against the assignee.
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Rice
Riddle
Reiber
Penn Bank
Standard Oil Company
Common Pleas Court No2
Hice
Beaver
E. W. Swentzell
Elias J. Unger
Henry Warner
William N. Riddle
George L. Reiber
F. B. Laughlin
James Herdman
James H. Hopkins
D. W. ©. Carroll
T. Brent Swearingen
Samuel Serverance
Philip Reymer
A.W. Cavitt
A. A. Hutchison
Bank
Ates
Relber
Water analysis raises questions on potability and nitrogeneous contamination
The report discusses chlorine and ammonia levels in river and well waters, noting that high chlorine with ammonia suggests decomposing organic matter and potential sepsis. It presents two sample analyses, reports on nitrites and ammonia, and records mixed reactions from Dr. McCord and others before adjourning the committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Water Investigating Committee
A. C. Robertson
Monongahela Water Company
One Thousand Dollars Forfeit For Paletan Claim
An advertisement promises a one thousand dollar forfeit if the claimant cannot prove paletan as the best medicine for liver issues and related ailments. It includes sample bottles, drugstore contact, and mentions Franklin Haut New York. Also notes openings for cloths, cloaks, and entertainment services with various prices and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Haut
New York
Mwyssu
Weekly Price List Offer by Mail
Customer requests a large weekly price list and ordering by mail. Terms mention orders totaling a value excluding sugar, with packing and shipping free to any point within 200 miles. Further specifics, including minimums and exact free-ship coverage, are unclear.
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Cincioneri
William Eckerts
Sehaub
Edgar
Mr. Fisher
B. M. Harra
Renee Eserves
Penn Street
Apples
Mr. Foran
Daugster
Police
Nellie
Crry Treasurer's Offic Proresves
Grand Army Guard
Hees
Women's Relief Corps
F. Dax Siston
Samuen P. Towx
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Lakeside
Arion
Conservatory
Washburn
Pictssure Comptation Clothiing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
The
Court House
Sute
E. G. Hars & Co
Kaufmanns
Fielschmnon
Knable & Shuster’s
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Mwfsu
Flelahhman
Panis
Ussa
Hucus & Hacksz
Joe Crristy
Penn Ave
Joe Cristy
Huevus
UsSu
Knabl Shuster’s
G. Hays & Co
Houeus & Hacker
Market St
Allegheny Coancila
Allegheny Councils
Carnegie Library
Federal Street
Monument Hill
Groetzinger’s
Lowell
Saith
Sha Hoxbury
Edward Groetzinger
New All Goods
New
Whenione
Marshell
Ohio Street
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