Cholera concerns probe in Harrisburg and Homestead
Health officials push for funds to enforce sanitary rules to keep cholera from spreading in the state. Dr. Lee fails to meet Governor Pattison or Adjutant General Greenland as he travels from Harrisburg to Philadelphia and notes Homestead's worse conditions. Local comments reference 1866 France cholera experiences and Berlin Hamburg proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pattison
Greenland
Lee
Homestead
Carnegie Works
Food From Hamburg Ejected by Passengers on Ocean Steamer
Passengers on the Hamburg Packet steamer Columbia refuse to load provisions from Hamburg and alter routes to Southampton to avoid longer New York quarantine. Charles F. Welte and two sisters with John H. Merkle and Edward Leisy, en route home to Peoria, Illinois, had been detained 48 hours in New York quarantine. The ship will sail direct to Southampton and back, expecting delays of up to five weeks. excitement grew aboard as passengers feared quarantines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Welte
John H. Merkle
Edward Leisy
Peoria
New York
Mamburg Packet Company
Columbia
Veese
Hamburg
Southinoton
Southampton
England
Germany
Smallpox Case In McKeesport Trace Restraints
Mia Rhinehart of Confluence visited her son Charles Rhinehart in McKeesport and fell ill with a light gariloloid attack nine days after arrival. Her son Charles developed smallpox and several physicians were called. The house is isolated and officials plan meetings to halt spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Rhinehart
Confluence
McKeesport
Charles Rhinehart
Walker
Ehinehart
Ghartes
Coroner’s Jury Censures Doctor Over Unreported Lamp Death
Mrs. Margaret Prescott of West Liberty died from burns after a lamp exploded while she tried to extinguish it. Dr. W L Phillips was censured by the coroner’s jury for not reporting the death to the coroner promptly, delaying justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Margaret Prescott
West Liberty
W. L. Phillips
Boggs Avenue
Prescott
Banksville
John Tr
Trost
Theu
Allegheny County
Elba Iron Works to Restart Under Peacekeeping Plan
Manager Everson orders six officers on duty at 6 am to secure peace as Elba Iron Works, part of the Ofl Well Supply plant, prepares to resume operations non union after a signed Amalgamated state led to a dispute over puddlers and a withdrawn signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba Iron Works
Everson
Elba
Ofl
German Girl to be Sent to Poor Farm
Anna Thomas a 16 year old German girl at Allegheny Central station hospital will be sent to the Poor Farm today. She cannot speak English and is the girl whose complaint tied Fred Jiurcher to a five year term in Western Penitentiary. Parents deserted her and are missing after Inspector Eichenlaub search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Thomas
Allegheny Central Station
Fred Jiurcher
Western Penitentiary
Parenta
Eichenlaub
Sixth annual convention of Pennsylvania County Commissioners
Ex Auditor General Niles discusses work done as the sixth annual convention opens in Harrisburg to fix uniform taxation statewide. Delegates from most counties arrive to discuss equalized tax systems, Homestead unrest, and a planned steamboat excursion on the Monongahela river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
County Commissioners of
Pennsylvania
Orphans’ Courtoom
Robert E. Mercer
Harrisburg
Allentown
Erie
Williamsport
Lancaster
Jerome B. Niles
Tioga County
Joseph D. Weeks
Bureau of Tax Statistics
Weeks
Homestead
Monongahela
Pittsburg
Clinton
Greenland
Allegheny County
Monongahela House
Seventh Avenue Hotel
BR. McSimma
J. W. Lewis
E. W. Harrison
Potter County
J. F. English
H. B Mayer
A. Eurick
Northumberland County
Southside Police Celebrate Breakup Of Street Gang
Southside officers boast peace prospects after arresting five of a roughly 12 member gang on South Eighth street. The youths, about 19, allegedly hurled stones at police from a bluff and planned depredations. Police aim to capture the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
South Eighth Street
Girl Run Down by Car Near Ft Wayne Depot
Seven year old Katie Hall was struck by a vehicle of the Rebevea street electric at the Lacock and Darragh street corner near the Ft Wayne depot in Allegheny. A scalp wound was torn from her skull and she was taken to her home at 38 Darragh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
George Hall
Fingmen
Ft Wayne
Allegheny
Rebevea Street Electric
Lacock
Darragh
Mayor Kennedy weighs Allegheny magistrate nominations
Mayor Kennedy plans to nominate police magistrates for Allegheny. Four ward aldermen will fill local posts with modest pay. the central First district magistrate will earn 1500 a year and handle all police cases at Central station. Concerns over eligibility for Lewis prompt possible shift to Bolster or Melelvey depending on today’s legal opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Allegheny
Solditer F’phinstone
FP Ec
Central Station
Charles KE Lewis
Elphinstone
Lewis
Peter Bolster
Melelvey
Bolster
Health Bureau
Charles Simon
Shooting at OConner's Saloon Follows Feud
In OConner's saloon at the corner of Fifty-fourth and Butler streets last evening between Hugh McClain and Daniel O'Neil a feud culminated in gunfire. McClain fired three shots at O'Neil missing all, sparking a panic. Constable Mackey arrested McClain who faced felonious shooting charges before Alder man MelInerny and was jailed for a Thursday hearing after failing to post 1000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’conner
Fifty-fourth
Butler
Hugh McClain
Daniel O'Neil
Alderman Mcclnerny
McClain
O'Neil
O'Conner
MccClain
Constable Mackey
Alderman McInerny
MelInerny
Arousing the Hill Eleventh Ward Republicans Form Club
The Eleventh ward Republicans met to form a permanent club with John Spratt as President William Everson as Vice President and John Seaforth as Treasurer A marching club of over fifty members was formed and is expected to exceed one hundred within two weeks Funds were pledged by three of seven precincts supporting the marching club A finance and executive committee was appointed J A A Brown was elected Captain John Smith First Lieutenant and John G Snyder Second Lieutenant Drill meetings are set for Friday in the schoolyard The National Military Band attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spratt
William Everson
John Seaforth
J. A. A. Brown
John Smith
John G. Snyder
National Military Band
Thomas Dillon Fatally Crushed Between Bumpers
Thomas Dillon aged 50, of Clark's mill, was crossing the Allegheny Valley Railroad near Thirty eighth street when his dinner bucket caused him to stoop. His head was crushed between car bumpers as the freight train jolted together. He died soon after at home. doctors say recovery was unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dillon
Clark’s Mill
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thirty Eighth Street
Dillon
Liberty Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Dr. Clark
Hee Bad Boarders Arrest After Disputed Claim
Around 9 pm Officers arrested Jesse Fleming and William Spell on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street for harassing a woman who identified herself as Mrs Miller from Allegheny. Fleming claimed the woman was his wife. she denied it and said the two men were boarders. They were taken to Inspector McKelvey's office and locked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketter
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Youngt Ip Baens
Elise “Chen
Fleming
Exposition Show Draws Fashionable Crowd
The Exposition drew a large attendance as a popular resort for fashionable people. A branch post office was opened yesterday with mail sent through it for novelty, though the crowd was attracted by the exhibition itself rather than the postal feature.
Pathologist Named by Allegheny General Hospital Board
The Board of Managers of Allegheny General Hospital elected Dr. John Styler of 180 Liberty Street Allegheny as hospital pathologist. Dr Styler is a Prague University graduate with notable teaching experience in pathology and has resided in Allegheny for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny General Hospital
John Styler
Liberty Street
Allegheny
Strbr
University of Prague
Europe
Aged German Homeless Man Found In Stable
An elderly German man without a home was found sleeping in a North Avenue stable by an Allegheny police officer. He was near death from consumption and sent to Allegheny Geri Hospital after initial investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Block
Allegheny
North Avenue
Allegheny Geri Hospital
Tragic case of Mrs Andrews ends in death after grief
Pretty Jennie Andrews of Moon Township died at Stoops Ferry after a long vigil for her missing husband John Andrew. Coroner Dr McCandless ruled a rupture of the stomach as the immediate cause, with grief as the underlying factor. her family denounces circulating cruel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Andrews
Stoops’ Ferry
Panhandle
Guy McCandless
Pittsburg
Mra Andrews
Grant Miller
McCandress
McCandless
McCandlers
John Seeth
Moon Township
John Andrew
Andrews
Tin Wedding Reception For Rev J F Patterson’s Anniversary
Rev J F Patterson pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian church was surprised by about 300 congregants on the tin wedding anniversary. The celebration included witty remarks by Rev H T McClelland, a brief reception, and generous granite and silver gifts before socializing in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Patterson
Sixth Presbyterian Church
H. T. McClelland
D. D
Belleville
RR. B Petty
Board of Trustees
Roeper
Two Men From Sharpsburg Arrested After Early Release
Paul Smith and Joe Sailor were released from the workhouse after 30 days by Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny for suspicious conduct. Upon freedom they were immediately arrested by Officer Kim on a chicken theft charge and taken to the Allegheny lockup for a morning hearing before Mayor Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Joe Sailor
Sharpsburg
Kennedy
Allegheny
Kim
Morne
Detective Seeks Christie Kent on Kidnapping Charge
Detective Sol Coulson obtained a warrant for the arrest of Christie Kent on kidnapping charges in Chautanges county. The warrant, issued by Squire O G Crandall in Buster, concerns the Frances James escape from Lakewood and Kent is held in jail awaiting a requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Coulson
Christie Kent
M. J. McSweeny
Squire O. G. Crandall
Buster
Chautanges County
Kent
Frances James
Lakewood
N. Y
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Coal Driver
Frank McNamee arrested on a warrant sworn by Alderman McKenna charging embezzlement. McNamee, a driver for J. K. Confer who runs a coal float at Fourteenth Street foot, alleged to have collected eight dollars for a coal load and spent it on liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNamee
Twelfth Ward
McKenna
J. K. Confer
McNamee
Confer
Fourteenth Street
Bargains on Steinway Pianos at Kleber Brothers
Kept in secondhand condition, several Steinway square grand pianos offered at nominal prices by H. Kleber & Bro of 06 Wood Street. They are lightly used and nearly as good as new. After eight to ten years Kleber will trade at the same price for a new upright piano. Call early to secure a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Messia
Kleber
Klebers
Duquesne College Classes Set for September 17
The Saturday Normal Class of Duquesne College will meet next Saturday September 17 at 9 o clock. A large attendance is expected this year. Instructors listed include A M history and geography Principal J M Logan and Professor C C Cowright handling arithmetic and minor subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne College
A. M
J. M. Logan
C. C. Cowright
Melion Hoene Piano For Sale And More In East Liberty
Upright piano left by departing party offered for 175 dollars cash or small payment advance. Melion Hoene furniture and rooms at 77 Fifth Avenue advertised as the East Liberty Valley beauty spot. Remington Bros. publish a new newspaper manual price 129 dollars. Canton Barnett House stay noted with first class rooms and high rates 200 to 260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon & Hoene
Caliealiy
Melion
Canton
Barnett
Sliding Railway Contracts Bring New Chicago Line
New York capitalists head the Barre Sliding Railway Company purchase and plan a six week operation for a one mile double track in Chicago. The syndicate paid 200000 and will move the road to Staten Island for a two mile ascent to Castleton Hotel with trips every two to three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitebuarg
Chicago
New York
Phillip Horvath
Paris
Pittsburg
Barre Sliding Railway Company
Horvath
Erastus Wiman
Staten Island
Castleton Hotel
Aging Allegheny Man Seeks Divorce from Longtime Wife in Chicago
James Tripp of Allegheny County filed for divorce in the Circuit Court at Chicago claiming he married Jane in 1846 and lived in Pittsburg until 1887. He says after his wife visited Chicago she spurned country life, refused to return, and now he seeks legal separation to end a 50 year attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tripp
Allegheny County
Chicago
Cricaso
Pittsburg
Winule
Tripp
Jane
Two Ribs and Nose Broken in Accidental Fall
John McColley, injured after a fall from stairs during a dispute with his wife on Boston Street Soho, lies seriously ill in jail with multiple injuries. He was arrested on a wife’s assault charge and later found them at Girt Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McColler
McColley
Boston Street
Soho
MecColley
Girt Street
MacColley
Westinghouse Company
Hugus and Hagke Fall Fashion Department Event
On Monday September 12 we will display a large and varied stock of goods from American and European makers. The assortment includes plaid silk novelties taffeta gate effects changeable sarahs Latins armure iridescent velvets silks and velvets in many colors and patterns with garnet crepe and crystal effects. Prices aim to please all patrons with reliable makes.
Ninth Warren County Fair Opens With Strong Entries
The Warren County Fair in Warren Pennsylvania opened amid rain with postponed races as entries across departments reach unusually large numbers and quality, signaling a robust showing despite poor weather. A Meadville dispatch notes Con neautville hosts Crawford County Fair with record entries in horses cattle and more. A Uniontown message reports Fayette County Agricultural Association's thirteenth fair opening with small attendance but displays far above previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Warren County
Higber
Meadville
Crawford County Agricultural Society
Conneautville
Uniontown Gays
Fayette County Agricultural Association
Collisions With Statutes and Local Thefts Reported
Reports from Pittsburgh and Allegheny detail multiple incidents. James McCranes faces assault charges against Mary Welsh. A $4 pocketbook theft from Albert Dixon on Poplar Street is noted as the thief fled. Joan Tanorn and Joan Comey were committed or arrested on various suspicions. A 13 year old was detained at a depot as a suspicious person claiming to run away from East Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCranes
Twenty-fifth Street
Mary Welsh
Albert Dixon
Poplar Street
Allegheny
Joan Tanorn
Alderman Skelly
McKeesport
John K. Skalleg
Es Tuowas McKervern
Pitt
Ladies Jackets and Goats Boost Stock Appeal
Ladies wear dominates the offer with jackets varying in lengths from 28 to 40 inches and prices touted as lower than ever. Featured items include Russian blouse coats, Watteau plait coats, postillion cape coats, English top capes, English jackets, and reefer jackets in black, colored, and novelty materials.
Jacket Bargains At Cloak Room En Trance
A list of reduced price jackets offered at the Cloak Room en trance. Includes full weight Cheviot jackets at reduced prices, plus reelsers Beavers Cheviots Oster cloths and assorted lengths. Also offers Keefers and Blazers in various weights and colors, all silk lined in some styles with original prices stated.
New Mackintosh Stock With Cravenette Garments
Complete new stock of single and double texture Mackintoshes in plain and fancy cloths at low prices. Includes full lines from top American and English makes. Cravenette garments are light, waterproof, and stylish for travel.
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Bardly
France
Berlin
Bremen
Myleas
Seamentoen
M'Keesport
the County Commissioners of
Hamestead
Steock
O'Clain
O' Neil
Eleventh Ward
Iirstride
Steinway Pianos
Pisano
Lusith
East Liberty Valley
Highland Park
Trent
Remington Bros
du Wrrr
RIM
United Sates
John Corekos
United States
Frank Slaine
Slaine
Hugus
Hagke
Silas
Fifth Ave
Market St
Sell-Nwreo
County Fairs Oper
de Witt
Delp & Bell
Ant
Federal ST
Allegheny, PA
Simen
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Henry Bohnet
Me Pike
Daniel Cochran
Penn Avenue
Arsenal Park
Cochran
Bohnet
Pisteburg
Jos, Horne
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
Tme
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market &T
Sh-Uwi
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