Pittsburg Prepares for Cholera Quarantine and Inspections
Officials outline a citywide plan to inspect passengers on arriving trains from Philadelphia and along the Eagh Division. Trains will be backed to Murray sville and inspected, with sick persons detained. Immigrant trains may be stopped east of Ohio Pyle and diverted to quarantine stations to protect the coke region and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagh
Philadelphia
Marrsbore
Altoona
Pittsburg
Murraysville
Pennsylvania Line
Stewart's Station
Pennsylvania Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ohio Pyle
State Board
Populars Coke
Tvere
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Allegheny Citizens Rally for Water Reform Plan
More than 100 Allegheny residents met in the Common Council chamber at Mayor Kennedy’s call to address filthy water. Proposals include removing old pipes above Herr’s Island, building new conduits, and funding via bonds while discussing wells and Nine Mile Island as filtration options.
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Allegheny
Kennedy
Jones
Common Council
Oraer
BF. Jones
BR Oliver
der Woodward
Theophilus Sproul Woted
Davis Island
Allegheny City
West Penn Hospital
State Board of Health
Herr’s Island
Dr. I. & Sutton
Alleheny
Bicker Run
le Sacton
Countrie
James TR Scott
Claremont
Ile
Ablezheny
Invid
TR Oliver
Englid
Allesheny
Pitsburg
James Shipman
Johnstown
Theesneny
J. 1 Park
J. P. Andrews
Merr's Island
Woodly
Ehlers
Herr's Island
Nine Mile Island
Brashear
Gerwig
Sproul
Citizens urge immediate vote on water supply upgrade
Resolution passed with no dissent requests Allegheny City Councils to submit to voters at earliest moment the question of raising funds for a better water supply. Committee of five to confer with authorities on action and bring the question before Councils. A Legente also sees bids advertised nationwide for water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens of
Allegheny
Gilbert Follansbee
Jones
Gilbert Follansbes
Theophius Sproul
D. E Park
J. B. Scott
D. B. Oliver
A. Legente
United States
Sup t Baker censured over Red Pond dump nuisance
At a Emergency Council meeting Mayor Gourley chastised Superintendent Baker of the Bureau of Health over the Red Pond dump near Reed Street. Witnesses described ongoing garbage disposal complaints, odor, and dead-animal sightings. Baker defended his actions as authorities vowed to sue Eliott, owner, and tighten oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Bureau of Health
W. H. Knox
U. FP
Reed Street
Red Pond
Knox
Mr. Knox
Wealth Bureau
Mr. Uaker
Gourley
Hiis
Inspector McEwen
McKelvyey
George Free
Duquesne Way
Pittsburg canvas request and guard cholera duty plan
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety asked Adjutant General Greenland to supply canvas to Pittsburg, offering city payment if needed. General Greenland has not answered yet but is believed to be willing to provide. Dr Benjamin Lee urged assigning National Guard surgeons for potential cholera duty across 39 railroads into the state, and Greenland said the department would assist in emergencies as in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Greenland
Pittsburg
Benjamin Lee
State Board of Health
Greenland Yentering
National Guard
J. FB. Fite
Jerome B. Niles
Wellsboro
Tioga County
Auditor General
Pennsylvania
Niles
Disrateen
General Niles
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Samuel W. Shaw
Westmoreland County
Shaw
John Humphrey
Butler County
Nome
Disinfecting the Penitentiary Cleaning Under Cholera Precautions
Officials at the Western Penitentiary reinforce health measures to stop a cholera outbreak. Large teams scrub walls and ceilings, fumigate, and disinfect cells and workshops while water supply from a hillside spring remains clean and untreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penitentiary
McKainesya
Stoner Ordered to Report for Service at Sendy Hook
Dr. J. B. Stoner the local marine surgeon received a telegram from Secretary Tracy ordering him to report at Sendy Hook within 12 hours. He departed on the fast train for New York. Dr. P. A. Peel will fill his place during absence. Stoner's quarantine duties needed to aid cholera victims arriving by land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stoner
Tracy
Sendy Hook
New York
P. A. Peel
Stoner
Dr Henry Asthalter Suggests Cholera Burial Reforms
Report from Harrisburg says Dr Henry Asthalter of this city wrote to the Secretary of Internal Affairs with several burial suggestions for cholera dead. The letter was forwarded to Secretary Leo of the State Board of Health for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Henry Asthalter
Leo
State Board of Health
Hensels New Rule Scratching Made Easy
County officials in Allegheny discuss the Baker ballot law at the convention. Pink sample ballots show grouped candidates and focus on easier scratching while retaining voter intent and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Allegheny County
Hensel
Call for Trial Before Repealing Law
The speaker says he has heard of repeal efforts but has not met a supporter. He urges no repeal talk until the law undergoes a general trial this fall to test its practicability.
Hensels Idea Upsets Voters and Teaching Must Be Rebuilt
Ed Smiley of Franklin criticizes Attorney General Hensels Baker ballot interpretation saying it misleads voters. He notes Secretary Harritys explanation spent funds teaching voting and now those efforts must be undone as country voters fear loss of secrecy and higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensel
Ed Smiley
Franklin
State Senate
Philadelphia
Baker
Harrity
State Department
Mr. Smiley
Pittsburg
Anniversary of Fitzsimmons Escape Haunts Murderer's Wife
Mrs. Frederick Carrollton Fitzsimmons, inmate of Western Penitentiary, recalls her husband on the anniversary of his jail escape. Once hopeful for a pardon, she clings to her young daughter while serving seven years for complicity in his crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Carrollton Fitzsimmons
McKean
Western Penitentiary
Fitzsimmons
Frederick Caryollten Fitzsimmons
Pittsburg
Lousinva
David Gilkinson
Murphy
Embalmed Whale Tours to World's Fair via Port Huron
A Brooklyn advertiser named A. Smith presented a 65 foot dead whale embalmed over four years. The whale, killed off Cape Cod on June 5 1888, will travel aboard a boat to Chicago by early October for the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Smith
Brooklyn
N.Y
Captain Anderson
St. Lawrence
Cape Cod
Jersey
Port Huron
Chicago
County Democracy Picnic at Silver Lake Grove
A rainy day spoiled parts of the County Democracy outing near Silver Lake Grove yesterday yet attendees enjoyed a long afternoon and evening. Chairman Brennen led as master of ceremonies with dancing and ample supper. Notable figures included County Commissioner Boyle Jury Commissioner Mullen Court Detective Beltz Judge McKenna and Captain Jock Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Silver Lake Grove
Brennen
Boyle
Mullen
Beltzhoever
McKenna
Jock Kerr
Porter in Trouble on Larceny Charge
Frank Rainer a Pullman porter running between Pittsburg and Jersey City was arrested on a larceny charge after attempting to pawn a canary colored stone worth 150 at DeKoy's shop. A train passenger reported missing diamonds and two pawn tickets from a Chicago shop were found, including a $50 watch loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rainer
Pittsburg
Jersey City
DeKoy
Hainer
Chicago
Union Craven Steel Works Consolidates With Captain Slattery
The consolidation creates a combined steel operation led by Captain Slattery becoming a partner. The merger requires building several large structures beside the existing plant to expand capacity and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Craven Steel Works
Captain Slattery
Four Churches Per Day On Limited Train Ride
Passengers included three ministers from different denominations. T P Haley of Broken Bow Nebraska spoke about Irish and German immigrant missions and the Broken Bow post office name origin from buffalo bones. E K Young of Grace M E Philadelphia noted Methodists building four churches daily and church extension funds totaling £2,000,000 donated with £900,000 available to loan. Rev J H White of Seabury Divinity School commented on school funding and parochial schools lacking state aid and likely removal from public system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Haley
Broken Bow
Neb
Broken Row
Washington
E. K. Young
Grace M. E
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
United States
J. H. White
Seabury Divinity School
Psirabault
Minn
Ile
Treland
Astronomers Seek Fifth Jovian Satellite
Prof Kelley of Allegheny Observatory cites a new Jupiter satellite reported by Prof Barnard of Mount Hamilton Observatory. He knows little about the discovery and seeks precise coordinates before further observations. After locating it, he will announce findings to the public in both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Kelley
The
Allegheny Observatory
Barnard
Mount Hamilton Observatory
Jupiter
Kelley
Crowds for Washington Overwhelm Rail Lines
Grand Army men flood to Washington as Western traffic bears the load. Baltimore and Ohio lines bottleneck with travelers and baggage, trains crowded eastward, sleepers moved to fast lines, and West express trains run late. Michigan delegation reportedly to visit Sunday morning as a mob raids a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Depot
Lee
Michigan
General Clark Charged With Obtaining Goods Under False Orders
General Clark of the Eighteenth ward faces charges before Alderman McInerny after R. Houston of Houston Bros at 4909 Butler Street reported he supplied builders’ goods totaling 1380 dollars on orders claimed to be from contractor J. Nesbit. Nesbit denied issuing the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
McInerny
R. Houston
Houston
Lost boy Sam Realty found wandering in Allegheny streets
Four year old Sam Realty, dirty and unkempt, was brought to Allegheny police headquarters yesterday by a man who found him wandering while seeking his home. Rather than cry, the boy welcomed visitors and even demanded a glass of beer from the Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
Finney
Pittsburg
Sam Realty
Allegheny Police Headquarters
Sam
Pittsburg Hunters Plan Long Western Hunts
Several hunting parties from Pittsburg are organized to travel to Western destinations for big game. The Lake Erie Railroad has arranged travel with three clubs. One party departs September 26 for Bot tineau and Turtle Mountains in North Dakota. A second leaves September 20 for the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. Dr Barehfield leads a ten‑man party to Durango in Colorado on the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Points
Lake Erie Railroad
E. C. Dunnavant
Bottineau
Turtle Mountains
N. D
R.A. List
H. J. Price
William Harkness
George McCracken
John Nibber
Charles Richter
E M. Ryan
George Ryan
Henry J. Schodde
John Tross
Frank Weinstein
Henry Wise
William Weise
Harry G. Morris
J. M. Miller
Christ Muir
Peter Mallet
Thomas Blair
W. E Blanchard
N. F. Churchill
Clarence Ebert
George Eddy
Wind River Mountains
Wyo
Dr. Barehfield
Durango
Col
Three attempted robberies hit Hawking station area
Over ten days three attempted robberies targeted homes on Hawking station. The first was at Alex McKim's residence, followed by Mr. Russell's home and then Dr. Phillips's house. No items were taken at any location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawking Station
Alex. McKim
Mr. Russell
Tramp Found on Truck After Chicago to Pittsburg Ride
A tramp was found on a limited train truck yesterday morning and had ridden from Chicago to Pittsburg before alighting here. He escaped the depot police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limited
Chicago
Pittsburg
The Great Sugar Combine In Pittsburg
The Wholesale Grocers' Association and the Sugar Trust reportedly join to raise sugar prices. Retailers fear a loss of control over prices as the trust dictates retail costs. Tuomas C Jexiryvs states he opposes the alliance and remains not a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wholesale Grocery Association of
Pittsburg
Sugar Trust
Mittsburg
Tuomas C
Jexiryvs
Tide trains workers. Homestead trips may end
The Tide carried mostly mill workers on its usual river trips yesterday with 76 aboard in the forenoon and about 24 more in the afternoon, as Homestead traffic likely winds down this week. Amalgamated men gathered near the wharf but police kept loafers away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Smithfield
Death Tribute From Orfice Sournsipe Gas Board
The board of directors notes the death of Dr. John H. Dickson a valued member and director. The tribute extols his integrity and kindness and directs minutes printing in daily papers and a copy to his family. Secretary W. H. Aluppen confirms the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfice Sournsipe Gas Company
Pirrenone
John 8. Dickson
Ww. H. Alupnen
Wouldn't Return Keys Leads to Larceny By Bailee Arrest
Henry Graham was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn by Charles J. Goss before Alderman McIneray charging larceny by bailee. Goss says Graham rented a house, was given keys to view it, but refused to return them. bail was set for Friday swearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Graham
Alderman McIneray
Charles J. Goss
Goss
Graham
Procure It Before Leaving Home
Henry A Thoheen recalls a three year old incident in Higginsville Missouri when sudden stomach pains struck while visiting relatives. A local doctor sent a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which provided immediate relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Chamberlain
T Bearer
Henry A
Industrial consolidation reaches Union Craven and Universal Brake Beam Works
W A McGool and John D Duss proprietors of Union Craven Steel Works Beaver Falls closed negotiations yesterday with Captain D P Slattery proprietor of Universal Brake Beam Works St Louis whereby the brake beams will be produced under a new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McGool
John D. Duss
Union Craven Steel Works
Beaver Falls
D. P. Slattery
Universal
St Louis
Inquest Finds Accidental Death in Coal Mine
Squire H. Bryam of Watson Forward township presided over an inquest into the death of Oliver S. Dowden a 27 year old miner who died Tuesday after being crushed under coal car wheels while riding the car at Dowden coal mine Watson. The jury returned an accidental death verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. F. Bryam
Watson
Forward Township
Oliver S. Dowden
White Quilt Sale Opens with Historic Quilt Lot
A dramatic sale begins today offering thousands of quilts from domestic and foreign makers. The promotion promises the largest quilt assortment ever brought to the city as shoppers rush to buy the best values before stock clears.
Quilts Sale Slashes Prices Across Entire Line
A local sale advertises quilts at about 25 percent below usual prices with wide variety. Crochet Quilts and marseilles, satin dimity, and embroidered pieces offered in bulk and individual prices, including special lots at reduced rates. Regular values and sale discounts are detailed for each quilt type.
Colored Quilts and Fabrics Bargains
Colored quilts crochet at 1.25 dollars each and Latin dimities from 3.75 dollars each. Fine fabrics offered as big bargains as the Whites.
Sale of Blankets at Special Prices Continues
The advertisement announces continued blanket sale in Blankets with lower prices than ever, featuring all top makes and products from three leading mills. About a thousand pairs were added today.
Exposition Visitors Invited to Special Store Sales
Exposition visitors are urged to visit the big store in the city to learn about special sales and many other offers available during their stay. The notice encourages patrons to explore the store while in town.
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Chels
Bigelow
Chief Brown
Adjutant General
John J. Flannaghan
Lackawanna County
Whale Party
G. Gearhart
Clearfield County
Court House
John F. Brosius
Clinton County
Asid
Fred Fitzsimmons
Will
Scotch Axminsters
Bigelow & Smith's
Axminsters
Oriental Rugs
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Biber & Easton
Fittsburg
Carnrgie
Rtssu
Feli Fromac
Cnr
Pittshart
Marseilles
JOS. Horne & CO
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Ussu
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfeld Street
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