Cholera Measures and Officials Debate at Cumberland
Doctors Mereur and Matson of West Penn Medical College lead cholera exam efforts and plan to source bacteria testing gear in New York and Philadelphia. Cumberland officials discuss state inspection, water safety, and need for proactive health board action while urging boiling water and cleanliness to curb danger.
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Mereur and
Matson
West Penn Medical College
West Penn Hospital
Mereur
New York
Briggs
Carnegie Laboratory
Mercur
Shakespeare
Philadelphia
State Board of Health
Cumberland
Lee
Baltimore and Ohio
State Inc
Gourley
Brown
McCandless
Pennsylvania
Pattison
McClelland Pushes State Quarantine Funds Fight
Dr McClelland wires Secretary Lee to borrow money for the State Board as Governor Pattison remains away delaying a 40 000 loan. The Board plans to appeal to the public for guarantees while setting up quarantine stations with telegrams urging local inspectors and a Harrisburg meeting if Pattison delays. McClelland says not to wait for the governor any longer.
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McClelland
Lee
Our Man
Homeopathic Hospital
T Ben- Jamin Lee
Pattison
State Board
T. J. F. Edwards
Philadelphia
Davia
Lanecoeter
Howard Murphy
de. McClelland
Crafton
Dove
Port Perry
Squire McCloskey
MecClelland
Harrisburg
Sisters to the Relief Letters Offer Cholera Nursing Aid
Very Rev Father Wall received letters from two Catholic academies offering to nurse cholera patients. One signer from St Josxin's Acangwy pledges willing service and recruits if schools close. The other from St Man's Academy Sorrusm confirms readiness to nurse if needed.
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Father Wall
Chief Brown
St. Josxin's Acangwy
Garenxencne
S. Wall
Christ
Sostra A. Brora
St. Man's Academy
Sorrusm
V. G
Pittebars
Sieten M. Barrista
Chief Brown Introduces Cholera Inspection Blanks
Chief Brown creates standard blanks for railroad immigrant cholera inspections. The forms record name, age, nationality, and destination, aiding health action if illness appears. Officer Glenn filed a full report from Rankin station noting 14 healthy individuals among 235 immigrants.
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Brown
Glenn
Dr. Sands
Rankin Station
Allegheny Plans Pesthouse To Fight Cholera
Allegheny officials push water improvements and erect a pesthouse with capacity for 150 patients. Mayor Kennedy obtained right of way from West Penn and Pittsburg and Western Railroad Companies and will not disclose exact location to avoid local trouble. A furnace will heat infected clothing and furniture. Dr Hawxa advertises nasal and throat services at 720 Pine trees Pittsburg Pamono.
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Allegheny
Kennedy
Sinc
West Penn and
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Inspecting Trains Amid Cholera Fears and Local Protests
Suburban residents protest against locating railroad quarantine camps as physicians monitor immigrant trains. Inspectors read certificates and check disinfection before trains proceed to Pittsburg. officials discuss alternative routes and temporary hospitals, with Braddock Homestead and McKeesport cited among affected communities.
Rise in Disinfectants Purchases and Typhoid Reports
Larger drug stores report daily increases in disinfectant sales led by carbolic acid and chloride of lime. Prescriptions rise and typhoid fever cases grow. Cholera morbue is also being treated. A dump on the Monongahela Wharf prompts numerous complaints about a pile near shanty boats by the Point bridge on Water street. Garbage removers blamed.
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Monongahela
Point Bridge
Water Street Wharf
No Cholera in Minnesota Says Powell
Mr Powell of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road quashes rumors of cholera in Minnesota. He explains a lake port quarantine sparked the story, notes the company enforces strict immigrant screening, and cites his Europe visit and observations at New York ports. He confirms no Minnesota cases and reports heavy crops in Iowa and Dakota.
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West
Powell
Europe
New York
Jenkins
Mr. Powell
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakota
Pittsburg Cholera Scare Spurs Citywide Cleanup Plan
Judge McClung argues the cholera scare boosts Pittsburg cleanup efforts. He proposes yearly $100,000 for general sanitation to prevent epidemics, a plan Mayor Gourley supports. Rankin residents demand injunction over quarantine stations. Burgess Sloan protests to B&O, Solicitor Imbrie ready to seek court action if ignored. England railway wages mentioned for future Dispatch.
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McClung
Pittsburg
Gourley
Rankin
Burgess Sloan
Holbrook
Baltimore and Ohio
Imbrie
John O Connor Dead Veteran Philadelphia Politician
John O Connor a longtime Philadelphia born in Ireland about 52 died at Mercy Hospital from consumption. A Democrat noted for political activity he moved to Pittsburgh in 1877 and served in the Collector of Port's Office under Cleveland. Known as Fourteen O Connor he will be buried tomorrow.
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John O'Connor
Mercy Hospital
O'Connor
Ireland
America
Philadelphia
Fourteen O'Connor
Samuel J. Tilden
Pittsburg
D. O. Barr
Cleveland
Man killed by train near Lock No 1 on B&O road
An unknown man, about 42, with gray hair and beard, was found dead on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Lock No 1 last evening. He appeared to have walked into a passing train, with a crushed foot and internal injuries. A note reading Direct ths man to Baltimore was found on him. Bert Kennedy of the steamboat Hustler reported finding the body.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Bert Kennedy
Hustler
Baltimore
Owen
Amfeld Rebuilds Wall After Brick Collapse
A three story brick house at 1125 Penn Avenue developed a defective out of plumb wall. B Glocker started excavating next door when bricks and mortar fell from Amfeld and Son’s wall, narrowly missing workers. Amfeld ordered the wall torn down and rebuilt, noting the structure stood two years.
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Amfeld & Son
Penn Avenue
B. Glocker
Amfeld
Arrests On Eleventh Street After Robbery Attempt
Oliver Coulson William Kromp Charles Trainer and Frank Ghent were arrested on Eleventh street and locked up at the Central station as suspicious characters. They are alleged to have in charge William Welsh of Freeport whom they tried to rob. Welsh was found at the lockup with torn bills, police say the prisoners tore the money during the attempted theft.
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Oliver Coulson
Wm. Kromp
Charles Trainer
Frank Ghent
Eleventh Street
Central Station
Stils
Wm. Welsh
Freeport
Welsh
Emancipation Day Picnic and Parade Planned in McKee's Rocks
The colored residents plan Emancipation Day with a picnic at McKee's Rocks and a morning parade led by Grand Marshal Joseph Manks and Adjutant General Robert Smother. Features include a grove ox roast, athletic contests, and talks by ex Governor Pinchback and Hon J M Langston. Mellor & Soence advertise pianos organs and related furniture at 7th Avenue warerooms.
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McKee’s Rocks
Joseph Manks
Robert Smothers
Pinchback
Louisiana
J. M. Langston
Congress
Haiti
Pittsburg Considers New Trade League Aimed at City Prosperity
Pittsburg contemplates a Trade League to rival the Chamber of Commerce. A. T. Douthett reports talks for a national business league with local chapters, seeking reduced freight and passenger rates, better rail competition, and improved Mercantile interests. Several firms and banks already show interest, with committees formed and officers to be elected in January. The effort mirrors successes in Chicago and St Louis and promises enhanced Pittsburg standing among U S cities.
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Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Trade League of
A. T. Douthett
Penn Printing Company, Limited
National League of Business Men
Mr. Douthett
W. ©. Stillwagon
A. G. Roenigk
FP. Lipphart
Douthett
Doub
Chicago
St. Louis
Pssengers
Erie
Wilo
Night of Opera Delights At The Exposition
A grand night of Wagner Beethoven and Verdi drew a fashionable crowd to the Point last night. Levy and his band played favored selections while Prof Cromwell lectured on Life in the European Cities with vivid visuals. Children laughed at the merry go round as crowds enjoyed popcorn and lemonade, marking a gala day with excursions and hundreds of visitors.
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Wagner
Beethoven
Verdi
Line Levy
Cromwell
Johnson
Series of Lectures by Conkling Club at Southside
The Conkling Club selects James E. Flinn John Hennessey and Richard Watkins to represent it at the State Convention of Republican Clubs in Williamsport on September 24. A Monday meeting opens a lecture series on How to Be a Successful Politician with H A Hemine and J E Flinn. The club plans Southside ballot booth demonstrations selling the Baker system and new ballot law details. An event in the West End is set for next Thursday with hopes of Hon John Dalzell speaking.
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Conkling Club
Southside
James E. Flinn
John Hennessey
Richard Watkins
Williamsport
H. A. Hemine
West End
John Dalzell
Brotherhood of the Cross of St. Andrew Holds Allegheny Convention
The Episcopal Brotherhood gathering at Christ Church Allegheny drew wide attendance from Pittsburg diocese chapters. Rev Arundel led opening and Charles Shoe maker, president, chaired reports showing the group flourishing. Delegates will attend the Boston general convention from September 27 to October 1. Topics included Bible classes and a planned discussion on why young men do not attend church. A repast followed adjournment in the church basement.
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Brotherhood of the Cross of St
Boston
Nathan Meyers Charged With False Pretense Over Checks
Nathan Meyers alias Charles Layton and H. Charlotte are charged with false pretense by Frank Trainor. Meyers passed a $10 check at Mrs Trainor’s home signed Charles Layton, later presenting a Blairsville bank draft deemed bad. Alderman MecPike held Layton for court. Charlotte was discharged claiming no knowledge.
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Nathan Meyers
Charles Layton
H. Charlotte
Frank Trainor
Meyers
Allegheny County W C T U Convention to Meet at Smithfield
The Allegheny County W C T U annual convention will convene Tuesday at the Smithfield Street M I X Church with morning afternoon and evening sessions. County officers and state and national delegates will be elected and a year plan of work decided. The evening features devotional exercises and entertainment by the Loyal Temperance Legion. Also notes include Janet Ler a short story by David Lowrey in The Dispatch tomorrow and Pittsburg Exposition visitors saving money on pianos organs and musical goods from Kleber Bros with a large stock and discount pricing at WO Wood street.
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Holbrook
Ohio Pyleia
Tramp
Pennsylvania Road
Greensburg
Trump
Wood
Pennsylvania Company
Monongahela and
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Brown
Gourley
Brinton
Walls
Braddock
Binksville
Mayer
Thomas Morley
Pittsburg
Mr. Tromp
Allegheny County
Smithfield Street
M. IX
Loyal Temperance Legion
Shoot Music
Kleber Brow
Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Elegant grille work captivates Exposition exhibit
Taylor and Dean showcase brass and iron grille work at the Exposition. The front of their stand features bold pieces while side walls display a range from light solace patterns to heavy mansion burglar repelling styles, complemented by wire work articles and iron furniture.
Not a Bluff Fatal Drowning After Lodging Refusal
A German man Joseph Bloche aged about 45 killed himself by drowning after being refused lodging by his former employer George Haughey in River Avenue last evening. A crowd of small boys witnessed him threaten to drown himself with a cane and saw him enter Walnut Street river bank before sinking. The body was recovered and taken to Ebbert's undertakers. An inquest will be held.
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Joseph Bloche
George Haughey
River Avenue
Bladie
Haughey
Bloche
Walnut Street
Farrell
J. ©. Ebbert
Ohio Street
Berkly & Go
East North Avenue
Central Station
Allegheny General Hospital
Samuel Daugherty Dies After Illness at Soho Dump
Samuel Daugherty aged 41 collapsed at the Soho dump yesterday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Death is believed to be due to heart failure. Coroner Mc Dowell is set to investigate today.
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Samuel Daugherty
Soho
McDowell
Turners Plan Columbus Day Demonstration Across Cities
The Turners of two cities push for a large local demonstration on Columbus Day. A meeting in Allegheny last night drew many of the most active Southside turners to discuss the event.
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Allegheny
Merino Shirts and Drawers Offered in White and Gray
A local retailer lists men’s medium weight Merino shirts and drawers in white and gray as available for purchase. The notice highlights product type and color options with no additional terms or dates.
Ladies' ribbed Egyptian vests and hosiery sale notice
An old newspaper item promotes Ladies' Ribbed Egyptian Vests in long and short sleeves silk stitched and silk ribbon neck plus Ladies' Cashmere Wool Fast Black Hose at a September low price. It also touts Boys and Girls warm underwear and Hosiery, Fast Black Ribbed Hose, school wear, and mentions Men's medium-weight underwear styles with prices.
Leading Dry Goods House Announces Full Glove Line
The Leading Dry Goods House announces today a complete glove assortment for the season. It highlights top makes Reynier, Trefousse, Fouvin, Alexander, foster. New suede and kid styles in multiple shades with prices from 95 cents to $2.25 per pair.
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Reynier, Trefousse
Fouvin, Alexander
Foster
Dents
Biarritz
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Panhandle
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Scott Haven
Aple
Judge McClung
England
Henry Tuckiey
Mellor & Soence
Chickering, Hardman, Krakauer
Voss
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National
The
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J. L. Brown
A. M
J. B. Mornock
Goddard Hill & Co
W. E Tustin
M. G. Cohen
Je Betton
Ee Tack J
Wm. J. Friday
Frank Stiebr
Bur
ScucEearch & Sox
Liberty Street
de Wire
East Liberty
Allegheny Branch
Brotherhood of the Cross of St. Andrew
Murray
W. G
Temperance
Janet Ler
David Lowrey
Dispatch
Pittsburg Exposition
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Cowe
MeEtton & Horns
Fifth Avenue
Taylor & Dean
Mamie Fairbrother
House of the Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Institution
Turners
Biber & Easton
Star Knitting Mills
Mareret
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Pheetet
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
Scotch Axminsters
Bigelow & Smith’s
Wilton
Oriental Rugs
Atyio Secnd
Edward
Groetzinger
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
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