Pittsburg Postoffice to Move Into New Federal Building
The old post office will vacate at midnight on the 50th and by early Thursday morning the mail service will operate from the new federal building on the First floor. Postmaster McKean notes no disruption to business as work shifts to the new quarters, with entrances on Smithfield Street and eel Avenue and a large central working room flanked by public offices and private chambers. The description highlights grand mahogany finishes, marble wainscoting, and artful ceilings, with the postmaster's private room funded personally and a thorough layout of Money Order, Registry, Cashier, and City divisions across two main corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofktober
Uncle Sam
McKean
Department
Federal
Promeipel
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Third Avenue
Cherry Alley
Eel Avenue
Inter
Jair
Anuhegany
Tennessee
AGA Gisd Heller
Post Ofice
Pittsburg
New York
Aether
Bickens
Palmer
Hudson
Joseph XN. Pattison
Stamp Office Interior Described With Vaults and Windows
The article details the stamp windows at 30 by 19 inches, flanked by plate glass, with pediments and circulars. It notes extensive locker boxes numbered 10 to 1920, newspaper exchange boxes, delivery windows, general delivery, Indies sections, and railings around working areas. The space extends to Cherry alley with a receiving and shipping annex, and vaults in the basement. The Third avenue side houses retail stamp windows with vaults, drop letter tables, and spacious collecting tables. Furniture is described as excellent and suitable for heavy future business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Indies’ General Delivery
Cherry Alley
Palmer
Third Avenue
Sam
J. Brush
George B. Young
Thomas W. Ulam
Sixth Avenue
Corrabh
L. E Palmer
Inside the City Post Office Under Construction In Pittsburg
The article details the new post office in Pittsburg with 80 carrier desks, octagonal distribution tables, and a secure filing and inspection area. It notes skylight lighting, gas and electric plans, ventilation, and the building’s $20,000,000 cost, plus box key transfers and preparations for tenants.
Fine Art Wall Paper Store Opens New Market Street Site
Stoughton and Stulen promote their 101 Market Street shop as a premier downtown location with a large storeroom and daily arrivals of Lincrusta Walton pressed papers raised felta and more. They offer wall paper painting and fresco services with artistic workmanship and harmonized results at the new corner of First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
First Rovenue
Seashore Excursions From Philadelphia to Atlantic City
Special railroad rates to Atlantic City offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad during the Firemen's Convention. Round trip single fare with tickets on sale through October 2, return by October 6. Regular departures from Union Station at 1:20, 2:30, 8:00 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. Additional Philadelphia Market Street wharf departures September 29 to October 2 at 8:20 and 9:30 a.m. Return trains from Atlantic City at 6:05 and 10:00 p.m. Tickets sleeping car berths and parlor seats available at 110 Fifth Avenue and Union Station offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Union Station
Philadelphia
Market Street Wharf
Sue Bestion
Fifth Avenue
Firemen's Tournament Travel Rates to Atlantic City
The B and O R R offers round trip tickets at one fare for the firemen's tournament in Atlantic City from September 29 to October 2. Tickets go on sale September 25 to October 2 and are valid for return until October 6. Open to the public with fast limited express trains via Washington and Pullman service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Washington
Cash Store at 128 Federal Street Show Cheap Dry Goods
Cash Store at 128 Federal Street Allegheny advertises a sale with plain figure prices. It claims lower prices on roots gloves laces curtains upholstery and similar items, urging passersby to check the exhibit in front of the store. THoxrxron Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Thoxrxron Bros
Cash Dry
Canton Bros
Thornton Bros
Exposition Carpet Sales and Western Excursions Ad
Advertises low prices on carpets and moquette at multiple stores in Allegheny with mentions of fall suiting items and a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion to western points. Includes offers of free photographs, framed pictures, and 30 day return tickets for a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Irish Take the Lead Recollections of Libby Prison and Escape
Attorney Charles F. McKenna recalls his travels through England and Ireland. He notes England's compulsory education enforcement in Liverpool, teacher inspections, and census tracking. He highlights Irish literacy gains, government education, the Royal Irish Regiment, and a Dublin horse show with 50 000 attending yeomanry families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. McKenna
England
Ireland
Liverpool
London
Royal Irish Cpemegespett
Dublin
Yeomanry
Duke of Clarence
Prince of Wales
Reminiscences of Libby Prison Escape vivid memory from Captain Orcutt
Captain Orcutt of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry recalls Libby prison escape experiences as a POW for twenty days in 1864. He describes Union and Confederate disguises, prisoners surrendering valuables through walls, and attempts at breaking from Andersonville. He notes Colonel Rose’s views on Union oversight and recalls a burrowed escape hole near Smith station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Prison
D.S. Orcutt
Reams Station
Libby
Andersonville
Eleventh
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Williamsburg
Rose
Etee
Geeny
Fifth Illinois Cavalry
Orcutt
Exposition Manager Urges Public Support For Pittsburg Fair
Pittsburg Exposition Manager Johnston praised public backing but urged busier citizens to show stronger interest. He warned that merchants and professionals cannot run counter to customer wishes without risking failure unless they are millionaires. Father Mollinger and His Patients follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Johnston
Noted Claims About Father Mellinger’s Reputation
The speaker recalls a Southside female doctor once treated him for lameness and asserts reports of people visiting him due to lack of funds, stranded travelers, and needing city help are greatly exaggerated. Friends defend Father Mellinger’s liberal reputation against such rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceprenes
Father Mellinger
Racing with Lawyers at Linden Station Accident
Daniel MeJilton, Claims Agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, describes hustling to reach injured claimants first after the Linden station accident. He explains the aim is to contact people before lawyers do, as lawyers prefer fat railroad corporation cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel MeJilton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Linden Station
Knoxville Inclined Plane Pushes Real Estate Boom
The Knoxville Land Improvement Company plans a major auction of building lots on September 26 at 10 a.m. as rail and streetcar access improve. Knoxville offers quick city access, brick homes with water and shade trees, and growing property values near Brownsville and Washington avenues.
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Knoxville
Eleventh Street
Tenth Street
Washington Avenue
Maple Avenue
Geo
Charles
Jacunda Street
John Smith
John
Hela
Pittsburg
Knoxville Land Improvement Company
H. B. Smithson
Bradford
South Eleventh Streets
Brownsville
Washington Avenues
Knille
U. BP
First Christian
Pitteburg Shoe Compan
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Court hearing on peace bonds involving Mary Cole and family
In criminal court yesterday Mary Cole faced a surety of the peace petition by her stepfather Tobias Kennedy of Allegheny. Kennedy obtained custody of his two daughters from the orphan’s home after a scene in court. Judge Kennedy released Miss Cole on her own recognizance. Jacob Engel posted 2300 bail to keep the peace for a year on Wine Rosenwald’s information. The Rennertz case was continued and Maggie Thompson’s desertion suit was dismissed.
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Mary Cole
Tobias Kennedy
Allegheny
Miss Cole
Kennedy
Orphan's Court
the Good Shepherd
Jacob Engel
Rosenwald
Catharine Rennertz
Charles Rennertz
Maggie Thompson
William Thompson
Attorneys File Returns in Sheriff’s Rule Hearing
Attorneys George H. Wilson and W. B. Pier filed their returns in the sheriff rule to show cause why the sheriff’s proceeds should not be paid into court for Loeffler the preferred creditor and the Eastern creditors of W E Schmertz. Arguments postponed until tomorrow at 3 PM before Judge White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ©. Wilson
Pier
William Loeffler
W. E. Schmertz
Loeffler
White
Price list promising cheap groceries in 19th century scam
The notice claims low prices on coffee sugar tea and imported goods to lure orders from city residents and outlying buyers. It emphasizes refunds for unsatisfied purchases and offers prepaid delivery for orders of ten dollars or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
J. Weldos
Market Street
Cor
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Minnesota
California
Weyman’s
Lgales
New Orleans Molasses
Cash Store ad pledges unbeatable bargains and monopolized cash trade
A long textile advertisement proclaims the Cash Store’s low margins on silks and dress goods to attract city buyers. It boasts no real competitors, claims monopoly on local cash trade, and invites readers to shop there to avoid county paper ads. Also notes other ads for Misses dresses, art portraits, carpets, truss business move, and a Grand Opera House promotion for Abraham Lincoln drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Drug Store
Thornton Bros
Eral Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg Millinery Ad Promises Large Selection and Low Prices
A local advertisement touts an extensive range of trims and headwear accessories. It claims the largest assortment of birds, aigrettes, pompons, jets, and ribbons with prices 20 to 25 percent lower than competitors. The notice promises continued in-store making of materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Trimming Offer Lowers Jacket Price to 6.49
Advertises reduced jackets from 12.00 to 6.49 and notes no charge for trimming. The casual sale language emphasizes novelty variety and value with jackets priced at 6.49 each.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Windae
Registry Office
T. J. Hudson
Ali
Jd. H. Kuxxet & Bro
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Hendricks & Co
Edward Groetzinger
Gall
Ash
Sixth Street
New Alvin Theater
Tsu
Emerald Isle
Orcatt
Father Mollinger
Penna
the Cash Store
Federal Street, Alle
Indy
Washington Mills
Department For
Parcens & Joxes
Haver & Keeway
Water Street
Aufrecht & Co
Aale
W. M. Greenlee
City
Abraham Sixcooln
Grand Army
Grand Opera House
Electrical Construction and
Jenney Motors
Pall Mullanery
Patti
Crescent
Senator
Vigo
Sharon
Cotero
Savoy
Topeka
Norman
Avenue
Cotillion
Goodkind
Primrose
Violet
Addie
Hixon
Malvern
Clifton
Hussar
Redfern
Sylvan
Stephanie
Windsor
Winthrop
Felix
Dudley
Auburn
Dakota
Duchess
Niobe
Gypsy
Mercury
Jerome
Royal
Mischief
Finette
Surrey
Narrow
Harriet
Danziger
Penn Ave
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