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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1891

Page

5

Wicket Societies Communiques Deadline Notice

Department communications must reach the dispatch by Saturday morning. Reasonable spare will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.

Lodge proceedings and growth noted for Pennsylvania lodges

The report notes broad expansion and activity of Pennsylvania lodges with Grand Exalted Ruler Quinlin and Grand Secretary Motes to stay in Louisville hotel rooms. Johnstown Lodge No. 175 grows, Luma Lodge No. 162 hosts its first ladies social, and several lodges plan events and benefits. Major Grand Lodge meeting runs May 17 to 21 with rail tickets available.

Pennsylvania Lavaisville Eek Quinlin Motes Lomesville Johnstown Luma Lodge No Butler Lodge Rendon Aps Grand Lodge le Ivile Central Traffic Association Reading Peninslvania J. L. Make

Masonic Council Activities and Local Notices Pack

The State Councillor reports a week among councils. receptions and entertainments planned at Masonic Hall Allegeny, Fort Pitt Ceasell, and Washington Hall Beaver. New institutions include P&O No. 601 at Marketings Armstrong county. 19 initiations since March 1. River West Bellevue council events, a sermon on Brotherly Love, and cast involvement in Gold King production announced. State and National Secretary Jenmier changes box to 7H. Shaler returns to Allegheny. Cleveland excursion June rate details and transport plan outlined.

Masonic Hall Allegeny James Madison Council Fort Pitt Continental Council Meorehead School Gran- Fille Milnet Jenmier Hey C.F. Swift M. P. Church West Bellevue Weat Bellevue Countets Sc. MU Allegheny Star of the West Council No. 4 Hrother Edward Merriman Hrothers Huchel Mac Jane Graham Duqueenie Council No. 110 No. IM Fred J. Shaler Chicago Strother Shaler Order In Lilinnes Tie Transportation Committee Focal Pas Agente Assovia- Lien Ana Cley Pitteburg

Lodge News and Tragedies Reflect 19th Century Fraternal Life

The roll of honor within lodges grows brisk with new chapters forming in cities where the order was unknown. Notable losses include Walter Lemon, of Pride of the West Lodge No 57 in Allegheny City, who died after a Saturday evening illness. Efforts in Allegheny City consider a Degree of Honor for ladies, while Center Avenue Lodge No 1M expands its reading collection to become the state’s largest.

Janes Jiles Bloomfield Lodge Toteburg Wow. Cole Industry Allegheny City Pote Ohio Wemberhinl W. G. Griffith Pride of the West Lodre Ne Tate Springs East Tennessee Gus Walter Lemon Jae Pride of the West Lodge No. 57 Locust Street General Coster Altegheey City Akrares Uy Lodge Center Avenue

Fraternal Lodge Activity Reports and New Initiatives

Secretary Tanner reports Duquesne No 16 back from a trip to Butler Pa and Prosperity Lodge No adds one new member with four applications. Latrobege lodge organized with 85 charter members and aims to lead. Blairsville Manor and Bradford attendees attended. several lodges report growing rolls and active meetings.

Tanner Duquesne No Butler Prosperity Lodge No Brother Snead Freedom Lodge No Supreme Office Roth Eintracht Lodge 14 Supreme W. C. McKelvey Parker City Thoreda Bret McMillen Lawrence Lodge New Castile Sharpshore Lodge No. To Ball McMillen Samuel C. Beatty Union No Allegheny John L. Ganso Beatty Goutrey Latrobege Blairsville Manor Bradford Latrobe

Manufacturing Sites and Real Estate Moves on the Monongahela

The article details investors seeking manufacturing sites on the Monongahela River between Pittsburgh and Brown's Station, Hazelwood favored. mentions 20 acre Nine Mile Run tract sold to a Southside manufacturer for a wire plant. It reports James H. Hopkins considering a return to Pittsburgh, real estate trends, and permits issued for week ending with 69 buildings valued at about 100 thousand dollars.

Srs M. Burchfield Monongahela River Pittsburg Brown's Station Hazelwood Nine Mile Ran Twenty-first Ward Thomas Browne Vine Street Eleventh Ward Peter F. Glackin Alonongabela Street Twenty Third Ward Peter Schwan Lincoln Avenue Winslow Street Rebecon Inwood Street Amanda Heck Ear Fifty-second Street Second Ward Business News Gonalp

Fraternal Lodge Activity Prompts Growth and Reorganization

Bearer Falls Lodge and Doncan Lodge report ongoing membership growth and initiation drive. West Manchester Lodge initiated two new candidates at its latest meeting. several prospects await. A June reorganizing meeting in Allegheny discussed officer elections with Mrs. Stuckrath as Chief Templar and other posts filled.

Bearer Falls Doncan Lodge West Manchester W. Moreland Odd Fellows Allegheny Coke

Supreme Conclave to Convene in New York Next Tuesday

The Supreme Conclave begins at 2 P M Tuesday in New York with Pittsburgh attendees including S A Will Supreme Archon and several committee members. Officers to be elected for a biennial term as reports are heard and key legislation discussed amid expectations of broader representation from Allegheny County.

Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company Lawrence Bank Pennsylvania Bank Lawrenceville Depositors’ Committee Meseré, Biebenlaubs and Castle Shannon New York Supreme Archon Pittsburg S.A. Will Suvpreme Archon S& A. Trent, Esq. Joseph A. Langfitt A. Duncan Supreme Committee On Laws Martin Schroeder Supreme Warder Stephen Collins Frag E. Cornelius Orris G. Cohen Frank P John L &Ons B. Berlin PF. Sehooley Fairman I H. McRoberts J. S Soneane Peter Weber H. L Allegheny County Guneetina Cera

New Juno Temple Initiated in Allentown Ward

A new Keystone Temple No. 7 of the Order of Juno is formed in Allentown Thirty-first ward with Moorhead Hall as meeting place. Washington Temple of the Order of Juno was instituted in Mt Oliver and Knoxville with officers elected for the year including Adam Hennings as President and J. Barbour as Vice President. Next Wednesday the order plans to initiate more members and complete officer elections.

Allentown Keystone Temple Order of Juno Moorhead Hall Second Avenue Grant Street Mt Oliver Knoxville Henning's Washington Adam Hennings J. Barbour M. Andrews W. H. Gould R O'Connor Tyler Nichols

Returned commander James H Hamilton heals in public

Commander James H Hamilton of Bellerus Legion No 81 is improving and about again. Alfred Smith and wife hosted a house warming at Maple arenas Allegheny City Thursday evening. Sam Shaner praised for bravery in attempting to save the First Regiment flag at Ola City Hall. Colonel C V Lewin, now Northside councilman, appears in spring attire to the praise of First Regiment troops.

Grant Sheridan Winchester East End James H. Hamilton Bellerus Legion No. 81 Jim Alfred Smith Allegheny City Sam Shaner Ola City Hall C. V. Lewin

M B A Deputies activate branches and council meeting set

Deputy Goodman works a Waynesburg branch and Deputy Brady plans a Westmoreland county branch. Branch 06 recounts its first tons with three initiations and four applications, while Branch 60's Casey discusses a Noblestown branch. Canada excursion arrangements are near completion for July. Advisory Council meets tonight at Floyds Hall 70 o clock.

Goodman Waynesburg State Finance Committee Corry Brady Westmoreland County Brother Hughes Brother Casey Noblestown Thea Canada Advisory Council Floyd's Hall Liberty Street

General Lodge Notes Prominent Elite Lodge Event in Allentown

General Lodge Notes of Elite Lodge 2 L O C F announce an entertainment at Grand Army Hall Allentown to celebrate the first anniversary of the institution. The program includes music and addresses with refreshments. A large concourse of Mir Knights is expected to witness ceremonies.

Grand Army Hall Allentown Divetic Chain Charles Aschover Johnstown Echo Castle No Pennsylvania Lincoln Castle John F. Cox Commandery Homestead Ormesby Station Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Star Allentown Castle No William Porting Mir Knights

The Anti Pinkerton Bill Killed in Senate

The House anti Pinkerton bill failed in the Senate this afternoon with 27 votes to 28 needed for passage. The measure aimed to curb Pinkerton activities and faced opposition before the vote.

Little Liver Pills Advertises Relief for Sick Headache

An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for sick headache and liver issues. It highlights the product name and claims of relief in a brief, period-appropriate marketing card.

Week in securities shows gains despite uneven booms

The week in the local stock market edged higher with bullish tones, brighter European signals and gains in Philadelphia Gas and several railroad and mining stocks. Electric remained a factor though with mixed results, while Allegheny County Electric Light slumped and volume varied, leaving an overall improved but uneven landscape.

Transacous Boston Philadelphia Eal Traction New York Cleveland Hidalgo Sed Luster Switch and Signal Electric Pressant Valley la Noria A. J. Lawrence & Co Philadelphia Gas Hinaite

New York Stocks Rally Despite Mixed Early Sales

The market opened with slight early losses on gold shipments but quickly strengthened as Chicago Gas Illinois Central and Northern Pacific firms led gains. Tennessee Coal fell due to shareholder protests while Cordage and other favorites rose. overall demand remained urgent and the list closed near previous levels with strong final prices.

Yoas Chicago Boston Tennessee Coal Illnois Central Northern Pacifics Chicago Gas Northern Pacific New York Stock Exchange Ithey & Stura Fittsaburg New York Stock Exc Fourth Ag

Market notes show oil lagging rivals amid scarce competition

The piece notes oil as the sole laggard among speculative interests, with one buyer controlling prices and outsiders shut out. It cites quiet markets, limited demand, and daily averages rising barely, while prices fluctuated from 6 1/4 to 7 1/2 cents, and weekly loss exceeded 3 cents despite some activity in May and other products.

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Local Financial Outlook Shows Encouraging Improvement

A brief report notes improved local finances with encouraging figures. Data indicates rising cash flow, stronger reserves, and signs of stabilization in municipal accounts amid cautious budgeting and improving sales tax receipts.

Market banks show money abundance and stronger demand this week

Clearing House reports larger bank clearings surpassing previous week as money remains plentiful and rates firm up. New York weekly bank statement shows declines in reserves and specie but a rise in deposits, while money on call stays easy and mercantile paper remains strong. Bond quotations listed for various issues reflect steady but uneven tone across markets.

Clearing House Atutday Turday New York Joana Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Bank Clearings Across Cities Stream With Mixed Rates

Chicago clearings totaled 31 521 938 with easy money at 6 5 percent and New York exchange 2 cents premium. Boston and Philadelphia show varied figures with money around 6 to 8 percent and New York exchange premium noted.

Chicago New York Exchange St. Louis Exchange Onew York HosTon—Hank Exchan New York Orleans Philadelphia Baltimore

Clews notes market gains steady amid irregular prices

Henry Clews reports stock market improvement continues but with price irregularities. He cites three drags: large inside and outside selling of Northern Pacific stock, Brazil financial strains and Berlin gold withdrawals, plus rumors of European war affecting specie exports and money markets. He also mentions concerns over Western Traffic Association’s regulatory effectiveness.

Paton Youk Henry Clews Financial Review Brazil Berlin Raicbsbank Europe Western Traffic Association Reg

Advisory Board Fails to Meet Quorum Amid Delicate Issues

The advisory group could not form a quorum and adjourned after appeals to members. While some see potential harmony from delay, Mr. Gould may reassemble later. Markets show hopeful undertones as gold exports ease and bank reserves shift with improved railroad earnings and strong winter wheat prospects amid favorable weather.

Ular Ag Aay Gould Berlin

Wall Street Gossips Favor a Bull Market Rally

The column notes indicators suggesting a rising market with bullish sentiment from several traders. It reports a modest bank loss and quotes analysts urging margin purchases while advising quick sales to catch price ripples. The piece lists various Boston and Philadelphia stocks and notes general optimism despite mixed early tape action.

Wallstreet John M. Oakley & Co Watson & Gibson Bears Namaleoss Wall Street Behiid

Mining Stocks Report From New York

Mining quotations list prices for Allsoo 160 Best and Belcher 700 Consolidated California 50 Homestake 87 Mexican 440 Ontario 3800 Plymouth 180 Standard 120. The data appears as a bulletin of current stock values with multiple company names and per-share figures.

New York Allsoo Pe Best Belcher Consolidated California and Viretn Emeee Consstidaret Homestake Horn Iyer Mexican Ontario Plymouth Standard

Markets by Wire Panic in Wheat-Corn Causes Short Dip

Markets by wire report a temporary panic in wheat and corn with a later decline. May wheat closed at 1 23 1/3 and July at 1 12 1/2, oats weak, and provisions dull. Cash quotes show flour firmer and various grain prices, with May pork at 12 00 per barrel and lard at 65 73 per 100 pounds.

Chicago Tod Iay Ngo Seaboard Northwest T4c Guage Riba John E. Caier

Local Live Stock Market at East Liberty Yards

Market report from East Liberty stock yards shows cattle receipts at 770 head with 678 head shipped and no action at times, cattle shipped to New York today. Hog receipts 2650 head with 2450 shipped and slow market. Philadelphia hogs 540 head noted.

East Liberty New York Philadelphias York Grad Sra Shipm Head Teorhes Neshieg

Water on Monongahela River Recedes as Levels Drop

Seven feet remains the measured depth at the Monongahela wharf with signs of receding water. Tom Allen completed its weekly run to Parkersburg at noon yesterday. Tue marks reached 7 feet 3 inches while Conge departed at 4 yesterday for Cincinnati with the Tariff Club and guests. The Courier arrived from Parkersburg last evening and left at midnight for the same port.

Tom Allen Parkersburg Monongahela Cincinnati Tariff Club

Combined Against Democrats on Election Bill Amendments

In St Paul on April 18 Republicans and Alliance members united to push Senate amendments for voting marks against party tickets. Democrats favored bunching. Alliance and Republicans won, selecting marked votes opposite each candidate. House fight continued using parliamentary tactics. Senate recall failed 7 to 43. Bill heads to the Governor amended by the Senate.

St. Paul House of Representatives Alliance Senate Republicans House

Ship Ahoy Company Secures Special Train Contract

The Baltimore and Ohio road contracts with Ship Ahoy to furnish a two Pullman car train with dining and baggage cars for a run covering Cincinnati Pittsburg Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. A piano will be installed on a Pullman for rehearsals aboard. Manager J M Hull travels with the company. The weekly stand train concept is new to railroads.

Ship Ahoy Company Baltimore and Ohio Road Ship Ahoy” Company Cincinnati Pittsburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York J. M. Hull

Alleged U.S. Alien Contract Violations Touched in Toronto

Toronto reports discuss agents recruiting Canadian workers for Chicago building trades in violation of the U S alien contract law. Delegates cite posters offering 500 men to go to Chicago and an agent promising 250 workers fare and wages. The issue to be taken to the American Consul.

Chicago Toronto United States Trade and Labor Council

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