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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1891

Page

3

Preacher Praises Freedmen Work in Southern Education

Rev. E L Prentiss of Knoxville spoke at West End M E Church honoring the twenty fifth jubilee of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society. He urged racial equality under law, warned against colonization, and cited progress of black education and industry in the South. The events included a program of lectures and meetings across churches in Pittsburgh and the two cities.

E. L. Prentiss D. D Knoxville Tenn West End M. E United States South Jobo Trown Degre Prenties Evinecational Society Buena Vista Street D. L. Aultman Cincinnati Christ Church J. (. Hartzell Alt and Southern Educational Society Christ Methodist Episcopal Church Penn Avenue Eighth Street Pittexburg J. W. Mites J.C. Hartrell C.W. Smith J. Bevis I. D J. F. Dravell A. L. Petts D. Ie Sy Ky Sone Rev. Anitman L. E Pronties KR. BH Allen D. Tb Anes Presbyterian of Missions Freedinex Smithweld Street

Work and hours debate at Eidith Presbyterian Church

Rev E H Donecoo preached on labor as a life calling, railing against the idea work is a punishment. He warned rigid eight hour rules harm workers and employers, urged case by case judgments, and cautioned that strikes could crash the country economy.

E. H. Donecoo Eidith Presbyterian Church Tabor Adam Eve Goa Jones

Dedication of Sharo Torah Congregation Church at Townsend Street

The Sharo Torah Congregation held dedication and consecration services yesterday afternoon at No 35 Townsend Street for its new Hebrew church. Rabbi Zenz delivered the sermon as Rev W T Crow Rev St Salenger Sir Arnold and Sir Kkarm assisted with dresses. Rebbi Zewite handed the church key to the Board of Trustees. M Silberman directed a trained boys choir for a high order musical service. The congregation of Sharo Torah, about 73 members strong, organized about a month ago with Rabbi Zintez as spiritual leader. They purchased the old Eish Church at No 6 Townsend Street for roughly 11000 and renovated it for the ceremony. The Board of Trustees includes Max Sobel President H Danilewell Secretary H Ursky S Niman Maxcy. Building Committee chaired by M S with others including 1 WA Tees SvOORGENT M Twbonsligie R Spstein J Mondowsky A D Cooper Hi D Saks DS Osyou Kalmenowsky.

Sharo Torah Congregation Townsend Street Zenz W. T. Crow St. Salenger Arnold Sir Kkarm Rebbi Zewite MoSit M. Silberman Stare Torah Max Sobel H. Danilewell Eae Oes H. Ursky S&. Niman Maxcy M. 5 WA Tees Svoorgent M. Twbonsligie R. Spstein J. Mondowsky Sege A. D. Cooper D. Saks DS. Osyou Fr Kalmenowsky

Evangelistic Series Opens at Riverside M E Church

Rev George W Willis began a ten day evangelistic series at Riverside M E Church on Kert Street with strong morning and evening attendance. Services continued for ten days.

George W. Willis Riverside M. E Kert Street Ftnth

Dedication of New M. Washington M. P. Church

The new M. Washington Missionary? church at Virginia avenue and Bisham street was dedicated yesterday. Services were conducted in the morning by Rev. F. [initials truncated] and congregants witnessed the ceremony at the corner site downtown.

M. Washington M. P Virginia Avenue Bisham Street

Unitarian Minister Defends Stage Morality Against Attacks

Rev J G Townsend replies to Rev David McAllister who denounces the theater as immoral. Townsend argues the stage educates ethically, cites Edwin Booth as a moral teacher, and suggests the stage should be refined rather than destroyed. He notes his own theatre attendance in Pittsburgh and urges listening to strong plays by great actors.

J. G. Townsend D. D Unitarian Church David McAllister McAllister Edwin Booth MrAllister Hooty Jago Brother McAllister Brother McAllster

Rights for the Red Man sermon by W F Richardson

Rev W F Richardson preached before the Women's Indian Association of Western Pennsylvania at First Christian Church Allegheny. The church was crowded. He urged looking up the Indian question and a complete history, advocating better laws, more agents, and greater education as solutions.

W. F. Richardson Women’s Indian Association of Western Pennsylvania First Christan Church Montgomery Avenue Arehstreet Allegheny

Minister McCorkle Assisted by Hodabaugh in Allegheny

Reverend McCorkle of the First Congregational Church Allegheny led yesterday's services with Rev Hodabaugh assisting. Hodabaugh preached on The Sufficiency of Christ and McCorkle announced his next sermon topic Christianity and the Later Problem for next Sunday morning.

W. McCorkle First Congregational Church Allegheny A. Hodabaugh Christ

Labor meeting at Homestead protests Pinkerton guards

Seven sub lodges of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers met at the Homestead Opera House at 10 am to back a rejected basic lodge wage scale. They denounced Pinkerton detectives, urged anti conspiracy law modifications, and supported an employer liability bill in a joint resolution.

Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Homestead Carmegies Pinkerton Senate

Typographical Union backs eight hour work day for carpenters

At Typographical Union No 7 meeting resolutions endorsed the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Allegheny county backing a May 1 eight hour work day. The union condemns the Builders' Exchange for opposing the carpenters and pledges its undivided support.

Carpenters United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Allegheny County American Federation of Labor Builders’ Exchange Union No. 7

Two More Officers Suspended In Allegheny Police

Two officers, William Stith and William Rabi, were suspended after arresting two young men at about 2 am without a stated reason or proper identification. The hearing led to release of the detainees while 60 officers remained under review, and Superintendent Muthass criticized officers acting like schoolboys.

Acrace Allegheny William Stith William Rabi Muth Sass

Louis Fink Die After Train Accident at Scott Haven

Telegram reports Louis Fink was struck by a train at Scott Haven on Saturday and died yesterday from injuries. Justice of the Peace McPherson is authorized to conduct an inquest.

the Voroner Louis Fink Scott Haven Justice of the Peace McPherson

Thieves Loot Cellar For Sunday Dinner Provisions

Burglars entered the cellar at No. 23 Third Avenue in the early hours yesterday and carried off several cases of champagne and wine along with meat and poultry intended for the inmates' large Sunday dinner.

No. 23 Third Avenue

Lake Rate Talks by Youngstown Freight Committee

The Youngstown Committee of Freight Agents met in Cleveland on Saturday to arrange lake rates to upper point A. The Pittsburg committee will meet today to adjust tariffs from this place.

Youngstown Cleveland Pittsburg

Great Curtain Sale Continues in Iron City Stores

A bustling sale advertises 20 000 pairs with actual count and prices starting at a low rate, promising one third off regular values. Jos Horne Co Peno Avenue stores promote discounts while Reining Wilds offers dress trimmings. Telephone 1186 appears in multiple lines amid a chaotic, fragmented ad page.

Soca Jos. Horne & Co Peno Avenue

Temperance meeting and notices in Allegheny area

A temperance meeting at Little Jim Church on Rebecca Street Allegheny was led by James B. Wherry with several pledges taken. Other temperance speeches at Wilkinsburg and notices of union meetings follow, including a funeral, lodge gatherings, and municipal vehicle licensing reminders for 1891 with fees and penalties.

Little Jim Church Rebecca Street Alegheny James B. Wherry Gilbert cMasters A. M. Brown William Blackstone Robert Cuskey W. Edmundson Sons of Temperance T. R. Boges Wilkinsburg Federal Street Allegheny Rev. M. Burdett L. Mooney Andrew Ar

Panamanian canal plans eyed as trade ties with U S discussed

Mr. Muellierre, in Philadelphia and New York circles, reports revived Panama Canal work within months and predicts near materialization of a Mexico to Buenos Aires railway. He notes French and German agents study local tastes, while American manufacturers lag in tailoring goods to South American markets.

South America United States G. Muellierre Duquesne Moellierro Panama Canal International Railroad Commission Muelfferro Philadelphia Mexico Buenos Aires Customs Department Muellierre France Belierve Panama New York Slaven Slaven Dredging Company Greytown Colon Muelferro Nica Canal Argentine Republic Muellierro Buenos Ayres Italy England

Ten Cents a Bite and the Incubator Boom in Poultry

The piece discusses low cost chicken meat and incubator profits as spring chicks arrive. It notes that careful incubator management boosts yield, while sloppy care reduces returns. It cites McUabo Brothers of Coraopolis and debates between hand raising and natural mothering for breeding quality.

McUabo~ Brothers Coraopolis Pnw Joe Gargery

Prize Winners Named In Fifth Avenue Museum Contest

The Fifth Avenue Museum held a contest for most handsome mother and baby. Mia Wright won first prize of 50 dollars in the mothers category with 4 42 votes. Mrs Beck took second prize with 3 256 votes. For the baby division the first prize went to Mrs Gogdidge's baby with 3 458 votes. All prizes to be awarded at 11 o'clock.

Fifth Avenue Museum Mia Wright East Ohio Street K. Suit Beck Coopersville Gogdidge Sheridan Station Noah

Made Them All Laugh Two Poles Arrested After Street Fight

Nick Pines and Stephen Applezie were arrested at 9 o clock last night and sent to the Seventeenth ward police station charged by Officer Adair with disorderly conduct. They fought on Forty seventh street in a clash that drew a large crowd. the tall muscular man restrained the shorter opponent, provoking police action as onlookers cheered and warned the police.

Nick Pines Stephen Applezie Seventeenth Ward Adair Pince la Agmall Forty-seventh Street

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