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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1891
Page
5
Communications for this department must be mailed to reach the Division not later than Saturday morning. Limited space will be provided for all organizations listed under this heading.
The Elks organization activates across towns from Reading to Pittsburgh planning travel to Louisville for the Grand Lodge gathering. Lodges in Chambersburg York and Findlay announce new posts while others prepare for Grand Secretary re election and housing for attendees.
The report notes a new Tarentum council preparing for institution and lists community activities. Avonnecil forms at New Waterford in Columbiana County, Ohio. A large Cleveland representation is planned for Council No. 107. Star of the West Coon! entertainment drew good crowds on Thursday and Friday. Juniors at Wood's Raw protest the Ninth and Eleventh ward school flag issue. Sit Law Committee hosted a banquet at the Exchange Hotel with Chairman Samuel Harper. Council No. 60% moved to Maconerchor Hall on Southern Avenue. Major Robert Anderson Council No. 600 held an opening by D. S.C. C. T. Rentwobier in Philadelphia. Washington Monument Committee meets next Tuesday at A. L. Solomon’s residence in Allegheny. James Madison Connell’s reception drew hearty attendance. Fayette Council No. M4. Copnelleville is mentioned with related duties. The Manice 4d concert is noted. A “rudge of sorrow” proposal for deceased brothers is suggested. An event aims to strengthen fraternal bonds and possibly changes to name discussed. National Council session approaches with debate over a name change likely. An entertainment and reception planned at 42111 OO Fellows corner Etzhteen and Sarah streets, South Side, next Tuesday. German arrivals Leo and Vera Oehmler will perform. Carcie Went to debut on South Side with mezzosoprano voice.
The programme will attract strong attendance as a sign of the council's popularity. It emphasizes youth and community on the Southside, noting it is the youngest of its kind in the area.
Fraternal Legion members announce German language constitution and laws. Dr Henry Allers of Harrison New Jersey named Supreme Commander. Otto lauds Camp 67 for strong work as per capita tax ends and general fund will be allot. Richmond Virginia chosen for next Supreme Camp meeting. Pittsburgh narrowly defeated. Comrade Barker pushes new camps in Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville with Allegheny. Thomas Paine Camp and Carl Herngen Camp growing rapidly. Thomas Paine Camp to host open social next Thursday at Fourth Avenue hall with Charles Kaufman arranging. Major changes include abolition of official assessment notices to members. monthly organ will publish notices. May issue to include payer gratis. enrolling officer notices discontinued.
Charter Lodge No 1 plans ten initiates tomorrow evening. Star Lodge No 5 expands membership at each meeting. Mispah Lodge No 18 continues initiating new members. Depries and Bash to Institute a Solon at New Florence. Relief benefits pale since April, totaling £0 and $8,000 for the month. Deputy Organizer Daris tops list for a third Solon lodge at McKeesport. Supreme Vice President McMillen visited East Palestine and Cleveland for Solon. D S P Samuel Bates seeks next session. Allegheny Lodge No 2 pushes for first place. Supreme Trustees received 20,000 in first bond and mortgage applications at 6 percent. Central Lodge No 137 and others each report four new members.
Local lodges in Clinton Pa and nearby towns report booming or flourishing membership. West Manchester Lodge added three new members by card and initiated four others. Willow Grove Lodge plans to move to a larger hall in May. The District Convention will be held at West Manchester on Saturday May 23 with about 100 delegates. J W Moreland Lodge meets at Odd Fellows Hall in Allegheny Monday evening, inviting all members to attend.
Zocco Lodge at Saller's Hall reports initiatory and first degree conferrals for four candidates. Canton Allegheny organized last Wednesday night under Lt. Col. W. Jeffries with officers elected including Captain Means and Lieutenant Potter. The new Canton will be based in Allegheny and hosts its first reception tomorrow at Kenyon Hall Federal Street.
Pittsburg Lodge No. SG reports two candidates at its last meeting. Five lodges have been instituted in Pittsburgh and vicinity by Deputy H. T. Mourry. Allegheny Lodge No. 44 hosts a musical entertainment and pound sector on May 15 at 175 Federal Street Allegheny. A meeting is set for April 28 at G A Murdock's office No 10 Federal Street Allegheny City to institute a new lodge. All are invited.
Branch 66 plans nine initiates at its BOK meeting Tuesday evening. Brother McMahon of Branch 6 aided the Finance Committee to Corry where the State Finance Committee met last Sunday. Grand President Fox attended. An adjourned meeting set for June 7 at Franklin. C M B A excursion to Pittsburgh via the Allegheny Valley Railroad for summer vacation seeks participants.
White Rose Lodge 84 and Daughters of St George plan a social event at Metropolitan Hall in West End. Mt Washington Lodge K of P reports multiple initiations and degrees with four Pays candidates next meeting. Venus Castle No BKGE reports new membership and a rededication at Liberty Street. meetings moved to 37 Fourth Avenue with planned initiation list. Anchor Castle KGE prepares for new quarters and welcomes visitors. D M Watt Prov No 4 LEOs organizes with 150 visiting brothers and a banquet at Hotel Arthur.
Finance and trade notes show a Pennsylvania Railroad plan to redevelop Wilkinsburg area at Penn avenue, with old structures beside Schenley Park removed for new stations or freight facilities. Nearby Sheridan station subdivision by Wood Harmon & Co. launches with 62 acres 74 lots, sidewalks, and first-house incentive. other real estate moves include Benson Highline plots, Kensington shop groundbreaks, and rising stock activity in Manchester Traction and local bonds.
A. Beringer & Son sold property of H. BE. Grant on CMT street near Ledile a 67 by 122 ft brick house for 5,000 dollars. A. Dickie & Co sold Lot a6 Beak of Commerce plan Sennett Street hton 40 by 157 ft for 880 dollars. John K. Ewing & Co sold to Henry Freil two lots 21 and 22 in Orchard View near East street electric cars terminus for 500 dollars. Magaw & Goff, Lim., sold to John C. Welsh a lot 86 by 12 in the Elwyn plan Pittsburg and at Shannon Railroad for 200 dollars easy payments. A. Saint sold to Joan Burkman a business lot 202100 feet at corner Washington avenue and Ninth street Graddock for 1,400 dollars.
Local stock activity shows total sales of 8,490 shares with Philadelphia Gas and Electric leading volume. Gains posted in Manufacturers' Gas, Pipeage, Philadelphia Gas, Central and Citizens' Traction while La Noria Electric and Airbrake lagged. New York market posted broader strength with a favorable bank reserve report aiding overall sentiment. Westinghouse and other blue chips showed varied performance.
The New York market rose with Northern Pacific preferred, Union Pacific, Rock Island and St. Paul leading gains while Louisville New Albany and Chicago plus other fibers climbed on improved earnings and debt news. Banks rallied with a strong day for rail bonds despite some profit taking as gains held into close.
Clearing House exchanges rose about 70 000 over the prior week and deposits increased as cash sales and fair collections boosted funds. Banks reported the strongest week of the year with easy rates around 6 percent for loans. Reserve levels remained ample, easing future stringency and supporting spring business and fall crop financing.
Bank clearings in Chicago reached 1 800 000 while New York exchange showed a Doc premium. Money rates were easy at 6 percent. New York Bank credit activity totaled 110 648 882 for the week with balance figures noted for January as seven Betinacon 8.
The week shows mixed monetary figures with large balances and clearings across several banks. Philadelphia Bank records indicate substantial weekly balances and clearings, while BartrMorne Bank reports notable totals.
Oil trading was very slow with no transactions yesterday and May at 60 bid. Prices ranged from 1 to 70 cents, with a weekly loss. Market sentiment stayed unsatisfactory as producers awaited better values while activity improved in runs, shipments and charters.
An April 2 report from New York notes no petroleum transactions or bids and offers were recorded. A later entry on April 25 lists National Transit titles opening at 604 cents, with various sales, clearances, and shipments reported for thousands of barrels, including a 82,000 barrel sale.
The text describes improved demand for all reducts and conditions likely to raise security prices. It notes prices are moderately low, making a continued advance movement nearly irresistible. It forecasts a long-term buying boom with periodic fluctuations and notes room traders are sidelined while outside buyers gain influence.
Telegraphic market letter reports a strong week for bulls with gains in Northern Pacifics and Pacific Mail. Favorable bank statement shows large surplus reserves, with loans cut sharply and money flowing from interior to bolster stocks. European capital expected to flood back into U S markets this summer as traders anticipate further gains.
Mining quotations list prices for several ores and mines. Alice 155 Eureka Consolidated 360 Hale and Norcross 320 Homestake 875 Horn Silver 853 Mexican 870 Ontario 3800 Sierra ea 225 Standard 120 Union Consolidated 300 Yellow Jacket 260. April 2 report from New Torr details active shares and values.
Commodity prices fell with wheat down 24 cents corn 4 cents and oats 15 cents. News of heavy Northwest receipts and weak exports pressured values while occasional rallies faded. Provisions also dull with July pork at 18.07 to 13.15, and oats and corn lingering under pressure as bears dominate trade.
A collage of short items notes livestock deaths in Texas, Kansas wheat prospects, and a Detroit streetcar strike ending in surrender. Also mentioned are a Canadian subsidy for steamship lines, political expulsions, shipping wrecks, extradition in Halifax, and trials in New York and Arkansas.
Reeves Lewis secretary of the New Orleans City Railroad died by his own hand. A letter to the company president warned he would not come to the office. A sealed box in his room held $10 000, later found to belong to the railroad. Officials suspect temporary insanity and misappropriation was not attempted.
Henry Clews notes a hoped for bull market in stocks as harvest prospects rise in the West and cotton surpluses loom in the South. He argues improving agricultural futures and rail traffic will lift trade, with farm liquidations moving into securities as Wall Street indicators brighten.
The notice touts a spring health remedy from Dr. Cope and Blair claiming relief from catarrh and related ailments. It invites afflicted readers to try their treatment as a seasonal opportunity to eradicate catarrhal conditions. A testimonial promises relief from numerous troubles through their method.
A list of patients from Pennsylvania towns who credit Copeland's Home Treatment with curing catarrh and related ailments. testimonials include Thomas C Hooper Braddock Jacob Altmeyer Risher John Wright Miss Lottie Forker W C Wilson Williams Henry Hose and G C Bellis. A Pittsburg panel office offers consultations and mail treatment remains available.
Local live stock report shows cattle receipts 290 head with 868 head on shipments and three cars sent to New York. Hog receipts 2700 head with 2900 head shipped. market slow. Sheep receipts 2200 head with prices unchanged while demand remains firm.
The Congo departed for Cincinnati at 4 PM yesterday and M F Allen left for Parkersburg at noon. The Monongahela wharf shows 4 feet 6 inches and steady. Joseph Walton and Percy Kelsey arrived with empties from Cincinnati. The Courier arrived last evening on its weekly trip from Parkersburg and departed for the same port at midnight.
In New York on April 13 reports note London bullion prices for gold and silver. The standard dollar valuation and bullion market movement are cited, with market figures and context for investors.
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