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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1891
Page
2
The Americas Republican Club in Pittsburgh hosted a birthday tribute to General Grant with letters from Ulysses S. Grant Jr. and Fred D. Grant, along with cheers from officials and politicians. Speakers praised Grant’s leadership, the party’s protection and reciprocity platform, and the era’s military and civic virtues.
The speech extols the Fifty first Congress for integrity in handling contested elections and debt repayment to veterans. It defends its legislation volume, rejects charges of extravagance, and attacks Democratic misrepresentation. The speaker praises Lincoln Grant Garfield era statesmanship and rejects calls to shift election cases to the courts.
In 1888 Captain John Reed formed the Americas Club after buying a white hat in a downtown store. On Fifth Avenue he drew attention and proposed a white hat club, promising it would be the first and finest in the state. J C Brown and others joined as founders.
The Committee on Arrangements for the banquet were Major A. J. Logan, Chairman, A. M. As aarly Secretary, and H. B. Paul, John A. Keech, G. W. Carr, B. L. L. W ne, A Gibbs, J. H. Walleck, J. P. Anderson and L. Schoonmaker.
Eight B. Reahm & Co sue Hankin Manufacturing for 41297 alleging a 1591 note default. The plaintiffs accuse Robert Wilson of renegotiating payment, while an April 9 assignment to Albert E. McCune is claimed fraudulent to delay creditors. A receiver is sought to block McCune from controlling assets.
The Young Men's Bible Society of Allegheny County held its annual meeting at the Y M C A. A. P. Thompson resigned as agent. J. T. McClimonds was appointed successor. E S. Gray noted the society’s 75th anniversary and traced its history from 1808 to present.
Superintendent of Police Math yesterday filed suit following Sunday raids. Proprieties named include Mary McMullen of Beaver Avenue John Stidle of Madison Avenue and Third Street A Smettinger of Madison Avenue.
Gallinger's at 1200 Penn Ave advertises watch and jewelry repairing with low prices and prompt service. It promotes SALOOSKEEPERS increasing trade by handling pure beer from Iron City Brewery and lists Phono 1186 as a contact.
Reports say eight firms on the Southside granted eight hours and five cents, but an exchange probe found only one firm acted. Builders warn lumber may be scarce as exchanges bar outside suppliers. Union unity and funding for strikers are debated ahead of meetings and possible May actions.
The Pittsburg Coal Association met yesterday and unanimously fixed mining rates at 74 cents per ton, a five cent reduction. Miners fear a strike if wages or hours are contested, as several firms have already settled. Operators claim seriousness, noting some mines will stay open after May 1, pressuring overall costs.
The Special Commission on Labor Statistics finished gathering data on glassware production and costs. Members J C Britton Connecticut George W Walters New Hampshire L E Tilden Brooklyn H L Tbmsen Philadelphia compiled figures on window plate green bottleware and finished ware with focus on material and labor costs. The report promises to be a landmark study of the glass industry.
The Fostoria Glass Works, once led by L. B. Martin of Martin's Ferry, plans relocation to Moundsville under a contract with the Moundsville Development Company. The entire works would be moved to the area to exploit gas and coal costs, with Wheeling organized men to transfer the plant to Fostoria. President Welhe returns from St Louis on related business.
The Amalgamated Association reports progress at the St. Louis Stamping Company's new tin plate plant. He notes work is advancing and predicts several mills will enter tin plate production this coming season.
Warm weather brings abundant natural gas to mills and factories in Pittsburg. Twenty five thousand laundries in two cities operate without scarcity reports. J Painter’s Bons' Company resumes full production after brief downtime as puddling furnaces shift from Lima off to coal then back to gas. Blooming Mill No 1 at Jones & Laughlings' plant closed for repairs for about a month.
A new car was placed on the Second Avenue Line yesterday. The Pittsburg Bridge Works strike has been settled and workers returned to duty at ten hours and piece work. A slight conflict arose at the Government building over Cleveland glaziers said to be non union men, but the issue is expected to be resolved today.
Allegheny County Fire Marshal J B McFadden filed his annual report for the year ending March 23 1891 detailing 14 incendiary fires and 3 suspicious cases. The Weldin Germania Bank and Duquesne Traction power house fires were the costliest with losses of 244571 72 and 50000 respectively, the latter unfunded by insurance.
A rash of petty crimes and offenses fills the docket. A. Matthews and I. Davis faced bail for keeping a garbling house. Thomas Janowics says he was duped into the house for $25. Marr Reagan paid fines for cruelty to a sister. Frederick Burke jailed for larceny after alleging a $17 theft. A crayon portrait scam led to a three man brawl and arrests. Several others jailed for drinking, fare evasion, assault, and theft. The сообщений mention strikes, sales, and local business promotions meanwhile.
The United Ministerial Council of Pittsburg met at the Wylie Avenue A M E Church to discuss Can We Maintain Christian Unity While We Draw Denominational Lines The debate featured Rev J T Writt Rev G W Clinton and Broadax Smith among others with Smith opposing full equality claims and urging self improvement as a path to power The meeting ended with a call to condense the address for publication and a move to postpone further discussion until next Monday.
The sales pitch proclaims largest stock variety and lowest prices with urging to buy now.
A shop offers mothers hubbard style gowns in muslin cambric and embroidery with prices from tic to 150 dollars. Includes extra heavy muslin and fine cambric versions with tucks, yokes, ruffles, and Hamburg edges. A full line of French convent-made gowns with hand-work priced from 1 dollar to top range.
A listing shows Good Muslin Skirts at 65 cents and 75 cents with ruffles and pleats, Heavy Muslin Skirts from 50 cents to a dollar with pleats, Fine and Extra Fine Muslin Skirts from 25 to 14 dollars, all made with cambric ruffles, embroidery, tucks and hand-work.
Plain muslin chemises at 25c with a trimmed band. Heavy muslin chemises at 50c with a corded band. Extra quality muslin chemises at 75c with Hamburg embroidery on the square yoke. Five Cambric chemises at 125c with Torchon lace. Convent made chemises priced up to 450 dollars each.
An advertisement lists muslin and Cambria drawers in multiple styles and prices from 25e to 125 dollars. Descriptions include deep hems, Hamburg and blind embroidery, clusters of pleats, ruffles, torchon inserting, and hemstitching. A final line promotes Convent-Made drawers at five dollars a pair.
A catalog listing multiple cambric corset covers with styles such as square and round necks, front tucks, Hamburg and Torchon edges, embroidery, and beading. Prices range from 50 cents to 90 cents, with options in white or black and lace trim. The complete line includes fine India silk corset covers as well.
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