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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1890

Page

5

Crazy Ward Inherits New Orleans Estate Worth $100000

Frank Worth known as Crazy Ward, a longtime local eccentric, has fallen heir to a New Orleans estate valued around $100,000. He has lived as a ward of the city, famed for rushing into fires and claiming to aid the fire department, with a history of accidents and mental instability. Executors seek Ward's signature to finalize the settlement after earlier attempts to secure his consent.

Br. Louis Ward New Orleans Frank Worth Kate Claxton Southern Joseph A. M. Roder Leff Ward

Edwards and Dog Mystery Ends in Tragedy at Anniston

In June Robert Edwards, recently returned from Auburn University, killed his dog then shot himself after a despondent spell over the pet. A skeletal scene was found two miles southwest of the city showing his and the dog’s bodies. His father Ogden E. Edwards, a prominent Anniston financier, had moved from New York City two years prior. Rumors spoke of a love affair tied to the tragedy.

New York California West Manhattan Island Mikado Buda-Pesth Prague Botele Cmnaia Elea Besson Reason Vertenrante Cepcialy Cataso Haa Anwistox Ata Robert Edwards Agricultural and Mechanical College Auburn Ala Edwards Stan Kert Edwards Ogden E. Edwards Anniston Street Railway Company Anniston New York City Robert

Colorado Population Gains Boosts Congressional Seats

Denver August 9 census shows Colorado population 410 609 a rise of 106 899 since 1885 and 216 482 since 1880 awarding the state one extra congressman.

Colorado Denver

When baby was sick we gave her Uastorla

Fragmentary text mentions care for a sick baby and later notes about a child and her life. The readable content is incomplete and lacks clear events or names to tie a cohesive report.

Mins Uastorla

Real estate talk and elevator health in Pittsburgh’s market

A Pittsburgh real estate broker pursues a £100,000 deal but the buyer delays after leaving for the Hat. The piece notes strong local trade, rising property values, and the elevator sickness risk. It highlights expansion in East End and steady population, with several large land tracts and homebuilding boosting activity.

Diamond Street Addison Arthurs Allequippa Wallace and Wadsworth A.C. Watkins Booth & Flinn Thomas B. Morland Siot Center Avenue East End Ellsworth Avenue Baxter, Thompson & Co No. Ie Bank of Commerce Brushton Schlottertos E. P. Jones

Traction stocks drift as bids slip amid thin volume

Prices on rails and utilities waver with one Pipenge trade of 2 shares at 15 percent. Eastern and Philadelphia gas, electric and switch stocks show declines while Bridgewater Pipeage and Colubia issues rise. Market breadth remains muted with no selling pressure and broad bank notes stalling activity.

Pipenge Bace Bridgewater Columbia 611 Lueter Philadelphia Tractionaister Philadelp Gas Electric Pitta, Pet Stock & Metal Wx Ccsic AO Bank Asee al National Hawes National Ham Ccuesces GUY Bayl Mer Osne Eens Eevee CIY Dodorie Sc Suenn Duquesne National Pee Wer Oommmndin Oil Co OS Belen Dens Westinghouse Rie Beatette Seis al Sass Orcas Mene New York Atchison, Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lakeshore Louisville Nashville Northern Pacific Transcontinental Reading Union Pacific

Week's bank record shows strong exchanges and easy money

The week's bank performance rose from last year with near $3,000,000 gain in exchanges and steady cheap money. Call money in New York remained easy around 4 percent, with discounts available at 6 percent and a weak sterling.

Ae House Sense Peer Galt GARE New York Mercantile Sterling Exchange Hsi Philadelphia Boston England New York Exchange Ilo Bee

Oil market report signals mixed weekly tone

The report notes a bullish pipe line scene yet overall weakness as prices shift. It cites a drop in certificates of 604 and a rise in credit balances of 979 801 along with a fall in gross stocks of 234 194, while New York and moderate board pressure weigh on sentiment. Oil City remains a strong point due to large demand, with daily fluctuations showing modest gains and a table of clearances across markets.

Ee Exco New York Oil City

Petroleum market snapshot amid mixed September trade

Fragmented OCR read shows fluctuating prices and activity in petroleum markets. Mentions opening and closing levels, high and low quotes, and a shipment figure around 71,781 barrels with references to August trading and a high 83340 and low 83340.

P—Petroleum Barrola Brabdfond Petroleum

Homes For The People In A Slump In Building Activity

A lull in construction slows work after a busy period as permits fall to 44 for 608 small and medium dwellings at an estimated cost of 808,504. The Fourteenth ward leads with 10 permits, followed by the Twenty-seventh with seven as the year’s total nears 1,92 permits and about 2,617 dwellings projected across multiple wards and streets.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Edgewood Forest Huntington W. Va Blair Estate Henry A. Weaver Ligonier Tee McKeesport Fourth Avenue Ward Dicker H.& A. Stewart Messrs Booth & Flinn Lima of Exchange Thore Jack Strick Michael Twelten Henry Rudolph Larkins Alley Sophia Mahler Sarah Street Ward William Millstein Liberty Bchauerhammer Hoffers Alley Daniel Meehan Almedant James D. Freach Sylvan Arenas J. W. Thompsett F. Casey Fifth Natches Street Whirty J. and C. Mowry Salisbury Street Twenty-seventh John Schuck Chris Simon Penn Avenue Ninetenth Hooper Margaretta Street Charles Baur Taylor Street Sixteenth James Stokes Reed Street Thirteenth Ward William Ranell Union Alley Albert Titschen Eccles Michiel Sheehan Brownsville Avenue George Fedderline Rappaley Duncan Lambert Street Peno Syeran Beacseeneh Andrew Bagel Southern Avenue Wari Carrie B. Hosack Nevada Street Wells St Clair Street James Finnery Booth Street Fourteenth Ward W. H. Schwan Jnlist Street William Kalb Belonda Street John Link Ruth Street Fees Soho Street Jerry Gumbert Frankstown Avenue Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Gordon Spencer Arthurs Street J. W. Moore Edwin Street John Sullivan Park Avenue Martin Daye Brereton Avenue Charles Thompson Renfrew Street aGentes Tata Tory Kitchen Eorge Derbaum Fox Alley Fred Baler Sidney Street

Stock Market Declines Mark Broad Based Losses Across List

Turbulent session as rail strike mood and bank factors push losses across the List. New York Central slides from 107 to 105, with Vanderbilts in Canada Southern also down. broader declines hit Grangers and industrials, closing weak near session lows amid dull bond activity and slim gains in some Haal bids.

New York Central London Vanderbilts Canada Southern C.Q St. Louis Haal Jenne Lake Bhore North Western T of New York Mpatiyee Shadenesay Ie

Financial Signals Point to Britains Money Market Shift

Daily reports claim worsening conditions while London money markets improve. Argentina’s unrest, gold export curtailment, and lower sterling rates drive higher securities orders and hints of halted gold shipments.

London Argentis Republic Ster Cass

Wall Street Gossip Signals Trouble For New York Central

Special correspondent notes stock market weakness from rumored rail labor strife and a sharp bank statement showing a large coin loss and higher loans. Forecasts further liquidation and potential treasury money release as currency demands rise, with grain gains and West demand adding to the complex, unsettled market picture.

John M. Watley New York New York Central Knights of Labor Treasury Wall Street Capelcourt London Treas

Fragmented OCR notes on places and stocks

Fragmentary text mentions Whitney and Meon on Fourth Avenue and references Lehigh Navigation in Philadelphia and Northern Pacific preferred. Contains scattered stock notes, addresses, and names with unclear context.

Whitney & Meon Bro Fourth Avenue Lehigh Navigatio Ve Philadelphia Northern Pacific Boston Franklin Huron U.s N

Mining Stock Prices and Locations Listed

Mining Stock, New York, August a eo 845, Iron Silver, 175, Nor tario, 4100, Phosniz, Arizona.

New York Iron Nortario Phosniz Arizona

Wheat Market Rises on Frost Rumors Across North

Wheat trading surged amid speculation and price gains. Frost reports from the northwest and Dakota spurred activity as rumors circulated about potential damage while market sentiment stayed volatile. The thermometer readings at St Vincent and Bismarck added to cautious chatter as short sellers covered positions.

Chicago Northwest Dakota Bt. Vincent Bismarck

Market closes higher as wheat and corn push gains

Futures rise on wheat and corn strength with moderate buying and light pork interest. Cash prices show firmer grain bids while pork and lard trade fluctuates, and the exchange reports mixed short-term demand.

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Live Stock Markets at East Liberty Stock Yards

The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the cattle receipts at 1,155 head with 508 head shipped. market shows no activity aside from through consignments. Hog receipts reach 5,500 head with 800 head shipped. market remains firm with good demand and steady prices. Sheep receipts 1,000 head with shipments and steady to unchanged prices.

Pittsburg DisPatch New York Priten

River traffic and steamboat movements amid rising Monongahela

A Friday Monongahela rise allows light craft below the dam if levels hold. Up-river packets report good business. Morgantown boats carry freight and the morning boat ferries passengers. Nine boats scheduled to depart include the Germania and Elizabeth with limited up-river sailings. Several arrivals and departures, fog delays in Cincinnati, coal barges and canal issues cited. Carrs and agents update movements. O'Neil & Co may sell, W. W. O'Neil expected to buy.

Monongahela Ohio Morgantown Bolowavis’ Island James G. Blaine Adam Jacoba Antoewn Elizabeth Geneva Blaie Elizbeth Areths Germania Germania Mat F. Allan Wheeling Elaine Allan Liverpool Potus Charleston O'Neil & Co W. W. O'Neil Cleveland Frm Ashtabula Cleveland Piteburg and Iron

Twelfth Annual Meeting of Womans Missionary Association

The twelfth annual meeting of the Womens Missionary Association of the Allegheny Conference of the United Brethren Church will be held at Wilkinsburg U B Church on Wednesday and Thursday. About fifty delegates will be entertained by the church congregation.

Woman’s Missionary Association Allegheny Conference United Brethren Church Wilkinsburg U. B U. B

Plain Statement From Mrs Mary Phillipe On Cure Of Catarrh In Duquesne

Mrs Mary Phillipe of Duquesne Allegheny County shares her experience with catarrhal trouble seven years of suffering under various physicians who deemed it incurable. She describes persistent nasal blockage headaches and facial pressure before finding relief.

Allegheny County Dru Phillipe

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