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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1891
Page
11
The Grand Army Day committee outlines ceremonies at Rock Point and related duties for February and March. Officers from the Pennsylvania Department outline parade duties, uniforms, and post protections while detailing the encampment location and order of events.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Willem Fl. Reel of Pittsbure and names like Washington and Benatarmi. It references a Colonel, a Reed, Perea, and various locations, with unclear dialogue about political groups and events.
On the second ballot Bow Palmer fell short by three votes with Weissert blocking. Western Pennsylvania floated a California vote switch, Smedb California’s nominee withdrew in favor of Palmer. California then aligned with New York and Pennsylvania securing Palmer’s likely victory next year. Smedburg appears the probable successor.
The Grand Army of the Republic updates detail a Rock Point Grand Army Day on Army Day events at 3 p.m. and multiple reunions including One Hundred and Second Regiment gatherings. Reports note recruiting gains, supply drives, and veterans’ parades with officers from Allegheny, Ohio, and Pennsylvania posts.
The text notes Camp 103 schedules a meeting for Tuesday in September with 2 States and Territories designated as Sons of Veterans divisions. It reports a 50,000-member gain over the past year and directs members to appear in falleniform at Point on Grand Army Avenue next Tuesday. A new Major James F Mackey Camp No 181 was organized in Franklin last Tuesday evening by Comrade Frank Sevier with officers Frank Barr as rein, Del. Fecond Lieutenant John Kendrick, Camp Gounel Will Lapsiey Join Hanlon and Marshail Pilppo.
Fragmentary report from McCandleas township references No. 6 and a Reading National Encampment in October. Mention of a Veteran Legion event and various names and places appears garbled with missing context.
The Western Iraniatural Society of Washioh announces a fair on September 3 with a large turnout likely aided by the G. A. R. Bands. About 600 are expected in line, joined by No. 6 of Allegheny. At No.6’s last meeting J. E. Stevenson shared Civil War statistics including 2265 engagements and 35 battles in 1861.
All communications for this department should be mailed to reach Tee Dreratos not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.
Brethren across Ohio and Allegheny report new lodge activity with charter lists and 25 to 50 names. Officers including Supreme Treasurer Godfrey and Supreme Secretary Beatty attend sessions. Solon lodge plans and 0 to 50 member starts discussed. Open sessions, visits to DeHaven, and district lodge events generate expectations of growth.
Proposals include creating state councils in larger states and making the National Council representative. All subordinate council officers to be elective and the National Council severed from the C U A M. Pittsburg meeting chaired by Charles T. W. Cooper produced many adopted ideas referred to a three member committee. Waterbury travel details given for delegates, with tickets and passes, one week left before departure. the National Board criticized for refusals to charter, urging past officers to attend and support the board’s actions.
Fraternal notes report Meadville School Board declines to allow a school district tag over schools, amid debate over Bible presence in schools. Other items include lodge installations, annual meetings, and relief committee efforts with social events and discussions on fraternal reforms and organization bureaus.
William N. Sttm opens a new office while Reene Chetty and Herman Bergman impress with humor. P. Wampler attends a meeting, performs with gusto, and Patriarch Lewis Syringes returns from New York State. Will Black and Lamberton Encampment No. 193 members express concern as Beek misses the gathering.
The article lists upcoming dues and ceremonies for RK. A. Lamberton Encampment No. 15 and the Improved Order of Heptasophs with August 18 and 19 events. It notes new fixtures for the G. R. and P. work, a Heptasoph Day excursion on August 38, invitations by deputies, and Venus Commandery EK. G. E. meeting August 21.
East Wednesday night Lorena Lodge advanced five candidates to the second rank and received two applications for membership. Next Wednesday night Lorena Lodge will confer the degree third rank in amplified form. Ski Council 893 hosts a Sheridan station lawn fete August 19 with dancing for Tarentum and Bessemer lodges attend.
London cereal dealers lost control of wheat corn and rye in Chicago trading as prices surged. Wheat peaked near 0¢ and settled higher. oats and rye also rose amid strong demand. Hog prices rose with firmer pork and lard as futures moved with the grain rally. cash quotes showed unsettled conditions across cereals and flour markets.
The oil market remained steady near plan with limited sales and modest activity in New York and London. Prices edged upward with refiners cautious about demand as stocks stay light and industry leaders warn the market could shift if production or storage policy changes.
Adares Ww Pittabarg Dispatch reports a lease offer within half a mile of the Hewton Garvin oil well in Cranberry town. Forty to lease under a four quarter royalty with no bonus money mentioned.
Weekly real estate transfers reveal East End deals with Dr. C Werder purchasing 261 South Highland Ave for 8000 and Dr. Buchanan buying the Foster residence for 9000. The Chantanuax Ice Company plans a 126000 addition to its Pike Street building, while large permits issued include a West Carson Street hotel for 10700 and several residences in Highland Avenue and Negrey Avenue with values from 10000 to 21700.
Property transactions listed include a Pittsburg frontage on Riverview and Mervyn avenues sold for 1500 dollars, Hipple and Co acting for J M Monte for 12000 dollars for a 20 lot tract in First Ward Allegheny, Baxter Thompson and Co handling Reed estate two lots on Fresland Street Allentown Thirty-forth Ward for 1200 dollars cash with immediate improvements planned by the buyer.
Last week saw a fair volume of speculative trading with 1,970 shares on call, stronger market tone, and broader demand in orders. Philadelphia Gas led the activity with hopes of dividends next year, while gas supply was reported higher than two years.
The article reports apathetic opening in financial circles with improved money demand and better overall conditions. It notes the Bank of England governor dismissing panic talk, cites losses already paid, and highlights syndicate efforts to spread losses. It covers New York banking figures, reserves, loans, and a stock market surge led by rail and utility names after the statement.
New York reports weekly clearings of 531 401 576 with balances 27 499 392. Boston shows clearings 33 325 004 and balances 1 495 510. Atlantic lines note rates, demand for money and various regional totals including New York and New Orleans figures, with a general market push and a local advertising line for a sale by Joan P. Kwan Co. on Fifth Avenue.
New York August 15 The stock market shows renewed activity with gains across the active list as bulls and Western operators, along with London, buy favored rails led by Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific. The bank statement shows a slight reserve loss but increased deposits, while demand for crops sustains buying.
A brief listing of mining stock quotes includes Adama Consolidated at 165 and Eureka Consolidated at 300 with several other outfits like Aspen at 200 Goulden 180 Hale and Norcross 160 and Sierra Nevada 300. Prices for Deadwood Eureka and Union Consolidated range around 280 to 300 with Yellow Jacket not fully shown.
Office of Preserves Distance notes cattle receipts 798 head and 10 head shipments with forty cars sent to New York. Hog receipts 800 head and shipments 1400. market dull. Philadelphia prices for Forers and related items listed. complete through consignments noted.
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