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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1890
Page
5
Communications for this department must be mailed to reach Se Eeeee by Saturday morning. Space will be freely given to two classified items under this heading.
The article details the Select Knights of the Ancient Order of United Workmen replacing restrictions to admit outsiders, forming The Knights of America, and announcing new Grand Commander B. Kirker and Grand Vice Commander J. C. Dunn. It notes the Du Bois convention, leadership appointments, and praise for the De Bois parade as well as acknowledgments from past leaders.
The Order of Solon Boreks Lodge No. 12 Sheridan Pa organized and installed officers led by President T A Curry and Secretary Clara Curry. Deputy Organizer J H Sleeman to expand Solon activity across the West with plans for new lodges in Lauiana and nearby areas amid a busy week of initiations and visits by Grand officers.
The 26 reunion promises large turnout with delegations from Sharon Greenville Beaver Falls New Wilmington Connellsville Brighton New Castle and Dawson. Members of the C M B A are invited to a lawn fete hosted by the Grand Spiritual Advisor at Crafton. Brother E C of Branch 80 has visited the city this week.
Fragmented notes describe a local baseball event at Fort Board Avenue with mention of Sars Joe 24 and a two year period. Readable details are sparse but indicate a community game and venue.
The article notes the welcome of a delegation from Wilkinsburg Lodge No 99 last week and reports Allegheny Lodge No 129 bidding to become the Benton Lodge of the district. Three new members were added at the latest meeting and J C Miller returned from a trip East to meet supreme officers of the order.
Press Onward Lodge No 1410 G T initiated officers including Chief Templar Ewil Kuhn Vicear Lattice Weaver Financial Secretary Weaver Ida Richard Carrie Bateman Treasurer Harriet Matthews James Smith M Jesse by Sarrel Star A pleasant evening featured various games and refreshments Venus Castro No 21 H G E reports rising membership Ten candidates began first degree at last session Falls City Castle 876 K G of Beaver Falls was instituted August 15 by Grand Chief Davis Cassel
In Barts New York, August 16, Jack Collins and his 12 year old brother Jimmy chased two blooded stallions, a bay called Bonsosa and a gray named Butterfly, after Bonsosa escaped. Jimmy remounted the gray after a brutal neck bite and repeated falls, finally subduing the bay stallion with help from bystanders as the gray returned home. Jimmy escaped unharmed, while his mother remained unconscious and nervous with prostration.
An angler at Montauk Point battles a 25 pound striped bass aboard a rocky coast scene. An attendant tosses menhaden and the fight lasts near an hour as the fish is hauled onto shore.
The Chicago Secretary of State filed articles of incorporation for the Chicago Elevated Terminal Railway Company with a capital of 25 million dollars. Plan includes a four track suburban and terminal system from Twelfth street to the Little Calumet river, with a branch toward Lyons, offices in Chicago, and a goal to become Chicago’s consolidated rapid transit terminal line. Incorporators include Donnersberger and Reynolda. Joseph Donnersberger states plans to open tracks to all roads. The piece also notes a Pennsylvania cos discovery centennial in September next year and a monument dedication in Carbon County to explorer Philip.
The city press notes continued demand for housing as Pittsburg’s population grows due to robust industries and natural resources. Real estate agents urge fair dealing, while various improvements and new building projects proceed, including street paving, bridge work, and numerous new homes and lots changing hands.
Stock trading narrowed to small ranges with limited interest on Pipeage and Switch and Signal. Investors await lower prices amid labor troubles, as week changes show gains for Columbia Oil Pleasant Valley Luster Electric and Fireere with declines for Switch and Signal Central Traction and Citizens. Philadelphia Gas closed steady. Total sales included 2 shares of stock and 620 Electric rights.
The week showed tame new features and steady demand with rates at 637 percent. Clearing House reports a $2,000,000 balance and improved but not drastic changes in bank and specie figures. Bond quotes and city clearings are noted, with activity expected to rise as idle capital is sought in fall.
Off market opened slightly higher than prior close and showed a strong phase before fading. It then rallied into the close, finishing near the day’s high. Trading was light with little stock on hand, reflecting a quiet week for prices and demand.
The item, corrected daily by John M. Oakiey and Ge. Eixth street, Bremen, notes a Pittsburg pre beum soy and a 70m measurement. McGrew quotes Puta 024 and ealla HQ.
In New York on August 14 petroleum trading opened irregular with spot steady at September delivery. The day saw mixed movement as September drifted to 81340 before a rally, then closed firm after fluctuating prices and a volatile session on the Stock Exchange.
Last week 68 building permits were issued covering 72 houses with a total estimated value of 337,080 dollars. The Vandergrift office tower on Fourth Avenue and A J Barr’s stone dwelling led the large projects, while 20th ward posted the most permits at 12 and 14th ward had 10. Through the year to date 1,803 permits have been granted for over 2,000 houses, signaling strong activity in the housing market.
Report of stock yard activity at East Liberty noting cattle and hog numbers, with receipts and market conditions. unclear details mention 9 240 head and farm operations, indicating a busy period for local livestock trade. Potential references to Orrros or Pittsburg and August receipts.
The New York market posted a flat day with gains in many stocks amid a subdued session. Silver certificates drew large London orders lifting long positions from 115s to LITid before a partial pullback, while railroads stayed quiet except Missouri Pacific underperforming. London influence and limited buying supported prices though money withdrawal and bank statement concerns capped gains.
Mining stock quotations list prices for several mines and companies including Alice 250 Caledovia ? Bateee Consolidated 875 Homestake 1000 Horn Silver 45 Iron River 175 North Commonwealth 20 Ontario 4100 Ophir 435 Plymouth 350 Pha nix Ariz 111 Sutter Creek 105.
Wheat prices surged within a higher range as September and December contracts climbed from opening. Corn followed with gains driven by wheat strength and poor crop reports while oats and rossette futures showed mixed activity amid broader market unsettledness.
Reports describe an exodus of Black residents from North Carolina and a murder accusation in Wisconsin. A Kansas land burn spans two hours, Appleton mill loss totals about gilcoo with half insurance, and a Louisiana district nominates General Adolph Meyer for Congress. A Wisconsin rail line forms with $3 million capital. Iowa weighs reenacting prohibitions for interstate liquor shipments. Cardinal Newman sermons are alleged to have been transcribed verbatim. A large transportation line seeks a continental network with $10 million capital.
The striking bag offers a gymnasium like workout in a back room for busy men. Bags cost 5 to 8 pounds built of grain leather filled with oats sawdust or hair with air filled inside. Regular use improves eye hand coordination speed and overall muscle groups from neck to abdomen and calves. Rest breaks of 15 to 30 seconds help return to effort and some wear light gloves for hand protection.
A New York Word piece estimates Count Tolstoi’s estate at about 2 500 acres of arable land and forest. Part remains from Catherine II’s grant to General Tolstoi. the rest largely acquired from literary earnings. He assigns all economic affairs to his wife and lives in apparent conscience conflict.
An analogy praises discovery of real merit and the public's quick recognition of the originator's value, citing the example of a Westinghouse Air Brake worker and the widespread benefit of original invention despite imitators.
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