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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1891

Page

3

Gospel in the Air at Tarentum Camp Meeting

Tarentum marks the fortieth anniversary of its Methodist camp meeting with a Children’s Day revival. Rev W T Gladden of East Liverpool leads a daylong program for youngsters on 14 acres two miles from Tarentum, featuring sermons, addresses, hymns, and a public profession of faith.

Tarentum Camm Hamtwerk Providence Trev. W. Ti. Gladden East Liverpool Gladden Hev Pench Wiedden

Record of Casualties From Wednesday Night Mishaps

The record lists several injuries from incidents around the city. Jacob Fitz, 45, died after being struck by a street car on Sixteenth Street and hospital care at West Penn. Frank Alder of Keyetope Dodge Works was hurt on the head by a sheet iron piece near track. Thos Danley, 29, reportedly injured by a pick on Park Avenue, was hospitalized at Mercy. A Quarry incident at Woody ended in a fatal premature blast, with Aligheny General Hospital noting recovery progress for another patient.

Jacob Fitz Eavelock West Penn Hospital LS O Pestenter Manning McCready Suceliman Street Danley Booth & Flinn Wis Strack Shear den Wen Hie Mercy Hospital Pateal Barive Woody Can Aligheny General Hospital

Tailor Theodors Havekotle Sues Over Injuries

Theodors Havekotle sues Henry B. Rea and employer James M. Cook for damages in a 25 000 suit. Havekotle alleges July crossing of Liberty and Market streets led to a collision with Albert Vietor's team, leaving Havekotle with multiple broken ribs and ongoing medical care. He claims Rea is responsible for his driver’s negligence.

James M. Cook Theodors Havekotle Henry B. Rea Havekotle Liberty Street Narket Street Albert Vietor Ken Min Victor Opthyscan Hea

Italians quarreled near Union station and were arrested

Tiruet of Charleroi and A Giamertinat of Alleghiny, both Italians, fought on Thirty street opposite Union station. Police officer Paisley intervened and arrested the pair. James Dural was also detained as a suspicious character. Louis Mateou, a Pole, faced disorderly conduct charges after celebrating a late arrival by becoming drunk and causing disturbances on South Seventh Street.

A. Tiruet Charleroi A. Giamertinat Alleghiny Thoetrty Street Union Station Orn Paisley Central Police Station James Dural Wee Louis Mateou Deciphaver Matseo America Evengo South Seventh Street

Exposition of 1891 preparation for next Wednesday Week

The Art Collection manager Johnston orders cleaners to ready the exposition halls. Carpentry, cabinet making, and upholstery work continues as the opening night approaches. Debts of 70000 are to be wiped out. river front expansion and new archways planned. space constraints limit exhibitors for next year.

Johnston Eee Gines Sappearanneco Mechanical

Triple suits filed against James A. Chambers over protested notes

Three more suits were entered against James A. Chambers on protested notes tied to the Schmertz failure. The German National Bank seeks 3000 on a note endorsed by Chambers. C. McCandress seeks 1500. Fourth National Bank files in U S Circuit Court over a 2000 note discounted by Schmertz. Chambers’ lawyers say no immediate alarm.

James A. Chambers Sehmertz German National Bank Pittsburg Court of Common Pleas Standard Pinte Glass Company W. E. Schmertz J. A. Chambers Common Pleas C. McCandress Ealt Chambers and Schimertz Standard Plate Glass Company Fourth National Bank New York United States Circuit Court W. F. Sehmertz Chambers

Floating Tabernacle Afloat on Cumberland River

In Louisville Aug 20 Captain Howard completed a steamboat for Captain Thomas G. Ryman of Nashville. The Alex Perry will sail Cumberland River passenger service with no bar no drinking or card playing and scripture texts in sight. Ryman known as the Steamboat King and his ally Colonel Alex Perry build floating tabernacles and missions in Nashville.

Louisvillle Howard Jeffersonville Thomas G. Ryman Nashville Cumberland River Captain Ryman Cumberland Alex. Perry Tennessee Sam Jones

Forty-One Empty Pocketbooks in G. A. R. Day Theft

Detective Perkins and Mark Donnelly filed informations against William Richardson of Pittsburg after his arrest at Rock Point on a pickpocket charge. Forty one empty pocketbooks were found in passenger cars used for veterans to the grounds. The case ties Richardson to a Pittsburg gang. negatives were made for identification. The hearing is set for Thursday, August 27.

New Castle Perkins Mark Donnelly William Richardson Rock Point Richardson Pittsburg Ing

Texas Confederate Veterans encampment closes in Missouri

Senators West and Cockerill and Congressman Crisp addressed the Missouri gathering in Kansas City on Aug 20. Officers were elected in the morning, and a committee report on the State Home for Confederate Veterans showed rapid, satisfactory progress. The encampment adjourned sine die.

Kansas City Texas Confederate Veterans of Missouri Ieee Crisp SanaAa

Appleton Paper Plant Destroyed in Fire

The Appleton Paper and Pulp Company plant in Appleton Wisconsin burned Wednesday night causing about 260000 in losses. The plant was owned by William and J B Vannortwieck. A mattress in rooms on the third floor of 3 Diamond street caught fire from a cigar and triggered an alarm. The Union Pacific at Carbon Wyoming also burned Wednesday with an estimated loss of 3009 pounds and thousands in freight goods. The safe in the station was broken into and its contents including a 50000 dollar deposit were destroyed. J Crompton, the agent, was found dead with a revolver nearby, suspected to have set the fire and then killed himself.

Appleton Wis) Paper and Pulp Company William and Vannortwieck No. 3 Diamond Street Carbon Wyo Beckwith Commercial Company J. Cromptonwin William Hunter Grant Street John Fox Seventh Ward Mursburg Allegheny County John 'T. Fox Union Station Emil Winter Company

Miller the Hustler Exposed in Ohio Business Debacle

General Raum and General Secretary Frank A. Smith led a meeting at the Duquesne Hotel to discuss the Miller case involving the Universal Refrigerating Company. They traced Miller’s introduction to Count Eugene Mitkiewiecz and noted Miller’s rise from agent to manager while warning against his reputed misconduct and society involvement. They also weighed Ohio political odds between McKinney and Campbell.

Green B. Raum Frank A. Smith Universal Duquesne Hotel General Raum Miller Eugene Mitkiewiecz General Count de Mitkiewiecz Milroad Enterprises China Mr. Smith Count Monongahela House Chicago Ohio Baum McKinney and Campbell

Syrup of Figs Endorsement as Family Laxative

The passage extols Syrup of Figs for its pleasant flavor and gentle action as a laxative. It claims it provides satisfying results for both parents when constipated or bilious and recommends every family keep a bottle as the best remedy.

Free Trains to Blaine Town from Pittsburg and Lake Erie

Cranes Somens & Co announce daily free passenger trains to the New Town of Blaine departing from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad depot at end of Smithfield street bridge. Depart 7:45 AM arrive 2:20 PM. 12:05 PM arrive 5:05 PM. Saturday evening 5:00 PM depart returning to Union depot at 10:35 PM via Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad. No Sunday service. Tickets and maps available at 129 Fourth Avenue office.

Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Smithfield Street Union Depot Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Cranes Somens & Co Fourth Avenue

Last Friday's Sale at Pittsburgh Cloth Store

The ad lists half price marks on clothing items including 190 suits for men and multiple worsted and cassimere options. Promotions note Friday only sale at Grant and Diamond streets by Poor Man's Day. Also announces Baltimore and Ohio rail excursions to Atlantic City on Aug 27 and Aug 29 with round trips and ten day tickets, plus other items like waists and Pilsner beer promotion from Iron City Brewing Company.

Aistasilss Neuressuxet P.c.cc Pittsburg Ehcateane Sone Grant and Diamond Streets Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Atlantic City Washington Electric Light Commission City of Wheeling Gas Trustees City Hall P. F. Farrell A. A. Franzhelm

Why With Circumstances Apparently Favorable the Country Is Poverty Stricken

Rome reports the Italian deficit for the last fiscal year reaching 90 million lire, with 20 million extra beyond prior official figures. Economists link the strain to gold price rises, bond declines, and France as a key outlet for exports. The piece criticizes ongoing policy tied to the Triple Alliance and a planned commercial alliance, accusing authorities of mismanaging currency and banknote issues.

France Rome Iple Paris Italy Berne Europe

Paenell's Rule or Ruin Policy in Evictions

Evicted tenants are urged by O'Brien to hold out until the Paris funds dispute is settled or a new appeal to the country succeeds. He criticizes Pa gell for aiming to push tenants to despair to discredit Dillon as a political leader. Also notes Spinetti's rapid firing cannon claim and local ads for Pilsner beer and reduced corsets at Rosenbaum Co.

Gladden Coe Romy Signor Marco Spinetti Sperzia

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