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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1889
Page
10
Chief Evans urges gymnasiums and regular exercise for firemen to maintain readiness. Reports show varied access to equipment and daily drills, with No. 3 and No. 2 companies citing quick call drills, improved times, and ongoing reorganizational plans to require daily training.
Captain Snyder installs a rowing machine and other apparatus at his expense claiming it best for muscle development. Bells and clubs also present. Captain Hannigan cites drawbacks of heavy dumbbells and favors lighter tools for elastic, general muscular growth and quicker endurance. No. 1 performs engine drills at 3 pm daily.
Operators plan a shift to 125 dollars per ton for coke starting September 1. Furnacemen resist large contracts while large operators weigh futures and market conditions. Demand remains strong though contracts may limit immediate uptake and trigger friction between big and small operators.
Ex councilman George Oliver and Councilman John W. Hall clash in Beltzhoover with assault and battery suits. They were both arrested and posted bail for a hearing before Squire Barr. The public dispute becomes a common Beltzhoover topic as both sides pursue legal action.
Franciscan Sisters report nuisance from tramps near the convent. Alderman Hartman and police guarded the door after dark. Four tramps approached. two were arrested and later discharged after admonition by the Alderman.
Coroner McDowell extended the inquest into Thornton F. Miller’s death. Witnesses testified the refinery sills were safe. A. D. Miller Jr. said Watchman Sullivan reported a boiler leak to Stillman Hauck, who allegedly did not tell him to mind his own business. Inquest to be continued.
Hubbard and Co renowned ax makers announce a new works at Beaver Falls opening September 5. The facility will be the largest of its kind in the United States, capable of producing 300 dozen axes and 200 dozen hoes daily, employing about 600 workers.
Alderman Soceup married Jean Barbour and Adelie a of Cochran station yesterday on the P. V. C. read. Neither party could speak English. An interpreter will be employed.
A wholesome and invigorating drink known as Pilsner is advertised as produced solely by Eo enbeim and Vilsack and offered in first class bars. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention, with telephone contact listed as 1196.
The largest and finest gas company advertises dramatic price cuts and improved service. Keefe Gas Appliance Co. promotes its midweek offer from 3% Fifth Avenue, highlighting reduced charges and strong industry standing.
The Exposition will open next week drawing friends and relatives from across the country to attend. Patrons are urged to buy Marvin's bread crackers and cakes for refreshments. Cabinet photos by Stewart & Street of Allegheny PA dated 13 Fr.
Sew fall carpets allopen and ready for purchasers. The largest line ever opened west of New York City to be found at Edward Groetsinger's carpet palace on 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Best set teeth made at Taft's Philadelphia Dental Rooms. Also Taft's gold fillings and a wide range of colorings and prices offered in the era’s retail listings.
A historical piece portrays Chinese dietary habits in a city, noting demand for chicken dishes and fine foods. It highlights a cucumber trade by J. W. Brown on Neville Island, describes a peculiar vegetable akin to a rodent, and mentions a monopoly by laundry workers. The article reflects dated stereotypes and ethnocentric views of Chinese labor and cuisine.
Kauapp s Battery will leave for Gettysburg in a special Baltimore and Ohio train at 8 a m September 9. A Union Veteran Legion Hall meeting next Saturday evening will finalize plans. They will stop at Antietam on the way and return via Washington, with a stop at Ferry. The Sixty first Pennsylvania Volunteers voted to travel to Gettysburg over the Pennsylvania road. Deputies sal cheredan: 10, cut as a menda tion, Lt Col Glenn Acting Chairman and George Cassidy Secretary. Tickets will be valid on either the Pennsylvania or Baltimore and Ohio roads from Pittsburg.
Andrew Alcorn a married man and Miss Sadie Wilson have disappeared from the Southside. Friends say they have gone to Cincinnati. Wilson’s father confirms the report and the family expresses concern. Wilson formerly worked for Jones & Laughlins and is now ill.
A meeting of the Distributing Committee of the Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association was held at the Homeopathic Hospital. It distributed funds among member hospitals totaling 2925.45 dollars: Penn Hospital 1524.16, Homeopathic Hospital 895.48, Nana General Hospital 305.81.
Passage from Puck notes a gentlemanly stranger requesting Mr Threads for a short business chat. The scene includes a sales pitch offering bound volumes at a subscription only low price, highlighting era manners and marketing tone.
An Atlanta stencil maker touts a star shaped reminder check to guide a busy husband through daily errands. The dial marks items from soft shelled crabs to a wash rag, with mottoes like Love the Giver and What is Home Without a Father. The inventor notes few men buy them, signaling limited popularity.
An advertising man from a morning paper recounts abandoning rich jewelry to avoid needy friends. He now wears a shoestring watch guard on a Waterbury chronometer and two gems, explaining the change as self protection from easy loan requests. He jokes that once old friends fade, he will resume wearing baubles.
An editorial argues American women should learn to swim like men and participate in yachting and boating. It cites European practice, notes safety issues when women fall overboard, and urges cities to establish well funded natatoriums to teach swimming in several lessons.
Advice notes that a future husband should know a bride through her family circle not just her parlor persona. It urges scrutiny of mother daughter dynamics and siblings to gauge character, warning that charm fades as years pass and promising traits may lie in family interactions.
Local notice advertises low prices on staples at Thompson's grocery located at 301 Market Street corner Third Ave opposite Gusby's. Lists sugar coffee rice oats tea and canned goods with bulk pricing and free freight on orders 10 or more for out of town customers. Catalogues available on request.
Announcement for a last excursion to Atlantic City by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Thursday August 29. The round trip fare is ten dollars for ten days, with departure from the depot at 8 a m and return to Washington City. Includes Philadelphia Dental House notice at 30 Fifth Ave.
Judge Stowe heard the appeal of John A. Martin from fines for selling milk on seven Sundays. Witnesses included Detective E P Hesser and J P Young. Martin testified he sold milk to 300 to 400 families and hotels to prevent spoiling. The case, connected to Southside street assessments, will be argued again tomorrow morning.
Thomas H. Hartley assignee of A A Anderton and Son petitioned to disclose remaining funds owed after declaring ill liabilities settled. The court granted leave to pay the balance on hand, and an order cleared the firm of debt despite prior financial troubles.
Appeals filed by Pitts Virginia and Charleston Railroad Co against city assessment for property including buildings. They seek removal of ground subsidence from valuation and reduction of overall assessment citing excessive ground charge. Also reports Milton M. Meyers named guardian of Theodore Hostetter with $75,000 bond. Other items include a charter granted to John African M.E. Zion Church and a habeas corpus petition by KatEx Buchanan related to workhouse detention. J B Poor sues John D Patterson for $6000 for false arrest after Patterson sued for embezzlement.
A brief citywide power outage occurred just before 8 PM amid rumors the carbon setters strike caused the darkness. Officials from the Exposition electric lighting and union leaders discuss the incident, with some officials predicting no trouble and urging restraint.
week just closed at the Exposition shows rapid progress. The main building is nearly finished and 125 show stands are completed. The art gallery rooms are being hung with rare paintings and engravings. Officials will open offices by Wednesday afternoon and machinery will be ready for the opening date. By Saturday the building will be closed in and steam will be up in the boilers.
Describes a campaign of harvest excursions across Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho and Montana. Tickets at one fare for round trip with 30 day return and stopovers. Promotes exploring 100 acre government land claims Black Hills minerals and town sites. Details via ticket agents or E P Wilson Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
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