Canal from Erie to Beaver seen under $26 million
Secretary Eben Brewer will deliver a Harrisburg report on a Erie to Beaver canal plan running to Davis Island dam with an estimated cost under 26 million. Supporters include Robison and George A. Kelly who cite economic benefits for Pittsburgh and lake traffic, while railroads may oppose the scheme.
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Papacy Examined By Bishop Watterson At Lafayette Hall
Rt Rev John A Watterson D D Bishop of Columbus spoke on The Papacy at a Columbus Club event praising papal guardianship of worldly affairs. He contrasted Leo XIII leadership with modern sects noting the church’s role in guiding social religious and political progress and opposing error from the Vatican.
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Lost wife and money in a Russian migrant tale
Berthold Gamulsk a Russian speaks several languages tells Inspector McAleese of a wife who vanished after gambling and bad company. He kept $245 cash as she left house in Pittsburg and fled to parts unknown, with police seeking the missing woman and funds.
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Nominees Set By Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club nominated officers for 1891. Election is set for New Year’s Day the first Thursday in January. Coroner McDowell declined a Presidential bid due to duties. Officials include President John Gripp and ten directors among others.
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W. J. Dethrich
James H. Graham
J.J. Marshall
H.C. Rowley
W. H. McCleary
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C. L. Magee
Vincent Stevens
E. N. Randolph
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Stanley to keynote Pittsburg lecture on Dark Continent
African explorer Stanley will inaugurate the Press Club lecture course in Pittsburg at Old City Hall on December 15. He will recount his tramp through the Dark Continent and the Emin Pasha rescue, and discuss the rear guard fate. Seats go on sale at Kieber's next Monday. prices 2 and 3 dollars, tickets 1 and 150 cents.
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Girst Promoted to Chief Train Dispatcher at Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Mr C L Girst, popular train dispatcher, elevated to chief train dispatcher of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. The move is seen as a strong vote of confidence in his reliability. J T McGuire secures general yardmastership of Conway yards on the Fort Wayne, among the largest yards serving Pittsburg area.
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Knoxville Incline Company to light string of streets
The Knoxville Incline Company at South Thirteenth street expects its electric light plant to begin operation soon. The entire Allentown to lower Southside route will be brilliantly lighted once in service.
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Rapid Transit Wanted by Mansfield Residents
Mansfield residents yearn for frequent electric or cable rail service to reach Pittsburgh quickly. They lament slow progress, noting current Panhandle Railway competition and rumors of an imminent electric line that never materialized. Local officials hint a Mansfield line may come within a year, promising quick trips into the city during business hours.
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Bids on Allegheny street repaving held for figure check
The Allegheny Streets and Sewers committee postponed awarding the Federal Rebecca street repaving contract after bids were opened. Officials fear bid figures may be incorrect and will be reviewed by a sub committee next Tuesday. City gains on Stockton Avenue repaving, while Porter offers to repave his street.
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Council committee rejects ordinance on switch dispute
A sub committee met in the city office and, after three meetings, recommended against the ordinance allowing Rea & Co to run a switch to a park packing establishment on Second Avenue. Rea & Co refused compromise, insisting on a 25 cent per car charge, which Lloyd & Sons and the Pittsburg Gas Co would not accept, and the switch would block Greenough street.
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What Club Life Costs in New York Clubs
The article notes the Manhattan Club spent 1250 for electric light last month, illustrating high operating costs for prominent New York clubs. This figure highlights how light and related utilities constitute a significant expense in maintaining elite club life.
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Randall Club Election Yields Skirmishes for Key Posts
The Randall Club held a crowded annual election with lively opposition for Vice Presidents and trustees. Frank J. Weisel faced no opposition for President while John E. McCrickart Herman Handel and Daniel O. Barr won the first three vice presidency posts. D C Cawley had no opposition for recording secretary, John J. O’Leary defeated William W. McClelland for corresponding secretary and 4H T. Morris won treasurer. Seven trustees were chosen led by John O’Neil Bart Foley William Wright J K Jacobs Timothy O’Leary Jr George Hopper Louis Cella Jr. George Gelder Daniel Barr Samuel Patterson Philip Witzgibbon George S. Fleming Thomas McBride Samuel Duncan Bernard Arons. Thomas Foley and Luke Mellon served as election board. The club voted to amend bylaws to allow endorsements in political contests, pending passage. The inaugural parade plans include black mackintosh coats blue lined canes and new hats with sleeping cars for Harrisburg. A Musicale Committee reported preparations for November 10. A memorial resolutions noted the death of Charles Peterson. Sixteen new members were elected and 19 applications received.
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John E. McCrickart
Herman Handel
Daniel O. Barr
A. P. Burgwin
Morrison Foster
William J. Krennen
D.C. Cawley
John J. O'Leary
William W. McClelland
T. Morris
John O'Neil
Bart J. Foley
William J. Wright
J. K. Jacobs
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George E. Hopper
Louis Cella, Jr
George Gelder
Samuel F. Patterson
Phil Witzgibbon
George S. Fleming
Thomas McBride
Samuel A. Duncan
Bernard E. Arons
Thomas Foley
Luke Mellon
A. Mamnaux
Indorse
Democratic Party
Harrisburg
Charles Peterson
West Virginia forests described as vast and valuable
The New York Sun cites a Western Pennsylvania lumberman praising West Virginia forests near Wheeling. He recounts immense yew logs on the Guyan river, 3 feet by 80 feet, others five feet by 110 feet, plus oak walnut cherry ash and poplar stands untouched by ax. He notes isolated cabins with walnut logs worth vast sums and envisions future wealth if markets reach the region.
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Chesterfield of the Navy and a French captain’s dive
A St Louis Globe Democrat recounts Rear Admiral William E. Leroy as a naval Chesterfield figure. It recalls Farragut’s European squadron days, Leroy’s role as chief of staff, and a comic mishap when a French captain fell from the gangway and was saved, dying days later of a broken heart.
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Globe-Democrat
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Leroy
Franklin
Large Pittsburg Coal Tonnage Moved by J B Williams
A steamer named J B Williams carried a vast coal load from Pittsburg. It sailed with 33 boats in line, each holding 30 000 bushels, totaling 990 000 bushels about 40 000 tons. That many coal cars would form roughly 100 trains six miles long.
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Dismal Courtroom Sparks Protest Over Government Building
An attorney visiting the Monongahela Navigations Company case in a U S Court room criticized the surroundings calling the space a disgrace to the government. He fumed about dim lighting, dreary walls, old furniture, and urged modern touches while noting the push for a new government building.
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