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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1890

Page

4

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.

Eben Brewer Ship Canal Commission Harrisburg Beaver Erie Beaver River Rochester Davis Island Brewer Ues Roberts Congress Robison Dispatch Comeng Penneyivania Railroad Penneyivania Company Drs- Pattch Thoursn Great Lakes Washington Ohio West Virginia Michigan George A. Kelly Bucehss J. Painter & Sons Western Pennsylvacis River Association

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.

Lafayette Hall John A. Watterson D. D Columbus Columbus Club Phelan Murphy College of the Holy Ghost Father Sheedy Cosgrove A. V. D. Watterson A. B. Reed Watterson Christ Rome Church Leo XIII Papacy

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.

Berthold Gamulsk McAleese Gamulsk Russia France Philadelphia Pauline Christine Pittsburg French Spring Company Twenty-first Street Gamu

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.

Young Men's Republican Tariff Club Coroner McDowell John Gripp D. K. McGunnegle E. H. Brady Thomas R. Perrys W. J. Dethrich James H. Graham J.J. Marshall H.C. Rowley W. H. McCleary John Doyle C. L. Magee Vincent Stevens E. N. Randolph Joseph C

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.

Stanley Press Club Pittsburg Emin Pasha Old City Hall Kieber

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.

C. L. Girst Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Girst J. T. McGuire Conway Yards Fort Wayne Pittsure

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.

Knoxville Incline Company South Thirteenth Street Allentown Southside

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.

Mansfield A.J. McQuitty Pittsburg Panhandle Chartiers Valley West End Chartiers Creek Reilly Squire

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.

Allegheny Committee Federal Rebecca Streets Stockton Avenue Federal Street Sherman Avenue John Porter Rebecca McAfee Brown North Diamond West Diamond Streets Bidwell Street Lithgowvenue

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.

Common Council Rea & Co Second Avenue Lloyd & Sons Pittsburg Gas Company Bea & Co Greenough Street

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.

New York Manhattan

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.

Randall Club Frank J. Weisel 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 Timothy O'Leary, Jr 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.

Pennsylvania Goyan River West Virginia Adirondack Wheeling

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.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat William E. Leroy Farragut 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.

Pittsburg J. B. Williams Eac

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.

United States Monongahela Navigations Company Sam

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