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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1890

Page

6

Poor cement questioned in Lock No.7 condemnation case

Testimony on a condemned Lock No.7 dam focused on cement quality and wall damage. Engineers and contractors described cracks, bulging, and possible 25 percent value loss, with Buffalo cement alleged defective but later defended by Colonel Roberts. Court recessed for rebuttal and briefing on Tuesday.

Dam No. 7 Commonwealth Harlow J. McDonald Archibald Feese Lindsey Lock No.7 J. W. Arras Colonel Merrill Prestir Euiwin F. Smith William Martin Devil Island Martin Skiras T. P. Roberts Roberts Allegheny River Pittsburg and Western Railroad Merrill

Coming Back at Mr Mellon in Kansas City Doodle Probe

Telegram reports charges against banker Thomas Mellon in the Kansas City doodle investigation. Mellon says he has not heard of charges and will travel to Kansas City in spring if healthy to press for a thorough investigation and possibly appear before the grand jury in the inclined plane bribery case.

Thomas Mellon Kansas City Mr. Mellon Mellon Grand

Increased Postal Work As November Volumes Rise

The post office reports higher mail activity than last November with 2,502,550 letters handled versus 2,454,750 the previous year, a gain of 67,800. Transit letters rise by 75,350 and drop letters by 7,550, while second class mail increases by 20,104 pounds and 28,706 pounds distributed.

Americus Club to Nominate Officers This Evening

The Americus Club will hold its meeting tonight to nominate officers. President H. S. Paul declines to run again and may be succeeded by Vice President C. C. Baer. Few changes expected in executive posts, but lively skirmishing foreseen in the Board of Trustees and Membership Committee.

Americus Club H. S. Paul C. C. Baer

Bargains in Jackets on Reduced Prices

Readjusting of prices brings unheard of values to day with black stockinet cheviot widewear and beaver jackets discounted by dollars. Choice jackets now available at very low prices with novelty designs trimmed in braid and fur. Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue Stores offers department specials for women and young people in the Sunday Dispatch.

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Surprise Ladies Suits at Deep Discounts in One Day Sale

Kaumanns Clack and Suit Department advertises one day sale with cashmere and wool suits in black brown navy at prices from 9 to 18 dollars. The note highlights reductions of 40 to 50 percent and features millinery displays plus coats, with department claims and store details.

Kaufmanns' Cloak and Suit Department

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