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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1890
Page
5
New York State reports surge in new members for November
The November Supreme Secretary’s report shows a net increase of over 500 new members. Union Lodge No. 2 of Allegheny will initiate 12 new members at the next regular meeting. Several lodges report recent initiates, commissions, and charter activities, with officers placed inField and deputy roles as lodges pursue growth and open meetings draw large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Dounty J. L. Gamee
Aul Feld
Uttire
J. A. Lysie
Alliance
Order of Adelphia
Solan
Bret Bond
Mertgace
Nall Lode
N. Sample
Ch. 5
C. W
Depair Supreme Ohgannels Rice and Sherwood
Progressive
Middletown
Gause
Springdale Lodge
Alice M. Godfrey
Committee of Art
Philsack
Mysterious Meadville Lodge Lands and Local Lodge Elections
The report notes Meadville lodge lands tied to a defunct bank, with officers elected for Iron City Lodge No. 4 A. O. L. W. and Industry Leden No. Allegheny City. It lists candidates for Grand Lodge roles including Silas M. Hathaway of Wheeling and W. R. Ford of the city, plus bids by John W. Bickel of Philadelphia for Grand Overseer. Also records officers elected at Tententa Lodges No. 1e A. O. T. W. and the union’s overall membership and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Charles L. Hannan
Indust
Allegheny City
Silas M. Hathaway
Wheeling
W. Va
Allegheny County
May Lands
W. R. Ford
John W. Bickel
Philadelphia
Order
Iron City Lodge
LA. W
W. A. Bunting
James McFarland
Charles Seiderl
P. Collins
F. Gattendorf
Hemmesle
TP. Duncan
Watehman
A. Seanor
John Rowan
Grand Lodge
S.P. Collin
Leden
James Marshall
M. W
Alex,Taylor
James P. Wand
David Barnie
G. H. Collard
J. In
Harvey Henderson
Jeanenenpaid & Simpeon
L W
Samuel C. Trout
C. W
W. A. Bored
W. A. Bored; Trustee. “A. Mel. Taylor
Tententa Lodges
A. O T.W
L. Kaufman
Hess
J. Zundt
Mille
H. Vanjeet
L. A. Heinrichs
D. Gumter
J. Bricker
L. Frommer
Oatelde Watch
N. Dallet
Hiern
A. W. Drollinger
Kinmen
Hecelman
James L Graham hosts anniversary concert in Carpe Muse Hall
James L Graham hosts a celebratory celebration in Carpe Muse Hall on December 12 at 2 PM. The program features Organ Recital a Gavotte by Novelotte whistling solo Kana Leah Dickinese Recitation and various musical items performed by Beighel Sene Sullivan Corcoran and others with Miss Jan C Burgy as accompanist. A second part includes ballet and an address of welcome by Hon James L Graham and performances by Miss Aca Scandret and Chaminade pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Graham
Allegheny
Are
Iis
Carpepe Muse Hall
Ballet
Chaminade
Leonard Wales
Ambiguous Conference Notes From Odd Speech Session
Fragmentary report describes a speech by a Grand Commander and remarks about banquet seating and an exhibition drill. Mentions Colonel Lewis and a claim about legions, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Mount Moriah Lodge initiates seven candidates Friday
Mount Moriah 300 L O O F initiated seven candidates on Friday evening. Montefiore No 74 SO O F will hold a reception Thursday December 11 at New Turner Hall Forbes Avenue with Guenther’s full band. Royal American monthly journal reaches Monongahela City office. Rev John W Moody editor. Good Will Lodge No 24 OTO elected officers. lodge at corner Washington and Beaver Aves Allegheny City. Pittsburg Council 93 OA U M plans growth by April 1. joint stock company forms for freemasonry building on Penn Ave near Highland. cost estimated 1250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Moriah
Montefiore No. 74
SO. O. F
New Turner Hall
Forbes Avenue
Guenther
Team Companisade
Royal American
Monongahela City
Order
Royal Americans
Leu
John W. Moody
Good Will Lodge No
Order of Tonti
James Byrne
Peter Stump
A. 3
Money for the Schools Advances in 1890 Budget
The Central Board of Education prepared a 414 760 appropriation for 1890, up from 290 005, citing 31 new teachers and plans to add music and industrial schools. Trosh advocates intermediate industrial schools to provide practical training for youths uninterested in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Reisfar
Central Board
Javiter
Saul
Saeronety Ae
Pittsburg
N. F. Trosh
Trosh
Trash
Swissvale Rivalry Nears Braddock as District Grows
Real estate and business news describe Windsor Park sale on Diamond street for 37,200 to M. and E. Walsh, with plans for Moorhead property redevelopment and a possible Fifth Avenue front block by Mr. Samson. Swissvale district developments, mortgage demand, and building permits mark a real estate surge near Braddock Homestead, including Bellevue land sale to J. B. Dawnen and Windsor Park expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn
Diamond At
Black & Build
Diamond Street
M. Sod E. Walsh
Crafton
Samson
Moorhead
Oakland
Fifth Avenue
Messrs
Cotton & White
Bellevue
Joseph
Home Securities Market Feels Slow Trade
The week opened weakly with no enthusiasm from traders and a single sale noted. Ten shares of electric stock changed hands at 17 and a slight decline occurred in the rest of the market.
Bank Conditions Improve as Clearings and Rates Fluctuate
The Monetray Situation Satisfactory with ease anticipated. Banks report strong reserves and cautious lending. New York money market shows rates at 6 percent and above. Weekly clearings across major cities hint at a solid but tense national banking climate.
Oil trades steady after week with 224000 barrels cleared
About 10 000 barrels changed hands yesterday at 15e with no price deviation. Weekly clearmes reached 224000 barrels, up from 214000 prior week, while fluctuations showed a net loss of 13c. Highest price touched 674, lowest 60, traders remained bearish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidera
Wilson ‘Co
Unclear Commodity Market Report With Mixed Trades
A fragmented market note shows weak opening on pressure to sell with limited sales and a dull close. References to New York trading, clearances, barrels and options hint at a cautious session with no January sales reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storale An
New York
Pennsula Oil
New York Stocks Show Panic Amid Narrow Market
The New York stock market opened with panic and heavy selling in active issues during two hours of trading. Illinois Central was the only actively traded stock with modest movement, while most listings were neglected. London markets remained stronger with hopeful talk, but a Bank of England action to supply gold to the U.S. drew unfavorable comment and tempered optimism for the weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Linois Central
London
Bank of Land
Ss Sirendy
Oe Ae Bank of Mu Jonger
Market Downturn and Bearish Talk After Bank Statement
Stocks fell amid heavy short selling and a semi panic as bank statements disappointed. Major rails and Gould issues faced losses while traders covered positions late, keeping overall close weak but not at day’s lows. Exports of specie from New York showed modest gold outflow and silver movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pallback Island
Pacific
Northwestern
Western Union
St. Paul
Atchison, Cuicago Gas
Okawanna
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Ee Pacific Mail
New England
Evansville
Terre Haute
Fort Worth
Denver
Long Island
Kansas
Texas
Union Pacific
Gulf
New York
Europe
South America
Whits &Y & Stephenson
Pittsburg
York Stock Exchange
Wall Street Gloom and a Proposed Currency Scheme
A letter discusses ongoing money stringency and suggests a central currency scheme using deposits of bank bills receivable and a tax on such currency. It argues for temporary relief measures and advises clients to avoid panic while markets near a low water mark. The note also hints at stock tips and lists several rail and finance tickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley & Co
Correspondents Bay
Guardian
Wallstreet
Wall Street
Markets by Wire Chicago: Grain Prices Slip Amid News
The Chicago market closed lower across grains with wheat down about 30, corn and oats down 3 and provisions sharply lower. Trade reflected sympathy for troubled commodities amid a New Orleans failure of W. and A. Moyer & Co. and a weak opening range, as bulls and bears maneuvered around the price action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Orleans
W. and A. Moyer & Co
Belzo
Sahara
Market fluctuations on wheat oats corn and pork futures
Trading show weakness in wheat after a early rally with a late slump, oats trading quiet, corn drifting higher then soft, and pork futures active with early declines followed by slight rallies. Short futures remained active with cash market readjustments across grains and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley & Co
Sixth Street
Chicago Board of Trade
Price of Bar Silver
Special telegram reports New York prices for bar silver in London at 43d and for New York at 91 038 percent, noting a very weak market condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Hopes for the Flying Machine and Aluminum Strength
A New York Times piece argues aluminum offers lightness and strength for aircraft. It cites weight comparisons with steel iron copper brass and iron castings and notes aluminum's tensile strength rivals steel and cast iron while weighing far less, suggesting suitability for moving machine parts and aviation use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Forest varieties promising for Manitoba and Northwest Canada
The Toronto Empire notes hardy seedlings from northern seed for Manitoba and Northwest planting. Box elder, maples, elms, white ash, birch, mountain ash, Russian poplars, lilacs and Japanese rose show strong adaptability. New patents listed. Gusky's offers free wagons with purchases over five dollars in boys department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Empire
Manitoba
Northwest
Indian Head
Prairie
Brandon
Late News In Brief From Across The Nation
Parliament rogued until January 19. Counterfeit half dollars found in Venice Illinois by house excavators. Louise Steckel a domestic asphyxiated in New York by gas from a room burner. Schooner M E Lind drifted ashore Omquet Forks Nova Scotia crew lost. Maud Whitelaw burned to death in St Louis by gasoline stove explosion. Whiteca hogey and others warned in Harrison Goan Int Thursday night. Cherokee Live Stock Association will resist government cattle left on the strip. Swan Guttifson a Swedish laborer in Cherokee Iowa fallen to $600 000 by death of a Pennsylvania relative. George T McClelland self‑proclaimed VP of Comstock Virginia Mining mysteriously disappeared from a Denver hotel. Coroner's jury on Jacksonville sanction accident finds Alton and Wabash firmas erred in safeguards. William Walter Phelps and Frederick Juneias sail from New York for Germany and Hayti respectively. Mutilated bodies of man woman child found in fim hills Greenwood county Kansas by hunters identified as emigrants murdered by horse thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Linyd
Omquet Forks
Nova Scotia
Maud Whitelaw
St. Louis
Whiteca Hogey
Cherokee Live Stock Association
Swan Guttifson
Cherokee
New York
Fim
Greenwood County
Kan
River Trade Delayed by Dense Fog on Delayed Monday Run
River traffic shows heavy activity with the Keystone State set as the Cincinnati bound boat on Monday. Water depth at 3 feet 4 inches rising slowly. The Congo carried cargo to Cincinnati with good inland movement while fog disrupted a packet boat. Large merchandise outflow to Spokane Falls via St Louis, with the wharf crowded by scattered goods. Clerk Ian W Huntzxoeton of C W Batchelor to retire from boats, shift to Hulls Inspector role in Gallipolis district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone State
Cincinnati
Congo
Spokane Falla
St Louisa
Ian W. Huntizxoeton
C. W. Batchelor
Gallipolis
Misers Attacked by Burglars in Sioux City Tragedy
In Sioux City Iowa William Oemig 38 was shot and killed as burglars burst into his father Christian Oemig's home. The elderly 90 year old man was clubbed unconscious during a violent struggle. Authorities say the house contained about 3000 dollars though the burglars fled without taking valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
William Oemig
Christian Oemig
William
Diphtheria Claims Son of Detective Coulson
Walter Haene Coulson six year old son of Detective Sol Coulson died at home on Tannehill street after several days of battle with diphtheria. He was 6 years 11 months and 25 days old and was well known at City Hall where he often visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Haene Coulson
Sol Coulson
Tannehill Street
Agin
City Hall
Nevin Argyle
Talbot Avenue
Dr. Byers
Mra
Sieieare
Deers
Gold Excitement in Indiana at Sampson Hill Find
In Columbus Indiana a discovery of gold is reported at Sampson Hill eighteen miles southwest of the city. The ore in timbered guiches owned by an old German named Gore is said to yield gold after analysis. Access is difficult, but locals and neighboring counties are stirred by the potential find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Syp
Sampson Hill
Here
Gore
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Order of
Solon
Azrl
F. Entertainment
PART
Andel Bj Novelotte
Fred L. Morey
Li Bacio
Kana Leah Dickinese
Recitavion
Coseeccecees Doddyror
Miss
Beighel, Sene
The
Matee
Charles G. Corcoran
sMoskowski
O.oo
Ayssere Arlawoga
Chas
Lever
George M. Steeth
Tha Sounniret
Jan C. Burgy
Ben Har
Lew Wallace
George M. Sleeth
Marguerite
Annatah Dickingon
Arobey Dean
Hamilton
Ee K Beighel
Aris
Charles C. Corcoran
Select
Knights of America
Banner Segion No 2
Youngstown
J. A. Justis
Banner No. 2
D. G.C
Ohio
Central Hotel
Iportant
Toledo
G. C. Kirker
Pennsylvania
James H. Hamilton
Bellevue Legion No. SL
Btrker
Bis
Banner Legion No
Banner Legion
Dasaete
Ume
Lewis
Cony
General Society Notes
Mr. Thosh
Franklin
Bots
Forbes School Board
Third Ward
M. J. Graham
Graham
Lawrence
M. J. Clarke
Ralston
Howard
Mary Davis
Soho
Relsfar
GadswWer
Louis £ Steinert
Grant School
Teachers’ Academy
M. A. Hunter
Academy
J. M. Logan
Swissvale
Braddock
Windsor Park
Swissvare
Charles Somers & Co
W. A. Herron & 5005
Homestead
Samuel W. Black
Liberty Street
Magisonaverus
Kirkpatrick Street
Webster
Wilie
Barbour
Pittsby Exchange
Wilkins
Twenty-first Ward
Jane McKim
Black Hawk Street
Twentythird Ward
James F. Madden
West Carson Street
Thirty-fourth Ward
Parthenia Dodge
Center Avenue
Negrey Avenue
A. Dickie & Co
William Keown
Carver Street
Park Avenue
Baxter, Thompson & Co
W. Patterson
Boston Street
T Street
Sloan & Co
West Wilmerding
W. F. Mason
Mrs. Ainsworth
RE. W
E. D. Wingenroth
Victor Hebert
Nadine Park
Voketo Avenue
Osage Alley
Magaw & Goff, Lim
Martha M. White
Erna Park Place
Brown & Balnt
John Nalles
Third Avenue
George Tayior
George Johesson
Sidney Street
Eighteenth
Ninetweenth Streets
Southside
Sama Street
Tesco Sorewi
Jen F. Hipps
Electric
Luster
Pleasant Valley
Iron City National Bank
Maring Om EO Ans Coursgene Erers' N. O. Bank
Mechanics' Na ‘Omleer Odd Fellows’ Savings Bank
GormMan Ametiean
Tural G. Tocke
J Ghattions Valier One Co
Nat. Gas and Pipeage Co
Phillis
Ft, Pitt Incline Plane Co
Aenee
Loked, Aoe
Luster Mining
Allegheny County Electric
Hild
Monongahela Water Co
Union Witeh
Llanal
Reyetone Construction
Stone Consition Leet
Atchison
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Erie Shore
Loniaville
Nashville
Missouri Pacific
North Qeeres
Oreern
Jon
Second Avenue Electric
East Liberty
Orrics
Pirrssurg Creraton
Wageick
Home Securities
Troy
Clearing House
Coseesesse
Sterling Exchange
M. K
T. Gon
Sean A
Mutuad Union
S. Dig
Northern Pac
Ids
Loulejana Stai Pedds
Northw
Mishouts
Nortw
Deben
St.l
Gentral Faa
Pheer
AES
Dia
G. Weal
Union
Erie
Gesagt Ag We
Wis
Hostos
Hank Clearnes
New York Exchange
Colon
New Jersey
Esapemke & Ohlo
Bur
Chicago Gas Trust
Ryee & Quincy
St. L
Enon
St. F EU
Ene
WIN C
Oonene Aa
TEL
OL Og
Ches. Col
Hocking Valley
N.Y
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk & Western Pt
Philadel
Reading
Richmond & W. FP
Richmond & W.P
St Aul & Duluth
Qeeresons
Whitney & 7
Chapiaanen Sraenes
Fourth Avenue
Penneylvania Hallrosd
Ciki
Taseesnaas
Butalo, Pittabarg & Western
Snursesrense Seercoteess
Cecennnencaseeenes
Danuash
Cess
Nedege
the Forests OF Canada
O. D. Levis
United States
C. BE
Dennison
Jeffersonville
W. E. Buntsa
Springfield
J. W. Culmer
New Brighton
W. A. Dunlap
U. L. Ideas
George Isick
Mills
H. B. Shellenberger
Rochester
KE. ER. Lewis
Union City
S. D. Engle
Hazelton
Air Gan
T. F. Gray
Monroeville
Scales
W.S. Patterson
Gusky’s
Guser’s
Kaufmanns
Kaufmanns, Clothiers
McGrew, Wilson & Co
Eisner Buildin
Oor
Filthave
Wood St
Lapres
gTssy
Huecus & Hacks
Hauch’s
Inor Grrr Brewing Company
Eisner
Fifth Ave
Venice
Louise Steckel
Walter Coulson
Indiana
Columbus
Carter
Soli
Brokers—Financial
Wurmey & Stephenson
Mya
Bankehs and Brokers
Commission
Chisholmn & 4Co
I Broadway
N. Y
Bermuda
Scott's
Fa, Wall
Mar.ci.s
West Diamond St
Allegheny, PA
Rebecca St. Allegheny
Allegheny County Veterinary
N.B
Argyle
B. F. Randall
New Castle
Byers
Pennay
Pinatas Fey
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