Pittsburgh Dispatch Newspaper Archives, Dec 14, 1890, p. 5

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Knights of America Elect Officers on New Year’s Eve

The Knights of America announce the election of officers on New Year’s Eve. Grand Commander W B Kirker and Grand Vice Commander J C Dann plan visits to Spartan Legion No 7 of Allegheny tomorrow evening. Colonel C V Lows issues a warform price catalogue, with printed copies to be distributed. A board meeting instructs a grand commander call to gather comrades in Pittsburgh and Allegheny for demonstrations of new work. A social session is set for January 8 at Grand Army Hall with free tickets for members and their families, featuring Miss Edith Atkinson and Miss Cora Trenter among local talents.

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W. B. Kirker J. C. Dann Spartan Legion No. 7 Allegheny C. V. Lows Somme Pivtsberg Grand Army Hall Fourth Avenue Lewis Edith Atkinson Cora Trenter Joe G. A. R. Post Sewickley Letonia J. K. Moorhead Turner Hall Wyoming Valley M. Schroeder A. G. Jones Mckeesport Hall John Wein Pittsburg Monongahela Valley

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Alliery and Erie Fraternal News Fuels Councilmanic Hopes

Several fraternal councils report growth with four new state units forming this week bringing the total to 553. Notables include William Thaw Council events in Masonic Hall and the Laurel Council tenth anniversary at Turner Hall. Plans feature music for parades by Altoona and Canton bands and a December 27 hall dedication at Sterrtt building Allegheny. Fundraising for the Washington monument parade continues with $2000 needed and Eli Perkins to speak at Carnegie Hall to aid the fund.

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Allerheny William Thaw Masonic Hall Laurel Council Turner Hall E. Lindsay Grier Institution of Damascus Sokeig Philadelphia Collins J. H. Lichliter Acme Council Acme Clare L. Dawes Sewickley Opera House Thare@ay Council No. 170 Jr. C. D

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Banks ville to host new council this week

Several new councils are planned for the locality with Banks ville set to institute a new council this week. The Pride of the West Council plans a bean avetian on New Year's night and a box social under the Officers' Association achieved big success on Tuesday evening.

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Banksville Pride of the West Council Pfficers’ Association Post Officers’ Association L. Hallot Beene Connell Jennie Wade Massachusetts Connell Cemuees Gaimuse Fridey

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Fraternal Elections and Events In Western Pennsylvania

Goatwill Council No 12 plans officer elections next Friday and an anniversary event at Masonic Hall Allegheny with Rev William Best to speak on William and Washington at Carnegie Hall. Fort Pitt Lodge No 888 will host multiple initiations Tuesday as the order grows rapidly with several notable members invited.

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Goatwill Council Order of Chosen Friends Masonic Mail Allegheny Fort Pitt Lodge William Best Philadelphia William and Washington Carnegie Hall Jr. O Friends Western Pennsylvania Goodwill Council No. 12 Mendel’a Ohio Street Pease T.J. Ford Pittsburg

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Prosperous Outlook and Real Estate Growth in Pittsburg

The city shows a confident 1891 outlook with rising property holders, strong real estate demand, and a thriving lumber trade. Allegheny City sees million-dollar sales. Northside and McKain plan districts grow with new dwellings. Permits total 60 buildings valued around 100,078 dollars as market activity accelerates.

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Robert H. Douglas Pittsburg

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Encampment News and Civic Notices in Wilmington Area

Encampments report missed lecture on Navy actions in war and reveal a Gettysburg engraving gift from Col J A Joel. A mysterious secret surprise for Encampment No 1 is planned for December 18. Auxiliary No 1 elects new officers led by President Mrs Wheeler and Secretary Mrs Foulk. Encampment No 6 hosts German army lecture by Rev M B Riddle with J H Stevenson master of ceremonies and Rosebud Mandolin Club performances. NATIONAL COMMANDER MILDER visits Wilmington with multiple encampment delegations amid fireworks and red, white and blue decor. Guides note public relic displays and a planned open hall for relic department.

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Wrixstow J. A. Joel New York City Ekelica The VU. V.S Wheeler Gemmell Asbraugh Mra M Vulmer Bigeam Wendell Jones Foulk Allegheny M. B. Riddle William Blakely J. H. Stevenson Miss Foster Miss Crawford J. A. Danks Cit

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River level drops as towboats move light loads

The river fell to 4 feet 5 inches. The Keystone State will arrive from Cincinnati this evening and depart tomorrow. Only towboats Dauntless and Frank Gilmore were down yesterday with light tows. The Congo arrived late last night and left for Cincinnati this morning. Her upriver cargo included 1,700 barrels of molasses.

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Keystone State Cincinnati Dauntless Frank Gilmore Congo Cincknati

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Condition of Trade at the East Liberty Stock Yards

Office of Pittsburg Dispatcher reports December 13 1880 stock yard activity Cattle receipts 1065 head shipments 1875 head market quiet all through consignments 16 cattle cars sent to New York Hogs receipts 4500 head shipments 100 head market dull Philadelphia prices 3 4 5 mixed light workers etc 7 horses shipped to New Haven 1200 head shipments 1100 head Lead market quiet no sale noted

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William R. McGill City Little Estate B. Coyle & Co Samuel Watson Otto Greenwalt Watson Place Pee Sooth Yard Allegheny Shaft Avenue W. ©. Stewart David F. McKee Pittsburg Squirrel Hill Sohenley Park Neailo & C F. Hipple & Co Baum Street Alles & Bailey Jéme Pusey Janeoe Tenth v. Allegeny City Perrysville Avenue Bilis Avenue New York

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First meeting of creditors for Whitten Burdett and Young

A Boston meeting opened with assignee Charlies HL Allen detailing liabilities of 1 077 249 dollars and contingent liabilities of 441 000. Assets were listed at 1 091 768 dollars. A committee was appointed to negotiate with the firm for the best offer.

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Boston Dec Whitten, Burdett & Young Boston Merchants’ Association Charlies HL. Allen

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Castoria Advertisement Laments Through Generations

A vintage ad line traces Castoria usage from infancy to motherhood, noting its claim to soothe a sick baby, cry during childhood, comfort a young miss, and ease care for children across generations. The jingle emphasizes the product as a constant remedy in family life.

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Castoris

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Active Week in Stocks Sees Close Improvement

An uncertain week in the market ends with gains as some weak holders sell off and buyers step in. Traders note closing strength driven by short covering and renewed appetite for cyclicals.

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Market fears ease as Electric stocks rally amid overall gains

Investors shifted from scare over Electric to relief as reports showed no real crisis in the firm, sparking a late rally. The day and week saw modest gains across gas, electric, and coal stocks with Philadelphia Gas rebounding and major exchanges reporting total weekly sales near 2,952 shares, led by utility and rail listings.

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Jay Philadelphia Gas Allegheny National Bank Bank of Pittshore Commercial National Bank City Deposit Deposit National Bank First National Bank Pittsburg Freehold Allegheny Heating Co Bridgewater Chartiers Valley Gas Co Nat. Gas and P Pennsylvania Gas Co Philadelphia Co Westmoreland and Cambri Wheeling Gas Co Columbia Ol Co

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Monetary Improvement Seen in City Banks Reports

Bankers report improving finances with easier loan access and steady clearinghouse activity. New York weekly bank statement shows reserve gains and loan declines, while bond quotes and city clearings reflect a stabilizing money market across major centers.

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Week in Oil Shows Small Gain After Long Loss

The oil market rose 2 cents last week marking a rare gain as six day clearances totaled 178 000 barrels. The advance followed reduced field output and prospects of cutting ties with Standard via an open market, with refined prices up. Local traders, including McGrew Wilson & Co, remained optimistic at closing.

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Chicago Tomtom New York Exchange New York Bostos Philadelfiia Bank Clearin Baltimers Loxcon Bank of England Paris Oh Og McGrew, Wilson & Co

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National Transit Certificates Tighten as Barrels Trade Cited

Dec 13 dispatch notes National Transit Certificates opened at high and low marks with about 248 000 barrels traded. Prices showed 6 1/4 to 6 1/2 cents per barrel with notable activity on delivery dates and volumes across the market.

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Crry Oighest Seine

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New York Stocks Open With Declines Then Narrow Gains

The New York stock market opens with irregular movement as heavy selling by arbitrage brokers pushes prices down from initial declines. A favorable bank statement later steadies the market and leaves overall levels only slightly changed from last night. The early decline is linked to rumors of a London operator's failure with large American interests.

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New York London

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Wall Street Firms Strive to Hold Market Steady After Bank Reserve Rise

Trading opened with losses but recovered as bank statement showed a surplus reserve strengthening banks against the 25 percent rule. Gains faded as bears pressed and a large short interest limited further advance. The market closed firm with a modest overall decline. a notable rise in specie and gold certificates boosted confidence despite later selling.

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Louisville New Albany Chicago Michigan Central sub-Treasury New York Stock Exchange

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Wall Street Sees Recovery Push Amid Cautious Banking Tone

Henry Clews & Co notes no major weekly change but signals a shift toward recovery with room traders active and outside buyers modestly investing. Banks show improved tone yet commercial failures linger, while money supply relief remains tied to lawful gold reserves and gold transfers from Europe.

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Henry Clews & Co Wall Street Stock Exchange Congress New York Secretary of the Treasury Nrce Great Britain Bank of England United States London Times Bank of France Imperial Bank of Germany

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Financial Market Outlook Amid Bank Reserves Rise

The piece notes liberal cash inflows from the West and anticipated bank reserve reinforcement signaling a potential recovery in money and stock markets. It mentions some leading commission houses resuming stock purchases on margins and hints at railroad merger talks may lift prices. Bank flows show a net cash gain domestically with losses abroad, and next week gold inflows from incoming steamers are expected to bolster reserves.

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Fort Pitt Pittsbore Plate Glass Company Newark A.M. Byers Henry M. Long Electric and Manufacturing Company Philadelphia New York Bony Commission Presidenta Western Southwestern Wall Street Boston

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Wall Street outlook mixed with weathered optimism

Telegraphic market note from John M. Oakley & Co. reports a cautious Wall Street mood as London rails faltered and buyers stayed scarce. It notes holidays approaching, doubt over immediate gains, and money loosening while bank statements look decent though not as strong as hoped.

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Wall Street John M. Oakley & Co Iay London Treasury

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Wheat Leads Gains as Corn and Oats Pause in Market

Wheat showed early strength before easing to a small Friday gain of 4c, with May futures moving from 1.0084 to 1.0054 and final sale near 1.0144. Corn and oats weakened, with May corn about 37 1/2c and oats trading weakly, while pork and ribs traded with modest declines and overall easy tone.

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Chicago London Sige Deede John M. Oakley & Co Sixth Street Chicago Board of Trade

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Six Year Old Pupils and School Admission Plans

Discussion in the Central Board on admitting six year olds to public schools in September January and April as in other cities. Educators cite legal age limits and potential bias while teachers weigh better grading against crowding. Christmas gift customs among pupils prompt concern over equity and teacher reciprocity. A large high school intake is anticipated at the end of December with several named speakers and local school events noted.

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Lackey Central Board Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Pittsburg Luckey S&s A. Andrews Bayne H. W. Fisher Greenback Butler Borough Butler County Teachers’ Institute Z X. Snyder Indiana C. E. Leslie Chicago A. E. Maltby Sey Rock A. E. Winship Boston BR. D. Crawford Tidioute Miss Ballou Public Birmingham Mary McKee Colfax Schools Kennedy Thomas and Jones Allen Schools Wilkinsburg van Waggonner Kingston N. Y South O Newark Charles Reisfar Santa Claus Miss Kin Humboldt School Dyer

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Department Communications Mail Instructions

Knights of America Elect Officers on New Year’s Eve

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Alliery and Erie Fraternal News Fuels Councilmanic Hopes

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Banks ville to host new council this week

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Fraternal Elections and Events In Western Pennsylvania

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Prosperous Outlook and Real Estate Growth in Pittsburg

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Encampment News and Civic Notices in Wilmington Area

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River level drops as towboats move light loads

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Condition of Trade at the East Liberty Stock Yards

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First meeting of creditors for Whitten Burdett and Young

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Castoria Advertisement Laments Through Generations

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Active Week in Stocks Sees Close Improvement

Market fears ease as Electric stocks rally amid overall gains

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Monetary Improvement Seen in City Banks Reports

Week in Oil Shows Small Gain After Long Loss

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National Transit Certificates Tighten as Barrels Trade Cited

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New York Stocks Open With Declines Then Narrow Gains

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Wall Street Firms Strive to Hold Market Steady After Bank Reserve Rise

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Wall Street Sees Recovery Push Amid Cautious Banking Tone

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Financial Market Outlook Amid Bank Reserves Rise

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Wall Street outlook mixed with weathered optimism

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Wheat Leads Gains as Corn and Oats Pause in Market

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Six Year Old Pupils and School Admission Plans

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