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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1889
Page
6
The last annual U S Geological Survey report shows rapid growth in underground wealth with four year totals rising from 413 to 542 million dollars. Gold and petroleum values fluctuate amid overall gains, while coal dust combustion advances promise major efficiency gains and broader economic and social impacts.
Lierrexast William Axglock denies reports of his resignation while H. O. Evasort, KH, resigns from the Eighteenth Regiment. Battery B concert at Soho school house deemed a success. Captain Murpock presided over Congo election for Second Lieutenant with Sergeants Lauer and Hartman as candidates. Dr J. W. Boisdelt withdraws candidacy for Company D captaincy. Armory rent warrants issued. smiles bloom among captains and landlords. Governor Beaver in city. guard to go to New York in April, some regiments may decline due to expense. Washington Infantry reports large attendance but prep for line. McKeesport Comprass to move into Rink building. housewarming planned for April. Eighteenth Regiment Board of Control met. discuss uniforms and Washington trip supplements. Tony H ships guns to Washington by March 7. regiments prepare to depart March 4. Local captains optimistic on recruits. average numbers near 50 muskets. New armory finances in Philadelphia and Scranton seen as feasible. National Guard viewed with respect as play soldiers no longer. New colors for Eighteenth from Harrisburg include regimental flag and two markers. old colors to be preserved in prominent position. Colonel Smith ensures continuity of old regimental colors.
A tobacconist explains even burning improves flavor as wrapper and filling burn together. Mrs J M Gorski begins her fourth annual coal gift to Pittsburg and Allegheny with twelve thousand els in 25 bushel loads to aid about 500 families by week’s end. Liver complaint cured free at 1102 Carson st Southside.
A secret veteran group calling itself the M P G claims to organize 60 000 Pennsylvania soldiers and 900 000 nationwide to advocate fair play and reform in politics. The group says it operates outside existing posts, emphasizes nonpartisan aims, and seeks to advance veterans' rights and pensions through legislative action.
An essay urges artists to avoid unreliable colors that fade or change over time. It notes the temptation to use pleasing but unstable pigments, cites Turner as a cautionary example, and argues buyers deserve durable works. It details how primary colors fade unevenly, destroying harmony, and calls for responsible pigment choices.
Saturday’s close marked a successful Reichard collection run with new additions and many works remaining in the city. The School of Design held an examination last Thursday and will host a public reception Monday evening, with the school open 10 AM to 5 PM the rest of the week.
Richard Foley of Grapeville was committed to jail in default of $600 bail on a charge of stealing brass from Oliver Bros mill. In examination by Magistrate Brokaw Fomeee he implicated James Brooks Bros junk dealers on Southside Street. He was at
Bishop Whitehead visited the Episcopal Church Home as part of the liturgical feast day customs. He conducted services and provided the afternoon Bishop's treat for the children, following tradition.
A tramper describes the Irish long-car arrival at relay stations in Conemara. The scene captures villagers gathering in awe, the mail’s social power, a fierce driver, and the stark poverty of winter children as the procession moves toward Clifden and the Western Highlands. The piece blends nostalgia with stark hardship, ending with a note on the author’s vigilante compassion.
A 19th century advertisement extols Allcock's Porous Plaster for back pain and general aching. It claims steady heat and tonic effect, advising continuous wear for several weeks to relieve persistent seat and lower back discomfort. It references popular writings by a celebrated authoress as context.
Storewide cut at Jas McKee jeweler with 20 percent off watches and diamonds. Watch for relocation to 420 Smithfield street from old stand at 13 Fifth Avenue on April 1. Also B L Dabbs offers portraits. guns and sporting goods slashed to half price as Johnston moves to 706 Bissel Block.
An OCR readable fragment advertises February 14th as Saint Valentine’s Day with plans to buy at L. Breuninger & Co., 535 Smithfield St., boasting the largest city assortment and new spring dress goods. It notes fixed watches, low prices at Hauch’s 296 Fifth Ave, and various offerings from Hucus & Hackn.
A long moral sermon contrasts unbelief with Christian inquiry, arguing for design in creation, warning against secularism, urging church growth in urban areas, and urging practical benevolence. It cites quotes, saints, and biblical references while urging readers to support missions and civic virtue.
A Southern Hustler notes High Sheriff J. W. Herron of Atlanta wearing a large badge and carrying a shotgun. He returned from Michigan where he and a posse pursued murderer Geo. Perkins for five days and nights. Perkins is en route to Georgia while Herron’s business called him away from the posse at the Union depot.
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