Pittsburg Boats Put to Work on South American Rivers
Commodore Arthur Stegmann of the United States of Colombia visits Pittsburg to promote river-boat construction for inland waterways. He explains how German investors, Port er Foundry and Machine Company, and Emery & Co. plan to build 11 more boats for use on the Capea Lebrija rivers, highlighting Colombia's rich resources and the potential for American capital to expand trade and transport despite rugged terrain and political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stegmann
United States of Colombia
Pittsburg
Cartagens
Geisiken & Held
Barran Qguilla
United States
Colombia
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
Allegheny
Douthett
Porter Company
Park Bros
Carnegie
Linden Steel Company
Equator
Brownsville
Stermuon
Oartagens
Ittsborg
Emery & Co
Tipu Saldieon
Sosmy Aagareions
Capea
Lebrija
Porter Foundry official promotes South American trade
Mr A T Douthett secretary and treasurer founder of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association bids for South American trade and reports success. He says the policy is worth cultivating and urges other Pittsburgh manufacturers to adopt the same approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Douthett
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
American Boiler Manufacturers’ Association
Douthett
Pittsburg
Libel Controversy Frames Gourley as Victim of Dems
Major Brown and attorney Shaffer challenge Democratic charges against Henry Gourley as a falsehood. Mrs. Emily English denies claims about legal action and confirms she did not intend to sue Gourley, stating the suit would target Jessup Moore successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Brown
X. W. Shaffer
Mra
Henry J. Goureley
Gourley
Emily English
N. W. Shaffer
Settlement in English estate case linked to Gearley
Mrs English and her daughter and attorney N W Shuffer reaffirm their original statements about Mr Gearley and the English estate. Shaffer also stands by his prior remarks as a committee offered money to silence them. A forced 12 year settlement and alleged banked payments are alleged to be the outcome of the dispute, with public judgment looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Shaffer
Shaffer
Republican City Committee
Goarley
Robert Fowler
Caldwell
M. G. P. Execs Attack Bailey For Mayor Support
The Executive Committee of the M. G. P. denounces John H. Bailey for his antiwar rhetoric and ridicule of Father Abraham. They urge members to back Gourley for mayor of Pittsburgh and to work for his election. The board cites Bailey’s Chicago Democratic Convention endorsement and wartime remarks as disqualifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bailey
Father Abraham
Gourley
Pittsburg
Bailey
Chicago
Abraham
De Haan's Big 6 Handles Cast-Off Clothing Prices
A. G. Campsec. & Boys advertise high prices for ladies' and cast-off clothing at De Haan's Big 6 in Wylie. They list bulk prices for men's and border handkerchiefs and note payment by call or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campsec. & Boys
de Haan
Big 6
Wylie
de Hann
Wylie Ave
Wsu
Clubhouse plan sparks wealth clash and toastmaster talk
A meeting of the American Club debated building a six story clubhouse at Nos 20 and 22 Sixth street with a $100000 cost and a $7000 annual carrying charge. Members fear heavy burdens on less wealthy peers while supporters push rapid land company formation and $1000 down Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Roenigk
Club House
Sixth Street
Americus Land Conpeny
Appeal for nonpartisan city government in Pittsburg
Citizens' Committee urges election of John H. Bailey as mayor on February 18, 1890. The appeal argues a supervisory and executive role for the mayor, favors bipartisan honesty, and cites Bailey as free from special interests to protect taxpayers and enforce laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
City of
Board of Awards
Utt
Tha Presen
Anton
John H. Bailey
Graff, Bennett & Co
Judge Bailey
Citizens’ Committee
Stayton Seeks Allegheny Mayoral Support on Experience
Excerpt discusses I BR Stayton's mayoral bid in Allegheny highlighting his continuous council service since 181 and record of supporting measures for public welfare. It notes relations with both parties, aims for improved streets and water, and vows faithful service if elected. Also includes an interview with ex-councilman Wilhelm opposing Stayton’s ring ties and backing Democrat Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. BR. Stayton
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Stayton
Lakar
Wilhelm
Ible
L R. Stayton
Allegheny City
Slayton
Democratic City Committee
Ring
Mov Ie
Mr. Stayton
Mr. Slayton
Hunter
Common Council
Griffith
Removal Prices On Ladies Handkerchiefs And Fabrics
Removal prices on ladies handkerchiefs including white hemstitched pure linen at 10 2 1 00 cents and embroidered examples at 19 cents with large reductions. Also mentions highest prices paid for cast off clothing and mail offers. Groertzsinger’s Penn avenue advertises Brussels carpets and other textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Camrpsett & Sons
Penn Ave
Groertzsinger’s
Penn Avenue
Special Notice on Piano Offer and Carpet Ad
Mrs Robert Wilson of 82 Fremont Street Allegheny holds certificate 271 and will receive a rosewood upright grand piano this week with payments of one dollar per week. Alex manager invites friends to claim remaining numbers. See Axminster carpets at Groet singer's on Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Fremont St
Allegheny
Alex
Federal St
Resignation of Graff Bennett Co and Bailey questioned
The auditors report a loss to Graff Bennett Co totaling over 1.15 million with creditors receiving less than 15 percent. The summary accuses John H. Bailey of incapacity to handle business and challenges him to respond to the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff, Bennett & Co
John H. Bailey
James L. Bennett
Bennett & Co
Fische
Entitled All Loat All Gone Song Ad
An old advertorial note touts a sentimental song titled All Loat All Gone inspired by a live scene and predicts it will become popular. It lists contact and business names W. F. Brodhead Kit Tanning and Groetzinger’s on Penn Avenue with spring carpet styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F
Brodhead
Kittanning
Wfsn
Where Are We Now Mr Certificated Gourley in Court
The piece critiques Certificated Gourley for choosing a compromise over a libel suit and questions his conduct ahead of an election. It claims a full hearing would reveal truth before the public and mocks his desire to avoid exposure. It also notes a German-American Insurance Co. move and a spring coat sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certificated
Gourley
Major Brown
Cane Brown
Board of Awards
Crowded New York Grocery Ad Lists Diverse Staples
The notice catalogs a crowded selection of goods at Canino Ic including sugar peaches salmon raisins prunes evaporated apples rice soap and canned vegetables with prices per unit and bundle offers. It notes home delivery and free shipping on orders and lists wholesalers at 301 Market Street and 6 Third Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Butler County
Orleans
Firkin Eines Parortnet
Wecceae Benesence
Iboccus
Ali R
Thommposer
Market St
Third Ave
Spring Suit and Overcoat Sale At P C C C Corner
The advertisement touts new early spring medium-weight suits and overcoats in light or dark colors. Hundreds of items sold Saturday and buyers are invited to choose tomorrow at 9. A. C. C. C. at Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondey
Ork Great Eee
Grant Diamonds
New Court House
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
Money Taike Challenge at Quincy Cigar Store
A bold betting offer circulates at Quincy A. Robinson's Cigar Store on Fifth Avenue. Five thousand dollars to win that Gourley will reach 1,500 major, with money accepted in any amount. The ad also notes new moquette carpets at Groet Singer's on Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Quincy A. Robinson
Groetsinger's
Penn Avenue
Classified Ads Move to Eleventh Page
Change in make up announces that Wants For Sales Ti Lets Business Chances Auction Sales and related ads will appear on the Eleventh Page in their usual headings. Late advertisements for Classification will be located on the Sixth Page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commodore Stegmann
Interior
Nunez
America
Mr. Shaffer
English
Hurley
Henry I. Gourley
Mrs. English
Bas Beer
A. H. English
A. H. English & Co
Eee Porter
S Mater
Jessup- Moore Paper Company
Tainter Bros
New York
Gearley
Settice
Mr. English
John H. Baller Paserd
Henry I. Gourier
the Americas
American Club
John Dalzell
Senator Quay
Dalzell
Paul
Washington
Indiana County
James Stewart
Allen Drum
John M. Drum
Diamond Street
Drum
Mercer County
Allen Drom
Westmoreland
Mercer
Commonwealth
David Jones
James Jones
Ohio
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Squire Dunn
Sandy Lake Township
Dunn
John Withela, Jr
Sixth Ward
Quay
Americas Club
E. A. Movtooth
Americas Republican Club
General Grant
Mr. Dalzell
E. A. Montooth
Major Montooth
Allegheny County
Withal
Soda
Atea Posible
Everett Piano Clab
Axminster
Penn Avenus
Libilitien
Visues Eee
Bubonm Brances
Sage
Infante and Childres
Bouneta
A. G. Campseiy & Sons
Brussels
Groetzinger’s
Lewis Block
German-American Insurance Company of
Fourth Avenue
Thos. D. Keller
Wood Street
Tissa
Canino
Balaklava
Market Street
Acme Furniture Company
Grand Rapids
Enterprise Furniture Co
Shelbyville, Ind
Liberty Street
Corner
Highth Street
Wood
Tpisas Sa
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