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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1889
Page
8
The year 3888 shows strong growth and reduced expenses with rising assets and new members. Mortality stayed within expected margins, while gains from real estate and bonds boosted profits though a single credit loss affected earnings. The company reports solid reserves, prudent lending, and robust solvency.
The B and C building arbitrators report today. Gorper Dennis and Dorsey arrested on Federal Street for insulting ladies. Mission work plans set for Chefoo China minister and Shantang Presbytery meeting. School board in Allegheny fixes mil iage at 13 10. A disturbance in Dimling Market Exchange quelled by officers. Bronx and V accused of attempted blackmail sentenced to workhouse. Greenawalt wins Grand Army badge at fair. Norcross to address Somerset on constitutional amendment and sermon duties. L F Conn to give a lecture at North Avenue M E Church. Sons of Temperance meet in Allegheny. Laymen's Missionary League meeting announced. A lady seeks Humane Society help to locate Amos Curler. A Southern district girl in custody for deceptive life. released after duress. Jail book reception falls short of expectations. few visitors bring volumes.
A Philadelphia report from the Woman's Hospital describes a new mechanical incubator for premature infants. Florence Ryall, born under three pounds, gained weight to five pounds in ten days, and the device aims to become standard in city hospitals.
A fire at D Rose & Son's furniture factory in CosmcTex at 1 am gutting the building. Origin unknown. Loss about 4400 dollars with 4000 dollars covered by insurance. Bridges over the Ohio canal adjacent to the factory were burned as well.
Tonight at C.C. C corner Grant and Diamond streets the store offers men’s tailored suits in plaid stripes and broken checks for 6 dollars, claiming prices at 15 dollars today. Children’s two piece suits are 2 dollars, while all shoes carry at least a 10 percent cash discount.
Special telegram from Charleston reports Judge Guthrie ruling that Alderson's cross examination rights were denied by the Kanawha County Court and the case remanded de novo. Governor Wilson may ignore Kanawha returns while McGinness seeks seats using county tallies. Goff and Carr threaten March 4 actions. Supreme Court may decide the seat. Legislature ends session as Republicans lament Kenna's election after Union Labor offer.
A condensed dispatch notes John M. Reynolds elected to lead the Democratic campaign while Edward Brown and Alfred Hallman, both of Coplay, die on the Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks after a collision. A school incident in Deweyville involved a dynamite cartridge causing injuries to Roy Lyman Grove Burt Aukerman John Swain and Nora Swain as desks and seats were damaged. The P R K relief fund paid 27000 for January claims including 14923 in Pennsylvania divisions since establishment 662 death benefits awarded.
Mn Capy of Cady Nelson Co New York is at the Hotel Duquesne. Mn and BE Carre Heon and wife Beaver Falls and M J Malone of Rochester are guests at the Duquesne. Rev Alexander Jackson formerly of Southside Presbyterian now with leading church in Galt is in town for a short visit and pleased with his new charge.
On Thursday February 21 at 7 Rev M Cowl joins Davis and Miss CruarRa J SAMPLE both of Allegheny in a wedding ceremony.
Obituary notices and funeral announcements for Barker Davies Dennison Gill Mossbrook McDonald Roberson Ray Ayres Stilz and related relatives. Details include dates February 1880, times 1 pm to 3:30 pm, locations Tarentum Allegheny Perry Crossroads Shaler and churches, with private interments and family invitations. Livery services offered for funerals in Pittsburgh area.
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