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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1892

Page

9

Final Amendment Shrinks Auditing Burden in Pittsburg Council

Common Council amends O'Donnell ordinance to make Controller Morrow auditor with authority to hire clerks and experts, shifting oversight from an auditing committee. Debate raged two hours as members attacked motives and feasibility, with final action set for the next meeting.

Pittsburg Common Council O'Donnell Morrow Magee Centleman Ies MacGonnigle Bigham O’donnell Holliday Sixteenth Ward Flinn MacGennigie Macee Donnell s—Mesasis Augbo ‘Ham Brocate Donley Deince Ertzee Fox Groetzinger Hagualenton Kelly Lowry Mason McClure MacGonigie McGuire Shannon Vogt Wallace Williams Wright Press- Deayn Dices Serpoeee Trina Larkin Nays Mess Russell Stewart Select Council Pittsburg Traction Company Ferguson East End Committee On Griffin Street Kearns Street Victoria Street Brooklyn Street Jet Alley Coleman Street Denmarsh Street Hosack Street Hamlet Street Ophelia Yale Alley Garrett Alley Casselman Alley Fifty-fourth Street Atlantic Street Casselman Street Harcums Alter Mulberry Alley Department of Public Safety Cal Central Station

Washington Nominates Gilbert and Smith for Federal Posts

The President sent to the Senate on February 23 nominations for William B. Gilbert of Oregon as United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit and Henry H. Smith of Michigan as Assistant Register of the Treasury.

Washiington Senate William B. Gilbert Oregon United States Ninth Judicial Circuit Henry H. Smith Michigan Register of the Treasury

Field's Sanity To Be Tested In Embezzlement Trial

Edward M. Field head of Field Wiechers Lindley & Co. faces trial on one of six indictments for grand larceny. His counsel argued he is insane and unfit to plead, offering a White Plains verdict. the judge ordered a sanity jury to be selected.

New Yeak Edward M. Field Field, Wiechers, Lindley & Co van Brunt Field White Plains Nicoll Cochran

Inquiry on Furniture Reductions and Trade Options

A customer writes Mrasas, McClintock & Co. seeking advice on disposing old furniture and replacing with new pieces. The letter asks if the advertised one week price reductions will extend longer and requests guidance on arrangements for an undersized sideboard and a walnut chamber suite.

Mrasas C. McClintock & Co Sirs

Cure for a Raw Sore Then Cuticura Remedies

A parent from Shelter Island Heights New York reports a boy with a worsening raw cheek sore resisting three doctors. After two months using Cuticura Remedies the boy is completely cured and described as fair as any boy. The testimony urges others to seek Cuticura remedies promptly.

Shelter Island Heights, N. Y

Naked Truth on Home Made Clothing Sale This Week

The seller touts reliable home made clothing with one price for all and claims to have removed all tax and profit to clear heavy stock. The promotion invites customers to buy as reduced prices aim to empty the building of remaining medium and heavy weight goods.

Testimonial for Skin Disease Cure Requests

A brief testimonial from Miss Mary McCarthy of 74 New York Ave, Opaensturg, N. Y., describing a long faced skin condition and claiming relief after using a product labeled Crr- RAS.

Mary McCarthy New York Ave Opaensturg N. Y

Auction Room Timing for Quick Cash on Furniture

The note suggests March or April as the best time for an auction to turn old furniture into cash. It also recommends giving furniture as a gift to benefit a needy relative, neighbor, or charitable institution for lasting impact.

Cuticura Resolvent and Cure Advertises Skin Remedies

An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Resolvent as a blood purifier and Cuticura as a skin cure and scar remover. It claims internal cleansing cures skin and blood diseases, with external soaps and ointments advertised for various conditions. The copy mentions pricing, a Boston-based corporation, and a 64 page illustrated booklet with testimonials.

Avery Secke Nets Price Culleen Neal Porres Dave

Special Sale to Be Continued On Same Terms

In response to a correspondent suggestion and many inquiries the furniture sale is extended. The offering was too large to handle or sold quickly, so the sale continues for another period under the same conditions despite two inclement days.

Tremendous Suit Sale in Pittsburg at P. C. C. Clothiers

Value driven display in Pittsburg shows three tables of men s suits priced 7 25 each after grouping at 14 15 and 18 dollars. Styles include sack or cutaway with varied patterns and finishes. Corner Grant and Diamond streets shop invites prompt selection as best value claim is stressed.

P. C.C Clothiers Grant and Diamond Streets

Linen Goods Sale Offer From B. and B. Store

A newspaper ad lists pure linen and Irish linen items with fringe borders and borders. HUCK towels priced at 15 cents each, damask table linens at 68 inches wide 75 cents per yard, cream damask and cream linen damask various widths, 23 inch Irish linen napkins 1.50 per dozen, German linen napkins 1.25 per dozen, and special price on 3.50 pure linen napkins 21 inches square at 2.50 per dozen.

Spring Lace Importation Delights Local Shoppers

Elegant new lace lines arrive with a promise of unmatched value. Point de Irelande Gene Paris Chantilly and torchon patterns come in black white ecru and cream. Linen hand made torcheons offer many widths and prices from 10 cents to two dollars. Orientals Valenciennes and flouncings expand the display for discerning buyers.

Point de Irelande Point de Gene Point de Paris Chantilly Valenciennes

Veilings Highlights Highest Novelties in Tuxedos and Jets

The feature spotlights luxury items including tuxedos and fancy jets, plus grenadines and sewing silks as standout novelties. It notes stylish accessories and refined fabrics driving fashion trends in elite wardrobes.

Merchant Tailoring Promises Low Prices and Quality

The ad claims direct European sourcing and cash purchases reduce costs for bulk buyers. It touts skilled cutters and journeymen, denounces cheap competitors, and states prices are 15 to 25 percent lower than other first class tailors. It invites customers to leave measures in the next two weeks to access new imports.

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