Banking examiner questions reveal views on private banks
A heated exchange during a committee hearing scrutinized bank failures and state supervision. Witnesses including John P. Jackson and others argued about examiner timing, bank reserves, and the role of private versus state oversight, citing trust companies and outside investments as failure causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PT Jackson
Fidelity Tithe and Rast Company
Hic
Jackson
M. Loren
W. R. Thompson &6
Wiliam Leseburg
Bank of Pulsbury
Patrick
Hijet
Banking Panic Sparks Debate Over State Supervision
A legislative committee hears bankers led by A. Byers and J. Gorman argue over state oversight of private banks. Proponents like W. Chalfant and George J. Hieserman urge uniform examiners, banking departments, and public reports, while opponents advocate limited state reach and reserve requirements.
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Orge J. Iserman
Mechanics National Bank
Menae
Siste
Steck
W. KH. Christian
Lisnk
Thous
Mr. Gormua
Features of the Bill on State Bank Supervision
Senator John B. Robinson outlines bill features and banker opinions on state supervision for state incorporated banks and trust companies. He notes deposits protect public interests and discusses private banks using the name bank and potential private-right concerns.
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Sntor
John B. Robinson
Eand & MecNally
State banking supervision eyed by Pennsylvania legislators
The banking committee discussed a plan for a State banking department with two examiners to supervise eastern and western sections. Senators debated costs, efficiency, and the need to regulate trust companies and bogus investment schemes while protecting river commerce and canal plans. Dunlap warned Pittsburg’s wharf needs and opposed riverfront privatization.
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Orphan's Courts
H. P. Packer
Wellsboro
Fet
Dunlap
Beaver County
Flion
Lee
Banking Committee
Flinn
Pittsburg
End of a Busy Life: Death of F G Walker Carrier for The Dispatch
F G Walker longtime Dispatch carrier for 25 years died at 8 30 pm at 85 Anne Street Sixth Ward cause heart failure born in London 1825 came to Baltimore 1839 to this city 1845 sang in Kennedy Glee Club and Cathedral choir leaves three sons two daughters aged 76 final note on his cheerful temperament and lifelong route work.
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F. G. Walker
Dispatch
Grant Street
Wylie Avenue
Locust Street
Soho
Anne Street
Sixth Ward
Walker
Mr. Walker
London
England
Baltimore
Roote
Kennedy Glee Club
Allegheny
Alderman King to Decide Larceny Case Ownership
Alderman King concluded a larceny hearing over a pair of earrings a breastpin and missing $15 from a shanty boat family near the Point bridge. The Kwitskoski family and Plotaski sisters claimed ownership of the jewelry and $15 and the case was dismissed when the cash could not be produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kwilskotki
Pank Plotuski
Fatik Plotuski
Kwitskoski
Plotaskis
Point Bridge
Kwilskoski
Heirloom China Breakage Alleged in Butler Street Dispute
John Koppell accuses Haley McEwen of breaking a century old family china set during visits at Butler street extension. Valsey McEwen is set for a hearing before Alderman Kerr on Tuesday to answer a charge of malicious mischief based on the alleged incidents.
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Valsey McEwen
Kerr
John Koppell
Butler Street
Koppell
Man Fast Seventeen Days In The Spotlight
Elmer Collins nears the end of a 30 day water only fast to win Harry Davis’ prize. An official medical bulletin at 6 P M reports Collins drank 15 ounces of water since noon, with pulse 76, temperature 98.6 and respiration 18, and he was bright and well after completing the eighth day.
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Elmer Collins
Harry Davis
Noble Bavarian Duelist Seeks Shelter at Allegheny Station
A young wanderer calling himself James Eaglehart known as the Little German Dude tells of a noble birth, a duel with a cousin over a stepmother, exile from his father, and a long trek to America. He lost fingers to frost in a Colorado blizzard while en route to an army post and now survives by begging, living in a police station cell.
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Allegheny Police Station
James Eaglehart
Engiebart
Bavaria
Heidelburg University
America
Colorado
United States Regular Army
St Louis
Cincinnati
Allegheny Station House
Bez
Pobleman
The Cosmic Bean new literary feature opens Sunday
Frank EK. Stock ton introduces The Cosmic Bean a new literary feature set to debut Sunday March 8 readers of The Dispatch are assured an engaging treat for both old and young audiences as the issue promises fresh prose and entertainment.
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Frank EK
Stockton
THE
Dispatch
Frank R. Stockton
Italians Arrested On Ohio Street For Drunkenness
Two men identified as Joseph and John Coukbrigle were arrested on Ohio Street Allegheny for drunkenness. Police found $100 in ten dollar bills on one of them, suggesting hidden means despite their poverty impression. Both were jailed after the search and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Joseph
John Coukbrigle
Postoffice Move Sites Vetted by Inspector Dickson
Inspector Dickson of the Postoffice Department inspected two possible sites for a temporary Allegheny post office move. One location is on Church avenue housing the Sewickley Dairy Company, the other sits at the Federal and North Diamond streets corner. No decision has been reached. Dr. B M Hanna ENT specialist lists office at 720 Penn street, Pittsburgh.
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Dickson
Postoffice Department
Allegheny Post Office
Church Avenue
Sewickley Dairy Company
Federal
North Diamond Streets
Fire Destroys Hillside Homes of Huff and Shook
A hillside fire last evening destroyed Frank Huff's house at 2611 Hamilton Street and nearly consumed Samuel D. Shook's residence at 20613. Neighbors aided in saving Shook's belongings. Huff's damage estimated at 2500 with uncertain insurance. Firefighters faced delays due to steep access as residents demand more hose near the hilltop. An additional chimney fire near 11:30 p.m. at 157 station prompted a new alarm.
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Frank Huff
Samuel Shook
Hamilton Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Samuel D. Shook
Mr. Shook
Henry Shook
Huff
Baldwin Township
Twenty-seventh Street
Jones & Laughlins’ Coal Incline
Joseph Newmeyer
South Twentyseventh
Carson Streets
Cold Snap Strains Allegheny Fuel Supply Across Districts
In flooded Allegheny districts residents suffered without gas and scarce coal as a 16 degree wind chill swept the area. Gas firms blamed limited supply while coal prices rose to 10 cents per bushel and mills in Carnegie paused for lack of fuel. A young wife laments servant troubles, with the story to continue in tomorrow's issue.
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Allegheny
Aole
Weather Bureau
Carnegie Mills
Borntraeger
A Rover Run Down in Corapolis Kills Laborer Nelson Kelly
Nelson Kelley a pipeline laborer from Oakland Indiana was struck and killed by a construction train in Corapolis yesterday afternoon. The 35 year old man had no known relatives in the area. An inquest will be held today. A letter suggests his home may be Oakland Indiana and a bank book shows 500 dollars in June 1889. A sister-in-law in Emerson Iowa is named in one letter dated July 29 1889.
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Nelson Kelley
Oakland
Corapolis
Nelson Kelly
Coraopolis
Kelly
Oakland Bank
James Kelly
Emerson
Iowa
Westinghouse talks show progress in East negotiations
Encouraging reports from yesterday state that telegraphs indicate the preferred stock is nearly fully taken. Some supposed friends of Westinghouse are rumored to act differently, but these reports did not hinder talks. Prospects are that the Electric Company will be in good working order soon. Carpenter notes odd superstitions of statesmen, with his letter to appear in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Westinghouse
Carpenter
Hamilton's Music Store Promotes Pianos and Organs
Hamilton's Music Store at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue touts old reliable piano brands Kuabe Decker Bros Fischer and organs Estey Story Clark at lower prices. It warns buyers about gimmicks of very small payments or offers of being oldest or largest and urges visiting to compare and save money.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Decker Bros
Fischer
Estey and Story and Clark
Hamilton’s
Lupin Shawls Offered In Spring Stock By Jos Honne Co
Local merchants announce Lupin fine black cashmere shawls imported at 350 to 12 dollars and long 6 to 25 dollars with a full line of spring and summer fancy shawls. Jos Honne Co. operates Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupin
Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Waiting on the Men in Two Cities
The Dispatch reports a bleak outlook for builders and trades in two cities as shortages loom before May. Contractors like M. G. Frank expect little new work and fear idle time, while eight hour demands threaten to halt further construction and provoke lockouts across all trades.
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M. G. Frank
McAfee
Builders’ Exchange
Mr. Frank
Candidates for Office at Typographical Union Meeting
At the Typographical Union No. 7 meeting tomorrow nominations for International Union representatives include O A Williams D W McCleary Ed Hope Thomas J McAuliffe C E Adams George L Hopper A P Andrews and for officers E J Adams Cal Wratt J L Evans John Miller I P Harrington Financial Secretary T J Dicus Robert Bextle Recording Secretary Benjamin Fink. Amendments to bylaws to set a secretary salary of 18 dollars a week and to establish central headquarters.
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Typographical Union No. 7
International Union
Boston
O. A. Williams
D. W. McCleary
Ed Hope
Thomas J. McAuliffe
C. E. Adams
George L. Hopper
A. P. Andrews
E. J. Adams
Cal Wratt
J. L. Evans
John Miller
I’. M. Harrington
T. J. Dicus
Robert Bextle
Benjamin Fink
Glass Employers Association proposes new scale gains acceptance
The Glass Employers' Association formed last July presents a new pay scale already adopted by several firms. The group plans expansion across the country toward a national body while Flint Packers seek union access but face rejection. A Steubenville conference will explore cooperative action to support members during difficulties. Flint's next move remains uncertain.
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Glass Employers’ Association
Flint Workers Union
Steubenville
Flints
New Sand Blast Machine to Boost Glass Production at Jeannette
Chambers and McKee Glass Co of Jeannette plans a two story 50 by 80 foot building to house a second sand blast machine. Output will reach 7500 feet ground 6000 feet chipped and 6000 feet enameled glass daily. T. A. Allcock of Chicago will head the new plant. George A Macbeth & Co deny plans for electric bulbs and say Ellwood Ind factory will focus on chimneys. A meeting of brick contractors over wage demands adjourned with no conclusions. Ajax Manufacturing Co of Allegheny ships boring machines to Valparaiso as part of its growing South American trade. Plans to rebuild Jones Cavitt works on Southside.
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Chambers & McKee Glass Company
Jeannette
T. A. Allcock
Chicago
George A. Macbeth & Co
Ellwood
Ind
Ajax Manufacturing Company
Allegheny
Valparaiso
Chile
Australia
Buenos Ayres
Not Yet Commenced and Insurance Pending Decision
The firm has not yet commenced and the insurance has not been fully adjusted. When this is done in a few days, it is thought the firm will decide on its future course.
No Railroad Strike Averted by Pennsy Agreement
Pennsy employees west of Pittsburgh accept Manager Wood’s proposal after four division reviews. No wage raise, but minor overtime concessions and clearer order handling. Settlement reached amicably with four divisions, managers planning fewer overtime shifts.
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Pennsy
Manager Wood
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wood
Chicago
Single Tax League Meets to Discuss Value Standard
The Single Tax League will meet tomorrow evening at 64 Fourth Avenue. The discussion on the Need of Both Capital and Labor of an Unvarying Standard of Value, begun at the last meeting, will be continued.
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Single Tax League
Fourth Avenue
Industrial Notes: Charters Granted and Labor Talk
A charter was granted yesterday to the L. W. Jankins Tobacco Company and the S.C. Lappe & Sons Turning Company. Union secretary Lurry reports Marble Cutters' Union No. 7 has several applications for eight hour days. Carpenters and drivers in Scottdale seek renewal of the nine hour day, discharge of non union workers, and a semi monthly pay system.
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L. W. Jankins Tobacco Company
Newecars
Duquesne Elecae Road
East Liberty
S.C. Lappe &Sons
Lurry
Marble Cutters’ Union No. 7
Carpenters and Drivers
Scottdale
Kenova Promotes Itself as Industrial City Gateway
An open letter from Kenova West Virginia extols flood safety and growth potential at the Ohio and Big Sandy river confluence. The Kenova Association plans to donate manufacturing sites and attract industry, noting rail links to Norfolk and Western and connections to Columbus and Chicago. It highlights a mild climate, parks, and a $75,000 hotel as signs of a coming model city. The writer invites manufacturers to contact President J. H. Dingee or the Kenova writer for maps and lot prices.
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Kenova
W. Va
Ohio Valley
Big Sandy River
West Virginia
Kenoys
Ceredo
Big Sandy
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Kenova Association
Ohio
Renova
Pocshontes
Connellsville
Kenowya
Scioto Valley
Columbus
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Vanderbilt
Grand Union
Newport News and Mississippi Valley Railroad
Ohio River Railroad
Ohio and
Big Sandy Rivers
Hanging Rock
Chicago
Seaboard
Pittsburg
J. H. Dingee
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
L. T. Pecx
Ww Ve
New Market Opportunity Tied to Ohio River and Lake Erie Canal
The article argues for immediate construction of an Ohio River and Lake Erie deep water canal to unlock Northwest markets. Captain John McIntyre cites shifts in the Pittsburg coal trade toward Kanawha operators, who benefit from cheaper West Virginia coal and fewer labor tensions. It stresses geographic advantages, shipping time, and potential gains for Pennsylvania and iron interests if the canal is built and funded.
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John McIntyre
Ichabod
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Captain McIntyre
Cincinnati
Louisville
West Virginia
Louisyville
McIntyre
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mississippi
Monongahela
Lake Erie Canal
Northwest
Neckwear and Furnishings Spring Stock Display
Fisk, Clark & Flagg announce their spring neckwear in Tecks, Puffs and 4 in hands with a large, fresh assortment and broad stock. They tout complete dress furnishings, shirts, collars, cuffs, scarves, and gloves, plus star brand percale shirts and discounted winter underwear clearances to move stock now.
Largest Assortment in the City
Readable text notes a largest assortment in the city with an address at 47 BLXTH Street. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Blxth
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