Pittsburg Builders Fight Eight Hour Day Push
Local contractors and builders resist an eight hour day, warning it could paralyze Pittsburgh’s building trade. They cite Erie underbidding, contractor influence, and imports as factors, urging action through national associations to protect wages and employment.
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Money orders and mail deliveries rise in 1889 report
The department shows higher totals in 1889 versus 1886 with increased money orders and remittance values, and a rise in pieces delivered and collected. The Letter Carrier Division reports 6,217,727 items in 1886 growing to 10,965,284 in 1889, an increase of 4,647,537 or 75 percent, while Special Delivery Division handles more items with a 71 percent rise.
Reptile Mystery Sparks County Commentary
County Commissioner Mercer muses on a yard dug reptile found New Year’s Day as he ponders frost lines and climate knowledge. The discussion widens to weather wisdom, winter habits, and whether cold blooded animals could learn to speak like humans in a reflective local commentary.
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Free Bridges Debate and Jones Calls for Board Vacancy Fill
B F Jones argues against free bridges citing neglect of new spans and devaluation of existing ones held by widows and orphans. He compares local efforts to Chicago and insists state of repairs could harm street conditions while urging councils to let him fill board vacancies for study.
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Danner’s Essence of Health touted for influenza cure
A medicine named Danner’s Genuine Essence of Health is advertised as a rapid system brace and cure for influenza coughs and colds. It claims instant relief and speedy recovery with regular use, sold by Danner Medicine Company in Allegheny Pa and local dealers. Also mentions a liquor trade warehouse address T. D. Casey & Co. and a holiday stock call.
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Brice Backed By Carlisle In Ohio Senatorial Contest
Ohio politician Mr. Al Carlisle arrived from a business trip and spoke with The Dispatch reporter on the eve of the Ohio Senatorial contest. He endorsed Cal Brice as the likely caucus nominee, citing Brice’s organized campaign, management, and reform of past misrepresentations. Carlisle noted Brice’s financial success and integrity, addressing opposition claims about residency and moneyed ties. He also quoted Judge Thurman’s belief that Brice would be a competent senator if elected, and said Carlisle would depart today for Columbus.
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Southside Rapid Transit Sparks Local Development
New project by Kert Carter and Robert McKibbin in the Thirty-third ward plans to buy the Bailey heirs estate around Monongahela Water Company’s water tank near Fort Clinton for 36000 dollars. Ground to be divided into lots with a building loan plan to supply houses, offering a wide sea vale view and a rapid incline connection to Williamsburg within fifteen minutes, with sewer needs negated in several respects.
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Remedies for Headache and Constipation Mention Syrup of Figs
Fragmentary text advises using Syrup of Figs to ease headaches and liver related symptoms. Mentions methods to lighten or relieve ailments, though wording is garbled and unclear.
Constitution Amended at Newsboys Home Board Meeting
The Newsboys Home Board met yesterday. Rev Dr Purves led prayer as president. the Visiting Committee praised the home’s condition. The Executive Committee raised the day school salary to 1 month and noted Drui tt’s receipt of 15.54 dollars. Sabbath attendance averaged 80 with no day school last month. Secretary Kerr reported 1889 subscriptions totaling 965. The Mother Goose entertainment at Bijou earned 1791 60 with 95 expenses. proceeds will repay debt leaving 314 14 in treasury. The constitution was amended to require yearly officer elections and a yearly superintendent, three governing committees, and a weekly 175 dollar payment by all boys unless special.
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Robberies Spook Wilkinsburg Residents After Quiet Spell
Wilkinsburg, once peaceful, endures two bold early morning robberies. At Water Street, a burglar entered the Black home around 2 am, forcing entry through a chiseled window latch near a dining room door and taking forks and spoons. A second house on T. Street was entered via a side window, with another unspecified sum stolen, heightening local unease.
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John Black
Water Street
Mr. Black
Bethesda Home Matters Discuss Site Options and Applicants
The Bethesda Home managers met in the Hamilton building and discussed securing sites for the new home including a promising option at a reasonable rent. Several applications were received, notably Mrs Edison of New York who led a Cleveland home. Mrs Mair declined to serve but offered support. The charter will be ready for signature next Tuesday. Oxfordpans Court sale of real estate: a two story brick house at 87 Logan Street to be sold Friday January 3 at 2 AM.
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