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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1890
Page
5
A discussion of pitch as a vocal property, how incorrect tension or laxity of the vocal ligaments misstates tone, and the mental control needed to achieve true pitch. It contrasts educated ear training with common mis-tuned pianos and explains breathing technique for enhanced vocal resonance.
A satirical column criticizes hotel owners for chasing profit over guests while praising the unassuming service staff. It contrasts Phyllis of the country hotel with the cynical system that profits from indifferent hospitality and misnamed luxuries. The piece laments harshly on urban travel life and consumer greed.
Streets in the East End suffer from bad conditions hindering property sales and rentals. Abutting owners offer to pay for grading but await city action. The piece reports on local real estate transactions, investor interest, denials about a major sale, and broad market activity including down town property prices and stock movements.
A fragmented notice from Central Traction details coal books and price information. The text references Pittsburg Cyclorama Co and Union, with scattered mentions of Pits and western bank, suggesting a trade or sales context.
Banks report rapid activity in early 1880s markets with weekly exchanges surpassing the prior year by over two million. Reports note steady food supply and firm prime rates amid rising money in New York, with bond quotes and railroad investments cited as favorable.
Market opened at 100 percent and closed near 109 percent after a fluctuating session. New York staff joined the local crowd to push sales but buyers stayed scarce, indicating a waning demand and a hold over market pressures.
Residents of Claysville Pa report many wells located and drilling underway amid strong indications of an imminent oil boom. Officials and locals see prospects of rapid activity and increased production in the near future.
Samuel W. Black & Co sold the coal yard property on Marion avenue Allegheny a lot about 20 feet by 115 feet with tracks for a price near 20000 The sale notes that coal yard improvements boost ground values near rail facilities Reed B. Coyle & Co sold for Enoch Davis a lot on Oak Lane near 40120 dig alley The text also cites other parcel sales and mortgage terms in the period with various buyers and locations.
The Building Inspector reports a rough week with 11 permits issued, up from 9, due to poor weather and worse roads. The total estimated cost of improvements is 720,093, with a list of numerous two and three story dwellings and small stores across Lincoln Avenue Liberty Street Baum Street and other wards.
A committee of real estate agents backing an exchange has scheduled a meeting for January 14 at 5 P M. Poor weather and bad roads hinder plans as only 19 building permits were issued last week. Improvements are estimated at $20, Boulevard Plage area is growing with several new houses completed and about a dozen more under construction.
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