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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1891

Page

2

The Army Strength and Its Faithful Ranks

A discussion honors the regular army and its non-commissioned ranks, contrasting esteem for soldiers with civilian views. It details current force levels, department roles, and structure from officers to enlisted men, plus upcoming weather bureau changes and regiment composition.

West Point Regular Army Aulintent Flenureite National Guard C.C. Howanp Goversors Island New York Harbor

New Biographies and Books Grab Attention in 1891

The critic reviews a stack of biographies and essays from Lamb to Ibsen and Savonarola, plus works by Morris and Riis. It notes illustrations, frontis pieces, and translations, with praise for Howe and Stanley, and highlights contemporary novels and the push for church union via the union plan.

Plutarch Charles Lamb Benjamin Ellis Martin Scribner's London Lamb Savonerola Savonerela William Clark A. C. McClurg, &Co Villari Romola Clark George Eliot San Marco Austin Dobson Dodd, Mead & Co Charlotte Corday Madame Boland Princess de Lamballe Madame de Zenlis Henrik Ibsen Henrik Juerer William Morton Payne Ibsen A. C. McClurg Desiree Sweden Norway Dodd, Meat & Co Napoleon Bonaparte Stanley Mackay Uganda A. C. Armstrong & Son Scriber’s Bonaparte Marie Louise Josephine Napoleon Imbert de Saint Armand Thomas Sargeant Perry Charles Morris C. Griges & Co Louisburg Samuel Adams Drake Lee & Shepard James K. Hosmer Scripner Cezar United States Harrison Ple D. Appleton & Co Jules Breton New York

Kipling Letter Attacks American Girl in Dispatch Notes

Rudyard Kipling writes another letter on America for The Dispatch. The piece reports readers across the United States are discussing his blunt critique of American girls and society.

Rudyard Kipling America United States

Hamilton Hotel Faces Spring Improvements and Management Change

The Hamilton Hotel will be improved in spring as Frank Traylor becomes sole proprietor after buying Thomas Brown out. A $10,000 renovation will remove the first floor stairway and partitions, create one large room, and combine office and bar. Duquesne adds new culinary leadership with George Savo as steward and Achile Berta as chef.

George Savo Delmonico's Achile Berta Duquesne Frank Traylor Thomas Brown Hamilton Hotel Taylor Penn Avenue

Gail Borden Eagle Condensed Milk for Infants

The text argues many buy inferior foods, noting infants deserve the best and promotes Gail Borden Eagle brand condensed milk as superior infant food available at grocers, plus Marvin's creamed honey cakes described as a delightful dainty to order from grocers.

Gail Borden Eagle Marvin

Pastor and people in New York church unity gesture

A Pilgrim Congregational Church pastor Rev Samuel H Virgin chose to stay with his flock after receiving a unanimous call from Boston's Park Street Church. The scene featured tearful, clapping congregants and a salary increase, illustrating bonds between pastor and parish in a moment of potential transition. The piece also notes a census listing 140 U S religious bodies and the complexity of unifying diverse denominations.

Pilgrim Congregational Church New York City Samuel H. Virsin Gregg Park Street Boston Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn Theodore Cuyler Dr. Virgin Pilgrim Church United States Census Bureau Washington General Jovidence Journal

Sunday Church Services Across Pittsburg Pa

Numerous Pittsburgh churches list Sunday worship across schedules in morning and evening sessions. Names include East Exp CHristian CHvunen T D Butler, First Excise Lutheran Centre, Eight Presby terian Rev E R Donehoo, Seventh Presbyterian Rev C S McClelland, Fifth Avenue M E Cavney, Thirty-Third Street U P Unve ch Rev J McD Hervey, Lawrenceville Presbyterian Rev A E G, Mt Washington Presbyterian Rev E S Farrand, First U P Cur rea Rev William J Reid, Central Presbyterian Rev A A Mealy, Fourth Avenue Baptist Rev H C Apple garth, Southside Presbyterian Rev F St Farrand, and more with varied service times and sermon topics.

Pennavenne Seventh Street J. R. Sutherland Pr. M Christ William the Silent Prince of Orange St James’ Church Penn Avenue Sixteenth Street Aeokser Shady Avenue Barrist First Christian Cnunch Mansfield Valley C. H. Philips Morgan Errcorat Cuvarch C. C Case United Presbyterian Church Rides Avenue Allegheny U. P Smithfield Street M. E Seventh Avenue Charles Edward Locke Young People's Meeting Pittsburg East Exp Christian Chvunen T. D. Butler Grant Street Edmund Balfour D. D Seventh Presbyterian Church Herron Avenue C. S. McClelland New Jerusalem Fifth Avenue M. E. Cavney L. McGuire P. U Thirty-Third Sreeer U. P Farrand U. P. Currea William J. Reid J. M. Ross Gracr Reformep Caverey Webster Avenue John H. Pragh PoIst Breeze J. W. Harsha Joel Serah Gorpon Presbyterian Ministerial Association First Presbyterian Church St. Manze's Memorial Reformed Chures North Highland Avenue C. M. Hartzell Latrobe Calvary P. E. Caunen East End George Modges Tummo Presbyterian Church Sixth. Avenue B. P. Cowan Mission School Gab Gvening

Numerous area churches hold morning services across city

A long list of churches including Observatory Hill First Presbyterian Arc Street Providence Liberty Chestnut Stockton Avenue Fourth U P and others advertise morning sermons and evening revival plans. Subjects include Acquaintance With God The New Birth The Name of Christian Bethel The Great Moral Miracles Open Eyes and The Sealed Book. Communion and youth meetings are noted with special union service planned and revivals scheduled for next week.

Eroate A. P. Caveen Observatory Hill J. E. Wishart Goa First Presbyterian Church Arc Street David Kennedy First Congregational Church Franklin and Manhattan Streets N. McCorkle Green Street Baptist Church Scott and Robinson Streets Laws Second Congregational Church Corner North Grant Avenues William McCracken Buena Vista Street Secon A. P. Curren W. H. WcMillan D. D A. W Major Whittle First Christian Cuuren W. F. Richardson L. J. Neer Richmond McClure Presbyterian Presbyterian Cuvree JJ Glaas Wy Edgetting Y. P H. T. McClelland Western Theoly Seminary

Seventh Cavalry Grudge Repaid At Wounded Knee

Elaine Goodale cites survivor testimony from Pine Ridge dated January 12 affirming the battle was not a planned war party. She notes many Indians were unarmed, women searched, and a volley followed one firing youth. Civilian deaths and a call to prevent future indiscriminate slaughter are emphasized.

Wasurxg Tos Commissioner 'S Indian Affairs Thas Elaine Goodale Pine Ridge Wounded Knee Big Foot Red Becun Seventh Cavalry Custer Sibley

Two Startling Cases of Escape from Doom in Butler and Sharpsburg

Mrs Anna Mangold of Butler PA recounts a crippling sequence of illnesses from cold to digestive and chest pains. She credits Dr Copeland and Hiair with dramatic recovery, noting a 31 pound gain in two months and improved health after treatment.

Mrs. Mangold Butler Mr. Mahan Sharpsburg

Terrible Grave Situation Rescued by Doctors Copeland and Blair

Timothy Mahan of Sharpsburg says four years of catarrh left him near death. After consulting several physicians he found relief through treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair, reporting his symptoms—blocked head and nose, eye and temple pains, mucus in throat, night sweats, heart palpitations, poor appetite—gone and his health restored. He praises the specialists and recommends them.

Timothy Mahan Eigteenth Street Sharpsburg Bros’ Gines Works

Dispensation Halts Keokuk Wedding Plan

In Keokuk on January 16 a planned marriage between Dr. L. D. Eley of Ilion Indiana and Miss Kate Conroy was postponed after St Francis de Sales priest Father Lowrey learned a papal dispensation from Davenport had not arrived. Eley is reportedly previously married and thus lacked needed dispensation. The couple and Mrs Conroy hurried to Davenport to seek the Bishop.

Keoxus L. D. Eley Ilion Ind Cleveland Fort Wayne St Francis de Sales Davenport Father Lowrey Dr. Eley Couran

Notable Pittsburgh Citizens Endorse Dr Sopeland and Hiair

A list of prominent Pittsburgh residents who have visited Drs Sopeland and Hiair and freely offered endorsements includes J. S. Moore of 121 and 1 2 Fifth Avenue, Miller of 121 and 13 Fifth Avenue, Samuel Crawford of Hogus & Hacke dry goods, K R M Anderson of the Sheriff's office, and John G. Frazier of 6710 Kirkwood Street.

Pitteburg Sopeland and Hiair J. 5. Moore Fifth Avenue Miller Samuel Crawford Hogus & Hacke R. KR. M. Anderson Sheriff's Office John G. Frazier Kirkwood Street

Evidence by Mail Promises Cure for Catarrh

Patients from Prospect Pennsylvania and Eckhart Mines Michigan report relief from chronic catarrh after treatment by Drs. Copeland and Blair. The doctors advertise home treatment from 66 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh with hours 9 AM to 9 PM, offering care for catarrh and chronic diseases of the eye ear throat and lungs.

W.T. Henshaw Prospect CopeLand & Blair Sixth Avenue Pittsboro W. H. Copeland Pittsburg Whittier Penn Avenue Pittburg Sli

Late News In Brief From Diverse Areas

A digest of incidents worldwide including San Francisco seaboard preparations for the season, French workmen protesting duties, a secret New York watching set for Nibitiata, and the Michigan Salt Association winding up in March. Reports cover a rebel force in Entre Rios, American Brewery Association origins, charitable aid to Nebraska farmers, a Windsor Alabama hanging, medical notes from Koch related doctors, a Maryland bond case verdict, and suspected room rentals in Alabama amid a murder warrant context.

San Francisco New York Michigan Jacksonville Fla Edward Emmons Richmond Staten Island Kate Ownes Entre Rios American Brewery Association St. Louis Board of Trade Farmers’ Alliance Nebraska John Johnson Opelika Jerkins Moore Dr. Sharley Detroit Michigan Koch Koch Scholler Paris M Town N.C

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