Famine Fears and Investment Woes in Mineral Rich Russia
Dr. Charles Faves warns famine could recur in Russia without peasant-driven cultivation and railroads. He notes vast mineral wealth but conservative policy blocks capital, with the Czar approving public projects. A French visitor praises Russian gentility and Paris charm while contrasting police wayfinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Charles Faves
Allecheny
Duquesne
Europe
Paris
London
Debts at J P Witherow Co Face Collection Push
Thomas Deegan of Chicago arrived in the city and registered at the Schlosser Hotel. He claims to know the Witherow firm’s affairs and hopes to collect owed sums to enable the company to wipe out its indebtedness. Deegan, now with Sterling Boiler Co, says Chicago business slows as the World’s Fair approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Deegan
Chicaco
Schlosser
Deegan
J. P. Witherow Cound
Withmid
Deezan
Sterling Boller Company
Windy City
John Marron
Edward
William Reardon
J. E. O'Donnell
Dengle
Buffalo
Austin
Tonawanda
Duluth
Lehigh
Delaware
Lackawanna
Theatrical Tour Push Through Cities and Rail Lines
The weekly theater hustle intensifies as tours travel from New Castle Akron and Pittsburgh to Columbus Cincinnati and Cumberland. The Boy Tremp company sails through the city en route to Silacauga with 76 participants. Stockholders of the land company plan an annual meeting at Sylveanga with BR and O officials and Queen and Crescent travel agents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Ellis
New Castle
Akron
Pittsburg
J. H. Wallick
Goverete
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cumberland
Tre Pay
Brooklin
I Wii
Silacauga
Geeco
Crescent
Land Company
Sylveanga
Division Passioneer
ED. Smith
BR & O
A. Baird
The
Queen and Crescent
Judge Garry White In Wriestling
Judge Harry White visited the city to bolster his Supreme Judgeship nomination by quick campaigning. He aims to unite Allegheny County voters as rival factions among Hawkins and Eving supporters fail to drop their preferred candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry White
Harry White
Allegheny County
Pittshere
Judes
Hawkins
Eving
Willie
Breckenridge Critiques World's Fair Opening Choice
Congressman Breckenridge of Kentucky toured to Granville to speak at Dennison College, calling his selection as World's Fair orator a mistake. He, a former Confederate soldier, says a Northern figure like Blaine or Depew would have been a better pick for the opening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Granville
Dennison College
Blaine
Depew
Charles Mason
George Johnston
Mr. Randolph
Mr. Johnston
Bigman
Mr. Mason
Mason
Fragmentary political remark on Democratic House stance
A brief excerpt notes irritation at ongoing political process and questions the nation’s grounds for complaint about the Democratic House. It hints at dissent without specific names or dates.
Great Men Together at National Board of Trade Meeting
The National Board of Trade will hold its annual meeting in Washington on January 27 bringing together national business leaders. The program includes resolutions on testing building materials with a 1000 ton government testing machine, debt collection and insolvent estates, interstate commerce prosecutions, reciprocity with foreign nations, Pacific Rim trade, immigration enforcement, and naval reserve funding for state militias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Trade
Washington
United States
Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Pacific Ocean
United States Naval Reserve
Secretary of the Navy
Water from the Ohio River to supply Coropolis wells
Coropolis forms a water works company led by C E Cornelius and F W Patterson to dig a deep Ohio river back channel well for filtered water. Capital stock is 35000 dollars with mains planned on State and School streets and pumping through mains. Fire protection and a future reservoir are planned, council oversight allowed, and bonds offered by contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corogpolis
Shane
F. W. Patterson
C. E. Cornelius
H.S. Keihl
K D. Smith
R Evans
L. & Hooper
C. E Cornelius
T. E. Cornelius
Alfred McCabe
Ohio
Sewickley
Youngstown
Seeey
Sociology in Court and Aggrieved Wives Seek Solace
A late 19th century county sociology meeting features lively debate on the causes of social evils as wives press for support in court. Cases include Lillie Frederick seeking alimony from Howard Frederick, Kreiger and Dengle family disputes, and Barbara Parker versus Leon Parker with weekly payments. The proceedings mix courtroom theater with divorces, settlements, and cautions from Judge Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sociological Institute
Kennedy
Gohring
Herbert Spencer
Lillie C. Frederick
Howard E. Frederick
Herminie Kreiger
Frederick Kreiger
D. C. Reardon
Kreiger
Kenordga
Marron
Dengle
Mr. Reardon
Edward Allman
McKeesport
Mr. Allman
Mralman
Barbara Parker
Leon Parker
Shaler Township
Messrs
Reardon
Parker
Quadri Centenary to Be Celebrated in Pittsburg
The quadri centennial of Columbus discovery will be celebrated in Pittsburg on February 3 1892 with a banquet at the Monongahela House under the Columbus Club. Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ryan and several bishops are expected to attend along with Pittsburgh leaders. A arrangements committee led by Charles McNally Paul C Dunlevy Jr J Harmon Savage and others oversees planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Columbus
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Columbus Club
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Ryan
Philadelphia
Kean
Wheeling
Mullen
Eric
McGovern
Harrisburg
O'Harrah
Scranton
Phelan
Wail
Allerheny
Wilhan Aan Beniones
Dani Dougherty
Charles McNally
Paul C. Dunlevy, Jr
J. Harmon Savage
P. Haberman, Jr
Thomas K. Hackett
Frank A. Hopper
J. L. McShane
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Large Movement of Theatrical People Via Pennsylvania Lines
The Pennsylvania Lines expand theatrical transport this season with new baggage cars to safeguard expensive scenery. Report notes lines carried major companies through Pittsburgh last week including Henry E. Dixey and Duff Opera Company, totaling about 10 consignments to Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Henry E. Dixey
Chicago
Kendall
New York
Duff Opera Company
Vagetrab
Bill
Pittsborg
Advertising Wrinkles and a Fireproof Safe Test
A Pittsburg undertaker dealer returns from Maryland and the South amid flu fears. An owner mocks casket readiness, while signs tout new shrouds and a Barnes Safe withstands a major blaze at The Leader Publishing Company demonstrating its fireproof claims.
Piano bargains and stock sale at Herrmann Lyneh ads
A window of piano bargains lists Weber, Hardman, and Knabe instruments at low prices from J. M. Herrmann & Co. on Smithfield Street, plus new pianos by Sohmer Colby and Schubert. Also ads for stock-taking at Anthon and underwear bargains at Lyneh on Market Street. Rooms for rent offered via The Dispatch cent-a-word classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber “Hee
Knabe
J. M. Herrmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer
Colby and
Schubert
Clave
H. J. Lyneh's
Market Street
Curbing the Falls and Buffalo's Industrial Future
Long article outlines plans to harness Niagara Falls power with a 25 foot diameter tunnel funded by capitalists led by Jay Gould. Project aims 120,000 horsepower for Buffalo, boosting electricity, mills, shipping, and regional growth including Pillsburys' Buffalo mill prospects and annexation drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara
Messrs. Austin
Wright
C.F. McKenna
Austin
Great Lakes
Frankfort-on-the- Main
United States
Lockport
N. Y
Manayunk
Niagara River
Falls Company
Soo Paper Company
Niagara Village
Pillsburys
Minneapolis
Bison City
Canada
New York
Tonawanda
Erie County Savings Bank
Main
Niagara Streets
Sale of chinchilla overcoats and ulsters announced
On Monday Geach offers 300 men's chinchilla overcoats and 300 men's chinchilla ulsters for 6 dollars each. Coats feature velvet collars. ulsters are long with flannel lining. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. at Grant and Diamond streets promotes the sale.
Allegheny Post Office Funds Spark Citizen Outcry
Allegheny residents voice anger over delays to a new post office building. Postmaster Gilleland cites 1890 91 figures and predicts 282000 in 1891 receipts with about 40000 net earnings while noting mail flows favor Pittsburg. Officials argue higher turnover would justify a large new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Postoffice
Pittsburg
Alleghenians
Gilleland
Alleheny
Allegheny
PIANIST COMPOSER AND CONDUCTOR MAAS HONORED
A tribute to Louis Maas, famed pianist composer and conductor, noting his roles as Leipsic professor and Boston Philharmonic conductor in 1881 82, plus praise of his touring and quotes about Henry F Miller pianos. An unrelated sale list follows for W C Whitehill Music Parlor and Cavitt Pollock Co 935 Penn Ave offering decorated chamber sets and grocery bargains with bulk pricing and free delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Maas
United States
Europe
Leipsicc Conservatory of Music
Philharmonic Society of Boston
America
St. Louis Spectator
Maas
Henry F. Miller
Miller
W. C. Whitehill
Third Avenue
Cavitt, PoLtnock & Co
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Supreme Court Hearing Set Over Pittsburg Street Laws
The Supreme Court will hear cases next Friday on Pittsburg curative street acts. Judge McClung dismissed Whitney and Bingaman’s suits. lower courts ruled the acts constitutional. A decision before month end could influence street bond issuance and city taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
McClung
George L Whitney
Cr. Bingaman
Philadelphia
Pittburg
Moreland
Marvin's crackers promise prosperity and happier home life
An advertisement extols Marvin's crackers as pure and healthful for a prosperous business image and a happy family. It claims the crackers make children fat and wives good natured, reducing crankiness, and urges buying from the grocer without substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Overcoats and wraps offered dirt cheap at Thornton Bros
Four good overcoats and ulster at low prices. Pittsburg Combination Cloth Ladies and misses wraps advertised as cheaper daily. Jackets and new markets priced from $1 to $6. Thornton Bros at 128 Federal St Allegheny claim remarkable past prices and urge customers to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Allegheny
Excursion to Washington via B O R R Thursday January 28
Excursion by the B O R R to Washington D C departs from the B & S station at 8 a m and 9 2 p m January 28 with round trip rate nine dollars tickets valid ten days Through Pullman parlor cars on the morning train and sleepers on the night train Also mention of Reining Wilds 710 Penn avenue selling dress trimmings and Taft s Philadelphia Dental Rooms 39 Fifth avenue offering painless dental services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Reining & Wilds
Penn Avenue
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Moscow
St. Petersborg
Alexander
Faonek
J.P. Witherow & Co
Gress
Soijourn
Orio
Schultz
Tyanho
D. D. Brice
Brace
Bradley
Gonrt
T. H. Davis
Mr. Bruce
Mr. Davis
Bruce
Mr. Coates
George Elskonovitch
Goehting
Two Cities
Louisa Kellerman
Louisa Weigle
George Kellerman
Alderman Black
Bob Johnston
Pender
Kellerman
Maryland
Barnes
Barnes Safe and Lock Company
Leader Publishing Company
Joseph T. Nevin
Anthon
Dispach
Liberty Street
Federl Street
Reine & W
Haven & Kersey
Water Street
Gipeland
Valencia
Thompson
Teompsex
Gusky
Haven & Keenvas
E. Maginn
Topay
J. H. Rousxen & Bro
Rosenbaum & Co
Washington, D. C
BR. F
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Sagweee
Ladies
Cabinet
Stevens Chair CO
Brain Worker
People’s New
Imperial
Bath
Dowd
Monroe Street
Sixth Street
Kensington
Chambers Glass Co
Burrell Improvement CO
Fourth Avenue
Jsi
Tuwrea
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