Tobacco Tax Debate Shapes Congressional Battle
Virginia delegation presses for repeal hearing before the Appropriations Committee with Colonel Cowles leading the effort. Death of Representative Barnes of Missouri may affect the Cowles bill as Republicans oppose new action, while Navy spending estimates suggest five million dollars a year for a swift, safe fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Cowles
Distatch
Wasninotos
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Colonel Cowles
North Carolina
Cameron
Venable
Missouri
Friends of Repeal
Congress
Messrs. Reed
Burrows
Ways and
Thas
South
Hican
Messrs
Cannon
Butterworth
McComas
Prospects of the Navy Policy and Shipbuilding Outlook
The House Naval Affairs committee reports on the navy's condition and future prospects. It endorses a gradual $4,000,000 annual appropriation for new ships, warns against haste, and affirms domestic armament supply, yard upgrades, and independent shipbuilding capability. The Vesuvius achieved 21.64 knots on trial, signaling strong American engine and machinery competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumnotos
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
Navy Department
England
Washington Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Pisto
Department
Vesuvius
River and Harbor Bill Faces House Obstruction
Washington January 24 The Rivers and Harbors Committee falls short of securing passage for their appropriation bill due to House obstruction and lax member diligence. An extra effort is planned as a petition circulates urging Speaker to bring the measure to a suspension day vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washseton
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Government Official Tries to Hold Two Profitable Positions
Mr. W. L. Thompson, special Inspector of Customs at El Paso Texas, also represents persons with claims against the Government for duties on animals imported for breeding. On the 34th inst he wrote to Representative Savers seeking information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasniscrox
W. L. Thompson
el Pass
Tex
Treasury rebukes officer over claimant lobbying
A letter passed to the Treasury Department leads to Assistant Secretary Maynard stating the department has no information on the subject but urges that, given the improper conduct of a public officer in supporting government claimants, the officer should promptly resign from service to represent the mentioned class of claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Sayers
Treasury Department
Maynard
Hompson
Thompson
Persistent Suffragists Press for Sixteenth Amendment
The National Woman's Suffrage Association held its annual session in WassixerTon with a crowded reception room in the Senate wing. Miss Anthony led closing remarks noting appeals to Congress since 1866 and warning of persistent efforts for 20 years or more if no favorable action is taken. Delegation members hailed from Minnesota New York Kentucky Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Nebraska Maryland and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WassixerTon
Senate
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Miss Anthony
Congress
Minnesota
New York
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Maryland
Massachusetts
A New Collecting Craze Year Opens Calendars Fun
A new year brings a rising craze for calendars as a popular collecting hobby. Advertisers issue more calendars than ever with artistic designs and colors. Collectors group calendars on walls and around friends as they build displays and track days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeerin
Gubernatorial Hospitality at Executive Mansion
In Haverrspure on January 244 the Executive Mansion plans to host the Legislature and the public. Governors Pattison and Beaver faced family losses after taking office, and now Governor and Mrs. Beaver announce renewed hospitality with generous mansion reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
PMOMA
Comnel
Pattison
Pleasant Jr M C A reception at Lawrenceville
The Lawrenceville Jr M C A held its second annual reception and literary entertainment last evening at the association hall. J M Shields gave an address and Misses Hoyer and Bird with others helped. The Secretary’s report showed a favorable association performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville Young Men's Christian Association
J. M. Shields
Hoyer
Bird
Association
Braddock Lodge Organized and Local Incidents Reported
A Braddock lodge of the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America is formed. A Rankin ticket office was raided by tramps. William Annott of Lima was killed after his wagon was overturned by a runaway team. Goods were stolen from John Lamprecht's store in Martin. Caledonian Club in Braddock marked its 130th anniversary with a banquet. Various local notices include marriages, tax license petitions, and business deals. Wellsville reports three marital separations and Arthur Sinsel, B and O official, is fatally injured.
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Jory
Plisburg
The
Patriotic Order of the Sons of America
Braddock
Rankin
William Annott
Lima
John Lamprecht
Martin's
Caledonian Club of
Sammuel D. Lowena
Linesville Herald
Meadville
Gertrude Phillips
Phillips
Tribone- Republican
Constance Commandery No
Knights Templar
Bellefonte
Elevven
Juagge Medard St Sharon
W. A. Walker
Wellsville
Cleveland
Arthur Sinsel
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
Sinsel
West Virginia State Republican Committee
First Baptist Church
Youngstown
Fs F
Daub Woods Wedding Notice in Allegheny City
Thursday evening January 24 1880 the Rev E Belfour officiated at the marriage of Theo pork G Daub to Attie A Woops both of Allegheny City noting the ceremony held in the religious registry with local newspaper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daub—Wooods
E Belfour
Theopork G. Daub
Attie A. Woops
Allegheny City
Obituaries note multiple deaths and funeral notices
Several brief notices report deaths and upcoming funerals in Pittsburgh area towns. Individuals named include Anna Bennett, Charlotta Green, Mary Fitzsimons, Henry Icken, and Leonora Mercer, with services set at churches and private interments. locations include Allegheny Pittsburg and surrounding streets, with dates in January 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
John
North Avenue
Allegheny
West End officers to be elected on Monday
Ty Harrison and Morton Club of the West End will elect officers for the present year on Monday. A musical entertainment will be given at Penn Incline Hall tonight by the Tippe canoe Club. An expressman named MR says he is not related to the man charged with a robbery in Wikinsburg.
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Ty Harrison
Morton Club
West End
Penn Incline
Tippecanoe Club
Rob
Wikinsbug
Richard McCosnest
A. French Spring Company
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
John Bradley
Brown's
Jonnx Henny Jones
Central Hotel
Allegheny
Pennsylvania Railroad Department
Baltimore and Ohio
Sharpsburg
Bakerstown
Cortes
Bar Association
Groner McCarrin
Union
Preble Avenue
Alleztieny
Dr. Walace
Made to Measure Trousers Offer Priced at Eight Dollars
The ad promotes a high quality made-to-measure trouser at eight dollars, claiming equal to outfits costing twelve to fourteen. It appeals to value, stating the seller offers top quality for everyone with no drop in sales. The tone emphasizes luxury at a bargain price and steady demand.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
Citing blood purification and system building claims, the advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia and tired feeling. Patient testimonials from H D Annott and G W Rose endorse improved health after use. Sold by druggists and Hood & Co Lowell Massachusetts.
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Hood
H. D. Annott
Warren
N. H
G. W. Rose
Pottaville
N.E
C. J. Hood & Clo
Lowell
Mass
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Prospects OF the Navy
Corgrees
Calendarania
Lawrenceville
Hopper Bros. & CO
P Nate
Brussels
Hern
Searthes
Pittsburg
Davis
Tri-State News
Hartman Gorox
Versailles
Upper Gas Ass Fos Company
Agina
Tue Glasgow Iron Company
Pottstown
Marvin
Carson Street
Southside
Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfso
Wama Mealdoora
Savenars Meeyacosters
Issoes
Sobral Ber
Ada J. Greer
Fiteburg
Stadoe
Peeseers Vehseesenessee
Eliza J
Seeseneeeesservereenss
Quovin
Esceneeeneerserssseesese
Oencevesdseece
Lotte Roberton Eevses Pittebarge
See
Pittedure
Charen Scharman
Aleesaes Xuavhony
Lizziy Friederich
Allegheny Taroes Astharine Cuan Stieveseseccceo
Aopheny Deham
Alleghony
Dickinson
Locust Street
Henry C. Ickenson
Dunn
Hatfield Street
Ena Mary
James Dunn
Fitzsimons
Jane
Mary Whitney
John Fi Ons
John Whitney
Webster Avenue
Farpay
St. Bridget's Church
Green
Second Avenue
Charlotta
Walter
Emily Grean
Lardner
WiLiimam la
Sheridan Station
P.C
L. A.W
Mercer
Leonxora Hamilton
J. Carson
Jennie Mercer
South Twenty-fifth Street
Saturnpah
Trimble
Salem
Robert P
Fannie G. Trimble
Anthony Meyer
Meyer
Arnold
Tim
Penn Avenues
James M Fullerton
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
John R
Smithfield ST
Delt
Uwr
Ream
Pittssurg
Jones
Micratr
Carnecic Bros
Albeert Thompsons
Gripp
Onne
Hill Distri
Fifth Ave
En- Broan Serge Oupg
Bram Cabronnie
IST
Inets
Plena Lane
Chaice Art Gata Cfs
Jewelers
Winters
Jaia
Merchant Tailoring Department
Federal St., Allegheny
Wran
Fleishman &Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
A. G Campbell & Sons
Zio Penn Avenue
Wanamaker
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Pietsbare
Alaska
Manufacturing Furriers
Wood Street
N. B
Joo
Art Pottery
J. P. Smith
Lamp,Glass & China Co
Chas. Pfeifer
Smithfield Street
Federal
Eing
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Liverpool
Europe
Austin Baldwin & Co
Gen'l Agfa
Broadway
J. J
United States Mail
Asgow
Londonoy
Oeant SA
SaeeEon Ae
Banwath Shaam
Rage
Naples
Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Henderson Bhothehss
Pitteburg
William Semple, Jr
Atents
C. D. Lewis
Smithfield
St. Vna
Agint A "Insurance CO
Hartford, Conn
Bet
Dawn Zilger
Penn Ave
Penaverse
Geen Street
Wm, Semple’s
Federal Street
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