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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1889

Page

3

Exposition to Add Special Tin Plate and Glass Buildings

The Exposition Society plans new structures at the west end of Main Hall to house extensive tin-plate and glass exhibits. President Marvin says space is fully allocated yet demand grows, with the tin-plate group led by the McKeesport company and Pittsburg glass manufacturers seeking large displays. Architects and boards discuss logistics, band engagements, and ticketing as preparations accelerate.

Exposition Society Marvin McKeesport Company Pittsburg D. C. Ripley Pennsylvania Ely

Grandfather Re marries in Indiana Township

John Young Sr a wealthy Indiana township farmer and widow Elizabeth Kendall of Harmersyville Pa obtained a marriage license. Young born October 30 1901 is over 87 and seeks companionship as they proceed to Alder man McMasters office where the magistrate issues the license.

John Young Indiana Township Elizabeth Kendall Harmersyville Mr. Young Kendall

Second Avene Street Railway Extends to Glenwood

The relaying and extension of the Second Avenue Street Railway to Glenwood introduces a new track-laying method. Ties lie five feet underground with iron chairs bolted to timber at each end, rails seated in chairs after secure fish plates. Cars are planned to run at 15 miles per hour.

Avene Glenwood

Mortality Data and Relief Fund Update

The mortuary report lists 104 deaths last week with causes including fever and liver issues. Treasurer W. B. Thompson reports Johnstown Relief Fund at 76605926 dollars with 18596 raised yesterday. Citizens of Fort Wayne and Grand St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church noted among donors.

Giles Com A W. BR. Thompson Johnstown Fort Wayne Grand St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church McCandress Township

Old Birmingham Street Car Board Resigns in Favor of New Management

The Birmingham Street Car Company undergoes a formal leadership shift as the old board resigns in the presence of W. W. Patrick and a new five member board is installed. H Sellers McKee becomes President with Brickell as Secretary and Murray Warner as General Manager.

Birmingham Street Car Line W. W. Patrick Fifth Avenue Patrick Messrs Charles H. Clark B. Wolf, Jr Alexander Nimick Beltthoover Birmingham United States

Diamond Street Widening Claims Process Underway

The Board of Viewers will issue notices to interested parties today as Diamond street widening proceeds. A meeting is set for August 1 to hear damage claims for the improvement. Chiefs and officials notify builders at Diamond and Wood streets that the city bears no responsibility for damages from future work or improvements on abutting properties.

Diamond Street Bigelow David Mre Eda S. E. McKee Ron Wallinged Street Neville Fourth Ave Villa Parl John F. Baxter KR. H Westinghouse Mellon Brothers Station St Fifth Avenue Renius Station Street Slack & Baird Sourth Ave SALE Baum Grove East End Mello Baxter Simithfield Street McUlintour Potat Elysian Aves Mellon Broth Gio Orricg Boroven Cleer MekEesvoart Seventh Avenue Works Alley Shaw's Avenue Olive Street Center Street Wood Street Huey Street Street Committee On Sewers and Streets Geo Bossat

Roadhouse Estate Sells At Orphans Court Sale

Colonel William A. Herron administrator of Martha Newell’s estate offered the Newell Roadhouse and grounds at Forbes street and Shady lane at Orphans Court. The sale was postponed to next Monday at 10 am on a bid of 31500, with strong interest and expectations of a higher price.

William A. Herron Martha Newell Tony Newell Newell Forbes Street Shady Lane Herron

Room for More Wailps and Summer Home Plans

The Society for the Improvement of the Poor negotiates buying a four room Oakmont house to expand the Summer Home program. Sixty two children depart Friday for a two week stay and more are set for August 9. Over two hundred people have been sent to the Home this summer.

Society Oakmont

Two Views on St Patrons of the P and W Ey

Residents along the P and W Railway complain that after Mr Callery's death the schedule favors freight trains. They argue this benefits the line's prosperity but causes great inconvenience to people living on the route.

Mr. Callery Paget

Drop of Four Franklin Teachers Sparks Seventh Ward

Considerable excitement follows the Board of Directors decision to drop four Franklin school teachers. The action, said to have been contemplated a year ago, affected Miss S. A. Leech, F. W. Jefirey, Mary Miller and Miss Confer.

Seventh Ward Franklin School S. A. Leech F. W. Jefirey Mary Miller Confer

Pure Rye Whisky Advertisements at Fifth Avenue Shops

Fragmented OCR listing several Pure Rye Whisky brands and sellers. Notes include Guckenheimer Pure Rye Whisky and Cabinet Pure Rye Whisky at Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth Ave. Mentions Export varieties and apparent sale or display details with uncertain amounts and pricing.

Bedford Springs Train Connection Notified Schedule Change

The Bedford Springs Hotel Company announces a daily direct connection from Union Station at 1 o'clock via Huntingdon to Bedford Springs on all days except Sundays. Also, a public sale of 200 bags of rice is set for Saturday July 27 at 10 A M at West Penn freight station Allegheny City.

Bedford Springs Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station Huntingdon West Penn Freight Station Sandusky Street Church Avenue Allegheny City Bellefield Pearls Roe Fifth Ave Darior Office of Black Fourth Ave Penn Avenue Ween Street Faye Oakland Vira Ls Smong C. H. Kee

Ladies' Satin Partor Sale at Pancers & Jowns

A local sale at Pancers & Jowns, 29 Fifth Avenue, offers greatly reduced net and silk suits. The listing highlights affordable prices and limited stock for women seeking wardrobe upgrades.

Pancers & Jowns Fifth Ave

Public building cleaning crew keeps courthouse busy

A Dis Patch reporter learns at the court house that about 5 men and 20 women scrub the building daily. Men handle windows, ice, sweeping, and hoses. women scrub halls and rooms, with each worker assigned multiple rooms. Wages run $50 for men and $25 for women monthly. The marble floors, Savogran soap trial, and monthly tower cleaning are noted while the crew insists the work remains constant or heavy despite lull periods.

Court House Mercer Mr. Mercer Boston

Family of Warriors Letters for Naval Cadetship Annie

A letter from Mrs. McCaffrey to Colonel Bayne accompanies applications to the Annapolis naval cadetship. She speaks of her son W A McCaffrey, notes family military service, and recalls Civil War hardship and sacrifice, urging merit over favoritism. The context mentions a local competitive examination at City Hall and reference to war service across generations.

Annapolis Allegheny City Hall Colonel Bayne Lincoln William Itysburg Virginia Lorrie McCar

Charters for Allegheny Traction and Southside Bridge

The Allegheny Traction Company secured a charter to construct operate and supply motive power for passenger railways with stock held by George B Hill and others. A second charter grants the Southside Bridge Car es with 300000 capital to span the Monongahela River from Bass to South First Street.

Allegheny Traction Company George B. Hill John H. Dalzell Joshua Eeigana Escent . S Tue DisPatch Southside Bridge Cares Monongahela River Bass South First Street

Forbes school head re elected governor greets leader

Principal Leonard H. Eston of the Forbes school receives a congratulatory letter from Hon. Arthur L. Thomas the Governor of Utah Territory marking his re election to the post. The article notes Eston’s long service from elementary through high school and his role in the Seventh Ward. The Bakerstown field sees the Bridgewater Natural Gas Company drilling its fourth gas well with a new 20 mile main recently built at $100000. Advertisements appear for Piarr’s Chlorides California Claret Coleman’s Fish Brand and linen collars from James H. Armen & Co.

Leonard H. Eston Forbes School Arthur L. Thomas Utah Territory Thomas Forbes Bridgewater Natural Gas Company Bakerstown

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