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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1891

Page

2

Court Session Scenes Stirred by Ministers Trial

A crowded afternoon session of the court drew sharp debate over suspended ministers and church law. Speakers clashed on subordination to church and state authority while tensions rose as readings and motions stretched into tense moments.

A T. Milligan McAllister Zatse Laird Hobson David Torrence New York J. R. Thom Elders’ Convention TD. R Williams New Inc McAlster Pages Sani MV Book of Discipline Moore T. Milligan Torrens Terrons Pittsburg Presbytery Pittsburg Rome Ter. McClurkin Pex B. SS ¥Erris Mitmols Pr. J. W. Sorell

City Tax Books Open as Saloons Drive Revenue Rise

The city treasurer received the annual tax assessment from the Board of Assessors. The year’s levy totals $232075, up from $257598 last year, an increase of $34716. The rise is largely blamed on more saloons taxed at higher rates.

Board of Assessors Aix

Fragmentary Ward Reports List of Local Firms and Sums

A partial ledger from First Ward lists numerous firms across industries, from glass and iron works to butcher shops and hotels, with dollar amounts attached. Names include Atlantic Glass Co, Duquesne Tube Works, Best Fox & Co, Columbia Iron and Steel, Grand Union Tea Co, and Pennsylvanian firms, totaling extensive commerce figures.

Amstrong & Sree Atlantic Glass Ecs Axthelm Amour & Co Chicago Ament Philip Rittan Graham & Mathes Ee J. C Ineers Bennett & Bro Byers & Co Baird MS Err Company Baur & Weiland Kale Hough MM Dulr & Gazzam Lim Can Arnastreet Mercantie Agency Baka Biber & Ton Igis Bark W. IL Wall Paper Eens H. L Rubber Foods Central Butter Company Crescent Steel Company Columbia’ Iron and Steel Company Cadman Machinista Crea Ebc Cachran M. Shoes Cammahan J. We Shoe Goo ‘Oper Jamea & Co Craig Jacob Butcher Sag Duqueesne Butter Co Dunlap, Ohn Thware Dickey & Co Robert James Ofls Dougherty & Morrison Durr J. K Dimling John Dietrich Conrad Lenbach G. C Dean Sandford Delaney Timea Hotel and Saloon Jureka Ice Co Evans & Co T. G Renen William Eckstein F. Imtteher Flaherty, Thomas Bia Too Floyd Richard Frov Fuhrer F. J Friel & M Teinert Eens Wholesale Recon Snes Guskr J. M. Estate Oclothts Grover, Rb, & Co Grand Union Tea Co Green James Notions Grogan J.C Gledhill George IL Fish Genter William S Putcher Graver

Druggists Association Meeting On Friday Afternoon

The Druggists' Association will hold a meeting Friday afternoon to decide actions in relation to Captain Wiebart's crusade. The gathering takes place at the former Water Street location on a Duquemss way.

Druggists’ Association Druggists’ Association of Ermtr Wiebart Formar of Water Street

Long Hidden Lists of Pittsburgh Firms and Sums

A sprawling catalog-likeOCR list details numerous Pittsburgh businesses across industries from jewelers to millinery and lumber, with many dollar values attached. The fragment names firms such as Goddard & Co, Gale me installment house, Pittsburgh Times, People’s Natural Gas, Porter & Dominson, and Reineman, among others, with amounts ranging widely from thousands to hundreds of thousands.

Say Athan T Company Autesrn William K Publishers Grova J. An Bestore Pettman Gale Me Goddard Grail & Ton Gare Gregg & Ott Irs Pump Company Godfrey & Poe He N. Lemmon Arnold & Co Coffin Pac C Houston Hamilton Samuel Hayes E. Shcall Gett Hoffman Hackel Bi Bieler Ewders Hasinge Want & Son Himmelrich B & Sons Sh Shoes Husard H & Hacke J.M Lumber Heeren Bros Ewel Heyl & Jones Brug Carrin Ge Hardware Hae Heen & "Co Eine Arrisom Bolter Company Bollaie Herrmann, John Hauser Hommerie J. B Horne, Joseph & Co Hall Bros. & Co Trwes Lyol An- Relo Nquors Irwin W. H Irwin, James & Co Acksor, Iz. & Bro Joo Jones F. W KAN Bros van Keating A. F Totelt J Klein Fra Keller Jacob Raereher P. P Klein, J. Ie Co Kleber Lim Kingsbacher Breeson Sim Ign Kors Jat Ve Nirseee Clothing Oman Tacktarkwart From and Steel Company Oo Laird William M Wholceanle Ahoes Leechburg One and Machine Companyid MET Dog Publiate Sare Troa., Thnchinte Ee Tt Metattniegs Mihm Oscar Mooney & Sons William Me Yer Mickieven McClurg &Co W. J Clare MM Larvey Owen McKnight H. C Boo M & Co McComb & Son McClure & Co James McCain Homas Newene Pants E.c Normeocnutt, J. & Co Fur Capone Ian National Labor Tristune Nicola Bros Sapreen Tional’ Cash Pon Pe Newell, John Saloon Actitual Tube War Works Company Niles Tool Orks Reefs Gas Apparatus L. Ghotemie Jeweler Ommert & Hoteld Oppenheimer & Kauffman Pratt James W Jittsburg Photo Engraving Com Paulson Pitesbu Mare Leet San Pittsburg Gnas Company Portel "& Uc Ennaper Box Company Picifor Coe Anes Ena Pitcairn Packer Posseil & Conan Tailors Parcels & Jones Ladies Porter & Co H. K Treatyterian Banner Hed Ice People's Natural Gas Company Piramix Glass Company Preston & Humphrys Porter & Dominson IEESE Leane Reymer Bros Rose, T. & Sons Roberts, KP & & Sons Rosenbaum & Co Stenwick, Elus & Co Richter, Otto Traudel, Braun & Co Reinhardt & Co Wholesule Reineman, E Hoenigk Bros Reece Brown Smith P Rhiters Smiley & Co Salt Com Jeweler Shephard & Wholesale Grocers Jie Honey G .Gallen Company Orheyden Tiplie, Roseberg & Co Mtaloonis Great ‘Atlantic and Pacific Tech Company Ubrellas Telivyan Taylor, Son & Co Notions Thompson & Vogel, Tailors NPE Beatas Doo! Sinter Gas and Electric Y Fins Re Rae We Duquesne Ince Mran Einha S Bros W.E. T Hardware Wood, Jenks & Co Winon, George A Broatatenese Wola

Martin to lead Carnegie interests labor department

William Martin, ex Secretary of tech capacity, has been named Superintendent of the Industrial Department for Carnegie, Phipps & Co. He resigns as manager of Commercial Real Estate Exp to oversee all labor matters, scales, and industrial issues for the firms with headquarters on Fifth Avenue.

William Martin Tech Carnegie Interests Martin Abbott Carnegie, Phipps & Co East End Moesid Fifth Avenue Amalgamated Association Carnegie Wothe

Inventor proposes switchless streetcar device

Captain M A Cutter of Canton Malleable Iron and Manufacturing Co says his new front platform device opens and closes streetcar switches without stopping the car. It aims to reduce accidents and remove the need for a switchman while keeping passengers safe.

M. A. Cutter Canton Malleable Iron and Manufacturing Company

Builders and Workers Remain Firm as Strike Enters Second Month

Both sides refused concessions as the second month of the building trades strike began. Master builders reconfirmed their long standing position while Joslyn theater work halted briefly in the morning and resumed in the afternoon.

Building Trades Inced Atmes E Ie Joslyn Gracial

D A 3 Percent K of L Meets To Weigh Fifth Avenue Traction

Executive Board of D A 3 Percent K of L holds a regular meeting tonight to discuss a new action on the Fifth Avenue Traction road and other business. Master Workman Dem notes extensive talk and seeks direction on the motion. A new Winfield branch of the Butler division of the West Penn railroad is finished and trains run six miles from Freeport to Boggsville. The line awaits formal opening and plans to haul limestone from the Winfield furnace site once arrangements are made.

D.A K. of L Fifth Avenue Dem Winfield Butler Branch West Penn Railroad Boggsville Freeport Winfield Furnace

Pennsylvania Company's Annual Meeting Held Today

The Pennsylvania Company convenes its annual meeting at its offices with a board of directors to be elected and the annual report read. Secretary Liggett refused to release figures in advance. No unusual events are expected.

Pennsylvania Company The Liggett

Local dock strike disrupts Cleveland port shipments

A local man said the dockworkers strike at Ashtabula and Cleveland is embarrassing. Last week shipments through the Cleveland port were halted, affecting the oval trade and overall business.

Ashtabula Cleveland Bua

Local Firms Expand Oil Stills for South America

Carroll Porter Co. and other city firms completed oil stills for South America as regional demand from Southern countries rose, with business in the past year showing satisfactory growth.

Rumor Denied on Flint House Closure and Glass Works Plans

Secretary Dillon denies a rumor that 67 Flint houses closed yesterday. Steam glass workers in Steubenville push for a meeting next month. A ton Glass Works plant holds 670 feet of glass. A procession of immigrants, mainly Russians and Poles, arrives via the Pennsylvania Rail line.

Taz Dillon Steubenville Thas Ton Glass Works Pennsylvania

Coal loss at Logstown sinks 206000 bushels

About 206000 bushels of coal sank at Logstown due to low water. John A Wood and Mannette Co faced losses as tows grounded and ships filled with water. Several other boats were redirected or stranded as river traffic halted and preparations proved futile.

John A. Wood Manmetto Co Logstown Dim Wood Ark Mannette & Co Cincinnati Cincinnatis Hess Monongahela Rene Jim Brown Voyager L. Wood Ve Wood de Bus J. A. Black Crescent Dauntless Charlie Clark Time Jim Gilmore Charity Brown Jack

Improvements at Western University Trustees Meeting

Annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Western University of Pennsylvania was held in the YMCA parlors. Dr White elected President, new directors named, and plans discussed to upgrade buildings and expand instruction in all departments. Prof Keeler to arrive mid May to lead the observatory and astronomical work at Lick Observatory.

University of Western Pennsylvania Board of Trustees The Western University of Pennsylvania Holland Dr. White James R.speer M. D Alexander Mitnick G. Sae Baoreet Aoe D. D Whines Fou, Sr Jr Ihoaean D. Canahan Keeler Eee Univers California Lick

Thomson-Houston Opposes Westinghouse Motor Trial

Thomson-Houston officials oppose a proposed Westinghouse motor trial on the Duquesne tracks. After пыт attempts to stage a demonstration using a Second Avenue car, officials feared losing advantage under a 30 day agreement and sought to block the test despite approval from Senator Flinn and managers. The Westinghouse motor is viewed as superior to current equipment.

Thomson-Houston Duquesne Road Duquesne Fifth Avenues Second Avenue At Wood Tr Ae Ped Ouston Thomson-Houston Peo Flinn Westinghouse

River men oppose Harrisburg wharf bill in capital visit

A Beaver delegation led by Captains Thomas Rees James A Henderson and John Dravo with Col W A Stone and J Scott Ferguson met the Governor in Harrisburg to fight the wharf bill. Rees warned that without the rise at this time 25 Coal Exchange members would have acted. Henderson urged insufficient wharf room and noted $15 000 000 invested in river interests amid the struggle to prevent interference.

Thomas Rees James A. Henderson John Dravo Beaver W. A. Stone J. Scott Ferguson Harrisburg Rees Coal Exchange Henderson

Special Day Clothing Sale at Local Stores

The advertisement touts one day only offers with $10 suits from P. G C. at corner Grant and Diamond, plus Welty’s wood moldings and Welty’s listed in Federal Street addresses. It also promotes men’s and children’s summer underwear at A. G. Campnell & Sons on Fifth Avenue.

P. G C Prossure Comparation Clothing Company Corner Grant and Diamond Streetz Briain Welty’s Federal Street Parkway A. G. Campnell & Sons Fifth Avenue

Our Great Jane Sale Promises Silk Ribbons and Shoes Deals

Discounts at Honne Co and Simon's include silk ribbons Nos 22 to 40 at 25c, fall goods from Welty's on Penn and Federal streets, oil cloth rolls from 20c per yard, and glazed kid spring heel shoes at 1 25. Local stores Jos. Honne & Co and Jos. Horse & Co advertise specials on Penn and Ohio streets.

Koga Ee Cts Jos. Honne & Co Penn Avenue Simon’s Ohio St Allegheny Jos. Horse & Co

Directory deliveries and name disclosures raise concerns

Mr Diffenbacher notes residents resist including names in a city directory while canvassers collect names and addresses. Some citizens suffer rough treatment during canvassing as the directory expands this year with delivery starting in June and continuing until completion.

Diffenbacher Pittsburg Allegheny Ian Mr. Diffenbacher Illvale Staspebure Etna Ted Teas Sina Underchowski Mneten Oesesce Jouno

Tailor-Made Dresses in Freeman Shop Ad

An advertisement notes Missi Luella Freeman at No 238 Dinwiddie in New York offering Parisian finesse in tailor made dresses. The short notice highlights custom designs and local availability for fashionable apparel.

Missi Luella Freeman Dinwiddie New York

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