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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1891
Page
11
All common testions for this department should be mailed to reach Tazarstaten not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all er desica tions classified under this heading.
Brother J F Ortatt named Chief Minrstaad for Cleveland parade. National Council to represent Texas Washington and Lews for first time in coming session. New state laws adopted by Ohio congress approved by National Councilor. Mrs H B Bair to sing at Music Hall Cleveland on the Ith. Decoration Day observances noted. American Mechanics Hall Association Southside adjourns. new South Side association formed with $7,000 in treasury. Local councils plan entertainments and banners. Mt. Washington programs draw large crowds and prominent speakers.
Comrades of Tarentum lagiem discuss plans for Fourth of July and upcoming sessions of Grand Legion. Reports praise financial status and membership growth while listing upcoming meets on Locoroe Fitea avenue and Mark street in Allagueny.
Report covers proposed Elks lodge growth across multiple towns including York, Pottsville, and Pittsburgh. Notes talks of new lodges, elder leadership, rituals, and a push to boost membership with emphasis on youth involvement and regional district organization. Details list specific lodges, sessions, and travel routes for future visits.
The section lists updates from lodges and members including Geongs Friedel of Ind Lodge No. %, Bennett of Pride of the West No Mi hosting an evening, Kibler's Philadelphia trip, Alston's return to duty on Sixth Street Bridge, and past events at Arystone Workman. It mentions officers of Industry, election timing, and an upcoming initiation in the Juniord workman degree with notes on committee roles and travels across the ocean for members.
The article lists activity of Knights of the Golden Fogie and related bodies. Mentions Manchester Commandery, Omega Castle, Venus Castis, and Anchor Castle No. K. G. E. with meetings, travel, and social events. Notes a grand session report from Pottsville, and an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall with gas city quartet.
De Ww. L. Davia will depart for a brief sojourn in the far West. D. B. T. Guuse is on the trail and will report several new lodges soon. Eintracht Lodge No 1 received three new members and seven applications at its last occasion. Lorton, Ean., reports one new lodge of
Solon instituted about June 11 a fine charter list with steady growth shown by numerous subordinate lodges. Supreme officers Godfrey and Cole traveled, Union Lodge Allegheny closed six months with 25 new members and a banquet. Faithful Lodge Allegheny held a June festival in Robinson Hall with music and readings with supreme officers addressing the audience and Solon merits discussed after strawberries and cream.
The article outlines ongoing reapportionment, redistricting, and convention planning in McKeesport and surrounding areas. It notes resignations and the reappointment of deputies, lists proposed district boundaries, and mentions May and June deadlines, including a June 16 district representative election and a June 1 assessment due. It references M G Cohen and Morris G. Graves as leaders overseeing 14 districts and mentions events in Youngstown and Huntingdon.
LO G T Bessemer Lodge invites plentifully. West Manchester Lodge marks ten years with celebration. Good Templar Sunday meetings at 70 Ohio street Allegheny draw strong attendance. A new Good Templar news association forms to supply press with legitimate lodge news. Each District No 8 lodge to name a reporter. The Distance seeks only news, not ads. paid ads required.
Lodge 085 celebrated with four new initiates and the return of two dormant charter members to active status. The lodge received greetings from several D D G M officers across Middle, Eastern, and Southeastern districts of Allegheny County and the Grand of Pennsylvania. The lively lodge plans a future family gathering as the boys enjoy the event.
Thirteen temples have been instituted since January. Temple No 10 meets at Alien town Wednesday evening. Professor Kennedy is Secretary and Dr Sweeney Treasurer. The Jarmee of Keystone Temple was held at Morehead's Hall Tuesday evening. Among those initiated were three from Penn Avenue. Four more lady applicants for membership will be initiated at the next meeting. Mrs WH Singfried, a well known Penn Avenue lady, was elected Priestess. Deputy Philip Martin has gone to Akron Ohio to build up a sample in that city.
Southside Lodge 2158 K of E invites members to an evening amplifi event. Pride of Allegheny Cutzoogs Daughters of St George host a straw berry and ice cream festival at the G A R hall on North Diamond Street June 10. Mt W Lodge 88 K of P reports page and knight awards with a musical entertainment planned June 8. D of L Council 48 hosts annual boat excursion June 16 aboard the Mayflower with Mozart Band and promoter T J Brady. Grandview Castle No percent A OK MC opens new lodge room at 50 Liberty Street with two new members and more planned. Mayor Gourley and Coroner McDowell attend.
The oil market showed almost no activity last week with few buyers and virtually no sellers. Prices edged up slightly but overall turnover was weak. Prospects hinge on producers boosting demand. a larger move by majors could spark a rebound and new fortunes.
Trade notes praise a hot Pittsburgh area lot market with Wood, Harmon & Co and Black & Baird selling hundreds of Sheraden and city lots since April. Major deals include Gentral Hotel property at $850,000 and City Poor Farm near $800,000, plus several downtown parcels and plans for large apartment buildings as demand rises.
In a quiet week the local money market showed no major events. Funds rose through tight borrowing and strong depositing from sizable cash sales, keeping rates easy and liquidity ample for business enterprises.
The New York banks section shows Reserve at $541,575 decrease with other decreases in specie and legal tenders. Deposits fell to $8,291,900 as circulation dropped $35. Amounts exceed legal requirements. Yesterday money market was easy with loans at 8 percent and closing offered at 3. Prime mercantile paper Sterling exchange steady at 4.54 for 0 day bills and 1.88 for demand.
Bank clearings and balances reported with varied rates and figures. The week’s totals show clearings near 91 million and balances around 9.7 million, with New York and Philadelphia figures noted at several centers. Exchange rates and discounts are cited, reflecting weekly financial activity across several cities.
The week on the local stock exchange showed extreme dullness with total sales around 600 shares, half from Philadelphia Gas. Prices mostly held with small gains and losses, and a note on the gold shipments and anticipated consolidation of street railway interests.
A fragmentary stock roundup lists shares for firms including Atchison Delaware Western Louisville and Nashville Northern Pacific and Union Pacific. Mention of water regulation in Pittsburg with brief market figures and a New York reference.
New York trading opened dull and steady with a firm tone in a few shares. Atchison and Indus led gains while Chicago Gas and Whisky declined. Exports of specie from New York last week totaled 412 with 644,638 in gold and 517 silver. this week sees substantial gold shipments including the Servia to London and La Gascogne to destination.
Henry Clows & Co notes Europe remains cautious about gold, while London funds ease prompts American investments. Bank of England reserves calm markets as US breadstuff shipments loom. Analysts expect autumn gold receipts from Europe to offset earlier losses, with farm prosperity and renewed confidence boosting the economy.
The article discusses outstanding foreign balances and European bankers preferring settlement in gold, cites high rates at home, and notes state banks urging metallic reserves. It covers anticipated gold exports, inflationary silver currency, and the impact on New York and interior markets, with cautious trading by prudent operators amid rail and crop concerns.
Fragment reads like a financial snippet from a New York Stock Exchange bid list. Mentions Pennsylvania Railroad and Philadelphia with a figure around 73, plus references to Georgetown or Genes ton and generic location cues.
A list of mining properties and investments including Adams Con solidated Se lar Preadwood Eureka Con sidered Goula & Curry Hale & Nororous Horn Silver Iron Silver Mex One Acre Ophir Occidental Plymouth Saane Storrs Union Consolidated Aspen and others with varied values and locations in Nevada.
In Chicago trading, wheat sagged as corn led the market with strong activity and export demand. Texas harvests expected in ten days, while New York and European quotes drifted lower. July wheat fluctuated, oats rose briefly with corn, and hog futures softened as packer offerings pressured pork and lard.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a person named Hannam aged seventy and a relation to Stanwix Street in Washington. The text is garbled, referencing measurements, dates, and a location between Fifteenth and another area, with unclear context and no verifiable actions or outcomes.
Cattle receipts 1,005 head with 16 cars shipped to New York. Hogs receipts 3,000 head with 2,400 shipped, market steady. Sheep receipts 4,400 head with 3,600 shipped. markets at unchanged prices.
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