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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
4
In Newport reminiscence, the author recalls a scene with Abraham Lincoln, who soothed a sleepy boy by saying sleepy boys may become presidents. He then muses on possible 1902 presidential tickets, proposing Robert Todd Lincoln and Chauncey Depew for Republicans, William F Vilas and David Bennett Hill for Democrats.
A Chicago magnate P D Armour funded the education of General Forrest a noted colored smoking car porter on the Congressional Limited. Forrest born a slave in New Orleans rose through schools at Hamilton Wilberforce and earned respect from Armour his family and colleagues. He plans to wed a Wilberforce belle on June 19 and visit Armour in Chicago after.
The article argues that the American slang word pull originated from Irish influence. It cites a 1832 Roscommon Survey and a 1624 letter by Flattery showing how investors manipulated funds, illustrating pull as a force in politics, business, and society.
Readers are offered a Sunday excursion to Ohio Pyro with round trip rate 150 dollars and train leaves the B and O depot at 8. A.M. Local stores advertise bargains including fast black hose and children's stockings at 50 cents, silks on sale at 50 and 65 cents, and new striped tussor silks from 1,200 yard lots. The People's Store on Fifth Ave lists latest novelties in ladies vests blouses and other garments.
A traveler on a hill station visit near Simla is surrounded by hundreds of monkeys that form a close semicircle around him. He stays calm and unarmed as the troop closes in, until a mounted policeman’s approach spurs a sudden, panicked retreat by the animals.
A party of 14 Russians led by Johannes Mohr, 81, a six and a half foot giant, arrived by steamship Westernland and are held at the barge office. They seek a relative with a Nebraska farm who can send funds to return home, having only ten dollars between them. They await word from the Nebraska farmer.
Governor Fifer calls July 23 special legislature to amend the state constitution for Chicago to issue 5 million dollars in bonds for the 1893 Columbian Exposition and to authorize use of public grounds and eminent domain during the fair. Bishop Phelan sees Europe safely. Mrs. McCullough denies J M Hanne works there.
The Gambier Ohio girls school buildings at Harcourt Place are renewed and remodeled to admit sunshine in every room and offer charming furnished interiors. Miss Jessie McCullough hosts visitors and assures a homelike welcome. Carriages are safe at the door as Harpy & Hayes Jewelers promote the new building at 629 Smithfield Street.
Silk gloves and mitts in all shades reduced to 25 cents a pair to close out entirely. Call while the opportunity offers. UVRE, 24 Sixth St., opposite Bijou Theater. No branch store.
Real Estate Savings Bank Limited at 401 Smithfield Street cor Fourth Avenue shows a surplus of 61 500 and interest at 4 percent on $1 and upward. Trs Excursion to Wheeling tomorrow via B and O at $150 round trip leaves at 8 30 a m. Umbrellas on display at Thssa Baum and Co.
The Braddock area hosts a large International Sunday School Convention with 1 000 to 2 000 delegates at Exposition Hall on June 24. Local church growth accelerates as several denominations plan dedications including Bethel Swedish Lutheran, First English Lutheran Trinity, St Luke's Reformed, and a new All Saints P E Church. Controversy over women in ministry stirs Baptist discussions for the next two decades while President Harrison visits Fortress Monroe before a Washington trip.
The text outlines a dedication of a new church funded by Captain Ford, with invitations to the service on Sunday June 2, and reports on related clerical movements, including Rev. S. H. Moore’s temporary Colorado leave, a pastor’s illness, and a Presbyterian network in Allegheny and Pittsburg. It also notes organ recital chatter, a Women’s Home Missionary meeting June 14, and various church events in June. It mentions Rev. A H Norcross preaching at Barnesville and Pittsboro, and updates on church leadership and youth society meetings in Allegheny County including Young People’s Christian Endeavor and the Sixth U P Church program.
Florence Colorado June 13 The Rocky Mountain Oil Company starts No 1 well with boiler fired and engine started near Florence and Cosh Creek Cemetery. No 2 string en route, pumping station planned, water tank on Kendrick Mountain, Triumph and United Oil firms push operations as Florence refiners stay busy.
The State Medical Society held its last session yesterday forenoon lasting just over two hours. New paper-readers named include J C Lange Philadelphia on Medicine Oscar H Allis Philadelphia on Surgery John Milton Duff Pittsburg on Obstetrics A B Brumbaugh Huntington on Hygiene Samuel Ayers Pittsburg on Mental Disorders J A Lippincott Pittsburg on Ophthalmology. Alexander Craig of Columbia elected president with Murdoch signing off. A portrait of the late Dr Henry Smith ordered as frontispiece and Reading slated for June 7. society thanks Allegheny County Medical Society.
Architect Alien presents plans for the Duquesne Theater with ivory white and Moorish inspired decor. The 1,752 seat house, 112 feet wide and 5 rooms high, features two stairways to the balcony and gallery, 300 lights, and 14 actors rooms under the auditorium. a Philadelphia contractor named by Mr. Allen is not disclosed.
Detective Morris of the Heiner Agency arrested D. C. Rogers in Kittanning after an information filed by W. C. Barry for Graff, Hugus & Co. alleging a $2,500 embezzlement. Rogers, with a wife and family in Allegheny, has stayed at the Eagle Hotel while he claims innocence. Bail set at $5,000. hearing before Alderman McMasters is on Wednesday.
Congress debates the Morrill dependent pension act covering soldiers disabled from labor and widows and minor children. It outlines eligibility for pensions from the date of filing, sets monthly rates, and restricts agent fees to ten dollars with penalties for violations. The measure also details continuation of pensions for minor, insane, or dependent children and procedural provisions for existing pensioners.
At 9 o'clock today Professor C B Wood will examine applicants seeking admission to colleges meeting the Society of University Extension and Home Culture standards. By 5 yesterday no one had registered, and Prof Woods doubts any will appear. He notes local graduates from Pittsboro High School often aim for Harvard Princeton or other Eastern colleges, while most member institutions are Western or Southern.
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