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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1889

Page

3

Prohibition Sermon Urges Civil Duty Ahead of Election

Rev. W. J. Reid of First U. P. Church argues in a morning sermon that the Bible condemns liquor production and sale as deadly to life and souls. He compares liquor licensing to a dam risking lives and urges every citizen to vote for prohibition to spare many from poverty and ruin.

W. J. Reid U. P Pier Johnstown Universal Heart

Prohibition Address At G A R Hall Allegheny

Yesterday afternoon at the G A R Hall in Allegheny Rev William Robertson spoke on Objections to the Constitutional Amendment. He argued prohibition benefits outweigh its disadvantages and defended such laws as a public good for family protection and general welfare.

By Their Fruits Rev J T McCrory Seeks Temperance Message

Rev J T McCrory of the Third U P Church preached on By their fruits shall ye know them arguing Eden shows what earth could be and sin brings vice. He said most liquor makers and sellers are bad and that temperance gains righteousness. He urged support for next Tuesday's amendment vote for the sake of families and future children.

J. T. McCrory U. P Garden of Eden McCrory

Sermon Protests Liquor Traffic at Cumberland Church

At Cumberland Presbyterian Church Allegheny Rev J H Barnett criticized liquor advocates quoting a biblical line. He argued judges form merits by men and arguments and questioned how many ministers pray for the traffic. He urged action against alcohol while urging viewers to examine Vermont progress.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church North Avenue Allegheny J. H. Barnett Peter Iquor Vermont

Prohibition Debate Sparks Call for Removal on Tuesday

Readers critique the liquor licensing stance urging voters to support repeal. The letter argues premises are dull and conclusions illogical, urging the entire removal of prohibition with the upcoming Tuesday vote.

Tears for Others Woes Urges Temperance Amendment

Rev. E. P. Cowan of Third Presbyterian preached on Tears for Others Woes from Jeremiah urging sorrow into action. He warned against love of money, power, insincere Christians, and strong drink, linking tears to temperance and calling for strong efforts ahead on the amendment. He cited the Johnstown flood and feared defeat of the righteous on Tuesday.

E. P. Cowan Third Presbyterian Church Jeremiah Johnstown Cowan

Conflict of Man's Two Natures at Christ Church

Dr. Felton of Christ Methodist Church preached on Conflict of Man's Two Natures from Galatians urging parishioners to vote for prohibition. He argued two forces, natural development and Christianity, vie for mastery in individuals and society and noted past changes in humans and animals.

Felton Christ Methodist Church Galatians Y Hie

Men of Sound Judgment Urges Vote Against Prohibition

The speaker argues prohibitions in Pennsylvania are a fraud aimed at controlling citizens. It would regulate appetites, erode liberty, foster hypocrisy and intolerance, and empower spies and fines. He calls for a united, overwhelming popular demonstration to reject it forever.

Pennsylvania

Stand Firm for Justice and Independence in Voting

A call at the eleventh hour for right-thinking citizens to vote against the amendment. It argues obedience to Christian teachings and equity, warning that voting the other way implies church failure and state reform by force, urging moral suasion.

T. H. Moreland Penn Ave East End Pittsburg Franklin Gt Allegheny Jelf Webster Avenue Gulliam M’f'g. CO Canton N.Y Ixtzona

Prompt Action by the Singer Manufacturing Company

The Singer Manufacturing Company announces reopening of its Johnstown office opposite the old post office on Franklin Street upstairs. It offers flood victims a liberal discount on purchases and generous allowances for past payments on new machines, upon application at their Johnstown office.

Johnstown Franklin Street

Celebrated Ravana Key West Cigars Sold at City Hotels

A list of venues and vendors promotes Ravana Key West Cigars for sale at hotels and eateries including Hotel Duquesne Hotel Anderson St Charles and Union Restaurant. Names and addresses of multiple vendors and shops in Pittsburgh accompany prices and patterns. The item notes promotions and specific products with dealer details.

Key West REALE EL Zene Wilk Tnaburg JAS W. Drape Rco Imrth Avenue Eee

Train View of Johnstown Flood Ruins To South Fork Dam

A special Pennsylvania Railroad train carried fifty reporters from Union Depot to Johnstown and South Fork to view flood wreckage. The journey traced the disaster from its source to where debris packed the landscape, with stops at Derry Blairsville Nineveh and Cambria City. Observers saw wrecked cars beds and ruined houses as well as the dam site called cradle of death and the extensive repair work along the railroad.

Union Johnstown South Fork Pennsylvania Railroad Thomas Watts Watts Allegheny Pitcairn Stewart Greensburg Derry Blairsville Nineveh Cambria City Woodvale Conemaugh Dam Genral Hastings William Flinn Histed Pennsylvania Company Conemauch Trump Ieral Point Gautier Hasting Wiles

Anti-Prohibition meeting in Philadelphia urged restraint

Reverend McConnell spoke against prohibition at a large Philadelphia gathering held at the Academy of Music. Representative Brooks presided, praising the new license law as a strong regulation and arguing that Christians should oppose the amendment. He claimed 70 percent of state adults favor liquor and warned against premature temperance efforts.

McConnell Brooks Philadelphia Academy of Usic 8. D. McConnell St. Stephen’s P. KE Peers Church

Temperance agitations assailed by Pennsylvanian press

The piece denounces temperance agitation and prohibition advocates in the 19th century Pennsylvania public debate. It cites actions and remarks from clergy and temperance leaders in Moorhead Hall and New Brighton, condemning coercive legislation and likening it to historic oppression. It references Johnstown flood rhetoric and calls to resist prohibitive measures.

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