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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1889

Page

3

Synod Debates Authorized Lutheran Service Choice

Lath placid evening session of the Lutheran Synod split over whether to adopt the common or old service for general use. The board reported assets and large sales for church literature and proposed family, mission, and education grants totaling 8500. Dr Ehrenfield and Dr Wolf led heated exchanges on control and policy.

Trinity Lutheran Sketch A. Holmes Board of Publication PSM Leveringhaus Baum Wolf New York Board of Home Mission Board of Foreign Missions Foreign Missions Board of Church Extension Parent Educational Society Historical Society Board of Education Ehrenfield Conrad Philadelphia Lutheran Observer

Round Trip to Cincinnati by Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road

Fare 749 round trip for travel June 20 and 21 with departures from the Baltimore and Ohio depot at Smithfield and Water Streets 635 AM and 830 PM. return tickets valid June 27. special train at 1000 AM June 21 conveys all Turners of Pittsburg area. car accommodations at Fifth avenue and Wood Street. sleeping car options via Oscar Scheer No 149 Fifth Avenue.

Baltimore and Ohio Depot Cor Smithfield Water Streets Pittsburg Fifth Avenue Wood Street Oscar Scheer St Fl Federal St Amheny Krnow Haugh & Furnitur Prom Amd Water ST Pittsbore Federal Street Allegheny Mhl Information Twin Civvy Enting Mayflower Wilson Bailey &Co Somers Bros. & CO Liberty St Chas. Somers Wood

Baby Carriages and Bargains at Local Stores

Advertises baby carriages with large variety and low prices at James W. Grove on Fifth Avenue. Mentions silk fabrics and dress goods on sale at various stores, with discount prices on trims and materials. References Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and B. & BR. tone echoes early 20th century shopping notices.

Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue Yey Jos Horse & Co Jos

Miss Lizzie Rosenthal Wins Curry University Piano Contest

A large audience gathered at Curry University hall for the annual piano contest among advanced pupils. Seven contestants performed Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso. judges chose Lizzie Rosenthal for the gold medal with Olive Day honorable mention. Carrie Terrant sang several numbers during the evening.

Curry University Hall Lowpenvon Ycatemes Mixa Lizzlethal Willie Steiner Hattie Nichol Annie Pritchard Ella Seer Miss One Day Annie McKee Sarah J. C. McCracken Mendlessohn F. Hte Lizzie Rosenthal Olive Day Curry Carrie Terrant

Murder Trial in Yellow Row Case Against Charles E. Allen

Commonwealth accuses Charles E. Allen of killing Steven Lee amid a row jurors hear Captain Mercer and McAleese testify Allen claims Lee drew a knife and the pistol fired in self defense Witnesses rebuttal follows as defense opens with Brennan claiming Allen acted in fear of his life Judge Stowe to charge jury after further proceedings

The Commonwealth Charles E. Allen Steven Bud" Lee Stowe Captain Mercer Inspector McAleese Coulson George Owens McAleese Seasion Allen Lee W.R. Brennan Allen Porter

Our Own Local Flood Relief Efforts Progress

A flood at Red Pond paused Monday due to a engine breakdown, repaired Tuesday, and with a second engine now pumping 4400 gallons per hour. A teninch pipe on Center avenue and a new dam prevent further inflow while night and day work drains the area. Officials estimate completion within 70 hours and immediate sewer repairs will follow. No danger is present despite public alarm.

Center Avenue

Duquesne Lodge Founded by Golden Chain Officials

Deputy Supreme Commander Samuel I Osmond with Past Commander A B Smith founded Duquesne Lodge of the Order of the Golden Chain in the Citizens Insurance Company Hall last night. Forty prospective members joined as officers were elected including Commander Samuel I Osmond Vice Commander A Shaw Assistant Vice Commander J H rE Prelate C Merce Guide Louis C Hihler and others.

Samuel I. Osmond A. 8. Smith Allegheny Lodge Duquesne Lodge Order of the Golden Chain Citizens’ Insurance Company Fourth Avenue Dhsarter A. (. Shaw J. H. Re Aptain W. M. Awl C. ¥. Merce Louis C. Hihler John E. Robbins Harry L. Workman Cochran Guardian Pentinel E. H. M. Jonon Willits H Smith Heer Otto O. Heinz C. C. Wiley DD. Fulton

Coal blockades halt Lake Erie road freight flow

Heavy traffic reports a coal blockade on the Lake Erie road as B C Lake Coal shifts all lake coal transport to the Lake Erie line, straining its capacity. The Lake Erie and Lake Shore railways had ordered 1 000 new coal cars last winter, now struggling to accommodate Lake Erie coal and Bellevennon line traffic amid car shortages.

Lake Erie Pittsburg Bellevennon Road

Center Avenue Improvement Bid Award Targeted

The City Board of Awards is set to meet tomorrow to review bids for the Center Avenue improvement. Mayor Mike oversees the process as Booth & Flinn emerge as the lowest bidders on the largest city contract in years.

City Board of Awards Mike Work Ang Oy Booth & Flinn Center Avenue

Along the River See Slower Coal Trade and Healthy Water Levels

The Allegheny River supplies most water with little Monongahela flow. Tow arrivals run mostly empty as coal trade begins to slacken. James A. Henderson Co. launches a new wharfboat described as handsome and spacious.

Allegheny River Monongahela James A. Henderson Co

Baltimore and Ohio Excursion prompts Johnstown trip chatter

Division Passenger Agent E D Smith led an excursion to Johnstown yesterday morning. Reportedly the excursion drew many people and locals anticipate Johnstown as a favorable excursion destination for days ahead.

Division E. D. Smith Johnstown

Local Firm Reopens in Johnstown After Flood

The company resumes operations at Franklin Street opposite the old post office in Johnstown, inviting flood victims and nearby customers to visit their upstairs office for service. They offer liberal discounts and generous allowances on past Singer machines when purchasing new ones.

Johnstown Franklin Street Singer Machines

Convention Travel Discounts Through Pennsylvania Lines

Tickets for the National Toroers' Convention go on sale June 20 with a round trip fare at the lowest first class rate. Return valid until June 27. Trains depart Pittsburg Union Station at 7:30 AM 8 PM and 11:15 PM Central time.

Pittsburg Union Station

Roberts Pins Cause of South Fork Dam Disaster

Colonel T. P. Roberts described investigations into the dam break noting a 75 foot waste weir and 73 or 73g feet of water flowing before failure. He blamed an overflow from heavy rainfall cloud burst, while praising overall workmanship. engineers deemed the drain insufficient to prevent overflow.

Society of Western Penn Ager Elles Penn Ear T. P. Roberts South Fork Colonel Roberts Charles Davis Brashear

Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Increases Capital Stock

The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company held a stockholders meeting in Creighton and voted to raise capital stock by 750000 to 2750000 to fund the acquisition of the Ford City Plate Glass Works. Proponents claim near unanimous support with 17200 of 20000 votes in favor. Barr opposed but absent.

Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Creighton Ford City Plate Glass Works Barr Ford Mr. Pitcairn Ford City Works

Dishonorful Relic Hunters Detain Escapee Guest

W. Wonders, a Johnstown sufferer who fled the flood, stayed at the Duquesne last night. His home and belongings were swept away. a case of silverware was recovered near his former property but thieves claimed they would return it, which they did not. Wonders plans to pay Charles Clarke’s cottage at South this summer.

W. Wenders Johnstown Duquesne Wonders Charles Clarke South

Bank Gives Way Trapping Boys Five Escape Narrowly

A riverbank near Thirty-sixth street collapsed sending three boys into the water. Workmen rescued two. Franklin Gearmen, age four, drowned. The coroner, McDowell, will hold an inquest this morning.

Thirty-sixth Street Franklin Gearmen McDowell 2

Fatal Fall on a Wagon Tongue in Allegheny

A one year old child of Mr. Mortar living behind 44 Second Street Allegheny fell from a porch at seven o clock last evening a distance of ten feet. The child struck the wagon tongue and sustained injuries likely to cause death according to local reports.

Mortar Second Street Allegheny Traynor Patrick Kenned A. J. Pentecost Grant Street

Bottle Factory Closure Shakes Anheuser Busch Plant

The Belleville TL bottle factory of Anheuser Busch Brewing Company has shut down. Reported plans to join a movement to push wage reductions for bottle-blowers before the next round of layoffs.

Anhenser Busch Brewing Company Belleville

Criminal Court Names Large Defendants in Commonwealth Case

Commonwealth versus Daniel Davis John Wittmer Thomas Kelly Harry Gallins Charles Donahue John Morosque J G Schriner McClurg Donally Lovell William Desmond E McConnat P J Smith Thomas Brittain Joseph Hirsch Thomas Mooney. Be Denies it Emphatically. John Sterling of 155 Water Street charged with selling liquor without license denies his daughters waited on customers as stated by McAleese.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Daniel Davis John Wittmer Thomas Kelly Harry Gallins Charles Donahue John Morosque J. G. Schriner McClurg Donally Lovell William Desmond E. McConnat P. J. Smith Thomas Brittain Joseph Hirsch Thomas Mooney John Sterling Water Street McAleese Bakewell W. L. Pierce United States Turner Strawbridge L. BH. Smith & Co Smith & Co Stowe Quarter Sessions Court Sherif Exposition Society Henry Phidr William J. F Mary Montague Henry Irwin Andrew Gillespie Fred Werron

Excursions Via the Pennsylvania Lines

June 20 and 21 excursions offered with low round trip rates via P C and St L B R. Tickets at Union station 110 Fifth Ave with return valid until June 27. Trains depart Union station 7 AM 8 PM 11 15 PM Central me. Pure Rye Whiskies for sale by Geo H Bennett & Bro 135 First Ave second door below Wood St. Local items and notices follow.

Union Station Fifth Ave P. C L. BR. B Central Me Geo. H. Bennett & Bro Wood St Groveland Mayse Charles

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