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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1891

Page

4

Fashionable hats and gowns of 1891 inspire witty commentary

An 1891 fashion piece surveys eccentric headwear and garments seen at society events and theaters. It highlights daisy crowns, three quarter cloaks, and variegated hats with crimson, bronze, or yellow tones while debating skirts, stockings, and veils and noting wedding styles and notable wearers.

Bey Don Saenett Elizabeth Thompson Henry Leland Cannon New York Jook Pen

Summer fashion notes and bold outfits in town

A fashion piece describes spider-web veils and silk contrasts in summer dresses seen in town. It highlights pink gray delaine outfits, gray peau de soie capes, and intricate hats, plus a portrait of Miss Bird Brown and remarks on Mrs Josephine Diebitsch Peary preparing for Greenland expedition attire and adventure coverage.

Jules Verne Story Teases Arrival in The Dispatch Tomorrow

Wheeling admission lists an event with Sunday round trips. The ad promotes sale events and miscellaneous garment items including socks, underwear, hosiery and neckwear. The James Aiken & Co. department store at 100 Fifth Avenue showcases a large, complete line.

Jules Verne Dispatch James “. Aiken & Co Fifth Avenue

No Mafia Sympathy View in Tunis Duel and Italian Politicians

De Wolfe Scanlan reports from Tunis on a French duel between a journalist and a Tunisian political figure over an election dispute. He also observes Italian and French figures in the Chamber of Deputies, Rudini and Crispi, and notes Tunisian attitudes toward Mafiosi, the Bey of Tunis, and a large public reception with dignitaries.

Rudini Crispi Italy Chamber of Deputies Touxra Africa General Boulanger Captain Driant Tunis Madame Driant Boulanger Monsieur Massicant Monsieur Rome Marquis di Rudini Signor Crispi Bismarck New York Cole Marmis France America Henri Rochefort Olive Grove Atakermesse Duperre O'Neill Bey of Tunis Persia Paris DE Wolfe Scanlan

Fashion Notes and Church Schedules Amid Textile Trends

The article catalogs faux suede and chamois gloves for light and dark costumes, trims with white braid, and various fabrics like muslin and silk for dresses. It also lists numerous Sunday services across Pittsburgh area churches with times and pastors, reflecting society pages and religion notes of the era.

Pastors and People in Sermons Across Churches

Religious notices discuss forthcoming pulpit discussions and sermons. Union events are planned at Second Presbyterian infant class room on June 20, and services led by ministers at Bellfield Presbyterian, Smithfield Street First United, and other churches with morning and evening programs.

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Prohibition Club Openee and Church Services Listed

A Pittsburgh event schedule shows the Prohibition Club opening in the Allegheny Diamond on Saturday night. The notice details Communion services, sermons, and hour marks at multiple churches in Allegheny with pastors and themes like Jacob’s Dream and David, King of Israel.

Tir Pittsburg Central Prohibition Club Allegheny Diamond P. Coune W. H. McMillan D. D Providence Press Bainn Carnon Liberty Chestnut Street W. A. Kinter A. Anch Struss M. BE. Cannon W. F. Conner Sxcoxp Corsenkgational Church North Grant Avenues Nanry Averts M. E. Carron Arch Street Allegheny J. T. Satchell A. W Tuixity Stragnam Stockton Avenue Fichthorn Pr. M Rivensip M. E. Currey Kern Street W.G. Mead David King of Israel Tn Sons of Temperance Federal Street Coxtant EK. P. Croren Sandusky Street J. W. Sproul Sandusky Street Baptist Church B. F. Woodburn

Grim Relics of Torture Showcased in Antwerp Exhibit

A 1661 era collection features iron collars and executioner swords, shame masks, Drunkards' Cloaks, and other grim devices. Illustrations trace the torture scenes from the Museum of Antiquities basement, including a cell designed to suffocate inmates and a staged escape lure.

Solan Damien Tusc Museum of Antiquities Privon Inquisition Antwerp

Liquor License Transfers Approved and Denied by Court

Judges Slagle and Collier granted two transfers, from Samuel Tate to V Gantor at 58 South Twelfth Street and Henry Mackin to Fred and Philip Arch at 65 Federal Street. An application from John Lanahan to Amelia and William Holsinger was refused as Lanahan did not show intent to leave the business. Meyer’s transfer to Louis Wehlen was held over for further consideration tomorrow.

Slagle and Collier Samuel Tate V. Gantor South Twelfth Street Henry Mackin Fred Philip Arch Federal Street John Lanahan Butler Street Amelia William Holsinger Lanahan H. J. Meyer Madison Avenue Louis Wehlen Meyer

Draping Contracts Awarded for Exposition Galleries

The Exposition Society directors awarded wall draping contracts to Jos. Horne & Co. and Boggs & Buhl. Mr. Johnston predicted the art display would be the finest yet in the city and said exhibitors would be notified of space assignments within a few days to ensure readiness for opening day.

Horne & Co Boggs & Buhl Exposition Society Jos. Horne & Co Johnston

Eye disease in Wellsville child ends in sudden recovery

The eight week eye inflammation left a Wellsville, Ohio child blind to light with opaque cornea until Dr. Sadler at 804 Penn Avenue treated him. In one month the boy’s sight returned to normal, restoring vision and light perception. Silk Windsor ties and Bargains for Gentlemen ads follow.

R. J. Bruce Wellsville Sadler Penn Avenue

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