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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1890
Page
2
Delegates from distant states attend the sixth convention with over a thousand representatives from Evangelical churches. The program opens with welcomes from Governor Beaver and E. K. Porter as sessions run in Mechanical Hall and nearby venues.
About 1,000 delegates attend the first session chaired by President William Reynolds at 9:15 a.m. Committees on credentials nominations and state work are chosen. Reports from Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Delaware D C Florida Georgia North Carolina Indiana Iowa Kansas are heard. Bishop Vincent gives benediction and delegates adjourn for dinner. The cafe area features plants flowers and decorative adornments.
The afternoon session opened with prayer from ministers in several states and provinces. Reports from Maine, Minnesota, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Victoria, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec highlighted growth, finances, and organization. Missouri noted 865,000 school aged children with 72,000 in Sabbath schools. North Dakota spoke of anti lottery opposition. Ontario requested a Pittsburgh edition. Officers were elected including Major Harris as president and Reynolds continuing as chair.
Extemporaneous remarks by Rev Burns and Bishops Arnett and Vincent highlight a large audience as Governor Beaver and Gov. Harris set opening tone. Delegates hear praise of Sunday school work and unity while Pittsburg hosts sessions and postmaster McKean outlines convention benefits for the delivery system.
Local residents report firearms presence at two addresses 1200 and 1106 Penn Avenue. Police alerted as gun activity noted at both sites. authorities urging caution while investigations proceed.
Delegates split by district as Pattison wins two thirds of Allegheny, with James Tallan and Dennis Boyle factions contesting seats at the Bijou Theater. Temporary chair Foley led proceedings amid disputes, roll calls, and a first ballot showing Wilson leading McWilliams.
Former Jones Laughlin nailor Joseph J. Davis cites idle mills totaling 625000 kegs yearly at $2 per keg as $1250000 lost to Pittsburg and Wheeling firms. He blames Amalgamated scale for heating and rolling nail plate prices, driving trade to Wheeling and forcing workers to seek other employment as several plants suspend operations.
The article reports Pattison securing delegates across First and Seventh districts with others backing Pattison in multiple conventions. Live debates erupted in the Fifth district with a split between Pattison and Wallace camps. Wallace supporters gained influence in the Sixth and Seventh districts, while the Eighth district backed Kelly and Holtaman for legislative seats.
Delegates in the Moorhead building elected to resolutions and nominations. The committee on nominations outlined candidates for Congress and state offices, praising the Prohibition platform and urging Iowa voters to join the movement, with county officials named and the county ticket nominated.
Chal Dick, famed attorney, and "Dynamiter Bill" Phillips, now in the city, were seen at Union station after the Johnstown flood. Dick predicted Hastings as the people’s choice for the convention and warned that Delamater’s nomination would split Cambria County Republicans.
The Twenty fourth Congressional district Convention met in Salisbury Hall yesterday and elected Dr Purman D B K Fife Joseph Skelly Dr O Connor J J Jordan Thomas Kaine James E Moran F Meyers Ige Jr Frank Thompson and James B Paine as conferees to support Jacob B Shale for Congress.
Supervisor Oliver received authorization to publish partial census figures for Pittsburg. With only 17 wards fully enumerated and many districts unheard from, Oliver warns the population is understated and a fresh enumeration is needed. He estimates about 240000 currently, possibly rising to 250000 after complete and revised returns. Ghn Fobijan and others were jailed after refusing to answer census questions.
The jury weighing the Wagner murder case heard defense witnesses testifying to Wagner's good character and self defense. Wagner admitted striking Bond with a hammer during a quarrel after Bond kneeled to kick him. Prosecutor pressed for a verdict of guilty as jurors retired without a verdict at 5 pm. adjournment set for morning.
Yesterday peaked at 97 in the afternoon, nearing last year’s record heat. Mill workers quit early due to the heat, while Daniel Haywood was moved home in critical condition after an accident near Phillips' South Fifteenth Street rail. Patrick O'Brien and Martin Green are noted workers involved in the incident.
The Steubenville Iron and Steel Company plans relocating its plant to McKeesport aided by the Highland Land Company selling property for the works. The Stanbenville site now hosts 25 puddling furnaces 2 heating furnaces and 12 rolls. Construction will begin immediately as the Tube Works and other metals invest in the new complex to feed the NA.
The Steel Rail Association and member firms said they will lead the fight against the Senate plan to cut the duty to 11 dollars per ton. They vowed to block the reduction at all costs.
Dealers in sewer pips report strong demand while prices stay low. Discounts on pipe range from 73 to 8 percent as firms capitalize on cash discounts and realize profits from timely payments.
The new foundry by Friend Hoffatot and Co. on West Carson Street occupies the former homes of families evicted last winter.
George Clark of 21st ward Homewood avenue died at noon yesterday from lockjaw. He leaves a wife and three children. Also notices list travel accommodations for visitors to St. Xavier's Academy Beatty with trains stopping at Beatty station on June 20 and 26.
An advertisement touts Tronka Tranks at 70 Fifth Ave as the largest and best value trunk shop in the city. It urges customers to visit the storeroom to compare assortments and prices while also promoting other goods from Horne Co. and G. D. Simon.
A sale of ready-made suits in white lawns, printed fabrics, silks, and lace nets plus dresses and staff goods at reduced prices. New lines include blouse waists and traveling wraps. a small lot of about 25 beaded shoulder capes offered at astonishingly low prices as they are being closed out at once.
A large underwear sale highlights ladies vests in cotton lisle and gauze with various necks and sleeve lengths. Hundreds of Swiss hibbed vests and French Balbriggan vests in limited prices are offered as genuine C. B. goods in right sizes and styles at exceptional values.
The Stocking Department features complete lines for ladies misses and children in Cotton Lisle Silk and Summer Weight Cashmere. Gauze and gossamer bodies for infants, gauze flannel bands for infants, and varied quality hosiery across ladies childrens and misses sizes are on sale.
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