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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1891

Page

2

Prohibition meeting criticizes old parties at Allegheny Hall

About 100 Prohibitionists gathered at Lafayette Hall in Pittsburgh for a mass meeting. Speakers including L T Yoder and Prof H D Patton urged party unity, questioned two older parties, and touted a new platform opposing monopolies, finance abuse, and saloon influence.

Allegheny County Lafayette Hall L. T. Yoder H. D. Patton Lancaster W. L. Hayden Belle- Toute America Forum Ns Hayden Siegl Pattison John Lloyd Thomas New York St. John United States Prostitution Party

Chain of Suspects Tied to Wilson Burglaries

Superintendent Meth of the Allegheny police arrested Anton Ziowhack and his wife and their daughter, all linked to the Wilson burglary case. Detectives seized a trunk and belongings at 35 Hobson street after tracing a fleeing suspect. the trio and an accomplice face burglary charges and were jailed pending further investigation.

Meth Allegheny Police Anton Ziowhack Wilson Robinson Street Ziewnack Westinghouse Airbrake Company B. Smith Sea Street Aril Cams North Avenue Berlin Delore Wilsen Vnstro Wonau Hobson Street Steele Zimmerven Johusen Kormman Olen Plander Enon Mee Seon Connet Street Chie Wilson Intendent Muth Wexford Yes Bank

Exchanging compliments at Tariff Club event in Philadelphia

Philadelphia representatives plan to thank the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club for courtesies shown during the river trip to Cincinnati. Congressman John Dalxel expected, with many club members attending a social session. Republican County Committee also meets at Common Council chamber for organizational business.

Republican Tariff Club Philadelphia Tariff Club Cincinnati John Dalxel Republican County Committee Common Council Chamber

Pittsburg High School Commencement Honors Speech and Graduates

The Pittsburg High School commencement at the Hijou Theater drew about 3,000 attendees. Principal Wood led prayers. Marion Murphy spoke on practical life, followed by several graduates including Estella McCloskey and William Stanton in a program of orations and music.

Pittsburg High School Hijou Dreserd Wood Luckey McKelvey Central Board of Education Estella McCloskey Vassar Nornal

Western University Holds Commencement Under New Chancellor

Commencement at Carnegie Hall Allegheny marked the outgoing class of 1901 and introduced Rev W J Holland as the new chancellor. Speeches by faculty and students focused on life in Pittsburg, education, science and religion, with prize awards and a valedictory address concluding the event.

Holland Western University Carnegie Hall Allegheny W. J. Holland Wales William J. Robinson John Crockar White Board of Trustees Ohrnd Ht Univ Eee Mpi Pittsburg

Commencement at St Xavier's Academy Near Latrobe

A large crowd from Pittsburg Allegheny and nearby regions attended St Xavier's Academy Latrobe for commencement day. The graduating class included Angela O Byrne Mary L Ramsey Katheryne Watson Olive Burns Margaret Good and Alice Curran. Salutatory given by Miss Ramsey and valedictory by Miss Curran. Gold medals awarded in Mathematics History Elocution Bellea Levrtes Rhetoric and other subjects to several graduates.

St Xavier's Academy Latrobe Pittsburg Allegheny Angela O'Byrne Mary L. Ramsey Katheryne Q. Watson Olive G. Burns Margaret Good Alice G. Curran Miss Ramsey Ramses Miss Curran

Three Girls Detained Over East End Petty Robberies

Maggie Hawksworth Mary Frankel and Fanny O Kane were arrested late Wednesday on suspicion of multiple petty robberies in the East End. They are about 16 years old and are held at the Nineteenth Ward police station awaiting a hearing before Magistrate Hyndman this afternoon.

Maggie Hawksworth Mary Frankel Fanny O'Kane East End Nineteenth Ward Maintrate Hyndman

Crescent Love No 57 Banquet Highlights Lodge Roles

Crescent Love No 57, F and A M held its second annual banquet in Free Masons Hall on Fifth Avenue with 80 lodge members attending. Major W C Moreland spoke and Collector Warmenstle lectured on The Social Features of Masonry.

Crescent Love Free Masons Fifth Avenue Lodge W. C. Moreland Warmenstle Conowan Grant Miller Robert Corry Popalley Allegheny Limited Latrobe James Matel Phanix Ktolling Idlewood Toy

Lawyers at Liberty and a Poolside Fishing of Tales

A Pittsburg delegation visits Ellwood for a picnic hosted at Hotel Oliver with 175 attendees including Judges White Ewing Over Kennedy McMunung-Porter and ex Chief Justice Agnew. The swimming contest led by C C Dickey drew a crowd as Haymaker won the race despite a disputed distance.

Allegheny County Bar Association Ellwood Oliver White Ewing Over Kennedy McMunung Porter Agnew Beaver von Bornhorst McGennigie Percy Digby Pittsburg Hartman Merritt Greene Ellwood and Beaver Railroad John Lee C. C. Dickey Mr. Dickey Glenn Park Dickey Sealy Johnymaker Mr. Fulmer C Ey Haymaker Fulmer von Bonnhorst June White Supreme Court William Brennen Gierm Park Trentanteree Lee Tisateees Perey By Will Schoyer H. Young John Mueller Marshall Johnston W.F. Wise A. C. Spindler Marshall Johnson Magnus Pflaum Willisalma F. Barr

Picnicking in order for busy school outings

Rail travel fuels a busy picnic season with lessons and outings across Allegheny and nearby towns. Clark of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie reports booming picnic business as schools like Wicker sham, Lecky, Twenty-eighth ware and Knox plan trips to Allequippa, Beaver and beyond. A special train carries Jr. O. U. A. M. to New Haven while a through sleeper heads to Thousand Islands and Buffalo.

Clark Pittsburg Lake Erie Wickersham Allequipps Lecky School Twenty Ware Knox Flint Glass Beaver Duquesne Point Allequippa New Haven Thousand Islands Tin Buffalo Hancock School Hulton Union Depot Grand Army Sandusky Street

City Attorneys Salary Debate and Park Expansion Measures

City committees meet to consider salaries for two assistant city attorneys once the Department of Law was dissolved. Also on the agenda are park expansion near Highland Park and several sewer projects along Broad and Penn avenues plus a Ross Street vacating. Public Works and Surveys committees advance street grade changes and street name realignments to create continuous routes.

Fingnes Supreme Court Department of Law Messrs Carnahan Burleigh Oes Quippa Broad Street Fairmont Street Penn and Atlantic Avenues Kincaid Hebecca Ross Street Water Street Monongahela River Evans B. & O. Railroad Committee On Public Surveys Connells Cypr Street Edmond Mathilda Ion Glenwood Second Avenue Essex Alley Boggs Avenue Woodlawn Avenue Hollywood Street Joncaire and Ich Streeta

Orphan British Officer's Son Travel to England Aboard

A three and a half month old boy, son of a Royal Navy lieutenant, travels from San Francisco to England under care of Assistant Surgeon Henry Cassidy aboard the Wildfire. The infant’s mother died soon after birth and the father died recently, leaving relatives in England. Cassidy and Officer Zimmerman assisted at Fort Wayne Depot to ensure the boy's safe passage to port.

San Francisco England Union Depot Fort Wayne No. 6 Hall Colbert Henry Cassidy Raymond Stuart Royal Navy Stuart Henry Morley Cements Whitehall London Sos Indy Leutenant America Cassidy Land Fred Zimmerman Fred New York

Pennsylvania Representation at World’s Fair Plans Urgency

Manager Johnston urges immediate, thorough effort to showcase Pennsylvania at the Chicago exposition. He stresses careful preparation, full information for manufacturers, and vigilant advocacy to secure prestige and recognition for the state against national and western competitors.

Pennsylvania Johnston Chicago Union Ges Spe Esas Commonwealth Tax Disratch

Death Certificate Rules Require Parents Names Birthplaces

The Bureau of Health will soon demand the name and birthplace of both parents on death certificates. A notice to undertakers outlines compliance effective from a future date with penalties for nonconforming certificates. The weekly mortuary report records 133 deaths across districts with varied causes and ages.

Bureau of Health Unadecan Department of “ Public United Cne Sea of GS Bureau of Sealth Fo Ngew Bureau of Heal Exith

Masters reject McGuire arbitration in steel union dispute

The Master Builders' Association held a meeting and unanimously decided to ignore McGuire's arbitration proposal. They claim the fight is won and arbitration would harm business. The strike, now two months old, has idled over 3,000 workers, with contractors maintaining firm stance and several men leaving the city.

Master Builders’ Association McGuire Powell MecGuire Thea Planing Eee T. J. Hamilton Exchange Hamilton Pittsburg Builders’ Exchange

Strike Settlement Averts Docks Blockade in Cleveland

F H Kennedy of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad said the dock strike in Cleveland is settled but heavy freight delays remain. He reported 200 cars behind schedule and the railroad expects 60 new gondola cars by the first of January to improve merchandise traffic, which has slumped but should recover once the cars arrive.

LI. Mageetor Robertson Lancaster Hoth New York Ja Gould Maryland Cleveland F. H. Kennedy Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Coxe Sharpsville Tur Edwin Bell Company New Castile Frayn Doups & Co New Castle Berger Pittaburgee Mahoning W. D Nelson Vanerne Third Presbyterian Washington, Pa

New Oil Refining System Promises Industrial Growth

A new oil refining process patented by C. T. Thumm gains prominence with a company formed to build works at Warren Pennsylvania. The roster includes RB V Godfrey as President, S. F. Beatty as Treasurer, and D. T. Thamm as General Manager.

C.T. Thumm Warren, Pa RB. V. Godfrey F. Beatty T. Thamm Thamm

Rooms With Power and Light to Rent on Diamond Street

Spacious sixth floor area nearly 60 feet long, lighted from all sides with central light, plus two rooms on the second floor 20x20 and 18x18 suitable for work rooms or offices. Central location at 75 77 79 Diamond Street with front offices, freight elevator, and electric light provided by the lessors. Apply to John T Shields architect at Diamond and Smithfield.

Diamond Street John T. Shields Arch Building Diamond and Smithfield Seco Oor

Crayon and Cabinet Prices at Aufrecht's Gallery

A gallery sale at Aufrecht's Gallery 516 Market Street Pittsburg offers 121 cabinets for 100 dollars and a full life size crayon for 350 dollars. Come early and bring the children. Tulsu

Aufrecht Market Street Pittsburg Tulsu

Comprehensive Retail Ads and Transit Note Roundup

A collage of small ads lists Pure Silk Gloves at 25c and a 25 dozen stock, prices cut on various fabrics and mohair stripes, and a reduced sale at multiple Fifth Avenue stores. Also announced is a new Bedford Springs connection via the Pennsylvania Railroad line stopping at Huntingdon and linking to the Huntingdon Bedford Springs train. Plus 5 lots for sale of black grenadines and a clearance of carriages prior to July 4. Also new corsets at Rosenbaum & Co.’s and a BeST-FITTING summer corset promotion.

GREN ADINE ROBES Half Price and New Silks Debut

Hucus & Hackle announces half price sale on remaining Grenadine robes with black drapery nets and lace flouncings. A new assortment of fine French organ dies and printed India silks arrives, plus 75 pieces of black and white checked and striped summer silks set to open Tuesday the 23d inst.

India

Manufacturers Fight Nine-Hour Clause At Conference

The Amalgamated scale remains unsigned as manufacturers oppose the nine hour clause and seek removal of several extras. Delegates push for adoption as written while discussions extend into next week. The convention plans adjournment today with officer elections this afternoon and Pittsby set for next meeting site.

Committee On Ways and Means W. A. Carney Ellie Pittsby

Norfolk and Western Expands Western Rail Facilities

J. H. Sands, general manager, toured a new connecting line from Kanawha to Elk Horn West Virginia, extending 20 miles to improve western facilities. The line supports rising Pocahontas coal shipments with 3,000,000 tons last year and expected 4,000,000 tons this year amid growing coke production and ovens in operation indicating future expansion.

J. H. Sands Norfolk and Western Road Kanawha Elkhorn W. Va Norfolk and Western Sands

Deserter Barber Caught in Pittsburgh Trap

Frank Miller a barber from McKeesport was lured from East Liverpool by a Bentley decoy to Pittsburg on pretended separation talks. He arrived last night and was arrested for desertion and confined at Central station.

Frank Miller McKeesport Pittsburg East Liverpool Bentlel Artor Miller Central Station

Christ Church Property Dispute Cited But Unclear Details

Fragmentary notes indicate Lee and Smith discussed Christ Church property last night with unclear conclusions. The record mentions an Associated Deputy and Church officials but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.

Lee Smith Christ Church Perry

Dying Deposition Not Made in Local Inquiry

Inspector McAleese and Alderman Gripp were notified by Homeopathic Hospital authorities that Leonard Hilton, described as colored, was Richard Schooly Sun de to die. They went to the deposition but he declared he would live, and under the law his shore one lot be taken.

Bryce Hoensid Thare Mr. Bryce Hrroe Snyder Yesterey Ee Neing Liberty Arenas Russell Eres Company Erie - Ae Irwin East End Roatan Inspector McAleese Alderman Gripp Homeopathic Hospital Leonard Hilton Richard Schooly Sunde Taille Hie

Dress Goods Sale Prices on Stripe Mo Hair and Serges

36 inch black and white stripe mo hair at 3734¢ a yard reduced from second. Navy blue serges 42 inches wide at 1.40 and 42 inch all wool Deberge in tan and gray shades at 66c 65c and 75c per yard.

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Amine Erie Brrce Prohibition Party Central High School St.* Xavier C. B. Wood F. Patterson Marion Murphy Murphy Wenea Wrath Bryant Indies Ieee Iene Ee Kane Amanda Koch John Bertha A. Zeigler Mary Boothe Lavely Peither William Eh Stanton Lilian Mer Elizabeth Rich Agnes E. Swedland George White George Mokr John Henry Adame George Edward Holm Sarah Bryant Alberta Dalber Kathe Mary Driscoll William McKibben Ewart John Floyd Agnes Hutchinson Henderson Annie Willimina Insier Lottie Chalfant Jeffries Oliver Reed Johnston Thomas Lee Kane Kophia Jwerch Anna Mary McConnell Hallie Belle McKows Adogy Ae Aa Nell Hartley Marshall Oat Merson Pratt George Mkinne Teyail William Henry Stanton Mien Wallace Ford Otto Carilamb Fred Peip Aes Guy McCandless Gray Dasa Stellan Awford Hares Ee Proveerick Eae Eigin McCormick Sultatiend Marin Murphy Me Riiane Estelle McCloskey James mm Eleanor Thomas James Lish Tit Thoress Hanson Gates Genbold Witte Era Win Zagetnst the Alma Mingle Bartels Estella Brooks Lida Jane Brown Jevete Rossiter Burns Eadie Hamilton Callery Mary Elizabeth Campbell Julia Kilermann Ive Bertha Laing Florence Lowry Helen Josephine Marquit Nancy McCilly Marshall Jella Margaret Reineman Lena Mary Kolin Lillie Augusta Sander Clara Augusti Sunderbeck Annie Catherine Sanders Amelia Sheridan Dennie Eliza Carpenter Lilie Fost Bridget Cella Connelly Ton Belle Mart Dawa Annie Devitt Annie Lytton McDonslaan Elizabeth McFutger Sarah Anna Mone Moe Sarsh Ellen Mutshelen Margaret Jane Orrow Clare Magdalene Siebert A Hotel Ha Sullivan Agata Poeeeen Wedlund Marthe Jennies Tomin Seanen Ulrich Ewe Arthur Dean Blanche Hoomisten Maggie May Hoerr Garvie Marency Hoffman Atias Laura Holmes Mary Vuray Annie Fileabeth Owens Annie Patterson Elinore Pollock Wel Reed Ellie Weir Margaret el Wein Katherine Ella Wilson Bertha Augusta John John Fesig Frederick Pins Wwilliam James Fi Wesley Fritz John Woods McCormick Samuel Ens Wiliam Breeze McGarvey Samuel Shankey Anna Tam Shoinsa Tabche Lawra Rida Sie Helle Skillen Albert John Getdei Ae Jr Art Goshorn William Enray Ham Greene Nell Andrew McMillan McNeilly Agnes Exther Adie Gudewe Abraham Lincoln Teen Court House Eecennie Holland Lees Pitts Bert E. V. Luty Harry M. Davidson Ireland Canada Leonard Wales John D. Scott Robert B. Carnahan Kiam A. Jobnetot Neeller Abe Egrees Charles F. Carhart Robert B. Carnahan, Jr Ha. M. C. Davidson James W. Hays Hintam Gohnston Dudley Liggett Itran Wa Luty Herman F. Molienauer Willian P. Mc John McGrew Bert HL ST. Xavier's Lawyers AT Liberty Bar Association World's Fair Commissione WJ. O Cvil Department of Public Safety Old City Bnse M’guire E. A. Holmes Union 280 Industrial Notes A. G. Campbell & Sons Bers Oo Femay Tse Ayan Horne & Co Seis Bedford Springs Pennsylvania Amet Atlantic Express Huntingdon Jos Hosxe & Co Penn Avenue James W. Grove Fifth Ave Rosenbaum & Co S. Mne Hucus & Hackle Market St Jellwwreu United Mine Workers McSioy Barrett Coleman Westmoreland County City Baltimore and Ohio Road Fifth Ave. and Market ST. Jelouwr Willie P. Castleman Monongahela Ponce de Leon St. Augustine Fin Hotel del Coronado Coronado Beach Lal JOD. Horne & CO Penn Avenue Stores JOS. Horne & CO Penn Ave Madras C. Weisser jeQeuw
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