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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1892

Page

5

High School Election Winners Named In Bedford District

List of successful candidates from multiple sub districts is presented led by Maggie Schade of Bedford Twenty-ninth ward school with 96.3 percent. The compiled names include Nellie Martin Seth Jones Jennie Hammett Willie Bergheimer Hertha Burne Jo an Meldonald and many others across districts such as Allen Birmingham Forbes Hancock and Lincoln, showing broad participation and strong averages.

Cainencsamniss Reisfar Holmes Maggie Schade Bedford Twenty-ninth-ward Birmingham Jennie Hammett Willie Bergheimer Hertha Burne Joan Meldonald Eora Thomas Jones Edw Breitwieser Wm. H. Barr Louis E Aria

Reunion and Picnic of National Transit Company Workers

The sixteenth annual reunion and picnic of National Transit Company United Pipe Line division employees was held at Stoneboro lakeside park. About 800 attended from Butler and Oil City with a special train, enjoying music from Coleman’s Orchestra and the Germania Band, games, rowing, and a baseball match Oil City beating Butler. Officials from the company attended, and organizers noted rising attendance and interest.

National Transit Company Stoneboro United Pipe Line Division Lakeside Park Butler Oility Coleman Titusville Germania William Lemmon A. L. Shult A. C. Beeson W. & A. Pipe Lines E. G. Wright Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Lines C. E Riddle Right of Way Department

Monongahela Presbytery Reports Record Year Finance

The Monongahela Presbytery annual meeting at Hebron Church near Wilkinsburg heard a record financial showing with about 30,000 pounds paid to various churches. Dr. W. J. Reid read the report. Rev. J. M. Patterson spoke on The Pulpit, Rev. J. D. Irons on The Pastor, and Rev. J. M. Wallace on The Congregation. 8-H. Hart, Allegheny Seminary graduate, was recommended for ordination and will soon be ordained and proceed to Egypt as a missionary.

Monongahela Hebron Wilkinsburg W. J. Reid J. M. Patterson J. D. Irons J. M. Wallace H. Hart Allegheny Seminary Egypt

Reduction Postponed On Westbound Iron Rates

The Pittsburg and Youngstown freight committees met at the Erie office to discuss the Wheeling and Lake Erie rate cut set for July 4. The decision to meet the cut was referred to the general managers. Efforts are underway to have the Wheeling line rescind the reduced fares, and it is reported that postponement has been agreed. The affected routes include the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and Lake Erie roads, with Mahoning and Shenango Valley iron interests watching closely.

Pittsburg Youngstown Erie Wheeling and Lake Erie Wheeling Wheeling and Lake Erie Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Mahoning and Shenango Valley Iron Men

Didnt Bring Back the Horse A Teamster Charged

Albert Marchead is charged by John Bauer with larceny by bailee after borrowing Bauer's horse valued at 175 dollars to ride to Seventeenth street. Marchead did not return it, allegedly exchanged it at Fitzsimmon's sale stables for another horse, received 60 dollars, and later sold the swapped horse for 100 dollars. Bail set at 500, Marchead jailed awaiting July 10 hearing.

Albert Marchead John Bauer Bauer Penn Avenue Marchead Seventeenth Street Fitzsimmon’s Marehead

Flint Factories On Southside Close For Summer

About ten Flint factories on the Southside will close for an eight week summer vacation, leaving nearly 4,000 men idle. Most closures occur in the United States Glass Company with several others such as Atterbury's, George A Macbeth Co, Doyle's, Adams', Ripley & Co, Hogan & Evans, Thomas Evans & Co and Kings. Window factories have already been closed for some time and the total shutdown is expected to be longer than usual.

Flint United States Glass Comany Atterbury's George A. Macbeth Co Doyle's Adams Ripley & Co Hogan & Evans Thomas Evans & Co King’s

Cantor arrest over liquor license case to be bound

Jacob Ehren of Lower St. Clair Township, who pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was awaiting sentence, jumped bail and was arrested yesterday at Canton. Reported to have paid his bail of 8300 and to possess 430 belonging to the EK Singing Society, of which he served as treasurer. Corrigan sails today to fetch him.

Jacob Ehren Lower St. Clair Township Canton Ares Ee Sree EK © Singing Society Oliver Oa Corrigan

Amalgamated Steel Workers Move Toward Settlement

The Amalgamated Association defers key wage talks as several firms sign the steel scale including Illinois Steel, National Rolling Mills, and others as a third conference presses toward a settlement. Delegates hope the scale for the ensuing year will be signed before adjournment, with Homestead and six district mills keenly watching developments.

Work stoppage and preparations at Carnegie plant strike area

Workers face discharge as boiler tubes burn out delaying repairs until month start. Management moves two powerful pumps to flat cars amid rumor of water attack plans while officials insist they are for fire defense. Ironworkers anticipate a tougher period but stay hopeful as Furnace F at Brad dock is returned to operation after a four month rebuild delay.

Carnegie Braddock H and I

All the Youngstown Mills to Close Thursday Night

The Mill Committee presented the new Amalgamated scale to the Mahoning Valley Iron Company and Youngstown Iron and Steel Company, both refusing to sign. Rolling mills will shut at midnight with little chance of resumption for a month or six weeks. W. D. Wood Company mills in McKeesport also plan July 4 layoffs, then partial closures for repairs stretching two weeks.

Breske Amalgamated Association Illinois Steel Company Bay View Joliet Lil Tt Asother National Rolling Mills National Tube Works Company McKeesport Amalgamated Kansas City Irondale Mini Oliver Iron and Steel Company D. B. Oliver Homestead Mills Order and Appeals M. M. Garland P. H. McEvay Youngstown McEvay Homestead Pinkerton Yourestons Mahoning Valley Iron Company Youngstown Iron and Steel Company W. D. Wood Company

Democrats Gather Behind Cleveland in 1904 Drive

Congressman Hatch of Missouri, chairing the Agriculture Committee, passed through Hannibal on the way to Washington and forecast a July 15 adjournment unless the appropriation bill stalls. He praised the Democratic platform and Cleveland’s ability to enact the silver plank. He projected Missouri as rock ribbed for Democrats and warned Republicans in Pennsylvania opposing a federal election law.

Congressman Hatch Missouri Committee On Agriculture Washington Hannibal Hatch Congress Mississippi Cleveland Warner Pennsylvania South

Plans for the Poorhouse by Chief Elliott

Chief Elliott outlines rapid construction plans for the new Poor Farm after the ordinance is signed. The City Engineer will survey, the Controller will budget, and work will start soon to replace the old facility. He stresses fire protection and a hospital standard with one lever to open all insane ward doors.

Elliott Elliot

Yee Lee Stranded At Gretna Under Chinese Exclusion Act

Manitoba officials detain Yee Lee a Homestead Chinaman at Gretna after he attempts border crossing from Victoria to visit his wife and native land. Lee had left with Yee Geb a year ago. Geb returned via San Francisco without issue while Lee is held as a suspect. Reverend E BR Donehoo was telegrammed seeking aid on Lee’s case.

Yee Lee Gretna Manitoba Yee Geb San Francisco Lee Victoria B. C E BR. Donehoo Mr. Ovenn China

Fourth of July preparations at Schenley Park

Plans for the Pittsburgh Schenley Park Fourth include ground breaking for the Carnegie Library and Music Hall site with speeches by Library Commission members and Mayor Gourley. Police arrangements, a large crowd influx, and fireworks controls are outlined as the city readies for a grand celebration.

Schenley Park Carnegie Library Music Hall Library Commission Gourley Bigelow Phipps Harrison Chlef Bigelow Washington Cgil. Magee Adirondacks O'Mara Zoo Harry Meitzgar E J. Laughlin L. Broudy

Hebrew Tariff Club Formed in McCaffrey's Hall

A new political group named the Hebrew Tariff Club was organized at McCaffrey's Hall on Monday night. It aims to unite the Hebrew vote for upcoming elections and hopes to enroll over 1,000 members before November.

McCaffrey Hebrew Tariff Club

Bayard Amber flour praised as finest average pin flour

The article touts Marshall Kennedy Milling Company's Bayard Amber flour as a top quality medium priced family flour. It highlights its white rich consistency and affordability, branding it a reliable choice alongside Camellia Bayard.

Marshall Kennedy Milling Company

Salvation Army Reception for Adjutant Farrer in South Side

The Salvation Army filled Wharton M E Church on Twenty-fourth Street for a reception welcoming Adjutant and Mrs. Farrer newly arrived from Chicago. Ensign Allen led services with Captains Sanderton and Parson assisting. Revs Ballantyne and Buckingham spoke as Farrers assume leadership of ten divisions in Western Pennsylvania with headquarters in Pittsburgh. A wedding banquet is planned at the army barracks between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets at 4:30 PM with Nan Kivell in charge.

Salvation Army Wharton M. E Twenty-fourth Street Adjutant Mra Farrer Chicago Ensign Allen McKeesport Sanderton Homestead Parson J. A. Ballantyne J. H. Buckingham Nankivell

Diaz to be re elected says Mexican merchants

Mexican merchants M Horner and P Dreher registered in Anderson after visiting New York say Diaz will be re elected in Mexico where revolutions are deemed impossible. Horner downtones the Garza scare and notes the tariff irritates Mexican traders who advocate a reciprocity treaty with the United States.

M. Horner P. Dreher the Anderson New York Horner Mexico Diaz Homer Garza United States

Letters of Administration in Absence of Will Noted

Mary J. Dunlap appointed administrator of John Dunlap estate after his death on June 7. Report claims a will was expected. bond listed at 900000. estate valued near 3000000. Also mentions a large Schenley Park band concert drawing about 10000 attendees and preparations for Highland Park next, plus whisky ads and a business note for a tire and wheelmen’s outlet at 4498 Wood Street and Center.

Mary J. Dunlap John Dunlap Schenley Park Lallede Highland Park

Equitable Life Offer Urges Early Insurance

Advertisement urges buying life insurance sooner to lock lower rates and faster policy maturity. Claims you do not have to die to win with Equitable Life Assurance Society. Edward A. Woops, manager, 516 Market Street, Pittsburg.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Epward A. Woops Market Street Pittsburg

Pneumatic Cushions Sold by Pirtanene Crottz Company

The Pirtanene Crotz Company at 26 and 8 Wood Street with Ellsworth and Center avenues offers one and one half inch cushion pneumatic products from Bolte and M. W. Pneumatic lines.

Bolte Pneumatic Pirtanene Crotz Company Wood Street Ellsworth and Center Avenues M. & W. Pneumatic Pittsworeh Crore Company

Monarch bicycle sale advertised by Prissone CreLe Co

An advertisement from Prissone CreLe Co promotes a Monarch bicycle featuring pneumatic tires and a 2 inch section. The dealer lists a price of 105 dollars and notes the opening of salesrooms and wheelmen's headquarters at 426-498 Wood Street and Center and Ellsworth avenues.

Wood Street Center North Avenues Prrissone CreLe Co Center and Ellsworth

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Kentucky Dealer

Mr W M Terry of Ten, Ky praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after 12 years in business saying it cures colds quickly, prevents and treats croup, and relieves whooping cough better than any other medicine he sells. An unrelated note advertises mortgage relief services with an address in Pittsburgh.

W. M. Terry Ten, Ky Chamberlain Wrhso

Davis Charged With Aggressive Assault at Mill

Simon Davis faced Alderman Toole on a charge of aggravated assault after allegedly striking Louis Irwin behind the head with a plank at Scott's planing mill. Irwin sustained a severe scalp wound and Davis was held for trial. Mayor Gourley Controller Morrow and Chief Bigelow toured New Castle Pa to inspect a new asphalt pavement.

Simon Davis Alderman Toole Louis Irwin Scott's Planing Mill Irwin Davis Gourley Morrow Bigelow New Castle

June Bargains at Homne Co. Penn Avenue

June bargains offer ladies summer waists at reduced prices Percale 45c from 75c figured lawn 6c from 5c imported percale 150 reduced from 2 See cloakroom bargains in black jackets at 3 from 5 to 15 Jos Homne & Co. 66 21 Penn avenue.

Jos. Homne & Co Penn Avenue

Pest fighting claims from Wood street firms and rail line

An OCR snippet shows Pittsworeh Crore Company and Walker's Family Soap advertised to wash cars and promote health claims. Mentions 426 and 435 Wood street, Ellsworth, The Pennsylvania Railroad, Krexas at 33 Water street, and other local addresses. References to Doc Witt's Little Early Risers and Grandpa's Hat products appear.

Pennsylvania Railroad Walker

Clearance sale on wool suitings and dress goods

A sale offers a lot of 50 inch all wool check suits at 75 cents a yard with medium colors ideal for summer dress fabrics. Also offered are fine imported suitings 50 inches wide at $1 a yard, encouraging buyers to stock up on dress fabrics during this season.

French Challies Sale Slashes Prices Across Dress Goods

More than 250 pieces remain at the start of a sale with chic challis fabrics offered at 38c and 45c a yard, down from 65c, drawing dress goods buyers to the Challis counter.

Imported Plaids Dress Fabric Sale Advertisement

One lot of Imported Plaids summer color 42 inches wide and all wool 40c a yard. You've paid 75c for goods not as fine.

French Crepons Reduced Clearance Sale Ad

A promotional notice announces a clearance sale with reduced prices on styles offered at 50c and 1 dollar. Indicates some items were three times higher two months ago and urges customers to visit to learn exact savings.

Dress Patterns and Silk Fabrics Marked Down This Week

Public notice markets dress patterns and printed India silks at reduced prices. Dress lengths in various colors priced at two dollars and two fifty, with final closeout markings for the week.

India

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