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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1889
Page
7
The speech outlines covenant with the people, urges unity and equal law enforcement, defends protective tariffs, warns against lawlessness, advocates civil service reform, naturalization checks, and ballot purity, and stresses national growth, diplomacy, and justice for veterans and territories.
Alderman Schafer of the South Side says after fining John Martin 25 dollars plus costs in the milk shake cases he remitted the fine but collected costs only. He argues if Bell and Carlisle can remit law and order fines then he can too and may sue Martin to recover the paper. He denies owing the State any amount.
General Manager James McCrea and General Superintendent Joseph Wood of the Pennsylvania Company left for a Panhandle system inspection tour. They plan notes on the line and potential improvements, while advertisements promote various offerings from Boos & Buun and period goods listed with prices.
Pennsylvania led the inaugural procession as Pittsburg contingents and the Eighteenth and Fourteenth Regiments plus Battery B marched amid rain. Delegations from Allegheny county and General Beaver presided among brigades from the Army Navy District of Columbia National Guard and various Republican clubs. The route passed the Capitol east front to Washington circle with President and ex-President Cleo reviewing from Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Wholesale Grocers and Commission Agents Association sue 17 additional retail men for selling oleomargarine. Hearings are set for next week at the Pittsburg Market House.
A local advertisement lists spring styles and accessories from Newmarkets with prices up to 25 pesos. Items include pistols corkscrews diagonal and plain designs in black and colors. Address mention Bogos & Bust Allegheny and Ingatrpe call st 1102 Carson st for free cure services.
The article recounts Pennsylvania troops' pivotal role in the Civil War, praising their rapid arrival in Washington in 1861, noting Congress honors for several units, and detailing substantial wartime sacrifices and damages. It defends Pennsylvanians against Washington critics and cites historical figures and battles to illustrate loyalty and impact.
A dated compendium listing George Washington through Grover Cleveland with birth, election, inauguration, retirement, and death dates. It includes notes on vice presidents who succeeded presidents and various presidential milestones. The OCR text contains numerous misprints and inconsistent dates.
James P. Orr of the Pennsylvania Company unveiled a redesigned freight tariff book filed to ease shippers finding rates. The book lists all Fort Wayne line stations from Pittsburgh to Beaver Falls in numerical order for quick reference. Also reported, Mrs. Mary J. Stephenson on Rowan Street East End was robbed of $26 from a Tradesmen Bank withdrawal for her late husband’s war death pension.
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