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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1891

Page

2

Engineers debate mine safety device and tests

The discussion centers on a proposed automatic mine protector. Shaw defends his testing machine while August Steiner urges real demonstrations. Critics blame combustible dust and demand ventilation improvements and safer apparatus, with planned tests involving Prof. Phillips and convention members.

Foster Shaw August Steiner Mr. Shaw Steiner Columbus Numbshall Harrisburg

Afternoon session on ten minute speeches in gas detector debate

A long afternoon session focused on Shaw's gas detector and signaling machines. Key figures including Inspectors Black and Steiner clashed with Shaw and Adams over practicality, safety cost, and legislative action as the meeting grappled with appeals, maneuvers, and potential near all night continuation.

Loutitt Fnally James Black Messie Shaw Foster Coencan James F. Seartr Court House Goml Homer Welsh

Casting the Future and Woman Suffrage in the South

An editorial voice argues for universal suffrage beyond wealth and race, urging reading literacy as a voting criterion and cautioning against immigrant or criminal bias. It hopes for women’s suffrage within a century, noting the decisive role of women's own demand in granting it. It reflects early 20th century reform rhetoric.

South

Palm Sunday Sermons and Missions in Pittsburgh area

Palm Sunday themes dominate church notices with Rev. W Izer and Rev. J R Jones outlining morning and evening sermons at Second Presbyterian and First Congregational churches. Mentions missions from India, sermons on passion week voices, and notes on social questions including African American progress and wealth distribution.

Spurgeon Hosanus Jerusalem J. R. Jones India American Board of Foreign Missions Pittsburg Allegheny Mr. Jones S. B. Barmitz Home Mission General Synod Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Stockton Avenue Arch Street Grace Reformed Church Webster Avenue Calvary George Hodges Calvary Episcopal Church Voice of Assurance J.T. McCrory U. P Riverside Penitentiary W. P. Schrom D. D Fourth Presbyterian Church W. F. Conner Arch Street M. E

Testing Machines Gain Endorsement After Expert Demonstrations

Reconsideration among deliberative bodies led to a substantial majority endorsing Mr Snow's testing machine after Messrs Dearmit Jenkins Boulton and others had their shy out in various Wars. Mr Shaw then demonstrated the device impressing experts with its flawless operation.

Mr. Snow Messrs. Dearmit Jenkins Boulton Shaw

The Cosmic Bean Leads Stockton's Young People Page

The Dispatch previews tomorrow with an entire youth page led by the feature story The Cosmic Bean. Aimed at young readers, the page promises engaging content and standout storytelling.

Stockton Dispatch

Sunday Services In Pittsburg Churches

A listing of Sunday worship at multiple Pittsburgh churches with service times and topics. Churches include Shadyside U P, FirstChurch of Spiritualists, Highland Chapel Presbyterian, Third Presbyterian, Church of God Townsend Street, Thirty third Street U P, Allentown Christian, Mt. Washington Presbyterian, Fourth Avenue Church, First Presbyterian Wood Street, Forty third Street Presbyterian, Denny Church, First U P Seventh Avenue, Butler Street M E, Lawrenceville Baptist, Fifth U P Webster Avenue, Fulton Street Evangelical, Lawrenceville Christian, and Unitarian Church Mellon Bank building. Topics cover biblical themes and sermon titles with times mainly 10 30 am and 7 30 pm.

Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church Farrand Fourth Avenuest Ross Street H. C. Applegarth First Presbyterian Church Wood Street Gev. T. Purves IL. D Forty-third Street Presbyterian Church H. HH. Stiles James B.lill Parnassus Denny Church Ligonier Thirty-fourth Streets New Orleans U. P Seventh Avenue William J. Reiu D.D Butler Street M. E John K. Metlurkin Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Allegheny Lawrencetike Baptist Church German Church Forty-fourth Street Butler Mulhern Webster Avenue J. W. Harsha Fulton Street Wylie Center Avenues Mann Lawrenceville Forty-third and A. ©. Phillips Pr. Mu Unitarian Church Mellon Bank Smithfield Street Na. M J. G. Townsend D. D Mr. McQueary God Seventh Presbyterian Church Herron Avenue McClelland Sint Patterson Street Southside H. J. Buckingham Oakland Baptist Church Bates and Atwood Streets Ward West W. W. Colley Africa Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church Thirty Ninth Street Penn Avenue A. Linn Jesus Emory M. E East Liberty Rev. Co. V. Wilson Young Woman's Christian Association of the East End Grant Street P.u Nevin Woonsida Haven M

Churches and sermons listed for Bellevue area churches

A digest of Sunday services across Bellevue, Sandusky and nearby streets. Listings include Bellevas Presbyterian Rev Newton Donaldson. Sandusky Street Church with Law and Waiting for God. North Presbyterian with Rev John Fox. Nixon Street Baptist with Earnestness in Christ Work. Pleasant Valley Mission preaching by F J Longdon Jr. Allegheny Theological Seminary commencement at Fifth U P Church. several other churches with service times, sermon topics and pastors including Arch Street M E Church and Central Presbyterian.

Sandusky Street City F. Woodburn P. U North Presbyterian Church Lincoln Avenue John Fox Nixon Street Baptist Church Hutson Psetor Pleasant Valley Christian Mission New Brighton Road Bellevue Cemetery Gate F. J. Longdon, Jr Central Presbyterian Church Anderson and Lacock Streets B. McCormick U. P Montgomery Avenue Jd. P. Lyte D. D Sogo Alexander Young U. P. Seminary Avery Mission Church P.R. Anderson First Christian Church Providence Presbyterian Church Liberty Chestnut Street W. Anter Second Congregational Church Corner North Grant Avenues William McCracken Her. J. W. Gamble Lisburn Island First Congregational Church Franklin and Manhattan Streets W. A. Corkle J. I. Jones Madina India North Avenue M. E A. D. Shonpe, Esq

Bees That Brew Beer From California Bees

A Kingston Oregon reader reports a swarm sent by a friend of James Johnson makes beer in about a day. Bees produce about three quarts per colony from a syrup mix and bottle in eight ounces. Sun heat drives rapid movement, the liquid foam rises then subsides. The beverage is drinkable after roughly 24 hours.

New York Morning Journal James Johnson Quebec Street Kingston Opt

New Minnesota Legislation Moves Through Legislature

The stalled session took up bills including a measure barring Railroad Commissioners from setting rates that fail to cover railroad expenses and maintenance, and a law establishing 6 percent as the default legal interest rate unless a written contract specifies otherwise.

ST. Paul

Alvin Joslyn eyes 12 story theater site at Duquesne and Sixth

Charles L. Davis arrives to oversee theater project as cellar work starts and foundation planned. Alvin Joslyn targets the corner of Duquesne Way and Sixth Street for a 12 story building. John Cowderey of the Fifth ward vanished after crossing the Ohio River to Temperanceville and is presumed drowned.

Charles L. Davis Alvin Joslyn Alvin Duquesne Way Sixth Strees John Cowderey Fifth Ward Allegheny Ohio River Temperanceville

Death from spotted fever reported in Pittsburgh home

Another death from spotted fever was reported at the Bureau of Health yesterday. It was that of Meyer David Freedman, the little son of Sol Freedman, of 29 Federal street, Pittsburgh. No new cases were reported and officials do not believe the disease will spread to any great extent.

Bureau of Health Meyer David Freedman Sol Freedman Federal Street Pitttsburgh

Local imports and spring items advertised by W Wattles

Notice promotes Marvin bread as healthful and fresh from grocer. It highlights imported wares from Doulton Worcester Crown Derby and Dresden by W Wattles at Fifth Avenue, with new vases and window displays. Also advertises umbrellas ranging from 50 cents to 5 dollars and prices up to two fifty.

Marvin Worcester Crown Derby Dresden W. W. Wattles Fifth Avenue

The People’s Store All Wool Serges Offer Bargains on Fifth Avenue

The ad promotes all wool French serges at The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue with emphasis on low prices and urging customers to see them. It mentions CamMPBbet Dick and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething relief. It references a bank address and promotions for real estate savings, a Caligraph typewriter comparison, and fashion items from Rosenbaum & Co.

People’s Store Fifth Avenue Cammpbbet & Dick Whittier Penn Avenue Pitysburg Pitceburg

Nineteen St Louis women take veil in late news round

Nineteen St Louis young women entered the veil Thursday. Other items note Berlin Vienna telephone links, Fort Dodge saloon enjoinder, Oswego ice houses burned, Prince Napoleon remains in Italy, and various political and industrial happenings across cities and countries.

St. Louis Berlin Vienna Fort Dodge Oswego London Prince Napoleon Durham Texas Parnell Healy Calcutta India Board of Trade Hastings Neb New Orleans James R. Barclay & Son Montreal J. K. Barclay

Idol Push Worship and Rational Repose Critique

The New York Ledger laments idol worship by fans unable to think for themselves and unable to rest. It characterizes fervent supporters as energetic yet helpless, likening them to mindless performers caught in perpetual bustle and zeal.

New York Ledger Push

Post office info bureau aids public at New York main

A new information bureau operates in the New York post office. Manager A M Clark, over 60, has served 25 years and runs a stamp window. Assistants W Whitney Jr and E G Chataino speak many languages and help when Clark’s patience wears thin.

Bureau of Information New York Post Office A. M. Clark Post Office Postal Service E. G. Chataino Clark

Grizzly at Medicine Hat and Wartime Statues in New Orleans

Reports from Medicine Hat describe a station agent guarding a large grizzly bear with a baseball bat as the sole humane restraint. Byron Sutherland notes two bronze statues in New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, bearing inscriptions from Butler era praising unity and anti slavery sentiment, still legible after 26 years.

Minneapolis Journal Byron Sutherland New Orleans Crescent City Ben Butler Ben Jackson Square Clay Street Andrew Jackson Henry Clay Massachusetts Old Hickory United States Senate Butler

Training Baby's Nose and Facial Care Advice

A care guidance piece explains shaping a baby's nose and facial features through gentle pressure and wiping direction. It claims to modify other facial traits like cheek bones and forehead with careful care and promotes Shiloh's Cure as a household remedy endorsed by Jos. Fleming & et al.

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