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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1890
Page
5
All messages to the department should reach THE Dier atch by Saturday morning and representatives note that reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this bending.
The article details multiple Masonic and knights castle relocations and meetings. It notes Star of the West Castle No 93 moving to Maltby Hall No 76 Fifth Avenue, Jasper M Them Castle No 316 in Oniontown hosting an entertainment, and other castles like Manchester No 212 planning events at Slath ward schoolhouse in Allegheny. It covers initiations, degrees conferred, district reorganizations in Fayette County, grand visits to Allentown and New York, and the formation of John L Dawson Commandery in Uniontown with officers elected.
Golden Chase reports one new application at Pittsburg Lodge last Wednesday night. Fidelity Lovee of Allegheny has two candidates for the next meeting. Lincoln Lodge in the Southside gains members each session. Linden Lodge of Oakland met last evening. one candidate initiated. Two applications acted upon. A lodge affiliated by early April will be instituted. Central Lodge to hold a key meeting at Assembly Mall Saturday evening. Gas City Lodge received one application for members last Tuesday. Beathers W S&S Sharon Alfred and James T. McMaster appointed to organize a degree team. Pageosne Lodge met Thursday evening. committee to audit W J Motsegor missing collector appointed. Regular meetings of Quesses Lodge set for the third and fourth Thursdays at Na We Fourth avenue. State Commander with representatives visited Craton Paon last Monday. Crefton degree team displayed degree work. Two applications received. Addresses by Hessey, Craf, Mercer, Robbins II, Wilson, and Bihfill. Alfred Marton recited poem The Garden Chain. Georg A Charles played piano solos. Visitors hosted by Calton Lodge.
The All County Heptasolps Association elected annual officers. Jacob Motz of Fifth Avenue Conclave may win the first gold badge from the Supreme Conclave. Elizabeth Conrlage held its second meeting with four initiates and ten applications pending. Several conclaves held their second monthly meeting with initiations and applications. Duquesne Conclave No. 69 appointed a committee to arrange Heptasoph Day on August 35. Since the Louisville disaster the Supreme Archon seeks word on casualties from two Louisville conclaves with no reply yet.
A special meeting of the board of Presidents of Priteburg and Allegheny is set for this afternoon. Branch 4 was instituted at Kittanning Armstrong county by Deputy J W Sullivan of Pittsburg with assistance from Deputy A Skelly of McKeesport. Crafton notes arrangements for an open meeting. Reports pending for the new directory from branches Nos 24 47 70 72 77 and SL. Branch 2 instituted at Dawson's Fayette county by Deputy P J Barrizan assisted by President J J Marsal and T B Keenan of Branch 42. Branch 82 opens with 17 charter members Richard Smith president John A Wort secretary and John King treasurer.
Western Star No. M marked its sixteenth anniversary on Wednesday by initiating new members into the mysteries of the order. A large attendance of No. 24 members and visiting brothers praised Western Star Lodge as one of the strongest in the jurisdiction.
W.G. Griffiths of Bogs & Bubls plans to place the man advertised in last Sunday’s delinquent tailors list while another Griffiths was intended. Triumph Lodge No. 6 reports thriving membership and extends a cordial invitation to members of other lodges to join.
A meeting at Mystic Chain Hall in Frankstown and Station streets will confer the amplified rank of Knight on two candidates Tuesday evening. Sisters and allied lodges are invited to attend, with social events planned to mark the season.
Inwis March 20 delegates to be chosen at a mass meeting of workers at Westmoreland and Penn Gas Coal works to address the wages question. The rate has stood at 60 cents per ton for two years, with a strike risk looming of nearly 2,000 men if no settlement is reached.
Two new wells hit in West Virginia, including the McCullough No.2 which began gushing immediately and spilled oil as tanks filled. The pipeline now links to the tank, producing about 1,000 barrels per day. Hammett well follows with 400 to 600 barrels daily.
Philadelphia Company struck a huge gas well on George Saul's Salem township farm late last night amid unconfirmed signs of a spill. McKee & Hagan announce new offices at 108 Fourth Avenue with strong margins and cash handling for securities. Castoria advertising line appears in the clipping.
Two major Pittsburgh realty deals stand out after a slow market week. A Penn avenue property near Ninth street changed hands for about 50 000 dollars to a prominent buyer who wished to remain unnamed. A 40 acre parcel of the Duff farm near Jack of Dixmont sold to Wood Harmon Co of Cincinnati for 40 000 to 50 000 dollars, with plans to subdivide and market. A Pittsburg committee and mining experts previously verified the San Carlos mine’s value in Mexico, prompting a stockholders meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon to discuss development.
Stock activity was subdued with 76 thousand shares changing hands in small lots. Metropolitan National rose a point to 1 1/4, others like Central Traction Pleasant Valley and Philadelphia Gas advanced modestly while Luster, Pittsburgh, and Citizens' Traction held steady. Sterling Mining opened at 1 bid as weekly volume reached 2,085 shares versus 1,840 prior.
The money market remained satisfactory with heavy discounting and light checking. The Clearing House report shows a weekly gain of 1,774,4668 in exchanges compared with last year, while New York bank data reveal increases in reserves loans and deposits. Money on call in New York was easy with no loans at 0 percent. Breiling exchange rates remained strong, with day bills at 87 for demand.
The page lists numerous bond and stock items, including Northern Pacific consignments, Canadas S orders, Missouri and Tennessee notes, and Northwest consols. It notes New York clearings for the week at 10,463,253 balances 4,020,692, with regional totals for Philadelphia Baltimore London and London bullion movements. Money rates show 6 percent on demand and 7 percent on time. government bonds dull and steady.
Oil market edges lower on soft demand and field development, with New York Shorts covering lifting prices briefly before retreat. Weekly clearances total about 2.01 million barrels, drilling activity continues in Beaver and Butler counties with new wells planned, while West Virginia activity remains steady though quiet.
The Pittsburgh area real estate firms report multiple sales and mortgages. Alles & Bailey sold a two story brick dwelling on Mt Wylie avenue for 2200 to J. F. Kenan. Kelly & Rogers sold four and a half acres on Rebecca street for 5000 to a syndicate planning to build small houses. Additional transactions include two six room frame houses on Auburn street for 8500 to J. G. Conwell, and a six room frame on Carson street for 4100 to J. H. Zimmerman. Block & Baird handled No 91 Diamond street with a three story brick law building for an unknown price. Mortgage placements include S100 mortgage on Fourteenth ward property for five years at 8 percent and loans for People's Savings Bank lots at Bellefield for 1150. Samuel W. Black & Co. arranged a 25000 loan for three years at 5 3/10 percent on Fourth ward property, with plans for extensive improvements. Reed B. & Co. note unspecified low holdings on Buona Vista property.
Parcels sold or mortgaged in Pittsburgh area by Baxter Thompson Co and Magaw Goff firms. Transactions include lots in William Robinson plan to George P Lang for 10500, two story frame dwellings near Wandless street sold for 1500, main street lot 60 by 10 by cash to Dr LeMoyne’s buyer, mortgage on city business property for two years at percent, and Oak Station Castle Shannon Rail Road lots Nos 07 64 70 2 by 145 fronting two streets, among others.
Forty five building permits issued last week with total estimated improvements at $190,440. Major permits include John Dalzell for a corner Grant street and Fourth avenue office building costing $96,000 and Upton Storage Company for a six story warehouse on Liberty street costing $55,000. March totals reach 178 permits to date, down from 184 last year, attributed to continued bad weather. Numerous two story frame and brick additions across wards, plus several new dwellings and a six story storage facility highlight activity in Pittsburgh.
Wall Street experiences the dullest day on record with featureless activity and minimal price fluctuations. The market shows shrinking volumes, late-session selling, and a heavy close, while the bank statement hints at modest reserve gains and a $4,000,000 U.S. interest payment looming April 1.
Special to John M. Oakley & Co. New York March 2. The Supreme Court limits state power to fix railway rates, a key point after Granger era clashes. Markets show dullness, with a late bank gain and prices hovering, while investors weigh the restraint on legislative price control.
W W McNertz & Bao will open new offices at 162 Fourth Avenue on April 1. A large volume of real estate deals is expected this week and some have not yet been reported. Washington Oil Company declares a 10 percent quarterly dividend payable April 1. Reading Company negotiates with White Star Steamship for an ocean liner line. ARBUTHNOT STEPHENSON & Co plan an eight story building, to be ready by October. Railway earnings show gains versus last year, Northern Pacific up $21,214 in the third week. Ex Exchange to discuss cash oil trading rule. meeting to consider all options for improving business.
July and preliminary price listings show varied quotes for meat and grains. Butter prices eased while eggs traded around 13 34 cents. shipments include flour 9 000 barrels and corn 186 000 bushels with rye and barley also listed.
The market report shows cattle receipts of 913 head with light demand and two cars shipped to New York. Hog receipts total 2600 with 2000 shipped, market firm with prices steady for common to top quality hogs. Sheep receipts are 1600 with 1000 on hand, market steady at the quoted prices. March 2, 1500.
The column reviews Virgilio Toretti Frametti at Morrison's and George T Hetzel's A Frosty Morning at Boyds. It notes D B Walkiey palette knife works, Haseltine collection selling many pieces including a Gerome, Schreyer, Van Marcke, Rico Hoybet and Vinea highlights, and Jostern R Woodwell marine scenes at Gillespie's with strong color and sunlit foreground.
A chaotic late news roundup covers battles in Sonora with three Mexican troops killed, Havana tobacco tariff debates, a fatal clothing fire in Vanport Pennsylvania, a Hungarian miner beheading near Morgantown, and a mutilated body found in Leavenworth. Fire at John W Kauffman Milling elevator causes 250000 loss, PathFinder seized again, Manitoba cabinet resignations over school and rail issues, a Faulkton wife stabbing, and Catalonia factory strikes. Quakes ripple through Cantoocook New Hampshire, Mitchells Station Va burns, Pittsboro North Carolina hanging of James P Davis, and a New York tailor shooting would-be robber.
The Dispatch highlights patient statements endorsing Drs Copeland and Bish for catarrh relief. This week features Louis Christman of Steuben, now residing in Lawrenceville at the corner of es and Charlotte streets, sharing his experience under office verification.
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