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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1889

Page

1

Resent-09 and Strikes New Slockading Streets

Ragged notes describe RESENT-09 and associated actions blocking streets and travel. Mentions women and unspecified authorities responding to the disruption.

Million Spectators Witness Washington Parade In Open City

Massive crowds fill Broadway to Fifth Avenue for the centennial parade honoring Washington. Police report up to a million spectators, with 2.35 million in city, including 250000 daily visitors. Incidents of crowding and a violent mounted-police push marred the day. Mrs. Paran Stevens aids injured women and children.

Broadway Fifth Avenue Washington Suney Ape

New York Centennial Military Parade Draws 54000 Uniformed Men

Crowded streets and rapid marching marked the New York Centennial parade as about 54 thousand soldiers from New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and other states passed the reviewing stand in layers across Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Officers governors and cadets led formations while civilians watched from windows and streets.

New York Pennsylvania Ta Drsparce

Decoration on Fifth Avenue’s riches fade with distance

The passage notes that as one moves away from the fashionable Upper Fifth Avenue area the display of grandeur and ornamentation around the OO LEES becomes more sparse and less lavish.

Upper Fifth Avenue

Notable Centennial Procession From Fifth Avenue to St Pauls Church

A grand procession marked the Centennial as the President and other dignitaries traveled from the Fifth Avenue Hotel to Old St Pauls Church on Vesey Street. Notable figures included Grover Cleveland, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Governors and judges. Bells rang across churches including the Dutch Reformed and Episcopalian. The crowd gathered on Broad and Nassau Streets with a ceremonial platform and Washington's oath Bible on display.

Fifth Avenue Hotel Old St. Paol's Church Oither Episcopalian Twenty-ninth Street Fifth Avenue Amsterdam Episcopal Church England George Washington St. Paul's Old St. Paul's Vesey Street Broadway Supreme Court Governor Hill Grant Grover Cleveland Rutherford B. Hayes Byarts Hiscock Cabinet Secretari New York Long, Island Iowa Tennessee A Jones John Sherman Generail Bella Watson Clara B. Leek Tuttle Bachman Trinity Vis General Washington Washington Harrison

Notable Statesmen Attend Commemorative Exercises Parade

An immense crowd lines Madison Square as the President and ex-presidents join the reviewing stand for a vast parade. Clergy in formal attire, Archbishop Corrigan in purple, and other dignitaries fill the platform. The procession to the sub-Treasury proceeds behind a sea of soldiers and armored troops amid a grand but imperfect reviewing stand.

United States sub-Treasury Messia Gerry Hamilton Fish Fuller Depew Grover Creve Nanbag Sareen Chaunce Latar Corrigan Washington Ant Grant Cleveland Hayes Yen Madison Square Neaf

Mrs. Harrison Attends Parade From Mr. Morton’s Balcony

The President’s wife watches the parade from 85 Fifth Avenue balcony with Mrs. Morton and guests including Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish Mrs. Governor Beaver Mrs. Governor Green John Jay and Senator Platt. Lunch follows before dining together then a 6:30 pm ride to the Metropolitan Opera House.

Harrison Mr. Fish Ren Bie Mr. Morton

Pittsburg Soldier Faints Then Returns to Duty

William Roenig, a member of a Pittsburg company, fainted from fatigue in New York. Carried to a store at 15 West Twenty-seventh Street, he was taken to New York Hospital by ambulance. An hour later he recovered and returned to his company headquarters with his comrades.

West Point Erro Smong Erajor Sebo Boldy Schofield Ee Scott Cavalry Infantry West Pointe New York Michi i Ee Eee Bach Lowia Pi Pitagerald Brooklyn Thane Bedien North Carolina Rhode Island Ohio Catomumee Senet Bates Belknap Rifles Texas Waaiti Chambers Street Beekman Rande Napa Nassau New York State Virginia Fitshugh Lee Bowling Green New Hampshire Church Street Crerator New Youk William Roenig Pittsburg West Twenty-seventh Street New York Hospital

Major Patterson Injured As Horse Falls In Parade

Major Frederick Patterson of Freeport Pennsylvania, part of the Second Brigade National Guard, was thrown from his horse during a march on Broadway and sustained a broken right leg.

Patterson Freeport New Yor Pennsylvania Broadway Fréderick Patterson

Lady Changes Her Man She Adores

Special Telegram from the Dispatch details a dramatic incident involving Henry Sinnige of Birmingham Alabama and Miss Ray Marz of a wealthy Hebrew family. Their engagement ends amid a display of unconventional authority over love, described as a clear case of power of love.

Henry S. Sinnige Birming Ala Misa Ray Marz Migs Marz

GORMAN THE COMING MAN FOR DEMOCRATS CHOICE

Washington Democrats foresee Senator Gorman succeeding Bargum as Democratic National Committee chair. Analysts note his shrewd management style resembles that of Quay and judge him best suited to lead after Bargum's death. Some hope he could meet 1392 political challenges.

Thleghnam Waseixetos Bargum Democratic National Committee Quay Gorman Scot Scott Calvin S. Brice Anne

Tragedy Shocks Jefferson Township Family

Startled by a tragedy a Parmer personal crisis report describes Jacob D. Shanks a 60 year old wealthy farmer found dead hanging behind his home in Jefferson Township. His wife who was nearby was shot and killed. David and George Banks and their stepson are jailed as suspects.

Parmer Simr Somerset Jacob D. Shanks Jefferson Township David George Bbanks Avenger Davi

Washington observes holiday with citywide closures

The City of Washington marked the holiday with widespread observance. All public buildings remained closed and services were held in the city, reflecting a solemn religious observance.

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A Message From the Pope Sent Five to Congo

A garbled historical report notes a message from the Pope involving five items or actions directed toward Congo. The fragment hints at a delegation or appeal and references the Vatican and Congo in a religious context.

Gaelic Arrives From Japan With Advices to Ay Nant

A storm damaged voyage note reports the Gaelic arriving from Japan today bearing messages for Ay Nant. The fragment mentions a rough sea and voyage delays but provides no further names or dates.

Sas Japan Aynant Omaha

Hard Lock For Sr Canadian Jastles Descends Twe Well Known Fi

An unusual note from Mowragat reports a hard lock for a senior Canadian Jastles, descending to a well known figure. The item cites G lips and an ex-manager for John L. Maloney.

Jastles G.lips John L.maloney

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