Breckinridge Attacks Harbor Bill Over 21 to 47 Million
Washington May 5. The House faced a sharp attack from Mr Breckinridge of Kentucky on the river and harbor appropriation bill with a claim that the public was misled about the true cost. Holman Indiana led opposition and warned of large further liabilities. Debate covered piers dredging and a 21 foot channel as critics argued the plan was premature and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holman
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Senate
House
Hatch
Missouri
Indiana
W. E Leonard
Port Huron
Mich
Whiting
Lake
St. Clair
Beer Point
Lake Erie
Soo” River
Lake Huron
Michigan
Duluth
Buffalo
Democratic Party
Lockwood
Catchings
Mississippi
Blanchard
Manitowoc
Wik
Morrill
Peculiar Charges Against Secretaries Elkins and Noble
Representative Otis introduces a preamble and resolution alleging acts by Secretary Noble and General Land Office Commissioner Carter as part of a 1877 conspiracy involving Hon. SB Elkins then delegate from New Mexico Hon. T. B. Catron United States Attorney for New Mexico and Hon. Y. A. Williamson Commissioner of the General Land Office. The resolution seeks an investigation into alleged deprivation of homestead and preemption rights in Colorado and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Private Land Claims
Otis
Kansas
Noble
Carter
General Land Office
SB. Elkins
Congress
New Mexico
T. B. Catron
United States
Y. A
Senate backs 8000-ton ship privilege bill
The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to report favorably a bill granting American registry to foreign built ships of at least 8000 tons and 20 knot speed. The measure, which passed the House Monday, is urged for immediate Senate action. Secretary Tracy calls it second in importance to the naval appropriation bill and backs its passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commercce Committee
Inman
House
Senate
Tracy
Remains of Father Stanislaus Placed in Crypt at St Pauls
The remains of Father Stanislaus of the Passionist Order were interred in the crypt beneath St Pauls Monastery on Mt Oliver. The simple funeral marked the completion of burial for 15 members of the order at the crypt, with future interments to occur on monastery grounds. The service began at 9 oclock after a 7 oclock gathering, six brethren carried the coffin, and Bishop Phelan joined Father Boniface and Fathers Joraski Cashman Conway Wall Ludwig Andrew Angelo Henry Kaylor Devlin and Christopher in the rites sung in the Gremsa chant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanislaus
St Paul's Monastery
Mt. Oliver
Boniface
Phelan
Joraski
Cashman
Conway
Wall
Ludwig
Andrew
Angelo
Henry
Kaylor
Devlin
Christopher
To Let Rooms and Wanted Boarders Advertised
The Daily and Sunday Dispatch column features rooms for rent and boarder requests at moderate rates in desirable areas. It highlights the best houses in prime locations and invites inquiries from prospective tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily and Sunday Dispatch
Manchester Chamber backs bimetalism in vote
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in a 164 vote, declares support for bimetallism. A note from Worthy of Nota mentions the Allegheny General Hospital. Max Klein's Silver Age Whisky has been used exclusively in this institution for medicinal use with good results. K. Tripester, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Chamber of Commerce
Nota
Allegheny
Millinery Opening Today At LeisuManN & Co
A millinery opening occurs today at LeisuManN and Co. located at 604 506 and 508 Market Street with a gift of artificial violets for every lady visiting the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leishman & Co
Market Street
Leisumann & Co
Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday in Pennsylvania
Yesterday’s notices record marriage licenses issued for numerous couples across Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Names include Robert Williams and Mary He, Antonia Wiliam H Braden, Darid Shields and Elizabeth A Darrell, Conrad Fernes and K. Meias, Evans City entries, and multiple Pittsburgh pairs. Local residences span Pittsburgh, Washington, Evans City, and surrounding towns with many entries pending verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriage
Robert Williams
Pittaburg
Mary He
Tyler
S.enceveresecel
Michatt Barnaw/ teak
Ceceseerseeeess
Mokeesport
Cicesport Gusse Antonia Wiliam H
Darid Shields
Pittsby
Elizabeth A. Darrell
Conrad Fernes
K. Meias
Evans City
Knots
Michael F. McCarthy
Pittsburg
Anvil
J. Devmgon
Caccerceresnvenceces
Pirbdurr
Pitteburg Seceersesses
Sunectal Junction
Mingo Junction
Eccsanaseness
Eustel
Itadiewows Ete
Sbdiweereste Reress Snr
Oceles Anes
Joseph A. James
Dr Price Vanilla Extract Praised For Quality
The article notes Mexican vanilla beans measuring seven to nine inches, with supply limited and prices high. It claims Price Flavoring Extract Company uses the finest vanilla in Dr Price's Delicious Flavoring Extract of Vanilla, ensuring its exceptional quality by relying on the best beans and avoiding substitutes like tonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Price Flavoring Extract
Dr. Price
Great Special 810 Men's Salt Sale at C C C Clothiers
To Day and Saturday Our Great Special 810 Men's Salt Sale at C C C Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond Streets offers a wide selection of light spring patterns and medium browns blues and oxford at $10. Includes elegant business sack suits light cassimere plain black cheviots tweeds corkscrews and evening cutaway suits all priced at $10. Come in today and tomorrow to see world beaters valued at $18 and more. FP C C C Clothiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
C.C.C. Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Obituary notices from Allegheny and nearby towns
A long obituary page lists many death notices and funeral details for residents including Anderson of Sydney N S W Australia. Blackstock of Josra Ris- Tox Blackstock. Bratt of Mank Bowis. Dickey Horace G. Dorland J M Dontaxn. Engel Erame H. Fellows James. Jae Henriette Jack. Kirkwood Miss Axx Kirxwoon. Mattern Jacob. Montgomery Junure. McCarthy Mary. Pardee Tata A. Ross W M and Nora Hoss. Shinn W P Sutss. The notices specify ages, residences, funeral times and locations across Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Bratt
Western Avenue
Allegheny
Farpay
Dickey
Sheridan Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Horace G. Drixer
Middlesex
Armstrong County
Dorland
Atlantic City
N. J
Engel
Erame H
Mary Engel
Forty-second Street
Jae
Henriette Jax
Adam Joe
Frank H. Jackson
Carson Street
Southside
Pittsburg
Kirk Wood
Axx Kirxwoon
Mattern
Washington Avenue
Jacos Matters
Robert G
Frank H. Mattern
Hollidaysburg
Altoona
Tyrone
William B. McCarthy
Pardee
John M. Pardee
Collinsav
East End
Wrpses Bay
M. J. Pardee
Palmyra
N. Y
Ross
W. M. Ross
Hugh
Harriet Ross
Mcf Street
Satenpat
Nora Hoss
Sylvester Ross
Cliff Street
Sateunpar
Shinn
Gary
P. Sutss
Penn Avenue
Pallas
Starurdar
Wide Chalks and Challis Sale At Center Tables
Coop styles vary from street dresses to wrappers and house dresses. Ex plus wide Chalks and Comfort Coverings offered at low price entice hundreds to buy now or lay away for fall. Challis 36 inch width on sale at 8 o clock at center tables in Dress Goods and Silk Room near Anderson's Ginghams. Friday’s greatest value.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Breckinridge
Elkins
Blaine
Ireland
James F.o'beirne
Thomas St. John Gardey
New York
Amnesty Association of Ireland
Secreta Blaine
Great Britain
Judiciary Committee
Representative Oates
Representative Jaw
Joseph M. Kendall
Entucky
Horsford
M. W. Gray
Cave Spring
Funeess
Father Stanislaus
Leach India
Sarah
Dresden
Horne & Ward
Fifth Avenue
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Tim
U3 Penn Avenus
Uwrso
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Street
Wrso
A.M
J.B. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
John Ek
A. Murdoch
Smithneia St
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Wet Eee
Westinghouse
Pittsburg LN
INS. CO
North America
William L. Jones
Lewis
Pittsbury
Tress &Gd
London
D. White
Avondale
Wood Street
Challis
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave
Market St
Himmelrichs
Imperial Congress
BON Ton
Market ST. Braddock House
Braddock Avenue
Myl-Wran
A. F. Sawhill
Federal St
Boggs & Buhl
LYON
J. G. Bennett & CO
Leading Hatters and Furriers
Cor. Wood ST
FAI
Coryati
Madras
Sik
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