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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1891
Page
5
Ex President Cleveland attends the German Young Men's Association semicentennial in Buffalo and delivers an address praising German contributions to American thrift, industry, and citizenship. He notes German heritage enriching American life, recalls past events, and urges continued cultural promotion through the association.
The update notes 11 000 Iowa miners largely idle with about 700 out. Y M C A gathers for its 29th international convention, sine die. Millers' National Association begins its 15th annual convention in New York. Chicago strikers plan a broad boycott amid a trainmen dispute at Colombe, Indiana. a brakeman and a tramp die. A Derry brakeman dies after a fall from a train. A 7 year old solitary figure mentioned. The 67th anniversary of the American Easter School Union held at East Orange Presbyterian Church. Some 2 302 immigrants arrive at New York barrier office. two ex convicts among them. Italian immigrants noted as ill. Five men die and 13 injured in a forehold explosion aboard an ice tank vessel Opus. Italian government appeals for European backing to urge the U.S. to grant resident passage. President Boak of the Contractors Association sends a reply to the Union rejecting arbitration per by law four. W Penton in Covington Ala arrested, killed in Milton Pa after resistance. Cheatham in charge of arrest. Fang Scong arrested on murder charges. Ottawa customs office rejects Toronto Hebrews demand for exemption. taxation set at 2 percent ad valorem.
A noisy scene described with drums and distractions leads to mentions of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for various ailments. The page promotes Spring window shades, curtain and lace products, and eye care services. Advertisements span home decor, footwear, dresses, and accessories from multiple Pittsburgh area stores.
A stream of death notices from Pittsburgh area services lists multiple families. Bailey, Barcky, Beck, Culp, Kenna, McCarthy, McGrew, Rabenstein, Reed, Roehrig, Sproull, Agner, Winfield and Wright families announce funeral details from May 10 to May 18 with services at St Pauls Cathedral Freeport Beaver and local churches.
D. D. Youman of New York is linked with R Dunlap & Co in New York in this business notice.
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