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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1889

Page

3

Rival Turner Gatherings Highlight Pittsburgh Antagonism

In Birmingham Turner Hall crowds from Pittsburg Allegheny and nearby towns packed the two rival Turner groups. The morning program featured gymnastics demonstrations and a constitutional address, then a large supper before an evening church service and heated temperance debate.

Radical Prohibition Lecture by Mrs Foster in Oakland Church

Mrs J Ellen Foster of Iowa lectured on the prohibition amendment to a large Oakland audience. She urged voting for the amendment to curb crime and opposed vice, noting Massachusetts failures due to overreliance on others. She outlined a June 18 campaign push and travels through nearby counties before returning to Pittsburgh.

J. Ellen Foster Iowa Oakland Methodist Episcopal Church Pitt Cere Tee New York Massachusetts Gseget Rey Oorg White Allegheny County Vigoro

Anti-Prohibitionists Pledge Personal Committees at Druiden Hall

At Druiden Hall on Carson Street the Anti Prohibition Society of the Southside voted that each member become a committee of one to defeat the national amendment on June 18. John Beinhauer urged the move as a fight for fundamental rights not saloon interests, likening it to wartime stakes and noting German blame for drinking habits.

Edward Murphy Ivania United States Anti-Prohibition Society of the Southside Druiden Hall Carson Street John Beinhauer Leenget Odace America

Opera House Variety Brings Colorful Recital and Quartet

Alderman A. H. Leslie presided and opened with remarks on progress and the temperance movement. The audience enjoyed songs by a colored quartet and a short recital, reflecting broader entertainment at the venue.

Opera House A. H. Leslie Leslie

Rival Prohibition Meetings On Southside Draw Crowds

In a lively Southside scene, Rev. W R Christian and Jonah Boughton led rival pro and anti prohibition gatherings near the Southside Market Hall. The lively clash drew vivid display as both figures urged on audiences, with Boughton hinting at license favoritism and the June vote approaching.

Southside W. R. Christian Indiana Moorhesd Union Faoor Christian Jonah Boughton Independent Order of Good Templars New Jersey Mr. Christian Aighton

Temperance Meetings Across City Prompt Prohibition Debate

A series of temperance events were held or announced across the city. Eowanp Murphy spoke on a constitutional amendment at Smithfield Street M E Church. Rev D T Littell addressed Wallace W C T U at Eighth United Presbyterian Church. Howard Moore Exq of Kansas spoke at Herron Hill reservoir with Stephen Quinon and Willis Booth observing. A meeting at Sennpane and Prohibition supporters gathered at Lake Grove. Robert Caskey of Ft Wayne Railroad shops attended as a speaker. The Twin City Amendment Club hosted an open air meeting at Beaver and Washington avenues in Allegheny.

Centenary Wylie Avenue Kirkpatrick Street Eowanp Murphy Smithfield Street M. E D. T. Littell Wallace W. C. T. U Eighth United Presbyterian Church van Braam Locust Streets Tuk Emerson W. C. T. U Herron Hill Stephen Quinon Willis Booth Srover Lake Grove Aaron Howard Moore Kansas Robert Caskey Ft. Wayne Twin City Amendment Club Beaver and Washington Avenues Allegheny

Beautiful bedroom suits and wide bargains at Peoples Store

Describes walnut and oak bedroom suits and antique designs from M Serpent Co and Campbell & Dice. Mentions 15c per yard tapestry Brussels, 20c French Latinos, and a clearance sale with great values. References several stores and locations in Allegheny with long lists of goods and promotions.

M. Serpent & Co Cor Lacock and Hopests Allegheny Railroad Bridge Brussels Campbell & Dice la Belle France Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue Pittsburg People’s

Ex Senator Saunders on Civil Service and Office Handoffs

The piece features Grandfather Saunders and Alonzo H. Stewart discussing President Harrison, the toll of office migrations, and civil service flaws. Saunders notes Harrison’s fatigue, contemplates ministerial appointments, and argues civil service delays hamper government while favoring spoils-era hires. He cites Windrim and Windrim's examination plan.

United States Saunders Nebraska Senate Russell Harrison Alonzo H. Stewart White House Shepard Rice Elliot F. Shepard Mailand Express Ohio Department Stewart Harrison Cleveland Nog Windrim Caraid Indrim Civil Service Commissioners

South Fork Club to Open June at Allegheny Resort

The South Fork Club plans a June 27 opening for its new club house in the Allegheny mountains. Colonel Unger and Pittsburg members will summer there as the area gains a new drainage system and water works to improve sanitary conditions after last season's typhoid fever outbreak among children.

South Fork Colonel Unger Allegheny Mountains Pitts Borgers

A Genuine Minstrel Lake Schoolcraft on Minstrelsy

Lake Schoolcraft, veteran minstrel, discussed the art at the Central Hotel news stand. He said minstrelsy has held its own, resisting unwanted innovations, and urged against whiteface, powdered wigs, and flashy wardrobes that detract from the tradition.

Lake Schoolcraft Central Hotel Seatties Tennants

Compound Oxygen Treatment Praised By Patients

An old advertisement extols Ackey and Palen's Compound Oxygen Treatment as life saving for weak lungs sluggish blood flow and nerve pain. It quotes testimonials from H e Be s and others claiming dramatic improvement and restoration to health.

Hebe Das. Staankey & Palen H. O Pasens Alen Prerrer Seld Palen

Taylor and Deans Window and Fence Sale Notice

Advertises adjustable window measurements at 203 and 205 Market Street with pricing details for window fittings and fencing options. Mentions EoD delivery or availability and urges inquiries at the premises.

Market Street

The Ways of the Wicked at Central Station

A brief, bustling City Center item recounts a string of petty crimes and brawls with Justice Gripp presiding. Debtors, a street fight, a kicking incident, a drunken arrest, a doorway burglary attempt, and an ice wagon dispute mark a day of disorder in the city.

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