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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1889

Page

5

Memorial Day Service for Arsenal Explosion Victims at Allegheny Cemetery

A solemn Decoration Day service will be held 9 to 10 a m at the Arsenal Monument in Allegheny Cemetery for 38 unidentified girls and two men killed in the September 17 1862 Arsenal explosion. Rev E Lea delivers the address. Garfield No 15 Ladies of the G A B organize. flowers by Soho school children.

Arsenal Monument Allegheny Cemetery Arsenal Garfield Connell No Soho Garfield Council Richard Lea All Andrew McGrumpny Mary Soarerhi Hemlock River Bucks W. A. McCosNell Ames Church Glenwood Ross D. A L. A Blairsville Tom Commoner Glas Erreee Jeannette Lex Mason Kelly Mason Rae Eyes Felton Christ Church Gregation Twenty-eighth Ward Salisbury Hall Jurda Taitle Hospital Gronee Dad Schwebel McKelvy Allegheny James Smith Ohio Smith New Universalist Church Williams U. V. L. Hall Grant Smithfield Pittsboe James L. Graham Allerheny

Ingalls and Cleveland Clash Over Tariff Raise Remarks

United States Senator Sabin of Minnesota and General Harrison discuss tariffs and political dynamics. Ingalls claims a moderate tariff reduction is favored in the West while Cleveland’s leadership is noted in a sharp exchange. The piece emphasizes regional economic tensions and industry impacts on trade policy.

United States Sabin Minnesota Harrison Ingalls Grover Cleveland West Pittsburg Dunesne Grand

Brewers Probe Pittsburg After Judge Slaughter Visit

Mr. Slaughter president of Slaughter Brewing Co Cleveland visited Pittsburg to gauge impact after Judge White’s crackdown on saloon keepers and noted perceived city decline. Frank Overbeck Cincinnati brewer on Eastern train discussed proposed Pittsburg agency and potential business harm. Brewers wary of Sunday sale decisions and possible losses to liquor trade.

Mr. Slaughter Slaughter Brewing Company Cleveland Pittsburg Judge White Cleveland Slaughter East Lid Wellsville Youngstown Ohio Frank Overbeck Cincinnati Arie Pennsylvania Overbeck

Coraopolis Temperance Drive Ahead of Amendment Vote

Coraopolis residents push prohibition effort with prayer meetings and temperance talk. Brass band members are described as red faced from campaigning. The borough hosts a temperance push with Squire Ferree John McCabe and others active ahead of the vote on the morning of the 19th.

Coraopolis Squire Ferree John McCabe Ube

Holy 40 Hours Devotion Begins at St Pauls Cathedral

The 40 hours devotion to the blessed sacrament starts with an 10 30 A M solemn high mass at St Pauls Cathedral tomorrow and ends 10 30 Wednesday morning The Holy League of the Heart will meet in the afternoons with sermons by Archbishop Ryan likely to be preached and a renovation map discussed.

St. Pauls Cathedral St. Paul’s J. Buckley Holy League of the Hea Seaee Twce Maynes Ryan

Changing Base as Dwellings Near Point Are Replaced

Land deals shift to Liberty Street as L H Love sells two lots for 35000 to L H Voigt Co and 15000 to Pittsburg Produce Commission Myers Tate for Mo 407. A Teheming Store Falls as I Schoenthal trims under Sheriff executions totaling about 10000. 150-sarah Silk Bakeryton owner sells for 12.

L. H. Love L. H. Voigt & Co Liberty Pittsburg Produce Commission Company Myers & Tate Fit

Public Probe Set Over Charges Against President Campbell

At a Window Glass Workers Union meeting in Pittsburg, an open inquiry was agreed to into charges of importing foreign glass workers. A joint Arbitration committee was formed by union and Trades Council representatives to supervise the public investigation and hear witnesses anew.

Window Glass Workers’ Union Hauffeldt's Hall Carson Street Trades Council Messrs William Smith Flint Glass Union Dennis Hays Patrick Carr James Campbell Board of Investigation The Council of the Window Glass Workers Campbell

Amalgamation troubles partly settled with strike avoided

The first division of the Amalgamated Association settles the Oliver Bros. & Phillips dispute and keeps the hammerman employed. A strike is avoided at the South Fir works, while the Wayne Iron Works conflict remains unsettled as puddlers refuse to work steel and the mill is shut.

Amalgamated Association Oliver Bros. & Phillips Wayne Iron Works

Wages Demand Triggers Miners Meeting in Gallitzin District

A telegram from Phillipsburg announces a delegate meeting of district miners. The gathering may lead to a suspension of mining in Gallitzin district and along Bells Gap Railroad for banks operating below 50 cents per ton. Leaders pledge support for Beed Creek and Clearfield region miners at risk of losing work over wage demands.

Ofice Phillipsburg Center County Gallitzinn Bells Gap Beed Creek Clearfield

Wages Cut Reported at P and W BR Manager McDonald Takes Charge

Reports last night claim General Manager McDonald plans wage cuts across the P and W BR line with a 50 percent reduction for clerks, sparking disbelief among railroad men who doubt current wages are low enough to permit cuts. President Oliver was unavailable for comment.

McDonald Oliver Iet

Allegheny Notes on City Affairs and Local Incidents

A bustling register of city items including Alderman Cassidy fining William Carson for fish laws, water assessor books due to the City Treasurer, and strikers at Duquesne reporting no definite action. Mentions boycotts, minor crimes, street accidents, and local events with multiple named places and people.

Lonestreet's Pond Mercantile Allegheny Club Hatey Horrman Mary Collins Union Station Yester Monongahela Sioas Committee On Surveys

Lecture on an Exploration From Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee

The Smithfield Methodist Church hosted Rev. C. E. Locke who recounted a ramble from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee. He described Jerusalem’s filth, the Jordan Valley journey, Berea’s public cleansing, Mount Tabor, Nazareth, and a boat trip on the Sea of Galilee, noting vivid sights and religious sites along the way.

Jerusalem Sea of Galilee Holy Land C. E. Locke Smithfield Methodist Church Palestine Mount Calvary Solomon's Temple Jordan Bethel Dead Sea Jordan Valley Damascus Berea Jesus

Pittsburg Hotel Hansnen Revived as Popular Traveler Stop

The Hotel Hansnen on Penn avenue near the Bijou Theater in Pittsburg has been rebuilt and renovated to attract travelers. Proprietors Mr. Hanssen and Mr. Frank Taylor bring 17 years of experience, modern offices, improved culinary service, and affordable rates starting at two dollars a day. The Hamilton is licensed and the bar offers Gibson, Finch and Guckenheimer brands along with Milwaukee and Frauenheim beer.

Hansnen Penn Avenue Pittsburg Eee St. Charles Frank Taylor Hamilton Gibson, Finch and Guckenheimer Best Milwaukee Frauenheim & Vilsack

Homes of American Heroes offered with purchases at Kaufmanns

A glossy souvenir titled Homes of American Heroes featuring portraits of Washington and other patriots is offered for free with purchases of $1 or more at Kaufmanns. The ad promotes large salerooms at 91 and 93 Fifth Ave with new pianos from $190 to $1,500 and a stock of second-hand pianos, plus exchange guarantees.

Fifth Inc Hamilton

Homes of American Heroes Souvenirs at Kaufmanns This Day

Special Decoration Day keepsakes named Homes of American Heroes offered by Kaufmanns with every purchase of one dollar or more. The items are artistic engravings and lithographs produced in ten colors for patrons today.

Kaufmanns

Music Shop Ad Highlights Violins and Guitars for Ten Dollars

H. Kleber & Bro. sells violins music boxes banjos and cameras from Courtois Besson Slater at No Wood Street. New American Arion guitars priced at 10 dollars claim to rival 20 dollar models. Kaufmanns offers another lot of ladies beaded wraps at 298.

H. Kleber & Bro No. Wood Street Klebers Courtois Besson & Slater Kaufmanns

How Does This Strike You Ladies Jersey Sale

A promotional note offers about 2,000 beaded and braided jerseys in Kaufmann’s cloak department, priced at 75 cents each. The catalog copy mentions other popular styles and a “Water Cure” institution, with an address in Green Spring and Primgeconts noted in the ad.

Kaufmanna’ Cloak Department John M. D Green Spring

Celebrated Baseball Combination Presented

Fragmentary text describes a celebrated baseball combination to be presented, mentions boys and waist, and references Angostura Bitters used to secure a good diet or digestive aid. The crumbling lines provide little actionable context or clear event details.

Permet Reuteamne

Kaufmanns’ cloak departments offer fine goods

Fragments advertise genuine League balls and bats or P Sha stilts for boys and children, plus exquisitely embroidered cashmere fichus valued at five dollars, claimed to be priced at two hundred thirty nine dollars.

Holic Kauffmanns

Fancy and Plain Wool Faced Goods and Fashions

Retail catalog style list of fabrics and textiles including 36-inch cashmeres 65c prices, French serges, cashmeres, satines and nainsook, 45-inch embroidered flouncing, hemstitched borders, and 45 and inch widths. Mentions latest styles and bargain notes with numerous price points.

Officers arrest two men at pawnshop. papers tied to board bills

An officer seized two men leaving a pawnshop on suspicion. One resisted by destroying papers. The items proved to be attachments for board bills. Names include Albert McAnerney and William H. Inspector McAleese suspects one man is a target he has been hunting.

Albert McAnerney William H

Heirs Supposedly Seek Abandonment of Harmony Society

Rumors claim a number of individuals claiming heirs of Harmony Society members believe the organization may be dissolved and dissolved assets possibly settled. The report notes uncertainty about the dissolution and future actions by those asserting heir status.

The Harmony Society

Milk and meat inspection at Pittsburg depot yields No.1 grade

Inspector George W. McCutcheon checked 500 gallons of milk at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot and found all samples to be No.1. The article notes unusual art on a work titled A Rare Lot of Pure Sweet Milk and mentions Geo H Bennett & Co offering a large stock of rye whiskies in the city.

George W. McCutcheon Pittsburg Lake Erie Geo. H. Bennett & Bro

Special Hot Weather Clothing Bargains at New Store

1 200 men's nobby Sanne coats and vests advertised for very cool wear. Regular price 2 dollars, sale to 980. Keatuanan Grant bargains in guns and revolvers at 709 Smithfield Street. J H Jonysron.

Kaufmanns Grant Smithfield Street J. H. Jonysron

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