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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1889

Page

5

Plans Completed for Central Traction Power House on Wylie Avenue

The Central Traction Railway advances a power house on Wylie avenue corner with Tunnel street to power 500 horse power engines. The pressed brick structure spans 60 feet on the Wylie front and extends back 160 feet with two wings, housing winding machinery and boiler rooms. Estimated cost around $60,000 and rapid completion planned ahead of service needs.

Central Traction Railway Wylie Avenue Central Traction Rail Way Tunnel Street Pittsburg Bullberg Tne Sixth Avenue Wood Street Fourth Avenue Grant Street Exposition Buildings

Late News In Brief Across Shifting Local Items

A collage of short notices from courts and crime to railways and posts. A wife murderer case is noted with a June court appearance. Wrecks on Erie near Binghamton and aLanglade stage robbery near Gatagamie are mentioned. Post offices open near Oklahoma City and Norman. Sea fishing license receipts top six thousand dollars. Also referenced are church diocesan splits and railroad earnings.

Secret Society Charter Filed and Lodge Planned in District

A charter has been applied for by Wm. D. Gro as organizer Grand Vice Protector G. W. Miller and 85 signatures secured. A Knights and Ladies of Honor lodge will speak English and a new legion is planned with officers to visit soon in this city on the upcoming third Tuesday meeting date.

Otras Uere Cies Thas Northeide Knights and Ladies of Honor G. W. Miller Goodman Te Mazri Christiana Berustos Je Jobaain J Lange

Meetings to hear objects of the association explained

The following meetings will be held today to hear the objects of the association explained and start new branches in Seng mecca ward Teese and SobaThursday evening. Decoration Branch held a meeting at Be hall corner of Butler Main streets Addresses will be delivered by Rev James Keeney Payee State Advisor of the association. The remains of Brother Andrew D of Branch No 1 who died at St Francis tal this city last Tuesday were sent to his time at Titusville on Wednesday. The body was accompanied to the train by representatives of Branches No 8 and the C MB A of Lawrenceville.

Mecca Teese Soba Branch Noce Be Hall Butler Main Streets James Keeney Payee Andrew D Branch No. L St. Francis Tal Titusville C. MB. A Lawrenceville

Grand View Castle Elects Officers at May Assembly

Knights of the Mystic Chain LC Ki of Grand View Castle meet at Duquesne Incline Hall on May 81 to elect officers. Officers include K Commander Robert son S E Vice-Commander A KE J 5 K First Lieutenant James C Wilson 8 F W Gordon Treasurer W C Stevens Chief of Staff William Hohn Assistant Chief of Staff Ed Foster Inside Guard L H Frasier Jordan Chaplain F E Reid. Meeting moves to Friday evening after.

Grand View Castle Knights of the Mystic Chain du— Heights I. A. A. Robertson S. E A. KE James C. Wilson F. W. Gordon W. C. Stevens A. R Ez A. Peterson William Ho 50N Ed Foster L. H. Frasier Es Jordan F. E. Reid Duquesne Incline Hall

Unclear OCR note hints at labor support for workers

Fragmentary text mentions Secee t Wilkins and Laberey Counsins preparing for apuration to July. It suggests aiding workers and advancing the cause but details are unreadable.

Lenius Onesaitese Viet Seceet Wilkins Laberey Eas Jalyi Toeir

Forney Sues Wife Haddie for Divorce Over Cruelty

R. T. Forney filed for divorce from Haddie B. Forney alleging cruelty and threats to his life including an attempted razor attack. The couple resides in a disputed marriage in what the filing describes as dangerous domestic discord.

R. T. Forney Haddie B. Forney Re Spres

Petition Seeks View of Township Boundary Split

A petition signed in the Quarter Sessions Court by residents of Mifflin Jefferson and nearby townships asks for a view to determine the dividing line between Mifflin and Baldwin townships. Judges appointed D Risher J H die Rol W M Irwin to supervise the line survey and report to court.

Quarter Sessions Court Mifflin Jefferson Miffin Ee Baldwin UN Valley D. Risher J. H. Die Rol W.M. Irwin Nana Vine

Monday's Trial Lists for Common Pleas and Criminal Court

In Common Pleas No. 1 docket are cases including Jeffries v Walker Brewing Co and Millvale borough v Paxon et ux, Gillespie v Wilbert, McLaughlin v People’s Natural Gas, Evans v Toerge et al, and others with banks Lee v Booth Flinn, Irwin v Albright, Blakel v Beilstein, Nechauser v Beck, Coin et al v Eurich, plus Verner v Scott et al in Common Pleas No. 2 and Krepiey v Thompson and Schwartz v Allegheny City among others. Criminal Court lists Commonwealth v Maboeke, Phillip Frans, Arthur Gallo, Maurice Wallace, Thomas Connors, Peter Schon, Vir M. Ashe, John Hutchinson, and Conelius Velin.

Common Pleas Jeffries Walker Brewing Company Paxon Etux Millvale Gillespie Wilbert McLaughlin People’s Natural Gas Company Evans Toerge McCandless Sheriff Metropolitan National Bank M.& M. National Bank Lee Booth & Flinn Irwin Albright Uke Verner Scott

Dame Sues Moyle for Five Thousand Damages

Luceeria Kemp has filed a suit against William Moyle seeking five thousand dollars in damages over alleged debts and unpaid services. The case cites a widow, Mrs Janz Erouuason, and requests a court order concerning support contributions and a decree related to a Central Mutual Beneficial Society of Babcokeepers petition.

Luceeria Kemp William Moyle Nis Janz Erouuason Pemmiiarias Willian Thomas Central Mutual Beneficial Society of Babcokeepers Shas

Real Estate Boom and Diamond Street Talk Sparks City Growth

Still in the front reports strong real estate deals and a Diamond Street improvement push. McKelvy farm near Edgewood reportedly sold to an EastEnders syndicate at about 3000 an acre, while filings show 56 building permits valued at 142 080. Booth and Flinn bought Red's Hill land for 100 000 to develop brick clay and subdivision plans.

Fourth Avenue McKelvy Edgewood EastEnders Swissvale Red's Hill Booth & Flinn Black & Baird

Railway Bonds Sale Notified in Sparse OCR Clip

A fragmented notice references sale of railway bonds and mentions Was Paint and Waseca New York. The text is unclear but indicates financial securities and a location tied to New York and Waseca. The readable bits point to bond sale details and a likely railroad connection.

Clearing House Figures Show Stable Banking Conditions

Local bankers reported no major changes in the banking scene, with routine lines up and discounting slack yet overall strong. The weekly New York bank statement showed reserve gains and declines in loans and deposits, while national tallies noted substantial clearings and diverse currency figures.

Chaplin New York

Flat stock market stalls on Saturday sale

The market was extremely dull with no sales made as brokers held back amid a wide gap between buyers and sellers. Bank stocks and other favored investments showed some demand, but overall activity was the dullest in weeks with little indication of a near market shift.

Smway Barbour Exchange S& Bids

Oil Market Opens Strong Then Slips Amid Scarcity Hints

The oil market started firm but eased through the day and closed down. Early loans at low rates supported prices while trading remained moderate. Reports from wells at Reibold and Wise farm near Washington and Mount Morris noted mixed results, with some dry shows and others showing sand. Prices showed volatility with bears pressing quotes before a tentative rally.

Bears I. Market B. McGrew & Co Utler Reibold Washington McKeown No McKeown Hurd-McClay Taylorstown Mount Morris

Market Summary From The Opening Session

Stocks opened mixed with Cy beat and New Yourx showing early activity. Prices fluctuated as 843,0 lowes and Best lowes moved modestly, closing steady after a tight session with Consolidated Ex at S403 low and 3ig0 near the close.

Oe Consolidated Exoa Sosnes Bie Cee Aioe

Real estate sales dominate Pittsburgh ledger of DAy

The Record lists multiple property transactions including the Douglas, Keally & Co. planing mill site sold for 20000 cash to new buyers who will restart operations with Hock remaining on the premises for a stone yard. Several dwellings, lots, and mortgaged properties change hands across Allegheny City, Second Ward and Wilkinsburg with prices ranging into thousands of dollars. A syndicate led by L. T. Yoder acquires ten acres along the AM' s Roup and on and menos reese eae SI.

Kelly & Rogers Station Street East End Douglas, Keally &Co East Liberty Hock Graebing & Lyon Fourth Avenue A. L. Clark Corry Kulbuck First Ward Allegheny New Brighton Wer County L. C. Frasier Forty-fifth Butler Treets Margaret Wilkinson Comrad Street Liberty Avenue Twentieth Ward Waillyoun Baxter Otayithfield Bank of Commerce Brushton Station Bennett Street H. Brown Black & Fourth Avenue A. B. Slosoa Allegeny and Pennsylvania Avenues Allegheny City Samuel W. Black & Co C. Manning Vickrey Street J. R. Cooper & Co George Martin Maplewood Park Wilkinsburg Singer Street Fahnestock Avenue D. A. Vansdale Andrew D. Morris Alles Arenes Weary-Seventh Ward Picts Iam Hi Herron & Sons L. T. Yoder Am’ S

Homes for the Homeless Building Permits Issued in City

Permits were issued for five buildings costing 9140.60 including several business houses and one church. The list covers numerous two story frame and brick structures across wards from Walnut Street to Wabash Avenue with varied footprints and styles.

Wim. Smith Walnut Street Ivy Twentieth Ward Geo. Ladley Euclid Street Stanton Avenue Jackson Street Nineteenth Ward Wm. McElligott Bimnarckway Testh Samuel Ansil Washington Avenue Thirty-first Jos, McKinney Broad Street Hiland and Sheridam Avenues P. Dapper Harcums Allay Eighteenth Street Twenty-sixth Ward T. W. Pollock Euclid Kirkwood Street Nineth Ward T. W._ Pollock Wabash Avenues Thir Charles D. Bell Rowan Avenue Lincoln Twentyfist J. P. Sterrett Penn Avenue Station Thomas Gajewska Kosinszka Wadotin P. Shaffer Amber Street Baum's Grove Petar Welburn Baum’s Grove Auber Taeck Ist MocMaloy Colvin Poplar Alley Kim Street Seventh Ward Thomas Maxwell Forty-second Bear Butler Street Seventeenth Ward Peter Schwam Margaretta Nexiey Clarview Avenues Jobn Miller Mifflin Street Thirty-seventh Thirtyth Streets Sixteenth Ward Annie McWilliams Second Avenue Charles Lanz 2008Th Street Twenty John Newell Jane Street Thirty Second Twenty-fourth William Henning Sidney Street Twenty-third Carson Street Twen Ian Homewood Avenue Oakland Avenue Fourteenth Ward William H. Phillip Spring Alley Twenty-ninth Street Twelfth Ward Joseph Rubiiaer Wayne Street Thirteenth Ward Morris Walsh Mint Alley Ninth Street Twenty-ninth Ward BR. Knowson Locust Street Sixth Ward Harthan Hay E. Bradley Webster Avenue Logan John Coyne Wyandotte Street Martin Brokeska Sencreereese Y Wrang Sa Green Liberty Avenue John Kaiser River Avenue Butler Street Twenty First Ward John Flood Thirty-third Thirteenth Wh Augustine Church Thirty Seventh Street Ixsi M. Eisle Wrights Antey R. Lamont Lincoln Avenue Spencer Street Thirsy-sixth Street Fifteenth Ward Wm. McConnell Howe Street Denniston Avenue Twenty-first Ward Margarett Gilbert Meadow Street Larrimer Avenue Wm. Miney Doencan Street Fifty-second Eighteenth Ward Adam Goelkel Edmond Street John Stamer Jos. Carr Wabash Avenue Thirty-sixth Wm. Elsie Wright's Alley Twenty-ffth Ward

Stock Market Strength Surges As Leaders Lead Rally

Active trading this morning pushes prices higher on the New York Stock Exchange with Burlington, Rock Island, Atchison, and Northwestern among top gainers. Lead Trust and Cotton Oil rally, while railroad bonds stay active with $1,161,000 in sales. Weekly bond totals reach $10.6 million amid a broad but uneven advance.

Burlington K Island Atchison Northwestern St. Paul Jed Rock Island Orth Denver Firsts Denver Rio Grand Estern Atchison, Colorado and Pacific New York Stock Exchange Whuitney & Staphe

Market Report From Wheat to Lard on the Produce Exchange

Wheat showed a quiet session with weaker sentiment and no major decline. Prices opened 4 to 6 cents higher, drifted lower, then fluctuated, ending about 4 to 6 cents below yesterday. Rain in Texas aided some firmer tone, while U S imports and large arrivals kept a downward pressure. Lard and short ribs traded with moderate activity and price declines. Receipts included wheat 16,000 bushels and corn 480,000 bushels. shipments covered flour 10,000 barrels and other grains.

Texas Ae Guee Wan Tiss Wakar Junie Amun Jane Soames Timothy Hles Receie -Ponr Norte

Live Stock Markets and Specie Movements May 25 1860

East Liberty markets show little activity with cattle shipments to New York mixed. Receipts total 4 head in cattle and 1 706 head in Haas stock. hogs and sheep also moved to New York. New York exports of specie for the week reach 4 816 725 with gold 4 005 129 and silver 723 006. Europe receives 4 078 220 in gold and 715 537 in silver, South America 19 000 gold and 8 000 silver. Imports of specie noted but incomplete.

Orrice Pirtsstre East Limerty Carrie New York Sonemeteenes Ana Aekaee Europe South America

Contempt Question Halts Suit Against Chicago Receiver

A Chicago contempt case involving Moses and Newman and Charles Catlin, receiver of Clapp and Davis, was abruptly stopped after Catlin's attorneys sought an order to dismiss the suit. Judge Jamieson had been due to hear the matter next week as creditors from New York pressed the case. The attorneys moved to drop the action against Catlin, while leaving the contempt confrontation with the judgment creditors unresolved.

Chicago Chicaco Jamieson Moses and Newman United States Charles Catlin Clapp & Davis New York Catlin Moses Circuit Court Oves

Boat Party Assault Case Hearsay at City Court

Charles Boucher faced assault and battery charges in a case before Alderman Cassidy. Frank Kissinger alleges Boucher, aboard a Southside boat with companions, drank beer and struck Kissinger over the head with a beer keg after an objection. Boucher remained jailed for a hearing scheduled tomorrow.

Charles Boucher Cassidy Frank Kissinger Boucher

Governor Beaver misstates state revenues, lawmakers say

The Pennsylvanian report notes Appropriations Committee members disputing Governor Beaver's claim that two years of state funds would not cover late session appropriations. They argue revenues are ample and point to errors in tax and debt figures, urging veto on charity bills only for merit.

Prina de LiHta Beaver Appropriations Committee Reyburn Senate Appropriations Committee McCamea Ver

Young Man's Suicide After Attachment to Burlesque Actress

The body of 25 year old George A. Westerkill was found in his Damon's Hotel room around noon. He wore a fall dress unit and had morphine bottles beside the bed. A Lydia Thompson photograph and a thank you letter lay nearby, indicating his fixation on the burlesque actress and financial distress. Westerkill hailed from a town near Ashland Wisconsin where his parents reside.

George A. Westerkill Damon’s Westerkill Lydia Thompson Cage Olympic Theater East Ashland Wis

Cincinnati Baseball Faces Sunday Ban as Morality Drive Intensifies

Cincinnati Police Commissioners order lieutenants to arrest Sunday violators and halt Sunday baseball. Saloonkeepers express alarm as the Cincinnati Baseball Club has two games planned. President Stern pledges to bond the team if needed, but says if Sunday games are banned he will abandon baseball.

Crsckxati Cincinnati Baseball Club Stern Bond Org Lourisvilles Oukis

Insurance suit seeks restraint and receiver for US Life

Attorney General Hunt files in Circuit Court to restrain United States Life and Accident Insurance Company from operating and to appoint a receiver. Crandall named medical examiner and bookkeeper, accused of misappropriating funds after gaining control and disappearing. Reported that similar suits may follow in Chicago.

Curiaco Hunt United States Life and Accident Insurance Company F. G. Crandall Chipg Chicago

Loftus credits Copeland Healers for Recovery from Illness

John Loftus of 25 High Street, once driven from work by severe health problems including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue, describes a long illness. He credits Drs Copeland & He with diagnosis and treatment, noting his gradual improvement and return to work.

John Loftus High Street

Following His Sister Family History In the Case

In this brief notice the article hints at a family history effect in a case, with focus on the brother following his sister and reducing fear. It notes personal connections and a protective stance.

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