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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1890

Page

8

Wealth in the West Sparks Mining Boom Across Centers

From New York to California reports detail eastern capital interest in western mines. At Atlanta Idaho’s Elmore county sees deep snow delay work while Ta homs and Buffalo mills prepare to operate. A Boston syndicate buys into Wanicut Lake and new mining methods improve profitability, with prospecting expanding into Mexico’s Sierra Madre and Wyoming’s Crook county as more ore is uncovered.

Kcal Teleghuam Dmtatcha New York Spano Crry Henry Whitney Big Muddy Pioneerville County Boston Atlanta Elmore County Tacoma Vancouver Coma Cowlitz Natchez Cascade Mountains Union Pacific Wanicut Lake Okanogan Smith Okanogan County Lan Francisco Moore Ingo County Iinance Darwin San Francisco Mooney Flat Nevade Mr. Ayer

Diamond drill reports progress at Great American mine

The latest drill results show favorable work with several ore seams cut though the main ledge remains untapped. Arch strike found in the Senator about 500 feet below grass roots as Superintendent Rieley shifts 40 stamps toward the Ryland operation. In Bradshaw district three mills Crowned King Oro Bello and Del Pasco crush ore while Tip Top miners earn about 15000 dollars monthly.

Rieley Ryland Oro Bello del Pasco Tip Top District

City of Pittsburg Named for Warship Resolution

Councilman John N. Jarrett will present resolutions at 5 PM urging the Navy to name cruiser No. 6 the City of Pittsburg. The measure cites Pittsburg’s wartime aid to the government and asks Secretary Tracy to confer the name and to prepare and send copies of the resolutions to Washington.

Pittsburg John N. Jarrett Benjamin F. Tracy Feroas B. F. Tracy Secretary of the Navy Washington, D. C

Great Bargains at Pittsburg Clothing Sale

Massive bankrupt assignee sale at 546 Wood Street Pittsburg offers suits at 35 cents on the dollar with belts hats and umbrellas advertised as the cheapest of its kind. Customers urged to rush early for 9 pm closing on weekdays and 11 pm Saturdays amid claims of unprecedented crowds and deep discounts across men’s clothing hats and accessories.

Wood Street Pittsburg Prince Albert Sixth Avenue New Bank of Commerce M. Ericuard Mattay, Esq

Carnegie Views on Library Sites Revealed in Letter

A Carnegie letter to James M. Lambie discusses library matters and site options. Carnegie advised against naming a main library location now and proposed two large structures at Bedford Avenue Basin and Bellefield, to be potentially central in the future depending on growth.

James M. Lambie Carnegie Europe Lambie Bedford Avenue Basin Bellefield Central Library Pittsburg

Sunday at the Central Speak Easy Sentences Issued

Central station hearings yielded mixed penalties with Owen Day fined $25 and costs for a Fifth avenue speak easy, Thomas Carey posting a $105 forfeit for a Wednesday hearing, and Thomas Kearney jailed 90 days after drunken behavior at his father’s home. Alma Guirk received $7 to hire for H. K. Brenneman, then jailed 30 days for failing to return a buggy or money. Other defendants faced varying sentences for drunkenness and poor conduct.

Central Station Owen Day Fifth Avenue Thomas Carey Forbes Avenue Brady Street Thomas Kearney Alma Guirk H. K. Brenneman

Inquiry into Morene Frazier Death in Florida Case

Police in Florida report a letter from Longwood dated May 21 seeking information on Morene Frazier found dead yesterday. Coroner records list a self murder verdict from a pistol shot with unclear birth details Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 1848 or 1838. Inspector McAleese received the letter but could not identify the deceased.

Morene Frazier Florida McAleese Longwood Fla Pittsburg Ana W. D. Flerouen Inspector McAleese

Labor Congress Discusses Convict Labor at State Reformatory

At a Labor Congress meeting last evening the use of convict labor by D. E. Myers of the reformatory in state building construction was thoroughly debated. The body agreed to consider supporting his project if he personally explains his methods and they align with their views.

Croup Labor Congress D. E. Myers Reformatory Aers

Restlessness at Night Alleviated by Acid Phosphate

Dr. F G Kelly of Alderton endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate noting it has been prescribed in many cases of night restlessness and nervous disorders and indigestion due to insufficient gastric juice with marked success. He calls it one of the best remedies known to the profession.

F. G. Kelly Alderton, W. T Fred Hahn Sharpsburg Allegheny County Reece

Bargains on French cashmeres and children’s wear offer

Wrappers and tea gowns priced at 50c and 60c per yard advertise wide French printed cashmeres valued at 1 and 128 dollars. Purchases urged before prices end. Elite Gallery at 516 Market St Pittsburg advertises children’s portraits by Mr. Aunfrecht and introduces gingham sales and dresses at Jos. Horne & Co. stores on Peon Avenue.

Jos, Horse & Co Penn Avenue Poreete Aunfrecht Market St Pittsburg Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Medicine

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the ideal Spring Medicine to purge blood toxins from winter and defend against debility. A reader testimonial from R. C. Begole, editor of the Enterprise in Belleville, Michigan claims renewed strength and health after using the remedy.

Hood R.C. Beg Editor Enterprise Belleville Mich

Pure Malt Whiskey Sold As Cure For Malaria

An advertisement claims malaria is caused by unseen tiny organisms and promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure. The copy cites authorities like Henry A. Mott and Wm. T. Cutter to endorse the product and warns buyers to avoid imitations and seek the genuine article.

Daify Henry A. Mott New York Wm. T. Cutter Connecticut Duffy

Pittsburg Sewer Approvals Pinpointed by City Council

Notices notify that sewer projects on Stanton avenue Viola alley Center avenue and Denniston avenue from Fifth avenue to Bhakes street have been approved by Councils. Appeals must be filed within ten days in the Court of Common Pleas.

Stanton Avenue Viola Alley Highland Avenue Negley Row Center Avenue Liberty Avenue Two Mile Denniston Avenue Fifth Avenue Bhakes Street Court of Common Pleas E. M. Bigelow Department of Public Works Pittsburh Board of Viewers Pittsburg H. P. Ford Select Council Geo. Booth G. L. Holliday Common Council E. J. Martin H. I. Gourley W. H. McCleary Clark A. D Nordinan Obeddarina Coltart Square Forbes Street Batestreet Coltart Square Hates Stone Halket Street Kates Street A. D. H. P. Ford Select Connel Geo, Booth G. le Holliday Eee Barre Oag Roy H. Sgourley City of Coun BP. Ford Sabeot Council Geo. L. Holliday Ffloe H. L. Gourley Maor Nance

Reliable Clothing’s Quality Over Cheap Suits Emphasized

The shop rejects bargain $10 to $12 suits, arguing better value lies in $18 to $25 lines. They tout improved ready-made standards, superior tailoring, and high-cost fabrics, saying they pursue goodness and exclusivity with unique merchant tailoring and $750 trousers to order.

Cure Claimed Here for Catarrh on Penn Avenue

A Pittsburgh patient, once unable to work and despondent, reports remission after treatment at 323 Penn Avenue catarrh specialists. He, and the clinic, claim full recovery and offer free consultations with home treatment by correspondence.

Penn Avenue Fred Huhn Bane Fred Hahn Pittsburg Tod Pann Avenue Pitteburg

Bargains in Boys' Department Offer Gifts

The notice promises today and tomorrow’s best season bargains in the Boys' Department and offers three gifts with purchase. A Casta net Wheel, a Regulation Ball and Bat, and a Target Pistol are described as harmless, accurate, and included with each buyer.

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