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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1889
Page
3
A partial excerpt describes a legislative session with terms like front seaters ayes and mast of Maca, noting some fault found and a few remarks before a cold water end. The readable content is fragmented and lacks clear names events or dates.
Judge White urged citizens to study the proposed constitutional amendment on prohibition and vote. He linked liquor use to crime and argued licensing failed to curb excess, calling on all parties to support prohibition as a public duty and noting historic laws shaping licensing in Pennsylvania. He warned against liquor trade influence and urged strong licenses if reform passes.
The county W C T U held a special meeting at the Third U P Church to review campaign reports on the constitutional amendment. Members propose all day prayer on June 18 with church bells rung and women canvassing voters while some favor large union meetings and others continuous events. The plan includes church bells, wagons touring destitute families, and demonstrations of liquor traffic effects to persuade voters.
The list of vice presidents at the prohibition meeting addressed by Judge White features Darel McCargo J H McClelland M D Dr Thomas Mabon R McEldowney Charles F Dean Joan A Coughey C Arbuthnot William McCreery Alex Murdock William F Aull Joseph Walton W W Hunter M M Sweeney James Allison William M Prica Johns A Renshaw C Loomis William Hamilton T C Lazear J B Fisher W L Hay and others praised for their support in the crowd.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous player names such as J.P. Banna Alf Nimick C. L. Rake and others with scattered initials. The text resembles a sports roster or team section but contains many garbled entries and misread initials.
A cherry drawing of the proposed apartment house is at the office of architect Jos. H. Giles, the designer, displaying the envisioned urban residential project to interested parties.
The article outlines a proposed building on Dr. Sutton’s property west of the Pittsburg Club along an avenue by a stock company. T Beekman leads the enterprise promising furnished rooms with first floor barber shop Turkish baths cafe and theater. The project aims for a grand new structure modeled after Soma in New York City.
In spring afternoon on Spring Hill Allegheny, James Schoepke and Henry Buhrer leaned on a railing along Sten street. The railing broke and both men fell. Buhrer caught on a tree and was rescued uninjured, while Schoepke suffered serious injuries and was taken home for treatment.
A mix of business travelers from New York and Elmira, political shifts with a Republican committeeman taking residence in the East End, and a broad toll of seventy four deaths in Pittsburgh last week. Local injuries include a man fractured at Carnegie’s mill and another skull fracture at Green’s lumber yard. A river ferry was refurbished for summer service, plus hearings and crimes including an assault charge and a disorderly conduct arrest. A constitutional amendment meeting is planned at Central Presbyterian Church with campaign issues to be addressed.
John Carter, once tried for Isaac Gross’s murder and acquitted, was recommitted after remaining in custody since his acquittal. The case details and authorities involved remain under review as the legal process continues.
About 3,000 people gathered at the Exposition building for a citizens meeting. Rev Father M M Sheedy pledged a personal contribution of 100 dollars, praising Andrew Carnegie and urging effort beyond words, while speakers from Pittsburg urged swift Exposition progress and funds.
Mrs. Smiley of 6309 Station Street East End reports Annie Gallagher 19 employed by her missing since Sunday afternoon after going with a man to Hiland Avenue water basin. Police seek the man linked to the disappearance amid fears of foul play and possible murder. A trunk with clothes and $10 were found in her room.
Two young women locked inside a Western Insurance building after work last evening were found frightened hours later. A passerby phoned in, and police freed them from the upper floors where they had remained after being locked in by the janitor.
Commodore W. J. Kounts of Allegheny discusses a Venango county oil farm sold for $40,000 after a $20,000 investment. He notes nine oil wells, limited production, and asserts future potential in lubricating oil. He also reflects on a failed newspaper venture and outlines intent to launch a fearless, people‑oriented daily paper in Allegheny City.
Chamber of Commerce meeting notes interest in a line from Forbes to Bogue street with Colfax schoolhouse as next venue. Treasurer Wightman elected chair due to President Morris illness. $28,000 subscription left to reach $115,000 total estimate including grading $68,000 and electric works $37,000 with extras $10,000.
Charles V. Lewiz of the Pittsburg Volkeblatt, known in Cincinnati St. Louis and Chicago as an expert stereotyper, is poised for appointment as Superintendent of Stereotyping at the Government Printing Office. Backed by President Harrison and Secretary Halford and supported by Senator Quay and Representative A, his selection is described as practically assured after in Washington since yesterday. The Currency Controller approved the National Bank of the Republic of New York as reserve agent for Citizens' Nations Bank of Pittsburg.
The Curry University Board of Trustees met yesterday and re elected incumbents while naming James B Lanx of Greensburg as a new trustee. General Kin of Louisville attended. Commencement is scheduled for June 21 at the Opera House with 114 votes cast. First honors go to William S Langitt and second honors to Miss Elizabeth B Locke of Ravenna Ohio.
Major William McKinley, Ohio congressman, spoke at Union Station in the city on his way to New York. He said the next session would pass a tariff bill satisfactory to manufacturers nationwide.
A list of various antique whiskey inventories with prices per full quart. Entries include Guckenheimer sublime and pure rye, Choice old cabinet, Gibson old stock, Monongahela, Mesere stele and Overholt styles, with prices ranging from 65 cents to 160 dollars per quart.
A Pittsburg gathering of British American Association delegates debated a constitutional prohibition amendment. Proponents argued against drinkers’ freedom while opponents warned of hypocrisy and coercion. A vote is expected after another meeting, amid a statewide discussion with about 15,000 members. The Victoria, a Hamburg American Line steamer, set a new transatlantic speed record on its maiden Atlantic run.
Discover stylish walnut and oak bedroom suits and antique designs at Lacock and Hopests near the railroad bridge in Allegheny. Satisfying bargains aim to please even discerning buyers with late designs and quality materials.
The city considers adding an incline to connect the lower Southside with Allen town and Knoxville after right of way ordinances in Cornella. Residents praise Pittsburg Incline freight press plans and see competition boosting development, despite some stockholder opposition as the hill district eyes rapid growth.
A cluttered listing touts second hand pianos and organs exchanged for new ones at low prices with items like Steinway Chickering and Estey brands. It also promotes men's suits, cigars, cabinet photos, ribbons, dresses, and other goods with brief notes on locations and sales events scheduled around Decoration Day.
A brief moral urging readers to reflect on health and energy, warning that weakness of spirit or ill health invites trouble. The fragment suggests personal responsibility for vigor and resilience, urging self examination and effort to overcome weariness.
A historical sale note lists Imperial Amoross and other Old World wines with vintages 1810 to 1882 and prices per quart or full quart. The vendor is Wu J located at 633 Smithfield Street offering fall quart and full quart lots including Amontillado Manzanilla Pemarini and Harmony.
James H Arxex & Co 100 Fifth Ave markets men s flannel dress shirts in all sizes and men s suits priced 10 and 12 dollars. A noon close tomorrow offers 1000 suits worth 18 dollars now 10 dollars. Also infant clonk sales and other items at Busy Bee Hive corner Sixth and Liberty. Imperial Port and assorted wines offered by Wim J Friday 83 Smithfield Street with full quart and gallon options.
To Day and Decoration Day sale promises 1 000 styles of men s suits marked down from 18 to 10 dollars. G A O corner announces limited noon close tomorrow with a special emphasis on value.
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