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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1889

Page

2

Memorial Day Services and Monuments Noted at Allegheny

The article details Memorial Day observances across Allegheny Cemetery and East End, with ceremonies led by G A R posts and local veterans groups. It highlights the United States Government monument for unidentified remains from the 1882 arsenal explosion, the participation of civic and military figures, and the East End parade route and cemetery services.

Allegheny Cemetery United States Arsenal Ns Im Cariel G. A. Fama Tanswii Br Soho Les Eral Hage Sci Sull Sewickler Alex Abe Bala Allegheny Esata Vis T. Nevin Sena Jr. C. U. A. M. Council of Will

Veteran Corperal and G A R tribute recalled at Uniondale

A Civil War veteran who enlisted at 16 and rose to Brigadier General is honored at Uniondale Cemetery with remarks by J M Dalzell. The event includes lunch for veterans and civic groups, with ceremonies at multiple cemeteries and efforts to mark and memorialize fallen comrades.

Penvania Volunteer Infantry Ser Cole Seabrook Jones and Aro J. M Dalzell Uniondale Cemetery

Flowers from school children brighten Southside graves

Nearly four thousand pots of flowers were donated by students for cemetery decoration. The Salisbury Hall reception drew about 1000 attendees with contributors including Guskys supplying over 600 plants and offering wagon transport. Prof. Gelden of the Twenty ninth ward school and W. T. Powell presented flowers to the committee.

Salisbury Hall Hete, Guskys Prof. Gelden Twentyninth Ward Gamme Army Committee W. T. Powell

Decoration Day Observed in Braddock Memorial Parade

Decoration Day and Memorial Day observances will be held in Braddock with a parade to the monument in Braddock Cemetery. The event, under the auspices of M A.M. El Post, honors those who served, followed by evening services and addresses by General.

J. N Dalzeil O. v Hilldale Ana Batlevos Boldiers F. Bi. Collier Cena Troyeo Aeel G. A. KR. Band Dandss E. H. Dermitt Indies Clark Circle Ginner War Association Allegheny Braddock Braddock Cemetery M A.M. el Post Ron Aur

Meeting of Steve Layers

A meeting was held last night to discuss stone layer work. Attendees reported general satisfaction with the progress and results achieved during the session chaired by Mr. Grundy Seatee.

Steve

Refusal of Wage Conference Shocks Amalgamated Ironers

The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers faces a wage scale dispute as manufacturers refuse a conference for the first time since 1874. President Welhe notes no joint talks this year, with each mill to present its own scale later revised by the convention. A wage committee is named and firms like Oliver Brothers, Carnegie, and Jones & Laughlin have previously signed scales.

Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Manufacturers’ Association A. F. Keating Joseph D. Weeks Welhe Amalgamated Association Weeks Wold Weeke Martin Joseph DL. Weeks Association of Manufacturers of Steel and Ualle James Greagy Shen Ff Vicw Likeman jeRbeny James Otrutt Youngstown Lovie Ceagie U J. Hecker G. J. Becker St Kersu Kavsnes Comite Oliver Brothers & Phillips Carnegie Junction Iron and Steel Company Jones & Laughling Carnegie Puppe Peopeea Ss

President Campbell Faces Charges and Demands Investigation

The Window Glass Workers' Association leader President Campbell resists scrutiny as reports claim a Trades Council member exposed meeting minutes. Indignant unionists threaten legal action if the Trades Council refuses to authorize a United States court inquiry.

Gisls Campbell Window Glass Workers’ Association Trades Council Bedbecker W: W Glass Union Window Glass Evan Sou Veerke Wi Window Glass Association United States Spain Sele Ram Dispatch Leese Fagen Lawrong William Welhe

Rumors of Trouble Denied by Carpenters and Joiners Leader

A letter from P. J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor and a national officer of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners denies a recently published statement about the union. The correspondence arrives yesterday in response to the city report.

Bor Carpenters Mog American Federation of Labor Knights of Labor Pittsburg Carpenters’ Union Cuarapd Keof L P. J. McGuire The Brotherhood Carpenters and Joiners

Miners Protest Company Stores and Demand Cash Wages

Twenty seven delegates from miners lodges met at Knights of Labor Hall to condemn company stores and press for cash payments. They adopted resolutions urging uniform cash wages, denouncing store credit systems, and establishing a standard price of 73 cents per ton with a checkweighman to verify weights.

Knights of Labor Hall Thid

Labor Notes at Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works

Tur Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works sow double turn and no further trouble is expected from the strikers. The strike at the Solar Iron Works is cut on. Some of the strikers have secured employment at other mills.

Tur Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works Solar Iron Works

Monument Unveiled for Major Gustav Schletter in Homewood Cemetery

The large ceremony honored Major Gustav Schletter with an unveiling of his monument at Homewood Cemetery. About 20 attendees, including the Frohsian Singing Society and veterans groups, heard speeches praising his patriotism, leadership, and lifelong devotion to country.

Monteord Gustav Schletter Homewood Frohsian Singing Society Union Veteran Legion Post 3 Seventy-fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Mra. Schleiter Schleiter Collier Carl Frobston Society M. A. Shenton Cusay Ey Webbler Mary Lis L. Enemy Frobsian

Brewers Move Through Routine Weekly Meeting

The Allegheny County Brewers Association met on Fourth Avenue in their usual weekly session. Discussion centered on Judge White's Old City Hall speech and remarks from the association president Mitraub about the License Court and aims to align with the national organization. delegates plan travel arrangements for a forthcoming convention in Pails via the Riingtene Valley line.

Allegheny County Brewers’ Association Fourth Avenue Judge White Old City Hall Association Mitraub Wee Riingtene

Annie Gallagher Found

Annie Gallagher, the young East End resident, has been located after a reported missing person case. Local authorities confirmed her safe return.

Annie Gallagher The Young East End

Lawrenceville Citizens Plan Drinking Fountains Meeting

A Lawrenceville meeting of residents seeking public drinking fountains will be held tomorrow evening. Funds have been subscribed for erecting a large fountain at the gate and another at a fenced location. several dollars remain pledged.

Lawrenceville

Five Young Men Set to Missions in Egypt and India

Five United Presbyterian Seminary graduates from Allegheny were chosen to serve as missionaries to Egypt and India. They plan to sail in September, with each bringing a bride, and will spend years learning local languages at Alexandria and Ayoot before teaching in the mission fields. Their salaries begin at one hundred dollars a year, supported by donor pledges.

United Presbyterian Seminary Allegheny Egypt India Taz Distaice Pittsburg EF. E. Fife T. F. Cummings T. FE. Holliday FE. M. Griffin W. M. Nichola Fife Aevena Me Camis United P F Church Ailbeny Nichlaee United Hyterian Char Messrs. Griffen and Nichols Alexandria Asyoot Nile River Presley Memorial Institute Roy J. D. Presley U. P. Spareh United Presbyterians

Grand Vocal Concert by Father McDermott’s Students

The children of Father McDermott's colored school and the young men from his night class will present a grand vocal event at Turner Hall Forbes Street Monday evening. The entertainment features local talent and is aided by Father McDermott who promotes the mission school. Attendance has grown steadily through the winter.

Father McDermott Turner Hall Forbestreet Eebeoeet Sench Tor Tae Puaeuthiunt

Anti-Prohibition Meeting Draws Crowds at Wilbert's Hall

A crowded anti-prohibition meeting in Mount Washington heard speeches denouncing the movement as an attack on liberty. Mr FP opened in German, while Mr William Walls of the Southside delivered a forceful but unclear address.

Wilbert’s Hall

Who Will Pay For It Center Avenue Pond Fight

Property owners express concern over funding for reconstructing the Center Avenue pond sewer drop as nearly all water is pumped out and work begins today. Debates focus on which party will bear the cost of the sewerage project and its impact on local rates.

Center Avenue Pond Center Avenue Vita

Popular pianos Steinway Conover Opera offered by Kleber Bros

Fresh stock arrives at H. Kleber & Bros. 506 Wood Street Pittsburg selling Steinway Conover and Opera pianos at small advance over cost. Burnett organs Vocalion church organs promoted. Trade-ins accepted, and buyers urged to visit for honest dealing and large selection.

Steinway Pittsburg H. Kleber & Bros Wood Street Burnett Vocalion Kleber Bros Pisco

Conviction and Acquittal Follow an Honest Trial of Our Methods

Advertisement claims honest trials of shopping methods and invites customers to compare prices for furniture carpets and house goods. It emphasizes low cash prices and stresses relief from retentive impositions while referencing W Britesley and federal aspects.

Britesley Ge Hederal

Notable City Notes and Accidents Reported

A series of city items includes Macy Matters of Mad and Little Moment B. FP. Wane of Toledo arrives at Hotel Daqueme, while ExCox rrssmax Wanssn of Ohio stays at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Multiple injuries and arrests occur: James Dwyne has a broken back at Porter & Co. Locomotive Works. Mary Lash and John Reglak are injured in incidents. W T Sherbine fatally injured on the Pennsylvania line. another worker sustaining internal injuries at Porter Alony quarry. The old Taylor ME Church near Brownsville plans its centennial. the city notes water rent increases of about 14000. Public notices about licenses and a Birmingham Turner Hall benefit appear amid various local happenings.

Macy Wane Toledo Daqueme ExCox Ohio Seventh Avenue Hotel James DwYne Porter & Co Curzy Justice Fuller Chicago Mras Sadie Furrvoci Fifth Arenua Greensburg Ral Shou Taylor ME Brownsville Seventh Avenue Mercy Hooystate Hox W. & Axprews Repblican State Committee Philadelphia Grubhs Allegheny Brown Thomas Nicholson Smithfield Street Robert Gray Thomas McGuire Haworth & Dewhurst Knonneran Denis Benesn Sentiae Jonx Neeland Byers’ Mill Mercy Hospital John Regmak eGnese Center Avenue Crawford Street Pew & Emerson Oil Company Jerry City Moorhead Grant Street Iay Evensoo Aulen Aldeeman Carlisle Law and Order Society Birmingham Turner Hall Cincinnati Mormon United Pres General Assembly Sprine Randall Club Ors Little Tycoon Opera Company Lee Sixvg George Hoene Trarton Uta Eg Pte Oe Eease West Penn Hospital Allegheny General Hospital

Forbes Street School Open Day Beams With Student Pride

A grand open day at Forbes Street School drew hundreds as teachers, pupils, and visitors praised displays of phostaging, gymnastics, and art. About 530 blooming plants donated by scholars decked the facility, the largest in the city with 3 rooms and 1,200 students. Prof L H Eaton led a team of educators amid elocution, discipline, and progress since earlier education basics.

Forbes Street

Iron City Brand Flour Gains Public Favor

Whitmyre and Co. report growing success in introducing and advertising Iron City Brand flour. The brand’s sales show strong support for its quality and performance as trials demonstrate its superior baking results and durability.

Walnut and Oak Bedroom Suits at M. Setseet & Co.

Discover beautiful late designs in walnut and oak bedroom suits at M. Setseet & Co. Cor Lacock and Hopests near the railroad bridge in Allegheny. Bargains offer stylish antique looks for those seeking satisfaction.

M. Setseet & Co Cor Lacock and Hopests Allegheny Railroad Bridge

Unclaimed Freight and Gun Auction at Pittsburg and Western

An auction near Allegheny on the P W B lines features unclaimed freight including guns revolvers pistols and cartridges with prices from $3 to $275. Sales announced by Hexsey & Co. Auctioneers and J H Johnson & Co. 706 Smithfield Street. Great bargains noted in all kinds of firearms.

Pittsburg Allegheny M.ee Jane Hexsey & Co Plendid J. H. Johnsrox Smithfield Street Tissa J. Hohnston Great Western Gun Works Smithfield St Trina

Rumor Tie Rev Hickey to St Peter Cathedral See

Catholic circles report Rev Father Hickey pastor of St Thomas Braddock offered and to become pastor of St Peter's Pro Cathedral upon Bishop Phelan's move. He would leave Braddock with the Allegheny parish to be served by his successor and the Braddock community would miss his leadership amid church and school project progress.

Father Hickey St. Thomas’ Church Braddock St. Peter’s Pro- Cathedral Ince Virginia Ios Tan Allegheny Ishop Phelan Beoeeepel Ins

Southside Woman Shoots Herself In Apparent Suicide Attempt

Mrs. Theresa Weiman of 1713 Mary Street Southside attempted to kill herself by shooting in the head yesterday around noon. Her husband Welman heard a shot as he prepared to leave for work and found her unconscious with a left temple wound and a pistol in her hand. She remains in critical condition and not expected to survive.

Theresa Weiman Mary Street Southside

Holy Ghost College Students Win Game at Aliquippa Grove

Yesterday Holy Ghost College students and professors travelled from the Smoky City for recreation at Aliquippa Grove. The classics beat the commercial men in a ball game, followed by skiff riding and prize sweats, with prizes awarded to notable participants.

Holy Ghost College Aliquippa Grove Noni Emate

Dress Goods Bargain in Silk Warp Cashmeres

A shopper notice markets dress goods at $1 weights and colorings, with landings in New York priced at 40 to land in New York. The ad promotes summer colors and reiterates identical prices across stock as the best bargain in silk warp cashmeres.

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