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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1890

Page

5

Pension Agency contest narrows to two comrades in old soldiers circle

Old soldiers debate the Pension Agency matter with Comrades Chill W. Hansard and H. H. Bengough as leading contenders for the appointment. Washington reports indicate Bengough will soon receive the post, while the broader claimant group expects liberal rating under the 1890 act for permanent disabilities.

Grand Army Chill W. Hansard Post 60 Monongahela City H. H. Bengough Post Washington Bengough

Monument for Union Prisoners of War Erected in Washington

The Union Prisoners of War National Memorial Association plans a national monument in Washington DC to honor Union soldiers captured and died in Confederate prisons. The project stems from Army of the Potomac Association members and aims to unite efforts across Northern armies to honor fallen heroes. Headquarters are stated as room 171 Times Building, New York.

Washington, D. C Unon Army of the Potomac Association Elrich Ted Union Prisoners of War National Memorial Association Times Building New

Detroit Club Posts Growing Strength in Allagh eny Coast

Grand Army posts show rising activity with new enrollments and open meetings. The Detroit Club of 151 grows, a Post 41 initiative considers forming a Detroit club, and a reception for the Detroit Excursion Association drew strong attendance. The Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania reunion and a post theater project signal broad engagement among veterans.

Detroit Post Salisbury Hall Southams Post 68 Post 41 Detroit Club O Bers Allagheny Sen Nny Svening Pennsyvania Sirwell Kittapping Thursasy Butler Turner Kall Denniston JosEre Fen Guson Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia

Post Military Meeting Highlights Local Activities

The open gathering of Post No. 15 at 1923 Carson Street heard report on a soldier's death and urged quick action to forward the list to the General of Washington. A Deanbake campfire at Etna Post 3 preceded remarks by Department Commander Denniston and speakers including Comrades mare Reed Rosa and Lafayette. The post, noted for energy and growth, hosted a large crowd and a pleasant evening.

D. A. Jones Carson Street Sidney Street Washington Etna Denniston Thomas G. Mare A. J. Reed J. B. Rosa Lafayette Grane

Encampment News Notables and Deaths in Allegheny

Encampment No 1 mourns Josefh Vooie died Friday funeral today at his Natrona alley residence. Comrade E F Seaman moves to Allegheny large new house. Comrade Sr termaster of Encampment No 6. D ha s a Fort Wayne convention plan to honor Lee surrender with parades. Jon D Woon of Company K dies yesterday in Allegheny funeral at No 15 Benton street. December lecture promised by Rev M B Riddle of Western Theological Seminary. Curious library item shows Tod governor manifesto praising Squirrel Hunters dated March 4 1863.

Josefh Vooie Natrona Alley Carnegie Street Excurent No. 6 Allegheny E. F. Seaman Comrade Sr Fort Wayne Lee Jon D. Woon Company Sixtythird Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Benton Street M. B. Riddle Western Theological Seminary, All Rome Library of Encampment Tod Ohio Davia Charles Wik Colm McDowell Martin Cesare, _ & Co J. Moreland Mager Gor Lim Oak Pene Ge Et Eye Castle See Ray G Guy Sor See Mary A. Jones E Black & Baird G.D. Simon Thomas’ Mcoee Linden Avenue Thomas Street E. Hamnett & Co, Sold A House and Iot On Arman Street East End Johanna White Samuel W. Black & Co Lapehood Webster Avenue Apnea Page SG eAlies & Bailey Christian Gass J. d. Carron Island Avenes Toner Street Colfax Street Alae Wingenrat Poketo Avenue Delaware Alley F. W. Mueller Seely Plan & ‘S

SONS OF VETERANS CAMPS MARK FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

Corner Camp No. 139 celebrates its fourth anniversary. Hare Camp No. 4 to hold a reception at a hall on Friday. De Camp 64 of Wilkinsburg to be reorganized into a new camp. Alexander Kelly named camp bard. Two recruits joined Hare Camp No. 4 on Thursday evening. Ladies Aid Society No. 5 held a meeting at Mrs. Colonel W. L. Foulk’s residence. An invitation issued for Camp 8’s Cyclorama Hall reception on the 7th. Lieutenant Colonel H. M. Reble nears completion of official visits with camps 41 Millvale, 68 Springdale Verona, 127 McKeesport Turtle, Lomestond Camp, and Harper Camp No. 162 remaining to be visited.

Hare Camp No. 4 Southside de Camp 64 Wilkinsburg Alexander Kelly Bard Lnomrerosuee Hare Camp No Prothonae Ce Odin Bradley Registers Office Ladies Aid Society No. 5 W. L. Foulk Camp 8 Cyclorama Hall H. M. Reble Millvale Springdale Verona Koeesport Harper Camp

Acquittal in Port Alma Murder Case Surprises Court

Alice Wallace, charged with murdering her husband at Port Alma Ontario, was acquitted yesterday. Edward C Spooner, a heroic fireman from New Bedford Massachusetts who died after an earlier rescue attempt, is noted in this late news roundup.

Alice Wallace Port Alma Ont Schley Baltimore Liebon Chicago Calumet River Ae Busi Chillicothe Itone Oben Eboa A Penn Ar Lothia Caahesee Knigh Wes Samal Ridh Senemaian Indian Territory W. GT. U Ae Garrett Am Sana Borris Wats Wegard Gilbert W. Hazletine Conneant Akron Sarah McAfuilen Edward C. Spooner New Bedford Mass Mra William L. Cobb

Irish Pennsylvanian and Weekly News Debuts in Pittsburgh

Hew Publications announces a forthcoming Irish oriented weekly journal to begin November 8. The Jeannette Dispatch has started in Jeannette as a seven column daily with editor and proprietor Les and Neal overseeing content and prospects for reader support.

Pittsburg Jeannette Dispatch Les Neal

CANDIDATES IN COURT ON AUSTRALIAN ELECTION ISSUE

The Missouri Supreme Court considered Patrick O Malley mandate to force Secretary of State to file his Democratic nomination certificate for the Eighth Congressional district. Chief Justice Ray announced the writ was denied and John Neill remains the regular Democratic candidate.

St. Louis State Supreme Court Jefferson City Ray Patrick O'Malley Eighth Congressional District Secretary of State Congress John Neill

Mayor Seizes Public Improvements Office in Cobros Hall Incident

Mayor Mos forcibly entered the Board of Public Improvements office at Cobros Hall on November 1, kicking the doors open as his new board attempted to take control. Police reportedly assisted in the scene.

Crvors Hall Mosby Board of Public Improvements Nean

Little Liver Pills Mentioned in Headache Remedies

Fragments indicate a focus on assorted patent medicines named Little Liver Pill and similar products marketed for sick headache relief. The text repeats phrases suggesting products from Osher and Ogeige with brief references to remedies for headaches and liver issues.

Real Estate Still Lively Despite Weather and Mud

Real estate remains active in Pittsburgh with several large sales and many permits issued. The Kuhn property on Diamond Street withdrew on insufficient bids and will return next Friday. City growth, rising demand, and strong private sales contradict claims of a stagnant market, with multiple firms reporting rapid transactions and new building permits totaling 58,505 dollars this week.

Ealen Diamond Street Black & Baird Thomas Street Epee First Ward A. Charles Ward Street Fourteenth Ward Soffell Street William T. Dunn Ghestaus Street Phillip May Fourth Sixteenth Ward Albert Mangher Iine Sxteenth Ward

Local Stock Market Weighs Down Despite Activity

A fair business was transacted in local stocks with 240 shares traded yesterday. Prices mostly closed near the bottom with notable declines in Philadelphia Gas Central Traction Electric and Union Switch and Signal. Money remains easier and prospects for improvement appear better than in months.

Philadelphia Central New York Cleveland

Market Shrinkage Amid Political Fears and Weather

The week saw a drop in exchanges and bank clearings tied to political excitement rough weather and a natural gas scare. Year over year gains and a generally easier money market appeared as time loans faded, call money dominated, and New York and Philadelphia figures showed varied results amid a dull London holiday impact.

Clearing House John M. Chaplin New York Bostox Balto Philadelphia

Colorado Central and Ophir Race Notes

A fragmented list cites places and numbers including Mount Diablo Sierra Nevada Sutter Creek Ophir Ontario Ontario North Bells Ishe and Mexican entries. The scattered items suggest a track or race listing with multiple town and resource references across California and adjacent regions.

Colorado Central Consolidated Dall- Ps Mount Diablo North Bells

Old Market Faces Weak Week with Big Fluctuations

The week showed distant activity with 178000 barrels traded and no sales on Tuesday and Thursday. The market swung from a high of 799 to a low of 70, an 83 cent range, and a weekly loss of seven tenths of a cent.

Aonasy Suneenigaat Wedneday

Railway stock outlook and market mood hint at movement

The piece discusses bankers views on railways and stock markets, noting past fortnight activity, rising railway prospects, and cautious investor confidence. It suggests that actual results will decide stockholder trust, with bulls eager for early gains and no guarantee of sustained prices.

West Shore Peagleoss

Brokers and Railway Lines Mentioned in Snippet

Fragmentary OCR lists brokers and rail lines including Pennsylvania Railroad Reading, Pinaburg & Western, and Philadelphia routes. Mentions Reading, Allouez Mg, and various address fragments suggesting a catalog of firms and connections.

Nish Watney & Stephenson, Brokers Sa York Pennsylvania Hallroad Reading Seesteseces Russia Pinaburg & Western Philadelphia Allouez Mg

Debt Statement Recap Shows October Public Debt Decrease

Recapitulation of the October public debt shows a decrease of 3 668 012. Was He IN not Tax. The report lists aggregate interest bearing debt and non interest bearing items including tender notes and old demand notes. Treasury assets include gold and silver certificates, currency certificates, and various notes with values shown. Market wires describe mixed futures and cash quotations with activity in wheat, oats, barley, and other commodities.

United States Maniovel Bank National Bank Bank Fond Treasury Wee Rede Son of Treasury Mols Cevesv Recese Eff SA

Gossip of the Schools Details Lectures and Union Plans

Prof Sixon of the High School will lecture on Electric Lighting at Carnegie Hall in December. The Teachers' Directory will be distributed this week as preliminary arrangements for the Teachers' Academy meetings are made. A course of attractions including science art and literature lectures is planned with music and elocution added. Politics dominated discussion at the Central Board rooms with varied views on the gubernatorial result. A Denver arrest of County Recorder Struts as a fraudulent land agent drew attention to teachers who sent him money for a Denver area deed. Permanent Certificates for Teachers were organized with new officers chosen. Institute plans for November include addresses by state officials and educators and an emphasis on education resources and improved methods. The Public Cooking School class will begin, with a reception following. The Teachers' Guild admitted many new members from multiple schools.

Exchange Order of Solon Allegheny Pittsburg Edgewood Reading New York London Chicago Gas Texas the Post Aoe Sugar Trust Whitney & Stephenson Stock Exchange Fourth Avenue Sixon Carnegie Hall Teachers’ Academy Ata de Hvero Pouitics Delamater Denver Struts Pitts Circuit GC. B. Woods W. W. Kennedy I. Graham Washington School Z. K Nedy Clina Coleman Wickersham School Gretnfield Edinboro Miss Coleman California Bay Greenfield Lucket D. J. Waller Houck A.M. Poilli West Yn Snyder Indiana E. Maltby Suppery Rock D Cowath T.broan Teachers’ Guild Sagle Grant School J. Ahenson Manylor Birmin McPacien Orbes Lizzie M. O'Hara M. A. Ruswinkie Grant L. D.ite Minersville Liszie Gardner Howard A. ¥. Hunter M. E. McCal Howard E. M. Strickler Liberty Sacha Rose O'Hara Mary Martin Knox Mio High Naomle Mackret Moor Sipeig Siacuss Humboldt B. Speer

Suburban Woman Praises Local Doctors After Recovery

A Swissvale resident Mrs Downey describes years of cold catarrh and headaches ending after treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair. She recounts persistent symptoms then notes a complete improvement and willingness to verify her results publicly.

A. Downey Swissvale Pittsburg Westinghouse Mills Dra. Copeland Blair Mra Downey

Permanent and Lasting Cures From Home Treatment

Mr Harper from Braddock Pa reports no return of catarrhal trouble after a year of mail treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair. Other users including Jacob Altmeyer of Rinder and John Wright of Chicago Junction praise cures for chronic catarrh and lung fever, all achieved at home by the same doctors.

Thomas C. Harper Braddock Rinder Mct Dru Cope,lanet & Blair John Wright Chicago Junction Copeland Blair J. Worker Arch Meadville A. Wilsons Pfr Wilson Canonsburg Drs Robert Aeashington Mal William Barnes Hickman Dra. Copeland Phillipa Hulton Allegheny County Dra, Copeland

Des Copeland and Blair Offer Treatments in Pittsburgh

Doctors Copeland and Blair advertise medicines for catarrh and chronic diseases of the eye ear throat and lungs. They claim success in “Carabio cases” and list hours from 7 to 9 pm at 66 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh PA with mail addressed to their office.

Des, Copeland & Blair Llaw DRS

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