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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1889

Page

2

Delegates Pursue Trade Ties at Washington Conference

The article notes Mr Carnegie and Ex-Seater Henderson among delegates discussing aims ahead of formal sessions in Washington. They report a desire among foreign delegates to expand trade with the United States and hint at a free trade approach without political union. Judge Estee joins the reception from Union City at 8 PM.

Carnegie John B. Henderson St Louis Washington United States Zollverein Morris M. Estee Union City Clement Studebaker South Bend San Francisco Cincinnati Studebaker Judge Estee Messrs. Velarde Bolivia Hurtado Colombia Guzman Nicaragua Zegarra Peru Senor Calderon Senor Romero Limited Senor Caamano Ecuador Guyaquil Jose Alfonso Chile North South America England France Germany Jud Alfonso Senor Velarde International Congress Senor Hurtado Europe Senor Zelaya Honduras Central America

Visitors At Pittsburg Banquet Draw 56 Delegates

A grand gathering at the Monongahela House hosted 56 continental visitors, including labor leaders and officials, with Inspector McAleese and Captain Dan Sylvus overseeing security. Notables and industrial leaders from Pittsburgh’s steel and gas sectors attended, receiving a bronze and gold souvenir medal and a bound commemorative volume after a short speech by Congressman Dalzell.

Pittsburg Ohio Parliament of Man Federation of the World C. W. Batchellor Committee On Entertainment Nata Gas and Pittsburg Exposition Gas City Chamber of Commerce Navy Batchellor George A. Thurston Morocco Captain Batchelor Mr. Heeren Congressman Dalzell

Dalzell Speech At Monongahela House Dinner

Pan Am delegates and Pittsburg committeemen dined at the Monongahela House for a social supper. Congressman John Dalzell spoke briefly praising Franco-American unity and mutual prosperity, urging cooperative action for peaceful continental trade and shared benefits.

Pittsburg Monongahela House John Dalzell Pittssburg Americas Buffice Seeman

How They Traveled on the Pennsylvania Limited Tour

The six car Pennsylvania Railroad limited expresses across 29 lines covers 5,406 miles in six weeks. It features the Esperanza library car with electric lighting and eight candle power sections, dining car Windsor, and sleeping cars India and Japan with baths and observatories. Delegates visit West Point Boston Manchester Albany and many others before Philadelphia and Altoona.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad United States Washington Pollman Windsor Hilman India Japan Moses Batesama Esperanza International Congress William W. Lord, Jr Pennsylvania Company Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Lake Shore Michigan Southern New York Central Hudson River Congress Washington City West Point Boston Massachusetts Manchester N. H Portland Albany Niagara Falls Buffalo C 4 Toledo Detroit Grand Rapids Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Shonte Kane City St. Louis Springfield Indianapolis Louisville Mammoth Cave Lexington Cincinnati Pittsburg Jeannette Grapeville Steen Latrobe Altoona Philadelphia International American Congress

Descented eae Murezsesosis Martinez Sil Calderon Delegates

A fragmented list of regional and international delegates and secretaries from multiple countries including Costa Rica Honduras El Salvador Venezuela and the United States. The text mentions names such as Manuel Aragon Joaquin Bernards Calvo Jose Maria Placido Caa s Jacinto Castellanos Samuel Valdivieso and John Hanson among others in a chaotic roster of diplomats and attaches.

Nun Enerates Matias Romero J. N Peano Limantour Avarro Agniio Sica Ter Horatio Guzman Flayorge Oe F. C. C Alberto Nin Howth Dauber Venezuela Nicanor Bolet Perasa F. A. Silva Ae B Monegas United States Jnc B. Henderson Cornelius M. Hiss Charles R. Flint Clement Studebaker Andrew Carnegie Henry G. Davis Morris M. Estee John ¥. Hanson Ernesto Bosch Atwell Adolfo G. Calvo Bolivia Juan F. Velarde Secrecaer Melchor J. BR. Gill Antonio Echeverria Guatem Domingo Estrada Ae A. Arroyo Hayti Dece

Delegates From Steubenville Meet Pan American Visitors

Delegates from Steubenville met the Pan American Congress train as it arrived at 3 45 P M with two Pullman cars carrying the Pittsburg reception committee and newspaper men. Notable figures include Mayor William McCallin and Andrew Carnegie. The party toured toward Pittsburg with no speeches, engaging in brief conversation about trade and travel.

John H. Ricketson W. E. Schmerts William McCallin Pittsburg Richard T. Pearson Emer Andrew Carnegie John F. Beaver H. K. Porter Pittsburg Shoe Motive Works J. W. Patton Pittspurg Distein Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Steubenville Panhandle Road Pittsburms Ricketson Schmertz W. E. Curtis State Department Carnegie United States

Delegation Arrives At Depot And Attends Reception

At the western depot gates 27 carriages await to convey the visiting party to the Monongahela House. Delegates pass through police arranged gaps to reach cars then retire to rooms while others linger in the lobby. Captain Silvis and officers keep the crowd in check as business leaders are admitted. President Schmertz reports Blaine cannot attend due to Washington duties.

Monongahela House Curtis Daniel Silvis Schmertz Chamber of Commerce Blaine Washington

Charmed With the Ladies Opinions of Delegates About American Women

In a Pittsburg interview Jose Alfonso praised American women noting a strong social presence and charm. Dr Carlos Silvera Martins, a bachelor, admired both U S and Chilean ladies but found U S women particularly captivating. Attendees described Monongahela House decorations as elegant and noted diverse ladies’ costumes from street wear to formal receptions in various historical styles.

Jose Alfonso America Pittsburg United States Chili Carlos Silvera Martins Monongahela

Mexico Secretary on Relations with United States

Senor Romero of Mexico, secretary of state, at the Pan American Congress, dodges questions about his impressions of the U S. He travels from Maine to California and says relations between Mexico and the United States are tranquil with no obvious tensions.

Senor Romero Mexico Pan-American Congress Dispatch Monongahela

Pillar of Light Illuminates Court House Tower

The Court House tower was illuminated in a display praised by Senor Romero and the visiting delegation as the finest electric lighting seen since arriving in the country. The colors formed a shield with the word America across the top, admired by all. County Commissioners commend C. R. Shepler, chief engineer, and his assistants for the work and the tower will be lit again tonight.

Court House Senor Romero America C. R. Shepler

Gas Exhibition Limited to One Night at Exhibition

Mr D C Ripley of the Committee of Arrangements received a letter from T A Gillespie Superintendent of the Philadelphia Gas Company stating a display of natural gas would be convenient only for this evening. A two night display would cause inconvenience and expense and the local committee assented. The exhibition will occur tonight and none tomorrow night.

D.C. Ripley T. A. Gillespie Philadelphia Gas Company

Carved Lumber Displays At The Pan American Exposition

Dr. C L Goehring of Allegheny showcases a full line of carved lumber for decorative house finishing. The machine produces geometrical designs rapidly, finishing rough stock smoothly. Demand surges after successful exhibits in Minneapolis Saint Louis Dallas and Chicago.

C. L. Goehring Allegheny Tomer Gohring Minneapolis Nile St. Louis North Avenue Allesheny J.& Graham & Co Rochester Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia

Plan of Campaign and Federal Appointments in Allegheny County

The article surveys political maneuvering ahead of spring elections in Allegheny County. It details possible Collectorship and Postmaster appointments, mentions Senator Rutan and Senator Quay, and notes Democratic plans to attack city government over extravagance. Inspector McAleese criticizes police limits on speak easy activity and links most proprietors to Democrats.

Allegheny County Harry P. Ford John Dalzell House of Con Datacom Senator Quay Washington Senator Rutan John Neeb Speer Rutan C. L. Magee S. D. Warmecastle Warmcastle J. 8. McKean Senate Frank Case Case Pittsburg Johnston Judge Bailey Gourlay Inspector McAleese Tima Goarious

River Men Watch Bridge Plans Near Big Sandy

River men and coal operators will review the proposed bridge and piers for the West Virginia and Ironton Railway across the Ohio near the Big Sandy. Plans and maps will go to Secretary Proctor for examination. protests may follow if the channel is obstructed. John A. Wood warned river interests against future obstructions at Beaver Falls.

Balle Big Sandy West Virginia and Ironton Railway Company Ohio Proctor War Department John A. Wood Beaver Falls

Unfaithful to the Cause Expulsion Sought in Filan Club

The Fiinn Republican Club in the Eleventh ward held a meeting with Samuel Harris presiding. Broad-Ax Smith moved to expel OU. S. McGuire for backing Dick Johnston on Tuesday. McGuire was absent. A ten member committee was formed to elect a delegate to the city convention next Tuesday.

Filan Club Fiinn Republican Club Eleventh Ward Samuel Harris

Bargain Musicians’ Instruments At Gallinger’s Penn Ave Store

Readable inventory ad notes violins flutes concertinas and strings sold for under half price at N Gallinger’s locations 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave. Includes mention of axoncrte nitars sithers and music xes though some words garbled.

N. Gallinger’s Penn Ave

Family dispute erupts in Alderman Hartman’s office

In a crowded office last night Mrs Elizabeth Werling accused her husband Michael Werling of stealing furniture and $100. The couple’s quarrels spilled over as their children testified, insults flew, and officers were needed to restore order. The hearing adjourned to Friday evening.

Alderman Hartman Elizabeth Werling Michael Werling Werling Hartman Schuetsinger

Catholic visitors and lecture planned at Lafayette Hall

Miss M. F. Cusack received Catholic visitors including clergy and college faculty. She will lecture on Convent Life at Lafayette Hall next Monday evening before traveling to Detroit where the Detroit M C A will support her appearance after earlier hall troubles.

M. F. Cusack Detroit

Woodruff Couple Held After Disorderly House Charge

William Woodruff and his wife waived a hearing and were held for court by Magistrate McKenna on a disorderly house charge. Proprietor James W. Ty reported the couple at 251 Second Avenue. Woodruff and wife face trial on a similar charge, with Tygard also a defendant on another charge.

William Woodruff McKenna James W. Ty Second Avenue Woodruff Inspector McAleese Tygard

Fire destroys Railroad Hotel Chartiers overnight

A fire last night between 9 and 10 o clock consumed the Railroad Hotel at Chartiers. The building owned by the railroad company was a total loss with about $9,000 in hotel and furniture damage. Nearly all personal effects of railroad men living there were lost as well. The blaze started from natural gas.

Chartiers

Young man loses control as horse bolts on Spring Garden

A horse hitched to a buggy bolted along Spring Garden Avenue in Allegheny, throwing the driver, a young man named Harry Schielp, from the vehicle. He was rendered unconscious but the incident caused no further injuries reported.

Harry Schielp Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny Schielp

Jews in Spain lecture highlights Inquisition

Mr. George J. Lindner lectured at the First U P Church on Seventh avenue titled The Jews in Spain. He argued that Hebrews faced repeated cruelty and intolerance under Spanish Catholicism, citing the Inquisition as a focal point and noting enduring bigotry despite modern progress.

George J. Lindner U. P Seventh Avenue Spain Lindner

Opening of Confluence and Oak Land Railroad Feeder

Railroad officials from Baltimore and Philadelphia join Pittsburgh leaders to inspect the new Confluence to Manor Lands feeder in Garrett County Maryland. The line will link to the Baltimore and Ohio system and boost coal and lumber access. Joseph M Crawford serves as president with J Bayard Henry as secretary.

Confluence and Oakland Confluence Manor Lands Garrett County Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburg Joseph M. Crawford J. Bayard Henry

Diamond market expansion signals higher future prices

The Diamond Bulletin notes prices rising as diamond markets extend globally. South Africa remains the supplier, with control by major firms including De Beers Consolidated Mines and Kimberly Central among others. Diamond mining has not been…

Health warning on Johann Hoff's Malt Extract bottle seal

A health advisory warns consumers to avoid Johann Hoff's Malt Extract bottles without the Johann Hoff's signature on the neck. The guidance stresses danger if the seal is missing and instructs not to consume the product under any circumstances.

Johann Hoff

Doctor Smith Eminentalist Arrives in Pittsburg at 315 Penn Ave

Dr. Smith an eminentist arrives in Pittsburg and locates at 315 Penn Ave offering three months free services for all visitors before November 28. He treats chronic diseases and deformities but will not take incurable cases and warns against useless treatments. Free examination and guaranteed epileptic seizure cure. Office hours 9 AM to 8 PM Sundays 10:4 AM to 12 noon.

Smith Pittsburg Penn Ave

Smyrna Rugs and Millinery Grand Opening Ads

Smyrna rugs offered at half price in four sizes with prices from 2 to 5 dollars. Grand Winter Millinery Opening promoted for today through Saturday at Penn Avenue stores. Also promotions from Horne & Co., Crumbeine, Bane & Bassett, Lies Popular Gallery, and Busy Bee Hive. Iron City beer advertised for better sleep.

Virot Heits-Boyer Pongannis Gautier Louise Higgins Halsey Carter Horne Vs. Horne & Co Wa Avenue

Carnegie Gift Sought for City Parks Hesitation

Chief Bigelow of the Public Works department hints Andrew Carnegie may fund park beautification. He notes a Carnegie library is likely and suggests Highland Park as a site, urging correct spelling to please the benefactor. He expects Carnegie would approve a park improvement project.

Bigelow Carnegie Department of Public Works Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Library Highland Park

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Monongshela House McAleese Dan Sylvus Brown William Weihe William Martin Amalgamated P Pare Ie Gece Steel Arm Anes Ee Ee B. F. Jones William Park J. B. Scott Joan Daizell Setae Xi John W. Chalfant Sehmertz W._ Batchelor de Ringley Patchalon EH G. H. Kirk Porter Supreme Court George A. Kelly Addison L. Griffin Want Charles G. Milner Gilbert Pollansber Trevor Lewis Thomas Evans Wiliam Echoette McCallin R. Pearson F. Brown Charlies F. Jatn Charles P Susi Taian C. H. McKee Livingston Jenking Joseph Fichbaum William BN. McElroy William Eens RJ. Coster Frank Moore BL. Wes Jr Edward c. Bates James K Scott Bradbery Mr. and Mise Jennie Ralston Bayne W. McKee George Shepp A. Ge Bro A Stone W. A. Gomes A. Kelly, Jr John B. Tack J.B. steChettana Stevens Anderson A. P. Scaife Marvin Otis Atwood A. P. Marchfield H.C. Bair John Eaton W. W. Lawrence Edward Biniley B. Rhoades M. Trump W. G. Muzzy John A. Bower F. E Alden Wis Jd. Keenan P. Harbison David Seren Sona A. Leishman LM. Lb J. D. Leo E H. Ueb A Freson P.M. French C. McVance J.P Kaable E Jackman Ae McClure Oneda S. W. Naar Geo. C Hamilton Warren W.J. Yoong Know A. P. U. Baird Chas al Wolfe Wm. H. Wolfe Ges. W. Childs A. J. Drexel Dalzell Monongaheela House Pennsylvania Road Kamel Haed Proxnouxce Argentine Republic Roque Saenz Pena Mantel Quintana Federico Pinedo Ernesto Bosch Attwell Bolivis Moelchor Obarrio Alcibiades Vastaseea Mariano Velarde S. W. F. Draper Estee Union Depot Censieleiet BR. Mon- Bagaley B. L. Or A. Dempeter Petar Dick Obo Tines Sam Inspector Maleese Quay River Men Evenlng Entertainments Kenmare Severn Suite Hebrews A Diamond Bulletin Intending Diamond South Africa Kimberly Tral the Pullinger de Beers Company Vance The Syndi Cate Ket Baves Biddle Chestnut and Twelfth Streets Penn Avenue Thaoraday Horne & Cmn Eige Warris & Nies OUR Cloak Department Smyrna Epwaed Groetzinger Robe Department Bones & Bun Crumbeine, Bane & Bassett Sixth St Biber & Easton Market Street R. J. Horner & CO New York Artistic Furniture London Paris Eden Museem
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