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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1891

Page

12

Unprecedented Iron Output Amid General Trade Slowdown

New York reports a broad quieting in many trade sectors with drygoods, clothing and cotton output down across major cities. Iron and pig iron show surprising strength while overall industry struggle persists, with mild weather hindering activity and exports of wheat remaining high despite unsettled markets.

Ntespatcch New York Brodstree Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburg Memphis Kansas City St. Louis Galveston Chicsco Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth Steirveline New England Brazil China Chile Irazil United States Bradstreet’s Canada Cortons Etog Americas Bens

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Fragmented lines list cities and stations with scattered numbers and a promise that all recent events will be reviewed and illustrated in tomorrow's Dispatch edition.

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Mesara Widener and Elkins Coming to City

P A B Widener and W L Elkins, chief owners of the Fifth Avenue cable road, arrive this evening from Philadelphia aboard the limited. Despite denials, many expect consolidation of the Duquesne and Pittsburg traction lines within days. The Pennsylvanian road seeks to win back riders while street railway men worry over fares and a downtown depot.

P. A. B. Widener W. L. Elkins Fifth Avenue Philadelphia Duquesne Pittsburg Widener Europe Pennsylvania Road East End

Midnight Starauders Held for Court

John Lewis David Williams and David Lewis were arrested last Tuesday on burglary charges filed by John Sherlock of 1919 Penn avenue. Alderman McKenna held them for trial after a hearing yesterday. Tim Brothers of 1909 Penn avenue, charged with receiving goods suspected stolen by the trio, was also heard. the verdict awaits. The goods were found at his home but he claims no knowledge, and the alderman reserved decision.

John Lewis David Williams David Lewis John Sherlock Penn Avenue Alderman McKenna Tim Brothers Goeds McKenna

How Wealth Accumulates and English Company Safeguards

An analysis argues that wealth grows in England due to a thorough audit system and corporate oversight after private firms become incorporated. It notes American investors favor English law governed companies for safeguards, citing H. W. Warner & Co. Limited with dividends of 6 percent on debt, 8 percent on preferred stock, and 17 1/4 percent on common stock, plus debenture repayment and substantial undivided profits carried forward.

England H.W. Warner & Co. Limited Great Britain

Overcoat Sale Offers 1250 Prices at Pittsburg Clothing

Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company advertises a one day sale of 3000 overcoats priced at 1250 each. Garments claimed to be top quality with merchant tailor details, lining, and trim, promising substantial value and winter readiness.

Pittshburz Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Carver Grant

Verivealed Irish Orator Slattery Lectures in Boston

Ex priest Slattery lectures in Lafayette Halls Sunday afternoon and evening on Convents and Monasteries and the Assassination of Lincoln. Advt urges attendance and notes two sessions.

Boston Slattery Lafayette Halls Lincoln

Local Bank Ad Offers Surplus and Deposits Details

The notice lists a Capital of 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenues with a surplus of 75000 and deposits from 81 and up, with 4 percent interest. It advertises Ene frames with every dozen cabinets at Hendricks Co. 68 Federal Street Allegheny, inviting daily viewings all week. Also mentions Piso’s Cure for Consumption and a Pratt’s sale at 428 Wood near Diawendear with bargains on books and Bibles.

Hendricks & Co Federal Street Allegheny Pratt Wood Diawendear West Penns Y.vania APTS Airelays ILA

Pittsburg Eyes Reserved Role in National Conventions

Mayor Gourley leads a citizen committee debate on inviting the Republican and possibly Democratic national conventions to Pittsburg. Members discuss accommodations, costs, and hotel capacity with Pitcairn named chair to form a 35 member committee to study the city's ability to host, with a Friday meeting planned.

Pittsburg Gourley Common Council W. P. Herbert Robert Pitcairn J. ©. Brown William Witherow J. J. Siebeneck Jenkin Jones H. 5. Paul H. P. Ford John Gripp W. R. Ford A. I Billows Lemuel Gorgins H. L Gourley T. J. Keenan, Jr Louis Hirsch D. Warmcastle Evan Jones Francis Robbins B. F. Jones J. G. Leibernick Gripp Keenan Hirsch Colonel Swords Arma St. Louis J.C. Brown Gousley Robbins Pitcairn General Citizens’ Committee T Iis General Committee Francis L. Robbins Harry W. Oliver A. M. Byers James B. Scott John B Jackson John D. Scully T. H. Green J. F. Dravo Samuel & Brown J. D. Caller E. M. O'Neil F. J. Keenan, Jr J. G. Siebenick Barker C. Wilson Henry McKennie D. ©. Ripley A. P. Burchfield W. P. He George A. Kelly J. J. Vandegrift James M. Goff

Thief Robberies Hit East End Homes on Swope and Alder

Sneak thieves struck in the East End as J Murray at 6109 Alder street lost a new overcoat and three silk umbrellas during supper. At Thomas Swartz’s home on Swope street, two mats and a large rug were stolen.

East End J. Murray Alder Street Thomas Swartz Swope Street

Best values on fine wool and camel hair suits offered

A. G. Camment & Sons advertises fine tombs wool camel hair and merino fabrics at low prices. It lists prices such as $1 32 5200 and 33 per suit and cites 27 Pitth avenue as the business address.

A. G. Camment & Sons Pitth Avenue

Bank official from Madera guilty of forgery and overissuing stock

W F Baird former vice president and manager of the Bank of Madera in northern Fresno County faces exposure for forged notes and deposits to cover private schemes. He allegedly diverted colonists funds to colonization ventures and oversaw stock overissuance, with the Pacific Bank of San Francisco taking control after significant overdrafts. No arrests have been made.

Fresno Cau W. F. Baird Bank of Madera Madera Baird Pennsylvania John Brown John California Sauta Return Roberts Pacific Bank of San Francisco Madera Bank Pacific Bank

Official Returns From Jaws Election Des Moines Iowa

The official vote count completes election results showing the Democratic state ticket wins. Governor Boies leads with 207 575 votes to Republican Wheeler 199 759. Governor Boies falls short of a majority by 5064. Lieutenant Governor Bestow Democrat 204 822 ahead of Van Houten 200 590 by 4242. Supreme Court Kime Democrat 203 619 over Weaver 200 461 by 3158. State Superintendent Knoepfler Democrat 203 779 over Sabin 202 886 by 893.

Des Moines Boies Wheeler Westfall Alliance Gilson Bestow van Houten Supreme Court Kime Weaver Knoepfler Sabin

Miss Barenjenski Still Missing in Transit Between Cities

Kathryn Barenjenski, daughter of Michael Barenjenski of the Southside, is missing after traveling from Austria toward her parents’ home. Her father returned from New York reporting she landed safely and held a through ticket to Pittsburg. Austrian Consul Max Schamberg continues the search. Lincoln’s nomination choice and Colonel A. K. McClure’s discussion in The Dispatch tomorrow are noted.

Kathryn Barénjenski Michael Barenjenski Southside Austria New York Pittsburg Max Schamberg

Railway schedule changes affect Pittsburgh area trains

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces November 14, 1891 alterations to local train times from Union station. Multiple trains to Braddock East Liberty Wall and Greensburg adjust departures from 6:10 to 11:30 A M and afternoon to 1:45 P M, with Sunday changes noted. Slight arrival adjustments at Union station also occur.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Union Station Wilkinsburg East Liberty Braddock Wall Braddock Accommodation Fairchance Greensburg Greenburg Greensboro Mail Pittsburg Wilkineburg East End Pennsylvania Railroad Juur Pullman Vestibule Phila York Custom Express T. Wa Philadelphis Philadelphia M. “Partimore Washington Harrisforg Accomodation Antry Exept Sundsy Sona New York T.ibe Harrisburg Baltimore Harri Baltimore i. A Washingon Jones Jersey City Brooklyn New York City Ena P.M. Saunders Greenstock Derry A. Gg LM Wilashare A. W Bandar South-West Penn Rail Wal Uuilowtown le Anda PF Monongahela Division Ptee Mar Sth Tiraamows Gahets Ciny Monon West T Brownsville Senlay Annenees City Okdays Craresburg Pr. M West Elizabeth Oes M Central Time Northwest Fort Wayne Chicago Durant Toledo Cleveland Intermediaye Aukres New Castle Erie Youngstown Ashtabuls Derant Jamestown Deract Ashion Coumbins Cincinnat Sn Louis Commins Woshimnon Anes Miesai U. An Davaat Wheeling Pittmas Sierras Pustman Cassronsheough Averoesod Union Station Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Lines Miteturgh Laily Mx Senday Hs Satoring Tex. Moody Joseph Wood E. A. Ford Ears Fanenge Ipsa

Local sale notices promote children's suits and millinery

Free To-Day offers boys suits at two fifty and three dollar ranges with sizes 4 to 14 years at Pittsburg Combination Clothing and other stores advertise dress shirts gloves bows and wedding attire. Hats gloves hosiery and underwear discounts appear in multiple department stores including Manns and Horne. Postal pickup and delivery offered for cleaning and repairs.

PCC C Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Corner Grant and Diamond Streets

Pastors and People and Week's Presbytery Rift

The week centers on religious disputes as the New York Presbytery refuses to try Dr Brigge for heresy, echoed by Allegheny Presbytery sparing Rev Bausman. The Presbyterian Banner hits back, showing conservative reluctance to judicially confront dissent. Multiple Pittsburgh church services and pastors list sermons for Sunday.

New York Brigge Allegheny Presbytery Bausman Rochester John Hall Hall Chicago Briggs Wall United States

Temperance Meeting and Church Notices on Allegheny Streets

Local religious notices list Sunday services at 27 Federal Street Allegheny and other sites. Topics include Election, Convents and Monasteries, How to Read the Bible, and Italian church events. Also mentions a Pulpit lecture by Rev. Josefa Statterr in Lafayette Hall and a Teachers Union meeting at Second Presbyterian Church.

Sandusky Street J. W. Stroull New Curnen Isabella and Sandusky Carnegie Hall Allegheny David S. Kennedy Vanity Fair Anderson and Lacock Streets B. McCormick Finer Cometiax W. F. Richardson Christian Endeavor Povrin Main Cherry Streets A. W.mcclarkin Gurex Scott and Robinson Streets S. Lawa D. D Taversade Barriar Howard Street J. C. Taylor Gosret Temperance Federal Street Allehheny Newton Donaldson de I Pensuio Eighteenth Street M. P. Churcey Southside Brown Chapel Josefa Statterr Boston Lafayette Hall Carkee Or Gon Ellsworth Highland Avenues Tha G. HL. Butehle Akron O. Sonjece Cokfcrois M. E W. G. Meade Borns Tall Shonsetown Burns’ Hall Uoriopolis Antonio Arrichi New York Stone Church Penn and Highland Avenue East End PuMany Teachers’ Union Second Presbyterian Church Seventh and Penn

Hat department sale at 3150 price for all hats

Bargain hat sale advertised by BCC Co Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond streets. Offer promises good hats at low price with two dollar payments at other stores. Also mentions Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething with 356 Trawk as a reference.

BCC Co Pittsburg

Compressed Pustilles of Soden Water Sold Worldwide

Sir Morell Mackenzie notes in the Journal of Laryngology 1887 that compressed pustilles of Soden water, an article of commerce, are produced from two well waters and high in sodium chloride. They aid pharyngial catarrhs and mimic Soden spa treatment for those unable to travel. Eisner & Mendelson Co., sole U.S. agents, New York, are cited.

Journal of Laryngology Spa Eisner & Mendelson Co United States New York

Five Dollar Rate Continues for Catarrhal Treatment

Doctors Copeland and Hall extend the five dollar monthly treatment for catarrhal troubles to year end or until cured. They note strong public demand and sustained laboratory resources, with modest charges for other diseases proportional to medicine costs.

Patient recounts failed cure after premature treatment stop

LE Brand, a river man, relates how he followed Dr. Copeland and associates for two months then quit against advice. After a relapse he resumed two months more treatment and was declared cured, though he attributes the outcome to incomplete care and insists long-term cures require two to four months.

Copeland Mena LE. Brand Brand

Three Years of Support for Dr Copeland and Partners

Testimonies from Pittsburg residents praise Dr Copeland and Hall for successful treatment of chronic catarrh and related ailments. Patients from New Brighton to Allegheny report improved health, work return, and lasting relief after care at Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh.

Copeland Pittsburg John Holzworth New Brighton

Eye Specialists at Sixth Avenue Pittsburg Offer Mail Treatment

Dr Copeland and Hall advertise curing cataracts and eye diseases at 00 Sixth Avenue Pittsburg PA with hours 9 to 6 and 1 to 5 weekdays. Specialties include cataracts throat and bangs eye diseases and skin conditions claimed cured. Many cases treated by mail. send 2 cent stamp for questions. Address all mail to

Dre Copeland and Hall Sixth Avenue Pittsburg Cary Thoat

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