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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1891

Page

11

Pension reforms urged to expand minor guardian pensions

Assistant Secretary Bussey urges changes to pension law to admit insane or permanently helpless minors to pension rolls regardless of parent death or remarriage, and to end abuses paying pensions to hospital inmates with guardianship claims. He calls for removing pension eligibility limits and restricting pension funds misuse, noting significant cost implications and an urgent need for reform.

Interor Bussey Pension Bureau Government Hospital District of Columbia Perons Oor Aries Lest

County Executive Committee Meeting At Pension Office

The County Executive Committee will meet at the Pension Office next Friday evening to discuss department encampment matters. The meeting will preview the Department Commander and staff arrival to Western Delaware and outline a programme of future sessions.

Veterans Posts See Elections and Gatherings Across Pittsburgh Area

Local posts report nominations and new officers with Post 40 muster and Post 156 predicted commanding officer. Post 108 plans large memorial service on December 27, and Post 6 hosts meetings with screened visitors and pension bill discussions. Women of the GA R Home receive gifts. Post 27 expands quarters. pension measures and endorsements circulate among posts.

Union Veteran Legion News From Allegheny City Meeting

Union Veteran Legion notes ailing Col. Wheeler to attend next meeting No. 6 25 amid pneumonia recovery. Comrade Stevenson of No. 6 writes of pensions due from state and a revived interest in U V S order. Pensions eyed for Faulkner Erwin and others. Everstone group praised for fraternity and patriotism.

National Fraternal Congress Holds Session in Washington

The National Fraternal Congress gathered in Washington with full representation from all orders. About 1500 members in total. 1690 saw payments totaling over 25 million to deceased members’ families and over 160 million since formation. A uniform law effort advanced with J Haskell Butler drafting a bill aided by advisory boards. The next session will be in Washington in November.

Washington J. Haskell Butler Boston Royal Arcanum Congress Insurance Commissioners United States District of Columbia Supreme Archon

Erie Legion In Flourishing Condition Reported

G V C William P Atkinson of Erie notes the Erie Legion in good shape. Comrade Carson of Pittsburg Section No 1 is seriously ill with typhoid at his home across from 2 Sveravenne, Allegheny. Colonel C V Lewis and staff plan legion visitations for the First Regiment after the next reception. Grand Commander Todd and staff visited Bellevue Legion No 31, with speeches and a cordial reception.

William P. Atkinson Erie Erie Legion Carson Pittsburg

Arrangements For Sar Reception Noted In Memo

The message mentions plans to host a Sar reception in honor of an event. It lists travel details with arrival times at New Castle and Sleopenn Beg and notes Select Knights will proceed in fatigue.

Astie Pr. U New Castle Aoe Sleopenn Beg Orin

Order of Solon Progress and Lodge Growth Report

Supreme Member Frank J. Wheeler ill. War Horse Gause to lead a large lodge soon. Medical Examiner C. B. W. of Monon visits transvendors office. New Sq offices near completion and ready for occupancy about November 20. Deputy Vilsack reports 75 members and 20 applications. Subordinate secretaries note large November gains. eight new lodges reported this month.

Frank J. Wheeler War Horse Gause Monongebeie City Vilsack Lanne Lodge

Hiptosophi e Archon Will Attend National Fraternal Congress

The Supreme Archon has not scheduled official visits for November. Members pay dues promptly as the order requires two in good standing to identify a deceased brother. Pittsburg Conclave No. 8 held a lively meeting with over members, addressed by several brothers including Messmer who gave a whistling solo. One new member was raised. next meeting will be open with a lecture by B C Christy on a to be announced topic.

Philip Kime G. A. R. Home Johnstown Woxan Naysmith Robert Nayemith Loventss Harper Post Gryetal Mowner Lewes Bos Pittsburg Todianapolis Arbet Nelson Mowdox Grand Army 480 Carpenters Daxzstall United States Mosnor Sample Poat Irwin Walker Shaffer Hoxt Manos Bere Hall Lawrenceville Edich Smitl Mn Parthenia Miron Harry G. Williams F. J. Wheeler No. 6 Commane Writtan McCiellan No. 1 J.H. Stevenson & Co Pennsylvania Reserve U. V. S. Order Allegheny City Grant J. H. Stevenson Tanner Snrt Republican National Committee Congress G. ER R. P Patriarcha Pittsburg Lodge No Henry Lambert Mt. Moriah Imquesn Angerana Verona Western Star Montifore Lodge Manchester Lodge No. 405 Rte Middle District Canton Allegheny Manchester Lodge No Canton Allegheny Odd Fellows’ Hall North East Diamond Streets Washington Dean Sadler Fairman Cohen Duncan John P. Messmer B.C. Christy Taz Disraron Pennsylvania Railroad Seventh Avenue Philadelphia Pere Sula Essex Ohio Atchison Chicago Gas Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Delaware and Hudson Eri Louisville and Nashville Northern Pacific Reading St. Paul Union Pacific John M. Oakley , Co John M. Oakley & Co Germany Austria Wall Street Coton Oil Securities Lead Trust Gibson Bankers’ Convention Europe Shorey

Pittsburg Circles to Host Musical and Literary Event

Pittsburg No 48 at 89 Fifth Avenue plans a fine literary and musical entertainment on Monday evening December 7. Loyal Circle 1132 of Lawrenceville arranges a large initial gathering Monday evening. Southside Circle 118 initiated nine candidates Thursday and will meet the first and third Mondays at Guild Hall. Triumph Circle, led by Al Smith, issued an invite for an entertainment at Mendels Hall 104 Ohio Street Allegheny City on Wednesday evening November.

Pittsburg Fifth Avenue Loyal Circle 1132 Lawrenceville Albert E. Wells H. C. Hall Washington Southside Circle No Guild Hall Bailey P.H. C Rnal Triumph Circle Smith Mendel's Hall Ohio Street Allegheny City

Erasmus Wilson to Speak at East Liberty Lodge Meeting

General Lodge Notes report Erasmus Wilson will address East Liberty Lodge No. 77 A O U W and friends Monday evening at Central Masonic Hall East End. Free admission. About 90 members of Washington Camp and Monongahela Valley Commandery P O S of A Braddock and their ladies surprised Miss Ells Rankin of North Braddock Tuesday evening in her honor. She received an elegant gold badge of the order.

Erasmus Wilson East Liberty Lodge No. 77 U. W Central Masonic Hall Collins Avenue East End Washington Camp Monongahela Valley Commandery P. O. S of A Braddock Joseph H. Rankin North Braddock Ells Rankin P. v. Oe

Evils of a Library and School Reading Debates

The semi monthly Allegheny School Principals Club discussed handling rough material in books and the moral role of texts. Espey urged readings in optics and history to inspire emulation, while noting youth favor romance over factual works at Carnegie Library.

Espey

Pittsburgh Stocks Hold Steady Amid Mixed Week

The week saw quiet overall trading with money easy at leading centers and the 6 percent local rate. Westinghouse began debt liquidation. several local firms strengthened positions as confidence rose. Building permits reached 56 with many dwellings. coal lands remained in active demand and notable transactions included a 40 acre East End realty deal valued near $120,000.

Pittsburg New York Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company East End

Renewed Interest In Street Railways Boosts Markets

The market gained momentum last week as Electric and street railway stocks led a broad advance. Prominent movers included Peop les’ Penance, Central Traction, and Pleasant Valley, with Electric stock strengthening on a cash basis announcement. Week totals showed over a thousand trades and stronger demand amid cautious optimism about urban transit equities.

Electria Poquesne Electric People's Central Traction Pleasant Valley Philadelphia Gas Wheeling Citizens’ Traction Pittsbury Luster Duquesne Traction Exchange Pittsburg Pet Aes Metropolitan National Ban Ees la National Bank Coes Odd Fellows’ Savings Bank People’s National Bank Second National Bank Third National Bank German National, Alleghen Coon Sonreusmeenececooessionecs Toutooim Charters Valley Gas Co Cccecene Oead Ccsesseeee Omg Valley Cacen Cosecencs Cere Youngstown Ashta Fabuls Pittsburg Youngst'a Y. Bo, Gas Coat Co Sereecene Aie Daidge Pole A Esis Steenrerans Snceanens Snes Laster Dining Co Westinghouse

Market Price Report With Grain And Produce Data

Cash quotations show flour patents and spring patents steady with small variations. Wheat and corn notes appear, while butter and eggs on the Produce Exchange remain unchanged.

Rsa Barney

Local monetary movement shows steady prospects and growing demand

The week reports moderate trade growth and rising demand for accommodations as crops near harvest. Clearing House figures and New York bank data indicate gains in reserves and currency, with easy money on call and steady sterling exchange amid ongoing holiday buying.

New York Europe Spreie, Inc Sterling Exchange

Untitled financial notes and stock references list

A fragmented OCR record lists various securities and debentures from multiple issuers including Northwest Consols, West Shore, and Pacific Line. The text shows bond and stock notations with percentages, debentures, and seemingly unrelated company names, lacking coherent narrative or dates.

Bank Clearings Totals and Weekly Balances Report

Philadelphia and New York financial centers show weekly bank clearings of 9,963,397 and 24? with balances around 1,376,530 and 5,317,916. New Orleans reports 1,965,909 clearings, while the week’s total reaches 101,420,430 across locations.

Bartimers Philadelphia New York Millonis New York Exchange New Orleans Oir

Mining Stock Quotations From New York and Northwest

A list of stock prices across mining companies with values such as Adams Consolidated 190, Alta 250, Eureka Consolidated 145, Gould and Curry 45, Homestake 10.50, Iron Silver 145, Mexican 28, Sierra Nevada 260, Union Consolidated 210, and Yellow Jacket 155, among others, reflecting market activity in a historical quotations column.

New York Nor. Ae Adams Consolidated Alta Best and Belcher Chol Isr Coen Point Dead Eureka Consolidated Gould and Curry Hale and Nor Homestake Horn Iron Mount Diablo Ontario Hit, &Bidgerage Savage Standard Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket

Week in Oil Shows Confidence Boost Amid Mixed Trading

The week saw more active trading and a firmer tone while Standard Oil’s plan to centralize operations in Pittsburg lifted sentiment. McDonald tempered fears of field extension failures and Crudes like Noert posted lower than expected output, nudging prices up about two cents before uneven gains.

New York Dbulls Jnd Boston Atchison London West Delaware and Hudson Burington Atchison and Reading Railroad Bonda Atchison and Atlantic Puedasy Agus Atl & BP Inc East Tenn ELB &S Few & Dist Iron Man Standard Oil Company Pittsburg McDonald

Wheat Pit Nervous After Secretary Stone Error Sparks Market Swings

CHICAGO wheat and corn futures show nervous trading after yesterday's Russia yield error by Secretary Stone. Declines from lower cables, strong receipts, and snow in the belt fueled instability though corn and oats softened then steadied. Cash demand remained active with firmer prices for December and May futures.

Chicago Stone Russia Paris Tha Wise Biew Atic Mavcom

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