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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
8
Crowds of visitors thronged the new Pittsburg postoffice as the entry ways opened and the watchman was removed. Report notes praise for the building interior, decoration, and new post office start up with Postmaster McKean praised for leadership and transfer effort.
A gossip-filled reminiscence describes Pittsburg Phil's recent fortunes in horse racing. It notes Purmer winnings of at least 75000 dollars this summer and an estimated 200000 dollars salted away to guard against loss. The piece hints at past losses to Guttenburg gang and questions his continued success and trust in others.
A garbled report blends a courthouse elevator encounter with a flirtatious miscommunication and a baseball game featuring Cincinnati and Pittsboro. The piece references a butterfly omen at the game, a preacher, alchemist Hugo Blanck, and a discussion on pouring beer to avoid froth, ending with ads for textiles and dry goods.
A special Allegheny County W C T A session at Sandusky street Baptist Church discussed the Keeley cure for liquor and morphine. Dr Benjamin Franklin demonstrated free treatments for three patients and a seven member committee chaired by Mrs Estep was formed to organize church outreach and patient care.
Property owners along the old Allegheny Valley Railroad section from Brilliant to Verona plan to sue to compel the railroad to vacate and reopen the confiscated stretch. Captain Boyd leads the action with George Shiras Jr assisting, with filings expected in a week or ten days. If favorable, the entire road may reopen. if only frontage is affected, other residents will sue separately.
An Express Messenger on the Waco to Gatesville run is missing along with two money packages. P. W. Hottel carried a $1,000 bag from the First National Bank of Waco to Gatesville and another bag from McGregor. search efforts continue but he remains unfound. The rest of the text includes local ads and notices unrelated to the disappearance.
Funeral notices for Beckwith Mary A from 32144 McClan street and Burke Mary A wife of Themes J. Burke. Pottermann Thomas Dormann and Grismer Mac ae I. Grismer funeral details. Galvin Catherine aged 75 from Thomas Street. Pearce Lypta Grrreny 11 years funeral at Balti more and Ohio depot Pittsburg. Additional notices for Steuernagle Ina Marie and Stewart Write son of J F and S J Stewart.
We highlight the extra strength of fabric and the Brussels effects of the new Nottinghams. Importing directly cuts importers’ profits and allows us to offer the lowest possible prices. Our Fall Furniture Coverings and Drapery Stuffs are in store with latest shapes and luxurious parlor furniture.
A Allegheny shop reports steady growth as customers praise the lever of NICE GOODS AND LESS PRICES. Patrons say the store’s value and selection keep business expanding daily.
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