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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1890

Page

5

On to Detroit plans rise among local G A R posts

Local comrades discuss a Detroit encampment with expected large turnout and cheap travel. Posts 162 157 155 256 plan strong representation, committees appointed, and a memorial volume to be presented in Greensburg. Comrade Bengough misses aide badge loss noted.

Detroit Robert Ash Charles Holyland R. O C. Miller J. L. Miller A. F. Scott Detroit Excursion Association Post 157 Post 155 Post

Naval Post in Philadelphia Restores Commission and Traditions

The Naval Post in Philadelphia, a veteran group with naval ambience, was placed in commission again amid a ceremony led by Commander Joseph V. Horne. Admiral Porter sent a photo framed at his expense. 12 new members joined, debts stood at 1500 dollars with 1000 on the fund, membership 28.

Naval Post Philadelphia Naval” Post Admiral Porter Joseph V. Horne Jon F. Mackie Samuel P. Town Mackie

Post 154 Fair Aims for November 1 Opening At Slater Rink

Post 154 members plan a large fair at Slater's Rink opening Saturday November 1 with many booths under construction. Ladies from Colonel Moody Circle assist, features include Mt Washington school musical and literary program directed by Prof Cargo, and a steam merry go round. The Philadelphia Gas Company donates gas for large jets as preparations continue.

Post 154 Slater's Colonel Moody Projet Mt Washington Cargo McCleane Philadelphia Gas Company G. A

Lectures Stir Post iS As Members Hear Speakers

Comrade J B Armiger opened a lecture series with My Experiences While En Route to Boston. Comrade Thomas J discussed the Trip to Boston with incidents. Comrade Hoss delivered a humorous set about adventures. Next Friday Commander Shepler will speak on the National Encampment at Heston.

J. B. Armiger Boston Anmiger Thomas Jt Hoss Sheil Shepler Heston

Department Commander Denniston Reports Dept in Fine Order

Department Commander Denniston returned from Philadelphia on Tuesday and reports the department in first class shape. Delays stem from wagorant reports for the last quarter, which should be attended to quickly. He attended the Count of Paris reception with the Dasa Legion Monday night. Campfires and related activity in Philadelphia remain the current focus, with many invitations to address.

Denniston Iniladelphia Paris Dasa Legion Philadelphia

Fraternal Posts Report Mixed Activity and Illness Recovery

Post 155 paid a visit to Post 162 and mustered three. Crosey of Post rests improving from illness. Townsend of Post 157 convalescent after injury at Rohenberger mill. Quartermaster report for Post 15 shows sound finances. Post 36 began muster for last quarter with two comrades ushered in. A post officer becomes ardmaster at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Farns on the South Side. Naval Post 400 Philadelphia plans a larger turnout.

Post 155 Commande Crosey Post Comrane Daantel Townsend Post 157 Rhoenberger's Quartermaster Coll Aes Pittsburg Lake Erie Naval Post Philadelphia

Sons of Veterans and Naval Vets Plan Activities

Brothers D P Ropears and W J Seibert of Camp 12 on the sick list are recovering. Camp 33 plans a Thanking Day reception at Cyclorama Hall. Farragut Naval Veteran Association moves to form a youth corps of Sons of Naval Veterans. Telegraphic reports claim Colonel Kline ordered camps not to welcome President Harrison, possibly political.

D. P. Ropears W. J. Seibert Cyclorama Hall James Long Charles Hunker Charles Steck Farragut Naval Veteran Association New York Corps Sons United States Navy Kline Division of Missouri Harriso

Union Veteran Legion Encampment Updates and Gatherings

Wives of Encampment No. 6 comrades meet next Tuesday at 3 PM in U V I Hall Sixth Avenue. Encampment No. 6 to report on Ft Wayne trip next Friday. Encampment No. 1 muster recruits tomorrow. National Encampment reports and a lecture by Charles F. McKenna titled Straggler Abroad postponed to Monday. Pittsburgh and nearby delegates were entertained at Ft Wayne. adjournment set for Reading 1891.

U. V Hall Sixth Avenue Ft. Wayne Charles F. McKenna Seventh Avenue Pittsburg Union Veteran Legion Dalgisick C.F. Frank William J. Drabiler Jon Burk Mark Sloan Thomas J. Hunter A. Stevanson Irwin Campbell D. A. Shields George Darby Hugh McClaran Charles Ralyland John Campbell Geo A. Carridy Dahiglack C. F Lobingier Brandock MoUa Altoona McClure Legion Ind Reading Gene Storom State of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic Pearson Chapman

River Intelligence Teases New Steamer Addition for Local Trade

Jolly Brothers of Coraopolis once bought the steamer Ingomar to haul bridge materials and may convert it to the packet trade. The vessel is described as quick and capable. Wharf activity was lively with Saturday freight and passenger loads, and Davis Island marks showed 1 foot 9 inches and falling as boats arrived and departed.

Pittsburg Wheeling Jolly Brothers Coraopolis Ingomar Davis Island

Pittsburg Real Estate Boom and Market Notes

City officials note undeveloped industrial sites in Pittsburg and near suburbs. Strong buyer demand, 76 percent of recent property purchases for improvement, and rising building permits signal growth. Wall Street outlook mixed with dividend news and brokerage activity as real estate movements and new construction expand across wards and neighborhoods.

Pittsburg

Week's Stock Activity Mixed. Electric Leads Drift and Recovery

Local stocks remained fairly active and steady with a few exceptions in the week. Electric lagged but rallied, grasping back part of its loss while Lus­ter traded 60 shares at 172 and a membership at 445. Banking and utility issues showed varied bid and asked quotes amid a broad list of prices and a generally hopeful fixation on upturns.

Philadelphia Central Tractio Pleasant Valley

City Money Showed Weeklong Banking Activity Decline

Bank activity fell short of last week though totals exceeded last year by about two million dollars. Weather and travel hindered business as merchants hosted foreign visitors, with all major trade lines continuing. Clear ing House balances, exchanges and money on call in New York reflected easier credit and a steady to improving trend despite unsettled conditions.

Clearing House New York

Bank clearings and exchange rates push weekly totals

The report lists bank clearings and rates across cities including Baltimore London and Berlin. It notes balances and amounts such as 13 782 37 for agents and 75 balances with various annual percent rates for discounts and loans.

Oil market shows backbones despite dull week

The week ended with 92 000 barrels traded, the smallest weekly total in exchange history. Prices hovered tightly with a bid around steady, two cent spread between high and low, and refined products up as consumption rose amid bullish oil-market mood.

Adulland Sige Monary Escae Aeveen

New York Stocks Mixed After Bank Statement Shows Mixed Signals

The dull New York market opened slightly higher but trended lower as the bank statement prompted selling. Major rails like Union Pacific and Burlington showed strength early, yet most rail stocks fell back to or below opening levels. Sugar Refineries led declines, while exports and imports of specie rose, and loans reached 100 percent of deposits despite a larger dry goods inflow.

New York Union Pacific Burlington Wheeling and Lake Erie Boston Banic New York Stock Exchange Whitney & Stephenson Pittsburg Fourth Avenue

Markets by Wire Figures Pork Steady and Grains Fall

Government reports shaped a unsettled tone for wheat and corn with prices weakening after an initial rally. Wheat opened lower, dipped, then rallied briefly before closing down. corn traded lower overall with May most active. Lard and short ribs saw modest declines while cash quotes for flour and other commodities remained steady or mixed.

Chicago Steadieress Park

East Liberty Live Stock Markets Report

Trade at the East Liberty Stock Yard shows light activity. Cattle receipts 2,52 head with 1,575 head shipped. hog receipts $570 head and 6,000 head shipped to Philadelphia and New York. sheep receipts 00 head with 800 head shipped. overall market described as nothing doing with no demand.

East Liberty Pittsburg Baturday New York

Saving the Pavements Moves Through Finance Panel

The Finance Committee recommended amending the vehicle ordinance to save pavements. Fees would vary by tire width with no fee for six inch tires, half for five inch, and three quarters for four inch tires. Other actions include approving a consulting engineer and landscape gardener for Schenley Park and referencing refunds and street repairs.

Bigelow Seaton Schenley Park Wilmot Street Board of Viewers Butler Street Fortieth Forty-ninth Streets

They Struck Oil Ownership Dispute Over Two Shares

Peter Schlegel and John Heck sue the Butchers Oil Company Limited and multiple individuals alleging the company bought two shares for 1200 dollars then struck oil making them worth about 5000 dollars each. The plaintiffs claim the two shares were transferred to the defendants as individuals for 1200 dollars and seek to void the transfer and restore ownership to the company.

Peter Schlegel John Heck Butchers’ Oil Company, Limited Patrick Kennischan C. Y. Mentell B. Kalehthaler Edward Freed Henry Lippert William Hockenburger William Wellach Frank William Andrew Kalchthaler B. Frauerman William Freed Henry Steinhauser

Suit against Pennsylvania Company over injuries from express collision

Dr William Porter files suit against the Pennsylvania Company operator of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway alleging injuries from a May morning incident at Glenfield station. He claims the Grasshopper express struck him on the hip as he crossed to the south platform after failing to see an approaching engine due to station obstructions.

Pennsylvania Company Lessiee Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Prothonotary's Alexander M. Watson John D. Watson William Porter Glenfield Porter Grasshopper Press Pittsboro

Monday Trial Lists for Common Press No 1 and 2

The docket lists multiple civil cases including v8 Schwenderman versus Mahocke and independent gas company disputes, plus criminal Commonwealth versus Alex Killian et al. Names appearing include Charlies Parker Aarolm Mozersky Mary ONeill Wm Grabert and others on the suspect list.

Common Press No. 1 Tuigg Trustee V8 Schwenderman Mahocke Liewellyn Independent Gas Company Oo Valley Gas Company Baker Mazet Corbet Fleming Liebling Dickson

Supreme Court Hears Parsonage Tax Case in Erie Diocese

The Supreme Court Justices heard the Erie diocese tax dispute involving Rt Rev T Mullen Bishop of Erie St Patrick's Church Franklin Pa against S H McKinney W A Maitland J D Patterson Venango County Commissioner and A Hull tax collector. The suit, appealed from Venango County Common Pleas, centers on whether the parsonage for St Patrick's is exempt from taxation after the lower court ruled for the plaintiffs.

Supremes Court Se Patrick's

The Mills of Justice Sentences From Judge White

Judge White yesterday imposed varied penalties. Defendants include Nick Dieble for larceny three years to the workhouse and Charles Schiffert for larceny two years to the workhouse. Others face liquor and assault charges with fines or short jail terms.

B. Burns J. G. Jones William McNamara George D. Kelly John Lawler L. Curry

Jury verdict in Douglas murder case returns second degree ruling

Shortly before noon yesterday the jury in the Laura Meyers murder case returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree. Meyers and her attorneys accepted the finding and were satisfied with the outcome. The jury had previously debated two degrees through Thursday night and reached agreement at 11 o clock yesterday.

Laura Meyers Charles Ransome Douglas Station Sirs Meyers Ais

Murder Trial Set After Christmas Eve Jewelry Store Robbery

Alex Killain faces trial tomorrow for the murder of Mrs. Rudert during a burglary at her husband’s jewelry store on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Rudert detected the burglars and a gunman shot her, killing her. The case centers on the three burglars involved.

Alex Killain Mrs. Rudert

Late News In Brief Recap From Various Incidents

A jumble of brief items reports pirates captured in Chinese waters beheaded, a lethal engine collision at Pacific Junction killing Engineer Clark, and a Servian bill proposal about ex King Milan. Other notes claim a will burned in St Paul, a Benlan chief’s escape to Suakim, and a prison sentence for a Columbus bank robber. Also listed are a barn fire injury, a derick collapse death, Ishpeming miners strike action, a masked train passenger incident, and the abduction of heiress Little Bessie Bliss with a pending court hearing.

Jene Arre Genesee Ignolles Department of i. Maine Pacific Junction Clark Skuptechina Milan Longeyin St. Paul Suakim el Gha Benlan Gann Digna Tokar Baron Wissman Mast Baron von Soden Thomas Groening Cameron, Mo Yinthro Missouri, Kansas & Schell City

Decree Grants Dissolution of Butchers Mutual Benefit

A decree issued yesterday dissolves the National Butchers Mutual Beneficial and Protective Association tied to Allegheny County. The organization was the welfare feature connected with the local butchers union.

National Butchers’ Mutual Beneficial and Protective Association Allegheny County Butchers’ As

Divorce filings and wills under contest at city court

An application for a charter was filed. The Original Great Eastern Italian Organization appointed a commissioner in the divorce between Margaret and Joseph Gabe. Judge Slagle denied a motion for a new trial in the Hazlett will case. A bill in equity was filed by a Maine fiber company against Dillworth B to stop alleged patent infringement on a paper stock treatment. Elizabeth Baker seeks a divorce from John B Baker for desertion. A T C Steinweg seeks divorce from Maria Steinweg for the same reason. Ethel cites abuse as a ground for divorce from Samuel Hedger.

Orc Buepex Margaret Joseph Gabe Slagle Mary McD Hazlett United States Maine Dillworth B Elizabeth Baker John

Explosion Destroys Five Buildings in Turtle Creek

An early morning fire in Turtle Creek destroyed five buildings with losses surpassing $10,000. The blaze began from an explosion in the cellar of Mr. Dickson's drug store and spread to nearby dwellings, outpacing the limited water supply and overwhelming the fire brigade. Insurance status is unclear.

Turtle Creek Dickson John Mowry

Dual Decision: Dreese Credits Copeland Blair for Cure

J H Dreese of 6938 Penn avenue Pittsburgh recounts a year of catarrhal illness with headaches chest pains and nausea before seeking treatment. He says Dr Copeland Blair cured him completely, restoring health and appetite and ending all symptoms.

J. H. Dreese Penn Avenue Hartley Rose Belting Company Dreese

Notable Neck Tumor Cured By Doctors Copeland and Blaire

Mr Thomas Dunseath of Allegheny City employed at Pittsburg Clay Pot Company describes a six year neck growth later diagnosed as a tumor. He sought many physicians without relief until Drs Copeland and Blaire treated him and cured the condition with an operation.

Thomas Dunseath Pittsburg Clay Pot Company Rebeces Street Allegheny Denney Street Allegeny City Dunseath Dre Copeland Blaire

Notable Credentials Among Local Medical Graduates

The piece notes high regard for Bellevue Hospital and Western Pennsylvania Medical College graduates. It mentions Dr. W. H. Copeland and J. Blair receiving diplomas after formal examinations and endorsements by deans and faculty, highlighting their esteemed credentials.

Bellevue Huam W. H. Copeland Iso Pittsburg Copeland J. Blair

Eye Ear Throat and Lung Specialists at 6 Sixth Avenue

Doctors Corporano and Blate report success treating all curable cases at 6 Sixth Avenue Pi Pa with hours 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 8 PM daily including Sundays. Specialties cataract and all diseases of eye ear throat and lungs. Consultation one dollar. Mail to Des Copeland & Blair 6 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh Pa.

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