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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1889
Page
16
Archbishop Corrigan issues a pastoral letter condemning the treatment of Pope Leo XII and opposing Italian interference. He argues for papal sovereignty, cites the royal penal code, and urges unity of Catholics in defense of church authority.
In Buffalo the Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church faces a clash after Lockport Conference appoints J. D. Phelps of the Universal Church to its pulpit. Trustees elect Wesworth as temporary pastor and refuse Phelps, risking a conflict if the Bishop enforces the appointment and Phelps preaches tomorrow.
In Hernando Mississippi early today a mob of several hundred men hanged Robert Biggs also known as Charles Woods from the Hernando jail after his confession to assaulting Mrs J N Raines near Lake View. The mob seized Jailer Walvis and left town once Biggs was dead.
A telegram from Lima reports independent oil dealers alarmed by a Central Traffic Association circular urging railroads to nearly double tank car rates. The move, attributed to Standard Oil, would squeeze independents from the market as dealers protest to George P. Blan, Chicago. The plan promises substantial profit if implemented.
Washington October 12. The President sets strict daily conduct rules for Executive Mansion business. Senators and other officials with official business may visit between 11 and 12 30 each weekday except Sunday. Public receptions in the East Room are at 1 PM on Monday Wednesday and Saturday as usual.
A south bound Wilmington and Baltimore train derailed after an iron door fell on tracks between Charlestown and Northeast Maryland at 9 45 this morning. The wreck left the train partly wrecked with 15 seriously injured including Mrs W B Guild Mr J M Reno Robert Van Bogart C W Lawson Pullman conductor William Beckley engineer and J Bartaletee.
Joseph Hammond and John T. Springborn, conductors on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, were arrested on bench warrants for holding out tickets worth hundreds of dollars and passing them to John J. Myers of Jamestown to dispose of, with proceeds divided. Myers also arrested.
A U.S. Navy board led by Rear Admiral D L Braine outlines a $5,000,000 program at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Plans include a fresh water basin for docked steel ships, a surrounding stone wall, electric lighting replacing steam, large derricks, coal bins, a new boiler shop annex, a float dock for rail cars, and about five miles of railroad track connecting buildings and wharves.
Local merchants push deep discounts on carpets and fabrics from top makers. Edward Groetzinger advertises Penn avenue clearance with yard prices cut from 140 to 1 and a large display of patterns. Other shops promote overcoats, corsets, and tailored wear at standout values to draw Saturday crowds.
A regional retailer invites customers with bigger incentives than rivals and guarantees the lowest prices. The ad highlights a wide selection of teas, coffees, and attractive gifts, promoting a welcoming shopping experience.
Furs that have just arrived will be sold at cost at the closing out sale of F Bchoenthal 612 Penn ave This week are buyers invited to make Gusky's theirquarters to make Gusky's their shopping place No matter whether a purchase is made or not a hearty welcome is extended all.
Saturday notices mix with obituaries and funeral details for multiple Pittsburgh area residents. Read shows marriage licenses for Gi Bame and E ae qeeeseeeaee ace Didaewea, then extensive funeral notices for Daly Bridget Hughes, Mary Gallagher, HUMBERT Charles, KEARNS, LAGARD Emory C Lacan, LEONHARD, McCARTHY Daniel McCarthy, McVAY James McVay, CAROLINE NELSON, NESTLER John Nestler, ROBINSON, STOUFFER, TELFORD, and George Talpone. Includes addresses, wards, dates, and service times.
Broadcloths 50 inches wide at $1 per yard offer best value for quality medium weight fabric with superior finish. Prices claimed as far below other merchants. Plush selections highlighted including silk plush 19 inches wide at 59 cents and fine plush at 30 cents. Wide color range promised and emphasis on bargains.
A fragmented sale listing shows items like lace at 625 dollars and 1050 dollar value, portieres priced at 199 per pair, chenille portieres 650 per pair, gray blankets 199 and 82 50 per erg let, white and Wwa blankets ranges from 175 to 499, crib blankets, and large comforts with multiple price points. Readable entries include room textiles and bedding with various discounts and quantities.
Readable ad lists boys trousers with odd sizes discounted from higher prices. Prices shown include 75 cents 87 cents and one dollar with reductions from larger tag amounts. Limited stock implied by sale format.
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