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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1890

Page

5

Grand Army Detroit trip plans loom in post events

Grand Army posts held a busy week with Detroit encampment preparations. A five member committee will manage travel arrangements and member lists for the Detroit trip while posts report growing interest and memberships. Evening meetings, fundraisers, and open gatherings highlight efforts across Posts 157, 41, and 276 with remarks from Department Commander Denniston and other officers.

Grand Army Detroit Post Armor Post Das Detroit Lab John C. Thoman J. £. Johnston RL. Jones Bop Detroit Exchron Association Urnet Hall Comrades Duvall Anand Frank Execu Denniston Pittsburg Erie Salant Coe A. P. Burchfield Thomas G. Babe Bengough

Interesting War Statistics From Fox History

Statistics note the 200 000 soldiers with three fourths American origins and 500 000 foreign born with Germany 175 400 Ire land 16 00 England 50 000 British America 60 00 and other countries 75 00. It cites heights of soldiers from Maine Indiana Jews Missouri Kentucky and West Virginia with avg heights and ages, tallest Captain Van Mekirk of the 77th Indiana at 12 ½ inches in stocking feet, and shortest man in the 192 Ohio Regiment at 40 inches. mentions 145 pounds carried and fatigue endurance in exposure.

Germany Irelard England Ameren Maine Indiana Misouri Kentucky West Virginia Frederick van Mekirk Sheary Ohio

Veterans post notes and meetings span city list

Reports from Posts 88 19 41 and others cover muster plans recruits and hospital visits. Comrades Fritz Kans tel and William Davis remembered with honors while officers Jow Nx and H P Drax praised for duties. Encampment work and Ladies of the G A R events fill week schedule in Wilkinsburg Tarentum and Washington PA.

H. P. Drax Pest Peat Hospital Sendas Fritz Kanstel J. K. Rows

SONS OF VETERANS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING SET IN READING

The Pennsylvania division executive council will meet in Reading on November 10 and 11. Lieutenant Colonel H M Renelle began an official visit, visiting Davis Camp last Tuesday night. Harper Camp No 162 expects a large meeting this Tuesday, with important action likely on the camp’s financial affairs.

Ticgh Morrison Fi Warne Asian Veteran Legion Post 162 Wil L. &. Hovebton Pennsylvania Division Reading H. M. Renele Davis Camp Harper Camp No. 162

Gilbert McIlvaine Receives Diamond Shirt Pin at B&O Depot

Friends on the Baltimore and Ohio presented Gilbert McIlvaine with a handsome diamond shirt pin at the B&O depot yesterday as he prepares to become superintendent of the Sharpeville road. C. S. Howell spoke, and McIlvaine expressed gratitude. He has long served as chief clerk in the superintendent's office on the B&O and his promotion is well deserved.

Gilbert McIlvaine Sharpeville Baltimore and Ohio C. S. Howell Melivaine Mellivaine Tendent Baltimore and O

Ohio Bridge Opens for Freight across the Lakes

The Ohio connecting bridge is finished and freight will be moved across it tomorrow. Initially only coal for the lakes and empty cars from the Panhandle will be run over the span. Once yards and connections are completed, full freight movement will begin.

Ohio Panhandle

Carter's Little Liver Pills advertise sick headache relief

An ad copy in obstructed text promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for sick headache. The fragment repeats variations of Carter's brand and illness, suggesting a traditional patent medicine pitch for abdominal or liver-related discomfort.

Carters Carter

Opening of the Academy of Science and Art in Pittsburg headline

The city marks the opening of the Academy of Science and Art in a crowded Fifth Street mansion. Collections from local societies, including 22 paintings by Pittsburg artists, highlight the exhibit. Notable works are shown by Hetzel Woodwell Beatty Walkley Wall and Stevenson.

Academy of Science and Art Fifth Street Academy Pittsburg George Hetzel Paint Creek Joseph R. Woodwell Gloucester Harbor Norman Cobbiestone Beach John W. Beatty D. B. Walkley A. Bryan Wall H.S. Stevenson

A Day's River Drift With Rising Allegheny Waters

Rivers rise again due to Allegheny surplus water backing Monongahela. At Market Street gauge 9 feet and rising. river trade expected to continue today. Dense fog delayed early morning packets. brisk cvr trade and packet lines reported yesterday. The Courier from Parkersburg and various steamers including the C W Batchellor and Hudson planned Cincinnati and Louisville trips with captains Henderson Allison McDonald.

Allegheny Monongahela Market Street Iria Cvr Parkersburg Louisville C. W. Batchellor Cincinnati James Henderson Hudson Allison Homxst No. 2 McDounald

Honors for Dillon at Ottawa reception

Sir James and Lady Grant hosted Count Dillon General Boulanger’s chief aide at a Ottawa reception on October 18. Attending were J. A. Chapleau Secretary of State John Carling Minister of Agriculture C. H. en M. P. and Sanford Fleming. The gathering concluded amicably before Dillon departed for British Columbia Northwest.

Ottawa Ont Sir James Lady Grant Count Dillon General Boulanger J. A. Chapleau John Carling Sanford Fleming Ueen British Colum- Northwest

Growth of Diamond Street Values and Suburban Real Estate

The Sewickley Valley sees property transfers with nine acres and brick dwellings changing hands near Shields station. Analysts predict Kuhn property sales may raise Diamond street values, while Homestead gains from a new Pittsburg rail link spur growth. Building schemes and permits rise as merchants and capitalists plan expansion.

Stock listings reflect Pittsburgh exchanges and energy firms

The page catalogs bid and asked prices for banks like Keystone and Masonic, gas and coal stocks including Pittsburgh Gas Co and Southside Gas, rail and bridge stocks, and mining and miscellaneous shares. It notes sales totals in New York and lists broker quotes from A.B. McGrew at Fourth Avenue, with gas and petroleum exchanges cited.

Pitts, Pet Stock & Metal Ex Te Itis Ecteceguets Nenessees Seoemenes National BADR Petabare Gas Southside Gas SS Illum Chartiers Valley Gas Co GaaCo People's Nat. Gas and Pipeage St. Gas apeagesTivanis Gas Co Tilies Philadelphia Sietsceseetsteese Actineenn SIG Westmoreland and Cambria Wheeling Gas Co Muito Te Ween Washington Magne Central TrAction Citizens Pleasant Valley Ats Chartiers Railway Seesessenseserse Pittsburg Lake Erie Ike Pittburg Wheeling & Ken Cleveland Gas Coal Co

Bank Clearings Show Strong Growth Across Regions

The Clearing House reports last week bank clearings at $17,142,624.22, up from the prior week and above last year, with substantial money supply and demand. New York banks show reserve shifts and loan declines while deposits fall short of reserve requirements. separate city tallies for Philadelphia Baltimore Boston and Chicago reflect steady money rates and weekly totals.

Tom Harry Peeerday Ssienes Bee Batarday Werk Galli Po To York Ee Prime Mercantile New York Eco Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Berlin Imperial Bank of Germany Cnoicase Hank Clearings Waek New York Exchange

Week in Oil Delivers Mixed Trade and Prices

Oil traders spent time discussing the day’s live issues as prices moved slowly. A few thousand barrels traded at 62 cents, then the market slipped a cent on light support and closed with the week’s lowest price. Weekly figures show bullish conditions and strong demand, despite a lingering overarching factor that has dominated the market.

Jonday

Oil market fluctuations noted with mixed activity

New York October 12 report shows a small cash demand triggering a 50 cent advance in spot and option markets before buying orders reduced activity. Oil summaries list opening highs and lows around 420 for Pennsylvania spot and 820 for November options, with Lima oil at no sales and total volume 64,000 barrels.

New York Pennsylvania Oil Lima Oil

New York Stocks Show Independence From Bank Statement

The New York stock market today defied bank reserves data with broad gains and strong activity. North American led the rise while Citizens Gas of Brooklyn climbed from 97 to 1003, closing up 2 percent. Bond activity persisted with rail issues driving volume, and the bank statement indicated a sizable drop in specie holdings amid ongoing monetary shifts.

New York Anay Citizens Gas Brooklyn Atchison and Kansas Texas Pacific Post Leason Theloana New Yorks Stock Exchange Tim Disraten West

Markets by wire pork steady wheat and futures drift

Chicago Wheat prices fell with steady close after a day of disappointing trading. Corn and oats showed mixed local moves while pork, mess beef, and short rib futures were modestly higher or steady. Cash quotes listed include spring wheat and flaxseed with lard and butter markets unchanged.

Chicago Cain Mess Park Stoady

Wall Street Sees Market Hold Near Two Fires

The market shows unsettled activity with alternating strength and weakness as analysts await the bank statement. The bank reserves fall $3.5 million below the legal limit, prompting theories that money returns will restore liquidity and support banks.

Wall Street John M. Oakley &Co

Market outlook cautious as year opens with bullish sentiment

The Boston market faces heavy business and large cash needs before gains are distributed nationwide. Professionals doubt a sustained rise, noting recent spikes may rest on short covering and lack durable support. Analysts warn patience as the market remains unsettled and unpredictable for the next few months.

Livestock markets report from Pittsburgh Dispatch

Cattle receipts reach 1 070 head with 742 shipments while hogs total 3 500, best Philadelphia buyers pay 464 to 475 per hundredweight and Yorkers 40, mixed demand noted for common and fair stock. Horse and sheep shipments listed with varied prices and slow interest on lower grades.

THE Pittsburg Dispatch New York

John L Sullivan Celebrated by Stage Circle in Haymarket Matinee

John L Sullivan marked his 32nd birthday with a matinee at Haymarket attended by actors including Rosina Vokes and Len Grover among others from Lawrence Barrett’s company. Sullivan thanked attendees and praised the new troupe as critics lauded the evening. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised in the notice.

Curiaco John L. Sullivan Haymarket Rosina Vokes Len Grover Lawrence Barrett Histrian

The Only People in Pittburgh and Nearby in 1525

Sir Rab Anderson recalls a bygone Pittburgh area near Scott's Hill and Grant Street. He describes an ancestral homestead at the corner where the Monongahela House stands, noting the old orchard and family ties to the Sheriff’s office.

Pitteburg

Mfr RE Copeland Blair Cure Patient From Haysville

A man from Haysville Allegheny County Pa recalls moving from Pittsburg to the river trade life. He cites years of illness including headaches coughing and dizziness caused by fogs and damp weather and credits Dr Copeland and Blair with his recovery after treatment costs proved affordable.

Mfr RE. M. Anderson Haysville Allegheny County Pitsburg Pittsburg St. Louis New Orleans St. Paul

TREATING BY MAIL Cures Chronic Catarrh

Letters from patients in Chicago Junction Moaidville Washington and Hulton Allegheny County praise Drs Copeland and Blair who claim to cure chronic catarrh by mail. Testimonials describe long suffering relief and renewed health after treatment at home.

John Wright Chicago Junction Copeland Blair Emma Anne Eland Robert Canaereashington Opeland William Barnes See Pa Harry Times Hulton Allegheny County

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