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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1889

Page

8

Pennsylvania Day at Gettysburg Parade Plans Revealed

The two day Pennsylvania Day program for Gettysburg outlines a grand veteran parade reviewed by the Governor on September 11 and 12. Major General Gregg issues orders detailing Army Corps deployments, division formations, distances, and the route to the National Cemetery for monument handover ceremonies.

Pennsylvania Gettysburg Pittsburg Gregg Regular Army Cigimenes Et Panaayt Emvania First Army Second Army Fifth Army Th Army Cpe Twelfth Army Artillery Department of Pennsylvania National Cemetery The X National Cemetery Bonnaison, Jr

Ninth Regiment to Dedicate Gettysburg Monument

General orders outline a ceremony plan for the Ninth Regiment’s monument dedication at Gettysburg. Assembly at 1:30 PM, prayer, hymn, historical address by A P Morrison, monument transfer by Robert Taggart, song by the regiment, and brief member addresses with doxology, followed by photo around the monument.

Hunter House Chambersburg Street Gettisburg Edward Fisher Ohio Junction Gettysburg Richarde Alex Smithfield Street W. Owsrox L. B. Rienanns Ninth Regiment Dram Corps America A P. Morrison Robert Taggart E. Torrance John Brown

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention Plans at Irwin

Father F Regis Canevin and P W dferee publish a bulletin for the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Diocese union convention at Irwin Station. Events include a 9:30 am high mass, 10:30 am opening, a 6:30 pm street parade, and an evening lecture. The note urges electing a lay president, binding the organization, engaging young men via libraries and clubs, supporting Father Matthew choir, and funding the endowment share. Delegates urged to attend.

F. Regis Canevin Catholic Total Abstinence Union Pittsburg and Allegheny Irwin Station Thomson's Hall Father Matthew

Off His Preserves Local Insurance Men Guarding Lines

A long hearing before Alderman McMasters covered Stewart Brown charged as a representative of the Armstrong Insurance Company of New York. The case, presented by W J Morris, focused on license requirements to operate an insurance business in Pennsylvania. The proceedings concluded with Brown held in bail.

Pennsylvania Stewart Brown McMasters Brown Armstrong Insurance Company New York W. J. Morris Somanenie Company E. M. Samen Tion G. C. Lascar

Trial set for Conrad Houseman and W F Hunter

Conrad Houseman and W F Hunter, named among those charged with running speak easies in MC, were scheduled for trial in court by Alderman Gripp in the afternoon.

Conrad Houseman W. F. Hunter Alderman Gripp

Demand Improvements at Water Ways Convention

At the Water Ways Convention the Committee on Resolutions, led by J. H. Murphy, presented a unanimous set of demands. They urge federal river improvements for easy navigation and cheap transport, protest congressionally blocked funds, warn against faulty bridges, and call for removal of obstructions to protect commerce on Mississippi and its tributaries. They also back the Ohio upper waters linking to Lake Erie via a proposed canal or similar project.

Crscrsnati Committee On Resolutions J. H. Murphy Missouri Mississippi Valley Mississippi River Washington New Orleans Memphis Congress Upper Ohio Great Northwest Lake Lake Erie

Select Knights Enjoy Silver Lake Picnic With 3000 Plus Attendees

The McCall Division of the Uniform Select Knights held a large picnic at Silver Lake Grove. About 3,000 to 4,000 attendees, in full army dress, marched from Moreland Brock East Liberty led by Captain L A Barr and Major Elliot McCall. A marching display, supper for guests, and evening dancing followed, under Mayor McCall’s management, with orderly crowds and praise for organization.

Silver Lake Grove McCall Division Uniform Select Knights United States Army Moreland Brock East Liberty L. A. Barr Elliot McCall East End Manual of Arms Amon Woodlands Aegis United States McCall

Methods in Conference at Pittsburg Amity to Host Next Session

At the Pittsburg conference of the Methodist Protestant Church yesterday Dr John Scott chaired in his absence. Visitors Rev Reed of United Presbyterian and Rev William Hastings of Toronto addressed the body. The examination of pastors resumed as letters were read. Rev J B Walker spoke on ministerial education and Adrian Co. The session voted to hold the next annual meeting at Amity on the first Wednesday of September. Rev A I Seaman preached in the evening to a large audience.

Pittsburg Methodist Protestant Church Springdale John Scott Reed United Presbyterian Church William Hastings Toronto J. B. Walker Board of Ministerial Education

Peculiar Elevator Death of Chicago Grain Worker Szoll

The coroner was notified of the death of Jacob Szoll a grain elevator employee at Parcell's elevator on Larrabee Street Chicago. While loading or unloading wheat a door came away and a large quantity of grain collapsed into the shaft trapping him. the exact cause and circumstances are being investigated.

Chicago Jacob Szoll Parcell Larrabee Street Szoll

City pay rolls near completion for August as workers await wages

The August payrolls are almost finished for city departments. Today the firemen and employees of markets and wharves will receive pay, the police are to be paid Saturday morning at Central Station, and employees on streets and sewers will be paid on Monday.

Central Station

Final Viewers meeting on Fifth Avenue paving project

The Board of Viewers met yesterday to review grading and paving work on Fifth Avenue from Penn to Franks Town Avenues in East End. The stretch under consideration spans about one and a half miles.

Fifth Avenue Penn and Frankstown Avenues East End

Canada Fears War Quiet. Grand Trunk Manager Sees Behring Issue as Joke

New York dispatch quotes Joseph Hickson, Montreal Grand Trunk Railway general manager, downplaying war talk with Canada over Behring Sea. He criticizes U S labor and immigration laws, praises diplomatic resolution, laments Interstate Commerce Commission limits on pooling, and calls for legalized pooling to stabilize railroad rates.

Joseph Hickson Grand Trunk Railroad Canada United States New York Montreal Grand Trunk Railway System Trunk Line Commissioner's Office Behring Sea Sitka Sim En Dian Vancouver inter-State Geometeas Commission Albert Fink America Inter-State Commerce Commission

Ten Thousand Fall Suits Offered At Bargain Prices

Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company announces the sale of 10,000 men’s suits at $12 and $15 with full finish and quality rivaling custom make. Sale begins at 8 AM at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Also notes Frauenheim and Vileack’s Pilsner beer advertised in first-class bars.

Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company C. C Cor Grant and Diamond Sts The New Court House Frauenheim & Vileack

Escaped Dixmont Inmate Peter Griffin Feigns Insanity

Peter Griffin, an inmate at Dixmont Hospital prison department, escaped yesterday morning amid meal service. Convicted about a year and a half ago for robbing a Penn Avenue store, he received six years to the penitentiary. Declared insane six months into confinement, Griffin’s escape prompts police scrutiny over his alleged feigning of madness to gain transfer.

Peter Griffin Dixmont Hospital Griffin S Penn Avenue Dixmont

Fatal Accident At Bellevennon Rail Wreck Claims Scanlon Brother

A gravel train derailed on the Bellevennon road after being struck by a cow. Eight cars left the track. Three Scanlon brothers from Milesville were on the rear car. one was killed, another suffered a broken leg, and the third was seriously hurt.

Bellevennon Road Scanlon Milesville

Photographers offer expo photo specials at 6S Federal Street

Popular Photographers at 6S Federal Street Allegheny announce special low rates for Exposition photographs with liberal discounts on all work. Cabinets priced at $1 a dozen. Also featuring new fall neckwear. Jos, Horse & Co. Penn Avenue stores.

Federal Street Allegheny Jos Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Beware of Imitations at the Standard Photo Art Gallery

The Standard Photo Art Gallery at 70 Federal Street Allegheny advertises fine cabinets at $1 per dozen. The notice invites visitors to bring children and notes there are no stairs to climb.

Federal Street Allegheny

Aufrecht's Elite Gallery Anounce Prices In Pittsburg

Mothers bring children to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street Pittsburg for a limited offer. Elevator access noted. Cabinets offered at 1 per proof.

Aufrecht Market Street Pittsburg

The Soft Eyelet versus The Brass Eyelet in Corsets

A discussion questions why women did not invent the eyelet for dress use, contrasting a soft loop of corset lace with a hard brass eyelet. It notes the Ball and Kabo corsets sold nationwide, offering refunds after a short wear period, and cites CircaGco Construction Co. of Chicago and New York as advertisers.

One-Half Price Spring and Summer Clothing Sale

Just now we are busily engaged in converting remaining stock into cash before cooler weather. The hot term continues with temperatures higher than this summer so thin garments are essential. Choose Alpaca Seersucker Pongee Mohair Flannel or d Eto Coat and West at half regular price.

Canada Congress Inter-State Commerce Commission

The Lively Shoe Trade Continues Through August

The issue highlights strong August sales in Boys and Misses School Shoes with many thousand pairs sold at $1 and $1 25. The retailer cites popularity, value, and reopening of schools as key drivers, claiming their solid leather shoes outperform similar offerings priced higher elsewhere.

New Fall Hats At Popular Prices In Pittsburg

Citizens in Pittsburg rally against gilt-edged hatters and embrace affordable headgear. Our Yeoman Knox Dunlap and Little English Derbys offer same quality as chic retailers but priced from 1.24 to 3.0 dollars. Childrens hats also feature a wide range of trendy styles at low prices.

Pittsburg Knox, Dunlap

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