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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1891
Page
8
Last Children's Day at the Exposition drew Allegheny City orphans to a bright program in the main hall. Veterans in Grand Army uniforms enjoyed the scene as Colonel and others led a lively program with music and sword drills. Today is Ladies Day followed by German Day.
At Fifth Avenue the Borne Ward showcase introduces early fall fur fashion. Short capes in sable and black marten, military mantelettes, and the new Horses jacket in seal are highlighted alongside fine rugs. Prices and supply notes urge early purchase before season costs rise.
Visitors to the BIB Market will find a new display featuring dainty parlour decorations. The arrangement includes lambrequins draperies head and neck rests cushions with Marechal Niel roses, tea screens, embroidered cushions, bridal toilet sets, and fretted silk pincushions. The exhibit promises ornate fabric work and elegant home accessories.
The article lists dealers like Story & Clark and Hamilton exhibiting instruments at the Exposition. It notes a wide range of pianos, organs, uprights, grands, and accessories from firms such as Raabe Deckers New England Co and Clough & Warren, aiming to satisfy all musical needs.
The article notes the grand showy display yet invites visitors to inspect the stock at 93 Fifth Avenue. It promises low prices and easy terms for this class of goods to persuade shoppers of the store’s value and appeal.
Fire alarm at 9 15 am sent flames roaring through the Commercial Advertiser building on Fulton Street. By 10 20 am fire was under control though the second and third floors housed Douglass Taylor printing presses and Gibbs tailoring. Outer walls collapsed at 10 35 am, shattering nearby windows. total losses range from 400 000 to 750 000 with insured stock. Diamonds on tables lost value.
The Seventeenth Annual Convention of the Catholic Young Men's National Union will be held in Philadelphia October 6 and 7 in Association Hall. About 2,000 delegates from 75 societies with 20,000 members are expected. The Revered Michael J. Lavelle and Archbishop Ryan are among the leaders. A fundraising program includes a dramatic musical elocutionary entertainment at the Academy of Music with a gold medal contest featuring Daniel O Connell, James Skelly, and John Coughlin.
In St Louis on Sept 15 the Brotherhood of Telegraphers and the Order of Railway Telegraphers completed their long discussed amalgamation. Ramsey and Thurston represented the railroad men, confirming the consolidation after June talks. The new union will operate under existing laws until the Chattanooga convention in June. The railway operators seek admission to the Federated Council of Railway Employes.
Monterey Mexico Sept 15 census shows total population 278987 with 8000 more men than women. Over 50 years 22156 over 80 7 over 90 174 and 6 over 100. Oldest resident Franisto Abrego is 116 with wealth and health. Rival boards of labor fight in railway men dispute. Gale sburg Sept 1 judge grants temporary injunction restraining old board from interfering with books.
In Talequah LT Sept 15 Indians have used buckeye poison to snag fish in the Illinois river, contaminating water and sickening cattle. Within days hundreds of cattle have died or fallen ill from drinking the poisoned water. Meanwhile M W C Barey, Illinois Auditor of State, filed a bill to wind up the American Mutual Stock Insurance Company noting its assets fall short of liabilities.
The Treasury report shows 3 percent bonds for continuance totaling 2,200 with a cumulative 24,614,700. Redeemable 3 percent bonds reached 973,902 today. The New York Sub-Treasury recorded large redemptions, reducing the Treasury balance from 60,000,000 on Sept 1 to about 46,000,000, including silver and government deposits.
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