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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1891
Page
11
Department communicates that mail should reach Tez Creraton by Saturday morning. Organizers classified under this heading may receive reasonable guidance and access.
The document lists dates for electing captains and first and second lieutenants of various divisions. It notes attendance regrets from C. V. Lewis and reports on encampment funds, drilling preparations, and upcoming installations in New Castle.
The record notes missing Second Lieutenant D. G. Grier from the last drill and outlines planned memberships and proposals for upcoming drill nights. It highlights Captain J. J. Hamilton’s availability, First Lieutenant B. Patterson’s status, and Omega Cade’s growing membership. Venus Castle No 9 reports a third Goctee and aims to expand. all members urged to attend the next meeting amid visiting Sir Knights.
Several lodges report new member initiations and applications, with Western states and eastern districts noting promising prospects. Ceremonies and entertainments mark a busy period as officers visit and institute new lodges including at New Philadelphia and Allegheny while Star Lodge celebrates its third anniversary with speeches music and a lavish spread.
The Sopetion Ser September inspectors rapid progress as East Coast conclaves form under the new "Jack Number" roll. Moorhead Conclave issues circulars and suspends contests with Mc Cen. Archon shows strict enforcement of laws and readiness for meetings. Some assessents pass without session this September as members await term end and further readings of constitutions.
Powell of Fo. Il returns from New York. John W. Carle of Pittsburg makes first appearance for many moons at the last communication. Hyde of Baltimore arrives to oversee Davis interests at the Alvin Theater season. William Wall chairs the party with aides Masier Moore Glasser and Heiner. An elegant banquet follows the performance at 8 Fourth Avenue catered by Hays.
Protestiose Home Circles resume circle work on Acharter Drank and Law renceville with September St. Pittsburg Circle No. 68 listing six candidates for the upcoming meeting. Triumph of Allegheny active with many nations in its coming meet. Woolferi G. Bailey, Supreme Organizer, back East for business. Circle reps present to 100 member circles. Triumph Circle assigns Att. G. Smith and H. Gould to plan an anniversary event. M.S. Elam of Meadville to assist as deputy from Supreme President. Enterprise Circle in West End seeks representation with deputy Mrs. He reporting progress.
West Manchester Lodge hosts an entertainment and fruit banquet on Tuesday evening September 29 at G A B R Hall West Diamond street Allegheny to fund a district lecturer. A temperance band meets at 4 Decatur street Allegheny for cottage prayer meetings. Duncan Tate visits Hinge Lodge and a friendly talent contest between Duncan and Willow Grove Lodges awards the trophy to Duncan Lodge after an enjoyable meeting.
Piedmont W Va Juniors of the Junior O U A M No 18 plan to celebrate its second anniversary on October 15. An association of McKoos etend vicinity councils is about to be formed to advance the order. Philadelphia Juniors push to hire aliens in city service. D F McNair of Wilkes-Barre Pa now in the city traveling previously, now settled. Reliable Council Jr A Nova hosted a ball with visiting brothers, providing plenty of refreshments and music for a merry time.
Magnilian Concla No. expects a sizable turnout as Union Lodge travels to Bethel in a group next Tuesday. Bethel Lodge continues to grow with new members at each meeting. Bethel No. 40 A O U W passed resolutions on the death of Brother Trudy Shaw noting the lodge stood in good standing during his illness in Kentucky.
Last Wednesday night Lorena Lodge conferred the rank of Esquire on four candidates and received three applications. Foster of Hazelwood des saestres his commission of the eny gun his official visits. Next Wednesday night Lorena Lodge will confer the Amplifire third rank and try to have its new additional parsph use. Lorena Division No. Uniform Rank invited to attend in full dress uniform to assist in a portion of the work.
Cleon oor leaves this week for St Louis on a brief visit. Pistepurg Court No. S7 of the table League of America meets on the first and third Fridays at C O’Conner's office. The Una Lodge East End is instituted with John Saively Past President and John A. Murphy President. The National President is Beasley of Philadelphia. Central No. 42 St George members urged to attend lodge meeting to arrange church Sunday Sept 27. The Order of Vesta to hold its biannual convention at the Hail Penn Ave E E beginning Sept 7. Delegates from the states to be present. The Sons of George ATs meet Sept 27 at Washington Halls for Emanuel parade. St George No. SM extends thanks for aid to St George and Banksville for the picnic and the $100 report.
Union veteran groups report visits among encampments including prominent lawyer J M Marris from New Castle. Death of Daniel East, late of the Seventy seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, buried at Troy Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Meish Green and Monat. Pension notices list Annie Lingefelter James Callender Welch H K Strac ton Ebenezer Jones Sarah Dardis among others. Comrade Irvine prepares Fifth Regiment West Virginia Cavalry address at Veteran Legion Hall on Sixth Avenue Latham.
A fragment hints at meeting at Kennedy's during the Expo, praising it as the top spot in the city for food. The note mentions Duquesne Water and a local event, with limited readable context.
The article notes ongoing business strength in Pittsburg with rising railroad earnings, active real estate, and a city zoning board addressing wooden building limits. It covers property sales, new developments, and plans for a public institution, plus local railroad and gas trades and a Citizens' Street Railway Company plan.
Traders reported a generally higher range of stock values with fair activity totaling 1 375 shares. Only a single sale occurred, 20 shares of Pleasant Valley, while week end prices showed gains for several issues. Analysts expect an eastern boom to boost business, with final bids and asks listed for related securities.
Analysis notes strong London quotations and a firm open with many stocks reaching record prices, including Lake Shore at 1834 and St Paul 754. A bank reserve drop prompts slight reaction but overall demand rises amid expectations of higher rates and continued stock purchases by foreign buyers. The piece frames a broad market upturn with caution on later corrections.
Week shows improved monetary conditions with bank clearings about 1.5 million higher than prior week and roughly 1 million above ten days ago. Clearing House results reinforce gains while the New York bank statement remains favorable despite a small reserve dip. Loans rise 3,075,500 and deposits grow 2,504,500 as circulation falls 22550 and legal tender drops 1,084,100.
City and regional banks report weekly clearings totaling millions with balances varying by institution. York and Boston markets show fluctuating exchange rates, and comparisons to last week indicate shifts in totals and liquidity across major banks.
Electric stock quotations at Boeros show Eastern Electric Cable Co Thomson Houston Electric Co and Westinghouse Trust trading with Detroit Electric listed amid market activity. The brief notes reflect a mixed session with several names mentioned.
The local Board notes the week’s oil activity reached about 100000 barrels with a strong, fairly active market. Prices moved from a bid of 0c and an October option opening at 60c to a high of 6lc, closing around 6lc, a weekly peak with a range of 7 cents. New York and London quotes show firmer demand, while shipments remained steady as production is not excessive.
Chicago Wheat market shows mixed activity with general strength and pockets of weakness. December retreats after heavy selling from White & Co. and bears push prices down before partial recoveries amid active buying. Pork and ribs weaken as corn declines on favorable crop weather.
Amos Chapman, an Indian scout for the Government, shot and killed two cowboys named Shor and Mason in the Cherokee Outlet after they refused to leave the strip. Chapman, who had been ordered to warn intruders off, returned fire when fired upon, then surrendered in Ery from Illinois.
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