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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1891
Page
11
Communications and notices in Canton Allegheny and Manchester Encampment outline upcoming initiations and installations. Several officers elected and installed. visits by Canton Pittsburgh and Allegheny members noted, with a Manners critique and an elegant supper afterward.
Brother Frank Thompson leads a Millvale borough council plan as Pride of Abiquippa Council hosts a social. The National Councilor is expected to announce soon while Pittsburgh Council No. 6 readies for its second anniversary and new councils form across Allegheny County and nearby towns.
The piece notes an expected surge of Juniors traveling to Meadville next month for a public demonstration. It suggests offering accused individuals a chance to clear themselves if they are innocent and captures a tense political mood. It mentions State Council actions and petitions to the Legislature to protect American flags on school policy and ban Sunday parades.
No 6 lodge members filed new applications at the meeting. Delegates from No 6 and other towns plan a national encampment in Reading, October 12 to 18, with a special B and O line, $90 round trip fare, and Pullman cars. Preparations in Reading aim for an enjoyable gathering while members attend reunions and visit nearby cities.
The next Legion will be formed in Dayton Ohio led by Comrade Lane awaiting captains. Comrade McKee has fully recovered and a miraculous escape from death was noted. Burdett resigns as lieutenant and Colonel Lewis will succeed. An initial reception is planned at New Turner Hall around November 11 with Royal Italian Orchestra. Open meetings with magical and literary exercises will start this fall, continuing monthly through winter.
Charter Lodge No. 1 has nine applications for the next session. Washington Lodge Union City initiated four recruits last session. Invincible Lodge No. 77 is hustling. Twenty five new members mark two months’ work, treasurer J L Pie of Charleroi visited the supreme office Thursday. Allomania No. 107 held an informal meeting Tuesday. eight new members were received. Lappe Lodge IM held its first regular session Wednesday. four initiates spoke well. Vice President McMillen visited city Saturday and Sunday and added 20 new Cumberland Lodge members the past week. Star Lodge No. 6 Allegheny hosted a complimentary literary and musical ball at its Washington and Beaver Aves. location. large audience enjoyed an excellent program and generous refreshments. The lodge is considered progressive, aided by its lady members.
M G Cohen expected in New York to aid Supreme Organizer dames. McKeesport Conclave leads to diamond premium, wagering a silk hat against a Heptasoph from its city. Zeta Conclave No 6 Balit moro involved. Allery County Heptasoph Association adopts a new constitution and renames to Hepth Association of Western Pennsylvania. Membership now open to conclave members from outside Allegheny County.
Pittsburg groups initiated five candidates last Monday evening and secured ten names for a Southside dress event. Triumph Circle and Kanner Circle No 4 added new names Thursday evening while W B Bailey, Supreme Organizer, was surprised at his Irwin Avenue Allegony home Friday night by four FH 0 members. Music readings and a fine spread accompanied a gift to Mr Bailey from friends.
The Golden Eagles Venus Castle 29 and Pittsburg Commandery K G E held a Tuesday meeting to confer second degrees and review the arrangements for an open October event. Drill and uniform deliveries are noted. next meeting is Friday October 2 at 13 Wylie Avenue.
Rev Dr Bylesby of Emanmel Church Allegheny will preach an especial semicon for the order of Sons of St George District No Land 4 Allegheny county All members urged to join church parade starting at 8 from Washington Hall Allegheny Preparatory to the sixth annual convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew to be held next month at St Louis a local chapters meeting will be at Trinity Campers Sixth avenue Tuesday evening at 8 James L Hong Koeling founder and President of the Brotherhood will speak The Brotherhood is a men for church work organization with rapid growth Founded in 1883 it now has 70 chapters and 50 members.
An advertisement for Edward Groetsinger appears on the newspaper's second page. It promotes products or services offered by Groetsinger with details suited to local readers and potential customers.
Prosperity of the people reflected by building and transfers as last week’s activity in McKeesport and Pittsburgh real estate edged forward. New enterprise notes include Liquid Carbonic Acid Manufacturing Co buying 2000 square feet near Ben Venue and planning immediate construction, while Blaine Knoxville and Aspinwall land sales indicate continued urban expansion and improving confidence among workers and buyers.
Markets show bullish sentiment with a strong week for active stocks led by traction issues and gas plays. Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific moved after earnings and interviews, while gold imports from Europe are anticipated to ease money tightness and support prices.
The report lists bank clearings and balances for New York, Boston, Putianetrata, Battimons, Memputs, Ontrass and others. It compares figures to the corresponding week in 1690, notes money rates around 2.25 percent, 4 percent, 6 percent, and 7/8 percent, and provides weekly totals for several locations.
New York traders saw light activity with heavy turnover in Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific. Missouri Pacific fell to week’s low after a raid, while Union Pacific slid before regaining some loss. Vanderbilts boosted sentiment as Lake Shore rose, and overall closes showed small fractions, with Missouri Pacific down and Union Pacific near its best. Exports and imports of specie shifted, railroad bonds remained quiet, and overall market tone stayed firm at closing.
Local monetary matters show a more satisfactory position with the return of gold from Europe and currency from the West. Bankers report ample liquidity and satisfaction as they supplied about as much money as they requested, signaling a steady market despite slight demand tightening and potential rate stiffening.
Chicago trading showed wheat closing slightly up after a session of weak tone. Bears tried to stiffen prices but gains dwindled as export demand fell nearly 2,000,000 bushels week over week amid weak foreign markets. Corn and oats fluctuated with corn gaining early strength and oats slipping, hogs and provisions weakening on a soft hog market.
Orrick of Pirrancao Distarton Farpar notes 4 head arrival and other consignments. Cattle shipments to New York are planned with 2,000 head for horse-revenue markets and 2,500 head in market mix, prices down 10 to 15 cents from yesterday. Five cars of hogs ship to New York today. Arrivals include 1,400 head, with 1,000 head reporting steady trading.
New York September 6 price report shows bar silver in London parity. New York dealers quote silver at 8 dollars 10 cents per ounce.
A collection of short items reports varied events from around the world. Testimony in a state case stalls. a Syrian boy preacher appears in New York. Germany plans a World Fair exhibit costing 200000 dollars. a Greensboro contractor absconds with nearly 4000 dollars in wages owed.
About 75,000 barrels of oil were handled on the local board this week with a wide price range from 6 cents to 0. The market benefited from a decline in the field and liberal buying, spurred by reports of two McDonald field wells delivering 150 and 50 barrels. Cash quotations opened at 60 cents and closed around 58 3/4 cents. Outlook favorable, though McDonald developments may alter tone. National Transit certificates opened at 6 cents and 4 cents in two cities, with sizable weekly totals and shipments noted.
A young woman explains Carlsbad Sprudel Salts cure her father’s dyspepsia and promises improved temper. The ad cites the product as imported from Carlsbad and notes the genuine bottles bear Eisner & Mendelson Co. signature as sole agents in New York.
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