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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1890

Page

5

Comrade Morrison Candidate Talked Of For Department Chief

A Philadelphia Sunday notice claimed Comrade James Morrison of Port 1 is a candidate for Department Commander next term. G A R members doubt any serious talk occurred, citing no confirmation from prominent locals. Other items note reunions, posts, and plans across various Pennsylvania veteran groups with dates and venues.

Philadelphia James Morrison Port 1 Rock Point Grand Army Morrison Denniston George G. Boyer Harrisburg Britem Minersville J.B Stauffer Lancaster

Memories of Civil War Battles and Officers Recalled

The article recalls Civil War scenes noting private soldiers offer sharp battle insights, cites Chancellorsville and Antietam, praises the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania at Gettysburg, and mentions General Sweitzer and General Slocum. It describes Lee at the Seminary building and a near-miss with artillery during the hospital operation.

Gettysburg Pittsburg J. B. Sweiteor Slocum Welfth Richt Sweitzer Twburg 5Locum Ris

War veteran’s wooden limb mislaid and recovered

During the war a soldier misplaced a wooden leg after leaving Buffalo and sending it home. A comrade’s inquiry led to the leg being found in a depot and returned to the owner with charges waived by Superintendent Pitcairn. The tale ends with a happy reunion and relief.

Boston West Virginia Buffaio N.Y Pittsburg James She Sheppard Allegheny Valley Pitcairn

Next Grand Army Day to be Held in McKeesport or Rock Point

Debates over the site for next year’s Grand Army Day focus on McKeesport and Rock Point. Comrades weigh distance and accommodations as the committee nears a decision after a meeting led by Comrade F A Cladwick of Post 40 and discussions on Sewickley.

Post Millvale Evergreen Harlet Pittsburg Congress Gete Seong W. Hareby Lambert Rock Point W. J. Skelton Wichita Kan Joan Cramer Stackhouse Hampton Pennsylvania Battery Association Hampton's Law Building Grant Street Peach Gettysburg Washington, D. C Department Denniston Grand Army Thomas G. Jones Richard Jones Fifth Maine Frederickeb Chanceliorsville Jones McKeesport F. A. Cladwick Pittsborg Ruard Lkely Tutter Department Sewickley Aowless

Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reunion Elects Officers at Rock Powell

At the Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Association reunion at Rock Powell the following were elected for the coming year Caplan J. K. Barbour president W. 4. Strickler secretary Alexander Murdock treasurer and an executive committee including Comrades E. Spard og Edward Fisher Jake repomeeny Cowy Ded Ks.neshead v. C Stockdale A. D. Smith A. 8. Marquis John Darnil Joseph Caldwell Cap K. Scott and others The association adopted a tie to be used for fundraising for the Memorial Hall at Round Top and planned a Pittsburgh banquet on December 20 the anniversary of the battle of ille Va.

Ninth Regiment Penseylvania Recorve Association Rock Powmton Ks.neshead V. C Stockdale A. D. Smith Marquis John Darnil Joseph Caldwell Caps K. Scott Ee Ae Wil Shoes John Hurril Cooper Banery Pennsylvania Artillery J. K. Barbour Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Gettysburg Memorial Hall Round Top Pittsburg Battle of Ille

Encampment No 6 Reunion Between Old Comrades

Two veterans who served in the same company and regiment, long parted since a Malvern Hill portee charge, unexpectedly reunited at Encampment No 6. The meeting was held at the Freass one-aery EBfbie Hall, Allersbeny, with the Colonel urging full attendance for a forthcoming October 4 regular meeting of great importance.

A. V. Ly Portes Malvern Hi Elore Race Otter

Executive Committee Meeting on Grand Army Day Affairs

The Executive Committee met in Council chamber yesterday afternoon to wind up Grand Army Day matters. Expenses of the bar totaled $34,207 and bills were approved for payment. A vote of thanks was given to the Sons of Veterans for platform work and conduct, and to Comrade Frank Calhoun and the cad of Post Li for their services. The committee adjourned to meet at a call of the chair.

Councilhamber Grand Army Sons of Veterans Frank ©. Calhoun Post Li Sujcarried

Veteran Post News From Fraternal Gathering

The report notes several members active in Posts 157 23 28 17 including CRAMER and Rievano McCuarcner presiding at the organ Comrade Steen on the sick list and a firing squad captain VALEOUS absent due to indisposition An invitation for four evening calls next Wednesday at Post 230 and the eighth annual reunion of the Seventy

Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers’ Association Hall Sixth Avenue Command Askin Detroit Havely Commans W. C Safo Adsutantiames Matthews Shiloh Homestead Frank Nail Mansfield J. Milton Hays Mart Howard Post Kauffman Fourth Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry Association Seventh Avenue Tee Reanientet Ep Cramer CommAmet Chooms Preeer Owann W. J. Steen

Strange Sights Abroad lecture posed for Encampment No 1

Charles F. McKenna will lecture before Encampment No 1 on Monday evening October 6 on Strange Sights Abroad. The Society of the Army of the Cumberland met at Toledo and ordered a full bound set of reports sent to Encampment No 1 UWL. The National Encampment plans at Ft Wayne, with rail travel and a special rate, and delegates from New York City and Brooklyn are expected.

Charles F. McKenna A. B. Har No. 1 Uwl Ball Society of the Army of the Cumberland Toledo Storpon Department of Indiana Union Veteran Legion Govarnor Campbell Obie O Rans Bragg U. V. II Ft. Wayne Ind Pittsburg Ft Wayne Chicago Railroad Pt. Wayne Wayne Hotel Bosuapinant New York City Brooklyn Beanere Prisnance

Market Overview Shows Modest Volume Across Wheat and Corn

Wheat edges lower and then recovers within narrow limits as trading remains light. Corn and oats show limited activity with little notable change. pork and lard futures hold steady with slight shifts. Prices for deferred deliveries favor users. butter and other produce markets are quiet with mixed tone.

Chicago Outaldo Mess Park

Cattle and Sheep Receipts Reported in Pittsburg Market

Cattle receipts 1 435 head with 1 935 head shipped and market steady to slow. Twenty cars shipped to New York with 7 600 head in stock. seventeen cars shipped to York today. Sheep receipts 1 200 head and 1 800 head shipped. market slow with prices unchanged.

Pittsburg York

New York Sanco Gong Ilasay Update

Reading fragment mentions New York and Sanco Gong Ilasay with unclear context. No clear events, dates, or affiliations available from the text.

Ilasay New York

Business Life and Prosperity in Late 19th Century Oakland

A then lively column blends quiet home life with commerce. It features a simple craftsman on Atwood street amassing value as property rises, the Park family’s business philosophy of comfort at work, and a primer on futures versus real market use through wheat trades. It also notes Perrysville avenue growth, urban real estate sales, and cautious but improving money conditions.

Pitteborz James Park Park Duquesne Traction Loop Highland Avenue Bryant Street Perrynville Ave B. Coyle & Co Watson Place Alles & Bailey E. P. Jones George Schmidt Oakland Allequippa Street Ursuline Seminary Fourteenth Ward Seventeenth Ward RM. Totten Bender Straub & Morris Frazier Street Charles Devine M. P. Howley & Son Breckenridge Avenue Oakland Park E. D. Wingenroth Station Street Nadine Park Jennies. Ireland Brown & Saint RB. M. Pyentte Amber Street Baum Grove Roup Station Samuel W. Black & Co Fleming Street Eleventh Ward Allegheny Sloan & Co Guernsey County Ohio John M. Walters Lemington Square I. Gould C. C. Taylor Kline Bros West Wilmerding George Selfred Martin Cesare Mrs. Brown M. F. Hipple & Co

Stock Brokers Hold On For Turn In Tide

Sales of local stocks on call this week were just over 1 000 shares with only one transaction yesterday. Pittsburg Plate Glass rose to 195 from the last sale. Railroad shares drew bids but no offers were accepted. Leading issues closed higher or lower vs last Saturday with minor moves. A broker urged optimism and expected a revival after the tariff bill is settled and business adjusts to new conditions.

Perrysville Avenue Love Manufacturing Company Rochester Charles Davidson New Castle Michigan Connellsville Davidson Homestead Ohio Guernsey County New York Frederick City Pittsburg Frederick County Commissioners of Jefferson Pittsburg Plate Glass Philadelphia Central Traction Pleasant Valley Cleveland Gas Coal Elecwric Signal

Week Ends With Stable Bank Rates and Strong Clearings

The week closed with bank rates steady at 6.7 percent. Demand to fund existing and new enterprises remained solid while supply met requirements. Weekly clearings rose versus last year, with gains in New York and other centers, and money on call in New York remained easy.

Saan Ce New York Eteklag

Oil Trade Slumps as Market Psychology Shifts

The week saw light trading and a weak market with prices closing near nine cents under the open. Analysts cite manipulation by Standard Oil to crush speculation in Pennsylvania products, clearing the field for Buckeye. A single sale of 000 barrels occurred before the close amid weak eastern demand and broad market indifference.

Fiull Trading Co Pennsylvania Lima O

Bear pressure drags key stocks as market opens dull

New York stock market shows quiet to dull action with bears pushing leading issues lower. Atchison Pacific Mail and Sugar decline, Pacific Mail hits 40 while closing near 41, while sugar and other shares fall amid tariff and subsidy bill concerns. Government and state bonds steady. bank statement suggests eased systemic pressure despite large short interest.

New York Bears Atchison, Pacific Mail Sugar Pacific Mall Congress Atchison Bos Atchig Pacifc The Met New York Stock Exchange Whitney & Stephensox Fourth Avenues

Wall Gossip and Stocks Fall After Bank Statement

The New York bank statement shows reserves up over 12 million dollars and cash by nearly 17 million, but markets fail to respond. Analysts note bears may have driven prices down to cover shorts, with Monday expected to bring lower levels. Mining quotes: Adams Consolidated 145, Crown Point 200, Eureka 400, Home Stake 1600, Sierras Nevada 235.

Drreoods John M. Oakley & Co New Years Bears Lrygoeda Chronicle Anyon New York Bonden Adams Consolidated Hovis Caledonia B Crown Point Consolidated Califfornia Virginia Deadwood T Eureka Consolidated Homestake Maxiorn N. Seitere Oecklen Vage Sierrs Nevada

American Iron Works and Its Noted Engineer

The American Iron Works owned by Jones and Laughlin is a leading regional facility. Michael H. Smith, the longtime engineer of the works, discusses his twenty year tenure in Brownstown at 2823 Barkies Street and reflects on his health issue of persistent catarrh.

American Iron Works Messrs. Jones & Laughlin Michael H. Smith Brownstown Barkies Street Jame and Mary Streets Southside

Copeland and Blair Eye Ear Throat Specialists

Noted medical authors in the country regard Leilevue Hospital highly. Copeland and Blair advertise at 66 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh Pa offering treatment for catarrh and chronic eye ear throat and lung diseases with hours 9 to 11 AM 2 to 5 PM Sundays included. Consultation fee 1 dollar.

Leilevue Hospital W. H. Copeland Das Copeland & Blale Sixth Avenue Pi Ps Copeland & Blair Pistsburg

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