Murderer’s plot exposed in jail escape scheme
A condemned murderer Fleming and accomplice Welch planned to saw bolts and free themselves from the county jail. Evidence included severed bolts, hidden poison, and a failed attempt to manipulate a cell grating. Sheriff Neal and ex Sheriff Mack uncovered the plan amid warnings from a prisoner. Fleming, claiming he would never hang, faced renewed confinement and griped about justice. Rev. K M Fowles will preach at Circlesville M E church next Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flemng
Neal
Fleming
John Welch
Olled
Fleming and Welch
Sherif Neal
Mack
Sheriff Neal
Fielding
Welch
M. A. Kunkle
Abell
End of War with Spain Declared and Peace Talks Near
Washington August 12 1898 the president proclaims suspension of hostilities and invites peace talks in Paris with Spain. Dewey’s victory at Manila noted 100000 volunteers to return home within thirty days as terms of the protocol are carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ladrone Island
Manila
West Indies
Paris
Dewey
Washington
William R. Day
Jules Cambou
Republic of France
Spain
William McWinley
William McKinley
March Ahead Moves Troops From Chickamauga Camp
Chickamauga Georgia August 14 1898 report on suspending crlls of the Fifth Regt troop movements to Kentuck in better quarters. Parade of 40000 in park and a drill ban to rest for a 10 day practice march to a small town 45 miles away. Sick list declines as new camp features drainage and health measures.Ralph Moorhead reports chaplain Mr Murphy praised. division to Lexington Kentucky then south on garrison duty or muster out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamaugs
Kentrck
Chickamauca
Major Weiss
Northumberland County
Myers
Division Hospital
Joseph Houston
Caldwell
Prothero
Wilson
Murphy
Lexington
Ralph Moorhead
New State Guard Formed To Replace Pennsylvania National Guard
Harrisburg issues formal order for a three brigade state guard to replace the National Guard in volunteer service. First brigade includes Nineteenth and Twentieth regiments, second includes Seventeenth and Twenty-First, third includes Seventh and Eleventh. Co B of the Twenty-First to form with D W Simpson captain. Officers for the Twenty-First elected: Colonel E V D Seldon, Lt Colonel J M Seigfried, majors Walter I Bates and D W Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisional Guard
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
State Guard
D. W. Simpson
National Guards
Twenty-First Regiment
Franklin
E. V. D. Seldon
Oil City
J. M. Seigfried
Warren
Walter I. Bates
Meadville
Indiana
Lawyers Picnic At Rough Station Draws Near Full Attendance
The bar and their families gathered Saturday at Rough station for a lawyers picnic. Most arrived by rail to the grove while some drove. No addresses were given this year and many enjoyed the leisure away from dry woods. Court House officials attended and stenographers from law offices were treated as honored guests.
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Rough Station
Blackstone
Court House
Jans Ag
Lutherans Heat Big Day at Idlewild Picnic
Indiana weather dampened travel but a special train carried Lutheran picnic attendees from the station at 8 am. A total of 313 tickets were sold, with revelers returning home in the evening after a day of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Idlewild
Rare night blooming cereus on display at window
A night blooming cereus owned by Mrs. A W Kimmell was displayed in John Clements window Friday evening attracting public attention. The rare flower blooms only once a year and lasts about one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kimmell
John Clements
Old Soldiers Win Free Transport To Encampment
Post 28 G A R wins second prize in the Pittsburg Daily News coupon vote securing 75 free transport tickets for members to the G A R National Encampment in Cincinnati this September. Indiana Post earned 107,787 votes but Carnegie Post claimed first prize with 161,438 votes and 100 tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 28
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Daily News
Carnegie Post
Indiana Post
Thes
Carnegie
Indiana
Robbery at Blairsville Targets Einstein’s Clothing Store
Summer attempts to rob Einstein's clothing store Blairaville culminated Thursday morning as two thieves entered and fled with about 15 suits. A $30 reward is offered. Separately, Charles Kuhns's horse bolted after a traction engine on Ninth street, overturning the buggy and injuring the horse's right hind foot, now under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einstein
Blairaville
Charles Kuhns
Ninth Street
Blairsville Physician Recognized for Near Porto Rico Service
Dr. L. P. Klingensmith of Blairsville nearly sailed as an assistant surgeon to Surgeon General Steinberg in Porto Rico. He received a telegram to report at Newport News but peace terms ended the need. A later telegram advised no call as Spain surrendered. United States Juror: A. T. Moorhead, editor of the Progress, named juror for Williamsport court in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
L. P. Klingensmith
Porto Rico
Steinberg
Newport News
Spain
United States
A.T. Moorhead
Progrss
United States’ Court
Williamsport
Three Days Republican Convention in Pittsburg Entices Elite
The State League of Republican Clubs plans a Sept 7 to 9 gathering in Pittsburg with a mass meeting at Schenley park and sessions at Avenue theater. Invitations go to McKinley cabinet Reed Magee and other leaders. entertainment includes trolley rides, a Monongahela boat trip, and excursions around Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
State League of Republican Clubs
Land 9
Sixth Avenue
William McKinley
D. H. Hastings
United States
M.S. Quay
Boies Penrose
House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
John Dalzel
W. A. Stone
Galusha
A. Grow
A. Davenport
E. F. Acheson
Commonwealth
David Martin
Walter Lyon
James 8. Beacom
W. W
W. D. Porter
Superior Court
William Flinn
C. L. Magee
H. P. Ford
Charles Geyer
R. T. Carothers
Allegheny
McKeesport
John Wanamaker
J. P
Gobin
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Republican State Committee
Allegheny County
Music Pavilion
Schenley Park
Pausic Hall
Reed
Magee
Morris W. Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Avenue Theater
League
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Monongahela River
Fleming Murder Case To Be Argued For New Trial Next Tuesday
Court session resumes after vacation with numerous viewers appointed by Judge White. Appointments include disputes over bridges in Blairsville and East Mahoning, school land attachment in Green township, and Pickering Run crossing. Fleming murder case set for argument of a new trial next Tues with judge Fleming pleased at the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Judge White
A. R. Evans
W. E. Moorhead
Cherryhill Township
J. I. Marion
Penn Run
Frank T. Empfield
J. W. Botsford
Marion Center
Dixonville
Green Township
Bookamire
Rayne Township
John R. Caldwell
Wm. Young
Indiana
David Brown
White Township
Pickering Ran
Indiana and Punxsutawney Road
Deckers Point
East Mahoning Township
Little Mahoning Creek
Georgeville
R. C. Martz
Glen Campbell
J. W. Clark
S. R. Mountain
John Barton
Amanda
Kelly
Wim. Williard
Laura Willard
Commonwealth
A. H. Stephens
Harry Daugherty
Harry Isenberg
Same
Simon Fisher
David Ellis
A. W. Kimmell
James McGregor
M. F. Jamison
John W
Thomas Sniton
George Snyder
West Philadelphia
Orphans’ Court
F.R. McFesters
John A. McFesters
Frank G. Harris
Indiana County
David Proctor
Sarah J. Nagle
Thieves Caught After Buffington Looting Spree
Constable James Rowland of Blacklick township Cambria county arrested Harry Edmiston and Thomas Overman on suspicion after tracking stolen items gathered from chicken coops, spring and smoke houses. A cart, knee robe, whip, tools, wrenches, and burglary bits were found, and two men were jailed in Ebensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
James Rowland
Blacklick Township
Cambria County
Harry Edmiston
Thomas Overman
Ebensburg
Rifle accident wounds Garfield man in flesh wound
Francis Robinson of Garfield was accidentally shot Thursday while loading a rifle. The discharge struck between his right hand fingers, a flesh wound, and his hand is healing. In Cherryhill township, W J Hadden found and killed 17 snakes in a den of reptiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Robinson
Garfield
W. J. Hadden
Cherryhill Township
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K. M. Fowles
Circlesville, Pa
M. E. Church
Fleets
ARIES
Capt. Simpson
21St Regiment
Rugh Station
ty-Flye
Buffington Township
Ebelsburg
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