Clara Barton Acts Booked the Turks on Public
Washington Jan 19 The Turkish minister defended the Red Cross reply and denied official communication with the legation citing Miss Clara Barton assisting at public meetings despite criticism. He warned against foreign funding of anti Turkish propaganda and noted Armenian relief efforts expanding under consular supervision and missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross Society
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Munister
Toéir
New York
National Armenian Relief Committee
Wall Street
Lontor
Phillip Currie
Constantinople
Marquis of Salisbury
Armenia
Pension Debate Continues In House With Strong Speeches
The House spent its session debating the pension appropriation bill with Republicans backing liberal administration of pensions and changes proposed. General John A. Walker, Confederate veteran from Manassas to Appomattox, spoke as Virginia’s sole Republican. Cummings of New York denounced the pension office’s hostility to elderly veterans, echoing Bartlett’s earlier remarks. The debate is likely to extend for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinetox
House
John A. Walker
Manassas
Appomattox
Virginia
Cummings
Bartlett
New York
One Expected From the President Ac companying the Commission's Report
Washixotos January 15 The Nicaran gua canal scheme gains attention as Hepburn designates a seven member sub committee to handle related legislation Speaker Reed supports the canal and hopes for a floor hearing. The canal advocates expect President Cleveland to forward the commission report and views to Congress within a month.
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Washixotos
Nicarangua Canal
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Reed
Cleveland
Congress
Howver
National convention elects officers and treasury report
Washincoln reports the National convention elected Charles W. Franzheim as president Alfred Day as secretary James H. Goodwin as treasurer and an executive committee including John Moses John N. Taylor Joseph Mayer Homer Laughlin James B. Goodwin Henry Brant and others. The treasury shows a gold reserve reduction of 1 144 000 leaving total reserves at 54 312 271.
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Washincrox
Charles W. Franzheim
Wheeling
Alfred Day
Steubenville
James H. Goodwin
East Liverpool
John Moses
Trenton
N. J
John N. Taylor
Joseph Mayer
Beaver Falls
Homer Laughlin
Liverpool
James B. Goodwin
Henry Brant
Baltimore
William Bergen
Washxeaton
Treasury
Philadelphia Primaries Shape Democratic Delegation Unity
Jan 13 Philadelphia Democratic delegates to the state convention are expected to act in harmony with National Chairman Harrity. The ten district delegates from the city will back friendly delegates at large, signaling likely unanimous support for Harrity aligned nominees. Republican primaries feature a bitter clash between Quay supporters and the Warwick faction, with ward counts suggesting a razor thin majority for one side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Barrity
Harrity
Tralev
Pennsylvania
Quay
Penrose
Durham
Warwick
Man Held After Boarding Mistress Injuries In Pottsville
Michael Cartanski is jailed in Pottsville awaiting results of charges he injured his boarding mistress Mrs Mary Cuckish in a drunken assault over unpaid board. He kicked and beat her, dislocating her shoulder and causing injuries likely to prove fatal. Brigadier General Charles A Heckman dies at 73 in Germantown after Mexican War and Civil War service. He fought from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico and had a brilliant postwar record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Michael Cartanski
Mary Cuckish
Cartanski
Philadelphia
Charles A. Heckman
Germantown
Scotts
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Penn athletic association adds four schools to eight oared race
The University of Pennsylvania Athletic association announced that Pennsylvania Harvard Cornell and Columbia will enter the eight oared race at Poughkeepsie. A baseball schedule has been arranged among Pennsylvania Harvard and Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Athletic Association
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Cornell
Columbia
Poughkeepsie
Colored preacher admitted to Dickinson College history
CaRLisne Pa January 15 Reverend Beamsley of Delaware is admitted as a student to the preparatory department Dick inson College He becomes the second colored man ever admitted to Dickinson College in its 113 year history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisne
Beamsley
Delaware
Dickinson College
Widow Edith Cox Dies After Alcohol Lamp Explosion
Philadelphia report states Mrs Edith Cox widow of Abraham R Cox a wealthy paper dealer died hours after sustaining severe burns from an alcohol lamp explosion she was refilling at home.
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Philadelphia
Edith Cox
Abraham R. Cox
Leather goods maker Landell fails with large deficit
Paula delphia Jan 15 Charles W Landell manufacturer of glazed kid and morocco leather at 144 North Fifth street has failed Liabilities exceed 140009 assets 125000 and the loss exposes a substantial shortfall in the business records the filing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauladelphia
Charles W. Landell
North Fifth Street
Not Guilty Verdict Clears Chicago Baseball Club
Jan 15 reports from Curiaco and Burrawo note a jury found Walker Wilmot not guilty in Chicago city case clearing the Chicago Base Ball Club arrested last summer for Sunday play. Also fire destroyed S S Jewett Co stove warehouse at Mississippi and Perry, estimated loss $250000, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Walker Wilmot
City of
Chicago
Chicago Baseball Club
Burrawo
S. S. Jewett & Co
Mississippi and
Perry Streets
Paris Police Press on in Lehandy Blackmail Probe
Paris authorities say arrests continue in the Lehandy blackmail case with evidence tying high figures, including a general, to the affair. The investigation widens as police pursue leads and potential accomplices across circles of influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lehandy
Bicycle death in Prospect Park shocks Brooklyn man
New York January 15 William H Kirton of 1015 Myrtle avenue Brooklyn died from a fractured skull after being thrown from his bicycle in Prospect Park. Authorities report the fatal bicycle accident occurred in the park leading to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Kirton
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Children Aid Society sends 45 children to homes
About 45 boys and girls aged 6 to 16 have left the Children’s Aid Society office to be placed in new homes found for them in the south and west, marking a broad relocation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Children's Aid Society
Masked Robbers Hold Up Missouri Pacific Depot
Four passengers and the depot agent were held up at Fats City Nebraska by masked robbers. The agent was ordered to open the cafe but escaped.
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Fats City
Neb
Missouri Pacific
Breit enstein Going on the Stage in Derby Winner
St. Louis on January 15 Theodore Breit enstein famed St. Louis Browns pitcher has signed to act as starter in The Derby Winner with Al Spink. The move marks a crossover from baseball to stage acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Theodore Breitenstein
St. Louis Browns
al Spink
Ketchen Lumber Company Fails in Curiaco
Jan 15 report states Ketchen Lumber, a major lumber district firm in Curiaco, has failed with assets over 500000 and liabilities about 250000. Court actions and creditor claims likely follow as receivers may be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Ketchen Lumber Company
Teachers Institute at Cribbs school house Washington Twp
Joint teachers institute was held Friday evening and Saturday with music speeches debates and readings. J F Russell presided and H W Black served as secretary. Topics covered ethics patriotism schooling for citizenship and a dozen dos. Next institute set for Hanging Rock with Johnston Lukehart and Clowes arranging the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cribbs School House
Washington Township
J. F. Russell
Lottie McCreight
H.W. Black
H. W. Black
J. F. Henry
E. A
J. I. Russell
K. E. Russell
Ira Johnston
Messrs. Lukehart
Hoover
Henry
Mess
J. T. Henry
F. A. Johnston
Lukehart
Messrs
Harman and
Russell
Hanging Rock
Johnston
Miss Clowes
Institute program and Shaker Digestive Cordial promotion
The notice lists a January 31 to February 1 1996 institute program at Hangine Rock with speakers and recitations arranged by Genevieve Fleming Len Harman and others, plus a Hill Top school institute in Armstrong township on January 24 25 1898. It promotes Shakers Digestive Cordial as a digestion aid and claims laxol is castor oil made palatable with no drugs.
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Hangine Rock
Genevieve Fleming
Len Harman
Will Hoover
F. A. Johnston
Lewis
Sadie Blue
Harry Smead
Harry Harman
Morglyn
Ira Johnston
J. F. Russell
Meading
Lois McLaughlin
Alonzo Rankin
Mary Johnston
E. A. Fleming
Nettie Clowes
J. M. Johnston
Teachers’ Institute
Hill Top School
Armstrong Township
Joseph M. Caldwell
Indiana
R C. Brady
G. M. Edwards
Irene Johnston
R. E. Russell
Mary Black
Minnie Carnahan
Mattie J. Harbison
J. M. Robinson
Nora Fleming
Lizzie Johnston
S. C. George
H. W. Black
Maggie Millen
Abandoned Rochester Driving Park Racing Decision
At the Rabonai meeting in Rochester New York directors of the Rochester Driving Park association vote to halt all racing meets while current racing laws remain in force. The move ends events at the driving park and reflects ongoing legal restrictions impacting local speed events.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rabonai
The
Rochester Driving Park Association
Personally Conducted Tours to Florida by Pennsylvania RR
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers winter tours to Jacksonville, Florida, with two weeks’ stay. Departures from New York and Philadelphia occur January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3, 1696. Rates include transport, meals, and Pullman berth: $50 from New York, $48 from Philadelphia. other points prorated. Apply at 1196 Broadway New York or Room 411 Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
Land of Flowers
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jacksonville
Jini
New York
Philadelphia
Broadway
Broad Street Station
Market Report from Pittsburg and Surrounding Areas
Prices listed for wheat butter eggs cheese and poultry, with detailed quotes for Pittsburg on January 14. Includes farm goods, cattle hogs and lambs market conditions, receipts, and price ranges for prime and common qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsring
Gepening
Ani
W. T. U Officers Plan Southern Work Push
Boston, Jan 15. Mrs M. M. Stevens vice president at large and Mrs Katherine Lente Stevenson corresponding secretary announce that a special southern organization will be expanded. Each general officer will dedicate one month to advancing southern work.
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Boston
M. M. Stevens
Kathérine Lente Stevenson
South
Indigestion cure touts Dr Pierce pellets as safe aid
An advertisement claims indigestion stems from poison in the stomach and bowels and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle, permanent cure. It warns against inferior pills, urges readers to request a free sample, and credits the World Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Heirs In Indiana County Request Real Estate Sale Acceptance
In Indiana County the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issues a notice to heirs Alexander Fetterman Harriet Fetterman Catharine Fetterman Absalom DeHaven Jon Whit ham Swab and others to appear before the Orphans Court in Indiana on the first Monday of next month to accept or refuse Elizabeth Fetterman deceased real estate valued at 71 acres and 61 perches at 10.50 per acre totaling 9749.50 or to show why it should not be sold. Witness Honorable Harry White at Indiana on December 1, 1896.
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InDiana County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Alexander Fetterman
John Fetterman
Harriet Fetterman
Absalom DeHaven
Catharine A. Fetterman
Jonwith
Mary Fer
John Swab
Adinas
Elisabeth Fetterman
Harry White
Indiana
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Kendall & Whitlock
Stock “Exchange
Tampa
Fla
New Pennsylvania Vice
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Joseph Wood
L. F. Loree
Breitenstein
Daniel N. Dickee
Cherryhill
Priscilla A. Walker
Imstrerg
John S. Wolfe
Mary Wike Cherryhill
Elgin M. Kunkle
Blacklick
M. Gibson Blacklie
N.N. Rosenberger
Ada A
Thomas R. Uncapher
Wiestmoreland Co
Bertha ‘M. Fennel
Saltsburg
John Douthitt
Elizabeth Johnston White
Charles Irwin Armstrong
the Market Report
W. M. Cunningham
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
New Indiana Flouring Mills
Pittsburg
Coren
Elgin Creamery
Ohio
Wisconsin
Limburger
Uggs
Buffalo
Luamberman
Vv. M. Conninghas
10Th Sts
Third Ward
Order OF Court
Indiana Democrat
Idiana Progress
Clerk of Quarter Sessions
Martin Earhart
J. W. Clements
W. H. Clawson
B. B. Kime
Glen Campbell
John Baird
Robert S. Carr
Cherrytree
Brewers
Geo. L. Doberneck
Elder Peelor
Court of the Quarter Sessions
John H. Pierce
William G. Lewis
Canoe Township
Samuel T. Lewis
A. J. T. Crawford
A's
Fannie Forrester
White Township
Elf
Prpelar Magazines
Rome
Prant
Leslie
Frank Leshie
Aim
Indiana Progress
Frank Leslie
Popular Magazines
W. L. Stewart
Elizabeth Fetterman
S. W. Guthrie
Indiana, PA
England
China
Ray
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