Seven murderers face reprieve and continued execution dates
ASP dispatch reports that seven condemned men have varied fate. James H. Jacobs of Lancaster had death commuted to life imprisonment. William H. Smith of Allegheny and John W. Rudy of Lancaster receive stay of execution until June 26 for clemency review. Remaining condemned include William H. Bartholomew of Northampton, Charles Carter of Cambria, Zach Taylor of Greene, and Alfred Andrews of Center, all slated for April 9 execution. cases pending Board of Pardons review and possible commutations or clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Jacobs
Lancaster
William H. Smith
Allegheny
John W. Rudy
Jyne
Board of Pardons
Smith and Rady
William H.bartholomew
Northampton County
Aaron Dillard
Charles Carter
Cambria County
Zach Taylor
Greene County
William McCausland
Alfred Andrews
Center County
Miss Price
Ministers quarrel over funeral as pastor blocks service
In Hestisepox Clara Harris dies at 12, beloved by pastor Rev J C Musser of the Reformed Church. During her funeral at Marklersburg Rev H F Long forbids Musser to preach, prompting a clash before Rev C H Reiter conducts the service. An inquiry by the church consistory is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestisepox
Clara
HL. Harris
J.C. Muser
Reformed Church
Marklersburg
H. F. Long
Musser
C. H. Reiter
Murder Suspect Held in Florence Stevens Case
In Florence, Lizzie Johns, a former inmate, died in a manner suggesting murder. Coroner's inquest confirms homicide. Frank Krontz, a Swede, identified as the guilty party by Stevens, denies the assault and awaits trial after a postponement. William Murray was previously arrested and found innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Johns
Florence Stevens
William Murray
Cincinnati
Wise
Frank Krontz
Stevens
Krontz
Hawthorn
Antilunday
Conneaut Works For Ohio and Lake Erie Ship Canal
Meadvill e dispatch reports Conneaut Ohio and Lake Erie ship canal plans gaining traction as engineer J W Goodwin surveys the route from Conneaut harbor to Conneaut Lake with Sharpsville Pa backing. Goodwin calls the surveyed segment one of the easiest yet and locals pledge to push the canal’s start from Conneaut harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Con- Heaut
Erie
Ohio and Lake Erie Ship Canal
Conneaut Harbor
Lake Erie
Conneaut Lake
J. W. Goodwin
Sharpsville
Linesville
Goodwin
Conneaut
Carpenters’ Strike Near Settlement at Beltz Mill
Wetting March 31 reports a possible settlement in the carpenters’ strike. Beltz Flading Co informs former workers they may return tomorrow morning at the mill, with positions offered to those reporting on time or be filled by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapel HS Diepatoch
Carpenters
Beltz, Flading & Co
Record Coal Output At Standard Shaft Sets World High
The Journal reports in MT Pleasant that the Standard shaft hoisted 71,340 bushels or over 3,021 tons of coal in 9 hours 10 minutes last Friday. Previously, the Nottingham anthracite shaft near Wilkes Barre produced 1,252 wagons in nine hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt.tleasant
Nottingham
Wilkesharre
Hungarian Coke Worker Killed on Femicky Road Near Fort Hill
A Hungarian coke worker named John Mickles was struck and killed on the Femicky road near Fort Hill Coke Works this morning. His companions attacked trainmen with Monet and clubs in anger over the death. rioters were driven off by roaders and arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
John Mickles
Fort Hill
Quarry accident leaves two injured in Connelsville
In Connelsville on March 31 at Bluestone quarry two cutters heard a noise as a boulder slid from a bluff. One man, Warfield, suffered severe injuries including a severed leg after being struck by the rock. a second man was knocked to the ground with crushing injuries. Further details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Rofus Warfield
Bluestone
Warfield
Ot Maryattsyville
Private Sale of Principal Hotel by Col A Lowrys Brown
The principal hotel at the place was sold at private sale today by Colonel A Lowryse Brown. An award to Thompson and John D is not understood to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths Place
Ivate Sale
A. Lowryse Brown
Thompson
John D.no
Brewery plan rumor revised by Braddock residents
A dispatch from Asia Brown dated March 3 reports that Samuel McKee and Joseph Wolf of Braddock will not build a brewery at Hopwood. McKee will instead build a dairy, and no brewery will be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irpaoval
Asia Brown
Samuel McKee
Joseph Wolf
Braddock
Hopwood
Various Obituaries and Local Incidents Across Ohio and Nearby Areas
Rev F Besentch a retired Lutheran minister dies at Bedford last evening. The Scottdale No 3 test well down 1000 feet with slight gas flow may be abandoned. Rev S Ueridan Baker dies at Coshocton Ohio Western Conference member. W F Latsner prominent Carbondale broker missing feared insane. First A M E Church McKeesport district conference closes after three sessions. Ohio Turner Convention in Lima ends with banquet Sandusky named next meeting site. Baltimore and Ohio Newark employees gift to Supervisor Vadika before Pataskala trip. Hrumfield Runyon feud in Lincoln county West Virginia moves to court. possible armed clash in trial. A Wheeling girl found wandering with four weeks old baby claims cruelty and New York City parents. Jon Pfleiger held for manslaughter in Johnstown over death of James O Connor. O Connor ran a rowing boarding house, Pfleiger shot in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueridan Baker
Coshocton
W. F. Latsner
Carbondale
McKeesport
Lima
Sandusky
Baltimore and Ohio
Newark
Vadika
Pataskali
Wheeling
New York City
Jonn Pfleiger
Johnstown
James
Connor
O'Connor
Baltimore and Ohio stockholders approve WV and Pittsburg lease
In Baltimore on March 31 a general meeting of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stockholders voted unanimously to approve the lease and contract with the West Virginia and Pittsburg Railroad. The agreements include a December 31, 1889 contract, a February 7, 1890 lease, and a February 7, 1890 mortgage to Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co. Baltimore city shares also backed the resolutions, with about 122,000 shares voting in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
West Virginia and Pittsburg Railroad Company
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company, of
Jordan Steps Down at Western National Bank
Conrad N. Jordan resigned as President and director of the Western National Bank New York on March 31 Brayton Ives elected as director and President and Charles J. Canda resigned as Vice President The changes followed a quiet announcement amid reports of harmony and no friction in the boardroom along with various advertisements and notices interspersed in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conrad N. Jordan
Western National Bank
Brayton Ives
Charles J. Canda
Notable Names Listed in A Fragmented Ledger
A miscellaneous list shows numerous personal names such as Sehees 4 Gra Janet Rodger Pen Thomas F Nicho Nannie R Hay William Coord Margaret Mc han icvieinua Mary Persson John W Rickard iota B Morrison Bone Hasiboock Kunigunda Handle Frederick Clair Georgia A Cooper Wycott Callie B Culp William Wilson Agnes Stewart George Hatch Maggie Maloy Annie M Davis Catherine Cain Water M Spragu Kannie A Sprague Dee Hamil May Dougherty. The fragmentary text reads like a roster or index of individuals without clear context or roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehees
Janet Rodger
Thomas F. Nicho
Nannie R. Hay
Wiliam Coord
Margaret Mchan
Mary Persson
John W. Rickard
Iota B. Morrison
Bone Hasiboock
Kunigunda
Frederick Ee Clair
Georgia A. Cooper
Isanc
Wycott
Callie B. Culp
William Wilson
Agnes Stewart
George Hatch
Maggie Maloy
Fica B. Skip
Annie M. Davis
Een Sheehan
Catherine Cain
Wate M. Spragu
Kannie A. Sprague
Tee Dee
Hamil May Dougherty
Multiple Advertisements and Death Notices from Pittsburgh Area
A collage of 19th century notices and ads. Banking terms for a Pittsburg branch, real estate ads, cabinet photos and photography studios, millinery openings, beauty products, and ginger tonic promotions. Several obituary notices for Andrews Brown Cavanaugh Freker Graham list ages, residences, and funeral details.
Desk Circular Promises Durable Office Desks for All Climates
Advertises desks sold in large numbers with no complaints about split or checked writing tables or panel-work. Claims reliable hardware and weather resistance. Offers to send the new Desk Circular for further details via mail or phone.
Curtain prices list at astonishingly low rates
Taped all around three yards long and thirty six inches wide offered at a sequence of prices 66c 8c 85c 1 125 50 2 per pair. Includes Nottinghams Irish Pointe Curtains Tamboured Claney Lace Antique Lace Brussels Gaspure Swiss and other sets with various lengths and widths and prices from a few dollars to thirty per pair.
Merchant Tailoring for Spring by Wanamaker
Wanamaker argues against giving up ready-made goods and promotes high-quality merchant tailoring. He highlights cash sales, low prices on ready-made items, and skilled workmanship as reasons for lower costs and better value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Atlantic
Pacific
Elegant Curtain Stock Advertises Rich Chenile Portieres
Elaborate stock of plain chenile portieres with fringes top and bottom priced at five dollars per pair. Chenile portieres with rich dados offered at six, with figures like 756, 10, 12, 15, 25 dollars per pair. Silk and Madras curtains in large assortments, mostly direct imports. Patterns are new and not widely found, with savings from eliminated middlemen. Curtain shop touts small dry goods profit and invites shoppers to compare prices and quality.
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Sewly
Eto
Ava
Washington
Hod
Mason
Wash County
Union No. 1
Msteclal
Lowry
Borurs
F. Besentch
Bedford
Scottdale
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Jordan
United States
D. Jayne
Lies
Triu
Sixth St
Lapres
Hueys & Hacks
Ussa
Federal Street
Alleheny
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Arthur, Schondelmoer & Co
Ohio St
All’y. US
Acare
GILES
Usso Hueys & Hacer
Jos. Horge & Co
Peon Avenue
Ve N Wolff Lph
Philadelphia
Ais
Doug
Blooker
Jel Utjy
Beecham
Guinea
Clair Township
Alleghen
Pittaburg
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
B. A. Evurorr Co
Usu
Sonnenberg’s Society Gallery
Fifth Ave
Branch Gallery
Federal St
Hendricks & Co
Paris
London
Parker
Jos, Horne & Co
W. H. Holmes & Son
First Avenue
Water Street
Andrewe
William Andrews
Robinson Township
Brown
James A. Brows
Arlington Avenue
Enoch Street
Graham
James B. Graham
Americus Street
Glenwood Station
Wilbiiam H
William J
Staiger
Ohio Street
Winebiddle Avenue
James Archibald & Bro
Third Avenue
Ithfield St
Central Hotel
Geo. A. Smith
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny Office
Isc
Sneer Snes Co
North America
William L Jones
Estern Insurance CO
Wood Street
Ander WN
John BE. Jackson
M. P. Herbert
O’reilly
Market Street
Dor. J. M. McClarer
Smithfield
Indianapolis Cabinet Co
Europe
Fifth Avenue
KEW Advertis
LACE
McClintock
American Fire Insurance Company
Edwards & Kenney, Ag
Fourth Ave
Sixth Street and
Pennsylvania
Danziger’s
Dan Zigehers
Penn Ave
Pittsburg, PA
Portieres
Bogos& Buhl
Fleishman & Co
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Old Ley
Gies
Eeeee
Lin
and the
Gusky
Gus KY
Market ST
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