Strike of Builders In City Sparks Wage Dispute
Waretse West Virginia April 6 The building trade strike persists as Wilson & Co. hire three new workers while Belts Finding Co. adds three and J A Holliday Son hold steady. Craft & Co. plan to restart their mill, union carpenters stay firm, and exchange committee efforts are noted. Tailors in Youngstown remain idle awaiting wage settlement with a five member committee from merchant tailors and journeymen. President Kay says arbitration may settle if talks fail.
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Te Journeymen's Union
Zach Taylor Beare Up Remarkably Before Execution
Zach Taylor faced the impending execution for the murder of William McCausland, sharing thoughts with visitors and predicting his fate. He spoke calmly with Rev. Maxwell, arranging his final wishes and asking companions to attend his words before the drop. Jasper and Bill Taylor traveled from Masontown to handle his body and funeral arrangements were set for Thursday at 11 AM in that place.
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George Clark
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Mr. Maxwell
Jasper
Bill Taylor
Masontown
Maxwell
William McCausland
New City Government Elected With Enthusiastic Welcome
Jounstonn April The vigorous policy outlined by Mayor Hose in his inaugural address is met with approval. A. J. Moxham, president of Johnson works, predicts the city will reach 150000 inhabitants and hints at a large expansion of the company. Despite morning rain a large parade formed in the afternoon with display by fire company and Johnson Company workers. The crowd cheered mottoes like We will help build our new city and the day closed under auspicious circumstances.
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A. J. Moxham
Johnson Works
Southside
Johnson Company
Seeley Gas Trust Scandal At Wheeling Exposed
The Seeley gas pipe inquiry reveals 1886 87 actions by Oscar Seeley then President of the Board of Gas Trustees including city orders for pipe in the city name scriped and paid by a city check. He allegedly used gas works staff for private business and secured city work violating state law. Committee to report to Council and seek legal action.
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Seeley
Oscar Seeley
Board of Gas Trustees
O. K
Scottton Miners Propose coal wage Scale to Operators
A telegram from Smithton miners publicizes a proposed wage scale seeking the Columbus coal rate of 75 cents per ton for run of mine and 61 cents on an 80 cent basis with coke drawing fees. Superintendents deem the offer unreasonable and threaten strike. Workers plan to report to the Enidit of Labor as orders grow scarce, potentially reducing operations to five days next week.
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Smithton Works
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Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society Opens Session
In WasumoTos Pennsylvania on April 1 the Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society began its annual session this morning with delegates gathering to discuss religious outreach and community work across the region.
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Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society
Mortgaging the Road for Akron to Delphos Line
Akos April 8 J W Holliday filed with the County Recorder the mortgage by the Pittsburg Akron and Western Railroad to the American Loan and Trust Company of New York to fund construction of a line from Akron westward to Delphos. The 5 percent gold bonds run 40 years, totaling 8 630 000 dollars, secured by a first lien on the property.
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Akos
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Pittsburg, Akron and Western Railroad
American Loan and Trust Company
New York
Akron
Delphos
J. D. Callers
W. A. Lynch
Pittsburg
Andrews' Confession Shows Him a Bad Man
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIGPATORN Be eronte Pa April Alfred James Andrews to be hanged here tomorrow for the murder of Clara Price on November 27 1889. He shot her to avoid detection after an attempted crime. Over 100 witnesses examined, Andrews on the stand, but nothing he said clarified the case. He is an Englishman whose father lives in Cornwall. His confession has been published.
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Alfred James Andrews
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Andrews
Cornwall
Severe Electric Storm Damages East Liverton Church and Telegraph
An early morning electric storm in East Liverton Ohio destroyed the telephone central and burned out the operators. The M E Church was knocked down with damage estimated in the thousands. The dispatch notes the severity and local impact of the storm.
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M. E
Telephone Central
Dac Ee
Davis Creek Man Bit by Mad Dog in Hydrophobia Case
About ten days ago Louis Pauley of Davis Creek was bitten by a mad dog. He remains at home showing strong symptoms of hydrophobia and several men are needed to hold him in bed. His case is regarded as hopeless.
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Cnaarlestos
W. Va
Louis Pauley
Davis Creek
Boy Henry Alt Drowns in Natrona River
Special dispatch reports a 10 year old boy named Henry Alt drowned in the Natrona river Saturday evening. He has not been recovered. This descriptive notice notes the boy’s light hair blue eyes red and black woolen shirt and dark knee pants.
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Natrona
Henry Alt
Ao Increase in Deaths in City Mortuary Report
The mortuary report for the week ending Saturday shows 106 deaths in the city. Pneumonia caused 27 deaths, while the period compared to the previous year is noted.
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Poeumonia
Fragmented OCR town roll call listing many names and places
A garbled OCR of a Pittsburgh area roll call or directory cites numerous individuals such as Emma Hitzel Matthew Ludwig Louise B Hall and Anna Wajciechowski. It mentions Pittsburgh districts like Allegheny and Braddock plus place names Pike and Hara township with scattered surnames and unclear roles.
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Charles A. Tickner
Charles Eich
Amlegneny
Michael Gibods
Bankin Station
Mary Hareh
Aitankin Station
ER Et Sks
Nonksnnacok Nein Samrere
Anna Wajciechowski
Fpittaburg Dames
Vereesreecowves
Louise B. Hall
Etta TL
Mtraasenbane
fQhorie, FF
NeUe
Seeeeny
Emma K. Fregermuth
Allegheny
Andrew W. Johneston
Annie Haker
T. Miller
Anna L. Whalen
E. Whelster
Martha J. Bueh
fPerd M. Koch
Ernestina Kenning
Janer Kerevin
Kraus
K. Miller
Diese
Giffin
James M. Hamilton
Anna M. Bohrer
Grant
Nabbs
Stella C. Shannon
W. J. Trautman
Josie Stock
Alexander McKind
Palstey
Rudolph East
Amalia Finding
Henry O Christman
Elizabeth Buercki
Adam van Buren
Anna H. Maire
John Mikaliyas
Mary L’aviik
Gents' Furnishings on sale today at deep discounts
Reminder of a wide awake department sale offering 500 dozen Gents' Pure Linen Dollars at 9c, 500 dozen Pure Linen Cuffs at 14c, Satin Stripe Shirt 98c, Linen Bosom Shirt 74c, and popular Un laundried Shirts Town Talk 48c None Such 69c. Neckwear prizes, complete underwear stock, and Mother's Friend Boys' Shirt Waists promoted with low prices and a guarantee against rips or buttons. Two dozen Boys' French Flannel Waists 49c, remaining 25c Percale Waists.
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Moorhead Godfrey nuptials end in tragedy on April 8 1890
On Tuesday afternoon April 8 1890 Rev William M West joined James KennEpY Moorhead to Beater Crace daughter of Edward B Crace in marriage. The ceremony concluded with the death noted in the record.
Latest Styles in Hats and Shirts for Boys’ Warmer Wardrobe
Fashion notes highlight new hat, shirt waist, and tie styles for boys. The piece mentions lively, noisy attire at play while stressing practical wear and comfort for the season.
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