Leap for Liberty Ends in Double Tragedy on Pennsylvania Rail
Jeannette April 17 A dramatic rail incident ends in the instant death of Sandy Wilson as Constable R McDonald falls from a moving Pennsylvania Railroad train in pursuit. Wilson is killed under freight wheels while McDonald survives with a broken collar bone and possible internal injuries. The chase occurred near Greensburg after Wilson, wanted on assault charges, fled the handcuffs and leaped from the eastbound coach.
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Jeannette
Pennsylvania Railroad
R. McDonald
West Newton
Sandy Wilson
Greensburg
Wilson
McDonald
Witson
Tode
Pickiy
Greensboro
AecDonald
Reading Western Outlet Opens as Harrisburg to Pittsburg Link
Reading Railroad officials announce the completion of a new branch from Harrisburg to Shippinsburg, forming the Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburg Railroad. Freight service will begin shortly, with passenger trains starting in May. The South Penn line plans are abandoned as the western outlet nears full operation.
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Reading Railroad
Sweigart
Philadelphia
Bonzano
Harrisburg
Kosquehanna
Lebanon Valley Railroad
Reading Company
Bowmantdale
Shippinsburg
Maryland
South Penn
Eee
Gas Well Triggers Local Excitement Near Waterford
Lighted gas well near Waterford brings a bright flame visible for miles and sparks excitement among Erie County farmers. The Venango-comes to the surface there as the well was fully struck after days of drilling. A new company was organized at Buffalo with 3,000 acres of leasehold.
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Waterford
Fos
Fnare Cus Company
Bouffe
Mysterious Ohio Woman Found Dead With Neck Broken
Miss Addie Dun can of Ellsworth Township disappeared Wednesday evening and was found Thursday morning in an orchard near her home with her neck broken and remains mutilated by hogs. She had helped her brother trim the orchard and was gathering brush after supper. it is believed she fell while attempting to climb a fence.
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Dinfaton
Yourestows
Addie Duncan
Ellsworth Township
Byers
McKeesport
Meat Market Feud Sparks Across Zanesville Counters
In Zanesville on April 17 the butcher grocer feud grows as butchers threaten action via their association to halt fresh meat sales by grocers who keep selling meat. Thirty eight grocers signed, others refused, price cutting continues. Separately, two boys were arrested for placing a coupling pin on a rail line near Crooksville. one confessed the act. Also reports say a prevalent crip disease causes deaths, affecting notable locals. A train wreck near Raye, Pa disrupted service with no serious injuries.
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Tepacial Telegnam
Disfaren
Zalesville
Zanesville
John Fry
James Jones
Ormeinpad
Muskingam Valley
Crooksville
Fry
Jones
Zanesville Carpenters Locked Out
In Zanesville on April 17 thirty eight planing mill carpenters were locked out after the union submitted a demand the mills would not grant. TErecia Al TELYCRAW TO THE DIRPATOR. The incident marks a labor dispute affecting local workers and union membership.
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Terecia al Telycraw
Zanesville
Carpenters’ Union
Rolling Mill in Kittanning Shuts Down Indefinitely
A Kittanning rolling mill has shut down for an indefinite period due to the unsatisfactory iron market. About 150 workers will lose employment. Special telegram reports a large arrival of Italians at Erle.
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Kittanning
Karrassing
Filthy living conditions prompt health action and abatement
Health Officer Woods has intervened as conditions have become extremely filthy over several weeks. Contractors have been notified to abate the nuisances by distributing the gangs to address the issue.
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Woods
Tri-State Brevities: varied 1910s regional notes
Sevierinz Omaholan student at Carlisle passes a Presbyterian ministry exam. West Chester merchant Garrett commits suicide after selling his home. Tamaqua colliery blast kills three and injures four. James Hagrerty’s body burned. Five drunken rowdies attack an Italian shanty near Oil City. knives used in chase. Toledo attorney H P McKnight convicted of forgery in Findlay, sentenced to three years. sought in other counties.
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Sevierinz
Omahla
Carlise
West Chester
Garrett
Tamaqua
James Hagrerty
Rouseville
Oil City
Toledo
H. P. McKnight
Findlay
Police and Fire Department Reorganization Delay
Twenty applicants for Allegheny Police Department positions were examined by Police Surgeon Hazzard yesterday, with 130 total examined and more to be tested today. Fire Department appointments are not expected for about a month as Chief Murphy consolidates the new force. Officer McMahon was dismissed after it was revealed he was intoxicated and disorderly, while Hinkle paid a fine for drunkenness.
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Allegheny Police Department
Hazzard
Fire Department
Murphy
Moth
Police
Fire
Hinkle
McMahon
Pert
Our Prices Talk Flavity to You
An advertisement touts men with $6 suits in plain black cheviots hairline cassimeres and plaid patterns, cheaper than rival stores. It highlights two suits and spring overcoats in latest styles at low prices, with references to other shops charging $15 to $18. The banner invites visits to the clothing company at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the courthouse.
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C. CG
Prrtssvure Confrmation Ciothixe Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
Western University of Pennsylvania to Open New Term
The new term of the Western University of Pennsylvania opens next Monday at 8 AM with a 10 AM trustees faculty students and friends gathering in the main college chapel on Perrysville Avenue where Chancellor elect Rev W J Holland will be introduced by Rev Dr White. All patrons are invited to meet the new Chancellor and view the new buildings and laboratories.
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Western University of Pennsylvania
University
Perrysville Avenue
W. J. Holland
Dr. White
Joserh F. Grines
Death notices and funeral announcements from April 1801 era
Obituaries list multiple individuals with dates, ages, and funeral details. Rachel Bauss widow of John Bauss dying April 17 in Aleny City. Berlin Bertix funeral April 19 at 2 PM from 14 Frankstown Avenue East End. George A. Brown dies April 16 in Richmond Virginia with private interment later. Carrie M Bryan noted as child 77 months, funeral Sunday from Stowe township. Evita Buens dies April 16 in Richmond with service at Nixon Street Baptist Church Saturday morning. Harrison Stephens Camp born to S A and Missouri Camp. Walter Fox dies age 7, funeral Shaler Township. Goodman Exwanp Goopxer dies age 34 at No. 4 West Market Street Allegheny. Margaret De Mehgrt Greves youngest daughter aged 6 months 8 days, funeral April 18 Penn and Winefiddle avenues.
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Bauss
Brighton Road
Aleny City
Rachel
John Bauss
Berlin
Jeux N
Brown
Richmond
George A. Brown
J. H. Staaff
Carson Street
Harrison Stephens
Missouri
Fox
Walter
William Fox
Familly
Shaler Township
Goodnfer
Il A. x
Margaret DE Mehgrt
DD. N
Margaret Greves
Penn and
Winefiddle Avenues
Satunpay
Bunter
Margaret J. & Hunter
John G. Porter
Beech Street
Allegheny
Johnston
Hazelwood
Simon Johnston
St. Peter's Church
Jones
Joseph B. Jones
Penn Avenue
Benjamin D. Jones
Kalb
Frederick A. Kalb
Third Street
Keller
City
Philip Keller
BaturDay
Kelso
William E. Kelso
Kuntz
Frank
Kate Kuntz
Mifflin Street
Lemmon
Line F. C
Walter Keep Lemnox
Loouat Street
Charles Lindsay
Andrew Webb
Forty-ffth Street
Baturdat
Edgar A. Emerson
Pittsburg
Livingston
Billiards
Butler County
Joserx H.ing
Siton
Samuel Musgrave
Samper Station
Sharpsburg
Loxterman
George Russell See
William Loxterman
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-ninth Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Marshall
Robert H. M
Murdock
Aoe Avade
Michael McQuane
James Mequade
Nixon
Secoma
Wash
Thomas Lea Nixon
Hezekiah
Rosanna Nixon
William G. Plender
Thirty-third
Dickson Streets
Reed
Daniel Reed
Honora
James Reed
Riley
Francis
Michael
Mary Riley
Cedar Street
Sixteenth Ward
Schmeltz
Imena
Adam
Lena Scholitz
Hazelwood Avenue
Staus
StsamNan Stavn
Feneral
Franklin N. Staub
Whittaker
Max Fuornexsee
Thomas A Lena Whittaker
Obituary notices from April 1881 to 1891 in Allegheny district
A compilation of death notices and funeral arrangements listing names such as Harper Heinz Hunter Johnston Jones Kalb Keller Kelso Kuntz Lemmon Lenhart Lentz Lynch Maher Marshall Murdock Murphy Nagale Nixon Noble Plender Reed Reed Riley Schmeltz Staub Whittaker and others. Dates show mid April 1891 with services at residences and churches, private interments, and family notices throughout Allegheny and surrounding areas.
Merlintock & Co. New Curtains Spring Stock
Merlintock and Co advertise a spring stock of curtain and drapery materials in Pittsburg. The message highlights imported Nottingham lace curtains, various fabrics from Brocatelles to silk and wool tapestries, and new Swiss Muslin curtains. Prices range from $5 per pair to $100 per pair with a focus on low prices and superior service.
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Pittsburg
N. B
Nottingham
Fleurt Sr., Laisset and
Louds XIV
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Erle
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Percy F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Pittsburg Leader
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Mary A. Mellinky
Einket Schmunek
Btsburg
Mary Lene
Mittsburg
Albert Seene
Mitteburg
Margaret Fielsti
Bridget O’ Mailey
William H. Pleitl
Macgie C. Bryan
John P. Phinn
Catherine Stolz
Beiger
Wenzel
Carl Well
Carroll Street
Henry Beiger
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Edwards—Bradley
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Iris
Cbrist
M. E
Holmes
Shalryside Presbyterian Church
Lintias
B. Bradley
William T. Epwards
Harper
Marky A
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Bayerd Street
Heinz
Ane
John Raymond
John H
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Main Street
Satunday
James Archibald & Bro
Second Avenue
Wood
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Aoe Co
North America
William L.ores
Fourth Avenue
J. E. T. Souman
Ohas. Shuman
Shuman Bros
Wood Street
Merlintock & Co
Brussels
Choice Novelties
McLintock & Co
Arthur, Schondelmyer
Ohio Sr
Western Insurance CO
John B. Jackson
P. Herbert
Silk Department
India
Canton
Shanghai
Maine
California
Boggs & Buhl
Ata A
D. Lewis
Smif
Nodeiay
Ginniff & Steinert
Wood ST
Carpet House
BOO
Mareert ST
Bennett & CO
Corner Wood ST
Fifth Ave
Jeanette Cherry
McXeesport
L. M. Carpenter
John L. Rodgers
Latrobe
B. F. Randall
New Castle
David Hays
Butler
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Wurtemberg
E.H. Porter
F. Ahlers
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Smithfield Street
M. May, Sons & CO
Turhy
Aveans
Pitteburg
Fleishman
Blazers
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J. Beans
Betton, Asa
J. van Dyck
Penn Ave
Rook Free
Custom House
Eton College
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Faraia
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