Two Rival Oil Men in Miners Feud at Murdocksville Field
Amid a Buckeye Community option contest, Jester of Raccoon Oil Co gathered 50 men with rig lumber and axes to seize Robert Lyle farm lands leased to Houk of Washington Pa. Lyle had delayed payment prompting the scuffle. Jester argues the lease still stands. Houk moves to assert control as derrick crews arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brnerristows
Murdocksville
Jester
Raccoon Oil Company
Robert Lyle
Lyle
Houk
Washington
Hank
Wington
Beech Creek Coal Operators Scale Down Wages to Meet Competition
Philipsburg April 19 The Beech Creek region miners face reduced earnings as operators issue a circular matching Punxsutawney wages to keep coal moving. The circular urges miners to accept lower pay and warns that rivals in Punxsutawney and nearby regions will hurt local demand if prices stay high. The move prompts organized resistance by miners aiming to block the price cut and preserve regional markets and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Philupsburg
Punxsutawney
Beech Creek Region
Punxsatawney
Phillipsburg
Housedale
Osceola
Cumberland
Si Ie
Beech Creek
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys largest Okie window glass plant
At 11 o'clock this morning a fire swept the Connstata Glass Works in Bowling Green. A strong wind aided the blaze, destroying the entire plant including the spot house and storage, with about 125 workers left without jobs. The forecasted reopening is uncertain. The factory, valued at $50,000, was owned by Conastata, N. Y. interests and had operated for years before the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Connstata Glass Works
Bowling Green
Toledo
Columbus
Southern
Conastata
N. Y
Gang of burglars loot Beaver store in daytime heist
At about 1 o clock a gang entered J A Ledlie & Co store and stole about $20 worth of fine shoes. George Wilson chased them after they fled with a buggy. a posse tracked the thieves toward Beaver Falls and Beaver. A buggy with bonnet and 12 pairs of shoes was found abandoned outside town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ladlie
Bridgewater
Rochester
Douda
Beaver Falls
Ani
Potsburg
Lake Ere
W. F. Graham
Beaver Palla
Prohibition Fight Roils Alliance Town as Officials Stand Trial
April 19 Alliance. Local prohibition enforcement sparks turmoil as J C Glouey secures two liquor dealer convictions, then faces allegations against him. Accuser swears to charges, citing pressure for money enforcement and no tax revenue. Town debts rise. business leaders consider repealing the ordinance to aid trade and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
J.C. Glouey
Obney
Attempt to Rescue a Comrade Ends in Serious Trouble
A traveling agent was attacked by a tramp near Bradenville and robbed. After he recovered, he alerted Latrobe police. The robber later went to St Clair coal works where about three tramps gathered. The workers seized the thief, but a supervisor prevented harsher action. Eight more suspects were arrested and jailed this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gareeventhe
Bradenville
Latrobe
St. Clair
M. Jackson
White Caps Threaten Man In Tuscarawas Township Home
White Caps visited the home of Samuel Fisher in Tuscarawas township last night and frightened him into saying he would go to work. They menaced him and shaved his beard, leaving him unable to speak about the incident. A new railroad project is reported in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trougham
Muiffiistownn
Samuel Fisher
Tuscarawas Township
Tim
Fisher
Arsonade Project Updates at Calhoun Court House
Community members gather at Calhoun Court House in West Virginia as the mine site road to the rich coal field resumes activity. Local residents express cautious optimism about ongoing reconstruction and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Court House
W. V
Remarkable Confession Ties Boy To McClelland Robbers
A 12 year old son of a reputed outlaw claims his father and the McClelland gang hid in a Markleysburg stable during a police search. Officers deny the possibility. The boy describes robberies and torture attributed to his father and notes other thieves in the area. A local Swene near Percy Coke War is said to have valuables stolen and threatened with a pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distatch
Asiontows
Charles Lewis
McClellandtown
Markleysburg
Ermiale
Percy Coke
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Report From Dicksonton
Special telegram from Newark cites Dicksonton near the Shawnee division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reporting scarlet fever outbreaks. One death yesterday others in critical condition with several stricken as the illness spreads through the town. A separate message notes a prohibition amendment meeting set for Thursday at the Opera House with Rev. George B. Hayes among the speakers from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Dicksonton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Eyilia Samat
WasHtreTax
Opera House
George B. Hayes
D. D
Cincinnati
Washington and Jefferson College
Foley Opposes Anti Prohibition Plank In Party
Patrick Foley of the West End, a Democratic State Committee member, rejects a planned convention to adopt an anti prohibitory plank. He says no notice was issued, opposes meddling with prohibition, and advocates letting each party member vote according to conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Foley
West End
Democratic State Committee
Fifth Avenue
Messrs. Harrity and
Cassady
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Chauncey Black
The Only Liberal Church Opens in City by Rev W S Williams
The first Liberal church in the city will open at Imperial Hall on Sunday April 28 led by Rev W S Williams. The movement grew from the Pennsylvania Convention of Universalists with Williams named as the convention's representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hall
W.S. Williams
Pennsylvania
National Conference on Christian Principles of Civil Government
An Old City gathering April 23 25 features speakers on Temperance Sabbath and other moral issues. The event includes Dr Herrick Johnson Dr A A Minor Dr Geo Hays and others with plans for Easter clothing sales and boy’s wear promotions at P C C C Grant and Diamond streets near the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City
Ball
Herrick Johnson
Chicago
A. A. Miner
Boston
Geo. P. Hays
Kansas City
Mary A. Woodbridge
W. F. Crafts
American Sabbath Union
Arthur T. Pearson
J. L. Butler
U.S. Senate
Jas. Morrow
Geo. K. Morris
Jonathan Edwards
L. N. Hays
MTUS
Bargain Sale Promises Deep Cuts at City Stores
Advertisements claim wholesale price cuts of 25 to 33 percent on goods from competing houses. Kaufrmanns in Pittsburgh promises rival catalogs mislead but urges customers to bring ads to verify. The People's Store touts all colors while Cappens and Dice advert eye catching Fifth Avenue locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Kauimanses
Versatile Sales Ad Highlights Alcohol Farmland Apparel and Deals
An old newspaper fragment lists various bourbon and rye brands from a major liquor house, cites a clothing sale of embroidered dresses at Kaufmanns Cloak Department, touts hair care products, then promotes discounts at Steinmann's and a cheap jersey sale, all in one notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Cameselt & Dick Stock Notice for Reata Manufacturer
A sale notice states 200 pieces in all colors from re atte manufacturer stock will not pull or sit and advises buyers to come early for drive. The listing cites Cameselt & Dick at 83 85 87 and 88 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameselt & Dick
Fifth Avenue
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in 1880s Papers
A garbled column lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices with names such as ANNA CY, BROWN, CLAIR, DOUGHERTY, OWENS, SCHUSLER, STRATMAN, SMITH, WILLIAMS and others. It provides birth or death references, addresses like 203 Penn avenue and Forbes street, and funeral arrangements with dates, times, and locations including St. Paul's Cathedral and Allegheny venues.
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Beighley
Daniel O'Connell
Penn Avenue
Anna CY
Elan
Jacobey
Butler
Brown
Wellsburg
Ronent M. Brown
Monnar
Gee M Clair
Wena Ave
M. Jas. Clair
Steuben Street
West End
Stupay
Dougherty
Mary
Forbes Street
St. Paul's Cathedral
Nannah
Ells Ideas
Market Street
Allegheny
Suspayy
F.u
Armstrong and Beaver
Owens
Greensburg
En Owens
Serape Eccoype Este
Fairchance Express
Union Depot
Schusler
Frankstown Avenue
Garetha
Peter Schuster
Zist
Stratman
Gerhard Stratman
Ph. Lange
Washington Street
Smith
Ae FriTos
Charles Smith
Sarah Downey
Craig Street
Allegheny City
Williams
George Clyde
G. W
Malinda Williams
Howard Street
Twelfth Ward
Meas
Atlantic City
Frame
Carpet price plunge drives Wiltons to two dollars per yard
XEW Advertisements touts record low carpet prices from last season, noting further declines despite higher manufacturers' costs. It highlights All-Wool Ingrain at 55¢, Tapestry Brussels 45¢, Body Brussels 85¢, Velvets 75¢, and a Wilton line cut to $1.40 per yard amid the extensive assortment.
New Advert for Busy B and B on April 20
A vintage advertisement proclaims a busy shopping scene at B and B with no special sale days for departments. Dress goods Silk trimmings linens wash goods cloaks curtains laces embroideries white goods gloves hosiery parasols and other departments report peak demand and ready service throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ae
Id Mo
B&e
Gents Furnishings Announces Wide Range of Menswear
The feature highlights a busy midweek stock of suits and jackets. New lines include Miss beer materials and trimmed satin suits priced from 25 to 250 with velvet trim. Also offered are gingham satin and challis ensembles from 5.50, calico options from 1 up, and light-weight wraps and Newmarkets signaling fresh arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terge
Brussels
Newmarkets
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Trey
Foley
W. 5. Williams
P.C.C.C
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Diamond Sts
New Court House
People's Store
Cappens & Dice
G. W. Schmidt
Pittsburg
United States
Eri Gibson
Melvale
Monticello
Mt. Vernon
Hannisville
Overholt
Guckenpene Hermitage
Moss
Large
Bourbon
W. H. McBrayer
Old Crow
Hermitage
Bond & Lilliard
Carlisle
Hume
Nelson
Parker
Steinmann's
Federal St
Wfssu
Eom Es Place
Sarah Silke
People’s Store
Harris
Ae Mardaas Eee
Easter Tech
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Gail Hamilton
Meee Denpacee
Sophy BE. Feltweil
Penn Building
James Archibald
North America
William L Jones
Western Insurance Coo
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
John B Jackson
P. Herbert
Kellogg's
A. Davis
XEW
Ingrain
Wat
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
McClintock
J. R. Anderson
Federal Street
Turn of the
Ingram
New
York
T. M. Latimer
Aplip
Atents
Ae Sonciher
Smarh
Ane Oa
Anufacturers
Mins, CO
Wood
Joseph Walton
G. Park
A.m.byers
Jas
J. Donnell
Geo
E. Painter
John Thompson
J. Adair
Jas. Little
Petitor August Ammon
Jalierrs
Boggs & Buhl
Wm, Semple’s
Ilata
OK AM Shin
Federal Allegheny, PA
Charming
Boys’ & Children’s
Cale
Ste
Gusky
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