Dueber Talks Tariff and Watches in Canton Debrief
John C. Dueber, Canton watchmaker, discusses his company’s recovery after a treasurer’s manipulation. He praises McKinley, defends tariff protections, and argues silver should not be a monetary standard. He notes wage scales, Swiss manufacturing, and seeks reliable timekeeping with minimal deviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dueber
Canton
Monongahela House
Ohio
Major McKinley
Cincinnati
Major McKinler
Europe
America
Carton
Switzerland
Hillman Eyes Pittsburg Salvage Corps and Watch System
Leonard Hillman of Cincinnati aims to establish a Pittsburg salvage corps with a notifying bureau and Newman watch and fire signal service. The plan uses paid subscriptions from businesses, a floor box network, and a central bureau to call the fire department promptly, reducing time locating fire keys and improving response. Newman already runs the Cincinnati Salvage Corps and the method is in use there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hillman
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Newman Watch
Bureau
Fire Department
Newman
Cincinnati Salvage Corps
Passenger Service Improves On Akron Line
General Passenger Agent C C Seull of the Baltimore and Ohio road visited the city with executives to inspect the Akron branch. He noted slow progress on first run but the return trip covered over 76 miles in two hours, calling it good time on new track. Arrangements were made to run trains to Chicago from the Pittsburg and Western depot in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Seull
Baltimore and Ohio Road
City
Akron
Chicago
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny
Trains Shift to Daylight Hours and Faster Schedules
The article outlines a winter schedule with trains from Windy City Chicago leaving at 6:20 PM and arriving by 11:55 PM, and through trains from New York to be shortened from Pittsburg to Chicago by at least three hours once the schedule goes into effect. It notes new equipment, vestibuled cars without smoking compartments, and improvements to track. Excursion business is ahead of last season despite cold weather. August is favorable for the seashore, with heavy Atlantic rain and people in overcasts and straw hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarri Chi
Windy City
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Soul
Atlantic
Not Dead But Sleeping on the Welland Sleeper Car
Traveling Passenger Agent L M Warden recalls a comic incident aboard the Lake Erie train to Niagara Falls. An East End man, occupying the entire upper four, toppled after a mishap with curtains, then slept through the uproar while fellow passengers investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Warden
Lake Erie Road
East End
Lake Erie
Knights of Pythias
Niagara Falls
Carlengths
Welland
A Boston Engineer Plans a Garbage Furnace for Boston
Robert L. Walker, a Boston engineer, arrived at the Anderson and offered free furnace plans to Chief Brown. He described a two fire, water-cooled design to burn waste, convert it to gas, and then combust the gas in a second high heat chamber, claiming odorless results. The concept was reviewed by a local architect, and the reporter was asked if the idea is understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Walker
Boston
Anderson
Pittsburg
Brown
Seeing Sights in Europe by Prof Andrews
Prof Samuel Andrews describes a summer trip with school teachers to Europe. He recalls a storm aboard a steamer with two heavy Catholic clergy, a joke about prayers, and notes on Lord George and a poor gambler extradited to baccarat. In Liverpool he visits Kenilworth ruins, Warwick, Stratford, then London sights including Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Parliament, London Bridge and Hyde Park. The party planned Paris and Brussels. letter dated July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Andrews
Europe
7. W. Neely
West End
Prof. Andrews
J. W. Bell
Andrews
George
Liverpool
Kenilworth Castle
Warwick
Queen’s Castle
Stratford
Shakespeare
London
Westminster Abbey
British Museum
House of Parliament
London Bridge
Hyde Park
Paris
Brussels
Special train from Pittsburg and Western depot
Train leaves Pittsburg and Western depot Allegheny at 8 a.m. Monday August 3 city time arriving Toledo at 5 and Detroit at 7 39 p m no change of cars fare six dollars tickets valid until September 30 baggage for lodges and societies at McMahon Bros Adames 52 Fourth avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Depot
Allegheny
Toledo
Detroit
McMahon Bros & Adame
Fourth Avenue
Vour Depot
Mondaust
Unexpected Outcome of a Woman's Suit Against Her Husband
In a county court session Judge Collier and Judge Slagle presided over a divorce case where Dr. James A. McAlfresh defended against his wife Mrs McAlfresh claiming desertion and support neglect. She alleged California connections and a possible outside relationship while he described a strained marriage and custody disputes. The judge urged settlement, hinting Mrs McAlfresh must adapt or seek her own support, with trial to continue to allow establishment of a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Slagle
James A. McAlfresh
Washington Street
Smith
Tnio
Nine unhappy couples seek freedom in new divorce suits
Nine new divorce actions were filed. Cases include Carrie R. Mellinger versus Edward F. Mellinger after a March 1885 marriage and March 1890 separation with alleged cruelty. Margaret C. Schwalin versus George Schwalin after 1878 marriage and desertion in 1884. Elizabeth White versus Charles A. White after a June 25 1885 wedding and September 1885 desertion. Additional filings cite cruelty, beatings, and indignities. dates span 1882 to 1891 with multiple separations and alleged abuses. A commissioner was named to take evidence in the Sadie J. Short case against Robert Short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunter
Carrie R. Mellinger
W. W. Boyer
Edward F. Mellinger
Mellinger
Burleigh & Harrison
Margaret C. Schwalin
John Tittlebach
George Schwalin
Josephine Michaels
John O'Day
Talbot Michaels
Theressa Young
Ignaz Gottwold
Henry Young, Jr
Henry Meyer
Young
Collier Township
F. Thomson
Mary Lavin
Mary Woightley
Gee Thomas Lavin
A. H. Rowand
Minnie L. Cline
C. W. Cook
Ambrose E. Cline
John H. Jones
Maud Jones
Arogyinie
Sadie J. Short
Robert Short
Anti-Cruelty Society Expands To Animal Cruelty Work
A charter was granted yesterday for the Allegheny County Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The incorporators include Judge James H. Reed as president and 5. P. Conner as vice president with John Bradley treasurer and N. Ke. Dorente secretary. The new body uses the same officers as the Anti-Cruelty Society and will handle animal cruelty cases, while the existing society continues to aid children and the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Association For the Prevention
James H. Reed
P. Conner
John Bradley
N. KE. Dorente
John Gripp
J. ©. Morgan
T. C. Miller
J. O. Brown
BR. B. Seandrett
Anti-Cruelty Society
Saturday's Sentences In The Criminal Court
In the Criminal Court yesterday the following sentences were imposed Mike Gruber selling liquor without a license and on Sunday 60 fins and three months and 20 days in the Workhouse Reuben Miller keeping gambling house 100 fine and five days to jail William McCloskey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gruber
Reuben Miller
William McCloskey
Felonious assault and battery with penalties noted
Notes From the Courts report a felonious assault and battery bringing a $250 fine and four years in prison statement for Rene Moses Dick, and a liquor without a license case against John Wright with sentence suspended. Court notes include adoption of Sarah Hamilton, Common Pleas No 2 Sharpsburg Etna Republican Club, and a deed dispute in Robinson township between Cesar Druant and J D Sauters over a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Moses Dick
John Wright
James Mackr
Sarah Hamilton
Common Pleas
Sharpsburg and
Etna Republican Club
Cesar
J.D. Sauters
Robinson Township
People Going to Detroit for National Encampment Trip
A large group from Hays Post 3 and McPherson Post 117 G A R leaves on an 8 special Lake Erie train at 9 for the National Encampment in Detroit. Attendees include J B Eaton and wife J M Hays and wife Dr Franklin and wife George H Ladley and wife James Hunt and wife and others with a parlor car for a pleasant journey. Representatives for Pittsburg carriers depart for Boston, and various members and guests from nearby posts travel or attend events in cities like Denver Seattle and Lock Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
McPherson
Lake Erie Road
Detroit
J. B. Eaton
J. M. Hays
Dr. Franklin
George H. Ladley
James Hunt
Ja Tinefelter
Dr. Nardyz
B. A. Elliott
Braun
John McLain
Postoffice Department
Pannefels
Mixa Flem
Verona
W. H.nett
James Kearns
James Irwin
Pittsburg
Boston
Senco Stowe
United States District Attorney
Lyon
Porter
Philip Flinn
Evans
Charles S. McKee
John W. Moreland
Mary Stackrath
Good Templars
Lock Haven
Robert Fitzpatrick
P. A. Ricards
Denver
Pueblo
Portland
Seattle
Thomas M. King
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore
Akron Branc
Annie McDermott
Louisville
Andrew Barkley
Clifton Avenue
Allegheny
John K. Frye
Johnstown
Sprowls
Washington
Monongahela House
L. M. Cochran
Butler
E. Jewell and Wife
Oil City
St. Charles
William McCaleb
West Penn Road
Cape Cod
S. H. Gilson
Peter D. Nagle
Eleventh Ward
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Beinhauer
Prof. Golden
F. J. Gosser
George Smith
St. Clair
W. S. van Dyke
West Newton
H.H. Harrison
Wheeling
Duquesne
W. H. Hart
Penn Avenue
Ethel
Lakes
BR. F. Overholt
Scottdale
Robert A. Sayers
Waynesburg
Seventh Avenue Hotel
R. M. Mabon
Steubenville
L. M. Raney
New Castle
Anderson
J. W. Hunter
M. S. Kuhn
Mt. Pleasant
Central Hotel
George Anderson
Bedford
M. Rosenbaum
Long Branch
New York
McKean
R. H. Bo
Boggs & Buhl
Ae James P. Hallin
Chautauqua
Harry Oliver, Jr
Cresson
Kaufmanns Free Distribution Extends One Week More
Kaufmanns department store continues its costly free giveaway for six more days after two weeks of near ten thousand dollars in merchandise. The plan, praised for fairness, draws crowds as shoppers try for free purchases ranging from sixty-five cents to fifty dollars. Customers report joy and some amusements while the firm argues the event saves on storage and insurance costs and supports showcasing future fall and winter stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Work of the Women Building Homes for Soldiers and Widows
The Grand Army veterans will travel to Detroit today by rail and ship, with Post 128 leaving Ft Wayne depot at 7 o clock and others boarding at Union station. Mrs J K Wallace explains the Woman's Relief Corps aims to aid widows orphans and veterans, tracing its roots from Civil War relief societies to a national organization. The corps has grown to over 100000 members, funded substantial relief work, and established homes in Geneva Ohio and Brookville Pennsylvania, while supporting soldiers’ families and maintaining hospitals for nurses and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Detroit
Allegheny
Ft. Wayne
Union Station
Lake Erie
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. BR
J. K. Wallace
Women's Corps
Pittsburg
Angel of Peace
Appomattox
Grand Army of the Republic
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Indianapolis
Set & National Woman's Relief
Paul van Dervoort
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary
Minneapolis
John A. Logan
Relief Corps
Geneva
Department of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Memorial Home
Brookville
Woman's Relief Corps of Pennsylvania
Remarkable Rheumatism Recovery by Local Resident
Mr J Palmer of Pittsburg on Lawn Street credits eight months of rheumatic pain with excruciating joints and nervous aches in a testimonial praising the Electro therapeutic Institute at 507 Penn Avenue. He reports improved walking ease and reduced pain after sequential electrical treatments, calling the institute’s method the most scientific and rational and urging others to seek their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Palmer
Pittsburg
Lawn Street
Craft Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
Electropathic Institute
Penn Avenue
Mary J. Confer
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg Electropathic Institute
Paralysis Cured by Electropathic Institute Treatment
Mrs. John Fields of 30 Beaver Avenue Allegheny, once bed ridden for over five years with paralysis, reports being relieved by physicians at the Electropathic Institute. She describes intense suffering prior to the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fields
Electropathic Institute
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Distinguished party to attend boxing event at Recreation Park
Major William McKinley Republican candidate for Ohio governor and C. L. Magee will occupy a large private box at Recreation Park Monday evening. Also listed are bargains from Thompson's New York Grocery with wide discounts on flour, sugar, tea, soap, and canned goods, plus free delivery within 100 miles of Pittsburg stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Ohio
C. L. Magee
Recreation Park
St. Louis
Snider's
Thompson's
Eseereeeses
Detroit–Toledo Train Schedule At A Glance
From Detroit to Toledo departs Monday at 6 and 8 o'clock city time. Return from Detroit at 7 30 P M. No change of cars. Fare and tickets valid until September 30.
Effort to Restore Health Through Electropathic Treatment
A woman describes a sudden stroke leaving her helpless for months despite constant medical care. After four months of decline she tried Electropathic Institute therapy and shows gradual improvement, lifting an arm after six months of total immobility and performing duties she believed lost. She endorses the doctors and their methods as a potential permanent cure when relief seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereecees
Electropathic Institute
Enn Avenue
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M’'Kinley
Dueber
Lake Erie Railroad
Chicago Line
Uncle Sam
Mr. Hillman
Seull
The
Gounty
Grand Army Organization
Mrs. Wallace
John Palmer
Lawn St
Craft Ave
Penn Aven
Thompson
Penn Ave
Pittsburg, PA
Ér. U
Choice
Peopek
Kensington
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Allegheny River
Fidelity Title and Trust Company OF
Knsington
Burrell Improvement Company
Fourth Ave
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