Wanamaker Attacks Western Union In Telegram Charge
Postmaster General Wanamaker publicizes a strongly worded letter to Norvin Green of Western Union Telegraph Company. He cites extensive evidence and argues the government telegram rate is unfair and that concessions should be considered to reduce the burden on the government and taxpayers. The exchange references past court rulings and the Pensacola case as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Dr. Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington
President Green
Postoffice Department
Washineros
D. C
Norvin Green
Western Union Ph Company
New York
Dean Bre
Congress
Pensacola
Supreme Court of the United States
Western Union Telecr
Company
Lomes
Dell Delvering
Siew
Ubegeo
First Government Aid Telegraph Line and Its Aftermath
A historical note discusses the first telegraph line in the country built with government aid and argues the government did not continue its prerogatives to extend and operate telegraph as a faster communication method than the post. The author states they investigated the subject themselves.
Late News In Brief From The Treasury And Rail Robberies
No bond offers were received at the Treasury Department yesterday. Isaac Twitchell, a farmer from Aneta, S D, was killed by a rifle shot. A train near Kansas City was reportedly involved in a disturbance. officials expect a president to depart Washington for Indianapolis with escorts. Masked men stopped a Fort Worth and Denver mail train, robbing passengers of about 2000 dollars. Floods and fires caused damage in several towns, with multiple deaths and missing persons reported. The Leech Lake Indians issue and government land cessions affecting thousands of acres are noted, alongside new federal appointments and office appointments in New Mexico and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Isaac Twitchell
Aneta
Sioe
Severs
St. Louis
Kansas City
Washington
Proctor
Loceoaaian
Comagues
Indianapolis
Sanday Siz
Ft. Worth
Ver Mail
Sistent Wind
Newburg
Ind
Erty
Ince
Honnerile
Pease
Archi
Joseph Cockore
Cari
Leech Lane
Edward Petex
Mexico
Joseph A. Clark
Maine
Calvin G
Young Pete Scanlon Rails Allegheny Rafting Venture
Peter Scanlon a 13 year old boy began a hazardous voyage on the Allegheny River. He assembled two frail planks into a raft and launched from near the riverbank as crowds gathered on Sixth Street Bridge. He guided the improvised craft upstream toward the headwaters amid rough waters and uncertain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scanlon
Allegheny River
Gallen
Seeteenmares
Sixth Street
Eller Accu
Councilman Rensichausen sues Officer Ketter for wrongful arrest
Alleged James Renziehausen filed a damages suit against Police Officer Joseph Ketter claiming a force arrest on August 3 at Central Station was without warrant or excuse and maricious. A capias has been issued for Ketter’s arrest. Facts were previously published in Tue DsiIpatenu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Renziehausen
Joseph Ketter
Renziehausen
Ketter
Central Station
Tue DsiIpatenu
Hearing On Saw Run Dam Nuisance Case Before Magistrate Gripp
Yesterday Samuel P. Andrews of the City Street Department and trustees J W Friend and Theodore Woods testified in a nuisance suit over the Saw Run Dam. The defense included claims against Pittsburg Traction Company and liens tied to Fifth Avenue improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Samuel P. Andrews
City Street Department
J. W. Friend
Theodore Woods
the Woods
Traction Company
G. A. Mingemeier
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg Traction Company
Fadea
Sineel
Battery B To Remain In Camp Until Seventeenth
Clerk Robert B Browne of Battery B Second Brigade New York Guard announces a correction to the prior item. The battery will leave Saturday and proceed to Allewstooth, staying in camp until the 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Browne
Saturwill
Allewstooth
Mrn
Bay
Two Large Estates in Orphans Court Winding Up Case
Judge Over in the Orphans Court ruled on objections by the heirs of George W. Smith to commissions charged by executors Dr. Hostetter and Mr. Cooper. The estate totaling 639000 saw 5 percent commissions amounting to 31000 amid disputes over partnership interests and an extra 9500 total for Doctor Hostetter. Isaac Craig Jr. filed Isabella Domingo estate inventory listing personal property at 34731 and real estate at 66100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
George W. Smith
Dr. Hostetter
Cooper
Smith
Hostetter
Isaac Craig, Jr
Isabella
Domingo
Crossley Hearing on Criminal Intimacy Case Before Alderman
Alderman Gripp held a hearing in the Crossley case with Mrs. Thomas Crossley charged by Mrs. Dr. M M Dewey. Evidence suggested grounds for court action, bond set, and a postponement to Wednesday noon. The room echoed with references to parties at 156 Webster Avenue and boarder Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Gripp
Thomas Crossley
M. M. Dewey
Dewey
de Deer
Crossley
Soran McKenna
Herman
Webster Allegheny
Alderman McKenna
Ground Fiver Gallery Cabinet Sale at 70 Federal Street
Cabinets priced at $1 per dozen advertised by Standard Photo Art Co at No. 70 Federal Street Allegheny PA. The ad urges bringing children as they are friends and notes the number 70 for the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Standard Photo Art Co
Ordinance authorize survey and opening of streets and sewers
An ordinance enacted by the Chief of Public Works authorizes surveying and opening of Thirty-eighth Street from a cited point to streets and sewers in a second class city. It repeals provisions to the extent they affect this measure and was ordained by the Select Council on July 2, 1858 with clerk notes.
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Pittsburg
Woolslayer Alley
H.P Ford
Geo. Sheppard
Geo
L. Holliday
Common Council
Booth
Wac McCatlin
Holere
Edinance Book
San Ol Hui
Commonwealth
Tuaneylvania
Cette
A.D
Ie Coen al G O
ABC
Geaneil
Geo. L. Holliday
Gizo
WM. McCalni
Diamond Street
Lovehnetd
Diamond
Old City
Commonwealth of Pennay Tania
H. P. Ford
Select Council
SEA Game Council
Geo. L Holliday
Com
Mon Council
Oeo
Covell
Geo. Bheppard
Woos
A. D
Twenty- Josaphine Street
Coun
Pennsylvania
FORD
P. BD
GEO. L. Oe
Geo, Booth
Wat McCallen
Siya
Bert Major
Albis
Aintant Mason's
Acces AD Lee
Department of Public Works
Clement
H. P. FO
Geo. Pared
Bowery Alley
Ce Deserenens
Pees
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hi. P. Loeeete
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Western Union
New York City
United States
Pete Scanlon
Rensichausen
Dr. Crossley
Dr. Dewey
United Government
Universite Genoe
Price
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicago
ST. Lovie
Shafer
Pah
Pitesburg
Lenace
Sanford
Samrony
Owl
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Cal
Louvieville, KY
Wew York
WB & Osbo Teaney
Jeteard Harrews
Maplewood Park
Wilkinsburg
George S Martin & Coa
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Louglas
Enema
Brockton, Mass
U. S
Instory
Eee Eckton
Mass
H.J
G. M. Lang
Griesritarmas
Yang Eeeneeee
Almawent Oy
Pittsbuerg
Ileoad Company
P&l Fk. Kh B
Cleveland
Cinemnats
Sree A
Bao Sn
Brom West
Tan
McKeesport
Elisabeth
Eom Elisabeth
Dally
Ieotary
STE Voure
Viunday
City Lisket
Il Smith Geldstreat
Abvnon Ee
Llegheny Valley
Leave Union Ae
Ena
Standard i
Pee Sa
Serurg
Western
le Leste
Usy
Akron
Toledo
Kane
the Builders’. Sale
Tle Lord Fauntleroy
Kauemanns
Fifth Avenue and
Smithfield Street
Pike Ares Railroad
Asseon
Twa A Dam
Eesgerie Asean Au
Nion Station
West Pennsylvania
Divisior
Faire Federal Sr
Ararun
Alleaveny City
Tress
Malesvilla
Ber Ee A
Soratapelle
Monoagahela Visor
Elizabeth
Sane Ogandi
Lvania Company
Ain
Ps 'Hdek Polun
Beaver
Altimore
Cara
Baltimore
Claclapat
Atom Gair
Ubon Daly
Socom
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