Palmer elected Commander in Chief at National G A R meeting
The New York delegate Palmer led on the second ballot and won the election as Commander in Chief. Born on Staten Island, March 2, he joined the Ninety-first New York Volunteers September 1, 1861, and fought in major campaigns including Five Forks. Since the war he painted and decorated Albany and led G A R posts in leadership roles while speaking forcefully at conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Weissert
Sniedburz
New York
John Palmer
Staten Island
New York Volunteers
Five Forks
Albany
New
State Capitol
Lew Benedict
J&7
Fr Bennett Warns On Immigration And Protection Policy
Fr Bennett of Cincinnati argues in favor of protective policy measures to restrict immigration. He compares wages under free trade to England and notes Ohio prefers restriction to maintain wages, citing arrivals from Italy and praising McKinley’s chance to win in a coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Bennett
Cincinnati
Eastern Express
Europe
Russia
Bennett
Ohio
Nottingham
England
New York
Gennest
McKinley
Chin
Body Identified as Charles Moten in Railroad Death
The unidentified man killed on the Pennsylvania railroad at Brushton Wednesday morning has been identified as Charles Moten, a carwasher for Citi zene' Traction lines. Moten had been missed from work for days. his body was sent to the morgue and identified by the assistant undertaker. An inquest is expected to conclude today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
National Association of Unlon
Congress
Comrades of the Battle
J. RR. Moore
Washington
Juadine Oo Ae Suively
Anderson, D
Te. Dol. Briggs
Battle Creek
Mich
Executive Council
E. T. Lee
D. E. Hinees
Eugene Payne
Iowe
John M. Hennes
Ohio
Robert 5. Giberson
Th- Nol
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brushton
Wedovesday Worning
Charles Moten
Citizene
Mateo
Homewood
Union Depot
Burgess Lloyd
Mr. Moorhead
Sharpsburg
Riddle
Amalgamated Lodge
Tote
Labor Pritwme
Amalgamated Association
Moorhead Bro. & Co
A. A
John Moorhead
Savevine Mill
Moorhead
Half Married Couple Separated During City Ceremony
Joseph Fischier of Ml Industry Street and Mise Helena Schmell of Cleveland appeared before Alderman Hartman in Ward Twenty Seven with a license and began a ceremony. About halfway through, Catholic practice halted the rites, and the couple left to be joined by Father Scloers in Allentown where the marriage was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fischier
Industry Street
Mise Helena Schmell
Cleveland
Hartman
Aaron
Father Scloers
Allentown
Moorhead Firm Pressed for Peace Talks Over Sharpsburg Mill
Borough officials and Burgess Lloyd led a mission to Moorhead, Brother & Co. to urge an amicable settlement of the Sharpsburg mill strike. Moorhead agreed to confer with his workers, while officers plan an injunction to curb activity. The Amalgamated lodge denies riot claims and expects Weibe’s return to weigh next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Vesuvius
Burgess Lloyd
Moorhead, Brother & Co
Moorhead
Charters Granted Local Concerns Include Coke Furnace Firm
The Oliver Coke and Furnace Com and the West Derry Glass Co along with the Reserve Premium and Loan Association received charters yesterday. The first two entities were previously noted in The Distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Coke and Furnace
West Derry Glass Company
Reserve Premium and Loan Association
Miners' Dispute Settled in Cokeville
Secretary Parker of the United Mine Workers in Scottdale reports a letter from Cokeville stating the dispute there between the workers and owners has been adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
United Mine Workers
Scottdale
Cokeville
Boon
Buying Chicago Plant Sparks Youngstown Investor Talks
A group of Youngstown capitalists negotiates to acquire the Calumet Iron and Steel Works plant in Chicago, a facility constructed by an earlier steel magnate, amid ongoing bidding and market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Youngstown
Calumet Iron and Steel Works
Rocsted
Niedringhaus Cautioned Over Tin Plate Labor
Immigrant Inspector Layton warns Mr. Niedringhaus to slow down on importing workers. He urges testing American workers first, citing competent local labor and evolving Welsh tin plate methods. The debate contrasts Welsh and European workers and references views of P. H. Laufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
Washington
Foster
Amalgamated
Imm T
Layton
Niedtinghaus
Wales
Jenkins, Taylor, Strave
Edwards
P. H. Laufman
Europe
HO Pipe Trust Formed Amid Ruinous Competition
A Philadelphia meeting of wrought iron and boiler tube manufacturers discussed trade conditions and low prices. They agreed to a 24 percent discount reduction to raise manufacturers' prices, denying any trust formation while aiming to equalize trade within districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Tube Works
How Aluminum Dropped and Its Price Compared to Steel
The article traces aluminum price history from $50 a pound to $14 and 90 cents for 90 percent purity, noting aluminum as abundant and lighter yet strong, with steel prices dropping from $128 to about $78 per ton. It suggests aluminum may fall to cents per pound if trends continue.
Arrington Expected Back For Union 6111 Meeting
Mr Arrington left the city for Ohio but is expected to return for tonight's Green Bottle Blowers League union 6111 meeting. Mr Goas remains in the city for ten days as talks of amalgamation with the Flints continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrington
Green Bottle Blowers League
Ohio
Union No
Goas
The
Flints
McKeesport Forms Cheap Telephone Service
A new telephone company was organized yesterday in McKeesport by responsible men. The new Bell Company line will cover the local field with day and night service at half price, addressing the city’s long standing need for improved phone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Bell Company
Icily
Dalzellites Elected Tariff Club Delegates at Scranton Meet
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club of Pittsburgh elected delegates to the Scranton Convention and urged full recognition of all properly organized Republican clubs. Forty-seven new members joined and over 200 attendees heard Thomas W. McClure cast votes for C. L. Magee W. H. McCleary John Doyle as delegates with Flinn Upperman and John Gripp as alternates. A resolution supported admitting all clubs to the convention regardless of date or candidacy, and a committee on resolutions reported the call for unity within the State League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Club
C. L. Magee
Republican Tariff Club
Scranton
Republican Club
A. C Robertson
Thomas W. McClure
C.L. Magee
W.H. McCleary
John Doyle
William Flinn
John Upperman
John Gripp
Republican Party
League Reublican
Young Men’s Republican Tariff Club
Pittsburg
State League
John Dalzell
Tox the Pelicans
State of Publican
Ueague
George H. Treusch
James Mcc-Knight
Gamble Weir
Udlican Tarif Club
Lee
Harcourt Place Seminary in Gambi
Readable OCR notes a school named Harcourt Place Seminary located in Gambi. The item presents minimal context or details beyond the institution's name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt Place Seminary
Bright Pea Earneston
Gambi
Building Whalebacks in Pittsburg to Shape Global Trade
The article argues for locating whaleback shipyards in Pittsburg to secure a stronger share of world tonnage and fuel efficiency. It cites the city’s booming coal and glass industries, notes nickel steel as a potential improvement, and discusses economic motives and channels for moving coal and wheat via Great Lakes and river routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Duluth
Pittsburg
Police Busy in Allegheny Court Rounds and Arrests
Police activity clusters around Allegheny with multiple arrests. Individuals named include Jonx Parce, Charles Butler, and Dan Manly for bathing in the Allegheny River. Michael Arizonieck accuses an assault. Other cases involve false pretenses,Battery, and malice in various wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roneut Granam
Ford
Jonx Parce
Charles Butler
Dan Manly
Allegheny
Albery
Sixth Street
Notable shift in ideas reshaping industry and forests
The passage notes how ideas once deemed chimerical have been adopted in recent years, with iron pit concepts and mine cotions reducing fires and preserving forest remnants. It outlines potential to safeguard forests and unlock a large business interest through these evolving approaches.
Desperate Brother Seeks Workhouse Visit for Sister
A middle aged man, claiming Edith Martin as his sister, asked Mayor Gourley for a workhouse visitor ticket. He alleged his sister, possibly using a false name, died three months ago and has had no contact since. A ticket was granted after his emotional plea.
Military men move to camp near Ravenna
Captain A P Shannon Lieutenant J Eibaum and 25 men of the Washington infantry left for Sandy Lick camp five miles from Ravenna. Quartermaster Sergeant J B McEwen and a detail loaded paraphernalia. the squad left by the midnight train. Lieutenant Geilius and about 25 more will depart tomorrow. Some Arnold camp men came to town for a change, and several Eighteenth Regiment members went last night in civilian dress but with accoutrements.
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A. P. Shannon
J. Eibaum
Washington Infantry
Sandy Lick
Ravenna
J. B. McEwen
Geilius
Arnold
Eighteenth Regiment
Paper warehouse fall proves fatal at Godfrey Clark’s
Timothy Geary aged 44 of No St Locust street died last night from injuries suffered Friday at Godfrey Clark's paper warehouse. He fell several feet while stacking packages and struck his left side. The doctor states the fall caused Lapopieus leading to death. The Coroner holds an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Geary
No. St Locust Street
Godfrey & Clark
Geary
New Musical Invention Is Both Organ and Piano
A novel instrument combines organ and piano features in a compact upright form with seven full octaves and a piano-like action. No visible stops or bellows, two handles, simple pedals, and a six year old can operate it. The device aims to merge parlor appeal with piano touch and variety of tone, offered by H. Kleber & Bro. at 506 Wood Street for potential buyers to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Seashore Excursions Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The fourth in a series of seashore trips departs August 20 from Union Station at 8:50 p.m. A round trip fare of $10.00 is valid ten days from sale to Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle City or Ocean City. Special Pullman train and East Lake coaches provided. regular trains also available 4:30 and 8:10 p.m. Tickets include Pullman sleeping cars on night trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Seashore
Cape May
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Pullman
East Lake
Tnion Station
Stags-Head Shirt Ad and Atlantic City Excursion
An advertisement touts the Stag's-Head shirt as comfortable year round with a perfect fit from Horne & Co. Atlantic City excursion announced for Thursday August 13 via the B. & C. R. Rate ten dollars round trip. Trains depart at 8:15 PM and 9:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Local Market Draws Large Crowds in Allegheny
A lively shopping scene unfolded at Simon's on Ohio Street in Sook Allegheny as buyers snapped up cloth tops, dyed buttons, and shoes ranging from 2 to 8 dollars. A bustle of shoppers and several vendors including B&B and Boags reported brisk sales amid a busy, festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Ohio St
Sook
Allegheny
No Papers Needed Allegheny Sub-Officer Breaks Records
Gleanings from the sister cities recount two police misadventures in Allegheny. A sub-policeman without warrant dragged a man to Beaver, Pa, where the prisoner escaped and the officer was discharged. Hans Fullerton, driving a loaded team, drank on duty and was arrested after returning to Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Alliance
Beaver
Hans Fullerton
Kornman
Albert Irvine Christy
Shady Avenue
Johnson
Allegheny Central Station
Pittsburg
Scott
Christy
Durance
J. P. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
McAleese
Fred
Muth
Woman Accuses Husband and Bradley of Assault in Brownsville
Mrs. Julia Ryan of Brownsville avenue told Alder man Hartman she was beaten and expelled by her husband John Ryan and Frank Bradley. Bradley allegedly nailed the door to keep her out. she reentered and was assaulted again. Warrants issued for all four involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ryan
Brownsville Avenue
Alderman Hartman
John Ryan
Frank Bradley
Carel Brown Reports Issued Amid City Updates
Carel Brown's third annual report appears in book form. A theft at 62 Union Avenue Allegheny saw about 31% worth of silverware stolen. Police alarms total 34 with 51% miles logged by patrol wagons. Payroll and inspectors trimmed in Allegheny water service. A contractor James McCoy fell ill on Wylie Avenue and was taken to hospital. Multiple local notices include a marriage at the criminal court and a funeral for G. H. Anderson. A fire at David Jones's, a hearse collision on South Tenth and Carson Streets, and various civic brief items complete the day’s Allegheny notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carel Brown
John Herron
Union Avenue
Allegheny
Auornway F. M. Kren
Birmingham Ge
Allegheny Sub-Committee
Ehlers
James McCoyz
Arthur Street
Wylie Avenue
Essere
J. Boyd Duff
Cher Patterson
Criminal Court
Thomas Smith
Ann Guison
G. H. Anderson
Trinidad
J. N. Pew
North Highland Avenue
Ewatye Company No. 5
David Jones
Soho Street
Schuchman
Birmingham
South Tenth
Carson Streets
Fall Dress Goods Styles Debuting Exclusively
Fall dress goods listing English suitings cheviots and serge cloths in exclusive styles controlled by the store.
Cyclorama Hall Not Sold After Stockholders Meet
At a Cyclorama Company stockholders meeting in the Western Insurance office, W P Herbert presiding, a sale and lease of the building was discussed but not finalized. The hall cost about 90000 to build and paint, now stands idle with contents distributed to G A R posts. A new meeting is planned to pursue terms with a purchaser slated to repurpose the hall for conventions and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cyclorama Company
Western Insurance Company
W. P. Herbert
Yesterda
Herbert
G. A
Oso Ponte Hall
Massive Reductions For Various Fabrics And Garments
At Greater Reductions than ever, room for other consignments. High grade printed India Silks with designs and colors, formerly $x and $150, now 75 cents and $1 per yard. 25 pieces Black and White Hasutar Suxs, reg. $150, now $1 per yard. Wash Srixs $1 now 50c. All-wool Prams and Stripes $1 now 50c. Cxeviot Piarps and French Surr ines cut from $125 and $150 to 75c a yard. Scotch ZerHyr GincHams, before 46c and 50c, now 16c to 19c and top pieces 25c. Ladies' Mackintoshes on sale, best ever shown. Special prices on Fridays and Saturdays.
To the Flowery Kingdom Two Mongolians Visit and Passport Granted
Yee Gob and Yee Lee accompanied by Rev. E B Donehoo called on Mayor Gourley and others to obtain passports enabling their return to China after visiting home. Yee Lee, 2 years old, will visit his wife unseen for four years. Yee God, a clerk for seven years, will return to Canton to marry a chosen bride. The Saenn were held up by Chinese immigration restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee Gob
Yee Lee
E. BR. Donehoo
Gourley
Edwards
Yee God
Second Avenue
Canton
America
Saenn
City Clerk Booth and Printer Best in Office Brawl
In a spirited dispute in the City Clerk’s office yesterday City Clerk Booth challenged printer Thomas Best over delays in contract records. The clash escalated as Best denied the charges and an exchange of blows left Best reeling before he vowed to seek legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Thomas Best
Best
Mr. Best
Unnamed West End man jailed on assault charge
Nick Smith of Stueben street West End is jailed on a charge of assault and battery brought by his wife Mary Smith. The suit, advised by Humane A O'Brien, alleges the husband beat his wife who is 19 and married at 16. The case continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Smith
Stueben Street
West End
Mary Smith
Humane A . O'Brien
Smith
Penny Avenue Stores Offers Various Curtain Goods
Jos. Horne and Co advertises curtains in all kinds and parts suitable for sash curtains transoms vestibule windows splashers and short curtains. Items described as perfect clean and choicest patterns to be sold today and tomorrow.
Sale Prices at One Dollar Center Store Event
Center of the store offers lace curtains ends at one dollar each, with many items priced far below cost. Chenille table covers, upholstery fabrics, tapestries, and sash-curtain stuffs are offered in assorted colors and qualities, all for today and tomorrow to clear inventory.
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Henry M. Duffield
Michigan
T. S Clarkson
Nebraska
Peter B. Avers
Delaware
Albert E. Sholes
Georgia
Clarkson
Sret
BR Payne
Florida
D.C. Milner
Kansas
A. B. Kendrick
Iowa
Mr. Payne
Benjamin T. Stevenson
Connecticut
William Warner
Mt. McGregor Cottage
Rnal
G. A.B. Encamp
Comea
M. J. Kleder
Hansas
Aliceep
Massachusetts
Nei Sanford Chapin
Hits Anna Grubb
New Jersey
Alonzo Page
Illinois
Mexico
Washiexton
Robert J. Hendershot
Rappahannock
Alper
Hendershot
Lincoln
Burnint
Horace Grevier
Maine
John J. Spillane
Detroit
E Pr. Bennett
Moorhead, Bro, & Co
R. D. Layton
Mr. Niedringhaus
Mer. Moorhead
Lok
Weibe
Association
Lancaster
Joseph H. Brown
Seale Cee
ME Niedringhaus Cautioned
HO Pipe Trust
Dalzellites
Ceylon
Isle
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Nova Scotia
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Mobile
McDougal
Liverpool
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Welland Canal
Charles W. Wetmore
Sydney
Capeton
Buffalo
New Orleans
Louisville
Gulf
Wetmore
Rio Janeiro
John Ball
Connellsville
Lex Paten
Michael Arizonieck
Derman Hartman
Wiltiam Coorer
State Alley
Cahill
Charles Dolan
Frank Killain
Stolzenbach
Thomas McMahon
Brophy
Butler County
Reddick
Butler
Dans Craix
Southside
Greensburg
Demmel
Central Station
CosstabLe Lryper
Twenty-sixth Ward
Annie Herber
Foxaller
South Twenty-fourth Street
Grace Lutheran Church
Joay Cuntis
Larimer Avenue
East End
Mercer
Alderman Means
Kate Hawk
Kerr
Jerome
Plumalley
Axprew Patterson
Western Pennsylvania
McGarey
Kate Yengley
Herman H
Peter SuHreens
Grant Street
Alderman McGarey
Daniel Black
Y Yee
Edith Martin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Irwin
Boags & A
Halton
Thaddeus T. K
Freeport
Hans
Thornton
City Matters
Cresson
Many Bonis
Twelfth Ward
St. Francis Hospital
McDowell
Alderman Gripp
Hueus & Hacxe
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Son
John Fasinger
Gregory Street
JOS. Horne & CO
Penny Avenue Stores
Manufacturers
Odds and Ends
Wisesen
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