Body of Day Express Victim Identified and Flood News
The body of Mrs. J A Ranney is identified and buried near Kalamazoo after being recovered from the Day Express wreck. In Johnstown a second body is found as streets fill with coffins and relief work proceeds despite Judge Cummins death. Streetcars and telephone service are planned to resume within ten days, with flood relief terms offered, and county nomination plans set for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirfator
Johns Tows
J. A. Ranney
Kalamazoo
Mich
Prospect
Millville Morgue
Johnstown
Judge Cummin
Canal
VW. 8
Donaldson
Tendent
Telephone Company
Cam
Freeh Candidate in Field for Gubernatorial Honors
A well known Democratic executive member visited the city on a mission to secure the party nomination for Governor for Hon. Frank Hurd of Toledo. The plan is backed by former administration supporters and party leaders including Mr Thurman, with delegates already pledging to the Hurd boom ahead of the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator
Younesrowr
Frank Hurd
Toledo
Cambell
R. Cam Basso
Thurman
Mysterious Escape at Lawrences County Jail
A prisoner named Sam Huston disappeared from the Lawrences county jail during a daily routine at about 10 to 12. Sheriff Hell escorted two strangers through the jail and the inmate vanished after dinner. Huston, recently moved from Beaver Falls, is described as Crom and is the only missing prisoner amid eight others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sproul Teleghas
New Castix
Lawrences County
Hell
Sam Huston
Huston
Beaver Falls
Bing
Crom
Beaver
Postal Boycott Hits Fleetwood Post Office
Wanamaker appointed Thomas N. Fretz as Fleetwood postmaster triggering a Republican boycott. Fleetwood residents route mail to Harborton for delivery, citing salary needs and party loyalty. Receipts have fallen and are expected to stay low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamakers
Dispatch
Heading
Wanamaker
Thomas N. Fretz
A. N. Frets
Congress
Fleetwood
Fretz
Ublicans
Hlandon
Reading Insane Asylum takes Lizzie Speyerer to hospital
Miss Lizzie Speyerer a 25 year old Reading dressmaker once employed by high society women became convinced a suitor was dead and awoke in a violent frenzy. She shaved her hair and destroyed dresses before escaping to the mountains and is reported captured again after a panic across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Speyeror
Westinghouse Sues Bedford Electric for Infringement
United States Marshal Miller served two subpoenas on F. Fletcher Jr., president of Bedford Electric Light Co., as part of George Westinghouse Jr. and Westinghouse Electric Company suits over a converter patent. Bedford plant uses Thompson Houston apparatus and will mount a defense. patent dispute ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford ShrRines
United States
Marshal Miller
Pittsburg
F. Fletcher
Bedford Electric Light Company
George Westinghouse, Jr
Westinghouse Electric Company
Ford Electric
Thompson-Houston
Shrote sues for 10000 damages in Ohio Common Pleas
Elijah E. Shrote files a $10,000 damage suit in the Common Pleas Court naming Daniel Gilbert Mahlon Reitgan Washington Moreheart Frederick Schuler John Pians and Frank Hendricks as defendants claiming a Toledo related dispute in Vanie. A separate dispatch notes Carlisle Democratic County Convention nominating a county ticket with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pixclay
Elijah E. Shrote
Common Pleas Court
Daniel Gilbert
Mahlon Reltgan
Washington Moreheart
Frederick Schuler
John Pians
Frank Hendricks
Shrote
Toledo
Vaniue
Carlisle
Fiela
Peeeer
Cartisio
Bearess
Newton
Penn
Box of Counterfeit Money Found in Old McKeeport Building
Workmen ripping out joists in an aging Fifth Avenue structure in McKeeport uncovered a stash of counterfeit silver coins dated 1813. The quarters and half dollars likely tie to a local counterfeiting gang active in that era, though the exact details and fate of the suspects remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeesport
Fifth Avenue
Acros
Mpeg
Union Glass Works to Run Next Year under Lawrence Works
The Dispath reports settlement of a strike at Union Glass Works in New Castle. The new firm, to be called The Lawrence Works Company, includes William Booker, William Norris and son, and John W. Knox. Most former employees have been rehired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New CasTie
Union Glass Works
Lawrence Works Company
William Booker
William Norris
John W. Knox
New Castle
Ore mines sale in Lake Superior district reported
From Yousactown August 12 the Iron River Youngstown and Florence ore mines on the Menominee range in the Lake Superior district, owned by manufacturers, were sold for about $1,000,000 to a syndicate with interests in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron River
Youngstown
Florence
Menominee Range
Lake Superior District
Ex President Cleveland Visits New England on Pleasure Trip
Ex President Grover Cleveland and his wife travel through South Framingham on a summer pleasure trip. Accompanied by editor Richard Watson Gilder and spouses, the party plans farm visits and hospitality at local estates including Foot Farm and Aili Farm, with several noted hosts mentioned.
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South Framingham
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Burnett
Local Items and Notable Incidents in Town and Vicinity
Ready Reading notes transportation calls for Gettysburg ceremonies on September 1 and 14, with pickup points at W. J. Patterson’s office and Charles Bert at Germania Savings Bank. Reports cover gas and oil development activity, a Greene County girl’s incident near Richhill, a runaway wagon damaging a telegraph pole, paving supervision duties, a cruel custody case, freight train collision in Leechburg tunnel, and a mayoral punishment for abuse. Also noted are a fatal fall at Jones & Laughling mill, a new Nellie Hudson No. 4 boat launch, a petition for Arm Bros. & Co.'s Em Beneficial Association charter, a Percy accident with fatalities, and Congressman Craig’s district patronage tour and talks with Warmcastle W. Internal Revenue officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Penneylvania
W. J. Patterson
German- American Insurance Co
Fourth Avenue
Charles Bert
Germania Savings Bank
Wood
Diamond Streets
Ross Township
Perrysville Road
Hellenie
AtLhce
Richhill Township
Greene County
Dix
Ese Néane
Peter Harrington
West End
Main Street
William Carzots
Philadelphia Asphalt Block Company
Federal Street
Dean
Mra Short
Robert Dean
Hillier
Leechburg
West Penn Road
Gatfield Kreitzer
Fred Carter
Black Diamond Steel Works
Steel Wagsntiarest
Pearson
John Eckert
Troy Hill
Arm Bros. & Co
Em Beneficial Association
Sk Percy
A. Craig
Brookville
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
al San Old War Horse
James
McKean
Sam Warmcastle
Delamater
Montooth
George A. Jenke
Auctions and notices mix with obituaries and sales
Fragmented 19th century notice page lists port sales with prices and vendors, followed by numerous obituaries and marriage licenses and funeral arrangements for residents of City and nearby towns. Names include Brundred Cook Carnahan Casey Duane McGoveran Phillips Scanlon Webster Haener and others with dates in August 1880s. Local addresses and church listings accompany interment and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundred
City
Ol City
Snes
Paterson
N. J
Orlando
Es Josefa
Ile
Carnahan
Wabash Avenue
West End
Torspar
Casey
Maneee Pa
Eest I Ochock
Frank
Jecemiah Coney
Duane
Montes
Michael Duane
Fauseral
Forty-fifth
Penn Avenue
John
Ot Ae McGoveran
Hatfield Street
Wepwespar
Phillips
Ang
Broad Street
Asa M
McDowset
Unloading Month Prompts Summer Stock Sale
Advertises a clearance to clear summer clothing as fall stock arrives. Emphasizes generous value and space for new inventory.
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Day Express
Freeh
Weminghouse
McKeeaport
Cleveland
New England
Craig
Joseph Lake
Brockway
Ayer
Dr. J. GC. Ayer & Co
Lowell
GS. Worth
Bottia
Wren
Parker
Parkele Giusur
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy
G. W. Schmidt
Atlantic
Boomer
Grant and
Diamond St
New Court House
Scanlon
Dennis Scanlon
Elbarow
Frankstown
Annie
Overhill Street
Webster
Sundale
North Mansfeld
James Archibald & Ae Ey
Smithfield
Central Hotel
Estern Insurance CO. OF
Wood Street
Alex TS
Rorbow
John B Jackson
WM. P. HE
Insurance Co
North America
JONES
Pearth
J. M. McClaren
Ats
N. B
McClintock
Her Ram
Ken
Adies
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny
Levis
Patenta
Tenue
Oregon
American Line
Liverpool
Great Bri
Ireland
Norway
Swo- Wright
Nard Live
Fee North Ae
Etraria
Aurania
San Umber
General Agents
New York
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
West
State Line
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Uebin
J. McCormick
Central
Rosenbaum & CO
Jersehys
Onyx
Orr
EPPS
Charles Somers
Wood St
Teignone Boc
Gusky
Market Street
Lisie
A G Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Ww. S
WM. Semples Stores
Allegheny, PA
Asc
Brown
Sixth Street and
JAS
Mnedl & Bro
Twenty-ninth Street
Meg
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