Knights Withdraw From Supreme Legion and United Workmen
August 12 De Bors The Select Knights of the A O U W met in session with 13 legions present. They voted to sever allegiance to the Supreme Legion and United Workmen and adopt a new beneficiary article with fixed payments and assessments. The move yields independence and signals a major reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprcul
de Bors
Knights of the
J. A. Johnstone
J. C. Dunn
Rowan
Pittsburg
United Workmen
Bselect Knights
Nael Acker
Human No. 17
Allegheny City
Eschee Des
Yam
Long Contested Election Case Settled in Metzger Favor
In Williamsport on August 12 the court upheld John J. Metzger as the winner of the November 1888 election for judge by 44 votes over B. S. Bentley. Judges Bucher and Rockefeller delivered the majority decision after a lengthy contest, with safeguards around ballots urged. The cost of the contest totaled about 1 7000 for the state, with the remainder for other expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epatoe
Williamsport
John 3. Metzger
B.S. Bentley
Metzger
Beaver
Mayer, Bucher
Rockefeller
Bucher
Metsgers
Bip Fen
Murder Mystery Inquest On Joseph Brobeck
The coroner's inquest into the murder of Joseph B. Brobeck, killed in a box car on the Fort Wayne railroad, adjourned without new findings. Brobeck's body was sent to Rochester, his parents' home, as young Wickham remains in Chicago seeking funds and learning of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver Fas
Joseph B. Brobeck
Fort Wayne
Rochester
Oung Wickham
Brobeck
Chicago
Telegham
Dirpatce Freeport
Harry Ehrenfeld
Beaver River water shutdown halts oil works progress
Special telegram from Beaver dated August 12 reports water from Beaver river now contaminated with oil and oilfield well water. The ax and file works shut down due to boiler flooding making steam impossible. Fears of further shutdowns as water quality fails to improve. Some workers reportedly use ether or oil contaminated water as a stopgap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Focus
Beaver River
Butler Oil District
Ax and File
Crowds Fill Canton for Sixth Central Ohio Baengerfest
The sixth annual Baengerfest opened in Canton attracting visitors and excitement. A grand reception and concert at the tabernacle drew large crowds, with plans for a picnic at the fair grounds to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrox
Central Ohio
Tabernacle
Rockwell & Co’s tannery fire destroys parts of works
A late night blaze at Rockwell & Co. North Clarendon tannery, near Warren, Pa, damaged the crushing department and overheated bars igniting the frame work. Hides on hand were partially destroyed while main buildings escaped total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Rockwell & Co
North Clarendon
Street Railway Bold
Washington August 12 The Wash Electric Street Railroad Company with outside capitalists has sold all fronts to local gentlemen who will begin work. The capital stock of the company is 30 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirpatet
Ashington
Wash- Electric Street Railroad Company
Com
Prominent Attorney Arrested on Pension Extortion Charges
Parkersburg dispatch reports Henry A. Altiser of Calhoun county, a state legislator and pension attorney, arrested by Captain Roome on extortion and fake affidavits in pension claims. He allegedly charged fees over 100 in many cases and induced gifts to obtain payments. Four indictments exist with more expected. Altiser bonded $3,000 to appear at the next U.S. Circuit Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Henry A. Altiser
Calhoun County
Roome
Altiser
Canes
Lipden
Roane
United States
Tavenner
Meager Crime and Bank Changes Reported Across Cities
Quarrel over cards in a Clarksburg stable ends with James White shot by Wilson Morris. Charles Purest, a switchman in Cincinnati yards, loses both feet at Lima. A passenger train collision injures Fred Appleton. Bradford learns banker Peter Kennedy died in Florida. James Dowlan of Erie freight killed near Conneautville. Reynolds & Co. in Beliectare renamed Jackson Crider Hastings with new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Lima
Cincinna
Buockeagg
Clarksburg
W. Va
James White
Wilson Morris
Charles Purest
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Lima
Fred App Lon
Bradford
Peter Kennedy
Bradford National Bank
Chattahosee
Fla
James DowLan
Erie and
Pittsburg
Conneautville
Erie
Deenased
Ates
Reynolds & Co
Belietcare
Aevenany
G. Wackson
F. W. Crider
D. H. Hastings
Jackson, Crider & Hastings
Ohio Farmers Voice in State Legislative Shaping
Delegates from Ohio farmers held a preliminary meeting in Columbus and planned a Convention to unite agricultural groups. J H Brigham led the effort to form a unified front on future laws, with resolutions debating alien ownership, coinage, taxation, tariffs, and temperance. A large audience attended the State House meeting urging decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COL
J. H. Brigham
National Grange
Jonel Brigham
State House
Slow the Brickmakers Action Threatens New York Building
The Brick Manufacturers Association in New York and Brooklyn may suspend sidings work if a boycott by Trade Union spreads. Four Haverstraw firms faced demand to halt shipments to New York, risking local brick supply while industry expects the threat to be resisted and a strike unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Astor House
Haverstraw
Funeral notices from Allegheny city and surrounding townships
Obituary notices dated August 1890 list multiple residents by name with ages and funeral details. Entries include Armstrong 68, Mrs. Strong. Bronson, Mrs. 50, and Buffum, Cora L. 19, plus DRAKE, KILLMEYER, STONEY, WALLACE, and WALL with burial arrangements, residences, and times for services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Strong
E HL McCready
New York
L McGrends
Mansfeld
Archibald Ritchie
Washington Avenue
Allegheny City
Bronson
Jackson
Morgan Street
Allegheny
Ona Tavauunierae
Cora L
Joseph Maria Buffum
Wanassas
North Highland Avenue
East End
Intermont Private
Drisecoll
Thomas L. Derecont
W. J
D Loisaie Driscoll
Gangwish and
Ellastresta
Bloomfield
Daugherty
F. M
Grorce
Drake
George &. Ako
Mansfield
Killmeyer
Aner Killmeyer
Michael Cronin
Twenty-fourth Street
Mulberry Alley
St Patrick's Church
Bocaser
A.u
Carson Street
Southside
U. Friends of
Iron City Council
Birmingham Turners
Stoney
Dante
A. Stoney
Wallace
Summer Dress Goods Sale Promises No Carryover Loss
The notice proclaims unusually busy dress goods counters in August and promises no overstock this season. It emphasizes ongoing newspaper coverage and commitment to selling all summer dress goods despite any losses.
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Supreme Legion
Circuit Court
Meinger
Sram
Hoolew
Beaver Falls
Canton
Squire Brooss
Mt Pleasant
J. M. Gresham
Philadelphia
County
Westmoreland
Ohio Farmers’ Wants
Columbus
Brooklyn
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Hood
Byrmingham
Ala
Jasper Keith
Winston County
Bes
Keith
Walker
Breoings
Astrachan
Rosenbaum & Co
Pittoburg Lids Stewart
Setenenaceesnys oPittuaburg Fens
E. Bartley
Agnes Fink
Suh W. Burnett
Sarah J. Gant
Cesport
Lula E. Oes
Ciedostonencnst
Mullifair
Cereseses
Macioikey
Seneeverrevd
Wall
Midt
Rienand
Weat Carson Street
St Malachy's Church
Thirty-fourth Ward
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
UM Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
East
Pets ‘Telephone
Wreo
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
John R.R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Reasurrey
Pittsburg LN LL
SLO Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Fourth Svems
Samuel BR .Baldwix
Joux 5
Grana
Deasers Everywhere
Baldwin &Graham
Liberty St
Pennsylvania
Uae
KEW
Sheafer
Lloyd
Jyil-Wwf
Telephone
Makers OF
Harry
Srr Joseph
Federal St
Horne & Ward
Fifth Ave
Anita
LAIRD
Mammoth - Shoe
Ww. M. Daird
Watan
Weedsx
Danziger’s
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
Koechlin
Mile End
Turney
Garter Elastic
Price 100
Emeries
Canfield
Dexter
Clarks
O. N.T
Bodkins
Darners
Bon Ton
King’s
Clinton
Warren Hose
Ngw Ce
Hose
Latimer
T. M. Latimer
South Diamond
OUR
Oxford
Sixth Street
City
Himmelrich
Market Street
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Ence
Jy Uwr
Boggs & Buhl
Wren
Scarlet
Market ST
Atsauld
Leone
Sapolio
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