Butchers Day Picnic in Ross Grove Draws Thousands
A Ross Grove gathering of Allegheny butchers and Pittsburgers drew 5 000 to 8 000 attendees with baseball games, a mule race, dances, and abundant food. An unidentified man, about 200 pounds with a light mustache, fell from a train and was killed. his body was taken to Haltzheimer's in Sharpsburg.
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Ross Grove
West Penn
Butchers
Allegheny
Pittsburgers
Haltzheimer
Sharpsburg
Trunk Line to Raise Iron Freight Rates in September
Pittsburg freight agents plan to restore old iron rates effective September first after a June reduction to ease a dull trade. The move, agreed by the Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations, would apply to iron shipments east and west of Pittsburg. Officials expect possible rate hikes beyond the old tariff as industries rebound.
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Pittsburg
Pees
Third Annual Balti more and Ohio Excursion to Atlantic City
The third annual trip will leave this morning with ten cars. Five parlor cars are included and in the evening three extra sleepers will be added to accommodate excursionists on the normal train.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic City
Petition for Reserve township annexation to Allegheny recalled
A deeded petition for annexing part of Reserve township to Allegheny was reportedly lost after being circulated for signatures. It was given to Squire who could not locate it. Officials expect to prepare a new document as most citizens favor the annexation.
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Reserve Township
City of
Allegheny
Squire
Young Man Falls from West End Car in Accident
Benjamin Timmons of Main Street fell from the rear platform of a West End car yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe scalp wound. He was carried to A. G. Streib’s barber shop where he was revived after remaining briefly unconscious.
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Benjamin Timmons
Main Street
A. G. Streib
McFeenan Sues Collins for 2000 Damages Over Rain Roof
John McFeenan and his wife filed a lawsuit against John Collins and wife seeking $2,000 damages. They allege rainfall from the defendants' roof caused dampness in McFeenan's cellar.
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John McFeenan
John Collins
McFeenan
Stomach Bitters Promoted as Vital Health Tonic
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure all for digestion and nerves. It claims the tonic strengthens digestion, nerves, appetite, and athletic vigor while aiding blood, malaria, biliousness, constipation, and rheumatism.
Excursion to Atlantic City by the B and O R R
Advertises a day trip to Atlantic City by the B and O railroad with trains leaving in the morning and at 9 20 P M. The round trip fare is ten dollars and tickets are valid for ten days.
Johnstown Relief Funds Show Large Disbursement Efforts
State Commissioner J B Scott reports progress on distributing 2 3 million in Johnstown aid. Funds advance via simplified method and bank handoffs as local towns listed donated amounts with Beaver and others contributing. Governor Beaver and Adjutant General Hastings to visit Johnstown.
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Scout
Johnstown
J. B. Scott
Dis Paton
Kremer
First National Bank
Cummin
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Bellevennon
Binksville
Brady's Bend
Bridgeville
Brookville
Brownaville
Bargettstown
Borough
Cano
Car
Cochranton
Confluence
Connellsville
Coraopolis
Corry
Cuse Creek
Derrick City
Douglass Station
Duke Center
Field Chartiers Ogh
Mercer
Miles Grove
Millerstown
Monongahela City
Natrona
New Brighton
New Castle
New Cumberland
New Wilmington
North Clarendon
North East
Oakmont
Oil City
Parkers
Parker
Parnassus
Port al
Republica Rochester
Ruft'’s Dale
Baltsburg
Verona
Warren
Hastings
Glass agents in Pittsburgh industry laments slump and exodus
A Monongahela House glass agents meeting reports dwindling numbers from 29 to about a dozen. They blame lower orders, heightened competition from new glass houses, and cheaper freight rates to the West. An agent notes disrupted confidence after a new administration hurts trade.
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Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Peng Eg
Findlay
Fostoris
Suit Filed for Divorce in Rankin Case at Central Hotel
Mrs. Josephine H. Rankin sues for divorce from Dr. W D Rankin alleging infidelity. The affair at the Central Hotel last June involved a prominent McKeesport business man and sparked a dispute leading to the court action.
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Central Hotel
W. D. Rankin
Josephine H. Rankin
Dr. Rankin
Impostors Selling Glasses Pose as Doctor Across Counties
Citizens warn of imposters traveling with eyeglasses and posing as Dr. BO Penn Ave or agents, chiefly among farmers. Dr. Sadler at 84 Penn Ave denies any partners or agents and offers help to victims. those defrauded may prosecute.
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San At
M. Ferenson
Parnassus
J. T. Crouch
Venitin
Washington Co
Westmoreland Co
BO Penn
Sadler
Penn Ave
Niagara Falls Excursion by Allegheny Valley R R
A round trip fare of 475 cents to Niagara Falls and back via Allegheny Valley R R. The Saturday August 17 departure features Eastlake and Pullman palace sleeping cars. Leaves Union station at 8 50 P M EST. Ticket valid four days for return.
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Allegheny Valley
RK. R
Eastlake
Pullman Palace
Union Station
Bank Adopts $100000 Surplus and 4 Percent Interest
Advertising a capital and surplus figure for the bank with $100,000 capital, $45,000 surplus, deposits from $1 and up, and interest allowed at four percent. Located at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth, Capital.
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Smithfield Street
Cor
Real Sacques seal jackets and repairs offered
Ladies may send seal sacques to J. G. Bennett & Co. fur makers at Wood street and Fifth Ave Pittsburg for reshaping relining or conversion to section wraps. For $10 a crepe suit of cassimere or evand silk mix is advertised with limited time only two days. C C corner Grant and Clement on opposite the new Court House.
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J. G. Bennett & Co
Wood Street
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg
C. C
Grant
Clemend
New Court House
John
McKeowsr
Tas Smithaerd
Esty
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Penene
Pecerere Pamanens
Cincinnati
Keyston
Queen Anne Sivas
Bes Numa
Seonpien Hall
Rance
Bath
P.hhl
Fourth Ave
Edwin
Elwood
Peng
Liggett
Sean
Unskland Square
Rene
Duralwy
C. H. CE
Cate
C.C. W. Watt
Ivy Street
Fe Rale Ae
Villa
John F. Haxter
Geldstaals
Center Ave
Cnbupenthene
No. Black & CO
Oakland
LON Bros
East da
Jubn F. Baxter
Smithfield St
Anli
Fes Sal
Ronp
Black &Co
Kaclid
Fr. Baxter
Biz
Felon
San Otice
Brown, Gray & Co., Limited
Pena Ooren Street
Silver Convention in St Louis Promises Mining Debate
Pittsburg geologist Charles A. Ashburner discusses how Mexican lead ore imports undercut US miners. He argues tariff law loopholes favor silver ore and notes a looming silver convention in St Louis to press Congress for remedies affecting mining and industry.
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Charles A. Ashburner
Pennsylvania State Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Ashburner
United States
Mexico
Treasury Department
Congress
Washington
Althrough
St. Louis
England
Remarkable Cure Claimed By Iron City College Ad
A long OCR fragment describes cures from various ailments including stomach trouble diarrhea and cancer. It touts Dr Hartman Ills of Life and Peruna Medicine as remedies. The text promotes Iron City College in Pittsburgh with extensive claims about its programs, facilities, and success, urging readers to enroll.
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John Smertz
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
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