PREDICTING A BREAK Hopeful West Virginia Republicans Begin Strong Push
West Virginia voters face a likely brutal 1890 campaign as both parties prepare after state conventions. Republicans plan a vigorous drive to align the state with protective policy and Union veterans while Democrats warn of a hard fight, citing Homestead tensions and organized efforts to mobilize voters. Local leaders discuss candidate appeal, party strength, possible coalitions, and the impact of new registration and ballot changes on the coming contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreri
Wree
Mna
West Virginia
South
Commonwealth
Harrison
Reid
C. B. Hart
Minneapolis
Goff
Mr. Hart
Fleming
Carnegie
Virginia
Davis
Senate
McCorkle
United States
Jefferson Davis
Mountain
LDB
Grasshoppers in Droves Ravage Ohio Crops
Grasshoppers swarm Norwalk Ohio and surrounding Huron county areas destroying oats and other crops. Whole fields of oats are plowed under or cattle driven through fields to curb damage while garden vegetables and green plants suffer widespread ravages across farms in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Huron
Farmer Shot Four Times by Sweetheart's Brother in Cowpex
Owen Cosley, a 25 year old farmer near Cowpex Illinois, was killed this morning by Richard Dunaway who shot him four times after Cosley refused to leave the country following the sister’s betrayal. Dunaway believed Cosley had wronged his sister and there have been no arrests yet. A police note mentioned a demented prisoner named Michael Jordan in custody in Indiana. Also included are public notices and excursion announcements for travel to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Atlantic City with dates, rates, and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowpex
Ill
Owen Cosley
Richard Dunaway
Cosley
Dunaway
Cosey
William Renewalk
Henry County
Ind
Michael Jordan
Austin Jordan
Pittsburg
Light Suit Are Doomed by Fashion Edict and Dye Offer
Fashion dictates light summer suits soon dyed in black. Pfeifer advertises dyeing services with contact options at 441 Smithfield Street and 100 Federal Street, Allegheny, promising to dye and retain the suit until needed. Canton Ohio Barnett House offers first class rooms and sample rooms with modest rates. Mrs Wixstow’s soothing sea and remedies for teething are advertised for children. Angostura Bitters touted as beneficial for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeifer
Smithfield Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
Trea
Canton
Snow Flake Drapery Offers New Lace Curtain Line
A local ad promotes Snow Flake Drapery with light airy curtains in blue green olive and terra cotta at 1.90 a pair, plus higher grade sets at 3 a pair. Also advertised are heavy chenille table covers, fringed linen, and decorative pillow covers with prices and discounts highlighting exceptional value.
Greatest India Silk Offer Ever Made At Public Sale
Mostly light grounds with stripes and polka spots, 2114 inches wide, 125 pieces offered for cash. Importer sold late and this sale promises to move quickly, with patterns in navy pink lavender bronze red on cream grounds and a mix of polka spots and stripes. About 100 yards include dark red cardinal shades with large black polka spots.
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India
Pitneburg
Tteburg
Soentsa Bolt
Sc Wall Pee
G. G. O'Brien
Fifth Avenue
Court House
Obituary notices page with August 1892 deaths and details
An assortment of death notices and funeral announcements from McKeesport and nearby towns. Records list names such as Burns, Chislett, Dutch, Greaves, Kennedy, Mulvaney, Murdock, Niebau, O'Donnell, Schwinn, Sinclair, Thompson, Wallen, and Wilson with ages, residence addresses, and funeral arrangements. Some entries include dates, times, and places like Allegheny City, Bridgeville, Sewickley, and Wellsville, with requests for attendance and flowers omitted in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Madison
Allegheny City
Aerome Burns
Iurist Eon
Kate Burns
Natrona
Chislett
Fortyfourth Street
Mancarrint L
Arthur Chislett
Greaves
Bridgeville
Groner Murrear
J. W
Sadie W. Greaves
Grorce Murray
W. Andie W. Greaves
Kenneday
Mulvaney
Jenny Lind Street
McKeesport
Sven W. Boyle
Murdock
Sewickley
James H. Murpock
Wellsville
Ohio
Niebau
Atl
Joan KR Nizeacm
Hazel Street
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church
High Street
Fifth Avenue
O'Donnell
Epee Daaseit Neon
John J
Bridget
Bedford Avenue
Tursday
Schwinn
Earl Schwinn
Apter Oon
Oalo Street
Allegheny
Sinclair
James
Edwin C
Annie Sinclair
Templeton
Waowxspar Monnime
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones
Homestead
Elkins
Osm Inan
Pittabore
Hiranana City
5Th Louis
Chicago
Knights Pythins
Kansas City
Ecipal
Cood
Kunsas City
St. Louis
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pitesburg
Parker
Brerme
Preifer
Marion Harland
Levelands
Cleveland
America
Orion P. Miller
William Elizabeth
Lioyd
Wene Coliier
Mary A. Bickar
W. Price
Duquesne
Margaret Bueens
William Maus
Payette Township
Habu
Marie Birk
Enene
Ital Bar
Micheal J. Eveesrsek
Bare Dames
H. McClinton
Katie M
Rae Medocs
Crneenenesy
Marsh Duvall
Knoxville
Minnie Newell
John Sweeney
Minnie Jones
cKeeesport
cReesport - Pitsburg
Pitteburg
Richard Ak
Sno Town
Il Bartetls
Ohn
Bry
Aestsbarz
Pittsborg
Peter McMahon
Bars
Congress
Anderson
Writtam
John and
Rose Anderson
Wallen
Narragansett Pier
Augusta
Cuanel
Zimmerman
Tutt
Tut
William H. Wood
Forbes Street
Oakland
Oakland Avenue
INS. CO
North America
William J. Jonea
Western Insurance CO
WM. P. Herbert
China
Ginniff & Steinert
Wood Street Carpet House
Wood ST
Market St
Horne & Ward
Aulé
Asonday
Paulson Bros
Boggs & Buhl
N. B
Jb, Bennett & Co, Leading Hatters and Furriers
Cor. Wood ST
Fifth Ave
M. May, Sons & CO
Sixth Ave
Page
Pittsburg Clean Towel CO
Fulton Street
Crawford
Orraen
Dongola
Button
GUSKY
Fleishman & CO
Snearder. Au
Smithfield St
City Hall
Euler
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