Prohibition on Reusing Whisky Barrels Impacts Western PA
The new circular from Commissioner John W. Mason forbids refilling distillery casks. Estimated loss to Western Pennsylvania distilleries is about 6000 dollars yearly, as only small producers reuse barrels. Prominent distillers like Emanuel Wertheimer note little local effect while the rule targets high wine and spirit distilleries.
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Internal Revenue
John W. Mason
Pennsylvania
H. J. Mitchell
Internal Revenue Office
Frank
Emanuel Wertheimer
Guckenheimer & Co
Qverholt & Co
Doctor J Milton Bowers Discharged After New Trial Bid
San Francisco August 16. Dr J Milton Bowers once convicted of murdering his wife for life insurance proceeds totaling about 217 000 had his case dismissed after the District Attorney moved that insufficient evidence could convict. Bowers had spent over three years in custody before release.
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San Francisco
J. Milton Bowers
Tenry Benhayon
Bowers
Benhayon
Dr. Bowers
Benbs
John A. Dimming
Supreme Court
Wallace
Young man from Allegheny accused of embezzlement
Elwood Singleton, a salesman for the Metropolitan Installment Company in Youngstown, was arrested on embezzlement charges. He allegedly sold articles for cash, kept the proceeds, and filed fictitious contracts with fake names. Singleton claimed his home was in Princeton, Pa.
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Allegheny
Youngtown
Yourestown
Elwood Singleton
Metropolitan Installment Company
Bingleton
Goff Still Ahead as Legislature Concludes Inquiry
Wheeling August 16 The special committee has four months of sessions reading gubernatorial depositions and will finish from all counties except Mercer and McDowell. Findings show the contest election was fair with few illegal votes and no sustained fraud. Goff maintains a lead, while disputes over returning officers’ actions in Congress await separate review.
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Udge Fleming
Goff
Goffs
Congress
Legislative Committee
Engineer Elopes With Young Widow's Daughter
Louisville reported that James Miller a longtime L N Railroad engineer fled with 18 year old Sallie Whittingham after deserting his sick wife and their four year old child. They were last seen at a Jeffersonville ferry and believed married then went West. The girl's brothers threaten Miller with violence.
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Louisville, Ky
James Miller
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Sallie Whittingham
Miller
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Termina
Ecgese
Charles
Harry Whittingham
Pension Agencies Cut Clerks To Meet Budget
Across the country pension agents reduced clerks to fit the current fiscal year appropriation of 178000 dollars. Commissioner Tanner authorized increases to clerical staff but Congress later directed reductions. As October pension payments approach, fears rise that staffing cuts will delay payments.
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Congress
Tanner
Contes Noble
Eee
Pretty girl captures evening chicken thief
In Trumbull Connecticut Mary Lynch of Almond E. Plumb’s family heard a noise in the back yard. She found a tall man in the chicken house stealing hens, held him in a grip, and cried out. Mr Plumb aided but the thief escaped after a struggle.
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Conn
Mary Lynch
Almond E. Plumb
Mary
Rea
Mr. Plumb
City widening damages debated after Weldin building work
City and Weldin building owners clash over damages pegged at about 150000 dollars as work resumes on Wood street and Diamond alley. John B R Gregg and McKee discuss liability while City Attorney Moreland eyes potential responsibility to the city for damages during Diamond alley widening. Board of Viewers to hear claims August 26.
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Weldin
Wood Street
Diamond Alley
Davis
Mr. Gregg
Moreland
Diamond Street
Purifier Cure Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts CURICURA as a cure for psoriasis eczema tetter and scalp issues. It claims both external "weave" and internal blood purifier benefits, asserting doctors and remedies fail prior to this treatment.
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Barbers
Bakers
Itoh
Fine art display at Standard Photo Art Co
See six beautiful cabinets of baby pictures on the ground floor at 70 Federal St Allegheny with no stairs to climb. The Standard Photo Art Co invites viewing and purchase for $1.
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Standard Photo Art Co
Federal St. Allegheny
Federal St. Ts
Cabinets One Dozen Children at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery
An odd sale note advertises cabinets priced at one dollar per dozen children at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street Pittsburg. Elevator access promised, and customers urged to come early regardless of rain or shine.
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Market Street
Pittsburg
Bright
Nareospanto Medical Institute
Ee Sasnen
Lodp
Ladies Can Buy Hand-Turned French Kid Shoes
Ladies may purchase French Kid Shoes at a premium sale offering pairs for 250 dollars after standard retail about five dollars. Shoes are hand-turned though sizes vary. fittings available and customers urged to act quickly.
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