Miners Urged to Send Reps to Harrisburg for Eight-Hour Day
In Mansfield a mass meeting of about 3,000 miners convened to back a bill enforcing an eight-hour workday. Speakers included N R Hysell and Peter Wise, with UMWA President John B Tac addressing the gathering and urging delegates to push for state law in Western Pennsylvania.
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Mansfield Valley
Harrisburg
Mansfield
William Barker
N. R. Hysell
Ohio House of Representatives
Jehan
Wanted in Sanford Gilfoil sought for attempted murder
Deputy Sheriff Theodore Miller of Sanford Connecticut reports Patrick Gilfoil, wanted for the attempted murder of James Fitzgerald, was recaptured in Bellaire after skipping bail. Gilfoil attacked Fitzgerald on a public road with a companion, aiming to crush his head with stones. Fitzgerald survived in poor condition.
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Theodore Miller
Sandford
Conn
Patrick Gilfoil
Gilfoil
Sanford
James Fitzgerald
Bellaire
Fitzgerald
Gilfeil
Park Railway Fight Gusher in Chartiers Brings City Case
In Pittsburg a bill in equity was filed by the City against Squirrel Hill Railroad and receiver James Beney. The city alleges tracks on Schenley Park property and on Joncaire and Franch streets threaten public use. It seeks an injunction to halt entry and tracklaying on city streets. Judge Magee granted a preliminary injunction with a hearing set for August 19.
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Pittsburg
Squirrel Hill Railroad Company
James Beney
Schenley Park
Joncaire and
Franch
Franch Street
Scheoley Park
Andrews
Paisley
Magee
Oil Well Makes Ro?ble. Suk Enters Aquivet Gusher Case
Isadore Coblens files equity suit against 8. D. Robison Charles W. Robison Arthur Kennedy W. R. Sewell and Michael Beck owners of Chartiers field oil gusher Beck as landowner in Stowe township leased oil rights to Coblens who failed to drill under a 1856 lease now seeks $100 annual penalty and requests a receiver to operate wells and account for oil already produced restraining further drilling.
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Big Chartiers
Isadore Coblens
D. Robison
Charles W. Robison
Arthur Kennedy
W. R. Sewell
Michael Beck
Chartiers Field
Mr. Coblens
Beck
Stowe Township
Insanity Case Seeks Support From Dr Samuel H Bryant
Homer L McGaw filed in Quarter Sessions Court for a rule to compel Dr Samuel H Bryant to support his mother Mrs Mary Bryant a widow 0 years old unable to workInsanity for two years and in need of constant care are cited Dr Bryant the only child able to relieve and maintain her Other Bryant children reside in Chartiers township Merrimac street Benwood W Va and the petitioner says Mrs Bryant has been kept by him at his expense for over nine years The Court issued a rule on Dr Bryant to show cause why he should not support his mother
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Broad Top
Quarter Sessions Court
Homer L. McGaw
Samuel H. Bryant
Sidney Street
Southside
Mary Bryant
Joseph W. Bryant
Chartiers Township
Sarah A. Plankett
Merrimac Street
James M. Bryant
Benwood
W. Va
Bryant
Wives Seek Divorces in Separate Filings
Dora Ecke sues for divorce from Herman C. Ecke alleging indignities that forced her to leave. Emma D. Marford also sues for divorce from age Marford with similar allegations. Catharine Laubengeiger obtains a contempt rule against Gottlob Laubengeiger for failing to support his wife and cover counsel fees during the suit.
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Dora Ecke
Herman C. Ecke
Emma D. Marford
Age Marford
Catharine Laubengeiger
Gottloib Laubengeiger
Lineman Sues Over Pole Fall Injury at New Brighton
Dennis F Breslin a telegraph lineman sues the Pennsylvania Company for 5000 damages claiming a June 19 1889 pole fall at New Brighton caused by steps on the pole being spaced too far apart. He says the fall broke his arm and left permanent injuries.
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Dennis F. Breslin
Pennsylvania Company
Breslin
New Brighton
Three Men Released on Bail After Indictment
William Johnston Charles Ganst and George Kelson were indicted for accessing. They were released yesterday on bail Johnston and Kelson posted $500 each and Ganst $1 000 for trial.
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William Johnston
Charles Ganst
George Kelson
Accesi
Joha
Yeses Wecins
Ball
Johnston
Kelson
Ganst
Judge Collier frees Paradine on $6,000 bail
Judge Collier ordered the release of John Paradine, a notable veterinary surgeon, on a bail of $6,000. The hearing yesterday clarified the terms of his liberty as he awaits further legal action.
Riddle Files Suit Against Mellon in Local Dispute
James W. Riddle yesterday filed suit against W. L. Mellon in a local case. The action centers on a dispute over a property or transaction referenced by the Brief.
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Seton
James W. Riddle
W. L. Mellon
Wilson
Will
Lumber dumped on farm causes $200 damages in Robinson township
Plaintiff names Graham G M Sparks Jobo Scott Samuel Scott and William Benham alleging that on August 13 defendants drove onto his Robinson township farm against his protest and dumped lumber and rigging timbers breaking fences and destroying harvest, seeking damages.
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Iam Graham
G. M. Sparks
Jobo Scott
Samuel Scott
William Benham
Robinson Township
United States Marshal Receives Funds for Erie Court Expenses
A report states the United States Marshal obtained funds from Washington to cover expenses of the Erie term of court. Judge Acheson directed William F. Wailble to proceed with a mortgage action concerning property of James S. Weible, a bankrupt, in the matter of the dissolution of Allegheny Construction Company. A file was granted yesterday on the trustees' cause why they should not file an action.
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Leena Quarters
United States
HaRnad
Washington
Erie
Acheson
United States Court
Fangio
William F. Wailble
James S. Weible
Alle-gheny Construction Company
As Trustees
A Peculiar Irish Will Ledger Draws Legal Comment
A Pennsylvania case reviews an Irish tied will and an itemized LondonDerry solicitor account. The article flags European legal billing practices and notes a $1024 charge for reading a 22 page pamphlet, contrasting with U S costs and questioning labor fairness.
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John D. Shafer
Office of Register of Wills
Allegheny City
Londonderry
Ireland
Shafer
District Register of
Trish
Pennsylvania
Europe
New Fitch Avenue Museum Roof Garden and Theater Opens
Harry Davis, youngest local manager, leads a night and day crew starting tomorrow on the Fitch Avenue project. The new museum roof garden and theater will open September 1 at 1 o clock with lavish design and diverse features from box office to rooftop garden.
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Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue
Fitch Avenue
Reunion of Lizzie Gordon and mother after ten years
Lizzie Gordon and her mother were reunited yesterday in the Department of Public Charities office after ten years apart. The mother gave up the child at age nine to the authorities who placed her with a fostering family, and sight was lost for a decade. Both are happily reunited now.
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Carnegie Hall
Wales
Mozart
Louis XIII
France
Belle Hamilton
Allie Emerson
Beaver Falls
Amos Whiting
Boston Conservatory of Music
F. L. Todd
Oakland
Cal
Lizzie Gordon
Department of Public Charities
Transfer fares abolished on Union and Pittsburg street lines
Transfer tickets will be issued free on the Union and Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester street car lines. Both lines are now controlled by one company, and the 2 cents extra charged for transfer has been abolished.
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Union
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Manchester
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed for Mental Depression
Colfax Illinois physician Dr. J Turner of Colfax endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate describing it as very helpful in mental depression panic troubles and similar conditions.
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Horsford
Colfax, Il
Bargain Woolen Suits and Pants Sale Announcement
A clothing company advertises a triple price sale starting Monday offering all wool suits at 6 7 and 8 dollars and $125 pants line drawing crowds. The display includes sacks and cutaway styles with strong price points and mentions location at Grant Street opposite the new courthouse.
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Prrtssurrg ComprInaion Clothing Company
P.C
Car
Grant and
Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine
An early 20th century advertisement touts Floraplexion as a cure for liver complaints and nervous debility. It claims success where other remedies fail and invites readers to ask their druggist for a free sample bottle. Includes dubious product pitch and vendor names Franklin Hat New York and Usual Huevs & Hacex.
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Franxlin Hat
New York
MWFS
Helena Montana A City Rich in Millionaires on the Rise
A traveler recalls the Northwest rail route and Helena as a booming town with a population of many millionaires. He notes no visible means of support yet sees grand homes built from Montana granite and a culture of wealth tied to Last Chance Gulch.
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Helena
Guiches
Helens
Montana
Last Chance Gulch
Bright Dreams Blighted Glad Milton Girls Sent Home
Effie and Mamie Breed two Milton girls aged 18 and 17 came to Pittsburg under protection of a brakeman. They found no work, faced boarding costs, and were aided by Allegheny officials and the Humane Society before being sent home this morning to avoid peril in the city.
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Northumberland County
Pitwhberg
Woolshes
Effie
Mamie Breed
Milton
Hfe
Pittsburg
Western
Scott
Monterey Street
Allegheny
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Thrown Over a Bluff in Allegheny Tragedy
Mrs. Henry Turner and her daughter Mary fell from a bluff on Spring Hill Allegheny while transporting produce. The wagon overturned 60 feet to Winter Street, seriously injuring Mrs. Turner and crushing the daughter. both are hospitalized with hopes for recovery fading for the girl. The accident raises potential city liability claims as the unguarded bluff edges are described.
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Henry Turner
Mary
Spring Hill
Allegheny
Winter Street
East Street
Spring Street
Inspector solves Wheeling diamond robbery mystery
Inspector McAleese uncovered the missing jewels of Julia Chesswell. Cora Hamlin arrived after the theft but search found no gems. A post office box rental linked to Hamlin held the diamonds, now to be returned by the Post Office Department.
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McAleese
Wheeling
Julia Chesswell
Cora Hamlin
Miss Hamlin
Post Office Department
McGill to Succeed Campbell as Chicago and Alton Agent
John McGill, formerly contracting agent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas, accepts a similar post with the Chicago and Alton. He will follow W S Campbell, who becomes commercial agent of the road on September 1.
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John McGill
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Road
Chicago and Alton
W.S. Campbell
The
Opera Pianos Show Off New Zolian Echo Pedal
The Xzolian Echo is highlighted as a new third pedal effect for Opera Pianos. It promises delicate, iridescent tones with soothing influence on nervous or health sensitive players. Kleber & Bros. advertise eight year warranty and reasonable prices for Opera Pianos beside statements on patents and local shop open evenings.
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Steinway
Conover
Messrs
Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kleber & Brox
Span of Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge to be swung today
In Manchester it is expected the span of the Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge will be swung into position on the piers at 5 o clock this morning. The nine barges under the trestle weigh 1000 tons, the span 915 tons, total 1915 tons, with barges carrying capacity about 5000 tons.
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Ohic
Manchester
Ohio
Mayor Wyman Unites Couple Ending Dilemma
Mayor Wyman joined Charles Holbrook and Maggie Dougherty in marriage after she filed suit and he faced removal to jail. Dougherty of Lacock street Allegheny and Holbrook of the same street, both 25, wed under detective supervision with no fee charged to help start their life together.
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Wyman
Charles Holbrook
Maggie Dougherty
Miss Dougherty
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Mr. Holbrook
Holbrook
All-Wool Garment Sale at Pittsfore Combination Clothing
The Pittsfore Combination Clothing Company advertises men’s all-wool garments priced at 6 87 and 8 dollars with a range of suit and pants samples. Located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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Pittsfore Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
The
New Court House
Advance Fall Styles Arrive Jackets Wraps and Blazers
Cloak department daily adds new Fall styles with no leftovers from last season. Promises lower prices than competitors due to pre strike purchases in New York. Lists Black Cheviot Blazers $3.99, Broadcloth Jackets $2.74, $4.98 varieties, Stockinette Jackets $2.74, Peasant Cloaks $4.98, Astrachan Capes $2.99, plus Jersey Waists on sale Monday morning.
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New York
Jersey
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Peter Wise
Awi Mue & Houses
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Hysel
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Ees
Castle Garden
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Irwin
N. BR. Hysell
Hysell
McQuaid
Gompers
William Martin
American Federation of Labor
Patrick Gilfel
A A.P
Squirrel Hill Company
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Homer City
W. E. Cody
Corry
Henry D. Birchment
E. J. McQuaid
Darlington
John A. Potter
Homestead
Bradley Richardson
Scottdale
Alexander Wurtz
George Westinghouse, Jr
C. A. Jery
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James Ricketts
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