AFTER THE COOLEYS THE NOTORIOUS GANG OF THIEVES
Fayette county deputy Bowell pursues the Cooley gang across West Virginia and Ohio. He claims Jack Ramsey leads the group with Jack and Frank Cooler as assistants. The pursuit spans Fayette mountains and Westmoreland county, with three men jailed near the Pennsylvania line as possible Cooleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowell
Fayette County
Pittsburg
Cooley
Bowell
Cooley Boys
Jack Cooley
Eamery
Jack Ramsey
Jack
Frank Cooler
Jack Coeeeea
Frank
Officer Bowell
Fayette Mountains
West Virginia
Ohio
Sam
Westmoreland County
Jones’ Mills
Sheriff McCormick
Ligonier Valley
McCormick
Coolers
Kingwood
W.vasars
Fortney
Bowlesburg
Ramsey
Yeager
Pennsylvania
Trowbridge's Ferry
Tucker County
Jackson
Frank Cooley
Brownsville
Coketon
Jenkins
Brave Girl Dies Saving Companions at Falls
A picnicking crowd at Lauterman's Falls mourns Ida Reed who drowned while saving her sister Beryl Reed and Myrtle Lyons. Myrtle and Beryl were rescued by Vic Reed and Charles Isco, but Ida perished after diving in to aid them. Rescuers retrieved Ida's body from the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gora
Youngstown
Youngstows
Spreiai
Lauterman's Falls
Ida Reed
Andrew Reed
Beryl Reed
Miss Ida
Myrtle Lyons
Vic Reed
Charles Isco
Beryl
M Myrtle
Miss Lyons
Democratic Committee Meeting Forms Local Platform
A sub committee was appointed at the Democratic headquarters on Diamond Street to craft resolutions for the local platform. County Chairman Brennen outlined plans for nominating Congressional and Legislative candidates and achieving harmonious action, with district reps side-tracking readings and reporting next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
J. F. Miller
Brennen
J. B. Larkin
Herman Unkle
D. J. Boyle
James Stewart
F. W. Larden
Henry Meyer
A. Duncan
B. McKenna
J. G. O'Donnell
Herman Handel
F. C Osborne
Typothete Association Rules Nine Hour Workday
Toronto delegates of the Typothete Association of America decide there should be no nine hour workday reduction. Majority report wins 4 to 1. Officers elected include Woodward, Fetridge, Murray, Briggs, Murdock, Burdick, Bates, Rogers, Burns and an eight member executive committee. The Pittsburg printers case may go to the Supreme Court with member financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Toronto
T. 8
Cushing
Boston
W. H. Woodward
St. Louis
T. N. Fetridge
Philadelphi
James Murray
W. D. Briggs
Providence
Rt. 1
M. B. Murdock
San Francisco
H. L. Burdick
Milwaukee
W. H. Bates
Memphis
W. C. Rogers
New York
Charles Burns
Cincinnati
Amos Pettibone
Chicago
H. Rankin
Edwin Freegard
J. G. Rankin
D. C
Man Confesses to Borden Murders in Front of Police
Charlea Peckham and Charles Peckham of Westport walked into Fall River police claiming they killed Mr and Mrs Andrew J Borden two weeks earlier out of love for blood. Authorities report the man is mentally unbalanced and several officers search Steep Brook amid public alarm while crank letters continue arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Charlea & Peckham
Central Village
Westport
Central Police Station
Marshal Fleem
Marshal
Andrew J. Borden
Borden
New Bedford
Peckham
Marshal Fleet
Alderman Beattie
Middletown
Conn
Steep Brook
le Mai
Marshal Hilliard
Prospector urges secession under John Brown alias in Idaho
Aug 18 Borst City reports Alexander Abshire an aging prospector who claims to lead a rebellion to secede Western states from the Union. He calls for free silver and urges Colorado Idaho Montana Wyoming and others to raise troops. He marches with four followers, armed with antique muskets, carrying a Civil War sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borst City
Idaho
Otro Grande
Alexander Abshire
Abshire
John Brown
Don Quixote
West
Congress
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Crany
Wall Street
General Price
Golden Rule Knights Report Solid Finances Amid Rumors
In Cincinnati on August 18 a Special report says dissensions over an Evanville Indiana member’s inheritance sparked rumors the Knights of the Golden Rule faced collapse. Supreme Secretary Smith stated trustees are auditing books for the upcoming annual meeting and that the order remains financially sound. Maurer’s heirs received prompt payment only for the portion owed, not the claimed $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Knights of the Golden Rule
Chris Mauerer
Evaneville
Ind
Order
Smith
Maurer
Sutherland Heads Abroad on Secret State Mission
William A. Sutherland National Republican Committeeman will depart Rochester for Washington to join Secretary of State John W. Foster. He will then travel to London Paris Berlin and Stockholm on State Department business of the utmost importance. The trip, kept secret, aims to advance confidential government interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
William A. Sutherland
National Republican
City
Washington
John W. Foster
Harrison
Mr. Sutherland
London
Paris
Berlin
Stockholm
State Department
New York
Goa
Sutherland
Neezy Sane
Empress Health Crisis Shocks Berlin as Imperial Parade Altered
Beruin August report notes Empress prematuro accouchment and grave illness despite strong medical aid. Emperor cut Guards parade short to Schloss amid lively public reaction and questions over Kaiser's maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beruin
Schloss
Prince No. 7
Diplomats Resort to Blowup Incident at Tangier Beach
Details confirm an insult to the French Minister to Morocco and the French Legation secretary by Moorish soldiers on Tangier beach. The secretary fought a Moor, who drew knives, and Spanish Legation members intervened to rescue them. Soldiers fled. identities unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Morocco
Legation
Tangier
Daring fraud hits Hamburg bank with forged check
In Hamevee on August 18 a 30 000 mark check drawn on the Hamburg Commercial Discount Bank and endorsed by its chief accountant was paid, then found to have been honored previously in 1890. The check was stolen and its date altered for a second payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamevee
Hamburg Commercial Discount Bank
Prussian Orders Tighten Import Rules on American Bacon
The Ministers of the Interior Agriculture and Medicinal Affairs issue August 18 stalled imports of American pork and bacon pending Prussian examination. The measure bans public sale of uninspected imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers of the Interior, Agriculture and Medicinal Affairs
Earthquakes Strike Milford Haven and South Wales
Five severe shocks were felt this morning at Milford Haven Wales. In Pembroke Knighton and Tenby the tremors were strong enough to throw crockery from shelves. The movement extended across the whole of South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpor
Milford Haven
Official Appeal for Aid to Fairmont Miners Strike
President McBride of the United Mine Workers issues an appeal for support to the Fairmont West Virginia district undergoing a strike. He cites coal field importance and urges prompt and liberal response to assist members facing wholesale dismissal amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLtumscus
McBride
United Mine Workers of America
Fairmont
W. Va
Defense Fund
Carriage Crash on Forbes Street Injures Four Involved
At about 12 30 this morning a carriage with Clara Brown May Donovan Charles Heckel and John Hunt collided with a building stone on Forbes Street near Judea Magee's. The horses bolted and the vehicle was demolished with all occupants badly hurt. Clara Brown and May Donovan suffered severe head and facial injuries. May S Teele was also hurt. Police were summoned to the Fourteenth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brown
May Donovan
Charles Heckel
John Hunt
Forbes Street
Judea Magee
Wneal San Chancelle
Chain $6
Fourteenth Ward
Died of Blood Poisoning From Knife Wound at Cape May
Cape May New Jersey August 18 Special Two colored men Jacob Coleman and Harris were involved after a scuffle near a train stop. Harris died after a post mortem showed a knife fragment remained in his wound causing blood poisoning. A warrant was issued for Coleman but he fled. The incident stemmed from a dispute at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. J
Jacob Coleman
Coleman
Harris
Fairfax
Grand Army Day Celebrated at Rock Point Picnic
Grand Army veterans and families filled Rock Point grove for Grand Army Day with over 10 000 visitors. Excursion trains drew crowds from Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia as a grand parade camp fire speeches by General John Taylor and Adjutant General Samuel P Towne highlighted the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Wey Ia
Union Station
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Virginia
Grand Army Band
John Taylor
Samuel P. Towne
Sons of Veterans
Broker Caught Like a Rat In a Folding Bed
A night watchman heard groans from an office on Fourth Avenue and a policeman found a drunken oil broker trapped by a folding bed and wardrobe. The man claimed the bed collapsed on him about 9 PM and left him bound until rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Shannon
Fourth Avenue
Epidemic of Accidents Reports Serious Injuries
A string of accidents yesterday left several individuals seriously injured. McNulty, 23, fell from a second floor window at 47 Parker Street but was not seriously hurt. Schad, 14, was fatally endangered after a wagon collision with a tram on Forbes near Miltenberger. Fisnerie suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries when struck near Williamsburg. Sweder fell into a cellar with internal injuries. Booker fell from an electric car platform on Larimer and Kennedy toppled 30 feet, with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNulty
John McNulty
Parker Street
East End
Duquesne
Schad
Fisterie
Williamsburg
Hotler
Michael Fisnerie
Sweper
John Sweder
Boorzen
Alexander Booker
Larimer
Kexsepy
Thomas Kennedy
Twelfth Street
Judgment Against John L Sullivan for 365 Dollars
A Brooklyn court recorded a judgment of 365 dollars against John L. Sullivan. John T. Vallette of Brooklyn, former advance and press agent, claimed losses from a road show in 1889 tied to Sullivan and Jack Barnett. Sullivan ignored court orders to settle claims after the Dixon Johnson fight buildup at Coney Island Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Sullivan
Brooklyn
John T. Vallette
Vallette
Jack Barnett
John L
Barnett
Sullivan
Dixon-Johnson
Coney Island Athletic Club
Cleveland Paymaster Stan Austen Arrested for Embezzlement
Stanley A. Austen, upsensonut Company paymaster, was arrested at his home for embezzling over twenty thousand pounds over three years. The young man admits to high living and horse bets, with the total possibly higher than fifty thousand after accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Stanley A. Austen
Upscnnut Company
Austen
Chicago
Greene county delegates weigh in on Sipe bid for vote
Greene county conferees head to the Twenty-fourth district Democratic Congressional Convention with 12 Greene delegates, amid rival pressures from Sipe and Wise. Allegheny and Washington camps caucus, seeking to unite against Sipe, while Fayette and local figures align with a home candidate or Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waylesburg
Allegheny
Washington
Downey House
Mt Morris Brass Band
Greene County
Fayette
Uniontown
William A. Sipe
Messra
F. P. Iams
Joseph A. Shelley
H. R Osborne
Frank Thomson
John BR. McMichaels
Kays
A. M. Barton
Henry Large
W. A. Kelley
John Purman
Charles Percival
Michael Gross
McKeesport
J. J. McGirr
J. B. Shale
Timothy O'Leary, Jr
Mr. Sipe
Countia
Washington County
E.T. Townsend
A. I. Crum
A. M. Bugard
E. M. Dennison
A. Barnum
John
P. J. Harrington
Louis H. Workman
John Duggan
Jesse Reagan
M. B. Cochran
Joseph Richey
J. P. Hagen
Harry Chasiber
Greene Coounty
Matthias Brant
William P. Scott
IL. & Everly
George Gordon
B. N. Freeland
Peter Bradley
N. C G. Woodruff
James Durbin
Warren Mackey
Jacob I. Smith
Kiram Kent
Joseph Patton
Sipe
Wise
T. Ollom
B. W. Carpenter
A. F
Craig
Greene
James L. Iams
Frank P. Iams
Mr. Wise
Robert W. Irwin
O'Leary
Pattison
Harrity
Chicago
Lstter
Six Regiments Reunion Draws 15000 at Punxsutawney Park
The reunion of veterans from the Six ty-First Sixty-Second Seventy-Fourth One Hundred and Fifth One Hundred and Forty-Eighth and Two Hundred and Sixth Regiments drew about 15 000 visitors to Punxsutawney for an open meeting at 2 PM with General James A. Beaver General Harry White Thomas Stewart William Fairman and George F Huff delivering addresses. In Erie an Alderman's court convicted Polish priest Iguasick of assault and battery on two church members whom he forced from a session of a church society. He was fined costs totaling 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Pr.o
James A. Beaver
Harry White
Thomas Stewart
William Fairman
George F. Huff
Erie
Iguasick
Culverano
C. H. Walford
Nan
Corry
Hattie Lynn
Wasuinatoxy
Cyprien Verner
Tom’s Run
Midway
Pengy
Bett
Fred Denham
Newsdealer
Pony Express
Lock Haven
Wooster
Frank Darnell
D. G. Moore
New Castle
Moore
Larros
Shiey
Shirey
Bazetros Grove
Snyder County
A. Swengle
Charles Swengle
Swengle
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Order of St. George
Supreme Lodge
Belltame
W. &. Tagrart
First National Bank
Clairsville
Dollar Rings Bank
Bridgeport
Canada
Pleasant Astry Rev Mansell injuried in runaway accident
Multiple brief items report accidents crimes and legal actions from various towns including Pleasant Astra, Roourstrr, Juwsett, Syon Stor, Culverano, Bett events, and other locales. Notable entries mention Rev Mansell injured in a runaway, a passenger train fatality, a missing district president with $1500, and poison case developments in Snyder county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Astry
Mansell
Roourstrr
Rochester Tumbler Company
Butler County
Juwsett
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Alfred Harmon
Syon Stor
James McMillen
Center County
Apportioning Allegheny Ward Representation Table
A meeting of Allegheny Committee on Representation failed for quorum. They prepared a table from ward assessor reports showing resident taxables per ward and each ward’s Common Council seats. Total resident taxables 20,562. council to be 40 members. ratio 739.05 with an extra 3 fifths ratio 443.43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Alleghany
Bids Rejected For Beaver Dam Under Eight-Hour Law
Bids opened in Cincinnati for the Beaver Dam project were all rejected because they were based on ten hours. The eight hour act delayed the work and may hinder progress, with possible start date pushed back and rivermen unhappy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Cincinnati
Beaver
Congress
State Agriculture Secretary Edges Condition Improves After Illness
Thomas J. Edge secretary of the State Board of Agriculture was found unconscious at the department near noon. He rallied after medical treatment and was much better by night, suffering a brief brain rash but now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanemesvee
Thomas J. Edge
State Board of Agriculture
Department
Woman Dies After Fall From Car In Ents
Mrs. Vincent Brandish died early today after being thrown to the pavement while leaving a moving car in Ents. Investigation found no fault on the part of the employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Brandish
Painter Accuses Fellow Worker of Mayhem in City House
Richard Gross filed suit before Alder man Leslie charging Henry Schiffbauer with mayhem. Both painters were on a house at Fifty-second and Holmes when the incident occurred. Schiffbauer was arrested and jailed last night. a hearing is set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gross
Leslie
Henry Schiffbauer
Etroid
Fifty-second
Holmes Street
Gress Avers
Schiffbauer
Seventeenth Ward
Grees
Missing McKeesport fruit dealer Paul Cooper
Paul Cooper an Italian fruit dealer and ten year resident of McKeesport has disappeared about two weeks ago and is now suspected of having met with foul play according to local reports from August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Mckeespont
Paul Cooper
Diphtheria Rages in Clearfield Region Around Houtsdale
In Houtsdale and surrounding Clearfield area fifty diphtheria cases are reported prompting a red flag warning. Residents flee the town while health officials urge avoidance as the outbreak spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houtsdale
Phillipsburg
Clearfield
Sixty Girls Strike At Allentown Spinning Mill
Sixty female workers walk out at the Allentown Spinning Mills protesting conditions and wages. The walkout follows unresolved grievances with management. Local labor leaders vow support as negotiations are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Grove
Completing the Work by Census Official in Pittsburgh
W L Spalding of the Census Bureau in Washington stays at the Hotel Duquesne. He says the census of the industrial sector is nearing completion with funding limiting detail. He expects to include smaller Pittsburgh firms soon, and asserts the final report will be a complete work despite current gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Spalding
Census Bureau
Washington
Hotel Duquesne
Pittsburg
Spalding
Industrial Department
Porter
Congress
Bureau
Bourke Cochran Coming to Pittsburg for Democracy Picnic
W. J. Brennen, Allegheny county Democratic chair, traveled to New York to recruit Bourke Cochran Tammany leader to visit Pittsburg and speak at the County Democracy picnic. Cochran signaled intent to come. Bonmer plans to press Albany for Thomas Callahan’s pardon, a Pittsburg man sentenced to life for a New York murder a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Democratic Committee
Allegheny County
New York City
J. Bourke Cochran
Tammany
Pittsburg
Cochran
Bonmer
Albany
Thomas Callahan
President's Wife Endorses Paine's Celery Compound
In letters from Minneapolis and Pittsburgh a circle of high reputation endorses Paine's celery compound. Mrs Annse Lower credits the remedy with summer strength, noting she feels unwell without it and recommends it to Mrs Harrison, wife of the President. Many well-known Pittsburg residents praise the medicine for restoring health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Dartmouth College
Paine
Prof
Dartmouth
Annse Lower
Minneapolis
Harrison
Pittsburg
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Jack Eameey
Cranks
Frenne
Paril
Wales
McBride Tel
Veterans
Rock Point
F. P. Inms
Ny’s
Reunion
Labor
Chester
State Federation of Labor
National Guard
Census
Burma
Bourke Cockran
County Democracy
Philosophy
Anna
U.S
Peake
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