Canal Boat Times Sees Freeport Welcome Boatmen Reunion
Freeport hosts the sixth annual reunion of the Boatman's Association of Western Pennsylvania amid nostalgia for canal days. A parade, speeches by Rev. Dr. Getty and Major Nesbitt, and a large town dinner mark the event, with five deaths reported in the past year and plans for future meetings debated.
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Freepont
Ehrill
Boatman’s Association of
Western Pennsylvania
Nineveh
Four Winds
Centr
Hey
Surpis
Freeport Academy
Freeport
Etty
Saltsburz
Coem Hone
Toemeeh Yes
Citizens Committee
Tem.ers
William Qhowes
Major Nesbitt
Livermom
Dion Cannet
Johnstown
Jesbitt
Rutledge
JoGetty
Jesustown
Pittsburg
Lecch
Strike on Lake Erie and Western Railways Grows Tense
The Lake Erie and Western strike deepens with passenger trains still running while freight movement stalls. Grain flows rely on scarce cars as congestion builds, while management offers no comment. Police and strikebreakers prepare for possible clashes as through freights were planned but abandoned.
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St Lang's
Ann
Lake Erie
Weerrn
Grealy
Tim Drepatca
Sive
al Qny
Tearmane
Adispteh
Peorisanys
Wetter
Blern
Dacien
Dacien and Other Points On the Big Pour
Convict Seeks Long Lost Parents in Public Fight for Release
A man calling himself Andrew Wilson travels to the city to contest his booking and seek his parents whom he has not seen for three years. He claims he was jailed in Pittsburgh years ago for a crime he did not commit and was released only recently. He says his father and mother live in Washington Pennsylvania and he hopes to locate them amid a fever outbreak.
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Wheniexa
Aug
Andrew Wilson
Wilson
Pittsburg
Washton
Fifth Avenue
McKeesport
Farpay
Dummett
A. M
Lipa May
W.T
Louisa Priest
R. Trevor Dummett
Fix
Braddock
Carpe Hiaway
H.T
Loella Hanna
LaTempar
Hoffman
R. M
Joux J. Hoffman
Bunla Street
Southside
Twentyseventh Ward
Daugster
Frederick and
Hose
The Pythian Prize Drill Dominates Hatsercia Stage
The Knights of Pythia drill at Hatsercia saw Altacus win first prize with Logan Division and New Castle, Philadelphia placing in next spots under judges General Gobin Colonel Magvo and Major Evans. In North Braddock and Rankin petitions promote incorporation to gain public support for measures. Samuel Black remains in critical condition after a railroad accident this evening.
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Hatsercia
Knights of I'ythia
Gobin
Magvo
Evans
Logan
Altowan
New Castle
Gattenburg
Philadelphi
Gener Prise
Lancaster
Tharrock
North Braddock and
Rankin
Mciresort
Samel Black
Haunted House Haunts Byers Village With Fatal Past
In Byers Jackson county Ohio locals recount a haunted house tied to a murdered jewelry peddler five years ago. Five people including Thomas Woods and Mrs Woods died there and a current owner plans a midnight vigil to test the haunting despite fear and strange noises.
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Manx
A,o
Byer
Jackson County
Thomas Woods
Walker Benson
Tress Byers
James Serr
Sey Henderson
Chiildren
Eay
Mr. Hay
Ray
Pickrockets Thrive at Scotndale Locals
In Scotndale crowds report Pickrockets numerous and successful as old Lotmnon School in Rostraver township Westmoreland county marks its centenary.
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Scotndale
Lotmnon School
Rostraver Township
Westmoreland County
Frank Rossert
O11
City
Franklin
Gree
J. R. Reynolds
Beaver
Loynihanna
J. Phillips
Reynoldton
Waynes Tver
Blair
Columbus
American Wheel Company in Solvent Receivership Amid Plant Closures
Noble Butler appointed receiver to the American Wheel Company, claiming assets of 4.105 million and liabilities near 1.8 million. The firm, with plants in 15 cities across six states, 2,500 workers idle, faced cash stringency and inability to extend obligations. Plants in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and others largely shut, as receivership aims to liquidate debt and preserve creditors and employee interests.
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CutcaGco
American Wheel Company
Noble
Butler
Interae
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Bsiness
Indianapolis
Ft. Wayne
Terre Haute
St. Marys
Ind
Miamisburg
Sydney
Galion
Sandusky
Ottawa
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Mich
West Chester
Syracuse
Shortsville
N.Y
Huntington
Mt. Vernon
Osgood
Titusville
Auburn
Salem
Imd
Lansing
van Wert and
Scott
Veterans German Army reunion closes in Fort Wayne
The Rhundes Kriegs Fest gathering of North American German army veterans ends with a large banquet at Princess Rink. Officers are elected including Fritz Hellic as President and Dr Van Quast as Vice President. The 96 societies in 14 states plan a Kansas City convention next August.
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Feprcial
Cincinnati
Messrs. Butcher
St. Louis
Hecke
Pittsburg
Schmanul
Toledo
Kansas City
Princess Rink
Fort Wayne
Farmers to Combine at Topeka Convention merges alliances
One hundred delegates representing a new People’s Party allied organization meet in Topeka for an Alliance Commercial Convention. The plan seeks to unite farm groups into one body to kill middlemen and cope with mortgage debt, amid talks of executive boards and cooperation across allied exchanges and protective associations.
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Alliance Commercial Convention
Topeka
Torrka
Kaw
People’s Rty
Trades Assemby Hall
Alliance
Dende
Kansas
Kansas City
Mutual Protective Association
Farmers’ Alliance
Frank McGrath
McGrath
Bargain Textile Sale Offers Wide Range of Fabrics
A large sale lists printed Madras Delaines and Linens at low prices, including 12 percent silk, crepe, and toning broadcloth. It features seersucker, cheviots, challies, India silks, brocade, grenadines, damask linens, towels, crochet, quilts, blankets, lace flouncings, parasols, and summer garments plus beaded and plain capes, jerseys, vests, and cloaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras Delaines
Summer Sale Slashes Prices On Menswear And More
A local retailer announces a 25 percent discount on Summer Suits Pants Thin Coats and Vests for men boys and children to clear Fall stock. New seasonable goods included with several price cuts listed such as Outing Shirts and hats, plus assorted department bargains.
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Canal Boat Times
Lake Erie and
Western
Seleing
Altacus
Philadelphia
Breideck
Iemo City
Mr. Black
Interna
THE
Mikcers
Sly As
Fresh Fruit
Jy Owes
Samuel Stafford
Itteburg
Mary Sadile
Maburg
John F
Fowlertown
Belle Copham
Youngstown
Herman Wey Sapead
Ida Schmidt
Tier County
Assi
M .i
Butler County
Mary E. Welvel
Andrew Middiston
Mary Il. Peck
James Means
Violet Pinkerton
John Hoda
Eaer Bao
Divid Gesner
Riven Gentteg
Johan N. Shirwm
Minerva B
Wiliam Linker
Edna Barber
Aewheny
Oregee
Elizabeth Township
Westnoreland County
Alene
Marshsil Peer
Franklin Township
Moliie A. Graf
Hichard Bevan
Sarah Todd
Icc
Rudolph Trabert
Kathe de
Ccc
Cuca William
Fanstman
Doquemne Agute 1
Perguson
Ccreecrrreree UG Uesne
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny
Comixa
HOLE
Telephone
Jewelers
Fifth Ave
C. A. Verner
Market St
J. G. Bennett & CO
Cor, Wood ST
Stogkinet
Aliso
Wood Street
Himmelrich
Chance
Braddock Ave
Maslin
Apple
Aulo-Wren
Sixth Street
HL Abetawre
Antial
East End
Vincent & Scott
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Severia Streeer
Avent
East Exp
Wiseo
J. B. Murdoch
jySewr
John Kk. & A Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Excelsior Express
LAD Vk
Rty Avenue
Aeso Eee Co
Sonia America
Willi Oe Jones
Fourth Avenue
Vincent
Stroseph Nazjoseph
Federal St. Allegheny
McNaugher & CO
Federal ST
C. D. Lewis
Smithfield
Nodelay
Sed
Hopper Bros
Wood ST
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Westinghouse
Laird’s Shoe Stores
KH Hice
Keech
Call
Pano Ave
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