New Johnstown Plans for Permanent Bridges and Buildings
Forty men narrowly escaped death at Steubenville as flood debris and weakened structures strain nearby towns. Johnstown plans include several durable business blocks and a new hotel on the Merchants’ site. Merchannts report thriving trade but widespread malaria and nervous prostration persist. Bridge repairs continued across the Conemaugh river as crews clear debris and reinforce crossings.
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Jounstown
Merchants
Board of Health
Conemaugh River
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Discusses Staffing and Districts
A telegram from Lancaster reports the Grand Lodge approves salaries for the Grand Keeper of Records and Beals at 1200 dollars with an assistant, cuts the Inner Guard, and grants 50 dollars to each representative at the Supreme Lodge session. It notes mileage rules, district restructuring hints for Allegheny County, and ongoing discussions on the constitution.
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Lancaster
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Beals
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Giant powder explosion wrecks workers at tolling tunnel
At ckley's Mills Virginia a giant powder charge failed to explode a tamping crew then returned to the blast. Michael Dance died instantly after a flying drill shattered his skull. John Ramsey Joe Moore William Kunz and Andrew Martin were injured with limbs blown off or severed and others hurt as rocks and debris struck them.
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W. Va
Enthe O
Dance
Romsey
Moore
Kunz
Martin
Will
Narrow Escape From Death As Bridge Span Collapses
At Steubenville on August 22 a 80 foot channel span of the bridge collapsed onto six gondola cars, blocking tracks. The contractor had begun removing old iron to replace with a double track steel truss. a traveler line broke causing the fall. Forty men worked on the trestling. several workers were cut, others unharmed. Debris removal will take about 15 hours and Panhandle trains travel toward Pittsburg from Steubenville via the Cleveland and Pittsburg tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Steubenville Bridge
Tee
Deee Aoaromin
Wayid Hall
Panhandle
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Wreck on theErle Oil Tank Explodes in Yard
An oil tank exploded after a Lake Shore freight with a mogul engine derailed in the yard. The blast destroyed the engine and several cars, causing about $100,000 in damage. Engineer John Loftus of Buffalo suffered severe facial and hand burns and was taken home, while Depot Master Samuel B. Kennedy was also burned fleeing the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errm
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore
John Loftus
Buffalo
Samuel B. Kennedy
Pather Seeks Justice After Child's Accidental Death
Abram Knopp, a Lake township farmer, swears out a warrant for manslaughter against Ira Smith, 12, after Smith’s accidental gun discharge fatally struck Carrie Knopp, 15, while playing near home. Coroner’s inquest returns findings pending.
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Canton
Abram Knopp
Lake Township
Ira Smith
Smith
Carrie Knopp
Ter
Child Ages 13 and 7 Shot in Southeast Asia Clash
In Son La Renantee, two youths from Parkersnore West Virginia aged 13 and 7 were shot during a firefight in a dispatch telegram report. Geske reportedly attempted to provide aid but the incident unfolded amid a broader confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersnore
W. Va
Charles Hebrank
Christopher Young
Son la Renantee
Sey
Thut Geske
Aves & Passing
Insanity cases at Norristown Hospital and flux outbreak
At the State Hospital for the Insane Mrs A M Richardson of Philadelphia has become insane possibly due to domestic troubles. Charles Streeper of Flourtown seeks habeas corpus asserting recovery and release with his property concerns. A patient attempted habeas relief via a $150 check to counsel. In DuarLesrox West Virginia an epidemic of flux has killed about 50 people, mainly young children, over the last month.
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NorrisTown
State Hospital
Norristown Hospital
A. M. Richardson
Philadelphia
Charles Streeper
Flourtown
Montgomery County
Streeper
DuarLesrox
W. Va
Foreman Suffers Severe Injury At Packard Plan Mill
A mill accident at the Packard Plan Mill in Warren on August 22 left Frank Crossland with his forearm severed by a running machines under the sawdust clearing. Police and medical staff responded promptly.
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Warren
Packard Plan
Frank Crossland
Destructive Knoxville Wreck Kills Three on New Railroad Excursion
A two car Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Louisville train derailed at Flet Gap Creek near Knoxville. Of 56 aboard 41 were injured and three died J Andrews S T Powers and Alexander Reeder. medical aid delayed until 4:30 pm amid rain and chaos.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Flet Gap Creek
New Road
Board of Public Works
Chamber of Commerce
J . Andrews
East Tennessee
T. Powers
Louisville Road
Maloney
Aldermentor
Hockings
H. 58Ubert
A. J. Alberts
EB. J. Cook
Rof
U. S. Grant University
Wet
H. H
H. B. Wetsell
W. P. Samuels
C. Abbie
H. H. Taylor
McKeldon
Ed Barker
J. F. Kinsoll
John B. Hall
Phillips Samuels
R. Schmidt
W. A. Park
Keefe Marries Mrs. Helm After Quiet Worcester Ceremony
The New York Giants pitcher Timothy J. Keefe wed Mrs. Helm, sister of Mrs. Helen Dauvray Ward, in Worcester Massachusetts. The marriage was kept secret until now and followed a long public romance. Keefe, reported to have earned $10,000 plus profits from a Broadway backed sporting goods venture, faced family opposition from Mrs. Helm’s relatives.
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Dispatch
New York
Tom Long
Timothy J. Keefe
Helm
Helen Dauvray Ward
Worcester
Mass
Ward
Cable Lines Progress Report for Wylie and Birmingham Lines
A construction source says the Wylie avenue cable line should be completed by October 1 with service starting November 1. Work on the Birmingham line is slated to begin October 1 and proceed as fast as possible.
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Wylie Avenue
Birmingham
Mrs Chandler Fatally Injured in Greensburg Train Accident
Mrs Dr A F Chandler of Butler was struck by the Johnstown accommodation near Greensburg depot and hurled down an embankment leaving her severely injured. She is reported as probably fatally hurt and is staying with friends in Greensburg as investigators assess the wreck. She is sister of W B Harty of Pittsburgh and sister-in-law of H McKee.
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Accient
Rolers McKennies
Chandler
Greensburg
Fear of glanders hits Pittsburg area horses
A suspected glanders outbreak is reported near Pittsburg as Grant Hays on Brownsville road notes one of his horses shows illness with possible signs of glanders. Several veterinarians cannot confirm the disease yet. another exam is planned by Dr. Barchfield. The horse is valued at $500.
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Pittsburg
Grant Hays
Brownsville
Hays
Barchfield
Prices Drop as Clothing Goes at Great Low Rates
The notice emphasizes extremely low prices on clothing with clear savings for buyers. It urges purchasing now for immediate needs within the next two months or by early fall, highlighting substantial dollars saved and practical value.
Deutsche Waffengenascon Holds Reunion at Mt Oliver
The Deutsche Waffengenascon, an association of veteran German soldiers, held a gathering at Rhinehart's Grove in Mt. Oliver yesterday with about 400 attendees. Veterans revived army memories by shooting at marks and enjoyed dancing in the evening.
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Deutsche Waffengenascon
Rhinehart’s Grove
Mt. Oliver
Marks
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday
A jumble of names and notices lists marriage licenses and obituaries from Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas. Individuals named include Besidenca, Jowd Buipn, Sarah Gueeman Rankin, McGahan, James McNiel, Sarah Allan, Heatherington, McNally, Shipley, King, Broderick, Bacn OFEN, Colwes, Lowstetter, Moffitt, McCabe, McCourt, Nannah, and Roeser among others with addresses in Uniontown and Pittsburgh. Also funeral notices for Broderick and Moffitt and other listed obituaries and memorials appear.
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Jowd Buipns
Cccccees
Recensseeeseseres
Sarah A. Gueeman
Rankin Station
McGahan
James McNiel
Sarah E. Allan
Wm. Heatherington
Dalla McNally
Ukimsburg Minerva S.heefer
Pi A. Shipley
Uniontown Hachel
Schuman
Uniontown Erick Willman
Utaburg
Katie Dornhof
Michael King
Piteburg
Seaevid
Allegheny Rie Seeueeen
Allegheny Wm. F. Sesthton
Laura H. Krecanuys
Strovthe
Julia Page
Lees Leconte
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NEW Johnstown
Erle
Defatch
Tile Insane Hospital
Ioaone
Eenom
New Southern Road
Tim Keefe
John Ward
Rwvses
Btrouck
Fifth Avenue
Similibus
Berlin
J.R. Anderson
TM. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Frau
Picare
Broderick
Perea E. Broderick
Bingham Street
St. Michael’s RC
Pius Street
Cumberland
Backofen
M. Schleiter
A. W
BerTna Lillianee Henry
Eva Colwes
Atwood
Forbes
St. Paul's Cathedral
Lowsteiter
William
Thomas
Mary J. Lowstetter
Friendship Avenue
Elis Street
Moffitt
Jennie Clararre
William A
Jennie C. Moffitt
McCabe
Naga MacCaBre
Jas
Morgan Street
St. John's Church
Fourteenth Street
South Side
McCourt
Saatsso
Thomas MaccUnree
Fanoeral
Bedford
Seventh Avenues
Nannah
Gail J
J. L
Ellie Nannah
Jessie Nannah
Rochester
Wood's Run
Saturna
Jesus
Roeser
Lizzie
Christ Roeser
Wilkins
Angel
Satan
Willison
Perrysville
OMS P. x. O. P
Tis
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Lim
Undertaker
Emalen
Steeer
Emilax A. M
J. Bae Uedoch
Smithfield
Wree
Aserts
Insurance Co
North America
John BR. & A. Telephones
P Sr
Boston
Mase
THE
F. P
Gassmere Bey
Gi Windsor
Pore &Ilk
Pittabarg
Boe Guisiy
Federal St
Allegheny
Aull-Wrea
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Erin Erate Gee
Bono
Wood Street
N. B
Abov
Ciac Beauiet
AG Campbell & Sons
Penn Avenue
Penn Building
Penna
A. R. Galer
Huntingdon Co
Uwr
Atlantic City
N.L
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
Sixth Street
Hopper Bros. & CO
Pennsylvania
DAVIS
the Mercantile Agency
Germania
Bank Latins
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Witte Sseene Geo. K. Stevenson & CO
Sixth Avenue
Jalts
Robert Dickeyey Co, Te Ieoniae Ia Iarey
Boggs & Buhl
Alleghenys
ABI A Ion Coat
ASH Se Edwards 4
Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Pittaburg
China
Chan
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
P. S.rogers
Wnws
Ww. S
WM. Semples Stores
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Seayard
Black Goods
Nottingham
Brussels
Cloak and Sait
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