Rights of Property Unfolded Before Saratoga Lawyers
At Saratoga the American Bar Association met as President Dillon gave his annual address. He reviewed legislative changes in Congress and in 16 states and territories, noting reforms in elections, education, labor, minors, married women, trusts, and administration of justice. He warned that private property faces threats from socialism and urged courts to uphold constitutional guarantees and protect property rights.
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SaraToga
American Bar Association
Dillon
Congress
Association
Georgia
Rhode Island
New York
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Marvnland
Samtes
Kwogsama
Lousiana
Louisiana Lottery Company
New Jersey
Colorado
Newa
South Carolina
Louisiana
Ohio
Michigan
United States
Henry Maine
Democratic Campaign Opens With Liberty Pole Erection
Democrats of the Sixth ward Allegheny led by Alexander Wilson and Lee Frasher will travel to Casper Reel’s Boss township farm to cut hickory trees for a liberty pole. A pole at Market and Locust will mark the campaign opening Saturday evening. 15 to 20 men plan the picnic style event with refreshments. Miss Heel, Reel’s daughter, operates the farm and has kept the supply ready, promising continued sacrifice of marked trees for the cause. The pole aims to be at least 100 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Alexander.Wilson
Lee Frasher
Perryeville
Casper Reel
Boss Township
Market
Locust Streets
Miss Heel
Alexander Wilson
Five Accidents Reported in One Day
Yesterday five mishaps occurred with varied injuries. A 15 year old boy suffered severe hand burns from gunpowder in Craftavende after an explosion. A boarder at Carrolls Hotel on Brady street fell down stairs and was hospitalized in unconscious condition. A laborer at Shoenberger Co. mill had a foot crushed by a cart wheel and was taken to West Senne Hospital. A coachman at Bellefield Aiing Academy was thrown from a ride and hurt his shoulder and chest. A railroad brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio had a right foot crushed while coupling cars at Glenwood yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Littell
D. S. Littell
Craftavende
Owlland
Bn Dovehertz
Carroll’s
Mrccew
James Mollen
Bellefield Aiing Academy
Mercy Hoswitht
Ser
William Lee
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Glenwood
Public Safety Report OUL Advances 1891 Volume
The Department of Public Safety issued advance copies of its 1891 annual report. Superintendent O Mara sent one to Rev Dr Parkhurst in New York with a note highlighting an essay on the social evil and its practical solutions. The 682 page volume details bureau operations and officer suggestions for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
O'Mara
Parkhurst
New York
Europe
Safety Department
Desertions Rise Says Alderman Gripp In City Hearing
Alderman Gripp reported an increase in desertion cases with 21 awaiting court or settlement after adjournment, 11 amicably settled, totaling 32 cases the council has handled. He warned of a potential epidemic if other aldermen show similar caseloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Gripp
Joseph Loll Still Living After Pasture Attack
Joseph Loll remains alive after being found badly injured in a Lower St. Clair township pasture last Sunday night. His recovery is doubtful and the assailant has not been identified. Initial reports suggested the wounds were linked to a personal safety incident, but those close to the case dispute that interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Loll
Lower St. Clair Township
Precipe Filed in Harrison Damages Suit Against Pittsburg City
A precipe was filed yesterday in a damages suit brought by James Harrison and his wife against the city of Pittsburg. The statement of the case was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harrison
Pittsburg
Great Consolidated Bankrupt Assignee Sale at 305 Smithfield
Crowded sale at 305 Smithfield street offers a large selection of men suits overcoats and dress wear at deep discounts. It lists numerous items with prices and original values, urging customers to visit before closing at 2 o'clock and bring the coupon.
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Great Consolidated Bankrupt
Smithfield Street
Smithfield Ptreet
Ofice
Prince Alrt Comte
America
Walgee
Barmony Arsignoe
Europe Still Pants Gladstone Takes Duty of Dungping Labouchere
Vienna reports eighteen deaths from heat while a marching regiment saw 250 soldiers prostrated and three deaths. Berlin records 89 degrees. Thorn hits 95 with five deaths. Heat ruins crops. water scarcity endangers homes and prompts fires in Rintel. Paris dispatch notes sunstroke cases among French troops. a war ministry inquiry blames hot weather and calls for retirements and censure of the corps commander.
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Vienna
Kasehan
Boraod
Hongaury
Berlin
East Prussia
Thorn
Homburg
Charlottenbare
Rintel
Paris
M. Freycinet
Gladstone denies retirement rumor and Labouchere note
Gladstone telegraphs from Hawarden that retirements rumors are groundless and that he alone bears responsibility for not presenting Labouchere’s name to the Queen. He states the decision reflects on public character or services of Labouchere and not on Labouchere personally. The Morning reports alleged authority claims about cabinet postings and Labouchere’s possible roles.
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Loxpos
Chronicle
Gladstone
Hawarden
Associated Press
Labouchere
Nowise
Mr. Labouchere
Mr. Labore
Herjesty
Osborne House
ANOTHER PANAMA EFFORT A French Company Will Sink 630,000 000 More in the Big Ditch
Paris reports that the Panama Canal Company's liquidsator has agreed with M Hielard to form a new company with 50 million dollars capital to resume work on the canal. Work to restart immediately at Culebra and Rio Chagres to prevent concession lapse by Colombia. About 45 of 70 kilometres to be opened once most capital is spent. tribunal of commerce to approve on Friday.
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Paris
Paria
M. Hielard
Paris Chamber of Commerce
Panama Canal
Colomia
Culebra
Rio Chagres
Tribunal of Commerce
St. Clairsville, O
Frederick K. Stearns
New York
Weenacy Prmal Company
D. G. Pickney & Sons
Sunderland
England
Pinkney Sons’ Steamship Company
Orisets
Pinkney
Neptune Steam Navigation Company
Philadelphia
Charles W. Henry
F. Wardell Taylor
B. F. Taylor & Co
Amin F. Jor
H. F. Taylor Co
On & Jadement
Harcourt's Majority Bigger in Re‑election Win
In Lowpor on August 4 Sir William Vernon Harcourt won re election by an increased majority with 6 503 votes to 1 619 for Farmer Atkinson The general election also saw Harcourt and John Morley among ministers re elected without opposition while Gladstone and others were formally re elected without opposition in a notable cabinet return
French Force Enters Dahomey Bombards Vakone
A Paris dispatch from Port Novo reports a French force of 1200 moved into Dahomean territory on August 17 and conducted a bombardment of the town of Vakone during its advance along the slave coast.
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Dahomey
Paris
Portinovo
Slave
Dahomean
Vakone
Sunset Cox grave tribute prompts carrier group pledge
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 24 The National Association of Letter Carriers voted to annually allocate 100 to decorate Sunset Cox s grave at Greenwood Cemetery A New York delegation dispute ended with rejecting Knights of Labor affilates and admitting Branch 36 members The group also backed lobbying for equalizing carriers salaries and planned sending a protest to Postmaster General Wanamaker over substitutes paid 25 cents an hour during vacations Also news from Hakreissere Pennsylvania on Deaf Mutes home site talks with Williamsport offering free land and 1000 funding for a hoped home as Reading also offers funds The Home for Deaf Mutes plan totals 3 000 with 250 members and the association s News publication suspended for now.
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Indianapolis
National Association of Letter Carriers
Sunset
Cox
Greenwood Cemetery
New York City
Knights of Labor
New York Post Office
Wanamaker
Boston
Hakreissere
Pennsylvania Society For the Advancement of Deaf Mutes
B. R. Am H
Pittsburg
Williamsport
Reading
the News
Vacation Ends as Street Telegraphs and Treasures Fade
Fragmentary OCR note references vacation ending and pressing clothing, with stray hints of street telephones and a trea…. lacks coherent details. No clear people, places, or events identified for a fuller summary.
Fee Bribery Case Tangles Old Man and Son
Abram Katkisky of 19 Colwell Street swore out an information against B M Levi of 183 Wylie Avenue for obtaining money under false pretenses. Levi posed as a son of a former district attorney and promised to get Katkisky's son Max out of jail, collecting 146 dollars and later 250 dollars before the scheme unraveled. A second bill of 126 dollars from Caspar Leff for similar services was also pursued in court.
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B. M. Levi
Abram Katkilsky
Himec Ff
Young Katkisky
Jatt
Abram Katkisky
Colwell Street
McMasters
Wylie Avenue
Penn Avenue
Max Katkisky
Oldman
RK. M. Levi
J. K. I. Duff
Levi
Max Katkiski
Hunter, Ivo & Beatty
Max
Katkiskire
Iitended
Katkisky
Hunter, Ivory & Beatty
Caspar Leff
Criminal Court
Leff
Alderman Richards
Ivory
Shenk Wins Christ M. E. Church Contract
Architect Hramerac of Planned Christ Church approves lowest bid by Henry Shenk of Pittsburg for building Christ M. E. Church in East Liberty. Shenk bid 127747 dollars among 12 bidders. contract awarded by Architect George W. Kramer after the church directors meeting. Kramer predicts a cost near 250,000 dollars and a church premier in the nation.
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Hramerac
Christ Church
Christ M. E. Church
East Liberty
Henry Shenk
Pittsburg
Shenk
George W. Kramer
Akron
Kramer
Eye injuring bean shooter targets Penn Avenue car
A woman on a Penn Avenue line car was struck in the eye by a bean from a bean blower, causing a severe injury. Police are asked to break up the practice as conductors on the Citizens' Traction road report crowds of boys along the route shooting passengers.
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Penn Avenue
Traction Road
County Democracy to Meet for Picnic Speech by Bourke Cochran
The County Democracy will meet this afternoon to plan the association's annual picnic. Bourke Cochran, famed Tammany leader, is desired to attend and speak. The picnic date will likely be set to align with the Idlewild Park demonstration Cochran plans to attend, either the day before or after.
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Bourke Cochran
Tammany
Idlewild Park
Cockran
Death of Charles H. Osborn Former Pittsburg grocer employee
A Los Angeles message reports the death of Charles H. Osborn aged 35. He spent 12 years with T. O. Jenkins wholesale groceries in Pittsburg and moved West two years ago with his wife and daughter for health reasons. He was a member of the Americas Club and of the Masons.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles H. Osborn
T. O. Jenkins
Pittsburg
The
Americas Club
Masons
Youthful Ex-Resident Robs Mother After Reform School Release
John Brennen aged about 11 from the Southside was released from Morganza Reform School days ago on promise of reform. He allegedly robbed his mother of 1000 dollars yesterday, spent it on beer with companions, then disappeared. Police seek his whereabouts. only Roe See remains unconfirmed.
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John Brennen
Southside
Morganza Reform School
Roe See
Wealthy farmer attempts suicide amid debt pressure
In Sunbury Aug 24 William Grady, a prosperous farmer near Northumberland, attempted suicide by hanging then cutting his throat after being pressed for funds. He was cut down and may recover. he owns several farms but faced severe financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunpurry
William Grady
Northumberland
Coat-a-word ads drive most room rentals at The Dispatch
In six months more rooms have been rented through The Dispatch advertising columns than any other paper. The notice urges readers to test the ad service with a small submission and see results firsthand.
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the Dispatch
Recommendation for Chamberlain Remedies by Levi B
A dated note from April 11, 1801, endorses Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as an essential family medicine. The writer asserts near-equal effectiveness to other medicines and speaks from personal use and years of selling them.
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Witarorox
Berlain
Wrhsu Levi B
Hawaii Protective Tariff Provisions Highlighted in Latest Edict
In San Francisco on August 24, the latest phase of the Hawaiian protective tariff is outlined with ad valorem duties across broad categories. Items include textiles, clothing components, cosmetics, furniture, glassware, medicines, spirits, tobacco, and luxury wares such as silverware and paintings, with specific rates per dozen, per gallon, or per quantity.
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San Francisco
Plaster of Paris
Ana
Cccceecwceesenesees
Kid
Pato
Receiver Appointed for Iron Hall by Indiana Supreme Court
In Indianapolis August 24 Judge Taylor of the Indiana Supreme Court named James F. Farley, a local capitalist, as receiver for the Order of Iron Hall with a $1,000,000 bond. The decision ended the defense’s bid to argue the case, and similar receiver actions were reported in Baltimore and Detroit as the iron hall turmoil widens with suits seeking receivers and injunctions to preserve funds for members. Cleveland branches planned to seize bank money, but two suits in Cu county halted payouts as hearings set for Saturday.
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Cam M. J
Somberbey
Philadelphia
Sania
Detroit
Henry Cheever
Cleveland
Iron Hall
Indianapolis
Supreme Organization
John H. Brown
William E Croley
Cu County
Goon harvests promised across Canada amid price drops
Reports indicate widespread promises of goon harvests in Canada while Ittiners corn is beaten by Grouthat Tax output of sugar in Hawaii is one third lower than last year. Prices are low and market volatility rises with labor and transport bottlenecks shaping the rural economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
von Herman & Co
New York
Europe
Washington State Line
St Louis
Cockrell Brothers’ Commission Company
Atlantic
Valasco
Tex
Rockefeller
Misoari, Zante and Texas Railroad
Schomse
Railway interests raise telegraphers pay and scale
The Vandalia Railroad set a new monthly minimum at five dollars with salaries raised about ten dollars, lifting the average to around nine sixty five. The Chicago Ticket Brokers' Association issues a circular warning brokers against handling the ticket of the Chicago Milwaukee and Sta Railway amid a continuing boycott. Tax Transcontinental Association is fo
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Vandalia
Chicago Ticket Brokers’ Association
Chicago
Milwaukee and Sta
Transcontinental Association
Meeting in New York City Tackles Ocean Freight Split
The session in New York City aims to settle the division of the Ganana to the Paolo Mai Steamship Co. An Eastbound bill of lading will also be discussed.
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New York City
Paolo Mai Steamship Co
Fire Across Multiple Towns Wrecks Property and Losses
A series of blazes caused extensive damage from Cook town to Callao Peru. In Snyder’s barn area losses reach 1500 with small insurance. In Clinton mills area fire damaged a gas shed and nearby stores, losses around 20000 insured. West Carson street area reported gas shed fire, minor totals. Hotel site near American Consulate in Callao burned with losses near 250000 divided among several firms. Chilean and English Steamship Company building siding destroyed. American Consulate safetied by moving records to roofs. One fireman fatally injured amid the chaos and strong winds helped limit damage to the consulate building.
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Carson Street
Clinton Mills
Box
Callao
Peru
Consulate
Joss
Hunting for Missing Father A German Letter Traces Stoft Line
Herman Stoft seeks his American family and a missing father who last visited long ago. A German brother named Herman asks Mrs. Mary Rudolph of Forty-eighth Street for clues to the father’s whereabouts. Seven children left for America years ago to visit relatives in Cincinnati and Lexington. The father has not yet visited his children in the country.
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Herman Stoft
America
Mary Rudolph
Forty-eighth Street
Germany
Herman
Cincinnati
Lexington
Gloom in Illinois on Presidential Outlook
Springfield Republican financier F A Hall warned of a gloomy outlook for the Republican party in the presidential race citing labor strife school questions and Adlai Stevenson candidacy. He believed Republicans will prevail on the state ticket while maintaining party reputation despite the troubled national scene.
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Harrison
Springfield
F. A. Hall
Ill
Hall
New Continuing
Adlai Stevenson
Democracy in New Jersey GOP tilt amid ballot disputes
J Beshall of Jersey City argues corruption among office holders favors Republicans in New Jersey. He cites ballot box stuffing in a celebrated case and predicts a Republican victory, while Democrats may win the governor race but face little chance for the presidency.
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New Jersey
J. Beshall
Jersey City
Mr. Besball
Duquesne
Eens
Stock
Aronson attacked by four creditors in Logan Street store
Aronson a Hebrew storekeeper on Logan street was knocked down and badly beaten yesterday morning by four men named Morris Alkinwits Louis Loris Max Goldberg and William Ackerman who previously sued two of them for a debt. They were arrested and jailed except Ackerman who posted bail. Alderman Cahill will hear the case today.
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Aronson
Logan Street
Morris Alkinwits
Louis Loris
Max Goldberg
William Ackerman
Ackerman
Alderman Cahill
Wylie Avenue
Gala Day for the Poor Outing Aboard Steam Boat
The children of the poor will be taken on a river excursion tomorrow aboard the steam boat J. M. Gusky chartered by the Society for the Improvement of the Poor. The Fresh Air Fund covers expenses. excursionists provide simple picnics with sandwiches lemonade and ice water. A brass band will play on board.
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J. M. Gusky
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Ene
Special meeting of grocers over compromise with city officials
A special meeting of the Retail Grocers Protective Association is called for tonight to consider the committee report on a compromise with Mayor Gourley and Chief Brown regarding the three foot line. The meeting aims to urge grocers to accept the compromise and to enforce a strict advance of the three foot line agreement.
Woman Extends Suicide Attempt On Street Near River
Mrs Mary Gilroy was stopped by Officer Cross of Allegheny before daylight yesterday as she ran toward the river and declared she would drown herself because her husband had spent all her money. She was taken to the Department of Charities and likely to be sent to the Poor Farm following an aldermanic hearing.
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Mary Gilroy
Officer Cross
Allegheny
Alderman McKelvey
Department of Charities
Among the Fortunate Few Fortunate Fire Report
Mrs Francisco Godouski of Meadow area escaped a kitchen blaze with minor injuries after a fire broke out in her home. Fire crews responded but reported no serious burns or casualties.
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Francisco Godouski
Meadow Area
Soseltaaey
Opal's Baleful Legend Foreshadows Priest's Death
The tale centers on Father Mollinger and Dr. Cyrus King amid a superstition that an opal curses its wearer. A recovered patient gifts the jeweler an opal pin, later blessed by the priest who warns of harm. King wears the stone to travel, and Mollinger dies as the opal’s colors glint in his sight.
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Father Mollinger
Allegheny
Cyrus King
Dr. King
New York
Eurilda Thompson May Recover After Poison Attempt
Eurilda Thompson, who tried to take her own life at the Central Hotel with a dose of corrosive sublimate, is much improved and expected to recover. Doctors believe the overdose was almost fatal and that a smaller amount might have prevented recovery. Thompson said she used poison three weeks ago to kill bedbugs and drank the bottle after packing her clothes. she spoke of severe illness and lack of joy in life and expressed remorse mainly because of her mother.
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Eubilda Thompson
Central Hotel
Mayor Gourley Denies Letter Of Support For Home
A report claimed Mayor Gourley issued a recommendation letter for Mra Rountree to help raise funds for a working girls boarding house in Allegheny. He states he never gave such a letter and will not. He recalls three women once sought his name on a subscription list for the Home and says he complied only because of a letter from a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Mra Rountree
Allegheny
Eles
Fox of Matches Clashes With Barkeeper in Saloon Brawl
Louis Wertz, a Russian Hebrew vender of suspenders nine months in this land, visited Young's saloon on South Diamond Avenue yesterday afternoon. A suspect box of items was stolen from him. Wertz accused William Hensler, the barkeeper, and after Wertz entered behind the bar Hensler struck Wertz on the nose. Wertz knocked the barkeeper unconscious, then returned and created a disturbance, leading to Wertz being taken into custody and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wertz
Young
South Diamond
Allegheny
William Hensler
Barkee Wertz
Hensler
Desperate Distress Case At Twentyeighth Ward Station
Mrs Elizabeth James arrived at the Twentyeighth ward station with three children in distress and destitution. She claims desertion by her husband several weeks ago and eviction for nonpayment of rent leaves them in dire circumstances. Authorities report limited options in addressing the family’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth James
Twenty- Eighth Ward
Livi
Lactated Food Gave Her Health From Spencerport
Spencerport New York resident Mrs. J J Woodman attributes improved health to lactated food, recounting personal remedy and positive changes in her well being after using the product community report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerport, N. Y
J. J. Woodman
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Buill
Liberty
Association of Lawyers At
M Ehigan
Paperone
Alegheny
Public Safety
Dr. Parkhurst
Panama
Harcourt
the Business World
Order of the Iron Hall
Crisie
Supreme Court of Indiana
Canada
Cook Townsince Snyder's
Chinnon
Second Palteck
J. Waning
Blesard
Eurilda Thompson
Eee
Oudmansee
U.S
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