Oil City murder trial recounts Fourth of July brawl
A special telegram from Franklin reports the Oil City murder trial of Louis Marzinski for the July 4 killing of Michael McBride. The night’s events involved a tent party, a drunken dispute with the Scanlons, a dog being set loose, and gunfire that fatally struck McMahon who confessed on his deathbed to being McBride. Prosecution by Speer, Ash, and McSweeney faces defense by Osmer and Hancock. testimony ends as defense opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Louis Marsinsk
Michael McBride
Slias McMahon
Oil City
Alexander Foster
Dudley Scanlon
J. C Turner
Cornplanter
McMahon
Marzinski
Bumbach
Scanlon
Marzincki
Louis Marzinski
McBride
Speer
Isaac Ash
Joseph McSweeney
J. 5. Osmer
H. D. Hancock
Terrorized by a Lunatic Escaped Dixmont Inmate Cleared Up
In Beaver Fats on August 24 a mysterious night visitor frightened North End residents. Chief of Police Cornell reported a Dixmont inmate, David Hill, is at large and blamed for the disturbances. Hill, once wealthy, was married, later deserted, and sent to Dixmont after a supposed beating dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Fats
Post Office
Postofice
Cornell
Dixmont
David Hill
North End
Hill
Dizmont
Industry
Escape of Nine Prisoners From Lima County Jail
Nine prisoners confined in the county jail escaped at nine tonight after Sheriff O Neil’s absence left Faley Fink as turnkey. They rushed him at lockup, knocked him down, and fled through the front door. Mrs O Neil near the door was struck with a chair. Frank Taylor, brought from Delphos, fell while jumping the embankment and was captured. The others scattered in all directions as officers pursue. The sheriff, at Mt Clemens for health, was telegraphed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora
Ang
O'Neil
Faley Fink
Mra O'Neil
Frank Taylor
Delphos
Mt. Clemens
Lima to host 1893 Grand Lodge meeting of United Workmen
Caytor Aug 24 Special The second day of the Grand Lodge meeting of the Ancient Order of United Workmen saw Lima chosen as the site for the June 1893 session. Elected officers include Grand Master J H Parker of Cleveland Grand Foreman S D Vantine of Dennison Grand Overseer G D McGuire of Massillon Grand Recorder Walter Pickens of Toledo Grand Treasurer John Aldermann of Cleveland Grand Guide W Hamilton The session is expected to close Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aldermann
Cleveland
W.al Hamilton
Desguss Attempted Suicide in Enxie Incident
In Enxie on August 24 special report states Mrs. Mary Desguss cut her throat with a carving knife during morning hours. The wound severed the esophagus and windpipe and she remains alive but not expected to recover. Authorities deem possible insanity at the time of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enxie
Mary Desguss
Sam Brown
Lonlarilie
Cincinnati
Congo
Madison
St. Lawrence
Guacun
Aarebtas
Homestead
United States Court of Appels
Lud Keefer
Reno
John R. Wirling
United States
Drouth Ends With Heavy Rain Smearing County Fields
Carutsin August 24 reports the first substantial rain in seven weeks ending a severe drought. The rainfall damages crops, with corn ruined across the county and farmers hauling water for livestock due to dry cisterns and wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carutsin
High Priestess Sophie Goodman Arrives from New York
Sophie Goodman, the high priestess of the An archists of New York, arrived in Hestixepox, Pa., this evening en route to Bedford. She says her mission is not to inflame labor dissensions but to mollify those already in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestixepox
Sophie Goodman
Anarchists of
New York
Bedford
William Graham in Barnesville deadly assault case
In Barnesville a colored man was killed after William Graham struck him on the back of the head with a piece of scantling following a row tonight. Graham was arrested and held for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunare
William Graham
Barnesville
Graham
An Incendiary's Terrible Death in Prison
Elwood Bloom aged 36 died of delirium tremens in Northampton county prison after being held with two others on charges of firing stables at Bethlehem fair grounds last week. Blanche Watson, a young lady, had her eyesight suddenly restored after a lightning strike, with doctors marveling at the unexpected recovery. In Shamokin, the Patriotic Order of Sons of America held a session today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastox
Elwood Bloom
Northampton County
Bethlehem Fair Grounds
Harrisburg
Blanche Watson
State convention ends with routine business approval halt
The convention discussed routine matters and did not approve a proposition to loan the state camp's funds to subordinates, marking a cautious stance on internal lending during the session.
Forged notes trail as Hart flees after forgery case
Charles L. Hart, a noted local sports figure, left town with $7,000 to $8,000 in forged notes and mortgages. Once married to Ade Wall, he faced repeated forgery charges aided by his wife who paid off notes to secure his release. A $500 note sold to First National named Ade Hoyt and others led to a court suit to overturn judgments as signatures were forged. Hart’s departure followed the latest action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fispuar
Charles L. Hart
Ade Wall
McComb
Wall
Hoyt
First National
Adie Hoyt
Charles Hoyt
Mary Scott
Abraham Wineland
Court of Common Pleas
Pittsburg Synod Meets in Warren for Fiftieth Convention
The Pittsburg Synod of the Lutheran Church held sessions in Warren Pa with over 100 members present. Dr Waters preached the annual sermon as delegates discussed reports. The afternoon tally shows about 2500 members and 1600 Sunday school children with a spirited debate on the Relief Association and a notable anniversary note for Rev Dr Passavant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller
J. G. Waters
A. Rameey
P. Glatzert
D. M. Kuamerer
J. B. Kaereher
Pittsburg
Relief Association
Lowering River Water for Bridge at Beaver Falls
Flood gates at Beaver River upper dam were lowered to reduce water level so workmen could lay the foundation for piers of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad bridge at Ellwood Junction, linking with the Pittsburg and Western Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Beaver River
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Ellwood Junction
Pittsburg and Western
Flood relief checks reach widows from Kremer fund
In Jones Tows flood relief, about 5000 dollars were sent to widows as checks averaging around 200 dollars each. The distribution caused excitement as recipients and old committee members sought information and the news spread among community members. An Erie balloon ascent near The Head ended safely after a long drift over the lake, with the aeronaut rescued and taken to Massassa Point Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Massassa Point
Salem mill dispute settled with concessions signed
Aug 24 Finpiar C. reports the Salem wire nail mill labor dispute ended amicably as employers and employees compromise. The Amalgamated Association scale was signed and mill operations will resume tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finpiar
Salem
Amalgamated Association
Missing farmer heard from in California
Wamrvua John Reed, a farmer reported missing, has been located in California with speculation he may be demented. Other small items include a boy 18 from Broadbent about a self harm attempt, a glassblower death in New Castle after an injury, a two boat accident at Cowwener Lake with rescue, and several local incidents including deaths and shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
California
Votaxt
Lawresor Co
Broadbent
New Castle
Thomas
Cowwener Lake
Pitteburg
Hype Pagx
Elizabeth Hughes
Wuertiso
Wheeling Creek
Carey & Co
Mary Gilboy
Pennsylvania
GurevenoRo
W. M. Baker
McKeesport
Ligonier
Notable visitors and residents checkout Duquesne city scene
J F Hamilton of New Brighton visits St James. C A Evans from Washington guests Schlesser. J A McNatcheon of Franklin cues at St James. Earnest May couple guests at Duquesne. G William Fisher from Lancaster in the city. T E Windsor of Warren Pa staying at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Mrs Dougherty and Miss Dougherty of Philadelphia noted. T H Claffey and S G Horne from Ridgeway registered at Seventh Avenue. B Lippman of Findlay inspecting Duquesne real estate. William G Spaulding from Interior Dept leaves for Chicago and Cincinnati after labor stats visit. Edward Abel and family return from Denver trip. Abel guest of Henry Abel Jr in Denver. Thomas G, tailor, returns from dive trip with young graduate news.
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C. A. Evans
Washington
Schlesser
J. A. McCnatcheon
Franklin
St. James
B. Lippman
Findlay
Duquesne
William G Spaulding
Interior Department
Chicago
Cincinn
Denver
Kot
Rocky Mountains
Abel
Henry Abel
Thomas G
Cutter
Cam
Water drought plagues McDonald oil field with wells shutting down
In Allegheny County Pennsylvania the oil producers struggle as drought limits water for boilers. Dozens of wells, including McDonald field, halt operations while crews seek rain to fill rivulets. No. 6 Marshall of Greenlee & Forst near Noblestown pumps 60 barrels per hour, and other wells fluctuate amid scarce water. Local companies expand drilling nearby as water shortages bite production and gauges report varied outputs.
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Pennsylvania
McDonald Field
Marshall
Greenlee & Forest
Noblestown
People’s Gas Company
The
Gregg
Greenlee & Forst
Oak Ridge
Woodland Oil Company
Crawford Farm
McDonald
W. P. Read
Sauters
McDoinald
Patterson & Sohn
Wildwood
Philadelphia Company
Dixon
Lyme
Kedick
Willow Grove
Wallace Farm
Laurel Hill
Verona
Pinnock
Allegheny County
Ohio River
Allegheny
Leetsdale
Allegheny City
Beond Patterson
Leechleyrne
David Watson
McLeughlin
Personal
Barney Forst
Greenles & Forst
Bedford Springs
Atlantic City
Thomas Chester
Pittsburg
National Transit Company
Nantucket
Sinclair Pens
McMurray
Forest Oil Company
A. Glass
Noble Township
Same County
Portland
Ind
Waldron & Scott
L. W. Edmondson
Penner Jay County
Brighton
Jackson Township
Edmondson Farm
Hunt Farm
Market Tape Shows Mixed Oil Trade on Local Floor
Fragmentary OCR notes report varied activity on the local oil market with several trades and price quotes. Apparent barrels traded include thousands for refined products and Antwerp shipments, while daily highs and lows are cited with cents per barrel.
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Ing
Ighest
Lowoas
York
Don
Antwerp
Angel Tie Loam
Pennsylvania
Amendments Sought in Fish and Game Laws
The 1892 annual report of the United Hunting Fishing and Camping Association of Western Pennsylvania, a 100 page work, notes 350 clubs and urges new fish laws. It favors year round angling, outlines August and September fishing, proposes penalties up to 800 dollars and six months to a year for explosions in waters. John W. Hague, the Fish Warden, compiled most of the report and includes hunting spots and access tips. It also covers Dr. B H Warren’s Pennsylvania Bird Site with hunter and camper guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hunting, Fishing and Camping Association of
Western Pennsylvania
John W. Hague
United States
Canada
B. H. Warren
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Elks Host Monongahela River Excursion
The Pittsburg Elks will entertain friends with an evening trip up the Monongahela River on Tuesday August 30 aboard the steamer City of Pittsburg which has been donated for the occasion. Music and dancing will be on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Disorderly and criminal charges flood Glenwood district
Police report a rash of arrests and hearings from Glenwood to West End, detailing charges of assault, cruelty to children, disorderly conduct, and desertion. Notable incidents include Mary Treng and John Rich faces in court, and warnings about neglected street lighting in the Fifth Avenue boulevard area.
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Prren GaLtreuer
Glenwood
Omcer Kratz
Hazelwood
McWilliave
Washington Street
Mary Treng
Pp. Freprick Monors
Twenty-seventh Ward
Bleichner
John Rich
Rich
Sapie O'Donnnell
King
Dean
W. Porterie
Robert Smithton
Gripp
Costa
Lase Whitiams
James Hughes
Offeer Cochran
Thorntonn Evans
Monongahela
Fifth Avenue Bridge
Miowatt Prerzywas
Penn Township
L. Snyder
T. J. Toner
William Kiein
Sheen
Thomas Burns
WiIttram Moss
West End
Booth & Flinn
Lewiss
Toge
The Plays Coming At Bijou And Grand Next Week
Peter Baker headlines a new version of Chris and Lena at the Bijou with Miss ha George as Lena and Billy Kennedy as the Irish lad. Primrose and West's minstrels open at the Grand tonight with a Mikado inspired first part and strong singing. A Five & Street parade is planned this morning at 11 o'clock. Sutih’s Henry Company and Muldoon’s athletes perform at the Opera House next Monday in a high class vaudeville and athletic show. seats are on sale at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Baker
J. K. Emmet
Chris
Lena
Baker
Farryn
Miss Ha George
Billy Kennedy
West
Jons H. Sutih
Henry
William Muldoon
Opera House
City News Briefs On Epileptic Fits And Sudden Death
Face Faro the tailor had an epileptic fit on Liberty street and recovered. An Italian injured on a railroad went insane on Fifth avenue and was taken to Mercy Hospital. Mrs Bock of the city died suddenly yesterday from epilepsy. Fraepentox F Scoamiot killed at Joseph Horne's store was buried at Woeguy's Cemetery with Odd Fellows services led by Rev Pick. Schmidt was popular and the funeral well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faro
Liberty Street
Fifth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Herrman
West End
Bock
Acres Ephileptia Ft. the Case Will Be Investigated Today. Fraepentox F. Scoamiot
Joseph Horne
Woeguy’s
Rev. Pick
Odd Fellows
Schmidt
River News and Notes From Wheeling River Report
The bulletin reports river conditions with notes on river level rising and falling, weather warming, and scattered weather observations from McMahons and nearby sites. It mentions Ohio and Shemerd area context with a transit or city note and a brief, unclear departure message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
River
McMahons
Ore
Warn
Orleans
Shemerd
Ohio
Echoes From the Rivers Packets and Captains Update
Kanawha river packets still run while the Cincinnati wharf boat and Enterprise tow empties downstream. Pacific arrives at Cincinnati and heads up with empties. water stage at 1 foot 6 inches below Davis Island Dam. Captains J G Taz and Sterling McIntyre lead vessels. Adam Jacobs sails for Morristown. U P Schenk to be sold at Louisville private auction to settle owner differences.
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Cincinnati
Sentinel
Madison
Enterprise
Lauleville
Pacific
Davis Island Dam
Taz J G
Jacobs
Morganton
Sterling McIntyre
Congo
St. Lawrence
Mires Brows
Adam Jacoba
Cox
Morrintown
U. P. Schenk Fa
Louisville
Prbitc
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H. P. Schwartz
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Union
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