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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1891
Page
5
About 5,000 visitors packed Williams Grove with 3,000 camping in 400 tents. Worthy Master Rhone and W C Gifford spoke urging independent political action to favor farmers, criticizing press coverage and calling for reforms to equalize taxation and aid the agricultural sector.
In Van Duren a wagon loaded with nitro glycerine failed a wheel drop. The driver and two helpers lifted the axle with a rail but it broke again and the crowd scattered in fear. After hours the danger subsided and bystanders returned.
A tentative peace was reached as brakemen and train crews from the Lake Erie and Western may return to work around midnight. President Brice traveled to Lufsetw for talks with the Conference Committee and optimistic signals emerged that the inferences were satisfactory. The Western Strawhond Company, a major regional industry, faced possible shutdowns as shipments stalled, delaying the region’s rail traffic.
Consapolle McFeely served warrants on Mayor Borchard and several City Council members over a sewer project in Altoona. The Central Board's suit accuses the city of failing to pay Bell Brothers for contract work on Fifth and Sixth wards sewer improvements.
A man named A J Weaver of Johnsonville committed suicide on the Ada fairgrounds during a country fair at about 4 PM. He had a talent in the Obie Normal Club and was of normal age. The act occurred in full view of spectators with a revolver in his hand, leaving the crowd highly shocked.
Lisa Aug 2-Janes Hoberta, the man suspected of a Columbus Grove robbery and murder was arraigned before Mayor Sweeney of Ottawa, charged with murder in the first degree. The prisoner pleaded not guilty and requested examination. Roberts was paged over town by the Grand Jury action, which meets September 22. Ada Sebert, the jockey who entered the bank at the time of the shooting, identified Sebert as the man.
Judge Stewart rules the 18th century split over a new constitution and secret societies in the United Brethren in Christ was improper to challenge the church’s title. He orders the radicals barred from interfering with church property as the case advances to the state Supreme Court.
A union dispute at the co operative glass works in Reaven Fars was settled satisfactorily yesterday and the workers will return to full operation today. Production is to resume Monday morning.
Coroner's jury rules Augustus Hench of Sinking Valley died of natural causes after evidence showed his son allegedly assaulted him the day before his death. The verdict cites natural causes despite the disputed conduct.
A Braddock Republican clubs vote settled on hosting a Dalzell reception Thursday evening. Other notes mention a New Castle bridge collapse fatality near Wheeling, a Weynesburg shooting funeral, and various local notices including a Baltimore and Ohio Railway excursion to Atlantic City with details on schedule and fares.
Taz Dispatch lists quick rental ads for clothing and goods. Hee ke is featured with four button French kid items. Jos. Horxr & Co. shows plaid and dark suits at 200 250 290 dollars with Pittsburg stores. P. C. C. advertises 100 until Sept 1 91, cabinet sets and a life-size crayon. Aufrecht & Co. Elite Gallery at 615 Market offers various items.
The firemen's tournament will be held in Atlantic City September 2 30 October 1 and 2 with entries invited from East Coast fire companies. The program includes hose and team races steamer trials prize drills and a grand parade plus concerts and a torchlight procession. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets from major stationsSeptember 25 to October 2 valid to October 6 1991.
Travel rates listed for Niagara Falls, Toronto, Gravenhurst, and Alexandria Bay with roundtrip prices and a 15 day ticket validity. Mentions Muskoka lakes fishing at its best and safe deposit box services at Farmers Deposit National Bank. Includes sales ads for Oxford shoes and neckwear with local stores Simon's and James H. Aiken & Co.
A list of marriage licenses issued yesterday includes Sam Onongahela Cit Monongahela ay William Hollis Martha Kinnear Perenne Lara Marshall West Deer Township William Grandfield MChersport Ellen Landers and Christian Schneider Margaretha Molter Samuel L. Smith Mary Phillips Albert C. Stock David Pore Lottie Bryan August T. Kinskey Mary D. Perris Henry Willetent Hattie O. Allen Jennie Snyder Oscar Pearson Lizzie Forbes West Penns Sharpsburg Pittsburg Pittsburgh and surrounding counties McKeesport McKeesport Anger at big residence 10 Chestnut Allegheny. Funeral notices follow for Herman L. Anora aged 57, Exiransta Boos wife of Frederick Boos aged 74, James Boons aged 67, Joan M Crowther aged 20, Alfred A Gideon, Groner Herz aged 48, Gronce Charles Hesse aged 7 years 1 month, Alyrep Holden aged 1s months, Jacon Hooney aged 68, Prance Josefa husband of Ellen McGrath aged 43, and C. McGregor of Lancaster Kentucky.
One of the novelties in dress goods and suitings features 15 English serges chevrotte serges wide wale diagonals in pure navy blue. Extraordinary sale with prices to save money and entice patronage. Large lot of 36 to support autumn gowns reduced to 25 cents. Items moved to rear of store to clear shelves for new stock.
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