Minister Ostracized Over Thanksgiving Church Row
Cries of division sweep Scranton as Rev D M Stearns of Grace Reformed faces ostracism from fellow ministers after announcing a series on Christ's second coming and refusing to invite other churches to Thanksgiving service. Dr Logan's allies respond while prominent local figures weigh in.
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Scraston
D. M. Stearns
Grace Reformed Church
Dr. Logan
Pres
Mr. Stearns
Logan
Second Presbyterian
Penn Avenue Baptist
Grace Reformed
Stearns
Peny Avenue
Huhn Murder Trial Highlights Defendant’s Testimony
The defense claims Froetbas struck the defendant between the eyes with a font and the gunfire followed in a dazed state. Prosecutors countered that a fatal blow would have left the victim unconscious, with the shooter walking two steps before collapsing. The judge charged the jury as deliberations begin, with many predicting a second degree murder verdict.
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Epncial T
Astoxtons
Dee
Helen
Froetbas
Freeman
Tardy Justice Sought in Mountain Murder Case
After a year and a half, authorities seek tardy justice for the murder of Samuel Cramer in Salt Lick township, Farette county. A Cincinnati detective agency may be hired to track the suspects as the case aims to arrest the killers who dumped the body in a well after looting a nearby store.
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Sal Taleckam
Dispatch
ScotTrae
Dee
Samuel Cramer
Salt Lick Towkship
Farette County
Cincinnati
Uraner
Burglar Asks Forgiveness in Telegram to the Dispatch
Leaver Dec 4 Sheriff Welsh heads to Senintey with inmate Jacek West serving a vagrancy sentence. West stands accused of burglarizing Rev. Moore's residence in New Brighton. West's mother sent a letter pleading for his return to care for her in old age inviting him to come home safely.
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SiPital
Welsh
Senintey
Jacek West
Moles
Serenton
Moore
Trousk Bins
Ushi
Terenas
Arbitration Knocked Out in Eric Courts Trial Form
Judge Frank Gunnison declared arbitration unlawful in Eric courts noting the system used costs as a trial form in Pennsylvania for over two years. The dispute involved Colonel J. B. Thompson and J. R. Freeman challenging the act as denying trial by jury a right under common law.
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TEAL
Erir
Frank Gunnison
Eric Courts
Pennsylvania
J. BR. Thompson
J. ER. Freeman
Fire destroys four Copeland residences in minutes
Dec 4 telegram from Bravpock reports a fire in the homes of George Tivens of Copeland discovered early, saving two residents. Two adjoining dwellings burned in under ten minutes. Owners include Al Steiner and Mrs. J. W. Boyer, all insured. W. S. Bushy, staying in Steiner’s house, lost belongings and was uninsured.
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Bravpock
Georse Tivens
Copeland
Colonk
al Steiner
J. W. Boyer
Bushy
Distressing Accident Maims New Castle Man for Life
At about 9 o'clock this morning in New Castle Joseph Huckenberg, a resident of Kent, suffered a severe injury in an accident. He is reported maimed for life with uncertain further details from the scene.
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Rerndt al
Joseph Huckenberg
Kent
Arm Amputation After Wheel Injury at Red Mill
O. suffered a severe arm injury when his hand was caught in a slowly moving carwheel at the Red Mill. Despite efforts, the arm was crushed from the elbow inward and was amputated. Hoe survives the incident.
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Red Mill
Hoe
Narrow Escape From Fire At Zanesville Store
In Zanesville on December day a gas line exploded at G P Mull furniture store causing $2000 damage. G P Mull and Mr Quinlan were on the second floor when the floor gave way they escaped by kicking a hole in the floor and both suffered burns to their faces and hands.
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Zanesville
Dec
G.P. Mull
One of the Somerset Prisoners Succumbs to All Injuries
Special telegram from Sumerset reports that at midnight on December 4 Alex Queer known as the Prairie Wolf died from injuries after a failed jailbreak with the Nicely brothers. He reportedly suffered extensive bone breaks during the escape attempt.
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Somerset
Sumerset
Alex
Queer
Prairie Wolf
Oreak
Nicely Boys
Two youths arrested in Baltimore and Ohio car yard break-in
NSEWARE dispatch reports Milton and Charles Leedale, arrest last night for breaking into a Baltimore and Ohio car garage floor. They had a hearing today and will be sent to Reform School. Also noted are smallpox fears at Findlay and various regional incidents from Findlay to Zanesville.
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Nseware
Tender Ace
Milton
Charles Leedale
Baltimore and Ohio
Reform School
Cincinnati Investigation Reveals Price Hill Viaduct Effort
In Cincinnati on December 4 the Legislative Committee resumed hearings on the late Board of City Improvements. George Boyle testified he chaired a Price Hill residents’ committee pushing the Eighth Street viaduct, saying five months passed to secure board sanction and rumors circulated of influence but no direct demand for money was proven.
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Crsersysatt
Board of City Improvements
George Boyle
Price Hill
Eighth Street
Carriage Stock Makers Meet to Fix Prices
Twenty eight wagon and carriage wood stock manufacturers from America meet at Bates House in Indianapolis to organize for protection and to fix prices. The group represents about 75 percent of United States makers with capitalizations between twenty five thousand and two hundred thousand dollars.
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Indianapolis
America
Bates House
von Behren
Fine French suede gloves advertised for a dollar
An ad offers genuine French real suede gloves at 1 dollar per pair in black and various colors with button or mousquetaires styles. It notes a location at 24 Sixth street opposite The Theater and disclaims any connection with other stores of the same name.
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Sixth Street
Holiday Gift Spotlight at Local Stores
Shoppers find fine umbrellas at Hauch's on Fifth Avenue and silk mufflers at Aiken & Co. 100 Fifth Avenue offers silk handkerchiefs and gloves while Jos. Horne & Co. advertises Penn Avenue outlets. People can buy horse blankets at The People's Store on Fifth Avenue and four button kid gloves at $1 a pair on Sixth Street opposite Bijou Theater.
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James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
People’s Store
Woman on Trial Claims Noble Birth in Murder Case
Mamie Starr stands trial for poisoning the Newlands family with rat poison at supper. She testified of noble blood, London birth June 27 1868, a barrister father and a duke uncle, and claimed a stepfather influenced her to marry William Starr at age 12 then left him for work in Indiana and Michigan.
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Caicago
Mamie Starr
Francis M. Newland
London
England
John Langly
Freebe
Tawas
Mich
William Starr
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Ind
Holiday Jewelry Auction at M G Cohens Diamond Expert
The closing-out sale at M G Cohens Diamond Expert and Jeweler 533 Smithfield Street offers first class jewelry in diamonds watches silverware clocks bronzes. Auctions run daily at 10 a m 230 p m and 730 p m.
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M. G. Cohen
Smithfield Street
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday
Several couples listed received licenses including Jessie M Hamilton of Pittsburg and Albert Hurst of Millvale. Other names include JoNston of Millvale and Jerediah Sullivan of Pittsburg with additional residents noted in Allegheny Homestead and McKeesport areas. The list encompasses a variety of local residents and includes names such as Julia Downey, John Bartels, Catharine Craig, and Amelie Dewan among others.
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Hattigom
Jessie M. Hamilton
E. Pittsburg
Albert Hurst
Millvale
Lum M. JoNston
Jerediah Sullivan
Eeees
Piledute Belle Colvee
Itteburg
Charles J. Who
McKeesport
Hungerman
Heynoldion Eeereee Coldman
Saveceesoners Pilsdofe
Pittsburg
Seseeees
Julia Downey
PROUD
Allegheny
John Bartels
Carlson
USC D. OQ
Delerson
Julia K
Seven
Staiuoce
Thompson Hastings Nuptials in Indians and Allegheny
On Tuesday December 2 1890 Rev George W Finlan united CaRLTox Thompson of Indians Pa with Kate Hastings of Allegheny Pa in a marriage ceremony.
Obituary notices from early 1800s Pittsburgh area
A compilation of brief death notices and funeral announcements for Eva M Burkert Sara h Palmer Delworth Marta Fleming Maud E Wimer Margaret Mametetas Leila Stederman August Schmidt Davie Strous and William Ward. Entries list residence addresses, ages, dates, and funeral details with family invitations.
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Archibald Chambers
West
Jefferson Street
Allegheny
McKalip
Leila Stederman
J. T
Mary McKalip
Hill and
Hay Streets
Wilkinsburg
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Carson Street
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Anthony Meyer
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Liberty St
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Bogo's & Buhl
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Federal St
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