Explosion at Bradford work site kills two Italians
At Howard Junction a dynamite blast during thawing killed G Mabrella aged 25 and D Tuttle 28, both Italians, and severely injured G Margarita 18, a Hungarian. Seventy five men worked on the Bradford and Johnsonburg Railroad project when the shanty collapsed.
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Bradford
Howard Junction
G. Mabrella
D. Tuttle
G. Margarita
Bradford and
Johnsonburg
Tuttle
Mahrella
Mahrees
Sore Ri Retia
Iim
Margarita Oe
Guilty in First Degree in Carter Mathews Case
The jury found John Carter guilty of first degree murder in the Carter Mathews case after deliberation in Johnstown. The verdict followed a fatal shooting over a quarrel about Emma Dunn, with Carter's two brothers reportedly in Pennsylvania.
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Jouxstown
Carter-Mathews
Cheries Carter
Emma Dunn
Carter
John Mathews
Mathews
Piatewago
A Pair of Eastern Crooks Sentenced for Burglary
Edward Welson and Frank Fraser pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and were sentenced by Judge Wickham to three years nine months and three years ten months respectively. Captured after trying to sell stolen postage stamps in Rochester they possessed revolvers knives and extra clothing. They later attempted to force entry at Butler and Jacksons clothing store before being recaptured. Both men ranged in ages from 19 to 22 with ties to New York City and Boston.
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Beaver Fats
Edward Welson
Frank Fraser
Wickham
Western Penitentiary
Rochester
Butler & Jackson
Lazarus
Brooks
Neilson
Tot
New York City
Boston
Pennsylvan ia Railroad Probes Southwest Junction Crash
Greeraspunc December 6 The Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company officials conduct a searching investigation into the Wednesday accident on the Southwest Junction when the day express collided with freight Daniel Williams the operator at the block has been indefinitely suspended and Henry Wise the track boss whose men worked near the switch has been temporarily suspended The automatic switch failed to reset after the Southwest passenger train passed an hour earlier
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Greeraspunc
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Southwest Junction
Daniel ‘Williams
Henry ‘Wise
Arrest in cheese factory arson near Meadville
A. W. Lipps of Cooperstown Pa was arrested within hours after burning the Harmonsburg Cheese Factory near Meadville. The building owned by Lipps and insured for 825 dollars was destroyed by fire. Police followed a fresh buggy track from Meadville to the factory and back, securing Lipps before daylight.
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Fer McIal Atce
Meadville
A. W. Lipps
Cooperstown
Harmonsburg
Bipps
Sipps
Barr Cash and Package Carrier sale tops Mansfield year
In Mansfield, the Barr Cash and Package Carrier Company sold its stock to Sampson Store Service Company of New York for 6000000. After a seven year negotiation with patent litigation and a $150000 libel suit by Sampson, Samuel Barr the inventor receives 300000.
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Telegra
Distator
Mansfield
Barr Cash and Package Carrier Company
Sampson Store Service Company
New York
Sampson
Sampson Company
Samuel Barr
A Young Beckeys Maiden Ends Her Life With Arsenic
In Zanesville Ohio on December 6 Miss Lizzie Wiseman bought arsenic claiming it was for rain. She consumed nearly all the poison at a relative's home and died. The incident hints at risk and family background with no further details given.
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ZasEsville
Faltenham
Lizzie Wiseman
Sie
Abe Bad Ee
Sagemma
Duel Fails in Pomona Fight Between Two Suitors
A secret duel near Pomona ends with Harry Lucas badly wounding Herbert Priestly in a three minute bout with Spanish rapiers. Priestly is treated for breast head and shoulder wounds and Lucas vanishes. Seconds witnessed but no arrests yet. The affair centers on a young lady from an excellent family and has stirred local excitement.
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Pomona
Can
Harry Lucas
Louisiana
Herbert Priestly
Lucas
Priestly
Fur Rugs Show Varied Styles For Holiday Gifts
From distant sources these fur rugs bring elegance to Christmas firesides. The display features flat mounted and full mounted varieties spanning fforest and jungle origins and mosque and bazaar trade.
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Fforest
Jungle
Death Prom Promoted by Gas in Tenement Room
In Curcaco a fatal gas incident occurred at 86 Gross avenue where Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Olinn Knudson found Miss Mary Lee and Mrs. Knudson unconscious. A stove and closed room led to gas poisoning. both women died before doctors arrived and a coroner’s jury ruled accidental gas escape from the stove as the cause.
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Curcaco
Milwaukee
Miss Lee
Mrs. Koudson
Ocean record broken on voyage from Yokohama to San Francisco
Pacific Mail steamer China arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama in 12 days 11 hours cutting trans Pacific times. Previous Yokohama San Francisco record stood at 13 days 14 hours and Yokohama Vancouver at 13 days 6 hours. The note previews The Beautiful Snow and nationalities sketches in tomorrow's dispatch.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Company
China
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Vancouver
Obituaries and funeral notices from Pittsburgh listings
Funeral notices for CHALFANT CUNNINGHAM CONNELL DEAN ENGEL and others dated December 1868 in Pittsburgh announce graveside services. Names include James Chalfant Deborah Connell Robert J Connell and Christian Pyo r with addresses in Southside and Bellevernon. Friends and lodge members invited to attend services on Saturday or Sunday as listed.
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Chalfant
James Chalfant
Ann Etter
Pittsburg
Apteenoox
Cunningham
Robert A. Cunningham
Hétine
Dredhig Prgart
Connell
Bellevernon
ENGEL
Christian Pyor
No. Ys
Josephine Street
Southside
Rav
Lord's Church
Mt. Oliver Lodge
K. L
Sue
Beaver Street
Sowickiey
Memzemer
Alleghen
Canetti
Faneral
Salem Church of the Evangelical Association
Franklin Street
Allegheny City
Scharff
Wate Chase Pee
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Sus Dar
Toner
Towze
No. San
Walsh
Jel Anan Sasi
Bad San al MF
Thomas J. Walsh
Grantham Street
Ecw
ZOOG
Lovia P
South Thirty-first
Iera Litem
Oriental Rugs Promoted as Ideal Christmas Gifts
A catalog advertises a wide range of Oriental rugs praised for durability and beauty. It highlights a 64 page Holiday Catalog with price list and a classified index of presents suitable for ladies gentlemen boys and girls, available on application.
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N. B
Silk Department Sees Rare Garment Bargains
One case of 24 inch black gros grain silks at 80c a yard draws buyers in Allegheny. Six lots rich black silk faille Francaises priced from $1 with higher grades at $125 to $175 and up to $2. Holiday goods arrive by express for an expo of rare novelties, drawing extra customers to the Silk Department.
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Ryan Horne
Penn Ave
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Faille Francaises
Blankets Comforts and Eiderdowns Save You Money
A local feature promotes warm blankets comforts and fine eiderdowns as cost saving home goods. It highlights durable fabrics and affordable price points that reduce heating costs while improving living room and bedroom comfort.
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P. S
Pleasant News For The Boys Purchases At Store This Week
Local shop reports male customers make purchases of five dollars or more this week and receive a gift with each qualifying purchase. The promotion encourages shoppers to visit the store for clothing and accessories.
Remarkable Overcoats and Suits Offer at $10 Only
Choice of up to 2 500 Men's Overcoats in smooth or rough faced fabrics with options for velvet collars bindings satin lining and more plus as many Men's Suits in frock or sack styles and varying weights. Comparable goods elsewhere fetch $14 to $17 but this dealer offers both at $10.
Bargain overcoats and suits offered at $12
The advertisement touts men's suits and overcoats priced at $12, claiming comparable quality to $15 items elsewhere. It emphasizes Cape overcoats and other styles, urging buyers to save $3 to $5 by purchasing at this price.
315 Only Choice of 1,500 Men’s Suits and Overcoats
Choice of 1,500 men’s suits suitable for dress business or professional wear in Sacks Frocks and Cutaways fits chest 34 to 42 inches. $15 secures choice of winter overcoats in hundreds of styles colors and newest shapes as good value as any city store, guaranteed.
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Fac
18 and 20 Bargain Coats and Suits at Gusky's
Choice overcoats and suits offered at $25 and $28 by Gusky's with Prince Alberts Cutaways Chesterfields sacks in smooth rough or semi rough goods. The ad promises high quality garments at bargain prices and urges customers to buy now for savings.
Little Boys and Big Boys Overcoats and Suits Sale
In a weekend sale the store offers boys coats and suits at low prices from two to ten dollars. Items include Little Boys overcoats in various styles and colors and dress suits, with Big Boys coats priced up to six dollars and beyond.
Local Dealers Respond to Holiday Ad Rush
The excerpt notes small rivals swiftly copying a holiday announcement, appearing with similar ads within days. The speaker emphasizes a distinct advantage held by their own business over competitors.
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California
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Remeenrey
Pitteborg
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Smithfield
Fifth Avenue
Fleishman & Co
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Western Insurance CO
Wood Street
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Vie Provident HN B
Femierre
WMP Herbert
Harcourt Place
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Gambier
Kenyon Military Academy
All College
Danziger
Sixth St. and
Derby
Meriden
H. H. Durbin & CO
Rick Jowsky and
Precious Signet
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Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
McMunn
Oe Ferrett
Pearl St
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Ghicags, Island and Ae Railway
Chicago
Denver
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Pittsbu
Liebig Company
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London
Ansiews
Cece Assim
Winchester
Cape Eres
Winchester & CO
William St
Jones
Magic Roach
Con Ts
Seventh Ave
Nes
State Line
Glasgow
Dublin
Liverpoo
Baldwin
General Agency
York
McCormick
Drmigkesett
Star Laine
Queenstown
Liverpool
Royal and United
Sevord
Io Payne
Seok & Coer
American Line
SEW
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United States
Canada
Illustrated Monthly
Gusky
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