Butler Torpedo Plant Explosion Kills Two Men
A nitroglycerine blast at Butler Torpedo Company factory claims James Woods and William Medill as victims. The plant near Butler was demolished, bodies found in debris, with Medill identified as a Canadian immigrant and Woods as a married man leaving a widow and two children. Nearby residents heard the explosion, and one man who had just left the building survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distator
Butler
Butler Torpedo Company
Samuel Shaffner
James Woods
William Medill
Hutchinson
Wood
Medal
Medill
Canada
The Suit Against Powderly
Edward Callaghan, of Scottdale, presses to arrest labor leader Powderly and allies Wise and Byrne. He petitions Justices Merritt and others for warrants, claims to seek damages, and awaits action from local courts and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenseres
Edward Callaghan
Scottdale
Squire Kener
Powderly
Wise
Byrne
Justione
Callighan
Merrits
Cottale
Boottdale
Hunter
Callaghan
Merritt
Brother’s Plot Drives Tuscarawas Barn Fire Confession
Thomas Riggie, son of a leading Tuscarawas County farmer, confessed to burning his father's barn on November 4 and harming nearby property. He claimed the act aimed to pin blame on his older brother Joseph after a longstanding grudge. Police note the total losses near $3 and describe the family as prominent locals.
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Special Teleguas
Cantor
Thomas Riggie
Tuscarawas County
Howe
Joseph
Vpwaring
Thomas
Darragh
Kirkpatrick Str
de Coster
le Darbaon
Geptake
Jon
Darrah
Taate Thoms
James Darragh
Little Rock
Ark
Elizabeth Norris
Webstar Avenue
Haggerty
John Hage
Isabella Street
Frankstown
Twenty-third Ward
Seard
Evwrs Honren
Bard
Yo Hubbard
Bessie E
Hubbard
Hart
F. M
Pet Bamuel
Ames Seereack
Moclatchey
Tee Dames
Chartiers Station
Paere
McPherson
William McPherson
Rm Neas
Pat
Sarah Street
Southside
Pritaburg
Mint Oliver Ledge Mo
Lot H
Newhan
Congress Street
Ee O'Malley
Patrick
Padrick Ford
Twenty-fourth Street
Mulberry Alley
Robinbon
The
Presbyterian Church
A. BR
Fats EM
Jernia
Youdrest
M. Jer
Betias
Rusideens
Baaver Avenue
Allegheny
First Congregational Chi
Istelta
Idiewood Tion
Pittsburg
Cincinnati and St. Louis
Union Station
Moore Sale of Westmoreland Coal Interests Recorded
Deed transferring J. W. Moore coal and coke interests in Westmoreland County to H. C. Frick Coke Company was left for record on November 30. The transaction concerns Westmoreland land holdings. Fayette interests cited were sold to the same company. The total value appears modest in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Moore
Westmoreland County
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Recorder’s
Fayette
Cos
Maning
Estmoreland Sale
Tragedy in Dunbar Sparks Prolonged Legal Sequel
A sensational Crowell Porter tragedy in Dunbar unfolds after a quarrel over a woman. Crowell remains jailed while Porter’s body heads to Chattanooga. Cross faces intensified scrutiny as investigators pursue forged notes linked to large loans. Funeral services for Dr DeHass were held in Martins Ferry as lingering highway robbery fears persist in several towns.
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Consnellaville
Crowell- Porter
Dunbar
Chattanooga
Crowell
Martin's Fenner
DeHass
Martin
Two Unkeens Men Killed In Ohio River Collision
A telegraph report from Fereactal, Pennsylvania, dated December 14, states two men were killed after a derailment on the Ohio Railroad across the Ohio River. Names are not provided in the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieratch
Maxerrend Valier
Ohio Q ‘Railroad
Ohio River
Railroad in Trouble Over Secret Freight Rate Cutting
Chicago and St Paul lines face charges of violating an agreement by secretly cutting freight rates. President Miller of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway accuses the St Paul and City commission of the violation. If sustained, the company could forfeit all revenue from the rate cut plus a fine. Burlington and Northern plan to wait for full Western Freight Association action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Chicago, St
Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Road
Walker
St. Paul
City
A Civil Election Bill Sparks Reform Debate
A stray OCR reads of a proposed election bill by Senater Chandler proposes voters in small precincts affidavits alleging unfairness and seeks U S officials to oversee registration and elections. A local ad offers 200 men's overcoats for $5 near the court house corner.
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United States Circuit
United States
United States of Elections
Mellor & Hoene Advertises Elegant Piano Effects
Mellor & Hoene promotes its piano line as elegant reliable and refined. The Pittsburg company offers instruments in style and sizes for churches halls and residences with easy payment plans and holiday specials.
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Mellor & Hoene
Pittsburg
Inca Palace
Ball
Chicago
Messrs
Mellor & Hoon
Holiday Open House Promises Fine New Goods for Gifts
Store advertises holiday openings with imported linens and satin lunch and buffet cloths. It highlights new tools and dining room elegance as ideal presents, urging early visits due to rapid stock turnover.
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Boces & Bunty
For a Lifetime Kranich & Bach Piano Advertisement
Vintage ad promotes a Kranich and Bach piano for life with other offers. Sells Dickens and Thackeray complete works, low-priced overcoats, and juvenile books. Includes location at Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House and various book department specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Thackeray
Russia
Cooper
Bocas
Elegant piano shop and band music sale noted
Beasts tone and elegant exterior describe Jas M Starr pianos at Lechner Schoen store open late on 69th Ave. The latest band music for 24 instruments highlighted. Ads mention E G Hays Co pricing and Frauenheim Vilsack beer with direct family service and short notice telephone.
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Jas. M. Starr
Lechner & Schoen
E. G. Hays & Go
Wisu
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Edward Calleghos
Broiher's Plat
Moore
Geries
Cross
rPhulip
Peter Ht
Crosa
Gstimabio
Rev. DeHace
Pepacial
Diratcn
Younes Tows
Charles W
Grerryilie
Immense
Cere
Ee Sna Renee Osewrhseu
Senater Chandler
Solano
GC. C. C
Cor
Dismonders
New Court House
Harry E. Ashbury
Payne
John Malsned
el Fase
Mary Rimtey
Areneeesees Se Microesport
Joseph Splinogo
West Aeras Ee Een
Ees West
Elizabeth Vous
Wen Wanes
Crist
Cree Monten
Thursdat
Sfinbest “Basch
Robinson Street
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Pennavesur
James M. Fullerton
Undertaker and Embalmer
Eerie Ocean
John BR
A. Murdoch
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smetsreeld Bt
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North America
KEW
Wattles & Sheafer, Jewelers
Fifth Ave
Giants
SCS
Latimer
T.M Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
Lechfee & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Stese Agen Eat Eidionk
P.C.G.C
Grant
Booos & Evhl
Wanwasnax
Paris
Peethas En Robes
FUR and Cloak Departments
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Dell-P
Himmelrich
Merv
Home 1
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Pi Beer
Hauch’s
James H. Arcex & Co
Maezim
Fifth Ave. Vorsa
James H. Arxex & Co
Eee Pee Ey P
Bemorrien, Tl
Liberty Street
Hood
D. Hrath
Putnam, Conn
CGL Hood 400
Lowell
Mass
Auterh
U. G. Dero
Mercer St
New Fouz
Retell
GEO. E. Stevenson & CO
Odhit Ws
Fairchild
Sleo A
Pena
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
Wood Street
J. P. Smith
Penn Avenue
N. B
Rusinn, Preuss
Mai
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New Orleans
Btevenson & Geo. EK. Ee
Det
Wreo
Pennsylvania
Ste
Ato
Vendrelis 3
Nei Sane
Aee
Gi Gloria Sitka
Dell Uwr
Liebig Company
Conesttatae von Lisa
Market St
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Asin
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Boston Novelty Store
Santa Claus
Pittburg
Abe
Renee Posh Albarn
H. G. Hayden & CO
HE American Fire Company
Ely
Edwards & Renney, Ag
Es Ave
John Flocker & CO
East Streat
Allegheny City
Grvion Air Sacatoon
Danziger’s
Sixth St
Penn Ave. Dein
G2g
L. Glesenkamp & Son
Pann Ave
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