Rural Swindler Mystery Shocks Wheeling Community
Allentown reports the disappearance of Levi Lichtenwater a Treblertown resident and county figure. He allegedly forged checks and misused funds totaling thousands from multiple sources causing a swirl of rumor about exposure suicide or exile as heirs seek answers and the monetary losses loom near 2000 to 9000 dollars.
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Allentown
Levi
Lichtenwaler
Treblertown
Lichtenwater
Man Requests Hanging Petition Signed In Error
In Preston County a farmer James Carroll illiterate signer of a petition asked to be hanged and a quick execution date. Doctor James Cox, aware Carroll could not read, drafted the petition and watched as neighbors signed without understanding its meaning.
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Wheeling
Preston County
James Carroll
Carroll
James Cox
Cox
Carrell
Miners Receive Promise of Aid in Case of Strike
The National Executive Board of Mine Workers met at SporTpne on February 4 and approved the miners’ attitude in the current difficulties and promised financial support. They expect labor leaders to seek settlement and hope the operators will maintain amicable relations and avoid a strike.
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SporTpne
National Executive Board
Worms Seen In Snow Cover Across Valley Bend District
A puzzling winter phenomenon in the Valley Bend district Randolph county reports crusts of snow covered two to three times with worms resembling cat worms. The source questions their origin as the snow lies two feet deep and the crust remains strong.
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Wheeling
Valley Bend
Randolph County
Largest refracting telescope glass near completion in United States
Greenville February 4 Rev Dr John Peate of New Castle district of E Church reports progress on the second largest refracting mirror in the nation. The disk measures 32 inches and weighs over 300 pounds, forming part of the ambitious telescope project now under construction.
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Pacial
Greeenvilie
John Peate
Agg Rag
New Castle District of E Church
United States
Snow white owl terrifies hunters in Phillip area
A huge white owl haunts Phillip in Barbour county drawing gunfire from crack shots. Hunters claim to have hit the bird at point blank range, but it remains alive and roosts at night, creating fright among locals.
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Wheeling
Phillip
Barbour County
Large Freight Depot Destroyed by Fire at Lake Erie and Western
A large freight depot of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad in this city burned early this morning. Fire started in the office, likely from a gas jet. Loss estimated at least $10,000 with insurance figures not yet known.
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Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Jesse James Convicted and Local Dispatch Notes
Clem Pennell alias Jesse James convicted on three counts of larceny. Insanity defense fails. Coroner's inquest begins for Mammoth disaster. Brad dock steel works to close for repairs Saturday. Receivers named for several local iron works. Huntington man commits suicide after missed letter. Cleveland and Wheeling RR collision at Beach City leaves two dead or dying. Local ads urge renters and goods, including gloves and parlor tables, with promotions across stores and hotels.
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Clem Pennell
Jesse James
Eagar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Fiolidassburg
Gap Iron Works
Junigtn Rolling Mills
Clekix
Huntington
W. Va
James Ratcliffe
Cleveland and
Wheeling
Beach City
Cw. Lainman, Sreman
John McConnell
Eman
Lorain
Caboose
Lima oil heats Pittsburg mills as smoke free future hinted
A new Lima oil fuel plant at Oliver Roberta wire mill on the Southside replaces gas and coal, powering five Wilcock boilers and two Babcock engines for 2900 HP, with 250 barrels daily to sustain steam. Standard Oil tests at other mills aim to extend Lima oil use citywide, potentially cutting smokestack emissions. An upcoming Monongahela House meeting will discuss prices and closer business ties for wrought iron pipe makers.
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Lincs
Fuel Oil Department
Standard Oil Company
Oliver & Roberta
Ave Babcock
Wilcock
Ocity
Lima
Pittsboro
Monongahel House
Forst & Greanlee
Wildwood
Midland Oil Company
Reputations Built In A Day For A Stomach Bitters
An 80 year old remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is praised as a lasting cure for fever and nervous disorders. The advertisement emphasizes its enduring reputation and perennial presence, likening it to lichens on Alaska rocks. It claims relief from tired digestion, constipation, liver issues, and rheumatism.
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Hostetter
Alaska
Borgoan
Ohio
REET
Fei-Ts
Allegheny
Our Cheap Price List for Today Offers Men Overcoats
Price cut sale on cold weather stock at Purssune Comp C Clothing Company corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Men overcoats cassimere chinchilla kersey melton silk faced sizes full line. pants and cassimere suits also featured at reduced prices.
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Ooy Sas
Agaeakstaeess Oseesn
OMA
Reductions in Winter Hosiery at Jos. Hors & Co.
Reductions in winter hosters and marked down hosiery across Ladies Misses and children categories. Ladies fine wool stockings drop from 50 and 75 cents to 35 cents while cashmere styles go from 1 dollar to 50 cents. Misses English cashmere priced from 75 cents 85 cents and 1 dollar to 60 cents. Great bargains today in the department at Jos Hors & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
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Grove
Jos. Houer & Co
Peon Avenue
Jos, Hors & Co
Penn Avenue
Remarkable table cover sale and window display fine furnishings
Center counter offers table covers at 2 dollars each. Books and See Window Display present fine furnishings. Contact 27 Fifth Avenue calling Hello 1186 to order ales and beers for family use. Snow Cory Baewmre Company, Special To Let lists today.
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Fifth Avenue
Snow Cory Baewmre Company
Depew Favored for Secretary of the Treasury
New York reports Chauncey M. Depew held a long talk with President Harrison about the Treasury post. He denied being a candidate but suggested Cornelius N. Bliss as a strong NY choice. Rumors point to a Western appointee to calm silver tensions, with Spooner or McKinley discussed for the cabinet role.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Harrison
Treasury
Windom
Washington
Ashington
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Foster
Ohio
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Spooner
Senate
Eee
McKinley
Mane
Charles Foster
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