Orphans' Home Fire Attack Suspected in Haywixepos
Special telegram reports an incident at the Orphans Home in Haywixepos Pennsylvania where a matched fire was set in the playroom. The incendiary saturated the wooden playroom with coal oil and attempted to ignite the room but the fire was extinguished before spreading. A $500 reward is offered for the arsonist's conviction. investigators seek the attacker amid fears for sleeping children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywixepos
Eighteenth
Queida Streets
Diphtheria Epidemic Triggers Strict Local Quarantine
An epidemic of malignant diphtheria in Mantesta Fel. 2 near the city prompts a strict quarantine. Schools closed, church services halted, and under 16s barred from public view. Deaths occur as streets stay largely empty and private movement limits imposed. Nearby Caldwell and Zanesville aid scarce as disinfection and burning of contaminated items proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantesta
Caldwell
Zanesville
Beaver Falls Budgeted Gorge Soap Pedlars Face Offenses
Reported at Beaver Falls Gorge the soap peddler I am told attempted to sell soap by two boxes to doorkeepers at wholesale rates and carry nets for peddling soaps door to door. Burgess Piper fined him and he was ordered to leave. In the same night Benjamin Mas, a crippled newspaper seller, was attacked near the NewBridgton bridge by footmen wielding coal oil. Knights of Pythias held a banquet at the Sixth Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amo Valling
Borklover
Dea
Tie
Burgess Piper
Benjamin
Mas
Liquor War Continues in Alliance After Raid
In Alliance on February 1 the temperance struggle intensifies after a major raid on a noted dive. Several saloon keepers including David Stahl face fines, costs reduced by plea, while authorities pledge further action ahead of April elections. Reverend Sam Small and temperance advocates prepare for upcoming campaign activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Sinver
Kev
Sam Small
Thieves Headed for Dakota After Corry Confession
In Warren county a two year spree of highway robbery house breaking and car thefts has stretched police. A suspect named Lewis, captured at Garland, confessed implicating two others. They fled toward Dakota after learning of the confession while valuables vanished from trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Hakota
Labor Dispute Between Local Unions Sparks Appeal Move
In C S RSVILLE on February 19 a rift arose between Martener Assembly of the K of L and the Bricklayers Union. The Bricklayers decided to appeal to the international union to enforce a contract requiring companies to hire and sell only to union men. The assembly consists largely of men employed by contractors.
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C&s Rsville
Martener Assembly
K. of L
Con Brickierers’ Union
International Union
Wilo Pessembly
Trades Assembly to hear brick works adjustment
A discussion on the market that affects the brick works and workers opposition to the proposed curtailment will be brought up at the Trades Assembly meeting next Sunday for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ent
Trades Assembly
Eleven of Carnegie's Gifts New Johnstown Library Dedicated
Johnstown honors a $65,000 Carnegie funded gift with the dedication of a three story library on flood ruins site. A S Keating and James B Scots spoke for Carnegie, with local leaders praising the rebuild and free reading room despite nominal book-use fees.
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Johnsstown
A. S. Keating
Piteburg
Carnegie
James B. Scots
Witlsburg
Johnstown
Cyrus Eller
Carnecte Brothers
Garmezic
Cambria
Braddock Brevities Unique Church Fund Drive
A subscription contest between John C. Logan of St Brandon's Catholic Church and Patrick King of St Killens EC Church Duquesne ends. Logan raise 1732.53 while King collects 1006.64. Father Collihan donates 1500 to Father Molynaux who gives 75 to the loser. The effort marks a record for local church fund raising. Also notes Braddock township borough boundaries and grand jury petition and a Democratic club banquet set for Thursday night.
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Buxaddock
John C. Logan
St. Brandon’s Catholic Church
Patrick King
St. Killens EC
Duquesne
Vesch
Logan
Mr King
Collihan
Molynaux
Braddock Township
Outlaws Foe Lute Cooley Seeks Bail for Son Dick
In Asiontows on February 192, Lute Cooley declares his son Dick innocent and promises to bail him out if the sheriff grants a new trial. He notes the reward for the capture is withdrawn and says he will come to town tomorrow to arrange bail. Tail set at 2 pounds. Cooley unable to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiontows
Lute Cooley
Snys
Frank
Martin Reed Murder Case Goes To Jury In Washington Pa
The Martin Reed murder case went to the jury at 2:00 this afternoon. No verdict reported by night, raising danger to the prisoner. Judge's charge focused on legal points. indications suggest the jury may remain out all night before a verdict tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnisdton
Martin Reed
Youth Forger Cain Sentenced in Cantos
Albert Cain aged 10 years was charged with forging the name of J A Schellbase to a First National Bank check for a small sum. He admitted his will and stated reform school would be best as he had no home or friends. Cain's parents were drowned in the Johnstown flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantos
Albert Cain
J. A. Schellbase
First National Bank
Ssi Il
Echogi
Cain
Johnstown
Toledo railroad strike looms over Lund removal at Delphos
Two hundred workers at the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railway shops in Delphos planned a strike for tomorrow after voting to demand the removal of master mechanic Thomas Lund. They held a meeting tonight and unresolved action would halt work if Lund remains.
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Jama
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City
Delphos
Thomas Lund
Engineer Whittaker awarded 10000 against Pennsylvania Company
In Youxestown on February 19, Charles Whittaker a locomotive engineer of Pittsburg won a $10000 verdict against the Pennsylvania Company after an on duty collision near Yellow Creek that badly scalded him and broke his left leg.
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Youxestown
Charles Whittaker
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Whitaker
Yellow Creek
Death on Valley Road claims teen on freight train
In Emlington, Peter Kinney aged 17 son of John Kinney, was killed near Kennerdell on the Valley Road last night. He rode a freight train and is believed to have been jolted from the side track and run over by a passing train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox Crry
Peter Kinney
John Kinney
Emlenton
Valley Road
Kennerdell
Altoona Terror: Serial Robberies and Accidents Plague Area
A string of robberies targets shops in Altoona and nearby towns including Sarre blowers at Parguettstown Bruce's jewelry store Te Tu N in Latrobe and Jeannette M F Wilson's general store suffer large thefts. A train kills two Italians near Latrobe and multiple local figures face legal troubles from postal fraud and murder arrests.
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Altoona
Sarre
Parguettstown
Bruce
M. F. Wilson
Jeannette
Saxmens Carn
Latrobe
TU. M. Canxes
Canton
Decamater Defense Not Shaken By Cross Examination
In Meapvink Pa on February 19 the court removed G B Delamater and T A Delamater as defendants for lack of evidence, while George Waulance Delamater faced defense testimony. Defense argued firm solvency and that prosecutors failed to prove guilt or knowledge of insolvency, with George Wallace Delamater insisting the firm could pay creditors. The trial nears its end as cross examination failed to dent his statements and the case was expected to go to the jury soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meapvink
G. B. Delamater
T. A. Delamater
Delamater & Co
George Waulance Delamater
Jameson
Henderson
George A. Jenks
Delamater
George Wallace Delawater
G. W. Teelamater
Jenks
G. W. Delamatér
G. W. Delamater
Senate
F Jenks
James E. McFarland
George Wallace Delamater
Philadelphia
New York
G.W. Delamater
Mesdville
Ohio
Marvin's Fifth Avenue Window Pancake Promo Attracts Ladies
In a big show window at Marvin's Fifth Avenue store a pretty girl bakes pancakes using Marvin's self raising pancake flour and distributes them on dainty plates to visiting ladies. The display draws much attention as patrons sample near perfect pancakes and praise the flour's virtues. The ad also mentions Minnehaha flour for fine bread that stays moist and sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Manning Fuller Marriage Revealed Amid Family Denial
Washington dispatch confirms the marriage of Miss Mary Fuller daughter of Chief Justice Fuller to Colin C Manning son of ex Governor Manning of South Carolina. Report notes only fact is the union while disputing sensational opposition tales and highlighting Mrs Fuller’s sacrifice during her daughter’s illness in Europe and Berlin.
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Washingtor
D. C
Washington
Mary Fuller
Fuller
Colin C. Manning
Manning
South Carolina
Italy
Europe
Mr. Manning
Berlin
San Rento
Failure to provide fire escapes in Hotel Royal case
Hy man Israel owner of the burned Hotel Royal recalled at the inquest. He admitted signing a petition to reopen a £5930 judgment for failing to install fire escapes. The order had required escapes on both Sixth Avenue and Fortieth Street sides. The judgment was quashed after a $5 payment, amid claims a false report had stated Sixth Avenue escapes were in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hyman Israel
Hotel Royal
Building Bureau
Israel
Fortieth Street
Sixth Avenue
Townsend
Patrick H. Devinney
Mr. Israel
Central Iron Works
Efforts to Clear Desertion Stain From Soldier’s Record
In Zanesville, General E K Brown and others push to erase the desertion charge against Nicholas Swingle, a Seventy-eighth Ohio Private who fell ill, wandered to join his regiment, was captured, paroled, and died near Ohio. Congresswoman Owens has introduced a bill to grant the pension owed to Swingle’s family.
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Zanesville
EK. B. Brown
Nicholas Swingle
Ohio Volunteers
J. C. Owens
Swingle
Atlanta
Kenasaw Mountain
Andersonville
Annapolis
Ohio
Postmaster in Trouble at Cumberland Missouri
In Cumberland Missouri postmaster J W Shuck faces embezzlement allegations after inspectors found a 400 shortage. He repaid the amount and pleaded not guilty waiving further examination. John J Schiller served as temporary postmaster as Shuck awaited next court term with 2000 bail set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Cumberland Post Office
J. W. Shuck
Shuck
John J. Schiller
Board of County Commissioners
Robert R. Henderson
United States
J. W. Shack
Shack
Actress Agnes Huntington Wins Duty Refusal Case
Agnes Huntington arrived in New York aboard the City of Paris with 17 packages of costumes wigs armor gloves and shoes. A collector demanded duty but she claimed they were tools of trade. Judge Wallace of the U S Circuit Court ruled in her favor confirming the exemption. The report also notes forthcoming items about Jupiter’s moans and Lick Observatory findings.
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Agnes Huntington
New York
Paris
United States Circuit Court
Wallace
Amateurs Spark Pittsburg Baseball Revival
Exciting shooting match noted between Messrs. Denny and Cook as amateur baseball growth gains momentum in Pittsburg. City League plans, school league proposals, and growing enthusiasm from officials like President Miller and Barbour reflect a rising popularity and financial hope for Allegheny county amateur baseball this year.
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Messrs
Denny
Cook
Pittsburg
Tar DispaTcn
Miller
School League
Barbour
County League
Allegheny County
Steinitz Edges Tschigorin In Gripping Twenty First Chess Game
In Havana the longtime rivals Steinitz and Tschigorin played the twentieth game of a tense match. Steinitz exploited a shifting attack, forcing a defensive misstep, then advanced a pawn to disrupt Tschigorin's queen side. After a long sequence, Tschagorin resigned on the forty first move, restoring even terms as the series heads toward a possible tiebreak.
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Havana
Steinitz
Tschigerin
Ishigorin
Heatdnes
Tsachizorin
Paree Oddidionds
Tschicorin
River News and Notes from Joutillee February 19
Weather and river readings update with foggy conditions and rising water levels. Vessels including the Boaz and O Neill movement described, plus reports from Monocacy, Allegheny, Browns ville, and Warrken. Outcomes note rain and cool temperatures with varying river gauges.
West End Gymnasium to Stage April 23 Indoor Event
The West End Gymnasium plans an April 23 indoor athletic entertainment to revive activity after a period of torpor. About 200 members will participate with many East End gyms joining. Prof. Kirchner will manage, and Squire Madden, John McConville, and W P Johnson drive the effort to ensure a successful show.
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West End
East End
Kircchner
Squire Madden
John McConville
W. P. Johnson
Beavers
AALU
Denny Wins Narrowly In Pittsburg Live-Bird Shoot
In Exposition Park, J O T Denny defeats Tom Cook by one bird in a tense 50 birds per side match. Referee E E Shaner oversaw the event despite bad weather as scores show Denny leading from early, with Denny totaling 33 of 85 and Cook missing his last bird to finish tied near the end. The Pittsburg Gun Club promises more lively competitions this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Essrs
Shaner
Crow
E. E. Shaner
Mr. Cook
Mr. Denny
F. H. Denny
J. OH. Denny
Tom Cook
River Traffic Updates Amid Rising Flood Stages
The report notes multiple river levels in inches and feet with rising gauges on the Congo, Ohio, Hudson and Mississippi corridors. Vessels like the City of St Louis and City of New Orleans arrive or depart near Cincinnati and Cairo as fog, rain, and cool air affect river movement.
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Eal
St. Louis
Naas
Cindy
Cool
ST. Lows
Savannah
Tenesee River
Cherokee
Memphis
Natchez
Magnet
Cincinnati
River traffic notes and arrivals.
The dispatch records daily movements on the river with crews and vessels like the Scotts traveling to Cincinnati and Crescent arriving with empties from New Orleans. It notes low cargo prospects as boats head downstream and river levels show seven feet four inches. A future item from Lick Observatory is teased for tomorrow.
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Scotts
Cincinnati
Sam Clark
Tun H. K. Bedford
Parkersburg
Marietta
Aenedee
Isa Stee
Parkers
Frank
Little Fred
B. D. Wood
Crescent
New Orleans
Shiloh Athletic Association Holds First Annual Reception
Local notes report plans for the first annual reception of the Shiloh Athletic Association at Maen Nercher Hall Mt. Washington on Monday evening. Also noted progress on election figures by the Official Returning Board and tributes for local injury victim Thomas Exyi. A Harrisburg charter granted to Miller Wagon Manufacturing Company with capital 200000? and directors listed. An entertainment event by Por Byrrox Krxo and Westminster College Glee Club at Seventh U.P. Church on Monday evening February 2. Contributions acknowledged for Russian famine relief and a Dispatch correspondent writes about Truguay in tomorrow’s issue.
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Shiloh Athletic Association
Maennercher Hall
Mt. Washington
Tax Pennsylvania
Shadyside
Liberty
Thomas Exyi3
Oaksdale
Westa Hospital
Harrisburg
Miller Wagon Manufacturing Company
William Miller
H. E. Billington
W. A. Nimien
Por
Byrrox Krxo Anil
Westminster College Glee Club
U.P
Forty-fourth
W. R. Taomrsey
Louisville club balks at Brown release in boxing news
The Louisville directors refuse to release Tom Brown and plan a private exchange offer to Chicago for Fred Pfeifer amid talk of upcoming bouts involving Fred Johnson, George Dixon, Slavin, and Mitchell. promoters eye cross country showdowns and potential matchups, with bets, locations, and participants spanning boxing and rowing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ey
Louisville
Tom Brown
Chicago
Fred Pfeifer
Browning
Canavan
Grim at Louisville Plans for Next Season Stir Local Club
John H Grim arrived in Louisville from Indianapolis and will meet with the local club to secure his services for next season. He spent a night in New Albany and said he would sign when the deal was placed before him. Grim reports good health and belief the team will challenge for top honors next season.
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Louisvillis
John H. Grim
Louisville
Meekin
New Albany
Indianapolis
Grim
Leuleville
New York Boxing Writers Weigh Formation of Pugilism Society
A gathering of sporting writers and enthusiasts met to form a society to support pugilism and related sports. A committee was appointed to draft bylaws. Standard weights listed include 105, 112, 118, feather, 125, special 135, light 145, welter 155, middle 166 pounds, special 185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meeting on United States League of Athletic Clubs Postponed
New York February 19 Special report states the meeting to organize the United States League of Athletic Clubs was not held and no call has been issued. Delegates have three weeks to travel, with expectations of representation from major athletic clubs in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States League of Athletic Clubs
Canada
Mrs Goodcock Adopts Camellia Flour to Restore Reputation
Mrs Mary J Goodcock expresses long frustration over failed nerves on achievement and credits Camellia flour with restoring her reputation and renewed confidence. Her endorsement suggests Camellia as a superior choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Goodcock
Local Ball Club Directors Plan Grounds Improvements
The ball club directors met at the ball grounds yesterday afternoon to inspect facilities. They found the grandstand and bleachers sound, but the outfield requires work and appointed Temple Kerr and Scandrett to oversee all required improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Temple, Kerr and
Scandrett
Two Local Fliers Plan Lake Paddle with Boyton Referee
Cuiicao residents read that two young men have agreed to paddle across Lake Michelad within ten days using Paul Boyton diving suits for a small wager Captain Boyton will accompany them as referee The race is described as novel and will draw public interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Lake “Michelad
Paul Boyton
Captain Boyton
Quinn admits horse source in Nashville fraud case
Charles Quinn, who entered the ringer Caddo yesterday as no maiden, admits he obtained the horse from Brannon Bros. of Nashville, the firm tied to the Polk Budget horse. He has been arrested for fraud and permanently ruled off the grounds. County League contracts printed by President Barbour of the County League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnast Jounxsox
Hopewell
Berver County
Frasx Cautes
Altoona
St. Louis
Fels
Charles Quinn
Brannon Bros
Nashville
Major fires report across cities with heavy losses
The fire record lists debacle at Stause Co. Chicaco and four other stores with losses near 50 000. Percival flats in New York damaged 20 000 with no insurees. Allanee railroad station at Newton Falls Ohio losses 1570. H C Frick coke works stables Davidson burned with seven men dead and unknown origin. Delaney's Hotel cellar blaze stopped by Engine Company. Slight fire in Neville street house from overheated stovepipe. E M McGillen Company in Cleveland suffers about 50 000 loss with stock damaged and insurance coverage.
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Chicaco
Stause & Co
New York City
Newton Falls
Allanee, Lake Erie and Northern Railroad
Davidson
Coke
H. C. Frick Coke Works
Agmatt
Delaney's
Second Avenne
Market Street
No. 1 Engine Company
Neo. H
James O'Neal
Neville Street
Cleveland
Gorner
Superior
Seneca Streets
E. M. McGillen Company
McGillin Company
Spring Ponds
Dry
General Nation
Syrup of Figs advertised as a gentle, effective remedy
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and effective for cleansing kidneys and bowels, dispelling colds and fevers, and curing habitual constipation. It claims unique benefits, lists availability in $1 bottles, and warns against substitutes, with other tonics like Blood Bitters and tonics from Foster, Milbogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sam Firaneisco
Bew Tork
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Walter R. Gilerte
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Gordon
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Freonayv
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W. L
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Confort
Werkis Man
Duzelic
Isa
Reese
D. Carter
Federal Street
E. G. Timi
San Mhbecca Street
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