Nicely Plot Aimed at Bribing Sheriff February Scheme Revealed
A Somerset letter by Joe Nicely details a plan to bribe Sheriff Good to aid the Nicelys. The scheme involved an inside man with jail keys and an ambush to free two inmates, with accomplices entering the office to stage a jailbreak. The letter suggests the sheriff’s cooperation would end any pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraich
Somerset
Jan
Joe Nicely
Sheriff Good
Nicelys
Otter
Nicels
Thessa
Proposed oatmeal trust formed in Chicago plan
A proposed gigantic oatmeal trust aims to unite the nation’s mills on the model of the American Harvester Company. Ferdinand Schumacher of this city is named president with several mills likely to lose identity while a multi million dollar capital stock forms the backbone of the combine. The plan anticipates price control on cereals and lower prices through bulk grain purchases with its general offices to be located here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axnox
Jan
Chicago
Ferdinand Schumacher
Whch
Combine
American Harvester Coming Trust
The
Dueber Company Conference Aims to Resume Factories
A meeting was held in Boston between Manager Moore of the Dueber Company Assignee Douglass ex-President Rood Judge Wells Judge Day and the local Board of Trade to settle the company troubles and seek an early resumption of work. The outcome was not confirmed but a proposal to the Board may enable a sale and restart. The failure hits about 2000 workers hard with many seeking shelter elsewhere while still awaiting word on return to labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaxTos
Jan
Moore
Dueber Company
Douglass
Rood
Hamden Works
Judge Wells
Springtela
Mass
Judge Day
Board of Trade
Dueber
Marlatt's New Trial Probable in Murder Case
Jerridal reports Marlatt's counsel has filed for a new trial arguing verdict unsupported by evidence, misapplied law, juror misconduct, pretrial prejudice, and newly discovered material evidence. Court appearance in New Lis son precedes a likely grant of a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerridal
Dimatch
New Lisson
Jan
Nichols
Marlatt
Pacanas
Wrestling Brawl Ends Fatally at Nuttle Hill
News from Greene county reports a wrestling match between Enion Gilbert and Cum berlege at Robert Stockdale's house. After Gilbert taunted him, Cumberlege seized a caser and struck Gilbert severely, leaving Gilbert in critical condition and Cumberlege at large, last seen near Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warseseteac
Dan
Nuttle Hil
Greene County
Enion Gilbert
Cumberlege
Robert Stockdale
Gilbert
Blairsv
Youngstown Woman Sues Benedict Over Breach of Promise
Miss Loris Cunningham of Youngstown sues Albert Kock claiming breach of promise. She says engagement began in July 18, and marriage was set for January 10, 1681. She seeks $5,000 to heal her wounded affections after his December 4 marriage to Miss Emma Morey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diepfatch
Youngstown
Jan
Loris Cunningham
Albert Kock
Rock
Isa
Emma Morey
Conningham
State Property Dispute Over Caxton Lake Usage
Caxton Jan. Conress Lake near this city is claimed as State property by the Board of Public Works and has been used for years by private citizens for cutting ice and as a summer resort. If the State claim stands, lawsuits will begin to reclaim the property and collect charges for ice previously taken. The lake spans about 100 acres and is viewed as valuable for fishing and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Concress
Public Works
Joe
Tree He Fell Saps From Stump Harming Boy in Newville
In masa Pa Jan 8 Edward Freck a year old son of John Freck of Newville met a fatal accident while felling a tree. The trunk toppled and slipped from the stump crushing him. he died at 4 30 pm the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masa
Edward Freck
John Freck
Pear Newville
Teiga
Old Hickory's Day Marked by Democratic Club Opening
Special telegram reports Old Hickory's Day celebrated by city Democrats at the opening of their new club rooms. D Dare delivered the dedication amid sleet with Northwestern Ohio Democrats in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hickory
D. Dare
Northwestern
Olio
Youthful Veteran Enlisted Before Fourteen in War
Younestown Jan 8 John C Randolph turnkey at the county jail believed to be the youngest enlisted soldier from the gfuenean examined for enlistment in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry before turning fourteen. He later re enlisted in the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry serving until the war closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
John C. Randolph
Eighty-sixth
Ohio Infantry
Twelfth
Ohio Cavalry
Pittsburg firm to locate brass plant near Scottdale
The Buockerearanean Company of Pittsburgh will set up a brass articles plant at Stauffers near Scottdale and hire about 100 workers. Wyoming Valley knitting mills at Pittston plan to resume next week. Two prisoners escaped from Columbus penitentiary by scaling. Iron Car Equipment Company of New York bought Huntingdon Manufacturing real estate at receivers sale to enlarge and operate the plant. Kipling to publish seven letters on America in next Sunday’s Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Valley
Pittston
Columbus
Tae Buockerearanean Company
Pittsburg
Stauffers
Scottdale
Huntingdon Manufacturing Company
Iron Car Equipment Company, of
New York
Wll
Budyaerd Kipling
America
Erudyaed Kipling
THE
Dispatch
Ulster
SHORTHANDERS IN SESSION Pittsburg Stenographers Meet
The Pittsburg Stenographers Association held a regular session at Wood street rooms at 8:45 pm with seven new membership applications. A. B. Marnes of Wampum praised efforts to form a State Association, while Mrs. Craigmiley of Rome Ga solicited news interest. Plans for an elaborate February open meeting were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stenographers’ Association
Wood Street
A. B. Marnes
Wampum
Finance Committee to Consider Important Matters This Afternoon
The Finance Committee meets this afternoon in a special session to review the Mayor's message referred by Select Council and to hear several damage claims from various individuals carried over the past month. The appropriation ordinance may gain attention, though action awaits Mayor Moore's report next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Maaporé
Faye
End of a Breach of Promise Suit in Pittsburgh
James L. Schultz a 78 year old widower with four children died in jail from acute bronchitis after a breach of promise suit was filed against him. The East End resident had been arrested on a suspicIon of falling to furnish bond. the report notes unclear details amid a chunk of unrelated local ads and notices including prices for winter undergarments and beer promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Schultz
Schultz
East End
Mark
Furniah Ball
Charges Made Public In Rev J T Riley Trial
The Riley trial nears a close as witnesses testified yesterday and the charges include imprudent ministerial conduct with women other than his wife and immorality tied to relations with Mrs Nimick that affected the Nimicks separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Riley
Mr. Riley
Riley
Marriage Licenses Granted in Allegheny County
A list of individuals across Allegheny and surrounding counties who were issued marriage licenses. Names include Pierre A, Elmer Church, Ernest Hess, Rachael Hristow, Emma Huss, Isabella Strauder, William Lewis, John Muller, Mary Alleton, Margarite Bressanell, and others. Licenses issued in Pittsburgh and nearby townships with various dates and accompanying notes on residences and locations such as Irondale and Courtney Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Kame
Pierre A Co Seeeesaneeeseeceeeerseerseeres Mmobnodywane
Woashtaudh
Cccereeseeee Pittebarg Goog
Iicseeeneeereeraeneeereersd Meadoee
Rachael Hristow
Ernest Hess
Ethel 5
Smith
Pittsbarg
Ernestina Proebe
Cevecessenenerenes
Pitts’ Holer
Charters Iowesnie
John Marks
Baer Falls Homa Garrett
Brighton
Pittsburg
William J
Piusuufee
Bannon M. Kier
Coos
John Muller
Pio
Bure
Emma Huss
Monongahels City
Margarite Bressanell
Courtney Station
Nicholas Beron
Allegheny County
Rachel Helsch
Lambert Woodhull
Seveseaees
Dayton
Clemmence Longstreth
Pittepurg Herman Prautt
Pittabure
Amelia Apuer, Coors
Pitrsduer
Dogar Dof
Lidey Jargora
Robert M. Sharpe
Irondale
U. Mary
Roberts Pennock marriage notice at St Andrew's Church
Married Jan 1801 at St Andrew's Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev J C White assisted by Rev Reese F Alson Epwarp J Romans and Miss Elizabeth Grant Pennock.
Obituaries and funeral notices from January 1891
A dense list of death notices and funeral schedules for residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny, dated January 7–9, 1891. Entries name the deceased, ages, residences, and planned funeral arrangements, including church services, interment plans, and familial invitations. Includes multiple families and local streets, with minor notes on religious rites and mass times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Lizzie Bailey
David Bailey
Bovinger
Isfl
Butler Street
W. Bovinger
Cleveland
Dayton
Clark
Jouyn Clare
Chartiers Street
Allegheny
Enders
John Exders
Warford
Pine Township
Alphonse Church
Godfrey
Third Avenue
Jons Godher
Henry Godfrey
Grant Street
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Milwaukee
Wis
Howard D. Livryg
Rhody Jane
E. E
Lydon
Bridget
Michael Dé Mary Lydon
Greenfield Avenue
Frankstown
Eighteenth Ward
City
Macclain
Samuel McClain
West Street
Ohio Street
O'Toole
Paterce J. O'Toole
Paulus
Nickolas Paulus
Brownsville Road
Twenty-seventh Ward
Pittsburg
S. C
Reed
Epsa
G. W
Mary A. Reed
Robinson
Hubert H. Rosissox
Robert Robinson
Montgomery Avenue
Shuman
Huldah A. Shumann
J. S. Johnston
Craig
Henry Streets
Bellefield
Brownsville
Presbyterian Church
Anes
William Sr
Ans
William Breining
Corner Park
Lemington Avenues
Twenty-first Ward
Furpay
Weber
Sping
P Mba Hne
Lang
Windlay Street
East Mud
Permier Weber
St. Peter's and Paul's Church
Ee & Willison's
Cedar Avenue
Readable 20 Percent Discount Clothing Sale Announcement
A busy sale touts a 20 percent reduction on all Ready Made and Made to Measure clothing. The ad promises fresh stock from basement to top with over two thousand styles and urges buyers to seize the opportunity to save on seasonal outfits.
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Akron
Great Harvester Combine
Marlati
Hiis
Benedict
Findlays
Eclat
Will
Department of Awards
Public Works Department
Ladies' and Children’s Department
Jos. Homwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Company
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Iron City
Tall-Dealere
Marsnu
Bocas
J. T. Little
Smithfield
Sixth Avenue
Iron City Brewnng Company
Rosenbaum & Co
Inox City Brewine Co
Jos. Horne & Co
Boses & Brew
Mwfsuu
Hood
Jewelers
Wattles & Sheafer
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Poun Avenue
Uull
James M. Fullerton
A.M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Mwwr
John R. & A
Fifth Avenue
Telephone
Delaw
Latimer
Jatimer
Allegheny, PA
Jajacwr
Shroseeh Oseph
Federal St
Jatwreo
Sale
Seal Jacket
United States
Himmelrich
Braddock House
Braddock Ave
Jyd
Wren
Totneriyet
Oderwear
Fifth Ave
Eaerrne
Alaska
Wood St
Market St. Aad
Heathers
DOWN
Strous & McAteer i
Liberty BT
Plu WE
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Diamond
North America
India
Boggs & Buhl
Advantage Guse
Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
P. S
Sapolio
Ajoxe
Herone
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