Farmers Alliance Poised for Political Action in Ohio
A Galion convention next week could mark a shift as the Ohio Farmers Alliance contemplates stronger political involvement. Growth to about 30,000 members across 600 sub Allances boosts influence, with debates over tariffs and unity with labor groups shaping strategy before 1882 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Farmers’ Alliance
Galion
Lawrence
Hg F
Bia
McKinley
Joshua Crawford
Macrotney
Stite Alliance
Gabon
Od Greenbackers
Farmers Alliance
Clash Over Rail Wires Halts Swords Crossing
A clash between the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad and the Uniontown Electric Street Railway disrupted a crossing at Swords Point. Wires were cut and repulsed by police and railroad workers as an electric crew attempted to cross without consent. Repairs followed, but further outages were feared tonight.
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Astoxtows
Southwest Pennyylvania Railroad Company
Uniontown Electric Street Railway Company
Southwest Company
Electric
Pigul Fecresants
Electic Company
Eleeni Company
Raiload
Tacn Om
Mainstret
Broadway
WC. Seri
Sunaan
Gene Copany
Ben Nay
Pennsylvania Railroad
Life Insurance Suit Focuses on Cause of Death
In Lackawanna court a suit challenges whether Henry Walters died by self harm or accident. The prominent hotel man was found shot in his room after a picnic, with his revolver beside him. The widow seeks $2,000 from Fidelity and Security Company. experts argued the wound could be accidental. The jury deliberates, with a verdict expected in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuster
Lackawanna Courts
Henry Wailers
Dew of Wahine
Reught Ull
Fidelity and ‘Ssunlity Company
New York
Ee Clant
Codsick
Cured by Excitement Beaver Falls Girl Recovers
Miss Hattie McPherson, a paralyzed young woman from Beaver Falls, was believed near death after months bedridden. At 10 pm a house fire broke out while her father and stepmother were at the theater. Miss Nettie sprang from bed, reached the theater, and returned to help. the fire was contained soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Fants
Hattie McPherson
T. G. McPherson
Anu
Jor
Ootts
Nettie
Theis House
Miners Vote on Advance and Arbitration in District A
Circulars show 676 miners voting in District A on two questions about a wage advance of six and a half cents per ton and arbitration if demands are refused. The tongue and results indicate strong support for at least one resolution and a split on others as districts 1 and 2 prepare for further action.
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Prilmipsecrg
Cailerenesw Eeite
Aseresesnsesees
Tumor Approximate in Size to Boy in Rice's Landing
A boy from Rice's Landing near Washington, Pennsylvania, developed a massive growth on his side after a fall. Doctors say it resembles nothing in medical books and cannot diagnose the unusual case. The tumorlike mass threatens the boy’s life as it grows rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Washington, Pa
Rice's Landing
John Rock
di Ose
Gro
Farmers Alliance adopts constitution at Pennsylvanian college
The Farmers Alliance and Agricultural College of Pennsylvania completed its constitution and platform in a session at Eri dated January 16. Membership is limited to practical farmers and excludes distant capitalists and foreclosure lawyers. Two Southern members were denied admission. the group does not endorse Ocala form but supports Northwestern Alliance. The session adjourned in the evening.
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Eri
Farmers’ Alliance and Agricultural College of Pennsylvania
Southern Alliance
Pennsylvania Alliance
Ocala
Northwestern Alliance
The Cokers' Deadlock
In Scorrpa Le, Jan 14, operators have not adjusted cokers' wage demands. They will not begin talks until miners present more reasonable requests. Knights of Labor officials mobilize workers, with large meetings held last night at Dawson, Stonerville and Organs.
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Scorrpa LE
Knights of Labor
Dawson
Stonerville
Organs
Hill Farm mines resume work to avert ruin
Work has resumed at the Hill Farm mines in Dunbar as the furnace company sends many men underground to quench a smoldering fire. The aim is to prevent total ruin, reversing last week’s halt that suggested spring work only.
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Pel
Legram
Scottdale
Hill Farm
Dunbar
Return to Day for Mrs Nelson Perin in Baltimore
Mrs Nelson Perin returns to her Baltimore home after a green and white luncheon given by Mrs Mark Watson. The event featured green and white table decor, pistache cakes and ice cream, polished service, and stylish attire as guests celebrated the charming visitor before her departure to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Perin
Baltimore
Mark Watson
Perin
Pittsburg
Colonel Simpson Not Kept Con fined In Asylum Read
Kalamazoo authorities deny Colonel Simpson was restrained and say he wandered the open ward left the building Sunday and did not return. Dispatch from South Bend sparked inquiry into his escape from the insane asylum. Dinner Parties Highlight Pittsburg Social Scene With Mrs Bigelow hosting 17 and Miss Ewart entertaining 12 guests, two elaborate affairs mark the city’s social calendar.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Colonel Simpson
Simpson
Pittsburg
E. M. Bigelow
Cornelia Ewart
Young Medical Students Entertained at Western Pennsylvania College
The 60 member graduating class at Western Pennsylvania College was hosted by Prof J Milton Duff with a musical performance by Miss Jennie Evans and Doctors Taudte Boggs Palmer. A luncheon followed as part of the evening entertainment.
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Western Pennsylvania College
J. Milton Duff
Jennie Evans
Taudte
Boggs and Palmer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula
The piece argues scrofula is inherited or acquired through poor diet and damp, unhealthy living conditions. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses impurities from blood and supports liver and kidneys to restore vitality, presenting it as the most successful medicine for scrofula.
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Hood
Clarke Phillips Union Baptism in Trinity Church
In Trinity Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening January 14, Louis Semple Clarke wed Miss Mary Ormsby Phillips daughter of John D Phillips Exq by Rt Rev Courtland Whitehead assisted by Rev Morison Byllesby. Funeral notices and obituaries follow for Barrett Carlin Carroll Downing Gibson Irvine Johnson Johnston Jones McKenna Nesbitt O Donnell Perkins Ritter Stuler Sweeney Verner Weidmeyer Wilson Young with dates January 14 15 16 1891 listed for several residents and family services in Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
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McDonald
Sarah Street
Southside
Carlin
Hoboken
Sapim May
Thomas J
Emma Carlin
Uniondale Cemetery
Federal Street
Westr Pena Railroad
Bricklayers’ Union No
Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Manchester
England
Joseph Painter
Jones Avenue
Twenty Eighth Street
Johnston
Rebecca Ross Johnston
John D. Carson
Marion Avenue
Allegheny City
Jones
Hom
Dallas F
Nettie
J. B. Jones, Jr
McKenna
Crawford Street
Susan McKenna
William McKenna
Nesbitt
George A. “Weaponr
Wylie Avenue
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Marietta
Wheeling
O'Donnell
Wilkinsburg
Ann O'Donnell
Catholic Church
C. Perxins
Adams Express Company
Ritter
Ida Blanche Gertrude
George
Annie E. Rutter
Allegheny
St. Peter's Pro-cathedral
Newark
N. J
Stuler
Lilian
Philip
Emma J. Stuer
Fifty-second
Butler Streets
Saturdat
Sweeney
Charles Sweeney
Dennis Sweeney
Scott Alley
St. Paul's Cathedral
Verner
James EK. Verwenr
Penn Avenue
Weidmeyer
Curmistorm
Frederick Weidmayer
Frederick Weidmeyer
Marion Street
Wilson
Edward Bell
Bertha Hell Wilson
Young
Poner
Jane
William Young
Starstreet
Mt. Washington
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The
Braddock Mill
Uniontown
Swords’ Points
Terucial
Dispatron
Jion
Beaver Falls
Atrcial TE
Miners
the Farmers OF Pennsylvania
Diepatit
Susquehanna
Wilkesbarre
Canton
Mt. Pleasant
John
Young Men's Republican Club
Mahony City
Allentown
Hamilton Boyer
Fallston
Irwin
New Florence
Greenbriar and White Scalphear Springs Company
West Virginia
Ashland
John Welsh
Max Lopwie
Randolph County
W. Va
Annie McCloud
Akron
Phares
Stohl
Charles Bontz
West Hazelton
ADIEU
George Edwards
Piltaburg
Ivan Holey
Simenene
Thomas Kennagy
Annie
Hugh McMutlen
Braddock
Heli M. Lynch
Cheesport
E. Lutz Homestead
Bird
D. Shaw Homestead
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
James M
Fullerton
No.seventh Street
Pann Avenue
East En
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield
John R. & A. Murdoch
Sus
Smithfield Street
America
As Jones
Barmera
Jewelers
Wattles
Fifth Avenue
Latimer's
Abe & AO Teterah
South Dimon
Hamburg
Maslin and Cambric Underwear Sale
Shrsoseph Joseph
Federal St
Alaska
Wood St. Jal
Boggs & Buhl
Oo. D. Lewis
Nodelay
Himmelrich
Market Street
Jall-Wieu
I. C
Attenue
Damasks
Fixie Aabasasi
Heathers
Jald
Down,strous & McAteer
Liberty BT
Wopl
Uwf
Fleishman &Co
Goo
Wanamaker& Brown, Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
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