No. 8 Car Hoodooed on Beaver Line
Paine, a colored barn boss for the electric line, resigns claiming the car No 8 was possessed by an unbalanced current. A string of accidents and electrical malfunctions plagued No 8 with jerks, derailments, and dramatic failures while passengers and crew endured shocks and near-collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaves Fauss
Paine
Sauley
Hazen
Pri Brneers
Allie
Arges
Payne
Lou Jeor
Ohio Legislature Debates Telegraphers Examiner Bill and Stockholder Rights
Eastern Ohio seeks an insane asylum and the Legislature weighs revenue limits. Willis proposes an examiner of telegraphers with a $1300 salary and weekly exams for certification. A bill aims to protect minority stockholders from covert sales, while a Senate panel investigates Canal Commission leasing and state oil lands, affecting the Sandan Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tge
Willis
Lms
Tiableton
Me. Paxtus
Unite States
House
Votine Auaineti
Senate
Renate
Board of Public Works
Canal Commission
Polis
Pope
Sandan of Company
Echopas
Ohio Miners Ban Political Dabbling by Officers
Ohio miners adopt a convention agenda including a $1 monthly levy per miner to fund strikes and support work shifts. They require checks weighing men and monthly averages on tasks, and demand coal price relationships, with committee reports urging the price of mined coal to be kept below five sevenths of covered coal cost. An officer salary rule bans political office pursuits without sanction and contemplates an amended initiation fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sion
Dawson bank closes after four years of operation
The Dawson State Bank, Dawson Pa, closed to doors yesterday morning. Mrs E J Dom becomes sole owner as her husband had managed operations since opening about four years ago. Liabilities about 8000 assets 27000 cash and real estate. Assignment made to A C Seth of Dawson to wind up affairs. A new national bank formed in Dawson may impact the local deposit bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmiestows
Ian
Dawson Tepesit Bank
Dawson
E. J. Dom
W_T
Browent
Thom
A.C. Setae
Dewson
Thieves Steal Diamonds and Jewelry After Robbery
A man disguised in a robe assaulted two women at a house, forcing a cover over their faces. The thief fled with diamonds watches and jewelry valued at $1,000. World’s Fair managers to meet in Harrisono January 21, to discuss duties and coordination. Coneomaugh Valley Memorial Hospital holds board meeting to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Miss
Hanrsnono
Inn
Board of
World's Fair Managers of
Energe
Wtive
Conemanch Memorial Hospital
Jonxstons, Jan
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Association
Oeters
Postmaster Seeks Resignations In Civil Service Reform
In Masaitox on January 21 special report, Postmaster Clement Russell requests resignations of current mail carriers. Three members of the force have taken postal protection and will refuse service under federal postal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaitox
Clement Russell
Tragedy on Hunting Trip Claims Marchand Man
Robert F. Pollock, an elderly resident of Marchand, was fatally shot when his buckshot loaded gun discharged after he tripped on a grape vine during a hunting expedition near Garexenres. A searching party found him dead yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garexenres
Speciail
Robert F. Pollock
Marchand
Frank McKee
Hoyt
Pittsburg
Minneapolis
Sones
Isabella Coe
Tri-State Brevities Show Crime and Local Troubles
Aiding section reports Orrona charged with robbing a Zanesville store and arrested at Bellaire. Jane Tankee in Ebensburg to decide Feb 1 on Bruner new trial. Coal sand tract to be bought in Fayette county to make coke by manufacturers. A four year old Duquesne girl fatally hurt after a grate fall. N Swastr Gruvrarts, Arron township treasurer, dead with $1,400 missing. Canton G A R branch considers revoking Woman's Relief Corps charter. Clarke Koons dispute cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrona
Zanesville
Bellaire
Jane
Tankee
Ebensburg
Bruner
Fayette County
Charles Titbrook
Duquesne
N. Swastr Gruvrarts
Arron Township
Steubenville
Canton
Woman's Relief Corps of
Clarke-Koons
Notable Democrats in Pittsburgh Attention in State Meeting
John C. Bane of Washington Pa joins Pittsburgh visitors as a Kerr supporter and criticizes the party’s leadership. Delegates including ex-Lt Gov Latta and others return from the Quay trial while locals register at various hotels in advance of the Pennsylvania political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bane
Washington
Hope
Harrisburg
Kerr
Extraordinary Bargains in Cloaks and Remnants
Bargain sale offers final reductions on astrakhan mink trim reefers long capes fur capes moufflon jackets and more at Rosenbaum Co and Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue Stores. Read the ad in today’s paper for remnant day prices one third to former values on dress trimming and silk ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Rosenbahm & Co
Jos. Horxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Boccs & Run
EAD
Jos, Horne & Co
Steen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Grip And Diphtheria Prevention
An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify the blood and strengthen kidneys and liver to fight grip and other serious illnesses. It also features a new damask linens department with opening week bargains on table linens, napkins, and towels, highlighting high quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Pittsburg
Bargain Dress Fabrics and Remnants Deep Discounted
The note touts about 50 dress patterns and 48 inch check suitings at 1.25 per pattern with rear dress room emphasis. It highlights remnants in Black Silk W Henriettas All Wool Cashmeres Black Camel hair Diagonals and about 2000 yards Brocade three quarters wool plus Black fan cies 24 inches wide for house dresses, promising bargains and limited stock.
Jones Fox Wedding at Second Methodist Protestant Church
Nathan Jones and Many P Fox were married on January 21, 1693 at the Second Methodist Protestant Church by Rev. George Shaffer. Both spouses are noted as residents of Pittaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones—Fox
Second Methodist Protestant Church
George Shaffer
Nathan Jones
Many P. Fox
Pittaburg
Obituaries and funeral notices mix at 1892 Pittsburgh paper
A crowded death and funeral notice page lists Bryant Gillespie Gilson and others with names, ages, and service details. It records services at homes and churches in Pittsburgh area, with dates January 20 1892 and related times, private interments, and family invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Maxy Etparox Barras
John Bryant
H. Bryant
Sidney Street
Southside
Stypay
Zene Thuwedney Attays Fabaus
Sam Doyle
Mt. Oliver
Gillespie
James Gillespie
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Freeport
Gilson
Viola
Christ
Annie Gilson
Winliam Hverss
Glendale
Satup Bay
R.u
Samuel B. Hunn
Mooney
Jonx, Jr
John
Elien Mooney
Morris
Exta G
Winebiddie Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Farmar
Nolan
Atélia
Patarox NoLam
Ee Ok
Paturr O'Connor
M Sonn D. Innes
Mathew J. Macy
Arantee
J. D. Hughes
Forty-fifth
Butler Streets
SaTonpay
St. Mary's Church
Forty Sixth Street
Powers
Mansfield
Epward Watts
E. W
Mary G. Powers
Satrapay
Roessle
James G
Samuel G
Jennie Roessle
Anthony Meyer Undertaker and Embalmer Firm Ad
Local obituary style notice lists Anthony Meyer as successor to Meyer Arnold and Co, with office and residence at 118 Penn Avenue and 6234 Pens Avenue East Exp. Phone number provided. Indicates service in funeral and embalming trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn
Sieween
EeiTick Soeen
Severra Street
Pens Avenue
East Exp
Telephone US
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State
Sus
JonesTown
James A. Lysig
The
Order of ©de
East Li O
Lere
East Liverpool
McKinley
New Castle
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Adelphos Society
Aaron Muon
Smeey
Sturgeel
Dan
Tom Prince
Miseos Mattie and
Lottie
David Martin
Latta
Hamilton Disston
Philadelaan
A. J. Hill
Towson
Monongahela
Fayette-Greene
Belle McElhenny
Society
Press
New York
Glarue
Children's Department of the Land Express
C.D. Crandall
Western Electric Company of
Chicago
Samuel F. Murphy
Belfast
Ireland
Anderson
George W. Adams
Meadville
T. L. & Wood
John McCleave
Pittaborgers
Pittspurgers
A.d. Anderson
Holland
Black
Sturtevant
A. Dempster
Westminster
G. W. Dilworth
Holland House
D. L. Gunsper
Gilsey House
J. Guntz
Sturtevant House
G. W. Habn
Grand Horcel
J. J. Halsey
J. B. Hedges
Astor Mouse
Sinclair House
C.j.garvey
G. W. Hahn
Earie's Hotel
J. T. Horman
Morton House
J. H. and
W. McKelvey
J. P. Murphy
Oriental Hotel
T. Neely
Hoffman House
W. Petles
A. C. Rafferty
G. E. Speer
Albemarle Hotel
F. J. Torrance
Astor House
Ee Boccs & Brut
Toledo
Himmelrich
Market ST
Braddock
Braddock Avenue
Sixth Street
Paen
Telephone
el Eee
Cape
JG Bennett & CO. Hatters and Furriers
Corced’ Street and
Fifth Avenue
Jae
Are
Vincent
East End
Tor
Isc
Allegheny
West End
Sharpsburg
Boggs & Buhl
John Johnean
Eila Chubbick
Michael Viranier
Atorno
Mary Porrak
Cesseeseneees
Wilhelm—Onet
Orien
H. Or, Cantina
Casper Whelm
Wirth
Shaler Township
Maar
Lawrence Wirth
Jannenien
Gopeland Street
Shadyside
Fripar
P. Uw
A.M
J.B. Murdo
Smithfield Street
Tel
John R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Jat
Mwr
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Westinghouse
INS, CO
North America
Asseta
W. L. Jones
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave
Jaliuwr
Shuman Brothers
Wood Street
Sawhill
Federal Street
Lau
Rodenbaum & CO
St. Jatt Uwr
Horne & Ward
China
Wis
Zoo
Regul
Eleiomian & UD
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