Meadville Man Solves Oil Fuel Problem for Stoves and Mills
Abram Wheeler of Meadville claims a device converts crude oil into gas for fuel at low cost. A test at Randolph & Henry planing mills impressed observers. the system may fuel cook stoves and locomotives, with a claimed 5 cent daily fuel cost. A patent is sought and a company including Hollister, ex-Mayor John, D L Cochrane, and Wheeler is formed to manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Abram Wheeler
Randolph & Henry
Wheeler
Inventon
B. Hollister
John
DL. W. Cochrane
Ite
Centerville Man Charged After Fatal Shootout With Neighbor
English miner George Locket was jailed in Centerville on charges he shot his neighbor Joseph L. Sweitzer 77 miles from Centerville. After an argument Sweitzer was shot five times, the last hit as he tried to leave. He collapsed in the snow near his home and later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somersett
George Locket
Centerville
Locket
Joseph L. Sweitzer
Sweitzer
Wealthy Polish Heir Ends Life After Rejection
Jan 29 Yorkstown reports Frederick Austin, son of a wealthy widow in Poland, became demented after a jilting by a young woman he favored. After a period of peculiar behavior and an attempted suicide two weeks earlier, he died suddenly in a spasmodic collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewe Platen
Yorxastows
Frederick Austin
Poland
Nowas
Kryreons
Colliery to Open Near Butler Junction and Gas Struck at Aladdin
Freeport telegram reports Blairsville capitalists leasing coal land near Butler junction to open a colliery employing 200 men. An immense gas vein was struck at Aladdin one mile above, on the Allegheny River, in a well owned by Casey Hros & Potter, with gas to be used in tar manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Blairsville
Butler Junction
Aladdin
Allegheny River
Casey Hros & Potter
Effort to Restart Wire Drawing Dept Fails in Brad Dock
Special telegram from Brad Dock, Jan 2, reports a strike at the Brad Dock Ware Sticks. Two new workers were hired but met by a strike committee and advised not to work, then left town. An effort to resume wire drawing failed due to lack of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther Dispator
Brappock
Braddock Ware Sticks
Humane Agent Appointed for Meadville by President Eaton
Meadville officials and clergy met with L. H. Eaton of Pittsburgh president of the Humane Society of Western Pennsylvania. Eaton urged selecting an agent for Meadville and Crawford County and appointed T. M. McKinney to serve as agent for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Eaton
Meadvime
Jan
L. H. Eaton
Pitts Org
Humane Sooty
Western
New Military Department Established at Grove City College
Dr Keller of Grove City College received orders from the Adjutant General in Washington establishing a military department on campus. Grove City becomes the fourth college in the state to receive this honor and preparations will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Jan
Keller
Grove City College
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Bedford Flood Puts Town On Edge of River Rise
Terrific thunderstorm and rising river threaten Bedford as a flood looms overnight. Reports detail a 700 dollar bond for a kidnapping case in Bellwood and brick makers in Zanesville courted by a syndicate. Local incidents include a sheriff closing a Bedford store with 20000 dollars liabilities and a railroad accident in Tyrone that killed a brakeman.
Rebellious Democrat Breaks Rank On Adjournment Vote
In Springfield on January 2 a joint assembly counted five more ballots for United States Senator, totaling 48 with no change in result. Democrat Gehr crossed party lines to vote against adjournment, provoking a heated scene as Republicans and Farmers pressed to adjourn while Gehr refused to back down. The Speaker proceeded as the motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
United States
Joint Assembly
Gehr
Ador
Movement to aid Russian Hebrews aims at Palestine return
W. E. Blackstone chairs Chicago conference members sign a petition to President Harrison and Secretary Blaine urging an international conference on Hebrew conditions and a Palestine grant similar to territories returned to their owners. Blackstone plans to travel east to recruit support from New York and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
W. E. Blackstone
Harrison
Blaine
Palestine
Blackstone
New York
National Farmers Alliance Chooses Chicago for Next Meeting
In Omana on January 3, Chicago was selected as the site for the next National Farmers Alliance gathering. Officers elected include President John M. Powers of Nebraska and a slate of vice presidents from Pennsylvania to Washington, with August Post named secretary and George Lawrence as lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omana
National Farmers’ Alliance
John M. Powers
Nebraska
Charles Morgan
Pennsylvania
Thomas Finks
New York
W. H. Sickens
Ohio
William Kinard
Lediens
Milton George
Illinois
G. M. Butts
Wisconsin
G. LU. Collins
Missouri
A.J. Westfall
Iowa
J. J. Furlong
Minnesota
W. A. Jones
G. F. Cravrens
Washington
Yeanhanver
August Post
George Lawrence
Eva McDonald
J. W. Baneng
A Pretty Young Poisoner Named in Wisconsin Case
Rose Zoldoski a 19 year old miliner of Richland Dewren Wisconsin was held for trial on charges of poisoning Ella Mary and Mrs Mitchell wife of Dr Mitchell both deaths linked to strychnine. The state says she sought to remove rival for the doctor and caused two fatal overdoses. Stomachs of the deceased showed strychnine after exhumations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlaxyp Dewren
Wis
Rose Zoldoski
Miliner
Ella Mary
Miss Zoldoski
The Western Art Association Building Collapses in Omaha
The Omaha building housing the Western Art Association collapsed last night. Bougheran's painting The Return of Spring valued at $20,000 and many other f hf exhibited works were ruined in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Western Art Association
Bougheran
Iefusan
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday In Allegheny County
A list of marriage licenses issued yesterday includes Lydia Shepard and Joseph Liewellyn in Westmoreland County, Mary Aon G from McKeesport, Katie Burns, Philomine Wingerts, Sallie Glover, James ad Leave, Mary E. Berkoper, Charles Evans, John W. Haran, J. Nash, A. Dones, Stanislaw Babwel, Amida M. Miller, Robert H. Craine, Julia H. Gul, and other residents in Allegheny and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenty Pix
Tatharie Gleeeweka
Pittsburg
Pittsburga
Peter Mathes
Piotodufe Loulen BM. Weltzel
Ceceesee Puedute
Harry L. Keppie
Westmoreland Co
Lydia Shepard
Ove
Joseph Liewellyn
Sesesesse
McKeesport
Mary Aon
Wee
Gore Palmer
Katie Burns
KathebUre
Allegheny Allegheny
John T
Stowe Towneh
Sallie Glover
Liberty Borough Philomine Wingerts Saan
Cass Eenxseres
James
Mary E. So Berkoper
Wim, BR. Newell
Cneceves
Charle Evans
Dohn W. Haran
Allegheny
J. Nash
A. Dones
Seerhee Aden
Allegheny Stanislaw
Bosccer
British Government Negotiating With Armour & Co in India
The British Government through the legation in Caicago is negotiating with Armour & Co to establish in India. The plan aims to employ native workers and respect caste rules to avoid beef touched by Christians, given India’s population and government staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicano
Armour & Co
India
Clark and Loca wed at St Andrew's in Richmond
On Thursday January 22 1801 at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Richmond Virginia Joan H Clark and Anxie Loca both residents of the city were married by the Reverend John Wightman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark—Logan
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
John Wightman
Joan H. Clark
Anxie Loca
Richmond
Evans Annie Evans 16 Month Old Funeral Notice
Obituary notices list multiple infant and adult deaths with funeral times and locations. Annie E Evans aged 16 months 18 days slated for January 30, private interment. Gardner Valetta Margaret aged 7 months 20 days funeral from 4510 Calvin Street January 30 Saturday morning. Isabella Hity Miss in 76th year funeral January 30. Lizzie M Ingham wife of Aghos Nionaieke funeral details noted. George Frederick Mason age 17? years funeral upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Annie E
Elmer
Emily Hageman Evans
Lombard Street
Gardner
Valetta
Margaret
Edmund E
Elizabeth Kennedy Gardner
Calvin Street
Hill
E. J. Alexander
Cedar Street
Sixteenth Ward
Isabella Hity
Lizzie M
Aghos Nionaieke
J.B
William D. Weat
Kiesel
Jana
Gib Pr. M
Overy Smed Jonn
John
Annie Ki
St. Mary's Church
No. Ivy Street
Anna Sarah
Peter Selevar
Beth Mullis
Tomas Brown
Chestnut Street
Allegheny
St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral
Ohio
Sherman Avenue
Murray
Willie
Thos
Jean Murray
Fediean
Beaver Avenue
Carla
Grant Street
Allegheny City
MacDonald
Elizabeth MacDoNaLp
Rhamen
Annie Reames
Hulme
Mevran Avenue
Oakland M. E
Forbes and
Boquet Streets
Young
Maca A. Youre
Harvey
Louis Young
Beulah Street
Twentyseventh
Pittsburg
Zimmerman
Elee
Josefh W
Seanen Ore Zimmerman
Mon’ Soi Ae Gaye
St. Philomena's Church
Jones County Calf Case Costs Reach 20000
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling in Johnson versus Miller et al known as the Jones county calf case. The 20 year dispute cost all parties about 15000 to 20000 dollars. the calves were worth 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moises
Iowa Supreme Court
Johnson
Miller
Iowa Legislature Considers Freight Bill and Apportionment Act
The Iowa Senate adopted a memorial urging Congress to grant 1,000,000 for state relief. A maximum freight bill and a six district reapportionment proposal were introduced. In the House a measure to recount general election votes on the prohibition amendment was filed. Wardell leads Moody and Tripp in a joint session tally, with others scattering, as the convention adjourns to morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lixcoty
New
Senate
Congress
Iowa
House
Pires
Wardell
Moody
Tripp
Invention to Transform Cordage and Textile Manufacture
A machine in Curcaco claims to revolutionize cordage and twine production by rapidly processing fibers from flax hemp Manila jute maguey and banana stalks. It promises binding twine at one quarter of present cost and a $1,000,000 capital company will build and rent the machines like telephone systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Bank and Mercantile Firm Fail in Augusta
The Farmers' Bank of Augusta with capital 25000 and the Augusta Mercantile Company failed this morning. Both were controlled by F. R. Grant who owns half of Augusta. No liabilities or assets statements issued. Also notices promote photo offers and a local brewing company advertisement in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicarta, Bax
Farmers’ Bank
Augusta
Capital
Augusta Mercantile Company
F. R. Grant
Excess Clothing Stock Forces Temporary Price Action
The firm explains it built up a stock of clothing months ago and now holds about half a million units too many. It cites a good reason for current limits on profit and outlines the need to adjust to market demand.
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Kat Polson
Braddock
Bedford
Stacial
Bepronn
Firstiay
A. B. Gregory
Bellwood
Gregory
Dh Cencer
Zanesville
Disratch
Bindh
McKtesport
East Buffalo
Washington, Pacas
Jons DaLtTos
Cee
Everson
Ipiatobea
Ednesday & Hum
Naylor
Esmecti House
Huntingdon
Uniontown
Jacob Waleeder
Jony
Brett
Payette County
THE
National Alliance
Caioers
Jewelers
Wattles & Sheafer
Fifth Avenue
Latimer
Latimer’s
Ses
Boces & Buen
SILK
Insi Indias
Boges& Buhl
Beef For
Armours
Federal St
Jato
Tatimer's
Bure
Alaska
Wood St. jai-Mwr
Aufrecht
Elite
Market Street
Ison Crry Brewing Companyy
Ike Parker
Unger
Poremedy
Ager Tonlagker
Eling “Heilé
Ison Ciry Brewing Company
Hood
W. D
Sunbury
C. L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Sure Fitters
Himmelrich
Market St
Braddock House
Braddock Av
Our
Zunch
Windsor
Pongee Silks
Ladies’ and Children's
Aace
Dilworth Bros
Reymer & Bros
G.K. Stevenson&Co
J. A. Renshaw & Co
Wm. Haslage & Son
W. J. Caskey & Co
John Daub’s Sons
Kuhn & Brother
McAllister& Sheibler
James Lockhart
James S. Marshall
M. R. Thompson
Wylie & Schreiber
Curtice Brothers’ Co Manufacturers
Rochester, WY
Shoe House
Sixth Street
Hopper Bros. & Co
Wood St
Romenson Creamery
GEO
K. Stevenson
Sixth Avenue
Anthony Meyer
Ecsor
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
East
Aphii-Wrse
A.M. É
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
John R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
William L. Jones
Fifth Ave
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Wood Street
Diamond
North America
North American
Euri
Aaa
Andrew W Pafenbach
Une
C. D. Lewis
Smithield
Nodelay
Gusky
God
Wanamaker & Brown
Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
Limoges
S@P
Haviland and Co
Wrea
the Tanner China CO
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