Tarentum Citizens Offered Ford College Gift Plan
Captain J B Ford of Tarentum proposes a matching fund to build a model non sectarian school in the borough. He would donate 20 000 dollars if residents raise 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, with talks of a hotel project and local development spurring public support. Citizens express cautious optimism and plan a public meeting to decide on contributions and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ford
Tarentum
Pittsburg
Ford
Apollo
James Karns
Calain Ford
J.cCartney
Jonel J. 1. Travers
McCullough
State Normal School
Slippery Rock
Butler County
Correseten
Commonwealth
Ara
The Meanest Man Again Swindles Widow in Mail Telegram Trick
Mrs. G. J. Langfitt of Pare Enspunc West Virginia was swindled by a telegram claiming her son James in New York had died. She borrowed funds to cover coffin costs and express charges, then learned the son was alive. Authorities seek the perpetrator connected to the New York scam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
G. J. Langfit
New York
James
Sander
Young Langfitt
Fists and Pistols in a Bloody Quarrel at Sea
In Astonia Ohio on July 4 John Boldt a Gloucester fisherman and John W Lucas a Canadian fought over salmon sighting. They agreed to settle with bare knuckles but four shots were fired one bullet lodging in Boldt forearm. Boldt was arrested and Lucas wounded.
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Astonia
Oxc
John Boldt
Gloucester
Mass
John W. Lucas
Lucas
Ned
Sciousne
Poonan Eee
Saek
Ant
Tammany Centennial Fourth Celebrated With Cleveland Address
The Tammany Society marked its centennial and Independence Day with a lavish New York wigwam celebration. Ex-President Cleveland delivered a response praised by the crowd, while James B. Eustis gave the day’s oration amid parade decor and ceremonial welcomes from leaders including Croker Cochran and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tammany
Wilkinkie Newman
Grand Sachem Flack
Champsin Croker
William Burke Cochran
Bernard F. Martin
Thomas L. Fellner
James B. Eustis
United States
Louisiana
Coeur Peantbanker Tee Daal
Tammany Society
Pelcom
Delayed by Green Hands On City of Paris Westward Run
The City of Paris arrived at Sandy Hook 5 36 am after 6 days 20 hours 15 minutes from Roche Point. Green stokers 150 aboard slowed the voyage as seasickness and furnace heat reduced fire keeping capacity. Captain Watkins anticipates Liverpools delays ending and expects best time on next westward trip with experienced crew.
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New York
Paris
Sandy Hook
Roche's Point
Liverpool
Gulf
Aire
Watkins
Obituary Notices From Pittsburg Area Deaths
Local notices list multiple deaths and funerals in Pittsburg and nearby towns. Entries include Purves Warden MacClain Harecom Cromlish Maloney McDermott Lyon Lee ch., and others with dates July 4 to July 6, 1888, detailing residence addresses and funeral arrangements.
General Sherman 80 Arrangements for Priest Ordination
Thomas Ewing Sherman eldest son of General William Tecumseh Sherman arrives in Philadelphia to be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church. He will receive sub-deacon and deacon orders Saturday and Sunday at the cathedral and be ordained priest next Sunday at 9 30 in the morning with private seating for family and guests. General Sherman will not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Preble Avenue
Monongahela House
Milligan
Elizabeth
Nashtitigan
Farpar
Alpine Avenue
Allegheny
Ema
David Roans
Lincoln Township
Royce
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ener
Seaman Tee Oes
George
Lizzie Shafer
Parente
Carson Street
Southside
Spencer
Peneral
McCloy Avenue
Rea Ber
Andrew J. Snow
Mae O'Elock
Philadelphia
Thomas Ewing Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman
Archbishop Ryan
Archbisho Ryan
Sherman
St Pauls Claim to City Property Worth 2 Million
George W. Ewing of Fort Wayne Indiana files a claim through counsel for a one fifteenth interest in St Paul property across multiple parcels valued around two million dollars. Notices dated December 31 and 1808 list George Ewing Jr and elder George W. Ewing as parties. the estate would provide income for the grantor during life with reversion to legal representatives. The trustees and grantor are deceased and the son, now of age, plans to sue if no adjustment is reached.
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St. Paul
George W. Ewing
Fort Wayne
Ind
EL Paul
George Ewing, Jr
Oonto
George W. Ewing, Jr
Blind Soldier Foils Robbery Attempt at Independence Day
Thomas Acres, a blind veteran, counted a roll of bills when George Hess grabbed a $50 bill and fled. Acres fired a double barreled shotgun twice. Hess fell, recovered, and escaped with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg, Lrp
Thomas Acres
George Hess
Acres
Hess
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DR. M'Cullough
Disrat
Western Penn
Sylvania, West
Ginia
Ohio
Pennsyl
Vania
Cooler
F. Ma
Waneer
Morgaftown
California
Angelica
Muscatel
Tokay
G. W
Firth Ave
Pennsylvania
Maxio
Federal St
ONYX
Fifth Avenue
J. R. Anderson
Federal Shrest
Tm, Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
Harecom—Macclain
Fred C. Cooper
Trinity Episcopal Church
Washiington
F. H. Harecom
B Pa
MatTiz W. MacClain
Wooster Street
Clarke
Fayette City
J. W
Webster Avenue
Piece Ae
Washington, D.C
Song IBM
Cita Exumaoe
Edward
Otht J
David
Second Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
Satumpar
Maloney
Suen
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Oe & Co
Penn Avenue
James M
Fullerton
Seventh Street
Telephone
Cmos
Murdoch, Quienes
John R. & A. Murdooeh
Ghithfield
Jeluwr
General Sherman
Seal End Sage
Portemoniais
Wrea
Fleishman & Co’s
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
ST. Paul's Turn
Jim
Fou A Ioon
Linen
P. K
Aloth
Coe
Les Sa
Ayer
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Aix Botles
AG Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Jetrorsa
Wood Street
N. B
Jeltuwr
Remedy Comp'ny
Mlle. E. Dreyer
Muportt
Ee Ery
Will
Businese
J. P. Smith
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
Penn Ave
OF Oue
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth Street and
Hopper Bros. & CO
Bet
Apollinaris
Bedford
Poland
Sanitaria
Strontia
Igo
EK. Evenson & CO
Sixeth Avenue
Hartford
Coam
Edwards
Kenney
Wheee
William Shmples
Federal Street
Jamestown
Keech’s
Ea Et Eae
Eomane
William L
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