Miners Battle at Gem and Frisco Mines Ends in Surrender
Wallace Spain July 11. A clash between union and non union miners near Gem and Frisco mines led to deadly gunfire and a mine explosion. Four dead and about ten wounded confirmed with reports of a mass surrender at the Gem mine and a guard battle in Gem town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Spain
Quai d'Alene
Frisco
Gem
Burke
Ficht
Trace
John Ward
Gus Carlson
Carlson
Ae Gem
United States
Harry Cummings
Hugh Campbell
J. W. Gankardoger
Gam Peters
Tacoma
George Pettibone
Mine Owners’ Association
Homestead
Boise
Couet d’ Alene
Gem Mine
Library Committees Recommend 5000 for Carne Books
Allegheny Library Committees voted to appropriate 5000 for new books at Carne Library. They authorized a two week library closure for staff vacation. The Auditing Committee failed to secure a quorum when called to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Library
New Vacuna Club Camps at Wild Rose Park
The Vacuna Club of the Sougester thside day began a seven week camp at Wild Rose Park near the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. The organization is new and comprises some of the district’s best people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Park
Pittsburg and
Laxe Erie
Accounting sought in Hervey Oil Company case
Catherine Dixon and Edward Magee, executors of Chris G. Dixon, filed a bill in equity against Hervey Oil Company Limited seeking an accounting and a receiver. They allege mismanagement by G Martin James Skelly Agnew and H E Neely who hold a half interest and accuse them of misappropriating funds and improper charges. They note debts of 28000 and monthly income of 1300 from eight wells. The court is asked to prevent asset sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Dixon
Edward Magee
Chris G. Dixon
Hervey Oil Company, Limited
G. Martin
James Skelly
E Agnew
H. E Neely
Peculiar Criminal Court Day Highlights Unusual Verdicts
The day featured a stunned jury in the W W Stivers case as a juror objected to the guilty verdict triggering a mistrial and a new trial. In another case Ludwiga Verbinsky and Joseph Levendovitz faced conviction with the husband to support their children, while Levendovitz paid costs under court suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stivers
Porter
Stivers
Ludwiga Verbinsky
Joseph Levendovitz
Verbinsky
Old Country
Levendovitz
Levendovits
Magee
Levendoyvitz
Fines and Sentences Imposed At Trial List
The jury presided over cases including Sarah Kerr charged with larceny of 300 dollars from Elizabeth Applegate. Margaret Evans and William Sexton were convicted of assault. Evans and Sexton faced fines and costs. Eliza Ross acquitted of perjury. Thomas Cook acquitted of assault and battery. Rudolph Peters and a partner were found not guilty of larceny by bailee. S J Sweitzer convicted of assault and battery. Today’s Criminal Court docket lists many defendants in Commonwealth cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kerr
Elizabeth Applegate
Forward Township
Margaret Evans
William Sexton
Eliza Ross
W. E Williams
Thomas Cook
Rudolph Peters
Aa Gamble
John W. Kline
S J
Judge Enjoins City Over Fifth Avenue Pipeline Work
Judge Ewing grants a preliminary injunction in the Philadelphia Company v. Pittsburg case. The city must not interfere with repairing the Fifth Avenue pipeline, must conduct work in a workmanlike manner, start at once, and proceed to avoid unnecessary obstruction to re paving the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Co
Fifth Avenue
Ewing
Philadelphia Company
Pittsburg
Bigelow
Diarrhea Relief After Using Chamberlain Remedy
A reader recalls severe diarrhea at Big Island Virginia last April. After trying blackberry wine paregoric and laudanum without relief, they were advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy by R C Tinsley and were fully relieved within five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Island
Chamberlain
R. C. Tinsley
QO. G. Burroro
Harris Creek
Amherst County
Musical Union No 15 of Pittsburg Reorganizes
The Musical Union No 15 of Pittsburg met yesterday after its consolidation with the Knights of Labor. It appointed a committee to revise the price list and took no action on the Homestead matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Union
No. 15
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor
Extraordinary Black Silk Lace Flouncings From Boscs and Brat
Readable fabric ad notes Chantilly lace in black silk with polka dots. Describes wide flouncings and Chantilly lace inch measurements and pricing at 13 cents per yard or options at 15 cents a yard. Brand Boscs and Brat listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boscs & Brat
Great Bargains on Children's Stockings at Horne Co.
Bargain sale offers all sizes 4 to 7 Children's black stockings at reduced price. Original price 140 per quarter unit, now 0c a pair. Sold by Jos Horne and Co at Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rezniar
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Volksbrau Purelacer Beer Promoted for Hot Weather
Purportedly pure Volksbrau Purelacer beer is described as free of adulteration and ideal for hot weather. The product is available bottled or on tap and is manufactured by Eberhardt & Over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt & Over
Pittsburgh and Allegheny Laundry and Cleaning Ads
An assortment of old city ads touts Thornton Bros Allegheny cheap chenille covers 1000 at 80 and 500 prirs chenille partieres 398 while noting rival prices. A tax case describes cleaning and pressing suits in 12 hours by Charles Pleiler at 443 Smithfield and 100 Federal streets. Also Parker’s Hair and Mrs Winslow remedies promoted along with Pfeffer’s cleaning drop-off in Allegheny and Pittsburgh locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Prirs Chenille Partieres
Chas. Pleiler
Smithfield Street
Pitsburg
Federal Street
Tels
Silk warp lands at bargain prices at The Cash Store
A shopper urges customers to compare samples and prices as The Cash Store advertises silk warp lans at about one third of competitors' rates, inviting a row of purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Store
Depew Outlines Republican Strategy for 1896 Victory
New York politics report cites Dr Chauncey M Depew urging organized support for the Harrison Reid ticket. He praises the League of Republican Clubs as essential for mobilizing youth and argues the tariff policy and gold standard positions will rally business and workers alike. He predicts unity in New York and notes Democratic plans to curb enforcement of ballots while warning of foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chauncey
Depew
Minneapolis
Harrison
Reid
Republican Party
League of Republican Clubs
United States
Dr. Depew
Europe
Mr. Depew
Congress
Chicago
Campaiy
Ohio Considered Solid as New Chairman Courts Vote Drive
Special dispatch from Columbus July 11 reports Major Dicks the new Republican state chairman in Toledo meeting with Taylor. He plans a campaign of education and systematic organization to mobilize the Ohio GOP for the November election. He says tariff will top issues and predicts President Harrison will win Ohio by a usual majority. He sees Homestead riots as not affecting tariff talks.
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Homestead
Taylors
Taylor
Champaign
Homestead Amair
Republicn
Harrison
Ohio
Military authorities wary of aiding Homestead trouble
The War Department delays sending Colonel Volkmar to the National Guard encampment. Elkins and Foater consult and decide no officer should join Governor Pattison's staff until the Homestead dispute settles or Federal troops act. Schofield says state militia should handle the issue, preferring no regular army presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmeton
Spesial
W. J. Volkmar
War Department
National Guard
Elkins
Foater
Homestead
Schofield
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Tennis Tourney Opens as Western Pa Championship Looms
The fourth annual Pittsburg Tennis Club event starts on Craig street with top Western Pennsylvania players entering singles and doubles for the Grogan cup. Defending champ C. A. Buch of Altcons faces strong field as draws and match rounds begin at 2:30 daily. finals to be best of five in singles.
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Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
C. A. Buch
Altcons
Craig Street
Messra
Moorhead
Ert
Endt
Porter
Christy
W. Peters
Pier
G. Edw Murray
F. X. Barr
R. R. Ewing
Coster
Burns
C. J. Donnelly
W.T. Treadway
D. Reed
J. G. Jenks
H.C. Tibbey
G. W. Kelly
Hoopes
Reed
Burna
Woods
Vaill
Ewing
Treadway
Barr
Edwards
Wendt
Donnelly
Peters
Tibbey
Kally
Monmouth Park wagering list from Louisville crowds
Special sale list from Monmonath Park Louisville shows purchases for tomorrow’s Monmouth Park races. Includes horses and odds such as Reckon it 14 Pactolas 93 bir George 100, Monopolist 2, Kingston 128 and others across races at one and three quarters miles, six and a half furlongs, and five furlongs with various bettors names and stakes.
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Louisville
Monmouth Park
Pactolas
George
Kirkover
Kingston
Gleaming
Sir Catesby
Gertie Eben
Tantic
Lawless
St. Michael
Daisey
Rainbow Ciswnach
Bettie
Lia
Fleld
Raceland
Demuthia
Nicker
Ae Almont
Fish Escote Field
Sinn
Poet Peas
Loster Nie
Julis Berthe Ib Aly
Sean
Re. Osrie
Walcott
Harlem Ite
Salto
West Chester
West
Geuyi
Wilcox
Sleepner
Kibarg Im
Brighton Beach Races Lead Day Results at Boonton
The report lists multiple five and six furlong races with winners including Thorndale Sleet Maria Stoops Aruba and Nomad. Second and third places are noted for each event with various horses such as Wallace Eleanor Azrael and Crab. Time records show around 1:02 to 1:30 for the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
Sleet
Hurryaway
Maria Stoops
Wallace
Eleanor
Aruba
Azrael Seo
Nomad Fist
Little Fred
Jack Star
Uyposure
Aisi
Hoey
Ooutaur
Senate Debates Anti Option Bill and Exposition Sunday Closing
The Senate weighs the House anti option bill and Mr Quay amendments on the Columbian Exposition. Washburne argues against short selling and bucket shops claiming farming prices are manipulated. other senators discuss Sunday opening with staged compromises and religious services provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Washincroy
Senate
House
Washburn
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Manderson
Palmer
Chicago
Cullom
World’s Fair Commission
Met
Michigan
Hawley
Morton Makes Many Friends After Repo Nomination Rejection
A Washington report describes Vice President Morton as hesitant and humiliated after the Republican National Convention did not renominate him. Friends say he felt slighted when the President’s renomination occurred without him and he fainted upon learning Editor Reid’s nomination. Senators now treat him with marked courtesy as he resumes the Senate chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixetox
Senate
Morton
Harrison
Reid
Freight Brakeman James McDonald Killed in Accident
James McDonald a freight brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was killed instantly at Glenwood yesterday afternoon after noon. He fell between two cars and was crushed by the wheels. The body was taken to Finnery's undertaking rooms. He was 28 years old, single, and resided at Glenn. Peter Sandiski was arrested on Brereton avenue last evening by Officer Cole after beating his father in an intoxicated state. Sandiski’s brother intervened and was struck with a chair, rendered unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Glenwood
Finonery
Glenn
Peter Sandiski
Brereton Avenue
Cole
Sandiski
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Coeur d’ Alene
Geluc
Edward Mages
Hervey Oil Company
Adoutor
Day
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
W. W. Stiver
John Stewart
Jacob van Clam
W. Lacey
James Cosgrove
Annie Cosgrove
Edward Cross
Claries Lauman
Thomas Watson
Matthew Rapp
Jacob Sein Off
Charlies Turner
Matthew Eilie Denny
E. H W. McWtrotter
Saeny Disa
Joseph Moetzek
John Byrnes
Anna
F Bobbiig
E. E. Seibert
C. H. Cramer
John Bradley
Catharine Ellican
John Madden
Adam Itsel
John Carey
Volksbrau
Usittk Parker
Moraers
Mrs. Winslow
Chas
Pfeffer
Smithfield
Nps
Arnheim Éale
Owen Ty, Eas
State Committee
Lays Ewing
Byrnes
A. F. Annesley
Mercur
Jenks
Sharpsburg
Gillespie
Shermavarg
Parkes
Pictsary T. A
A. W. Annesley
al. A. A
P. Oe
Brignton
Sewickley
Scewtenion
Monmonath Park
Brighton Beach
Boonton Brace
Board of Trade
Washburne
Pardridge
Associated Press
Minneapolia
Minnesota
Dakotas
Boeing
Canada
Bose
Mr. West
Allied
Cald
Edward L. Gifford
Market Street
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Coast
Boards of Health
For Is
U. S
Peli
Gonoou
Wi G. Shortid
Glaevara, AB
A. M
Mononis House
Smithfield St
Pitwburg
Ekiseiminetas Springs School
Sallabarg Pa
Wilson & Fair
Rock Hill College
Elliott City
Maryland
Hollidaysburg
Locaton
Wellesley
MES
R. T. Hitchcoc
Lehigh University
Pease Jaoe
Anigh Vers
Hart Setts
Gambier, O
Alleghenies
Adam Ayer
L. Eos LL. D
ST. John's Military School
Manlius
N. Y
Regents of University of New York and
F.D. Huntington
WM. Verbeck
Anable
Bayard Se
En Brunswick
New Jersey
the Western University
W. J. Holland
D. D
Pennsysian College For
Helen E. Pelletheau
Pirrisrac
Trinity Hall
Washington
J. D. Mia D
Washington and Jefferson
W.W. Smith
Smith
Washington, Pa
OWL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsburg, PA
Hua
The
Family Safeguard Oil
Elaine
Manufacturers
Amon
G. G. O’brien
Fifth Av
Siya See Ee
Espich's Bird Store
Je23
Tursu
Gmithflela
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