Martial Law Declared as Miners Hold Mines and Bridges
Governor Willey orders Shoshone county martial law as strikers seize mines and destroy bridges and rails near Mullan and Wardner. Federal troops from Missoula and Vancouver move in while unions threaten to blow up Bunker Hill and Sullivan and Sierra Nevada mines. hostages are rumored, lines are cut, and communications stagger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Dickinson
North Pacific
Tacoma
Mullan and Wallace
Union Pacific
Cour d’Alene
North Pacific Railroad
Mullan
Tekoa
Bunker Hill
Sullivan
Sierra Nevada
Wallace and Wardner
van Deleshuuts
Portland
Williams Sweeney
Wallace
Association
Cour d'Alene
Ore
Fourteenth Infantry
Vancouver
Wash
Cour d*Alene
Pendleton
Idaho
Fort Sherman
United States
Bunker Hill and
O'Brien
Wardner
W. M. Clement
Willey
Shoshone County
Bridging the Niagara by Canadian Pacific
The Canadian Pacific plans to bridge the Niagara River, a project officials in Clifton say will fulfill a long threatened connection. The announcement comes from prominent officials who were in Clifton last week and cites a major transborder link supported by CP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niacana Fallls
Cliften
Niagara
Woodstock to Niagara Falls rail line plan advances
The long talked of direct New York connection nears reality with a Woodstock to Niagara Falls line and right of way purchases between Welland Ontario and Woodstock. An arrangement is near completion to obtain a right of way over a U S railway from Suspension Bridge to New York and other eastern points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodstock
Niagara Falls
Welland
Ont
American Railways
Suspension Bridge
Tin plate tariff debate attracts American Tin Plate Men
John Jarrett, William Cronemyer, and William Banfield of the American Tin Plate Manufacturers Association visit Hixetos to press the Shively tin plate bill before the Senate Finance Committee. They reject claims of rapid supply and note the tariff’s long buildup time and no price increase to consumers thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett Saxe
Hixetos
John Jarrett
William CG
Cronemyer
William Banfield
American Tin Plate Manufeterers’ Association
Senate Finance Committee
House
Jarrett
Congress
Senate
Democratic Party
Bunting
New York
United States
Lehigh Professor Attempts Suicide in Yalesville
Prof D W Carroll of Lehigh University attempted to kill himself by Paris green at his Yalesville home this morning after weeks of demeaning behavior by students. He was in a despondent, sensitive condition and is believed to be near death despite doctors' efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
D. W. Carroll
Lehigh University
Yalesville
Paris Green
Three Argentine Warships Lost in Atlantic Storm
New York reports that the torpedo cruiser Rosalie foundered with 70 crew missing while officers survived. The ironclad Almirante Brown and cruiser Viinticinco, en route to Spain, are also missing and feared lost in the same storm. A public subscription seeks funds for a replacement warship similar to the Rosalie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosalie
Almirante Brown
Viinticinco
Spain
Simlar
Quiet scene at Paducah as curfew and guards restore order
From Louisville July 13 reports entire quiet at Paducah after saloons closed and citizens ordered home. Vagrants, mostly African American, fled to the countryside seeking refuge under haymows. Only one shooting reported a negro was shot in the foot. Extra guards to stay until order is fully restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Paducah
Haymons
Mrs Langtry S Black Gown Teaches Frugal Style
The Philadelphia Times notes Mrs Langtry’s rise in London fashion with a single black evening gown. Her image grew into a national craze as she wore the simple dress with daring touches, proving elegance comes from confidence and experience, not wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Landing of Columbus Study Revealed in Kingston Collection
Vanderlyn's original study of The Landing of Columbus is shown in the Vanderlyn collection at the old Senate House in Kingston New York. The canvas measures about 24 by 30 inches and shows Columbus and five companions clearly though left side is cut away. Schoonmaker notes the study differs in pose from the government painting yet bears strong resemblance to the Capitol version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Vanderlyn
Senate House
Kingston
N. Y
John Venderlyn
Capitol Rotunda
Washington
Columbus
Columbuse
Columbie
Marios Schoonmaker
Senate
Cleaning and Pressing Service Ad at Pfelfer’s
An inshore message advertises garment cleaning and pressing at Charles Pfelfer's offices located at 443 Smittsfield Pittstone and 100 Federal Street, Allegheny. It lists contact numbers 1961 and 3499 Tren for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pfelfer's
Smittsfield Pittstone
Federal Street
Allegheny
Tels
A Day of Disasters in Springfield O Turbulent Tornado Destroys City
Springfield Ohio reports the Southeastern section hit by a tornado at 11 o clock, demolishing about 30 dwellings and damaging over 100 more. Property losses estimated at 150000 to 200000 with several deaths and many injured. City guard mobilized, aid planned, and a meeting at City Hall seeks relief for the ruined families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
South Limestone Street
Euclid Avenue
Limestone Street
Fair Grounds
United Horror
Champion City Guard
Battery E
John Leache
Jonas Roberts
Thomas Thomas
Mary Fischenbrewer
Coney Leache
Jacob Leache
Jacob Neftz
Dim
W. KK. Deaton
Mrs. Olinger
Harry Ailler
Second Day of Pennsylvania Chautauqua Sessions at Mt Gretna
The Mt Gretna chautauqua hosts the second day of University Extension activities with Lebanon, Lancaster and Harrisburg delegations. Dr R F Weidner chairs Biblical Science. Dr W Clarke Robinson leads Literature and Languages with French and German assistants. Dr Warfield of Lafayette College spoke on Columbus and Dr Robinson on the Northern Gods with stereoptical views. Grand Army Day tomorrow welcomes veterans and new attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movust Gaetya
Chautauqua Hall
Lebanon
Lancaster
Harrisburer
R. F. Weidner
W. Clarke Robinson Haa
Emile Pernet
Kircchbuoam
Warfield
Lafayette College
Columbus
Robinson
Illustra
Third Brigade
Chautauqua
Grand Army
Emerald Beneficial Association Elects Officers
The Emerald Beneficial Association delegates elected officers for the next two years. Spiritual Director Rev. John F. Brady of New Jersey was named president E. T. O'Frier of Altoona as first vice president Henry Waldeck of Warren, C. as second vice president W C White of Plainfield as secretary treasurer George E. Strome of Wilkes-Barre as marshal John J Bailey of Philadelphia as sergeant at arms John Roddy of Emmettsburg Maryland as duties. Adjournment set for Philadelphia in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeralds
Hannsscas
Emerald Beneficial Association
John F. Brady
New Jersey
E. T. O'Frier
Altoona
Henry Waldeck
Warren, C
W. C. White
Plainfield
N. J
George E. Strome
Wilkesbarre
John J. Bailey
Philadelphia
John Roddy
Emmettsburgh
Fraddock Men on the Littl Mil at Homestead
Reports confirm W B Corey superintendent of the armor plate mill at Homestead rode the Little Bill during its famed trip to Homestead. When strikers opened fire he stood beside the whistle as a running worker’s ball struck the whistle, forcing his retreat. Potter is also said to have been aboard though his landing point remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Corey
Victory in Sight of Striking Clay Workers in West Virginia
The John Porter Fire Brick Company’s filing on the striking day laborers at New Cumberland West Virginia with Hungarians is failing to meet demands. It is now believed the company will grant a 15 percent advance to the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steversvittz
New Cumberland
W. Va
John Porter Fire Brick Company
Lightning Visits Beaver Falls Causes Wide Damage and Injuries
A July thunderstorm struck Beaver Falls causing extensive damage to homes and factories. Attorney Rankin Martin’s locked residence was damaged. Mrs Barr and her daughter Mollie collapsed, with Mollie remaining unconscious. Mrs Moon and others were knocked senseless. The Heaver Glass Works and Art Tile works suffered injuries to workers, including six of ten girls at Art Tile, with Miss Elwoth gravely affected but expected to recover. Stuber was reported insensible in a cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaven Falls
Rankin Martin
Dr. Moon
Op.s
Martin
Heaver Glass Company
Miss Elwoth
Stuber
Disasters Near Wilkesbarre Kill Five in Gas Explosions
Two gas explosions and a severe storm near Wilkesbarre result in five deaths. In Edwardsville a No 1 colliery blast claims Nathan Amernaux and injures Thomas Davia. At Ashley No 2 breaker John Latimore and Michael Green die, others burned. Freeland endures torrential rain and a deadly lightning strike hits a church and a home, killing a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Latimore
Michael Green
Freeland
Luzerne County
Heberton
George Malinky
Explosion at Steelton Kills One Injures Two
A noon explosion at Steelton caused a fatal burn to Lewis Hunter and serious injuries to Andrew Krupas and Ed Beasley. Hot iron slag dumped into water caused the blast. fire damaged several buildings including J A Dunkel’s stable. St Pauls Lutheran Church windows shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dunkel
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Lower Steelton
Cumbler's Quarry
Fitch McConall and Fitch to run firm after Phipps retirement
The wholesale grocery firm Fitch McConnall and Fitch is to continue under Fitch and McConnall after Samuel Phipps retires to pursue politics. Phipps confirms his retirement and his plan to seek the Democratic Congressional nomination in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestows
Specia
Fitch, McCoonall & Phipps
Samuel Phipps
Fitch & McConnall
Phipps
Child Andrew Grovemiller Ends Life Over Troubled Home
Cantrox reports the death of 3 year old Andrew Grovemiller who died by taking laudanum. He was found behind a building by a watchman and jailed in the city lockup. Family troubles, including a recent divorce and $15 monthly alimony, are cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Grovemiller
Murdock
Ian
Paine
Wells & Richardson Co
Water spout damages crops and railway tracks in Dennison area
A waterspout near Dennison caused heavy property damage and washed out Panhandle Railroad tracks between Dennison and Tuscarawas delaying trains for hours. The region experienced the heaviest rainfall in years with substantial crop losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stecuresville
Dennison
Tuscarawas
Panhandle
Ossified Woman Case Reported in Louisville
At the Medico Chirurgical Society meeting in Louisville Kentucky doctors described Miss Emma Schambach a 17 year old girl with myositis ossificans a rare condition causing hardening of muscles. Her neck arms back and legs are affected yet she remains ambulatory though housebound. Her condition is stable with few pains and no other family cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medico- Chirurgical Society
Turner Anderson
Louisville
Emma Schambach
John F. Schambach
East Market Street
App Morgan Vance
Argy
Miss Schambach
Willie Hughes in Jail for Connor s Murder
Coroner McDowell deputized Squire Miles Bryan to hold an inquest into the death of Thomas Conners a 17 year old boy who was cut by William Hughes at Chartier s on Tuesday night The inquest at McKee s Rocks heard Dr G W Beam describe binding a one inch chest wound The jury found Hughes caused the death and Bryan ordered two jail on a murder charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Squire Miles Bryan
Thomas Conners
William Hughes
Chartier’s
McKee's Rocks
G. W. Beam
Conners
Wen
Hughes
Atah
Squire Bryan
Purelager beer advertised for hot weather use
Advertisement promotes Purelager beer made from barley and malt without adulteration. Available bottled or on tap and produced by Eberhardt & Ober. The note references Arnheim Live Stock Company Limited and a separate listing for Steinnmann's at 105 Federal Street selling diamonds and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt & Ober
Rrau
Wells and Dusters in Merse Pool Oil Field Test Morning
Two Gordon sand wells from Wheeling Gas Co in the McDonald field near McDonald station produced up to 170 barrels a day with potential to rise. Other wells across the region report drilling progress, absent oil in some, while field gauges show production around 21 000 barrels daily and shipments varying by company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Field
Wheeling Gas Company
McDonald Station
Gladden Farm
Gordon
Gladden
Venice
Wheeling
Patterson No
McDonald
Stewart & Co
Robb Farm
Wetmore
Oakdale
J. M. Guffey & Co
J. C. McMichael
McCurdy Pool
Gordon Sand
Gorton
Greenlee & Forst
McLean Lot
Wade No.t
Noble Heirs
Fitzgibbons & Co
Marshall Farm
Noblestown
Kirk
Meise District
Jennings, Guffey & Co
Herron Pe
Shane Farm
Meise
Clark Farm
Clark
Forest Oil Company
Robert Wallace
Woodland Oil Company
Crawford Farm
Meise No
Lynch & Co
Morgan No
Oakdale Oil Company
Robo No
Florence Oil Company
Sinclair Ol Company
MccMurray
Flope's Gas Company
Crawford No
Woodland Oil Co
Petroleum market dull after steady open
The petroleum market opened steady on July 13 with prices varying across markets. Ontario and European references report highs around 530 cents and lows near 524 cents, with 25 000 to 83 625 barrels moving through shipments and options trading limited to August and no spot sales in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Innen Wie
Highes
Lowes
New York
London
Antwerp
Orry
Anles
Pennsylvania
Lima
Bound for Gotham by Balloon
R J Woodward a Ventura farmer began a cross country ascent in Saxprrce California amid a crowd. The balloon rose rapidly and rode a strong air current toward the ocean. He jettisoned ballast and supplies except anchor. He vanished as a new air stream carried him inland. Observers fear he may never be heard from again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxprrce
Cal
R. J. Woodward
New York
Woolward
Woodward
Banana nutrition and indigestibility statement advice
A physician declares bananas among the most indigestible foods after pork. He notes people with weak stomachs avoid them, but asserts bananas are nourishing and can support a meat-like meal when prepared without minding their odor.
Steamer Fire Hazards Hit From New York to Foreign Ports
A vessel heading from New York to Brazil and other ports suffers a fire scare. The ship’s course included Hio Janeiro and Antwerp as destinations with Westernland and ADLWErp noted in the log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hio Janeiro
Westernland
Antwerp
Os Adlwerp
Congress Kills Free Silver Bill in House Vote
The House defeats the silver bill ending its push this session. Tennessee’s Mr. Pierce says the vote harms the Democratic position in the South while Rep. McMillin notes it may have delayed Harrison’s veto opportunity. Georgia’s Rep. Watson predicts a boost for the People’s party as Democrats struggle to explain the split. Republicans claim credit for the victory amid calls for tariff and force bill focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People
South
Pierce
Tennessee
McMillin
Harrison
Tracey
Watson
Georgia
Alliance Party
House
Alliance
People’s Party
Senate
Senators on the Subject Defeat of the Silver Coinage Bill
In Washington on July 13 the Senate debated the defeat of the silver coinage bill. Free silver Republicans were chagrined though not surprised, blaming President Harrison and ex-President Cleveland for urging its defeat. Democratic senators viewed the vote as hopeless to pass this session, while Republican silver senators remained hopeful for a revival next session. Senator Stewart led the silver wing and said he expected the bill could pass if Congress extended for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Cleveland
House
Payne
New York
Washington
Senate
Harrison
Stewart
Congress
Aea
Weather Forecast Summary For Local Area
The Weather Bureau reports the official local forecast with expected temperatures and conditions for the day. Temperatures are projected to rise into the afternoon with a chance of isolated showers and breezy intervals across the region.
River Gauges Report Heavy Rainfall Impact
River news notes show the Allegheny at 3 feet 1 inch and falling amid heavy rains. Warren river at 0.4 foot, cloudy and warm. Morgantown at 2 feet 10 inches and stationary with cloudy skies. Brownsville at 6 feet and stationary, thermometer 7 at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny JuncTion
Warren—River
Morgantown
Brownsville
Unclear River Readings and Departures Noted
River levels show varying readings with four feet four inches at WHerino and rising at City of Monroe in St. Louis area. Ship movements include departures from Charleston Ben Hur Parkersburg and Memphis bound vessels with mixed weather reports and ambiguous vessel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizze Lag
Charleston
Parkersburg
Andes
Cincinnati
St. Louis
sived—Channkee
Pee Peas
St Louis
New Orleans
Ratny
Cammo
Af Panddouen
St. Lous
Ted
Monroe
Oun
Memphis
Henry Me
Stanley
Kanawha
River Traffic and Arrivals Reported on the Wharf
Tre James G Blaine arrived from Morgantown late last evening and Tie Little Fred is due from Cincinnati. The Monongahela backwater registers six feet and rising as freights, passengers, and fruit shipments move on the river. The City of Pittsburg and J M Guskey ran excursions up the river yesterday while the Hudson departed for Cincinnati with a full load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Morgantown
Little Fred
Cincinnati
Delia
Davis Island
Adam Jacobs
Pittsburg
J. M. Guskey
Monongahela
Hudson
Tur H. K. Bedford
Center avenue grading and paving report filed for final approval
The Board of Viewers completed Center avenue grading, paving and curbing assessments totaling 272000 plus, with a 6 percent interest provision. Property owners may file exceptions, arguing cost is excessive, as the city pushes controversial street work under the curative act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Center Avenue
Senator Flinn
Cave
Central Traction Company
Sohoreap
Highland Avenue
Bnet
Mary E. Schenley
Will Bosser
Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels list
A July 1 special report lists Pittsburgers staying in New York City hotels. Names include G. Piper, C. M. Clarke, E. Davis, C. L. Flaccus, F. J. Friend, W. M. Milroy, A. J. Marke, T. Scott, H. M. Smith, A. L. Stewart, C. B. Taylor, C. A. Wilhelm, G. M. Carnegie, W. M. Lorenz, D. McCann, W. D. Puslan, J. A. Suvin and others at multiple properties such as Fifth Avenue, Cosmopolitan, Albemarle, Tremont, Sturtevant, Broadway Central, New York Hotel, Gilsey, Imperial, Metropo litan, Normandie, Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgers
New York
Pitteburgera
G. Piper
Fifth Avenue
C. M. Clarke
Sturtevant
E. Davis
Cosmopolitan
C. L. Flaccus
Albemarle
F. J. Friend
W. M. Milroy
Broadway Central
A. J. Marke
Albemarne
T. Scott
Tremont
H. M. Smith
A. L. Stewart
New York Hotel
C. B. Taylor
C. A. Wilhelm
G. M. Carnegie
Gilsey
W. M. Lorenz
A. Maloney
Imperial
D. McCann
Metropolitan
W. D. Puslan
Normandie
J. A. Suvin
Park Avenue
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U. S
Carroll
Aim
John Vanderyn
Sterlton
Pearl Street
Grifith
JoOan Leache
Harr Millers
Dr. LaFontes
J. IL. Bryan
Chautaugas
Mt. Gretna
Galloway
Miller
Nora Rotman
James Rotman
Nora
Wrade
Marcone
Ury
Ike
Fraddock
Beaver Falls
Bolt
Steelton
Willie Hughes
Volksbrau
Dorr
Arnheim
Bargal Steinnmann’s
Féderal Street
Gordon Sanders
Merse
Crawford
Ohio River
CoraAoPpolis
Fiz
Erhart
Curry
Sistersville
National Transit Company
Southwest
McDonald Division
Buckeye
Macksburg
Ares
Eureka
Southern Pipe Line Company
New York Transit Company
Tidewater Pipe Line
Gotham
California
Continent
Stewart Silver Hill
Pensylvania
Kaminia
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Furnianes
Rivernews and Notes
F. W. Murdock
Boston
Boston Globe
The
Globe
Murtock
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