Typhoid Threat From Water in Allegheny City
A Meadville physician warns typhoid rises with heat in Allegheny and insists impure water fuels outbreaks. He cites hospital cases on Observatory Hill and urges purity, boiled or distilled water, and timely clean supply to curb epidemics.
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Allegheny
General Hospital
Jefferson Street
Observatory Hill
Johnstown
Hill
Kansas City
St.ay
Meadville
Auga
Cheny City
B. Brows Willliams
M. D. Meadville
Feud Sparks Violent Clash at Thousand Islands House
A clash in Alexandria Bay between longshoremen and Blackwaiters at the Thousand Islands House left several injured. Gladd known as Cross-Eyed John led about 40 men to eject the waiters during a sacred concert. Knives gas pipes billiard cues and fence pickets were used before police dispersed the mob.
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Stacial
Syrracuse
N. Y
Alexandria Bay
Thousand Islands
Gladd
Cross-Eyed
John
Flack
Deacon" Blackman
Sudden Death at 20 Old Avenue House
A report of a woman named Kate Conway about 40 collapsing in Mrs Durant's home at 20 Old Avenue. The incident appears sudden with unclear additional details in the fragmentary OCR. Names and precise circumstances require confirmation from the original report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Conway
Sia
Hometter's Stomach Bitters Praised Over Cathartics
The medical profession and public favor Hometter's Stomach Bitters for digestive issues. It does not drench or weaken the bowels but assists nature to act, being botanic and safe. For three years it has benefited liver troubles and related complaints.
Wasatyetos July 20 Shows Restoration Policy Favoring Democrats
The article notes discouragement among Republicans as the administration declines to restore long time officeholders. It cites Mr. Johnson, former Superintendent of Mails, denied reappointment, and Major Clark of the Land Bureau, passed over for a Democrat, with officials saying restoration depends on current political usefulness rather than tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasatyetos
Cleveland
Johnson
Treasury Department
Jooe Mational’ Sohoesetees
Nee Vote
C. Nicho
North Carolina
Major Clark
Land Bureau
Clark
Chapman Sues U S Express for 50000 in Trespass
H B Chapman sues United States Express Company and directors in Circuit Court for 50000 alleging harm after being employed by the firm, later imprisoned for embezzlement he denied, released four years ago, and previously detained on a debt action. State dated Cuiiaco July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
H. B. Chapman
United States Express Company
Thomas ©. Platt
George E. Blanchard
C. H. Crowley
Daniel P. Eels
Brice
Joseph Sheppard
Dee E. Long
Alfred F. Jones
Frederick Marsh
Charles S. Miller
Contributions Down at Johnstown Relief Fund
Yesterday contributions totaled 524 45 bringing the grand total to 765347 43. Donations from Roseville Sabbath school Patterson Toronto Mercer New Orleans and other citizens are listed with amounts including 145 and various small sums. Treasurer ER Thompson remains at Johnstown and is expected home tomorrow.
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Johnstown
Uaion Sabbath School
Roseville
Kan
Alexander Patterson
Toronto
Soll
Von
Clergymen Labor in JohnsTown Episcopal Mission
Episcopal clergy Revs. Charles Bragdon Field and E R Edson visit Johns town to aid church members. Charles Snavely, a General Theological Seminary student, joins in the work as congregants receive assistance from the clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Johnstown
Charles Bragdon
Field
E. R. Edson
Charles Snavely
General Theological Seminary
Episcopal Church
Aidea
Missing John Cook Sought in Washington Pa Case
John Cook aged 20 long missing from Mrs Lowry’s South Wide residence in Washington Pennsylvania. Police seek information on his whereabouts as family and authorities request public help to locate him.
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John Cook
Extradition Warrant Pending for Burke in Dr Cronin Murder
Ottawa July 20 The Department of Justice has not signed the extradition warrant for Burke who is sought in Chicago for the murder of Dr Cronin. Two weeks are allowed after commitment and expire in Burke's case on the 25th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Justice
Burke
Chicago
Cronin
Better Bargains Than Ever for Fall Carpet Deals
WAED GEDETZINGER at 627 and 629 Pena avenue advertises large carpet sale with 40 pieces velvet carpets in 15 styles with borders at 87 cents per yard, claiming regular prices up to 125 dollars per yard. Also offers moquette and body Brussels options with borders from 1.25 to 1 dollar per yard, marketing savings ahead of fall goods.
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Sest
Lowell
Waed Gedetzinger
Pena Avenue
Pittsburg
Resort offers modern comforts with croquet lawns and amusements
Tauqua presents 400 rooms and modern equipment for guest comfort. Facilities include croquet lawns, playgrounds, reading rooms, bowling alley, skating rink, and music with pure water. Advertisements from Horace Fox of Hotel Dayton at Grand Hotel Point Cha taugus and Hendricks & Co. of Allegheny promote crayon giveaways and new photo parlor cabinets priced at 1.
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Tauqua
Horace Fox
Dayton
Grand Hotel
Point Chautaugus
Judge Ewing Denies Rehearing In Retail Liquor Licenses
Judge Ewing held a rehearing not to proceed with retail liquor license cases, noting he lacked Quarter Sessions experience and questioning reopening capacity. Josiah Cohen warned against changing established orders, while ex-dealers pop in hope for September action. Transfers included Benes A to A street address and Rauwolf wholesale license to Gotthart.
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Ewing
Common Pleas No. 2
Act of Assembly
Court of Quarter Sessions
Josiah Cohen
Siquor
Supreme Court
White
May
Teene
Appa
Collier
Allegheny County
Leonard Rauwolf
Eleventh Ward
George Gotthart
Divorces Refused and New Suits Filed Before Judge Slagle
Judge Slagle issued rulings in multiple divorce actions including Robert C Mc Adams versus Margaret Earley McAdams. McAdams married Miss Earley in custody following a Saturday raid then sought a divorce while seeking a reduced alimony. The court granted a stay on arrears while reviewing petitions and upheld restrictions on reducing alimony. Other cases include Elisabet Merve versus John Mason where court found no actual violence and a divorce suit of John Griffiths versus Sarah Griffiths. Harrison Shirk also faced a divorce suit from Fannie Shirk alleging indignities.
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Panivorce
Elisabet Merve
John Mason
Nion
Mason
Sariesi
John Griffiths
Sarah Griffiths
Fannie Shirk
Harrison
Shirk
Judge voids arbitration award in Huckemein versus Columbia Iron
In Common Pleas No 1 Judge Slagle set aside a $15500 arbitration award in Huckemein & Co. v Columbia Tron and Steel Co of Uniontown Pa. Arbitrators A Alston J B Ingram George A The record cites private improper hearings and failure to notify the defendant, prompting the motion to set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Slagle
Vuit
Huckemein & Co
Columbia Tron and Steel Company
Uniontown
A. Alston
J. B. Ingram
George A
Messrs. O’brien & Yager
Columbia Iron and Seel Company
Alston
Court actions and suits in Pittsburg district
CHrer RK C Exuiort of the Department of Public Charity petitioned the Quarter Sessions Court to remove Catherine Herman and Eben two insane patients from the City Home to Charles Anport. Yesterday Abbott, a farmer, sued the Western Pennsylvania Writing Telegraph and Telephone Company and the city of Pittsburg. Slagle granted a new trial in James W. Friend vs city of Pittsburg over a $1157 bond for Main street grading in Temperanceville. verdict awarded principal and interest. city sought a new trial.
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Chrer RK
Main Street
Temperanceville
Friend
Co M A Notes Charters and Branch Meetings
Advisory notes report activity across CMBA branches including Branch 6 at Braddock last Monday and Branch 0 at Mansfield next Friday. F J Brady expanded CMBA work in Altoona, Branch 38 welcomed visitors Elmira, and Branch 43 in Reese 26 Dak met for a successful quarter meeting in Detroit with a push to complete back applications to State Secretary W C Jenfelds at Corry. The reunion committee for August 5 at Rock Point advances.
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Braddock
Hoe
Mansfield
F. J. Brady
Altoona
C.M.B. A
Eas
McMahon
Tobin
Elmira
N. Y
Sat
Areese
Dak
Aps Badeia
Detroit
W. C. Jenfelds
Corry
Rock Point
The Heptesophs and Johnstown Disaster Relief Efforts
The Supreme Secretary aids beneficiaries of members lost in the Johns town disaster. The LOBH Relief Committee paid their brethren in cash during the past week. The Supreme Archon commissioned ten organizers to begin Work Section as new constitutions print in a few days. John W. Crustt, chairman, is in Camp Jackson. District and conclave notes show fluctuating member gains and leadership activity.
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Johnstown
Lobh
Supreme Archon
John W. Crustt
Board of
Supreme Trustees
Camp Jackson
Frederick County
Balmere Light Infantry
Pittsburg
Trate Vico Coenen
Onne A. M
U. Trem, Esq
Lawa
Knights of the Golden Eagle officers named for Avalon Castle No 242
The officers of Avalon Castle No 242 Pittsburg for the next six months include Bootes T. E. Morgan Noble Chief Pez Vice Chief Peter Hanser Venerable Hermit Lat Macfarlane Clerk T. A. Evans Worthy Bard W. Chamber Trustees W. T. Pwall Klingensmith Representative to the Grand Lodge Louts-Smith Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon Castle
Pittsburg
Bootes
Pez
E. Strombe
Peter Hanser
Hermit
Leute
Fragmentary Civil War muster roll item with misread text
Fragmented OCR notes list several military units and officers including A C K MLC M C and Captain George Manchester, with unclear staffing and command details. The text is garbled, yielding no coherent event or outcome to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C
I ‘Ee
J. J. Davis
George Manchester
Wiser
Union Castle
Local Assembly Reports Small Crop Visit Attendees
A group including U. A. ML No. D. Hott and 7% LK Birkwood attended a crop visit with several named participants such as Had £. Dut and A. RS, plus John Harkin F. May, Sebenens Trosaceats, D. K. West, RSA Sproul, Ind. W. H. Coliere, Ex. Johan Schniler, O. P. D. K. West, LP. Robert Kalley. A sizable turnout observed an extillant Irish wateerved.
Superintendence Committee to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall
The Committee of Superintendence of the 1.0.0. F. for Allegheny will meet at Odd Fellows Hall on the Southside tomorrow evening at the corner of Higtemsaen and Sarah streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Odd Fellows' Hall
Comer Higtemsaen
Sarah Streets
Southside
Cable Car Collision Injures No One In Pittsburgh Mix Up
A Troy Hill car crossing Penn avenue at Sixth street was struck by a cable car and knocked off the track. The wrecked car shook passengers but caused no injuries. The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester cars normally stop at Penn avenue while Liberty street hosts the cable cars, but the rule was broken in this instance.
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Troy Hill
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Liberty Street
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Northside
MR. Chapman
The
United States Express
Hewxpaicks & Co
Federal St
Ally
Hendricks & Co
Bric
Tnis & Co
Street
Federal Street
Adi
Aes Senyiaggert
Ledgsens
C Court
Yate
Quarter Sessions Court
Ness
Ugbou
General Association of the
County Democracy
Iron Ring of America
Missra
Jolly Agonal Grocers
Anjary
Mietane
United States District Court
Allelt
Pon Fermenter Ince
Heptesophs
Ake
Knights of the Golden Eagle
A. C. K. Mlc
U. A. ML
ROYAL
Mary
Finzer & Bros
Louisville, KY
Ae. Walker
Haslage
KEW Advertia
Bonnie Meyers
R. W. Trelegan
Superior Jubilee Singers
W.li Thompson Iro
Wood Street
Ice Chesta
China
Ong
J. Diamond
Atents
Ronan
Europe
AX Schambeng & CO
Smithdald
Old Sol
Kaupmanns
Grand Depot
Fifth Ave
Smithfield ST
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