Prohibition Party Holds Enthusiastic Ohio State Convention
At Zanesville Ohio the Prohibitionists completed what they call the most enthusiastic state convention in party history. They adopted a platform favoring a non sectional party to end liquor traffic, strong Sabbath enforcement, immigration limits, and labor reform. Dr C Work of Portsmouth chaired. 444 delegates attended with Anglaize and Carroll counties absent. Bev J B Helwig nominated for Gov on first ballot. L B Logan named Lt Gov. Gideon T Stewart for Supreme Judge. K M Trowbridge for Attorney General. E Jay Pinney for Treasurer.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Eeepc
Nce
Soueanagins
C. Eork
Portsmouth
Anglaize
Carroll
Bev
J.B. Helwig
Springfield
Iev
J. B. ‘ Prin
Govanne
Jesus Christ
L. B. Logan
Stark County
Gideon T. Stewart
Norwalk
K. M. Trowbridge
Toledo
E. Jay, Pinney
Ashtabula
Fifty Three Men Out At Valley Works In Frick Trouble
J ScortpaLe July 25 The Valley Works strike over discharged men grows tense with 53 workers out today and many more expected to join tomorrow. Frick feed stock plans to hire replacements while coke operators delay official word to Division 4. National unions and Knights of Labor clash over cooperation, a dispute later denied by both sides.
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J ScortpaLe
Frickeed Epg
National Re Union
Knights of Labor
Wells and incidents surface from Washington borough reads
SPECIAL TELEGRAM reports eight wells near Washington borough drilling or on top of sand including Acheson Andrews Gibson Baldwin Kerr McConaghy Donchoo Swartio Smith McMillan Westbrook Mec Cutcheon. W C & BE Clark nearly through sand yielding about 2 barrels daily. McKussport notes Misses Bhample from Capital Hill fell 20 feet from a porch causing railing damage during a storm. Donald Chisholm buys $20 000 farm on Youghiogheny river near Confluence to use as summer resort with a new hotel.
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Washington
Dispatch
Wasurxctron
Washington Borough
Acheson- Andrews, Gibson
W. C. Baldwin
Kerr-McConaghy
Donchoo
Swartio 2
Smith-McMillan
Westbrook-Mec- Cutcheon
8. C. & BE. Clark
McKussport
Bhample
Capital Hill
Donald Chisholm
Youghiogheny River
Wool buyers uncover heavy fleece amid large wool lot
Smith & Clos ser wool buyers reported handling a big wool shipment when they found a notably heavy fleece inside a sack after purchasing wool from several parties. The discovery occurred a few days after the sale and days before reporting.
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Warryessunre
Smith & Closser
Liquor License Granted On Petition In Mansfield Valley
The Postoffice Department changes the name of Putnam Fire to Chartiers after 75 residents out of 3000 petitioned. The former post office is abandoned and the postmistress applies for a liquor license.
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Mansfield Valley
Postoffice
Washington
Putnam Fire
Chartiers
Railroad Collision Claims Fireman Perry Cook
A terrible railroad collision occurred last evening between two freight trains at BeororgD. Fireman Perry Cook died from his injuries a few hours later. Engineers and other firemen escaped by jumping. Both engines were badly damaged.
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Beororgd
Perry Cook
Death of John W. Hall in Hartford Pasture
John W. Hall aged 23 of Hartford was found dead in a pasture with a bullet hole in the right head. Officials could not determine whether it was death by own action or accidental shooting and offered no cause for death.
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the Distaton
Newang
John W. Hall
Hartford
Train Strike Claims Steubenville Brakeman Donley
Special Telegram reports that Charles Donley a Steubenville gravel train brakeman was struck and killed while sitting on the track today it is believed he fell asleep. A separate telegram states Frank P Ne proprietor of the ee grea ancets precipitated the failure.
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BuxGerTstows
Charles Donley
Steubenville
Donley
Psiectaal
Disratorn
Steevpenville
Frank P.ne
Ae Ee Grea
Ancets Toniay
Irbeaing
West Virginia's Homeless After Flood Wrecks Towns
News from Parkersburg reports widespread flood damage on West Fork and Heary Fork. Stores, houses, bridges, and crops are destroyed. many lives lost. County and local officials estimate relief needs at half a million dollars. Mayor Gibbons calls a citizens meeting for aid.
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nPp
Parkersburg
West Fork
Heary Fork
Tygart
Eeeestore Lee
Slate
Saulsbury
Gibbons
Oil Well Ban In Borough May Be Enforced
Burgess Allison fined Alex Agnew ten dollars and costs for erecting an oil derrick on his property. Judge McElvaine said drilling wells near a populated area is a public nuisance and plans to seek an injunction Monday to stop Deems Reynolds Wellness from continuing operations.
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Wasuketox
Burgess Allison
Alex Agnew
McElvaine
Boro
Washington
Deems-Reynold Wellness
Robbery Report at Christy’s Drug Store
Christy’s Drug Store at Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh was robbed last night of brushes and toilet articles. The store is run by Robert Christy. James Flood, a long serving mail carrier with three years in the role, is described as crippled in his feet and a Democrat who would continue to serve if able.
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Mansfield Valley
Christy
Robert Christy
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
James Flood
Flood
Cole Cleared of Forgery Then Re-Arrested on Forged Paper
E A Cole, who circulated forged notes in the banks, was acquitted when handwriting proved the forgeries were by a woman. He was then rearrested on charges of passing forged paper, linked to his father in law, with a sensational outcome expected.
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KE. A. Cole
Trrrm
E. A. Cole
Cole
Tarentum Glass Company Eyes Blairsville Plant
A telegram to Blairsville's Citizens' Committee announces Tarentum Glass Co will spend 50000 dollars to acquire 35 acres, provide free water for years, and gas rates from locals. The firm would hire 200 to 300 workers and start building immediately for completion within six months on Sloan farm land along the Conemaugh river.
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DisPatccw
Blairsville
M. E. Brown
Citizens’ Committee
Tarentum Glass Company
Srbeacatt
Monemasphitnet
Sloan
Conemaugh River
Tradeoffs and Bribery Claims Rock State Legislature
A legislative report cites vote trading as bribery across the body. Suffrage and temperance committees advance ballots for women’s suffrage and prohibition, while a constitution article would alter school lands as a trust. A universal suffrage proposal sparks a heated vote, and a Sabbath observance communication is referred to a special committee.
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Bllsmarck
Sandoy
Bremarcs
Legislative Committee
Committee of Temperance
Sioux Falls
American Sabbath Union
Encampment Near Uniontown Closes With Regimental Elections
Officers to be elected as the N G P encampment ends after a day of rest and retrospection at Uniontown. The Eighteenth and Tenth regiments drill, rifle practice is planned, and a parade through town draws many visitors before tomorrow's closing day.
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Uniontown
C. H. Erpozy
J. B. Howell
Beaver
Hawkins
Sompete
Leaf
Eighteenth Regiment
Clinton House
State Receives Adequate Return From National Guard
Special telegram reports Colonel Elliott, Division Inspector of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, says the state earns an adequate return forGuard expenditures. Armories need sufficient rent to allow simple company movements though some serve as storerooms. Inspection attendance figures show mixed efficiency across units, with several battalions below expectations and drills highlighting need for improved tactics to prevent future exhibition shortfalls.
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National Guard
Diafatou
Hakgissvee
Elliott
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Sora Ao Geer
Intsins
Emia Sundance
Fignth Regiment
Cadan
No progress on rail differential dispute at Curcago
The Transcontinental Association made no headway between the Southern Pacific and the Canadian Pacific on differential rates. A bid to arbitrate was rejected by both sides and remains before the Executive Committee for consideration. A few oppose abolishing differentials while most seek harmony through concessions.
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Curcago
Transcontinental Association
Southern Pacific
Canadian Pacifica
Ronda
Pete Ee
Governor Beaver Inspects Grove City Camp with General Hastings
Governor Beaver and General Hastings arrived in Grove City at dawn for a inspection of the camp. A large local crowd gathered as the governor toured, spoke with staff, and later visited Slippery Rock Normal School before a skirmish drill. The party departed for Warren to inspect the Sixteenth Regiment tomorrow.
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Grove City
Beaver
D. H. Hastings
The
Commonwealth
Hastings
Johnstown
Perpotul
Slippery Rock
Warren
Beaverdall
Asd
McCain and Grayson Nuptials Reported in 19th Century
A marriage notice from 1889 lists Samum L. McCain of Allegheny City uniting with Marray Bocos, officiated by Rev J R J Milligan and Rev W H McMillen. Also noted is the Buchanan Grayson wedding on Adher Street East End Pittsburg with Dovenas Buchanan marrying Sama Eleanor Grayson.
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George N. Hodges
Dovenas Buchanann
Sama Eleanore
John Grayson
Obituary Notices from Mechanicsburg and Pittsburgh Area
Obituaries and funeral notices dated July 21 1880 to July 25 1889 from Mechanicsburg Butler County and Pittsburgh region. Entries list names such as Abernethy Brown Forster Fritzinger and Lup ton with ages and funeral details including residences and times. Interment locations and invited friends are noted.
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Abernethy
Mechanicsburg
Butler County
James . Abernethy
Brown
Joax P. Brown
A. L. Brown
Bellevue
Pittsburg
U M
Elizabeth
Po Forster
Locust Street
Allegheny
Bsurpay
Fritzinger
Chartiers
U. W. Prrrarescer
U. W. Fritzinger
Janette Steele
Mulberry Street
Sarurdaay
Uniondale Cemetery
Perry
Alleghen
Sianeen
Walentnet
Reese
Huary Joannest
Fran Rankton
Elio Wilson Afarbises
Seanae Eidner
Christy Park
Furpay
Che Station
Peon
Thorley
Jefferson Lane
Seatane
Lupton
Wylie Avenue
Many Lup Ton
John Lupton
Lyons
Whitfield
Sacco’ Heart Church
RK. C
Center Avenue
Bilt
McCaffrey
William Gerald
Mary A. McCaffrey
Vickroy Street
Faipay
Parker
Sax
Sietae
Jack Saeets
Edgewood
Wheeler
Anette
South Tuistoen Street
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Prom Dispatch
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Scottdale
McKeesport
Stema
Dikfatochl
Boroah
Atch
Glaas
Biafraville
Lyttle
J. W. Armstrong
Mt. Gretna
Armstrong
Monongshela City
Gusky’s
Hood
Camp Leasure
Coleonel Hullicy
T. C. Wil
Theo
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Pete
Clinton
Ordler
Maggie Shale
Westwood
Ei T. Johnston
Annie Abel
Eeenene
Veespe Coe Ibte
Pitsburgh
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Flo
Smilax
A. M
J. B. M. Murdoch
John R. & A Murdoch
Smithfield St
Jeta Uwr
Dess. Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Avenus
Bewt
Ds Monde
A G Campbell & Sons
Neyars
Fifth Avenue
Baturdaye
KEW
Ctl Mn Statesman
Charles Dickena
J. Fennimore Cooper
Pioneer
J. Fennimore
HW. Baker Gold Elsie
Marit
Earnest Mallavers
Sir Bulwer Lytton
Tom Brown
Oxford
Hughea
William Black
Edgar A. Poe
Mary Cecil F. Seegone Maitland
Maxwell Grey
Far Lochabar
Hawky Smart
F. Anstey
Bride of
J. R. Anderson
TM. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Soln
Leach
Soman
Garah
Aneces
Conn
Edwards &4
Kenney
Avenus Pittsburg
Mlle. E. Dreyer
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Wood Street
N. B
Breck
Boss
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Meghany
Siendoune
Groveland
Chas. Pfeifer’s
Smith Field Street
MER Furnishings
Federal
China Goods
RP. Wallace & Co
Woood St
Juit-Wran
Thed.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
Penn Ave
WM. Semples Stores
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
India
Turkey
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