Johnstown Red Cross relief efforts and tragedy
The dispatch reports John Snider, who lost family in the flood, shooting himself after purchasing a revolver in Johnstown. It notes the Red Cross building dedication funded by Clara Barton and the twelfth national calamity status. Borough finance shows limited funds for officials as relief efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snider
Red Barton Mys
Association
Jouxstown
Smith & Wesson
Hardware Stereo Bandy & Frankeiser
Snider
Woodvale
Red Cross
Clara Barton
Johnstown
Brangden
Episcopal Church
L. D. Woodruff
Johestown
Postoffice Fight Over East Main Street Location
Rival property owners on East Main street clash as plans to move the postoffice trigger a political fight. Ira F. Brainard, leading livestock dealer, and J. T. Brooks block owner oppose the move while Brooks plans a large hotel on Broadway to rival Hotel Greiner. Brooks also serves as chief law counsel for Pennsylvania Railroad systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Ira F. Brainard
Pittsburg
J. T. Brooks
Broadway
Main Street
Phaen Aed Thebe Poopetition
Bes
Rae
Brooks
Broadwa
Greiner Brainard
Oil Wells Drilled on Buckland Farms Near Wapikona
Four more oil wells on the Naumberg Harsh berger Blackburn and Doering farms near Buckland 434 miles northwest of Wapiko neta have been completed with an average output over 300 barrels. The first two exceed 400 barrels and operations began today on the Armenius Sillin William Walker and James Bowsley farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wararoweta
Naumberg
Harshberger
Blackburn
Doering
Buckland
Wapikoneta
Armenius Sillin
William Walker
James Bowsley
Queen of the Dirty Dozen Mary Williams jailed for counterfeit bill debt
In Menia on July 27 Mary Williams of Bancroft's Lower Bank nicknamed Queen of the Dirty Dozen faced charges over a profanity bill and a counterfeit debt of about ten dollars. The squire jailed her to work off the amount as counterfeit dollars were later found in a Wheeling sewer, suggesting a local counterfeiting operation. A Christian Teletype note mentions Mrs. Mary Hawk in Buanoz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menia
Mary Williams
Bancroft’s Lower Bank
Kig Preston
Mprectal Telbowan
Wheeling
DSP
Buanzox
Mary Hawk
Mental health edge case in Warren reveals fringe belief
A woman identified in a Warren Pennsylvania report was declared violently insane due to her Christian Science beliefs. She claimed constant communion with Christ and stated she entered heaven in trances, leading to her removal to the State Hospital for the Insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Ieee
Christian Science
State Hospital For
Warren
Christ
Election to Fill Senate Vacancy Set This Year
Ex Representative John B. Robinson asserts the vacancy election will occur this year after Lt. Gov. Davies confirms a mandatory constitutional writ. Senators Quay and Andrews agree, while Robinson predicts a strong campaign and a political shift, warning of a potential September upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murra
Collector Cooper
Senate
John B. Robinson
Davies
Robinson
Quay
Andrews
Johnstown
Their Fun Stopped
After a week away, Ed Robinson and Del Boyer absconded with cash and receipts from a hivery stable run by A. Wheelock. A. B. Coliner tracked them by telegraph to Foxburg, intercepting them and recovering about £250 in funds and gripsacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuantox
A. Wheelock
Ed. Robinson
del Boyer
A. B. Coliner
Foxburg
General Kilpatrick Dead at Harbor Creek Hero of Erie Era
A dispatch from Harbor Creek reports General Johan Kilpatrick died at 68. He led militia opposition in the Erie railroad war of 1854 and trampled a U S Marshal writ. He raised three-month volunteers at his own expense and was described as nearly eight feet tall and a Hercules in strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Elilkpatrick
Harbor Creek
Kirkpatrick
Erie
United States
Stength
Vance’s Despondent Final Act Over Losses
William Vance, 52, formerly of Wayne county, suicide by strychnine in Axzoyx Ohio. He owned a large nearby farm, some land sold to cover debts, and had become despondent after repeated losses. He tended to his daughter before dying. his widow and eight children are left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axzoyx
Ohro
William Vance
Wayne County
Continued Complaints About the American Exhibit at Paris Exposition
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATON Washington July 27 Complaints persist about the U S display at Paris The source fault General Franklin as Commissioner General for mismanaging funds and imposing red tape He hampered competent assistants and left Paris officials dispirited while some insiders privately criticize the exhibit and threaten public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businese
Wasursotoxs
United States
Paris
Pass
Franklin
Evidence of a Crime Near Methune River Bank
Fresh wagon tracks and a pool of blood found in an unfrequented lane off the Haverhill turnpike near Methune, four miles from Lawrence. A second blood stain and a blood trail lead to the main road, and a chewed lady's handkerchief with teeth marks was found under a bush. Police investigate as attacks in the area have increased and excitement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Haverhill
Methune
James G West Retires From Chicago Times After 18 Months
Curcaco July 27 Mr James G West who has led the Chicago Times for 18 months retires today from the management of that journal The caption Ames G West which has stood at the head of the paper founded by Mr Storey will be replaced tomorrow by the words Chicago Times Sr Mr A Hinskamp of Keokuk Ia is the President of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
James G. West
Chicago Times
Ames G. West
Storey
A. Hinskamp
Keokuk
Woman Divorced, Remarried, Widowed, to Wed Ex-Husband
Mansretp July 27. Eighteen years after William Seaton abandoned his wife and child he returned and visited his former wife who fainted. She had since divorced, remarried and become widowed. their daughter grew up and married. Seaton and Mrs Sinn may marry again and move to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansretp
William Seaton
Seaton
Sinn
Colorado
Hubbs Dies After Shooting by Bierce Suicide
Cuiro Iowa July 27 Cornelius A Hubbs who was shot by Raymond Bierce yesterday died this morning Mrs Hubbs wound is not dangerous Bierce then killed himself leaving a tragic pair of incidents in one day in Cuiro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiro
Cat
Cornelius A. Hubbs
Raymond Bierce
Brakeman Harry James Fatally Injured by Rail Switch
Newark Ohio July 27 Brakeman Harry James of the B and O freight on the Lake Erie division was struck by a switch target at New Haven and his skull was crushed He resided in Newark was married and returning home at the time of the accident He stood on the engine steps and did not notice the switch The shock to his wife was terrible and she rushed to the scene expecting the worst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Harry James
New Haven
Lake Erie
Horse Attack and Suicide Attempt Reported at Mt Pleasant
Special telegram from Mantty's Ferry reports 19 year old David Me masters killed by a horse kick at Mt Pleasant last night. George Ments a machinist swallowed an ounce of poison this evening and may die, or took it by own action. he is married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantty
Bristol farmer Willis Clark extradited for pony theft
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Willis Clark, a prominent Bristol farmer, was extradited from Wannen to Parker, Dakota Territory, to answer for stealing a team of ponies. He says he traded the ponies with a stranger in northern Iowa, but a Dakota liveryman identifies him as the man who hired and failed to return the ponies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannen
Willis Clark
Bristol
Parker, Dak
Clark
Iowa
Dakota
Fleming Almost Governor in West Virginia Feud
Washington reports Governor Wilson of West Virginia says the Legislative Committee at Terra Alta is making progress toward settling the gubernatorial contest. Fleming is said to have 90 of 110 votes needed to seat him as Mercer county figures could swing the result. The Democratic side plans to present Mercer county figures showing 400 Republican votes to pivot the dispute toward Fleming. Bargains in summer suitings and broadcloth at PricarEs's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
West Virginia
Terra Alta
Legislative Committee of
Pieming
Mercer County
Fleming
Funeral notices from Allegheny residents read aloud
A collection of obituary and funeral notices for residents of Allegheny City and nearby areas lists names such as Garber Faber Gallagher Glover Howard Hittner Klemm Kelly Lane Miller Otterman Roenige Rall Reimer Sheeran and Stenger. Dates range from July 1880 to July 1889 with services at residences, churches, and local streets and private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forster
Locust Street
Allegheny
Bueday
P.u
Garber
APD
J. G
Aertan Gaston
Feneral
Charlea Street
Pr. M. Suspay
Faber
Sanan HL
William M. Faber
Henry Hannan
Allagher
Ates
Lizare
Ieee
John Gallagher
Webster Avenue
Monbat
Philadelphia
Glover
Mary
John Grover
Howard
J. Howard
Pittsburg
Hittner
Margaret Hirsea
John Hittner
M. E. Church
Union Avenue
Ohio Street
Imilia Kramer
Avery Street
Allegheny City
Klemm
Oharles H
Toate W
Mary B. Kiemm
Thirty-ninth Street
Pittsboro
Kelly
Axsiz
Lane
Cheswick
Wet Penn Railroad
Margaret W. EB
Jefferson Line
Lvid
Springdale Presbyterian Church
Aelegheny
Albert
George
Repence Miller
Zo'elock
Beaver
Millie EN
Axe
Tulle A. Miike
Grant Alley
Otterman
Saae Oeeens
Roenige
Speeet
Speeet Wi Kineerees
Amahiensary
Hornish
Tahocock
Luxe & Ae
J. W. Stenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gindapan
Me.Millan
Tom L. Johnson
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Thomas Morrison
John B. Mosh
Frank W. Buskirk
John F. Morton
Mcillan
Morton
Atleman
Chamber of Merece
Salem
Auginize County
General Kilpatrick
WM. Vance
West
Enoch
Jeresdal
Sri
Grim Reaper
Homashy
Poses
Noha
Gure
Hood
Pote
PricarEs's
Wood St
Tutt’s
Waugamar
Sil Smithfield Street
Spe
I Bomia K, Christie Peter Lostetter
Lars Sploneweber
Reeenee Ree
Oil City
Clarion
Sheeran
James
Thomas Andgaret Sheeran
Ridge Street
6Th Ward
Mowpar
Anthony Meyer
Meyer
Arnold 4 Co
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Wrsa
John L. Ar SO
Aesave, Stables
Mbie-Urhae
Devore
Nder
Embataers Asa Atenen
Aes
Fantayes
Ada Sl Ae
Parca Vale
Joan
Don
Seth Oh
AG Campbell & Sons
RE Belle
Zedly
Pee Sete Bee Ie Eng Sarigesar
Portiere
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
Jyb
Wsu
MER Furnishings
Federal St
Judic
Himmelrich
Market St
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
Atents
Boston Novelty Store
Wood Street
Gladstone
H. G. Hayden & CO. Jiy-Wee
China Goods
R. P. Wallace & Co
Woondd St
Wren
Lisle Howe
Fifth Avenue
WelUhs
Fleishman & CO
Market Street
J. P. Smith
The
J,p,smith Lamp, Glass and Ghina Co
Penn Ave
W. H. Thompson & CO
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