Cause of Bad Roads and the Need for Legislation
A former governor argues that municipal governance requires a common road fund funded by taxes. He critiques the current road tax, urges money-based financing, better road location and construction, and a simple amendment to require cash payments for road work. He stresses roads as essential to commerce, health, and daily life and advocates practical reform over sweeping legal overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besver
America
Pennsylvania
Friends of Road Reform
Sagerstea
McAndrews Cleared After Alderman Hearing For Assault
John McAndrews, a Seventeenth ward police officer, faced a hearing before Alderman Kerr on aggravated assault and battery charges brought by Thomas Fahey. Fahey alleged McAndrews clubbed him and broke a rib during a June 19 arrest, but witnesses said Fahey fought back and injuries were not as serious as claimed. Fahey received 30 days to the workhouse, then sued. McAndrews was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAndrews
Seventeenth Ward
Kerr
Thomas Fahey
Fahey
McAndrewa
President to Rest After Congress Adjourns
The President will depart Washington after Congress adjourns and go to Loonlake for several weeks. He plans to move to Cape May Point around early September and stay until the Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Washington in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Loonlake
Cape May Point
Grand Army of the Republic
People Coming and Going at City Hotels
A string of visitors and residents checked into local hotels and moving between Cleveland and Pittsburgh venues. Notables include John Preston and Neville Bayley en route to a grand circuit meet, J Barton Townsend and bride honeymooning in Pittsburg, and several executives and politicians staying at Duquesne, Monongahela, and St. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Preston
Neville Bayley
Cleveland
Preston
Homewood
J. Barton Townsend
Philadelphia
Paquesne
Pittsburg
Anns Fields
Jol Fielding
2Rhenny
Chicora
W. H. Gaskill
Meadville
Roger S
Levi B. Pease
Minneapolis
St. Charles
Peter Ingoe
New Castle
T B McCormick
Mansfield
Monongahela House
Harry Alvan Hall
St. Mary’s
Duquesne
Robert H. Hallam
Wash
J. H. Steiner
Uniontown
Central Hotel
Eli Shearer
Fayette City
G. G Rickards
Oil City
Seventh Avenue Hotel
S. E Welker
Leetonia
J. & Coxey
Massillon
Anderson
Harry Davis
J. E. Ball
DuBois
H. E Je
Newark
St. James
D. Green
Kingstons
QR Miller
M. Roberts
Martin's
Knights of Pythias ritual revision tested in Lima
A multi city committee revised the Knights of Pythias ritual at Lima House and plans to present it at the Grand Lodge session. Members include Durrelle F. Gledden Walter B. Richie and K L G White with Butterfield Burns Kennedy Shaw joining later. The group will test the revision at Lima Lodge before Grand Lodge review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Difpatch
Lima
Durrelle F. Gledden
Detroit
K. L. G. White
Nashville
W. A. Radcliffe
St. Louis
Egbert E. Freoch
Omaha
Walter B. Richie
Lima House
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Richie
Lima Lodge
A. P. Butterfield
Cincinnati
John C. Burns
Mansfield
W. D. Kennedy
Chicago
George B. Shaw
the Lakes
White
Another Cooley Crusade Frightens Fairchance Citizens
In Uniontown on July 27 a Fairchance delegation secured a $30 reward for Frank Cooley’s arrest. With a separate $40 from Georges township School Board the total bounty stands at $70. Sheriff McCormick plans a posse to Cooley territory tonight as private groups organize to capture him. The Cooleys threaten vengeance and to flee the country after any arrest. Frank Cooley and Ramsey rode a freight train seeking conductor Tom Woods, who was not aboard. they left vowing further attempts. A recent near-arrest by Sheriff Woods and widespread opposition to the Cooleys add to the tense situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Frank Cooley
Georges Township
Frank
McCormick
Cooley
Fatrohance
Thomas Collier
Destructive Storms Hit Massillon Area with Lightning and Wind
A July 27 storm blasted Massillon with wind hail and thunder collapsing trees and damaging structures. The Fort Wayne passenger station was struck by lightning and briefly ignited a fire. Telegraph operator McEwen was knocked unconscious. The gas works and Joseph Hawken's residence were struck, a riverbank tree uprooted and tossed into the water, and a double frame house moved eight feet from its foundation with injuries to two occupants. About 50 trees fell citywide and reports came from surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massilton
Hull
Fort Wayne Road
McEwen
Joseph Hawken
Adam Monger
Lightning's Freaks at Phillipsburg
A severe storm with wind and lightning struck Phillipsburg Center County Pennsylvania on July 27. Several houses were struck and many trees uprooted. Two sons of farmer Runk were struck. one died, the other injured as horses bolted from a frightened wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Center County
Runk
Severe thunderstorm hits Lebanon area with lightning strike
A severe storm drenched Lebanon Pennsylvania on July 27. Lightning struck the steeple of the new Salem Church but caused no major damage. Heavy rain broke a long drought, following a similar storm the previous night that set a fire and burned crops on Joseph Breider’s farm several miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesarox
New Salem
Joseph Breider
Lebanon
Steubenville Judges at Ours
Steenesville July 27 Special One year ago the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad took the only county road along the river from Brilliant to Mingo. The County Commissioners sued for possession. The Presiding Judge dismissed the case. Judge John B Pearce has issued a decision opposite to Judge Hance. The ruling created a coolness between the two judges of the third sub division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steenesville
Cleveland and
Drowning Ends Bath Trip for Young Benedict Near Peninsula
Edward Bauman aged 22 drowned while swimming near the peninsula with cousin Charles Tenner. They had rowed out for a bath and Bauman disappeared beneath the water only to not reappear. Life saving crew recovered the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bauman
Wan
Charles Tenner
Bauman
Gas Explosion Injures Three at Parish Colliery
Three men driving a loader at Parish colliery struck a gas feeder. The gas ignited causing an explosion that burned them. The victims are James Middleton, George Rowland, and David E. Pretheros. Rowland and Pretheros are fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Middleton
George Rowland
David E. Pretheros
Burglar Suspect Captured After Ohio Warrants
Nevane Ohio July 27 Special The capture of a man known as Benjamin Wilson alias Martin reveals a notorious burglar wanted in multiple Ohio locations. Authorities say he is implicated in recent burglaries in Cleveland and will be taken to Port Washington for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevane
Benjamin Wilson
Martin
Ohio
Cleveland
Port Washington
Jones Distilling to Build Warehouse and Cattle Pen
Brownsville reports the Jones Distilling Company will construct a large warehouse to store surplus whisky now totaling 23,000 barrels. Plans also include a cattle pen with capacity for 1,200 head at the Brownsville facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsvillle
Jones Distilling Company
Brownsville
Ihe
Workmen Protest Over Asylum Work Hiring Practices
About 100 Reading workers petitioned Governor Pattison this morning, claiming they were denied jobs at the new State Asylum buildings at Wernersville in this county. They allege that 65 Italian non taxpayers were employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reavive
Reading
Pattison
Wernersville
New Bridger at McKeesport Reported
Special The Fifth Avenue Bridge Company, chartered at ties nor even and ores a passenger at the foot of Fifth avenue across the Yougologheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
McKyerfront
Fifth Avenue Bridge Company
Fifth Avenue
Yougologheny
Heat and Despair Drive Pedlar to Self Destruction
July 17 Special from Castor C. reports the intense heat and the peddler George Mr. Gray aged 3. Despondency led him to take his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
George Mr. Gray
Peddier
Life ends in suicide amid family presence
In the presence of his wife the man swallowed croton and then shot himself with a revolver. He died after frightful suffering, marking a tragic act within the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
Pennsylvania Storms Batter Lancaster and Wyoming Valleys
A July storm in northern Lancaster county destroyed several barns including Musser near Bowmansville, Richmond near Terre Hill, and Jacoby near Hahnstown with crops and livestock losses totaling at least 6 000 to 7 000 dollars. In Wilkes-Barre a parish street school roof was blown off and the Welsh Church chapel damaged as a violent thunderstorm with strong winds caused widespread damage. Mrs Thomas residence suffered injuries to her family and a neighbor when a bolt struck the home and burned a shoe from Mrs Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Jacob Musser
Bowmansville
C. R. Richmond
Terre Hill
Losa
Jacoby
Hahnstown
City Passenger Railway Company
Wyoming Valley
Wilkenbarre
Welsh Presbyterian
James Thomas
Thomas
Upper Monongahela Mines Shut Down Amid Heat
In Uniogtons on July 27 Isaac Reckerd, a renowned mine boss, was fatally injured by slate fall at the Kyle mines near Fairchance. Heat drove most coal works along the Upper Monongahela river to shut down, laying off over 1,000 miners for the month. Brownsville saw 90 line workers quit due to the heat on the hottest day in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniogtons
Isaac Reckerd
Kyle
Fairchance
Monongahela River
Rero
Brownsville
Waylaid Among Young Girls on Texas Roadside Assault
J W Boyer, a Copeland resident, was attacked while walking from Copeland to Swiss Vale by two young women talking with a National Guard member. He sustained a severe scalp wound, was found by two men and taken home. He can identify all offenders though one suspect fled from behind a tree. arrests likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Brappock
J. W. Boyer
Swiss Vole
Boyer
National Guard
Mr. Boyer
Trouble Browleg at Youngstown Yourestown July 27
Rumor spreads that iron manufacturers face a conference with the rollers. James H. Nutt, representing the manufacturers, has signaled potential talks directly to the rollers, bypassing the Amalgamated Association. The rollers may object, arguing it breaches faith with the Amalgamated Association and its Conference Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trouble Browleg
Youngstown
Yourestown
Specielj
James H. Nutt
Amated Association
Lers
Amalgamated Association
Last Body Recovered From York Farm Disaster
The last body of Christian Hornicker was found in York Farm colliery and moved to St. Clair. Funeral services for the fifteen victims are nearly complete, with two exceptions. coroners continue to investigate the disaster as a citizens meeting is planned Thursday evening to raise funds for the families.
Betrayal Bloodshed After Feud on Rural Road
On a public road near there Guy Marvin, a prosperous farmer four miles east, shot Firmen Decker a former farm hand, wounding him seriously. Decker lies at Dr. Treece’s office as surgeons prepare for the ball. The feud stems from Decker betraying Marvin’s sister, a long standing motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridlay
Guy Marvin
Firmen Decker
Decker
Fatal Sunstroke at Johnson Company Yard
Fred Kapferer died from a sunstroke while working at the Johnson Company metal yard this afternoon. Doctors reported his body temperature reached an alarming 110 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouxstonn
Fred Kapferer
Johnson Company
Jealousy Triggers Double Tragedy in Wiixespanne
In Wiixespanne on July 27 Alexander Eggleston, an Englishman, shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. A months-old baby lay in the wife's arms as the tragedy unfolded, with jealousy cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiixespanne
Alexander Eggleston
Hiis
Jeslonusy
Multiple Disturbing Incidents Reported Across Towns
Reports detail a live frog recovered after vomiting by Horstop C. Bud Hix, a young man George M. Gray died by self-inflicted gunshot, Arthur Dalton 15, killed himself, D A Shaw fell from a barn roof, farmer stusk killed by lightning with brothers injured, coroner rules Joseph Elbel death accidental, threshing boiler explosion killed Ambrose Alexander and Perry Holden with others wounded, councilman W C McCormick survived assassination attempt, W S Patterson arrested for obtaining money on false pretenses with two worthless checks from Duquesne Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreaturr Minis
Stusk
Cantox
Joseph Elbel
Pittsburg
Here
Massillon
Eye
Greenssurna
W. S. Patterson
Duquesne Bank
Harry L. Greer
Harry Lilly
Inquest Held Over Death of John McDermott at Boarding House
An inquest convened yesterday into the death of John McDermott found at his boarding house on 61 Henry Street. He was in good health with no prior illness and no cause of death could be established. a verdict was returned according to the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDermott
Henry Street
Bigger Named Allegheny Auditor Elect Bonds for 210000
Tuesday evening T W Bigger was elected Auditor of Allegheny and yesterday completed a 210000 bond. He will file it with Controller Brown and take the oath of office before Mayor Kennedy today. His term begins immediately amid abundant congratulatory messages from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bigger
Allegheny
Controller Brown
Kennedy
Bigger
New Medicine for Lumpy Jaw In Cattle Experiment
Secretary Rusk arrives in Chicago to test iodide of potassium as a treatment for lumpy jaw in cattle. If successful, 200 head will receive the medicine to gauge cure rates, with improvements expected in ten days and a possible month to full recovery. Inspection work and larger carcass checks will follow as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuHreaco
Rusk
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Europe
Bureau of Animal Industry
Denmark
Germany
Austria
France
Spain
Italy
Lima oil at the fair appointment for Ohio exhibit
On July 27 Lima Ohio received word that Hon George W Hull was named to head the oil and gas exhibition for the Ohio building at the World's Fair in Chicago. Ryan cited Lima's oil discovery as grounds for appointing a local leader. Hall begins duties immediately, traveling to Chicago to engage oil interests ahead of opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Mr. Hall
Chicago
Corn yields mix with weather and strikes in Midwest
The Illinois corn crop remains good but below last year while Michigan reports harvest near completion. A thunder storm toppled East Iron Company's newer rolling mill near Mt. Gretna. Gilkey and Anson Lumber workers in Morrill Wis strike for 10 hour days at 11 hour pay. Peninsula Copper Mining at Houghton Mich plans a month shutdown, risking 200 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Hanvestine
Michigan
East Iron Company
Mt. Gretna
Hartford
Mercantile Properties
Gilkey & Anson Lumber Company
Morrill
Wis
Hosart
Whisky Trust
Tur Peninsula Copper Mining Company
Houghton, Mich
General Agents of Southern Roads Postpone Meeting Indefinitely
Meetings of general agents of the Southern roads are delayed with no rescheduled date. Talks include potential withdrawal from the Southern Railway and Steamship Association.
Fires Ravage Multiple Towns Hit By Severe Blazes
Across several states fires destroyed or damaged buildings and businesses. Tucker Furniture in Vicksburg suffered near total ruin with 900 homeless. Cooke Brothers plant in Elizabeth NJ and Taylor Pottery Works faced heavy losses. Lightning struck a 250 barrel oil tank near Murrinsville Venango Co Pa. Aggregate losses exceed 13 000 with insurance lapses noted for the pottery works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Tucker Furniture Company
Male
Tyrol
Belding
Mich
Norger
Elizabeth
N. J
Cooke Brothers
Murrinsville
Venango County
Destructive Fires Hit Warehouses and Barn in Kentucky and Ohio
The Bisenft Companys six story block sized building nearly collapsed after a large fire. A Franklin Vandke barn burned to ground with crops, machinery, and harness losses estimated at 2500 dollars. In Ludlow Kentucky a locomotive fire touched storage warehouses of Standard Oil Company destroying wooden and brick structures plus freight cars and tanks of turpentine. Insurance on warehouses listed at 314000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisenft Company
Franklin
Dack Vandke
Ludlow
Cincinnati
Wilkinsburg suit over double taxation on plant site
A bill in equity filed by Wilkinsburg Electric Company names the borough Wilkinsburg the school district and Tax Collector W B Harrison. The company says its plant lot buildings and machinery are assessed for borough and school taxes though already taxed under capital stock state tax. It asks the court to declare the property not liable for borough and school taxes and to restrain the tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin
Wilkinsburg Electric Company
Wilkinsburg
W. B. Harrison
Galvin Sues Salt Firm Over Son's Death
Pitcher Galvin sues Huller Beck & Co. for 10000 damages after his 8 year old son Eugene fell into a boiling salt pool at the defendants Allegheny works near Beaver and Western avenues. He died the next day. suit claims lack of fence or guards allowed child access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Galvin
Huller, Beck & Co
Allegheny
Eugene F. Galvin
Beaver and
Western Avenues
Suit Against Chartiers Township Over Bridge Accident
Margaret Connors filed suit for 2800 on behalf of her 5-year-old son William against Chartiers Township alleging the bridge between Crafton and Ingram was unsafe when the boy fell breaking both wrists and causing other injuries. The township is said to be liable for failing to keep the bridge in a safe condition. In federal court, a motion for a new trial and an arrest of judgment was made in J J Van Nadla’s pension fraud case. the hearing will be in September at Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Connors
William
Chartiers
Crafton
Ingram
United States District Court
J. J. van Nadla
Erie
Williamsport
Waco
Painter
Turing
Inquest Finds Mrs Kate McGeary Insane since 1892
Commissioner B Schoyer filed yesterday the inquest report on Mrs Kate McGeary. The finding states she has been insane without lucid intervals since April 4, 1892. She is 43 years old and has two children. Her property is valued at $32,205.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Schoyer
Kate McGeary
Ewing Sues Rail Co for 10000 Damages Over Platform Push
Attorneys Whitesell and Sone filed a precipe in the lawsuit by John M. Ewing against the PC, C and StL Ry Co seeking 10000 dollars for injuries after he was pushed from a crowded platform while a passenger on a train car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesell & Sone
John M. Ewing
C & Stl. Ry. Co
Ewing
Judge Grants Two Divorces In Desertion Cases
Judge Collier yesterday granted divorces in the cases of Hirama Alleman against Laura Alleman for desertion and infidelity and Jennie Hickey against Robert J. Hickey for desertion.
Lieutenant Speer Receives Revolver for Service
Presented at Central station by residents of McCreery's Hill section, Lieutenant Speer of Allegheny who guards the area received a handsome revolver as thanks for his service. B F Beale delivered the presentation speech.
Town court notes chaos of petty crimes and hearings
Bryce Williams a 2 year old boy was arrested on charges of ransacking cabooses on the Valley road near Pike street. Jons W Peters faces false pretense charges by A C Ruby of Allegheny who sold woods claiming ownership of all lands at Sample's station. Henry Patwen an electrician of 1217 Penn avenue had a hearing before Mayor Kennedy and was held to answer a larceny charge. James Brook of Clark street is jailed for trial on larceny after witness D Chersky testified Brook stole a watch and chain. Palmer charged with aggravated assault and battery after testimoy by Charles Gray who said Brooks struck him with a heavy whip. Groner Perrinson jailed awaiting a hearing on larceny per Adam Williams. Williams says Peterson stole a watch worth $8. Micwart Mints of 3 Enoch street arrested for disorderly conduct. two days to the workhouse. The Anti Cruelty Society notified and involved. William Fotore heard on a larceny charge after Frank P McCabe said a coat and vest were stolen during a fire at 206 Fifth avenue. Folder bail set and jail awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Williams
Valley Road
Pike Street
Jons W. Peters
A.C. Ruby
Allegheny
Woods
Peters
Sample's Station
Henry Patwen
Penn Avenue
Kennedy
James Brook
Clark Street
Alderman Cahill
D. Chersky
Brooks
Henry Pacarr
Alderman Richards
Charles Gray
Palmer
Groner Perrinson
Alderman McKennaa
Adam Williams
Twenty-eighth Street
Wiliams
Peterson
Micwart Mints
Enoch Street
Iicrease
Willliam Fotore
Alderman Gripp
Jarceny
Frank P. McCabe
McCabe
Fifth Avenue
Vacant Room Ad Prompts Tenant Search in The Dispatch
Have you a vacant room and wish a tenant? Advertise it in The Dispatch To Let Rooms Cent-a-Word columns. Hundreds have already used this service to find renters quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispaton
Wage Committee Nears End of Prolonged Iron Scale Talks
The Wage Committee of the Amalgamated Association spent nearly seven hours with Pittsburg manufacturers trying to accept a revised iron scale. After 15 sessions and repeated private conferences, no decisive agreement emerged on finishing department reductions. Lighting failures and hunger punctuated a tense day as双方 pressed positions, with a possible settlement seen as near but uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
Five Firemen Discharged After Fire at Fourth Avenue
Five firemen overcome by gas at a Fourth Avenue blaze Tuesday evening were discharged from Homeopathic Hospital yesterday as they were out of danger. A SyYean-oLv boy found on Gregory Street could not say his name. A boy bitten by a ferocious dog near Summer Street Thirteenth Ward required medical attention after the dog was shot by an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gos
Fourth Avenue
Homepathic Hospital
Ladies of Calvary Protestant Episcopal Chureti
East Liberty
Sonenby Pack
Avant W Indies
Greensburg Express
Cricklayers’ Association
William Reynolds
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Jessi
Meeren
Pennsyvannia
M'Andrews
Bevere
Steubenville
Ours
Benedict
Fayette
Monongahela
York Farm
Johnstown
the Business World
Jerry Rusk
George W. Hall
Onlo SeBin
Southern Roads
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Denver
Knights Templar
Western General
Tur
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
W. Seward Webb
Adirondacks and
St. Lawrence
New York Central
New York
Vandalia
East St. Louis
United States Circuit Court
Vailey
Morteaze
Conjon
Atwater
Taylor Pottery
Pitcher Galvin Sues
Liabie
D. B Oliver
A. E. W. Painter
William Weihe
M. MM. Garland
John Sheehan
Carnegie Steel Company
Weicke
Wage Committee
D. B. Oliver
Licht
Joint Committee
U. S. Gov’t
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