Record of flood and fire impacts on trade and industry
The Conemaugh Valley disaster and related floods delayed general merchandise movement from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, with property losses near 45 million dollars and industrial capital losses. Seattle fire adds about 15 million in destroyed property. Trade centers like Cincinnati Louisville Memphis Chicago and San Francisco show activity, while grain, copper, flour, and coal markets respond to disrupted transport and weather. Foreign trade for the period climbs 52 million, driven by cotton and provisions exports, while prices for wheat, coffee, sugar, and steel products fluctuate amid ongoing supply bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DIE Fatce
New York
Conemaugh Valley
Maryland
Virginia
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New England
Seattle
W.T
Cincinnati
Louisisville
Memphis
Chicago
San Francoe
Louisiana
Soos
Enue
On Ee
Jrania
Isis
12C Ag
Wencestay
San Francisco
Sydney
St Western
Europe
Licht
Iosinies Tallusen
Bradatreet
United States
Canada
United State
Dun & Co
Salaar
Immov Aus
Cambria
Market notes on tin, gold exports, and stock data
Tin prices in St Louis ease to 20.40 cents for June. Exporting gold continues with at least 2,000,000 sent abroad this week. Silver certificates have reduced Treasury holdings by about 1,000,000 versus last week. Interior markets show ample supplies. Foreign trust and industrial stocks rise while other securities strengthen. Business failures total 225, versus 215 last week and 229 the week before. a year ago, 235 failures occurred.
Drum's Successor Adjutant General John Kelton Named
Colonel John Kelton born 1828 in Pennsylvania is named Adjutant General to succeed General Drum. A West Point graduate and former tactics instructor, he served as Assistant Adjutant General in the Civil War and as Colonel of the Ninth Missouri Regiment. He resigned in 1862, earned a brevet as Lieutenant Colonel, and later held senior Army staff posts. An inventor of firearms, Kelton's rifle and pistol improvements were adopted by the department and he wrote on service matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waturscrox
Jane
John Kelton
Drum
Pennsylvania
West Point
Missouri
Corinth
Halleck
A Couple of Young Pools Locawsport Incident
A crowd of youths east of Locawsport witnessed Charley Lewis surrender a revolver to Charley Donaldson. Lewis urged Donaldson to shoot an 8 year old girl named Katie. Donaldson shot the child in the face, injuring her severely. the incident hints at a possible fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locawsport
Exp
Charley Lewis
Charley Donaldson
Lewis
Donaldson
Katie
Indians Discuss Land Sale in Four Factions at Rosebud Agency
At Rosebud Agency Dakota on June 7 the Indian tribes show four factions over land sales. Supporters urge signing now, opponents resist, others seek modifications, and some wait for full discussion. Mixed-blood and educated Indians along with a few white agents back sale and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud
Dak
Special one day sale on men’s suits at P C corner
Today only we post guaranteed prices 30 percent below the Tw. Suits priced 15 reduced to 7 18 20 to 12 and 25 to 15. If you need a suit or pants call at our store corner Grant and Diamond opp the new Court House for advertised bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C. Cor
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
New Haven Letters Support Local Disaster Aid
A letter received by W. E. Schmertz & Co. from L. Ecorse & Co. and Charles L. Johnson, treasurer, pledges a $100 contribution to aid disaster relief in the city. It notes national cities taking action and supports the chamber of commerce effort to forward assistance with prompt and effective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
W. E. Schmertz & Co
Chamber of Commerce
L. Ecorse & Co
Charles L. Johnson
Local Banking Report and Dated Advertisements
A jumble of financial figures and commercial notices lists capital and surplus amounts, a 4 percent rate, and references to mineral water shipments from near Germany. It mentions Major C W Kraus, a contact on Lif avenue, and assorted goods including summer dress fabrics from ARTEUE, ScHonDELMYER & Co. in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Germany
C. W. Kraus
Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio
Allegheny
Ohio Republicans fear a bad nomination in Columbus convention
A mixed report from June 7 discusses Ohio Republicans facing a split convention less than three weeks away to nominate a Governor candidate and seven minor officers. It notes fears a candidate linked to the Big Four could fail at the polls and risk the U.S. Senate seat, with Foraker seen as a likely aspirant and a possible plan to push him toward the Senate. The piece portrays demoralization and internal maneuvering as Democrats hope to sweep statewide offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dipraron
Fripuayr
General Assembly
Henry B. Payne
United States Senate
Ohio
Columbus
Foraker
Foster
Butterworth
McKinley
Ai Nlso
United States
Po Sena
Peculiag Polit
Ublicans
Buckeye
Harrison
Gamblers in Clover Share Prosperity and Peril
New York gamblers revel in wealth as bookmakers and speculators reveal rising profits and risky bets. A young bettor loses everything after a West trip, while faro and roulette boom in Long Branch with a female-hosted poker setup. The seasoned bookmaker warns of-ever-growing gambling despite inevitable losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Branch
Byrnes
Indy Spa
Wwey
Trials and Verdicts in Yesterday’s Court Actions
Yesterday in the criminal and civil courts James Frew admitted larceny and Riley faced trial for $900 theft from Grace Miller’s Allegheny residence. Shields was found guilty of breaking in with intent, and Dickson convicted of burglary at John and eres store. A damages claim by Risher was settled, Byerley Shannon action continued, and Mrs Maryen’s sentence for disorderly conduct in the workhouse was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terday
James Frew
Joseph Riley
Grace
Miller
Allegheny
George Shields
Mike Dickson
John
Eres
al Kross
F. Harting
Risher
Det
McClelland Or Esterday
Byerley Shanon
Byerley & Shannon One
Caus
Acheson
United States
Ma Boring Company
Corry
Cor Ca
Maple and Einen
Maryen
Gripp
Whalen Eeekane
Fo Maistrate
One Coffin For Both In TorEka Kansas Tragedy
Karl Hahnmann a farmer near Girard Kansas strangled his wife Amelia Hahnmann with a rope on a Wednesday night. After confirming her death he hanged himself in the barn loft leaving papers directing equal division of property among his six children when they come of age and noting one coffin is enough for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreka
Kan
Karl Hahnmann
Girad
Amelia Hahnmann
Hahnmann
Iron City Brand Flour Gains Ground in Public Favor
Whitmyre and Co report rising sales and growing acceptance of Iron City Brand flour. Advertisements accompany increasingly successful campaigns, and the public response confirms the product’s quality through demonstration and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmyre & Co
Iron City
Picnic of Brake Men at Rock Point June 12
The Brotherhood of Brake men plan a Rock Point picnic on June 12. Pennsylvania lines sell excursion tickets from Pittsburg and Allegheny at 40 cents. Trains depart Union Station Pittsburg at 8:00 am and 12:20 pm Central time. Nine views were photographed on Sunday while a renowned photographer, 38 years, is noted for costly portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of Brakemen
Rock Point
Pennsylvania Panys
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Union Station
City council debates salaries and subcommittee report
Amid a tense session the council heard a subcommittee report on a vegetable endowment and discussed extending salaries for police and fire roles. Mr Nisbet and Mr Pitentra clashed over handling the investigation while an ordinance set Building Inspector pay at 2500 and Assistant inspector at 2000 per year, with finance committee asked to study further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Pitentra
Mir
Mabet
Central Station
Iin
Borhood
Teairn
Nisbet
Piteale Sard
Bex
Charman Lamble
Bro
Department of Public Safety
Lambie
Loyal Orangemen Delegation Heads to Supreme Lodge
Delegates from two lodges in Pittsburg and Allegheny travel to Charlevoix Michigan to attend the Supreme Lodge session. Named attendees include Robert McNeill Hugh Knox J William Walters R G Kyle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Supreme Lodge
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Keystone
Charievoix
Mich
Robert McNeill
Hugh Knox
J. William Walters
R. G
Thomas T. W
Kyle
William Meadley
John Iuer
Cocoa Tin Promises Rich Flavor and Nutrition
A pound tin of It promises 150 cups of cocoa from pure un adulterated beans. It claims superior quality from ripest choicest cocoa beans, offering a tasty breakfast, strengthening after a surf bath, or an afternoon drive. Request a pound or half pound tin for a trial through your grocer.
Suburban Resident Credits Cure For Ills By Local Doctors
Mr William J Adams of Mansfield Hills narrates his chronic ailments including fatigue headache eye and nose symptoms chest discomfort and weight loss. He sought help after reading a Pittsburg notice and reports rapid improvement after treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair and credits low charges and effective care.
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Pittsburg
Mr. Adams
Mansfield
Drs. Copeland and Blair
William J. Adams
Pitesbuds
Tts
Panhandle Road
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Interior
Dus
Igpias
St. Louis
Marker
Jayne
Sweilin
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Snd
Friends of Porsket
Isis Gk
Ws Tls
O'Neil
Vance
Wienleys
Brooklyn
Faro Bank
Erron
Kansas
Bill
Subic
Stepan
New
Arthur, oeDeirren Co
Miles
Laghiner
Fish Commission
James Pyles
Webster's Dictionary
Fsasekoanery
James Pyle
Ross
W. M. Ross
D. A
Ralph Beaumont
Dick Travellick
Ahs
Orangemen
Theodore Stanton
Tor
Blooker
GEO. K. Stevenson & CO
Liebig Company
Justus von Lichig
Ited
London
Lillian
Copeland
Blair
Wks
Sixth Avenue
Earth
Pittaborr
Finzer
Genuine
John Flocker & CO
Sone
Chain T Linean
Opvice and Salesrosnt OS Wises
Ze York
Liverpool Eenstow
Pier
North Biee
Fast Express
Servich
Pam
Gallia
Etruria
Serva
Jao x
Aurania
Daly
Gi Teteee Galsees Gee
Pee Verron H
Browns
General New York
A. d. McCormicon
Ana Ave
Thield St
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Liverpool
Stesrage
Austin Baldwin & Watt
J. J. McCormick
A Pitts
Pagent
Burg
DE. Woods
Henry Warn Beecher
Panganex
Wooda
Woods
A. Woons
Hore
Albemarle
Pens Avenue
Sita Street
Prerssure
SP. A
Central Expanded Metal Co
CHESS
Cook 4 CO
Water Street
Soapona
BELL
Buffalo Soap
Tam
Jony Doxxay
Dooey
Lyman Street
Springfield
Tevor
Bardock
Lizzie
Grrvan
Bitera
Fisckville, NY
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