Flood damages prompt suits against South Fork Fishing Club
A group led by J. J. Strayer in JonxstTows plans civil action against the South Fork Fishing Club to seek damages for losses from the great flood. Colonel W. D. Moore of Pittsburg represents the plaintiffs as they anticipate a successful outcome and potential new cases if damages are recovered.
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ST Rciat
JonxstTows
South Fork Fishing Club
J. J. Strayer
W. D. Moore
Pittsburg
Frightful boiler explosion at Akron wells
A portable boiler used to power drilling at Akron water works exploded injuring several workers. Henry Golten was killed instantly. John Harvey suffered fatal injuries with eyes blown out. Others were badly burned or injured as debris and wreckage flew in all directions after the blast. The engineer claimed lightning caused the blast, but later examination cast doubt on this theory.
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Amos
Jane
Akron
Henry Golten
John Harvey
Clarence Fullen
Sors
Rae
Akron Grip Victim Fights Self-Harm in Bed Incident
An Akron man named Gilhooly suffering nine weeks with the grip attempted suicide by slashing his throat with razors after his wife left his bedside. His daughter, frightened, grabbed the razors as he stood with a gory wound and stopped him from harming himself further. A small artery was severed and his condition remained critical.
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Anon
John Gilbooly
Brewster Bros
The Nicely Book Enjoined in Libel Case
A sensational public plot surrounds C. H. Werner’s forthcoming work The Great Nicely Case. Jonas M. OCook and Milton Pritts petitioned for injunctive relief to restrain publication on libel grounds. Judge Baer granted the restraint, with strong talk of further action against rural newspapers and rich developments anticipated.
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Sounnert
C. H. Werner
Jonas M. Ocook
Milton Pritts
Counterfeit Ring Suspected in Beaver Falls Trade
Authorities report a man resembling an Italian has been passing counterfeit money for several days in Beaver Falls. He uses a back denomination from a 188 series, and targets small merchants by paying with the fake bill and receiving legitimate change. The pattern and suspect were identified only recently.
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Braves Falls
Wholesale Trade Prospects In Western Virginia District
June reports from 27 counties in Western West Virginia and neighboring Ohio show excellent prospects with brisk inland business due to railroad competition. Some counties report dull trade from local causes while banks indicate easy money and strong demand.
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Wreettsa
West Virginia
Border
Ohio
Man Dies After Lifting Machine Accident
Charles Kabrer of Neshannock township near New Castia is reported dying from injuries after five weeks of overexertion on a lifting machine in Lawrence County. He suffered a stroke like strain and has been bedbound. physicians say he cannot recover and will die soon.
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New Castia
Charles Kabrer
Neshannock Township
Buckeye Woman Severely Shocked In Beloit Thunderstorm
A Beloit woman, Mrs. Emanuel McKinzie, was severely shocked when lightning struck her residence during a thunderstorm. The bolt traveled down the chimney into the kitchen, tearing off shoes and stockings, though she survived and is recovering after two nights. The report appears in Adtviser dated June 18.
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Adtviser
Beloit
Emanuel McKinzie
Carpenters Union Ends Strike After Night of Meetings
Bratpock June 14. Members of local union No. 88 Carpenters and Joiners held Sweeting this evening. After due consideration the strike was declared at one. The age twins carpenters' union men returned to work this morning.
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Bratpock
Unio So
Carpenters and Joiners
Wheeling Deep Well Plan Deepens Drilling Progress
Wheeling Development Company moves to sink its oil well deeper as apparatus begins operation. Dr Hallock reports observations at the current depth.
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Wheeling
Woman Dies After Sunstroke In Garden
Mrs Thomas Donnelly of Volant in this county died this afternoon from sunstroke. She was out in her garden when she was suddenly overcome by the heat.
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Srn Castle
Thomas Donnelly
Volant
Bank official urged as candidate for State Treasurer
Citizens urged Captain C. J. Harrison President of the national bank of this place to run as State Treasurer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phians
C. J. Harrison
the National Bank of
This Place
St. Louis Woman Claims Century-Old Estate Inheritance
Theresa Chapman of St. Louis pursues a seven year effort to claim a large English estate left by Thomas Death. The will left about 10 000 to his brothers who later died. the fortune now passes to next living relatives. An English agent located Miss Chapman and identified probable heirs the Coulson family the Days the McClenathens and the Posts in the United States.
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Wasutxcrox
Theresa PD. Chapman
St. Louis
Thomas Death
England
United States
Tragic Unknown Man Takes Own Life Amid Burned District
Report from Buamorn June 18 describes fire swept Kettle Creek region where hikers found a charred body with a bullet hole in the head and a burned revolver in the hand. Identity unknown. likely a man who sought escape from flames and chose suicide over death by roasting.
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Buamorn
Kettle Creek
Lawrence Minor Acquitted After Insufficient Evidence Found
In Wayresnune on June 11 the jury acquitted Lawrence Minor of murdering Richard Long after the court instructed that the evidence did not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant and victim were from prominent local families and had been drinking together on Christmas Day before Long died a week later.
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Wayresnune
Lawrence Minor
Richard Long
J. W. Bar
Commondee
A. A. Purman
Isoner
Minor
Family of Centenarians in Du Bois
June 18 Du Bois reports E Charles aged 78 with a long family history. His father, 105 at Christmas, lives nearby and plans a Fourth of July visit. The assistant burgess promises a grand procession and the old gentleman will lead it. Charles has 11 sons who fought in the late war and remained well. His father lived to 105, and his mother died recently at about 88.
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Be - du Bors
E. Charles
Charles
Kittanning
du Bois
Rostanxa Boursorr
Vinial Street
Allegheny
Farmar
Boyle
Fourth Avenue
Homestead
James Boyle
Homestead Catholic
Faipay Arrranxoon
Enwanp Doers Flaherty
Ecenne
Ann Street
Eviax C
Perenne John M
E.C. Fisherty
Frauenheim
Thirty Eighth Street
Penn Avenue
Trespar
R. W
Epward Frauenheim
Fatpaysonn-axo
St. Augustine’s Church
Butler Street
Ad Horest Frew
Carson Street
Garrett
Jetra L. Ganarrt
Thomas J Garrett
Fox Street
Souths
Heuser
Ly. U
F. C
E. Genser
Avenua
Hildebrandt
Alovesius HipesRaxor
I. Wolf
Liberty Street
Farpar Wonrine
Moderate fruit crops near Greenville with high prices
Gurerville reports a limited fruit crop this year. Apples and pears suffered from early frost while strawberries were damaged. Overall yields are below average and fruit prices are higher than usual with later market arrivals.
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Greenville
Gurerville
New Castre Picnic Triggers Sudden Local Displacement
Reports say New Castre nearly depopulated yesterday due to a picnic at Silver Lake. Tar Butler Salt and Chemical Works, recently sold by the Sheriff, is now titled the Butler Chemical Company. Maxy Huns were moved to West Moreland County Home afflicted with a baffling disease resembling smallpox, thought to be caused by sulphuric gas from coke ovens.
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Castre
Silver Lake
Butler Salt and Chemical Works
Butler Chemical Company
Westmoreland County
Secretary Foster Considers Silver Coinage After July
Foster notes Treasury discretion on whether to continue silver coinage after July with expected continuation for a period. The piece advertises sales on men and boys clothing at low prices including cassimere suits and frock cuts, listing outlets in Pittsburgh with street addresses and shop names.
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Wasaisetos
Foster
Ohio
Treasury
Anne
Cassimere
Pittsburg
Seeeenseesere Tue Eeening Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Wheat Prospects Rise Across Kansas State
June 18 dispatch from Torexa reports statewide county harvests showing above average wheat yields. Fall harvests are expected in nearly all counties with consistent grain quality noted despite minor regional variations. Local ads include Saller & Co. sale offering $10 suits for $6 at their corner shop. Marriage licenses list several residents including Mary J. Spon and Richard Liedke among others.
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Torexa
Kansas Fiermer
Bargain Baggage Men’s Shoes and Crystal Saratogas On Sale
The dealer touts baggage men’s tossing as the best value. Crystal Saratogas priced from $4 to $650 outline duck-covered and flat-top styles, emphasized as substantial and reliable in quality.
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Lawrence County
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Washington
Centenarians
Spat Uel
Madras
Wit
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Sixth Street
Kansas
Saller & Co
Workingman’s
Smithfield
Mary J. Spon
Roth Fayette Township
Richard Liedke
Lena Bran Meee
Kanie Steinauer
Alegheny
Peter Ponpegs
Lavin
Altman
Ellen M. Glasser
Jclix Hanson
Chela Clithelney
Braddock Allegheny Alegheny Alleghen Aleghent
McKee—Chalfant
John W. Chalfant
George T. Purves
Grover W. Mowitz
Mann L. Chalfant
Indianapolis
Kalchthaler
Mra. Ecuxm
Ares Kalchthaler, Jr
Logan
Hatfield Street
Wittiam
Parpar
Marx
Aces
Joseph A
Arthelhide Marx
Beaver Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Reno
Nexo, Jr
Robinson Street
Seymour
Ars Sq. U
Thomas Srrmovn
Sequell
Otek A. M
Sures Loy
Trent
Farpay
Shipman Street
Eleventh Ward
Holy Trinity ER. C. Church
Center Avenue
Fulton Street
Warnock
Robert
Ann
John Warnock
Ross Township
Uniondale Cemetery
Heremy
Laura Oungest
Nellie A. White
Setoome
Talbot Avenue
Fred A’ Wire
Seth
Monsrée
East End
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Penn Avenus
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James M. Full
E Pe No. Srvarre
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield Et
Duquesne Traction
John E. & A. Murdoch
Ama
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Fiano
Royal Wor Eonaee Aan Ton
Sevres
Crome Manufacture
Coalport
Shearer & Lloyd's
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Fifth Avenue
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Dragon Fast
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Bayadere
India
Caxtons
Loop Street
Loomis
Trautman & Kirk
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Carson ST
Southside
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Fifth Ave
Market St
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Aimmelrich
Himmelrich
Himmelrichs
Plain Opera
Sec
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Jelf
Portieres, Etc
Brussels
Vincent
Scott
Shroseph
Federal St
Marseilles
Gusky
Arcer'st
Boggs & Buhl
Jet
Braddock Ave
Wren
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Westinghouse
Penn Ave
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Armen Vor of
America
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AXD Merchants
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