Murder and robbery claim shocks Somerset County town
A brutal double murder near Jennerstown Somerset county unfolds as two masked men pose as officers seeking stolen jewelry and money. Hermian Umberger and his wife react to the intruders with violence, leaving Umberger dead and his wife severely frightened. A $1,500 reward is offered for the attackers, and residents scour the countryside for justice.
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Pike
Here
Jennerstown
Somerset County
Hermian Umberger
Bomi
Charge Against the Shrewd Youngstown Democrat Sparks City Fight
A heated clash between Republicans and Democrats surfaces over a proposed city limits extension. Citizens form a council committee to represent Brier Hill and Hazelton suburbs, arguing the move inflates population and favors Democrats.
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Youngstown
Brier Brier Hill
Hazelbis
Hydrophobia case advances in local clinic notes
February 23 report from Wooerne C notes David Barker, a hydrophobia patient, remains alive tonight. Attendant reports fever and swelling. fingers turned black and blue as condition progresses.
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Wooerne
David Barker
Sesbian Pontine
Nevel Discovery Claim Filed for 700 Acre Land Patent
Cox Wellsville resident Wingrove applies for a patent on unentered land on the south side of the borough. The claim has sparked speculation that the filing is a prank or a ruse, while noting the ground could yield patents.
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Connolisville
Cox Wellsville
Js W. Wingrove
C Township
Oil men predict prices near peak as production concerns rise
Warren McCreary of Associated Producers surveys Butler field to gauge oil output and prospects. Report notes producers believe production has not yet reached maximum on the ditch area as records show ongoing transactions involving Miles of Olean, N Y, and related trustees.
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Warren McCreary
Associated Producers
Butler Feld
Great Oil Company
Crnducers
Miles
Olean
N. Y
Democratic Postmaster Foregoes Service If Harrison Wins
In a clipped telegraph dispatch dated February 3, the Democratic postmaster states he will not work for Harrison and vows resignation after the election is conceded. The note implies allegiance shifts and promises affecting Washington appointments and ongoing offices.
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Harrison
Prohibitionist to Hold County Convention at Erie
The Prohibitionist party will hold a county convention at Erie today. The event gathers local members to discuss platform aims and candidate support for upcoming elections amid regional political activity.
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Erie
Newman
Braddock
Bena Oie
Panhandle
Dou B. Patton
Altoona
Benate Me
James Bacos
Corry
Death of Insane Patient Follows Self Defense Claim
Pontiac Mich February 28 Last Sunday William Davis a patient at the insane asylum was killed by H F Taylor an attendant and today the coroners jury rendered a verdict that the killing was done in self defense. Davis struck Taylor and a struggle ensued for about five minutes ending with Taylor wrenching Davis and throwing him against a bench. The examination showed extensive injuries including a fractured breastbone and multiple broken ribs. Davis died after internal injuries and other trauma.
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A. Company
Beaver Falls
Scrosa the Ee
Elmer Quigley
Sones Ana Age Ee
Anns
Ernest Hosac
Samuel Hare
George Johns
John Willis
Parkersburg
Virginia
Somerset
Somerset Borouch Dry
Charles Meridith
Chambersburg
Peter Rhone
Southampton
Jan Inez
Merion
Gent & Tee
Mondille
Heodanes A
Constanc
Pontiac, Mis
William Davis
Insane Asylum
H. F. Taylor
Coronier
Taylor
Davis
CIA
Indiana House Suspends Linck for Striking Leader
The Indiana House suspended Jefferson County representative John W. Linck for 12 days or until the session ends after he struck Democratic leader James H. Willard when called a liar. The action, taken on party lines, follows a heated debate and Linck apologized for acting hastily.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana House of Representatives
John W. Linek
Jefferson County
James H. Willard
Willard
Linck
Schofield Offers Aid to New Confederate Soldiers' Home
General G M Schofield of the U S Army replies to Oliver Downing of the New York Citizens Committee for the National Confederate Soldiers' Home at Austin Texas. He expresses sympathy and offers to aid the effort and to contribute his power to its success. He argues soldiers share rations and patriotism and that former enemies can become friends and fellow citizens. Robert Watkins connected to a Bluff arrest is noted with election fraud references but details are unclear.
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New Yor
Oliver Downing
New York
Spnis
Crowds Stir for Washington as Western Bands Arrive
Crowds filling Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania routes head for Washington as Western musicians join the Pittsburg contingent. Pullman cars are prepared for travel. arrivals accelerate with thirteen yesterday and seven more expected today. The region anticipates a large turnout by Saturday with many groups converging on the capital.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tixiva
Mately Cy
Bees River
Rome
Ley Baer
Brad- Lee
Fran
Ain Maguire
Coles
Cape
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge Contract Awarded
The Ohio Connecting Railroad bridge project awarded to Pittsburg firms for 600000. Winners include W. E. Howley for grading W. F. Patterson for trestle work Drake Sutton & Co for structure Keystone Bridge Company for iron work There were 68 bidders. Work to begin at once with completion expected in a year.
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Pittsburg
W. E. Howley
W. F. Patterson
Drake, Sutton & Co
Keystone Bridge Company Willur and
Geetsen Wate
Howley
Caldwell and Duffy and Helm obituaries in Allegheny area
Funeral notices list multiple memorials from Allegheny City addresses. Caldwell at 916 Madison Avenue and others for Duffy Helm Kirep Matthews with services scheduled in late February and early March, inviting friends to attend.
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Caldwell
Raedo
Mary A. Caldwell
Per Inte
Madison Avenue
Allegheny City
Duffy
Rosans
Fayette Street
Allegheny
Helm
Fejock
Eeaten Aibevess
Therine Hate
Agee Weiss
Getcthasnt Sracee
Kirep
Penn Avenue
Re Matthews
Annie E. Matthews
Joseph Matthews
Webster Street
Farpay
Barbaha
Actions Miller
Ohio Street
Monsing
St Mary's Church
Mcalease
Elizabeth M
John McAlease
Mia Maria
Georges Smith
David Stewart
West Penn Depot
Famay
Wolff
Fauxk Wolff
New Brighton Road
Eleventh Ward
City
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Barkey
Spacal
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LiitTle
Robert Watkins
Canwary
Wesh Goods Department
Hauch's
Fifth Ave
Hood
Hood's Gate
Eam Nermane
CL Hood
Lewell Mas
Ben
Pittsburg Era
Ohio
Jersey
Jos
Hans & Co
Fifth Avenue
A.ornblum
Optician
J. P. Smith
Wash Goods Department
Anderson
American Zephyrs
Etoile du Nord
Mwfsu
Honows & Hacker
Robert Holland
Mifflin
Robert H. Stevenson
Mary E. Armstrong
Arbauah
Chas Pfeifer
Smithfield
Prie C. White
Een
Resta
Oold Good
Workmen
Federal St
Marty Risers
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Wood Street
N. Panna
Ode Enep Stevenson & CO
Sixth AV
Jat
James M. Fullerton
Oolewisu
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Lewis
Morris H. Danziger
Danziger
Shoenberg
Sixth Street
Penn Ave
Pittsen
Brussels
Hopper Bros. & CO
Bet
Ogiock
Wm, Semple’s
Jain
Stige
Hamburg
Colitain
Federal Street
O.mcclintock & CO
McClintock
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