Mystery of Young Wright Sexton Special Telegram to the Dispatch
Charles Weakler of Steubenville was found murdered in a wooded ravine near his home after disappearing last Tuesday. The 73 year old, once declared insane, was guardianed by William White. The victim’s son reported long suspected thoughts of self harm. no murder theory supported in early report.
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Suausure
Charles Weakler
Plom Lungren
Pennsylvania
Cate
Epgeway
Wilham Gardner
Warren Road
Iitte
Stoumach
Steubenville Ground Strip Dispute Sparks Prolonged Court Fight
In Steubenville two residents clash over a one foot by nineteen foot strip on Adams street. John Attie sues Patrick Ell Martin to eject him from the land in a case long fought. The jury has repeatedly disagreed, favoring the defendant by narrow margins. The land’s value has already been leveraged as the suit drags on. Erskine and Thompson represent the plaintiff.
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Steubenville
March
Adams Street
John Attie
Patrick Ellmartin
Pay
Erskine & Thompson
Body of Wright Sexton Found After Disappearance
The body of 13 year old Wright Sexton of Strothers was found in a river near Yornas Towns after he disappeared on December 16. Authorities say the body drifted under bushes as a vigorous search continued without success until the find. The parents expressed relief that the mystery is solved and the prospect of further questioning ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Sexton
Yornas
Father seeks damages after son's death in mine incident
A Scranton note reports two civil suits in the probate office. James Dondiog sues Pennsylvania Coal Co for 16000 claiming his son was crushed between cars due to company carelessness. John Dougherty seeks 100 from Greenwood Coal Co alleging burns from a gas explosion caused by the mine's negligence.
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Scranton
James Dondiog
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunning
John Dougherty
Greenwood Coal Company
Satchel with Twenty Silver Dollars Found in Flood Debris
A satchel likely belonging to a lady was found in a flood debris hole. Coins scattered around the scene drew a crowd as residents speculated on ownership with no clear answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss
Emperors anger and financial shocks dominate Crosstown Dispatch
Yesterday’s Dispatch glossed broad European events and local upheavals. Key items include William blunt reaction to Paris treatment, Baring family financial downfall, Schliemann works edited by widow, and the Gordon Cumming scandal amid military review.
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William
Paris
Baring
Schliemann
Gordon. Cumming
Bismarck
Reichstag
Ashmead-Bartlett
Gladstone
Moscow
San Domingo
London
B'nai Israel Congregation Seeks Healing After Rift
Tension at B'nai Israel at Third Avenue and Grant Street led to Rabbi Levitz being asked to resign amid a dispute with Vice President Reuben Miller. A peace committee was authorized to heal differences and unite members.
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B’nai Israel
Reuben Miller
Levitz
Third Avenue
Grant Street
Pepost
Virginia the Bonanza of the Future
A promotional prospectus extols Virginia as a coming iron district with vast mineral and agricultural resources. It invites readers to obtain maps reference books and pamphlets from agents of the Norfolk and Western Rail Road in Boston New York and Washington or from the Virginia General Office at Ike Virginia.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Washington Street
Boston
Broadway
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Ike
Corsets Offered in Variety at Rosenbaum & Co
Fine sateen corsets priced 80c and $1, plus Madame Foy's improved model and popular American and French makes. Boxes slightly soiled but corsets in stock worth up to $125 in value, advertised as the cheapest at Rosenbaum & Co.
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Madame Foy
Rosenbaum & Co
Special rent lists aid home hunters in this paper
Monday and Thursday listings showcase affordable items at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue stores. New dresses and mantles offer seven styles with stripes checks and plains colors. Special sale includes dress trimmings and linoleums at Cox’s and Groetzinger’s Penn avenue locations starting March 2 for one week.
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Plains
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Cox’s
Mins Groetzinger
Mwso
Jos, Horse & Co
Affordable piano sale through club financing plan
A Pittsburgh area piano club offers high quality pianos at wholesale prices via flexible payments. Members may pay cash or down payments with monthly installments or as low as one dollar per week to receive delivery soon. The program claims exclusive rights and invites inquiries at 137 Federal Street Allegheny or by circular from manager Alex Ross.
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Federal Street
Allegheny
Wet Linoleum Sale and Various Notices of March 1891
The page advertises a one week sale of linoleum flooded by jute water offered at half price with bulk quantities available. It also lists multiple notices including obituaries and funeral announcements for residents in Allegheny City and nearby areas, with dates in early March 1891 and details on residence and services. It mentions linen imports and furnishings from vendors on Penn Avenue.
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Epw
Aep
Amann
Cabotway
Southside
Peter Amann
Austin
James Austin
Crawford Street
Breed
Chicago
da R. Breed, Jr
David R
Mary E. Crow
North Bend
Epward B. Crow
Donnelly
New York City
Rosenta
Charles Donnelly
Sacred Heart Church
East End
Mosday
Ee Sunes
So la
Mia
Mary Gunning
Butter Pike
Etna
Torspar
Alvin
M Sol
Atcoham
John
Mary Galvin
Feneral
Brereton Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
Mospary
Glover
Ptarob
James Glover
Heck
Raymonp Heck
John and
Minoie Heck
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny City
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Mystery OF
Young Wright Sexton
Stebborn
Soha
Buits
Johnstown
Youngstown
Farmers’ Alliance
Seversl
Hustington
Edward Jackson
Siace
Jackson
Loran County
Kentucky
Onin
United States Army
Pacial
Alliaaxce
Mareh L—Leroy South
Boces & Bran
Pon Borne & Co
Europe
Legislative Insurance
Byrnes
Marie Prescott
Reed
House
Havemyers
Sucar
Gibson
Whiskey Trust
Hearst
California
Indiana
Davis
Braddock
Quay
Senate
Blair
China
Este
South Dakota
Cape Mace
Civil Service Commission
Canada
Mol
Defiance
Voorhees
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Wherry
West
Neeb
Criminal Court
Annie Travis
Mercy Hospital
Koch
Stowe
Carnegie Library
Carne de Bros
James Ward
Granite State Association
John B. Copeland
Parnassus
John J. O'Riley
William Tann Brewery
Leechburg
Apollo
Joint Legislative Committee On
Virginia
Coming Iron District
United States
Corect Bargains
Reuters
Hood
The
Everett Piano
Mwsu
Schloup
Larimer Avenue
Hroid Street
Jacon Schloup
Spencer
Spencer Avenue
Twenty-first Ward
Joseph Spencer
Bstafford
William H. Stafford
Wandless
Sarah Agnes
James A
Annie Wandless
Bigelow Street
Frankstown
Twenty-third Ward
Walker
Ann Street
Frasers
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Llm
A. M
B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
deMilmwr
Leeds
Abo Ord
Eastqhn R
A. Murdoch
Pittsburg
Insurance Co
North America
William L. Jones
Pate Avenge
Obn
Thomson
Wm. T. Adair
James Little
August Amm
Wattles & Sheafer
Fifth Avenue
T. M. Latimer
Federal ST. 45
South Diamond ST
Stanley
KNOX
Reveaber
Tress & Co
A. J. White
Gooksey
Robert Heath
Wood St
N. B
Eees
India
America
Keech
Credit House
Marseilles
Mhi
OLS Dells CH
Liberty ST. Des
Fifth Ave
Jelip
Heminway's Silks
Ecclesiastica
Japan
Market St. Mh
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny, PA
WM. HH. Alghin
Lairp’s
L. Goldsmit & Bro
Btc
Liberty ST
Laird's Shoe Stores
Wanamaker & Brown
Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
State Line
Londonderry
Belfast
Dubli Mee Liver Ears
Der
Fulda
Basie
Spree
Erra
Aller
Ems
Sat
Havel
Turs
Southam
Wrasse
Utschef
S. S CO
Express St Orth Pton
la Ing
Ender
LLOYD
Rue
Jane
Elbe
Eider
York
Southampton
Bremen
Southampton Docks
Arriy
United States Mail
Glasgow
Travelers’ Center
MCN E & CO
Dati aCe
Hite
di Bresawass
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