Madman uses drink to end life and harms wife and child
At Unionrows on March 9 J W Harmony, a glass cutter, drenched his wife with carbon oil and tried to burn her alive before slashing his throat. He died soon after, reportedly driven by years of heavy drinking. The piece also notes the manslaughter verdict in the Grindstone case against John Sappo, a Slav who killed his brother while drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionrows
J. W. Harmony
Harmonys
Harmony
John Sappo
Frank
Grindstone
Petitions for Pardons Move for Mellon and Porter
Beaver Valley special edition reports petitions and about 800 signatures have been sent to the Harrisburg Board of Pardons for Mellon and Porter, jailed for libel in the Quay-Ster case. The Board will review the petition on March 22 as health concerns rise. Porter’s lung condition worsens with confinement and illness in his family adds to his hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver
Messrs
Mellon
Porter
Quay-Ster
Recorder of the Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Beaver Valley
World’s Fair bids exceed state building limit
Bids opened for Pennsylvania’s World’s Fair building surpassed the $75,000 limit by a wide margin with an average around $1,000. The lowest bid stood at $79.71, prompting the architect to revise interior plans to meet the $75,000 ceiling. Bidders will be invited to bid again on the revised plans next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lonsdale
The
World’s Fair Commission
State Building
Chicago
A Queer Character Found Dead at Parkersburg Stables
Elihu Davis aged 60 once held county offices and was a prominent citizen. After his wife, a former school teacher, died he lost self respect and lived on charity, sleeping in a log cabin then stables. exposure and hunger are thought to have killed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Elihu Davis
Fair Ground
Davis
Braddock Council Oath Question Sparks Constitutional Debate
Brappace March 9 special notes a challenge to the oath of Burgess-elect Aten and the three new council members. The dispute centers on whether W A Holland a notary public properly administered the oath under 1851 law requiring judicial officers for such acts. A legal anomaly risks the council’s legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brappace
Braddock
Aten
W. A. Holland
Two True Bills Filed Against Butler County Bank Cashier
Corcora March 9 Special The grand jury returned two true bills against Cashier Hoyt of the defunct Butler County Bank for embezzlement. E F Hays and H C Litinger are the prosecutors and will be tried next week Tyrone Eyes New County proposal Hexrinepox March 9 Special The plan to form a new county from parts of Huntingdon Blair and Center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcora
Hoyt
Butler County Bank
E. F. Hays
H. C. Litinger
St Es Ely
Huntingdon, Blair and
Center
County Boundaries Face Scrutiny Amid Contested Plans
In Tyrone county seat discussions a proposed new county faces contention with officials denying unanimous popular support. The article questions the projectors motives and the feasibility of redrawing territorial lines.
Policeman Arrested on Robbery Charge in Warren Play
Robert Foster a nine year Warren police officer was arrested on a robbery charge and sent back there. He claims malice and says the case relates to a friend from Pittsburg who lost $100 to poker players. Foster wore uniform en route to Butler to start a new police job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Crry
Robert Foster
Warren
Foster
Pittsburg
Zee
Butler
Oil man travels from Warren to Pittsburg robbed of cash
Thomas Loan, formerly an oil producer now living in Pittsburg, spent a week in Warren and left with 175 dollars. At the station he was robbed of 150 dollars as his wife lay dying. Ex-policeman Robert Foster, intoxicated, looted and fled but was captured at Oil City and brought to Warren to stand trial this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
March
Thomas Loan
Pittsburg
Robert Foster
Oil City
Creamery Proprietors Die Leaving Farmers in Lurch
Peters and Miller owners of the Sycamore creamery in Illinois have died. Their deaths leave local farmers owing about $1,000 in unsettled accounts and unpaid coop obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruerros
Peters
West Virginia and Ohio News Roundup Involving Crimes and Finance
A West Virginia railroad charter is noted alongside police corruption claims in Canton and jail break attempts. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad posts a record $70 million mortgage with Central Trust. Fires hit a farmer’s hay stacks in Washington county, and a bridge project in Wheeling nears completion at a cost around $150,000. A priest and editor from New Holland vanishes and returns, while a slander suit in Smithfield ends with $75 verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Simpson M.E
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Central Trust Company of New York
Marrtin Crear
Washington County
Weeeltxg
Wheeling Creek
Martin Regn
Alexander Chappell
Little Washington
Andrew Crookham
Alexander Kelly
McKeesport
Crookham
Elwen Barnes
Rochester
Esa Oe
As Rhodes
Mahoningtown
Cas Nier
As “Cedar
Ro Ross
Lop Ross
Broken Nosed
York
Winter Ebards
John SN. Hammond
Smithfield Township
Steubenville
Barcos
Hammond
Barena
E. B. Lewis
New Holland
Columbus
Johnson
Mevie
Fire losses mount across several cities in a single report
The Fire Record details damage at multiple sites including London Latham's timber yard and pote factory, Boston Mission church on Tremont street with $150,000 loss, Westmoreland County home destroyed by trespasser fire, Caledonia store and Dr Corbett office losses totaling $10,000 with $6,000 insured, and a six story Chicago building at 195 Michigan Avenue with $125,000 loss. Major occupants included Chicago Paste Company American Fruit Company Costello Company and George O Berne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mission
Tremont Street
Chrch
Redemptionist Fathers
Origin
Grapeville
Westmoreland County
J. H. Brown
Caledonia
R. Cochran & Co
W. K. Corbett
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Chicago Paste Company
American Fruit Company
Costello Company
Chocolate Manufactu
George O' Berne
Westinghouse to Supply 200 Motors for Street Railways
Westinghouse Electric Company yesterday signed a contract with a Western syndicate to furnish 200 motors for street railways. The deal was struck at the Duquesne with C C Upham F W Little and J M Atkin of Lincoln Nebraska serving as Lincoln Street Railway agents. The gentlemen also have interests in street roads in Fort Wayne and Evansville. The contract is one of the largest the company has secured in years. Motors will be used on cars in the three towns mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric Company
Western
Duquesne
C. C. Upham
F. W. Little
J. M. Atkin
Linco) Neb
Lincoln
Lincoln Street Railway
Senay
Ft. Wayne
Evansville
Wetnathon
Retail Note from Joan Roberts on Liberty Street
A fragment notes Joan Roberts of 719 and 721 Liberty Street inviting shoppers to view goods available in the city. The message appears as a brief advertisement or notice about local retail offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Roberts
Liberty St
Arnheim's Auction Sale Guarantees Every Horse You May Bid
The notice states that at Arnheim's auction sale all horses are guaranteed and buyers need not be a judge to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim
Green wallpaper shades featured at John 8 Roberts store
Local ad announces a display of green wallpaper shades at the Roberts store located at 719 and 721 by street, head of Wood. It promotes a suction sale on March 16 at 102 with emphasis on quality and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Peace Likely in Amateur Athletes Dispute
Directors of the Local Club Mest discuss the 25 Cent Matter and report a likely peace with the Amateur Athletes. The AAU board may seat Manhattan Athletic Club, amend board representation to three members per association, and mail vote may confirm the change. Wells of End Gyms to attend the Atlantic division meeting with 2 or 3 delegates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mest
AA. U
Manhattan Athletic Club
Seventh Regiment
Manhattan
Wells
Fitzsimmons Denies Quitting as Fallon Attacks
New Orleans reports Bob Fitzsimmons angrily refutes Fallon’s claim that he quits under punishment. He asserts Maher’s blows were tough but not unhandleable, and challenges Fallon to prove the charge in the ring. Fitzsimmons boasts diamonds from his victory and will travel to New York by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orteans
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Fallon
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Mes
Fallon
New York
Bob
GYMS ANNOUNCE EXTENDED ENTRIES FOR CONTESTS
The East End Gyms extend entry deadlines to Saturday the 18th for contests to be held on the Tith. Boxing is added at 146 Iba and rope climb draws six entries already with more promised. Events include fencing, wrestling, jumps, and boxing with a gold medal offered for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Eddie Reilly
Isis
Ie Vaule
Rapace
Ibe
O. M. Coulter
E. E.G. Cc
25 Cent Seats At Local Ball Club
Local directors met at Exposition Park to discuss 2 cent seats and handed the decision to the Ground Committee. New seats likely to be built in deep center field for about 1000 fans, with final word soon. Miller and Bierbauer show improved condition after winter and rowing exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Kerr
Miller
Bierbauer
Erie
New Class for Scullers March 9 Planned
Strong support for forming a new senior scullers class in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh promises better chances for amateur oarsmen who have won intermediate races. The proposal outlines four classes juniors intermediates seniors and championships with noted skiffs and rowers Hedley Hawkins Bergen and Higgins highlighted as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boates
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Trey
Hedley
Hawkins
Bergen
Higgins
Track results and pace notes from Guttenburg and nearby tracks
Report covers March 9 racing at Guttenburg and Gurrenzano with multiple six furlong, one mile races. Winners include alx and Asrael with second places for Opal, Marie Lovell, Siir George Tartad, and Coldstream. times cited and event context noted. Brooklyns defeat Tampas 9 to 0 in second game with field and batting performance summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenburg
Gurrenzano
Alx
Opal
Rey del Mar
Jay
Coldstream
Marty
Biz
Ocata
Brooklyns
Tampas
Terry
Dooley
First Kite Shaped Track To Rise At Missouri Fair
Brooklyn race course builder Seth Griffin begins work on a new kite shaped track for the Missouri State Fair Association. The design removes the loop at the small end and promises a novel, first of its kind course for the city’s athletic club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SzpaLia
Seth Griffin
Brooklyn
BK. Y
Missouri State Fair Association
Schuylkill Navy Field Tournament Draws Teams
A field tournament organized by the Schuylkill Navy will feature competitors drawn from members of the American egos. The event plans to showcase rowing clashes among clubs aligned with the Philadelphia area group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylkill Navy
Beckley Stars In Exhibition Between Chicago Club and Visiting Pros
Beckley leads a fast paced ball exhibition in Beckley Arkansas as Chicago club faces a picked visiting pro team. Fuller McPhee and Beckley deliver doubles and Beckley belts drives to center. Ewing and McAleer contribute solid defense and Joyce shines at third. A local amateur Glaxener holds the Colts to nineteen runs pitched well, with another game scheduled Friday drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hor Sramps
Anx
March
Chicago
Fuller
McPhee
Beckley
Ewing
McAleer
Joyce
Creas
Glaxener
Colts
Miineton
Beckie
Meekin
Chase Hite
Anson
Glavener
Picie
Duke
J. W. Sumpter
Promising Local Horses in Early Campaign by Schreiber
Adam Schreiber of Allegheny plans to campaign a pacer and a trotter this season. The pacer Red Hat, a 6 year old named by Tom Hal, shows a 2:23 private trial but lacked race success last year. He is entered in a stake at Independence Iowa and aims for races out West. A fast mare with no mark will race on the Grand Circuit, under handler J. Smith of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Schreiber
Allegheny
Schreiber
Red Hat
Tom Hal
Independence
Mitchell moves to challenge Sullivan for 25000 purse
After a tense exchange with Slavin in Toronto Mitchell announced he would fight Sullivan for the 25000 prize in any ring size and location ensuring a fair contest. Slavin vowed to defeat Peter Jackson in London and then return to help Mitchell prepare for Sullivan. If the Ozht plan fails he will challenge the Boston thumper immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
March
Slavin
Mitchell
Sullivan
Peter Jackson
London
America
Ozht
Boston
Chartiers Club Withdraws From County League
The Chartiers ball club will withdraw from the County League due to lack of backing. Efforts will be made to secure Homestead as a replacement, and if unable, Sewickley may be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
Homestead Club
Sewickley
DeOro and Clearwater Win Pool Series in Strnovar Tourney
Strnovar New York March 9 The pool tournament continued with two series DeOro world champion facing Stewart of Binghamton and Clearwater of Ravenna versus Manning DeOro and Clearwater won their matches easily setting up potential finals for the event with local talent in contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strnovar
N. Y
DeOro
Stewart
Binghamton
Clearwater
Ravenna
Manning
Bird shoot near Homestead draws many shooters
A live bird shoot is planned at Whitaker two miles from Homestead on Saturday next. The event starts at 1 PM. Organizers report plenty of birds and a large turnout of shooters is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Homestead
Baseball News Roundup From The Local Scene
Tom Daly signs with the Brooklyn Club. Many players excel at Hot Springs. A New Orleans amateur team beat Ehret. Jimmy Galvin remains tight lipped while working hard. Charley Mitchell may play most exhibition games. Spalding and Day dispute unsettles New York City. Louisville Club to meet again. Pfet uc Goldes under study in Florida with five hits in two games. Tim Berger reports an offer from Memphis and begins training. Fauko Kiln declines to report in Washington age. President Hart notes Louisville opposition to Pfeffer. James Borden hints at Missoula signing and County League play. Temple, Decker, Carroll, Murray, Weill and others named in roster notes. California League announces 165 games in eight-month season. Lorenz buys Pittsburg stock via Tempie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Daly
Brooklyn
Pitrsnine
Hot Springs
Ehret
New Orleans
Jimmy Galvin
Lke
Trojan
Charley Mitchell
J. W. Spalding
New York City
Louisville
Chicago
Pfeffer
James Borden
Missoula
Mont
Wil Soin
N. E. Young
Temple
Ioral Ote
Jourett
George A. Decker
Frank Carroll
William J. Murray
Jacob Weill
Tron City Iron and Steel Company
Mittsburg Cab
Tempie
McKee
H. Sellers McKee
General Sporting Noten W. G. Cummins
A garbled sports note lists various figures and events. Mentions Locan wheelmen organizing a road race and a Jerome Park racing plan for next summer. References to Newsom Jackson versus Slavin, Sullivan and Coburn, and boxing results with Slavin, plus athletics and racing organizational details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Cummins
Furroup
Chicago
Newsom Jackson
Slavin
Tumere
Paebanty
Jerome Park
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Coburn
Willie Winds
List
Manhattan Arts Athletic Ne Club
Ieee
Chicago Herald
McKeysPort
Klrain
East End
Mead
Imacca
P. H. Hacke
Mr. McDougal
Weather update notes Ba1i2Mm ar br 3
Unclear OCR fragment indicates a weather brief with likely codes or shorthand. No identifiable locations dates or figures are readable to form a meaningful item.
NO FEAR OF A FLOOD Rivermen Report Low River Danger
River watchers notes the water at 12 feet rising slowly, unlikely to exceed 14 feet. Rivermen report no flood danger, lower coal markets stocked with prices down, freight light, and many boats moving or preparing for trips to Louisville New Orleans Cincinnati and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Rodgers
Henderson
Lear Boxe
Samuel Reed
Coal Company
Jes. Walton & Co
Sam Clark
Louisville
Jes
Ohn
Cincinnati
Cairo
Rew O & Co
D. B. Williams
Vicksburg
New
McDonald Line
A. Blackmore
Louise
Charleston
Hudson
Baslere
Scotia
Elizabeth
Dr. Greene’s Nervous Restores Health Says Andrew Olney
A reader from Gibson Steuben County New York reports severe nerves left him shattered. After using Dr. Greene’s Nervous he claims rapid improvement to strength and happiness, saying he now feels on a highway to long years of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Andrew H. Olney
Gibson, Steuben Co
New York
Greene
Fourteenth Street
River Notes From Louisville on March 9
Weather is cloudy and cold as the river stands at T feet 2 inches on the falls. The Grace Morris tow heads for the lower coast while the State of Kansas passes up from New Orleans to Cincinnati. Missouri moves downstream to New Orleans and the Harry Brown sails for Pittsburg with a large tow. Cargo for Cattonarch woolen mill valued at 15000 dollars. plus routine vessel movements and crew notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Grace Morris
State of Kansas
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Charles Clark
Harry Brown
James Catt
Famiy
Micka Sabres
Clarksville
Kentucky River
James Guthrie
Fansville
Gauge Readings and Weather Notes Across Towns
Upper Gauges show river levels with L1 feet and rising. Sowaiver feet 3 inches and rising. Brownsville river 12 feet 2 inches and rising with cloudy skies and a 4 P.M. thermometer. Wareren river 2.0 feet with fair mild conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Brownsville
Rivers Rise and Fall Across Major Ports in Mixed Readings
Evansville river at 17 feet 5 inches and falling while Wheeling shows 13 feet and rising. Ports from Parkersburg to Cincinnati report varying levels and conditions. St. Louis and Cairo see rising rivers, with clear and windy skies in some areas and cool, calm in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Wheeling
Las Bay
Charleston
Parkersburg
Andes
Scotia
Louise
Pittsburg
Chane
Wickman
St. Louis
Henry Lowren
Barges
Memphis
Ohio
Cincinnati
Catro
de Ures
Henry M. Stanley
Kanawha
Jobo
Lowns
E. M. Norton
Cairo
Paducah
Tennessee
J. Louis
New Orleans
Vicksburg
City of
Steamer From New York to Majestic and Queenstown
A steamer sails from New York to Majestic and Queenstown with destination New York City and Queenstown noted in the manifest. The brief item confirms outbound passage and travel route among listed harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
New York
Queenstown
Comforts of Home White Goods Sale Prices
A local advertisement touts white goods at deep discounts with a guaranteed minimum 10 percent saving. It lists yardages and items including 27-inch and 42-inch white hemstitched lawns, tucked yokings, plaid nainsooks, india linens, victoria lawns, tucked skirtings, apronettes, dotted Swisses, and black lawns with prices per yard or piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AONE
India
Victoria
Damask Table Linens and Ladies' Suits on Display
Advertises Damask table linens in various widths at prices from 45¢ to $1.25, napkins and towels with quantities and values. Promotes ladies suits from 6.75 to 45 dollars, tea gowns in silk and linen blends, reefers in multiple fabrics and ornament options, with numerous price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R&c
India
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Tre Beaver and
Vanport Street Railway Company
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Canton
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West Chester
Suenirr McCorsicz
Latham
Hexprices & Co
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Fitz
Per Ladelrata
Athletic Com
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Mr. Schreiber
Pacer
Totter
Tom Ryan
Needham
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Rat Ee Cao
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Burdett
W Pican
Evere E. Raymond
National Racing Board
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Brooklyn Bicycle Club
Paris
M. Bouvier
Ohio and
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