Peculiar Venango county divorce case shocks Berks county
A Venango county divorce case involving Dr Benjamin Nice from Berks County features alleged desertion, a swift out of state decree, and a bigamy arrest after his wife challenges the divorce. The matter, tied to a Reading bigamy charge, drew local attention as the case moved to argument court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crry
Venango County
Benjamin Nice
Berks County
Florida
Reading
Nice
Evans
Franklin
Asubpens
Shore
Pu.tor
Ohio Favors the Fair Opposes Springer Free Wool Bill
In Cotentous Ohio legislative action the House wants an extra 45,100 of a 100,000 appropriation for the World's Fair exhibit and fixes the Director General’s salary. A memorial to Chicago’s Ohio Building would cost up to 25,000 and later move to Columbus. Senate moves for 5,000,000 more to promote the Exposition. wool growers and Republicans demand debate and protest against the wool bill.
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Cotennrus
Ohio
Chicago
Columbus
Senate
McMahen
United States
Congress
Oho
Southard
Union
Death of James Miller. homicide ruled in Yellow Creek
Investigation shows James Miller died from an assassin's wound after his body was found in Yellow Creek. Initially believed to be a bridge fall due to intoxication, Miller was a boss miner who carried a roll of bills before leaving. A pursuers hunt the suspected killer.
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Amaser
March
James Miller
Yellow Creek
Philadelphia License Court Reports Applications
The License Court in Philadelphia opened with 20 retail license filings and 563 wholesale applications. In 1891, 5,308 retail licenses were sought with 125 percent granted, and 613 wholesale licenses were applied for last year with 38 granted.
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Philadelphia
PriaDeLrals
Child Dies in Maple Syrup Accident
A child from the Leathers family near Bairdstown, Maple County, was scalded when a kettle of boiling syrup toppled into the pot. Rescue efforts failed and the child died shortly after the accident occurred on a farm in the Firplay district.
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Bollea
Livi
Bairdstown
Caples P
Governor appoints new Erie County Coroner
Governor Pattison named Dr. Louis B. Baker as Coroner of Erie county to replace D. A. Henricks who fled with another man's wife last November.
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Haverseves
Pattison
Louis B. Baker
Erie County
D. A. Henricks
Postoffice Robbery Probe in Falleffort Advances
Special Postoffice Inspector Dickson continues days of inquiry into a past robbery at Falleffort postoffice. Postmistress Miss Gibson reported about 14 dollars in money and six other items stolen but declines to file a department claim. The investigation proceeds with no new arrests announced.
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Falleffort
Dickson
Miss Gibson
Constansines
Edinboro Normal School Principal Sought in Court
Prof. B A Cooper faced a bill in equity to reinstate him as principal after trustees barred him. Teachers claimed neglect by trustees and poor dormitory conditions causing illness while students supported Cooper urging restraint of upheaval. Trustees swore Cooper was unjustly discharged and sought injunction against removal. The hearing closed as Cooper collapsed from stress.
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Ente, Pa
Sperial
B. A. Cooper
Edinboro Normal School
Cooper
Thoro
Dog Show Opens in Pittsburgh With Big Show of St Bernards
Sullivan and Corbett representatives head to New York as Duquesne Kennel Club hosts a major dog show in Pittsburgh. Large entries include St Bernards from Maryland and local dogs, with Great Danes, German Alums, and greyhounds. Judging starts about 9 50 morning and Prof Burton's trick dogs perform if weather allows.
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Penn Avenue
Duquesne Kennel Club
Reed
Boggs
Lettell
St. Bernards
Atchess Kennel
Poughkeepsie
Pittsburg
Rupert
Altonette
Ellen
Contoosook
Ladywyn
Maryland
Herbert Hostetter
James Pratt
Rom Ieee
W. H. Shephard
Brooklyn
J. B. Vandergrift
St. Bernard
John Davidson
Monroe
Mich
John
Miss Whitney
George Raper
Sheffield
Eng
New York
Burton
Preacher Comments on Emotion and Morality in Drama
Rev. T. N. Borle urged balance locating emotion in drama versus moral core, arguing stage cannot convert souls and a drunkard may see himself in scenes. Carnegie Free Library received life sized portraits of Andrew and Thomas Carnegie and others, as well as a Rose Osborne Company substitute for Julia Marlowe engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Andrew
Thomas M. Carn
Ted
Pittsburg
Lib Association
H. C. Frick
W. R. Jones
Homestead
Edgar Thomson
Rose Osborne Company
Grand Oase
Julia Marlowe
Scanlan
Wheeling Boy Dies After Lockjaw From Jump Rope Event
The 10 year old son of Rev. John Davis of Mason near Wheeling died today after a jump rope contest worsened into a lockjaw case. He beat peers in a longest jump on Saturday then fell ill yesterday and could not speak or rise. A physician diagnosed tetanus and the child died this afternoon. Local doctors report the case as without precedent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrretiner
John Davis
Mason
Wheeling
Davis
Westerday
Sreneten
McKeesport Speakeasies Targeted. College Students Acquitted
Two McKeesport speakeasies were raided Sunday night. Westminster College students charged with criminal assault were all acquitted. A Lima C exposing bogus draft schemes targets banks nearby. Jostin Bratt of Leechburg advocates Dalzell for Senator and pays for re‑election of Senator Quay.
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McKeesport
Tiffin
O. McKeefront
Westminster College
Lima
Frank & Lavnaca
Akron Jewelers
Thomas McCade
Canton
Jostin G. Bratt
Leechburg
Dalzell
Quay
People Coming and Going in Pittsburgh Area Travel Notes
The item lists numerous travelers and arrivals at local hotels. Names include Georice in Chicago, George B. Hill in from New York, S L Mestrezat at the Monongahela House, Sol Sehoyer and Captain Murdock bound for Philadelphia, John W. Norton at the Schlosser, C C Cook and wife at the Anderson, John A. Wilson of Franklin, L B Long of Brookville, A L Morrison of Ashtabula, ex Senator N E Whittaker and wife bound for Washington, Captain J J Vandergrift and family sailing for Florida, and General A J Warner en route to New York. Also present are W A ONeill at the Anderson taken ill, and other figures such as Marn, L Boucherle, Harry Catey, and D Gray at the Duquesne. Additional names include Mshlon Chance, John Eaton, John S Jackson, Nat Holmes, Harry Darlington, ex Mayor Fulton, A M Byers, P F B Shaffer, C G Stewart, Phillip Carrier, Rev Mr Vlad, and notes on property in Tennessee.
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Georice
Chicago
George B. Hill
New York
S L. Mestrezat
Uniontown
Monongahela House
Sol Sehoyer
Captain Murdock
P' Phia
John W. Norton
Duquesne Theater
Schlosser
C. C. Cook
Canton
John A. Wilson
Franklin
Anderson
L. Benton Long
Brookville
A. L. Morrison
Ashtabula
Seventh Avenue Hotel
N. E. Whittaker
Wheeling
Eastern Express
Washington
J. J. Vandergrift
Florida
Iour
W. A. O'Neil
General A. J. Warner
Marn
L. B. Boucherle
Youngstown
Harry Catey
Steubenville
D. &. Gray
Columbus
Union One
Duquesne
Mshlon Chance
Tariff League
Republican Nationalmittees
John Eaton
Oil Well Supply Company
John 5. Jackson
Nat Holmes
Harry Darlington
Fulton
A. M. Byers
P. FB. Shaffer
C. G. Stewart
Clara
Brazil
Phillip Carrier
Vlad
Kingston
St. James
Carrier
Tennessee
A Cranes Objection to Pittsburg Center Field Seats
A reader protests Pittsburg Baseball Club plan to erect center field seats charging 33 cents and 3% cents for uncovered space. He argues the center field location will not draw crowds and calls fifty cents too high for viewing a pennant-winning club.
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the Dispatch
Pitwburg Baseball Club
Sion
Oye
Pittsburg
Sullivan Issues Ultimatum to Mitchell in Fight Words
Chicago dispatch reports John L. Sullivan declares he means business and will fight only under terms he accepts. He says he will not let "horse-shoers" draft articles and will sign only if Olympic Club terms suit him. He pledges to retire after the bout if settled.
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Youk
Chicago
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Mitchell
Corbett
Iympic Club
Olympic Club
Johnson
Erie Fans Upset by C D White Baseball Scheme
Erie enthusiasts blame C D White head of the Eastern and Spalding agent for feigned ties during a Rochester conference last week. He allegedly misled Erie to raise $5 for relocation to a wealthier city, then ignored demands when shipments disappointed. White now says no city will admit concessions the league cannot grant.
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Rochester
Erie
C.D. White
Spalding
Mr. White
Eric
Corbett and Sullivan Backers Set to Sign Articles Today
Local sportsmen discuss the Sullivan Corbett bout with many predicting a Sullivan win while others call it a possible Waterloo. Wakely telegraphed Sullivan about the route of the alliance and Dick Roche offered a $100 bet against Corbett. Corbett plans to be at the appointed place between 1 and 8 tomorrow with Wakely ready.
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John L. Sullivan
James Corbett
Sullivan
Wakely
Dick Roche
Corbett
Mitchell
Slavin
John
Western League signs batch of ten four contracts
The Western League reports 104 contracts in hand for eight clubs, with16 more by mail and likely similar inflows tomorrow. Additions listed include Washington catcher E Sutcliff, Charles Campeanu of Albany, East Ellsworth Cunningham, Lebanon fielder Joseph Daley, Troy catcher M H Shine, Denny Fitzgerald of Athletics, and several others from Cincinnati, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, St Paul, Louisville, North Pacific, Omaha, and Washington Association teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campeanu
Albany
East Ellsworth
Pittsburg
J. A. Newell
James McGarr
Denver
Jim Shinnies
Louisville
Frank G. Ward
Dave Rowe
Omaha
Pat Rollins
Washington Association
Ives and Schaefer Set for Central Music Hall Billiard Showdown
Frank Ives and Jacob Schaefer prepare for a title match at Central Music Hall honoring a Brunswick trophy. Ives leads in weekly averages with several 100 plus runs, while Schaefer posts strong 600 point game scores and high runs, signaling a tight race for the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Jacob Schaefer
Frank Ives
Central Music Hall
Brunswick-Balke Coffender Company
Schaefer
Napoleon
Ives
Schacter
Hina
Anson's Colts Fall Again In Hot Springs Game
Mortraines, Ark., March 4. Anson's Colts were defeated by a picked team in raw cold weather with only four spectators. Hawley pitched creditably for the visitors, while McAleer Beckley and Baldwin starred for Anson. Gumbert has recovered and Pittsburgh players plan to leave for Florida to join Ward's forces.
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Mortraines
Ark
Anson
Colts
Hawley
Wisconsin
McAleer
Beckley
Baldwin
Gumbert
Pittsburg
Joyce
Ward
Florida
Hanlon
Chicago
Chi
Rs Cage
Chicago, 4; Picked, 2. Home Tine Hah Daan, McAleer. Three Base hits—McAleer
Haldwin
Perea
Hoenn
Cooney
Mididge
Picie
Luby
Meakin
Race results and social notes from the dog show
The report covers race results at the track with multiple furlong events and placements. It also notes Miss Anna Whitney and companions arriving in town to attend the dog show at the Monongahela House with interest from other local ladies.
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Anna Whitney
C. A.goodenow
A. G. Chandler
Lancaster
Mase
A. P. Kelly
Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels
The list names Pittsburg residents staying at New York hotels on March 14 including Co. E Livingston Grand Union A W Mellon Hoffman C Miller Hotel Normandie J C Reed St James Hotel G H Singer Hotel Imperial A P Breele Metropolitan J W Stevenson Sinclair J R Buen Metropolitan J Cavanagh S Hotel W Georgenk Sweeneys T J Kelly Union Square Miss Kelly Union Square J Ries Sweeney's Hotel P E Richmond Gilsey House G W Blair Fifth Avenue.
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New York
Canadians Seek International Match With Pittsburg Team
The Canadian officials in Toronto asked President Goodwyn for a date with Pittsburg in a potential international contest. The Canadians view Pittsburg as strong and exciting. A Pittsburgh Cricket Club meeting selected a team for a Newcastle rematch with backs W Powell and T Attwell, halves J Potts and B Buick, and others.
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Toronto
Goodwyn
Pittsburgs
Brangen
Saveaumen
Pittsburg Cricket Club
New Castle
Tonal
Attwe Ae
W. Powell
T. Attwell
J. Potts
Buick
J. Attyooss
Waldren
J. O'Brien
J. Wardle
J. McEwan
J. Matthews
Bain
McKeesport A A May Enter County League
County Council President Barbour asked the McKeesport Athletic Association to enter a ball team into the County League. The association met Sunday evening and decided to lease facilities at McKeesport, but will not proceed until the McKeesport club’s intentions are clear. A committee was formed to discipline players amid frigid Erie weather.
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Barbour
McKeesport Athletic Association
McKeesport
Pees
B and O Branch Rumored for Nine Mile Run Route
Rumor swirls that the Baltimore and Ohio plans a branch from the Monongahela river up Nine-Mile Run to Wilkinsburg. Superintendent Holbrook and Chief Clerk Welsh deny knowledge and doubt the report. If built the line would be about two miles long and reach the Hampton coal works. The Iviana road currently handles the coal.
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
Monongahela River
Wilkinsburg
Holbrook
Welsh
Hampton Coal Works
Ivania
Wells to Attend AAU Meeting in Washington Tonight
John A. Wells from the East End G8 sails for Washington this evening to join the Atlantic division AAU meeting. East End Gymnasium members have tasked him to secure a local AAU championship and bring back successful events for the town, hoping to host 15 competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wells
East End
Washington
A.A. U
East E Gymnasium
Mr. Wells
Swordsmen's Club Forming By Local Youths
A number of young men in the city plan to organize a swordsmen's club. They aim to practice swordsmanship without conflicting with any existing schools or institutions. Soor Secoville, a principal organizer, leads the effort.
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Soor
Secoville
Is Block
Local Sprinter Myr Tip Attracts Attention
A brief note highlights Myr Tip, a local sprinter from this place, with interest from Martin Wants Rees Branpoon in March amid special developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Rees
TENNY IN BAD SHAPE
A March report quotes trainer Snip Donovan and jockey Billy Donohue about the famous race horse Tenny. Forelegs are described as rough and swollen, with weights around 950 pounds. The horse is reportedly starved of oats and hay to control fever, while remaining inactive in the stable.
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Yew Yous
David Pulsifer
Tenny
Billy" Donohue
Donovan
Kerrick
Polic
Baseball Notes and Talent Talks Across Leagues
The column reports on John Berger weighing options with Memphis and Boston clubs, delaying Western League plans, and potential signings for St Louis. It notes Buckenberger arranging a Fort Wayne game, Brooklyn’s three Western League pitchers, and Kennedy’s status. It also mentions Boston directors, Matt Clarkson, and various sport happenings including wrestling in Pensacola and boxing challenges in California.
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St. Louis
O' Brien
Buckenberger
Ft. Wayne
Brooklyn
Stern
Hart
Kennedy
Byrne
Ece
Brooklyn Cuo
Len Buckenberger
Come
Bruxg
Brooks Club
von der AE
Darby
J. M. Thomas
Feet Townsend Ash
Cleveland
Pitts
Kid
Hettger
Coxan
Boston
Kelly
New York
Kel
John B. Day
Walter Spalding
Sheally
River News and Notes Louisville Items
River conditions and local traffic report from Louisville dated March 14 note water levels on the Ohio and Green rivers and coal movements. Buckeye State departed for Memphis. Grace Morris left for Salt River. Tom Dodsworth and Joe Walter returned from Pitburg with coal. Ohio expected up from Memphis tonight. other departures listed for Cincinnati Evansville Tell City Carrollton and Big Kanawha.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Buckeye
Memphis
Ohio
Strecker
Green River
Grace Morris
Salt River
Tom Dodsworth
Joe Walter
Iken
Pitbourg
Town of Coal
Cincinnati
Fleetwood
Evansville
Tell City
Carrollton
Big Kanawha
Pittsburg Coal Run Boosts Cincinnati Trade
In Cincinnati March 14 business at the Coal Exchange is brisker as Pittsburg coal runs keep supply steady and prices show improvement. Operations among coal operators report better conditions than in years past with demand up and markets stabilizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg Coal
Cincinnati
Coal Exchange
Pittsburicea
River Gauge Readings Show Falling Levels
Upper Gauges indicate the Allegheny River at 7 feet and dropping. Barometer and thermometer readings suggest clear, cold conditions at Browseville and Elver while the river at 4 PM stands at 2.2 feet and steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Junction
Crear
Wanhnes
Lelver
Weather Brews Cold and Rising Waters Across Centers
Fragmented reports show rising river levels and cold, cloudy conditions across multiple cities. Observations list temperatures and water heights with several lines noting departures and bridge dangers along the Mississippi and Ohio regions.
Great Auction Sale At Wilmerding Morris Mitchell NYC Clothiers
Purchases from the Wilmerding Morris Mitchell sale on White Street New York include 500 men s worsted suits plain blacks checks and plaids in cassimere sacks and castaways with former prices up to 9 now offered on the main floor and 280 boys pleated suits sizes 4 to 15 cassimere and other fabrics plus 400 more boys suits and various men s pants shirts and underwear at discounted values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSE
Cox
Dezen
Cee
Ecedens
Unclear OCR Snippet on Temperature and Measurements
Fragmentary text lists maximum and minimum temperatures with garbled words and stray markings. No readable names, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a proper news item.
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Law
Lockjaw
Springer Free
Eloper
Oeare
Dougall
Sullivan and Corbett
Thayer
George McKinney
Salem
Chicago Kennels
Prise
Carnegie
Corbett’s and Sullivan
Ives and Schaefer
Hot Springs
Guttenbourg
Gouttexpans
Ste Fartensi
Waremere
Na Eso
Little Minute
Tony
Miss Olive
Vaucluse
Thief
Fuor
Panway
Rantercas
Fario Gier
Legan
Strategem
Thee
Dizile Fist
War
Rancocas
Sir Fi Glasstone
Vas
Khaftan
Blackburn
Miss Anna Whitney
M’keesporl
Ears, Pa
Swordsmen's Club
Branpoon
Myrtip
Tay
Berger
John Berger
Wager Selee
M&s
Clarkson
Cambridge
Co. W. Williams
Axtell
Arlexton
Ict
Tomson
Menfeot Serchell
John L. . H. Kramer
Lew Law
Monarch Billiard Hall
Pensacola
Fla
Jose A Barry
Albert Lawrence York
Detroit Athletic
John Sweeney
Dtoree
Codd
Cap. Clark
L. H. Jones
Jones
Nemmeck
Americas
Danny
River News and Notes
Evassville
Elver
Andes
Ben Hur
Parkersburg
Aemersburg
Hudson
Little
Oa Point
Wight
Orleans
Non Atches
Providence
New Orleans
Alge
Fevy
Beaittburg
Kansas
Burnham
Liebig
Scott's Ee
Danner
Asthalter
Delavan
Jayne
Nestle’s
Swift
Carter
Beecham
McLane
Seneeene
Osseee
Wampole
Warner
Dollard
Horsford
Ayer
Allecock
Belladona
Benson
Hostetter’s Bitters
Kennedy’s Medical
Regia
McGill
Shaker
Fleishman
Wuaver
Pennsylvania
And
Ines
Champaane
Michigan
Minnesota
Baltimore
Kdam
Amsterming
York
Cameliis
H. J. Luxon's
Market Street
Arnheim
McIntosh-Huntington Co
ST. Jacobs
Vowel
Mane
Mie
Dennis
Moody Fi
Chain Hobinsor
Graniteville
Mass
St Jacobs
Lowell
Robinson
St. Jacob O
George C. Osgood
LOK Perth
Herman Schwaygel
Sherer
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