Heidelberg College Faces Crisis Over New Chancellor
Heidelberg College in Tirris Ohio confronts upheaval as Dr Kost is named Chancellor replacing long time leader Dr Williard. The decision threatens a $125,000 museum gift and a planned university expansion, causing resignations and fear the college’s future usefulness may be impaired.
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Tirris
Heidelberg College
The
Reformed Church
Kost
University of Florida
Williard
Balding
Miners Strike Expands in Port Royal District
March 24 report from Yough district shows 22 miners on strike for reinstatement of discharged workers at Port Royal. A few still work at Port Royal but are expected to join. Master Workman Larkin visited Smithton and said a wage scale is being drawn for operators. Overton mines show a lockout after a conflict over an employee dispute. Plant runs 110 ovens with about as many workers. ten days’ notice to vacate company houses could lead to eviction. settlement looks unlikely soon.
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Port Royal
Yough
Port Hoyal
Mearning
Larkin
Smithton
Overton Mines
Eee
Motecki
Selson
Geyser Oil Company Bids for Upper Sandusky Leases
A telegraph report from Lima says the Geyser Oil Company, an independent, bids for 7,000 acres of oil leases in Upper Sandusky. The award is expected Thursday with optimism they will secure the assets, as competition rises and prices may climb to 30 cents a barrel.
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Lima
Geyser Oi Company
Standard
Cit
Upper Sandusky
Branca
Theresay
Eany
Murder at church leads to fatal stabbing in Mt Union quarrel
In Chambersburg Pa on March 24 the Rev. story notes that Alanson Slike and Daniel Stall from Mt. Union quarreled after Stall stepped on Slike. They fought in a nearby schoolhouse where Stall stabbed Slike in the back. Slike died after prolonged illness following the wound.
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Rere
PATER
Chambersburg
Alanson Slike
Daniel Stall
Mt. Union
Stall
Stike
Woman Charged In Mansfield For Illegal Liquor Sale
Mrs. Peter Well, a 45 year old German resident of Mansfield, spoke in an excited manner to Robert Bell of Mansfield Coal and Coke Co about illegal liquor selling. She suffered an apoplexy during the discussion and the coroner was notified.
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Mansfi
Peter Well
Mansfield
Robert Bell
Mansfield Coal and Coke Company
Mill boiler explosion injures workers near Claypool mill
A boiler at Claypool's saw mill eight miles east of town exploded this afternoon. Engineer William Matthews was hurled about 100 feet and wrapped around a timber, the mill totally wrecked. Several mill workers were slightly hurt.
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Meware
Claypool
William Matthews
Mavinews Reo
Horse thieves plague Eastern Panhandle farmers in Panhandle
Hanren's Frany West Virginia March 4 reports horse thieves and swindlers troubling farmers in the Eastern Panhandle. About six horses have been stolen in ten days and a Paw-Paw resident lost 1600 pounds in cash amid other thefts across the region.
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Hanren
Frany
W.va
Panhandle
Eureka Coke Works dispute ends with wage claim
Scotiapolse Pennsylvania March 24 The Eureka Coke Works committee sues owners Stoner Co to recover 30 days wages after workers quit with six days notice, claim of unjust dismissal at expiration. Other notes mention epidemics in Crafton Brure college plan at 70 000 V Raven at Bellefonte and local treasury balance.
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Gram
ScoTpaLse
Eureka Coke Works
Mit
Stoner & Co
Curceen-rox
Crafton
Brruxe
V. Raven
Bellefonte
Asstllon
Weelsburg
W. Va
Wheeling, Wellaburg and State Line Railroad
Jackson Vaugun
L’atter- Son Township
Beaver County
Funda RicHarp Browns
Erastus Jordan
Glendale youth harms brother and another man shoots self
In Glendale a 4 year old was struck in the eye by a pointed stick, likely injuring sight. William Hellmuth, a local miner, shot himself in the temple yesterday but may recover. Chanel E Enmonns, who earlier killed his father-in-law by throwing him, obtained divorce from his wife on grounds of infidelity and drunkenness.
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Glendale
William Hellmuth
Hellmuth
Chanel E. Enmonns
New Committees Named by Chamber to Endorse Posts
The Chamber of Commerce board approved new standing committees led by President Sehmertz with members across executive, arbitration, manufactures, transportation, rivers and harbors, finance and banking, mineral products, and legislative groups. The report audited by the treasurer showed receipts of 4.00 and expenditures of 26%12 with a balance of £1,978 0s 0d. Postmaster James S. McKean was elected to membership.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
George A. Kelly
Sehmertz
Georgey A. Kelly
Charles Merran
S. P. Harbison
Charles J. Clarke
Edward Grege
John Bindley
L. McHenry
Marvin
J. Klee
RB. H. Boge
R. Speer
F. T. Lusk
John H. Ricketson
C. L. Fitzhugh
Henry Phipps, Jr
William McConway
Slagle
Wightman
E. T. Dravo
James B. Scott
Henry Hoeldshin
John B. Jackson
R. Munroe
E. H. Myers
J. M. McKelvey
J. Morton Hall
J. F. Dravo
Emery
William Oppenheimer
A. B. Wigler
Follansbee
New York Board of Trade and
Post Office Department
Wanamaker
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Merchants‘ Exchange
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
United States
James S. McKean
Pittsbur
Chamber
Man Named Bradford Arrested for Swindling in Allegheny
A telegram from Wheeling reports James Bradford unknown alias H Taylor Bradshaw, arrested in Allegheny on swindling charges. He allegedly preyed on women with marriage promises, extorted funds via a “Evangelist” agent, and faced petitionary theft charges. Hearing set in about a week. Local directors list Bradshaw but no matching resident found.
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Bradford
Bradshaw
Wheeling
James Bradford
H. Taylor Bradshaw
Allegheny
Hradshaw
Harry Gilwick
Money in a Trunk Found by Boys at East End Home
Boys rummaging in an attic at Mrs. Negrey’s 01 Walnut street East End uncovered a trunk containing bills and coins valued at over four dollars. The money, in the name of James Douglass, was banked by his sister and is held for his return from Erie’s Old Soldiers’ Home.
Lake Erie Railroad halts accepting freight due to high water
The Lake Erie Railroad issued a circular to agents forbidding the receipt of dead freight or livestock for Cincinnati and other points on the Ohio and Mississippi Valley line because of rising water. A distant advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and a 20-day sale of decor items and ornaments at Reizenstein’s Allegheny store.
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Lake Erie Railroad
Cincinnati
Ohio and Mississippi Valley
Chas
Reizenstein
Federal
Allegheny
Usssa
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday Amid Local Notices
List of marriage licenses issued inclinations for Kame Alexander Wallace and Sarah E Thompson, Charles W Blr, Kate B Borland, Christian Lang, Catherine Zeber, and others from Pittsburgh area and nearby townships. Also includes funeral notices for Maggie Carson Blair and multiple obituaries with service details across Allegheny and surrounding towns.
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Kame
Alexander Wallace
Sarah E. Thompson
Charles W. Bler
Harmer
Iteburg
Pittsbarge
Kate B. Borland
Pitteburg
Christian Lang
Tarentam
Catherine Zeber
Hornerville
Francis Dorsey
Sealsarory
Cook
Allegheny
Gerens Connatt
Pittsburg
Dani i Sr Jaen
Merrittsbar
McKinie
Ittaburg Aerated Etel
Emma C Tietrieat
Row Ann Maloy
Aes
Rea Sonerar Aoe
Urbaniec
Waon McClellan Lidy Allinn
Ey Wm
C McClintock Co Curtain Dept Reopens with Expanded Showroom
The firm announces extensive alterations and a re organized Curtain Department. A new large lighted Curtain Salesroom displays Lace Curtains Drapery Stuffs and Furniture Coverings with a wide textile range. It promises artistic draperies wall hangings and upholstery services plus old parlor furniture reupholstery and designs for bay windows alcoves and Moorish grilles.
Confirmation Dresses Shine in White Swiss and Lawn Line
Our store displays the handsomest line of White Swiss and Lawn Confirmation Dresses for girls in the two cities. The variety is greater, styles newer, and prices lower than any other house offering the same class of goods. Call and see them.
Woolen textiles priced modestly in 19th century ad
An ad lists 46 inch all wool Cashmere fabrics at 65c yard and 200 price for T5c items, plus new Silk Warp Diagonals in fresh shades offered at $125. The notice emphasizes quality and variety in period textile offerings.
Brussels Pointe Curtains Wholesale Pitch
A local ad pitches Brussels Pointe Curtains priced from 12 to 30 dollars with potential to reach 50 dollars. It promotes selling lace curtains in large quantities at small profits, arguing this approach saves customers money and yields better returns for the seller than high markups on small quantities.
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Brussels
Opening Day Invitation Extended by Store
The note explains that cards cannot reach every patron but invites all to visit the new store on Opening Day and at other times, treating the announcement as an invitation to customers.
Last Week of 20 Percent Discount Sale Ends Saturday
The store reports heavy sales of men’s and boys’ ready made and made to measure clothing at 20 percent off. The week ends Saturday at 10 PM with vast savings and customers urged to tell neighbors about the bargain.
Curtain and Upholstery Departments Offer Notable Values
We specialize in curtains and interior decorations with advantageous prices designed to show clear value. Investigate our Curtain and Upholstery Departments to see how much you can save.
Spring Overcoats and Boys Wear in Abundant Styles
Prominent retailer advertises vast spring stock of overcoats for men in various weaves and weights. It highlights suits for men and boys, including sailor and kilt designs, in many sizes and patterns with low prices and extensive assortment described as unmatched.
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Overton
AI Teltoranm
Geyser Oil Company
Reaver Falls
York, Pa
Disraren
Daniel
Peter
John Rosenburger
Pennsylvania
Catharine Rosenburger
Hoffman
A.C. Fulton
Legram
Norice
Eulalte
Tri-State Breviries
Chamber of Commerce
McKean
Old Saratoga
Dr. Bull
Fresco
Kexprice & Co
Smithfield St
City Hall
Mme. Boyer
Federal Street
Allegheny City
Senme Pee
Enrietta
J.C. Groenx
Market St
Cor
Fifth Ave
Tusu
People's Store
Campbell & Dick
Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio St
Ally. US
Blooker
Wore Temput
Chartiers Townelup
Mt. Oliver
Mt. Oliver Allegheny
Alewheny Reases Homestead
Blair
Maggie Carson
Oliver Perry Blair
Wilmerding
Martin Connolly
Coyne
Michael Coyne
Jolie Coleman
Locust Street
Caldwell
Aon
Mary Hanna Caldwell
James Caldwell
Penn Avenue
Floyd
Denver
Col
Jons W. Fiora
Frazer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Davrip M. Frazer
Fahey
Fifth Avenue
Chatham Street
Dominick Fahey
P. J
Ahey
Fackiner
Charles I. Fackiner
George
Emmelia Fackiner
Ferry Street
Jack
Isn
Alice
Samuel T. Jack
Louisville
New Orleans
Old City
Jones
Washington Avenue
Thirty-first Ward
Catherine
Thomas J. Jones
Kirsch
Hoss Township
Perryeville Road
Freprick Kinsch
Kurtz
Lawrence Avenue
Ramuel M. Kurtz
Maloney
William Maloney
Scott Alley
Quirk
Law
Harrison Street
Ellen Quire
St. Mary's Church
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Rodgers
Carver Street
East End
Joan Ron Gears
Turner
Ward
William J. Ward
Franklin Street
Williams
Bellevue Borough
Henry Williams
Bellevue Methodist Protestant Church
Young
White Oak Alley
Adagbeny
Illiam Young
Hugh Young
Thirteenth Street
Southside
ES Arch & Bro
Third Avenue
Mithield St
Central Hotel
Geo. A. Smith
Fourth Avenue
Beaver Avenue
Western Insurance Coo
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
WM. P. Herbert
Pittsburg LN 1S
Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Ourth Avenue
Istevens Chair
Italy
Carroll
C. McClintock&Co
N. B
Wheere
Cloak Department
Drygoods
Paris Robes
Paris
Danziger’s
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
LACE
Nottingham
McClintock &Co
London
New York
Fleishman & Co
mhSp
J. M. McClaren
Smithfieldsdiseree
Fourth Avenues
American Fire Insurance Ee Ea
É Jets Ag
Fourth Ave
Brown
Sixth Street and
Madras
Boros & Buhl
Europe
America
Gusky
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