Hopeful office seekers await Harrison appointments this week
Washington crowds in hotels expect Public Printer and Bureau of Engraving posts, with two District Commissioners and possibly two Civil Service Commissioners under consideration. Pennsylvania figures among anxious states as candidates like William Dickson and ex Congressman Hazleton seek favored postes amid a demoralized district.
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Hope
President Harrison
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Civil Service Commissiones
Saare
Bureau of Engraving and Inte
Meredith
Palmer
Ee Ae
Hazleton
Wisconsin
Washington
Third House
Lyman
Contempt for a Court Martial Sparks City Critique
The Dispath reports rising contempt for the Lydecker court martial as critics urge visible demonstration by the gilded officers. Citizens fault the army leaders amid poor-area hardships and water shortages, calling for accountability and action in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydecker
Wasnixotos
May
Sseaiaanc
Anor
Army
Heen Sen
Old National Intelligencer
Land Rush Among Settlers on Sioux Reservation
Reports indicate many settlers move onto Sioux reservation lands opposite Pierre under the severalty act as they prepare for treaty terms. Sur veyors will begin from Pierre to survey through the reservation to the Black Hills starting May 1. A Midland Pacific road project is planned with backing from Illinois lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierke
Pierre
Nee
Black Hills
Midland Pacific
Llinois
Manitobs and Canadian Pacific Railroads Reported Near Agreement
Montreal private advices indicate a budding accord between the Manitobs and Canadian Pacific railways. Sir Donald A. Smith and Sir Hugh, both key executives, have joined the two groups as directors, signaling strong support for a formal merger or alliance.
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Paru
Mars
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Donald A. Smith
Sizway
Ith
D. J
Hua
Will Seme
Remarkable Texter Family Heals Rheumatism by Touch
In Fetterman a father Robert Texter and daughter Mrs William Patterson are credited with a healing gift. They reportedly cure rheumatism and neuralgia by a spoken blessing and gentle breath followed by cold rubs, with patients paying nothing for the cure. The practice passed to Patterson, aiding many from notable working families.
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Beaver Fallis
May
Fetterman
Texter
Theman
Robert Texter
Jena
Danguten Bas William Patterson
Pany
Beth
Patterson
Murder of Woman by Englishman Husband in Cohoes
John Dunn of Cooks Hoos, New York, learned of his father Samuel C Dunn’s alleged crime by telegram. Samuel, a 60 year old English immigrant, is accused of fatally slashing his wife’s throat after a quarrel. Neighbors found the victim severely injured. Dunn surrendered at a saloon after drinking.
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Youncsrows
John Dunn
Cohoes
Samuel C. Dunn
England
Dunn
Immigrants Reach New York After Danmark Sinking
The 3200 passengers from the Danmark that foundered at sea were landed at Castle Garden today aboard the Wieland from the Azores. Among them is Ramos Anderson who died at sea and is awaiting disposition by his widow in Gowen Michigan. Immigrants proceed to destinations across the country.
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New Youk
Danmark
Azores
Missouri
Castle Garden
Wieland
Ramos Anderson
Gowen
Mich
Arms Bell Company Plans New Factory After Fire Loss
They will rebuild after a destructive fire at the nut and bolt plant. Insurance paid 39 634 50 to cover losses. The firm will hold a meeting next week to decide rebuilding plans and install the finest machinery in the country.
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Youwestowns
Arms Bell Company
Disappearance and Body Found of James Marshall in River
James Marshall, 16, vanished yesterday and was believed to have sailed to Pittsburg. His body surfaced in the river under a skiff today after witnesses, including young girls who saw him playing, alerted authorities. His mother is a widow and the report ties to local Republican primaries in East Liverpool.
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Brownsville
James Marshall
Pittsburg
Brewery Syndicate at Work on English Investment
San Francisco May 5 a big English syndicate has offered to buy stock in all major San Francisco breweries for 2 dollars per share. The proposal aims to control the breweries but has not yet been accepted by stockholders.
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San Francisco
Philadstonis
Keech
Penn Avenue House
Globe Iron Company to build hoop and finishing mill
Youngstown May 5 The Globe Iron Company has practically decided to erect a hoop iron mill and a finishing mill in the works of the Malleable Iron Company, of which they have secured control.
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Youngstown
Globe Iron Company
Malleable Iron Company
Sunday trains end on Dakota division of railroad
Dan Hynox reports that after today all Sunday trains will be removed from the Dakota division of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. The line covers about 800 miles of track.
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Hynox, Dan
Dakota
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Remarkable Catarrh Cure Advertised in Fragmented Notice
A torn 19th century advertisement touts a “Banyonn' Bap TOAL CURE” for catarrh claiming relief when other remedies fail. It asserts a faceted cure, with testimonials and directions for treatment labeled as universally recommended by physicians, to be sold by Portzxe Deve & CrewcaL Comroratiox.
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Marcus
Mars
Robert Dunlap
Mound Pleasant
Wee Smith
Penn Avenue
St Louis Standards Asw Move Remembered Monopoly Merger Talk
Mr. Rogers, in St Louis, discusses Standard Oil plans to absorb the Load Trust and other firms amid Missouri pool-bill debates. He denies current financial ties to the St Louis Gas Trust while hinting at forthcoming local lead-men meetings to gauge market reactions and possible combinations.
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Loum
Zaenpeee
Standard Oil Gadeony
St. Louis
Rogers
Sant
St Louis
Missouri
Rogera
Thompson
Brother Carter Harrison Named U S Marshal in Tennessee
Nashville reports the nomination of Carter Harrison, brother to the President, as United States Marshal received universal commendation. The choice surprised few, as his merit and local respect were cited, with both parties expressing approval and support for the appointment.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Carter Harrison
United States
Harrison
Woman Rescues Child From Hog Attack in Bettsville
A Bettsville two year old boy escaped serious injury when a hog bit off his ear and ripped his body before a woman intervened with a club, driving the animal away and saving the child. The item also notes a local dress lace sale by MWFSO Huous & Hacxz.
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Trrrin
Ben Stuber
Bettsville
B and B Mohair Goods and Local Death Notices
An assorted ad lists mohair fabrics at 25 cents and wide stock from Rosenbaum & Co with various textiles. It also records multiple death notices and funeral details from Allegheny, including Blair, Czarnecki, Conway, Diuguid, McDonald, Neely, Ang, Sullivan, and others with dates, residences, and service times in late May 1889.
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Blair
Arch Street
Allegheny
Manrea Adpdy
Frank L. Blair
Czarnecki
James H
Rebecca Gonrniecht
Juniata Street
Moyxpar
Conway
R. W
Spring Alley
Sixteenth
Seventeenth Streets
St. Patrick's Church
Mcdonald
Mra M
Haslett
Fremont Street
Neely
Bo'clock
Pines
Marshall Township
Allegheny County
Ang
Shou Spang
Prospect Street
Thirty-second Ward
City
Sullivan
Benet Sullivan
Webster Avenue
Chatham Street
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Pengeyivanis
Quay
Alexander
Pennsylvania
Keystone State Railroa
Cameron
Agaey
Haven
Bayne
Oreo Peaneylvania
New York
Armes Bell Company
East Liverpool
Istecial
Metsch
Marti Intosh
New Iron Mill
Dave
Cama
Brother Carter
Chantilly
Bocas & Bunt
Wavs & Hacks
Mwfsu
Rosenbaum & Co’s
Oetri& Ciorh
Hucys & Hacre
Anthony Meyer
Meyer
Arnold € Co
Ram
Aker
D Embalmer
Allegheny Telephone
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Detiiuwar
Sarreriety
Peprssen
Assets Se Yere A Insurance Co. of
North Ass
Aioe, Sete Cart T. Wangage
Fifth Avenue
J. R. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
WEW
Ingrain Onyx Hosiery
Danziger & Shornberg
Pengant Garmenta
Sea Yard
Segens
McClintock &Co
N. B
Etruria
A. J. White
London
Tress & Co
Chartiers Creamery Co
Liberty Street
Pittsburg, PA
Fleishman & Co's
Market St
P. S
Dispatch
Charlie
Nicoll
Nicol
Smithfield Street
Anne Hartford
Conn
Edwards & Kenney
Fourth Avenue
ORD
Joseph Horne & CO
Cor, Wood and Liberty
Dandiger & Shoenbere
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth ST. and
Myt-Uwī
Keech’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Ave
Niivth Street
mySarwr
C. D. Solicitor
Wood Street
ADIES
Kellogg's
eee _ tailor
Mrs. Dunlap
Dr. Smith
ORD Deutscher Lloyd
Continent
Southampton
Hare
MAX Schamberg & CO
Pitts
AED
York
Liverpool
Quer Town
PIEX
Cadena Bah Ie
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Tntercom
Op Et Neten
RaLow SS CO
Genaeel
McCormick, Agest, Pitabarg. Pe
Allan Line
Royal Mail Steamship
BMIUK
Pcr
A. D. Sciam Eee Mhlé
Ostr
Atlantic Eoorees Service
Ueenst Own
Steamahincury
SM Brothers N. You Sone
Ee Roratare Env Semple. Jr
I Federal St
WM. Semple’s
Brussels
Soden Reoman
Barakeas
Grenadines
Marseilles
Keady
Federal Street
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