Noted Trotting Publisher Robbed. Wallace Heir Suspect
New York May 14 Leslie E. Macleod are in custody while police hunt for Robert L Wallace over a theft at Wallace's Monthly and related works. The missing funds exceed 54 000 with 35 000 in gold edged stocks from Bankers Safety vaults. Robert Wallace the editor's nephew was last seen leaving for Boston with a trunk.
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New York
Leslie E. Macleod
Robert L. Wallace
John HH. Wallace
Macleod
Wallace's Monthly
Jonn H. Wallace
Wallace
West
Trotting Register
Rational Association of Trotting Horse
Stewart Building
Wal Jace
Boston
Byrnes
Prince Edward Island
Wallaee
Bob
Wallace Trotting Register Company
Mnary
Charles Backman
Orange County
A. J. Senulz
Brooklyn
R. 5. Veach
Kentucky
Register
Europe
Decree Orders Payment in Fidelity National Bank Suit
Judge Wallace of the U S Circuit Court in New York ruled in favor of David Armstrong as receiver for Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati in a suit against Chemical Nations Bank. The decree requires the defendant to pay a balance on notes issued for an unpaid loan, the case filed May 31, 1888.
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New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
David Armstrong
Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati
Chemical Nations Bank
Frick Coke Miners Avoid General Strike After Compromise
A conference of labor officials and Frick Coke Company head General Lynch halted a potential strike at Frick's Coke Works. Miners withdrew six days' strike notice, agreeing to investigate grievances and fix wagon filling at the Valley plant. Both sides will honor the agreement and pursue resolution.
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Frick Coke Company
Boortpale
Frick
Coke Works
Watchorn, Rae
Oe Lynch
Lynch Aqusiiles
Valley Works
Frick Company
Rae
Watchorne
Valley
McClure
Prohibition Ticket Named in Butler County Nomination
The county Prohibitionists met in convention at Butler and nominated a full slate for county offices led by W P Estham for Congress. Other nominees include Thomas C McClintock and James Wilson for Assembly, W A Kelly for Sheriff, J C Moore for Prothonotary, Isaac Andrews for Register and Recorder, Washington Seward for Treasurer, J L Carpenter for Clerk of Courts, Robert McBride and Jacob Hutchman for County Commissioners, I N Mears and Thomas B White for Auditors, Dr Barber for Coroner, with William Black and several ministers as delegates to the State Convention. Resolutions condemn major parties for ignoring prohibition, arguing the Supreme Court decision on liquor shipments undermines state laws and that nationwide prohibition requires a wholly committed party.
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Prohibition
Oil firms plan Sunday shutdown in Hundred-foot field
Butler May 14 A dozen large oil producers in the Hundred-foot field agree to shut down all wells on Sunday and canvass others to join. Those already shutting will halt work on their leases next Saturday night. Most operators back the move except salt water heavy producers who fear salt water buildup. A strong well emerged today Griesbach & Co No 1 Casper Fehl farm yielding 18 barrels per hour.
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Butler
Griesbach & Co
Casper Fehl
Cheapest Fares for Years Cut by Western Railways
Chicago May 14 A rush of fare cuts hits Western routes as Burlington lowers Chicago to St Paul to 3 dollars, two dollars below the current second class. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul responds with 3 dollar rates to Council Bluffs Omaha and Kansas City and 5 dollars first class to St Paul. Rock Island officials delay action.
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ChicaGo
Burlington
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
Rock Island
Clarkson on Reform in Public Service
In Cutcaco on May 14 Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson urged that the U S government is political not a business machine arguing for tenure fixed terms and examinations while opposing an English style civil service. He said continued government service harms workers and that patriotism drives public life.
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Cutcaco
United States
Clarkson
England
A Wonderful Phenomenon of Indigestion Relief
The piece praises a man immune to indigestion and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a daily relief for fever and ague debility consumption rheumatism and kidney troubles, claiming widespread use and national reach.
Worthy Bethesda Home Appeal Seeks Immediate Subscriptions
Pittsburgh needs twelve thousand dollars to finalize a Bethenda Home property purchase for a refuge and reform facility for girls and fallen women. So far two thousand five hundred has been raised and funds are held by N Holmes & Sons and William R. Thompson & Co. for the board.
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Bethenda
Bethends
Bethesda
Itill
Pittsburg
N. Holmes & Sons
Market Street
William R. Thompson & Co
Corner Wood Street
Fourth Avyeone
Murder arrest shocks Muskegon printer in New York case
Richard A. Arthur, a printer from Muskegon Michigan, was arrested for the murder of Mamie Murphy in New York. He allegedly stabbed her after a quarrel in a saloon where they were with a policeman. Arthur, about 28, had recently taken a job as a compositor in Muskegon.
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Muskecox
Mica
Richard A. Arthur
Sliss
John Jackson
Mamie Murphy
New York
Arthur
Muskegon
M E Church South General Conference Opens Second Week
In St. Louis on May 14 the General Conference of the M E Church South entered its second week with religious exercises. Delegates include F M Bristol from Chicago ex Governor Robert E Pattison from Philadelphia Northern fraternal delegates and Mr Stone from the Methodist Church of Canada. The Revisale committee proposes changes in discipline to aid Spanish speaking Methodists in Mexico. The Publishing Interests committee reports a premium be offered for a series of catechisms for church use.
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St. Louis
M. E. Church South
F. M. Bristol
Chicago
Robert E. Pattison
Philadelphia
Cloud Burst Floods Eastern New York Area
A May cloud burst in eastern New York caused streams to overflow and wash away bridges. Utica reports severe rain for a day, submerging Mohawk Valley meadow land and damaging structures across the region. A storm swept the southern part of the county early today.
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New York
Exam
N. Y
Utica
Mohawk Valley
Trousers At Popular Prices
We offer hundreds of trousers at low prices as a master stroke in value to boost trade. Our styles would cost double at a fine tailor and we carry thousands of trousering and surfings options. We highlight direct dealing to shut out profits from manufacturers and boast made-to-measure work plus ready-made clothing at low prices.
A Well Connected Thief Sentenced in Boston
Charles P. Fessenden, nephew of Secretary of the Treasury William Pitt Fessenden, was sentenced to five years in state prison for embezzling nine thousand dollars while employed by Provident Assurance. His family had repaid several thousand already. Meanwhile in Crete the Porte has dismissed reserves, restoring peace.
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Boston
Charles P. Fessenden
Provident Assurance Company
New York
William Pitt Fesseden
Treasury
Lincoln
Bargains and Goods at Local Stores Exhibit Variety
Our Two Great Wash Goods Bargains highlight 15 cent French satines and a mix of ginghams, silks, corsets, and buggies from local shops. Listings include Klein's silver rye, Krause’s headache capsules reward, and selections from Rosenbaum & Co and Harrison's Toy Store detailing low prices and wide assortments.
Detroit Strikers Seek Faster Pay Amid Arbitration Talks
Detroit carpenters protest over three weeks of strike with Philadelphia union funds late. Local unions cover needs while national HQ reportedly busy. Employers offer 25 cents per hour. strikers demand 30 cents, with efforts to set arbitration today.
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Dermott
Micn
Philadelphia
Our Two Great Wash Goods Bargains 35e finest satines
Our two great wash goods bargains list 35e finest satines at 15 cents and S5c, 400 and 45 cents fancy embroidered and lace striped French and Scotch ginghams at 25 cents. Come quickly for choice at Jos, Horns & Co.'s Peon Avenue Stores.
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Jos
Honxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos, Horns & Co
Peon Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railway Company Formed In Consolidation
In Buffalo on May 14 directors from the Lehigh Valley Railroad the Buffalo and Geneva Railway and the Geneva and Van Ettenville consolidated into The Lehigh Valley Railway Company A new board was elected and E P Wilbur president of the new firm existing as head of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
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Bufpal
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo and Geneva Railway
Geneva and van Ettenville
Ae In
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railway Company
E. P. Wilbur
Heavy verdict for plaintiff in misrepresentation suit
A New York Supreme Court jury awarded A. M. Kidder & Co. $41,589 in a case against F. C. Hollins & Co. The suit claimed Hollins misrepresented details to induce payment of £57,600 for 40 Syracuse and Baldwinville Railroad bonds years ago.
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New York
A. M. Kidder & Co
F.C. Hollins & Co
Supreme Court
Hollins
Syracuse and
Baldwinville
City of Seattle Steamship Launch At Philadelphia Yard
The iron steamship City of Seattle built for the Puget Sound Steamship Company was launched at Nefie & Levy's shipyard Philadelphia with a smooth ceremony attended by many. She is to be completed by August 1 and depart on a 17,000 mile voyage to Seattle.
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Philadelphia
Seattle
Puget Sound Steamship Company
Nefie & Levy
Benttle
Banker Jailed as Hecksher Securities Loss Reported
New York May 14 W H M Sistare banker arrested for failing to account for 112000 securities placed with his firm by Richard Hecksher of Philadelphia. He remains in confinement and has not obtained bail set at 75000.
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New York
W. H. M. Sistare
Richard Hecksher
Philadel
Uetine Street Senate
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Pittsbury Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Robert L
Robert
Goring
Thureday Worning
Bankers’ Safe Deposit Company
No. 4
Wall Street
Havana
Santiago
E. 0. Collins
Wallaces
Cision
Butler County
Butler Oil
Northwestern Railways
Reform
M. E. Conference South
Jos. Homme & Co
USA
Bixth St
United State
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
America
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Eornblum
Fifth Avenue
Wear Wood Street
R. J. Horner & CO
West 23d Street
FOX Optical CO
Penn Ave
Main Street
Offal
Tweeteenth and
Chestnut Streets
Pitt Fessenden
Crete
Lowpoxs
Porte
Loutre
Sixth St
Desler
Klein
Krause
Theo
Rosenbaum & Co
Wthssu
Harrison's
Federal St
Allegheny
Revelation S
Jos. Homne & Co
Geoure High Art
Aufrecht
Market St
Jos, Honxe & Co
Jos, Homsz & Co
Detroit
Gficla
WH. E. Stieren
Optician
Smithfield ST
Diamond
Sixth Street
Hiscox
Winchester
Winchester &Co
Williamst
N.Y
Lehigh Valley
London
Man
Clery
Alvar
Angueat
Apollinaris
Table Waters
Rhenish
Prussia
Jones
W. EH
Sistare
Obralo
Rosenbaum
Kaufmanns
Agc
Lemington Square
Lemington Avenue
East End
Larimer Avenue
Stloawn & CO
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
GEO. S. Martin & CO
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