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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1889

Page

5

Alleged minister defrauds widow in Ohio case

Jeter J. Van Etten, a man posing as a missionary, was arrested in Toledo for defrauding widow Mrs. Julia A. Homer of her property. He posed as a clergyman, received a deed of the $4,000 home, mortgaged it for $2,000, then vanished, with officers alleging other frauds in Ravenna and nearby towns.

Youxres Jeter J. van Fiten Toledo Marshal Williams Julia A. Homer van Etten New York Ohio Homer Ravenna

Key Ruling Shapes Gas Industry Dispute in Wheeling

Judge Paull in the Circuit Court sided with Wheeling Natural Gas Company in a $590,000 dispute with Wheeling Iron and Nail Reer over gas supply controls. The ruling denied injunctions and damages, upholding the companys right to regulate gas use amid shortages.

Wheeling Pauis Wheeling Iron and Nail Wheeling Natural Gas Company Paull

Storm Ravages County With Fire, Flood and Loss

A severe storm swept southwest county with winds uprooting houses and barns and blowing down fences. Bascomb and Berwick suffered heavy damage while crops suffered. A lightning strike ignited an oil well near Norway, destroying a full tank, and a church in Rouseville burned with about 2000 dollars in losses.

Berwick Bascomb Oil City Sys Hancock Farm Norway Rouseville

Odd Fellows Conclave to Open in York With Broad Attendance

The Grand Encampment of the Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania gathers in York tomorrow. Past Chief Patriarchs from 203 subordinate camps will attend as the current officers’ term lasts until the final annual election results. A lengthy session is anticipated with proposals and discussions set to unfold.

York Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania M. DB. Wiley Allegheny Amos H. Hall Grand High Philadelphia Ed. C. Dean Wellsboro Yemen T 'B. Nich John Ae Phila‘ichard Grand Graham Warden Philadelpies Sey P. Mersphin Alfred Slack Grand Henry Steurnagel James H. Avery Gentine Hester Grand Lodge Conativaiben

Minority United Brethren Conference adjourns after session

The minority conference of the United Brethren Church closed its session with religious services at the Opera House. Delegates head home as the next conference time and place were set by the Board of Bishops. A 12 member board was elected on incorporation. Floyd named secretary. Wright and Dillon chosen to edit the new discipline. The majority conference is expected to close Tuesday.

United Brethren Church Board of Bishops Bi Floyd Wright An Dillon

Notorious Fire Creek Gang Busted In West Virginia

Eureka detectives in Fay ette county Charleston report a mixed race gang of thieves and arsonists tied to the Fire Creek Coal and Coke Company. The group allegedly looted a company storehouse and burned the Dram house and other buildings in January and March before several members were captured after multi county purs uits.

Charlesston W. Va Eureka Fayette County Fire Creek Coal and Coke Company Fire Creek Company Dram House

Suicide by arsenic shocks Vanlee village

May 19. A sensational suicide occurred in Vanlee as John Bogard, 24, arsenic poisoning after learning Lola Beck, his fiancée, pursued another man. Bogard threatened self harm if she persisted and died after the Friday revelation. He was well-to-do and popular.

Fixpay Vanlee John Bogard Lola Beck Bogard

Ten More Saved From Foundered Steamer Alaskan

Portland Oregon May 19 ten crew members of the foundered steamer Alaskan have reached shore at Florence near the Sinslaw river in Lane county after swimming to shore from Cape Perpetua. One man drowned after two nights and three days at sea. Survivors suffered from salt water intake and limited food of six cans of peaches. The names of the ten survivors are E T Caresson M Keleber James oe coal pene Mike McLain Edward Sharp es coaler Harry Johnson Jack or G H Ross coal passer Edward Wenale Ed Burns and J Murray.

Portland, Obe Florence Lane County Cape Perpetua Suisslaw Harbor E. T. Caresson M. Keleber James Oe Mike McLain Edward Sharpes Harry Johnson Seaman Jack Or G. H. Ross Edward Wenale Ed. Burns J. Murray

Besowny Wife Granted Absolute Divorce After Elopement

William L. Pfeiffer secured an absolute divorce from Adelina Pfeiffer who left five years ago amid peculiar circumstances. Once a German society belle and daughter of Henry J. Miesaner, she pursued theater, eloped with Plato, and lived in New Orleans and Chicago before becoming a dance girl and refusing to return home.

Burra William L. Pfeiffer Adelina Pfeiffer Henry J. Miesaner Plato Ada Hornung New Orleans Chicago Pare

Miracle escape as eleven cars roll over man

George W. Coon, 250 pounds, 5 feet 6 inches, a former policeman now in the Erie Railway yard, was run over by 11 loaded cars on a downgrade. He remained conscious, suffered facial cuts and back injuries, but no bones were broken and he is recovering. He was found 50 feet from where he fell.

Dispatch Newsume George W. Coon Erie

Indiana coal mine delegates reject wage cut plan

Delegates from 15 major black coal mines in Indiana, representing over 2000 votes, convened to reject operators demand for a 20 cent wage reduction and vote to strike by two thirds. Production has been largely halted since May 1 as last year’s scale expired. Monday selections will be drawn from mines for a strike expected to last into fall, amid market disruption from gas and fuel oil, plus competition from Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania operators. Rosenbaum & Co. display hats and shops for comparison.

Beazil Indiana West Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania

Tiny sail boat La Libertad sails to distant shores

New York May 19 reporter visits Captain Slocum and family aboard the tiny La Libertad anchored near the Barge Office. Mrs Slocum describes the voyage from Paranigua wreck to Brazil built craft, life at sea, and mix of loneliness and wonder. The family includes Captain Slocum, Victor and Garfield. They sailed after leaving Rio.

New York Slocum la Libertad Brazil Paranigua Victor Rio Marine Office Porto Rico United States

Sanford's Radical Cure for Catarrh Promises Instant Relief

The advertisement touts a three product kit for catarrh and influenza symptoms. It claims instant relief from watery eyes and nose, throat inflammation, coughing, and head congestion with the Radical Cure and Tarrhal Solvent, sold together by Potter Cave and Chemical Company in Boston for $1. It emphasizes safety and rapid onset, promising cure from first application.

Sanford Ford Potter Cave Contona Trios Boston

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