To Be Made by Discouraged Coke Strikers to Win Victory
May 21 report on the coal coke strike convention where leaders urge nationwide aid to sustain the strike. A five member committee, led by Master Workman Kerfoot, plans to visit cities and towns to solicit funds while operators resist a union demand for higher pay. The Frick Company offers a sliding scale and opposes broader concessions, prompting a two thirds vote to continue the strike despite protest. The Valley Works plant guards are noted as vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er PeLal
scoTpats
S O'Clork
Eneres
Kerfoot
Theron
Lynch
Frick Company
Amy
Valley Works
Uhe Fps
Jaster
SEVENTY-FIVE DUPED FARMERS FALL FOR LOTTERY SCHEME
A wandering con man visited Pine Grove and Washington townships selling $1 lottery tickets promising a valuable reward such as a watch. He claimed ties to Reading and Pennsylvania officials, convincing about 75 farmers to buy tickets worth around $5,000. The scam collapsed when payments were made. the swindler vanished, leaving victims wary and reporting the incident to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wenlti
Pennsylvania
Esqrees
Pine Grove
Dunkard
S.u
The Extraordinary Accident On a Wheeling Bridge
A workman on the Mutu shore bridge in West Virginia was sent up a derrick to replace a broken wire rope. A portion of the rope caught his right hand, the rope tightened, and his fingers were severed. Rescue and amputation followed, the man bearing the ordeal with remarkable silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westies
Fire alarm saves building near Delmstown
May 20 report from Journe Towns notes a test fire alarm at Morrellville. Hares McClintock awoke to scratching at his door and drove off a dog before it returned. The dog led him to the Sible store, now seen burning, suspected incendiaries.
Train wreck devastates Central Ohio line at Spencer
A disastrous collision on the Central Ohio division of the Baltimore and Ohio at Spencer damaged two locomotives and seven cars. Trainmen escaped by jumping to safety as engines were wrecked and losses run into thousands of dollars with no casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwaske
Daltimere and Ohio
Spencer's
Evi vPon
Jkmping
Diini
Dolce
He Begins His Suit By Next Friend In Findlay Court
A divorce proceeding is filed in Findlay by Luther Johnson as next friend for his father against his wife Clara M M dating back two years. The muddled text lists names and dates as part of an old county court record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Piamay, Co
Luther Johnson
Jesusivon
Clara MM
Fruit Prospects Bright Despite Local Drought Warnings
May reports from Chinford County indicate fruit prospects remain fair though conditions are uneven. Orchard ridges promise good apple crops, while prairie oats and wherries face tougher times. Barberton reports a new salt discovery near Barberton, Ohio, exciting locals. A furnace fire at Elson Glass Works caused temporary disruption. Wet weather revival raises farm hopes as forest fires ease and moisture damps ground.
Iaddock Mills Shutdown Reported Amid Decline
Reading district mills face suspensions as demand fades. Iaddock Mills at Reading and Rohrerstown rolls mill announce shutdowns amid uncertain market, with workers affected and production halted pending future sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Kratena
Rohrerstown
Puddlers
Interesting Papers Read at the Pittsburg Synod Conference
The Northern Conference of the Pittsburg Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church opened with a lecture by Rev. J. A. Kuonkelhown. G. W. Critchlow spoke on The MI and Prof. A. G. Voit presented on conteene XVII. of the Augsburg Confession. Evening mission services featured addresses by Rev. W. A. Mueller, A. K. Grae, and W. A. Passavant Jr.
Visits Her Husband In the Youngstown Jail
Mrs Sherman wife of the burglar who shot two officers arrived at Yorkestown on May 20 for a meeting with her husband. She is described as a young handsome, retiring woman of 14 from an affluent background and refused to reveal her identity or that of her husband. Sherman was given a hearing to deny and committed to fate to await the officers' verdict. Officer Freed was killed tonight, and Officer Petrie is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkestown
Sherman
Shermen
Freed
Petrie
Young Ohio Suicile Dies on Public Highway
Younestown May 30 Arthur Mead son of George Mead a prominent farmer living at Orth Jackson ten miles west of here was found dying in a road cart three miles from the city He called a friend working in a field and as he approached held up an empty vial and sat Tink dit it His suffering was intense as he died in minutes The vial contained perfumery No cause is known for the death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
Arthur Mead
George Mead
Orth Jackson
Here
Pike sighting near Slippery Rock creek Again at New Castile
A local observer near New Castile reports a large spotted pike seen a mile above Slippery Rock creek mouth. He claims it weighs around a dozen pounds or more and confirms it as a genuine pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castile
New Castix
Slippery Rock Creek
Tri State Brevities Violence and Trains in Local Reports
An unknown young man was found dead after a nighttime accident near Holmewood. George Shirk, a noted desperado, hanged himself in Pendleton County jail. A powder explosion in a New Canton coal mine killed John Grot and seriously injured his brother Edward. John Gasvnen of Houtzdale, recently jailed and acquitted, was convicted of assaulting his wife. Parts of a Lackawanna railroad refrigerator train derailed near Clark's Summit. two pieces rejoined with a crash, one person injured slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe. Wayne
Holmewood
George Shirk
Pendleton County
W. Va
New Cn C
John Grot
Edward
Joux Gasvnen
Houtzdale
Pears
Graduating Dresses Feature Fish Color India Silks
Fish color India silks offered in light colors and cream white by Jos, Horse & Co. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.25 a yard, presented as an extra good value. Located at 0-621 Peon Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horse & Co
Peon Avenue
Handsome baby carriage and summer suitings offered
James W Grove advertises a larger stock of baby carriages on Fifth Avenue with low prices and latest designs. Also notes Pilsner beer sold at top bars and offers fine French suitings at reduced importer prices with choices in gray browns and tan at 73 cents a yard. Jos Horse & Co at 600-621 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Fine Footwear and Menswear Sale Announced by Local Shops
Nice, fine, soft po dongola hip foxing and children's shoes offered at $125, youths at $150, misses at $175 with spring heels and leather tips in all widths at Simon's 78 Ohio st Al legheny. Jos Horne & Co lists 600-921 Penn Ave. Weekly Friday sales draw town talk with men’s $6 suits for $3.50 at Saller & Co corner Smithfield and Diamond. Names include H Smith Irene Bowles Wettkle Emina Miller.
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Simon's
Ohio St
Allegheny
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Embroideries Arrive In Store At Bargain Prices
Importers viewed our store’s fine 45 inch dainty skirtings and were amazed at a 75 cent price. The promotion promises quick results as two to three days will end such a center counters embroidery department sale.
Wedding notices for O'Brien and Scott Campbell couples
On Wednesday May 6 at St Johns Church Rev Keating joined Jonx W. O'Brien to Axnxa B. CO NEILT. On Tuesday May 18 Miss Frorence Camrrene wed D Stewart Scott by Rev Lawrence Melvure.
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Warien—O'neill
St. John’s ER. C. Church
Keating
Jonx W. O'Brien
Axnxa B. CO
Neilt Scott—Campbell
Iss
Frorence Camrrene
D. Stewart Scott
Lawrence Melvure
Memorial Notices From May 1891 Obituaries
A dense column of death notices lists numerous individuals with death dates in May 1891 from various towns, including Arnold, Butler, Caranhan, Demmed, Dittler, Farley, Frazier, Jutte, McFarland, McQuillan, Owens, Pitts, Probert, Rourke, Rapp, Fereds, Smith, Studt, Treacy, Weaver, and Williams. Each entry notes the deceased and family details, burial or funeral arrangements, and locations in Pennsylvania towns such as Allegheny, Homestead, Bankaville, Pittsburgh districts, and East End.
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Eureka Street
Farley
Catnixnixe P. Fanury
James Farley
Webster Avenue
Fatpay
Frazier
Chak Lorre
Annie E. Frazier
Shield Alley
Tacnepay
Lucas Station
Mok
Carl
Charles Jutte
Mayer McFarland
A.J. McFarland
Tillie Gregg McFarland
Foner
David Gregg
Lincoln Avenue
Alegheny
Tuwnspay
McQuillan
Geneva
P. J
Magic McQuillan
Fulton Street
Southston
William Prozent
Rourke
Thomas Kovexs
Center Avenue
Mouxine
el Hridget’s Church
Enoch Street
Rapp
Elizasera
Henry
A Kapp
Pairents
Tustinstree
Oh Anny
Kate
Roe Birsby
Mgods
Hailmin Street
East End
Sacred Heart Church
Smith
Harry
Mary Phil Smith
Grace Street
Mt. Washington
Studt
H. H. Studt
Magee Street
Joan Heiney Stopr
Fifth Avenue
High Street
Treacy
Tan Mason
Wim Treacy
Julia A. Treacy
Diamond
Pitteburg
Farbay Monxie
St. Paul's Cathedral
So'clock
Weaver
Anaxpa Wane Eine Ord
Horenth Yes Ir
McClurg Street
Southside
Farpay
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Dame Grote
Delmstown
Arute Saguelty
Sue Frests
Caorford County
Chinford
Barberton
Reracemox
Cooligh Tadar
Hines Business
Fanner
Sue
Jolevons
Iaddock Mills
Reiddock
Addo
Evangelical Lutherans
Pittsburg
Youngstown
James W. Grove
Pilsner
Iron City Brewing Company
Jos. Horne & Co
Sint Magic Tl
Dive
H. HL Smith
Irene M. Bowles
John Wettkle
Emina Miller
Cleveland
Geo. K. Stevenson Co., & Son
Kuhn & Co
John A. Rensha Co
James Lockhart
Wm. France Miller Bros., Allegheny
Chase
India
Belfast
Ireland
New York
Dery Department
Body
Brussels
China
Wood ST. Carpet House
Wood St
Rtes
John 8. Whitaker
Boston
Mass
Ia Win Townstil
Clara Wolff
Townalin
Mary Sonetier
Robert Mogue
Pitcoare -Pittsbure
Bittebure
Homi G Wi
Pollet
Soereon
Alexander Fai
Lower &T
Lower St. Gate Township
Jolie Ae Bridget
John Miller
Margaretta Farr
Arnold
Fass
G. x Arnold
Avenue
James Archibald & Bro Livery and Sale
Second Avenue
Wood
Insurances Co
North America
Eeil. Jones
Fourth Avenue
Wes
Shies
Alexander Nimick
John B. Jackson
P Merbert
Beauty
T. Sauman
Baltimore
Shuman Brothers
Wood St. —S
Bennett & Co
Youman and
Dunlap $5
J.G. Bennett & CO
Cor. Wood St
Fifth Ave
Ball's Health Corsets
DA. Warner's
Warner
BR. &G
Fleishman & CO
Boggs & Buhl
Arthur, Schondelmyer & CO
DERBY
Office Outfitters
Moltke
Royal Yacht Caps
Wood St. Ighest
Banneresas
Coos Gure
Jos, Homing & A Druggists
Zivbet
Pamyo
W. L. Douglas
W. le Pote
D. Carter
Rita
J. H. Frohring
H. J
G. M. Lang
Butler
E. C. Spender Bor
Carson St
Henry Rosser
G. Hollman
Market Street
Sixth St
Pen Ave
Pou
WM. F. Zoeller
JOS. Fleming & Son
WM. H. Allen
Wood Street
M. May, Sons & CO
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