Bogus green goods letter targets rural victims
A criminal letter scheme circulated from New York appeals to country folk, warning not to write but telegraph. Victims from Allegheny County face losses, one man jailed for a $150 scam. A bogus newspaper clipping and local arrests follow, including a libel case in Braddock and a railroad death at Kenton.
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Terrific boiler explosion at Reading copper works
A boiler explosion at Trexler and Bro in Mertztown, Reading County, killed machinist Charles Oswald and two others. Seven workers were seriously injured, many burned, and the mill was partly wrecked. Total loss estimated at 5500 pounds.
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Charles Boriz
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Cherry stone found in aged man's ear after seventy years
In Fridensville near Allentown, 74 year old David Mobry suffered head pains for years. Doctors discovered a cherry stone, smooth as glass, had lodged in his ear for at least seven decades and emerged after he fell ill. He then recovered and reports pain relief.
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Soldier’s late war cache of gold found after Gettysburg
McKeesport dispatch reports a veteran decodes a fallen comrade's request to hide a paper package between rocks at Gettysburg. After the war, John Ambrose of Westmoreland County recovered the package and returned the intact £15 in gold to the widow, while the papers had rotted.
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Secret Socialist Delegate Convention Held Near Scottdale
In Everson near Scottdale Pennsylvania the Socialists of coke regions convened about 89 delegates from area societies. The morning covered routine business and the afternoon focused on pressing issues with strong enthusiasm for leaders and aims. The gathering remained secret and was held in a remote location.
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Smooth Bore Tickets at Issue in Erie County Contest
Roch estex, Pa November 17. W A Hiraden, late Democratic candidate for the Legislature, filed affidavits claiming workers used a smooth bore ticket for Quay but refused to name them. He says the ticket caused his defeat and the contest proceeds amid alarm over the threatened challenge. Nearby items mention diphtheria deaths, high potato prices, a Cleveland man’s morphine death in Findlay, and an infant daughter of John Hughes.
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Interfaith Protestants Attend Catholic Lecture in Cicero
In Steacus New York on November 17 a remarkable gathering occurred as Protestant congregations from all village churches left services to join Father Joseph Tiernan of Syracuse for a lecture at the Sacred Heart Church on temperance. The church was filled to capacity and attendees listened with rapt attention.
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Deposed Cincinnati Board Members Sue Successors
Louis Reemelin former President of the Board of City Improvements, with William Montgomery and E W Dusham, files a circuit court petition to challenge the authority of the Board of City Affairs, successor to the former board. His late colleagues Kerper and Ellison oppose joining the suit.
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Ladies' Newmarkets and Bargains Across Pittsburgh Stores
The notice lists a vast range of dress goods and accessories advertised by Jos. Horne & Co. The People's Store and Horxe & Wann feature wide selections including all wool Henriettas and new silk hose shades. A long section covers marriage licenses granted yesterday with names, residences, and details from Pittsburgh, Homestead, McKeesport, Allegheny, and nearby townships.
Tenacious Clutch Remedy Ad From Avepepeta
A vintage advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for heartburn nervousness and constipation along with other ailments. It also promotes Jos. Horse & Co. upholstery and curtain department offering lace curtains heavy draperies and interior decorating services with estimates.
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School Pants for Boys and Girls at The People's Store
Advertises an excellent lot of school base pants for boys and girls with warm strong double knees priced at 850 extra long and 50c. A full line of school units available at The People's Store.
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Open Day and Night Turkish Russian Baths at Na tatorium
Luxurious day and night baths advertised at the Natatorium on Duquesne Way. Elegant accommodations promise comfort for visitors seeking spa and bathing facilities.
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Genuine Alaska Sealskin Jackets Ad
Jos. Hope & Co. offers the largest stock of genuine Alaska sealskin jackets. Prices range from 125 to 200 dollars with a strong emphasis on style, finish, and a loyalty program highlighted by five loyalties.
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Wanamaker’s Promotes Men’s and Boys' Clothing Stock
Wanamaker's advertises a full store of fall and winter boys and men’s clothing. It touts all wool fabrics, sterling quality, and prices from 15 to 25 for overcoats and suits ordered at 25, urging customers to visit today.
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Obituary notices collected from Allegheny region
A dense list of death announcements and funeral details for residents including Mary Ann Andrews Peter Auberger Jessie C. Cornelius Richard Dewhurst Mildred Finn Miss Mary Friel Andrew Hayden Many Hoffman Johnston Samuel Moffet William McCarson Thomas N. McCoy August Peterman Edward Scully Charles Simpson Thomas Spangenberg and others. Notices include dates, ages, residence addresses, and funeral times from November 15 to 19, 1890, with family invitations and interment notes.
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Richard Dewhurst
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William Dove
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Mildred
James
Elia Finn
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Sarah Duffy
Fayette Street
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Pride Street
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Second Avenue
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Derry
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Edward
Louisa J. Hoffman
P.M. Johnston
Johnston
John Johnston
Bluff Street
Coal City
Washington County
Monongahela
Moffet
Samuel Moffet
Fourty-fourth Street
Tuesdey
McClinch
William McCarson
Thomas McClelland
Dlewood Station
McCoy
Thomas N. McCoy
Sarah Street
Southside
New Brighton
Schimmelfeder
Many E
Sarah Schimmelfeder
Magee Street
Scully
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Charles Ricered
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Charles Vannausdale
Federal Street
Allegheny
Bargain Cloaking and Flannel Sale Continues
Bargains abound in fabrics with 4-4 White Shaker Flannels priced 31 to 40 cents and 4-4 Plain White Flannels at 25 cents. Imported Fancy Flannels German and French goods in 25 and 31 cent ranges. Large lots of all wool twill cloaks 54 inch cloakings $1 25 for fabrics usually $2 50. Jacket cloths diagonals and chevrons also offered.
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New Dress Goods and Suitings Offerings At Bargain Prices
Retail ad notes Camel's Hair Vigogue plain colors new weave at 125 per yard. 50 inch English and Scotch Suitings priced 95c to 275. Plaids Chevrettes checks and plain colors double width 45 cents. Individual dress patterns or robes 5 to 50 dollars. Silk warp crepes 25 cents yard and Paris brocades up to 15 dollars yard.
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Bargains in Cloak Room Lures Early Buyer Attention
Large lot Ladies Newmarkets offered at 5 and 850 dollars each claiming value of 10 to 15 dollars. Plain colors plaids and stripes. Large lot Ladies Jackets priced at 5 dollars. The listing urges buyers to check early for best selection.
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