70 FIX A SCALE OF WAGES James Neff On Trial
John Mc Bride president of the Progressive Union of Miners and Mine Laborers announces a convention for Northern Trinois miners in Indianapolis on December 14. The call urges unorganized miners to send delegates and aims to secure better and equitable mining rates through unity and district action.
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Well A Gusher Sparks Oil Yield Reports
Oil well activity reports from Washington Pennsylvania on November 16 show Mc Keown's William Knox No 3 producing 157 barrels in three hours while Gordon pay streak and nearby wells like Bayers No 4 and Washington On Company's James Nobie No 6 posted notable outputs. Other rigs in the Shannepin field reported varied yields including 190 barrels on a different unit and several early productions around five barrels per hour.
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Skeleton Found in Woods Near Findlay Identified
A skeleton found hanging in woods south of Findlay was identified as Jesse Walters. Clothing matched his description, Walters had vanished in June, and the evidence suggests suicide. Walters, about 47, was a member of the Salvation Army in Leeds.
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Olnstown
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Salvation Army
Teenager Dies After Being Left on Track by Train Thieves
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 18 a group of young boys rode a freight train to Wheeling then walked back sixteen miles. At Beach Bottom a 13 year old named Jay Tienes Be eens Save Out One 065 Gown lay on the railroad track and died a few hours later after being carried to a neighbor’s house.
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Grant Glick Charged With Desertion by Church Authorities
Special telegram reports Rev U S Grant Glick, once based in Los Angeles, charged with desertion by church officials. Evidence includes letters allegedly written to his wife and involvement of a local constable.
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Two Men Die After Whisky Spree Near West Cairo
William Holmes and Sherman Rice, farm workers near West Cairo, drank heavily and a struggle led to one man’s death as a marshal intervened. He was taken to the lockup and died shortly after, possibly from drink effects or injuries. Grand Officers of the S O F elected in Wheeling. assorted notes follow about individuals and business ventures.
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William Holmes
Sherman Rice
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Resignation of Bishop Toigg and Installment of Bishop Phelan
A confidential telegram from Atfoora dated November 14 reports Bishop Toigg has resigned and Bishop Phelan is expected to succeed. The message notes the move is not yet formal and follows months of preparation with available authorities signaling the change.
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Died While En Route Home on Atlantic Express
Special Telegram reports Rev. Frank Rodgers of Orange New Jersey died this morning aboard the Atlantic express between two stations. He was traveling with his wife and child from Colorado. the body was sent to their home after the train passed.
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William Murray Found Dead Murdered Near Dunmore
Telegram dispatch from Wilkes Barre reports William Murray aged 35 was found dead on the railroad near Dunmore. Authorities say he was murdered and thrown across the track.
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Pardon Board to Hear Request in Murder Case
A note from the Pardon Board indicates a hearing on a murder case linked to old Bar Umberger and involving David Nicely. Details remain fragmentary but the board is set to consider clemency.
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Neffs Second Trial Opens in McCausland Murder Case
James Neff stands trial for complicity in the 1887 murder of William McCausland, a drover from Allegheny City. Georgie Clark and others have been convicted. Clark faces execution near December 1 unless granted reprieve. The Greene county case features 60 jurors examined. 75 witnesses are listed for the Commonwealth and defense.
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Washington
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Allen Township
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West Pike Run
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DISEUSSING RELIEF MONEY SECRETARY KREMER PAYING CLAIMS
Secretary Kremer rapidly pays out relief claims with checks mailed today. He aims to complete all payments within ten days though most losses over 2000 have not yet received full amounts. Sick or dependent claimants have received several hundred dollars, while no cases under 2000 are shown.
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Missing Person Mystery Sparks River Dragging
Fragmentary report suggests a village investigates a possible crime after a strand of hair and a reported voice lead to a missing man. Townsfolk fear further clues will prompt a thorough river search and escalate the investigation.
Faction in Jeannette Catholics Over Church Name
A split brews among 400 Jeannette Catholic families as a new church proposed for Greensburg migrants triggers a dispute. Burton backs a $5,000 project to build St Michael's, while a rival supporter pushes St Peter's, with threats of bishop opposition and town hall use.
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Andrew Jackman Buried In Funeral Mass
The funeral for Andrew Jackman was held yesterday forenoon at his residence 436 Penn avenue. The body was then moved to St Pauls Cathedral for a misa de or mass, with honorary pallbearers W A Herron Henry G Hale L Glesenkamp Charles Arbuthnot E L Bing James Verner James M Bailey Joshua Rhodes Bernard Rafferty and Henry Hayes. Father Vail led the mass at the Cathedral with Fathers Conway Molyneaux and Father Wall speaking. The service concluded with burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
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Ten Dollar Sale of Coats and Suits Promoted
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