Push the Investigation to the Very Bottom
Sept 30 The New York dispatch reports that Nine subcommittees of the Auditor General Mee nuit and State Treasurer Bover testified before the Legislative Investigating Committee. Republicans and others debate whether the inquiry should target administration brass and Governor Malticon, urging thorough exposure and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPE
Meenuit
Bover
McCanant
Malticon
Perry
Harrity Named Best Man for State Vacancy by Democratic Leaders
Recommendation favors Hon William F Harrity for the vacancy citing capacity integrity and ability. Harrity gained support at the state convention and anti Pattisan votes in Scranton. Planned meetings mirror the Scranton gathering in major towns statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Harrity
Harrity
Scranton
Tin Plate Influx At Martins Ferry Business Display
A Martins Ferry Ohio report notes heavy local talk of tin plate with displays by Mr. Jol W. Cooks on Hanover Street. Exhibits include sheets from Lavman & Co of Appolo Pennsylvania and items from Cincinnati Corrugating Co, N. G. Naylor Co and others. Long, a Democratic tinsmith, asserts American tin is superior and will dominate his output this season.
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Manrres
America
Conrad Long
Martin's Ferry
Long
United States
Ohio's New Ballot Law Debate in High Court
Judge A H Thompson of Highland County has launched a mandamus suit to test the Kangaroo ballot law's constitutionality. He argues the measure is cumbersome and will distract electors. Extra efforts to instruct voters are under way as reports indicate 5 to 10 percent may lose votes from confusion if the law is strictly applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thompson
Highland County
Watson
Thompson
Williams
Supreme Court
Tn Tecessary
Mandamus
Brine
Thompso
Tia
President's check cited in Fassett campaign fund
New York reports Private Secretary Elijah W. Walford delivered the President's check from Washington last Saturday night, reported to be $500, to swell Fassett campaign funds. Republican officials issued a circular via Mr. Wadsworth urging donations to cover campaign expenses, sent to federal employees in New York offices and bureaus.
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New York
Fassett
Fifth Avenue
Elijah W. Walford
Washington
Republican State Committee
Wadsworth
New York Post Office
New York Custom House
Internal Revenue
Lima Man Converts to Republicanism While Abroad
A Lima man, J. T. Lowery, returning from Europe via Ottawa, went from free trader Democrat to Republican supporter of McKinley. He observed England facing factory contraction under the McKinley law and noted English workers’ lower pay and living standards, with other party members also converting during the trip.
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Liia
Speiel
Lowery
Ottawa
Europe
England
McKinley
Enslend
Louisiana Republicans signal statewide ticket field in New Orleans
The State Executive Committee of the Republican League meets in New Orleans amid anticipated Democratic splits over the letters question and a Panters' Alliance ticket. The party plans a full statewide ticket and a New Orleans city ticket for the first time in years with ex-Congressman H Dudley Coleman as the leading gubernatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleass
Republican League
Panoers’ Alliance
New Orleanns
H. Dudley Coleman
Injunction Blocks Railways Over Crossing at Howth Street
Judge D J Krebs restrains Ruffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company from interfering with Dulless Tretton Passenger Mailway Company as it plans a trade crossing over the Vatale Rochester and Pittsburg tracks at Howth and Franklin streets. A preliminary injunction holds until a full hearing. Electric cars were delayed, delaying traffic through the principal streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Krebs
Ruffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Treasury Receipts Reported Up Since September
The government’s receipts since September 1 totaled 60,086,000 dollars, an excess of 4,987,000 over ordinary expenditures by that date. The net cash balance at the Treasury, including fractional silver and deposits in national banks, is shown at 42,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnitsutox
National Banke
Horrible Ohio Railroad Disaster Reported Fatal Wreck
A freight collision on the New York Lake Erie and Western line near Breakneck Yard kills two railway workers and injures many as ten excursion coaches crash at 30 miles per hour. The coroner's inquiry begins amid a long list of dead and injured including William Maxwell and Clayton Glass. Survivors describe scenes of panic, fire, and frantic rescue as water and help arrive.
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New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Guisabridge
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Nichols
Erie
Ravenna
Kent
Olin
Bennington
Michigan
Beigert
Highton
Kent Siding
Clayton Glass
William Maxwell
Mre
T. C. Richard
Muskegon
Mich
Rescue at Revere House After Wreck Claims Several Victims
Eyewitness accounts describe passengers freeing a baby and saving others as a wreck at the Revere House left several wounded. Mrs. Thomas Richar suffered multiple injuries while Mrs. Sedgwick shielded her child from a blazing stove. Coroner Sherman prepared an inquest for the next morning.
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Thomas Richar
Sherman
Raum Strikes Back over Pension Office Affidavits
General Raum demands dismissal of three officials at the Pension Bureau amid affidavits alleging influence peddling by Green B Baum Jr. Raum says the accusations are demoralizing and has prepared a full statement for the President. Young Raum and his father deny the charges and seek exonerating letters from division heads.
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Raum
Washington
Green B. Baum, Jr
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Bureau
Noble
J. Edgar Engle
Pennsylvania
F. M. Taylor
Illinois
Edward Howard
Connecticut
General Raum
Engle
Howard
Young Raum
Young Baum
County road tax changes urged by Pennsylvania officials
The County Commissioners Conference in Pittsburg debated replacing the cash road tax system with cash payments to authorized officers and urged repeal of the two year tax lien limit and the 1891 registry law in favor of the 1873 act, with Pittsburg chosen for the next meeting and R. E. Mercer named to the new Executive Committee.
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Pittsburg
Lancaster
Sperial
County Commissioners
Pennsylvania
Memorial Commission
Memorial Committee
Greensburg
Butler
Pottsville
Scranton
R. E. Mercer
Allegeny
Leper Died in New Orleans Sparks Isolation Debate
In New Orleans on September 30 a German leper named Dressel died at home with wife and children nearby. The Board of Health discussed isolating lepers, considering confinement options under existing law. Dr. Oliphant urged a leper hospital to end public fear while Dr. Pratt doubted legal authority.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Dressel
Oliphant
Louisiana
Pratt
Charity Hospital
Mercantile Failures in United States Nine Months 1891
Bradstreets October tables show 8806 mercantile failures in the U S and Canada for the first nine months of 1891 with assets totaling 71911320 and liabilities 13811 510. The nine months end September 30 mark the highest failure total on record, surpassing 1885.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Civil Service Reform League Reelects Curtis President
The Civil Service Reform League renewed George William Curtis as its president with William D. Fulke of Indiana serving as editor. The group continues its push for civil service reform in government.
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Civil Service Reform
Brreavo
Civil Service Reform League Today
George William Curtis
William D. Fulke
Indiana
Service Chrow
United States Senate
Papers Missing and Calls to Lock Prothonotary Records
A public debate cites missing records in the Prothonotary's office dating back to 1790 and 1850. Citizens warn that stolen testimonies and private access threaten justice, urging court orders to inspect papers and closer clerical control.
Paper custody in court clerkage sparks protest
The passage argues it would be unsafe for a clerk to hand out case papers one by one and refuse a paper until another is returned. It suggests such conduct would invite assault suits and turn the clerk’s office into a scene for fights, attracting only pugilists to manage papers.
Window glass factories resume operations with varied start dates
The article lists multiple firms and their planned restart dates for glass production, noting some will begin as early as today and others delaying to November. Many plants in Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland, and New York plan to resume between the 3rd and 16th of the month, with overall stocks high and outlook guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe, Howard & Co
Thomas Wichtman & Co
Abel, Smith & Co
Lancaster
D. C. Cunningham
Toorrow, Cunningham & Co
T. Campbell & Co
Philips Glass Company
William McCully & Co
R. C. Sechmertz & Co., Ltd
Thmsen & Co
S. McKee & Co
Chambers & McKee
O'Leary Brothers
Warnhoff & Co
Rumors of Revolution Reach Panama to San Francisco
The City of Sydney arrives from Panama reporting no imminent revolution in Guatemala despite rumors. Passengers dispute the claims, one citing a drunken fight around September 15, others noting 1000 armed men marching toward Guatemala City under martial law with troops ready to clash. Rumors also touch on the possible assassination of Toledo, Barillas' private secretary, during a government mission.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Panama
Guatemala
Souza
Mexico
Guetzaltenango
Toledo
Barillas
Penn Bank Draft Paid by Mistake Faces Refunding
In a Supreme Court case Rob ert H White deposited a 708 draft with Penn Bank of Pittsburg for collection. The payment was refused by American Exchange National Bank but Traders National Bank was misinformed of payment and credited White. After discovery he refused to return the funds. Muskingum county court granted judgment for the amount. White appeals.
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Coutrats
Supreme Court
Robert H. White
Penn Bank of Pittsburg
American Exchange National Bank of Pittsburg
National Bank
White
Muskingum County
Australian rainmaker prepares in Kansas for dry spell
GOODLAND Kansas September 30 Frank Melbourne the Australian rainmaker who has waited four days for dry weather began preparations today He expects to unleash rain over the dryest part of Kansas under his contract Melbourne has four days to bring down rain A southwest wind 35 mph and fair barometer readings accompany the setup No rain fell today
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Goodland
Kan
Frank Melbourne
Kansas
Melbourne
Councilman Schad Identifies Suspect in Rogues Gallery
Allegheny councilman Schad found a photo of the alleged robber, Charles Havers, in the rogues gallery. Havers, recently confined to the workhouse for 30 days as a suspicious character, was linked to an assault on Schad about two weeks ago.
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Schad
Allegheny
Rogues’ Gallery
Charles Havers
Large regional fires destroy factories and grain elevator
Fires swept three states with major losses. Gates & Lowden cement plant near Hawthorne track in Chicago burned for a loss of about 350000, partly insured. Inter-State Grain Company's Morris elevator consumed with 50000 bushels capacity, 20000 bushels wheat lost and one carload of flax burned. Dirtl & Wells mill and lumber yards at Waushaukee destroyed, 5,000,000 feet lumber burned, damage estimated at least 100000 with 50000 insured. Freight cars of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line damaged.
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Chicago
Gates & Lowden
Hawthorne Race Track
Morris, Minn
Inter-State Grain Company
Waulsaulee
Wis
Ann
Dirtl & Wells
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Best shoes and clothing at Cary Bros and Gusky’s
An early 1900s advertisement listing Cary Brothers with locations on Liberty and Sixth streets offering best shoes, plus Gusky’s featuring new boys clothing. It also notes Jos. Horse & Co. promoting Iron City beer and Pilsner, Rosenbaum & Co. wrappers, and a funeral notice for Micuase Wisrans dated September 9, 1901.
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Cary Bros
Liberty and
Sixth Streets
Micuase Wisrans
A Presbyterian Row Ends as Wood Joins Methodism
In Boonton New Jersey Prof. De Wolson Wood and his wife Mrs. Francis H. Wood leave the Presbyterian church after a protracted feud with the First Presbyterian Church. Wood has joined the Methodist Episcopal Church of Boonton while the church faces division and unresolved discipline. The couple previously faced suspension and accusations of slander amid long running disputes over pastor Thomas Carter. Meanwhile Joseph Dallas, linked to the Budweiser family, is identified as a suspect in a Marietta, Ohio death case in Chicago news.
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New York
de Wolson Wood
Stevens Institute
Morris and Orange
First Presbyterian Church of
Boonton
N. J
Wood
Methodist Episcopal Church of
The
Presbyterian Church
Francis H. Wood
Thomas Carter
Carter
Florida
H. T. Tty
Union Theological Seminary
Beatty
Prof. Wood
Synod of
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Ao Poe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jervey
Church Council
Chicago
Joseph Dallas
S. F. Gates
Marietta
St. Louis
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company
Giles Fire At Allegheny Millinery and Nation Stores
Fire damages Giles Allegheny Millinery and Nation stores. entire stock to be sold. Sale starts 9 a m Thursday October 1. Harpy and Hayes Jewelers promotes Onyx cabinets and new tables in silver and gold with moderate prices.
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Giles’ Allegheny Millinery and Nation Stores
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
City Hall
Our Candidate and Home Made Suits Dominate Nomination
The piece promotes homemade Cheviot and Tan Bark suits as strong political and commercial candidates. It argues the suits are popular enough to render nomination nearly an election and assures buyers of full refunds if not satisfied. It touts Meltons Cheviots Home spuns and Cassimeres as strong options.
Fashionable suits priced 12 15 and 18 with free one year repairs
A bold advertisement touts faultless, fashionable suits priced at 12 15 and 18. It promises value with garments that redeem every pledge and offers free repairs if anything goes wrong within one year.
Merchant Tailoring offers tailored suits and coats
Our branch has a national reputation for perfect fitting garments. Suits to measure from $20, fall overcoats to order from $180, trousers to measure from $5. A thousand and one styles to select from.
Cactus Blood Cure Immediate Effects Claim
A brief item asserts a product named Cactus Blood Cure provides immediate effects and cures, though the article offers no supporting evidence or details about usage, risks, or sources.
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Erie Railway
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William Clayton Williams
Clara
Iate
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Pennsylvania Company
Ohio and Pennsylvania Railway
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Chicago Railway
Jack's Run Narrows
John Hendley
Bee Wien
Ricks
West
Bradley
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Gusky's
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewng Company
Pilsner
Mthssu
Rosenbaum & Co
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Harpy & Hares
Giles
Allegheny Millinery and Nation Stores
Daizell Nor
Robinson
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Cactus Blood Cure
Joseph Fleming
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Pixtog and Genera
Twenty-ninth Street
Keny Valley
Asnealing
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