Nerve of West on trial as witnesses testify
Court in Nesincrros Pa. hears dramatic testimony in the West murder case. Prosecution paints motive and routes, key witness Nicholson links West to the crime, defense insists West innocent and financed by Monongahela City bank funds. West testifies denying involvement amid vocal spectators.
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Wasnincros
William West
West
Commonwealth
Coort
Mononcalela City
Matt Hicharison
Anne Brundage
Charles Nicholson
Greenlee
Nicholson
Henory J. For
Pittsburg
Vankirk
Monongahela City
Charles Hoover
Allegeny
Hurd Ray
Mononcahela City
Germania Bank
Wood Street
Tramond
North America
North American
President Smith Probes Standard Glass Strike
EPECTAL TELEGRAN TO THE DISTaTon reports J. Smith of Fiveburg, president of the Flint Glass workers union, visiting Standard Glass Works at night to discuss wages dispute. Local union says wage differentials violate the agreed scale. company says wages are correct and has removed glass to prevent further loss until a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeitsa
W. J. Smith
Piveburg
Flint Ginworkers’ Union
Standard Glass Works
Explosion in University Lab Injures Student Severely
The Sophomore E F Green was found unconscious with severe facial injuries after a gas retort exploded in a university laboratory. A large iron fragment struck him, piercing the ceiling into the room above. He survived the incident but will be badly disfigured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woosrre
E. F.green
Sophmore
Eldership Debates Highlight Pittsburg A M E Conference
October 9 report from Williamfront details the Pittsburgh Annual Conference of the A M E Church. Second day focused on elder presiding disputes and roles. Speakers included Rev Dr Asbury Hey, Dr Bentley, and Rev C A McCoe as discussions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamfront
Twentyth
Sesson
Pittsburg
A.M. FE Church
Asbury, Hey
Bentley
C. A. Mc- Coe
Miners Strike at Snodgrass Mines Over Blacksmith Discharge
Report from McKeepsport dated October 9 states Snodgrass miners along the Mononganela river walked out on Monday. The strike followed the discharge of a blacksmith at the works. Miners demand reinstatement, but operators refuse to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeespport
Snodgrass
Mononganela
Ds Blacksmith
Their Demand for More Wages Causes a Fartery to Shut Down
Zanesville dispatch reports the Rearnt-Geomnch bottle works halted by a strike of carrying in boys aged 14 to 16. Workers demand a 50 cent weekly increase. plant has refused. Current pay stated as 4 and 5 dollars per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Rearnt-Geomnch Company
United Brethren Opposed to a World’s Fair on the Sabbath
In the United Brethren Conference of Western Pennsylvania the afternoon session adopted a resolution directing the Secretary to transmit the conference protest to the World’s Columbian Exposition Commissioners opposing the exposition on the Christian Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Lancaster
United Brethren Conference
Western Pennsylvania
Christian Bath
Relatives Retrieve Remains of Blackhand Wreck Victim
Relatives of James Cochran traveled from Pennsylvania to Newark to claim the body after the Blackhand wreck, where Cochran was killed. The telegram notes the arrival of mourners and the identification of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecs
Newark
James Cochran
Penneylvania Re
Selling in Porkopolis: Richler Acquittal Vote Split
In Cincinnati on October 9 a jury failed to convict M. Richler in a Sunday liquor sale case. Police testified the business was open and beer served to about 60 patrons. nine jurors favored acquittal and three favored conviction, with deliberations lasting all night. Richler, arrested 26 times previously for this offense, faced trial for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
M. Richler
Richler
Republicans Move to Oust Board of Public Improvements
In Cincinnati Ohio on October 9 the public shows strong interest as Governor Campbell calls an extra session to remove the Board of Public Improvements. The Times-Star reports a secret Republican meeting deciding to vote to oust the board if successors are elected, with the State Central Committee to plan action for lawmakers. The Democratic Executive Committee of Hamilton County may issue a critical circular against the Governor’s extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincuxywatti
Ohio
Campbell
Board of Public Improvements
Times-Star Today
State Central Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Hamilton County
Capture of a Counterfeiter in Louisville Trial
John Schmidt, a counterfeiter, confessed to forging $2 certificates and passing large sums totaling about $4,000. He claimed Miles Ogle directed the operation in Louisville. Schmidt led Detective Bauer to a spot on Towhead Island where money was buried, and several notes were recovered. The case aims to keep Ogle confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John Schmidt
Bauer
Schmidt
Miles Ogle
Towhead Island
Bear Grass Creek
Haghitt Promises Settlement With Northwestern Engineers
In Curcaco on October 9 a conference between Northwestern engineers and firemen officials neared crisis over the classification system and a year extension request. President Hughitt then assured the committee that a settlement would be reached by tomorrow morning likely to satisfy the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Hughitt
Citizens oppose use of public funds for O Reilly monument
About 1,000 Boston residents signed a protest letter delivered to the Mayor and Aldermen, urging the city not to finance or permit any memorial to John Boyle O Reilly in a public space or building, citing his opposition to public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Boyle O'Reilly
Boston Pilot
Beecher Manufacturing sold to Pittsburgh inventor
The Beecher Manufacturing Company, a carriage hardware maker, has been sold to W. W. Grier of Pittsburgh. F. Southwick is engaged as manager and operation will resume once stock arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Beecher Manufacturing Company
W. W. Grier
Pittsburg
F. Southwick
Poor men deemed heirs to 880 million estate
October 9 report from Trextos says Joseph T Capple and his three brothers, all poor, have learned they may be heirs to English magnate James Wood's estate valued at eighty million dollars. Local news notes potential inheritance and seeks confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trextos
Joseph T. Capple
James Wood
England
Glove Department Highlights Misses and Kids Styles
In tans and dark shades the store features 4 and 6 button Glace and Mousquetaire Suede gloves with sizes 4 3 4 to 6. A full line of Misses 4 button P K Kids gloves sells at 125 per pair. Various fabric gloves Jersey and Ribbed Wrist frame made kid finish cashmere silk and wool options sold at 25c upward. Also Scotch Wool gloves boys English nonpareil, infantees and mittens in white and colors, and Saxony cashmere mittens in Misses and Ladies sizes. Customers urged to visit department before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
P. K
Dr Miles Nervine Samples at Market Street Jos Fleming & Son
Free samples of Dr Miles restorative Nervine available at Jos Fleming & Son on Market Street. The remedy is advertised to cure headache nervousness sleeplessness neuralgia fits and related conditions.
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Dr. Miles
Jos. Fleming & Son's
Market St
DIED LIST AND FUNERAL NOTICES FROM PITTSBURG AREA
A long obituary column lists residents such as WILLIAM WALKER ACKLEY, JOSEPH CONNELLY, WILLIAM P. DAVIS, RICHARD M. FOX, and SARAH SHIPMAN, with death dates in October 1890 and funeral details. Place references include Coraopolis Pittsburgh Allegheny and Hazelwood, noting church services, private interments, and cemetery arrangements.
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Acekley
Wetoneang
Coraopolis
William Walker Ackley
U. P
Pittsburg
Farpar
Uniondale
Allegheny
Clark
Charles Alae
Connelly
Joseph Connelly
Judy Connelly
Second Avenue
Hazelwood
FripaYatam
Davis
William P. Davis
Wellington Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Michael Daves
Frimpay
Preble Avenue
Flatly
Sa.m
Jonx W. Flatly
Sylvan Avenue
Fox
Richard M. Fox
John
Mary Fox
Logan Street
Philadelphia
Hager
George EpWanin
Charlies
Annie Hager
Marker
Shaler Street
Duquesne Heights
Hays
Ote Batt
Pr. m
Win Township
Abijah Hays
Luxpark
Miller & Bros
Carson Street
Allegheny Cemetery
Johneton
James MM. Joyneton
Frankstown Road
Penn Township
Allegheny County
Kenney
Jons Kenney
Jos. Southworth
Ward Street
Frerpay
St. Peter's R.C
D. P. Reising
Cowan Street
Mt. Washington
Uniondale Cemetery
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Greensburg
Los
George
Little Washington
Charlotte
Scottdale
Peter Funk
Canton
Beaver
Peter Way
Eetsieville
McKeesport
A. LC Enongy
James L. de
Oscar Breugar
John Stewart
President Smith
Tee Prapator
Tee Martz
Murraysville
Porkopolis
The
Cincinnati B. P. L
Haghitt
Northwestern
Oreilly
Pittsburger
Shiton
Jos, Fleming & Son
Lowell
Ape Hood
Ing
Hood's
Hood
M. F. Gooxkin
Gookin Bros
Mass. N.B
TER
Fifth Avenue
Medintock & Co
LACE
Glove Department
Fifth Ave
NEW Advertis
Southsiders, Si
Im Tomorrows
E Dispatch
Wilheminstemins
Samuel F. Boyd
Louisa K. Becker
Geers Ek. Tee
Annie K. Hunkele
Phomas
Ma Liette
Robert H. McEihesy
Shah Agnes M. Mule
Nicholas A. Schoril
Marie J. Miawlom
Nevervess Sansfer
Cornelia Moelter
Dames M. White
Kate Lanige
Richard H. Fractins
Dessie Clinton
Ore Corge R. Fleming
Filzabeth McHobison
Karl Denninger
Hosa Saint James F. Martin
Lena Roeder
Louis Michardt
Christina Schangen Baces
Seeanwensee
Seeremee
Teriing
Esidence
Pittsboro
Pittsbarg
Pitteboarg
Allegheny Allegheny
icKeesport
Alegheny
Pitteburg
Cork
RansCork Run
Ekomer
Ooctober
Chantes
Kate Komer
Manhattan Street
Merkel
Exata
Chris Billenstein
Fifth Avenue Extension
Twenty-first Ward
Moohee
Hulton
Hower
Ticks
Ad Amos Moore
McKelvy
Kansas City
Howard
Nauman
Conrad Nauman
Henry Ochsenhirt
Grant Avenue
Millvale
Nolan
James Nolan
Main Street
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
myll-Mouwrae
James M. Fullerton
Seventeh Street
Enp
Apit-I-Wran
A. M
Jd. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Yuen Vines
Babes
Fohn R&r. Ry
A. Murdoch
Pepresested
Latimer
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
South
Allegheny, Pa
Rich's
Himmelrich
Market Street
Braddock House
Braddock Ave
Brussels
Nottingham
N. B
McClintock&Co
Sixth St
Pittsburg, Pa
Sburger
Strososep
Hopper Bros. &Co
Wood ST
Cor. Fourth Ave
Wrsa
Princely Productions
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Fleishman & Co
Heathers
Shoe House
Ramuel RK
Baldwin
Joan
Graham
Baldwin &Graham
Liberty St
Boyoton
New York
Andrew PA Apenbach
Grand Denver
Graff & CO
Liberty Srteet
Sixth Street
Portieres
Boggs & Buhl
Vesrin Shints As
Schecae
Ais Riper Boys
W. L. Douglas
Ita
Congress
Ae Pian
W. L. Iaa
Brockton
Mass
H. J
M. Wang
Butlerite
Frohing
D. Carter
Fitina
C. Sperber
Carson
Allegheny City
H. Kossetios Federal
E. &. Holiman
T. Mebecea
Wellcome H
Elcome
United States
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