Findlay to the fore extensive 1892 World’s Fair tower plan
Charles Kellogg of Kellogg Seamless Tube and Manufacturing plans a 1200 foot tower for the World’s Fair in New York 1892. He aims to ground the structure in Findlay with welded steel tubes, featuring multiple elevators and entertainment spaces including a gallery and restaurant, attracting visitors and promising a 25 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridlay
Charles Kellogg
Kellogg Seamless Tube and Manufacturing Company
New York
DustaTer
Kellogg
Eifel
Reborg
Washington
Pike's Peak
Mount Washington
Ecedes
Sen Alleyane
Illinois Central Railroad
Mississippi River
Lowisiana
Quincy
Davenport
Burl
Debris horror deepens as two more bodies found in Stoney Creek
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH reports two unidentified bodies recovered from Stoney Creek in Johnstown. A woman found yesterday was identified as Miss Rose Schauller of Woodvale by her sister Mary. Rose’s sister Annie remains missing along with other flood victims. Funeral set for Rose. A local widower Mr Meier Janowski reports theft of £74 jewelry from his Washington Street shop during the flood aftermath. State Flood Relief Commission mails circulate accompanying settlement checks to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Stoney Creek
Miss Rose Schauller
Woodvale
Mary
Rose
Jos Schauller
Annie
Meier Janowski
Washington Street
Market
Tureday
Fuel gas price protest meeting held by four cities
Delegates from Jamestown Erie Warren and Corry met in OConxy to discuss a proposed fuel gas price increase by the Pennsylvania Fuel Gas Company. Mayor Price of Jamestown was chosen chairman with F A Bradshay and W C Plumb as secretaries. The discussion was orderly and firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Erie
Warren
Corry
Pennsylvania Fuel Gas Company
Erle
Price
F. A. Bradshay
W. C. Plumb
Common Pleas Judge fatally injured in trimming accident
Prusal Telegram to the Dieratee reports that Common Pleas Judge Robert Haley of this district was fatally injured this afternoon while trimming apple trees. He was engaged in tree work when the accident occurred and he sustained injuries leaving little chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieratee
Cartex
Common Pleas
Robert Haley
Raley
Explosion at Grace Coke Works Kills Two Workers
A telegram from Connelsville reports an explosion at the Grace Coke Works injuring and killing workers, naming victims Hungs Kane and another unidentified worker. Officials from W. J. are investigating the incident and awaiting further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conxellsville
Kane
Grace Coke Works
W. J
Two Boys Arrested After Roadside Shooting Incident
Two boys aged 12 and 14 were arrested at Portage for stealing two revolvers and shooting at Hungarians on the road. The attackers demanded money, and after a refusal fired at the group, with one shot believed to have caused a fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferretaal
Distatch
Enrxenrnra
Portage
Young Christians In Session At New Castle
State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association opens in First Methodist Church New Castle with about 500 delegates. H K Porter of Pittsburgh presides Ira D Sankey dies at the organ during services. Officers named G B Seldon Erie president and others elected. Dr Purves Pittsburg speaks on Rea Earnestness. The 3800 seating capacity venue hosts 10 associations 47000 members and internal details include hosting 10 associations and 47 general secretaries. Governor Beaver expected to attend as Harrisburg delegate. The city prepares for a formal M A building presentation by Sankey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
H.K. Porter
Pittsburg
Ira D. Bankey
G. B. Seldon
Erie
F. A. Graham
O' Chester
John Nichol
Mauch
Anthes
New Castle
H. War
Duncaie
Hartford
Conn
Young Woman's Christian Union
Philadelphia
State Executive Committee
Purves
Pittsba
Beaver
Harrisburg
Ira D. Sankey
City of
Knights of Labor Division Meets In Connellsville Coke Region
About 50 delegates from the Coke region gathered for the regular quarterly meeting of division No. 4, National Trades Assembly Knights of Labor. The session heard the Master Workman report advocating weighed coal and a checkweighman on every coke mine, plus ratification of national reports. A December convention of organized and unorganized workers may select a delegate for a January national convention to seek wage uniformity nationwide. John B. Rae attended and will stay several days as the division reports show improving finances and a sessions tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoer TrpaLs
National Trades Assembly
Knights of Labor
Connellsville
Coke
National Assembly
United States
John B. Rae
Ohio crops show improved harvest despite early fears
Special telegram reports from October 10 that the Ohio State Board of Agriculture records wheat oats and barley acreages yields and total production. Wheat 2,955,600 acres at 16 bushels per acre yielding about 7,380,006 bushels. oats 4,? acres at 27 bushels. barley 97,983 acres at 27 bushels yielding about 2,? million bushels. Early drought and grain louse caused pessimism, but harvest totals reach about 37 million bushels with quality near average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
Resia Si Penes Arta
Butler County Oil Property Change Worth 100000
Hon. Joseph Hartman of Mullerstown sold 13 wells and 105 acres of leases on the Archey Black farm east of Millerstown to the South Penn Oil Company for 100000. The property lies in the Pontius pool along the Armstrong Butler line and produces about 139 barrels per day with net profit cited.
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Burien
Joseph Hartman
Mullerstown
Archey Black Farm
Millerstown
South Penn Oil Company
Mr. B
Pontius Pool
Armstrong
Butler
Butler County
State Sabbath School Convention Opens at Frankford
Carlisle October 10 The State Sabbath School Convention opened at Frankford with a brief address by H H Weakley. The program included devotional services invocation and song. Attendance expected large tomorrow. Marriage licences granted yesterday include Elizabeth Minnie B Hey McDonalds Luke Bawnge Anna McCann Daniel A Moore Lions Richard Hoghet and McCleary among others.
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Carlisle
Frankford
Weak
Ley
Yemerday
Ensizabeth
Minnie B. Mhey
Eros Frank &, Batole
Beth Lents
Eee
Allegheny Oon
Pittsbore
McDonalds
Luke Bawnge
Anna McCann
Srerereeeet Seer Eee
McDonatels
Daniel A. Moore
PH Ore Pater
Cresanres Estierstrerches
Lions Richard
Hoghet
Crecere-McRetaport Iiss
McCleary
McKeesport
GOODE SHEPARD WEDDING IN SHADYIDE ASHLAND
GOODE SHEPARD MARRIED at Shadyside Miss Lucey Shepard daughter of Otis and wife wed Dr Gro H Goons of Cincinnati in Oct 10 6 o'clock ceremony conducted by Rev C E Felton at bride’s parents residence THOMPSON IRWIN WEDDING HELD Oct 10 1888 in Emsworth Pa Elva Desdemona Irwin daughter of J H Irwin to Roxcrt L Thompson of Allegheny City ceremony led by Rev B F Woodburn No cards
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Emsworth
Elva Desdemona Inwim
J. H. Irwin
L. Thompson
Allegheny City
Numerous Obituaries and Funeral Notices Listed
Funeral announcements cover residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny City with names such as Baumpaugh Cove Covert Antels Evans Hawkins Hannan Henderson Kress Madden McShane Rollings Shannon Tarp and Winterhalter. Details include residence addresses dates and times for services, private interment, and family invitations reflecting late 19th century customs.
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Covert
Wednnesday
Thomas Adrian
A. W
Mary J. Covert
Butler
Peers
Antels
Morni
Selon
Dastznng
John H. Hugzans
Freeland Street
Thirty-first Ward
Pittsburg
Evans
Southside
Hawkins
Mary
Lilie
James Hawkins
Third Avenue
Hannan
Locust Street
William Hannan
Famaly
Henderson
Rupert C. Henderson
Sacred Coart Church
East End
Fetpay
Kress
Corte
Ema Mararepa Kress
Reinhard
Wilhelmina Kress
Madden
Thomas Madden
McClure Avenue
Albany
St Andrew's R. C
Beaver Avenue
Fripay
McShane
Spanier
Frank Asd
Leo Meshane
Seventh Street
St. Paul's Cathedral
Rollings
Crafton
George Henry
George
Jennie Rollings
Arrenscox
Allegheny Cemetery
Shannon—O
Vores
Mertetaer Bret Restdin
Spa
Mirene
Mary Shannon
Hee
Crand
Ashy
Marini
Thirty Sixth Street
Trimmed Hats Gloves and Kid Glove Specials
An advertisement showcases trimmed hats bonnets turbans in many styles and colors with new untrimmed options in felt and wool. It promotes a sale on gloves including Ladies' shook Kid Gloves 75 cents, 4-button Real Kid Gloves 99 cents, 8-button Mousquetaires 79 cents, Children's Kid Gloves 50 cents, and Merino cashmere lines 24 to 50 cents per pair.
Embalmer and Undertaker Services Listed in City
Successor to Meyer Arnold and Co. in Tam. offers embalming and undertaker services. James M. Fullerton operates as undertaker and embalmer at No. 6 Seventh Street with office and residence at IM Pennavesve. Telephone connection available.
Wanamaker Clothing Ad Promotes Value and Fit
An advertisement contrasts inferior rival clothing with Wanamaker offerings claiming longer wear, better service, and lower prices. It emphasizes direct customer contact, tailored choices, and a wide selection of 1,000 styles to build loyalty and cut profits for the merchant.
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Wanamaker
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Findlay
Buckeye
Eiffel Tower
Judge Swaim
Swaim
Mr. Kellogg
Peor Cites
Young Christians IN Session
Gress
Pines
The
Cowpellsville
the Dispatch
Ohio
Dispatch
Cumberland Valley Eail
Istacial
Disrator
Carmisle
Cumberland Valley Railroad
B. Kennedy
Tomas B. Kennededy
Chambersburg
Paward B. Wace
Atts
J. Hermat Bosier
Sans M.gt
Wister Houston
Jetf Gresia
John Stewart
Cake John P Philadelphia
W. W. Cennines
J. Cassatt
Fieod
Saraaparila
Esc
Wiliam J. Bostes Houp
Seeee
Ashland
Otelee
Pitteburg
Uladelphile
Pittb
Allegheny and
County
Irtehoee
Allpuucay
Allegheny
Clinton
Alleghen
Fifth Avenue
Shawn Court
Old Berkshire
Old Berkshire Mills
Lexington
Oyregen
Boun
Russia
Henriettas
Wee Osee
P. A. Wale
Hear
P. Altoun
Willemine
Araoltnes
Swantae
Rebecca Street
Alleheny
Pr. m
Steck
Federal St
Eider
T, M
Catimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Jom
Boggs & Buhl
Fall Millinery
Wood Street
I. B
Sai Bemee
Peice Pala
Anthony Meyer
John R&a. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Smilax
A. M
J.B. Murdoch
Rizpoone Aa Ee
Pyatsburg
el T
Insurance Ie America, Jones. & Saeed Avenue
Merchant& C C
Chicago
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Bloater O. K. Ste Sixth
A. O
Paten Sii
Bottices
Kreech
Cash and Credit House
Pennavente
Ninth Street
CP. Ala Sirene
Ottenheimer Brothers
Broadway
Sixth Street and
Penn Avenue
Rk. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
ST. Charles
Oold
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Bull
Corner of Diamond
Jenness Mille
Wee
Cartwright & Warner's
Campbell & Sons
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Robe
Cene Beenneem
Alee Goede
Rogers
Royal Worcester
Old Hall
Crown Derby
Wurtemberg
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Co
Ninth
Theresone
Hopper Bros. & CO
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