Terrible Glasgow murder echoes Jack the Ripper
A mid-aged woman’s dismembered body was found buried in a Glasgow garden after workmen unearthed parts while digging at a mansion site. Police suspect a gardener named McEwen, who vanished, and investigators note brutal wounds and a possible victim killed at night with a large blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtascow
Glasgow
Rain Hill
Liverpool
McEwen
Ace
Jack Ripper
Owen
Artios
Dhiver House
England Needs Wheat As Crop Yields Drop In Britain
Harvest estimates show Great Britain faces reduced wheat output with 54 million bushels expected, well below last year’s 74 million. UK imports may exceed 20 million quarters to meet domestic needs next year as prices rise due to poorer quality and lower yields across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietatch
Scotland
Ireland
Great Britain
Channel Islands
Tennyson's Hearse A Cart Marks Noted Funeral
The pallbearers for Lord Tennyson's funeral in Westminster Abbey are listed. The procession began with the coffin carried from Alnworth by an old bearers group and placed in a small cart before the royal cortege proceeds to Westminster. The remains arrived in London and lie in state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Lord Tennyson
Westminister Abbey
Robert T. Lincoln
Henry Secretary
Lord Salis
Henry Montaguon
James Paget
Alnworth
Ert
Remore
London
Westminster Abbey
Head of a Notorious Organisation In Cabinet in Italy
An Italian cabinet appointment includes the head of a feared organization as authorities report a robbery incident disrupting security. The report notes ongoing brigandage threats and details of the bee security measures and property protection amid political changes.
Naples Camorra Leader Reaches Cabinet Role
The figure described as head of the Camorra in Naples and controller of disorderly elements in the southern provinces is mentioned as being included in the Cabinet. This highlights the influence of organized crime networks on national governance and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelled
Camorra
Naples
Geographical Society Publishes New Book on America
At a Geographical Society meeting President Baron Richthoen announced a society book titled The Discovery of America and Its Importance With Relation to Knowledge of the Shape of the Earth. It features 409 maps, 24 newly published, dedicated to the Emperor who contributed 15,000 marks. The Education Minister sent two Columbus letters found in a Guatemala convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Berlin
Geographical Society
Baron Richthoen
William
Minister of Aducation
The
Columbus
Guatemala
Alaskan Volcano Eruption Reports From Shamogin Island
Advices from Alaska dated September 15 describe the Shamogin Island eruption near the Alaskan peninsula. A towering ash cloud 10 to 12 miles wide covered the area as ashes fell on ships 230 miles offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Mountain
San Francisco
Alaska
Shamogin Island
D. J. Applegate
Everett Hay
Ivanof Bay
Alaskan
St Paul
Alutian Islands
Rush
Akulan Island
Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Atwood
The seventh annual Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union convened at Second Presbyterian Church in Atwood with a 4 PM prayer service led by Rev. Luther De Voe. About 1000 attended the evening welcome by Rev. Arthur Spooner as State President Stewart received the monogram. Trustees and officers reported invitations to over 2000 societies and 556 senior plus 540 junior society reports for the year. The State Treasurer Thomas of Pittston noted a balance of 31830. The session continued past 11 PM as delegates gathered overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoona
Pennsylvania
Christaan Endeavor Union
Second Presbyterian Church
Luther de Voe
Harrisburg
Arthur W. Spooner
C.E Monogram
Stewart
W. H. McMillen
D. D
Allegheny
The
United Society
Ferguson
Thomas
Pittston
Pittsburg Men Travel to Indianapolis for Union Veteran Encampment
A party of 50 Pittsburgers departed by special car for Indianapolis to attend the Union Veteran Legion encampment. The crowd includes General Pearson and several colonels and captains. The commander race features multiple candidates led by General Pearson, with the pension bill noted but undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Indianapolis
John H. Short
W. W. Fullwood
J. H. Stephenson
Corporal Tanner
Tucker
Hannibal K Slesan
Indians
Pearson Enid
Valuable Unpartisan Congress Nomination Volume Published
Washington October 11 Special One of the most valuable volumes from the Democratic Congressional Committee appears today listing congressional nominees for all parties. Compiled by T. C. Hannum, former Pittsburg press worker, now directing the committee press bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Congress
T. C. Hannum
Pittsburg Press
Electric railroad to run Chicago to St Louis at 70 miles per hour
A new company plans an electric Chicago to St Louis railroad with cigar shaped cars and motors mounted on axles of the driving wheels. Travel is advertised at 70 mph and the journey to be completed in under three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis
Postponed Indefinitely in Embezzlement Case
The case of J. P. Cowan superintendent of the Union Artists Portrait Co against Frederick Lloyd of Buena Vista Allegheny for embezzlement of between and 000, set for Donovan's office, has been partially continued by the prosecutor pa Loe a detent promise to deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cowan
Union Artists’ Portrait Company
Frederick Lloyd
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny
Donovan
Pa’ Loe
Democrats Take Control in Trafooga Alderman Race
In Trafooga on October elections, seven Democrats won of eight Alderman seats marking the first time the party governs the city. The result shifts city government to Democratic control for the first time in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crat Trafooga
Tesx
Chattanoogs
Episcopalians Complete Revision of Common Prayers
In Batimore a House of Deputies debate centered on prayers and litany revisions to shorten bishop consecration phrases. Resolutions passed include inserting the Nicene creed in ordinations, printing on vellum, and standardizing Psalm numbering. Delegates weighed Swedish Portuguese translations amid broader efforts to standardize the Book of Common Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Deputies
Washington
Hart
Dr. Huntingdon
House of Bishops
Hill Borowin
Huntingdon
Brown
Long Island
Brazil
Cockey
Chicago
Fond du Lac
Virginia
Funeral arrangements for James L Bennett announced in Allegheny
The funeral for James L Bennett iron manufacturer will be held today from his residence at 9 Lincoln Avenue Allegheny. Bennett born Crawford County, educated in public schools, later worked with J Painter & Sons then Graff Bennett Co. He was a longtime member of the First M P Church on Fifth Avenue and noted for his family ties in Pottsville and Lehigh Valley society.
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James L Bennett
Lincoln Avenue
Allegheny
Bennett
Crawford County
Pittsburg
J. Painter & Sons
Reeve, Graff & Woods
Graf, Bennett & Maraball
Graff, Bennet & Co
Church
Fifth Avenue
Henner
O Legheny
A. @. Milliken
Pottsville
Runaway Wagon Collision injures driver in Allegheny
A piano wagon of H P Ecker was struck by a P A M car at Ohio street and Marion avenue. The driver was thrown and badly hurt. horses fled, one arm of a gate torn, near Fort Wayne depot where a flagman recaptured them. Other incidents include injuries to August Hasse, George Greene, Frank Knapp, and Michael Mahon with various injuries and one horse killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Ecker
Ohio Street
Marion Avenue
Allegheny
Fort Wayne
Manchester
Lst
Hasex
Hasse
H. W. Ahlers & Co
Perry
Pleasant Valley
Hasee
Guezwx
George Greene
Clarage
Westmoreland County
Teers
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Finance Committee Rejects Herrs Island Bridge Bill
The Allegheny Finance Committee gave negative recommendations on several items. Rebate petition for Mary Byrnes on Carnegie Hall rental denied. $600 cost share for temporary Herrs Island bridge not approved. damages awards and street work actions noted, with several items referred or affirmed for printing and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Mary Byrnes
Carnegie Hall
Tenth Ward
Chief Murphy
Pittsburg
Indian Creek
Ann Cullen
Charles Street
Herr’s Island
George Cohen
Harriet Street
Baptist Mission Church
School Street
D. T. Wetson
McKirdy
McFerron
Eleventh Ward Republican Club Parade to Coroner’s Home
The Eleventh Ward Republican Club with about 100 members, led by Captain J A A Brown, paraded through downtown streets to Coroner Heber McDowell’s residence at 1 Webster Avenue. The coroner’s house and neighboring property were decorated with banners bunting and lanterns. The club gathered in the parlors for lunch as McDowell delivered a short speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Republican Club
J. A. A. Brown
Montooth
Heber McDowell
Webster Avenue
Harrison and
Reid
McDowell
Examination Board of State Pharmacists Cleans Local Applicants
The Examining Board of the State Pharmaceutical Society met at Monongahela House to review local druggist applicants. Monday saw 166 candidates in Philadelphia, 85 appeared yesterday, with the rest of the week spent examining papers. Board members include A. Roberta, A. S. Burns, Louis Emanuel, Charles T. George, and A. J. Tatel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Pharmaceutical Society
Monongahela House
Philadelphia
A. Roberta
A. S. Burns
Montrose
Louis Emanuel
Pittsburg
Charles T. George
Harrisburg
A. J. Tatel
Reindeer Herd Established by Dr. Jackson at Port Glacier
Animals transplanted from Siberia thrive in Alaska as Dr. Sheldon Jackson starts a herd of 175 reindeer at Port Glacence near the Bering Straits. The project aims to prevent Eskimo extinction and aid regional civilization with future population. A prior band of 16 reindeer released at Onainske in 1891 has grown and traveled through last winter.
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San Francisco
Bermng Sea
Sheldon Jackson
Siberia
Alaska
Interior Department
Jackson
Port Glacence
Bering Straits
Onainske
Secretary Foster Praises Minister Patrick Egan At Dinner
Secretary of State Foster hosted a dinner for Minister Patrick Egan at his Washington residence. Attendees included Senator Hree Turkey and other officials. Foster praised Egan for prudence, ability, and patriotism in the difficult post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasureton
D. C
Foster
Patrick Egan
Amo
Hree
Turkey
Wate
Anon Come
Doe Civil Rriese
Nekee
Asta
Neemee Os
Hensel
Egan
Mellor and Hoens Pianos and Organs Ad at 77 Fifth Ave
An 1861 established showroom at 77 Fifth Avenue promotes Mellor and Hoens as selling Chickering, Hard Kra, and Kimball pianos and organs for homes churches and cottages with factory direct pricing and easy terms. The notice also advertises ladies’ costumes and safe deposit vaults for valuables at Farmers’ Deposit.
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Mellor & Hoens
Fifth Avenue
Krakaver
Msllon & Horne
Aroroouy
Directors of the Poor Convene for 18th Pennsylvania Meeting
The Association of Directors of the Poor of Pennsylvania met in Pittsburg for its eighteenth annual convention with over 200 delegates plus women from the Children’s Aid Society and the State Board of Charities. Discussion urged two state hospitals for the chronic insane and reimbursement to counties for care in alms houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotmall
Erie
Pittaburgers
Association of Directors of the Poor of Pennsylvania
Children’s Aid Society
Eastern
Pennsylvania
State Board of Charities
Louis G. Colburn
Somerset County
Children’s Aid Societies
Belle K. Richards
Oil City
Pelvania
Venango County
Harrisburg
Darragh
Pittsburg
O. D. & Brumbaugh
Blair
LU. Kerlin
Elwin
Allegheny County
William P. Hunker
Allegheny
George Linderman
City
George Hoffman
Colonel Glenn
Frank Patterson
Shrodes
Joseph Hunker
William Eichenlaub
Robert McGonnigle
Altoona
Handsome Silk Embroidered Flannels Displayed
We bought these at a sacrifice and plan a small profit. The Flannel Department fills the rear of the Silk and Dress Goods Room. The display features the handsomest silk embroidered flannels yet shown with prices sec 60c 75c and a yard.
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Ike Jack
Ripper
Britain
Shelm
England
Tennyson
Dini
Italy
Wilhelm
Christian Endeavorees
Samuel Rainey
Citizens’ Traction Line
Nineteenth Ward
J. D. Hammond
Jackson Mond
Hammond
Dog
Jeekeon
State Board
Reindeer
Secretary of State
Wrrr
Farmers’ Deposit Eer
Fourth Avenue
Pennsylvania Charities
Hardy & Hayes
ool-Siuwr
Smithfield
Corner Diamond Street
Cor
Diamond
Fleishman & CO
Market St. Mall
Knox
Wanamaker
Atletsa
Tor
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