Foster for Senator and the Standard Oil influence in Ohio
The article argues Standard Oil money backs Republican candidates in Northwestern Ohio to back Ex Governor Charles Foster for U S Senate, detailing county contests in Hancock and Lucas and naming Foster supporters and opponents among local nominees and party factions. The piece positions Foster as the anticipated U S Senator with Standard Oil backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Henry B. Paine
United States Senate
Ohio
Standard
General Assembly
United States
Charles Foster
Standard Oil
Foster
Ras Oman
Henry B. Papen
Man
Ohio Oil and Gas
Henry B. Payne
Hancock
Foraker
Stlent
McKinio
H. McConica
Fostoria
McConica Soap
Aura
Bsiliwek
Mepeliicomn
Curatiee
Fir Eeenese
Standardie
William Geyser
Captain Whetmore
eSpencer
Lucas County
Griffis
Toledo
Griffin
Amore Cations
Oe Standard
Protest Over Relief Distribution Sparks Outcry
A lively protest in Jebostown targets the Board of Inquiry and the relief fund. Citizens claim the commission misallocates losses and awards insufficient totals, criticizing local boards for manipulation and personal gain amid planned payouts.
Association of Directors of the Poor of Pa Convened at Altoona
Altoona October 14 The fifteenth annual meeting of the Association of Directors of the Poor of Pennsylvania opened at Mechanics Library with about 200 delegates. E H Turner gave a welcome address, Colonel Gould of Erie replied, and officers for the coming year were to be chosen. A committee would consider a state-wide revision plan urged by Governor Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Association of the Directors of the Poor of
Pennsylvania
Mechanics’ Library
G E Eoey
Philadelphia
E H. Turner
Gould
Erie
Beaver
Loga
Feebieind
Neff case update references Seeley and Wayne incident
Unclear OCR text notes a Neff case development today. Mentions Seeley and Wayne with fragmented phrases about countenance spirits and wiley, offering no clear factual outcome or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surat
N. Seeley
Wayne
Wiley
Tess Sige
Local Items Report City Incidents and School Rules
Auditors heard Colonel Douglass on the Johnstown hoisting engine claim by Thomas Carlin & Sons. Rovender district ordered Forty-fifth street children to Hatfield school amid fears about the rough boys. James Cavanaugh faced cruelty charges. West Penn depot arrest for larceny sent to jail. Humane Society met. Animal cruelty investigations urged. Railroad alliance rumors say freight rates may drop next week. Edwards jailed 20 days. cuffs questioned. Board of Viewers reviewed Maple Avenue opening claims. Allegheny council set for a key meeting. electric plant site near Fort Wayne stockyard grounds. Residents petition for a Sunday train to arrive 1:50 and depart 6:30. Fire crew doctoring actions of Lee Ey Acheson and No 7. Mrs Becker case info disputed. The Little Fred dam incident reported. Kansas City canvassers inform inspector McAleese about a runaway son. Pittsburgh saw five deaths from diphtheria last week. Warden Hague surprised three men near Etna. one Panhandle conductor fined. Halbert Burdenstaff admitted to practice before the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Jones
A. G. Morrison
James Hemphill
Douglass
Thomas Carlin & Sons
Johnstown
Rovender
Forty-fifth Street
Hatfield School
James Cavanaugh
O’brien
Pearson
Patterson Alley
Tex
The
Humane Society
O'Brien
Baltimore and Ohio
Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific
M. & Epwards
West Penn
Allegheny
Kirschler
Edwards
Board of Viewers
Twentieth Ward
Irwin Avenue
Fort Wayne
Aes
Alegheny
Carer
Anacen
Liewey Acheson
Ames McKee
Penn Avenue
IsAace
Smithfield Street
Maria Becker
Sevon Leooey Wintiam
Lob Re
Fred
Davis Island
Samvue
Canvuners
Kansas City
McAleese
Halbent, Esq
Somersd
Supreme Court
Dam Lock Wheels Break Halt River Navigation
Water register shows five feet below Davis Island dam yesterday, enough for navigation but a broken wheel axle under the dam lock prevents gates from swinging. Lock remains closed as folding doors slide instead of pivoting. River operators express frustration at machinery failures hindering traffic.
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Davis Island Dam
A Soldier's Romance Detected in Beaver Falls
A government detective arrested J B Shull, a regular army deserter, at Beaver Falls yesterday. He deserted from Columbus eighteen months ago, worked as a polisher in an agricultural works, married a Beaver Falls woman, and lived in a snug home. He will be returned to Columbus after detention at the Central station.
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Shull
Beaver Falls
Columbus
Central Station
Dr. O'Reilly Leaves Detroit for Ireland Voyage
Dr. O'Reilly of St. Patrick's Church Detroit sails tomorrow on the Teutonic with Colonel John Atkinson and his two sons. He plans to return in about six weeks and denies a London cablegram prompted the trip. He seeks rest and health, had Bishop's permission, and kept the journey largely private.
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New York
O'Reilly
St. Patrick's Church
Detroit
Teutonic
John Atkinson
Overcoats and winter goods advertised in Pittsburg sale pages
Pittsburg advertisements promote men's overcoats at $13 to compete with $25 elsewhere. Jos Hoave & Co. and P C C C corners showcase jackets, mantles, seal plush coats, and shawls. Horne Ward's offers Jenness Miller underwear. Hauch's features watches and liverware. local retailers push beer, signs of a bustling early 20th century marketplace.
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Pittsburg
G. Co. C
Cor
Grant and
Diamond
New Court House
Jos. Hoave & Co
Penn Avenue
Cor. Grant
Diamond Sta
Jenness Miller
Horne & ‘Ward
Fifth Ave
Horne & Ward's
Ladies seek vast lace stock allure at local shop
Advert says Evening Laces scarce outside New York but offered in full, affordable range at the store. It touts bargains in Black Silk Drapery Nets and Velvet trims, urging men and women to visit for quality goods at low prices and claims many customers from other cities will buy locally.
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New York
H.N.L
H. N. Aneenenbiudd
Kabo Corset Ad Promises Never Breaking Fit
An advertisement claims the Kabo corset never works up or down or breaks, guaranteeing a money back policy if it does within a year. It asserts the steels have no breaking limit and that the corset remains perfect in form, with the store offering a primer on corsets.
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Kabo
William J Beast and Fionna Swispert’s Allegheny Wedding
A marriage ceremony occurred Monday October 14 1889 officiated by Rev W H Cooke uniting William J Beast and Fionna L Swispert of Allegheny. The record notes the bride’s father James D Swindell as part of the couple.
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Brant—Swindell
W. H. Cooke
William J. Beast
Fionna L. Swispert
James D. Swindell
Allegheny
Sanchez—Bountz
W. J. Holland
Arthur Amador Sanchez
KatHeerst M. Kountz
New York
Fall Line of Fine Underwear From Heary and Woot
A sale listing highlights medium weight garments by Heary, Woot, and ME at 20 pounds, featuring Cashmere Lambs fine shirts and drawers in American makes.
A household suit price comparison challenge
A B buys a suit for 10 dollars lasting four months while C D pays 14 dollars for Wanamaker & Brown lasting eight months. The difference is 6 dollars equal to about 43 percent. The piece urges readers to compare prices with neighbors and track wear time to boost business.
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Wanamaker & Brown
A B
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Standard Is Company
Vtefatch
Jebostown
Disratcn
River Men
Shell
U.S
Dr. &Reilly
Ireland
Dyspepeia
Fifth Avenue
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield St
Jos
Horse & Co
Hauch'’s
Wfsu
Homwz & Co
Hauch’s
Wfrsu
Boseman
Tre
Wm, McElsane Ie Gunning
Michael Hirtz
Elizabeth Cheat
Thomas Dowd
Sareea Caen Soatiger
Rameden
Wesier
A. Evans Teanes
F. Feichert
Tisha Ge
Pittaburg
Braddock -Ss
Braddock Wetessace
Tipiesbare
Pittaburg Pesters
Tanek
Bedford County
Bedford County Roses
Portiere
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
N. B
Autamn
Portieres Curtains
McClintock
Wronrspar
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Cole UN
Aegane
T M. Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
Brooks
Samuel H. Broo
Washington
Frey
Christias Frey
Amanda Avenue
Knorville
Tate Rest
Woon
Alonzo J. Sitter
Florel Street
East Marcott
Bakina Hauae
Eee Ta Teak
Gace Arte
Genober
John
Second aVenue
Brady Street
Sobo
Carcago Corset Co
Chicago
American Fir Fire Surance Company
Edwards & Henney
Rovers
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
James M. Fullerton
Wrso
John R
Bam Murdoch
Smilax
J. B. Murdoch
Pittsby Rid LN
Cnet
Beechawm
Seal
Sadie
Lamb
Tigex
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
Caaes
Eleuyr
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
W. M. Laird
Wood Street
Market Street
Cols-Hacey
KEW
Sa Tod
Howl
Adeas
H. G. Hayden & CO
Oct
Danziger & Shoenberg
Bib
Tucker
Davis
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wood ST
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