Will Quit the Stage Three Allegheny Chorus Girls Cut Ties
Four chorus girls from the Rhinhart Opera Troupe were discharged for alleged misconduct and unpaid salaries. They sued for wages before Justice Piper, winning enough to return home to Allegheny City. The incident sparked indignation as the women had only two weeks with the troupe and vow not to travel again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Rkhinhart Opera
Opera Honachere
Piper
Allegheny City
Meeting of the United Presbyterian Synod in Greensburg
Morning session elected Rev. K R H Hood as Moderator's alternate Trustees and two conferences on Our Young People and Christian Liberty were arranged. The Synod encouraged board support, announced 15 new missionaries sailing abroad, and set meetings and officers for the coming year toward Westminster College governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efecia Paters
Seger Tee Tae Setons
Eat
Synod
Tae
W. I. Mckoo
JE. Steeart
Westminster College
prince of gene —_ nM
Ewinahora
Secot A
Greensburg
Explosion breaks Rivenburgh bone mill near Ca ron
An early morning boiler explosion at Rivenburgh's bone mill one mile north of the city destroys the main building. Six workers were inside. Samuel Sly was hurled from the structure while John and Peter Rivesburgh suffered injuries and were extricated. The mill stood 2100 feet long with three stories before collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carabondale
Rivenburgh
Samuel Sly
John and
Peter Rivesbureh
Work at Johnstown to be continued by popular subscription
October 17 report from Johnstown states a committee will bury unknown dead in one location with marked graves. The Benevolent Association of the Conemaugh Valley formed tonight to distribute charity after the Red Cross. A J Moxham led a $1000 list and a relief delay spurred calls for faster action. A committee chaired by Moxham will press Secretary Kremer for causes and publish daily progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonxstown
Conemaugh Valley
A.J. Moxham
Kremer
Fifth Avenue
Penn Avenue
Frankatown Avenue
Negley Avenue
Hampton Street
Roup Street
Court of Common Pleas
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Pirrspure
Elopement Rumor In Mercersburg Involves Aged Suitor
Mrs. Jane Holand, mother of three, elopes with Henry Shorts, about 60, a Grand Army widower. The pair fled toward Greencastle after her husband Joseph Roland reported the crime. Shorts secures bail while Roland faces charges of assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercersburg
Jane Holand
Henry Shorts
Shorts
Grand Army of the Republic
Roland
Joseph Roland
Greencastle
Short
Ite
Burglars Strike Pheasantville Drug Store and Jewelry Shop
Special telegram from Franklin reports early morning robberies in Pheasantville. Thieves opened the James Dak drug store safes and Chestnut jewelry store, taking about 20 dollars, watches, chains and jewelry valued around 200 dollars, with other places also hit and officers unable to cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freanelix
Pheasantville
James Dak
Chestnut
Hou
Two Men Fatally Injured in Bethlehem Water Work
Bethlehem October 17 break of scaffolding on a new stand pipe under construction for the Water Department sent eight men to the floor below. Breed Morphy died from skull fracture. John Kernan suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and is not expected to live. Conley Edward McGettigan and others are severely harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlenem
Bethlehem Water Department
Breed Morphy
John 1
Kernan
Conley
Edward McGettigan
Sylvester O Keats Run Down by Train in Meadville
Ex Tax Collector Sylvester O Keats of Meadville was struck by a train hauling empty coal cars in the Fourth Ward. He was widely known and respected in the city and leaves a family behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Sylvester O' Keats
Fourth Ward
New York
Pennsylvania
Rock Thornpee
G'icete
Telegram To The Diarch Exposes Fatal Blast North Of St Marys
A derrick bailer exploded ten miles north of St Marys, instantly killing Perry Ligier and fatally injuring Joseph Sil. The telegram reports a deadly oil field accident with two workers affected, authorities investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Perry Ligier
Joseph Sil
Explosion Destroys Area Wreckage After Severe Blast
A powerful explosion severely damaged the area with two men injured, including Jake Heinlein and a second man whose name was not learned. Debris and scorched surroundings marked the scene as responders secured the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Heinlein
NO FEES FOR JUSTICES PRECEDENT SET BY JUDGE SCHUYLER
Judge Schuyler of Northampton presided in Easton on October 17 and ordered acquittals in three trivial cases. He warned constables and justices against draining county funds, directing the Clerk of the Rear Sessions to withhold fees for justices who returned such cases. The ruling aims to curb county costs and serves as a caution to all justices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Frightful Lion-Taming Disaster in New York Barn
Herman Reiche the known animal importer tried to tame Queenie a 400 pound lioness at his Hoboken barn and New York establishment. After untying her legs Queenie attacked them, and Reiche struck her with a iron tool, killing her and breaking her neck. Claws torn from the beast remained embedded in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Reiche
Perkrow
Reiche
Hudson Side
Tenth Street
Hoboken
Europe
Asia
Africa
Queenie
Mr. Reiche
Edward Thiele
Private Stock Sale Involving Brush Electric Company
Reports from Cleveland say Thomson-Houston Company of Boston negotiates to purchase Brush Electric stock through an eastern broker. If completed, ownership shifts but Brush as a company is not absorbed and a large portion of stock leaves Cleveland control. Terms are private with an implied 3 million dollar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brush Electric Company
Thomson-Houston Company
Boston
Thomson-Houston Ccompany
Brush Company
Rush
Missouri Foot-Pad Convicted of 30 Years Penitentiary
Kansas City October 17 Thomas Manning a foot pad was convicted this morning of assault and his punishment fixed at 30 years in the penitentiary He assaulted and robbed A A O Neil of this city on the night of August 22 The punishment is the most severe ever inflicted in this state for a similar crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas Manning
A. A. O'Neil
Bargain clothing sale distant promises in Pittsburgh area
Local notices advertise a two day sale of Mehions and Kerseys imported Viennas and Venetians with silk linings and satin sleeves. Coats priced at 10 and 12 dollars, previously 20 to 25, offered at P C C corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House and other vendors promoting watches and beer sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cor
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Unclear Historical Names Surface in Fragmented Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous personal names and place hints in a county region including Washington and Kinglon counties. The unreadable text obscures exact actions or dates but suggests a civic or legal notice involving multiple individuals such as William W and Annie Wright with scattered surnames like Crosatte and Pullard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minny
William W
Annie Wright
Fumens
Yorusary
Edward B. Howd
Liguon
Rade
Pileeie
Robert Dell
Annie Crosatte
Wiliam Pullard
Bisson A
Eee Bos
Curdussee Wouter
Kington County
Oton Pa
Unetk
Washington County
Itsbu Cathar
Gala
Mary
Hughey
Bernhard Muellerstaberg
Married Notices From Allegheny City Churches
MARRIED notices report Harrey W. M Jr and Cannin Anderson wed at Second Presbyterian in Allegheny. Emmet Queen and Sue M Morler tie the knot at the bride’s mother’s residence in Allegheny City. J. Wilson Harford and Anna Mary Armstrong marry at the couple’s city home with Rev John F Patterson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnemeyer—Anderson
Second Presbyterian Church
J. BR. Sutherland
Harrey W. M Jr
Cannin Anderson
Allegheny
Morley
H.L. Chapman
D. D
Allegheny City
Emmet Queen
Sue M. Morler
Burford — Armstrong
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices Stacked in Allegheny City
A dense notice row lists bereavements for Benn Foy, Crawford Moore, Collins Edward, Morrow Davis, Friel, Hacke Kate, Sarah Hearing, Hoffstot Eva Loveeton, Lawson Josef, Locke, Maggs Mag, Noel Jacob, Paululus Elizabeth, Serena, George C. Tremenae, and Wallace child. Entries include residence, age ranges from infants to near 80, funeral dates, times, and locations such as Greenboro, Allegheny, and Pittsburgh area churches and stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peskies
Maguire
Collins
Ae Edward
Albert H
Jeanie ‘A. Collins
Butler Street
A.m. Rony Morrow Davis
John J
Mattie Davis
Yoase
Friel
Anthony
Mary Ears
Carper Twenty-second Street
Spring Alley
Beaver Avienue
Allegheny
Eva A Loveeton
Jason M. Hoffstor
Reformed Methodist Church
East Liverpool
Pittsburg
Lawson
Josef H
James
Hannah Lawson
Kansas Street
Rutherglen Street
Twentythird Ward
St. Stephen's Church
Hazelwood
Locke
Mieber
Man
A. E
Melissa M. Locke
Glenwood
Fumay Magmsg
Awestttan Gorandet
Charlotte Miller
Shady Avenue
Eleventh Ward
William Semmerlrock, Jr
Bro’s
Seventeenth Street
Southside
Noel
Jacobroxn
SM Butler Street
Serena
Seron K
California Avenue
FatpaYarpea
Knoxville
Clarke
M Wallac
Samuel A
Jessie F. Wallace
Anthony Meyer Suceeds Meyer as Undertaker and Embalmer
Anthony Meyer named successor to Meyer as undertaker and embalmer. Office and residence listed at UH Ponnavorue with telephone connection provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Meyer
Meyer
Arnold Undertaker
UH Ponnavorue
New Silk Bargains at B. and B. Farpay
October 18 feature ads for striped cloth suitings and joinery fabrics in INCH stripe, Persian silks priced from 75¢ to $3 per yard, Armure silks in colors at $1, evening dress silks and novelties emphasized as a department bargain. Includes wedding dress remark and emphasis on low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armure
Goc
Great Sale of Ladies and Children's Wraps and Hosiery
Tomorrow Saturday features a great sale on ladies and misses wraps underwear gloves and hosiery with special prices at local shops. Shoppers can save on silk and wool wraps and a wide selection of hosiery and gloves.
Underwear Bargains Offered in Merino Wool and More
Local shop promotes a wide range of undergarments for men women and children. Gents Merino undershirts and drawers at 25c, all wool shirts sets at 7 for 1, ladies camels hair and merino pieces, children's shrunk knit and white merino items priced from 16c to 99c, plus a bargain table on Sixth Street with one lot of all-wool medicated scarlet shirts and pantaloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen's Lamb’s
New Brunswick
Sixth St
OF THE PEOPLES Caterers Claim Rights to Home Furnishings Patronage
A promotional appeal questions the public’s view of exhibitor firms at the Exposition. It urges readers to consider furniture, carpets, bedding, stoves and related home goods offered by the author and to compare rival displays. Davis Sewing Machines are highlighted as a specialty with cash discounts or installment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Bib
Tucker
Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Allegheny City Chorus
United Presbyterian Synod
Benevolent Association of
United Presbyterians
Marvelous
TLE
Johnatown
Trifler
Franklin
Death
Schuyler
Northampton
Central Park
Missouri
Yeager & Co
Federal Street
Hauch’s
Wisi
Ae ‘Ee
Finseals
S Wrap
Bosas & Bunt
Hood
Salvation Oil
Chartie
Borougt
James M. Fullerton
No. 6S
Venth Street
Telephone
apii-S-wreo
John R.&a. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Aoe BT
KEW
T. M. Latimer
Federal St. Allegheny, Pa
Oolé
Anton
Farpay
Portieres
N. B
Boggs & Buhl
Lord Fauntleroy
Opera House
New York Herald Sa
Barnett
Lord Frontiony
Frantes Hodgson Burnett
Bo Margery
Nuremberg
Georg Hers
Tate
Laura Jean Iine Galestes
Hans Wachenrusie
Oclé P
Boquet Street
Atwood Street
Sempie Street
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bognet Street
Semple Street
Frankstown Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Everett Street
City of
Pitta
Fleishman & Co
Paulson Brot
Wood Street
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
Mae
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Bata
Aghout
Federal St
Momey
AG. Campbell & Sons
Pena
Estepatiatoa de Highth
oclé-Tursu
Keheech’s
Ninth Street
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and China Coy
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wood ST
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