Pete McCartney the noted counterfeiter dies in prison
CotemBvs October 21 Pete McCartney longtime famous counterfeiter dies at the penitentiary hospital from consumption at age about sixty. Renowned for engraving skill and knowledge of government paper he crafted perfect bonds and counterfeit notes. His career included saving lives on a railroad and a daughter seeking pardon. The report also notes other local incidents and legal actions of the era.
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Wes
Ohio Penitentiary
Pete
Minois Central Road
Olney
Chartney
United States
Treasury
McAnartney
Peter Cave
Columbus
Trial of Dr Ewing Before Synod Over Church Law
At Greensburg the Pittsburg Synod convened with Rev. McBride preaching the opening sermon. The notable case involves Dr. B Ewing of Pittsburgh charged with violating church law by marrying his deceased wife's sister. Proceedings begin tomorrow with public sentiment split and about 73 ministers and laymen in attendance.
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Syu
BR. B. Ewing
Pittubere
Dr. Ewing
Charen
Chourch
Monongahela
Ewing
Eee
Fatal Battle with Burglars Ends in Officer’s Death
Officer John Doran of Ashtabula died tonight after a gunfight with three burglars. He spotted suspects robbing a store, fired on them, killed one thief and wounded two others before dying from wounds. The surviving burglar was identified as a Cleveland thief. A Cleveland surgeon attended Doran.
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Wheeling
Omaha Board of Trade
James Doran
Gaylord Slope
Plymouth
Kingston Coal Company
McKersront
Myers
Merry
John Ennis
Bert Peterson
Exim
John Doran
Ashtabula
Doran
Cleveland
Cestoall
Hood
Taoneee
ZT. Naan
Duxbury
Mass Hood
Lowell
Mase
Soula
Beale Wins Support After Synod Return
Reverend D J Beale receives calm backing from his congregation after returning from the Presbyterian Synod at Wheeling. A technicality delayed a decision, with plans to revisit the case in May. Knights of Labor open third quarterly convention in Bethes Hall with 63 delegates attending.
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Jouxsrows
D. J. Beale
Presbyterian Synod
Wheeling
Pentieman Wall
Knights
ScottTpaLx
Knights of Labor
Bethes Hall
Cates
Reprieved at Last Moment in County and State News
Henry Popp was granted a last moment reprieve by Governor Campbell delaying his exerrtion to November. A six-foot coal vein was struck at Monongahela City, while a Mansfield Valley resident remains missing. The Postal Telegraph extends wires to Johnstown as Johnstown and Youngstown pursue park land options. A state Non Partisan WCTU convention is planned.
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Colt
Henry Popp
Campbell
Delaware County
Monongahela City
Mansfield Valley
Cade and Telegraph Company
Johnstown
YounGeTowy
An & Tract
Mena Enaaine Thadiene Trinamomat
Dublin Man Reports Mixed Irish Harvest Outlook
William MacKenzie of Dublin, an iron worker at the Duquesne, describes crops as variably affected with potato failures in places but overall grain and green products strong. He notes Ireland’s cattle and land conditions, asserts no famine threat, and warns tariffs could disrupt trade and force stock exports, affecting markets in England, Germany, and France.
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William MacKenzie
Dublin
Duquesne
Henry Hartman
Beaver Falls
Mr. MacKenzie
Ireland
Relana
England
Germany
France
Relics of Local Book Printing Collected by Librarian
Librarian Stevenson of Allegheny at the Carnegie Institution catalogs and stores 1000 newly received books and awaits another shipment. Eastern visitors aid the library with rare volumes while Stevenson especially seeks Pittsburg past works and early regional prints. A 1807 tour etching by F.a. printed in 1810 showcases the city’s early book art. Another book by William P. Wayeon, presented by Mrs. Wall moch, includes the Franklin Almanac of 1535.
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Stevenson
Allegheny
Pitts
Coe
Ohio
Kentucky
F.a
Pittsburg
William P. Wayeon
Mra
Wall
Prin
Rreece
Railroads Making Money Indicate Prosperity
Pittsburg freight agents met at the Lake Shore office and approved minor corrections. They reported heavy business and good railroad rates signaling national prosperity. An agent noted that low trade mood and competition can force rate cuts, but overall profits boost material purchases and trade activity.
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Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Gas Scarcity Reported In Upper Allegheny Section
Residents woke to cold rooms as gas fires failed to burn adequately amid a local supply issue. Allegheny Heating Co secretary doubted widespread disruption, citing local causes and weather fluctuations increasing demand. The Lotus Club on the Southside held a social evening where losers of a club party paid a supper penalty. A physician praised Mellin's Food for children's digestion.
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Upper Allegheny
Allegheny Heating Company
Pressu SS
Lotus Club
Children’s cloaks sale by A G Campane & Sons
Special pricing on six months and one year children’s cloaks manufactured by A G Campane & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave. Above price, wonderful value offered by the store.
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A. G. Campane & Sons
Fifth Ave
Pullman Dominates Sleeping Car Market After Supreme Court Ruling
The article notes Pullman's near total control of the sleeping car business after absorbing the Baltimore and Ohio, Woodruff, and Mann Boudoir lines, with Wagner remaining tied to the New York Central. A Supreme Court decision limiting Wagner’s vestibule use signals Pullman’s likely absorption and a push to replace aging cars with new 70 foot streamliners.
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Pullman
Baltimore and Ohio
Woodruff
Mann-Boudoir
Wagner
New York Central
United States Supreme Court
Wagner Company
Pollan Commpany
Pullman D
B&o
Sant Cy
Theater Bonnets Parade Sparks Evening Fashion
The notice advertises new bonnets praised for charm and beauty and promises a display of headwear for evening wear on Thursday October 23. E. S. Gros announces locations at 64 and 96 Federal Street Allegheny and 56 Sixth Street Pittsburgh.
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Federal St
Allegheny
Sixth St
Pittsburg
Obituary notices and funeral details from Pittsburgh area
A dense column lists numerous death notices and funeral plans from October 1890. It includes names such as Maggie Boyle, Mary Bryson, Jon Gannon, Laura May De Haven, Anthony W Lackner, James Lambie, Nellie Lang, Laura Meurlen, Thomas McGaff, Harry Russell, Jacob Stein, David Thomas, J Frederick Wilhelm, with associated ages, addresses, and service details across Pittsburgh wards and nearby towns.
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John Harvey
Wylie Avenue
Pittsburg
Gannon
Jon Gannon
Poplar Alley
Logan Sleet
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dehaven
Gionk
Epward
Isaac N. Jennie B. de Haven
de Haven Station
Uniondale
Lackner
Anthony W
Anthony
Mary M. Lackner
Carnegie Avenue
Eighteenth Ward
Lambie
James
Mary M. Lambie
Locust Street
Allegheny City
Lang
Nellie
Hugo Man
Stack
Sanita
Seve
Wright's Alley
Southside
Meurlen
Laura May
Henry
Ida St. Mebrien
Purnell
Stevenson Street
McGaff
Thomas
Ann
Thomas McGaff
Greenfield Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
St. Stephen's Church
Hazelwood
Russell
Harry Barker
Oliver H. Alon A. Roussell
Cassett Street
Stein
Jacon Stein
Feneral
Butler Street
Chicago
David Thomas
Indaw
David
Maria Davis
Mansfield
Twenty-seventh Street
Kansas
Colorado
J Wilharm
North Avenue
A. M
J. Frepaick Wilharm
German Lutheran Church
Plush Velvet and Matelasse Garments On Sale
Elegant attire advertised in Plush Velvet and Matelasse fabrics priced from 1250 to 65 dollars. Broad selection offers varied style and price options not found elsewhere. Reductions promise greater latitude in fashion choices for discerning buyers.
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Egkam
Rev
Mcheesport
Synod of the Reformed Church
Reading
Rose
Amity Monnay
Saprkce-Dlowrrs
Wesley & Co
Rtsonville
Massillon
Window Glass
Celina
Findlay
Ep McLaughlit
Eagle Hardware Company
East Liverpool
Clarence Culler
Bellevernon
Pat Murphy
Pivsburg
Toy
The
Carnegie Institution
Allegheny Gas
Mes
James H. Arkex & Co
James H. Armen & Co
Pittsburg Dispatch
Erry Harrington
Penn Townsil Arrecseesseesessss
PON Townesi
Dcriscoll
Penn Townallp
Pulp ‘Werle
Collier Township
Collier
Charles Risehpeter
Feacesneeny i McKeespo
Emily M. Ghruachat
Sidan Townealpfied Moliter
Ate Krumm
Knoetile Borongh
Lizale Stewart
iMneel J
Alfred BN. Dmvis
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Grace M. B. Lee
John Hitro
McKeesport
Mary Gutrod
Memsesport Gecees HL
KNOT
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John Halplnasseeseenvsonreeeseesereena McDonald
Frances Barim
Sport
Andreas Jagodowaki
Ittaburg Bruoisiana Urban
Pittebare
Pitteburg
Brushten
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
LL Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Severth
Psan Avenue
East Exp
Sheafer & Lloyd
Wattles & 5 Jewelers
Fifth Avenu
E. Sewer
Ocli-Wéu
Latimer
Cloak Department
Capes
Melintock Tc
Shiraz
Smyrna
Dr. Jaeger
Eaf
Alaska
Sessa Joseph
Samuel BR. Baldwin
Jonn S. Graham
Dessera Everywhere
Baldwin &Graham
Liberty St
Pennsylvania
Boynton
New York
jylL-t-uwr
T. M. Latimer
South Diamond
Wood Street
Coneveld Dianond
Semple's
True Gem Ycita Pa
Andrew Pafenbach
Penn Ave
Velvet
Himmelrich
McClintock
J. B. Murdoch
Shurhfield Sr
John &. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
M Ist
Pri
Ineurance Ge
North America
Okbssdouthareden
Market Street
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Europe
Duff’s College
Sixth Street
Silk Department
Shanghai India
Bogos & Buhl
Market St
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