Lone Woman Indicted for Widespread Arson in West Virginia
In TEPECTAL, W Virginia, Oct 24, a circuit court grand jury indicts Amands Wilmouth a woman with a child on a long running series of arson acts. She lived in a cave for over a year subsisting on foraged foods and haystacks burned by her fires. She gave a name but refused to reveal origin or age.
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Versros
W. Va
Circuit Court Today
Wilmouth
Amonee Wilmouth
Scout & Sears
McClellandtown gang robbing farmers in rugged county area
A special telegram reports the McClellandtowns band terrorizing southeastern county residents. Thomas Ramsey and three companions shelter in a mountain ravine near Hardentown on the state line, armed with rifles and revolvers. Daylight robberies and property destruction frighten farmers who fear retaliation for reporting the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxiowrows
West Virginia oil boom sparks Wheeling excitement
Wheeling dispatch reports intense oil fever across West Virginia near Mannington and Parkersburg. Operators from Pennsylvania push in as derricks rise, farmers abandon fields, and land prices surge with high lease bonuses and rapid sales despite uncertain gains.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
Upper
Allegheny Valley
Pennsylvania
Marnington
Parkersburg
Isee
Recovery work continues as bodies are found in Johnstown
Thirty more bodies of flood victims are recovered and reburied in Johnstown with few identifications. A German man’s burned body bears a ring reading Gott schutzedich. Governor Beaver loans state tools to the reinterment committee to aid the search and increase the force tomorrow as weather allows.
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Jomnetown
Fenn
Beaver
Clara Barton Sea Corey
New Castle Faces Incoming Gas War Over Rates
Shenango Gas Company notifies New Castle residents of contract terminations on November M and a price advance. Company had rights to lay pipes at Pittsburg prices and now faces a likely Erie area gas war as Coxweil plans to push new rates and push pipe takedowns amid public concern.
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Pepecial
Shenango Gas Company
New Castle
Pittsburg
Socsey
Erie
One Democratic Outrage at Hoseville Meeting
A Democratic meeting at Hoseville heard Campbell for governor and Alien O Myers. Red Arter shouted for Foraker and was charged with disturbing the meeting. He pleaded not guilty but was fined $540 for the outburst praising Foraker.
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Zanesville
Hoseville
Campbell
Alien O. Myers
Red Arter
Foraker
Arter
Boyhood hunting accident near Arlington injures Wille Staler
Lima reports a hunting accident as Herley Fox aged 11 and Wille Staler aged 7 were in the woods near Arlington. Fox fired as Staley steadied a bat on a stump, striking the boy with shot. Staley’s hands and face were torn. a physician treated him at home with a chance of recovery.
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Pectal
Dikratoh
Lima
Herley Fox
Wille Staler
Arlington
Little Staley
Staley
Burglary Report at Local Store After Night Break-In
An investigation found a man present for work, with an intruder forcing the outer door lock at night. Entry was made to the rear store area where money was taken from the till and from givers. Merchandise was disturbed during the break-in.
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Jimmy
Young Couple Wed After License Glitch in Pittsburg
Wilbur Blight and Nora Lee, residents of North Benton, attempted to wed in Pittsburg but failed to secure a license as Miss Lee was under age. They returned to Youngstown and were married by Rev. Dr. Evans.
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Tite Dispatch
Youmacstown
Wilbur Blight
Nora Lee
North Benton
D. W. Mays
Pittsburg
Dr. Evans
Samoan Warriors Arrive In New York for Europe Sail
Nine Samoan warriors led by Chief Stafu arrive in New York to secure steamship tickets to Europe aboard the Hamburg American liner Hammonia. They entertain at Edwin H Low Co near Broadway before sailing with Cunningham, as Barnum’s offer and local interest echo in the press.
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New York
Edwin H. Low
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
R. A. Cunningham
Europe
Stafu
Manogia
Leasuasa
Mua
Letungaifo
Loalofi
Foi
Tasita
Mutasfa
Tamasese
Apia
Germany
Cunningham
Barnum
Canningham
Hammonia
Sensational testimony in Collom forgery trial
John T. Blaisdell again testified but contradicted earlier statements. Ex County Attorney Davis followed with a dramatic confession from Collom, claiming all 60 notes were forged and that genuine notes were destroyed and replaced. Davis’s testimony is expected to influence the jury.
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Chamberlain
Blaisdell
Collom
Davis
13 Dollar Sale Offers Coats and Suits at Deep Reductions
The store advertises a limited two day sale offering overcoats and tailor-made suits marked down from 22 to 90 dollars to just 13 dollars each. It claims 2000 superb overcoats and 2000 suits are included and invites customers to call at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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P. C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
the New Court House
Closing-out sale and special bargains in goods and tickets
The ad notes corsets cheaper at a closing-out sale on Penn avenue and plush plated silverware from Henry Lerheydens on Smithfield street. It also mentions five hundred Club tickets awaiting return to Elite Gallery on Market street before November 1 and special deals on gold and silver watches at Hauch’s Fifth avenue location. Iron City beer is praised as unrivaled by connoisseurs.
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Penn Avenue
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Hauch’'s
Fifth Ave
Wfsa
Bargains on Woolen Jackets and Seal Plush Garments
A sample sale offers a range of men and per garments: all wool Newmarket jackets in Berlin Twill with bell sleeves, black stockinette jackets with welt seams, and a black diagonal jacket sized 32 to 44. Genuine London dyed seal plush lacque jackets with satin lining and chamois pockets are marketed as unmatched locally at a fraction of typical prices.
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Newmarket
Berlin
London
Advert Says Garment Quality Requires Valid Selection
The ad warns readers to cut out the advertisement and bring it along. It states that if the store cannot produce every garment advertised, it does not desire the customer’s patronage.
Free Trade Push Dominates Inter-State Wheat Growers Meet
At St Louis on October 21 Colonel N J Colman chaired the session arguing for free trade to protect farmers. Robert Lindthom spoke for wheat speculators and criticized protections while praising the free traders. Resolutions favored free trade and set potential price pledges for January and December wheat, signaling a political tilt among farmers.
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St. Louis
Inter-State Wheat Growers’ Convention
N. J. Colman
Robert Lindthom
Chicago
Colman
Tts
Lindthom
Committee On
Ees
Ens
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday in Pittsburgh Area
A list of marriage licenses issued yesterday includes names such as DomiMek D. Maguire and Elizabeth Broadhurst of Pittsburgh, with numerous others from Allegheny and surrounding towns like Sharpsburg, Millvale, and EwicKley. The record shows multiple couples and locations across western Pennsylvania.
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DomiMek D. Maguire
Pittsba Ciara
W. Trew
George FE
Allerton
Emma He Schuett
Pittsbore
Alice 8
Hemphill
Dwin Neland
Srshthaveneensaasiarenssers
Bridget Mulray
Allegheny
Iene Eckenfels
Emai
Elizabeth Broadhurst
Pittsburg
Charles Ubinger
Osseeesseess
Litteburg
Thereten Kramer
Eereeeees
Coon Piesdure -Pittaburg
Pittaburg Gesese
Hineell
Oseveeesssseee
Areeeeessene
Enone
James A. Swadey
Rereittsburg
Sewickief
Bowickioy
C. Stucke
Ivy BR
Lynch
Sowickley
Wickkley
Millvale Borou
Bear mauls man as hunter fights to kill beast
Indiana Pa October 24 James Boucher killed a black bear near town weighing 43 pounds. He wounded the animal and freed himself after it knocked down neighbor Stuchel. Boucher shot again as the bear charged, injuring the hunter before the bear fell from a tree.
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Indiana
James Boucher
Here
Stuchel
Boucher
Hosiery Price List Highlights Wool and Cashmere Hose
A catalog of ladies and children hosiery with varied weights and styles. Prices range from 25c to $1.25 per pair, featuring all wool, cashmere, ribbed, and fleeced lined options. Includes sizes for stout, extra large, and boys bicycle wear, plus multiple color choices and plain or ribbed tops.
Lytton Commerford Wedding in Wheeling West Virginia
Marriage notice from October 23 records Laura M Commerford wed George W Lytton of Pittsburg at Wheeling by Reverend R R Swope. Also TREW-D notice lists John W Trew and M Benie Dorr of Leschburg Pa married in Allegheny City by Reverend B F Woodburn.
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Lytton
Commerford
Wheeling
W. Va
R. R. Swope
Laura M. Commerford
Gro. W. Lytton
Pittsburg
Trew
Allegheny City
B. F. Woodburn
D. D
Jons W. Trew
M. Benie Dorr
Leschburg
They Hold The Fort In Plymouth Church Fight
WILEESBAERE October 24 There were no new developments in the Plymouth Church struggle. The Sheriff declined to intervene and efforts toward a compromise continue, but the defiant Poles insist they will keep possession of the property and demand the other faction build a separate church if a split occurs.
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Wileesbaere
Plymouth
Obituary notices from East End and Allegheny
Multiple obituaries list the deaths of Thomas Anderson George J Brown Katherine Cassidy Martha M Enright Anna Bel Harrison George J Lacy Annie Muller Manta J Reep and Frank Milson with funeral details, locations in Allegheny and Uniontown and service times from October 24 to 26 1880 including residences in East Liverpool and Pittsburgh area.
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St. Wencesslaus
Carpenter Alley
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Cassidy
Uniontown
Katherine Cassidy
Henry Cassidy
Martha M
John
M Boright
M. J. Ryan
H. Rebecca Street
Haerrison
Anna Beli
Richard R
Eliza Ann Harrison
Second Avenue
Hazelwood
Versailles Cemetery
Lacy
Golinza Mills
Forest County
Geoxie J
George
Erie
Muller
Annie
Joseph Muller
Manhattan Street
Frank Milson
Spruce Street
Laurel Alley
Allegheny City
Smallpox Spreads on Pelee Island After Death and New Cases
One death and four new smallpox cases reported on Pelee Island, Lake Erie. Authorities fear a surge in cases despite physician precautions. Local health officials warn additional infections may follow in coming days.
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Pelee Island
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Benzine Blast Scalds Baltimore Man In Domestic Accident
William Bailey assisted his wife with laundry when he poured benzine into a hot tub. an explosion followed tearing out a side of the house. Bailey suffered serious burns and was knocked senseless.
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Baltimore
William Bailey
Yellow fever claims saloon passenger from Hondo
An autopsy on William Brans, a saloon passenger aboard the steamer Hondo, found that he died yesterday morning on arrival at quarantine from yellow fever. The finding confirms the cause of death.
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New York
William Brans
Brans
Note by D L Stern assumes Cloak Department post
D L Stern announces he has taken charge of the Cloak Department at Danziger and Shoenberg and invites all former patrons and the public to visit.
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D. L. Stern
Messrs
Kaufmann
Messrs. Danziger & Shoenberg
KEW Advertises Yardage at 125 and 150 Per Day
A KEW advertisement promotes yard goods at 125 and 150 per yard with superb ice shade qualities. The firm challenges competitors and appeals to ladies as arbiters of value and taste.
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McClellandtows Band
Kew
Johnatown
Beckeye Republicas
Bural
Derarch
New Frankson
W. F. Lord
Fifth Avenue
Plaish
Misses’ Coats
Cloth Newmarkets
Henry Lerheyden
Smithfield Street
Iron City
Portieres
N. B
Parmees
Tr M. Latimer
Federal
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Telephone
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Pennaverve
Trants
John R
A. Murdoch
Smithfield
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Mieptopean
Wm. Spenconen Co
North America
William L Jones & Avenue
Hood
Blooker
McClintock
Newmarkets
Littis Lord
Fauntleroy
Fleishman & Co
the Mercantile
Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank Sollee
le Wood Street
Diamond
North
Sixth St
Penn Ave
Butterick Publishing CO
Butterick
A G Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Wood Street
Broom Manufacturers
Robert Dickey & CO
Watke Or
J.p.smith Lamp, Glass and Hina Co
P.S
Farpat
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Aeco
Hartford
Conn
Ascots
Ris Edwards & Kenney
Fourth Avenue
Kheheoch
Cash and Credit House
Ninth Street
Rk. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
Charles
Hopper Bros. & CO
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