Libel Suit Against Indiana Pastor Goes to Court
A libel case filed by Rev. J. W. Bristol against Dr. James W. Squires of Churubusco Indiana moved forward as a continuance was granted. The letter alleged defamatory claims, including Bristol’s past, and a requisition was planned to bring Squires to Beaver Falls for court action.
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Justice Piper
J. W. Bristol
First Baptist Church
This Place
James W. Squires
Churubusco
Ind
Sol Myers
Myers
Dr. Squires
Indiana
Beaver Falls
W. J. Bristol
Mme
Imqat
Ife
Ristel
Yey Herman
Toreim
Wayne Station
John Hulmes
Hulmes
Hoawes
G. R. Honick
B. Lockmore
James W. G.W. Stiles
J. K R. Easley
R. B Clear
R. B Clear and See
the Baptist Church
O! Chernbuseo
THE ITALIAN ITCH EPIDEMIC IN SOKATE TOWNS PA
Hundreds of residents in Sokate Towns Pennsylvania report rapid spread of a contagious skin disease labeled Italian itch or scabies. The outbreak is linked to imported Italian laborers recently hired along the Philadelphia and Heading Railroad and the Trenton cut-off from Morrisville to Glen Lock. Transmission is described as occurring via notes and coins from workers to carriers and then to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SokateTowns
Philadelphia
Trenton
Morrisville
Glen Lock
American Photographer Identified in Warreum War
Carleton Groves, arrested at May fice Germany, named as spy and son of Robert Groves of Barnsville Ohio. Ex amateur photographer with Pennsylvania Railroad ties at Broad Street Station Philadelphia, sent abroad to take views during a vacation.
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Warreum
W. Va
Carleton Groves
Mayfice
Germany
Robert Groves
Barnsville
Belmont County
Ohio
Joseph Groves
Thin City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Philadecipita
Gemany
Miss Barwell Sues for Divorce Over Opera Affair
Miss Anna Barwell of Yousastown files for divorce from ID. Fred Ashton, a Wilbur Opera Company member, alleging extreme cruelty and unbearable conduct during two years of marriage. She returned to the city and will stay until securing a divorce.
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Yousastown
Anna Barwell
Trueling
Fred Ashton
Miss Barwell
Wilbur Opera Company
Ashton
Typhoid Fever Rises in Paxkenssens West Virginia
Special dispatch reports typhoid fever increasing in Paxkenssens area with several deaths nearby. Outbreak linked to street disruptions for improvements. Other notes include Pittsburgh area health alerts and local election coverage from the Toona Republican Club delegates for the Scarp ton Convention.
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Paxkenssens
W. Va
al Nears
Emses PO
Olno
Marshal Counties
Fatal fall from train claims Dr Morchkiss life
Dr G Morchkiss, resident physician of the Riltivere and Ohio district Barton Md, is killed after losing grip on a railing while alighting from a train on the way to aid a patient. The incident description notes a fatal neck fracture from the fall. In a separate report from West Virginia, John Crowl shoots at his employer's attorney. the weapon hits and lodges in the left lung, but the victim may recover.
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Cyuureelawd
Dr. G. ] Morchkiss
Riltivere & Ohio
Barton
Wistex
W.va
John Crowl
Kohler
Frepenion
Elm Street
Tuxapay
Rain-Maker Fad Criticized by Weary Texans
A Kansas Washingtons dispatch quotes a critical letter from Texas about a rain making experiment near Quiranche. The writer mocks the project’s inefficiency, poor organization, and reliance on dubious devices while noting recent dry spells and limited rainfall.
Desperate convict to be released at Columbus then recaptured
George Duncan, ally of Jim Anderson, to be released from the Columbus penitentiary to day but arrested moments after stepping outside. He faces Cincinnati burglary and shooting charges. he will be returned to custody for trial. Duncan’s 1890 Cincinnati sentence followed a March marriage at the penitentiary and a 1890 escape with Charley Ray. He was recaptured after a Detroit and Cincinnati chase.
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Columbus
George Duncan
Jim Anderson
Cleveland
Kelly
Cincinnati
Duncan
Casey
Charley Ray
Dyer
Hay
Detroit
Anderson
Two Daring Mariners From New York Seek Boston Crossing
Two young men sail from Rockaway Beach in a 7 by 6 inch craft named The Little Rover bound for Boston. Captain Harry Tumbenback and mate Robert Valkeburg pilot the flat bottomed cigar box boat with a square stern and centerboard, planning a nine day voyage. They carry a reef line and expect to swim ashore if capsized, trusting their swimming prowess over equipment.
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New York
Spector
Rocksway Beach
Boston
Harry
Tumbenback
Robert Valkeburg
Tey
Hookaway
Asbury Park
General Grubb Arrives in New York Aboard La Touraine
General E Bard Grubb United States Minister to Spain reached New York from Havre aboard the French liner La Touraine in good health. The ship fought a fierce 45 hour gale that damaged the lookout and windlass but caused no injuries. The storm was among the strongest in seven years on that line. Farmers Deposit Bank offers private boxes for secure storage of valuables and papers. Administrators and executors are urged to consider this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E Bard Grubb
United States
Spain
Havre
la Touraine
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
MWF
Walker
Sandwich Islands
Honolulu
Westminster Ridge
Baltimore and Ohio excursion tickets offered at state fair
The Baltimore and Ohio will sell excursion tickets at the West Virginia State Fair from September 7 to 11 with return validity through September 12 at Tate s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Tates
Fall Sale Notices at Pitt Street Stores
Local notices advertise factory fabrics for school dresses and a blanket sale at Pitcairn's Wood street. Promotions mention Penn Avenue Stores Hoxne Co and Jos Horse & Co with beer branding and fabrics. Iron City Brewing advertises Godd Beer and Pilsner availability. Telephone 1156 listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SrEeeran
Hoxne & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Company
Jos, Horse & Co
Jos, Honns & Co
Navy in Turmoil Over Walker and White Squadron
Washington dispatch describes a growing Navy dispute between Acting Rear Admiral Walker and Admiral Gherardi. It details Walker’s arrogance, political backing by Senator Allison, and the mismatch between Walker's prestige and the Navy’s thinning ships abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninator
Secretary of the Navy
Walker
North Atlantic
Christopher Columbus
Allison
Jons
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Harrison confronts Fassett in noisy Collector's office
Russell Harrison loudly challenged Col lector Fassett in the New York Custom House office. The confrontation drew a crowd including a reporter as Harrison’s anger flared, Fassett retorted, and the scene ended with Harrison retreating after a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Harrison
Fassett
Custom House
Lyon
Young Harrison
Harrison
Mr. Harrison
United States
Uncle Sam
Murderous husband fails in bid kills wife then shoots self
In Seymour Connecticut this morning John Weingbladt shot his wife in the head as she escaped unharmed and then fatally shot himself. He was described as drunk and insanely jealous and had recently been earning wages as a steel forger.
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Warmnsury
Seymour
Conn
John Weingbladt
Weingbladt
Syme
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Haley
Sere Irene
Robert Meturdy
First National Jink
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Altoona
Armoona
Serapton
Polzell
Ana J
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Sperial
Texas
Chicago
Pers
Lias
Providence
Aly
General Grubb
Wheeling
Rites
Ee Co
Federal
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
Ed Wien
Saoaek
Ditto
Samoa
China
Haiti
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Ter
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Port Au Prince
Vi Ra
Navy
Tracy
Ping
Market St
Brillia
Pittsburg
Fifth Ave
B& Ins
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave. and
Boys’ Patent
Ultra
Plisse
Center Department
Blazers
Prince Russell Harrison
Seis Ives
Pitts Combination
Grant
Diamond
Fyamers
Ol Javens & Co
Fifth Avenue
Tusepar
St. Peter's R. C
Intermont
McKeesport
Nevergold
Grange Nevancorn
Mompay
R. M
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Anonana
Thomas A. Rife
Monterey Street
Texenay
Speer
Janxs Raxary
Allegheny Cemetery
Butler Street
Spratt
Haysville
Srmatt
Steed
Sham
Tomas
Las Bella
Friendship Avenue
Morpar
Thomas
Andrew Bomervilles Infanta
B. L
Mollie Thomas
Mint Alley
Southside
Morpay
Watson
Dana Warson
William Henry Watson
Madison Avenue
Pollomena Church
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Arcnne
Wren
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
John BR
Edoch
Susiteheld Street
NCE CO
Wall Us
Arthur, Schondelager & Co
Ohio ST
Allegheny, Pa
Tress & Co
Cooksey
Euler
Boggs & Buhl
Vincent. & Scott
Vincent
Scott
East End
Jje-uwr
W. M. Laird
Wood St
Keech's
Brussels
Khech
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
Christy’s Hats
Dunlap & CO
Shore Hats
J. G. Bennett & CO
Coe
Wanamaker & Brown
Cor
Sixth St
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