President Harrison Tours Johnstown and Greensburg Crowds Cheer
President Harrison and family visited Johnstown and Greensburg amid large crowds and festive scenes. In Crescon the journey included views of the Conemaugh Valley and Western Pennsylvania oil and gas regions with a reception in Greensburg and a luncheon at a local resident’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresson Sprivers
Crescon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conemaneh Valley
Pos
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Atdohustown
Rose Ant
Prin
Grand View Cemetery
Tron
Sam
Greensburg
George W. Bowl
Messrs
F. N. Herkedato
J. W. Calp
Pennsylvan Vowl
Phillipsburg
Thousands at the Reunion on Second Day in Parkersburg
On September 17 in Parkersburg the second day of the West Virginia veterans reunion drew an estimated 15 000 people. Governor Fleming and staff reviewed a grand parade of military and civic groups as Gen Gibson and Gen Powell spoke at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
West
Fleming
R. I. Hays
Gibson
Lowell
Doral
Generrals Gibson
Duval
W. H L. Powell
George Crook
Hayes
General Powell
Mayes
Mansfield Missionary Meeting Highlights by Ladies
The quarterly Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met in Mansfield with delegates present. Mrs. Hale presided, Mrs. Sell kept minutes, and Mrs. Kells led opening devotions as Mrs. Coulter directed mission work. Mrs. Kowumler and Mrs. Allison spoke on foreign missions and fund-raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wou
Mra Ha
Sell
T Ot Loberty
George A. Kells
Pittsberg
Mra Coulter
Kowumler
East Liberte
Foreign Mission
Mra Allison
Tn Podyteian
Crafton
Terrific Explosions Spark Fear Near Ewkert's Knob
Report from W R Tinches describes August 3 upheavals near Ewkert's Knob Monro County. A sequence of loud blasts felt like an earthquake, lighting multiple spots along the Knob. Fires started as oil or gas saturated ground was ignited, causing widespread alarm and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sptvoial
Ilictatixerox
W. Va
W. R. Tinches
Union
Monror County
Ewkert’s Knob
Soldiers' Orphans Commission report notes funding balance
The Soldiers' Orphans Commission reports 107 6208 dollars remaining in state funds after a year of careful economy while not denying aid to 18 children. Chester Springs school is praised for health and conveniences and repairs. A. R. Poets is thanked for support. In brief: settler Harker dies of paralysis. a thief stole goods from Jinkley’s store. a gas plant project advances for Bellaire glass works. Heading Railroad buys Union Canal. incident at Jefferson Iron Company ends with Nolan injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahnissnres
Soldiers’ Orphans Commission
Chester Springs
A. RK
Harker
Scottdale
Usexcow
Jinkiey
Tarra
Ubird
Bellaire
Heading
World’s Fair Executive Committee Named by Tie Vote
Chiaco September 17 The World's Fair Commission selects a thirteen member Executive Committee evenly split between Democrats and Republicans to appoint a Director General. Salaries are set at President 12000 Secretary 10000 and Director General 15000 per year. A Board of Lady Managers with two members per state and territory is approved at six dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiaco
New Jersey
BB. Smalley
Vermont
E. B Martindale
Indiana
John Boyd Thatcher
New York
Adlai T. Ewing
Iatte
William S. King
Iowa
H. G. Eee MecLews
Georgia
Francis Hingsachuits
Euclid Martin
Nebraska
K. R. Price
Kansas
M. DB
Harrison
Minnesota
James E Butt
Weer
Dextalis
P. Ll. Williams
Tennessee
Joseph Hirst
Florida
R. L. Saunders
Greener
Board of
Lady Managera
Victory for saloon men in Odd Fellows order
A telegraph report from St. Louis states the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Topeka overruled Missouri Grand Lodge’s ban on saloon keepers joining the Odd Fellows. The Missouri lodge’s liquor policy was deemed unconstitutional, marking a notable reversal in the state’s division on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
State of Missouri
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Topeka
Sovereign Lodge
Missouri Lodge
Masonic Order
Odd Fellows
Gasoline accident in Kennard street ends in deaths and injuries
In Cleveland on September 17 Mrs. Caroline McNaughton stepped on a lit match while cleaning with gasoline at her daughter’s home. The resulting explosion burned Mrs. Maggie Edgar fatally, while Mrs. Allan Goodhue and others suffered serious injuries and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kennard Street
Caroline McNaughton
Mra
Maggie Edgar
Allan Goodhue
Edgar
Fatal wreck mars Vicksburg morning train
The Louisville New Orleans and Texas Railroad passenger train from Memphis was wrecked near the National Cemetery when a switch was maliciously turned. Engineer John Welch and Fireman Jim Goddy, both colored, were killed after applying brakes. The engine, tender, and cars derailed but no other injuries reported. track cleared by 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Louisville, New Orleans and Texas
Memphis
National Cemetery
John Welch
Jim Goddy
Welch
Ohio wool growers committee endorses tariff with caveat
A special telegram from Columbus reports the Ohio wool growers meet ing endorses the McKinley tariff wool schedule as the best protection available despite it not being fully adequate. committee members Col umbus Delano William Lawrence and George Converse itemize the Resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Wool Growers
Columbus Delano
William Lawrence
George L. Converse
Committee On
Railroad Conductors Gather at Toledo on Life Insurance
At Toledo on September 17 the International Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors held a session. Committees on by laws constitution and ritual reported with no changes decided. The group discussed raising member life insurance from 1000 to 2000 and favored compulsory medical exams, though no action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
International Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
Ite
Millicert Opening Exhibits Hundreds in Open Show
Campbell and Drex invite the public to a three day opening featuring a wide display of styles in an inner sanctum and hundreds on view for sale with reasonable prices today Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Drex
Exposition Displays Attract Visitors To Photo Goods
Hendricks & Co. show new photo displays drawing crowds at the Exposition. Jos. Homne & Co. advertises 21010 yards of linen lace and cabinets offered at $1 per dozen. New gloves in ten days feature 8 button suede and grace kid styles in multiple colors. Allegheny Penn Avenue stores promote these imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Honxe & Co
Penwn Avenue
Hendricks & Co
Federals
Allegheny
Jos. Homne & Co
Penn Avenue
Black Goods Offer From Huocus and Hacxce
An advertisement declares the largest, best selected assortment of fabrics in all wool and silk and wool varieties from Huocus and Hacxce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huocus & Hacxce
Ttssu
Niagara Folle and Return Fare From Toronto to Niagara
Niagara Folle and Return to Niagara from Toronto offered at 575 dollars via Allegheny Valley Railroad. Travel valid to September 23 with five days return. Train departs Union Station at 8 30 A M. Includes ads for hats blankets and novelties, and notices for dancing lessons and local beer bottling services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Union Station
Fourth Sand Brings Promising Oil Strike At Wildwood Wells
Wildwood field reports the Menke farm No. 1 well reaching the fourth sand at 1 773 feet, yielding about 75 barrels daily. Several other wells in the district show promising flows and additional rigs are planned as operators expect the new pay zone to boost production and attract more investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
Wildwood Fields
Menke Farm
Great Southwest
Patterson, Griffith & Miller
Menke
Greenlee & Forst
Gailey & Co
Biyle
Smith Farmompany
Burke & McBride
Doe Moon
Moon
Griffith
Rosshousa
Bowman & Co. No
Tallhouse
Gibson & Giles
Scott
Roth Owl Company
Nos. Land
Buriex
Feld
J.A. Leidecker
Forest Oil Company
Spitbuller
Andrews & Company
Witte
One Hundred Foot Oil Company
J. Anderson
McLane
Markham & Co
Merchem
Latshaw & Co
Allen
McGee
Pittsburg Oil Company
Welsh
Ee & Co
McDonald Farm
Stee
Spithutler
Big Creek
Zelienople Flord
James Welsh
Gould Field
Christie & Crosby
Absalom Monks Farm
John Jack
Chartlers O1l Company
J. B. Flick
Robert Jack
Millerstown
Tittley& Co
Honter & Commings
Adam Rawmerer
Dew Oilee No. 2
Tittley & Co
Kamere
Simpson
Keep É& Co
Campbell, Gansz & Co
S. Marshall Farm
Forward Township
Justice
Waldron & Klinginamith
W.S
A. F. Burns
Clarion County
Standard Refining Companys
Wieser
Ctan Tiens—Chartiers
Bennett & Co
Oatman
Bryant
Guthrie
Doff Station
MedKeve's
Younkers
Hurley
Fred Lauinger
Caughey
N. W. Stevenson
Bailey
Goettman & Co
Johnson Farm
Stett & Co
Crawford
Fisher Oil Company
Dickson
Painter
Stevenson
Lauinger
Combination Oil Company
Manchester Oil Company
Sweeney
Oil men push for independent refinery at Coraopolis
The Dispatch Scout reports a wave of independent oil decisions. Mahoney wildcat near Unionville could unlock new fields. Gailey Bros plans a $25 000 refinery at Coraopolis to counter Standard Oil control and pump pipelines. Local producers favor building their own refinery and line to escape monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emwtextrox
Relative Oil Company
Mull Farm
Salisbury & Co
Hesse
Crawford & Son
Laughner Farm
Jones Farm
Morgan & Co
Halse & Co
Helter & Co
Overhall & Co
Edinger
Emienton
Emlenton
Dispatch Scout
Rocreston
Paul J. Mahoney
Unionville
Brush Creek
Beaver County
Rochester
New Wilmington
Zelienople
Gailey Bros
Gaileys
Coraopolis
Samuel Gailey
Burglars Tunnel First National Bank Vault
Burglars tunneled through the concrete pier supporting the bank vault at Danyes Orr to drill the safe. They secured 9500 dollars after a three week operation. cashier detected sewer gas mornings but suspected nothing. Separately in St Louis the Telegraph Superintendent L Headley is a over 1000 dollar defaulter with grand jury action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danyes
Orr
First National Bank
St. Louis
L. Headley
Fireproof Rochester stores burn in two losses
In Rochester a fire destroyed Robert Martin's grocery and Aston Wilson's dry goods store. Losses were 2500 and 4000 with 1400 and 3000 insured respectively. The People's and Aliemania Companies were major losers. Albany reported the New York Central strike order read in local assemblies from New York to Buffalo, issued by District Assembly No. 246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Robert Martin
Joss
Aston Wilson
People's
Aliemania Companies
Albany
New York Central
New York
Buffalo
Local Names List from Allegheny County Incomplete
An OCR fragment lists residents and places in Pittsburgh area townships including Allegheny County communities such as McKeesport Homestead Hookstown and Beaver County towns. The text intermixes names with stray letters and numbers, producing an unclear sample of a larger directory or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesidanna
Oscar KR
Vin Ces
Michael Maloney
Homestead Salle Bonner
Homestead
David Thomson
Hookstown
Beaver County
Marr
Michine
Motad
Allegheny
Agnes Lanigan
Bamnel
Pittsburg
Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder Promises Moist, Wholesome Bakes
An advertisement warns that cheap baking powders with ammonia or alum dry cakes and harm health. It promotes Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder as pure cream of tartar, retaining moisture and sweetness in bread, biscuits, and cake, claiming official reports support its superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder CO
Fulton &T
New York
Multitude of Obituaries and Notices From Allegheny Area
A dense obituary page lists numerous deaths and funeral announcements across Pittsburgh and surrounding townships. Items reference Burchfield Morrison family ties in Bellevue, Gallagher in Sharpburg, Hieber and Huck children, Law family in Lawrenceville, Schwarzwaelder and Shiels in East End, Shinn in Templeton, Smyth, Snyder, Stuckemann in Mt. Washington, and Vogel in Allegheny with dates, times, and funeral logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Tees C. Burchfield
James M. Burchfield
John W. Morrison
Bellevue
P.M. Wahd
Gone
Susan Flannigan
Seal
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Gallagher
Inlaw
Elory Thompson
Sumner Station
Sharpaburg
John Gallagher
Hieber
Souste J
P. Hieber
H. Manchester
Penn Avenue
Huck
Tuesaday
Sebald
Fredercka
Oneida Street
Thirty-fifth Ward
Duquesne Heights
Law
Dan Divine Law
Hi. W
Grace Divine Law
Main Street
Lawrenceville
Crawfordville
Ind
Schwarzwaelder
Fifth Avenue
Albent
Anna Sotwarswaelder
Shiels
Mary E. Suiels
John J. Shiela
Winslow Street
East End
Altoona
Bhinn
Saxa Templeton
William P. Shinn
Smyth
Ledia Mayr
See En Rane Rms
Balkan Street
Snyder
Henry N. Snyder
Rath St
Mt. Washington
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West Virginia
Mansfield Missionary Meeting
Plisburg
Ricketts Roob
Las
Tri- Tate
The
Missouri
Dispatcct
Ceeses
Ohio
Recolt's Store
Fifth Ave
Millicert
Niagara Folle and Return
Houcvus & Hacker
Ussu
Aebaum & Co
Thema
Fourth Avenue
Fice
C. Baeueeleis Ee
Bennetts
Telephone
Butler County Wells
Bill
Producers
Cornopolis
Turas Defaulter
Wellaville
Sarada
Carrie Ae
Rusk Keen
Willians
Senft
Kate McNaughton
Perot Andrews Schillings
Tarentum
Marta Elise Cereccceenseers
Ucentam Thom
Vecuscerouseenser
Aumla W. Seutietis
Scasat
Phiip Scott
Ovees
Sone
Pittabure
Sarah McGold
Mabie
George Eyrick
Savune
Ater
Rg Tha Raranen
Esanes
Charles W. Houggy
Arbuekte Matrick
Nerseeenenenes Gee Abrah
Csessreranennenss
Catharine Distree Ath Sosontre- Ree
Eee Geor
Washington Site
Finck Sere Oars I
Pitesburg
Vogel
Fanny Margaretha
John George Vogel
Wickline’s Lane
James Archibald & Bro
Second Avenue
Wood
Smithfield Streets
Western Insurance CO
Wwood Street
Alexander Nimick
John B. Laureor
WM. P. Herbert
Pete
LN Ll
Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Suis
Paris
W. Baker & Co.’Sabtakis Cocoa
the— News
F. Zoeller
Royal Wilton
Axminster
Body
Brussels
Tapestry
McClintock&Co
City Hall
FUR Capes
Astrakhan
Cknight & Victory
Aig Sotirn Fi
M. May, Sons & Co
JAS. Mneil & Bro
F. A. Prichard
Mannington
Market St
Alex, Watson
Chartiers
Washington
Pannington
Acta
J. C. Walker
Box
Pitta
Jas. Bryar, JR
Rae P. U
Berlin
Revere
Hussar
Astrachan
Lister
Walker
Asus Megan
Lister's
Rosenbaumy
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