Desperate Prisoners Blind Turnkey in WV Jail Escape Bid
At midnight in Parcensione West Virginia prisoners in the jail attempted a breakout by throwing pepper into turnkey Jockey Hall’s eyes as he opened a door to outer vestibule. E arl Clouston and others implicated, a guard was blinded, and Judge Jackson ordered an investigation and no favors to prisoners henceforth.
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Parcensione
W. Va
Vanty
Jockey Hall
Younds
E. Ward Clouston
Easuly
Mall
Hall
Tames
Earl Clouston
Stephen Warwn
John Mortimer
Geo
Ive
Lee Oakes
James Smith Allese
Clouson
Clouston
Jackson
James
Lehigh Valley Lease Case Advances in Philadelphia
A new hearing in Philadelphia over Matthias Arnot of Elmira seeks to annul the Lehigh Valley Railroad lease to the Reading Railroad. Hearing closed. argument likely September 30 with two days for master’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patladelphia
Matthias Arnot
Elmira
Jesse
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Neading Railroad Company
H. W. Hert
Williamsport
Ohio Man Charged With Bigamy Across States
Harry W. Beatty, brought from Dayton, faces bigamy charges for alleged marriages to a Versailles Ohio wife, an Indiana wife in Randolph County, and a former Miss Fannie Heidlces of Massillon. Beatty denies the offenses, awaits preliminary hearing after surrendering when pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massrreto
Harry W. Beatty
Dayton
Beatty
Versailles
Randolph County
Ind
Fannie Heidlces
Kansas
Diphtheria Forces Marcus Hook Schools to Close
Diphtheria outbreaks in Trainer and Marcus Hook cause three deaths in one family and four more cases. Health officer Dr. E.T. Mamcock advises school closures in Marcus Hook. Linwood and Trainer schools remain closed for the term as Trainer reports a decreasing epidemic.
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Curstrer
Trainer
Marcus Nook
ET. Mamcock
Marcus Hook
Linwood
McKeesport Replaces Old Boilers in Waterworks
McKeesport signs an agreement with James Reese & Co of Pittsburg to install a new battery of boilers at the waterworks for 100 dollars, with the city receiving 150 dollars for the old boilers. The condemned boilers will be replaced and a drive well added to supply feed water for the new system amid concerns of a water famine.
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Mckeeeesport
James Reese & Co
Pittsburg
Frm
Llegheny Valley Railway CO
Traion
Union Station
Buffalo
Falo
Sod DuBola Erpress
Lento Eaves
M. Kit. tonnlog—Lemres
S. In
Biraebjien Eaves
Ae Ps
M. m
Hulton
Buffalo Express
Kinlenton
lLeaves
Rilianning
Hraeburn
Pallman
Buffaion
Firth Av
Dam
James FP. Anderson
Delamater Case Prolonged Jury Selection in Pennsylvania
Commonwealth versus G B G W T A and VY M Delamater opened in MEA pville Pa with hours spent securing a jury. W S Murray prosecutes the previously tried case where jurors disagreed. Also notes Catholic Knights of America convention at Pottsville with officers elected including Conway Sherry McLaughlin and O Rourke.
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Meapviin.ie
The
Commonwealth
G. B
G. W
T. A
VY. M. Delamater
W. S. Murray
Porksvile
Catholic Knights of America
I. A. Conway
Philadelphia
J. F. Sherry
M. P. McLaughlin
Pottsville
Henry Dreeding
Thomas McComisky
J. ©. Purcell
John J. O’ Rourke
Furnace sale in Swedeland by Reading Coal and Iron
A deed recorded today transfers the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company last furnace at Swedeland to Richard Hecksher and Sons. The $100,000 transaction follows the company's plan to consolidate operations after erecting a second furnace at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noxristown
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Swedeland
Richard Hecksher & Sons
State Sabbath School Convention Opened in Lancaster
The twenty eighth annual State Sabbath School Association convention opened in Lancaster with over 200 delegates from across the state. A big gas explosion was reported in Wasninetos, Pennsylvania, and a doll spell occurred in the Washington oil field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sabbath School Convention
Lancaster
State
Sabbath School Association
Wasninetos
Washington
Gas strike reported on Fergus farm near town
A large natural gas discovery was reported today on the Fergus Co. farm about three miles west of town. The flow is described as larger than any well struck in months, with gas found only a few feet down in the Ganz sund.
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Fergus & Co
Ganz Sund
Hutchinson Oil Company
Hutchinson Lot
Oakdale
Jennin; Ward & Co
Campbell
Marshall Farm
Noblestown
Gordon
Greenlee & Forst
Marshall Property
Fort Pitt Gas Company
Diebold
Groveton
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
Woodland Oil Company
Crawford Farm
McDonald
Taylorstown Natural Gas Company
Claysville
Mannington
Montgomery & Co
Straight Farm
Jennings & Co
Myer Farm
Undercliffe
Junior American Mechanics Take Possession of Easton Welcome
Easton hosts the thirty third annual State Council meeting of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. More than 790 of 891 delegates attend opening ses sion as Major Beidelman welcomes them. A grand parade, prizes, and a schoolchildren flag presentation follow with a Lafayette Hall ball and Metropolitan Band concert closing the day.
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Easton
Order of American Mechanics
State Council
Opera House
Beidelman
Heisler
Philadelphia
Connell
Chidsey
W. H. Armstrongs
Devis
Phillipsburg
N. J
Malaska
Lehigh
Mauch Chuck
Greble Council
C. L. Derr
Second Street
Alfred Heebner
Order
Fitzatrick
Centre South Easton Council
South Easton
Reliance Council
Tragedies and alleged crimes hit several towns
Carron O August Kalsky hanged himself in a barn Monday night leaving a wife and six children. Mrs Gertrude Garies of Joannette charged husband Nick Garies with attempted murder by Paris green in coffee Monday. Coroner's jury found Wiley Warner guilty of Lizzie Peak's murder after a throat cutting on Saturday night. Schuylkill County Sheriff went to Butler to bring back R B Taylor for bail on conspiracy to bribe and larceny charges linked to the new courthouse.
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Carron
August Kalsky
Greersnvac
Gertrude Garies
Joannette
Nick Garies
Houry
Wiley Warner
Lizzie Peak
Eirle
Porrsviziz
Schuylkill County
Butler
R. B Taylor
Pottsville
Editor Rucker Shot Dead in Somerset Ky Mystery
Joseph B. Rucker editor of the Hearter was killed on his way home in Somerset Kentucky at 8 oclock last night. Ex Chief of Police J Anderson is the prime suspect after resigning to run a saloon business. Andersons hat was found 60 feet from the scene and intercept telegraphs were sent to locate him. Rucker leaves a wife and four children. Anderson leaves a wife and infant.
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Somerset
Joseph B. Rucker
the Hearter
J. ©. Anderson
Anderson
Rucker
Prohibition Party
Swedish Fraud Suspect Eric Noren Charms to the U.S.?
A Stockholm police letter asks St Louis authorities to watch for Eric Noren the former Swedish Royal Dragoons sergeant wanted for fraud. He forged a government bank order to obtain nearly 53000 fled after August 22 boarding a steamship to the United States with relatives in St Louis suspected to be involved or following his arrival.
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St. Louis
Stockholm
Sweden
Eric Noren
Noren
Royal Dragoons
Stockholm Enskilda
United States
Notable Railroad Officials Visit Columbus for Freight Matters
Officials from the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania systems conferred with Columbus authorities on freight issues. Several executives including E T Affleck and Captain Green visited, while other travelers and hotel guests are listed, tracing a busy period of interstate rail business and hospitality notes.
Wells still slipping in McDonald field as several wells show
Production in the McDonald field declined to 21,500 barrels from 22,000 as weekend gauges show. Devonian Oil expects to boost output by finishing wells between Noble heirs and Mark Robb farms, potentially pushing daily totals to 24,000 or 25,000 barrels. Additional wells in Sistersville and nearby townships are showing potential, with several new strikes and drilling plans noted in the region.
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McDonald
Devonian Oil Company
Noble Heirs
Mark Robb
Philadelphia Company
Leede
McCurdy
Ruppel Oil Comny
Moore Farm
Portheast McCurdy
Sistersville—Patterson & Co
McVoy
Marina Oil Company
Pittsburg
Tuel
Sistersvillel
McDonald Field
Fitzgibbons & Co
Walker
Greenlee & Forst
Marshall
Noble
Florence Oil Company
Robb
Robbie Gas
Elba Works Idle as Engineers Walk Out
The Elba Works blocked a second shift after engineers quit. Press Committee says no wheel turned all day while manager Everson blames the engineers for leaving before startup. Police guard the Second district as the company plans a full turn tomorrow with many workers expected.
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Elba
John Collett
Everson
Joseph Sagar
Phillip Sutton
Second District
Trade Rules Adopted by Glass and Crockery Jobbers
A committee of glass and crockery jobbers met at the Monongahela House to adopt Western rate and discount regulations for the combined Eastern and Western associations. F H Pitkin presided with L Dennis as secretary. Manufacturers admitted selling to wholesale grocers, while jobbers blamed grocers for buying seconds and thirds. The group also discussed retail access, premiums, packing charges, and possible price moves by United States Glass Company, with about 35 attendees from both sides.
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Monongshela House
New York
Western Association
F. H. Pitkin
Chicago
L. Dennis
United States Glass Company
Donors Reported At Humane Society Meeting
At yesterday's Humane Society gathering donations were listed from George Westinghouse Jr and Mrs Lucy Carnegie each giving 100 dollars along with contributions from Dr G G Hussey 20 dollars and others including J Vandergrift 25 dollars American Tube Iron Co 5 dollars and cash gifts totaling many small amounts. J M Meilroy was elected to serve as a second member of the society.
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Humane Society
George Westinghouse, Jr
Lucy M. Carnegie
G. G. Hussey
J. M. Gusky
Joseph Fleming & Son
J. J. Vandergrift
G. Baer
T. D. Caney
N. J. Braden
Rosenbaum
Pennsylvania Railroad Trains Timetable Overview
Pennsylvania Railroad schedules list numerous eastbound and westbound trains with times to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Harrisburg and more. Special services include Atlantic Express Fast Line Harrisburg Greensburg Derry and Junction connections at Jersey City with Brooklyn Annex boats.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Eastwayate Limited
Pulisten
Tsb
New York
Baltimore
Eeyatone
Arrisburg
Beltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Atlantic Expres
Harrisburg
Hallimore
Harrisor
Harrisberg
Philadelphi
Philadelphia Express
Sires Dee
Mareksburg
New
Ebenasburg
Jersey City
Brooklyn Annex
Brooklyn
Avordian
Johnstown
Greensburg Express F
Derry Express
Son Wall
Geo Brom
Beneey Saray
Geo
Braddock
Newark
Chicago
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cieaga
Wheeling
Pal
Lite
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Smithfield Street
J.T. Odell
Chas. O. Scull
Gen. Pasa
A Dreadful Scourge The Case of Mr Palmer Pneumonia Warning
A sensational warning columns Mr Wilton K Palmer of New York City dies of pneumonia after mild early symptoms. The piece endorses using pure whiskey, specifically Doffy Pure Malt, as a supposed cure and preventive measure. It urges immediate action and claims physicians endorse this whiskey for outbreak management.
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Palmer
Wilton K. Palmer
New York City
America
Mr. Palmer
Cheta
Doffy
Alterations Delay as Wallpaper Stock Sells Low Prices
Local ads announce building alterations to handle wallpaper stock, now delayed until October 15. The seller offers remnant prices, extra inducements, 8c postage on samples, free samples, and free freight on orders of three or more, urging customers to act before price increases at the exposition.
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City OF
Rome
Great Britain
London
Book of Information
Tours
Henderson Briéers
Ord. J
F. M. Semple
President-elect Garland Reports Salem Wire and Nail Co
The Amalga mated Association announces that the Salem Wire and Nail Company at Findlay Ohio signed the scale. The firm manufactures wire and nails and employs about 150 men.
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Garland
Amalgamated Association
Salem Wire and Nail Company
Findlay, C
Seven Diphtheria Cases Reported by Health Bureau
Short items note seven diphtheria cases reported to the Bureau of Health. Other brief items include a Botanical Society meeting, corner stone ceremonies for a church and a market house, a farewell reception for Rev. Srv. E. Locks, party leadership changes in Allegheny, a disputed report about Holy Cross School, a 19 year old burned at Clark's mill, a runaway youth case, West Penn Medical College term opening with amputations, and a badge presentation to Mrs. Drummond at Central Station.
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Bureau of Health
Botanical Society
Academy of Science and Art
Edgewood Presbyterian
New Southside Market House
Srv
E. Locks
Smithfield Street
M. E
Alleghent
Democratic City Committee
Bealisville
Ralston
West Penn Mediaal College
J. W. Holland
Connell
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny
Drummond
Central Station
October option range and oil market summary
Petroleum opened steady in New York and traded dull through the session. October option showed activity with 6,000 barrels at Lima oil. overall shipments reached about 100,416 barrels with 72,000 barrels in clear dues and 27,000 in sales.
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New York
London
Antwerp
Jon Crry
Coo Uaneen Saagen
Sbige
Pennsylvania
Lima
Police arrest a group for petty crimes downtown
Foua and other young men were arrested for bearing and attempting pickpocketing downtown last evening. Names given were fictitious. Maz Exonn a barber on Frankstown Avenue faced charges of robbing his employer. Exies was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio depot on a telegraph from James Morris of Fialile alleging Helge stole a gun. Epwakp DownNELty, who assaulted James McCann on the Southside about ten days ago, had a hearing last night. Bail was set at 2,000. Ball for con Mona Wiper and Louis Snederman were charged with violating a city ordinance for peaching clocks without a license. Dervk Sueurrs J. P. Browerraw and John Swit of Homestead entered bail before Al Shorgus of aosauis and Dascary, made Kelene I made Alderman Kuhn of Homestead.
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Foua
Maz Exonn
J.T. Gettman
Frankstown Avenue
Ontaxpo
Baltimore and Ohio
James Morris
Fialile
Helge
Epwakp Downnelty
James McCann
Magisaoe
Con
Mona Wiper
Louis Snederman
Hones
Dervk Sueurrs
J. P. Browerraw
John Swit
Homestead
al- Shorgus
Aosauis
Dascary
Kelene
Kuhn
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promises Bodily Aid At Home
Advertises imported Waters and Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as natural remedies for stomach liver and kidney disorders including constipation gouty and rheumatic afflictions. Claims famous users sought Carlsbad for centuries and urges purchase of genuine bottles bearing Eisner Mendelson Co. signature.
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Carlsbad
Gethe
Beethoven
Bismarck
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Barclay Street
New York
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Lehigh Valley
Arnot
Ohio
Mareuus Hook
McKeesport
Boilera
Aml
Delamaters
Omeers
Catholic Knights
Reading
Junior American Mechanics
Rucepe
E T. Affleck
P. Peabody
Captain Green
Pennsylvania Road
Allegheny Valley
Edward Ely
Motive Os
W. L. Kinson
Uniontown
Monongahela House
Harry W. Oliver
W. T. Manning
Joseph Horne & Co
F. W. Benedict
John Thomas
Groveland
H. K. List
Bush
Miss Lee
Miss Walker
Poland
Duquesne
George W. Lutz
Wheeling Brew
Char Les Senter
Pittsburgers
RB. Pitcairn
Fifth Avenue Hotel
J. H. Souttey
J. BR. Woodell
B. Dangerfield
Gileer House
HT. Morris
G. L. Clewell
L. Niederbold
T. A. Notheral
Sturtevant House
D. T. Armand
J. R. Campbell
E. A. Genst
St. Denis
Misses Bogzs
T. Gonet
EK. L. Maxwell
A. Sehmidt
Brunawick Hotel
W. Dibba
Imperial
W. Hartieean
Mice
LL Reber
Holland House
M. PF. Henon
Union Square
W. J. Longmore
St. Cloud
Sistersville
Harnington
Mr. Wilson
Bayne, Wilson & Pratt
Franklin
E. H. McDermott
Kane, Pa
John McManus
National
Buckeye
Macksburg
Eureka
New York Transit
Southern Pipe Line
W. L. Mellon
Western & Atlantic
Humane Society of Western Pennsylvania
Monongahela Division
Monongahela City
Brownsville
West Brownsville
Dravesburg
West Elizabeth
Freeport
Apollo
Paulton
Biafraville
Excelsiorce Age Compan
Fourth Avenue
Try Street
Chase
Pugh
J.B. Wood
G. G. O'Brien
Fifth Ave
Court House
Signa
Ana
Pittsburgh Union Station
Incs
Central Time
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Fort Wayne
Repute Dera
AKIVE
Denna
Toledo
Asmire
Cleveland
New Castle
Jamestown
Youngstown
Pan
Indianapolis
St.ints
Amerynashington
Puciuman Simerina
Aso
Dinmec
Systema
Sueerma
Te Colsmins
Rae
Pausburgo
Tom Tastes
Inap
East Pine
Pennco ” Ae Lane
Fina Tex
Joseph Wood
A. Ford
Pasencer Deen
Family Safeguard Oil
Elaine
Pittsburg, PA
Bamheane H and Ohio Railroad
Washington, D. C
Cumberland
Mt E Pleasant
Louis
Wester
Central
Ye Lepot Cor
Anderson St
Hiver Av
Kane
I Pga
Akron
Hs Py
Nia Ae
Roxburg
Bresmsilin
Mir
Dally
S. Lake
M. B
toSr
Pennav
St. Pittsburg
Pajeli-Siowk
Raileo
Ear Buffalo
Fragmoen
Tounghtown
West Newton
Lew Maven
Elizabeth
Monongabels City
Belle Vernon, Sr
Belle Vernon
Mono
White Star Line
Queenstown
Livers
Royal
United Sistes
Majestic
Germ’o
Gernesta
Teutonic
Teutonia
Britannic
White Stardock
West Tenth Atreny
Old Country
White Star
Britain
John J
Smithfield
Maitland Eebley
Broadwar
Sun Fork
Glasgow
Londonderry
Allan Line
Demry
Galway
Scotland
Ireland
State Line
le Sept
Glasgow Donderry
State of
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Nebraska
State of California
Smithield
Whittier
Pitshorg
Ffrou
DK Whitner
Panu Avenue
Wood
Mm Kroodwantavenus
Detroit
Rim Pittehy
Fleming
Market Street
Sheik Menos
Sachdsinn
Jon Flemington
Gray
Josef
Gray Medicine CO
Pitta
Huolland, Cor
Liberty EU
Tad Felten
Pitseetz &Cramp Cure
Socta
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