War Preparations and Smokeless Powder Dominant in Berlin Dispatch
Reports from Bemus dated September 21 describe Emperor William's military focus and a push for smokeless powder adoption. The piece notes protests by merchants against the U S Consul at Berlin, talks of the Czar's visit to Germany, and ongoing maneuvers near Hanover with smokeless powder proving decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Blaine
Hanover
Fisce
Alfeld
Landwehr
von Biumenthal
Emr William
Phelps
Prince Bismarck
Edwards
United States
Foreign Office
Merchants’ Society
Miner Weber Sentenced for Inciting Riot During May Strikes
Weber, president of the Workmen's Committee during the May strikes, is sentenced to seven months in prison for inciting class hatred and urging miners to riot. The trial found he was not connected with the Socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesus
Olympia
Nauplia
Weber
A Tough Canine From Limerick Survives Gunshot
Edward Hamburg owned a large retriever named Carnegie. After a wagon crash fractured his forelegs, Officer Shaffer shot the dog multiple times. Carnegie survived, hopped away on three bullets and two broken legs, and vanished, with no corpse found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hamburg
Limerick
Carnegie
Shaffer
B. and O Excursion Rates Stir Up Competition
The B and O announces six day excursion rates from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati and Columbus as rivals cut fares. Cumberland trip for the centennial begins tomorrow with a special 8 AM train. The Austin Company heads to Indianapolis while the Woman in It Woman troupe goes to Cincinnati and the World's Museum to Columbus. The Pennsylvania road balked at transferring Alvin Joslin’s baggage car, drawing ire from the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Pittsburg
Smitheft
Cumberland
Austin Company
Indianapolis
Woman
World's Museum
Pennsylvania Road
Alvin Joslin
Baltimore and Ohio
Avery College Trade School Opens for Colored Boys
The Avery College Trade School begins in a building at Avery and North streets Allegheny. It trains colored boys in carpentry with future trades to follow and offers study in drawing arithmetic algebra and geometry under Prof. J P Wagner and a board including Mahoney Billows Gordon Slagle Barrett Turfiey Mahoney Reese. This is the first trade school for colored boys in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery College Trade School
Avery and
North Streets
Allegheny
J. P. Wagner
Barney Mahoney
Arch. J. Billows
Alexander Gordon
Jacob F. Slagle
Owen Barrett
George G. Turfiey
Joseph R. Mahoney
Jacob Reese
United Sates
Military right links at Pittsburg Market House event
The Washington Infantry plan a Thursday outing leaving the armory, marching to Union depot for a train to Manor station where they meet by a local band and a citizen delegation. They will shoot in woods, hold clay pigeons with prizes, then feast and return to Pittsburg by 9 PM accompanied by lady relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Infantry
Pittsburg
Union
Manor Station
Manor
Danid
Noble Sought in Illinois Theft Captured in Pittsburg
Aurora authorities asked Pittsburg to arrest David Noble for a $400 theft. Detective Fitzgerald located Noble at the Union depot where he worked for Union News. Central station confirmed his identity and he agreed to return without requisition papers. Aurora was notified and an officer will retrieve him immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
Aurora
Ill
David Noble
Fitzgerald
Noble
Union Depot
Union News Company
Central Station
Y M C A Announces Reorganization of Educational Classes
Secretary BR Orr of the Y M C A has sent circulars to members outlining the re organization of popular educational classes. They start the first full week in October and run through winter with German and stenography on Mondays, mechanical drawing on Tuesdays, vocal music on Thursdays, and ship and arithmetic on Fridays. Advanced glaneatenya branches will be added as needed and missed sessions due to events will be made up later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C. Orr
Robbery Strikes Ashland Hurley Express Shipment
The Ashland and Germania mining shipments totaling 41,700 dollars were sent to Hurley by United States Express and cased in the Hurley Depository vault. Between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. the vault was opened and 39,895 dollars vanished, with 1,805 left behind. Express company likely to announce a reward.
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Hueneux
Wis
Ashland
Germania
Willey
Ashland National Bank
Hurley
United States Express Company
Iron Exchange Bank
Aoe
Hurley Depository
Reynolds
Mattson
Leonard Perrin
United States Ee Company
Consignee
William P. Lyon
Express Company
Col Andrews in Danger After Acute Neuralgic Heart Attack
Sidney Andrews reported a severe neuralgic attack affecting Colonel James M. Andrews in Denver and St. Louis. Doctors provided relief and note the patient remains in serious but not endangered condition as family and friends gain reassurance.
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Sidney Andrews
James M. Andrews
St. Louis
Andrews
Europe
Denver
Col
Sidney
Pine Street
Colonel Andrews
Unions All Round in AFL Drive for National Union
The American Federation of Labor moves to organize Western Pennsylvania machinists into a national union. President Samuel Gompers asks Arthur B. Smyth to assist, with mail to F Keller New York or Smyth Allegheny. Laviolette of Astoria to aid a national union of layers. Slate cutters and marble cutters join this effort. Delegates expected by the AFL convention in Boston in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Arthur B. Smyth
F. Keller
West Fifty-third Street
New York
Smyth
Lombard Street
Alleheny
J. E. Laviolette
Astoria
Boston
P. and W. Railroad Expands Fleet and Freight Capacity
The Pittsburg and Western Railroad reports rising profits as Master Mechanic John Quinn leads car and locomotive construction. Six new powerful freight engines are under build for the road, while daily trains haul 250 to 275 loaded cars. New trackage and engineering improvements accompany the growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
John Quinn
Foul Play Suspected in Brakeman's Death on B and O
William Hughey, a brakeman for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was killed yesterday with valuables on his person, prompting initially foul play claims. Railroad officials deny the accusation and call the death an accident after his mangled body was found by the second section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughey
Baltimore and Ohio
Republican League Convention delegates entertained at Americas Club
The joint committee of Republican clubs met at the Americas Club to finalize arrangements for the Republican League Convention delegates. After the entertainment, H. K. Boyer, the Republican candidate for State Treasurer, was given a reception by the Americas boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Club
Iast
H. K. Boyer
Americus
Repudiated at Home in Nominations Battle in Onondaga
United States Senator Frank Hiscock was routed in Onondaga County as J. J. Belden’s faction seized control of Assembly nominating conventions in Syracuse. Howard G. White and Willis B. Burns won in First and Second districts, ending Hiscock’s local patronage grip and signaling a Belden-led reshaping of the Republican slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiscock
Belden
Syracuse
N. Y
United States
Frank Hiscock
Harrison
J. J. Belden
Hisenck
New York City
Francis Hendricks
Assembly
Onondaga
Ross Platt
Howard G. White
Willis B. Burns
Hendricks
Alhambra
T. E. Hancock
Charles B. Oege
Thomas R. O'Neill
Hancock
Republican Party
Goat dispute at alderman hearing ends with release
Alderman McGarey held a hearing on Daniel Lynch versus David Watkins and John Lewis Jr over a pet goat loaned to David Wallace. The goat roamed the neighborhood eating cans and occasionally upset children. Wallace allegedly tried to sell the goat for 20 cents and then gave it away for a setting of eggs. The judge discharged the defendants, who promised to return the animal to Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McGarey
Daniel Lynch
David Watkins
John Lewis. Jr
Lynch
David Wallace
Wallace
3000 Stockinette Jackets at Rosenbaum Co
Fine tailor-made stockinette jackets from Lee, perfect fitting and a bargain at Rosenbaum & Co. Also blankets from $1 per pair in all sizes and colors from Sa Tissa Hueus & Hackr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Rosenbaum & Co’s
Sa Tissa Hueus & Hackr
Painters clash with non union workers at St Pauls fresco
Union painters claim frescoing at St Pauls Cathedral is partly done by non union and unskilled labor. They plan a meeting next Monday and will mail a sealed letter to New York headquarters to confirm contractor Bartle's hiring of union men. Also note E S Norton of Ashland Ky may become chief of a division in the Second Controller's office by Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Painters’ Union
New York
Bartle
Washington
E. 8. Norton
Ashland
Child Run Over In Street Near Twenty Second and Penn
Doris Scanlon, two, was struck by a vehicle from a Thomas Atchison team near Twenty second street and Penn avenue yesterday afternoon. The injuries are minor and the child is in good condition. Parents reside at 2515 Penn. Doctor B. M. Haxxa treats ear and throat diseases at 718 Pas street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Scanlon
Twenty-second Street
Penn Avenue
Thomas Atchison
Eve
Emerg
Pas Street
Pittsburg
Pas&ao
Fall Suitings at Pitcairn's 434 Wood St
Fall suitings and trouserings featured at Pitcairn's 434 Wood Street. Natural gas bill reductions announced by Appliance Co at 34 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn's
Wood St
Excursion Rates to Cincinnati and Columbus Offered
The B B O excursion line sells Cincinnati round trip tickets at 86 with six day validity and Columbus round trip tickets at 4 with four day validity for all trains. Natural gas bills reduced 75 percent. O KEEFE Gas Appliance at 600 34 Fifth Ave.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
O'Keefe
Fifth Ave
Strangely Dark Child Missing Case Near Rosalie
Dudley hires Edwards to help with crops when the Bloomer family child goes missing. Mrs Edwards confesses after a mock hanging and both she and her husband claim the other carried the body to a creek. A neighbor committee leads the search while Mr Bloomer declines action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porapo
Kay
Dudley
Rosalie
Bloomer
Edwards
Mrs. Edwards
Bank Teller Vanishes After Alleged $8000 Deficit
In Denver Colorado it is reported that J P Williams a receiving teller at First National Bank fled to Mexico with a deficit of about $8000. He left on vacation with his family last week then disappeared after returning for clothing, later sending a letter from his wife raising concerns. An internal inquiry confirmed the eight thousand dollar deficit.
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Denver
Con
J. P. Williams
First National Bank
Mexico
Williams
Williama
Dean
Clifford
Draratah
Curcaco
Cronin
Donohue
Venireman
Little Kanse
S&s
Dewve Dant'c Atotorney
Russ Self
Connell
Koose
Longesecker
Vsa
deSsat
Burke
Kunze
Isaac
McConnell
Coal operators set December fifteenth option deadline
In the Mononghela Valley the coal operators push for tougher terms from the Eastern syndicate seeking mine purchases. They fix December 15 as the option expiry and demand half the price in cash with the rest in stock or other terms. The syndicate plans to issue stock to sellers at a quarter of the price, but the operators resist this concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongshela Valley
Ohio Valley
Syndicate Desiro
Girl saves sister then killed by express train
In Noregistown Pennsylvania at Sallie Lyle age 14 inquest reveals she died last night after pushing her younger sister from the track as an express train passed. The girls had moved from the east to the west track to avoid a coal train and Sallie was struck and crushed.
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Noregistown
Sallie Lyle
Soldiers barred from voting in new states without residence
Secretary Proctor says soldiers cannot gain a legal voting residence by military service in a state and must vote only where residence exists. If soldiers vote illegally, civil authorities will handle the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Proctor
New Haven Amusement Board Plans Baseball League Move
The New Haven Amusement Company will place its ball team in the American Association next year if possible. A stockholders meeting on Monday will vote on a stock increase. The Cincinnati franchise may be secured if they join the National League. otherwise a bid for Louisville will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Coxwx
New Haven Amusement Company
American Association
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Louisville
Mellivaine and Son Assign for Creditors in Whisky Trade
Louisville report states John B. Mellivaine & Son along with J Banks McIllvaine assigned this afternoon for creditors. The whisky business firm has 25 years of operation and is surety for Mattingly & Sons for 103000 dollars, with ability to pay about 65 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John B. Mellivaine & Son
John B. Mellivvaine
J. Banks
Bond Frauds Report Delayed Awaiting Official Findings
September 21 New Orleans reports no new developments in alleged bond frauds. Officials will release details after the official report, expected next week. Tainted bonds are widely distributed with most holders owning one or more.
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New Ogveans
Fire destroys Houl Haupt residence near Springhill
Last night about 10 o'clock a fire swept the residence of Michael Houl Haupt, a well to do farmer three miles from Springhill. His two sons Conrado and another son aged 26 and 23 were reported missing as the house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloup
Mann
Michael Houl Haupt
Springhill
Conradoe
Mysterious Death After Ether Anesthesia on Train Fight Victim
The coroner investigates a fatal incident on a passenger train in Zanesville after two brothers fought aboard. Thomas Jordon of Braddock died while etherizing for a finger operation at Dr E W Deans office. Post mortem and inquest are planned with details to be released Monday.
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Thomas Jordon
Braddock
Ber Appoves
E. W. Dean
Dean
Jordon
Carrie Furnaces
Jordan
Charles Clifford
Albert Dilew
Legge
Strike at Belisire Steel Plant Ends with Mass Dismissals
The Belisire steel plant strike escalated as management discharged about 400 workers. The confrontation paused when the workers walked off the job and joined the stand.
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Belisire
Prominent Washington Contractor Ends Life Over Business Troubles
A Washington man identified as John Alexander, a well known contractor, shot himself with a revolver amid mounting business troubles. His death is reported as a suicide in a special telegram from the Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Alexander
Survivors of Seventy-Seventh Regiment Hold Reunion
Members of the Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania volunteers met last night and recalled Western campaigns at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Captain Brough led a roll call with many silent, poignant acknowledgments of fallen comrades from Turtle Creek and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Seventy-seventh Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Army of the Potomac
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Pennsylvania
Geeman
Dave Woodford
Alexander Brown
No River
Turtle Creek
Brough
Winy Z
Henry Shakte
G. P
War of the Railroads Injunction Stops Baltimore Rivalry
A dispute between the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio escalated over a switch connecting lines to the Columbus and Mount Vernon works. B and O crews removed locks, then tore up the switch while Columbus and Mount Vernon workers replaced it. Police guarded the scene as the injunction was issued to calm the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Zanesville
Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Columbus
Mount Vernon
Ohio Iron Comy
The Pitcher Went Too Often Swindle Exposed In New York
In New York City a forged Goodyear Rubber Company order led to a staged purchase of six revolvers. A well dressed 20 year old man named Robert Just, claiming to represent Goodyear, was arrested at W C Hodgkins & Co, 300 Broadway, after a deputy was sent for the firearms. The incident followed a cabled warning from Goodyear that no authorized orders would be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Goodyear Rubber Company
Rubber Company
W. C. Hodgkins & Co
Broadway
Robert Just
Sergen Wine Tenn
Alleged Misappropriation Opinion Made Public
The Attorney General Miller released his opinion on the alleged misappropriation of funds by delegates of the Creek cession matter. The document outlines the previously described issues and clarifies the legal stance as of today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinodon
Miller
Oklahoma
Merrill withdraws from Pension Commissioner race
Lawrence Mass September 21 Major G Merrill telegraphed Major Warner in Washington withdrawing his name from all consideration for the Pension Commissioner post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Lawrence
Mass
Major Warner
Washingto
Cronin Murder Case Juror Battle Delays Trial
The Cronin murder trial faces delays as the defense seeks access to grand jury notes and juror information. Judge McConnell rejects some motions while allowing limited access, as 495 veniremen have been excused and the selection continues with both sides using peremptory challenges. The trial resumes Monday at 2 PM.
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Bis
Grand Jury
Obs
Poe
Ecker
Ventlemen Aroe
Carnegie Offers to Rebuild Cambria Library After Flood
Special dispatch from Jousstown notes Andrew Carnegie pledges to bear the expense of rebuilding the Cambria library destroyed by the flood. An endowment exists to maintain it and the plan likely gains approval. The Flood Commission will fund mortuary records and a memorial, while unidentified dead are prepared for burial.
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Cambria
Jousstowns
Andrew Carnegie Boas
Cambris
Flood Commission
Navassa rebellion report stirs Wheeling residents
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch and Jo Davin of Wheeling recounts describe cruelty to enslaved people on Navassa fueling fears of a planned uprising. Davin, a known local colored man, warns a bold leader could trigger a general revolt and massacre, a prediction that now appears prophetic amid fresh news.
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Distatch
Wheeling
Kingston
Jamaica
Navassa
Jo Davin
In Wheeling
Jeff
Affray on a Train Sparks Brotherly Trouble
Two Dempsey brothers of Wheatland aboard a southbound Erie and Pittsburgh train attacked a man at 8 PM. Jed slashed Leeman with a knife while others fired shots during the melee. Officials intervened, and the brothers were jailed pending railroad action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smanon
Erie
Pittsburg
Dempsey
Wheatland
Jed
Leeman
Ciacary
Sean
Bellaire Steel Works Makes Radical Management Move
Special telegram reports Bellaire steel works management enacting drastic organizational change amid ongoing labor tension. Details cited remain incomplete, with dispatch indicating significant disruption to operations and potential implications for workers and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire Steel Works
Bellaire
Local Police Reports Detail Disorderly Conduct and Accidents
Special Officer Bander arrested Edgar Francis and George Holmes for disorderly conduct on field street, with Holmes claiming a relative presiding over the Philadelphia Common Councils. A hearing for several assault and desertion cases is scheduled, including Alexander McCune, Duxnar, and Mrs. Hooberstock. Additional incidents mention a gas explosion near Cannonsburg, a pipe accident at Pennsylvania Tube Works, and a fatality at the Harries Furnace. The West End bottle establishment and Pittsburg Transfer Company stables projects are noted along with various minor charges and a coroner’s inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bander
Edgar Francis
George Holmes
Field Street
Tho Ai Holmes
Philadelphia
Jons
Alexander McCune
Dr. Campbell
McCarthy
Sixth Street
Rman G
Duxnar
McMasters
Alexander Bucosse
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Sonaca
Hospital Omeopathic Ans
Burrside
Cannonsburg
Wightman & Co
Main Street
West End
Over
Silk Hat Makers Warn Buyers About Outside Purchases
A local notice from OC A Smiley warns wearers that hats bought outside the shop will be ironed at a small extra charge, with Dunlap's noted as excluded since they are agents for the home shop. The message urges customers to avoid deception and purchase at the established outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis
Dunlap
OC. A. Smiley
Thornton Bros Store Sparks Citywide Tease
Passersby at 128 Federal St Alleghany pause to view bold price tags in front of Thornton Bros with rumors of rivals undercutting. Shoppers wonder what goods are cheaper elsewhere and what discounts will come next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Alleghany
Rapid Strides Thornton Bros drygoods firm in Allegheny
The Allegheny drygoods merchants Rapid Strides and Thornton Bros boast aggressive pricing and customer trials asking buyers to compare samples from rival stores before purchase. They claim dominance of the dry goods trade in Allegheny as a bold marketing stance. Kaufmanns' stock is advertised as extensive with undershirts and drawers priced to attract customers while showcasing imported New Brunswick goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Kaufmanns
New Brunswick
Boys suits on sale at low price in department
A local store announces a sale in the boys department offering grouine cassimere suits for ages 13 to 18 at 450 dollars. The ad notes the suits are of high value and touts their discount as substantial. The location is listed as Grant Diamond sta near the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bors
Grouine Cassimere
C.C
Grant Diamond
New Court House
Thuma's Dancing Academy Admits Students in October
Thuma's Dancing Academy at No 64 Fourth Avenue announces enrollment open for October term. City notices encourage aspiring dancers to register, detailing class options and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son Coun
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Ross Street
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