President and Harrison Hosts Dinner at Cottage With Guests
Telegraphic notes report President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison entertained at dinner Private Secretary Halford and several Pennsylvania Railroad and other officials. They discussed tariff bill prospects, with Aldrich and McKinley telegrams backing Congress action this week and possible adjournment in October. The President plans to return to Washington on the 24th, following a visit since the 5th.
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Cresson Springs
Aldrich
McKinley
Congress
Washington
Harrison
Halford
F. N. Harkadale
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ers
Prague
Ana SE
Film-flam artist James Irwin captured after failed escape
A thief known as James Irwin also called James Arrington ran a change-for-a-$5 scam in stores and saloons. He lured victims including Henan liveryman F. J. Lister and J. K. Feh, then fled with a fake bill. An officer shot him in the leg during the attempted escape.
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Brappock
James Irwin
James Arrington
Henan
Liveryman
F. J. Lister
J. K. Feh
Irwin
Scarcity of Natural Gas Drives Mill Men Away
McCreesport September 2 The great scarcity of natural gas in the iron mills has idle mills for a month and driven many workers to seek jobs elsewhere. This morning six veteran puddlers with families left for Pittsburgh in hopes of employment and may relocate there if successful.
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McKeesport
McCreespout
Pittsburg
Man accuses brother after alleged fake imprisonment incident
BURGETTSTOWR September 22. William Cieland, released from Warren Insane Asylum eight months ago after two years there, accuses his brother Robert of the alleged mistreatment. The feud involves two farms and a wounded horse. William vows to guard his property and threatens the brothers.
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Burgettstowr
William Cieland
Warren Insane Asylum
Robert
Gontering
William
Gas and Oil Discovery Sparks Enon PA Lease Rush
Intense excitement in New Gallice and Enon PA over a gas and oil find on the McGlure farm east of Enon. The wells struck sand and the syndicate claims a geological belt. Grounds around the wells were crowded Sunday as spectators seek leases amid a local scramble.
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East Palestine
New Gallice
Enon
McGlure
Pennsylvania plant reopens under old scale after strike
At Astoxtown on September 2 work resumed at the Pennsylvania construction adopt and foundry. Workers accepted the old scale while the company granted the strikers demands effective April 1 16 percent. The men had sought ten hours pay for nine hours of work.
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Ttepaciml
Disraton
Astoxtown
Pennsylvania Construction Adopt and Foundry
Accident at Lima leaves child with injured hand
A gun discharged by two Mall children while playing with a neighbor’s weapon injured Minnich's daughter. The incident occurred in Lima during the absence of their parents, fracturing the end of the arm. The report notes the accident as a local mishap with minimal detail.
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TEE preParcHy
Lima
Mall
Charles Heeminger
Minnich
Freight cars wrecked on B and O line near heavy grade
Ten freight cars badly wrecked on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad three miles west of berton on a heavy grade. Two tramps are believed killed. Local telegraph reports note accident cause as a broken rail.
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Feville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Berton & Heavy
Stomach Bitters Promoted Amid Congested Pittsburgh Notices
Ostrogen article fragment lists Pittsburgh and Allegheny names and places, then promotes Ostrogens Stomach Bitters as a true succedaneum for constipation, dysentery and piles. Claims it nourishes bowels, purifies stomach, and cures malarial and rheumatic troubles.
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Tetter
Blue Laws Unpopular at Exposition Topical Ballot
The Dispatch tops Brunswick Company space asks if hive laws should fit today. A large but sparse crowd voted 10 to 1 in favor of keeping present laws. Proponents cite changing times and equal rights while opponents offered no negatives.
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Brunswick- Balke-Vallender
Henry Clay
Law and Order
J. D. Irons
Robert Logan
J. Arman
W. L. Bailey
Herbster
A. Wolse
Charles F. Warde
M. J. Gusky
Edward Seenstaan
Fr. c
William Craig
Thompson Co’s Eastern piano trade rivals national dealers
An advertisement describes W. L. Thompson & Co. as dominating piano and organ sales in Eastern Ohio, running a large Chicago store, shipping across the West, and claiming "hundreds" of pianos sold in Pittsburgh area with pricing that will surprise readers. The notice endorses catalogs and favorable prices.
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Ohio
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Pittsburg
W. L. Thompson & Co
East Liverpool
Urs
Local Tailor Promotes Stock and Made-to-Measure Apparel
Dr Maeder offers a large stock of standard and fancy materials in modern styles at moderate prices. Customers are measured for tailored garments, as ready made options are not kept. Visit to inspect stock and choose a style.
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Alaska
London
Prrisscne Comat Arion Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sta
Court House
Atum
Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder CO
Fulton St
New York
Am Ponana
He-No tea pitched as healthy liquor substitute
An editor notes workers crave a brace from alcohol and promotes He-No tea as a pure Chinese stimulant. Ads tout Taylor & Dean ironworks fire safety gear and gallery services, with funeral notices and obituaries for local residents listed alongside promotions for dress goods and cabinet photos.
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China
Hamilton Fifth Avenue Exhibit Showcases Grand Pianos and Organs
Visitors flock to the Hamilton Fifth Avenue space as Decker Bros and Kaabe pianos captivate with rich tones. Preparations for a new large pipe organ promise a big sensation, with three music boxes added recently priced at 90, 250 and 300 dollars.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Decker Bros
Kaabe
Exposition Visitors Seek Fall and Winter Suits in Echoing Demand
A bustling scene at the establishment features visitors assessing fall and winter suits. Many select what they want at a glance, while others return to order additional garments due to satisfaction with fit and quality.
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A. D. Wooprrrr
Johnstown Democrat
Blairsville
Wellake County
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Tnannance
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Gar. Clements
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Sixth Ward
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Allegheny Asensee
Bertha Polish
Asnes
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William Lecher
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Alenn Gestlebr
Piddote
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Thomson- Houston
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Robert Blum
Saens Ee Eee Massenet
Charles Lewis
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Friguel
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Market St
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Fifth Ave
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Tissa
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Plllsburg
Aufrecht
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Pons Boecs & Burn
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Parker
Aufrecht’s Elite Photograph Gallery
Tisy
Horst & Warn
Philadelphia
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Youra E. McKelvey
William Corliss, Jr
J. A. McKelvey
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Tursday
Dickie
Margretta Jane Dickie
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Francis
Atdp
David D
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Joan Hastings
David Hastings
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Agnes McLaughlin
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Reining
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Tuxspar
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Allegheny City
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Ephrame Richardson
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Wagner
Meptonbee
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James Archibald & Bro
Mayen
J. B. Maeder
ENIT
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Jackson
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Horne& Ward
Cloak
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Rsen
Etponehngnasene Co
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William L Jones
Ones
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Wood
Duff’s College
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