Park plans and local incidents in Brackmassers town
Brackmasser visits town as heated term draws crowds to parks nightly. A new gasworks tank, 128 feet by 38, is nearly finished. A boy, August Steenbeck of Hamer Street, was hurt by a horse kick. Proposals for a Jackson Hill park include the name Point Lookout or Point Tip-Top. Joseph Catron, a molder, jailed for assault with bail set at two dollars. Schaller burned while trying to smother a bed fire caused by a mosquito net. Mrs. Sehalier linked to the blaze. Mrs. M. J. Patton notes misrepresented nomination at the Republican County Convention. Mr Mawar, 68 East Front, fell from a third-story window but saved by his pants catching on a wall hook.
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August Steenbeck
Hamer Street
Jackson Hill
Point Lookout
Point Tip-Top
Josefh Catron
Third-streect
Schaller
Court Street
Elim
M. J. Patton
Mawar
East Front Street
Ellen Reynolds
Joseph
Fred Wessenstein
Rudolph Balst
Ann Baker
Henry Ratert
John Barns
John Coggins
Fred Teaman
Louisa Reed
Reelsville
Ind
Pearl
Aston
Louisa
Julia Powers
Julia Brooks
John Hank
Fairmount
House of Refuge
Moses
Marcus Rinds
Michael Wech
Marcus
David Burke
Eagle on Opera House Taken Down Stirs City Curiosity
For years local youths teased peers by claiming the eagle atop the Opera House would be removed. This morning it was taken down in front of hundreds, yet no one asked for the reason, leaving the mystery unsolved.
Liquor Tank Explosion Injures Worker in Eliis Block
A tank explosion at the Eliis Block liquor establishment on Sycamore Street injured a workman named Haller. O'Connell, son of a grocer at Sycamore and New Streets, was struck by a wagon and died in the afternoon from internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliis Block
Sycamore Street
Front
Columbia Streets
Haller
Asbey
O'Connell
Sycamore
New Streets
Convention of Bagging Manufacturers
A convention of gentlemen representing bagging manufacture in the West met at the Burnet House to form a permanent organization. Committees were appointed to confer with Eastern manufacturers and secure cooperation, with duties to manage other association interests. They dined at St Nicholas at six o'clock, hosted by their city agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet House
St. Nicholas
Exposition Commissioners urged to supply hose for fire plugs
A letter to the Exposition Commissioners stresses the need for hose for six pressure plugs around the building. It notes no hose was available this year and the Fire Department cannot supply. A brace blocking one plug on Elim Street reduces water by a sixth. the writer urges the Chief Engineer to relocate the plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Elim Street
Em Street
Suburban News Richmond Cooperation Request
Richmond readers are asked to cooperate with the reporter to secure the latest reliable local news for the city and vicinity. The notice invites participation from the community to share information of interest to the citizens of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Vicinity
Fire alarm sparked minor blaze at Fifteenth and Russell
Fire box 17 reported a flame at Crockett’s corner end, department arrived promptly with trifling damage. The day also carried political meetings and social events including a Republican county convention planned for August 10 and a Y M C A gathering at their rooms. A Planters' House supper honored returning men with speeches and a betting dare led to a crowd payoff for beer rather than the wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and Wilson
Rumor Affects Licking Bridge Reputation In Newport
In Newport a painful rumor spreads that the Licking bridge has become a haunt for persons of doubtful reputation. The bridge directory convened a meeting to address the issue and form a committee, but no one volunteered to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licking Bridge
Bridge Directory
Weather and River News From Pittsburg to Pomeroy Delta
Weather is clear with a slowly falling river. Channel depth around seven feet at the main point and twenty seven inches at Pittsburg. Vessels arriving include United States and Ben Franklin from Louisville Boston Portsmouth Ohio No 4 Pomeroy Kate Putnam Marietta. Departures include Ben Franklin and General Lytle for Louisville Boston Portsmouth Charmer Evansville Fleetwood Pomeroy. Friction engines burned in Storys Mill fire. The wreck of the Champion shows at Pomeroy packet 30.8 Wharfboat and drifts in the river. The Anna sold to Peter Eichels and partners will enter the Marietta trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Ben Franklin
Louisville
Bostona
Portsmouth
Ohio
Champion
Pomeroy
Anna
Peter Eichels
Marietta
Newcomb's Minstrels draw full houses with mixed prizes
Amusements reports nightly full houses for Newcomb's Minstrels and lists prize winners including Jeleff at 210 Fifth Street $10 and J. Evans aboard steamer Fleetwood $50, with others earning from $15 to $100. The Color Guard drama is praised and manager Will H. Gunn plans a local production.
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Newcomb
Jeleff
Fifth Street
A. Rileman
Hallace
Main Street
J. Ellman
Stock Street
Hi. Smith
East Fourth Street
Oppenheimer
East Fifth Street
A. Manning
Vine Street
J. Bannman
Sycamore Street
J. E. Evans
Fleetwood
J. B. Smith
L. Roberts
George Street
H. Peston
Milwaukee
Will. H. Gunn
Color Guard
Penverday
Cincinnati Markets Thru Thursday August 8 1972
Market unchanged with Bran and shipstuff steady around 11 to 16 per ton. Butter receipts rise with medium and lower grades pushed low. best grades scarce. Prices 18 to 20 cents for choice butter, 15 to 18 for medium, 10 to 14 for common. Coal demand steady as winter purchases shape up. Youghiogheny 18 and 17 18 delivered, Ohio River 100 afloat at 14 16, Cannel 28 with delivery, gas coke 10 delivered 12 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice Central Unio
Youghiogheny
Ohio River
Raymond City Lake
Hard Aguires
Market reports show mixed grain hay poultry and meat prices
Old and new offerings listed for barley hay and pork with varied activity. Pricesquoted include Timothy at 17 20 per ton, shoulder and rib meat firm, cured hams in good demand, vegetables well supplied with potatoes and onions selling at diverse per unit rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie
Acon
Shou
Orcs
ABC
Orleans
Turk’s Islan
Livpes
Government Bond Quotations Dull Yet Steady In Market
Markets by telegraph from New York report government bonds steady in tone with dull activity. Sterling exchange remains steady at 9 percent and gold carrying at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indiana Reports of Senator Wilson Tours and Local Incidents
Senator Wilson visited Lafayette and La Porte with stops in Kendallville and Fort Wayne as he campaigns across Indiana. Terre Haute dedicated a new temple with speeches by Hendricks and Voorhees. Local incidents include a man’s death after a pistol duel in Ferdinand and a fatal gun wound to despot Trester, while a boy’s death results from a rat bite near Booneville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Wilson
Senator Pratt
Christain Lely
Taylorsville
Wabash County
Pees
George Houchin
Pikeville
Pike County
Wallace Eee
Booneville
Arrick County
Rockport
Riley
J. W. Woollen
Spencer County
Woollen
Fannie Singer
Evansville
Potter’s Field
Ferdinand
Dubois County
George Trester
Wm. Godman
Trester
Gohman
Curious Antipathies and Odd Iddiosyncrasies
The fragment surveys various peculiar dislikes and physical reactions to sensory stimuli. It cites anecdotes from Boyle Scalinger Erasmus and others, noting fainting at water splashes, pale faces at watercresses, fever at fish, and aversions to silk velvet mutton and cheese, ending with brief references to figures like Dr Starke Edinburg and Judge Pryor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Scalinger
Erasmus
Jeremiah
Zimmerman
Julian Young
Starke
Edinburg
James Erve
Why Women Weds and the Motives Behind Marriage
A discussion of why women marry for reasons beyond love, critiquing wealth as a motive and contrasting ancient pagan views with modern society. It cites Mrs. Child and James Gordon Bennett, notes on marriage prospects and domestic happiness, and mentions a yacht Henrietta now in trade, plus a Pennsylvania YMCA meeting and upcoming Carlisle convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eke
Mrs
Miss
Rene Naree
Deseora
Umber
Fanny White
Number Seven
Number Eight
Number Nine
Number Ten
Cupid
Solon
Themistocles
Greece
Mammon
James Gordon Bennett
Henrietta
Europe
Princes of Wales
New Orleans
Bahamas
B. I. Fruit Company
Dissolution Report for International Workingmen's Association
London reports say the International Workingmen's Association is to be dissolved. No further details on date or process are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
International Workingmen’s Association
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Fritz Weinwech
Bucktown
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Herman Joseph
Jackson
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Doc Creighton
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Butts
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Pryor
W W
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Young Men’s Christian Association of Pennsylvania
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Newton Dunn
Birmingham
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Alfred Warren
Central Avenue
George E. Stevens & Co
Rudolph & Co
E. M. Davis
Race
Powitt & Co
Thos. GiBson & Co
Vine
John Rose Arts
Frank Schwarb
Peter Ibold
Central Ay
Andrew H. Reuss
N. W
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T. B. Moran
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George W. Ritter
Grand Central
J.G. Brritenbach & Co
B. Hayman
E. J. Wess
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C. Chas
W. Mackelfresh
Eckenroth Brothers
J. Fitchner
E. Butterick & Co
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C. H. Fox
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Adam Geis
MAP Publishers
HE. Mendenhall
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Main
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Jas. Foster, Jr., & Co
S.w. Cor
Race H.ware
John
E. Hay
Danny & Derpy
J. G. Breitenbach & CO
PEACH
Frank F. Dean
Walnut
C. Ellis & Meara
Joan Gisson &Co
E. Cor
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Thomas Gibson & Co
William Powll & C
John Gibbon & Co
Grover & Baker
Rogers
Howe Machine Co
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J. Skardon
M’ger
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E. L. Harper & Co
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M.co
E. A. Weeks
M’ Ger
J. Mappbock
American
E. G
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A. J. Clark
TIN & Sheet Iron Works
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C. W. Mackelfresh
C. M. A. McGuire
M. D. Flynt
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Women’s Tea Co
Epwakp L
Paris
A. F. Bran & Co
W. Fourth Street
Watertown Fire Insurance Company
Wm. Young
West Third Street
Remelin
Kennedy
peShayne
Woed
Fifth St
Mendenhall
F. E. Suire &O
Rugeists
Fahnestock’s
Colton’s
Fahnestock
Fourth Street
Autim
McGrew
Walnut Street
Starce
Caroline Wunder
Sixth
A. B
Daily Evening Star
Ards
Winsey County
Warfield
Kentucky
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W. R
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Horace Greeley
James Parton
National
D&in SR A
Fe Sale
F. W. Ht
Spiller
Ird
Fes
TATE
Adrem
Real ES
West Mills
James K. Harin
Sixth Street
Bro’s
N. Y. M. Maslin
Pike’s Fourth Street
Wabash Avenue
Madison Ae
Chicago
Inslegers
Marion
New
H. Meredith
W. Oo. Johnston
John D. Park
Tryph Foundry
Cincinnati Type Foundry Co
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