Mackey alias Jumbo found guilty in Carnegie riot case
John Mackey alias Jumbo was convicted of leading riots at Carnegie Steel plant in October. Defense argued coercion by Katlans and failure to prove firing by him. Witnesses testified he was present but not firing. other witnesses said strikers threw stones, with coal and iron workers implicated. Trial led by Walter Heynolds. DA Cunningham and J Normad Martin assisted.
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Caca
John ‘Mackey
Jumbo
Carnegie Steel Company
Thin City
Cunningham
J. Normad Martin
Knox Property Not On Market For School Use
The late John Knox estate at Lincoln and Highland avenues is not for sale. Heirs William M. Knox and Lewis I. Knox refuse disposal to honor his will, blocking a high school site unless condemnation actions proceed, though the school board prefers other avenues. The property valued at $20,000 has ~302 feet frontage on Lincoln and more on Highland.
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John Knok
Lincoln and
Highland Avenues
William M. Knox
Lewis I. Knox
William M
Lewis T. Knox
Lincoln Avenue
Highland Avenue
Board of School
Deserted mother dies at city poor farm
Frances Heath, an 82 year old inmate for seven to eight years, died at the city poor farm after a long illness. She was born in England, twice married, and left no known relatives. Funeral at the home this afternoon with burial at the cemetery nearby. Mrs Heath had six children, but none located. The Second Baptist Church advert follows.
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Frances Heath
Ife
England
Sharon Street
Cars
Boucher
Ater
Heath
Bonder
Raniust
Beastbrook Notables and Local Trades in 1914
Beasted names Maude McGeehan and Ernest McCreary report recovery from illnesses. William McKnight suffers an abscess confinement. A thank offering occurs at U P church next Sabbath at 11. Fred Meflassin McGaslin relocated to work in a sandstone quarry. J Frank Clark Walter Crowell and James Cummins run a hutching business. Polites & Co advertise holiday fruits and nuts from 1914 Washington St.
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Beastbrook
Maude McGeehan
Ernest McCreary
William McKnight
U. P
Fred Meflassin
McGaslin
J. Frank Clark
Walter Crowell
James Cummins
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Ryes
Mads of
Watermi Ideal
Metzlers
CAS
E. Washington Street
Lawrence Savings & Trust
Bryer
Pittsburg
Thos. G. Barnes
Bell Phone
Mill ST
Opera House
Renthaw’s Big Stock Co
Joy Watchfinders
Hargain
Herald Square
James Neil
New York
John Mackey
Rlote
KNOX
Wassing
Second Baptist Church
Second Bantist Church
A. M. Patterson
Ada
Soteda
Opin
Mil
Pte
New Castle
I. Pwyer
MO. C. Dwyer
Jeweler
Optician
E. Washington St
Frew’s
Polites & CO
Washington
Mura
Fec
Paisley
Pharmacy
Taos Te
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Akron
Wheeling
Butler
Tet
Wallace
John C. Wallace
Phormpott
Washington St
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