Lachlan McIntosh Pennsylvanian Frontiers Leader and Hero
Lachlan McIntosh born March 17 1725 near Inverness Scotland rose to brigadier general. He defended Pennsylvania frontier against Indians, commanded fortifications at Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh, fought in Georgia and Savannah siege, and died February 20 1806 after years of hardship. His son John also served in the Revolution.
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Glassport Woman Dies Day Before 101st Birthday
The body of Mrs. Katherine Walker of Glassport near Tarentum Pa. is at her home. Born March 17 1824 in Fayette County she died Sunday night after a short illness. She retained her faculties and was active. Survived by four children 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Tarentum
Katherine Walker
Glassport
Here
Bandit Victim Is Caught Robbing Rival's Saloon
Anton Pechar who reported a saloon robbery of 8000 dollars was arrested in Pittsburgh for attempting another hold up. He was taken in as he tried to loot Joseph Prokowski's saloon cash register just before midnight. Witnesses included Mrs Margaret Shan and several others. Local notices mention Hermon services and community updates.
Parents Find Body Of Young Man Sent To Home Not Son
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on March 17 grief turned to surprise as John B. Ryan family gathered for a funeral. Detroit authorities had said the casket held their son’s body but it contained a six foot stranger instead. The misidentified body was returned to Detroit where officials said two men named John R. Ryan were patients. one recovered and left the hospital.
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Scottdale
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John R. Ryan
Slippery Rock W. C. T. U. Notes at Stevenson Home
The Slippery Rock W C T U met at Florence Stevenson’s home on Thursday afternoon March 12 with eight members and two visitors. Leader was Mrs. Mary Minnell. Roll call answered by Bible quotations on Sabbath observance. Subject The Value of Sabbath Laws. Papers by Mrs. Venetta Kildoo and Mrs. Margaret Shaw. General discussion, recitation by Mrs. Nancy Blair. Refreshments follow.
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Slippery Rock
Florence Stevenson
Mary Minnell
Venetta Kildoo
Margaret Shaw
Nancy Blair
No Violence Marks St. Patrick's Day Around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police report no riots or major disturbances on St Patrick’s Day as of January hour, with no bricks, yard stocks, hospital crowding, or urgent alerts. The report notes Ireland’s patron saint anniversary and items described in unclear fashion.
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Pittsburgh
International News Service
Ireland
Sai
Poli Negri Will Remarry First Love
Actress Poli Negri sails for New York to wed her first husband Count Dombska a Polish Army veteran now retired and in business. A separate note mentions a new collapsible banner made of woven metal strips that folds flat.
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Bullete
Sos Angeles
Mar
Yola Negri
New York City
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