Mills Confession Tied To Petersville Murder
James F. Mills, convicted of second degree murder for killing Peter Dugan near Petersville on December 25, confessed to Sheriff Brown while en route to Western Penitentiary. He said a mysterious force drove him to strike with a two pound hammer, then slept until daybreak as Dugan lay dead. Mills escaped jail for two weeks, was recaptured, and received a 12 year term plus two more years for breaking jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Mills
Peter Dugan
Petersville
Western Penitentiary
Sheriff Brown
Mills
Shea Brown
Dugan
Renfrew
Blair
Hazen
Janil
Union
Forest County
Cercses
Brown
Cancreae
Far West
Pete Dogan
Duquesne Conservatory Recital Delights Audience
The third Duquesne Conservatory of Music recital last night featured a long program with performances by Retter Papenbrock and Cooper on piano violin and cello, Miss Brooks singing The Mystery Well, Carl Retter's four piano pieces, a trio by Miss McDonald Brooks and McKinley, and Mendelssohn’s Trio Op. 49. The audience was large and appreciative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Messrs
Retter
Papenbrock
Cooper
Miss Brooks
Carl Retter
Rich harvest for bogus check user ends in jail
Thomas J. Bicksley of Mt Washington faces counts of false pretense after passing forged checks to pay for a jeweler’s diamond and hotel bill. He used checks drawn on the Duquesne Bank, signed by himself, and an alleged associate named R. G. Brown is being sought as an accomplice. He awaits hearing in jail with bail set at 500. Numerous other victims have filed similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Bicksley
Mt. Washington
Bicksley
Mt Washington Incline Company
Duquesne Bank
KR. G. Brown
Emanuel DeRoy
Smithfield Street
Alderman McKenna
DeRoy
William McMillan
Bull's Head Hotel
Alderman McMasters
John Kerr
E. R. Porter
R. G. Brown
Wealthy Bohemian Von Ringloeler Freed on Habeas Corpus
Frank S. Von Ringloefer, once jailed on charges of breaking into his wife’s home and larceny, was released on a writ of habeas corpus after judges ruled sentences ran concurrently totaling five years. He plans to start a business in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. von Ringloefer
Wise & Minor
Stowe
Ringloefer
Bohemia
Cleveland Growing Stronger in Democratic Favor
Congressman Peele of Arkansas reports growing support for Cleveland among Democrats in the West and Southwest since his silver letter. He says Hill is out of contention but hurt himself with a South tour, and Cleveland has doubled in estimation by staying home. He predicts a fall ticket with Cleveland at the helm and a Western man in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peele
Arkansas
Washington
Southwest
Cleveland
Hill
South
Counterfeit Coin Case Stalls as Witnesses Disagree
John Oleeti a 2 Pole was given a hearing before U S Commissioner C McCandless in the Marshal's office after arrest in Duquesne last week for issuing counterfeit coin. About a dozen Polish witnesses contradicted each other until the hearing adjourned. Bailman Benjamin Jdafo refused to renew a $500 bond. Oleeti seeks another man to stand bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oleeti
United States Marshal's Office
United States
C. McCandless
Oleeti
Duquesne
Benjamin Jdafo
Rival cooks face off in assault case at city court
Antonio Marmaladio, a cook for the Duquesne Club, sues fellow cook Vic tor Bara of Newell's restaurant for assault and battery in Alderman Donovan court. Marmaladio says Bara attacked him at Newell's yesterday. Bara is to be heard on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Marmaladio
Donovan
Victor Bara
Duquesne Club
Newell's Restaurant
Fifth Avenue
Tiara
Bara
Democratic committee certifies Guffey delegates in Allegheny race
W. J. Brennen, chairman, sent a certificate by registered letter to State Chairman Wright listing the elected State delegates from Allegheny county. In the Senate Legislative district the three delegates backing J. M. Guffey are declared duly elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Democratic County Committee
Wright
Allegheny County
Senate
Mr. Brennen
J. M. Guffey
Center Avenue Electric Road Tests and Inquest Report
The article notes trials on Center Avenue Electric Road from Herron and Wylie to the city, plus Duquesne tracks loop via Grant Sixth and Webster. Coroner McDowell conducted an inquest into Thomas Zacharias’s accidental death after a Homestead incident, with a warning about trains running faster than borough limits. The Pittsburg Postoffice reports a large rise in money order business for the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Avenue
Herron Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Duquesne
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Wood Street
Fourth Avenue
Webster Avenue
McDowell
Thomas Zacharias
Homestead
Postoffice
Pittsburg
Labor boycott targets city directory in union dispute
Inter national Typographical Union No 7 plans a boycott of Stevenson Foster over a five year directory printing contract with publisher J F Diffenbacher. The strike causes non union work and organizers threaten canvasser exclusion and fictitious names to devalue the directory. Stevenson says no scale will be signed and questions the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union No. 7
City Directory
Stevenson & Foster
J. F. Diffenbacher
Stevenson & Foster's
John McGaw
Printers’ Union
Central Trades Council
Diffenbacher
Stevenson
Carnegie Phipps Co denies Bethlehem steel plant purchase
Reports circulating in Bethlehem and here claim Carnegie Phipps and Co seek to buy the Bethlehem Iron Company plant. A senior official denies any truth to the rumor and says no intention to acquire Bethlehem. He notes ongoing direct steelmaking experiments at Homestead showing high efficiency with cupolas replacing open hearths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Bethlehem Iron Company
Homestead
Pittsburg and McKeesport Capital to Develop North Carolina
Pittsburg and McKeesport interests purchase over 400 acres near Rocky Mount North Carolina to lay out a town and sell lots. The group includes J. Howard Logan W E Harrison H Stewart Levi Richer James Wilson and John Blair. Armor plates for the Monterey shipped from Homestead Steel Works weigh 4000 each and are 13 inches thick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McKeesport
North Carolina
Rocky Mount
Wilmington
N. C
Pittsburgers
McKeesporters
J. Howard Logan
W. E. Harrison
H. Stewart
Levi Richer
James Wilson
Dravesburg
John Blair
Biskrs Station
Monterey
San Francisco
Homestead Steel Works
Gilbert- Thomas
Braddock Citizens Meeting For Glass Company Fund
Burgess Aten of Braddock called on residents to attend a night meeting to raise funds for rebuilding the Braddock Glass Company after a fire destroyed part of its works last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Aten
Braddock
Braddock Glass Company
Dropped Dead at His Work at McCully's Glasshouse
Nicholas Snyder 63 foreman at McCully's glasshouse on Twenty-ninth street collapsed in the yard yesterday afternoon after attending to month end business. He resided on Liberty street near Fifteenth and leaves a wife and family. Snyder was manager for William McCully & Co and was seized by an apoplectic attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Snyder
McCully’s Glasshouse
Twenty-ninth Street
Snyder
Ier
Liberty Street
Fifteenth Street
William McCully & Co
Wood Street
Chee and Sekhea
Beering a Woman Leads to Arrest for Poison Robbery
Frank Jenkin, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, was arrested by Officer Cratz at Hazelwood station on a charge of attempted robbery by poison. The alleged plan involved two beers and a white powder. Miss Nellie Blackwell fell ill, but Dr. Hamilton doubted poisoning. Detectives Fitzgerald and Starck examined the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jenkin
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cratz
Hazelwood
Fitegerald and
Starck
Jenkin
T. A. Schope
Herbert’s Alley
Miss Blackwell
Dr. Hamilton
Adams Excursion Unfolds London Through Pictures
Mr Charles H Adams lectured at the Pittsburg Club Theater on In and Out of London a graphic illustrated talk. Images of Tower of London and Westminster Abbey impressed while Derby day crowds and Whitechapel life provided vivid scenes though some historical details were misleading and the host questioned dwelling on Jack the Ripper. Next Thursday will feature Homes of Queen Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Adams
London
Pittsburg Club
Adams
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
Epsom
Whitechapel
Jack the Ripper
Queen Victoria
Woman’s Moving Mania Leads to Arrest Warrant
A Pittsburg area report describes El Murray of South Fourth and Bingham streets turning himself in after his wife swore out a warrant for his arrest on disorderly conduct. Murray’s wife suffered a “moving mania” selling furniture and planning to move, leading to the filing. Murray was released on a 20 deposit for appearance. The piece also notes hospital reports from West Penn and Dixmont, listing rooms furnished by local ladies and a high Dixmont death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
el Murray
South Fourth
Bingham Streets
Twenty Eighth Ward
West Penn Hospital
Dixmont
A. W. Rook
Edwin H. Stowe
O'Hara Denny
J. L. Sweitzer
J. M. Gusky
Jane Magee
William Clark
William MccCreery
Faithful Dogs Guarding Her Body Die in Surprise
Allegheny police found Mrs. Schulie, 77, dead in her Sawmill alley home as neighbors reported distressing howls. Two faithful dogs guarded her lifeless body and would not let officers in. both dogs were shot. Authorities suspect natural causes due to old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Banquet of Westminster Alumni at Seventh Avenue Hotel
Westminster College alumni of New Wilmington held their annual banquet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with about 80 members present. Rev. Dr. J. K. McClurkin served as toast master and several clergymen delivered toasts on topics including The Alumni Dinner The Future of the Alma Mater and The College. The event featured songs and impromptu alumni speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Westminster College of New Wilmington
Seventh Avenue
J. K. McClurkin
R. M. Russell
R. Gordon
A. E. Linn
R. G. Ferguson
Three Ordinances Signed by Mayor Gourley in Pittsburg
Mayor Gourley signed three ordinances affecting East End nuisance control and partial vacations of Sixth Street and Mint Alley on the Southside. The measures aim to aid the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad Company’s planned improvements. Superintendent William McAdams of the Diamond Market House resigned to lead the Mazee building. stall renters presented him a gold watch. Delinquent Tax Collector Ford accepted the gift amid attendance by Chiefs Brown and Bigelow. The Pennsylvania Railroad relief bulletin reports February totals for death, accident, and sickness benefits across the system, amounting to 60184 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Sixth Street
Mint Alley
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railroad Company
William McAdams
Diamond Market House
Mazee
Ford
Brown and
Bigelow
Mr. McAdams
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
County Democrats Move HQ to Diamond Street Block
The County Democracy last night relocated its headquarters to the old University building on Diamond Street opposite the Court House. The first floor will house the party offices and the apartments will be handsomely arranged for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
University
Diamond Street
Court House
Bound to His Horse and Father Arrest in Hazel Ayers Case
Humane Agent O'Brien obtains a warrant to arrest Benjamin Ayers of Turtletown for brutal abuse of his 16 year old daughter Hazel Ayers. Hazel, kept in servitude and whipped with a snake whip, lies gravely ill after being dragged home on a muddy road. An information was filed before Alderman Wilson in Imperial. arrest efforts to proceed tonight with a hearing slated for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtletown
Allegheny County
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Benjamin Ayers
Hazel
John Matchett
Clinton
Mr. Matchett
Ayers
Ayer
Avers
Alderman Wilson
Imperial
Heptasoph Temple to Rise as Handsome City Building
A stock company forms with 150000 capital to erect a six story Heptasoph temple in the county. The building will host a headquarters library lodge rooms offices and rental space with electric elevator and stone front. Three central sites considered by the committee chaired by M G Cohen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Heptasophs
M. G. Cohen
L. EK. Logue
J. H. Mc Roberts
G. A. Mueller
Martin Schroeder
New York
Chicago
Fatal Mill Accident at Car bon Iron Works
Joseph Melshick, a single worker at Car bon Iron Works, died after a heavy iron bar pile toppled in the mill yard yesterday forenoon. He was removed to St. Francis Hospital where he succumbed within an hour. He resided on Thirty-fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Melshick
Carbon Iron Works
St. Francis Hospital
Thirty-fourth Street
Consul Stewart's Remains Return to City
The body of Hon. John H. Stewart United States Consul to Antwerp who died in Paris March 14 arrived in New York yesterday aboard the steamer Pennsylvania and was sent to relatives here. The funeral will be held at Calvary Church East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
John H. Stewart
United States
Antwerp
Belgium
Curious Anomaly In Flour Pricing By Market Leader
The article notes Camellia flour sells more than any brand and is highest priced per sack. It attributes this to Marshall Kennedy Milling Co pushing quality over low cost, claiming customers increasingly see the best as the cheapest in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Kennedy Milling Co
Anxiety Over License Court Delays Raises Prospects for 1592
Anxious applicants fear a prolonged License Court delay after Brooks law. Crowds filled the courtroom as newspapers and newsies chased a hoped for list, but every day ends with disappointment. Attorneys and townsfolk dread bad omens if the list is not released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsies
Robbery Report Ties Farm to Worker Easterday
John Swick of Ross Grove reports to Allegheny police that Joseph Easterday robbed him after allegedly collecting 50 dollars from Mr. Werner of Pittsburg for vegetables and then stole 150 dollars from a fellow farm hand over two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swick
Ross Grove
Allegheny
Joseph Easterday
Swick
Easterday
Werner
Pittsburg
Unidentified man touts license favor at Washington House
A man claiming influence in the license court offered to aid applicants for a fee of 50 dollars. He visited George Kretzler on Butler Street and attempted to secure a signed remissory note from Jetsler after showing the note. He also called on John Tolley and Theodore Shaffer without success. The man’s name could not be learned. A room advertisement appears in Sundays Dispatch. Typographical Union No. 7 elected officers including George B. Acklin as President and Hugh Adams as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kretzler
Washington House
Butler Street
Mr. Jetsler
John Tolley
Theodore Shaffer
Typographical Union No
George B. Acklin
Alex. McK. Mc Williams
A L. Soloman
Thomas Brennan
T. T. Lemmon
Benjamin F. Fink
L. Hoskinson
Hugh Adams
W. H. Durr
Adam J. Pfeiffer
Richard Shortess
Thomas C. Sheehan
Hugh D. McGaw
HUGUS HACKe Grenadines and Laces Exhibit
Grenadines and laces display the largest Silk and Wool Grenadines assortment yet shown with many unique designs. Prices range 1 to 3.50 per yard. A line of 23 inch All Silk Striped Grenadines offered at a yard. New patterns include 50 pieces of Black Silk Drapery Nets 48 inches wide 1.50 to 3 per yard. Extra values feature Novelty Dress Flouncings Chantilly Hand-Run Spanish and Marquise Laces Embroidered Mousseline De Soie and Black Embroidered Crepe De Chine in various designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Wallpaper Stock Liquidation At Market Street Store
W. H. Barker of 3 Market Street offers his entire stock of fine wall paper at marked down prices as he exits the business. The notice urges buyers to act within the next two months to acquire remaining stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Barker
No.3
Market Street
New Spring Gloves Offered by P. & P. Chaumont Headquarters
We describe new spring glove shades in buttons hooks and mosquetaires. Long suedes priced six cents and five-hook gloves at eight cents and one dollar. P. & P. Chaumont gloves are advertised as best value. Tosexpaum & Co. rsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & P. Chaumont Gloves
Tosexpaum & Co. Rsa
Rooms to Let Advertises In Sunday Dispatch
A terse line from the Sunday Dispatch lists rooms to let on offer. Readers are advised to contact the listings desk or follow up in the classified section for full details on locations rents and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Dispatch
Great Wash Goods Sale Opens With Huge Cotton Fabrics
Goods received yesterday go on sale today featuring 50 pieces challis and delaines at 16 cents, 100 pieces organie lawns at 3 cents, American ginhams at 18 cents, 75 pieces cheviots and oxfords at 5 to 6-8 cents, Latin stripes ginghams and printed dimities among others. Large stock promises best cloth, color, and style. Shop to see the enormous selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
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Butler County
Duquesne Conservatory
von Ringloefer
Sanday
Dispa
LABOR
Carnegie
Emsworth
Bethlehem Works
McCully
Mr. Adams
A &Stereopticon
England
Humane
O'Brien
Secret Society
Fifth Ave
Market St
Simen’s
G. D. Simen
Ohio Street
Allegheny Branch
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Api-My
Pittsboro
Jama
Jos. Horne & Gos
Penn Avenue Stores
Ginghams
Asc
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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