Masquerading girl Jennie Scott ends in West End jail
Jennie Scott 18, from Absecon New Jersey, wore men's clothes to join her lover in New Jersey. Constable Fee detained a masked figure on West Carson Street. Alderman Madden and Warden McAleese verified her identity as Jennie Scott. She told a partial life history before being sent to Morganza, later recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Scott
West End
Fox
Wro
Miss Scott
New Jersey
Arthur Fee
West Carson Street
Siure
Bat Ene
Fee
Alderman Madden
Howe
Alderman Morden
McAleese
Bongion Bie
Hose Peterson
Rietorm
Gece Eter
Eeele
Morganza visit cited in dress pocket note
A fragmentary report suggests a former Abscon playmate named Webster met a girl in the city before she went to Morganza. The girl’s wish to return to him is offered as the main motive, with Alderman Madden pushing for a hearing tomorrow unless supporters intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Morganza
Madden
Morao
Gas Main Explosion Destroys 75 Feet of Pittsburg and Western Trestle
A gas main rupture under the Pittsburg and Western trestle opposite Willow Grove station caused a fire that destroyed 75 feet of the structure near Millvale. Fireman Charles Smiley injured. engine No. 84 used to bring water, delays in securing supply, and work to parallel a new track to Herr's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
James Walters
Charles Smiley
Freman
Smiley
Fee Walters
Columbia
Ellsworth
Troy Hill
Plar
Herr's Island
Actress and Husband Clash With Actor Over Onstage Love
Pittsburg actress known as Anns Boyle or Mrs. Charles Moore left a Grand Opera House engagement after a police escorted exit from a Seventh Avenue Hotel. Boyle accused Geoffrey Stein of harassing her off stage, while her husband Moore a Burglar company actor, chastised Stein and hired a policeman as escort during her Western tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Anns Boyle
Charles Moore
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Grand Opera
Geoffrey Stein
Boston
Moore
Johnsown
Stein
Ogee
William Aubrey Located After Embezzlement Scandals
William Aubrey, sought in Pittsburg for embezzling about 2000 from Keystone Butter Company, has been located in Cleveland Ohio at a first class hotel acting affluent. His prior crimes include embezzlement from Western Dairy County and Chartiers Creamery, with brief jail terms and a workhouse stretch. police pursue return for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Aubrey
Pittsburg
Aubrey
Cleveland
Keystone Butter Comon
Western Dairy Couny
Chartiers Creamery Company
Keystone Butter Company
Would be Globe Trotters Runaways From Cleveland
Two so called orphans James McAllister aged 15 and Thomas Richards aged 13 from Cleveland were picked up wandering in the city. Magistrate Gripp jailed them for ten days on the claim they were Chicago orphans with no money or home. They later confessed their identities and say they want to return home to Osage street and 96 Stafford street. James stole 21 dollars from his mother two weeks ago and with the younger boy headed out to see the world. They wore gaudy neckties and pins that depleted their cash balance to 16 cents when arrested. They are now homesick and vow not to run away again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Newburg
Cleveland
Gripp
Chicago
Morganza
James McAllister
Thomas Richards
Stafford Street
cAllister
Osage Street
Speak Easy Raids Nab Two Noted Proprietors
Police raids continued on illicit liquor sellers as Samuel Hines of 30 Maddox Alley and Mrs Sherry of 40 Second Avenue were arrested for keeping disorderly houses. Hines was jailed and Sherry posted a $100 bond after failing to meet the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hines
Maddox Alley
Lieutenant Gallant
Sherry
Second Avenue
Detective Shore
Frien
Shot and Missed Her in Sweeney's Court Riot
In Sweeney's court last night Walter Dallas and Frank Morrison colored men argued over a woman. A revolver was drawn and fired toward Sadie Jones but aimed away. Lieutenant Scott raided the house and arrested the two men and four women, who were locked up at the Eleventh Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney's Court
Walter Dallas
Frank Morrison
Sadie Jones
Scott
Kieventh Ward
Fuel of the Future and Pittsburgh Gas Debates
An editorial explores future fuel options as natural gas may later run short. It discusses manufactured gas from oil or coal, piping challenges, costs, and safety concerns, citing Fred E. Saward testimony and Westinghouse, Byers, and local mills in Pittsburgh.
Child Struck by Duquesne Traction Car on Forbes Street
Four year old Sadie Samuels was hit on Forbes Street near Murphy Street as a Duquesne Traction car descended a steep grade. She suffered a severe head injury and a broken right wrist and was taken unconscious to Dr. Miller's office. Parents reside on Cornet Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Street
Sadie Samuels
Duquesne Traction
Soho Hill
Murphy Street
Kosar
Disorderly house raid leads to fines on Stockholm avenue
Lieutenant Richards raided an alleged disorderly house run by John Yendell on Stockholm avenue. The proprietor and his wife were fined plus costs, a visiting cripple was discharged, and two other visitors, Tex Wilson and James Adamway, were fined three dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
John Yendell
Stockholm Avenue
Yendell
William Harens
Tex Wilson
James Adamway
First Visitors Open Pittsburg Park Season Despite Rain
The city’s Allegheny and Pittsburg Parks opened with many visitors. Panoramic scenes at Panther Hollow and the Allegheny Conservatories drew 3,000 to 4,000 in the afternoon. Superintendent McKnight had the roadways scraped and the grounds ready for a busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sehenley Park
McKnight
Panther Hollow
Allerheny
Pernic
Hichland Park
Evening With Spirits At First Church Of Spiritualists
Report of an event at the First Church of Spiritualists where Edgar W. Emerson of Manchester, said to be the east’s best test medium, attracted credulous attendees. The piece describes visions of shades, poetic scenes, and a moment where a question about a domestic tragedy arose before the evening abruptly ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 6
Sixth Street
Edgar W. Emerton
Manchester
N. H
Medvig Emerson
Mr. Emerson
Prince Albert
Hoe
Timothy
Shot Through a Car on Local Train Near Greensburg
A passenger car on a local train on the Aleesheny Valley road between Forty third and Forty fourth streets was struck by a bullet. A man and his wife in the car were badly frightened as the bullet passed through a window. The incident, possibly accidental or the work of a vandal, halted the train near the Radebauch tunnel where a rock struck the smoking car but caused little damage. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleesheny Valley
Forty-third
Fortyfourth
Limited
Radebauch
Greensburg
Suspect Arrested in Allegheny Larceny Case
Detective Johnson arrested George Arnold in Allegheny on a larceny charge preferred by Fred Bellstein the Allegheny butcher. Bellstein’s residence at 206 Spring Garden avenue was entered Saturday night with a forced front door. a cold watch worth 5 and a silver watch valued at 22 with gold chains were stolen along with jewelry from a second floor trunk. A neighbor sighting helped identify Arnold, who was found with a silver watch and an excess for a gold watch. neither watch has been identified yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arnold
Allegheny
Johnson
Fred Bellstein
Arnold
Stran ger Loots Poker Players In City
Police and Johnstown authorities seek a stranger described as an Eastern traveling man with two drummers and two Johnstown businessmen. He cheated several men out of about 600 dollars and an overcoat in a quiet poker game near the station and vanished with chips and the coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Reverend Dr Baker Dies in Monongahela City
The Rev Dr Baker longtime pastor of Smithfield Street M E Church died in Monongahela City after a three week illness. A neck carbuncle caused his death. He entered the ministry 45 years ago and was well known across Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Baker
Smithfield Street
M. E
Monongahela City
Baker
Pennsylvania
Post-mortem on Mrs Catherine Timothy at 61 South Sixteenth
Dr Arnholt and Dr Kerr of the Southside examined the body of Mrs Catherine Timothy who died Friday at her home. Autopsy found peritonitis caused by bruises on her person. Inquest set for this morning.
Indian giver arrest shocks Southside
George Rickencer, of Penn Avenue and Eighteenth Street, was arrested by Officer Schentz on the Southside last night and jailed on a disorderly conduct charge. Police say he went to his mother's Mosller Street home and demanded money he claimed she owed, threatened to shoot her when refused, and caused a disturbance requiring the officer's intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rickencer
Pennavanne
Eighteenth Street
Schentz
Mosller Street
Crist
Macistrace
Liberty Street
Costa
Central Police Station
Gripp
Thomas
Omocer
Devlin
Robert Moor
Moor
Yodas Hyndman
Weextly
Chinese Vocalists at Westminster Church Concert
A concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church Allegony on Buena Vista street next Tuesday evening begins at an hour under the Organ Society. The program includes seven vocal and instrumental selections with the final item Be A Ye Wah Done Yee Jung Wah Lin and Charlie Toke, presented by Chinese performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Buena Vista Street
Allegony
The
Organ Society
Ye Wah
Done
Yee Jung
Wah Lin
Charlie Toke
Boys' Suits and Savings Banks at P.C.c.C Clothiers
Thousands of stylish boys suits on sale at 190 and 40 with double or single breasted styles. Free new penny savings bank registers with every purchase along with league bats. Located at Grant and Diamond streets by P.C.c.C Clothiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre
New Penny Savings Bank
P.c.c.c. Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Notice on Advertising Inducements Before Retirement
Fragmentary notice urges visiting a papering establishment operated by W. I. Bai to take advantage of inducements before retirement from business. Readable names include W. I. Bai and a Markee figure in the incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norice
W. I. Bai Papering Establishment
Busi
Is Marriage a Success or Failure in a City Sermon
Rev E R Donehoo of the Eighth Presbyterian preached on Is Marriage a Failure quoting scripture and arguing marriage is divinely established for man s comfort and welfare. He noted divisions over marriage while urging enduring bonds amid divorce views and urged readers to weigh wisdom against criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Donehoo
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Adam
Paradise
Incredible Lessons From History by Dr Sutherland
Dr Sutherland of the Second Presbyterian Church spoke on The Incredible Things in Life noting how slow we are to profit from history. He warned wealth can vanish suddenly and disasters like tornadoes ruin towns, urging a religious use of life events and Bible lessons to guide present conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sutherland
Second Presbyterian Church
Nowen
Rest themed sermon draws large Grand Opera House crowd
Reverend J B Koeline preached at the Grand Opera House on rest. He stressed reformers and inventors aim to help people gain more rest. The message captivated a sizable audience despite imperfect OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Koeline
Grand Opera House
Mr Koehne Urges Rest as Path to Self Culture
The speaker says rest is a gift from Jesus and a cure for labor burdens, promoting rest as essential for personal growth and self culture. He emphasizes finding ease through faith and quotes Jesus as the source of perfect rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehne
Jesus
Savior of Sinners Sermon at Allegheny RE Church
Prof Willson preached on Jesus as savior of sinners citing Isaiah's fifty third chapter and the sacrifice for iniquity. He argued John the Baptist prepared the way and that Christianity is the one true religion, noting Rome and modern times as leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny RE. P
D. B. Willson
Jesus
Eople
John the Baptist
Christ
John
The Fall of Babylon Sermon at Christ Church
Rev Dr G W Izer delivers eighth sermon on The Bible in the Nineteenth Century recounting Belshazzar's feast and Daniel prophecy fulfillment with Darius’ siege. He predicts further prophecies will be fulfilled before the world leaves this era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Christ Church
G. W. Izer
Zer
Belshazezar
Darius
Euphrates
Daniel
Preaching at the County Jail by Milligan and Weeden
The jail sermon was delivered yesterday at the county jail with Rev. J. J. Milligan the chaplain presiding. Prof. Weeden participated and sang several songs that drew appreciation from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Milligan
Weeden
Lent Observance Opens Lenten Season in Purple
The article notes the solemn start of Lent with churches adopting purple draperies to mark the passion of Christ. It mentions the ritual began yesterday and reflects a period of penitence and reverence across congregations.
Mrs. Sarah F. Wright Dead After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Sarah F. Wright wife of Western Penitentiary warden Captain E S Wright died after nervous prostration and heart failure at Riverside residence. She was 61 and had four children. A prison employees committee adopted resolutions praising her Christian character and offering condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Wright
E.S. Wright
Western Penitentary
Riverside
End of a long strike opens prospects for building season
As Pittsburgh braces for a busy summer, the Bricklayers Union strike ends with talk of compromise ignored by the Builders' Exchange. Edwin McGraw notes 50 bricklayers discharged as the season nears, while locals report ready outside labor and orders backing a strong, extended building period.
Plans For New Aliquippa Manufacturing Town Attract Buyers
Hundreds of enterprising people have visited the Aliquippa Steel Company office to inspect plans for a new manufacturing town, noting the low lot prices from 150 to 400 dollars and improvements completed by the company. The owners seek a town rather than quick profit and offer easy terms with a sale on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa Steel Company
Westinehouse
Aliquippa
Tes Feall
Loyal to the Amalgamater Mahoning Shenango Club Banquet
The Mahoning and Shenango Camping Club held its annual banquet Saturday night at the Tool House in Youngstown with members from Pittsbury Beaver Falls New Castle and nearby cities attending Mayor Montgomery welcomed guests and a toast. The toast master was George Daniels and responses were strong. No wage question was discussed at the social meeting in Wick Hall and the club affirmed its full fealty to the Amalgamated Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning
Pifty Men Discharged At Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Fifty high paid workers in the rail department at Edgar Thomson Steel Works were suspended on Saturday as the new direct process cuts blooms before shearing. Four of five furnaces were shut down though one old furnace remains for emergencies and two old heaters are kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson Works
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Old Fire Under a New Name at Wattles Firm
W. W. Wattles and his sons J. Harvey Wattles and Charles W. Wattles form W. W. Wattles & Sons at 80 and 32 Fifth Avenue. The firm aims to preserve the reputation built by the senior Wattles over eight years as they take on new roles in the jewelry business. A separate notice promotes a workingmen sale in the basement of C. C. Clothiers at Grant and Diamond streets offering suits at deep discounts and a line of all wool suits valued at fifteen dollars now marked low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wattles
Fifth Avenue
J. Harvey
Charles W. Wattles
W. W. Wattles & Sons
P. Co. C.C
Clothiers
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Typographical Union vote settles Philadelphia delegate race
The Typographical Union met yesterday and chose James E. McClelland over George D. O Neill by 7 percent for delegates to the Philadelphia convention. Officers except the Financial Secretary were installed. The group sustained the strike benefits assessment with one dissent. Bolkiers Exchange meets today with a resolution to urge a special meeting within five days for important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union
James E. McClelland
George D. O' Neill
Philadelpha
McClelland
Bolkiers’ Exchange
Building Exchange
Noted Cal Figs Syrup Promoted As Cleansing Remedy
An old health claim promotes Byrap of Figs as a cleansing remedy to reassure people that they are not ill but need a positive condition. The ad ties comfort to a California Fig Syrup product, urging readers to rely on the syrup for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Opening Fine Musiin Underwear and New Patterns
Ad lists women undergarments including cambria silk gowns drawers corset covers chemises skirts with attractive prices. Mentions A. G. Caurnei and Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue and W H Barker wallpaper outlet No 63 Market Street urging visits to see low prices. Also notes Jos Honan Co Penn Avenue Stores Spring Saltings and Seemann suit offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
A. G. Caurnei & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Joes G. Caswrazie & Sons
Clean house sale line invites power needs and low prices
Advertisement notes heavy discounts as a business owner plans retirement and liquidation. It markets spring sailings, decorative hand-painted items, artistic wall papers, and a basement sale with boys' suits in sizes 4 to 15. Includes local addresses and shop names for Purchases.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT OFFERS NEW STYLES AND MACKINTOSHES
In Ladies long garments, dressy outfits and new styles in medium and light weights arrive almost daily. The Mackintosh line presents a full assortment, with prices ranging from ten to twenty five dollars.
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Isres and Lions
Jersey
Warden McAleese
Absecon
Dusty
N. J
Atlantic City
Pitteburg
John Caldwell
Bates Street
Grnmren Bhonksiek
Beth
Caldwell
Market Street
Tynland
Duquesne
Point Bridge
Beesme
Leving
Salem
Ohio
Sears Aecend
New York
Nowe
Atte Kreivemian
X.J
Gramdmother
Ocean City
Abel's Restaurant
Union Street
Mia Hoes
Penn Avenue
Wifieney Smith
Fitzgerald
Marketetree
Annie Connelly
Connelley Worman
Bee
Bert
Teo
Boen
Gqurland
Washington Pike
Keary Vierhelier
GLOBE
Pittsburgers
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Standard Oil Company
J. BR. Menley
Allegheny Heating Company
Seward
Mr. McGinley
Saward
Pittebarg Ge
Calvin Wells
Westinghouse
A. M. Byers
Byers
Atterbury
Philadelphia Company
George Brown
Ro Company
J. M. Geffey
Verona
Colis
Scotland
Shade
Emen
North Avenue
Lockard
O'Day
International Bricklayers’ Union
Braddock
Builders’ Exchange of
Brickmakers’ Exchange
Mahoning and Shenango
Camping Club
Ran Ha Enn Bess
S. Ropers
W. H. Barker
Busineas
Jos. Honan & Co
Infants
Children's Department
A. G. Camppett & Son
Bear
Vane
Berons
No. 63
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Liberty St
A. G. Canepett 4 Sons
S. Jons & Rosters
Uth
Todsy
Grant and Diamond
Fifth Avenues
James Doyies
Troy Hill Road
TAES
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Market Stephawrse
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Yifthave
Market ST. Apl
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Market ST
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