Captured at last John O Niel confesses to store robbery
John O Niel aka Ted O Niel, arrested at Frayersburg, Pa, confesses to rob Floesheim's store in Finleyville more than a week earlier. He denies involvement in the adjacent B and Q railway station robbery and says his motive was clothing for his wife amid years of hard luck. Det. Camp tracked him across multiple states and secured the confession in Hanoverton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ted O'Niel
Frayersburg
Floesheim
Finleyville
Washington County
Washington, Pa
O'Niel
Charles Camp
Gilkinson
Pennsylvania
Gilkinson Agency
Hanoven
Hanoverton
Columbiana County
Leon
Spring's Resurrection in Rivers Forces Bodies to Surface
Four bodies were found in local rivers yesterday after severe spring storms. A man believed to be Peter Foster was found in the Youghiogheny at McKeesport with a miner lamp and naturalization papers dated April 5, 1886. Adair, from Apollo, was located in the Allegheny at Creighton after being missing three months. An unknown man from Allegheny was found in the Ohio at Beaver Falls and another unknown man floated in the Ohio at Wheeling. Coroner McDowell noted the storms unearth hidden remains and predicted more floaters after each heavy thunderstorm, a claim he supported with years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Foster
Youghiogheny
McKeesport
Allegheny County
Peter Adair
Apollo
Allegeny
Creighton
Adair
Allegheny
Ohio River
Beaver Falls
Wheeling
McDowell
Drift toward Harrison shapes Ohio GOP say Conger says
Colonel A I Conger of Akron Ohio on the Republican National Committee reports the Ohio delegation leans to Harrison after Blaine withdraws McKinley’s name not allowed He predicts two McKinley Foraker delegates with Conger likely another If McKinley would run the delegation would be unanimous for him the wing denies planning to knife McKinley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Conger
Akron
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Anderson
Blaine
Maine
McKinley
Harrison
Conger
Larce
Foraker
Massey Sees Compromise on Fair Budget
Jerald B. Massey Delaware World’s Fair Commissioner heads to Chicago for a commission meeting and doubts Congress will grant £5,000,000 though a compromise around $5,000,000 is possible. He estimates total cost at $15,000,000, non-recoverable by receipts, praising educational value and an impressive Japanese exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald B. Massey
Delaware
Chicago
Congress
Massey
Stranger and detectives hunt for missing $10,000 bag
A sealed canvas bag of $10,000 consigned from Cincinnati to Washington was lost. A well dressed stranger, suspected to own the money, spent Saturday in the city quietly under detective accompaniment. The trio left without new clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Company
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
East
Election of Allegheny School Principals
At the regular meeting of the Allegheny Board of School Controllers last night George Spindler was elected principal of the North avenue school and H. L. Scallen baugh principal of the Chestnut street school. Librarian Benney in his report stated that 4,488 books had been issued during the month and 24 books were purchased. The report of Superintendent Morrow showed an enrollment of 12,075 pupils with an average attendance of 10,504.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Board of School
George Spindler
North Avenue
H. L. Scallenbaugh
Chestnut Street
Benney
Morrow
Southside Merchants Spring Openings Set for April Days
South side merchants plan joint spring openings Thursday and Friday April 7 and 8. Hemmingway McCormick John J Freund Morris Clothing W C Bernardi A Franz Jr Geof Lorch Milo T Miller Earber H Miller Bro Chas Goettle and Lenz Wetzel will host grand events drawing crowds from both cities, advertised across today’s Disratcu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Hemingway & McCormick
John J. Freund
Morris Clothing House
W. C. Bernardi
A. Franz, Jr
Geof Lorch
Milo T. Miller
Earber
H. Miller & Bro
Chas
H. Goettle
Lenz & Wetzel
Disratcu
Fight Over Will of Late McKeesport Man Sparks Testimony
In Orphans Court at McKeesport a heated challenge to the will of Samuel Simcox centers on alleged forgery by his widow Charlotte. Witness Thomas Monk claims he signed and forged the documents eight months after Simcox's death while seeking money. The case contrasts with notices of another presumed will and a life interest for the widow, with events spanning 1890 to 1891 and ongoing court proceedings delaying a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Simcox
McKeesport
Orphans’ Court
Simcox
Safe Deposit and Trust Company of
Pittsburg
E. P. Douglass
A. V. D. Watterson
Charlotte Simeox
Thomas Monk
Simeox
Mr. Simcox
Squire Tillbrook
Mr. Ebbert
Simcoz
Ebbert
Scrivener
Poar Tillbrook
Charged with Desertion in Allegheny Case
William T. Moreford was arrested in Allegheny on unusual grounds after his wife accused him of desertion. He had come from Louisiana to bury his brother, who died in a mine explosion while saving others. Bail set at 300 dollars by Mayor Weegtly. no hearing given. Moreford says he left his wife six months ago at 56 Columbia Way with two children. He claims his wife is a constant scold and he could not live with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monk
Evans
Wood
Maryland
McKeesport
William T. Moreford
Allegheny
Moreford
Louisiana
Agent Adams
The
Humane Secret
Weegtly
Mr. Moreford
Columbia Way
Second Ward
Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Wright Warden’s Wife Held
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Wright wife of Edward S Wright Warden of the Western Penitentiary was held yesterday afternoon from the Riverside residence. Honorary pallbearers included Judge Stowe Major EH A Montooth J G Stevenson George A Kelly T D Casey and David Hutchinson. Carriers were six of the oldest officers of the institution. Rev John Fox of North Presbyterian Church assisted by Chaplain J L Milligan conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wright
Edward S. Wright
Western Penitentiary
Riverside
Judge Stowe
EH. A. Montooth
J. G. Stevenson
George A. Kelly
T. D. Casey
David Hutchinson
John Fox
North Presbyterian Church
J. L. Milligan
Father seeks missing Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman son
The father of Stewart Faughender, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, came from Harrisburg yesterday to find his son last seen near Waterstreet about two weeks ago. He has visited the work house and similar institutions but learned nothing about the mysterious disappearance or where he might be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Fauughender
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Waterstreet
Faughender
Democrats at Oliver-Routh Hearing Go On Record
Witnesses described a misdemeanor charge against M r Oliver and James Routh over alleged election inspector actions at the Allegheny election held March 5. G W Cramer testified he would have served as inspector but was blocked by Oliver who claimed authority to name inspectors. The hearing before Alderman McMasters was postponed to Friday due to absent witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver-Routh
M*r. Patterson
M. W. Oliver
James Routh
McMasters
James & Rutan
Allegheny
Oliver
G. W. Cramer
D. F.atterson
W. B. Rodgers
Routh
Mr. Cramer
Mr. Patterson
Rodgers
Patterson
John West
West
Harvey Henderson
Ed Carpenter
Sunday School Meeting of Pittsburg Baptist Association
The annual meeting of the Sunday School Convention of the Pittsburg Baptist Association met yesterday at Nixon Street Baptist Church Allegheny with about 60 delegates. H W Walkinshaw chaired the session. Officers elected included H W Walkinshaw as President William F Maron as Secretary and Treasurer H Stauff Nelson Weedle Jr and A A Eberhart as executive committee. J F Carey spoke on the Sunday School Teachers Examining Board. Music in the Sunday School was urged by Samuel Hamilton. The question box was led by Rev W T Gallaway and Rev J W Riddle praised the Sunday school’s national influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Baptist Association
Nixon Street Baptist Church
Allegheny
H. W. Walkinshaw
William F. Maron
H. Stauff
Nelson Weedle, Jr
A. A. Eberhart
J.F
Cleveland man heads to oil suit amid delegate talk
Ex Solicitor General George A Jenks of Brookville stays at Seventh Avenue to join an important oil suit today. He may become a Democratic at large delegate but says he seeks no public office. Jenks praises Cleveland and notes tariff stance while criticizing Hill as a machine politician. Also reports Coroner race change in Allegheny County with McDowell favored. Rooms to let advertised in Wednesday Dispatch column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Seventh Avenue
Jenks
Cleveland
Hill
Mr. Jenks
Resolutions Mark Death Of Alexander Fink Of United Hebrew
At a meeting on April 3 1892 the United Hebrew Relief Association adopted unanimous resolutions mourning the death of Alexander Fink who served 16 years as president. The note honors his charity work and comforts his widow and family, and charges the minutes to be published in several Jewish newspapers. A committee signs the note and plans to send copies to the family. It Can’t Be Told Too often that Saller Co. makes the finest spring suits at 25 dollars and urges visits to their shop at Smithfield and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hebrew Relief Association
Eighth Street Temple
Alexander Fink
Israel
New York
Cincinnati
A. Lippman
RavrrMan
L.L Aanon
Ravn
J. M. Gusrr
Josian Cones
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Ween
Crazed by Children Drives Girl to Desperate Fear
A 12 or 13 year old girl in Graham alley Allegheny is near death after being frightened by companions who blamed her for her baby sister’s death. The baby, 9 months old, died from a skull fracture after falling while Cora Vanora’s shawl tripped her. Children’s talk of hanging her worsened her brain fever. her father, Mr. Vanora, protects her and hopes for recovery while blaming no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Vanora
Graham Alley
Allegheny
Cora
Arenta
No Sell Material as Builders Refuse Union Preference
Builders at 415 to 425 Smithfield street begin razing sites while the Builders' Exchange bars material sales to contractors hiring striking brick makers. Solomon and Ruben sought union labor preference in the contract but the bid went to G. P. Kretz who promises to use union workers and finish the project by September 1. Ruben warns the fight is capital versus labor and vows the building will be completed on time if material can be secured locally, else materials will be sourced elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Builders’ Exchange
Messrs
Solomon & Ruben
The
Exchange
G. P. Kretz
Ruben
Eisiehoe
IL Kleber & Bro
Kleber
Steinway
Conover
Wood Street
Pittsburg
First Sale of Lots Planned for April Fourteen in Aliquippa
Aliquippa Steel Company prepares for a big town plot sale starting April 14 in Westinghouse building room 40. Builders and investors crowd the office, with factories and other sites set to stay and expand, while extensive improvements funded by the companies promise work and prosperity. Lots will be allotted on sale day, with equal opportunity for all buyers and no prior cream lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Aliquippa Steel Company
Westinghouse
Tarentum M E Church exonerates Clowe and Singer reinstate
The Union M E Church of Allegheny reviewed the Tarentum trial and reversed the expulsion of William Clowe and Mrs Singer. The quarterly conference, led by Presiding Elder A L Petty, reinstated the couple into full membership after a verdict favoring them. One vote against reinstatement, no witnesses called, lengthy review of trial testimony conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union M. E. Church
Allegheny
William Clowe
FE. Singer
Tarentum
Tarentum Church
Clowe
Singer
Tarentum M. E
A. L. Petty
Beaver
The
Union Church of Allegheny
W. M. Price
Andrew G. Williams
Butler
A Texas Steer at the Duquesne Theater Monday Night
A Texas Steer satire opens Monday at the Duquesne Theater promising sharp Washington satire. The plot follows a blunt Texan elected to Congress against his will, swindled by lobbyists, with a love thread and social satire. Ticket sales begin tomorrow. Eastex Millinery openings advertise Grand Millinery at Rosenbaumn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Duquesne
Catrie King
Congress
Washington
Mr. Hoyt
New York
Tiie
Mrr. Hoyt
CLOAK DEPARTMENT OFFERS LATEST LADIES JACKETS AND WRAPS
The Cloak Department presents new lines of Ladies Capes in tans grays and black priced 7.50 8.50 9 and 10. Jackets exceed prior shows with desirable styles and materials in black and colors. Special values include Black Reefer jackets at 5 and light colored jackets at 6 with regular 10. Imported novel ties and new carriage and street wraps accompany unmatched long garments and Mackintoshes with wide assortments and weekly openings finishing at 10 to 25 each.
New Advert Exquisite Dress Goods Exhibit
An extraordinary exhibit showcases nearly all exclusive styles and many more than the largest dress goods stocks. Latest fashions include Crepe Passe, Crepe Rave A' Saiz, Crepon Rayure, Creponese A' Sote, Crepon Pekin, Crepon Omébrette, Crepon Crowsfoot, and Crepon LaGlore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayure
Equally Complete Variety of Styles and Colors Reported
A local retailer highlights a broad range of styles and colors in its latest apparel assortment. Shoppers can compare patterns, fabrics, and price points across men’s and women’s lines plus accessories. The display emphasizes variety and popular demand among shoppers.
Display stock notes with wide format items and styles
The listing highlights three special values today: 40 inches wide priced 75¢, 42 inches wide with gec, and 46 inches wide for $1. It promises a display of choicest styles and colorings in novelties including Raye Vigoreaux Angerese Vigoreaux Croise Pompadour Pompadour A' Soie Bordure Melange and Cord Fontainbleau as part of the new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raye Vigoreaux
Angerese Vigoreaux
Croise Pompadour
Pompadour A’ Soie
Bordure Melange
Cord Fontainbleau
More Varied Styles and Colors Than Ever Before
A design trend report notes new textiles and palettes showcase broader variety and striking contrasts. Designers emphasize bold hues, mixed textures, and innovative finishes, signaling a shift toward expressive, unconventional wardrobes.
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John Oniel
O' Niel
Tut Disratch
Dispatch
Camp
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Finleysville
Marin
Elizabeth
New Castle Junction
Kensington
Alliance
Mansfield
Newark
Fonds
Hanover
Tate
Glenwood
Snowden
West Elizabeth
Marsh
Union Depot
Michael Trump
Berio
Sey
Eee
Hanoverston
Frazersburg
Fitzsimmons
Perry
James Boys
Detective Camp
Iris Brother
Man
McCullough
Allegeny County
H. Barker
Market Street
Aceon
Black & Butrid's
Keenan
Water Street
Warr
Arnhelm
Solomon and
Anfrecht
Fifth Avenue
Charles H. Adams
Queen Victoria
Mr. Hardy
Hanpy & Aewelets
Smithivsia Street
Tarestein M. E
Mra Sloger
Eastex
Rosenbaumn & Co
TAEKE
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
March
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JOS. Horne & GO
Penn Ave
Bedford
Goc
JOS. Horne & CO
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