FAST LOSING HEART The Latest Capture in the Robert Murder Case
A Braddock police chief identifies a suspect known as Joe Anderson alias New York Shine as one of three men pursued after the Tarentum murder. Anderson, captured after a chase, denies knowledge of the crime but admits a penitentiary record and other past events. Detectives plan further questioning with witnesses from Tarentum and Latrobe, while coroner and police weigh the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Anderson
New York Shine
Tarentum
Indiana
Fitzgerald
Liverpool
Rudert
John Donavin
Braddock Police
Anderson
Latrobe
New York
Gilkinson
Gilkinson Detective Agency
Braddock
Chief Donavin
Griffin
Conroy
McDowell
Central Station
Miss Jen nie Penman Missing After Southside Departure
Miss Jen nie Penman left her Southside home on April 10 to join her lover Arthur Gray in Wheeling. Her parents and friends have heard nothing of her whereabouts. Mrs Penman searches acquaintances for messages as police telegram Wheeling for news. Friends deny Gray sent money. local source asserts Gray left town prior to any marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Penman
Arthur Gray
Wheeling
Penman
Sir Cloper
Cecilia Ackermann
Miss Penman
Miss Ackermann
Gray
Miss
G. W. Evans
South Tenth Street
Arthur
Town
Lake Shore Men Meet P and L E Officials Over Coal Rates
Cleveland Lake Shore and Michigan Southern officials John Kirby H Bromley and R A Hill visited the Hotel Duquesne in Pittsburg to confer with Pittsburg and Lake Erie Manager Dean on improving coal tariffs from Pittsburg to Ashtabula where the Pittsburg and Erie links with the Lake Shore system. A large rise in coal traffic is anticipated this year after about 380000 tons were carried to the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirby
H. Bromley
R. A. Hill
Cleveland
Duquesne
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Road
Pittsburg
Dean
Lake Erie
Ashtabula
Erie
Staunton youths Bell and Fraction jailed after theft
Two colored youths from Staunton Virginia were arrested on Fifth avenue when Bell attempted to dispose of jewelry. A gold headed umbrella was found in Bell's trouser leg. Both claimed the other stole goods and 60 yards of lace from a Staunton store. Inspector McAleese credited both for telling the truth by locking them up. The pair had lived briefly with Fraction's aunt at 10 McKee's alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
James Fraction
Staunton
Fifth Avenue
McAleese
Fraction
Detective Coulson’s Return From Home Of The Good Shepherd
Detective Sol Coulson arrived home yesterday afternoon after leaving the Jadie girl in charge of the sisters managing the Home of the Good Shepherd in Columb. He said she was apparently content and from assurances of the ladies he was satisfied the girl could be reclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Coulson
Jadie
the Good Shepherd
Columb
Union of Two Churches Opens in Reform Presbyterian Church
Delegates from the Reformed and United Presbyterian branches convene to discuss a potential church union. Dr. H H George and Rev. J H French preside as speeches urge closer fellowship while preserving conscience and doctrine. A committee on resolutions to report the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Churches
Eighth Street Reformed Church
H. H. George
J. H. French
Cincinnati
Dr. McAllister
J.T. McCrory
Milwaukee Nabs Cream City Rail Line for 900000
Milwaukee syndicate led by John W. Chalfant and A. M. Byers pays 900000 to acquire the Cream City Passenger Railway, a 23 mile system with horse power. Plans include Pittsburg reached electrification by Sprague Electric, new cars from Pullman, and a power house to boost summer traffic along Lake Shore resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalfant
Cream City
Pittsburg
Union Depot
Chicago
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Arthur Kennedy
Sprague Electric Company
New Humane Society Agents Named in Western PA
General Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society traveled to Coraopolis to appoint a local agent under board direction. The board plans a competent agent in every large town and county seat of Western Pennsylvania, with selections to be approved and announced as fast as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Coraopolis
Pennsylvania
O'Brien
Levi Cline
Greensburg
W. T. Dart
McKeesport
John R. Duff
Freeport
Pittsburgh Traction Rumor to Buy Out Duquesne Transit
Rumors claim Pittsburg Traction offered a large sum to Mr L Magee, Duquesne Transit representative, to discontinue the company. Magee and friends deny the deal. Meanwhile Forbes Street work proceeds and Craig Street power house construction nears, with rails laid to meet charter obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction
L. Maree
Duquesne Transit Company
Magee
Duquesne Company
Forbes Street
Craig Street
Duquesne
Pioneer Circus Opens Season in South Side Rehearsal
Walter L. Main's Hippodrome and Menagerie from Potsdam N.Y. previews the first Pittsburg season with a large setup, 150 horses, many wild beasts, posters, and stars Hermione de Montmorency and Signor Ludovico Cospetti. A rehearsal drew curious spectators who praised the act and expected a fine show tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-first Street
Menagerie Brass Band
Hermione de Montmorency
Signor
Ludovico Cospetti
Walter L. Main
Hippodrome
Pottsdam
N. Y
Pittsburg
van Amburgh
Nothing in a Name Three Chinamen Lockup Morning Scrapping
Three men named Lo Hi So Down of 311 Grant street and Jim Jay of Fourth avenue were arrested by Officer Glenn after a late night fight at the corner of Second avenue and Grant street. The trio, described as Chinamen, were docketed at Central station and detained following the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Lo Hi
So Down
Grant Street
Jim Jay
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Glenn
Notable visitors and business figures in Pittsburg society
A procession of notable visitors and businesspeople arrive in Pittsburg city centers. W. S. Johnston, Republican governor candidate, stays with sister-in-law Mrs. Johnston. Various figures from Detriot, Philadelphia, Chicago, Philadelphia, Titusville, Uniontown, Sharon, Punxsutawney, and other towns are registered or visiting, including lumbermen, brickmakers, iron manufacturers, lawyers, and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Johnston
California
United States
C. A. Johnston
Irwin Avenue
W. F. Bidler
F. P. Reed
Clearfield
Twin Cities
Bigler, Reed & Co
E. T. Hitchman
Warren A. McKay
Will B. Post
Washington, Pa
Pittsburg
Yester
Jonathan Watson
Titusville
C. L. Rhodes
Sharon
W.S. Wallis
Anderson
E. E. Shaffer
Punxsutawney
Hotel
Beaver Falls
J. M. Moffat
E. G. Patterson
Schlosser
A. H. Lindsay
Uniontown
Durant da Ponte
New Orleans
Duquesne
Lost Hungarian Boy Reunited After Humorous Allegheny Office Scene
An 8 year old led in a tall Hungarian man named Jost in the Allegheny Mayor's office last night. The man, about 21 years old and six feet tall, had gotten lost while working in Allegheny and could not find his way home. He received shelter until a claimant is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
New Yorkers Study Big Stockyards Visit East Liberty
John Hall and Charles Robey, New York stockmen, visited the stockyards at East Liberty and Herr's Island yesterday. They inspected the Herr's Island abattoir and planned a move to Chicago today to study cattle handling and dressing methods. They expect to locate a dressed beef establishment in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Charles Robey
New York
Nut and Bolt Makers Cut Prices to Track Iron Decline
The Nut and Bolt Manufacturers' Association concluded its session at the Hotel Anderson with James M. Hibbs presiding. They agreed to reduce list prices by one tenth to one half a cent to keep pace with the drop in iron prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net
Nut and Bolt Manufacturers' Association
Anderson
James M. Hibbs
Election of Health Officer delayed by council committee
The Allegheny Health Officer election, due yesterday, is blocked as Northside Councils presidents have yet to form the selection committee. Other candidates exist besides current incumbent James Bradley, who is expected to be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Northside
James Bradley
Incumben
Pittsburg Man Attempts Suicide After Troubled Times
Charles Turbet aged 35 of 566 Wylie Avenue shot himself through the left breast yesterday in a failed attempt to end his troubles. He is reported to be recovering. Turbet was a longtime Pittsburg post office employee and more recently a conductor on the streetcar line, but he was discharged recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Turbet
Wylie Avenue
Pittsburg
Tral
Rational boycott pits unions against National League club
The Musical Mutual Protective Union orders 10 000 circulars for anti league action in every city where the club plays. The union also hires the Cathedral Band to escort Brotherhood clubs to games and promotes patronage of union labor in a large decorated wagon. August Kreil accuses secretary Scandrett of failing to arbitrate and vows continued efforts without amicable settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Mutual Protective Union
National League Baseball Club
Great Western Band
Trades Council
Brotherhood Clubs
Grand Army Band
Brotherhood Ball Club
August Kreil
Scandrett
Ross
Horace Phillips
Phillips
Barbers Elect Officers for Protective Association
The Barbers Protective and Benevolent Association of Allegheny County met on Fourth Avenue and elected the following officers for the coming year: George W. Miller as Vice President, Arthur Boettger as Prelate, J. Feldman as Recording Secretary, John G. Seibert as Assistant Recording Secretary, H. Heitzenroether as Treasurer, William Buhl as Conductor, William Ziegler as Guardian, C. F. Bauer as Sentinel, and an Executive Committee including Henry Walder, John Heechel, Theodore Vetter, Googe ae H. Petsinger, William Young, Miller, Arthur Boettger, John Phas, Hets heethard and William Bahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Protective and Benevolent Association of
Allegheny County
Fourth Avenue
George W. Miller
Rthur Boettger
J. Feldman
John G. Seibert
H. Heitzenroether
William Buhl
William Zieglerant
G ¢ Range
Guardian
C. F. Bauer
Sentinel
Henry Walder
John Hee
Local Assembly 1030 Knights of Labor Appointments
The Local Assembly 1030 Knights of Labor reports its members have secured favorable appointments including John Jarrett now consul at Birmingham England Henry Muth a United States gauger and I N Ross Deputy Surveyor of the Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
John Jarrett
Birmingham
England
Henry Muth
United States
I. N. Ross
Evans Organizes First Local Assembly of Knights in Blairsville
Master Workman Joseph L. Evans of D. A. No. 3 Knights of Labor traveled to Blairsville yesterday and organized his first local assembly since becoming head of the district. The new local comprises quarrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Evans
Knights of Labor
Blairsville
Happiness Postponed in Ohio Town for Pittsburg Lovers
A Pittsburg couple arrived in East Liverpool Ohio seeking a marriage license from Mayor Hall who refused due to lack of license. They then sought Judge Moore, who also refused since they were nonresidents of the state. The man worked at Union Station Pittsburg and the woman lived in Beaver. The attempt to wed was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Pittsburg
Mayor Hall
Judge Moore
Union Station
Beaver
Liquor License Hearings For Lyden and Burns
Michael Lyden appeared before Magistrate Leslie at Seventeenth ward police station on charges of selling liquor without a license and was committed to jail in default of bail for court trial. His Fifty-fifth Street residence was cited in the information by Captain Brophy. Catherine Burns faced Alderman O'Donnell on a Sunday liquor sale charge at her Thirteenth Street home. information by Mary Delaney led to her hold for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lyden
Leslie
Seventeenth Ward
Lyden
Fifty-fifth Street
Captain Brophy
Catherine Burns
Alderman O'Donnell
Thirteenth Street
Mary Delaney
McDonald Separation Notes Home Aimed at Peace
In the McDonald case the wife to move to her father's house in Apollo Armstrong County and leave her husband. The husband agrees to withdraw all proceedings and not renew them as long as she avoids further annoyance. Stepfather husband and brother in law visited the jailed wife for a long consultation before the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Apollo
Armstrong County
City Property Committee to Decide Ballot Box Plans
The New City Property Committee of Allegheny will determine the ballot boxes for the upcoming special councilman election in the First and Second wards. President Hunter says committee memberships will be announced soon, with the Select council contingent unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Property Committee
Allegheny
Hunter
Common Councils
City Property Committee
Select Council
Local items condensed for ready reading
Agent Berry manx of the Humane Society investigates a complaint against a man on Nunnery Hill accused of beating his mother severely. Two drowned men identified as Paul Andrall and Andrew Thompson. High School Committees debate lightning rods for new building with no conclusion. Inquest on Charles Gimtle rules heart failure. John Malarky charged with embezzling 14 dollars by his brother James A. Clark’s mill worker jaw broken by iron. Evnward McKenna arrested after claim of being thrown from car 171 by conductor. Thomas Thompson arrested as a suspicious character near 6ist Street. James Donavin, a tramp, killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrymanx
The
Humane Society
Cornenser McDowell
Charles Gimtle
Workhouse
John Malarky
James A
John
J.P. Clark
Clark's Mill
Thirty-fifth Street
Evnward McKenna
Citizens’ Traction
Thomas Thompson
Fifth Avenue
6Ist Street
James Donavin
Penonsylvania
Pleasent Valley seeks to condemn Perrysville Pike for street use
Petitioners in Allegheny hill wards urge city councils to condemn the Perrysville Pike within city limits so the Pleasant Valley line can be double tracked. The road is narrow at 34 feet and current switches slow service, prompting talks of widening or building bridges, retaining walls, and eventual annexation prospects as public demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Allegheny
Perrysvile Pike
Perrysville
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Company
Federal Street
Perrysville Road
Turnpike Company
Perrysville Pike Company
A. C. Robertson
Point Bridge
Perrysgillians
Ris
Cabmen protest Chief Brown over cab regulation in midnight meeting
Cabmen held an indignation meeting at midnight to condemn Chief Brown's cab fare order. Speakers argued fares should be more liberal, citing personal rides and trunk-hauling costs, and urged a memorial demanding a higher rate schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Brown
Equal Rights Association Meeting at Eureka Hall
The American Citizens' Equal Rights Association met at Eureka Hall on Arthur Street with E. A. Mossett presiding and D. T. Lewis as secretary. Addresses were given by Broadax Smith and C. L. Delphey, and several new members were to join. The next meeting is scheduled for April 24 at the Broadaz office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Citizens’ Equal Rights Association
Eureka Hall
Arthur Street
E. A. Mossett
D. T. Lewis
Broadax Smith
C. L. Delphey
Broadaz
Tailor James Dickson Announces New Cutter Maurett Anker
James Dickson announces securing Maurett Anker of New York City to have sole charge of the tailoring department. The shop offers an extensive stock of imported and domestic goods with all the latest suitings from $25 upward. Call to inspect spring and summer stock and prices at 65 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurett Anker
New York City
James Dickson
Cor
Wood St
Fifth Ave
Protestants to Meet in Open Anti Catholic Meeting
A Protestant gathering is planned for tomorrow in Homestead amid rising Catholic Protestant tensions. The event is tied to a long running dispute following a mission at Rev Father Ballion's church. Amalgamated Association official Hugh O Donnell denies attempting to force Catholic workers from Carnegie's mill and disputes involvement of John Woods Thomas Black and Ilham J Abbott in anti Catholic activity. Catholics defend O Donnell as straightforward and deny plans to purge Protestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Hugh O'Donnell
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Carnegie
O'Donnell
John Woods
Thomas Black
Ilham J. Abbott
J. A. Potter
Father Ballion
Pasture for City Horses at Ruch's Hill Lease
The Department of Public Safety leased a large tract atop Ruch's Hill to fence and use as a pasture and hospital for police and fire department horses. Previously the horses used a Shadyside field now to be marketed. A cheap barn will shelter the horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Ruch’s Hill
Police
Fire
Shadyside
Pocketbook Picked Up Led to Larceny Charge
Mrs H Cole was jailed in default of bail on a larceny charge from Agnes McCarthy. The prosecutrix said a pocketbook containing $8 was taken near a peon. Mrs Cole admitted picking up the purse but claimed she believed it was her own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cole
Agnes McCarthy
Alderman McKenna
Cole
Musical Headquarters Hiebers Lead All Others
Musical Headquarters Hiebers Lead All Others. Purchasers trust the honest judgment of H Kleber & Bro, a top music house. Klebers offer Steinway Conover Gabler Opera pianos and Burdett Barbuff organs, with prices $25 to $50 lower and easier payment terms. Visit 506 Wood Street for best deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Kleber
Wood Street
Camprett and Dicer Ladies Apparel Adromo
All our ladies and misses suits are made by first class Pittsburg help in our own workrooms People invited to come to the People's Store and go through this department Work put out is often subjected to contagion We avoid this in our clean airy workrooms No 29 cent wrappers found here Camprett and Dicer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Camprett & Dicer
Sale of 200 pcs sateens at 18 and 20 ets a yard
Teems sateens were sold at 18 and 20 ets per yard by Keanie and Suuster of 35 Fifth Ave and will be opened on Saturday at 1114 ets a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keanie & Suuster
Fifth Ave
Local Millinery and Shoe Sale At Star Corner
Special hot sale this week features hats in new shapes and colors from Leader Henrietta and Jerome with prices from 89c to 149 inquires at Jackson's Star Corner. Gents calf shoes at G D Simons on 78 Ohio Street Allegheny and hosiery and dyes from Rosenbaum Co. to be opened tomorrow mornings. Enable Shuster 35 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Henrietta
Jerome
Jackson's Star Corner
Liberty
G. D. Simon's
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Ja Liberty
Local ads tout cleaning and bargains at city shops
The page advertises lace curtain cleaning by Chas Pfeifer with pickup at 443 Smithfield Street and 100 Federal Street, plus claims of clean workrooms and desirable salts. It promotes sales at various stores including Ja Hosiery Bargains, Enable and Bursten, G D Simon, Kwasle & Suuster, and Nemburg's Society Gallery with cheap photos, cod liver oil, and life size crayon portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pfeifer's
Smithfield
Federal St
Allegheny
Chas. Pfeifer
Chas, Pfeifer
Smithfield St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert
Police of
Columbus
Thomson-Houston
NEW Humane Society Agents
Duquesne Transit
Pioneer Circus
W. W. Lyle
W. R. Wade
W. ©. Miller
Andersen
E. D. Watters
Toledo
Seventh Avenue
E. M. Bowman
F. C. Floyd
Ebensburg
William McDonald
Detroit
Agai
F.S. Osbourne
James Hinn
Jamestown
E. A. 8. Clarke
Illinois Steel Company
Captain Johnston
Lee Sepe
A. Smedley
Oil City
United Pipe Lines
J. M. Guthrie
William D. McGowan
Allegheny’s
Barbers
Protective Association
Evans
Ohio
Speak-Easy
Hugh O’donnell
Potter Deny
Ruch
Musical Headquarters
Hiebers
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Onyx & Hermsdorf
Rosenbaum & Co
Enable & Shuster
Telephone
Reining & Wilds
Pens Ave
Roberts
Wall Paper
Cam MorBen
Enable & Bursten
Jos, Horve & Co
KwasLe & Suuster
Sonnenberg's Society
Pitts
Branch
Baker
Baker’ S Sion
Ewase & Sevsres
Iegemioe
DR. C. McLane
Jyli Uwr
H. Swindell
Carnegie Library
Allegheny, PA
Tawr
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrissuee
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
Atlantic City
N. J
Ocean
Connecticut Ave
Te Chalfonte
North Carolina Ave
Rown’s Mills
Lafayette
Cape May
Crane Et Geen
Cme
Ncaa
Surf
James & Steffner
Herlington
Ocean Grove
WM. P. Dolbey
Haddon
Leeds & Creat
Robt
J. Peacock
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