Defense Fund Formed for John Pulpus in Murder Case
A Franklin Schoolhouse meeting of colored citizens discussed funding to defend John Pulpus who is jailed on a murder charge. Speakers argued for his innocence and criticized the handling of the case. A collection raised $31 for the defense. a finance committee was appointed to secure further contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Pulpus
Sarah Joyce
Sylvan Avenue
John M. Clark
Pulpus
Messia
A. G. Hall
J. W. Foster
R. W. Scott
D. Towns
R. Thornton
Kennedy Quits Select Council to Run for Allegheny Mayor
The Allegheny council convened with little action as Mayor Kennedy faced a legal hurdle for the mayoral bid. A resignation was accepted and an election set for June 14 to fill the Fourth Ward vacancy. Other measures included public works audits and investigations into Chief Ehlers, plus requests to repave streets and fund council chamber repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Voeguy
Select Council
William Kennedy
Schad
Ohio Street
Lowe
Public Safety Department
Wertheimer
Patton
Attre
Court of Common Pleas
Charles Dahlinger
Ehlers
Creditors Seek Settlement After Mount Washington Shopkeeper Vanishes
Mount Washington wallpaper dealer William Schauwecker disappeared after racking up debts with local merchants. His leaving prompted creditors Julius Kaiser and Herman Cuba to claim losses, while thieves looted his store. Relatives fear permanent flight, not suicide, as investigations continue. Also included is an ad asserting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy's effectiveness from W. J. Mowrey of Jarvisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schauwecker
Southern Avenue
Mt. Washington
Pittsburg
Julius Kaiser
Herman Cuba
Shannecker
Schannecker
Will of Alexander Fink Probate Details and Beneficiaries
The will written by Alexander Fink provides 500 dollars to Gusky Orphanage, 100 dollars to the Hebrew Benevolent Society, and 500 dollars to Tree of Life Congregation. Remaining estate is to rent for life to his wife and after her death divided among six children. Officers of the Historical Society were elected last evening with Rev. A A Lambing as President and John Morrison as Treasurer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Fink
Gusky
Hebrew Benevolent Society
Tree of Life Congregation
the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
A. A. Lambing
Daniel T. Johnston
Thomas Harper
L. H. Eaton
John A. Sergeant
John Morrison
John Asaya
Jennie Lamng
Also Mentioned on This Page
Household Credit CO
Liberty ST
Cor
Brogatelles
Fulpus
Kennedy
BCHAD
Lindsat
Armstrong
Chief Ehlers
Department of Public Works
Wareeras
John McFarland
Inisani
John Bothwell
Muth
Knox
Nesbit
Rks
Euclid
Ellis and
Wilson Avenues
Hanlon Avenue
Feil Street
Pleasant Valley
East Diamond Street
Hanover Street
Cedar Avenue
Western Avenue
Federal Street
North Diamond Street
North Avenue
Troy Hill Road
California Avenue
Schauwecker
W. J. Mowrey
Jarvisville
W. Va
Drugzister
WM. Holmes Co
Spain
France
The
Rhine
California
Water Street
First Avenue
New York
Dentists
New York Dentists
Wetherton, Ee
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Lion City Brewing Company
Officers of the Historical Society
Hood
Perdesen
Danil Sully
EB Fitz
Kathryn Webster
Daniel Shelby
Duquesne, Vatcente
Ompany
Geoffrey Middleton
Fanny Davenport
Duquesne
Xeeting Thactee
Cleopatea
Alvin Theater
Charles L. Davis
Geo. Thatcher
Russell
New City
Lillian Russell
Nellie McHenry
Harry Williams’ Academy
Arency and Turday
Irwin BR New “Comedy and Specialty Co
Apie
Winades
G. G. O’brien
Court House
Cnaugher &Co
Federal St
Mad City
Geo. W. Snaman
Allegheny City
Apt
Wwr
Graya
Hotel Anderson Block
Sixth Street
Apal
India
Shanghai
China
Douglas & Mackie
Ava
Illustrated
the Mercantile Agency
G. Dun & Co
Ni Sith
Ty Seth Wy
Kopier
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Usu
Standard Authority
Smithfield Street
Cavanaugh & Gavin
Ferra Avs
Grand Depot
Seo
Langtry
Neillson
Koehler
Button
Congress
Hanan & Son
Johnson and Murphy
Lilly, Bracket & Co
Fifth Avenue
Kale Manng
Fifth Avenue ND
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