Death mystery shrouds Lida Lawrence case in Uniontown
The city social scene reels as investigators probe the death of typewriter Lida Lawrence. Dr. Walker, jailed on $3000 bail, is linked to the case amid suspicions of other suspects. Inquest details and medicine labels point to the Dunbar physician, with Berlin ties and a Columbus connection. family history suggests the killer remains at large.
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Asrostows
Aug
Lida Lawrence
Dr. Walker
Dunbar
Columbus
TP. Walker
Walker
German Township
Body of Jennie Vanhorn Found in Canal Likely Foul Play
The body of Jennie Vanhorn, about 20, found in the State Street channel of the Pennsylvania Canal, shows facial injuries and neck marks suggesting foul play. She worked at the State Hospital for the Insane and was last seen returning to visit friends. a post mortem and inquiry are planned, with a suspect described by a local man.
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Jennie Weshorn
State Street
Pennsylvania Canal
State Hospital For the
Gerhardt
Erry County
Jennie Vanhorn
Kinch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sear
Attempted Elopement Ends When Groom Fagin Fails to Appear
Breaven Fata reports a failed elopement involving Mary Howes and James Fagin of Sewickley. Fagin, who was courting Mary while selling Catholic books for E Gatley & Co, left town after his wife pursued him, taking clothing and a board bill of 27. Mary was found at a priest's house and returned home.
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Breaven Fata
James Fagin
Sewickley
George Howard
E. Gatley & Co
Pittsburg
Oakland
Charlotte Howes
Mary
Fagin
Findlay
Steamer Fireman Nabs Daring Rescue After Fall
McKeesport August incident on the Toughiogheny river near the Pittsburg Yough bridge. Louis Opperman, fireman on the steamer Tillie, fell from a barge while attempting to couple two boats. He plunged into deep water but fought to stay afloat and was saved by boat hands.
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McKeesrost
Louis Opperman
Tillie
Toughiogheny
Pittsburg
McKeesport and Youghtowbeny
Opperman
Edee
No Bones Broken After Freight Car Passes Over Man
An accident at New Castle Or was barely life threatening as Frank O Neil was run over by two wheels of an empty car while coupling cars. He was thrown across the track with his left leg crushed yet no bones were broken though he remained unconscious and it was feared he would die from the shock. He hails from Mahoning County.
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New Castle
New Oastie
Frank O'Neil
Ilis
Mahoning
Western Reserve Maple Sugar Outpaces Vermont in Quality
The Revenue Department analysis from Washington shows Vermont maple sugar scoring up to 1 percent on polariscope tests while Bur ton samples reach 7 percent. Deputy Orr reports local samples ahead of Vermont and Reserve maple sugar still in the land.
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Yornestows
Revenue Department
Washington
Vermont
Orr
Burton
Newton Murder Case Delayed by Absent Witnesses
David Newton stands charged with the murder of William Risber near Wampam. A hearing in Alder min Leslie's office was postponed after key Commonwealth witnesses could not attend due to illness. The case is rescheduled for Thursday, August 2. Buried by Falling Walls reports an unrelated incident from Laxa, Ohio.
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Sebruary
David Newton
William Risber
Wampam
Aldermin Leslie
ey. _ K. Dowds
Beaver Falls
Commonwealth
Laborer D. B. Walters Buried By Collapsing Walls
While excavating a stable with other laborers a wall collapsed trapping D. B. Walters. He was recovered from the wreckage but died from injuries, marking a fatal accident at the site.
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D. B. Walters
National Day at Bridgeview Highlights Parade and Speakers
Crowds celebrate National Day at Bridgeview with bunting flags and visitors from Blairsville and Latrobe. General Hastings Senator Wallace T M Marshall and Hon Harry White attend. City Band performs. Dr E Reed speaks, Miss Gentensewarts sings, and Henry White closes with remarks on the Constitution.
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Riverview Pans
D. Hastings
Wallace
T. M. Marshall
Harry White
Blairsville
Mavings
M. M. Sweeney
Latrobe
E Reed
Dickenson College
Gentensewarts
Washington
Honry White
Quorum Eludes Beaver School Board Amid Factional Split
Beaver Fawis, Aug. 6. A year after a court allowed three directors per ward, the Beaver board remains split into two factions and cannot reach a quorum. Heated dispute over installing heaters escalates, with two buildings already outfitted at a cost of $25,000 without official approval. A meeting is planned to force attendance under legal compulsion.
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Beaver Fawis
Bankers Arrested on Complaint of a Customer
James Danner of Schall & Danner bankers and brokers was arrested on a larceny as bailee and embezzlement charge after a New York customer, John B. Welsh, alleged funds totaling 30.55 dollars and stocks and bonds worth about 20 000 dollars were misappropriated. Danner posted 10 500 dollars bail. similar suits were expected to follow.
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James Danner
Schall & Danner
John B. Welsh
New York
James M. Danner
Welsh
Danner
Michiel Schall
After Capture He Hangs Himself in His Cell
Edward Jackson a Kansas trained man in the regular army was jailed at Tnorror Aug 6 after expressing fear of desertion and acting strangely. He was found hanging with a handkerchief around his neck in his cell, choking himself to death amid reports of increasing insanity among West regulars.
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Edward Jackson
Kansas
First Regiment of Artillery Arrives for County Camp
McCorrellsville, Aug 6. The first artillery regiment ever brought to the county arrived in camp today. Between 50 and 600 men and all officers are present as the camp opens. Camp Smith is named in honor of the retiring colonel. The camp routine begins tomorrow with a veterans’ reception tonight and expected speeches later in the week.
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McCorrellsville
Ofiers
Robbers Threaten Residents in Elizabeth Township
In McKrrstont Aug 6 thieves terrorize Elizabeth township forcing occupants to remain quiet while they change clothes. The Hanna house was struck as robbers pocketed cash and fled, with officers failing to identify suspects in the week of danger. In Aug 6 Elizabeth. In the same date Judge Paull hears motions in the Circuit Court over Dr Garrison's bid to end his trial for killing Dr Baird amid Judge Campbell's illness.
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McKrrstont
Elizabeth Township
Hanna
Wrare
Ina
Paull
George J. Garrison
Geo Baird
Campbell
General Hastings Visits City on National Day
General Hastings arrived from Ridgeview and spoke at Midge view on National Day with Dr. Reed and Judge Harry White among speakers. He declined to answer lines and planned to visit his old command at Arnold's station if opportunity allowed.
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General Hastings
Ridgeview
Clarion
Midgeview
Reed
Harry White
eKinley
Arnold's
Pennsylvania Excursion to Atlantic City Largest Yet
The large seaside departure reported yesterday with about five hundred travelers on morning and evening trips. Morning trains ran in two sections with ten parlor couches and ten day cars. The night train operated in three sections including day cars sleepers and Philadelphia sleepers, with baggage handlers in place.
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Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Accidents in Pittsburg Report Seven Injured
Record of yesterday's non fatal accidents lists seven injuries from coal mine, rail, and street incidents near Monongahela City and Pittsburgh. Victims include Cav ohny an Italian coal miner with fractures and internal injuries at Mercy Hospital, and Edward T. Withers an engineer with jaw fracture and arm break at West Penn Hospital.
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Pittsburg
Cav ‘Ohny
Rouge
Mercy Hospital
Blythedale
Monongahela City
Wireels
Edward T. Withers
P. ER. R
Greeneb Yes
West Penn Hospital
Maraxee
John Mathews
Twenty Eighth Street
Sixteenth Street
Union Depot
Jupee
John Judge
Eliza Furnace
Mia
John Schelk
Perrysville Avenue
Window vandals harass Lawrenceville shopkeepers
Moses Blank, a jeweler from Forks of the Road, filed a malicious mischief information before Alderman Leavle cba John Barry, John Lindsey and Bo Young. He alleged three large show windows were broken Wednesday at 8. The defendants were arrested and held for a hearing today. They reside in the Fifteenth.
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Lawrenceville
Moses Blank
Fourth of Sea Shore Excursions Offered to Pittsburgh Readers
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a fourth seashore excursion on Friday August 20 with a $10 round trip fare valid ten days. Destinations include Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle City and Ocean City. Special Pullman train departs at 8:50 PM from the main station. regular trains at 4:30 and 8:10 PM. Tickets on sale at stations and via B&O route to Atlantic City also featured.
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Great Seashore
Cape May
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Pullman
East Lake
Pittsburg
Washingon
D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Ashington City
National Capital
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Baces & Buhl
Jos
Inwtn Today
Thomas Smith
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Haseman
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Fairpar
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Washington Street
Southside
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James Jones
Carson Street
M. E
Fourth Street
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Ponschke
Anwiz Powsches
William
Ella Ponschke
Selby
Joemrains L. Selay
Moses C. Kim
Warrenton
Jefferson Councf
W. B. Ross
Avalon
Steubenville
Marietta
Chautanquan
Meadville
Wentz—On
Anthony Meyer
Meyer
James M
Broses
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
Orm Sohn K
Yeti Urdoch
Laer
INS’ Ares Co
Norte Xmerica
Paia
William L. Gonts
Sacmevenee Jy
SCLE
Telephone
Jewelers
Fifth Ave
Fifth Avenue
Stogkinet
Eatin de Chine
Wood Street
Rome
Doc Bach
Russia
Turkey
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Boggs & Buhl
Alaska
J. G. Bennett & CO
Wood ST
Pittsburg, PA
Brussels
Ginniff Woteinert
Lin
Sys
Hazelton Tripod Boiler CO
Monon Block
Chicago
Ill
Sonny Joseph
Federal St
Vincent & Scott
Vincent
Scotti
Penn Avenue
East End
Sixth Street
Abe Thewrsu
C. A. Verner
A. Verner
Market St. Jy
C. P
Madame Warren
Fleishman & CO
Market St
Himmelrich
Autwreu
Star Corner
Toseph
Fleming & Son
Drag Market St
GEO. K. Stevenson 4
Sixth Avenue
Jīī-Uīī
Laird’s Shoe Stores
Aule
Keech
China
Japan
Keechs
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
Cor
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