The Poor Prisoner and a Fraudulent Fortune Scheme
A long tale from Spain tells of Juan Molina Moran whose will bequeaths a buried fortune. Letters signed by a Rev Manuel Perez pressure an American heir to advance 8000 francs to claim a trunk with jewels. Investigations reveal a fraudulent scheme using forged clerical letters and false guardianship demands.
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America
Spain
Manuel Perez
Jtax Motisa
Juan Alfonso
Calle de Sevilla
Valencia
Bailey
Church of St. Joseph
Molina
Perex Molina
Perez
Joan Molina
Sebastian Padilla
Juan Mo Moran
Zamora
Louisa Ramos Figuerra
Juan Garcia Rojas
Alicante
St Sagunto
Curate Perez
Frances
Mr. Bailey
Woodmuncy Wilt Deserts Wife and Breaks Down at Hearing
Lloyd Woodmuney, who caused a sensation on Fifth Avenue by fleeing Constable Groetzinger, faced a magistrate after two days in jail. Deser tion charge led to commitment for court. he cried and pleaded, then feigned illness to avoid jail, while a warden offered treatment.
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Lloyd Woodmuney
Fifth Avenue
Groetzinger
Gripp
Woodmuney
McAleese
Woodmoney
O'Donnell Located in Boston on Mission Amid Harsh Labor Tension
Edward Burke held for trial at court with bail set at 13000 dollars. Ten Duquesne men released. No material change in labor at the mills. O'Donnell located in Boston on a secret mission. advisory committee reports ongoing relief efforts as money and provisions flow to Homestead workers. Mill activity continues with five rolling mills and open hearth furnaces running. six more furnaces to be charged.
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Homestead
Hugh O'Donnell
Tom Crawford
Advisory Committee
O'Donnell
Dispatch
Hugh O’donnell
Boston
United States
Canada
Curry
Porter
Potter
Burke Admitted to Bail in Homestead Riot Case
Edward Burke, linked to inciting a riot at Munhall and to aggravated riot, was granted bail on murder charges tied to the Homestead calamity. He posted ten thousand dollars for murder and two thousand for aggravated riot after a hearing before Judge Ewing.
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Edward Burke
Munhall Station
Carnegie Works
Homestead
Ewing
Brennen
Cox
Burke
Messrs
Burleigh
Breck
Knox
Patterson
RK. W. Herbert
Pinkerton
Carnegie Mills
Pinkertons
Judge Ewing
Joseph Crouch
Gazett
Hoe
W. B. Rodgers
Little Bill
Munhall
Burglary Suspect Cleared After Court Hearing
Judge Ewing scolded a suspect who claimed full Diamond street property but admitted half interest. The man was allowed to sign bail. Jacob Stinnert, arrested with Burke, released on own recognizance with no evidence. Fred Primer, Pinkerton man, released by Commonwealth agreement.
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Gray
Bis
Burleigh
Commonwealth
Burke
Ewing
John B. Lynch
Penn Avenue
Pinkerton
Alderman King
Pinkertons in Court for Murder Hearing
Captain Cooper and Detective Burke attended the afternoon hearing as Pinkerton men charged in the murder case. Detec tive Fred Primer was released on his own recognizance, while Constable Walls hunted for the others. The scene mixed court drama with a dash of idle amusement.
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Burke
Brennen
Carnegies
Frick and Company Activities Reported at Homestead
The article notes H C Frick at work, Secretary Lovejoy in court, and Burke released on bail after a habeas corpus hearing. Brennen claimed to be the prosecutor, Phil Knox discusses collecting testimony, and operations at the Duquesne plant with 600 old workers to restart tomorrow.
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H.C. Frick
Lovejoy
Brennen
Burke
Phil Knox
Homestead
Fis
Potter
Thirty-third Street
Duquesne
Quiet at Duquesne as prisoners released greet workers
At Duquesne Steel Works the labor force returns with few issues. Nine men arrested previously are released on bail and escorted home by friends bearing small American flags. Officials expect the mill to restart Monday and report a prevailing confidence the strike is broken.
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Duquesne
Duquesne Steel Works
Comany
Non-Union Recruits Falter at Upper Union Mill
The Upper Union Mill made no progress in recruiting non union workers yesterday as Amalgamated Association members remained steadfast. No new arrivals, no resignations. locked out workers maintain guard duty and await the mill’s next move amid stalled operations.
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Upper Union
Amalgamated Association
Cox in Uniontown Riot Case Faces New Charges
Attorney John F. Cox argues his Harrisburg visit was unrelated to the Homestead trouble. He reports filing as estate executor in Uniontown, while charges of biot conspiracy to depress wages target the iron firm early this week and informations for riot and inciting riot target the Carnegies and the Pinkertons.
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John F. Cox
Harrisburg
Uniontown
Gox
Carnegies
Pinkertons
Iron molders denounce Pinkertons and military ties
The International Convention of Iron Molders denounces the Pinkerton system and Carnegie Steel Company, supports the Homestead strikers, calls on the Government to ensure justice, and forbids molders from joining any military group. The Tide's usual trips were uneventful with light afternoon service and a well policed riverfront.
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St. Pavrt
International Convention of
Iron Molders
Pinkerton
Carnegie Steel Company
Anarchist Simmons To Be Expelled At Southside Turners Meet
An official stated Simmons the Anarchist will be expelled from the Southside Turners at today’s meeting. In other news, mis-typed items mention trusses for tempering cases and a factory on the west side of Philadelphia with J W Thompson overseeing fittings and artificial limbs on Penso avenue near Ninth street.
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The
Southside
Turners
Simmons
the Anarchist
Ont
West O
Philadelphia
J. W. Thompson
Noise from Snee gas well killing a young man Castor
The Snee gas well near Elizabeth blasted with a 700 pounds per square inch roar blowing through two pipes. A nearby young man named Castor was killed after sitting on a railroad track near the river bank as a freight train approached. Experts note immense pressure and potential waste while the field is debated as long term producer in Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Gas Company
Elizabeth
Carnegie Company
Philadelphia
Castor
Snee
T. P. Roberts
Pennsylvania
Oakum
Murraysville
State Geological Survey
Washington County
Pin Hook
Joseph Walton
Pittsburg
Philacoths Company
Mr. Connor
National Tube Works
Connor
Aks On & G
Agarule
Allegheny River
Parnassus
Coal Bluff
Shire Duke
Monongahela
Myne
Pinbook
Grape- Fille
Ten Duquesne rioters released on bail
Ten of eleven Duquesne men charged with riot were released on bail yesterday. Ursut remains jailed. Names released include William Bennett Emilie Cotz F P Hogan James Essler Jacob Hass William Woollen John McLean and Jacob Snyder. Four suspects at large were not arrested and may flee. Alderman Reilly expects the quartet to be landed soon.
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Duquesne
Ursut
William Bennett
Emilie Cotz
F. P. Hogan
James Essler
Jacob Hass
William Woollen
John McLean
Jacob Snyder
Price
Alderman Reilly
Burglars Fight Store Owners In Penn Avenue Heist
Two intruders broke into the H G Russell & Bro grocery at 2737 Penn avenue shortly after 2 30 yesterday morning. They forced the cellar door opened robbed the money drawer and engaged in a violent struggle with Harry and a younger Russell as they tried to seize the thief who fought hard and broke away toward the rear before police arrival.
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Penn Avenue
H. G. Russell & Bro
Harry Russell
Harry
Russell
Young Russell
Expansion planned for West End school building
The West End in the Thirty-sixth ward will gain a new four story brick and stone school with Romanesque style, a 128 foot tower, and two smaller towers. Architect F J Osterling designed the plan approved by the Board of Directors. The old Main street structure will be moved across the street temporarily. The project adds 13 rooms and capacity for 700 children.
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West End
F. J. Osterling
Main Street
Thief flees Mulberry alley after break in
A crafty robbery scene ends with a young man subduing the thief in Mulberry alley near Twenty eighth street. The thieves escaped in darkness leaving only an old slouch hat.
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Mulberry Alley
Twenty Eighth Street
TWO YOUTHFUL THIEVES AT WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE CAPTURED
Eugene Carroll, 13, and James Connelly, 10, were arrested by Lt. Robert Holmes after being found concealing two full whisky bottles each at Knordlinger Co. on Penn avenue. They tried to flee the store and were later detained at the Twelfth ward station. the elder boy evaded briefly before recapture.
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Eugene Carroll
James Connelly
Twelfth Ward
Robert Holmes
Knordlinger & Co
Penn Avenue
Third District
Holmes
Twentieth Street
McIntyre
Paying for the Fare on Poor Farm Purchase
Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities completed a survey of Captain George Neelds farm bought for Poor Farm use, valuing 246.75 acres. The purchase price of 361,687.50 was paid by warrant to Neeld by Controller Morrow, with Elliot affirming no known crookedness or personal gain. Morrow said the affidavit was unnecessary and warned he would reveal if the purchase were not straight.
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Chief Elliot
Department of Charities
George Neeld
Captain Neeld
Morrow
Neeld
Elliot
Executive Committee Conducts GAR Reunion Preparations
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic discussed reunion arrangements in the Common Council chamber. Reports indicated satisfactory progress with tasks well in hand and all trees continued.
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G. A. R Laving
Common Council Chamber
Knold Bail Raised to Seven Thousand Pounds
Judge Ewing yesterday increased Anarchist Knold's bail to £7000. Knold remains in custody as the case proceeds with conspiracy and accessory charges noted but unclear confirmations on all counts.
West End School to Undergo Expansion and Renovation
The West End school will receive ventilation upgrades and fire escapes, expanding from four rooms to eighteen. The project costs about 75000 dollars and will take roughly six months, with 500 plus students enrolled and expected growth at fall term. The school board includes H Rankert, S Harber, H E Streibh, W Captain J O Wood, and Ralph er.
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Tressurer H. E. Streibh
West End
H. ©. Rankert
Samuel Harber
H. E. Streib
William
J. O. Wood
Ralpher
Summer reduction sale of Black Goods and Silks at UGUS & ACKE
Summer reduction sale of Black Goods lightweight fabrics nun s veiling tamise chalk clairette cre pon and mousseline all wool and silk and wool at greatly reduced prices. Extra qualities of all wool crepon and battiste at 50c a yard. Medium and heavy weight wool and storm serges armores chevrons diagonals offered at exceptional values. Receiver 1 000 6-4 chenille table covers marked to sell quickly at 1.25 each see Fifth avenue window.
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Fifth Avenue
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Welock
Jutmian
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Mascot Pru
Sactiro
Mn. Batley
Juan Deon
Tradine
Masver Pees Vatercia
Sim
Madrid
Sagunte
John Non- Coermas
Jim Molvin Moran
Iystein
Hili
Europe
Gail
New York
Phelsn
Sagunto
Julian Molina
Regis Canevin
Francis Argomilla
Woodmuncy
M. Harwa
Stead Advisory Board
Herbert
T. Your
Union Mill
Searce
MR Cox
Colonel Roberts
Bondamn
Paul Knox
G. A. R. Reunion
Knold
Marshell
Ohio
Sandusky Streets
Allegheny
W. W. Dermitt 4& Coo
K-Gegne
Assoe Aa
Ugus & Acke
Fifth Ave
Market SL
Brussels
Lowell
Bigelow
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Penn Ave
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Hermsdorf
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