Lee’s fatal shooting stems from debt and intoxicated dispute
Report of a shooting following a money disagreement between Lee and contractor J. F. Natcher. Natcher says Lee owed about 900 dollars, Lee claims a 400 dollar loan plus lost funds. Morley confronted Lee after he left the shop, leading to the fatal incident. Neighbors describe Lee as nervous and dangerous. his wife, a devout Catholic, has been away, and Lee has been drinking heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Natcher
Morley
John F. Natcher
Carlisle
William Roseberg
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Milksnake Triumph In Sunday Offense Hearing
John A. Martin milk dealer faced Alderman Brinker on a Sunday employment charge. Law and Order Society E P Hesser testified, defense by Lee Blakely, prosecution by Captain Wishart. Evidence failed to show sale or payment. Blakely argued prior adjudication. Alderman Brinker discharged Martin after finding previous settlement by Alderman Burns. Wishart's group left before decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Martin
Alderman Brinker
E. P. Hesser
Law and Order Society
Martin
Lee Blakely
Wishart
William Young
Hesser
General Blakely
Science
Commonwealth
Burns
Law and Order
Life Insurance Paid to German Family After Suicide
The Grand Lodge of the AOUW arranged a life insurance payout of £2000 to the widow and four children of Lorenz Rohrer, who died by suicide while traveling from Pittsburg to visit Germany. Papers dispatched to Austro Hungarian Consul Max Schamberg in the city for transmission to St Peters in Baden. The case closes the family’s “little drama” with material relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
A. 0
Bremen
Accidents at American Iron Works On Southside
Three accidents occurred yesterday at the American Iron Works on the Southside. John McNamara, an oiler in the mill department, fell from a ladder on a wheel belt while oiling machinery and was dragged along the belt until reaching the wheel, tearing his shirt and ground, leaving him badly bruised and carried home on South Twenty-eighth Street. Another worker, badly burned and bruised in the side, and Fred Green sustained a cinder fall on him during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron Works
John McNamara
New Mill Department
South Twenty-eighth Street
Joe Thiel
New Cr Ind
Fred Green
Democratic Issues Spur Busy Allegheny County Primaries
In Allegheny county the Democratic factions run separate delegates in all 119 districts with three slate sets. Rumors swirl over county leadership, possible nominations for Coroner and District Attorney, and postmastership battles as Brennen and allies clash with Stay-at-homes led by Timothy O’Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Brennen
Timothy O'Leary
M Pre
Old City Hall
Annes
Ambulance from Buffalo tours American cities gains Pittsburg bid
Agent Samuel O'Brien of the Humane Society returns from Buffalo where he studied Dr. Nelson P. Hinkley's horse ambulance. The large mobile unit, weighing under 2500 pounds and costing about 3000, is already used in Cleveland and Toledo. O'Brien aims to secure one for Pittsburgh with endorsements to fund the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Buffalo
Hinkley Horse Ambulance
Nelson P. Hinkley
Humane Societies
Cleveland
Toledo
O'Brien
Pittsburg
Anthony J. Thomas
New York
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Anderson Lastight
Pitsburg
Allegheny County Democrats Seek Fresh Delegates
A Pittsburgh observer notes rising discontent with state convention leadership and hints that Allegheny Democrats plan to field delegates in every election district this year. The piece cites R. H. Johnston and Judge Bailey as standouts and predicts possible shifts away from the Seashore Delegation influence.
Exposition progress and donations boost city show
Money guarantees cover decorating costs for the Exposition building. Florists report fine exhibits. Local and Allegheny firms Murdoch Elliott Ludwig Rechter display in the foyer and Mantel donation from Bissell Co for Johnston's office. Barnes Safe and Lock donates two safes. Electric motors and moving exhibits will enhance appeal. Exposition opens on schedule despite space assignments. An awning will cover the area between Power Hall and the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
John R. & A. Murdoch
Elliott
Ludwig & Rechter
Allegheny
Art Gallery
Power Hall
Bissell & Co
Johnston
Artzberger
Barnes Safe and Lock Company
Barrels Lost to River Drainage Hit Local Breweries
Spencer and Liddell's faces an annual 20000 loss from missing kegs. Hon Robert Liddell told DISPATCH reporters that 75 A. a. barrels slip through despite strict retention laws. Men buy beer in eighths or quarters, then throw empty kegs into rivers. He suggests a riverbank watcher to recover floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer & Liddell’s
Robert Liddell
Dispatch
Mourning Telegrams for City of Paris Victims Reach New York
A Liverpool cablegram reports Charles J. Clark A R Griscom and Dr A Blair Thaw attending the remains from the City of Paris wreck. The City of Paris left Lidl at 11 yesterday American time. If true the vessel may reach New York next Tuesday before noon with a special Pennsylvania Railroad train carrying mourners. A simple funeral is planned though details remain guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Wm. R. Thompson
Charles J. Clark
A. R. Griscom
A. Blair
CIA
Bars
Pennsylvania Railroad
Belgians May Be Hired at Michigan Glass Plant
Labor advocate reports a shipment of 180 Belgian glass blowers heading to the United States, with potential assignments at Delray, Mich and possibly Jeannette. Firms seek Belgians to replace American workers. unions warn of possible union-card requirements and wage concerns as resumes of Belgians travel from Antwerp via Bath.
Blaze of Lights Halts City Darkness Strike Ends with Hire Upsurge
Foreman John Daley and his Allegheny County Light Company crew operated by horse and buggy to restore light as a carbon setter strike threatened citywide darkness. Electrical Union No 1 and Federation of Labor members met on Fifth Avenue, opting to stay out until pay gains. Many strikers found telegraph veterans now at the light company and urged to quit. some new hires were found, but workers persuaded them to abandon tools and rejoin the walkout. A few applicants, later hired, learned the trade under dynamo men from Virgin piles factory. Several hundred sought positions, while others returned to work. The Forbes Street area saw intensified activity as the city edges into renewed darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Hell
Lee
George Johnston
Styx
Allegheny
Johnston
Philo Hall
St. Agnes
Forbes Street
Homer L. McGaw
Louis Blets & Co
Delray
Mich
Toledo
Giffin
Rhinehart Kindburg
Robert Walker
Europe
McGaw
Jeannette
Belgium
America
Antwerp
Bath
New York
Pittsburg
Manaferm’ Association
Blitz & Co
Chambers, McKee & Co
Cers
Manufacturers’ Association
Ee Tanaati
Eeol
Campbell
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
John Daley
Allegheny County Light Company
Electrical Union No
Federation of Labor
Fifth Avenue
Light Company
Virgin Piles
Night lighted streets mark city district survey
The report notes most of the evening glow concentrated along Liberty and Eleventh streets, Penn and Ninth, Eleventh and Pike, Cecil alley and Liberty, Penn sylvania and Fourteenth, and Penn and Second streets. Southside and East End had few unlit blocks remaining.
Glass Makers Return From Cleveland Meeting
Local window glass manufacturers who traveled to Cleveland for the association meeting came home yesterday pleased with the outcomes. Loffler expressed strong optimism that a lockout would favor the manufacturers, noting that most members and nonmembers had signed an agreement against the workers’ wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Loffler
Regimental Reunion Draws 3000 At Rock Point Picnic
Three regiments of old soldiers, the One Hundredth, One Hundred First and One Hundred Third Pennsylvania Volunteers, held their twenty fourth annual Roundheads picnic at Rock Point. About 3000 people attended as veterans shared reminiscences, songs, and stories of battles. Major L praised the gathering and the nation’s gratitude to the regiment, with families enjoying quoits, tennis, and other amusements before departing at 6 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Point
Roundheads
One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Prospective Water Works Factory Considered by New York Investors
Mr. W M Dodda of New York reports a group of capitalists ready to invest about $600000 in a large water works supplies factory, including valves and hydrants, to be built and operated locally with Pittsburgh partners. Site suggestions favor local resources and cheap near-by materials. plans hinge on formal formation within a week, with location possibly near Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Dodda
New York
New York City
Dodds
Pittsburg
Mae
Pittsburgh
Titerburg
Pennsylvania
Local Briefs and Court Actions From The City
May reports show J W Brycx of the International Maritime Exhibition seeking Boston mills lists and river contacts for the display. Frederick Klein won release from jail on bond of 200 dollars pending September term. Coroner McDowell ruled Michael Murray’s death natural and no inquest needed. Lt Denniston halted two attackers at Market House, arresting Thomas Finn and William McDonald. City equity suit against Philip emerges ongoing. Bond issues and indemnity discussed. George J Spoorez charged Wm Redmond with fraud. warrant issued. Edward A Thomas Morgapry jailed for larceny. various local tiffs and injuries reported including an Alderman fight attempt and an elderly woman injury on Bedford Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brycx
Boston
Geo. A. Kaily
Exhi Jcpgee
Frederick Klein
Coronyer McDowelu
Michael Murray
West Peon H Tal
Array
Twenty-ninth Street
Penn Avenue
Dennistton
Thomas Finn
William McDonald
Philip
St Clair
George J. Spooreze
Bedford Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Why Allegheny Basin Was Cleaned And City Dark
A large force led by Edward Armstrong cleans the upper basin after five years of mud buildup, causing water pressure drop and electric railway stoppage. Heat and refinery demand worsened the hill district shortage while parks and City Hall lights went out due to insufficient supply and distribution issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Armstrong
Allegheny Water Department
Water Works
Water Department
Pittsburg Motor Company
City Hall
Observatory Hill
Perryville Road
Allegheny County Light Company
East Diamond Street
Blaxter
Allegheny
Diamond Street
Don
Somabeay
Pittsburg
Allegheny House
Federal
Ohio
Kness
Light Company
Catholic School Planned for Boys in Philadelphia
A report from Philadelphia states Rev Father McDermott will open a Catholic boys school at Ninth and Ping streets on September 2. The building, formerly a girls school run by the Sisters of Notre Dame, will house male students with classes in bookkeeping German and the classics. Drexel involvement and other claims are said to be unfounded. the institution plans to admit colored youths and relies on donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suphe
Antcante
Steak
Esse
Dee
J. Nateher
Rose Nateher
Lee
Philo Hall
Market Street
Meyers
Unites States
Philadelphia
Father McDermott
Holy Ghost College
Pittsburg
Ninth
Ping
Drexel
Prtubuarg
Flames Still Alive In Manchester Fire Tragedy
A large blaze raged through Manchester yesterday as Thornton Miller’s body was found among the wreckage. Fire crews battled the flames into night with fears of further spread to nearby tanks and benzine stores. Insurance losses exceed forty eight thousand dollars, with heavy damage to refinery structures and temporary job losses for nearly one hundred workers. Coroner to hold inquest Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Allegheny
Thornton Miller
Miller
Edwards & Kennedy
Uragees
Po Pittsburg Company
Standard Oil Company
Adams Street
Grant
Friendship
Perry Hawk
D. A. Wausdale
Easie
Incomplete Liver Function and Health Advised
Fragmentary medical notes describe liver anatomy and bile flow, with warnings of bile reversal causing dyspepsia and jaundice. Personal anecdotes from Dr Moore’s patients recount weight loss, pain, headaches, and eventual recovery after treatment.
Special excursion tickets to Atlantic City Sea Isle and Ocean City
Special excursion tickets to Atlantic City Sea Isle and Ocean City will be sold for regular trains at 4 30 7 15 and 8 10 P M Thursday August 22 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets good to return within ten days from sale date. This is the peak of the season. Also mentions home industry beer by Frauenheim Vilsack and Roberts' Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Sea Isle
Ocean City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dogs for Horses A Cripple Uses Dog as TravelSteed
Frank Forsyth of Irwin a lifelong cripple traveled over 900 miles aided by his shepherd dog acting as his cart horse. He toured through Philadelphia Harrisburg and Washington guiding the 75 pound dog by a single line with no whip. The animal prevents strangers approaching and carried him home via train when fatigue set in. Forsyth repaired clocks along the route and reached Johnstown just before the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Forsyth
Irwin
Prema
Philadel
Harrisburg
Washington
Cesses Ares
Pittsburg
Forsyth
Johnstown
Poor German Family Returned to Prussia on Charity Orders
The Department of Charities sent Fred Neubauer and his wife back to Prussia yesterday. Neubauer, a sheep shearer, arrived in May with three children who fell ill and died. They had been unable to work and endured starvation in the East End, even drinking the children's medicine for nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Owers
Bloomington
Irwin
Heaver Ave
Mayor Pearson
Allegheny
Wellington
Soneen Daecat
Philip Hoerr
Southside
Hoerr
Pyle Falls
W. B.B. Thompson
Pittsburg
E. B. Wall
Panhandle Road
Anderson
Department of Charities
Fred Neubauer
Prussia
Neubauer
Key
East End
Remnants sale announced for John Roberts home
To-morrow John S. Roberts of 414 Wood Street will sell remnants of wall paper at low prices. The ad notes a cheap sale opening tomorrow at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Wood Street
John S. Roberts
Linen Damwaska Offers No Offerings Yet
A fragment mentions heavy pure linen with Damwaska, suggesting a textile product note without clear context or pricing. No additional details establish a full event or outcome.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milkshake
Brinker
Germany
U. W
Jones & Laughlin’s
Democratic Issues
Wm.brennen
Postmaster Larkin
H. T. Watson
Laeaeani
Collier
Harry Beltzhoever
Seventh Ward
Barney McKenna
Frank Osburn
John Huckenstein
J. M. Caldwell
D. J. Boyle
T. G. White
Pat Foley
John Dillmuth
Michael Dwyer
William Walls
John Pierce
Forninst
A. Bigler
Bigler
B. K. Jamison
Kerr
Bedford Gazette
Larkin
Internal Revenue Force
Curtin
Scott
Allen
Field County
Del
Eoseate Democratic Prospects
Setae Eohn H. Bailey
William Flinn
Quay Men
McKean
William Reardon
James Golden
Newmyer
Mr. Flinn
William
Mneeb
Ryraerege
Quay-Bayne Coalition
Cit
Johnson
Morrison Foster
Tuk Dispatch
W. J. Brennen
Bidler
Kirsehler
John Murphy
Confluence
Union Fishing Club
U.P. Church of Black
James RB
Davidson
James W. Gilmore
John McBride
Kraft Booth
James E. Brown
South Hiland Avenue
Chautauqua
Dr. Donaldson
Washington, D. C
Joseph B. Bruner
Seventh Avenue
William Orr
Marquette, Mich
Father Hays
C. M. Dillon
Meriden
Conn
He Hill
Akroa
Gheny County
Wallace
Randall
Seashore
Girard House
R. H. Johnston
Judge Bailey
Paris
William Thaw
Michigan
Glass Makers Home
Rock Poelet
Allegheny Hill
Pather McDermott
Miles Drexel
Thorsten Miller
G. Moore
Arch
Frank Ray
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Sixth Street
el Paso
Tex
Clarion Co
Arch Street
Rae Ieee
Boehm
Albert Dietetic
Gaureltean Sinaia
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Jos. Horne
Toca Yard
France
Wash Goods Department
Styles
Horne & CO
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