Miller’s Movements Tied to Bond Sale and Arrests
The narrative centers on James W. Miller linked to a July 1881 bond sale and Cleveland shooting aftermath. It describes Dan Dunn’s wife Mary Dunn’s affidavit and Emma Osborne and Perin Ashley corroborations, Miller’s arrest at the Red Lion Hotel, and George Whitney’s bank affidavit disputing direct bond purchases by Miller while confirming a broader arrest sequence in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Adams
Mary Dunn
Clevelon
Cuyahoga
Frank Juunn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
James W. Miller
Sheriff Street
Willis
Teoma Ashley
Osborne
Perin
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Ashley
Mary
Anas
Cuyahoga County
Ublc
Emma Osborne
Asher
Emma Osborn
Adams
Notary Public
Perin Ashley
City of Cleveland
USS
Miller
Connors
Nelson Br Montague
Pitteburg
Arche Montagne
Tiad
Cleveland
Lins
Mitteburg
Tritteburg
Red Lion Hotel
Montague
Nelson
St.Jair Hotel
Siath Street
MeMellon
MeKelvy
Whitney
Citizen's National Bank
Wilson
South
Smithfield Street
Fifth National Bank
Pet Thomas Gamble, Rietor
the Lion Hotel
Attler
Red Lion
Millers
Thomas Rowland
Central Station
Eny
Tee Distatcon
George Whitney
Brady's Bond Bridge Company
Allegheny Valley
A.V. R. RR. Tan
Brady's Bend Bridge Company
Sn Rd
Sid Miller
Sixth Street
Law
George TL. Whitney
J. Whitney
Die
Trial Recalls Testimony From Bonds Robbery Case
Excerpts from testimony recount the 1881 Clarion county bonds robbery and Miller's conviction. Miller faced the charge in Pittsburgh after a Cleveland night, with jurors weighing witnesses from Connors to Nelson and Moore.
Story of the Shoebox and the Pittsburg Escape
James W. Miller recounts his December 23 box escape from Allegheny Penitentiary in a staged packing case and a cold Christmas to Kent Ohio then Cleveland walking 49 miles to reach Canada where extradition could not reach him. He details disguises, travel across rail lines, and legal maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
South
Miller
Rebecca Wallace
Llive
Armstrong County
Brady's Bend
Jackson
Harrop
Ott
Jake Ott
William Jackson
Brown
East Mrady
Connors
Reese Davis
Ort
Pittsburg
John Connors
J. & Speedy
Braddock
James Tay
Jack Cribbs
Banch
George Rumbaugh
Old Connors
W. S. McGarra
Redbank
Nelson
Canada
Kent
Cleveland
Riverside Penitentiary
Allegheny City
W. E. Schmerts & Co
W. E. Schmeritz & Co
Fifth Avenue
Red Lion Hotel
Diamond Street
Sixth and
Liberty
Express
Union Depot
Baltimore and Ohio
Epot
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maryaville
Northern Central
Elmira
N.Y
James W. Miller
Bradford
Meadville
Gaus Road
Warside
Lake Shore
Erie
Buffalo
Toronto
Dominion
Dominion of Canada
United States
Pacer
John Connor
Clarion County
High Court
England
Arthur
Jas. W. Miller
Hoarrop
Lyon
Dan Silvis
Kindly Keeper in Prison Story of Life Endurable and Flood
A former inmate recalls the Western Penitentiary in Allegheny City. He details abuse by officials, kindness from guard Hastings known as Daddy, and the grim experience of a dungeon during the 1884 Ohio River flood. The narrative includes a dying inmate’s final pleas and reflections on confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Miller
Canada
Allegheny City
Hastings
Dad
Western Penitentiary
Charles Reade
Ohio Vally
Miller
From Prison to Laborer a Man Builds a New Life
The narrative traces James Miller's life after release, starting in a Pittsburgh lumber yard where he worked as bookkeeper and laborer on meager pay. He chronicles frugal living, health struggles, and the first trust placed in him, as he travels to West Virginia to inspect oak lumber for the firm and buys needed clothing for a distant funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raum
Mitkiewiecz
James Miller
Pittsburg Lumber Company
Allegheny Valley
Forty-third Street
Straus
West
Vi Nia
Burning Springs
Littleanawha
Webster County
Hucus & Hackle Odd Lots Clearance Sale
Our prices rapidly close out odd lots with a few days left for the balance of 35c plaid cheviot suitings at a yard and other markdowns including silk sarah at 50c to $1 quality and French chalanes at 25c a yard. Portieres half price and less plus French grenadine robes at 12.50 each. cor Fifth Ave and Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rgc
Soc
Portieres
Our Display Plan For Mail Order Department
The note states the display will proceed as usual and references the mail order department. It implies routine setup and ongoing operations without detailing specific items, dates, or personnel.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dunn
Marr Dunn
Mes
Mary Doss
Pris Ashley
E. Adams
S&b. Adams
George L. Whitney
Tle
H Rowland
Sone
Wilken
Dannde
Mr. Gamble
George W. Nelson
Dihm & South
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Brandy's Bend Bridge
George S. Whitney
Eelock
Brady
Sonth
George L Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Penn
Yuen
Clarion
Justice of the Peace
Grand
W. D. Bloore
Commonwealth
Moore
Collner
W. F. Morris
Phillipsberg
Phillipsburg
Geo Whitney
Allegheny Valle
Fifth National
ID. M. South
J. A. Criswell
Henry Seibert
Pera
Pittsboro
Brady's Bend Bridge
Allerheny Valley Railroad
Mr. South
Hamilton
E. A. Smith
Boone
Sadie Manning
John G. Mellon
Fred Fitzsimmons
Gilkinson
Foxburg
Misa Sadie Manning
Miss Manning
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
J.T. Moffett
Pitts
Hucus & Hackle
Fifth Ave
Market St
Atic
E. P. Roberts & Son
Fifth Ave. and
Market Staull-Mwwr
Cambria Works
Jonwstrows
The
Cambria Iron Company
Fulton la Ktorn
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Choice
Man
Manu
Ious
Ment
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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