Miller's Name Tied to Catfish Robbery Trials and Exoneration
A lengthy sworn deposition record from 1891 details James W. Miller's alleged involvement in the Catfish robbery, with defense counsel W. D. Moore recounting his defense strategy and asserting Miller's innocence. Detectives McTighe and Christie corroborate timelines and witness testimonies across Pennsylvania Ohio and Michigan.
Miller Seeks Vindication from Years of Injustice
The report traces James W. Miller’s long effort to clear his name with affidavits and interviews. It details discoveries in Clarion and Harrisburg, the search for trial notes, and confessions sought from Col. Moore as Miller, aided by Detective McTighe, presses toward unveiling the truth behind a long-remembered Pittsburg case.
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Mr. Connors
Pittsburg
John
Pitteburg
Lamb Saloon
Virgin Alley
Miller Wescot
Nelson
Hawilton
Clirton County
Hamilton
Commonwealth
Miller
Connors
Anne
Sadie Manning
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Miller
Clarion County
Mr. Nelson
W. D. Moore
Jonas W. Haire
McTighe
State of Pennsylvania
County of Allegheny
S. S
John W. Hague
John P
Mellon
Youngstown
Ohio
Gamble
Pennsylvania
Jons P. McTighe
Jons W. Hague
Lam
Pittrsnine Dispatch
James W. Miller
Epwath C. Christr
A. D
Joan W. Hoover
Notary Public
State of
City of
Lalxo
Alleghesy
The
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Clarion
Jackson
Harrop
Prothonotary
Moffitt
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Clarion Democrat
Cleveland
Forest City
Duquesne Greys
Erie
John McTighe
Perso
Dunn
James W Er
Osborne
S. E. Adams
Cuyahoga
Adams
Central Station
Frank Dunn
5. E. Adams
Miss Ashley
Michigan
Detroit
Frank C. Dunn
Cincinnati
Edward J. Moses
Queen City
Moses
John G. Mellon
Buckeye
Mr. Mellon
Detective McTighe
MccTighe
John Connors
J.T. Shields
Lake Erie
Colonel Moore
New York
Shields
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Epwis
Cristy
Colombia
Martinique
London
Prince Bismarck
Count von Munster
von Moltke
Great Britain
Manipur
Balmaceda
Santiago
England
Gladstone
Portsmouth
Endorsement Letters Support Miller Amid Past Charges
A New York dated 1891 submission shows a fraternal conclave and individuals vouching for J. W. Miller. They affirm his honesty and seek to uphold him against public accusations, pledging aid to prove his innocence and restore public confidence. A personal letter from LanD Kk. Jones expresses friendship and willingness to assist Miller.
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J. W. Miller
Brother Miller
J. W. HaGve
New York
Miller
Sland Kk. Jones
Everett Clap News Piano Deliveries by Weekly Payments
Pianos delivered this week on $1 weekly payments to clubs and individuals including club A No 9 Miss Schauer Perrysville avenue and club B No 70 A M Row Clear Fold Ba Wau. The column in The Diffaren circulates widely seeking further buyers.
Saturday Happenings across the cities and states
A crowded digest of daily events from politics to fires, crimes, strikes, and culture. Highlights include Blaine health speculation, typhoid rise, centralized glassmaking, Roberts & Co. nail mill end of strike, gas price rise, diversions in divorce and murder cases, ship and air ventures, and international notes from Britain and beyond.
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Green B. Baum
Blaine
Flint Glass Factories
Roberts & Co
Central Trades Council
W.e.schmertz
Joshua Cohen
James W. Miller
Tes Disratox
Harvey
Union Station
Pitts
Allegheny Heating Company
Talmage
Press Club
Daughters of Liberty
National Council
Waterbury, Conn
Meckees Rocks
McMeal
Dennis O'Brien
Mansfield Valley
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promotes Natural Remedy Claim
Advertisement urges readers to buy genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a natural remedy and warns against counterfeit imitations and unscrupulous dealers seeking profit.
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Carlsbad
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