Banders Big Bluff to Panic Witnesses Over Speak-Easies
Ex-detective J D Bander sought to muzzle witnesses by asking a county magistrate to accept informations against all who testified about his speak-easy racket. The plan failed, and officials warn that bedding down evidence is hard with the Brooks license law in force. Chief Brown denies broad action, focusing only on Sunday sales while noting admissibility questions for federal books in state court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bander
Department of Public Safety
John Marron
Bauder
Bsuder
J. C. Brown
Pittsburg
Brown
H. J. Mitchell
Internal Revenue Collector's Office
Warmecastle
Vermont
New Hampshire
Department of Pa
Dick Micey
Boys roam from Tarentum to find uncle in town
John Lawes and Henry Filder, two young boys, walked from Tarentum to Millvale in search of their uncle James Grady. Found in a half starved tent they had left home yesterday morning. A policeman took them to the Seventeenth ward station house after their food was a bag of ginger snaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawes
Henry Filder
Tarentum
James Grady
Millvale
Fission
Seventeenth Ward
Suspected Pilferers Arrested On Fort Wayne Bridge
Three youths—John Wreblewski 17 Am broine Leoni 15 and William Milligan 13—were arrested by Officer Burke on the Fort Wayne Railroad bridge for suspected theft. They carried tobacco later found stolen from a wholesale store on Peon avenue. They were jailed at Central station pending information. Frank Kern 13 was also arrested for petty larceny after allegedly robbing a jewelry store money drawer on Centersyonue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wreblewski
Ambroine Leoni
William Milligan
Fort Wayne
Burke
Wbacco
Peon Avenue
Central Station
Frank Kern
George Stevens
Centersyonue
Death in Jail Case Aimed by Pencil Wounds
William J. Pry Fry 29 was found dead in his jail cell with four shallow wounds over the heart and a lead pencil on the floor. Coroner's autopsy found long heart disease. theory holds Fry opened his shirt and stabbed himself while writing to his mother, after earlier complaints of pain. The inquest was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Pry
William J. Fry
Fry
Guy McCandless
Chesstown
McDowell
Hea
Opium Found During Jail Arrest In New York
Detectives Allen and Turner seized Mrs Zimerman and E G Emmett at 272 Fifth Avenue with a warrant. Opium and an opium pipe were found, with both Sloan and Emmett later confessing to possession as they were jailed and searched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Turner
Allen and Turner
Gilkinson Agency
Fifth Avenue
P. P. Zimerman
E.G. Emmett
Emmett
American Publishing Company
New York
Chicago
Sloan
Aldermen to Combine Across Cities
A Penn avenue alderman said an organization of Aldermen from both cities would form soon to counter many lawyers who practice before Aldermen rather than courts. He noted that numerous small lawyers rely on suits before Aldermen, causing annoyance to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Miner Michael Weinand Reports Robbery in Glenwood
In Glenwood Westmoreland County miner Michael Weinand notified police last night of a robbery Thursday night totaling 975 dollars. He suspects 38 year old Charles Horn, described as sandy hair brown suit slouch hat and a scar on the back of his hand. Police are on the lookout for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Weinand
Glenwood
Westmoreland County
Charles Horn
Philadelphia political and social notes on visitors and candidates
Paine names Black and Ricketts as likely Democratic nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor with Wallace dismissed. The report lists visiting dignitaries from New York and Philadelphia, a Montana Colonel visiting the Duquesne, and travels to Muncie and Milwaukee. Several residents and relatives are noted at local hotels and homes in a broader social and political roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. N. Paine
Philadelphia
Anld
Black and Ricketts
Wallace
Black
James M. Woods
CG. L. Peterson
New York
Samuel Boughton
Herman Tygart
Alfred Boot
Pascee Pearsbal
Larzela Brook
Parent, Pa
City
Muncie
Ind
Gripmen Weigh Strike On Citizens Traction Line
Westinghouse manager heads to Europe to oversee a new plant as a threat of a strike on the Citizens Traction line grows. Local Assembly 2121 of the Knights of Labor met in Lawrenceville for five hours to push for higher pay for extra trips, seeking 36 cents per hour. The group plans to formally present demands soon, with company officials unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Traction
K. of L
Citizens’ Traction Road
Lawrenceville
L N. Ross
Assembly
DissPatTea
Peon Avenue
Koo
John G. Holwes
Rugg
Carpenters Complete Labor Parade Arrangements
Delegates from 18 carpenters locals of the K of L met at the Commoner and Glassworker hall to finalize plans for the Labor Day parade. Local unions 211 237 370 458 230 492 165 402 385 506 431 142 164 and others prepared badges canes and markings for nearly 3 000 carpenters marching in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Commoner
Glassworker
Allegheny
Verona
Wilkinsburg
Southside
Bellvue
East End
Greensburg
Sharpsburg
Machine Bands
Mansfield
Pittsburg
Busy Musicians Form New Local Union Chapter
Musicians from Local Assembly 1583 of the Knights of Labor met at Roppel's Hall on Smithfield Street. No action on the M. M. P. U. was taken. Members insist they hold a charter and many in arrears have paid dues and tendered resignations to join the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Roppel’s
Smithfield Street
Braddock Glass Works Idle as Strikebreakers Rejected
The Braddock Glass Works paid off the crimping boys who demanded a 10 cent daily raise last Monday. The firm refuses to rehire them citing improper notice. Citizens are sworn in for police duty as tensions rise amid possible trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Glass Works
Power House Advances with Automatic Stokers for Furnaces
The Pleasant Valley Street Car Company expects its power house to be in operation by November 1. A 1000 horsepower electric plant will drive boilers engines and dynamos. A notable feature is the automatic stokers for feeding coal to the furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Street Car Company
Moore Coke Works Sale Finalized to Mr Frick
The J. W. Moore Coke Company sale closed yesterday. Mr Moore and Mr Frick signed articles of agreement in Frick's office and Seas were handed to Frick. From next Monday the coke ovens will be under his management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Frick
J. W. Moore Coke Company
Moore
Mr. Frick
Green Bottle Blowers Reach Resolution. Lockout Averted
Whitall, Tatum & Co of Millvale reportedly signed the scale for bottle blowers and workers will return next Monday. The Coal Combination led by William P. Shinn discussed a city syndicate, though details remain unsettled. Some strikers returned while many workers were recently nonunion. Foreign workers totaling about 200 from Belgium and France arrived, heading to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitall, Tatum & Co
Millvale
W. J
America
Belgium
France
Ohio
Westinghouse unit to build electric works in London
H. M. Byllesby, vice president of Westinghouse Electric, sails to London with a large staff to establish Westinghouse Electric Company Limited. The new works on York road near the Air Brake plant will cost about 100,000 dollars and employ nearly 1,000 workers once operational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Byllesby
Westinghouse Electric Company
London
England
Byllesby
Westinghouse Electric Company, Limited
Pittsburg
Oris
Central Station
Engand
York Road
Westinghouse Air Brake
Railroads prepare to land Exposition visitors in city
Rail lines coordinate routes to the Exposition. The Pennsylvania Railroad will run passenger trains down Liberty street to the buildings via Third street. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie will land visitors at the Point bridge opposite the Exposition, repairing the depot to handle traffic. Excursions planned at 14 cents per mile with weekly specials and daily round trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Liberty Street
Third Street
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Exposition Buildings
Union Bridge
Seventy fourth Pennsylvania German volunteers face Gettysburg transport ban
General Hastings informed the regiment that their unit is not registered in Harrisburg records, blocking transportation to Gettysburg for Pennsylvania Day. Vice President Schlegel vows they will still go, noting their three years of service and pivotal actions at Gettysburg. A state monument fund of 1,500 dollars was approved last session. The regiment warns they will hold the state responsible for the transportation denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genaysburg
Bers
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Gettysburg
Fighting Italians and Knife Threat On Old Avenue
Frank Molini and Antonia Paul, two Italians, fought on Old Avenue last night. Officer Trudy Bhawl arrived, arrested Molini, who showed a knife behind his back, and both were locked up at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Molini
Antonia Paul
Old Avenue
Trudy Bhawl
Central Station
Local court cases and incidents in regional notes
James Black committed for trial on surety of the peace after threats at his court appearance. Agnes Wylie reports a Bat night house fire threats at Twenty-fifth and Smallman. Michael Mullen charges ex-Councilman George Free with assault. Barney McGinnis faces suit for a rib injury. Mary Kilbey charged with larceny for household goods valued at $1. Freyer's Reynoldtown house burgled with $27 stolen. two other robberies noted. Joseph Ross released after running a "speka-low" arrest. Garfield the colored man charged with a streetcar disturbance. Scottish Clans order growing. Alderman Leen jailed for four days. Gospel temperance meeting planned at Curry University Hall. James Kilday found wandering, possibly demented. Joseph Croft charged with stealing clothes. Frauenheim & Vilsack team wrecks on Twenty-Plus street. Grover McKiPon's hand crushed at Allegheny Locomotive Works. Small roof fire at Oliver Bros. & Phillips. Metal splash nearly injures Samuel Jones at Black Diamond Steel. Mrs Curtin sent to workhouse for drunkenness. Hast Ohio street improvement plans proposed with $1,000 funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Agnes Wylie
Twenty-ffth
Smallman
Tre
Michael Mullen
George Free
Free
Barney McGinnis
McGinnis
Robert Robinson
McKeesport
Joseph Ross
Charced
McKeeen
Opcecore
James A. Garfield
Tenien
Alderman Leen
Heny
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Curry University Hall
A. M. Brown
James Kilday
Cesara
Fourteenth Ward
Joserm Crorr
John Burns
Alderman Doughty
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Grover McKipnm
Allegheny Locomotive Works
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Fifteenth Street
Roap
Commissiosen
Ohio
Refinery Fight Sparks Manchester Meeting Over Rebuild
A small crowd in Manchester's Sixth Ward schoolhouse urged action against rebuilding the A D Miller & Sons oil refinery after a fatal blast. The meeting formed a five member resolutions committee and pledged city and citizen effort to block extensions and pursue legal action, with about $1,000 raised for the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
A. D. Miller & Sons
Miller
D. Thompson
Armenia Insurance Company
W. J. Riggs
William D. McGill
Arwenia Insurance Company
Manchester
Riggs
McGill
J. Patton
William M. Fishavan
I. N. Patterson
K. C. Ochmler
Germania Life Insurance Company
Robert Miller
Thompson
Miller's
Cooper Shop
Ganstine
Peevens Ss
Allegheny
A. D. Miller Sons
Soulaeed
Caepaign Agpieet
S. D. Thontpoon
W. D. McGill
Fred Gwinner
Joseph Schoo
BR. H
Suits Filed Over Fifth Avenue Grade Change Damages
Attorney H. Floyd filed actions for Joseph Jackson and wife against the city and Pittsburg Traction Co seeking 10000 dollars for property damage on Fifth avenue at Juniata street. Elevation change raised grade from six inches to a foot causing water overflow. More suits from Fifth avenue property owners and several named individuals are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Floyd
Joseph Jackson
Pittsburg Traction Company
Floyd
Mr. Jackson
Fifth Avenue
Juniata Street
Jackson
Thaw Will Sets Estate in Trust for Years
The late William Thaw leaves an estate near 10 million dollars placed in trust for a term of years for his family. Executors named are two lifelong friends. Public and charitable bequests support eleemosynary institutions tied to Thaw’s long service and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williiam Thaw
Thaw
Simon Lall Injured In Fall On Manchester Line
Simon R. Lall, known for driving the all night out on the Manchester line, fell from a roof while attempting repairs to a water spout yesterday afternoon. He broke his arm and sustained minor injuries, then was taken indoors for treatment by physicians. In a separate report, Thomas Purcell Jr and Thomas Flannigan were arrested at Uniontown on a charge of knocking down and robbing George Fritz in Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon R. Lal
Manchester
Mr. Lall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny
Moe
Thomas Purcell, Jr
Thomas Flannigan
Braddock
George Fritz
Uniontown
Curry University Braces for Growth Under New Latin Head
The arrival of Professor Francia Schmidt as Latin and Greek instructor has drawn many students to Curry University. Prospective enrollments show promising demand for two to four year programs, with hundreds already registering this week and total numbers expected to exceed 3,600 after the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry University
Francia Schmidt
Ee University
Railroad Men In Town For Pennsylvanian Officials Visit
A large group of Pennsylvania Railroad officials led by President George B. Roberts arrives by special train in the city. Among the visitors are Second Vice President Du Barry and General Master of Transportation S. M. Prevost with several directors. They discuss depot site plans, freight traffic, and return of empty cars as the railroad continues car production and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
City
George B. Roberts
Pennsylvania Road
du Barry
Transion
Grand Rapids
Roberts
Prevost
Pittsburg
Comny
Violent Arrest at 101 Water Street After Family Dispute
Six men were arrested behind 101 Water Street after Charles Woods was severely slashed in the head and face. John McKee, owner of the house, allegedly struck Woods over alleged intimacy with Mrs McKee. Woods, a 0 year old teamster, faces serious eye injury and remains at Central station. Hannah Maloy, also in the house, was hospitalized after stepping on wine and injuring her foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Charles Woods
John McKee
McKee
Woods
Central Station
Hannah Maloy
Gas supplies warned by Ohio geologist in warning of waste
Prof. Edward Orton of Ohio State University cautions Western Pennsylvania gas should be reserved for homes. He claims current factory and general use will exhaust a Findlay field portion and notes Mercer county appoints an ex ne. He accuses Columbusan Co of hoarding gas from Fair Licking field and urges meter use as Findlay residents waste gas and risk shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Orton
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Findlay
Mercer County Fie
Orton
Columbusan Company
Fair Licking
Lancaster
Hadley Junction
Church organ innovation prompts debate in Allegheny
In a letter to the Dispatch a reader corrects a report about a large church organ. The U P Church of Allegheny under Rev McKitrick now uses a Vocalion organ costing under 3000. It is praised for tone, durability and cost, with agents H Kleber & Bro. at 506 Wood St. and a sales display at S Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
U. P
U.P
William E. Gladstone
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood St
P C Schoeneck Exhibits at Exposition
A display in the southwest end of the main building invites visitors to call for the full stock. The exhibit offers a small sample of wares available at the warerooms located at 711 Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
P. C. Schoeneck
Descriptions of Patent Remedies and Local Listings
The page advertises Marvin's Pure Rye and Queen's Jubilee bread as life extension aids, notes a Water Cure system, and promotes a North Avenue residence for sale at a reduced price. It lists text books for local colleges and schools and features Axcostura Bitters endorsed for purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick
North Avenue
Allegheny
Hernon & Sona
Fourth Ave
Local court notes list several theft and misdoings
In Alderman McManters’ area Constable Heiner is reported to have failed to stop grain growth at his feet. John Bayne’s wife of 249 Second Avenue faces liquor sales charges in Emma Ford. Mrs P P is charged by K T Mead with larceny by bail. A boarding house lease dispute involves 2907 Peon Avenue and Allegheny City. E G Emmett and Samuel are charged with larceny of wearing apparel, with W D Gutman as prosecutor. Boarders at Mrs Zimmerman’s place are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiner
McManters
John Bayne
Second Avenue
Emma 5Ford
Laredo
P. P
K. T. Mead
Peon Avenue
Allegheny City
Zimmerman
Court House
E. G. Emmett
Samuel
W. D. Gutman
Duquesne Kennel Club Seeks Charter Today
The Duquesne Kennel Club of Pittsburgh plans to seek a charter from Court of Common Pleas No 1 today. Officers listed include President H I Boggs Vice President James H Denny Treasurer John M Chaplin and Secretary Keara E Littell. Capital stock is described as life stock. Boggs says the club aims to promote dog breeding and related sports and to further high toned recreation and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Kennel Club of
Pittsburg
Court of Common Pleas No. 1
8. I. Boggs
James H. Denny
John M. Chaplin
Keara E. Littell
Boggs
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Bander
Big Bluff
Tarestem
Horn
Pluesbargers
Wilde
5. N. Underhill
Montana
Duquesne
Washington
A. E. Clark
Eureka
Saegertown
Denniston
BH. H. Bengough
Milwaukee
Francis Murphy
Joseph R. Hunter
Indianapolis
Moody
Mollinger
Troy Hill
L. A. Smith
Colonel Bayne
William L. Dayton
Trenton
N. J
Mow House
Alex. Bushnell Hart
Comtesten, Ask, Neseerren Ae Mononga
John Caldwell
Seventh Avenue
Mrs. C. C
Gertrude Wales
Anderson
Ds. B. M. Hanna Eye
Coen Sasessent
Fice
Vis Pea Street
Perenne
Gripmen
Westinghouse
Europe
Power House
Moore’s Coke Works
William P. Shinn
Hotel Duquenne
Clark’s Solar Iron Works
Electricity For
Westinghouse Co
Tion
Coax Maclureson, No
Order of Scottish Clans
Merronts
Allegheny Councils
William Thaw
Simon Lall
Avenne
Malontown
Penseszlvania Oficers
William
Jobs McHeele
Charles Weed
Prof
S. Hamilton
Hamilton
Estey and Story & Clark
Milton
Saxtrapniv
Mud Tee
Jily Bend M. D
Green Spring, O
H. Watts & Co
Tollege School
Ventero Univ
Bowman Institute
Iss McCracken
Shadyside Academy
Hiem Bomoot
Hb, Warts & Co., Woodst
Grounds United
M.C. Willan
The
Duquesne Kennel Club
Maes
Horne &O'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Booth & Fox
Batin
Ares
JOS. Horne & CO
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