Murder at Dunbar linked to liquor in Butler County
Marion Crowel of Connellsville shot Joseph Porter in Dunbar three miles south of here. Crowel, a machinist, says liquor drove his crime, and he surrendered after returning to Connellsville, awaiting transportation to jail. Porter’s family is from Elersics West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegham
Dispatch
Coxselesville
Marion Crowel
Dunbar
Here
Joseph Porter
Baltimore
Ohio
Porter
Crowe
Connellsville
Crowel
Drickyard
Elersics
W. Va
Lee Pleads Guilty in Allegheny Murder Trial
Opening of the trial for a young Alleghenian charged with murder reveals the defendant pled guilty by advice of counsel. He recounts a ballroom quarrel that spilled into the street where a fight with a man named Hovis led to a fencing duel after a bludgeon was produced. McCall died days later. Lee, aged 2, showed little emotion while detailing the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Lee
Allegheny
Butler County
McCandless
MacPherrin
Commonwealth
Acessea
Harry Fair
Lee
Renfrew
Evans City
Hovis
McCall
Moray Tenang
Bor
Yuu Ooo
Labor troubles at Findlay amid strikes at Bellaire Goblet Works
A telegram reports Bellaire Goblet Works carrying and gathering staff leaving the plant after 10 o clock amid labor tensions. The dispute centers on a promised satisfactory output and involves James Campbell of Pittsburg, president of the Buckeye Window factory’s organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Kautfthree
Cals
Estes
Jame Campbell
Pittsburg
Buckeye
Johnstown Relief Fund Report From Secretary Kremer
Secretary Kremer of the State Flood Commission returned after a week absent and announced no further relief distribution will occur unless errors are found. Clerks prepare to publish a statement detailing the relief fund and its distribution. Five boys were charged with petty robberies in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremer
Johnstown Relief Fund
Thiat
JousaTows
State Fiood Commission
Poop Pads at Greenville Robberies Increase in December
A report from Queerville dated December 8 notes highway robberies continue in Greenville. An aged 73-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night near Dene, and a local wealthy coal operator was accosted on Main Street around 8 pm. Six tramp suspects were arrested tonight on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Johnson
Younrstown
Adeen
Main Street
Delegation Heads to Washington to Settle Fight
A delegation of prominent citizens led by W. Sales travels to Washington to meet the President and Wanamaker about the matter. Ajonro Lowkeep and David Cane participated in the race as the capital aims for January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKexeport
W. ©. Sales
Sen
Wanamaker
Ajonro Lowkeep
David Cane
Samuary
Franciscan Attendant Visits Johns Towne
Special telegram from Johns Towne reports Brother Philip of the Franciscan Order arriving to see the late Bishop Toice, in town today. He accompanied the late church leader’s entourage and joined local religious circles briefing on the bishop’s local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toigg
Johns Tows
Brother Philip
Lnte
Toice
Beaver Fantas Show At Opera House Leaves Crowd Impressed
The Lotta Delmain Burbegee Company performed at the Opera House over the weekend drawing a strong crowd. Review notes showy scenes and lively musical numbers but some lines appear garbled in the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teey
Lock
Dimater
Beavver Fantas
Lotta Delmain Burbegee
Opera House
Araseme
Bard
Warrant for Byrne Arrest Reported in Dispatch
A dispatch from Bootendale dated December 9 reports warrants issued before Justice E Keener for John R Byrne amid claims of missing authorities. In EasTox December 9 a woman identified as Margaret Dil Mand, with William H Bartholomew, was sentenced to hang for the September murder of her husband at Blersville, with Mrs Dahard crying as the sentence carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Bootedale
John R Byrne
E Keener
Eisten
EasTox
Margaret Dil- Mand
William H. Bartholomew
Blersville
Dahard
Darragh
Jonn
John Fe
Tain
James
George Norris
Webster Avenue
Hilgert
McKeesport
Cathrine Martinxs Hicker
John Hilgert
St Mary’s Church
WenwxspAr
Molu
Marisa Mellwain
Cleveland
McGough
Pr. U
Hewes
McGoven
A. P. McGough
Coltart Square
Oakland
Moclar
Chartiera P&le RB
James McClatchey
McPherson
William McPherson
Sycamore
Aus
English Intention for George William Taylor Miner
Papers from England concern George William Taylor a coal miner from Ashton under Lyne who came to this country in 1876 and was last in Saesill in 1881 with brief notes on his whereabouts and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George William Taylor
Ashton Under Lyne
Taylor
Saesill
Globe Refinery Deal Signals Shift in Oil Power
A Pittsburgh Globe report details Standard Oil's takeover of rival Globe Refining and the collapse of the other independent refineries. It notes about 1,000 barrels per day output at the independents, rebranding of Union Pipe Line cars, and stockpiles of crude oil awaiting further refining as Standard consolidates control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Detna
Globe
Standard Oil Company
Cooper Shop
Union Pipe Line Company
Butler
Washington County
Globe Refining Company
Standard Company
Uncle Sam
Jefersonville
Ind
Pittsberg
Bear Creek
Waverly
Lucy Blast Furnace
Reighard
Independent Oil Works
Washington
Railroad Men Convene On Car Exchange Dispute in City
A meeting of general superintendents and car accountants from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad and the New York Pennsylvania Ohio Railroad addressed car exchange on shared territory. The session, held on the Southside, produced a satisfactory arrangement and better service plans, lasting until five o'clock. Attendees included J. C. Morehead Henderson W. Moore E Holbrook and C H Teal. The Nipano delegation departed after the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br P
L. E
Napano
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
New York, Oo Ivania and Ohio Railroad
Lake Erie
J. C. Morehead
Ee Be Cc
Old Nurse Reunites With Former Charge at Central Station
Winnie Robinson, once accused of stealing others property, was released from custody after Mrs. John A. Welmer, her former nurse and victim, intervened. The meeting at Central station was emotional, recalling past days in the South. The goods were returned and a claim of mental imbalance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Robinson
John A. Welmer
Winnie
Weimer
Ineffectual Ailment Relief Promises Debunked
The passage mocks ineffective remedies for various illnesses including bilious conditions fever rheumatic nervous kidney and bladder troubles noting such treatments fail to help. No specific events or figures are named.
Citywide clearance sale for clothing at Grant and Diamond
This morning at 8 o clock begins a large sale offering good honest clothing at very low prices. Goods are to be sold without reserve, including children's apparel. Visit at Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House to see items and prices.
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P. c
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Holiday Piano Bargains At Hoffmann & Co Store
The music store of J. M. Hoffmann & Co. at 537 Smithfield Street advertises an excellent 7 percent octave upright piano with enhanced tone and carved case for 200 dollars and five plush stools. A patlorn with 9 stops and fine case is offered for 60 dollars. Also showcasing Sohmer Colby and Hallet & Son pianos as part of a fine assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer Ao
Colby and
Hallet & Ion
Jewelry and furniture offers and funeral notices
Classified items include jewelry designs by Hanpy & Hayes, home goods, lace curtains, rockers, photographs, and various sales. Numerous funeral notices cite Darragh, Hilgert, McGough, McClatchey, and McPherson with dates, times, and residence details across Pittsburgh area.
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S Young Alleghesian
Dirpator
Findlay
Ginsswerkere
KO Parther
M'Keesport
Geo
WM. Taylor
the Globe
Railroad Men's Conference
Ayer
Sater Ecain
Dr. J. G Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Blooker
Hanpy & Hayes
Jewel Silversmiths
Art Deslers
Smithfield St
New Building
Horres Buos. & Co
Lot Wood Street
Jos. Eienpacm & Co
Sveatie
Tissa Heous & Hacker
Harrison's Toy Store
Feder St
Wood Street
Priestley
Hucvus & Hacks
Brieg
Aufrecht
Galler
Market St
Krp
James HL Arken & Co
Fifth Ave
Paaxcis M-Cawley
Sears
Meredith
N. x
Crist
Lewis Crist
Frankstown Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Denver
Onan Richards
Wellcsbeth Richards
Tassor Street
Sixteenth Ward
Brosileon
Crester Howard
Hugh
Emma Robinson
Field
Thomas
Eee
Idlewood Station
Cincinnati and St. Louis
Union Station
Uebing
Exmma
William and Wilheieenia Debing
Eighth
St. Augustine's Church
Asser
Sets Insurance Co
North
America
Lozmes
William L Jones
Srenna
Tend Western Insurance CO
Sol BF
Holt
Punjab
Omnes
Black Goods Department
Niver
Sven
Ladigs
Gas
Trent
Sogtant
Ty Chagos
Wohl
United States
Vassar
New France
Uncle Lawrence
Elsie Books
Boa Louisa Alcott
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Cloakes
Aia
A.C. Campbell & Sons
Penn Avenue
Penn Building
Seventh
Eighth Sts
H. H. Durbin & CO
Fifth Avenue
McClintock
Scott
Penn Ave
Horne
Fleishman & Co
Heines
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
State Line
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Liverpool
New York
Butops
Bates
Austin Baldwls & CO
J. J. McCorm
Smithanld St
Hite Stae
Queenstown
Acd
cTeatonia Desan
Gomannie
Fee
Brita Tannic
Adriatis
Adriatic
Bitar Dock
Toot
West Tenth St
Beret
Brosdwsy
windnEsten Enray
Chemistn
Pennsylvania
Ana
Great Britain and Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Danziger ’S
Sixth St
Ponn Ave
Santa Claus
Will
Gusky
Gusky’s
Switzerland
Aed
Castle Gate
Perrine
Market Street
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