Trailed by Hounds The Italian Escape From West Virginia Slavery
Charles Stein and a group of Italians were forced into labor by armed guards and a bloodhound while near the Norfolk and Western line in West Virginia. They escaped after days of pursuit, making a perilous trek toward the Kentucky line with several companions believed dead or scattered. Stein returned to Pittsburgh with validated pay, while others’ fates remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stein
Keystone Employment Agency
Nud
Stein
Keystone Agency
West Virginia
Whey
Thompson Bros
Norfolk and Western
Locen
Kentucky Line
Heven
Dingisstown
Fallans
II Tregirstown
Steve
Torun
Te Dec
To Let Boom Columns Read by Coed Room Members
A fragment notes that coed room residents consistently read the To Let Boom Columns of THE DISPATCH, suggesting a habit of consulting rental or classified items among residents.
Hypnotic Jealous Husband Beats Intruder After Letter Trick
William J. Jacobs of 2423 Carson Street used hypnosis to confront Oscar Ohmler, invited lover to a neighbor’s house, and injured him after drafting a decoy letter. Ohmler was jailed as Jacobs proceeded with divorce plans after the suspect’s arrest.
Mayor Gourley Hears Consultations Over Disorderly Houses
Lawyers Ik, John and Robb informed the Mayor in a long afternoon meeting about possible court actions to enforce the suppression of disorderly houses. Rev E I Donehoo and allies reportedly raise funds to impeach the Mayor and Police Chief, who deny any such plan. Chief Brown declined to discuss the dispute, saying he has no fear of court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
John & Robb
Brown
E IK. Donehoo
Department of Public Safety
Grown
Clarke Appeals Forbes Street Property Classification
Commissioner Beale heard Charles J. Clarke appeal over Forbes street property in the Fourteenth ward. Clarke seeks rural classification and a valuation of $22,000 per acre, with witness Magee endorsing Clarke’s valuation as fair. Magee argued use should govern classification, noting a corn field on Smithfield street could be rural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale
Charles J. Clarke
Forbes Street
Fourteenth Ward
Clarke
Co. L. Magee
Magee
Smithfield Street
Musical services to open at Calvary Episcopal Church
A series of musical services will begin tomorrow afternoon at Calvary Episcopal Church on Penn Avenue under Rev. Dr. George Hodges. An orchestra and church choir will perform with local talent, continuing likely every Sunday afternoon through winter, maintaining the church’s high musical standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Episcopal Church
Penn Avenue
George Hodges
Bens
Neglect Cost Him Dearly In Jail Time
Richard Tractions received a watch from a lady friend and was told to leave it at the jeweler's. He failed to comply and is now confined in jail for failing to furnish $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tractions
Als Jeweler’s
Tur Allegheny City Home inmates shock local readers
A jumble of brief items reports 250 inmates at Tur Allegheny City Home, accidents on local roads, a bank collapse injuring an Italian worker, a theatre show by the Lillian Russell Opera Company, an assault case, and a lodge effort in Oakland Wilkinsburg and East End. The notice page includes sales ads and local business promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Joan Runes
Linden Steel Works
Mars
Buincet McGorr
Sasp
McKeesport
Sweet
West End
Pittsburg
Wil Bo
Lillian Russell Opera Company
Duquesne Theater
Micuatt James
Sullivan
Penn Avenue
Twenty-third Street
James
Oakland
Wilkinsburg
East End
Daughters of Chekat
Frankstown Avenue
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
First Presbyterian Church
Sixth Avenue
Wool Street
D. Moffatt
J.C. Whitte
Protest Against Four Year Department Head Terms
The Reform Association of Allegheny campaigns against an ordinance to extend term lengths for city department heads. A Northside petition urges voters to oppose abridging the people's choice in city governance as councils shift to a new charter. Petition hearings set for December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Association of Allegheny
Northside
Speculation on Mayoral Candidates Divides Local Politicians
Local politicians from both parties discuss possible mayoral contenders. Republican leaders fail to unite behind a single opponent to ex Sheriff McCandless, who appears poised to secure the nomination. McKenna supporters back an alderman on the first ballot, while Thomas R Kerr confirms his candidacy. Judge Gripp notes the need for a candidate who can carry the four East End wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Friends of Police
McKenna
Thomas R. Kerr
Gripp
East End
Republican reform meeting nominates candidates in Fifth ward
Will fight it or not, officials fled a certificate of nominations with the County Commissioners. The meeting names appear as Republican nominees unless protested and include William K. Gillespie for Select Council, B. F. Jennings, Charles V. Lewis, Thomas McHenry, J. B. Dewhurst for Common Council, and John E Shaw, John M. Conroy for school directors. Election officers were also nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Stevenson
R. B Lea
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
Republican City Committee
Select Council
William K. Gillespie
Common Council
B. F. Jennings
Charles V. Lewis
Thomas McHenry
J. B. Dewhurst
John E Shaw
John M. Conroy
Miller to resign next week as Internal Revenue chief
George W. Miller will assume duties of the new Collector of Internal Revenue early next week. He will resign as Chief of the Bureau of Water Assessments on Monday and then, after filing a $100000 bond at Washington, relieve Acting Collector Mitchell. His city post will not be filled for a year and his $2500 salary will go back to the city treasury. The Bureau of Water Assessments post may stay open until federal office policy is decided by the incoming administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Collector of Internal Revenue
Miller
Bureau of Water Assessments
Washington
Mitchell
Attorney General Hensel in City For Private Legal Business
Attorney General W. A. Hensel was in the city yesterday for private legal matters. He refused to discuss politics until after January 1 and dismissed reports of Grover Wil turning away from his party. He would not comment on Cleveland's independent police plans or Chairman Harrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hensel
Cleveland
Philadelphia Ledger
Grover
Controller Morrow Announces Retirement from Public Life
Controller Morrow reaffirms his refusal to accept another nomination and states he will retire from public life. He claims he was removed from office without his knowledge and insists he will not seek reelection. Brislin is the Republican candidate for Constable in the Second ward, filling the unexpired term of Albert A. Helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
James B. Brislin
Albert A. Helper
F. J. Kress Fails in Lumber Business After Fire Loss
F. J. Kress, Allegheny lumberman with yards on Lacock and Darragh streets, has failed. Executions totaling over 46000 were issued against him by Charles E. Cornelius and J. S. McCutcheon for 33633 and 12449 respectively. He says his assets exceed liabilities and expects to pay all debts. His possessions, including his house, will be sold to satisfy creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kreas
Allegheny
Lacock
Darragh
Mr. Kress
Charles E. Cornelius
Pittsburg
J. S. McCutcheon
First National Bank
Carnegie Bros and Co Sued Over Crop Damages
Adam Robb of Larimer sues Carnegie Bros & Co for 10000 damages alleging coke ovens on adjoining land harmed Robb’s cultivated farm with orchards. The second trial follows a 4000 verdict two years ago, appealed to the Supreme Court where the prior ruling was reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grepyssune
Dec. C
Adam Robb
Larimer
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Robb
Carnegie
Supreme Court
Attempted arson leads to arrest in Duquesne Heights
W and Davis of Hallock street Duquesne Heights was arrested by Officer Bannon after confessing someone was trying to burn his house. Davis then attempted to set the house on fire and was jailed at the Thirty sixth ward station. A hearing is set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & Davis
Hallock Street
Duquesne Heights
Bannon
Thirty-sixth Ward
Davis
Man jailed for neglecting aged father and wife
A case before Alder man Burns shows Frank Tobinsky jailed 20 days for turning his 80 year old father onto the street. Tobinsky refused to support both father and wife saying he could not. The article mixes unrelated ads about musical instruments and shoes with no clear date or place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Frank Tobinsky
Tobinsky
Giant iron and steel combine eyed in Ohio amid Carnegie concerns
A New York syndicate is pushing to buy all the rolling mills and blast furnaces in parts of Ohio for 7 million dollars under one management. John A. Logan Campbell leads the negotiations, with targets including Brown Bonnell, Andrews, Briar Hill, Mahoning Valley, Ohio Iron and Steel, Andrews and Hitchcock, and Youngstown Iron and Steel works in Youngstown Girard and Warren. Carnegie Company fears domination of the nation’s steel trade. A test at Acme Glass Works shows petroleum fueled furnaces delivering high heat using an aerated oil system with oil from the McDonald field, replacing coal and gas in part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
New York
Ohio
John A. Logan Campbell
Brown- Bonnell Iron Company
Andrews Iron Company
Briar Hill Iron and Coal Company
Mahoning Valley Iron
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Europe
Carnegie Company
Pennsylvania
Steubenville Aays
Acme Glass Works
Ohio Valley
Hall Steel Pump Company
Pittsburg
Acme
McDonald Field
Who Is Conover Claims By Fifth Avenue Dealers
A Pittsburgh inquiry recounts a customer’s positive appraisal of Conover pianos. The letter praises tone purity and sweetness, balance of power and finesse, responsive action, long-lasting tone, and sturdy frame resisting gas flames. It notes the tester bought after a side-by-side trial and reinforces satisfaction after four years of use. The letter is dated Allegheny October 6, 1402 and addresses Messrs HoKeiber & Bro., Conover piano agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conover
Pittsburg
Allerheny
Davin McAllist
Allegheny
Messia
Ho Kieber & Bro
Conover Pianos
Union Gospel Temperance Association Formed in Lafayette Hall
Last night's Murphy Keeley temperance meetings concluded with the formation of a permanent Union Gospel Temperance Association. Representatives from Good Templars Sons of Temperance WCTU WC TA Murphyites Keeleyites and Prohibitionists joined to carry on gospel temperance work. John W. Moreland was elected president with J M Kelly as treasurer and a broad executive board. The first gospel temperance meeting will be Sunday at 3 PM at the Keeley League rooms 5811 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Murphy-Keeley
Lafayette Hall
Union Gospel Temperance Association
Good Templars
Sons of Temperance
W. CT. U
Murphyites
Keeleyites
J. M. Kelly
National Keeley League
Kelly
Keeley
Is Union Per Temperance Association
John W. Moreland
John P. Goettman
The
Keeley League
Joseph R. Hunter
A. M. Brown
J. K. Barbour
Samuel Fulton
Ellen M. Watson
J. M. Foster
Stevenson
Haller
Mra Day
J. H. Yates
N. Gilson
William Hope
Mr. Cutler
Thomas Jones
J. D. Lloyd
Dr. Older
ST. Montgomery
George Shop
David Hall
T. Mulholland
T. M. McFadden
J. A. Brown
John Kelly
People Moving In And Out In Pittsburgh Transients
A long list of visitors and residents in Pittsburgh hotels and venues. Names include Levering Jones, W H Mullins, C L Magee, H C Dimock, Joad, William Smith, Donnelly, George W Crouse, E B Carney, P Henson, Stauffer, Bernal Bagshawl, Clement Hackney, R Sherrard Jr, General A W Jones, Samuel Woodside, G T Braden, J Culli nan, John M Irwin, A C Healey, S C Hartley, Milton Townsend. Several noted as professionals, lodge members, or travelers to New York or Baltimore for events and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Magee
H. C. Dimock
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul Joad
William Smith
Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Charles Donnelly
New York
William Chatland
Brownsville
Twhco
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
George W. Crouse
Akron
E. B. Carney
Wheeling
Monongahela House
Dr. P. & Henson
The
Baptist Church
Joseph BR. Stauffer
Scottdale
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Bernal Bagshawl
Leeds
Clement Hackney
Duquesne
R. Sherrard, Jr
Steubenville
Geieral A. W. Jones
Youngstown
Samuel Woodside
Erie Road
Baltimore
G. T. Braden
Oil City
J. & Cullinan
Washington
Newell's Hotel
John M. Irwin
Freeport
A. C. Healey
Knoxville
Central Hotel
C Hartley
Meyersdale
Milton Townsend
Lew Brighton
Kaufmanns Candy Dept Opens with Wide NY Sweets Display
The Kaufmanns candy department announces a new display of top quality chocolates bon bons marshmallows creams and candied nuts in fancy boxes and baskets. Visitors are invited to inspect the novelties and enjoy the scene throughout the day while availing deals on evaporated fruits and other grocer items at Mitten Dry Goods 193 Federal Street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Street
Allegheny
First Cooley case trials reveal Ramsey’s alleged role
The jury convicts in the Ramsey led robbery case as Frinkey testifies of five masked robbers. Ramsey allegedly restrained Frank Cooley and his son, tying them, while others planned to sleep in a barn. Defense cites acquittal on related charges. trial adjourned for further address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royrows
Ramey
David
Martin
Ramsey
Prinkey
Ramaey
Commonwealth
Kennedy
Ewing
Minor
Milly Lehman
Fire records and incidents toll across regions
Fire reports list incidents in Massillon and Primrose. Azariah Sherb’s greenhouse origin is cited as incendiary. Lytle Coal Company's colliery near Primrose saw ten drownings in April and now burns. In Cincinnati, Nos. 4 and 6 Public Landing housing Sagendorf Iron Roofing and Corru pting Co suffered a large loss. estimated damage 73 000 to 100 000 dollars, with about two thirds insured. Major H. P. Liesd owned the building and oversaw about 10 worth of furniture and bric a brac stored there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Azariah Sherb
Primrose
Lytle Coal Company
Cincinnati
Public Landing
Sagendorf Iron
H. P. Liesd
Brownup Fractions Held for Larceny and Related Writs
Brownup Fractions jailed yesterday on larceny charges after allegedly taking a watch promised for repair at a jeweler’s for a young lady. Pav Zock also jailed by Alderman Gripp in default of 500 dollars bail on a burglary charge tied to his uncle Frank Zuck of Sawmill alley Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownup Fractions
At & Jeweler's
Pav. Zock
Alderman Gripp
Frank Zuck
Sawmill Alley
Allegheny
Jewelers Offer Custom Diamond Jewelry and Low Prices
Quality and beauty of goods offered by Henry Terheyden at 550 Smithfield Street. Custom diamond studs rings pendants and earrings made to order by skilled workmen. Also advertised are Royal Worcester Royal Bonn and Doutton items with a sale offering 2 percent off. Store hours extend to late evening at 190 to 10 Federal Street Allegheny with shoe department moved to the first floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reizenstein
Royal Worcester
Royal Bonn
Doniton
O'Ermek
Feneral &T
Alleghany
Diamond Street
Kacrwansae
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield Strest
Trrexyden
Smithfeld Street
Doutton
Federal Street
Allegheny
Our Great S12 50 Sale Ends Tonight at 10
Last chance to buy at 12 50 sale on outfits and coats with prices like 12 60 and 128 for overcoats. Clothiers at Grant and Dismond Streets urge shoppers to hurry before 10 o'clock tonight. Shoes priced regular 1 50 to 1 60 with warranties. department moved to Dinwone Street annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overconta
Ulsgors
Alstera
Grant
Dismond
Steinway Pianos Endorsed as Best in America
H. Kleber & Bros at 508 Wood street advertise Steinway and Conover pianos as the top American brands with half a dozen sold daily for Christmas presents. Warranteed perfect or money refunded and easy terms offered. A. B. Weer announces joining George W. B. & Co. at corner Sixth avenue and Smithfield street with an elegant jewelry and art line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Conover
America
H. Kleber & Iro
Wood Street
H. Kleber & Bros
A. B. Weer
George W. B. & Co
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pore Food Products Offers Fixed Nut Prices
Miller Bros at 18 Federal street Allegheny advertise fixed nut prices and reasonable groceries with delivery everywhere. Send for price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
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West Virginia Mountains
Loere
Lecy
Poe
Wangen & Bailey
Bolidtee Stern
Wangen
Salley
Jogieetown
Pitteberg
Tedman
Robert Clark
Arthur Colville
Redskins
Ledman
Ginko & Cas
Colville
Flobert
Tier
Second Ward
Mra Kemp
Principienly
Clark
Mr. Clark
St Adalbers’s Church
Fourteenth Col Manor Streets
Wether Miskiewicz
Father Wall
Facner Miskiewicz
Pittebuag
Etling Pers
Smithfele Street
William J. Jacobs
Carson Street
Oscar Ohmler
Ohmler
Jacobs
Obmier
Ohmier
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Weastinghouse
Ohler
Mayor Gourley
L. Magee
Calvary Church
Apt
Max ‘S
Katrénasss
Gerts
Oingsbacher Bros
Snrarei & Liors
Allegheny Reformers
Uncle Sam
Mum
Hensel Doean
the Sunday Dispatch
East Liberty
Allegheny Branch
Brislin
Constable
F. J. Kress
Carnegie Bros & CO
Westmoreland Farme R
Atrx. Rosa
Mrsio Hovsx
Federal
Allehheny
Soweraine Remwankante
Havuruanss
Mahoning Valley
Fifth Avenue
A. Levering Jones
On Title and Treat Company
W. H. Mullins
Salem
Anderson
Jones
Senator Quay
Reform Association
Quaker City
Pittsburgers
Dec
Kaufmanns' Candy Dept
Goodyear
Vorma Rand
Stres
Kavruanxs
Susarver & Lior
Kacyéuaynxs
Derakr Mert
J. B. Davia & Co
Fid Avenue
H.aten & UG
Tor Fifeh Avenue
Aes
Parmer Frinkey
Baid
Biber & Easton
Astrachan
Mareert SD
Kavur Maxne
Prion
Rego Tice
Kingabacter Bros
Smithfield
Hidls
Wall Paper
Dinwone Street
Kavruanns
Cail
Snearen & Shorp, Jewelers
Sorin
Elgin
Waltham Meairesseot
Ingsbacher Bros
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
NEW Advertis
Prrisscne
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Jos.horne&co
Edward Groetzinger
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