Detective Trick Confined In Penitentiary Reveals Bedford Murder Tale
A sensational tale from Bedford centers on Al Crispin of near Cooperstown who allegedly confessed to killing young Washburn. A sly detective earned Crispin's trust by recounting his own imagined crimes, culminating in Crispin claiming he killed a man. The watch found, kept secret, supposedly proves the confession, and Crispin was seen with Washburn the day of the murder. Extradition papers loom when Crispin completes his current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankkuis
al Crispin
Cooperstown
Young Washburn
Crispin
Washburn
Two More Die From Buchtel College Fire Tragedy
Special telegram reports two more young women M illie Steigmeyer of Attica Ohio and May Steves of Clifton New York died from burns sustained at the Buchtel College birthday party fire. The deaths bring the toll to at least four as survivors struggle with injuries and shock. A brief chapel service was held, and Steves was buried in Attica after arrangements. The college term ends next week but classes are canceled and many students depart to avoid lingering horror.
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Akon
Lillie Steigmeyer
Attica
May Steves
Clifton N, V
Buchtel College
Miss Steves
Missmerer
Bey Sense
Johson
Barrow Escapes Bear On Deer Hunt
A Canton hunter, Thomas Leahey, returned to Williamsport with a 20 pound black bear after a close encounter at Youngwoman's creek headwaters. He fired from a kneeling position as the bear charged, the shot pierced the neck and killed the animal, though his first shot had broken the bear’s jaw and the second missed. He dressed and carried the bear home despite injuries to the animal’s jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Thomas Leahey
Canton
Youngwoman's Creek
Leahey
Ron
Mr. Leahey
Johnstown Heroine Rewarded for Flood Kindness
Miss Josie Green of Johnstown received a Christmas gift of 5000 from Sterling Illinois, honoring her bravery during the flood. She aided her uncle in an art gallery, endured wreckage, stayed with friends, and later traveled to Milwood and Illinois before returning home. She is 22, praised for devotion and courage during the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayecial
THE
Dispatch
Johnstown
Josie Green
Sterling
Tll
Jane
Layton
House of & D. Cansa
Denris
Long Hollow
William Donnelly
Milwood
Illinois
Josie
Gene
Ballot box missing mars West ward election
The ballot box for West ward votes in the recent election is missing. Investigations show the box was not returned by the Election Board. Chairman Fletcher of the Democratic County Committee is seeking its whereabouts as the ward leans Republican by 45 votes and faces scrutiny in the congressional race between Greevy and Sinnott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reprom
Frazier
Justice of the Peace
Fletcher
Democratic County Committee
Greevy
Senll
Rochester Fire Totals Near Sixty Thousand Dollars
Rochester, PA December 14 The Saturday night blaze caused losses approaching sixty thousand dollars with Miller Lone planing mill at twenty thousand Kiercher Bros flour mill twenty three thousand Ft Wayne Railroad freight station one thousand Minl s brick works four thousand Powers livery stable twenty five hundred and nearby structures including Doncaster Siam and Rochester Carriage Works damaged. insurance coverage on other buildings unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochestern
Iri
William Miller
Lone
Kiercher Bros
Ft. Wayne
Minl
Powers
Doncaster Siam
Rochester Carriage Works
Mil
Kacrober Bees
Escaped From The Fire A Wilkesbarre Lady Near Harm
Wilkesbarre reports a house fire tonight at Mrs Michael McDermott's home. The dwelling was destroyed with an estimated loss of 1000 dollars and no insurance. Investigators face difficulty tracing the cause as the scene yields few clues about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torome
Wilkesbarre
Mra
Michael McDermott
Tre
Edge
Wreck Destroys Exegines and 35 Cars in Ridgeway Collision
SPECIAL TELEGRAM REPORT from Wincox on December 4 describes one of the worst Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad wrecks at Ridgeway Elk County. A train collision demolished Exegines and 35 cars, with extensive damage and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distator
Wincox
Buffalo, Rochester and
Pitsburg
Ridgeway
Elk County
Freight trains derail on straight track causing $44000 loss
Two locomotives and 35 cars wrecked in a high speed collision on a straight track. All crew escaped injury as they leaped free. Estimated damage around $44,000. Trains reportedly moving about 40 miles per hour before impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tober
An Original Swindler Impersonates a Commercial Traveler
A man arriving in Lima as W. W. Clark from New York claimed to represent the Jenness Miller Garment Company and won orders from Indies underwear dealers. Merchants wired for show cases paid in advance, but the Miller Company denied any connection and said a detective is tracing the fraud, with reports of similar schemes as far west as Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
W. W. Clark
New York
Jenness Miller Garment Company
Clark
Miller Company
Denver
Effect of Soap on a Crow in Pocono Township
Penny the tame crow at Farmer James A Leason's in Pocono township started growing white feathers after being soaked in soap. Mrs Leason freed the bird, Nelson rinsed its plumage, and the lye loosened feather roots causing many to shed. The crow ended with a mix of black and white feathers for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penny
James A. Leason
Pocono Township
Nelson
Rich silver discovery near Saratoga in Wyoming
A new silver strike is reported at State Senator Chitterton’s mine near Saratoga Wyoming. At 350 feet a six foot vein of silver ore yields under $600 per ton. The mine sits across the Platte from Brush Creek where cold finds were made, supporting the idea that Southern county mountains are mineral rich as the range extends into Alo. A five year old boy, James Hoover, wandered into Totten & Bender’s drug store on Forty eighth and Butler and was found to be lost since Saturday morning. His father reclaimed him later that day. An Everett piano showroom opens at 1124 Frankstown Avenue East Liberty to serve wealthy East End buyers with rosewood, mahogany, and walnut cases. Orders for sheet music and small instruments, plus tuning and repairs, are available at 124 Frankstown Avenue East Liberty. mail to Alex Ross, 137 Federal Street, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correxse
Wyoming
Chitterton
Saratoga
Platte River
Brush Creek
Southern County
Alo Oo
James Hoover
Totten & Bender
Forty Eighth
Butler Streets
Fiftieth Street
Iosburg
Sare
Everett
East End
Ross
Frankatown Avenue
East Liberty
Allegheny
Frankstown Avenue
Alex
Federal Street
Stanwix Street
Thirty-second Ward
Douglass
Elizabeth Blackstock
Alexander Douglass
Robert M. Brockruner
Thorn and
Walnut Streets
Sewickley
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Allegheny Staton
Drennan
Many DrEwNan
Lacock Street
Allegheny City
Flowers
Jacob Flowers
Curry Station
Erney & Book
Carson Street
Southside
Grogan
Glenfield
Michael Grogan
John B. McAuley
Sandusky Street
St. Peter's
Hrwry Haver
Spr
Bellegennon
Harvey
Warren
Annie Patterson
Rufus
Elizabeth Kehr Harvey
Mineraville
Alfred Aseln
Elisabeth Kehr Harvey
Howard
Grorce Howann
Isto
Morningside Place
Moxapay
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Ekochenderfer
Kissimma
Fila
Joan Kochenderfer
John Kochenderfer
Willkinsburg
Kire
Kats
Martin Kirk
Forbes Street
St. Agnes’ Church
A. M
Ekirker
William Kitrker
Mornay
Irwin
Painters Row
West End
City
Turspar
Oclelland
Cornelius B
Elizabeth
John G. McClelland
Sidney Street
Truran
Epna May
William and
M Turan
Steep Street
Wampler
Mary Griggs Wampler
Joseph Wampler
Texspay
W. P. Wampler
Eighth Avenue
Walnut Street
McKeesport
Wheeler
Maurice Ober
J. Grant
Zoe Wheeler
Irwin Avenue
Aionpay
Woodson
James Woonsor
Arthur Street
Through the Wilds of Africa by Stanley Narrative
A sensational promotional page blends Stanley’s story with Feather's compilation from official reports. Advertisements push Paris robes, silk goods, sealskin coats, and various imports at deep discounts alongside drug claims and cabinet offers, all on a busy city storefronts page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Stanley
A. G. Feather
FrersumMan & Co
Market Street
Free booklets and local notices in department store ads
The page advertises free children booklets from Campnent & Dick at Fifth Avenue and typical local promotions, plus cafe dining claims. It then lists multiple obituaries with dates and funeral details for Coleman Douglass Drennan Flowers Grogan Haler Harvey and others, including funeral arrangements and addresses in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campnent & Dick
Fifth Avenue
Gentlemen's Wear and Accessories Offer in Japanese Silk Linings
A lavish display features Gents smoking jackets, quilts, and English cloths, plus gowns, pajamas, bath robes, night shirts, neckwear, gloves, handkerchiefs, canes, umbrellas, dress vests, and grooming items. Prices range from modest to premium, with a note that ladies will be offered a list for the ladies next. Shopping early is advised to avoid the afternoon rush.
Antique oak and mahogany furniture offered with education aid
A shop promotes furniture at $2 additions, highlighting antique oak and imitation mahogany pieces. An education angle features a Blacking Case described as a daily teacher of neatness and order, showcased at $125. A Christmas Catalogue of Suggestions, illustrated and classified, 60 pages, is mailed on request.
Fashionable Dress Goods Sale In Main Rooms
In the Main Room and adjoining sections a remarkable sale offers surpassing any previous offer. Handkerchiefs silk mufflers gloves furs ladies and gents furnishings gents smoking jackets neckwear suspenders leather bags card cases pocketbooks silk umbrellas and more priced from 1 to 17 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk, Clark & Figg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford
Holocaust
Barrow
Sem
Rochester
Mountains
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Stanley
Africa
Jos. Horve & Co
Paris
Campobel
Diax
Franklin Hart
Mwfsu
Hendricks & Co
Ste
Jos, Horne & Go
Rosenbaum & Co
E. Hemp & Go
Iron City Brewing Co
Scrofula
Hood
BYU
Hood Hoo
Lowell
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Cafe Augustin
Wood Street
St. Andrew's Church
Thomas Lattle
Panhandle Hotel
Clay Alley
Tuxsday
McMahon
Samaay, Celd
Mary McMahon
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Feu
J. B. Murdoch
Biosseehemred Se
Canary
Mohn i & A. Murdoch
Bmithfield ST
Wattles & Sheafer
Latimer's
Newmarkets
Bro Taber
Allegheny, PA
Fifth Ave
Dell
Albeta
Sprpecedis Use Co
North America
William L Jones
Jones Sf
Rth
United Lumber & Coal Co., Limited
Woll-A-P
Owl City
Pitabarg
Wear and Butler
Corry
James M. Lambing
Cobry
Fora Boy
Q. McClintock
Publishers
Fleishman & Co
Jewelry
Boges& Buhl
Deli
Atmcloy
Juvenile Books
Family Bible
Daisy
Dergarten
Diamond and Smithfield
P. S
Wruth
Sherries
W. H. Holmes & Son
Water Street
First Avenue
Santa Claus
Cusky’s
BIG Auditorium
Gusky
Alizada
Great Oriental Necromancer
Mlle
Loretta
Fourth and
Grand Presents
the Palace Bank
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