Courtroom Farce Delays Ingersoll Shepard Testimony
In a loaded trial scene Colonel Ingersoll challenges statements by Col Shepard while judges and lawyers argue over relevance. A recess shrinks the courtroom, with two witnesses then testifying about city advertising contracts and a memorandum tied to election spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Perker
Colonel Ingersoll
Grey
Colonel Shepard
Mail End Express
Gear
Police Department
Grar
Thee City
McClure
McClare
Oleo Dealers Held For Court In Swift Alderman Ruling
Alderman McMasters presided over oleomargarine cases with quick hearings. All defendants were held for court on bail. Names heard include Owen McCann W E Emmel E D Young C F Marshall P Mccormack Reuben Smith J J and George Snyder J J Doyle. Several defendants failed to appear, hearings postponed to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McMasters
J. M. Anderson
Owen McCann
Fourth Avenue
Market Street
W. E Emmel
Allegheny Market
E D. Young
C. F. Marshall
P. McCormack
Pittsburg Market
Reuben Smith
Mckeesport
J. J & George Snyder
Wilwerding
Philadelphia party returns home with hunting spoils
A Philadelphia group traveling in a special Pennsylvania Railroad car passed through Pittsburg on their way back from a ten days hunting trip in Southern Arkansas. The party included A I Linde Henry C Butcher Clarence I Lewis Alex Van Rensler Henry Hillson and William C Drear. Their baggage car carried various game and they were described as wonderfully successful on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Henry Hillson
William C. Drear
Two Men Arrested for Stealing Clothes from Dealer
Officers arrested David Moore and David Reese after a second hand dealer reported thefts of a coat vest and shoes. The suspects were found nearby at Shanhoetz's Cloths store on Penn avenue carrying stolen items and were taken to the Forty-second ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moore
David Reese
Tobin
L. Cohen
Fenn Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Cohen
Shanhoetz
Penn Avenue
Sixteen Street
Forty-second Ward
Colen
Assaults Plague East End Women At Night
A series of nighttime assaults on women in the East End prompts fear and calls for police protection. Residents report lack of patrols and lighting on Cypress Street and Winebiddle Avenue. T. J. Williams, a contractor, describes an assault on his wife near Winebiddle and Liberty avenues, highlighting urgent demand for police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
East End
Cypress Street
Winebiddle
Liberty Avenues
T. J. Williams
Williams
Center
Mia Williams
Penn Avenue
East End Street Gangs and Night Attacks Alarm City
A wave of muggings on an East End thoroughfare prompts residents and tax payers to demand more police protection and street lights. A 16 year old youth, Delbert Wentworth, narrowly escapes attempted assault near Cypress street after a blow to the head and a bandit drawing a stiletto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley Gang
Armed highwayman attack and mistaken identity in dark city streets
A man is attacked by a robber who draws a knife and tries to pull him down. His companion kicks the assailant, a cry of police is raised, but the thief escapes. The next night a man in women’s clothing is observed. description suggests an Italian with a slouch hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Osceola Street
Liberty
Center
Neville
Ellsworth
Eye
Liberty Avenue
la Street
Sandbagging Incident At Mercy Hospital
Michael Dorkins was found on Bates Street by friends after being struck and robbed in the early hours. He appeared intoxicated with a black eye and facial bruises, but doctors suspect only liquor overdose though a skull base fracture cannot be ruled out until sobering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Michael Dorkins
Bates Street
Hun
Dorkins
Bins Frioods
Terror on Wylie avenue prompts calls for protection
A wave of attempted robberies along Wylie avenue since Thanksgiving alarmed residents. intrusions targeted Lewis Shells grocery on Chauncey street, Mrs Howell on Janilla street, and Frank Ransom on Uphold street. Burglars fled when challenged. locals demand stronger police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Avenue
Lewis Shells
Chauncey Street
Mra Howell
Janilla Street
Frank Ransom
Uphold Street
Three Men Arrested After Water Street Incident
Officer Free seized three men on Water Street last night amid a suspected robbery attempt. The detainees named John Conner Valentine Hauser and George Fisher. Hauser carried 22 dollars and a bank book showing 110 dollars deposited, Conner had 2 dollars, Hauser 98 cents. Hauser said he lived in Allegheny, Conner was a sailor from South Boston, Fisher could not state his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Water Street
John Conner
Valentine Haus R
George Fisher
Conner
Hauser
Allegheny
South Boston
Fisher
Detachment Assigned to Aid Detectives on Downtown Beat
A 15 officer detachment was assigned to assist detectives in watching the downtown streets through the holidays. The aim is to guard against professional thieves and shoplifters.
Bridge plan near Braddock sparks regional interest
Congress proposes a Monongahela River bridge just west of Braddock to connect with the Pennsylvania Railroad and enable Carnegie Steel access to Homestead mills. The project hinges on delays to four planned Duquesne furnaces and may reshape relations between Pennsylvania Railroad interests and Carnegie Steel. Room and boardinghouse keepers seek tenants with a small ad in The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dalzell
Monongahela
Braddock
Tne
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Duquesne
No Complaint Made About Allegheny Saloonkeeper
Patrick Flaherty, saloonkeeper at 593 Preble Avenue, Allegheny, was arrested by Officer Stark yesterday. He was sent to the lockup but released this morning as no charge was entered. Local officials anticipated a forthcoming action against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flaherty
Preble Avenue
Allegheny
Stark
Sho Ring
Flaherty
Ninth Ward
Morrow declares no renomination for mayor or controller
Controller Morrow angrily rejects any bid for re election even if Republican party nominates him unanimously. Ford and other officials pressure him while the party weighs candidates for mayor and controller as divisions within the coalition seek strong rivals and cross ticket plans.
Legislators Endorse Lafferty for Speaker in Harrisburg Visit
Hon M I Lemon joined the Soldiers' Orphan School Commission meeting in Harrisburg with others from the county preparing for pre primary caucus. The group says they will back Lafferty for Speaker while expecting Thompson's likely reelection. Ward R Bliss of Chester County sent letters urging support and is described as a three term legislator and Quay ally with Jesse Baker of ballot law fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I Lemon
Harrisburg
Soldiers’ Orphan School Commission
Lafferty
Thompson
Ward R. Bliss
Chester County
Bliss
Jesse Baker
Ballot Law
Quay
Local Citizens Endorse Slates For City Officials
Voters hear endorsements of to be candidates Daniel Gallagher and others for school directors R A Campbell Samuel McMasters Charles Moore J A Steen and Daniel Richards F Robert Luis for constable James Simonton for assessor Magistrate McKenna is endorsed for Mayor in the local slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gested Daniel Gallagher
R A. Campbell
Samuel McMasters
Charles Moore
J. A. Steen
Daniel Richards
F Robert Luis
Constable
James Simonton
McKenna
Indorsed
Miller to Assume Revenue Office Monday with Limited Changes
Collector Miller will take charge Monday overseeing the Internal Revenue Office with few changes. Treasury agent Spaulding arrives from Washington to supervise the transfer and Mitchell prepares property schedules for Miller as the bond is sent to Judge Buffington for approval. Beinhauer meeting supports his Mayoral bid in Bloomfield and attendance is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
D. D. Spaulding
Washington
Internal Revenue Office
George Miller
Mitchell
Mr. Miller
Buffington
District Court
Bigelow
Bureau of Water Assessments
Department of Public Works
Spaulding
Miller
Treasury Department
Freeport
Husband fakes mortgage to flee to Germany leaving family in need
Fred Leise of 381 Edmund street Bloomfield secretly mortgaged the home bought with his daughters wages then left for Germany. Anti Cruelty Society records Cruelty complaints as his wife and daughter suffer illness and poverty. Alderman Kerr fines him. Leise leaves after claiming to obtain funds via mortgage. The society seeks to foreclose to support the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leise
Germany
Edmund Street
Bloomfield
Anti
Anti- Cruelty Society
Leise
Kerr
Leises
Alderman Kerr
New York
East End
Boy Steals Toys Evasion Leads to Capture
John Markowitz notices a suspicious boy in his South Eleventh and Carson street shop. The youth eyes the toys then exits with a satchel as Officer Cochran blocks the door. The chase ends at Lippley’s Glass Works where the boy drops the goods and hides. items recovered by the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Markowitz
South Eleventh
Carson Streets
Markowitz
Lippley’s
Glass Works
Allegheny Postoffice Site Sale Draws Bid Talk
Allegheny post office site sale moves forward with three buyers active. Postmaster McKean met ex Governor Gear at the Hotel Duquesne to finalize sale details and locate a new post office site. Twelve locations were inspected from among 27 offers as talks continue. Government records were sent to Washington for approval. Gear indicated a recommended property will be chosen and kept confidential until the report to Secretary Foster is submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
Gear
Allegheny Post Office
Postoffice
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Foster
Kaufmanns Book Department Bargain Bonanza
Read about the grand success of Kaufmanns Book Department with bargains on padded posts at $1 per volume and a stock of 5000 volumes Calenders in 500 styles priced from 1s to 8s Stationery in holiday boxes and a wide arable selection Pencils sold in bulk at low per dozen prices Arabesque varieties highlighted with strong value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavyuanys
Elebers Christmas Pianos Featured by Steinway Dealers
H Kleber & Bro at 500 Wood Street advertise nearly half a dozen pianos daily as Christmas presents. They offer Steinway Opera and Conover pianos, with warranted perfection or money back, low terms and easy payments. Store open every night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
IL Bleber & Bro
Woodatrees
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts at Haupt & Hares Jewelers
The ad promotes cheap holiday gifts priced around a dollar with a range of items such as button tricks glove buttoners charme chadelaines pocket knives and more. Store hours show evenings until 10 oclock. Haupt & Hares Jewelers at 629 Sinlen eld serect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haupt & Hares, Jewelers
Miller Eno Fine Groceries and Table Delicacies Ad
We offer a fine selection of table delicacies and novelties for the holiday season. Freight paid on orders from out of town. Send for price list from Miller Eno at 182 Fan oral street Allegheny. Telephone i446.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Eno
Fanoral Street
Allegheny
Notlor Xmas Decorators Unveil Holiday Stock Offers
Notlor and partners announce a complete stock of pink cot ton white swandown cotton and fabrics for window adornments at 60 621 Penn Ave Heng Ladies value Lenox kid Waukenphast shoes calf leather genuine land sewn goods widths 21g to 8 Regular price 46 today and tomorrow only 259 per pair Kavysasas stock department offers letter books cigarette and cigar cases J K Watorm Co 420 431 Wool St Rich cut glass and silk handkerchiefs at Davits Pollock Co Penn Ave near Ninth Jsuxa H Arken Co 109 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notlor
Xmas Decorators
Accarson, Honne & Co
Penn Ave
Kavysasas
New Plan to Aid Merchants Through Postal Notes
John M. Bruce proposes supplying letter carriers with books of postal notes to collect small debts. He argues it would reach about 70 percent of customers, including those without bank accounts, reduce delays, and cut collection costs. Bruce sent the idea to Postmaster General Wanamaker, who replied it would be considered and deserves timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John M. Bruce
Wanamaker
Bruce
Bruc
Wanamsker
Five bella hung in St Stanislaus belfry by Baltimore man
A set of five bella blessed by the St Stanislaus Church congregation on South Fifteenth Street last Sunday were mounted in the church belfry yesterday. John Logan of Baltimore Maryland, a member of the firm that supplied the bella, completed the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stanislaus Church
South Fifteenth Street
John Logan
Baltimore, Md
Sam F Sipe's Pittsburg Diamond Store Delivers Low Prices
Sam F Sipe advertises the largest diamond assortment in Pittsburg with moderate prices in December. Store offers cash or credit and stays open every night. Located at the Dispacen building corner Swarthsla and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Sipe
Pittsburg
Whal
Dispacen Building
Swaithtela
Best Moquette Carpets at $1.00 Per Yard
Advertises moquette carpets cut from full rolls at $1.00 with borders to match. Claims this grade was in high demand recently and typically sells for $1.25 per yard. No remnants. borders available for all patterns.
Prices slash on Fur and Oriental Bug gifts this week
Our sale presents Fur and Oriental Bug items at $1.10 and $1.25, prices never seen at $1.50 elsewhere. These goods, ideal as Christmas presents, are selling quickly.
Handsome Bath Robes and Aprons in Wide Range
The advertisement showcases bath robes priced from $3 to $450 and up with new designs. It lists white aprons at $4 and a vast selection including Laws Suisse Cambric and embroidery options with hemstitched and tucked details. Prices for refined white aprons run from 25c to 100, with elaborate pieces from $125 to $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suisse Cambric
India Mall
Twenty Democrats Seek Immigrant Inspector Post in City
Twenty or more Democrats including several newspaper men seek Immigrant Inspector Layton's job. Layton says most are mistaken if they think they can win his place. Immigrant inspectors are Treasury Department agents often posted away from home. Layton was sent to New York before petitions moved his commission to this city, where he remains the sole inspector. Republican ward meetings plan candidate suggestions. District Republicans in the Third and Fifth wards schedule suggestion sessions. First ward Republicans met to nominate for a Thandes eve December 20 meeting. Democrats in the Second ward met in the schoolhouse last night and urged McKenna for Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Mayor Gourley
John J. Davis
Bob Ostermaier
Mercer
David Torrence
John 5. Lambie
Dr. McCandless
Mr. Beinhauer
Fiel
Layton
Treasury Department
New York
Resinee
Third Ward
Allegheny
Chestnut Street
Fifth Ward
Norrow
Republican Committee
First Ward
Aer
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Nears Completion at 23rd and Sidney
The South Side church, a one story Roman brick building with stone trim, measures 95 by 07 feet and features ornate interior decor. Founded 1850 by Rev W A Passagant now at Pittsburg Infirmary. Rev J G Kuttzman leads with a 200 member congregation. Coroner McDowell notified death of Italian worker at National Tube Works in McKeesport after a fatal accident. James B Scott and Cadawalder Biddle of the State Board of Charities visited orphanages to assess needs for state aid. Alex Ross advertises guitars with wide selection and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Twenty-third
Sidney Streets
Southside
W. A. Passagant
Pittsburg Infirmary
J. G. Kuttzman
McDowell
McKeesport
National Tube Works
Rolls
James B. Scott
Cadawalder Biddle
State Board of Charities
Men's Kid Gloves Price List From Local Merchant
Men’s Glace Kid Gloves priced at 1 and 175. Suede Kid Gloves at 1 and 5150. Fur-Top Kid Gloves lined from 100 to 5. Kid Gloves 2 button lined 100 to 200. Heavy Scotch Gloves from 0. Cashmere Driving Gloves 0.50 to 0.75. Boys’ Kid Gloves fine 0.60 to 1.00.
Evening and Street Shades Ladies Gloves Advertisement
An advertisement lists various ladies gloves and mittens in multiple colors and styles with prices from 10 cents to $2.00. Items include 4-button tan crab and brocade gloves, 8-button Mousquetaire gloves, fur trimmed kid gloves, silk mittens, and wide child glove selections.
Practical Holiday Presents To Housekeepers From JOS HORNE CO
Jos Horne Co Penn Ave stores offer a wide range of holiday gifts for every household member. The ad urges shoppers to stay in the big store until each gift is chosen and highlights practical presents designed for housekeepers.
Holiday Linen Display Sets and Damask Offers
Stores present a wide range of Bleached Damask Sets from $2.75 up to $40 per set including Handsome Hemstitched Damask, Fringed and Open-work varieties. Also offered are Fringed Lunch Cloths, Damask Towels, and Irish Linen Sheets with prices spanning $1.50 to $12.59 per pair and specialty French and German linens.
Blankets and Comforts Offered at Holiday Prices
The largest blanket factories sell exclusively over the counter. California Mission Mills blankets featured among a wide selection. Genuine all wool blankets priced from $2.50 to $42 per pair. Cotton and down comforts offered in various covers, with cotton comforts $1 to $10 and down comforts $4.50 to $75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Jose
Mission Mills
Special Lace Curtain Sale and Drapery Bargains
Upholstery department offers a clearance of lace curtains in small lots at just above half regular prices. Regular lace curtains priced from 50 cents to 100 dollars per pair. Also specials on Piano and Table Covers, Oak Screens, Japanese Screens, fancy pillows and Drapery Silks at 75 cents to 4 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shevard
Gray
Mr Percone
Ingersoll
Shepard
Fadee
Noah Davis
Amester
Parker
Cort
Gray-Shepard
Davis
Policn
Ava
Mr. Davis
Mr. Parsons
Rheperd
Odue
Anep
Dittenhoeffer
Colonel Incersoll
Philadelphia
West Virginia
M. C Bryant
Oliver, McClintock & Co
Delbert Wentworth
Oakland
Negley
Osceola
Baum and
Osceola Streets
Delbert
Baum Street
Revenue Office
Republican
Ford
Case
Ads Instant
Democratic
Alliance
John
Lambie
Beinhauer
Independence Club
Peter Zern
Uncle Sam
Postoffics Commission
Kaufmanns’ Book Department
Elebers
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Snorxeck & Sus
J. K. Watorm & Co
Wool Street
Davits, Pollock & Co
Ninth Street
Strour
Mooffler
Jsuxa H. Arken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Schoenerk
Wirr
Kaerwanxe
Snor Deranruest
J. P. Ropears & Sons
Mr. Waramaker
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Law Blank
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Ttsu
Axminsters
Edward
Groetzinger
Eli-M
Biber & Easton
Inspector Layton
Republican Suggestion Meeting
Indorsed McKenna
Sug
Alex Ross
Music House
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
Phrisees
JOS, Horne & CO
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn
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