Poisoning witnesses rise from Homestead mills probe
River cooks from Pittsb after the Homestead poisoning case are to be called as witnesses as district attorney Burleigh threatens wholesale arrests. Confessions emerge from a river cook, with more victims identified in Butler county at Chicora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittelbure
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Yesterlar
Barleigh the Lewter
Burleigh
Cade
Pourleigh
Farrell
Vietine
Chicora
Butler County
I. H. Crai
George Atoy
H. T. Thompson
George North
Aroy
Coucl
Kovknce
Tiepe
Wielesale
Patrick Gallagher
Carserie Company
Leintriet
Gallagher
Shaffer
Wntter
Carney Reports from Philadelphia on Homestead and Union Talks
Vice President William A. Carney of the Amalgamated Association and second VP of the AFL returned from Philadelphia. He toured Eastern mills and discussed federation work, future prospects, and a possible Executive Council meeting. The Homestead stories sparked great interest and questions about Homestead Tennessee and Court happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
Federation
Iil
Gompery
Homestead
Tennessee
Court’ Alene
McLockie and Ross Remain in Jail Over Bail Effort
An attempt was made yesterday to secure bail for McLockie and Ross, but no suitable sureties were found to back Homesteaders' bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLockie
Ross
Three bad youngsters and two tobacco thieves arrested
John Devine a 10 year old was arrested on Forty eighth street and Penn avenue for drunkenness after throwing stones and insulting bystanders. Detective McTighe captured Edward Carroll nine and James Strong thirteen for tobacco thefts as store owners reported short boxes. the youths were taken to the Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devine
Forty-eighth
Penn Avenue
Seventeenth Ward
Iad
McTighe
Edward Carroll
Robinson Street
Allegheny
James Strong
Kilbuck Street
Derr
Central Station
County Commissioner Denies Bribery Claims In Weary Case
Mercer says he has no memory of E. D. Weary being involved in any contract corruption. He cites bids by Norcross Browe and Mitchell Furniture, stating A. H. Andrews & Co was overcharged and that Norcross Bros would not engage in fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Chicago
A. H. Andrews & Go
E. D. Weary
Weary
Allegheny County Court House
Norcross Browe
Mitchell Furniture Company
A. H. Andrews & Co
Norcross Bros
Norcros Bros
Norcross
Old Character Gone Teer Firemen Together
Frank Montague aged 55 fell from the Panhandle trestle onto the Baltimore Ohio tracks and was killed. A Pittsburg resident and Neptune Fire Department veteran, he lived at Bethel Home and was known for past service with charity leaders and Alderman McKenna. Coroner seeks relatives. inquest pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Montague
Panhandle
Baltimore
Montague
Bethel
Pittsburg
Neptune Fire Department
Alderman McKenna
Neptune
Neptune At the Same Time Chief Elliot
Charities
Oniague
Prosperous Club Nominates Officers for January Election
The Conkling Republican Club met last night and transacted business. Nominations were made for the annual election of officers on January 3 including president James E Flinn and DL S McDonald, first vice president Samuel Dolan and John L Mo, second vice president William Piter and Conred Schroeding, corresponding secretary Gev F Lietheas, recording secretary DL McDonald and James E Lin, financial secretary William Forsythe and DL S&M McDonald, treasurer John Hennessey, directors Conrad Schroeding William Kelly William P Miller John Morgan DL & McDonald James Sherman Christ Rose and CE Suecop. The club numbers about 300 members with many applications pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling Republican Club
James E.i Flinn
DL S& McDonald
Samuel Dolan
John L. Mo
William P.iter
Conred Schroeding
Gev. F. Lietheas
D. L. & McDonald
James Elinn
William
Judge to settle Solona receivership. likely Fidelity Trust
Judge White has not yet appointed a receiver for the Solona case and will decide tomorrow if the attorneys cannot agree on a nominee. If appointed, it will probably go to the Fidelity Title and Trust Company. Solons suffer business stoppage as mail to the order remains in the post office. Rev. W R Covert, lately at St Francia Hospital with mental trouble, has recovered and plans to return home to Scottdale today.
Forgot to Return the Change Larceny Charge Shocks City
Charles Stafford was held on $500 bail by Alderman Gripp on a larceny charge brought by Hertha Harris. Both are Black and residents of Tannehill street. She says he promised work, took her to Allegheny, lacked money for fare, she gave a $2 bill, he disappeared after telling her to wait. He was sent to Allegheny to answer before Alderman Brinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stafford
Alderman Gripp
Hertha Harris
Tannehill Street
Allegheny
Brinker
Desertion charge heard against Timothy Donovan at city court
Timothy Donovan of 1214 Penn Avenue appeared before Alderman Reilly on a desertion and non support charge served by his wife Hate Donovan. He reportedly deserted a few days after their baby was born. He testified and was committed to jail to await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Donovan
Penn Avenue
Reilly
Hate Donovan
Seeeays
Bec
Joseph Buffington
Kittanning
United States District Court
H. A. Mentooth
Herrick
Ward Republicans Meet to Nominate Candi dates
The Twenty sixth ward Republicans plan a meeting tonight to suggest candidates for ward offices. They aim to renominate incumbents John Rudolph and Leonard Hahn. Robert Blaze, deposed by the Court in favor of Mr. Egelsdort, also runs and has a strong following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth Ward
John Rudolph
Leonard Hahn
Robert Blaze
Mr. Egelsdort
Buyee and Celier Meet Through THE DISPATCH Ads
Through THE DISPATCH ads Buyee and Celier connect effectively using the medium. The exchange highlights the usefulness and reach of the newspaper platform for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buyee
Celier
Metcalf Firm Ends Partnership as Metcalf Retires
The firm Metcalf, Paul & Co. formally ends its partnership as Mr. Metcalf retires yesterday. Jacob, A. Paul, and W. Armstrong will continue the business under new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf, Paul & Co
Metcalf
Jacob
A. 5
Paul
W. Armstrong
Banquet of the Bar Delights Allegheny Lawyers at Duquesne
The Allegheny County Bar Association held its annual dinner at the Hotel Duquesne with about two thousand attendees including seven judges. Judge Buffington and J. L. McCutcheon delivered speeches on law and wit while Toerge's Orchestra provided music among grand flowers and ceremonial toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Bar Association
Hotel Duquesne
Blackstone
W. L. Chalfant
Ben Johnson
J. & Young
B. A. Woodward
Thomas Ewing
Joseph Buffington
Christopher Magee
Jacob Slagle
Bruce
Goldsmith
Judge Buffington
Dickens
Solomon Pell
Dodson
Fogg
Toerge
Survey Committee Meeting Returns Ordinances to Council
A Survey Committee meeting was held yesterday afternoon. Ordinances relocating Greenfield avenue from Winterburn street to Frank street and locating Parnell street from Home Rule street, plus grading paving and curbing Wayne street from Thirtieth street to Harmer street, were returned to Councils with affirmative recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Avenue
Winterburn Street
Frank Street
Parnell Street
Home Rule Street
Wayne Street
Thirtieth Street
Harmer Street
Examinations for High School Admissions Concluded
The admission tests have ended and exam papers are under review. Final successful candidates will be announced in a few days. No percentages will be published this year.
Almost Roasted Alive Minnie Thompson Burns Terribly
Minnie Thompson twenty one of 20 Third Avenue stood with her back to a fire in a parlor when her dress caught fire. She screamed and ran about the room as flames enveloped her body. Inmates and the landlady smothered the flames but her clothing burned from her abdomen to her feet. She was taken to West Penn Hospital in excruciating pain with burns likely fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Thompson
Third-avenue
Waa
Ron
West Penn Hospital
The Pupils Concerts at Old City Hall
The second pupils concert directed by Homer Moore attracted a large audience last evening. Moore spoke on tone color and execution before the program began. Misses Keil Renhard and Welty performed Canon Hope and Memory with strong reception for encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Moore
Old City Hall
Moore
Keil
Renhard
Welty
J. McWatters
Agnew
Gill
Day
Messrs
Rosser
Bullock
Joseph H. Gittings
Austrian man held after beer bottle attack in lockup
Joseph Priscalac an Austrian of 606 East Ohio street is in Allegheny lockup charged with striking Mike Sepatia a Hungarian on the head with a beer bottle. Sepatia is in critical condition with facial swelling possible brain injury and skull damage feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Priscalac
East
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Mike Sepatia
Sepatia
Priscalac
Man Arrested After Forcing Wife to Flee in Epileptic Rage
Charles Rift was arrested near Forbes and Tirady streets around 10 PM after an epileptic attack drove him to tear apart the home and chase his wife to safety. He wandered barefoot, was captured at Brady Street, and taken to the police station. The incident followed repeated seizures over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. McCutcheon
Addison
McCutcheon
George Elphinstone
Lord Brougham
Dickens
Charles Rift
Forbes
Tirady
Forbes Street
Brady Strest
AID FOR THE POOR AND CITY RELIEF ACTIONS
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor received two wagon loads of groceries from Forbes school students for distribution to the poor. Items included flour potatoes vegetables and 500 cans of tomatoes corn and fruit. Thirty people were granted permits to visit friends at the City Farm and many shoes coal and winter clothing were distributed. A cold wave pushed the thermometer to 16 above zero and a procession of ice on the Allegheny River added to the chill. Patrick Harkins faced Alderman Donovan on a charge of keeping a ferocious dog. Patrick Kearney, a neighbor, alleged the dog terrorized the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Department
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Forbes School
Department of Charities
Allegheny River
Patrick Harkins
Donovan
Laintiff
Patrick Kearp
Arkins
Sixteenth Street
Kearnesys
Trolley Wire Breaks Spark Rush At Sharpburg Street Car Hill
Yesterday the Sharpsburg line trolley wire broke as a car ascended a bridge hill. The car rolled back rapidly and stopped within two feet of the Valley Railroad track just as a Valley train passed. A special Christmas attraction headlines the Dispatch's twenty four page Sunday issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Valley Railroad
Cheritmas
the Dispatch
City Life Short Tales and Local Notices
Numerous petty theft reports circulate in Allegheny while schools host events and clubs gather. An axle break on Penn avenue 218 delayed transport about an hour. A Shadyside Christmas treat and donation reception happen as residents aid the poor. A warrant leads to Pat Ropers’s arrest for disorderly conduct. A Park avenue fall injures Mancaner Wurtz, a coal mine incident claims Thomas Goxpos, and a near-miss occurs as Pearson avoids a train. Twaitth ward Republicans hold a meeting, naming officers and school directors for O’Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Christ M. E. Cavnes
Center
Liberty Avenues
Shadyside
Christmaas
O'Hara ScHool
Pat Ropers
Suodoo
Mary Rodgers
Mancaner Wurtz
Park Avenue
Thomas Goxpos
Youghiogheny
Scott Haven
Weat Aonospital
Tovs Ware William Pearson
Etna Green
Fr. Wayne
Larrow
Tur
Twaitth Ward
Mayor and Chief discuss disorderly houses in long interview
The mayor reads City Attorney Moreland's opinion on the Chief of Public Safety enforcing ordinances and the council weighs options. Chief Brown and Mayor Gourley, after a lengthy talk, declined to reveal details, fueling talk of an understanding and possible action before January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Moreland
Chief Brown
Brown
Major Moreland
Department of Public Safety
Fetterman
Fetter
Connecila
Raye
R and Voorhees Arrested for Bogus Bank Checks
Detective Robinson arrested R. and Voorhees yesterday on charges of issuing bogus checks. He allegedly gave T. M. Porter a 290 check from Freehold Bank that cleared with no funds. Voorhees reportedly confessed to at least four similar offenses. police seek any victims or reports. This is his second bogus check arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & Voorhees
Robinson
T. M. Porter
Bureau of Health
Freehold
Oorhees
East End Racer’s Horse Killed After Street Crash
East End craser W J Spahr loses a valuable horse when it bolts on O Hara street startling a D trains traction car. The animal strikes a butcher shop window on Mathias street and then clashes with an electric car on Ellsworth avenue, is injured and shot. wagon wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Spahr
East End
Duquesne
O'Hara Street
Mathias’ Butcher
Ellsworth Avenue
Major Wilkins Injured. Several Pittsburgers Lodge in New York
Major William Denny Wilkins broke his ankle and remains in West Penn Hospital for over a month. Captain Homer McClintock travels home via Oil City after reporting in Sisteraville and Southeastern Ohio. Various residents from Kittanning Onongahela City Uniontown Connellsville Greensboro Saltsburg and Pittsburgh are listed as hotel guests in New York with several registered at the Seventh Avenue and other hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Denny Wilkins
Duqusnoe Greys
West Penn Hoasphtal
Homer McClintock
Oil City
Perrick
Sisteraville
Southeastern Ohio
Pittsbury
H. C. Caldwell
Kittanning
James G. Sloan
Onongahela City
Anderson
W. L. Robinson
Uniontown
H. C. Huston
Connellsville
Monongahela House
Robert J. Zahniser
Greensboro
W. H. Portzer
Saltsburg
Uresto
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Klebers Christmas Pianos Sell Fast at Wood Street Store
H Klebers & Brothers advertise Steinway pianos including Conover Opera models as top American recuts. They offer nearly half a dozen daily for Christmas gifts with warrantied perfection or money back. Open nights at 50 Wood Street with second hand uprights from 35 to 85 dollars and other pianos from 135 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
H. Kiebur & Hro
Wood Street
H. Kleber & Bro
A Tribute From an Associate to James G Blaine
B F Jones, former National Chairman, salutes James G Blaine as a brilliant American statesman. He recalls Blaine's college days, Civil War service, Congress career, and roles as Speaker and Secretary of State. Jones notes Blaine's ambition, popularity, and enduring influence, despite political enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman 4
Washington
James G. Blaine
Monongahela River
Bliaine
B. F. Jones
Republican Committee
Jones
The
Statesman
Blaine Finesh
Congress
Congress. Since That Time I Have Been Quite Intimate With Him, I Regard Mr
Blaine
Clay
Webster
Ener
Bisine
United States
Mr. Jones
Minneapolis
Blashe
Maine
House
Mr. Blaine
Conkling
Friday Evening Uplift Sale of Boys and Men Coats
From 6 to 8 as sold at 812 each are caps overcoats and salts. Hats cape overcoats in sizes 4 to M, long-cus capes worth 5 to, boys suite in various patterns sizes 4 to M. Sale this evening with one garment per customer. FP Co Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets offer boys overcoats and ulsters for ages 13 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Co. C
Grant and
Diamant Streets
Doys
At&t
Holiday piano stock and other goods advertised downtown
Multiple Pittsburgh area ads promote Kranich & Bach pianos at 69 Fifth Avenue with holiday stock in walnut oak rosewood or ebonized finishes and late store hours. Other notices push mandolins, furniture value, evaporated fruits and fine groceries from Liberty Avenue to Federal Street with prompt delivery and price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Collision In Allegheny Brings Fire Crew and Car To Halt
A high speed collision occurred at Arch and Ohio streets in Allegheny near 9 o clock. Fire engine 3 from Friendship responding to a chimney fire struck by car 1101 of the Pittsburgh Allegheny and Manchester line, tearing the boiler and snapping the engine pin. Fireman Jack Ragan was thrown 20 feet but unharmed beyond bruises. engineer Harbus suffered a badly cut left arm. The car derailed and a crowd panicked though no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch
Ohio Streets
Allegheny
First
James Streets
Friendship Engine
Pittsburg, Allegheny and
Manchester
Ohio Street
Jack"” Ragan
Open Letter Urges Ward Parents to Inspect Local School Crossing
In Allegheny First ward the school board members circulated an open letter urging parents to visit the school and observe that the nearby railroad crossing is not more dangerous than others. The letter notes children avoid the school due to a nearby crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Allegheny
Shoplifting arrest in Allegheny store duo named Lonian Res ler and Martin Kudisler
A woman calling herself Lonian Res ler and a man named Martin Kudisler were arrested yesterday morning at Boggs & Buhi's store in Allegheny on shoplifting charges. About $10 of goods were found on them. they claimed they bought the items. A bottle of Brome-Seltzer-N0e caused a stomach upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonian Resler
Martin Kudisler
Boggs & Buhi
Allegheny
Nightly Open Till 9 Oclock Men Slipper Sale
Open every night this week till 9. Special lip per ale and bargain show. Men's Plush Slippers priced at 1.50, Chenille Velvets at 1, Patent Leather Dancing Pumps at 2. Youths and boys velvet slippers and imitation alligator styles offered at various low prices. Greatest line of men Fancy Slippers in two cities at prices lower than the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
Antique Oak Screens and Drapery Silks Sale
Hucus and Hagke offer antique oak screens umbrella stands stools and music portfolios. A fine assortment of drapery silks plain and figured in desirable colorings 32 in wide 50 cents a yard.
Portrait studio offers photos and frames on sale
Cabinet photos one per dozen with panel picture free at purchase. Higher grade portraits guaranteed with each order. Crayons from two dollars. Large assortment of frames at low prices. Lies' Portrait Studio Wand Ti Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand Ti Sixth Street
Just the Thing Stand Lamps at Henry Torheydon’s
The stand lamps at Henry Torheydon’s 630 Smithfield are available as prices cannot beat. Early buyers can secure one for $700. lamps are open for viewing every evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Torheydon
Smithfield
See Mee
Cupid Plate Sale and Men’s Suit Discount at Local Stores
Over two days Cyas Reizenstein offers Cupid decorated Ching Cupid Plates in six colors at 12 cents each at 120 to 156 Federal Street Allegheny. Miffle Clothing Juniors advertises a surplus sale with a surLise three button cutaway suit reduced from 35 to 18 dollars and coats from 50 dollars at 516 Smithfield Street opposite City Hall. A final Xmas clearance by Draw & Yours at 60 Sixth Street, Liberty Street entrance, lists oriental items and stagmm accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyas
Reizenstein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Miffle Clothing
Smitfield Street
City Hall
Open at Night Kodak Sale on Wood Street
Bell & Co at 451 Wood Street advertises a splendid assortment of kodaks premier cameras photographs etchings and other items with store hours extended to evenings for holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell & Co
Wood Street
Pin stock for Christmas gifts in two cities
Advertisement notes a wide range of pins including stick pine diamonds scarf pins pearls hat pins emeralds and hair pins with options in gold or silver. Store hours are listed as open every event id Hany and Ha Jewale and Suish Beld sires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany & Ha Jewale
Suish Beld Sires
Silk and Wool Dress Patterns Center Spotlight
Holiday life in the Silk and Dress Goods Departments highlights center and Spring displays. Christmas buyers seek value as modest-priced Wool Dress Patterns and finer options are boxed upon request. Materials include Corda stripes Cheviots Herringbone Tricots camel hair checks cashmeres.
Dress Pattern Bargains Offer Choice Goods at Low Prices
Shoppers are invited to view dress patterns offered at prices from $1.50 to $5.00. The seller emphasizes that these are among the choicest patterns and not merely the lowest end styles. Reductions are noted as the reason for the unusually low prices during the Christmas rush.
Black Silk Dress Patterns at Remarkable Prices
Exquisite black silk dress patterns from ten to twenty five dollars offer exceptional quality and unmatched value. You will not find equal values in black dress silks anywhere else.
Cotton Dress Patterns for Christmas Gifts
Advertises 10 yard dress patterns in calico and chintz with prices and colors. Promotes as affordable gifts likening to Sealskin Jacket or Black Silk Robe. Lists Indigo Blue Calico Gray and Black Calico patterns and other fabrics including Percale Gingham and Scotch Gingham with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent,Fowne, Perrin and Fisk, Clark & Flagg
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Carleigh
Carney
Volun
Teer
Conking Club
Mr. Metcalf
Alire
Station House
Traveler's Club
Bible Rooms
Arch Street
Councils
Voorhees
Ean
Pittsburgers
New York
Bartholdi
Rankin
Dante
Smith
Broadway Central
H. R. Sully
St. En
Klebers
Steinway
Conover
Molor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
Anie
Mutton & Horny
Wartrooms
Fifth Agenua
B. F. Joneson Blaine
Kranich & Bach
Emerson, Starr
P. C. SouvexEck
Liberty Avenue
Wood
Bowman
Bruno
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Hucus & Hagke
Eider Dawn
Laures
Draw
Sixth Street
Liberty Street
Dell
Prrrasona
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
RP. Roberts & Sons
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Ava
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