Delamater Trial Highlights Million Dollar Debt Admission
Feb 14 at MrapviuLe the Delamater case resumed with Huskins on the stand to prove G W Delamater admitted indebtedness of Delamater & Co and to trace assets pledged for loans. The defense fought the evidentiary burden but the court admitted key testimony regarding a $1,000,000 combined debt across the bank and firm members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
Huskins
G. W. Delamater
Delamater & Coa
G. RB
T. A. Delamater
Delamaters
G. W. Delamiter
WP. Porter
Strange Tale Emerges In Ward Clousten Embezzlement Trial
The Ward Clousten embezzlement trial resumes with witnesses and sensational affidavits. Defense moves for a continuance citing illness and a mysterious witness in Kentucky. Clousten alleges spies in Cincinnati and a train tussle while sleeping, which prosecutors call a cock and bull story as the trial resumes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascrassens
Ward Clousten
Tria
Clouston
W. H. Dye
Kentucky
John A. Hutchinson
Ft Med
Dye
High Fm
West
Cincinnati
Clousten
Ocleusten
Fated World's Fair Board loses another member
Executive Commissioner Benjamin Whitman of the Pennsylvania World's Fair Board of Managers has returned to Erie seeking health. The board has suffered multiple losses, with members falling ill, resigning, and facing personal hardships since its founding. Whitman, despite a modest salary, joined for the cause and to elevate Pennsylvania at the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanaiers
Benjamin Whitman
Pattison
Whitman
Pennsylvania
Gant in the Jury's Hands Ends Sensational Arson Trial
In Greemsburg the arson case against Gant was given to the jury with no verdict by 10 PM. Prosecutor Moorhead's closing spoke of a weak case, while defense attorney Wentling accused Detective Murphy of framing the crime. Wentling attacked detectives as dangerous to society. he linked the Fitzsimmons hunt to death. Jurors heard a fair charge. guilt unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueexsnvns
Moorhead
John F.wentling
Geut
Murphy
Fitzsimmons
Jude
Yorktown
Baltimore
Evans
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Santiago
Supreme Court
Quillota
Embezzlement Case Snarls County Officials
Special 1 B M McEntire ex County Treasurer was arrested for embezzling county funds during his term and a warning issued for D Lawson deputy and senior predecessor. Shortage reported over 3000 dollars. Lawson a longtime attorney elder in the Presbyterian Church and Sunday school superintendent is confined at home with grip as Prosecution proceeds. In Burgettstown Martin Read charged with murder for poisoning Alexander Cappel with whisky October 8 199. Court pressed for jury all afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Clarion Bac
Presbyterian Church
Cappel
Wasursctos
Martin Read
Alexander Cappel
Burgettstown
Reed
Minister Montt Visits Harrisburg To Discuss Pennsylvania Education
Minister Montt of Chill arrived in Harrisburg from Washington to confer with Governor Pitzon on Pennsylvania school and tax systems. The governor is in Philadelphia, and Montt’s visit yielded no immediate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haratescnus
Minister Montt
Chill
Cout
Washington
Pattizon
Pennnsylvania
Philadelphia
Afonte
Switchmen’s Grievances Settled in Newark
The Superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio, R B Campbell, arrived from Chicago on a mission as switchmen’s grievances in Newark are settled. The arrival signals progress in protracted labor discussions affecting rail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Baltimore and Onlo
R. B. Camnpbeil
Chicago
Grievance Sparks Wage Increase at Conference
Men demanding higher pay won a conference settlement that approved a scale raising daily wages by up to 2 cents. The talks extended late into the evening as negotiators reached the agreement.
Erie Manufacturers and Shippers Seek Protective Organization
A meeting at the Board of Trade in Erie appointed a committee with Philadelphia’s Commercial Exchange to address railroad discrimination hurting grain and freight. Changes in Erie to Westfield yards limit locomotive power, delaying shipments. Reports say Pennsylvania Company plans ore yards at the summit and $1,000,000 for dock improvements in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Board of Trade Rooms
Weatfield
New York
Sancisco
Commercial Exchange of
Philadelphia
Jnst
Buffalo
Baitimore
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Summit
Winter Book Bets Rise as Brooklyn Handicaps Attract Attention
New York reports announce ante post books opening this week for the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps. Longstreet is expected to contend though his status is uncertain in the Suburban. Kingston, Bon, Fortchester, and a strong scarlet group including Pick nicker Terrifier Russell Reckon Ambulance and L Intrigante show form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Brooklyn
Bon
Major Hancock
Fortchester
Phil Dwyer
Portchester
Judge Morrow
Strathmesth
Green Morris
All Scarlet
Picknicker
Terrifier
Russell
Reckon
Ambulance
L'Intriguante
Morris
Cowed by the Coolers and the County Chase
A mob pursued three suspected chicken thieves after a robbery at Smith field. Deputies captured Dick Cooley and Sam Yeager in Fairhance, charging them with the earlier assault on young Robinson and related gang activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asxiomions
Daniel Sutton
Smithfield
Dick Cooley
Sam Yeager
Robinson
Washington-Jefferson College suspends cane rush participants
Wasuinotos February 15. It is reported on the streets that the faculty has decided to suspend for one week all sophomores and freshmen who took part in the recent cane rush. Faculty will not discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinotos
Fcalty
Washington-Jefferson College
Fnally
Facalty
A New Bank for Irwin
Indix Feb 15 Special reports the First National Bank of Irwin organized today with capital stock of 40 000 dollars and the formation of a new financial institution in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indix
First National Bank of
Irwin
Capital Stock
Local crime and community notes feature scattered incidents
A mixed report cites police pressure on McKarston speakeasies and a Turnerverein hall dedication postponed to the 2nd. Robberies appear at Eaton’s hardware in Niles Ohio and Butler Bottling Works, while a Susquehanna shop extends its workday to eight hours. A train accident at Foster’s station kills Joseph Swkexey. Substantial recoveries include Ester Gwerxawatt returning 3257 dollars of prior theft. Convicted murderer John Lampa receives 11 years and three months. Ex-neighbor tensions prompt White Cap notices near Cross Creek Village. Norris vs Norris hearing set at Springfield. appeal likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Bottling
Beakenaw
Joan Swkexey
Foster's Station
West Penn
Ester Gwerxawatt
Madison
John Carnahan
McNally
Joux Lampa
Wilkesbarre
Stephen Kopkoech
Dury
Hewny Kurxe
Cross Creek Village
Steubenville
Rhine
People Coming and Going In Pittsburg Notes
A roundup of travelers and residents in Pittsburg includes Henry G. Hale arriving from New York, Thomas returning from the Pacific Coast, and several professionals such as Phil C. Knox and M. Watson-Thomas traveling to Chicago and London. Notables like Ex-Congressman E. P. Allen and Major Negley were also active, with others visiting New York and Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Hale
New York
Mr. Thomas
Phil C. Knox
Chicago
W. H. Sutton
C. H. Beall
Uniontown
Pittsburg
L. Becker
Panhandle
McKean
Hoffman
Atlantic City
M. Watson-Thomas
London
W. H. Grifith
Denver
Duquesne
M. Seeberling
Kokomo Plate Glass Company
G. R. Gandaker
Lancaster
Anderson
Charles F. Gotthold
Men and Women” Company
David Henderson
Duquesne Theater
Schlosser
Frank Morriecon
Sharon
A. E. Barnes
Meadville
W. H. B Barclay
Phladelphia
Monongahela House
Frank Newell
St. James Hotel
E. P. Allen
Michigan
Washington
General Alger
Samuel G. Thompson
Central
Missouri Pacific Road
Harrisburg
Southwest
Edward Ford
H. £. Collins
Harry English
J. G. Bennett
E. C. Dunnavant
Lake
Eric
Caliornia
Europe
Local Baseball Players Begin Earnest Training at Exposition Park
Ed Swartwood Miller and Old Sport Galvin started serious training yesterday at Exposition Park to prepare for the season. Miller endured a vomiting spell indicating the need for conditioning. Shugart will join today with extra flesh to shed as the quartet begins gymnastic workouts to overcome initial soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Ed Swartwood
Miller
Sport Galvin
Shugart
Sanford Surrenders After Theater Rowdy Incident
Yale center George F. Sanford walked into the New Haven police office and surrendered after two warrants were issued for breach of the peace and resisting Officer Bright at Bun Bells Theater. The dispute began over door admission on Thursday, leading to a scuffle and Sanford being taken into the street by the theater staff. Bail was posted by Yale’s bond man, George White, and the trial is set for Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havens
George F. Sanford
Yale
Bright
Bunnell
Sanford
Bunnell’s
Taki
Saumford
Bondman
George White
Midwest baseball league aims for compact small circuit
President McKee pushes Illinois Iowa League expansion through Peoria Springfield and Jacksonville with Hackford Quincy Joliet likely to join. Burlington and Aurora pressured to back the plan forming a tight regional circuit. Rockford roster includes Nicol Cassibonn Johnson Underwood Gillen Sherbocker plus a target for a new fielder base man catcher. Quincy forecasts another championship as builds with new faces. Dave Corcoran slated to manage Aurora club at Washinton Park Springfield is the planned new Springfield home.
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Curiaco
McKee
Peoria
Springfield
Jacksonville
Hackford
Quincy
Joliet
Burlington
Aurora
Rockford
Hugh Nicol
Minager
Cassibonn
Johnson
George Nicol
Underwood
Gillen
Sherbocker
Nicol
Wash Inston Park
Dave Corcoran
Pittsburgers Register at New York Hotels
The list of Pittsburg residents registered today in New York includes W. Allshouse at St James and H. Buhl Jr at Holland House among others. Names appear with hotel assignments such as Astor House Continental Gilsey and Bartholdi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgers
New York
New Yorr
Metropolitan
J. M. Larimin
Astor House
GC Sehwarm
G. E. Smith
Startovant House
T. A. Warren
Astor Honge
J. P. Younes
Continental Howl
W. Kisner
Holand
Belvidero House
J. H.silverman
Imperial
H. K E. Webb
Hotel Imperial
Three Hundred Strikers At Lawrence & Brown Coal Mine
In Mabany Plane Pennsylvania three hundred workers at Lawrence and Browns colliery resumed work Thursday and went on strike today demanding back wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabanoy Plane
Lawrence & Brown's
Horse Racing Results At GutTreysons Track
Feb 15 large crowd as track conditions good. First race six furlongs Arde won with Mel inca second Lost Star third. Times listed for each race show varied speeds and placements with Brown Charlie Pertid Wendawu Far Courtney and other names noted among results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GutTreysons
Melinca
Swifter
Mme
atile—Brown Charlie
Wendawu
Iain
Butsen
Orst
Hervus
Hand
Far Courtney
Asrael
Sparling
Falling Off a Little. The total of entries to the nine stakes
The Twin City Jockey Club of St. Paul reports the total entries for nine stakes are declining slightly with fewer horses in the lineup. Officials express concern over growing entry gaps and seek avenues to boost participation in upcoming meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Jockey Club of
Fear and Entries Decline in Yearling Horse Stakes
Fear is 408 against 471 last year with a fall of 68 due to younger horses. The decline does not reflect reduced quality of meetings, limited to younger yearlings. Stakes for yearlings show a drop while the Derby gains six entries, indicating a larger field likely for its honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Twin City
Ed Hopper
Marion C
Verge d'Or
National League of American Wheelmen Convenes in Columbus
The National League of American Wheelmen met at the Chittenden Hotel Columbus with 91 members present. Officers elected include Charles Burdette president and F F Sheridan first vice president. secretary salary raised to 3000 dollars. proposals to publish Good Roads to all members and to form a National Committee on Legislation. The convention adjourned sine die and plans for a July Washington meet were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotranvs
National League of American Wheelmen
Chittenden
Dunn
Detroit
Michigan
Joseph Bressler
William Smith
W. F. Conover
Bureau of Road Improvements
Tonnes Potter
Ryenterestng
Good Roads
Charles Burdette
Hartford
N. J
William M. Brewster
Quincy
League
Wallashington
D. C
Pennsylvania
J. W. McGowan
J. F. Batley
Keystone Bicycle Club
Pittsburg
J. J. van Nort
Scranton
Henry Crowthen
P. 8. Collins
Philadelphia
George F. Bush
Bellefonte
C. P. Lusk
Harrisburg
McKinney
Century Road Club
Wheelmen
Conn
F. F. Sheridan
Springfield
Dr. C. Carrollton
Abbot Isett
Becton
Washington
Foxhall to be sent to the United States for sale
Lord Roseberry owner of the racing horse Foxhall plans sending the stallion to the United States for sale. Commentators note Foxhall may prove more successful at stud in America than in England where mares are scarce. He won the Cambridgeshire and the Grand Prix de Paris in one English season.
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Lespes
Lord Roseberry
Foxhall
James RB. Keene
United States
America
England
General Sporting Notes From Early 1900s Dispatch
The column lists varied sports notes including Columbia College skipping crew this year, Hamilton remaining unsigned, a Pittsburg club shoot at Ex position Park, and updates on owners, matches, and arrests. It mentions Jack Chapman buying control of the Buffalo club, Arthur Upham facing Mob Fitesim mons in New Orleans, and Mile Lucile possibly challenging him. Also notes Princeton and Yale in a June 18 New York exhibition, Steve Brodie considering a Pecos river jump, a Chicago vs Milwaukee shootout for 50 a side, and a Scramble with bird shooting at Watson’s Park. The Bostons report to Boston March 21 then to Charlottesville for early April with games vs Virginia and Yale, and Baltimore’s salary and attendance figures.
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Columbia College
Hamilton
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Exposition Park
D. Howannp
Jack Chapman
Buffalo Club
Louisville
Bison City
Tax Occidental Club
New Orleans
Arthur Upham
Mob
Lees
Joe McAntire
Princeton
Yale
New York
Steve Brodie
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pecos River
Texas
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dream City
OG. Helkes
H. A. Atwater
P. Musee Ed. Bingham
George Hofmanp
Watson's Park
Jimmie Whelax
Taroma
Sullivan
Murphy
San Francisco Chronicle
Boston
Charlotteville
University of Vaia
New Yorks
Samond
Pan Ress
Fire Damage Across Cities Danes Losses in Multiple Incidents
Fire reports from AT Allerton Cape Girardeau New York Memphis Liverpool and Philadelphia area detail losses ranging from 25 000 to 100 000 with several buildings damaged. Notable incidents include a 30 000 building addition at a New York furniture factory and a 6 000 hospital fire fully insured at Canton Furnace DP.
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Allerton
Cape Girardeau
New York
Charles Leach
Memphis
Standard Oil Company
M. D. Meacham
Liverpool
Bramley-Moore Dock
Ramon de Larrinaga
New Orleans
Mt. Washington
Hoggs Avenue
Southside
Kenkle
Carson Street
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
John and
James Dobson
Canton
Furnace DP
Pyle
Miss Miller
Aeen
Allegheny
Was Leather
Main Street
Cence
Chilean Cabinet Turmoil Amid US Pressure and Balmaceda Fallout
Reports from Santiago describe doubt over Montt's new cabinet and Chile's defiant stance toward the United States. British Minister Kennedy warned of US demands, while Balmaceda loyalists face imprisonment and a brutal public execution in Quillota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
Jorge Montt
United States
Chile
Kennedly
Kennedy
Matta
Nervura medicine ad cites stroke recovery claims
Patients Pauline Koe and Mrs James J Guernsey describe dramatic improvements after using Dr. Greene's Nervura. The ad promises free consultation at 15 W Fourteenth Street New York and offers a symptom blank and mailed advice. Weather notes obscurely attached follow as part of the page.
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Dr. Greene
Pauline Koe
Seventh Ay
New York City
Greene
Fourteenth Street
New York
Mrs Brown Receives Letter In Mystery San Francisco Case
Columbus reports Mrs Brown wife of Detective James Brown received a letter from him this morning saying he planned a trip to Los Angeles. She fears nothing about his fate despite a San Francisco dispatch hinting he was harmed while he investigates the Sydsey Bell murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Brown
James Brown
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sydsey-Bell
Portsqillie Elopement Involves Polish Women And Investor's Theft
Portsqillie February 15 reports Mrs Anthony Fortunak and two Polish women eloped with Mike Moritzo who lodged with her. She took 2000 pounds her husband planned for a house investment. Detectives have traveled to Virginia to locate the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsqillie
Anthony Fortunak
Mike Moritzo
Virginia
Sale of pianos and organs at Hamilton's Music Store
Hamilton's music store at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue advertises a clearance of second hand and new pianos and organs with prices from 25 to 60 dollars for organs and 70 to 990 dollars for pianos. Easy terms and immediate sale offered to buyers lacking full cash. Now on hand and ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Special Telegrams To The Dispatcher
Louisville February 15 Weather clear and cool with a rising river 10 feet on the falls 1 feet 4 inches in the canal and 30 feet 1 inch below The State of Kaussa passed down for New Orleans The Grace Morris left for Salt River Captain Sam S Brown of Pittsburg is in the city The Buckeye State left for Memphis Captain W W ONeil of Pittsburg sent city The Reese left for Quincy Missouri The Gray Eagle not launched Saturday due to weather She will be cut as soon as Captain Howard returns from the south Departures Fleetwood for Cincinnati Tell City for Evansville and Sherley and Bellaire for Carrollton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louuisville
Kaussa
New Orleans
Grace Morris
Salt River
Sam S. Brown
Pittsburg
Buckere
W. W. O'Neil
Ice Gorge Breaks Flood Risk Along Parken River
Feb 15 report from Parken Pennsylvania notes the Ice gorge has broken and the river fell five feet but is rising again. Reports from below describe a ten mile stretch from Red Bank to Hillville still gorged with ice and a potential backing up of water if wedges form, threatening rapid flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parken
Red Bank
Hillville
River stage reports and weather notes for several towns
Morcaxtons River at 7 feet and stationary with clear skies and a 35 degree reading at 4 P.M. Brownsville River at 5 feet 6 inches and rising with cloudy skies and a temperature around 51 degrees. M. Wannes River at 2.2 feet with cloudy and cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Wannes
Rivers Rise and Weather Casts Cold Wave at Varied Ports
The report lists river levels with feet and inches for Evansville, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Memphis, New Orleans, and other hubs. It notes rising waters in several rivers as a cold front moves through, with clear or cool skies and departures to major cities such as St. Louis and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Parkernsomne
Ohio
Wheeling
Andis
Pittsburg
Ben Hor
Parrae
Memphis
H. M. Koxle
H. OG. Wright
J. Louis
Future City
St. Louie
Kate Adams
Kansas City
City of
Or Hickman
New Orleans
St. Louis
City of Monroe
Natches
Pittsburgh Wharf Accident and River Gorge Report
John Myers was severely injured after being run over by a wagon on the Monongahela wharf yesterday afternoon. The Allegheny gorge near East Brady formed a 22 mile barrier, prompting Parker officials to seek action from Captain Martin at Letts Island dam who advised dynamite to break the ice and clear the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone State
Andes
John Myers
Monongahela
East Krady
Allehenry
Pittssburg
Parker
Martin
Letts Island
Ecres
Pittsburg
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the Winter Books
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Eaton's Hardware Store
Niles, O
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Norris
John T. Norris
Campbell
Tiinois and Jows League
Gattenburg Wieners
the Wheelmen's Convention
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Minister Matta
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Egan
Pereira
Foreign Office
Legation
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the People's Store
Woolen Sox
Fifth Ave
McIntosh-Huntington Co
Cleveland
A. J Penn Av
Pittsbur Bankin
GEO. A. Helly & CO
Allee Ghesy
E. Holden & CO
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M. May, Sons & CO
J. O. Flower
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