Burgettstown Gang of Safe Blowers Foiled in Mill Raid
A Burgettstown chase led to Hunter's mill east of Dinsmore where officers found stolen goods and burglary tools hidden under the mill floor. Three men fled the jail assault. one leader captured at McDonald, others still at large as detectives press the case with Burgettstown and McDonald authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgettstown
Burrettstown
Hunter's Mill
Dinsmore
Oakdale
Gance
Dale
McDeorald
Mansfield Uy
Dan Brown
Brace
Annual banquet for Campbell and Dick employees at Monongahela House
Last evening the fourteenth annual banquet for Campbell and Dick employees drew about 160 guests at the Monongahela House. Mr. Campbell was ill but Mr. Dick delivered an engaging address while Miss Jennie McGutcheon and others provided musical entertainment before the group adjourned to a social reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Campbell & Dick
Monongahela House
Campbell
Jennie
Ida McGutcheon
Lear
Kuba
Huggins
Ce le Maussers
Jobe
Charlie
Dick Campbell
Esers
Lengeman
Boyce
Fraser
Archie
Dick Snyder
Midni
Kennedy A Candidate For Allegheny Mayor Unexpired Term
Major W. M. Kennedy signals candidacy for the unexpired Allegheny mayor term. A late caucus call and shifting support split factions with Veegtly facing opposition and Braun canvassing on a Northside drive. John Wilhelm named as a potential Democratic contender if a fight emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Weegtly
W. M. Kennedy
Wyman
Disratch
Kennedy
Allegheny Council Chamber
Select and Common Council
Council Chamber
Allegheny City
Braun
Lower Allerbeny
H. K. Tyler
Griffiths
John Wilhelm
Reconciliation Reunites Bakers at Central Station
At Central station last night Mrs. Clock pursued her husband Carl Clock, a Baltimore baker, who had left her nine months earlier for a young woman named Kitty Claire. Clock and Claire were arrested but released after a long talk, and Clock walked away arm in arm with his wife following a previous desertion charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Carl Clock
Baltimore
Mra Clock
Pittsburg
Monongshela House
Kitty Claire
Clock
Crafton Charter Status Questioned After Boundary Change
Dr. D G Foster of Crafton denounces yesterday's report that the borough's charter would be taken, calling the story a fabrication and urging verification of court records regarding boundary changes and the legality of Tuesday's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crafton
D. G. Foster
Cratton
Dispatch Office
Waiter Charged With Aggravated Assault After Restaurant Fight
Paul Burns, a waiter at an East End restaurant, is jailed at Nineteenth Ward Station on aggravated assault and battery charges brought by William Iseman. The incident occurred Tuesday night when Iseman argued with Burns at Fred Welsh’s restaurant on Frankstown Avenue, Burn s threw a water pitcher, missed, then Iseman returned and was knocked down. Iseman’s condition is critical with erysipelas developing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Burns
East End
Nineteenth Ward
William Iseman
Iseman
Fred Welsh
Frankstown Ae
Aes
Burns
Ise
Condensed Eagle Brand Milk Promoted for Home Desserts
A regional ad promoting Eagle Brand condensed milk as a reliable ingredient for custards puddings and sauces. It highlights domestic use and notes the product is sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle” Brand
Trainman's tale links woman to Joyce death at Marion
A Baltimore and Ohio flagman reported seeing a woman in a Marion station shed during the week of Sarah Joyce's murder. He described a five foot tall, blonde Irish look alike in a light dress, possibly drugged. Coroner McDowell opened an inquest with witnesses detailing a struggle at the Joyce scene and injuries suggesting foul play. Investigations focus on a colored man and two others seen nearby, with arrests expected. Mr Harper later identified a locket and items found near the crime scene as his family’s property.
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Sarah Joyce
Thomas Boyd
Baltimore and Ohio
Central Police Station
Marion
Boyd
Little Shed
Bord
Joyce
Marion Station
Sylvan Avenue
Miss Joyce
McDowell
Michae McGinley
Tony Hasley
James Hartman
Thomas Sheehan
J. Guy McCandless
Mayer
John Pulpus
Michael McGinley
Pulpus
Inspector Whitehouse
Detective Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Jennie Pollard
Boquet Street
Fourteenth Ward
E. H. Harper
Bisine Street
Thomas E. Jones
Town Visitors Cause Damage After Parade Disturbance
Thomas Hogan and John Murray, country cousins, visited town for a parade. After drinking they forced entry at 1155 Liberty Street, kicking doors and windows. Constable Connelly arrested them for malicious mischief, awaiting Friday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hogan
John Murray
Liberty Street
Public Safety Department
Joseph Roll
Donovan
Connelly
Inventor Emmens Claims Government Tests Explosives
Stephen H. Emmens, inventor of gal leite and emmensite, registered at the Monongahela House last evening and says he awaits Government testing of his explosives in 11 inch guns at Indian Beach. Tests were conducted at Sandy Hook in 8 inch guns and deemed satisfactory. He notes potential leaks with nickel and possible small rent contributions from the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen H. Emmens
Monongahela House
Prevent
Indianbeach
Sandy Hook
Mill Workers In Jones and Laughlin Return Amid Idle Period
The working men of Jones and Laughlin's beam mill are told to return to work next week after two months of idleness. The suspension stemmed from an uncertain condition of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones’ and
Laughlin
One of the Cooley Gang Arrested in Greene County
W McCormick and Bill Robinson travel through Pittsburg en route to jail after Robinson’S capture in Greene County. The Cooleys are described as harmless foxes who steal chickens and smokehouses during periodic panics. Four party members already jailed in Uniontown. authorities seek lawful charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Pittsburg
Cooley
W. McCormick
McCormick
Fayette County
Bill Robinson
Robinson
Fayette
Billy McCormick
Cooleys
Frank Cooly
Frank
Cessna
Frank Cooley
Sweeny
Uniontown
Delegates Arrive for Grand Army Annual Meeting
Delegates from Philadelphia join G A R members for the annual gathering in Pittsburgh. John P. Taylor of Lewistown stands as Department Commander candidate with no opposition, while Capt John Taylor and Horatio Hackett lead the Philadelphia list. General Gregg, former Auditor General, traveled with Taylor and spoke in Lafayette Hall during an 1881 state meeting anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Philadelphia
Seventh Avenue Hotel
John Taylor
Horatio Hackett
Jacob K. Swoyer
John F. Lovett
Trenton
Lovett
Pennsylvania Grand Army
John P. Taylor
Lewistown
Opera House
General Taylor
General Gregg
Pittsburg
Lafayette Hall
Five year old killed by Manchester car in Allegheny
Eldon Seeth aged five was fatally struck by Manchester electric car 112 at Franklin and Bidwell streets. Motorman James Carr was arrested and bailed as Coroner and police investigated the fatal accident in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Seeth
Franklin and
Bidwell Streets
Allegheny
Manchester
James Carr
Blank
Greenwood
Leeth
Franklin Street
Seeth
Decatur Street
Witnesses Subpoenaed in Cleveland Damages Suit
Officers Gumbert and Thompson were subpoenaed to testify in a damages suit against the Pennsylvania Company stemming from the Allegheny County Centennial celebration of 1889. Mrs. Williams, a Cleveland visitor, was injured at Union depot gates while returning home.
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Gumbert
Thompson
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Company
Allegheny County
Williams
Union Depot
Railroad Company
Quiet Allegheny Day Sees Few Arrests and Recovered Children
Allegheny experienced a calm day with limited disorder despite many weapons on the streets. Up to 10:30 pm five arrests occurred, four for drunkenness and one for disorder. Five lost children were found and returned to their parents by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg Coal Exchange Fights Senator Fry Boiler Bill
The Pittsburg Coal Exchange opposes Fry’s boiler regulation bill for marine service. It would require widespread boiler alterations at heavy cost and could cut steamboat capacity from 16 coal barges to about eight, limiting freight capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Coal Exchange
Senator Fry
Glassworkers Convention Teases Affiliation Move Next July
At the Flint and Green Glassworkers convention, two branches may adopt affiliatory measures next July. The rift between the groups has been widely discussed since the latter broke from the Knights of Labor, with plans seen as likely to end the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint and Green
Knights of Labor
Columbus Club Gleans Washingtons Birthday Tribute
The Columbus Club held a bright Washing ton's Birthday banquet with Rev Father Sheedy delivering an address on Washington. Catholic observers praised patriotism while applauding the nation's Christian foundations and civic lessons. West and East district students performed patriotic numbers and tableaux before a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Washington
Morgan M. Sheedy
Christopher Columbus
Washington Birthday Celebrated by Allegheny Pupils in Spectacle
Thousands attend a patriotic program at the Cyclorama building as Allegheny schoolchildren, in tri color dress, present songs recitations and declamations. Superintendent Morrow lauds the event for fostering patriotism. Rev. Witherspoon and Rev. Woodburn offer prayers and remarks on Washington's life.
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Allegheny
Washington
Cyclorama
Witherspoon
Morrow
Dr. Woodburn
Loyal Legion Banquet Honors Washington's Birthday
Last night the Pennsylvania Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion held a Washington's Birthday banquet at the Duquesne Club. About 75 attended, including Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes as Commander-in-Chief and numerous prominent Philadelphia and national officers. The program featured toasts by Hayes and others, with impromptu remarks from Judge Collier, Colonel Schoonmaker, Major Cassells, and more, ending near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Club
Hayes
Washington
Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Order
Hutheford B. Hayes
Frank Phippa
Charles Shaler
John Cassells
D. C
Lincoln
Grant
Hays
Jesse Ivania
J. P. Nicholson
Philadelphia
M. B. Riddle
Alleneny
United States Army
Iain Charles Shaler
U.S. A
R. Dale Benson
Lewis Merrill
Philadelhia
W. Hinslow
Pittsburg
Judge Collier
J. M. Schoonmaker
Junior Banquet of Pride of the North Council
About 75 Juniors and their ladies attended a Cyclorama Hall banquet hosted by Pride of the North Council Jr. C. U. A. M. Caterer Luther prepared supper. Thomas A. Park, Common Council Chairman, served as toastmaster. Speakers included Lewis McMallen and T. G. Sample, with musical interludes by E. F. Austin and A. Trent paying tribute to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of the North Council
Allegheny
Luther
Thomas A. Park
Common Council
Lewis McMallen
Irene Sample
New Wire Mill Starts at Braddock Plant
Braddock wire works begin rolling wire today after testing shows full operation. The mill will first produce steel wire rolls and billets while deciding whether to extend into copper wire. the drawing mill completion is several weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Works
Assaulted Watchman in Foundry Assault Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Michael McKenna, night watchman at Marshall's foundry, was beaten during a Sunday early morning raid as two unknown men looted property. He returned home severely bruised and crippled by injuries to the head and chest, remaining bedbound and in serious condition. He could not describe his assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McKenna
Marshall's Foundry
Ravine Street
McKenna
Sees Tees Ae
Ays
Desertaed Wife and Children Housed While Search for Missing Father
A deserted wife Mrs Clarence L Mayer and her two young children were sheltered at Allegheny Central station awaiting transport to the McDonald oilfield to search for her missing husband. The husband, an oil driller, left Lima last August. she traveled from Lima to Bowling Green then Allegheny for aid. Police provided food as they await word he may work in McDonald. James A Carothers, from Crawford County, recovering from a dislocated shoulder at West Penn Hospital, left for downtown and returned intoxicated causing a disturbance and was placed in the Twelfth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Central Station
McDonald
Clarence L Mayer
Lima
Bowling Green
Allegheny
James A. Carothers
Crawford County
West Penn Hospital
Carothers
Twelfth Ward
Department Store Demonstrates Unmatched Spring Stock and Prices
The department announces extraordinary inducements for shoppers with diverse fabrics colors and designs and very low prices. More goods and beautiful styles than any previous season are promised with many genuine bargains across all lines. The note highlights items for spring sewing.
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Risouer
McCabe
Allerheny
Voegtly
Voegtlry
Voegtl
Veegtly
Council
Voegtley
Simon
Oliver
Foster
Grace
Cooley Gang
Eldon
Stone Cutters’ Union
Carpenters
Columbus Clubmen
Father Sheedy
George Washington
Columbus
Plymouth Rock
New England
Hhis
Republic
Carroll
England
Pnt
America
Dorua
Prof Martin
Martin
Loyal Legion
Usso
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Strees
fez-Trasu
Bartles
Wrong It Steel
Broilee
Wood Streat Pittsburg
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
rTrasa
Biber & Easton
Wal
Torchon
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Zephyr Ginghams
Wm. Anderson
D. & J. Anderson’s
Bedford Cord Ginghams
New Cote de Cheval
Satines
Charlies
Bedford
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
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